River Arts Alliance

Radoslov Lorković Concert at the Winona Arts Center
2022-10-08 19:00 (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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Radoslov Lorković will perform at the Winona Arts Center on October 8 at 7 pm. Drawing from a multitude of influences ranging from elegant classical and jazz styles to the rawest, most basic blues, country and soul, Lorković has taken on an unusually broad musical spectrum and refined it into his distinctive piano style. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Learn more.

Patina To Play at Peter's Biergarten
2022-10-08 18:00 - 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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Patina will be performing one more time in Winona this fall at Peter’s Biergarten on Saturday, October 8, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come join us for an evening of Celtic-inspired and original tunes. Our last gig at the Biergarten was standing room only, so come early! Learn more.

CANCELLED - Fall Free Ink Day at the Winona Arts Center
2022-10-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
UPDATE 10/6/22: This event has been cancelled due to the ink press facilitator having COVID. It will be rescheduled.
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th, is pleased to offer a Fall Free Ink Day on October 8, 2022. You can drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm. Come and learn how to make monoprints on our Riverbed Press! There is no experience necessary and all the materials are provided. Both adults and children are welcome. Learn more.

MMAM Volunteer Training
2022-10-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
mmam.org
We’re fishing for new volunteers!
Would you consider joining our crew?
MMAM is holding a volunteer training this Saturday, October 8th from 9:30-11 am. Call us at 507-474-6626 to sign up!
Learn more.

Last Day for Artists to Apply for Winona Art Walk & Tour
2022-10-07 | WI
Call for Artists & more information available here.

First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series Returns
2022-10-04 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
The First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series returns after being on hold for more than two years because of Covid. This year’s opening event on Tuesday, October 4, will feature Northfield, Minnesota poet Steve McCown, who was born and raised in Winona. The event is free and open to the public with an open mic session for up to ten writers following McCown’s presentation. Learn more.

Gate City Jazz Band at the Black Horse
2022-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd. | Winona
The Gate City Jazz Band has a busy weekend coming up. They will be a featured band for The Apple Affair at the county fairgrounds in Galesville, Wisc., Oct. 1 from 1:30-3:30. All are welcome. On Sunday, Oct. 2, they will play at the Black Horse Tavern and Grill from 5-7 pm providing both satisfying music and grub for your eating and dining pleasure. Hope to see you there.

Sweet Sounds Concert to Support Lutheran Campus Center
2022-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Faith Lutheran Church | 1717 W Service Dr.
H3OJazz.com
On Sunday, October 2, H3O Jazz Trio will present the second annual “Sweet Sounds” – a concert to benefit the Lutheran Campus Center in Winona. The event runs from 2 to 4 pm and will feature the jazz trio along with some special guests and a delicious variety of homemade treats. The concert will be held outside, weather permitting, at Faith Lutheran Church, Winona, and move inside if the weather is unfavorable. There is no fee to enjoy this fun afternoon and the event is open to all with donations gratefully accepted. Learn more.

SHIFT~ a performance salon Presents RETURN/ings by Gloria Alatorre & Sharon Mansur
2022-10-02 13:00 | McNally Landing, Prairie Island Rd, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
McNally Landing | Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge | Prairie Island Rd.
www.mansurdance.com/shift.html
SHIFT~ a performance salon curated by Sharon Mansur in collaboration with the Winona Outdoor Collaborative presents RETURN/ings by Gloria Alatorre & Sharon Mansur. RETURN/ings is a collaborative returning to and with Nature, connecting with the land though healing modalities, dance and the practice of presence. Sunday, October 2, 2022 @ 1pm (rain date: Sunday, October 9 @ 1pm) at Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, McNally Landing, Winona, MN, Dakota land (past Prairie Island Campground). FREE admission, limited spots available, reservations required, email: smansurdancer@gmail.com. Wear appropriate fall outdoor wear and comfortable walking shoes; bring a lawn chair or blanket for your seating comfort. Learn more.

Gate City Jazz Band at Apple Affair
2022-10-01 13:30 - 15:30 | Trempealeau County Fairgrounds, 19780 Park Dr., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Trempealeau County Fairgrounds | 19780 Park Dr. | Galesville, WI
The Gate City Jazz Band has a busy weekend coming up. They will be a featured band for The Apple Affair at the county fairgrounds in Galesville, Wisc., Oct. 1 from 1:30-3:30. All are welcome. On Sunday, Oct. 2, they will play at the Black Horse Tavern and Grill from 5-7 pm providing both satisfying music and grub for your eating and dining pleasure. Hope to see you there.

Pinch Pot & Coiling Pottery Workshop at WAC
2022-10-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
Potter Richard Spiller will offer a pinch pot and coiling pottery workshop on October 1 at the Winona Arts Center. Using small balls of clay, students will use their natural ability to seize and grasp to form small vessels. Students will also use a hand building method of forming pottery by building up walls with rope-like coils of clay. Learn more.

Amanda Grace at Island City Brewing
2022-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
musicbyamandagrace.com
Join RAA member Amanda Grace for some live music at Island City Brewing.
She recently released her seventh album, “Please Dear Sun,” last summer, which has already been well received and has been nominated for “Blues + Roots Radio Album Of The Year.”

Opening - Water Stories: New Work by Anne Labovitz at MMAM
2022-09-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
mmam.org
Water Stories: New Work by Anne Labovitz, opens at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) on Sept. 30, 2022. This two-gallery exhibition will feature large scale works by the Minnesota artist, and will be on view through January 22, 2023. The exhibition includes paintings, an immersive room installation with audio, and a public participatory section. “Water Stories reflects ideas of the regenerative qualities of water expressed visually through painting, installation, and sound,” says Labovitz of her upcoming exhibition. Learn more.

MCA Main reACTion Auditions
2022-09-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts | 1164 W Howard St.
mca.smumn.edu
Calling all young actors! Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is holding auditions for our youth improv troupe, Main reACTion, on Saturday, September 24 from 2:00-3:30pm in the Academy Theatre at MCA. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and pick a 30-second short story, poem, or other reading to perform. We will also have other options for readings available for actors if you are unsure what to bring. We can’t wait to see all of you aspiring actors at auditions! Learn more.

September Watercolor Classes at WAC
2022-09-24 13:00 - 16:30, 2022-09-23 13:00 - 16:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
Faye Schoen, Watercolorist, will be offering two classes at the Winona Arts Center on September 23 or 24 from 1-4:30 PM. The cost for each class is $40. The class fee includes all materials along with a small snack, coffee or tea. To register for classes, contact Faye at fschoen300@gmail.com. Learn more.

artsXchange at MMAM with Joan Porter-Einsman
2022-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.www.mmam.org/artsxchange
Painter Joan Porter-Einsman will lead an artsXchange conversation at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) on Saturday, September 24, focusing on artistic influences and sources. Participants will explore the museum’s collections and current exhibitions including German Expressionism and the Sea and Karen Savage-Blue: Laughing Waters, and then be invited to discuss, “What art speaks to you? What influences your interests?”
artsXchange is a collaboration between River Arts Alliance (RAA) and MMAM. The event is free for members of MMAM or RAA and is free with general museum admission for all others. Registration is highly recommended; visit this link to register. Learn more.

Great River Writes – September Winona Writers Group Meeting
2022-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St.
Great River Writes Critique Group
Where everyone is welcome to listen and share.
Bring a copy of your writing that you wish to share (up to 2000 words). Optionally, bring 5-8 extra copies to share with participants. See September writing prompts & learn more here.

September Jazz Jam Supporting Ready Set School
2022-09-18 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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This month’s Jazz Jam at Island City Brewing Company on September 18 will support Ready Set School. The local non-profit works to ensure that all eligible K-12 students who attend school in Winona County have the basic and necessary supplies and clothing for school. Since April 2021, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $16,500 in total donations through the generosity of their Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

Gallery Walk & Talk - Karen Savage-Blue’s Laughing Waters at MMAM
2022-09-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
mmam.org
Laughing Waters, an exhibition of paintings by artist Karen Savage-Blue, will open on Sept. 16, 2022 at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
Karen Savage-Blue is an Anishinaabe artist, educator and an enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe, living and working on the Fond du Lac Reservation near Cloquet, MN. Her paintings explore themes of internal reflection, identifying with nature, and exposing transitions from human to natural forms. There will be a reception with the artist to celebrate the opening of the exhibition on Friday, Sept. 16 from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. The following day, on Sept. 17, there are two opportunities to explore the exhibition with Savage-Blue in a gallery Walk & Talk. Learn more.

WAC Presents Under Paris Skies
2022-09-16 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
As a part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the Winona Arts Center, the acoustic trio Under Paris Skies will be in concert on September 16 at 7 pm. Under Paris Skies celebrates the music of French sidewalk cafes, vintage jazz clubs, Argentine dance halls and Latin rhythms. Together Ron Reimer, Steven Meger and Larry Dalton forge a unique musical blend of wall-of-sound accordion, swinging guitar and rocking bass. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Karen Savage-Blue’s Laughing Waters at MMAM
2022-09-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States

Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona - Project FINE
2022-09-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St.
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The final “Business and Immigrant Stories of Winona,” sponsored by the Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County History Center, is 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at the history center. As we continue to tell the stories that have shaped Winona, we feature Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education) which 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. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Winona Arts Center Celebrates the Big 60
2022-09-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
Beginning September 9th and running through October 30th, 2022, the Winona Arts Center (WAC) will celebrate 60 years as Winona’s Home for the Arts. A busy schedule of films, concerts, classes, workshops and more has been planned. The celebration will be highlighted by a retrospective of works by local artists on display in its gallery over those 60 years along with a timeline of important dates for WAC and the community. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, September 11th from 3pm – 5pm and all are welcome. Learn more.

Pinch Pot Class at Winona Arts Center
2022-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
Richard Spiller, a local potter from Wisconsin, will offer a pinch pot class on September 10 at the Winona Arts Center. Using small balls of clay, the students will use their natural ability to seize and grasp to form small vessels. The cost is $30 per person and payment is required prior to the class. Learn more.

MOVIE MANIA: TAKE 2 - Auditions at MCA
2022-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Saturday | September 10 | 10 am – 1 pm
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard (10th) St.
mca.smumn.edu
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites young dancers, ages 5-13 to audition for our children’s dance concert, Movie Mania: Take 2 on Saturday, September 10 from 10am-1pm (doors open at 9:30am). We will audition dancers interested in tap, ballet, pre-ballet, hip hop, contemporary and musical theatre. Dancers are not required to prepare their own pieces, as MCA artistic staff will lead them in dance phrases during the audition. Performances will take place on December 2 and 3 at MCA. Learn more.

SHIFT~ a performance salon presents BLUE AWAKEN/ings: Mary Jo Klinker & Sharon Mansur
2022-09-09 19:00 | Levee Park, 58 Center St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Friday | September 9 | 7 pm
Levee Park
mansurdance.com/shift
Join Winona based activist/scholar Mary Jo Klinker & dance/interdisciplinary artist Sharon Mansur for Blue Awaken/ings: a dance performance and feminist exploration of Maggie Nelson’s book Bluets. Experience a wandering performance through Levee Park. The event will start at the climbing boulders by Walnut Street, move to the circle stage, and end down by the river. Audience members are invited to wear blue and/or bring a blue object! Note: Contains mature themes. ADMISSION: FREE, no reservations needed. Learn more.

Gate City Jazz Band at the Black Horse
2022-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona
The Gate City Jazz Band is making its monthly appearance at the Black Horse Bar and Grill, Sept. 4 from 5-7 pm. Fill in your Labor Day weekend with some happy, toe-tapping music, along with vittles and beverages, to help you feel good and satisfied musically and nutritionally.

Family Art Day 2022
2022-09-04 10:00 - 14:00 | WI
Jaycee Pavilion at Lake Park, Winona
More information to come.
