Opening Reception - Arrivals and Departures Juried Art Show
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729
Heyde Center for the Arts | 3 South High St. | Chippewa Falls, WI
www.cvca.net
River Arts Alliance member Julia Crozier is one of the artists whose work is included in Arrivals and Departures. This juried art show at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin features works from artists 18 years and older residing in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan. An opening reception and awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 8, from 2-4 pm. Learn more.

"Traces of a Prairie" - Gallery Talk
2024-09-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Lanesboro Arts, 103 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949
Lanesboro Arts Gallery | 103 Parkway Ave. N | Lanesboro, MN
lanesboroarts.org/calendar/traces-of-a-prairie/
“Traces of a Prairie” is an exhibition of drawings by Lois Peterson, a River Arts Alliance member. This series of large-scale works in graphite preserves the imagery of native prairie plants and woodland trees in exquisite detail. Her work ruminates on the impacts of crop farming on local ecosystems while honoring the beauty of a vanishing native landscape. “Traces of a Prairie” will run from August 17th to October 20th at the Lanesboro Arts Exhibition Gallery, located in Lanesboro, MN. In a talk in conjunction with the exhibition, on Thursday, September 12th, Dr. Melinda Knutson will provide a tutorial on prairies and oak savannas in the Driftless Area, with tips on how to build your passion for prairies. Learn more.

WAC Film Under the Fig Trees
2024-09-13 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center is showing a great film by Erige Sehiri entitled Under the Fig Trees on September 13 at 7:00. Cost is $5 at the door. The gallery opens at 6:00.
On a hot summer night, a crew of workers arrive in a fig orchard in northwest Tunisia. Through sun-drenched leaves, the youngest of the women steal precious moments away from the foreman’s watchful gaze. Meanwhile, the elders, tasked with the careful job of packing the tender fruit, watch them and reminisce. This is a portrait of everyday life in which class and circumstance do not allow for personal freedoms but where sisterhood serves as a transformative act of resistance. Learn more.

Sgraffito Tile Workshop with Richard Spiller
2024-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center welcomes potter Richard Spiller for a Sgraffito Tile Workshop on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm. Participants will scratch a design of their choosing or creation on either nine 4” tiles or four 6” tiles. Each tile is red earthenware leather hard clay with a white slip that has been applied. Pieces are then bisque fired after which Richard will apply a clear glaze and fire again, then return to the Arts Center at a later date. Registration is required and maximum class size is 12. Learn more.

Studio West Art Tour
2024-09-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN, 55343
Hopkins Center for the Arts | 1111 Mainstreet | Hopkins, MN (& other locations)
hopkinsartscenter.com
River Arts Alliance member Joan Porter-Einsman is one of the artists participating in the Studio West Art Tour (formerly known as the Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour). Joan will be at the Hopkins Center for the Arts location, 1111 Mainstreet in Hopkins, MN. The tour runs Saturday, September 14 from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, September 15 from 11 am – 5 pm. Learn more.

Jeani & The Dreamers at WAC
2024-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center is excited to have Jeani & The Dreamers on Saturday, Sept. 14 for our first fall concert of 2024. Coffeehouse and gallery open at 6:00 pm. Tickets are on sale at Music Mart (formerly Hardt’s Music) and on Eventbrite. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Jeani & The Dreamers keep classic Rock & Roll and easy listening country and folk music alive and well. Their music includes classic hits by The Beatles; Eagles; Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; Linda Ronstadt; Fleetwood Mac; and others. Learn more.

Figure Drawing Exhibit Opening
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center is happy to host our Figure Drawing Circle Exhibit Opening on Sunday, September 15 from 1:00-4:00. The figure drawing group meets weekly at the Arts Center and we are excited to display their work. The exhibit runs from September 15 through October 27.
Throughout the ages, the center of art has been the human form. Our brains are hardwired to seek out connections with our fellow humans — two dots and a curved line become a smiling face, we can see people in the shapes of clouds and shadows. Whether crude stick figures, near photographic renderings, chiseled sculptures, or artistic abstractions, the human body has been a continual source of artistic inspiration. The tradition continues and Figure Drawing carries on that sense of artistic wonder. Learn more.

September Jazz Jam Dedicated to Project FINE
2024-09-15 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St.
H3OJazz.com
On Sunday, September 15, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser as part of the Project FINE Welcoming Week Celebration. The Jazz Jam takes place outside on Two Fathoms’ spacious patio or in the taproom if weather is bad.
Project FINE is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to create an inclusive community by serving refugees and immigrants and building connections across cultures.” H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $51,500 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Last month’s Jazz Jam contributed $615 to the River Arts Alliance. All Jazz Jam donations are matched by H3O and Two Fathoms – tripling everyone’s contributions! Learn more.

Artaria String Quartet Benefit Concert at First Congregational
2024-09-15 16:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway St.
The world renowned Artaria String Quartet will perform a one hour concert at the First Congregational Church on Sunday, September 15 at 4 pm. The performance will benefit the church’s campaign to renovate its historic 1880 building and world class Casavant pipe organ. The event is free and open to the public; a freewill donation is requested. Doors will open at 3:30. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Meet and Greet
2024-09-17 16:00 - 19:00 | No Name Bar, 252 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
No Name Bar | 252 E 3rd St.
theatredumiss.org
Join Theatre du Mississippi for a casual evening as we host a Meet & Greet and Information Session. Whether you’re passionate about acting, set building, or just curious about the local arts and theatre scene, there’s something for everyone! Come learn about Winona’s longest established local theater company, the exciting upcoming projects, and how YOU can get involved. From upcoming classes to volunteer opportunities, we’ve got something for every theater lover—no matter your age or experience level. Learn more.

Bach Society of Minnesota Concert at Central Lutheran
2024-09-20 19:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
The Bach Society of Minnesota, now in its 93rd year, will open its 2024-25 season at 7:00 pm September 20 at Central Lutheran Church in Winona with a Double Concerto Extravaganza featuring works by Antonio Vivaldi, G. Ph. Telemann, Handel, and J.S. Bach. Tickets ($25 regular, $5 student) can be purchased at the door or online. Learn more.

Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation at WAC
2024-09-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
Tibetan singing bowls produce sounds that invite deep states of relaxation, enhancing the ability to meditate and enter expanded states of consciousness. The sounds and vibrations can create a sense of grounding, facilitating a connection to the deepest parts of our being, and opening the door to powerful healing. This is an opportunity for exploration and renewal in the presence of ageless bell sounds. Joan Filla is a local physician who was introduced to Tibetan singing bowls while recovering from long standing trauma. Singing bowls and meditation became an integral part of her journey and she hopes to share these powerful tools with others. The event is limited to 40 attendees. Pre-registration is required. Learn more.

Autumn Unwind with H3O Jazz Trio
2024-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
H3OJazz.com
As the leaves begin to turn, enjoy an early autumn evening with H3O Jazz Trio for their next Unwind Friday – September 27 from 7 to 9 pm in Peter’s Biergarten. Unwind Friday offers mellow jazz to end the week, meet with friends, and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Delicious food and desserts are available from Blooming Grounds and the biergarten has a wide variety of beers … all with no cover charge! In case of rain, the music will move inside Blooming Grounds. Unwind Friday with H3O is scheduled on the last Friday of the month throughout the year. Learn more.

Patina at Elmaro Vineyard
2024-09-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI
patinatheband.com
Come out to Elmaro Vineyard on Sunday, September 29th at 1:00 pm to hear the band Patina. We play a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals. Patina is a three-member Celtic band. Learn more.

Poet and Naturalist Dan Butterfass to Read at Blue Heron
2024-10-01 18:30 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Dan Butterfass, of Rochester, will be the featured writer for the Laureates Writers Series on October 1 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 pm. He will read from his debut book Aerie, recently published by Shipwreckt Books of Winona. Butterfass holds an MFA in poetry from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and has made his living as a college English instructor, freelance outdoors writer, bookstore owner, and entrepreneur in the field of tourism. Aerie spans a quarter century of his writing life. Because of the Vice-Presidential Debate, there will not be an open mic after Dan’s presentation. Kristin Young (banjo) and Donna Buckbee (nyckelharpa) will get us going by playing some old-time fiddle tunes and songs, from 6:30-7:00. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Feathered Friends and More: Original Oil Paintings by Colleen Shore
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Nature Place, 789 Myrick Park Dr., La Crosse, WI, 54601
The Nature Place | 789 Myrick Park Dr. | La Crosse, WI
cshoreartwork.blogspot.com
Feathered Friends and More, an exhibition of original oil paintings by River Arts Alliance member Colleen Shore, will be on display from October 2, 2024 until January 2025 at The Nature Place in Myrick Park, La Crosse, WI. From messages birds might want to give us, to celebrating the seasonal migration of warblers, birders and bird fans will enjoy the variety of ways birds are portrayed and their impact on our lives. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, October 2 from 6-8 pm. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Jean Lukens Art Show at the Blue Heron
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
blueheroncoffeehouse.com
The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will feature paintings by Wisconsin artist Jean Lukens. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 4, from 6-8 pm, with light refreshments provided. Jean says, “I am a contemporary watercolor artist. I have a passion for creating a non-traditional type of watercolor painting. I merge the organic medium of watercolor with the linear ink line. Harmony and balance of color and line inspire my work. Enjoying the thought process of creating an image and actually putting brush to paper keeps me inspired.”

WAC Film Elling
2024-10-04 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center will host the screening of Elling on October 4th at 7:00 pm. Cost is $5. The gallery opens at 6:00 for viewing of our current artist exhibit of the Winona Arts Center Figure Drawing Group. Based on the best-selling Norwegian novel by Ingvar Ambjørnsen, Elling is a slyly funny odd couple comedy about two misfits trying to find their place in the world. Learn more.

Acrylic Painting Class with Barb Halvorson at WAC
2024-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center is offering an Acrylic Painting class by Barb Halvorson on Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. She will teach a unique project where we will paint on an actual leaf using acrylics. Class fee is $40 for WAC members and $45 for non-members. Beginners to adults are welcome – no experience necessary. Email Jen to register for the class at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

Nikkolas Smith Artist Talk & Book Signing at MMAM
2024-10-05 13:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
mmam.org
On October 5, artist Nikkolas Smith will be giving an artist talk and signing books at 1:00 pm at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Smith is the illustrator of the book The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson (Penguin Random House, 2021), one of two books that is featured in the current MMAM exhibition, Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity. The artist talk is titled, “Artivism: The Power of Art to Change the World,” and will take place in the Across a Wide Ocean gallery in front of Smith’s artwork. Through his powerful Artivism and his experiences as a Black Artist, Nikkolas Smith will take the audience into a visual journey to talk about how art can spark important conversations around our society’s greatest broken bones and inspire us to make positive changes. Tickets are available for the event at MMAM.org. Learn more.

Sweet Sounds with H3O Jazz Trio
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Faith Lutheran Church | 1717 W Service Dr.
H3OJazz.com
Calling all lovers of homemade treats and jazz! On Sunday, October 6, H3O Jazz Trio will present the fourth 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 and a delicious variety of homemade treats! The concert will be held outside, weather permitting, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1717 W. Service Dr., 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.

Gate City Dixieland Band at the Black Horse
2024-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd. | Winona
Sunday, October 6, the Gate City Dixieland Band will again play at the Black Horse on Highway 61 South from 5-7 pm for your listening and toe tapping pleasure. Come enjoy some happy music and delectable dishes. There is only one more appearance of the band there this year, the first weekend of November. Think about coming now while the weather and driving are pleasant. We’ll enjoy seeing you and playing for you.

Hendrickson Organ Recital October 16 at Central Lutheran
2024-10-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
sites.google.com/centrallutheranchurch.org/hendrickson-30th
Central Lutheran’s year-long celebration of their magnificent Hendrickson Pipe Organ continues Wednesday, October 16 from noon to 1 pm with a performance by organist John Stender – Organist and Music Director at First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, MN. Featured composers include Paul Manz, Max Reger, Jehan Alain, Libby Larsen, J.S. Bach and others. The recital is free and open to all. Donations collected from a freewill offering will support the instrument’s upcoming renovation. Learn more.

Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class at WAC
2024-10-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center will host a Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class by Jane Bangsberg on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. We will create beautiful heirloom eggs using a wax resist method very similar to batik. Each participant will leave the class with finished eggs and all of the supplies needed to decorate eggs at home. Class fee is $55 for WAC members and $60 for non-members. Reserve your spot and register today! Contact Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com. Learn more.

LOSST Presents: Long Tones on Latsch Island
2024-10-19 17:00 - 21:00 | MN
Latsch Island Beach | Winona
los.st/longtones/
LOSST (Letters On Sounds, Signals, Time) presents a listening event featuring music from Moon in a Field of Clover (Wisconsin / guitar spectralism), Woolen Lover (Winona / songs on the beach), Benjamin J Mansavage Klein (Minneapolis / solo tuba), The Driftless Area Long Tone Society (Winona / long tones on the beach) and tiny paintings by Paul Karner. This is a free all-ages event! Learn more.

October Jazz Jam Welcomes Sandbar Storytelling Festival
2024-10-20 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St.
H3OJazz.com
On Sunday, October 20, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing Company will dedicate their monthly Jazz Jam fundraiser to the 2024 Sandbar Storytelling Festival. Jazz Jams take place outside on Two Fathoms’ spacious patio or in the taproom if weather is bad.
The mission of the Sandbar Storytelling Festival is to present storytelling performances which celebrate and preserve the power and pleasure of our varied cultural traditions and human experiences and to promote the art of storytelling for all ages. The three-day storytelling event, which took place earlier in October, provides exciting performances and compelling chronicles amidst the breathtaking beauty of Winona. H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $52,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

McKnight Fellowships Info Session October 25 in Lanesboro
2024-10-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Cottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, 55949
The McKnight Artist & Culture Bearer Fellowship Program will hold an information session for all interested Minnesota-based applicants on Friday, October 25 in Lanesboro, MN. The session will take place at the Cottage House Inn, 209 Parkway Ave. N, from 12-1:30 pm. This session, led by Program Leaders Tracy Krumm (Fiber Artists) and Marion Gómez (Writers) will speak to the full Artist & Culture Bearers Fellowship program, which supports 15 artistic disciplines, and more specifically to Fiber Artist and Writers Fellowships. See a flyer with more information here. RSVP to tkrumm@textilecentermn.org if you would like to attend.

RAA Art Schmooze October 25 at the Black Horse
2024-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd. | Winona
You’re invited to a River Arts Alliance (RAA) Art Schmooze on Friday evening, October 25, from 5 to 7 pm at the Black Horse Bar & Grill. Held periodically throughout the year, our Schmoozes are casual gatherings for artists of all disciplines and arts supporters, open to current RAA members and non-members alike. Join us for a fun opportunity to meet and socialize with others in our area’s arts community and to learn more about what RAA does and how you can be involved. A brief program beginning at 6 pm will include announcements from RAA leaders and an opportunity for attendees to introduce themselves. Learn more.
At the Schmooze, and on RAA’s website here, participants can nominate individuals in the community to be recognized as Champions of the Arts.

Unwind with H3O Jazz Trio October 25
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
H3OJazz.com
Take a break from raking leaves at Peter’s Biergarten for H3O Jazz Trio’s next Unwind Friday – October 25 from 6 to 8 pm. Unwind Friday offers mellow jazz to end the week, gather with friends, and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Delicious food and desserts are available from Blooming Grounds and the biergarten has a wide variety of beers … all with no cover charge! If the weather doesn’t cooperate the music will move inside Blooming Grounds. Learn more.
