River Arts Alliance

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-27, 2026-02-19 - 2026-02-26, 2026-02-18 - 2026-02-25, 2026-02-17 - 2026-02-24, 2026-02-16 - 2026-02-23, 2026-02-15 - 2026-02-22, 2026-02-14 - 2026-02-21, 2026-02-13 - 2026-02-20 and 4 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.

Call to Artists: Between the Bluffs Plein Air
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, 2026-02-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates | MN
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/.

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.

Beginner Watercolor Workshop | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Classical Fun at February Jazz Jam | H3O Jazz Trio
2026-02-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Come along for the ride as H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony team up to support the Symphony’s annual Children’s Concert. This month’s Jazz Jam is happening in Two Fathom Brewing Company’s spacious taproom on Sunday, February 15, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Claudia Schmidt Concert | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th Street) is pleased to welcome back Claudia Schmidt for a special afternoon concert on Valentine’s weekend. She will be performing at 3:00 on Sunday, February 15. Doors open at 2:00 for gallery viewing and coffeehouse. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30/door. Tickets may be purchased at Music Mart (115 E 3rd St) with no fees or on Eventbrite.

Movies at Old Main
2026-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | 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 14 | 2 PM | “Silly Symphonies”
Saturday, Feb 20 | 7 PM | “Way Down East” A silent movie

Gel Plate Printing | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th Street) is excited to host Terri Lieder on Thursday, February 12th as she leads a class gel plate printing. This is a hands-on session where participants will layer colors and materials (botanicals, made materials, and stencils) for texture on a gel plate to create beautiful, colorful prints. The basics of gel plate mono-printing will also be covered. No experience necessary.
