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SUMMARY:SEMAC Business Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Sept 3\, Oct. 1\, Nov. 5 | 6:00 – 9:00\nVirtual \nTHE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL (SEMAC) ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SPRINGBOARD FOR THE ARTS TO OFFER BUSINESS SKILLS WORKSHOPS \nSEMAC is excited to partner with Springboard for the Arts this fall to offer three of their Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshops virtually for individual artists and culture bearers living in SEMAC’s 11-county region. These workshops are FREE to attend\, and you can sign up for one\, two\, or all three. \nSpringboard’s Work of Art program is a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists and culture bearers in all disciplines – visual\, performing\, and literary arts. It starts with career planning and moves through topics such as pricing\, marketing\, funding\, and business plans. Work of Art can be helpful if you are just starting your creative career\, or if you need a refresher as you advance your work. \nThe curriculum is available as a free workbook (in English and Spanish) and downloadable from the Springboard for the Arts website as a helpful reference during or after the workshops. To download the workbook and for more information about Springboard’s Work of Art program\, go to springboardforthearts.org/professional-growth/work-of-art-program/. \nThe three workshops being offered this fall by Springboard in partnership with SEMAC are: \n\nCareer Planning\nWhere do you want to be both artistically and professionally? Learn how to define your values\, identify key choices and develop a plan to achieve your career goals.\nWednesday\, September 3\, 2025 | 6:00-9:00p CT\nTo register: springboardforthearts.org/events/work-of-art-career-planning-semac/\nTime Management\nDiscover analytical and tool-based approaches to managing your time. These tools will help you tackle hurdles related to efficiency\, flexibility\, and structure to help you reach your artistic goals.\nWednesday\, October 1\, 2025 | 6:00-9:00p CT\nTo register: springboardforthearts.org/events/work-of-art-time-management-semac/\nPortfolio Kit\nYour portfolio is the core of your promotional materials and serves as your professional calling card. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement\, tailoring your artistic resume\, and curating and formatting your work samples.\nWednesday\, November 5\, 2025 | 6:00-9:00p CT\nTo register: springboardforthearts.org/events/work-of-art-portfolio-kit-semac/\n\nPlease note that these sessions will not be recorded. Automated Zoom captions will be available. Contact sharon@semac.org\, (507) 281-4848\, 711 TTY with questions\, and use Springboard’s registration form for accessibility requests. \nThis activity is supported in part by the State of Minnesota through a grant from The Office of Small Business Development\, Department of Employment and Economic Development. \nSEMAC serves Region 10\, which includes Dodge\, Fillmore\, Freeborn\, Goodhue\, Houston\, Mower\, Olmsted\, Rice\, Steele\, Wabasha\, and Winona Counties\, including the Prairie Island Indian Community. \nSEMAC’s activities are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. \nFor more information\, visit semac.org or contact the office at 507-281-4848. \nSoutheastern Minnesota Arts Council\, Inc – Rochester\, MN\nCONTACT: Jacqueline VanRavenhorst\, Communications Manager\n608-792-6831 | communications@semac.org
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/semac-business-workshops/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:October 2 • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nIndoor Accessible Performance at History Center \nOctober 4 & 5 • 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.\nCemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery \nAdmission: $10 Adults\, $5 Students\,\n$3 Youth 12-4 years old \nThe Winona County Historical Society autumn fundraiser event\, The Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk is coming up the first weekend in October! \nEnjoy performances by community members portraying people from Winona County’s past. Each year a new theme ties different storied lives together. For the 2025 Voices from the Past we will hear about those who experienced Disasters! From floods and fires to storms and illness\, learn about the resiliency of Winona County communities. Sites will feature cyclones; the Armistice Day blizzard of 1940; rescue\, recovery\, & prevention; local life during the Great Depression; fires; floods; pandemics; and accidents. \nNot all disasters in Winona County have had tragic outcomes. But some came close! Back in 1941\, five-year-old Jack Gockley was on his first unsupervised trip away from home\, proudly pulling his steel coaster wagon across the tracks at the Wilson Street crossing. Suddenly\, a Milwaukee passenger train slammed into his little wagon\, leaving it a twisted wreck and terrifying Jack. The train immediately stopped\, and the trainmen picked up Jack’s wagon and took the time to comfort him. A picture of a sad but wiser Jack and his ruined wagon ended up in the newspaper. \nIn 1903\, a tornado ripped through St. Charles in Winona County. Several houses were demolished – including the DeLaney home. Mrs D. had just taken a bath. She made her way to the cellar. The house was torn from its foundation. She was plastered with mud & drenched with rain. As a result\, she suffered from a severe cold and needed another bath. \nCome learn more about these stories and many more\, including about a farmer who was saved by his unknowingly heroic Holsteins. \nThe Walk takes about 90 minutes and sites can be visited in any order. A map and information booklet is provided with admission at the gate. Acting begins at 12:00 and ends at 4:00 p.m. The sites will perform at the History Center if the weather is severe. Prepaid passes (no refunds) can be purchased online\, otherwise admission is taken at the gate/door. Find more information at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Merchants Bank\, celebrating 150 years!
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/26206/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents King Lear
DESCRIPTION:Preview Dates\nSaturday\, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm\nSunday\, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm\nThurs-Fri\, Sept 18\, 19 | 7:30-9:30 pm \nFull Run Dates Listed on RAA Event Page \nCommonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for William Shakespeare’s legendary classic\, King Lear. From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear\, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty\, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-king-lear/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre\, 208 Parkway Ave. N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T193000
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CREATED:20250318T133032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T133032Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents Lone Star Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Commonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for Josh Tobiessen’s small-town comedy\, Lone Star Spirits. A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-lone-star-spirits/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:October 2 • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nIndoor Accessible Performance at History Center \nOctober 4 & 5 • 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.\nCemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery \nAdmission: $10 Adults\, $5 Students\,\n$3 Youth 12-4 years old \nThe Winona County Historical Society autumn fundraiser event\, The Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk is coming up the first weekend in October! \nEnjoy performances by community members portraying people from Winona County’s past. Each year a new theme ties different storied lives together. For the 2025 Voices from the Past we will hear about those who experienced Disasters! From floods and fires to storms and illness\, learn about the resiliency of Winona County communities. Sites will feature cyclones; the Armistice Day blizzard of 1940; rescue\, recovery\, & prevention; local life during the Great Depression; fires; floods; pandemics; and accidents. \nNot all disasters in Winona County have had tragic outcomes. But some came close! Back in 1941\, five-year-old Jack Gockley was on his first unsupervised trip away from home\, proudly pulling his steel coaster wagon across the tracks at the Wilson Street crossing. Suddenly\, a Milwaukee passenger train slammed into his little wagon\, leaving it a twisted wreck and terrifying Jack. The train immediately stopped\, and the trainmen picked up Jack’s wagon and took the time to comfort him. A picture of a sad but wiser Jack and his ruined wagon ended up in the newspaper. \nIn 1903\, a tornado ripped through St. Charles in Winona County. Several houses were demolished – including the DeLaney home. Mrs D. had just taken a bath. She made her way to the cellar. The house was torn from its foundation. She was plastered with mud & drenched with rain. As a result\, she suffered from a severe cold and needed another bath. \nCome learn more about these stories and many more\, including about a farmer who was saved by his unknowingly heroic Holsteins. \nThe Walk takes about 90 minutes and sites can be visited in any order. A map and information booklet is provided with admission at the gate. Acting begins at 12:00 and ends at 4:00 p.m. The sites will perform at the History Center if the weather is severe. Prepaid passes (no refunds) can be purchased online\, otherwise admission is taken at the gate/door. Find more information at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Merchants Bank\, celebrating 150 years!
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/26206/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250318T133032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T133032Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents Lone Star Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Commonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for Josh Tobiessen’s small-town comedy\, Lone Star Spirits. A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-lone-star-spirits/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250322T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T160548Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents King Lear
DESCRIPTION:Preview Dates\nSaturday\, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm\nSunday\, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm\nThurs-Fri\, Sept 18\, 19 | 7:30-9:30 pm \nFull Run Dates Listed on RAA Event Page \nCommonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for William Shakespeare’s legendary classic\, King Lear. From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear\, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty\, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-king-lear/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre\, 208 Parkway Ave. N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250202T152244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T152244Z
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250911T170946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T234559Z
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SUMMARY:Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:October 2 • 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.\nIndoor Accessible Performance at History Center \nOctober 4 & 5 • 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.\nCemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery \nAdmission: $10 Adults\, $5 Students\,\n$3 Youth 12-4 years old \nThe Winona County Historical Society autumn fundraiser event\, The Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk is coming up the first weekend in October! \nEnjoy performances by community members portraying people from Winona County’s past. Each year a new theme ties different storied lives together. For the 2025 Voices from the Past we will hear about those who experienced Disasters! From floods and fires to storms and illness\, learn about the resiliency of Winona County communities. Sites will feature cyclones; the Armistice Day blizzard of 1940; rescue\, recovery\, & prevention; local life during the Great Depression; fires; floods; pandemics; and accidents. \nNot all disasters in Winona County have had tragic outcomes. But some came close! Back in 1941\, five-year-old Jack Gockley was on his first unsupervised trip away from home\, proudly pulling his steel coaster wagon across the tracks at the Wilson Street crossing. Suddenly\, a Milwaukee passenger train slammed into his little wagon\, leaving it a twisted wreck and terrifying Jack. The train immediately stopped\, and the trainmen picked up Jack’s wagon and took the time to comfort him. A picture of a sad but wiser Jack and his ruined wagon ended up in the newspaper. \nIn 1903\, a tornado ripped through St. Charles in Winona County. Several houses were demolished – including the DeLaney home. Mrs D. had just taken a bath. She made her way to the cellar. The house was torn from its foundation. She was plastered with mud & drenched with rain. As a result\, she suffered from a severe cold and needed another bath. \nCome learn more about these stories and many more\, including about a farmer who was saved by his unknowingly heroic Holsteins. \nThe Walk takes about 90 minutes and sites can be visited in any order. A map and information booklet is provided with admission at the gate. Acting begins at 12:00 and ends at 4:00 p.m. The sites will perform at the History Center if the weather is severe. Prepaid passes (no refunds) can be purchased online\, otherwise admission is taken at the gate/door. Find more information at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Merchants Bank\, celebrating 150 years!
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/26206/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250322T160548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T160548Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents King Lear
DESCRIPTION:Preview Dates\nSaturday\, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm\nSunday\, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm\nThurs-Fri\, Sept 18\, 19 | 7:30-9:30 pm \nFull Run Dates Listed on RAA Event Page \nCommonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for William Shakespeare’s legendary classic\, King Lear. From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear\, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty\, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-king-lear/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre\, 208 Parkway Ave. N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250330T225650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T164645Z
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SUMMARY:Gate City Jazz Band Performs First Sunday Each Month
DESCRIPTION:First Sunday of Each Month | 5-7 pm\nWestfield Golf Course | 1460 W 5th St\nNo Cover Charge\nwestfieldgolfclub.com \nThe Gate City Jazz Band is rising from the ashes of the Blackhorse restaurant where they regularly played\, to once again perform in their new location at the Westfield Golf Course restaurant. Performances are the first Sunday of each month\, 5-7 pm for your listening and toe-tapping pleasure. Come enjoy the cuisine and music at the same time. No cover charge. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/gate-city-jazz-band-performs-first-sunday-each-month/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250202T152244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T152244Z
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:MN
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250318T133032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T133032Z
UID:10001415-1759779000-1759788000@riverartsalliance.org
SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents Lone Star Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Commonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for Josh Tobiessen’s small-town comedy\, Lone Star Spirits. A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-lone-star-spirits/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:MN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
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SUMMARY:Audition Notice: Christmas Radio Show! "Sam Shovel\, Private Eye. Twelve Days of Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Auditions: Tuesday & Wednesday\, October 7th & 8th\, 2025\n5:00–7:00 PM \nThe ARC\, 255 Main Street\, Winona\, MN 55987 \nAudition Notice: Christmas Radio Show! \n“Sam Shovel\, Private Eye. Twelve Days of Chaos!”\nWritten by Jim & Jane Jeffries\nDirected by Michael Opiola\nTheatre du Mississippi invites you to join us for auditions for this year’s Christmas Radio Show! \nNo preparation needed!\nNo memorization required for this show! Scripts will be in hand for the performances.\nPerformances: December 11th–14th\, 2025\nThis is a fun\, low-stakes way to be part of the holiday magic. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage\, we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/audition-notice-christmas-radio-show-sam-shovel-private-eye-twelve-days-of-chaos/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:251 Main Street Winona\, MN 55987  The Historic Masonic Temple\, 251 Main Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sandbar Storytelling Festival announces 2025 storytellers and schedule
DESCRIPTION:Oct 7 -13\nSee below for venues and times \nFor the fourth consecutive year\, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival is excited to announce its lineup of storytellers. This year’s festival includes even more tellers and locations\, and we had to lengthen the festival to fit in all the fun! Between Oct. 7-13\, seven talented and renowned storytellers will present a variety of storytelling styles and topics in Winona schools\, universities\, churches\, theaters\, and local establishments. Passes and tickets went onsale Monday\, Aug. 11\, and some events are free or for a freewill offering. \n\nThe purpose of the festival is to present storytelling performances that celebrate and preserve the power and pleasure of our varied cultural traditions and human experiences and to promote the art of storytelling for all ages. Founding Artistic Director Taff Roberts reminds us that “through storytelling\, we share our identities\, and by active listening\, we engage with people who are different than us.” \nAgain\, the festival features a full slate of storytelling events by nationally and internationally known storytellers that are guaranteed to make you laugh\, learn\, and celebrate our shared humanity. Local food trucks are also featured. \nThe 2025 Storytellers \nBil Lepp – A returning headliner from Sandbar Storytelling Festival seasons 2022 and 2023\, Lepp will continue to regale us with his unique antics\, family-friendly tall tales\, and stories that have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest\, his stories often contain morsels of truth\, which present universal themes in clever and witty ways. His amusing tales and insights into everyday life have delighted audiences across the country\, from grade schools to corporate executives to Comedy Central’s Hudson stage. \nElizabeth Ellis – Designated an American Masterpiece Touring Artist by the NEA\, Ellis grew up in the Appalachian Mountains hearing stories from her grandfather\, a mountain minister. The “Divine Miss E” is a versatile and riveting teller of Appalachian and Texas tales and stories of heroic American women\, though her personal stories are arguably her best. An award-winning author\, she is a recipient of the John Henry Faulk Award from the Tejas Storytelling Association\, and the National Storytelling Network ORACLE Circle of Excellence and Lifetime Achievement Awards. \nThe Rev. Robert B. Jones\, Sr. – A returning storyteller from season 2022\, the Rev. Jones of Detroit\, Mich.\, has been a professional musician and storyteller for more than 40 years. He has been a pastor for more than 20 years and has been a nationally recognized storyteller for more than 15. His speaking and musical skills educate\, entertain\, and inspire. At the heart of his message is the belief that our cultural diversity tells a story that we should celebrate\, not just tolerate. Truly authentic and one of a kind\, the Rev. Jones is a talented songwriter\, storyteller\, and has the ability to play multiple instruments\, combined with the fact he is an award-winning educator and has encyclopedic knowledge of the history of African American folk music\, including blues\, spiritual\, and slave songs. \nJosh Goforth – Growing up in Madison County\, N.C.\, Goforth was surrounded by the music and stories of his ancestors. He is a highly accomplished storyteller and acoustic musician playing close to 20 different instruments. He has performed in all 50 states\, throughout Europe\, Asia\, and Australia and graced such stages as the Lincoln Center\, Carnegie Hall\, and The Grand Ole Opry. He was nominated for a Grammy for his 2009 release with David Holt\, titled “Cutting Loose.” He currently is on faculty at the Academy for the Arts in Asheville and performs all over the world. \nDon White – Bringing audiences to laughter and tears for 30 years\, White has released nine CDs\, three live DVDs\, and a book\, “Memoirs of a C Student.” His latest album is “Live from the Guthrie Center.” He has opened for Arlo Guthrie\, Ritchie Havens\, Louden Wainwright III\, and Taj Mahal\, shared a bill with David Bromberg\, Janis Ian\, and Lyle Lovett. He has been featured in storytelling festivals around the country. Since 2015\, he has joined master storytellers Bil Lepp and Bill Harley in Father’s Daze\, a hilarious three-man storytelling event about the triumphs and tribulations of fatherhood. He toured for nine years with folk songwriting legend Christine Lavin. \nDovie Thomason – Imagining herself as a river\, fed by many streams: Lakota\, Apache\, and Scot Traveler ancestry\, urban Chicago\, rural Texas and international travels\, the Internet and Indigenous elders\, family teachings\, kitchen table wisdom\, and university classrooms — Thomason draws on those contrasts and cultures in her work. When she adds personal stories and untold histories\, the result is a contemporary narrative of Indigenous history and identity in North America told with elegance\, wit\, and passion. She has been featured at the Kennedy Center\, National Museum of the American Indian\, the Smithsonian\, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre\, and festivals around the world. \nKatie Knutson – In Knutson’s 27 years as a storyteller and 20 years as a teaching artist\, she has delivered arts-integrated residencies\, performances\, and classes to well over 35\,000 kids. She has contributed to three books on storytelling and wrote/curated the New Voices column in Storytelling Magazine. She leads storytelling and arts integration workshops for adults\, mentors\, new storytellers and teaching artists\, is a Minnesota State DEVELOP Guest Trainer\, and has worked as a teaching artist for several theatre companies. Knutson has received several highly competitive Arts in Education grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board. She has also completed the ArtSage Arts in Aging Teaching Artist Training Program working with older adults across the aging spectrum. \nSandbar Storytelling Festival 2025 schedule:\nStorytellers present different stories at each session throughout the festival\, Oct. 7-13. \nTuesday\, Oct. 7\n5:30 p.m.\, “Pizza & Bil” featuring Bil Lepp at Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W. 2nd St.\, Winona (Reserved ticket required; $50 general.) \nWednesday\, Oct. 8\n8 p.m.\, “Tales & Ales featuring Josh Goforth” at Two Fathoms Brewery\, 65 E. Front St.\, Winona (free event\, limited seating) \nThursday\, Oct. 9\n9 p.m.\, “Tales & Ales featuring Don White” at No Name Bar\, 252 E. 3rd St.\, Winona (free event\, limited seating) \nFriday\, Oct. 10\n1 p.m.\, “Three Femme Fa-Tales” featuring Katie Knutson\, Dovie Thomason\, and Elizabeth Ellis at the Historic Masonic Theater of Winona\, 251 Main St. (free event)\n7 p.m.\, “TGIF: Tales for the End of the Week” featuring this year’s storytellers at Saint Mary’s University Page Theater\, 700 Terrace Heights (Ticket or pass required; $25 general | $5 students.) \nSaturday\, Oct. 11\n10 a.m.\, Bil Lepp and Josh Goforth at Saint Mary’s University Page Theater (Ticket or pass required; $10 general | $5 students.)\n10 a.m.\, Storytelling featuring the Rev. Robert B. Jones\, Sr. and the Winona’s Little Warriors Drumline at the Winona Public Library\, 151 W. 5th St. (free event for families\, suitable for children)\nNoon\, Lunch (boxed lunches available for purchase)\n1 p.m.\, Elizabeth Ellis\, Don White\, Dovie Thomason\, and the Rev. Robert B. Jones at Saint Mary’s University Page Theater\, 700 Terrace Heights\, Winona (Ticket or pass required; $20 general | $5 students.)\n5 p.m.\, Dinner (food trucks by the tent)\n7 p.m.\, “Tales Tall & True?” featuring this year’s storytellers at Saint Mary’s University Page Theater\, 700 Terrace Heights\, Winona (Ticket or pass required; $25 general | $5 students.) \nSunday\, Oct. 12\n10 a.m.\, Bil Lepp at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, located at Wesley United Methodist Church\, 114 W. Broadway\, Winona (free event)\n2 p.m.\, Don White at the First Congregational Church of Winona\, 161 W. Broadway\, (free-will offering taken at the door) \nSunday\, Oct. 12 – Monday\, Oct. 13\nStorytelling Intensive for intermediate and advanced storytellers at Alverna Center\, 1175 W. Wabasha St.\, Winona (Application and registration fee required.) \nFull-Day or Two-Day Passes\nSaturday Full-Day Pass – Morning\, afternoon\, and night events are $50 general | $10 students* \nTwo-Day Festival Pass – Friday night and all-day Saturday events are $70 | $10 students* \n*Student prices are for ages 11-18 and college students with a valid ID. \nTo learn more about this year’s storytellers\, as well as the link to purchase festival tickets and passes\, go to www.sandbarstorytellingfestival.org. For more information\, email sandbarwinona@gmail.com or call 507-703-6001 or call 507-703-6001
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sandbar-storytelling-festival-announces-2025-storytellers-and-schedule/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T190000
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SUMMARY:Audition Notice: Christmas Radio Show! "Sam Shovel\, Private Eye. Twelve Days of Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Auditions: Tuesday & Wednesday\, October 7th & 8th\, 2025\n5:00–7:00 PM \nThe ARC\, 255 Main Street\, Winona\, MN 55987 \nAudition Notice: Christmas Radio Show! \n“Sam Shovel\, Private Eye. Twelve Days of Chaos!”\nWritten by Jim & Jane Jeffries\nDirected by Michael Opiola\nTheatre du Mississippi invites you to join us for auditions for this year’s Christmas Radio Show! \nNo preparation needed!\nNo memorization required for this show! Scripts will be in hand for the performances.\nPerformances: December 11th–14th\, 2025\nThis is a fun\, low-stakes way to be part of the holiday magic. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or brand new to the stage\, we’d love to have you join us!
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/audition-notice-christmas-radio-show-sam-shovel-private-eye-twelve-days-of-chaos/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:251 Main Street Winona\, MN 55987  The Historic Masonic Temple\, 251 Main Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Oness to present at Laureate Writers Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 8 | 7:00 pm\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse\nFree and open to the public \nThe Laureate Writers Series will feature local writer Elizabeth Oness as its October presenting artist. Her appearance will feature Oness’ latest novel\, The Hopefuls. This Wednesday event at the Blue Heron departs from the usual first Tuesday scheduling for the program. \nOness’ creative writing life is deeply grounded in Winona experiences. While living on a biodynamic farm in Southeast Minnesota\, she has been an active creative writer\, mentor\, and member of the English Department at Winona State University. She has published six books of fiction\, and several of her works have achieved significant honors. Her stories have received an O’Henry Prize\, a Nelson Algren Award\, and the Crazyhorse Fiction Prize. Meanwhile\, she directs marketing and development for Sutton Hoo Press\, a literary fine press devoted to producing beautifully printed and illustrated small books. Beth also plays a mean fiddle with the Organic Music Cooperative at The Trempealeau Hotel every other Tuesday. \nMaureen Aitken\, author of The Patron Saint of Lost Girls\, describes The Hopefuls as “a beautiful collection about what happens after the dreams of true love\, elite instructors\, and academic jobs clash against the ballast of dwindling economies and cheating partners. Oness writes about the surprising ways the vulnerable and misunderstood are taken down\, or survive.” \nOness will read a selection from The Hopefuls\, and then will respond to questions from the audience. An open mic session will follow\, during which audience members are encouraged to read samples of their own creative works. \nThe Laureate Writer Series is co-sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, by Chapter 2 Books of Winona\, by Friends of the Winona Public Library\, by Sara and Richard Ricker\, and by Laurie Lucas. \nKen McCullough is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/26374/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T235000
CREATED:20250322T160548Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents King Lear
DESCRIPTION:Preview Dates\nSaturday\, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm\nSunday\, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm\nThurs-Fri\, Sept 18\, 19 | 7:30-9:30 pm \nFull Run Dates Listed on RAA Event Page \nCommonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for William Shakespeare’s legendary classic\, King Lear. From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear\, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty\, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-king-lear/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre\, 208 Parkway Ave. N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T130000
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SUMMARY:Theatre du Mississippi Presents Virtual Playwriting Workshop: Autobiographical Writing
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Workshop\nJune 20\, July 18\, Aug 15\, Sept 12\, Oct 10\nCost: Sliding Scale One-Time Payment of $15-75\ntheatredumiss.org \nDiscover the power of personal storytelling through the art of autobiographical writing with playwright Kelsey Rain. In this hands-on workshop\, playwrights and actors will craft a rough draft of a monologue or script inspired by a significant event from their own lives or the lives of their family members. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/theatre-du-mississippi-presents-virtual-playwriting-workshop-autobiographical-writing/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T220000
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CREATED:20250318T133032Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents Lone Star Spirits
DESCRIPTION:Commonweal Theatre Company\n208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\ncommonwealtheatre.org \n  \nJoin the Commonweal Theatre Company for Josh Tobiessen’s small-town comedy\, Lone Star Spirits. A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-lone-star-spirits/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
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SUMMARY:Moving Beyond Bars
DESCRIPTION:Rochester\, MN – Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars\, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by incarcerated women at the Florida Women’s Prison in Ocala\, FL\, and incarcerated men at the South Dakota State Penitentiary (Sioux Falls) and Mike Durfee State Prison (Springfield\, SD). \nDeveloped through residencies supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (2023–2024 and 2024–2025)\, the exhibition is led by Minneapolis-based dance/theater director Suzanne Costello and visual artist Ariadne Albright. At the request of incarcerated participants\, this work has since toured to more than a dozen locations across tribal and rural South Dakota communities and most recently was presented at the Institute of Contemporary Art/ Miami in August. \nThrough large-scale murals\, written reflections\, video documentation\, and an original soundscape\, Moving Beyond Bars highlights the power of creative expression as a pathway for reclaiming identity and preparing for reentry into society. The exhibition invites visitors to engage deeply with the lived experiences\, resilience\, and humanity of incarcerated individuals. \nMoving Beyond Bars began in 2022 as a program designed by Costello and has since been presented in prison and reentry environments across the U.S. Over the course of 2-3 week immersive residencies\, Costello and Albright guide participants through group discussions\, writing exercises\, visual art practices and movement explorations that evolve into visual artworks and group performances presented at the conclusion. This process affirms each participant’s lived experience\, making space for healing\, expression\, and transformation. \nContributors to the exhibition range in age from their 20s to their 70s\, represent diverse cultural backgrounds including Native nations\, and have prison sentences spanning from a few years to life without parole. Some participants had never engaged with art before\, while others drew upon deep cultural traditions. For all\, the program offered a rare and powerful opportunity to rediscover their essential selves. \nExhibition Details \nTitle: Moving Beyond Bars \nVenue: Rochester Art Center \nDates: October 11\, 2025 – February 8\, 2026 \nAdmission: $8 Adults\, $5 Seniors & Military\, FREE for ages 21 & Under \nRequest a Group Tour at: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/group-tours \nWebsite: https://www.rochesterartcenter.org/exhibition/moving-beyond-bars
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/moving-beyond-bars/
LOCATION:MN
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
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SUMMARY:Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
DESCRIPTION:frff.eventive.org \nThis 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.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frozen-river-film-festival-celebrates-20-years-with-new-film-series/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T120000
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SUMMARY:Call to Artists: Between the Bluffs Plein Air
DESCRIPTION:Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11\ 9 – Noon\nShow: Oct 17\, 18\, 19 \nBetweenthebluffs.com \nColleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/call-to-artists-between-the-bluffs-plein-air/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:MN
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