Jack Norton Concerts | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-21 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Jack Norton in concert for two shows on February 21. The family friendly event at 10:00 am with Conductor Jack is a high energy children’s show while the 7:00 evening performance offers vaudeville blues, country, and vintage Americana folk music. Both events are FREE and will be live streamed.

Suminagashi with Dawn Tevis | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Celebrate a cozy winter afternoon with the meditative process of Suminagashi, or ink floating, at The Winona Arts Center (228 East 5th Street) on Saturday, February 21st from 2:00PM – 4:30PM. Led by Dawn Tevis, this Japanese paper marbling art is at least as old as the 12th century. Participants will learn to float ink in dynamic patterns on water and print unique images on your choice of surfaces, including notecards, coasters, and specialty papers. Whether a beginner or a practitioner, you’ll expand your skills by experimenting with new effects and materials, and leave with works you can enjoy as-is or use for bookmaking, painting, drawing, and more.
Also included will be a take-home supply of protective finish to apply to coaster once they dry. Ages 12 and up. No experience necessary. Class size limited to 15. Cost for members is $45 and nonmembers $50. All materials are included. Scholarships are available. Register today at jsbenson50+WAC@gmail.com

Carnival Dance | The ARC
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:30 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Beat the winter blues and cabin fever – come out of the cold and into a night of fiery samba beats, vibrant colors, and unstoppable energy! This is your escape to a tropical celebration full of rhythm, fun, and festive heat. Whether you’re a dance pro or a total beginner, join us to shake off the chill and turn up the heat on the dance floor.
Dress Code? Bright, bold, and colorful – think feathers, sequins, tropical prints, or whatever makes you feel like you’re dancing in the streets of Rio!

Cafe Congo | Winona Symphony Orchestra's Concert for the Kids
2026-02-22 13:45 - 15:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Join us at Cafe Congo to benefit the Winona Symphony Orchestra’s annual Children’s Concert.
The program will include performances from Nicholas Shaneyfelt, McKenzie Whitney and Valeria Kishkuna with Rachel Ryan-Dahlgren on Cello.
It will include classical works from Sondheim, Puccini, Massenet and Wagner.
Your freewill donation will help support the annual Children’s Concert presented by Winona Symphony Orchestra for local elementary students.
Doors will open at 1:45, with a reception to follow the program.

Beaver Creek Band | Old Main Cultural Center
2026-02-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Beaver Creek Community Band Concert
Old Main Cultural Center
Sunday, February 22nd at 2:00
Tickets: Adults $10/Students $5/under 5 free
Benefit for the G-E-T Food Pantry
3rd Floor of Old Main
Refreshments Art Gallery Room immediately following the program
Program features the Beaver Creek Band, soloists, and ensembles
Program includes a variety of music from different genres

Beginner Watercolor Workshop | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-24 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.

Forecast Webinar Series 2026
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | MN
Register Now—Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy

We’re excited to launch Creative Power, Civic Purpose: How Artists Strengthen Democracy, a six-part virtual series supported by the Educational Foundation of America (EFA).
The series explores how artists and culture bearers strengthen civic health, deepen democratic participation, and help renew the civic fabric of communities across the country.

Unwind Fridays Return to Blooming Grounds
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Blooming Grounds Coffee House, 50 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
H3O Jazz Trio kicks off their Unwind Friday series for the 4th year on Friday February 27, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Blooming Grounds main location, 50 E. 3rd Street, Winona, MN.

Murder in the Vault: Secrets of the Past
2026-02-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Murder in the Vault: Secrets of the Past! A live mystery-themed fundraiser on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Winona History Center. Guests enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar, then interview suspects hidden throughout the museum to solve a “who-done-it” mystery with prizes for the best detectives. Tickets are $30 pre-sale / $40 week of the event.

Sugarloaf Community Theatre Presents Winnie the Pooh and the Birthday Surprise!
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
If you’re seeking an affordable audience-interactive theatrical experience for all ages, Sugarloaf Community Theatre’s original production of Winnie the Pooh and the Birthday Surprise, written by local playwright Ash Wicka, delivers. Tickets make a great Valentine’s gift for family, friends or yourself and the experience is sure to deliver laughs, a gentle heart massage and a “be kind” message.

Weary Ramblers Concert | Winona Arts Center
2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Winona Arts Center is excited to welcome the Weary Ramblers in concert on February 28 at 7:00. Doors open at 6:00 for gallery viewing and coffeehouse. Ticets are $20/adv and $25 door. Tickets can be purchased at Music Mart (115 E 3rd St) with no fees or on Eventbrite.

“Grand Panorama Rewind” at MMAM is Closing
2026-03-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s popular exhibition, A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World, will be closing on March 1 at 5pm.
Painted in 1848 and at 1275 feet, the Grand Panorama is the longest painting in the United States. The panorama is stored on four large rolls. Due to their size, and time it takes to change these rolls, MMAM curators and staff must change them while the museum is closed. But before they can be changed, the rolls must be rewound back to the beginning. On Sunday, March 1 at 11am, MMAM is inviting the public a behind-the-scenes viewing of the panorama in motion as the final of the four rolls is rewound.

Sarah Ghazal Ali | The Laureate Writers Series
2026-03-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The Laureate Writers Series program for Tuesday, March 3 will feature Sarah Ghazal Ali, an American poet, essayist, and literary editor who is currently an Assistant Professor at Macalester College in St. Paul. The event will take place at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Winona Community Sing | Healing Through Song
2026-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
On Wednesday March 4, 2026, at 7 pm (following the Holden Evening Prayer service), Central will host a Community Sing led by local musician and music educator, Dr. Colleen Chester. The concept is simply to facilitate a space for people to gather as a community, sing, feel joy and togetherness, and hold space for one another as we move through this time.

Water Music: Chamber Music at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum
2026-03-05 16:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
November 13, December 11, March 5, April 16
4:30 and 7:00 each day
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) is pleased to announce the return of Water Music: Chamber Music at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, presented in partnership with the Winona Symphony Orchestra. Now entering its fifth season, Water Music brings together art and music through a series of four chamber music concerts performed in an intimate setting within the museum’s galleries. Each performance is designed to highlight both the visual treasures of the MMAM and musical masterworks connected by a shared theme.
New for the 2025–26 season, each concert evening will feature two performances, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Between the two performances, guests are invited to enjoy a reception in the MMAM atrium, featuring a treat prepared by the museum’s new Waterbar Café + Provisions inspired by the evening’s program, included with the ticket price. A cash bar will also be available. Guests are encouraged to come early or stay late to enjoy food, drinks, and conversation surrounded by art and music.
The Water Music season begins on Thursday, November 13, 2025, with Water Music: Epic Journeys, paired with the exhibition A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World. The program will include Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for String Octet and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings, featuring guest violin soloist Nash Ryder and musicians from the Winona Symphony Orchestra and Apollo Chamber Music.
The second concert, Water Music: Christmas Concertos, will be presented on Thursday, December 11, 2025, paired with Alexis Rockman: Oceanus. The program will include Torelli’s Christmas Concerto, Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on “Greensleeves”, and Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, performed by musicians from the Winona Symphony Orchestra.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, MMAM will host Water Music: Quince Ensemble, paired with the exhibition Fluid: What is Marine Art and What Can it Be? This program will feature Zohn-Muldoon’s Destierros and Night and McKinley’s Ten Medieval Songs, performed by guest artists Quince Ensemble and violinist Erik Rohde.
The season concludes on Thursday, April 16, 2026, with Water Music: The Coast and the Sea, paired with the exhibition The Coast and the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America. This program will include new chamber works written for baritone Alan Dunbar, featuring Dunbar and guest musicians.
Single concert tickets are $30 for general admission, $25 for MMAM members, seniors, and active military, and $10 for students. Tickets may be reserved online at https://mmam.org/water-music. The Water Music series is presented by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum and the Winona Symphony Orchestra, and is supported by Your Classical MPR.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is a nonprofit art museum that creates meaningful art experiences that explore our relationship with water. Located in Winona, Minnesota, the purpose-built museum is located on the banks of the Mississippi River and boasts six galleries, an educational and events space, and a destination retail shop on its seven-acre riverside campus. It is through this surprising diversity that MMAM is not only describing what marine art is, but pushing the boundaries of what marine art can be.
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
Image credit: Previous Water Music concert at MMAM, surrounded by the immersive art of Anne Labovitz, featuring Liz Pearse, soprano, and musicians of the Winona Symphony Orchestra.

You Can't Take It With You | Old Main
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States

BFF | Commonweal Theatre Company
2026-03-07 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-08 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-15 13:30 - 16:00 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Best friends Lauren and Eliza are at the cusp of maturity in 1991 as they dream about their future and prepare to navigate high school. Moving together and growing apart, their shifting priorities begin to put a strain on their relationship. In 2005, a now grown-up Lauren cautiously enters a new relationship and finds it harder to escape her ghosts and move on when life feels frozen in time. “It shimmers with lyricism, gently wit, and a good deal of wisdom…–NYTheatre.”
Find more here.

Film: Woman at War
2026-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Halla is a 50-year-old environmental activist who crusades against the local aluminium industry in Iceland. As her actions grow bolder, her life changes in the blink of an eye when she is finally granted permission to adopt a girl from Ukraine.
Running time: 1h 41min with subtitles

Original One Acts 2026
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
This compilation of plays offers audiences a dynamic theatrical experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Through humor, satire, and emotional depth, the plays create space for laughter alongside difficult conversations about disability, grief, bodily autonomy, gun culture, faith, aging, and second chances. Each story invites viewers to see the world through perspectives they may not share, fostering empathy and reflection without sacrificing wit or theatrical imagination. Because the pieces range in tone (from intimate and personal to satirical) they keep audiences engaged while encouraging them to examine their own assumptions about identity, connection, and responsibility. This showcase offers compelling storytelling and the opportunity to join in meaningful dialogue after the show!

RAA's Annual Pi(e) Day!
2026-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 | The ARC, 255 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
The River Arts Alliance will be holding its annual Pi(e) Day event on 3.14.2026 at the ARC from 5 pm until 8 pm.
We will be serving soup, bread and of course – Pie. You will also can bid on take home pies and some pie themed artwork created by local artists. The ARC will provide a cash bar.
We will also be presenting our annual Artsie Awards.
The soup, bread and pie meal will cost $25 dollars in advance and $30 dollars at the door.
There will be a short annual meeting for the RAA at the end of the event.
Annual Pi(e) Day Fundraiser

Patina at Elmaro Vineyard
2026-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Patina is performing our mix of Celtic, folk, and original music at Elmaro winery in Trempealeau, WI on Sunday, March 15th starting at 1:00pm. Come out to enjoy some Elmaro wine, charcuterie and cheese trays, and atmosphere while listening to Patina’s offerings.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival Presents Irish Stories with Terry Visger at Cafe Congo
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Sandbar Storytelling Festival invites the public to an afternoon of Irish Stories on Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 pm as part of the Cafe Congo series.
