River Arts Alliance

John Paulson Big Band Anniversary Concerts at WAC
2023-02-05 15:00, 2023-02-04 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Come and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the John Paulson Big Band with two concerts at the Winona Arts Center, Saturday, February 4th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, February 5th at 3:00 pm. The concerts will celebrate 10 years of successful concerts, recordings and residencies by the band. The band’s repertoire includes straight ahead blues, Latin and swing; ballads with vocals; and a twisted tango — all composed and arranged by Dr. Paulson. This group includes the top jazz performers and educators in the region and over the past decade, they have performed to enthusiastic audiences locally, regionally and nationally. Tickets are available for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Learn more.

Beethoven Concert: Dr. Pamela Kelly, Pianist at Old Main
2023-02-04 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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As part of the Gale Star event series, Old Main presents a Beethoven concert by Dr. Pamela Kelly, pianist, with commentary by Dr. Kelly. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for high school students and younger.
Learn more about the Gale Star series here.

Valentines Free Ink Day at Winona Arts Center
2023-02-04 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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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to offer a Valentines Free Ink Day on February 4. You can drop in any time between 10 am and 2 pm. Come and learn how to make Valentine-themed monoprints on our press! You can create your own artwork using stencils and other materials while learning the monoprint process. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Things I’ve Seen Photo Exhibition by Steve Schild at WAC
2023-02-03 18:00 - 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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Things I’ve Seen, a photo exhibition by Steve Schild, runs February 3 through March 19 at the Winona Arts Center, with an opening reception from 6-8 pm, Friday, Feb. 3. The exhibition can be viewed during gallery hours, which are Wednesdays from 3 pm to 6 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm. Schild is a hobbyist photographer who takes his camera along while walking and biking around Winona, shooting mainly around Lake Winona and railroad tracks running through the city. His works include local scenes, views of manhole covers and railroad-car art, and closeups of frost on windows, insects and flowers. Learn more.

John Paulson to Present Pre-Concert Talk Feb. 1 at the Friendship Center
2023-02-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Winona Friendship Center, 251 Main St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Friendship Center | 251 Main St.
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Jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader Dr. John Paulson will present a free pre-concert talk February 1 at the Winona Friendship Center. In addition to discussing upcoming concerts and recordings, his presentation will include a comparison/contrast between his music and the popular big band jazz of earlier times as well as a brief description of how he writes and arranges music for his own band. Learn more.

The Soul Train, Carnage and Amanda Grace at No Name Bar
2023-01-28 21:00 - 23:45 | No Name Bar, 252 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
No Name Bar | 252 E 3rd St.
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RAA member Amanda Grace will perform along with The Soul Train and Carnage the Executioner at No Name Bar on January 28. Amanda Grace produces music drifting between folk and rock with a pulsating drive. $5 cover; 21+. Learn more.

The Poor Nobodys Performing Live Score with Film A Man There Was
2023-01-28 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 Twin Cities-based music ensemble, The Poor Nobodys, will perform a live original score accompanying the screening of the silent Swedish film A Man There Was at the Winona Arts Center on January 28th. Following the screening, there will be Q&A, a short intermission, and an additional set of original music by the band. There is a suggested donation fee of $10.
Based on Henrik Ibsen’s epic poem and directed by Victor Sjöström, A Man There Was (Terje Vigen) was released in 1917 when many Scandinavian immigrants were arriving in Minnesota. The film tells the story of a Norwegian sailor who in 1814 takes on a British blockade to find food for his family. This rare screening is part of a statewide tour by the Poor Nobodys in support of this classic film. Learn more.

H3O Jazz Trio & Blooming Grounds Present Unwind Fridays
2023-01-27 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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Looking for a little “down time” at the end of a busy week? H3O Jazz Trio is partnering with Blooming Grounds Coffee House for an evening of relaxing smooth jazz. The premiere Unwind Friday takes place this Friday, January 27, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Blooming Grounds main location, 50 E 3rd Street, Winona, MN. Learn more.

River Arts Alliance 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
Save the date — more information to come. At the Annual Meeting, RAA members may vote to elect members of the Board of Directors, and other annual business is conducted.

Bon Appetit: A Celebration of Food and Film
2023-01-21 17:00 - 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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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host a double feature of films about French cuisine and culture served with a delicious spread of appetizers, wine and coffee on January 21 from 5 pm to 9 pm. The evening kicks off at 5 pm with the film Babette’s Feast, directed by Gabriel Axel. Appetizers and wine will be served between the films. The second film, Délicieux, will begin around 7:15 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance at Eventbrite and Hardt’s Music and $15 at the door. Learn more.

artsXchange with Eileen Moeller of FRFF at MMAM
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Frozen River Film Festival Managing Director Eileen Moeller will lead an artsXchange conversation on Saturday, January 21, about the nature of creative work and how we share our stories through a variety of mediums. What is creative work? Who is allowed to do it? What are the differences between capital “A” Art and creative work? In this artsXchange, Eileen will invite us to think about who is an artist and who has a story to tell. Participants will explore the museum’s collections and current exhibitions, with special attention to Water Stories: New Work by Anne Labovitz before it leaves the museum on January 22nd.
The event is free for members of MMAM or RAA and is free with general museum admission for all others. Registration is highly recommended, and space is limited to 25 attendees per program. Visit this link to register.
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Opening Reception - January Thaw: Clyde Stutesman Paintings
2023-01-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Paintings by Clyde Stutesman will be exhibited at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse from January 20 through February 24. An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 20, from 5-7 pm; free and open to the public, with refreshments provided.

Ground Bass: Basses, Bach, and Bassoon!
2023-01-18 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall | 450 Johnson St.
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The WSU Department of Music is excited to host a chamber recital given by Ground Bass, featuring members of the Lyra Baroque Orchestra and Joe Jones, bassoon: Basses, Bach, and Bassoon! The recital will be held in the WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30 pm. Admission is free to the general public. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Learn more.

The Rainbow Fish Auditions
2023-01-16 18:35 - 20:30 | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluffview Montessori School | 1321 Gilmore Ave.
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On January 16, local community theatre, Sugarloaf Theatre, will be hosting open auditions for their winter production of The Rainbow Fish! The show will be directed by RAA member, Seamus Schwaba. Sugarloaf Theatre welcomes all community actors over the age of 12 to audition for the show. The audience may be children and families but all actors young and old are welcome to participate in the show if cast. Find more details or register on Sugarloaf Theatre’s Linktree! Learn more.

Jazz Jam Supporting Friends of the Winona Public Library
2023-01-15 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 Island City Jazz Jams return for a 5th season on January 15, with all donations supporting the Friends of the Winona Public Library. Your contribution will be tripled by H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company! From volunteering and creating public awareness to encouraging gifts, the Friends of the Winona Public Library value, support, and champion Winona’s jewel – the public library.
As of December, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $20,000 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The December Jazz Jam donated $900 to Engage Winona’s Giving Campaign 2022. Learn more.

WAC Film Billy Elliot
2023-01-13 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 film Billy Elliot will be featured at the Winona Arts Center on January 13. This is a heartwarming story of a young boy from a working class family who discovers a passion for dancing that will change his life. English and French with subtitles. 1 hour and 51 minutes. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Joyce Sutphen and Walter Cannon
2023-01-10 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On Tuesday, January 10, Joyce Sutphen and Walter Cannon will read from their poetry at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, as part of First Tuesday: The Laureate Writers Series. Please note that because of the holidays this event will be on the second Tuesday this month.
Joyce Sutphen is a former Poet Laureate of the state of Minnesota. Her chapbook, This Long Winter, is now available and her new book, That Other Life, is forthcoming. She is Professor Emeritus of English at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, MN. Walter Cannon is the author of The Possible World, a chapbook collection, and his poems, essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of journals and books including “Nimrod,” “The Blue Earth Review,” “Mid-America Poetry Review” and “The Upstart Crow.” He is Professor Emeritus of English at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Following the readings, there will be a book signing followed by an Open Mic. Learn more.

Creating a Vision Board for 2023 Workshop at WAC
2023-01-08 14:00 - 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 pleased to host a workshop on creating a vision board for 2023 with Mary Lee Eischen on January 8. Participants will create a collage of their hopes and dreams for the 2023 year. Learn more.

The Good Time Gals Concert at WAC
2023-01-07 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 a concert featuring The Good Time Gals on January 7.
Where good music and good times come together… “The Good Time Gals” is a fresh, fun, vintage group with modern sensibilities. Their playful and complex arrangements draw from old blues, hot club jazz, western swing, old country, and the popular music of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Learn more.

MCA Open House and Free-4-All
2023-01-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
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As we head into the cold months of the year, we look at ways to stay warm, engaged and active. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is happy to announce that we are again having our open house and Free-4-All dance classes. We hope you will join us on Saturday, January 7 from 9:00am-3:00pm for this fun and FREE event. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Paintings and Drawings of Vernacular Buildings by Paul Burmeister at WCHC
2023-01-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St.
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A new art gallery show will open with a reception on Friday, January 6 at the Winona County History Center in partnership with the River Arts Alliance. Paintings and Drawings of Vernacular Buildings by Paul Burmeister will be shown January 6 – February 19.
The acrylic paintings in this show are built up very slowly, from initial drawing to final adjustments, using many, mostly thin layers of transparent-to-translucent-to-opaque color. Regional, vernacular building types have become a priority for the artist in the last decade. This subject matter allows him to exercise abstract interests in rhythm, proportion, and especially color. Learn more.

Great River Writes – December Winona Writers Group Meeting
2022-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St.
Great River Writes Critique Group
Where everyone is welcome to listen and share.
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 December writing prompts & learn more here.

Holiday Jazz Jam Supports Engage Winona
2022-12-18 14:00 - 17:00 | 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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Swingin’ songs of the season will ring out at the monthly Jazz Jam at Island City Brewing Company on Sunday, December 18. The December fundraiser will benefit Engage Winona. Engage Winona works in three areas: Bringing folks together to imagine transformative projects and bold ideas for the community’s future; reflecting these voices of our community through creative storytelling; and providing the training, support, and resources to help folks turn those ideas into reality.
Since April 2021, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $19,000 in total donations through the generosity of their Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

Creative Laureate Celebration Open House
2022-12-17 14:00 - 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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An open house recognizing Sarah Johnson, Creative Laureate for the City of Winona, will be on Saturday, December 17, from 2 to 4 pm at the Winona Arts Center. Johnson, the first ever Creative Laureate for the City of Winona, is wrapping up her three-year term. A short program will begin at 2:30 pm with Sarah giving an overview of her activities and accomplishments during her tenure as Creative Laureate. And, as always, Sarah will provide a community art activity. Learn more.

Saint Mary’s Concert Band Performance
2022-12-11 16:00 | Page Theatre, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights
Saint Mary’s Concert Band Performance, directed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven
Music at Saint Mary’s presents three different December performances December 8-11th, and the Red Bird Club jazz concert happens twice! Come enjoy a variety of performances performed by Saint Mary’s University musicians. All concerts are free, and doors will open 30 minutes before concert time. Learn more.

Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols, SMU Choirs
2022-12-10 19:30 | Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1160 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels | 1160 W Wabasha St.
Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols, SMU Choirs, directed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven
Music at Saint Mary’s presents three different December performances December 8-11th, and the Red Bird Club jazz concert happens twice! Come enjoy a variety of performances performed by Saint Mary’s University musicians. All concerts are free, and doors will open 30 minutes before concert time. Learn more.

Tuned Up Concert at Old Main
2022-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 | 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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On Saturday, December 10, the musical duo Tuned Up, voice and guitar, will present a concert of popular and holiday songs on the first floor at Old Main. Tuned Up features our home town girl, Julie Malesytcki, and her New England counterpart, Jimmy Simpson. Learn more.

Art Show Reception with Cary Wyninger
2022-12-10 13:30 - 15:00 | 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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On December 10, Old Main will host a reception for their art show with Cary Wyninger. Cary creates pet portraits and is inspired by nature.

Holidaze Event at the Winona Arts Center
2022-12-10 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 pleased to host the free annual Holidaze event on December 10 from 1 to 4 pm. Holidaze is a celebration of winter holidays and cultural traditions and we will celebrate the season through music, stories and art. The printing press will be available throughout the afternoon to make your own holiday cards. Learn more.
