River Arts Alliance Member Events

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…

Blue 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…

Valéncia 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…

Winona 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…

UPDATE 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,…

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…

The 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.…