“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” Reading
2024-12-21 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Curiosi-Tea House, 901 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Curiosi-Tea House | 901 W 5th St.
Hear Hywel ‘Taff’ Roberts read the classic holiday prose of Dylan Thomas! Sing Christmas carols and holiday songs with us after the reading! This event is free for all to attend. Freewill donations will go towards the 2025 Sandbar Storytelling Festival. Learn more.

Amanda Blue Sings Songs of the Holidays
2024-12-22 16:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway St.
Raised in Winona, Amanda has returned to town as a professional Opera singer having performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and throughout the capitals of Central Europe. She will perform an hour-long program of holiday songs accompanied by Nancy Edstrom Bachler on piano. Her program will end with a fun sing-along of Christmas favorites. Admission is free with your freewill donation to the Winona Food Shelf. A reception will follow the performance. Learn more.

Launch of Daryl Lanz’s First Book of Short Stories
2025-01-07 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On Tuesday, January 7th at 7 pm Daryl Lanz will read from his first book, Hitchhiking from Fort Lewis & Other Stories, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 102 W 2nd St. The reading will be followed by an Open Mic–please bring a piece to share, that will raise our spirits.
Daryl Lanz was born and raised in Winona. Since 2012, he has owned the used bookstore, Chapter 2 Books in downtown Winona, where he can be found at least six days a week, along with his store cat Guildenstern. The stories in Hitchhiking from Fort Lewis & Other Stories were written over a span of 30+ years. He continues to write in whatever spare time he can find and is trying to decide which of his half-dozen unfinished novels he should be working on. Learn more.

Auditions: Annual Original One-Acts
2025-01-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
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Calling all performers! Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi’s Annual Original One-Acts are just around the corner. This unique showcase of short plays offers flexible schedules and a welcoming environment for everyone, from first-time performers to experienced thespians. Auditions are Wednesday, January 8, & Thursday, January 9, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Location: Valencia Arts Center, Academy Theatre, 1164 W Howard St., Winona, MN. Accessibility: Fully ADA-compliant venue. Performances are evenings: February 28, March 1, 7, & 8 and matinees: March 2 & 9. No preparation needed—audition sides will be provided. Learn more about roles and scripts here.

SEMAC Individual Artist Grant Writing Workshop
2025-01-09 18:00 - 20:00
Interested, curious, excited to learn more about applying for one of Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council’s Individual Artist Grants? SEMAC is offering a free workshop on how to apply for our upcoming grant opportunity open to both emerging and advancing Individual Artists and Culture Bearers due on January 28th. This step-by-step workshop will be held on Thursday, January 9th, from 6 – 8 pm CST via Zoom, facilitated by SEMAC staff. This session will be recorded to be shared with attendees, as well as with anyone who is unable to attend. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sharon Mansur, SEMAC Outreach and Accessibility Manager, at sharon@semac.org. Register to attend here. For more information about SEMAC’s Individual Artist Grants, see here.

Winona Community Chorale To Begin Spring Season Rehearsals
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | 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 start rehearsals for its spring concert season on Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 pm. New members are welcome to join the choir at this time. Auditions are not required; new members should have the ability to read music, but previous choral experience is not required. Rehearsals will be at First Congregational Church (161 W Broadway, Winona) from 6:30-8:30 pm every Thursday from January 9 through May 15. The 2025 spring concerts will be May 16 at 7:00 pm and May 17 at 2:00 pm, at Wesley Methodist Church. Learn more.

Patina Concert at WAC
2025-01-11 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 Winona Arts Center is pleased to have our local Irish band, Patina, kick off our winter/spring music series. They will be performing Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 with the coffeehouse and gallery opening at 6:00. Enjoy award winning and classically trained violinist Kara Mae as she delights you with original songwriting and enchants you with her beautiful voice. Sue Lee Ringwelski, a songwriter in her own right, collaborates with Kara Mae and adds lead guitar to the harmonies. Rounding out the group, Greg Peterson plays a Brendan White bodhrán, whistles, the accordion and a backing guitar. The three musicians mix their musical harmonies in a playful way that will take you to Ireland on a January night in Minnesota! Tickets are $10 in advance, available at Music Mart (115 E 3rd Street) and on Eventbrite, or $15 at the door. Learn more.

John Paulson Jazz Trio To Perform in Lake City
2025-01-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Lake City Arts Center, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Lake City Arts Center | 105 W Center St. | Lake City, MN
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The Lake City Area Arts organization plans to heat up your winter with some great jazz by the John Paulson Jazz Trio January 11th at 7:00 pm. The concert will take place at the beautiful Lake City Arts Center, 105 W Center Street, and it is open to the public. The group will be playing well known jazz standards and originals. There is a $15 suggested donation to cover expenses. Learn more.

Tales from the Barnyard Auditions
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluffview Montessori School | 1321 Gilmore Ave.
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Sugarloaf Theatre is proud to announce auditions for the annual theatre for young audiences play, Tales from the Barnyard on Jan. 13th. Tales from the Barnyard is an original play written and directed by Sugarloaf Theatre Executive Director, Seamus Schwaba. The story follows larger-than-life farm animals with big personalities as they go on unique adventures around the barnyard. All auditions, rehearsals, and performances will be held at Bluffview Montessori School. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Petals and Patterns: A Visual Symphony – Works by Richard Copeland
2025-01-17 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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A new art show, Petals and Patterns: A Visual Symphony – Works by Richard Copeland, will run from January 17 through March 31 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The featured works include acrylic paintings and photography. An opening reception, free and open to the public, will be held on Friday, January 17 from 5-7 pm. Good cheer, wonderful neighbors, and refreshments will be available.
Richard Copeland is a member of the River Arts Alliance. He says, “From my teen years forward, creativity through art has been my ‘go to’ tool for finding calmness and balance. This holds true in these times as well. I have explored many mediums of expression. Stained glass, jewelry, beadwork, photography, pottery, straw bale construction, knife making, digital art and now painting. One continuing thread with every medium has been my interest in Mandalas and Sacred Geometry. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the transition and progress from one medium to the next.”

Live Music at Old Main: Chad Cagle
2025-01-17 19:00 | 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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Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville presents live music on Friday, January 17, with Chad Cagle performing contemporary, country, and original songs on guitar. The performance will be at 7 pm on the first floor. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for school age, and free for those under 5 years of age. Old Main is located at 20869 College Ave., Galesville, WI.

Minnesota State Arts Board & Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Grant Application Workshop
2025-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna, MN, 55060
In Person | Owatonna Arts Center | 435 Garden View Ln. | Owatonna, MN
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Do you use the arts to connect with your community? Are you part of a group that organizes arts activities? Are you looking for more support?
Come learn about how to prepare a grant application for community-embedded arts activities. Grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council support arts activities that engage the community, like a summer concert series or poetry writing workshop.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of applying for a grant, including:

How to prepare an application;
What reviewers look for; and
Tips from previous Arts Board grantees.

Attendees can also choose to reserve one-on-one time with Arts Board or SEMAC staff after the workshop. The session is free and open to the public. To learn more and register, visit bit.ly/MSABworkshop or call (651) 539-2651.

Opening Reception - The River Connects Us: Peter Mutschler & Tom Gillaspy
2025-01-19 13:00 - 16:00 | 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 happy to announce the next artist exhibit entitled The River Connects Us by Peter Mutschler (a Winona, MN based photographer and a River Arts Alliance member) and Tom Gillaspy (a Stillwater, MN poet). The exhibit opening is on Sunday, January 19, from 1:00-4:00. The exhibit runs through March 2, 2025.
The Mississippi River is the backbone of the United States. Its waters carry our grain, our ore, our history, our dreams. Creations of music, art, and stories are deposited on the flood plains of Old Muddy. Pete’s images explore the unique and sometimes hidden culture that flows from this Great River, from the headwaters in Northern Minnesota to the delta south of New Orleans. Tom’s poetry provides a sensitive and sometimes powerful reflection inspired by the images. Learn more.

January Jazz Jam Supports The Pantry at Minnesota State College Southeast
2025-01-19 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing | 65 E Front St.
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As 2025 begins, H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing are teaming up to make this the best year of Jazz Jams yet! The January Jazz Jam takes place Sunday, January 19 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm in the warmth of Two Fathoms Brewing Company’s cozy taproom. This month’s fundraiser recipient will be The Pantry at Minnesota State College Southeast. Patrons are encouraged to bring non-perishable donations to help build up supplies. The Pantry at Minnesota State College Southeast helps build a supportive campus community by providing supplemental food support to enrolled students in need. H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits with over $56,000 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Last month’s Jazz Jam contributed $1,755 to the Winona Immigration Network. In addition to H3O matching all donations, Two Fathoms Brewing contributes 20% of their Jazz Jam Sunday profits! Learn more.

Unwind Fridays Return to Blooming Grounds January 24
2025-01-24 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.
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In 2023, H3O Jazz Trio began their Unwind Friday series – a relaxing way to end the week, meet with friends, and enjoy some mellow jazz with the exceptional menu at Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse. On Friday, January 24, from 6 – 8 pm, Unwind Friday returns to Blooming Grounds main location, 50 E 3rd Street. Unwind Friday with H3O is scheduled on numerous last Fridays throughout the year. An up-to-date schedule is always available at H3OJazz.com. Learn more.

Shine: Short Film Screening & Artist Reception
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Engage Winona, 119 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Engage Winona Art Space | 119 E 3rd St.
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Join local author, Rick Hall (in collaboration with the Heart of Winona organization), for an evening of storytelling through all mediums: animated film, narration, illustration, and print. Immerse yourself in a suspenseful southern gothic tale from the bygone era of 1920s prohibition. This dramatized animated short, written and narrated by author Rick Hall, is told from the first-person perspective of a 14-year-old Irish immigrant boy. Original illustrations and animations, created by artist Natalia Slattery, visually tell the story as this haunting tale unfolds. Contains mature language and themes. Tickets are available here. Learn more.

MMAM Celebrates the Start of 2025 and Three New Exhibitions January 24
2025-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | 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 art enthusiasts and community members to celebrate the beginning of an inspiring new year at the 2025 MMAM Launch Party. This highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, January 24, from 7 PM to 10 PM at the museum, with tickets priced at $20 for the general public and $15 for MMAM members. This year’s theme, Rising Tides, will guide MMAM’s exhibitions and programming, highlighting the dynamic relationship between art, water, nature, and resilience. Learn more.

The Music Man - Classic Movie at Galesville Old Main Cultural Center
2025-01-25 14:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Bon Appetit French Food, Wine & Film at WAC
2025-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Are you ready for a reprieve from the cold winter? Come join us at the Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th Street, for a fun evening of food, film, wine, and warm conversations on January 25, 2025. Enjoy charcuterie board appetizers, desserts, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and coffee while watching the French film The Taste of Things starring Juliette Binoche and Benoit Magimel. Doors open at 6:00 pm for food, wine, and beverages and the movie begins at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Eventbrite or Music Mart (115 E 3rd St). Learn more.

River City Dancers’ Masquerade Ball
2025-01-25 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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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 | 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

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.
