River Arts Alliance Member Events

Thursday | April 13 | Winona State University Minné Hall 350 | 2-3:20 pm Science Laboratory Center 120 | 5 pm On April 13th, poet Athena Kildegaard will visit Winona State University as part of WSU’s John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. Kildegaard will visit Jim Armstrong’s Advanced Poetry class in Minné 350 from…

Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr. minnesotamarineart.org On April 14th, from noon to 1 PM, the poet Athena Kildegaard will visit Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) to read from her work and discuss how her latest book, Prairie Midden, engages with the history and ecology of the Minnesota prairie. Kildegaard’s presentation will enter into dialogue with…

Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. winonahistory.org “Putting Play Clothes On” is an exhibition of paintings by Donna Miliotis running from April 14th through May 28th at the Winona County Historical Society. This exhibit celebrates the thrill of having more time for making art and gratitude for being able to create in a setting as…

Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI oldmain.org On Friday, April 14th, Old Main Cultural Center presents the silent movie The Gold Rush starring Charlie Chaplin. Music will be performed by Eddie Kim, pianist. Admission is free and refreshments will be for sale. Learn more about Old Main's Gale Star event series here.

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is pleased to offer a 9-tile pottery class with Richard Spiller, local potter, on Saturday, April 15. Students will be given nine 4-inch earthenware clay tiles on a board. They will draw on each tile and then apply colored slips and clear…

Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights sandbarstorytellingfestival.org Renowned storyteller, performer, teacher, and artist Clare Murphy will kick off the Sandbar Storytelling Festival’s second season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, with “Wild Irish Tales.” Celebrated for her physical dynamism, wit, and warmth, Murphy brings the ancient art of story firmly into…

Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels | 1160 W Wabasha St. The Saint Mary's University Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, men's and women's ensembles and alumni singers will combine to present their spring concert at the beautiful Mary of the Angels Chapel in Winona. Led by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, this concert will feature guest conductor…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. sandbarstorytellingfestival.org Renowned storyteller, performer, teacher, and artist Clare Murphy will kick off the Sandbar Storytelling Festival’s second season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, with “Wild Irish Tales.” Celebrated for her physical dynamism, wit, and warmth, Murphy brings the ancient art of story firmly into the contemporary…

Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights On April 16th, the Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band combine in one concert to celebrate the Heukeshovens' years of teaching at Saint Mary's University. The Jazz Ensemble, led by A. Eric Heukeshoven, will take the stage first, featuring many returning alumni on this "players' favorites"…

Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St. Bring a copy of your writing that you wish to share (up to 2000 words). Optionally, bring 5-8 extra copies to share with participants. See April writing prompts and more information here.

Blue 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,…

Wanek 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…