River Arts Alliance Member Events

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts | 1164 W 10th St. mca.smumn.edu Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones in this hilarious musical. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) students will present Junie B Jones The Musical JR., a 60-minute student version of the witty and charming show featuring a book and lyrics by Marcy…

Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts | 1164 W 10th St. mca.smumn.edu Laugh yourself silly with Junie B. Jones in this hilarious musical. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) students will present Junie B Jones The Musical JR., a 60-minute student version of the witty and charming show featuring a book and lyrics by Marcy…

East End Recreation Center | 210 Zumbro St. mansurdance.com/shift.html Join Winona based percussionist Katwa Ngoma & dance/interdisciplinary artist Sharon Mansur for LAND/ings, a music and dance performance that reflects the imperfectly perfect everyday spaces we inhabit. IN PERSON EVENT GUIDELINES: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a folding chair for your seating comfort! You are…

Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St. Bring a copy of your writing that you wish to share (up to 2000 words). Optionally, bring 4 or 5 extra copies to share with participants. See August writing prompts & learn more here.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.www.mmam.org/artsxchangeA collaboration of MMAM and RAA. More information to come.

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The capstone event for Dr. Bob’s puppet making classes will be held on August 19 at the Winona Arts Center. Dr. Bob offered four free puppet making classes for individuals ages 9 through 18 in June and July. Students were able to use a simple template…

MCA | 1164 W Howard (10th) St. mca.smumn.edu The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is having a Free-for-All on Saturday, August 20th. Has your child been waiting for just the right time to check out one of our classes? The wait is now over! All classes are FREE so come try them out! Space…

Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St. H3OJazz.com Whether you paddle, hike, fish, or love birds, the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Winona’s backyard is a world-class wildlife area that also offers fantastic recreation opportunities. This month’s Jazz Jam at Island City Brewing Company will support the Friends of…

Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr. On Tuesday evening, August 23, RAA will host a summer Art Schmooze gathering at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s beautiful riverside patio in conjunction with MMAM’s weekly Mississippi Sippin event. The Schmooze is an informal opportunity to meet fellow local artists, creatives, and arts supporters; chat with RAA’s board…

Riverside Park | La Crosse, WI www.greatriverfolkfest.org Join Patina on Saturday, August 27 at the La Crosse Great River Folk Festival in Riverside Park. We will be kicking off the Festival music at 1:00 pm on the Bandshell Stage. Patina is a four-member, Celtic-inspired band, featuring Kara Mae Prosen, Connie Dretske, Sue Lee Ringwelski and…

City House | 258 Mill St. | Saint Paul comozooconservatory.org/summer-of-sparky RAA member Joan Porter-Einsman is one of the twenty-one artists chosen to hand-paint a Sparky the Sea Lion statue as part of the “Summer of Sparky,” sponsored by Como Park Zoo & Conservatory in Saint Paul. Joan’s statue can be seen this summer at City House, 258 Mill St.,…

Jaycee Pavilion at Lake Park, Winona More information to come.