River Arts Alliance

Poet Athena Kildegaard at Winona State - Science Laboratory Center 120
2023-04-13 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona State University, 175 W Mark St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Thursday | April 13 | Winona State University
Minné Hall 350 | 2-3:20 pm
Science Laboratory Center 120 | 5 pm
On April 13th, poet Athena Kildegaard will visit Winona State University as part of WSU’s John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. Kildegaard will visit Jim Armstrong’s Advanced Poetry class in Minné 350 from 2:00-3:20, where she will discuss her writing process with students. Following this she will give a public reading at 5pm in Science Laboratory Center 120. Both events are free and open to the public.
Kildegaard will be reading from her latest book, Prairie Midden. Learn more.

Poet Athena Kildegaard at Winona State - Minné 350
2023-04-13 14:00 - 15:20 | Winona State University, 175 W Mark St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States

Laureate Writers Series Presents Robert Love
2023-04-04 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On Tuesday, April 4th at 7pm, Robert Love, Montana poet, essayist, logger, and conservationist will read selections from and lead a conversation about his first book, Pathfinder.
After flying under the literary radar for the past 50 years, Love now shares poems, essays, and tales that present a crystal-clear tableau of a life well-lived in the woods of northern Montana. The presentation will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, and is free and open to the public. Learn more.

Resurrecting: A Gospel Show at Old Main
2023-04-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
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Old Main Cultural Center presents a gospel music performance on Sunday, April 2, featuring the Higgins, Keinanen, and Tschida families with Mike James and Trevor Dupey. This event is in memory of John Keinanen. A free will offering will be collected. Learn more about other Gale Star series events here.

Mike Munson Concert at WAC
2023-04-01 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 is pleased to present Mike Munson in concert on April 1, 2023 at 7 pm. Munson will be accompanied by Mikkel Beckmen on the washboard. Mike Munson is an adept slide guitar player who has built a career on solid songwriting and a reverence for tradition. He deftly blends dark lyrics, intricate finger-picking and hypnotic rhythms. His sound marks the similarities and highlights the distance between blues, American primitive guitar and early rock and roll. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Learn more.

MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence
2023-04-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-31 19:30 - 20:30, 2023-03-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Page Theatre, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights
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The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and Saint Mary’s University Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present the Dance Repertory Company (DRC) in MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence. This production, which showcases students from all of the MCA programs, will be presented at 7:30 pm Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31 and 3:00 pm Saturday, April 1 on the Saint Mary’s University campus at the beautiful Page Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students and seniors (62+). Come join us for a night of dance and music! Learn more.

Irish Stories with Terry Visger at Old Main
2023-03-26 15:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
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Old Main Cultural Center presents an afternoon of Irish stories told by storyteller Terry Visger from La Crosse, WI, on Sunday, March 26, at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for those age 18 and younger. This event is part of the Gale Star series. Learn more about other events in the series here.

Daryl B. Anderson Exhibit Opening at WAC
2023-03-26 14:00 - 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 Winona Arts Center (WAC) is pleased to host an opening reception on March 26, 2023 for painter Daryl B. Anderson. Anderson’s exhibit entitled Backyard Minnesota: Nature’s Inspirations features landscape wildlife paintings. The exhibit runs from March 26 through May 7, 2023. The WAC gallery is open on Wednesdays from 3 pm to 6 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm. The gallery is also open 1 hour prior to concerts. Learn more.

Sgraffito Tile Class with Richard Spiller at WAC
2023-03-25 13:00 - 15:00 | 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, a local potter from Wisconsin, will present a Sgraffito tile workshop on March 25 at the Winona Arts Center. 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. Learn more.

WAC Film Queen of Glory
2023-03-24 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 Film Society is pleased to present the film Queen of Glory on March 24 at the Winona Arts Center. Sarah Obeng (Nana Mensah), a doctoral student at Columbia U., is weeks away from following her boyfriend to Ohio when her mother suddenly passes away. Her inheritance is King of Glory, a small Christian bookstore serving the Ghanaian immigrant community in the Bronx. Tasked with arranging her mother’s funeral according to her family’s traditional expectations, Sarah navigates her plans to relocate while grappling with the bookstore.
Aided by an ensemble of Eastern European neighbors, opinionated aunties, and a no-nonsense ex con-employee, Sarah must face all her responsibilities while remaining true to herself. This film is a witty ode to immigrant daughters and the Bronx and received a Special Jury award from the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. Learn more.

Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio at Blooming Grounds
2023-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Blooming Grounds Coffee House, 50 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St.
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Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio is quickly becoming a favorite way to end the busy week with some laid back jazz. This month’s Unwind Friday happens on Friday, March 24, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Blooming Grounds’ main location, 50 E 3rd Street, Winona. Come and enjoy a full menu of delicious offerings, beer and wine, coffee drinks, and amazing desserts … with no cover charge! Learn more.

Great River Writes – March Winona Writers Group Meeting
2023-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St.
After a two-month break, we’re ready to meet again. 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 March writing prompts and learn more here.

Jam for the Land is March 19th
2023-03-19 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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H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company will dedicate this month’s Jazz Jam to the Land Stewardship Project. Jam for the Land will take place in the taproom at Island City Brewing Company on Sunday, March 19 from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. All donations will be matched by the brewery and H3O.
The Land Stewardship Project’s mission is to foster an ethic of stewardship for farmland, to promote sustainable agriculture, and to develop healthy communities. To date, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $22,500 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

Wabasha Street Trio at WAC
2023-03-18 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 Wabasha Street Trio will be in concert at 7 pm on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Winona Arts Center. The coffeehouse and gallery will open at 6 pm.
The trio comprised of Nancy Edstrom Bachler, piano, Heidi Guenther Ryan, violin, and Rachael Ryan Dahlgren, cello, performs music from the classical through contemporary piano trio literature, traditional song literature, and original arrangements of sacred hymn tunes. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Learn more.

Irish Holiday at Old Main
2023-03-18 18:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Dinner 6 pm | Concert 7 pm
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
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On Saturday, March 18, Old Main Cultural Center presents an Irish Holiday event. The event features a dinner of corned beef and cabbage with soda bread and dessert, along with a concert by the Creek Chicks. Tickets are $30 for the dinner and concert, $20 for dinner only, or $10 for concert only. Tickets are available at oldmain.org or at the door. Learn more about upcoming events in Old Main’s Gale Star series here.

Winona Author Ruth Bures Releases New Children’s Book
2023-03-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On Saturday, March 18th, Winona author Ruth Bures will share her new children’s book I’m So Glad There’s Someone at a book launch at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse.
This free event will feature a live reading of the book by the author’s grandchildren along with refreshments, live music, and social time. The book will be available for purchase in both hard cover and paperback. I’m So Glad There’s Someone is a positive and uplifting story that contains a template for healthy communication about feelings. Learn more.

MCA Irish Dancers at Callista Court
2023-03-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Benedictine Callista Court, 1455 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’ Irish dancers will be performing this week to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
See all performance times and locations here.

MCA Irish Dancers at St. Anne's
2023-03-18 10:30 - 11:00 | St. Anne Extended Healthcare, 1455 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States

Patina the Band at Elmaro Vineyard on St Patrick’s Day
2023-03-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI
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Patina will perform its traditional Irish music at Elmaro Vineyard on St Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17th, from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. Learn more here.

MCA Irish Dancers at the Golden Frog
2023-03-16 19:00 - 19:30 | The Golden Frog, 112 N Shore Dr., Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States

MCA Irish Dancers at the Monarch Public House
2023-03-16 18:00 - 18:30 | Monarch Public House, 19 N Main St., Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States

Flute and Piano Concert: Iva Ugrčić & Satoko Hayami
2023-03-11 19:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
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Dr. Iva Ugrčić and Dr. Satoko Hayami will return for their fourth flute and piano concert at Old Main in Galesville Saturday, March 11 at 7:00 p.m. Described as “luminaries,” “world-class,” and “adventurous,” the flute-piano duo have presented uniquely diverse and virtuosic programs through dynamic performances and storytelling since 2017. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for college students, and FREE to people in high school and younger. Learn more.

Crock-Tile Pottery Class with Richard Spiller at WAC
2023-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Join renowned potter Richard Spiller to design a crock and tile on Saturday, March 11 at the Winona Arts Center. Students will be given a bisque-fired pint crock and a 4-inch tile and will apply colored slips on the crock with clear glaze. The crocks and tile will be fired at Spiller’s studio and returned at a later date. Cost is $30 for members of WAC and $35 for non-members. To register for the class, please contact Jen Benson at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

WAC Film They Say Nothing Stays the Same
2023-03-10 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 Film Society is pleased to present the Japanese film, They Say Nothing Stays the Same, on March 10 at the Winona Arts Center. Admission is $5.00.
Featuring an array of Japan’s top stars, this film follows Toichi (Akira Emoto), an aging ferryman in a remote Meiji-era community. His peaceful, cyclical existence is given meaning by the essential role he plays in transporting people, livestock and goods across the water. When news arrives that a bridge is being built upstream, Toichi finds his life transformed in the name of progress. The sudden arrival of a young girl brings one more dimension to his life. This film has been lauded as having “stunning visuals and a stellar cast” by The Japan Times. Directed by Joe Odagiri. Learn more.

Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM – A Minnesota Portrait
2023-03-09 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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Winona Symphony Orchestra is excited to present our partnership with the Minnesota Marine Art Museum to bring you “Water Music,” evenings that marry two art forms and celebrate their shared inspiration.
As we started the series bidding farewell to one beloved collection, we conclude our collaborative concerts this season by featuring artwork from Minnesota artists. Featuring Minneapolis-based ensemble, the Lux String Trio, this concert will include a piece by living Minnesota-native composer, David Evan Thomas. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Delta Eddy
2023-03-07 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On March 7th, Delta Eddy will read from her poetry at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of First Tuesday: The Laureate Writers Series. She is the author of Sparks, a collection of poetry published by Tom Driscoll of Shipwreckt Books, a publishing company that recently moved to Winona. Eddy is Professor Emerita at Winona State University, where she taught twentieth century literature, creative writing, and classics for many years. She published most of her work as Gary Eddy, transitioning to her natural state in 2017. The reading will be followed by a short Q&A, a book signing, and an open mic. This event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.

Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi’s Angel Street
2023-03-06 17:00 - 18:30, 2023-03-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Masonic Lodge #18, 926 W 5th St., Winona, 55987, United States
Masonic Lodge #18 | 926 W 5th St.
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Theatre du Mississippi is holding auditions for Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton on March 5th and 6th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Masonic Lodge #18, 926 W 5th Street, Winona. Originally entitled Gas Light, this play was the inspiration for the term “gaslighting” which means to manipulate someone over a long period of time, leading the victim to question their memories and mental stability. Performances for Angel Street will be the third week in May. Learn more.
