River Arts Alliance

River City Dancers’ Masquerade Ball
2025-01-25 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Winona Athletic Club, 773 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St
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Come celebrate the beginning of 2025! This year’s Winter Formal theme is Masquerade Ball. General Adult Admission $15; Students (college/high school) $10. Costume masks and formal wear are encouraged. (Think Phantom of the Opera, Mardi Gras, Venetian, Shakespeare…). The cost of admission includes an optional Tango and Waltz dance lesson, taught by Stan and Molly Breitlow, 7-8:00pm. Our Music is lively. Dances are smoke-free. Zero dance experience is required. Couples and singles of ALL ages welcome! Learn more.

Printmaking Workshop at WAC
2025-01-29 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-05 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is excited to bring back Preston Lawing for another amazing printmaking workshop held over 3 Wednesdays on January 29th, February 5th, and 19th. All classes are from 5:30-7:30 pm and cost is $150 for the 3 classes.
Preston Lawing is an award-winning professor and collaborative printmaker who has worked and exhibited with numerous artists and printers for over forty years. His most recent Dry Point Etching workshop at the Winona Arts Center was well received by a capacity group of energetic, creative students. This workshop will introduce participants to the technique of Chine-Collé, a Chinese paper collage method that enhances printmaking or painting, adding texture and pattern to the surface. The course will cover both the practical aspects of creating prints and the historical context of the medium. Due to the technical information and processes covered, this course is suited for artists 18 and up. Learn more.

Jim Reineke and Bob Stuber at Blooming Grounds
2025-01-29 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 musicians Jim Reineke and Bob Stuber will be performing during an evening of folk, blues, and jazz music at the Blooming Grounds Coffee House. Bob will be showcasing his talents on guitar and mandolin, while Jim will be playing banjo and mandolin. Learn more.

Charlie Chaplin City Lights - Classic Movie at Galesville Old Main Cultural Center
2025-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
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The Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville will two classic movies that are certain to entertain family members of all ages. The Music Man, starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones, will be featured Saturday, January 25, at 2pm with tickets priced at $10 for Adults. The silent classic Charlie Chaplin City Lights will be featured Friday, January 31, at 7pm with tiered pricing. Adults $10; School Age $5; and audience members 5 years and under FREE! Movie snacks will be available. Learn more.

WAC Hosts Holiday Free Ink: Make Your Own Valentine's Cards
2025-02-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
All Ages 10 am – 1 pm | Adults Only 1:30-4 pm
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Be our Valentine on Saturday, February 1, during our Free Ink makers sessions at the Winona Arts Center! We’ll show you how to make Valentine’s Day cards and monoprints using our etching press, inks, and other materials. No experience necessary. All ages welcome. Instruction and materials included. Family and friends are welcome between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm and adults only (18 and older) from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com for more information. Learn more.

February Laureate Writers’ Series Features Cynthia Marie Hoffman
2025-02-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
The Laureate Writers’ Series for February 4 will feature Cynthia Marie Hoffman at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Hoffman, from Madison, Wisconsin, is the author of four books of poetry, and has had her work published in several outstanding journals. Her recent work, “Exploding Head” takes us into the mind of a woman living with OCD, otherwise known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Hoffman will present her work and respond to audience questions. An open mic period will follow, during which members of the audience are welcome to read short works of their own. Learn more.

WSU Faculty Recital – Eric Brisson
2025-02-04 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
DuFresne Performing Arts Center – Recital Hall | Winona State University | 450 Johnson St.
Eric Brisson will present a piano recital featuring J.S. Bach’s French Suite no.2 in C minor, BWV 813 and Johannes Brahms’ Sonata No. 3 in F minor, Op. 5.
Admission is free. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Offers Playwriting for Social Change Workshop
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:30
Virtual Workshop
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Theatre du Mississippi will provide a virtual workshop entitled Playwriting for Social Change on Friday, February 7, from 12 – 1:30 pm. This workshop, facilitated by writer Kelsey Rain, is designed for beginning to advanced playwrights and artists interested in devised theatre and who are eager to use their craft to make an impact. Preregistration is required. Learn more.

Art, Music, and Community at MMAM Winter Seasonal Saturday, Feb. 8
2025-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | 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 visitors to its Winter Seasonal Saturday, inspired by MMAM’s new literary arts exhibition Once Upon a Shore. This lively event will take place on Saturday, February 8, from 10 am to 5 pm, offering a full day of activities for just $1 admission. The event is free for MMAM members and children 5 and under. Learn more.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-02-09 - 2025-02-16, 2025-02-10 - 2025-02-17, 2025-02-11 - 2025-02-18, 2025-02-12 - 2025-02-19, 2025-02-13 - 2025-02-20, 2025-02-14 - 2025-02-21, 2025-02-15 - 2025-02-22, 2025-02-16 - 2025-02-23 and 4 more dates
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This 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.

MMAM Hosts Craft + Cocktail: Block Print Bar Towels
2025-02-13 06:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Gather for a fun night out at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) Craft + Cocktail workshop on Thursday, February 13, from 6-8 pm. Participants will craft unique cocktails with a Water Bar mixologist, enjoying each sip as they create a new craft. Under the guidance of instructor Lindsay Krage, attendees will also design and block print their own custom bar towel, perfectly paired with their cocktails. Ages 21+. Tuition: $65 [Member Rate: $55]. Learn more.

Free Performance to Benefit Winona Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert
2025-02-15 19:00 - 20:00 | cafe congo, 161 West Broadway, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Café Congo (First Congregational Church) | 161 West Broadway
Local piano virtuosos Deanne Mohr and Eric Brisson will present a free, hour-long concert to raise money to help fund the Winona Symphony Orchestra Children’s Concert. This extraordinary piano duo will present a varied program including works by Bach, Ravel and Debussy. Learn more.

Latin Dance Night with LIVE BAND Salsa Del Sol
2025-02-15 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
rivercitydancers.org
Salsa del Soul is BAAAACK! Savor the ambiance of the sizzling tropics as the Latin beats we all remember from fall’s epic Street Dance serenade you on the dance floor. ALL ARE WELCOME at this party—especially beginners who are new to the ballroom dancing scene! Learn more.

Commonweal Theatre Presents Bob and Jean: A Love Story
2025-02-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-02-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Commonweal Theatre Company, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro MN
commonwealtheatre.org
Real-life husband and wife team Jeremy van Meter and Catherine Glynn play two people not looking for love—but it found them at the worst possible time, during World War II. Travel through their passionate, funny, and sometimes desperate letters as they navigate bombs, wrecked trains, miscues, and the complexities of the human heart. Free to the Public. Reservations Appreciated. Learn more.

Winona Symphony Returns to February Jazz Jam
2025-02-16 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing Company | 65 E Front St
FREE to the public
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Join the fun as H3O Jazz Trio and Winona Symphony partner in support of the Symphony’s annual Children’s Concert to perform Peter and the Wolf. This month’s Jazz Jam takes place in Two Fathom Brewing Company’s brand-new taproom and is FREE to the public. Learn more.

ArtReach St. Croix Seeking Works for Mental Health Exhibition
2025-02-17 23:59
ArtReach St. Croix is seeking artists who currently create or have created work around themes related to mental health to be part of an exhibition during NEA Big Read in the St. Croix Valley.
Deadline for submissions is February 17. Learn more.
