River Arts Alliance

23rd Annual Winona Art Walk & Tour
2023-11-17 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The 23rd Annual Winona Art Walk & Tour is taking place at various artists’ studios and additional locations in Winona on Friday, November 17, and Saturday, November 18. Hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. More information, including a tour map and an online gallery book with images from each participant, is available at winonaartwalk.org. Local art for sale by participating artists includes paintings, photography, pottery, wood, glass, jewelry, and more. The Winona Art Walk & Tour is a project of River Arts Alliance.

John Paulson Big Band Veterans Day Fundraising Concert
2023-11-11 19:00 | Wellington’s Pub & Grill, 1429 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Wellington’s Pub & Grill | 1429 W Service Dr.
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Winona, MN musician, composer, and educator John Paulson has big plans for his big band this year. On November 11 at 7:00 pm, he will lead his 19-piece big band in a special Veterans Day fund raising concert at Wellington’s Pub & Grill. All of the contributions from this performance and his “Jazz for Vets” Gofundme site (https://gofund.me/18b9376e) will go to the MACV organization in order to assist homeless Veterans in SE Minnesota. Learn more.

Daniel Bennett Group Concert at WAC
2023-11-11 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Daniel Bennett Group will be in concert on November 11, 2023 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th Street. New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Boston Globe described Bennett’s music as “a mix of Jazz, Folk and Minimalism.” Daniel Bennett is joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo on drums and keyboard. Rounding out the trio is acclaimed six-string bassist Kevin Hailey. Coffeehouse and gallery open at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available until 11/10/23 at Hardt’s Music or through Eventbrite. Learn more.

Sarah Kieffer Book Event at the Blue Heron
2023-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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Join us to welcome Sarah Kieffer back to Winona to celebrate the publication of her new book, 100 Morning Treats. Sarah was the first employee when the Blue Heron Coffeehouse opened 25 years ago and has gone on to become a successful blogger and cookbook author. Books will be for sale and the event will include a Q & A, book signing, and treat samples.

Nine Tile Pottery Class at WAC
2023-11-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Please join Richard Spiller, renowned potter, on November 11 from noon to 3 pm for a nine tile pottery class at the Winona Arts Center. Students will be given nine 4-inch tiles on a board. They will draw on each tile and then apply colored slips and clear glaze. Students can bring their own design or trace designs that are provided. Tiles will be fired at Spiller’s studio and returned at a later date. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Print Dubs: Screen Print Series by Peet Fetsch at the Blue Heron
2023-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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Print Dubs, an exhibition featuring a screen print series by RAA member Peet Fetsch of Tally Mark Press, opens November 10 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The show will run through January 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday, November 10, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The reception is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be provided. Peet says, “Print Dubs is an attempt to visualize my interest in collaged or dub music, my love for layered abstract art, and my obsession with vinyl records. This screen print series is a collection of collages, or Print Dubs, made up of my personal drawings, found textures, found images, and hand brushed grooves representing 12 inch and 7 inch records.” Learn more.

Water Music: Chamber Concerts at the MMAM – The Big Catch
2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:15 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Join the Winona Symphony Orchestra at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for an exciting concert, “The Big Catch.” It will feature Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet, “Four on the Floor” by Libby Larsen and a Quintet by Ellen Taaffe Zwilich to the backdrop of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s Art for Fish/Art for Humans exhibit by American artist Kristian Brevik. Learn more.

Fall Three-Week Theatre Class
2023-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Bluff Country Co-op, 121 W 2nd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluff Country Co-op Community Room | 121 W 2nd St.
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For children ages 6-11, Sugarloaf Theatre offers Three-Week Theatre. It’s a three-week-long theatre class where students learn a variety of improv games, tongue twisters, and acting tips! Friends and family are invited to a short showcase on the last day of class in which students show off some of what they have learned. This session runs Mondays, Nov. 6, 13, & 20 in the Community Room at the Bluff Country Co-op, 4-5 pm. Learn more.

Winona Brass Band Season Begins
2023-11-05 16:00 | St. Cecilia Theatre, 1124 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
St. Cecilia Theatre | 1124 W Wabasha St.
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The Winona Brass Band is excited to kick off its 2023-2024 season featuring music from the first decade of their 30 years together as an ensemble. The free concert will be held in the beautiful St. Cecilia Theatre at 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 5th. The concert will feature selections celebrating the British musical tradition. Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, the ensemble’s founding director, returns to the podium this year. All performances are free, but donations are gladly accepted. Learn more.

Casino Royale Dance Night
2023-11-04 19:00 - 22:30 | Winona Athletic Club, 773 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St.
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Join River City Dancers for a night of elegance and intrigue, where you can dance like James Bond in a high-stakes world of glamour at our Casino Royale Dance Night. The Tango & Rumba dance lesson will be from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The dance starts at 8:00 and goes until 10:30 pm. Cost of admission (general: $15; students: $10) includes the optional dance lesson. Learn more.

Walnut Ink Workshop with Kathie Wheeler
2023-11-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Mississippi Mornings Art Studio | 40341 Lamoille Dr.
Join Kathie Wheeler, an award winning landscape and portrait artist, for a fun, creative day making and learning to use walnut ink. In this workshop the morning will be spent making the ink and learning pen and ink techniques that will be used in the afternoon to sketch and draw with the ink. Supplies are included in the workshop fee and each student will leave with a small jar of ink, pen and nibs, a brush and watercolor pad. The workshop fee is $125. Contact Linda Klabo at Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, linda@mississippimornings.com, to register. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Presents Sometimes There’s Wine
2023-11-03 19:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Fridays & Saturdays | November 3-4 & 10-11 | 7 pm
Sundays | November 5 & 12 | 2 pm
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
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Theatre du Mississippi presents a production of the play Sometimes There’s Wine. Sometimes There’s Wine is a delightful and witty show created by Shanan Custer and Carolyn Pool, who also wrote 2 Sugars, Room for Cream. Despite its playful title, this show is not just about wine; it’s about the genuine and charming relationship between the characters. The performance is filled with humor and authenticity, offering a series of comic vignettes that shed light on the hilarity of everyday situations. Pre-sale tickets are $15 (cash/check) available at Chapter 2 Books and No Name Bar. Online Pre-Sale tickets are $15 (plus fees) at Eventbrite. Tickets are available at the door (cash/check), the day of the event for $20. Learn more.

200 Meters Film at WAC
2023-11-03 19:00 | 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 Film Society is pleased to present the film 200 Meters on November 3 at the Winona Arts Center. This road movie is set against the backdrop of social and family drama. Mustafa (Ali Sulman), a Palestinian construction worker, lives in the West Bank, a mere 200 meters from his wife and children in Israel. Though eligible for an Israeli ID, Mustafa instead chooses to use his work permit to visit them daily. The arrangement is functional until one day his son has been injured and brought to an Israeli hospital. He is denied entrance and tries everything to reach his family. Learn more.

Choral Arts Ensemble and GRSF Present “When Love Speaks …”
2023-10-29 15:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
On Sunday, October 29, the Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester will sing all manner of songs about love — true, unrequited, at-first-sight, mature, star-crossed, selfless, lost, or just silly — in collaboration with Great River Shakespeare Festival actors, led by their artistic director Doug Scholz-Carlson. The concert will take place in the outstanding acoustics of the Central Lutheran Church sanctuary. The musical offerings, representing a kaleidoscope of romantic love, will be complemented by equally varied romantic scenes, speeches, and poems delivered by the superb GRSF actors, now celebrating their 20th season of professional theater. Tickets for this unique performance are $30 for adults and $10 for students and are available online or at the event. Learn more.

Mississippi Hot Club Concert at WAC
2023-10-28 19:00 | 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 pleased to present the Mississippi Hot Club in concert on October 28. Mississippi Hot Club is inspiring a new generation of young swingers in Minnesota. With reverence and chops, Mississippi Hot Club’s new album, Swing Cities, shines light on the bold music of Django Reinhardt from a fresh pop-oriented perspective. Swing Cities masterfully captures Mississippi Hot Club’s spunky performances, featuring an upbeat approach to jazz manouche, hot club jazz, and gypsy jazz. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available at Hardt’s Music until 4 pm on October 27, and through Eventbrite. The coffeehouse and gallery will open at 6 pm with music starting at 7 pm. Learn more.

Winona Community Chorale Presents Falloween Concert
2023-10-27 19:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway
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The Winona Community Chorale will present its second concert on October 27 and 28 at First Congregational Church. The Falloween Concert features music celebrating the season of fall and Halloween. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be collected. The Winona Community Chorale is a mixed choral ensemble performing music from a wide variety of styles, genres and time periods. The Falloween Concert program includes pop tunes, folk songs, settings of poems including Lewis Carroll’s “Jabberwocky,” and more. It will close with a medley from The Phantom of the Opera performed with pipe organ accompaniment. Learn more.

Opening Reception - River Windows by Jack Honeywell at the Blue Heron
2023-10-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
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Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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The exhibit River Windows 1979-2023: Stained Glass by Jack Honeywell is now on display through November 2023 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, located at 162 W 2nd St. in Winona. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 27th, from 5-7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. Jack Honeywell is a member of River Arts Alliance.

WAC Open Studio Hosts an Open House
2023-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | 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 pleased to host an open house with wine and cheese to introduce the RiverBed Press Open Studio. The Open Studio provides a unique space for people of all artistic abilities to create and design monoprints and relief prints using the printing press and offers space for people to work on their own art projects. The Open House will feature demonstrations on the printing press and an opportunity to make your own print. This adult event is free and open to both members and non-members of the Winona Arts Center. This event will take place on Thursday, October 26 from 5 to 8 pm. Learn more.

Symphony Fall Concert – Pioneers of Today
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
DuFresne Performing Arts Center Main Stage | Winona State University | 450 Johnson St.
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The Winona Symphony presents the Fall Concert, Pioneers of Today, featuring a wonderful collection of works by living composers, including a world premiere by famed Minnesota composer, Libby Larsen. Learn more.

Mountainfilm on Tour in Winona
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Middle School, 1570 Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Middle School Auditorium | 1570 Homer Rd.
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Mountainfilm on Tour visits Winona on October 20 & 21 at the Winona Middle School Auditorium, hosted by Frozen River Film Festival. Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Doors open for the event at 6:30 pm and the show will kick off at 7 pm. Learn more.

The Day After Trinity Film at WAC
2023-10-20 19:00 | 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 Film Society is pleased to present the 1981 documentary film, The Day After Trinity, on October 20 at the Winona Arts Center. Admission is $5 per person and the doors open at 6:30 pm. The film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who led the effort to build the first atomic bomb, tested in July 1945 at the Trinity site in New Mexico. It features interviews with several Manhattan Project scientists, as well as declassified archival footage. The film is directed and produced by Jon H. Else. Learn more.

artsXchange with Pete Mutschler: Understanding and Using Technology in Creating Photographs
2023-10-19 18:30 - 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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The artsXchange program, a collaboration between River Arts Alliance (RAA) and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM), continues on Thursday evening, October 19, with this event led by photographer and RAA member Pete Mutschler.
Taking good pictures is easy these days. Creating great images is much harder, but well within the reach of most people with a cell phone and a computer. For this workshop, local photographer Pete Mutschler will walk you through the basics of where technology fits in your efforts to create great images and how you can use it to create your own style. Included in the program will be a discussion on how some of the great photographers in the past may have used technology and where tools, such as those driven by artificial intelligence, may lead us. Learn more.
This event is free to attend for members of RAA or MMAM, and included with museum admission for others. Registration is required, and space is limited to 25 attendees per program. If you are a River Arts Alliance member interested in hosting a future artsXchange, please contact Arts Administrator Johanna Rupprecht at admin@riverartsalliance.org.

October Jazz Jam Supporting WSU Children’s Center
2023-10-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Island City Brewing Company, 65 E Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St.
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The monthly Island City Jazz Jams with H3O Jazz Trio are all about having fun while supporting local area nonprofits. On Sunday, October 15, come join your friends for an afternoon of jazz in support of the WSU Children’s Center. The WSU Children’s Center is currently at 70% of meeting the goal towards rebuilding its playground. All donations at the Jazz Jam will be matched by H3O and Island City, tripling everyone’s contributions.
To date, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $39,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The September Jazz Jam contributed over $1,600 to Project FINE. Learn more.

Community Storytelling Competition: Final Competition
2023-10-14 16:00 | Page Theatre, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Page Theater | SMU | 700 Terrace Heights
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The Sandbar Storytelling Festival (SSF) is adding a new and improved event to their festival this year, a Community Storytelling Competition. To compete at the festival, nine community tellers will be chosen during a Pre-Competition Screening on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Tellers will have five minutes to tell a story of their choice. The best nine will be chosen from the screening to perform for the final competition on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 4 pm in the Page Theater at Saint Mary’s University. Registration for the Pre-Competition Screening is required. See guidelines and learn more here.

Fall Free Ink Day at WAC
2023-10-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Please join us for a Fall Free Ink on October 14 at the Winona Arts Center. Come and learn to make monoprints on the printing press, using the vibrant colors of fall and materials from nature as well. No experience is necessary and the Arts Center will provide all supplies. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 2 pm. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteers are needed to help with Fall Free Ink. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jen Benson at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

Exhibition Opens - Joan Porter-Einsman in Artistry Exhibition
2023-10-13 18:00 | Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
October 13 – November 19, 2023
Bloomington Center for the Arts | 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd. | Bloomington, MN
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River Arts Alliance member and painter Joan Porter-Einsman has work included in Artistry’s 47th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show in Bloomington, Minnesota. The exhibition can be seen from Friday, October 13 through Sunday, November 19, 2023 in the Inez Greenberg Gallery at the Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN 55431. Learn more.

Claude Bourbon at Winona House Concerts
2023-10-12 19:00
Historic Frederick Bell House | Winona
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The next concert at Winona House Concerts will feature Claude Bourbon, progressive blues, on Thursday, October 12 at 7 pm. Tickets are $25.00 and all ticket proceeds go to the artist. Ready for a unique and talented take on a wide range of musical traditions? Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and classical stylings into uncharted territories. Learn more.

Community Storytelling Competition: Pre-Competition Screening
2023-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Figliulo Recital Hall, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Figliulo Recital Hall | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights
sandbarstorytellingfestival.org
The Sandbar Storytelling Festival (SSF) is adding a new and improved event to their festival this year, a Community Storytelling Competition. To compete at the festival, nine community tellers will be chosen during a Pre-Competition Screening on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Tellers will have five minutes to tell a story of their choice. The best nine will be chosen from the screening to perform for the final competition on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 4 pm in the Page Theater at Saint Mary’s University. Registration for the Pre-Competition Screening is required. See guidelines and learn more here.

Sweet Sounds Third Anniversary Supports Lutheran Campus Center
2023-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Faith Lutheran Church | 1717 W Service Dr.
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Calling all lovers of homemade treats and jazz music! On Sunday, October 8, H3O Jazz Trio will present the third annual “Sweet Sounds” – a concert benefitting the Lutheran Campus Center in Winona. The event runs from 2 to 4 pm and will feature the jazz trio along with some special guests. The concert will be held outside, weather permitting, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 W Service Drive, Winona, and move inside if the weather is unfavorable. There is no fee to enjoy this fun afternoon and the event is open to all with donations gratefully accepted. Learn more.

River City Dancers – Harvest Moon Dance
2023-10-07 19:00 - 22:30 | St. Stan’s School Gym, 602 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
St. Stan’s School Gym | 602 E 5th St.
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Come celebrate the beginning of the 2023 dance season! Celebrate autumn’s beauty with a night of enchanting ballroom dance under the harvest moon. Admission (general: $15; students: $10) includes the optional dance lesson from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Learn more.
