River Arts Alliance

“Artemis – In Celebration of Seasoned Women” Film at WAC
2023-06-04 18:00 (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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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host the screening of the documentary film “Artemis – In Celebration of Seasoned Women”. This documentary film celebrates women who defy the notion that “women of a certain age” become invisible in society. “Artemis” busts that myth by showcasing and showing off Winona’s wealth of seasoned female artists, activists, wise owls, biz wiz’s, movers and shakers, makers and bakers. Produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Kristine Hipps in association with Engage Winona’s Lived Experience Leaders Project. Free admission. Learn more.

Gate City Jazz Band at the Black Horse
2023-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Horse Bar & Grill, 34648 Old Homer Rd., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Black Horse Bar & Grill | 34648 Old Homer Rd.
Gate City Jazz Band is back at the Black Horse Bar and Grill on June 4, Sunday, from 5-7 for some happy and toe-tapping tunes that make you feel good while you dine on the libations and vittles from the restaurant that make you feel even better. Plan to join us.

African Drumming Workshop at WAC
2023-06-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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An African Drumming workshop, led by instructor Dr. Colleen Haas and sponsored by the Winona Drum Circle and the Winona Arts Center, will be held at WAC on June 3. This workshop is open to individuals ages 14 and up, and the cost is $16 for WAC members and $21 for non-members. Come and learn how to play 1-2 song styles from West Africa. Bring a drum if you have one; some drums and handheld percussion instruments will be available. No experience necessary. Learn more.

Refuge Reflections by Colleen Shore at Elmaro - First Day
2023-06-01 12:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
June 1 – June 30
Elmaro Vineyard & Winery | N14756 Delaney Rd. | Trempealeau, WI
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A collection of paintings by RAA member Colleen Shore will be on display at Elmaro Vineyard and Winery for the month of June. Colleen says, “I chose the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge as my muse. Every season she takes us into another color palette and new textures. Each time I had a chance to visit I would try a new path to the Trempealeau Bottoms or revisit Pine Creek Dike to see the changes.” Learn more.

Submission Deadline for Theatre du Mississippi One Act Play Festival
2023-05-31 23:59
Theatre du Mississippi is accepting submissions of unproduced, original scripts for their upcoming One Act Play Festival. The submission deadline is May 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm. Learn more.

Arts Elevated Exhibit Opening
2023-05-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Rochester International Airport, 7600 Helgerson Dr. SW, Rochester, MN, 55902, United States
Rochester International Airport | 7600 Helgerson Dr. SW | Rochester
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Rochester International Airport (RST), in partnership with the Greater Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust, invites you to attend a reception celebrating the opening of the third Arts Elevated exhibit in the airport terminal from 3 pm – 5 pm Wednesday, May 31. River Arts Alliance member Joan Porter-Einsman has work included in this exhibit. Enjoy escorted access to view the exhibit featuring thirty-eight pieces of work. Light refreshments will be served.

Bach Society of Minnesota Mobile Mini-Concerts in Winona
2023-05-25 17:00 - 20:00
Various Locations in Winona
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Bach Society of Minnesota musicians will perform 93 FREE Mobile Mini-Concerts in seven Minnesota cities between May 24-28 as the finale events of the 2023 Minnesota Bach Festival that began May 13. On Thursday, May 25th, the Winona Mobile Mini-Concerts will feature violinist Marco Real-d’Arbelles playing at the following locations:

5:00 pm – Sugar Loaf Senior Living
5:40 pm – Callista Court
6:10 pm – Saint Anne Extended Healthcare
7:00 pm – Central Lutheran Church
7:40 pm – Faith Lutheran Church

Each concert lasts approximately 20 minutes. Learn more.

May Jazz Jam Supporting Winona County Historical Society
2023-05-21 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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H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company dedicate this month’s Jazz Jam to the Winona County Historical Society in anticipation of its full schedule of History on the River cruises. Weather permitting, the monthly Jazz Jam will be outside on Island City’s spacious patio on Sunday, May 21 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. All donations will be matched by the brewery and H3O. To date, H3O and Island City have helped support local nonprofits with over $32,000 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The April Jam raised over $1,500 for the Winona Farmers Market. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Celebrating the Life and Art of Jean Billman Exhibit at WAC
2023-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
May 14 – June 24, 2023
Opening Reception | Sunday | May 21 | 2-5 pm
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host an exhibit of the works of artist Jean Billman from May 14 through June 24, 2023. An opening reception will be held on May 21. The reception will offer shared stories of Jean and her creativity with a potluck celebration to follow.
Jean Billman loved color. It permeated her life. She spent years playing with clay both on the wheel and by hand, developing quite a colorful, unique style in majolica. Her favorite medium became watercolor. It challenged her and provided lots of satisfaction. Jean’s family will be donating proceeds from the sale of Jean’s works to the Winona Arts Center in her memory. Learn more.

Jeani & the Dreamers Concert at WAC
2023-05-20 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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Jeani & the Dreamers will be in concert on May 20 at the Winona Arts Center. Jeani and the Dreamers keep classic Rock & Roll and easy listening country and folk music alive and well. Their music includes classic hits by The Beatles; Eagles; Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; Linda Ronstadt; Fleetwood Mac; and others. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Hardt’s Music until 4 pm on May 19 or through Eventbrite. The coffeehouse opens at 6 pm and the concert begins at 7 pm. Learn more.

Gale Star Festival at Old Main
2023-05-20 16:00 - 19:30, 2023-05-19 18:30 | 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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Old Main Cultural Center presents the Gale Star Festival, featuring musical performances by Doug James and Julie Miller and a variety of guests. The event will take place Friday, May 19 at 6:30 and Saturday, May 20 from 4-7:30 in an outdoor tent at Old Main in Galesville. Admission for Friday night is $10 for adults and $5 for high school students and younger; admission for Saturday is free will donation. Proceeds will help present “Gale Stars” at Old Main, propel the Redhawk Advance Guard Marching Band to Hawaii, and preserve Galesville’s iconic Arnold Farmhouse. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi Presents Angel Street
2023-05-20 14:00, 2023-05-19 19:00, 2023-05-18 19:00 | Winona Senior High School, 901 Gilmore Ave., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Senior High School | 901 Gilmore Ave.
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Theatre du Mississippi is producing the play Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton. Performances will be at Winona Senior High School May 18th and 19th at 7 pm and May 20th at 2 pm. Angel Street follows Jack and Bella Manningham and the mystery of a brutal murder that occurred in their new home many years ago. Presale tickets are $15 on Eventbrite or at Chapter 2 Bookstore. Tickets at the door are $20. Learn more.

Winona Community Chorale Concert
2023-05-20 14:00, 2023-05-19 19:00 | Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St.
The Winona Community Chorale proudly presents “Songs for a River Town.” Come enjoy a concert featuring music from well-known choral arrangers as well as music by Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, the Doobie Brothers, and more!
The concerts will take place Friday, May 19, at 7 pm, and Saturday, May 20, at 2 pm, at Central Lutheran Church in downtown Winona. The Winona Community Chorale is a group of area vocalists under the direction of Kurt Speltz. They hope to build an ongoing, multi-generational, community choir with a wide variety of musical genres to celebrate the end of isolation and the joy of making music together. There is no fee for the concert but a free will offering will be taken to help cover costs. Learn more.

RAA Art Schmooze at Peter’s Biergarten
2023-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St.
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You’re invited to join us for River Arts Alliance’s second Art Schmooze of 2023 — this time, held outdoors at Peter’s Biergarten in downtown Winona. The event will take place on Friday, May 19, from 5-7 pm. Announcements and updates will be shared at 5:30, with social time before and after. RAA’s Schmoozes are intended as fun, informal opportunities to learn more about the organization’s activities and to make connections with fellow local artists and supporters of the arts. The Schmooze is free and open to the public. Current RAA members and non-members, artists of all disciplines and arts supporters, are all welcome to attend. Learn more.

Great River Writes - May Winona Writers' Group Meeting
2023-05-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St.
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.
Please see May writing prompts and an important announcement regarding the future of the Great River Writes critique group here.

Rochester Area Handbells Perform with Winona Friends
2023-05-13 15:00 | 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 to Winona for a free and fun afternoon of music for the whole family at 3 pm Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Central Lutheran Church, 259 W Wabasha St. The ringers will be assisted by Aaron Lohmeyer, saxophone, Janet Heukeshoven and Heidi Bryant, flute, Hans Heukeshoven, drums, and Central’s Director of Worship, Music, & Arts – Eric Heukeshoven playing jazz organ. At 2 pm, Central will host an informal info session for all who are interested in how a handbell choir works with an eye towards the creation of a Winona-based community handbell choir. Learn more.

Poetry Reading Featuring Lorraine Kilmartin
2023-05-07 14:00 | Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery, 418 Levee St., Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
Exhibit | April 24 through June 18
Reading | Sunday | May 7 | 2 pm
Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery | 418 Levee St. | Red Wing, MN
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The 2023 Poet Artist Collaboration, an exhibit of artworks and the poems that inspired them, can be viewed at the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery through June 18. River Arts Alliance member Lorraine Kilmartin’s poem, “Her Confession,” is among those included in this juried exhibit. Poets whose work is featured in the exhibit will read selections of their work at the Depot Gallery at 2 pm on Sundays in May. Lorraine will be among those reading selections from their work on May 7. Learn more.

Patina the Band at Kinstone
2023-05-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Kinstone, S3439 Cole Bluff Lane, Fountain City, WI, 54629, United States
Kinstone | S3439 Cole Bluff Lane | Fountain City, WI
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On May 7 from noon to three, Patina will be performing its mix of Celtic and original tunes and songs at the opening weekend at Kinstone.

Artists' Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
2023-05-07 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-06 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-05 08:00 - 16:00 | Mississippi Mornings Art Studio, 40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to RAA to support our operations and programming.
Shop at the Sale
The sale hours will be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30, and again the following weekend, Friday, May 5, through Sunday, May 7, at Mississippi Mornings (40341 Lamoille Dr., Winona).
If you have any questions or if you are interested in volunteering to help at the sale, please contact Linda Klabo at Mississippi Mornings for more information. Email her at linda@mississippimornings.com or call 507-459-8021.
Learn more.

Free Ink Day at WAC
2023-05-06 12:00 - 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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Come and learn how to make Mother’s Day themed monoprints on our press during Free Ink Day on May 6, 2023 from noon to 4 pm at the Winona Arts Center. You can create your own artwork using stencils and other materials while learning the monoprint process. There is no experience necessary and all the materials are provided. You can drop in anytime between noon and 4 pm. Both adults and children are welcome. Learn more.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Basilica Open House Event
2023-05-06 11:00 - 14:30 | Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, 625 E 4th St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka | 625 E Fourth St.
In honor of Preservation Month the City of Winona’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is co-sponsoring an Open House at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka on Saturday, May 6th, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. The Open House is free to the public. Guided tours of the Basilica’s exterior and interior will be given. A short video consisting of aerial footage and photos of the Basilica produced by Bill Kuhl will be screened continuously in the vestibule. At 12:30 P.M., in the Basilica’s lower level, Dr. Joseph Hughes will present a talk on “Building a Kashubian Polish Parish.” Learn more.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Salt of the Earth Film at WAC
2023-05-05 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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Please join us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5, 2023 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center. The evening will feature the classic 1954 film, Salt of the Earth. Its plot centers on a long and difficult strike based on the 1951 strike against the Empire Zinc Company in Grant County, New Mexico.
Treats for the evening will include salsa and chips, non-alcoholic sangria and more. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the door. Learn more.

MCA Open House/Free-for-All
2023-05-03 16:30 - 19:30 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valéncia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
mca.smumn.edu
Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’ (MCA) next Open House/Free-for-All is coming up fast! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 3rd from 4:30-7:30 pm. This Open House is an excellent opportunity for parents and students to meet instructors, ask questions about classes or attire, tour our facility, get fitted for shoes, register for classes, have fun with visual art activities, enter drawings to win prizes, and new this time, we’ve added a guitar and piano demonstration. Join us for this fun, free event! Pre-registration is recommended. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Jean Prokott
2023-05-02 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Jean Prokott, recently named Poet Laureate for the city of Rochester, will be the featured guest writer for this month’s First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series on May 2nd. The presentation will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. This event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse and is free and open to the public. Learn more.
