Sgraffito Tile Class with Richard Spiller at WAC
2023-08-19 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Richard Spiller, local potter, will present a Sgraffito tile workshop on August 19, 2023 from noon to 3 pm at the Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th Street. Sgraffito (in Italian, meaning “to scratch”) is a technique produced by applying a drawing to a hard red clay pottery piece and then scratching off parts of the layer to create contrasting images and patterns to reveal the clay color underneath. Cost is $30 for members of WAC and $35 for non-members. To register, contact Jen Benson at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

Free Music at Woodlawn
2023-08-19 14:00 - 16:15 | Woodlawn Cemetery, 506 W Lake Blvd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Woodlawn Cemetery | 506 W Lake Blvd.
All are welcome to attend an outdoor celebration of Woodlawn Cemetery. Enjoy the beautiful grounds and music by three local groups: Winds of Winona (Ryan Ballanger, Ruth Bures, Dr. Frank Bures, and Chris Buswell); Flutistry (Heidi Bryant, Janet Heukeshoven, and Amanda Wenzel); and the Jazz Duo of Margaret Cassidy and Eric Heukeshoven. Musicians will perform near the new historical marker recognizing the 1884 chapel / public mausoleum. This event is sponsored by the McQueen Family. Freewill donations will benefit Woodlawn’s Cemetery Aid 2023 Campaign to maintain the cemetery grounds. Learn more.

August Jazz Jam Supports abra-KID-abra
2023-08-20 14:30 - 17:30 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
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The Island City Jazz Jams are all about celebrating our community. On Sunday, August 20 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to abra-KID-abra – a special event celebrating 20 years of Central Lutheran Church Child Care Center serving Winona’s youngest citizens. Island City and H3O will match all donations!
To date, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $36,000 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The July Jam raised over $1,400 for Winona Volunteer Services. Learn more.

Watercolor Class with Faye Schoen at WAC
2023-08-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Pink coneflowers, also known as echinacea, will be the subject for our next watercolor class with Faye Schoen at the Winona Arts Center on August 25th OR August 26th from 1:00-4:00 pm. Fee for the class is $40 for WAC members and $45 for non-members. Contact Faye directly at fschoen300@gmail.com to register. Fees should be mailed to the Winona Arts Center at least two weeks before class to reserve your place. Learn more.

Family Art Day 2023
2023-09-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Jaycee Pavilion, 340 Lake Park Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Jaycee Pavilion | Lake Park Dr.
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River Arts Alliance’s ever-popular Family Art Day returns to the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, in the Jaycee Pavilion at Lake Park, Winona. Kids and families of all ages can try out a variety of hands-on arts activities at stations led by local artists. The event is free and open to all. The list of activities and participating artists for this year is now available here.
Presented in partnership with the City of Winona Parks and Recreation Department. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. RAA also thanks Hoff Celebration of Life Center for their sponsorship of Family Art Day 2023.
Learn more here.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Samuel Hawkins II, Spoken Word Poet
2023-09-05 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Samuel Hawkins II, Spoken Word Poet, will read from his work at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on September 5th. The reading is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. Samuel has performed his work at festivals, colleges, and conventions in Tennessee, Kentucky, Washington DC, Tampa Bay, Vero Beach, St. Petersburg, Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis. His poetry forces us to see homelessness, sexual abuse, relationships, art, testimonies, love, war, the light within us, our potential, history, and God. This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is co-sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest and the Blue Heron Coffeehouse.
Learn more.

MCA Open House & Free-4-All
2023-09-07 16:30 - 19:30 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts | 1164 W Howard (10th) St.
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Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will hold an Open House and Free-4-All event on Thursday, September 7. Register to try a class for free, or stop in any time between 4:30 and 7:30. Classes include Creative Movement for 3-5 Year Olds; Ballet & Contemporary Combo for 7-12 Year Olds, or 13+; Tap / Hip Hop for 7-12 Year Olds; Intro to Theatre and Improv. Register online at cotterschools.org/mca.

Theatre du Mississippi’s 25th Season Sneak Peek
2023-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | No Name Bar, 252 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
No Name Bar | 252 E 3rd St.
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Theatre du Mississippi is excited to invite you out for an evening of appetizers and drinks as we present to you our shows for this season! We will also have an opportunity for you to voice your opinion regarding our MAYhem Production to close out the show! Ticketing starts at 6 pm and goes until 8 pm. Programming starts at 6:30 pm. Appetizers will be provided. Pre-sale tickets are available for $15 at Eventbrite, Chapter 2 Books, or No Name Bar. Tickets at the door are $20. Learn more.

tracings: a guided creative nature walk, with Sharon Mansur & Alexa Shapiro
2023-09-09 13:00 - 14:30, 2023-09-09 16:00 - 17:30 | MN
Aghaming Park & Flyway Trail | Latsch Island | Winona
Join Winona based dance/interdisciplinary artist Sharon Mansur and the Winona Outdoor Collaborative’s Executive Director Alexa Shapiro for “tracings: a guided creative nature walk” at Aghaming Park and the Flyway Trail, Latsch Island, Winona. This is a guided group stroll that honors the natural environment, and walking as both an everyday shared experience and the artistic expression of tracing an embodied line through a landscape. Free admission, but limited space available. Reservations required by Sept 8th: www.winonaoutdoorcollaborative.com/events/tracings1. Learn more.

Sounds of the Mississippi River Pool 6
2023-09-10 09:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-11 09:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-12 09:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-13 09:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-14 09:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-15 09:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-16 09:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-17 09:00 - 18:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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From September 10th through the 17th, the sounds of the Mississippi River will be projected into Winona’s downtown Biergarten. Two hydrophones submerged in the water near Levee Park, will stream the sounds of the river into the Biergarten space during the day. Learn more.

Sugarloaf Theatre Presents Auditions for “The Improvibles,” a New Improv Troupe
2023-09-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 W 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluff Country Co-op Community Room | 121 W 2nd St.
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Sugarloaf Theatre, a Winona-based theatre group in its sophomore year, is excited to announce the launch of a new Improv Troupe, The Improvibles. Auditions to join The Improvibles will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6:30-7:30 pm at the Bluff Country Co-op. Learn more.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival Presents Immigrant Stories with Project FINE
2023-09-14 19:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St.
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Sharing the stories that have shaped Winona, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County History Center, is continuing its series titled, “Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona.” The September 14 event features Project FINE. Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education) has been serving refugees and immigrants in Winona County and the surrounding area since 1990. Hear the personal and inspirational stories of immigrants who have chosen to call Winona home. As admission is free but limited, please register online at www.sandbarstorytellingfestival.org. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Dan Grimslid Art Show at the Blue Heron
2023-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will feature the work of artist Dan Grimslid and will run from September 13 through November 5, 2023. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 15, from 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Revived
2023-09-15 19:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner will be presented as a dramatic reading with musical accompaniment and gallery projections of the original illustrations by Gustave Doré at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum on Friday, September 15th.
This event is part of The Big Catch First Look Preview Party. Ken McCullough is the principal reader; Luke Thering is music director, composer and piano; Rachael Ryan, cello; Hans Heukeshoven, drums and percussion; Bob Stuber & Jim Reineke, sound; Orion McCullough-Smith, projectionist; Judy Myers, director; Dr. Emilio DeGrazia, introduction. Learn more.

Ray Bonneville Concert at WAC
2023-09-16 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center presents a concert by Ray Bonneville on Saturday, September 16. National touring singer-songwriter Ray Bonneville is a blues poet of the demimonde. His acclaimed performance groove is the product of a unique, electric guitar style, unrivaled harmonica tone, smoky vocal and unwavering foot percussion. A native French Canadian and Juno Award winner, Ray is a celebrated songwriter and lives in Austin, Texas. Advance tickets can be purchased at Hardt’s Music, 115 East 3rd St. in Winona, or online via Eventbrite. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Winona Arts Center Members Exhibit
2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The members art exhibit is back at the Winona Arts Center! After a hiatus due to Covid, the exhibit committee of the Winona Arts Center (WAC) is pleased to host an exhibit featuring the works of WAC members from September 17 through November 15, 2023, with an opening reception on September 17 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Eligibility requirements include current membership in the Winona Arts Center and submissions can include any works completed in the past two years that have not been shown previously at the WAC. Work can be submitted at the WAC on September 7, 2023 from 3 pm to 6 pm or by appointment. Learn more.

September Jazz Jam Supporting Project FINE
2023-09-17 14:30 - 17:30 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
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Special Brew Adds to September Jazz Jam Fundraiser
On Sunday, September 17 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to Project FINE. In addition to H3O & the brewery matching all donations, Island City has decided to donate all proceeds from the sale of a special beer brewed in collaboration with two members of H3O.
Project FINE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to strengthen and enrich our community by facilitating the integration of people who are ethnically diverse.” They serve as a bridge, connecting refugees and immigrants to resources and bringing people together to build understanding and create a more respectful and welcoming community. To date, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with nearly $38,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

TV Pow / Woolen Lover / Geodes & Rusty Congaree
2023-09-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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The LOSST (Letters on Sounds, Signals, Time) series kicks off this fall with a multimedia performance celebrating the first edition of Rusty Congaree’s 3 Poems chapbook. On September 17th we’ll debut 3 Poems with a performance in the Biergarten space.
Doors open at 4 pm, the performance begins at 5 pm. Performing in the Biergarten are Chicago computer jazz pioneers TV Pow, Winona’s own serial electronicist Woolen Lover, and improvised games by Geodes featuring readings by Rusty Congaree.

artsXchange with Amanda Blue
2023-09-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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The artsXchange program, a collaboration between River Arts Alliance (RAA) and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM), continues with this event led by soprano and RAA member Amanda Blue.
What if every rule, lesson, practice about music flipped upside down… How would that shape the way that you think about music and the practice of music? Well, American composer John Cage did just that and more. “A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music, and non-standard use of musical instruments, Cage was one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde.” For this lecture, Amanda Blue will be performing one of his famous vocal pieces named “Aria.” Through the performance and analysis of this piece, along with a few others, we will unpack the unique characteristics that make Cage’s works paint a picture of American contemporary music.
Host Amanda Blue is a professional Opera singer currently based in the Midwest. This event is free to attend for members of RAA or MMAM, and included with museum admission for others. Registration is required, and space is limited to 25 attendees. Learn more.

Book Launch – “Empire” by James Armstrong
2023-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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James Armstrong, who served as Winona’s first Poet Laureate, will read from his latest book of poems, “Empire,” on September 22nd from 5 to 7 pm at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Armstrong retired last spring from Winona State University’s English Department, where he taught poetry and creative writing for 24 years. The launch event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available from 5-5:30, followed by readings from “Empire,” and a question and answer period. Learn more.
