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Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Celebrates National Poetry Month
Blue Heron Coffeehouse 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, United StatesBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. sonnetcontest.org The Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest invites you to celebrate the opening of this year’s contest and National Poetry Month on Tuesday, April 18. Live music by flute and piano duo Heidi Bryant and Meredith Mihm will accompany social time starting at 6:30 pm. At 7:00 pm,…
WCHS Partner in History Program Featuring Willet – Hauser Story
Winona County History Center 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, United StatesWanek Hall | Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. www.winonahistory.org The Winona County Historical Society presents a Partner in History Program: The Willet – Hauser Story on Thursday, April 20 at noon. Garrick Holey, VP of Production, will share the story of how the Hauser Art Glass Company was formed in Winona by…
Opening Reception – Art Kenyon Exhibit at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse
Blue Heron Coffeehouse 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, United StatesBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. blueheroncoffeehouse.com An exhibit of works by artist Art Kenyon of Red Wing, Minnesota, will run from April 19 through June 4 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in downtown Winona. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 21 from 5-7 pm. The reception is free and open…
MCA Music Division Spring Recital
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United StatesValéncia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St. mca.smumn.edu The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) music division invites the community to our Spring Recital held inside MCA’s home, the Valéncia Arts Center, on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at 6:00 pm. This recital will feature music students of all ages and experience levels playing a…
Healthy Lake Winona Film by Mary Farrell
Winona Arts Center 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, United StatesWinona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. frff.org Frozen River Film Festival will be screening the new local film Healthy Lake Winona on April 21 at the Winona Arts Center. Directed by local filmmaker Mary Farrell, Healthy Lake Winona follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. Tickets for the screening are available at frff.eventive.org or at…
CANCELED – Book Launch – “REAP, a flora” by Mara Adamitz Scrupe
Minnesota Marine Art Museum 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, United StatesUPDATE 4/21/23: Due to tornadoes across the southern midsection of the prairie, and canceled flights, this program has unfortunately been canceled. Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr. A special partnership between the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) and Shipwreckt Books of Winona presents a Book Launch – “REAP, a flora” by Mara Adamitz Scrupe,…
Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
Mississippi Mornings Art Studio 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, United StatesRAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
WCHS Stained Glass Tour
Various Locations in Winona www.winonahistory.org On Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., swing into banks, churches, businesses, museums and more to learn about the amazing stained glass heritage of Winona. This is a self-guided tour that can be enjoyed in any order. Guidebooks are on sale at the Winona County History Center now…
Sandbar Storytelling Circle – First Session
Curiosi-Tea House 901 W 5th St., Winona, MN, United StatesThe Sandbar Storytelling Festival is once again offering a storytelling circle in Winona. A story circle is a small group of individuals sitting in a circle, sharing stories — usually from their own experience or imagination — focusing on a common theme. As each person in turn shares a story, a richer and more complex story emerges.…
Earth Day Celebration
Jaycee Pavilion 340 Lake Park Dr., Winona, MN, United StatesJaycee Pavilion | Lake Park | 340 Lake Park Dr. The Winona Arts Center, Bluff Country Co-op, Habitat for Humanity, and the City of Winona are sponsoring a city-wide Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Jaycee Pavilion. This family-friendly event will include informational booths from various…
Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
Mississippi Mornings Art Studio 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, United StatesRAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
April Jazz Jam Welcomes Winona Farmers Market
Island City Brewing Company 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, United StatesIsland City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St. H3OJazz.com H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company dedicate this month’s Jazz Jam to the Winona Farmers Market in anticipation of their first outdoor market in early May. Weather permitting, the monthly Jazz Jam will move to Island City’s spacious outdoor patio on Sunday, April 23 from 2:00 – 5:00…