River Arts Alliance

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-25, 2025-03-17 - 2025-03-24, 2025-03-16 - 2025-03-23, 2025-03-15 - 2025-03-22, 2025-03-14 - 2025-03-21, 2025-03-13 - 2025-03-20, 2025-03-12 - 2025-03-19, 2025-03-11 - 2025-03-18 and 8 more dates | MN
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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.

March Jazz Jam Supports WSU Warrior Cupboard
2025-03-16 14:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing Company | 65 E Front St
FREE to the public
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In association with Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, this month’s Jazz Jam fundraiser recipient will be the WSU Warrior Cupboard. H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing invite everyone to join in the fun on Sunday, March 16, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the brewery’s spacious new taproom. Learn more.

Rhythm and Blues Music with Swing Dance Lessons
2025-03-15 19:00 - 22:30 | Winona Athletic Club, 773 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Adults $15 | Students (College/High School) $10
Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St
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Dance your winter blues away with a night of soulful and moody blues tunes. Arrive solo or with a partner. Either way, you’ll leave with new moves and great memories. Optional dance lessons, covered by admission, will help you get off on the right foot. Learn more.

River Arts Alliance Art Schmooze at Acoustic Cafe
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Acoustic Cafe, 77 Lafayette St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Acoustic Café | 77 Lafayette St.
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You’re invited to a River Arts Alliance (RAA) Art Schmooze on Friday evening, March 14, from 5 to 7 pm at Acoustic Café, located at 77 Lafayette St, Winona.
RAA Art Schmooze events are held periodically throughout the year to provide artists of all disciplines, as well as arts supporters, an opportunity to socialize and network with others in our area’s arts community while also learning more about what RAA does and how you can be involved. This free event is a casual gathering open to current RAA members and non-members alike. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Acoustic Café’s regular menu. No registration is required.
A brief program beginning at 5 pm will include announcements from RAA leaders and an opportunity for attendees to introduce themselves. Upcoming RAA events will be highlighted, including the RAA Annual Members’ Exhibition at Blue Heron Coffeehouse (Tuesday, June 24) and the companion Musicians’ Showcase at Peter’s Biergarten. We’ll also touch on RAA’s presence during the upcoming Mid West Music Fest (Saturday, May 10). Attendees will also be encouraged to provide RAA leaders with feedback and make suggestions for how RAA can better serve the community.
Questions can be directed to RAA Arts Administrator Rick Hall at admin@riverartsalliance.org.

4th Annual Winona Art Show: Women, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming Artist Reception
2025-03-14 16:00 - 19:00 | No Name Bar, 252 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
No Name Bar | 252 E 3rd St
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Enjoy live performances, mutual aid, tarot readings, and more during this artist reception presented by Theatre Du Mississippi and No Name Bar. Events are curated by local creatives Alexis, Hale, Linnea, Mary Jo, and Zoe. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Featuring One-Act Local Playwright Productions
2025-03-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Valencia Arts Center, 1164 W Howard St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St
Tickets | $5-$25 | Early bird and sliding scale options
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Theatre du Mississippi will present a collection of original one-act plays written by regional playwrights from Wisconsin and Minnesota. The plays span a range of genres and themes—from hilarious and quirky, to deeply poignant and thought-provoking. Ticket prices are on a sliding scale to make performances as accessible as possible. Learn more.

WSO Spring Concert: A Season of Renewal & Awakening
2025-03-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Wesley United Methodist Church | 114 W Broadway
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The Winona Symphony Orchestra (WSO) is excited to present the final symphonic concert of the 2024-2025 season, entitled A Season of Renewal & Awakening. A pre-concert talk by the conductor will kick-off the evening at 7 pm and also mark the completion of the WSO’s first professional recording project with the release of their CD. Learn more.

Patina to Perform at Trempealeau Hotel
2025-03-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Trempealeau Hotel, 11332 Main St, Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Trempealeau Hotel | 11332 Main St, Trempealeau, WI
Step out for an afternoon of Celtic, folk, and original music performed by the local band, Patina, at the Trempealeau Hotel. Enjoy your favorite beverage and Trempealeau Hotel’s historic atmosphere while listening to Patina’s offerings. Learn more.

Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals Grant
2025-03-07 16:30 | MN
Applications for the FY 2026 Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Individuals grant program are due Friday, March 7. All application materials must be submitted to, and accepted by, the online WebGrants system before 4:30 p.m. on deadline day. Grantees may use funds to support their creative practice and meaningfully connect to and engage with audiences, participants, students, and/or communities during the grant period.
If you plan to apply in this program and have not yet registered for or logged in to your WebGrants account, plan to do so as soon as possible. New registrants will receive a user ID and password within 1-2 business days of registering.
This pilot program provides support to help individual artists and culture bearers develop or sustain their creative practices and meaningfully engage with Minnesotans.
Program overview and application instructions
FY 2026 Creative Individuals Program Overview and Application Instructions—All applicants should read this document thoroughly before beginning an online application.

Application deadline
March 7, 2025, before 4:30 p.m.

When will funds be awarded?
Grant awards will be approved at the November 2025 board meeting. The grant period for these awards will be January – December 2026. All funded activities must take place within the grant period.

Who can apply?

Individual artists working in dance, media arts, music, photography, poetry, prose, theater, two-dimensional or three-dimensional visual art; and
Culture bearers who have been trained by traditional elders or master artists and whose artistic practice is reflective of the cultural life of a community.

An individual may submit an application in only one of the following programs in FY 2026: Creative Individuals, Arts Experiences, Arts Education, or Cultural Expression. Additional eligibility requirements are included in the FY 2026 Creative Individuals Program Overview and Application Instructions. Please review all eligibility requirements carefully before beginning an application.
Grant range
Applicants may request between $2,000 – $10,000. No cash match is required. Learn more.

Poet Richard Robbins to Read at The Blue Heron
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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Poet Richard Robbins will read from his work at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of the Laureate Writers Series. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing, as well as an open Mic session. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.

Arts Advocacy Day Rally March 4 in MN Capitol Rotunda
2025-03-04 10:00 - 17:30 | 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, Minnesota Capitol Rotunda 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul, St Paul, MN, United States
Minnesota Capitol Rotunda | 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St Paul
Register for Arts Advocacy Day
At a time when arts programs face growing budget pressures, voice your support during Arts Advocacy Day in the MN State Capitol Rotunda. Join the rally through the Minnesota Citizens for the Arts organization. Help ensure stable funding to support the arts. Learn more.

Sugarloaf Theatre Presents Tales from the Barnyard
2025-03-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluffview Montessori School | 1321 Gilmore Ave
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Sugarloaf Theatre is proud to announce their 2025 annual theatre for young audiences play, Tales from the Barnyard. The story follows larger-than-life farm animals with big personalities as they go on unique adventures around the barnyard. Learn more.
