River Arts Alliance

Beginner Watercolor Workshop | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th Street) is excited to host Miranda Lomeli-O’Reilly Beginner’s Workshop: Learn the Magic of Watercolor THREE-PART SERIES on February 10,17,24 2026. Join our three-part weekly workshop, perfect for absolute beginners or anyone looking to refresh their foundational skills! Gain the confidence and techniques necessary to start your own watercolor practice.
Join us Feb 10,17,24 from 5:30-7:30pm. Class fees are $135 for members or $150 for non-members. One time $20 material fee. Scholarships are available.
Register with Jen at jsbenson50+WAC@gmail.com.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2026-02-24 - 2026-03-03, 2026-02-23 - 2026-03-02, 2026-02-22 - 2026-03-01, 2026-02-21 - 2026-02-28, 2026-02-20 - 2026-02-27, 2026-02-19 - 2026-02-26, 2026-02-18 - 2026-02-25, 2026-02-17 - 2026-02-24 and 1 more date
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This year the Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) will be celebrating 20 years of bringing documentary films and filmmakers to Winona. The festival begins Sunday, February 9, (You can still get home in time to watch the Super Bowl!) and runs through Sunday, February 16. This year’s event will feature the World Premiere of FRFF’s self-produced documentary, Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story. Learn more.

Call to Artists: Between the Bluffs Plein Air
2026-02-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 and 1 more date
Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11 9 – Noon
Show: Oct 17, 18, 19
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Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Beaver Creek Band | Old Main Cultural Center
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Beaver Creek Community Band Concert
Old Main Cultural Center
Sunday, February 22nd at 2:00
Tickets: Adults $10/Students $5/under 5 free
Benefit for the G-E-T Food Pantry
3rd Floor of Old Main
Refreshments Art Gallery Room immediately following the program
Program features the Beaver Creek Band, soloists, and ensembles
Program includes a variety of music from different genres

Cafe Congo | Winona Symphony Orchestra's Concert for the Kids
2026-02-22 13:45 - 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join us at Cafe Congo to benefit the Winona Symphony Orchestra’s annual Children’s Concert.
The program will include performances from Nicholas Shaneyfelt, McKenzie Whitney and Valeria Kishkuna with Rachel Ryan-Dahlgren on Cello.
It will include classical works from Sondheim, Puccini, Massenet and Wagner.
Your freewill donation will help support the annual Children’s Concert presented by Winona Symphony Orchestra for local elementary students.
Doors will open at 1:45, with a reception to follow the program.

Carnival Dance | The ARC
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Beat the winter blues and cabin fever – come out of the cold and into a night of fiery samba beats, vibrant colors, and unstoppable energy! This is your escape to a tropical celebration full of rhythm, fun, and festive heat. Whether you’re a dance pro or a total beginner, join us to shake off the chill and turn up the heat on the dance floor.
Dress Code? Bright, bold, and colorful – think feathers, sequins, tropical prints, or whatever makes you feel like you’re dancing in the streets of Rio!

Jack Norton Concerts | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Jack Norton in concert for two shows on February 21. The family friendly event at 10:00 am with Conductor Jack is a high energy children’s show while the 7:00 evening performance offers vaudeville blues, country, and vintage Americana folk music. Both events are FREE and will be live streamed.

Suminagashi with Dawn Tevis | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Celebrate a cozy winter afternoon with the meditative process of Suminagashi, or ink floating, at The Winona Arts Center (228 East 5th Street) on Saturday, February 21st from 2:00PM – 4:30PM. Led by Dawn Tevis, this Japanese paper marbling art is at least as old as the 12th century. Participants will learn to float ink in dynamic patterns on water and print unique images on your choice of surfaces, including notecards, coasters, and specialty papers. Whether a beginner or a practitioner, you’ll expand your skills by experimenting with new effects and materials, and leave with works you can enjoy as-is or use for bookmaking, painting, drawing, and more.
Also included will be a take-home supply of protective finish to apply to coaster once they dry. Ages 12 and up. No experience necessary. Class size limited to 15. Cost for members is $45 and nonmembers $50. All materials are included. Scholarships are available. Register today at jsbenson50+WAC@gmail.com

Way Down East | Old Main
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States

Movies at Old Main
2026-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
20869 College Ave Galesville | Adults $10/Students $5 | Concessions available
Saturday, Feb 20 | 7 PM | “Way Down East” A silent movie

Film: I'm Still Here | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center International Film Series presents I’m Still Here on February 20 at 7:00pm on February 20: Doors open 6:00 for gallery viewing Film is at 7:00 $5
The wrenching true life saga of a Brazilian family torn apart by the military dictatorship during the 1970’s A powerful example of survival, resistance and endurance that explores the permanence of love and grief. Portuguese with English subtitles. Academy Award Winner Best International Film for 2025. (Brazil, 2024)

WSU Faculty Recital | Eric Brisson
2026-02-17 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Eric Brisson will present a piano recital featuring Ravel’s Sonatine and Jeux d’eau, Mozart’s Sonata in A minor, K.310/300d and Mendelssohn’s Variations Sérieuses, op.54.
