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SUMMARY:A Journey of Hope and Resilience  Art Show by MaryLee Eischen and Kim Hammer
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Artists! November 4 |3pm – 5pm\n4 pm Talk—“Art-making as Spiritual Practice”\nFranciscan Spirituality Center\n920 Market Street\, La Crosse WI \nShow up for viewing: November 3-28\, 2025\nHours M- F  8:30am – 5:30pm
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/a-journey-of-hope-and-resilience-art-show-by-marylee-eischen-and-kim-hammer/
LOCATION:Franciscan Spirituality Center\, 920 Market Street\, La Crosse\, Wisconsin
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SUMMARY:Water Color Basics with Miranda Lomeli-O'Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Nov 4 & 11 | 5:30-7:30\nCost     $45/members  $50/non members\nContact:  Jen   jsbenson50@gmail.com\nWinona Arts Center (228 E 5th St)\n\nMiranda Lomeli-O’Reilly will teach Watercolor Basics: Foundations and Fall Leaves on November 4 & November 11 from  5:30pm to 7:30pm.  This two-part workshop is for absolute beginners. Over two classes students will learn the foundation skills required to practice watercolors. Students will gain confidence by practicing applications in a step-by step manner.   Students may sign up for only the first class on Nov 4 \, but must take the first class in order to take the 2nd class\, November 11.    Fee per class: $45/ members or $50/non-members.   A one time fee for materials is $20\n\nSign up with jsbenson50@gmail.com
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/water-color-basics-with-miranda-lomeli-oreilly/2025-11-04/
LOCATION:Winona Arts Center\, 228 E. 5th St.\, Winona
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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/2025-11-04/
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SUMMARY:WINONA’S NEW LITERARY ARRIVAL\, GEOFF PECK
DESCRIPTION:November 4 | 7- 9 pm\nBlue Heron Coffee House\n162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN 55987 \nThe Laureate Writers Series will welcome distinguished author Geoff Peck to Winona as featured writer for its November 4th program at the Blue Heron Coffee House. Peck has been an active writer for many years\, and his publication record includes fiction\, poetry\, creative non-fiction\, and book reviews published in more than thirty literary journals. Most notably\, he was nominated for Best New American Poets honors after winning the Thomas McGrath Prize offered by the Academy of American Poets. Also impressive is that the University of Iowa Press has published his debut novel City of Clans. Peck received his MFA from the University of Pittsburgh and his Ph.D from the University of North Dakota. He comes to Winona as writer and Assistant Professor of English at Winona State. \nIn addition to giving the Blue Heron audience samples of his literary works\, Peck will discuss his journey to his new position at Winona State and respond to audience questions. The comments\nwill be followed by an open mic session\, during which audience members can read short selections of their own original work. The program begins at 7 p.m. \nThe Laureate Writers Series is sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffee House\, by Shipwreckt Books and Second Chapter Books of Winona\, by Friends of the Winona Public Library\, by Laurie Lucas\, and by Sarah and Richard Ricker.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/winonas-new-literary-arrival-geoff-peck/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251113
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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/2025-11-05/
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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/2025-11-05/
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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/2025-11-05/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
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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/2025-11-06/
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SUMMARY:Linoleum Stamp Carving
DESCRIPTION:November 6 | 4:30-8:00pm\nCost:    $10\nContact:  Jen   jsbenson50@gmail.com\n\nPlease join us at the Open Studio 4th Quarter Spotlight November 6 from 4:30 to 8:00pm at the Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th St) \nJoin us for a demonstration in Linoleum Stamp Carving.  You will carve your own design into small linoleum blocks to be used for stamping cards for friends and family\, stickers\, etc..  All materials are provided.  Cost is $10.  Class size is 10. Register today!  Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/linoleum-stamp-carving/
LOCATION:Winona Arts Center\, 228 E. 5th St.\, Winona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
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DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
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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/2025-11-06/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED: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/2025-11-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20250822T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T141537Z
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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/2025-11-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T190000
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SUMMARY:Winona Community Chorale Presents Fall Concert “Songs from the Silver Screen”
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Nov. 7 | 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 | 2:00 pm\nCentral Lutheran Church\n259 W Wabasha St.\, Winona. \n The Winona Community Chorale will present its fall concert\, “Songs from the Silver Screen: From Mozart to ABBA and Beyond\,” on November 7 and 8 at Central Lutheran Church. There is no admission charge\, but a free-will offering will be collected. \nThe Winona Community Chorale is a mixed choral ensemble performing music from a wide variety of styles\, genres and time periods. Directed by Kurt Speltz\, the group was founded in January 2023 and is now in its sixth concert season. The choir has grown over this time from approximately 30 to 60 members. The vision of the Winona Community Chorale is to inspire a love and appreciation for exceptional choral singing in our area\, and to ignite the joy and human connection it generates. \nThis fall’s concert program features pieces either originally from\, or heard in\, the movies. It includes an eclectic mix of music ranging from Mozart’s “Lacrymosa\,” to Elton John’s “Circle of Life” from The Lion King and Enya’s “May It Be” from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring\, to songs by ABBA\, Lady Gaga\, and much more. Members of the Chorale will also perform instrumental movie music for about fifteen minutes prior to the start of each concert. \nThose unable to attend in person can also view a livestream of the concert via the choir’s page at “Winona Community Chorale” on Facebook. \nFor more information about the Chorale\, contact Kurt Speltz\, Director\, at WinonaCommunityChorale@gmail.com\, or follow the choir on Facebook. New members will be welcome to join when the next rehearsal season begins in January 2026. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. \nJohanna Ruprecht is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/. \nPhoto; Members of the Winona Community Chorale at their May 2025 performance.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/winona-community-chorale-presents-fall-concert-songs-from-the-silver-screen/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 259 W Wabasha St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
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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/2025-11-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
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SUMMARY:Winona Community Chorale Presents Fall Concert “Songs from the Silver Screen”
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Nov. 7 | 7:00 pm\nSaturday\, Nov. 8 | 2:00 pm\nCentral Lutheran Church\n259 W Wabasha St.\, Winona. \n The Winona Community Chorale will present its fall concert\, “Songs from the Silver Screen: From Mozart to ABBA and Beyond\,” on November 7 and 8 at Central Lutheran Church. There is no admission charge\, but a free-will offering will be collected. \nThe Winona Community Chorale is a mixed choral ensemble performing music from a wide variety of styles\, genres and time periods. Directed by Kurt Speltz\, the group was founded in January 2023 and is now in its sixth concert season. The choir has grown over this time from approximately 30 to 60 members. The vision of the Winona Community Chorale is to inspire a love and appreciation for exceptional choral singing in our area\, and to ignite the joy and human connection it generates. \nThis fall’s concert program features pieces either originally from\, or heard in\, the movies. It includes an eclectic mix of music ranging from Mozart’s “Lacrymosa\,” to Elton John’s “Circle of Life” from The Lion King and Enya’s “May It Be” from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring\, to songs by ABBA\, Lady Gaga\, and much more. Members of the Chorale will also perform instrumental movie music for about fifteen minutes prior to the start of each concert. \nThose unable to attend in person can also view a livestream of the concert via the choir’s page at “Winona Community Chorale” on Facebook. \nFor more information about the Chorale\, contact Kurt Speltz\, Director\, at WinonaCommunityChorale@gmail.com\, or follow the choir on Facebook. New members will be welcome to join when the next rehearsal season begins in January 2026. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. \nJohanna Ruprecht is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/. \nPhoto; Members of the Winona Community Chorale at their May 2025 performance.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/winona-community-chorale-presents-fall-concert-songs-from-the-silver-screen/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Central Lutheran Church\, 259 W Wabasha St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
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SUMMARY:A Necessary Death: Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Saturday November 8 | 3:30 – 5 pm\nNate and Ally’s\n109 E. 3rd St.\nWinona\, MN 55987 \nCome celebrate with Terri Karsten! Enjoy old time tavern board games\, treats\, and an interview with the author\, along with a short reading. Books will be available for sale and signing. \nA Necessary Death is a cozy\, historical mystery set in a Pennsylvania tavern in 1763. The story follows an impoverished widow and a surly constable who must work together to figure out what happened to the dead man in the tavern privy. With Penelope Corbitt in the kitchen\, the tavern will never be the same! Visit http://www.terrikarsten.com to learn more about the author.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/a-necessary-death-launch-party/
LOCATION:Nate and Ally’s\, 109 E. 3rd St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T210000
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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/2025-11-08/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
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SUMMARY:The DitchLilies: Concert at Winona Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:November 8 | 7:00 pm\nGallery and Coffeehouse opens at 6:00 pm\nCost: $15/adv at Music Mart & Eventbrite\, or $20/door\nThe Winona Arts Center\n228 E 5th Street\, Winona\, MN \nThe Winona Arts Center is pleased to host our first concert with this Wisconsin duo. There will be a cash bar for wine & beer. Tickets are $15/advance without fees at Music Mart  (115 E 3rd St) & Eventbrite and $20/door.  This Wisconsin’s American Roots duo\, The DitchLilies\, have been in musical cahoots since 1998. Kari Larson and Lisa Schultz are stringed multi-instrumentalists/vocalists with a soft spot and keen enthusiasm for early swing\, old-time mountain music and juke joint songs of the Golden Era. Together\, they turn back in time to dust off the rare and forgotten tunes or to hone the familiar\, tried and true melodies with the aim of carrying them forward to share with audiences of today. Variously tender and bold\, imaginative and well-honed\, The DitchLilies bring a refreshing sound to the roots music revival. Their harmonies are wonderful and their songs are great! Kara & Lisa are excited to be joined by Winona’s own fiddling maven\, Betsy Neil.  This concert is partially funded with the generous donations from Merchants Bank\, Affinity Plus Credit Union & Dahl Toyota. \nContact:  debiniebuhr@gmail.com \nWinona Arts Center is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/the-ditch-lilies-concert-at-winona-arts-center/
LOCATION:Winona Arts Center\, 228 E. 5th St.\, Winona
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SUMMARY:John Paulson Big Band Concert & Fundraiser Against Drugs
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 8 | 7-9:30\nWellington’s Pub and Grill\n1429 W Service Dr.\nWinona\, MN 55987 \nThe John Paulson Big Band and Wellington’s Pub and Grill in Winona are teaming up for a special fundraiser November 8th from 7:00 to 9:30 pm. The goal is to present some great original jazz music and raise funds to provide education and awareness to schools and communities regarding illicit drug use. All proceeds will be directed to RIPple- a non-profit organization formed locally by persons who have lost loved ones to the drug epidemic- specifically illicit fentanyl. Visit https://rippledrugeducationawareness.org for more information on RIPple and contribute online until December 25 or at the event here: https://gofund.me/507a0fd97 Past recipients of Paulson’s fundraisers include the hurricane victims of Puerto Rico\, MAC-V for homeless vets in SE Minnesota\, and the Winona Food Shelf. \nThe 18-piece John Paulson Big Band with vocalist Janette Hanson includes some of the best jazz players and teachers in the region. They are unique in that they perform only original big band jazz composed and arranged by musical director and saxophonist John Paulson. The music is an exciting mix of contemporary blues\, Latin\, ballads\, funk\, and swing with plenty of solo space for the players. Since starting in 2011\, the band has performed several times each year at venues all around the S.E. Minnesota region and beyond. Wellington’s is located at 1429 West Service Drive Winona\, MN. The concert begins at 7:00 pm and the place gets packed so get there early and enjoy the awesome food and drinks. Don’t miss this amazing band and their fantastic new music!\nFor more\, visit: www.paulsonjazz.com or https://wellingtons-pubandgrill.com\nphoto by Anita Doering
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/john-paulson-big-band-concert-fundraiser-against-drugs/
LOCATION:Wellington’s Pub & Grill\, 1429 W Service Dr.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20250322T172637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T172637Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents A Sherlock Carol
DESCRIPTION:Preview Dates\nSaturday\, Nov 8 | 7:30-10:00 pm\nSunday\, Nov 9 | 1:30-4:00 pm\nThurs-Fri\, Nov 13-14| 7:30-10:00 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 Mark Shanahan’s merry and mysterious mashup\, A Sherlock Carol. The worlds of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle collide in the ultimate Christmas crossover! Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-a-sherlock-carol/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre\, 208 Parkway Ave. N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
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/2025-11-09/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20250322T172637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T172637Z
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SUMMARY:Commonweal Theatre Presents A Sherlock Carol
DESCRIPTION:Preview Dates\nSaturday\, Nov 8 | 7:30-10:00 pm\nSunday\, Nov 9 | 1:30-4:00 pm\nThurs-Fri\, Nov 13-14| 7:30-10:00 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 Mark Shanahan’s merry and mysterious mashup\, A Sherlock Carol. The worlds of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle collide in the ultimate Christmas crossover! Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/commonweal-theatre-presents-a-sherlock-carol/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre\, 208 Parkway Ave. N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20251016T153152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T153152Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Schild Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 9 | 2:00 – 4:00\nWinona Arts Center\n228 E. 5th St.\, Winona MN \nSteve Schild will read from his new poetry chapbook at 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Winona Arts Center\, 228 E. 5th St. The reading is free and open to the public. \nSchild\, a longtime Winona resident who now lives in Falcon Heights\, self-published “Invocation\,” which is about nature and stages of life\, with an emphasis on getting older. A Saint Mary’s University emeritus professor\, Schild has three previous poetry collections: “Eros in Autumn” and “These Humans”\, both published by Shipwreckt Books Publishing Company\, and “Gone Away from Crystal Valley”\, which was self-published. “Eros in Autumn” won a silver medal from the Midwest Independent Publishers Association. Schild’s poetry has also won awards from the League of Minnesota Poets\, Viterbo University\, and Winona State University. His work has also appeared in anthologies and a number of literary magazines.\nCopies of “Invocation” will be available for a $10 donation to Winona Arts Center.\nFor more information contact Schild at sschild@smumn.edu. \nSteve Schild is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit:
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/steve-schild-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Winona Arts Center\, 228 E. 5th St.\, Winona
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20251106T211956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T211956Z
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SUMMARY:Winona Brass Band Season Begins Nov. 9
DESCRIPTION:November 9 | 3:00 pm\nWinona Middel School \nDecember 13 | 11:00 am\nCentral Lutheran Church \nApril 12 | 3:00 pm\nTBD \n  \n  \nThe Winona Brass Band open their 32 nd season with a Fall Concert on Sunday November 9 at 3:00 pm in the Winona Middle School Auditorium. The performance features selections suggested by members of the group resulting in an eclectic mix from British composer Malcolm Arnold’s Four Scottish Dances to the music of Queen. All WBB concerts are free and open to all. Free-will donations gratefully are accepted at the door. \nFounded 1993\, this British Style traditional Brass Band is unique in our area. Consisting only of brass instruments and percussion\, the sound has been described as rich\, vibrant\, and organ-like. Instruments include cornets\, flugelhorn\, alto horns\, trombones\, baritones\, euphoniums\, tubas and percussion – 28 players in all! \nWBB has made the Winona Middle School their rehearsal and performance home since fall 2024\, with both fall and spring concerts happening in the Middle School Auditorium. The December 13 performance will be held at Central Lutheran Church at 11 am rounding out a full day of holiday festivities including a craft sale\, Scandinavian-based bake sale and soup/sandwich lunch. The spring concert\, scheduled for Sunday April 12 at 3 pm\, will feature guest composer and conductor Dr. Jack Stamp as well as a few more players favorites that couldn’t fit into the fall concert! \nThe Winona Brass Band is a non-profit community ensemble with members from throughout the region. If you’re a brass or percussion player and are interested in membership opportunities please contact Janet Heukeshoven at jheukesh@smumn.edu or WBB board president\, John Helm at helmje2@gmail.com. Follow the Winona Brass Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winonabrassband. \nEric Heukeshoven 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/winona-brass-band-season-begins-nov-9/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:Winona Middle School Auditorium\, 1570 Homer Rd\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T170000
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SUMMARY:Café Congo: From America to Sister Cities Concert
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 9 | 3:30\nFirst Congregational Church\n161 W. Broadway\, Winona \nOnce again the musical talents of Melissa Mihm & Heidi Bryant and Larry Price can be enjoyed at a free benefit concert at Café Congo on Sunday\, November 9th at 3:30pm. Melissa (pianist) and Heidi (flutist) will present an eclectic program featuring their amazing musical gifts. Jazz pianist Larry Price will then present a short program of favorite jazz tunes. Your freewill donations at the one-hour concert will benefit WIFA (Winona International Friendship Association) and their continuing mission of sending Winona students to study in our town’s sister city\, Misato\, Japan. Café Congo is located at the First Congregational Church (161 W. Broadway) and\, with the generosity of its audiences\, has helped to contribute over $70\,000 toward good causes over the past 10 years\, A reception will follow the event. Doors open at 3:00. The venue is ADA accessible at the canopied Johnson Street entrance. \nSteve Bachler 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/cafe-congo-from-america-to-sister-cities-concert/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 161 W Broadway St.\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20250822T141537Z
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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/2025-11-09/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251118
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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/2025-11-10/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20250822T141537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T141537Z
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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/2025-11-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251119
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
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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/2025-11-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T131452
CREATED:20251023T001459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T001459Z
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SUMMARY:Water Color Basics with Miranda Lomeli-O'Reilly
DESCRIPTION:Nov 4 & 11 | 5:30-7:30\nCost     $45/members  $50/non members\nContact:  Jen   jsbenson50@gmail.com\nWinona Arts Center (228 E 5th St)\n\nMiranda Lomeli-O’Reilly will teach Watercolor Basics: Foundations and Fall Leaves on November 4 & November 11 from  5:30pm to 7:30pm.  This two-part workshop is for absolute beginners. Over two classes students will learn the foundation skills required to practice watercolors. Students will gain confidence by practicing applications in a step-by step manner.   Students may sign up for only the first class on Nov 4 \, but must take the first class in order to take the 2nd class\, November 11.    Fee per class: $45/ members or $50/non-members.   A one time fee for materials is $20\n\nSign up with jsbenson50@gmail.com
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/water-color-basics-with-miranda-lomeli-oreilly/2025-11-11/
LOCATION:Winona Arts Center\, 228 E. 5th St.\, Winona
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