Sugarloaf Theatre Presents — Warp to Winona
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-12 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Tickets for Performance: $10
New Life Chinese Christian Center | 401 E 8th St
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In a 24-hour time period, Sugarloaf Theatre is offering a chance to experience going from nothing to performance time with three fun and short sci-fi-themed plays. Warp indeed! Community members are invited to join in the fun as actors (no experience necessary) or enjoy the final performance. See Page details for participation and performance times. Learn more.

Commonweal Theatre Presents The Half-Life of Marie Curie
2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-13 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-19 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-26 13:30 - 15:30 and 2 more dates | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Commonweal Theatre Company | 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
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Don’t miss this wonderful production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and featuring Commonweal ensemble members Stela Burdt and Laurie Roberts. The play is based on a true story that illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two extraordinary scientists. Learn more.

WAC Offers Pastel Painting Class with Betsy Midthun
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Cost | $40/members | $45/nonmembers
Registration Required
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Winona Arts Center welcomes Betsy Midthun for the Pleasure of Pastel Painting. Pastel is an immensely satisfying medium and is ideal for beginners. Participants will paint two small paintings that will focus on values, shapes, layout, and design, the importance of lights and darks and, of course, color. No experience needed. All materials provided. Learn more.

MMAM Hosts Spring Seasonal Saturday: Whale of a Time
2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
$1 Admission
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) invites visitors to its Spring Seasonal Saturday: Whale of a Time program on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This lively event, inspired by MMAM’s newest exhibition, A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World, offers an engaging day of art, music, and community activities. Learn more.

Musicians John Smith & Dan Sebranek Perform at WAC
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Cost | $15/advance | $20/door
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org

The Winona Arts Center is happy to host two favorite local musicians, John Smith and Dan Sebranek. The concert begins at 7 pm with coffeehouse and gallery opening at 6 pm. There is a cash bar for wine and beer. Learn more.

Disney Dance Night – Where Magic Meets the Dance Floor!
2025-04-12 19:00 - 22:30 | Winona Athletic Club, 773 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Adults $15 | Students (College/High School) $10
Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St
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Calling all ballroom dancers and Disney lovers! Get ready for a night of enchantment as River City Dancers bring your favorite Disney moments to life —one dance step at a time. Whether you’re channeling your inner prince, princess, or even a charming villain, this is your chance to waltz, swing, and cha-cha through a fairytale! Learn more.

Sonnet Contest celebrates National Poetry Month
2025-04-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd Stsonnetcontest.org
The Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest invites you to celebrate the opening of this year’s contest and National Poetry Month at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Live music by Flutistry will accompany social time starting at 6:30pm. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi – Call for Original One-Act Plays
2025-04-17 23:59
Theatre du Mississippi is currently seeking submissions for original one-act plays. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 11:59 pm, April 17. Playwrights must reside in the tri-state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa. Learn more.

Redwing Poet Artist Collaboration Show Open April 18 to June 8
2025-04-18 - 2025-06-08 | redwing, Red Wing Arts, Depot Gallery, 418 Levee Street, Redwing, MN, 55066
Thurs-Mon, 10-5 / Sat, 9-5
Tues & Wed by Appointment
Red Wing Arts, Depot Gallery, 418 Levee Street, Red Wing
redwingarts.org

Enjoy this stunning interplay of verbal and visual imagery, now open through early June in Red Wing. This annual show, now in its 25th year, attracts regional and national poets and artists, and is lovingly curated by Red Wing Arts. RAA member Scott Lowery is excited to be participating again, along with many other SE MN poets. Learn more.

Southeast Minnesota Artists Present Annual Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
2025-04-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 10:00 - 17:00
Self-Guided Tour | 10 am – 5 pm
Don’t miss the once-a-year event that celebrates Southeast Minnesota’s talented artists and the unique works they create! Springtime in Minnesota can mean daffodils or snow, and sometimes both, but the last weekend in April has meant the Bluff Country Studio Art Tour for more than two decades. The scenic self-guided tour is an opportunity to enjoy spring in SE Minnesota’s Bluff Country and the hospitality of local artists in their studios. Learn more.

Frozen River Film Festival Presents: Mothers’ Instinct
2025-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
$10 | $8 for Frozen River Film Festival Members | Free for Students
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org

The Frozen River Film Festival will feature a screening of the film Mothers’ Instinct at the Winona Arts Center, Friday, April 25. Housewives Alice and Celine are best friends and neighbors who seem to have it all. However, when a tragic accident shatters the harmony of their lives, guilt, suspicion, and paranoia begin to unravel their sisterly bond. Learn more.

Acrylic Painting with Barb Halvorson at WAC
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Registration Required
$35 for WAC members
$40 for Non-Members
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org

Winona Arts Center welcomes Barb Halvorson for an Acrylic Painting Class on Saturday, April 26. Learn to paint a beautiful landscape featuring a barn with the woods and colorful sky as the backdrop. Beginners to experienced painters are welcome! Registration is required. All supplies are furnished. Learn more.

MMAM Hosts “Big River Clean + Tree Planting” with Local Partners for Earth Day-Inspired Community Action
2025-04-26 10:30 - 12:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) invites individuals, families, and the community to join the Big River Clean + Tree Planting—a free, all-ages event focused on environmental stewardship, sustainability, and riverside restoration. Learn more.

Central Lutheran Arts Weekend April 26-27
2025-04-26 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
https://www.centrallutheranchurch.org/
WSU Choirs, under the direction of Dr. Colleen Chester, will present their spring concert, Home and Sacred Spaces, on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 pm. On Sunday, April 27 at 3 pm, critically acclaimed and internationally renowned violinist Marta Szlubowska and pianist Svetlana Belsky will present From Ukraine with Love. All proceeds from a free will offering will be directed to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. Learn more.

WAC to Feature Linda Arnesen: An Artist’s Watercolor Journey
2025-04-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Opening Reception
Exhibit Runs April 27 – June 8
Free Admission | WAC Donations Welcome
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center will be featuring an exhibit showcasing artist Linda Arnesen’s watercolor journey. Living in Winona, the driftless region of the state, she finds endless subjects in landscapes along with a variety of other subjects from floral, portraits, birds, architecture, etc. Learn more.

Jim Reineke Performs at Blooming Grounds
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Blooming Grounds Coffee House, 50 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St.
Local musician Jim Reineke will be performing during an evening of folk, blues, and jazz music at the Blooming Grounds Coffee House. Jim will be playing banjo and mandolin. Learn more.

RAA Announces “Keep the Arts Alive in Winona” Spring Fund Drive
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-31
$5,000 Fundraising Goal
Donate Now!

River Arts Alliance (RAA) has announced it will be conducting a spring fund drive throughout the month of May. The fund drive theme is “Keep the Arts Alive in Winona” and has a donation goal of $5,000.
Proceeds from the “Keep the Arts Alive in Winona” fund drive will help RAA continue its work. Learn more.
