River Arts Alliance

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-03-23 - 2025-03-30, 2025-03-24 - 2025-03-31, 2025-03-25 - 2025-04-01, 2025-03-26 - 2025-04-02, 2025-03-27 - 2025-04-03, 2025-03-28 - 2025-04-04, 2025-03-29 - 2025-04-05, 2025-03-30 - 2025-04-06 and 7 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.

Central Lutheran Arts Programming Begins with Flute & Organ Duo
2025-03-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

MCA and Cotter Schools Host Jazz Festival
2025-04-04 - 2025-04-06 | HBP Theater at St. Cecilia Hall, 1124 W Wabasha St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
HBP Theater at St. Cecilia Hall | 1124 W Wabasha St
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Experience an unforgettable weekend of jazz presented by the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) at Cotter Schools. Students and musicians from across the region will participate in performances, clinics, and masterclasses led by expert clinicians and world-class guest artists. This year’s featured artist is Grammy-nominated guitarist and composer Cory Wong. Learn more.

WAC Features Four Documentary Films by Mary Farrell
2025-04-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
Admission | $10/door
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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host local documentary filmmaker, Mary Farrell, where she will show four of her films: Latsch: The Man and His River, Raising Hell: The Restoration of the Masonic Theatre Scenic Drops, Winona Unmasked: A Covid-19 Collection of Interviews, and Healthy Lake Winona. There will be light refreshments and a Q&A with Mary following the films. Learn more.

Two-Day Workshop at MMAM: “Mindful Threads: Sewing Garments with Lindsay Krage”
2025-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Two-Day Workshop: Saturday and Sunday
Registration Required | Tuition $250 | MMAM member rate of $240
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Aspiring sewists are invited to develop their garment-making skills in the upcoming workshop led by instructor Lindsay Krage. Participants will learn the basics of sewing a beginner-friendly garment using the size-inclusive Ruby Vest pattern by Syd Graham Patterns. The workshop will cover essential skills including pattern preparation, sizing, basic terminology, and the process of following pattern directions. Learn more.

WAC Features Workshop: Breath, Body & Bowls
2025-04-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Cost | Freewill donation | Registration by Email Required
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is excited to bring this opportunity to integrate conscious breathwork, restorative movements, and the soothing sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. Instructors Joan Filla and Angeline Finch will guide the practice. Registration via email required. Limited to 35 people. Learn more.

Clay Workshops at Island City Clayspace
2025-04-05 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.

Patina at Old Main in Galesville on Saturday, April 5
2025-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Avenue Galesville, WI
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Come out to Old Main Cultural Center in Galesville, WI, on Saturday, April 5, to hear the band Patina. The performance runs from 7-9 pm. Enjoy the band’s mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals. Learn more.

Commonweal Theatre Presents The Half-Life of Marie Curie
2025-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.
