River Arts Alliance

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-03-15 - 2025-03-22, 2025-03-16 - 2025-03-23, 2025-03-17 - 2025-03-24, 2025-03-18 - 2025-03-25, 2025-03-19 - 2025-03-26, 2025-03-20 - 2025-03-27, 2025-03-21 - 2025-03-28, 2025-03-22 - 2025-03-29 and 10 more dates | MN
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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.

Rhythm and Blues Music with Swing Dance Lessons
2025-03-15 19:00 - 22:30 (America/Chicago) | Winona Athletic Club, 773 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Adults $15 | Students (College/High School) $10
Winona Athletic Club | 773 E 5th St
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Dance your winter blues away with a night of soulful and moody blues tunes. Arrive solo or with a partner. Either way, you’ll leave with new moves and great memories. Optional dance lessons, covered by admission, will help you get off on the right foot. Learn more.

March Jazz Jam Supports WSU Warrior Cupboard
2025-03-16 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two Fathoms Brewing Company | 65 E Front St
FREE to the public
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In association with Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign, this month’s Jazz Jam fundraiser recipient will be the WSU Warrior Cupboard. H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing invite everyone to join in the fun on Sunday, March 16, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the brewery’s spacious new taproom. Learn more.

Honoring Women’s History Through Feminist Solidarity with Palestine: A Multimedia Educational Evening
2025-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | WSU Dorothy B Magnus Black Box Theatre, 163 E 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
WSU Dorothy B Magnus Black Box Theatre | 450 Johnson St
Free to Public | Reservations Requested
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This multimedia educational event will center feminist solidarity with Palestine in honor of women’s history month. Performances by Sana Wazwaz, Andrea Shaker, and Sharon Mansur will be integrated throughout the evening. The community reading of My Name is Rachel Corrie documents the life of Rachel Corrie. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Learn more.

Thursday Night Series: Opening Night, A Spectacle in Motion
2025-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Drive
Tickets: $10 | $12 at the door | MMAM Members Free
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Step into history and immerse yourself in the wonder of 1848! Discover the magic of the Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World while listening to Sea Shanties sung by the Loreweavers. Then join MMAM Curators as they share their favorite behind the scenes stories and historical facts about the exhibition. Learn more.

Central Lutheran Arts Programming Begins with Flute & Organ Duo
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
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Flauto Dolce – Stacie Lightner, organ and Donna Hryniewicki, flute – will present a concert of music by Emma Lou Diemer, Aaron Copland, Gustav Jensen, and more on Sunday, March 23, at 3 pm at Central Lutheran Church in Winona. The Twin Cities based duo performs a wide range of music to as broad an audience as possible. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Learn more.

WSU Piano Recital Featuring Deanne Mohr
2025-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Free Admission
WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall | 450 Johnson St
Winona State University faculty member Deanne Mohr will be performing a piano recital in the DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall at WSU. The program will feature works by Handel, Chopin, and Ravel. Learn more.

Unwind with H3O Jazz Trio Friday March 28
2025-03-28 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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H3O Jazz Trio’s popular Unwind Friday series continues Friday March 28, 2025, from 6 – 8 pm at Blooming Grounds. Enjoy a relaxing end to the week, meet with friends, chill to some mellow jazz, and savor the exceptional menu at Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse. Learn more.

Café Congo presents “From America to Japan” Concert
2025-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 | First Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
First Congregational Church | 161 W Broadway St.
River Arts Alliance members Heidi Bryant (flute) and Frank Bures (clarinet) will be featured performers in a special concert benefiting the Winona International Friendship Association (WIFA). Proceeds will support the Winona area students’ trip to Misato, Japan in April. Learn more.

Dan Choiunard & Ann Reed in Concert at WAC
2025-03-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Tickets | $20/advance | $25/door
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is excited to host singers and songwriters Ann Reed and Dan Chouinard on Saturday, March 29. It’s a relaxed evening of original songs, sing-alongs, and light-hearted tales from two amazing artists. The gallery and coffeehouse open at 6:00 pm. There will be coffee, tea, snacks and a cash bar for wine and beer. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi – Call for Original One-Act Plays
2025-03-31 | MN
Theatre du Mississippi is currently seeking submissions for original one-act plays. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm, March 31. Playwrights must reside in the tri-state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa. Learn more.

Makerspace Community Meeting
2025-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Engage Winona, 119 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987
Engage Winona | 119 E 3rd Street
Free to the Public
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Calling all makers and artists! Come hear about the progress towards creating a nonprofit makerspace in Winona. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with other makers and give feedback on the tools and resources you want to see. Optionally, you can bring a project you’ve made to share with the group. Learn more.

Laureate Writers’ Series Features Allisa Cherry at the Blue Heron
2025-04-01 19:00 - 21:00 | MN
Free to the Public
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
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The Laureate Writers’ Series will feature Alisa Cherry, author of the poetry collection An Exodus of Sparks, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. She is the 2024 recipient of the Poetry Prize given by Michigan State University’s Center for Poetry. Her work has appeared in TriQuarterly, The Journal, The McNeese Review, The Penn Review, and other literary journals. Learn more.
