Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-05-07 - 2025-05-14, 2025-05-08 - 2025-05-15, 2025-05-09 - 2025-05-16, 2025-05-10 - 2025-05-17, 2025-05-11 - 2025-05-18, 2025-05-12 - 2025-05-19, 2025-05-13 - 2025-05-20, 2025-05-14 - 2025-05-21 and 3 more dates
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This year the Frozen River Film Festival (FRFF) will be celebrating 20 years of bringing documentary films and filmmakers to Winona. The festival begins Sunday, February 9, (You can still get home in time to watch the Super Bowl!) and runs through Sunday, February 16. This year’s event will feature the World Premiere of FRFF’s self-produced documentary, Beneath the Ice: The Frozen River Film Festival Story. Learn more.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival Presents: Kim Weitkamp Storytelling Residency
2025-05-08 - 2025-05-10
Residency May 8-10
Sandbar Storytelling Festival

Thurs-Fri | May 8-9
Storytelling in Area Schools | Grades K/15
Saturday, May 10 | 10 am
Free Storytelling
Winona Public Library
151 W 5th St
Saturday, May 10 | 7 pm
Storytelling Concert
$20 General Admission | $10 Students
Free for St. Mary’s Students
Page Theatre, St. Mary’s University
700 Terrace Heights

The Sandbar Storytelling Festival presents award-winning storyteller, author, singer-songwriter, and humorist Kim Weitkamp as she returns to Winona for a three-day residency May 8-10. Weitkamp was featured during the Sandbar Storytelling Festival in 2023 when she enthralled her audience with humorous and heartwarming stories from childhood and growing up in the south to marriage and menopause. Learn more.

Erik Jon Olson: Waste Not Opens May 3 at MMAM
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
May 3 – August 24
Opening Lecture | Thursday, May 8 | 6 pm
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr

The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) is proud to present Erik Jon Olson: Waste Not, a new exhibition on view from May 3 through August 24, 2025. Learn more.

Friends of the Refuge Headwaters Present A Visit from Will Dilg
2025-05-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
$20 Admission | $15 Friends Members
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St
The Friends of the Refuge Headwaters (Friends) invite you to a special performance of A Visit from Will Dilg, presented by Steven Marking in an inspiring one-man stage production. The 50-minute performance will be followed by an informal Q&A with Steve and members of the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets will be sold at the door (check or cash only). Learn more.

May Events At Old Main in Galesville
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
$10 Adults | $5 students
Old Main | 20869 College Ave, Galesville, WI

Last Game Night of the Season, Euchre and Board Games
Friday, May 9 | 6pm
Don’t miss these exciting events during the month of May at the historic Old Main in Galesville. See all events.

WAC Features The Story of Fascism in Europe: A Rick Steves Film
2025-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Free Will Donations
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Rick Steves produced thought-provoking trip that goes back a century to track the rise of fascism in Europe. We learn how fascism took root in the turbulent aftermath of World War I when frustrated masses rose up, their fears stoked by charismatic leaders who manipulated their anger. Learn more.

Commonweal Theatre Presents The Half-Life of Marie Curie
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-10 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-11 13:30 - 15:30 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Commonweal Theatre Company | 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
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Don’t miss this wonderful production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and featuring Commonweal ensemble members Stela Burdt and Laurie Roberts. The play is based on a true story that illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two extraordinary scientists. Learn more.

Mid West Music Fest Presents Create & Connect Event May 10
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Levee Park, 58 Center St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Free Public Event
Levee Park & Other Downtown Locations
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Create & Connect is a FREE Mid West Music Fest event that features live music, a makers market, food trucks, community art projects, family fun, and workshops hosted by community organizations. The goal is to create an inclusive, vibrant, and accessible celebration that fosters community connection, supports local talent, and provides an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together. Learn more.

RAA to participate in Mid West Music Fest Activities
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Engage Winona, 119 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Engage Winona | 119 E 3rd St
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River Arts Alliance (RAA) has announced it will coordinate music and arts activities in partnership with organizers of the Mid West Music Fest. RAA will showcase musicians, visual artists, and provide makers workshop activities on location at the Engage Winona space (119 E 3rd St) from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, May 10. There will also be an exclusive opportunity for RAA member visual artists to display their work during the Festival and throughout the entire month of May. Learn more.

Mid West Music Fest Features RAA Members’ Exhibit at Engage Winona
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Engage Winona, 119 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Exhibit Reception During Music Fest
Saturday, May 10 | 10 am – 4 pm
Extended Exhibit May 1-31
Engage Winona | 119 E 3rd St
Catch the RAA Members’ Exhibit throughout the month of May with a special reception during Mid West Music Fest Saturday, May 10, from 10 am to 4 pm… Read more.

Rochester Area Handbells Performs: Dance, Dance Reverberation
2025-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church
259 W Wabasha St.
The Rochester Area Handbells are coming back to Winona for a free and fun evening of music for the whole family. “Dance, Dance Reverberation” features dance music from around the world … and dancing in the aisles is encouraged! Learn more.

May Events At Old Main in Galesville
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
$10 Adults | $5 students

Old Main | 20869 College Ave, Galesville, WI

Family Matters, Doug Mahlum and Family
Saturday, May 10 | 7pm

Don’t miss these exciting events during the month of May at the historic Old Main in Galesville. See all events.

New X Art Ensemble at Broken World Records
2025-05-10 19:00 - 22:00 | broken world records, 265 E 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Three-Night Celebration | May 9-11
Billy X Curmano
New X Art Ensemble
Saturday, May 10 | 8 – 11 pm
Broken World Records | 265 E 3rd St
Billy X Curmano’s New X Art Ensemble plays Saturday evening of the three-night event… Read more.

WAC Presents Kevin Ewing Relief Wood Carving Workshop
2025-05-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
$50 Members | $55 Nonmembers
Ages 16+ | Registration Required
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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Kevin will begin class by providing a description of the tools and materials used for relief wood carving. Come to class with a design of your own or choose from one of the suggestions available. Students will then carve their designs out of a flat piece of basswood. All materials provided. Class size 10 to 12. No experience necessary. Learn more.

Winona Community Chorale Presents Spring Concert “Songs from Across the Pond”
2025-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Friday, May 16 | 7 pm
Saturday, May 17 | 2 pm
Free-will Offering
Wesley United Methodist Church | 114 W Broadway St.
Winona Community Chorale
The Winona Community Chorale will present its spring concert this weekend. Local Celtic band Patina will join the choir in performing several pieces… Read more.

MMAM Workshop: The Sussex Trug - From Boat Design to Garden Gatherer with Jon Swanson
2025-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Tuition: $150 | Member Rate: $140
Registration Deadline Saturday, May 10
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Join the traditional woodworking workshop led by MMAM’s own Jon Swanson and learn to craft a timeless, handmade ash wood trug—a versatile, lightweight basket perfect for gardening, flower gathering, or creating unique gift containers. Participants will steam and shape wood, use classic boat-building techniques with copper nails, and create a durable, beautiful vessel that can last for generations. Learn more.

Clay Workshops at Island City Clayspace
2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Island City Clayspace, 275 E 3rd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Clay: Planter & Drainage Tray
Saturday, April 5 | 1-4 pm
Clay: Coil-Built Vase
Saturday, May 17 | 1-4 pm
Registration $29 | Materials $15
Island City Clayspace | 275 E 3rd St
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Have fun creating something useful in clay! Island City Clayspace is offering two ceramic workshops this spring, taught by active potter and ceramic sculptor Anne Scott Plummer, a retired Winona State University art professor. Both workshops are for adults and teens aged 14 and older, and include materials, use of tools, and firing. Limited to nine participants. Learn more.
