Poet Connie Wanek will read from her work on Tuesday, October 6, at 7pm, as part of the continuing Laureate Writers Series. Reading followed by Q&A, book signing, and Open Mic. Free and open to the public.

Kicking of the Sandbar Storytelling Festival’s 5th season, we’re excited to present Reverend Jones at Two Fathoms Brewery from 8 pm to 9:30 pm for a free event! Enjoy the blues and the fantastic storytelling of Sandbar alum, Reverend Robert Jones while sipping local brews.

Weaving myths and stories for this delicious fundraiser is internationally renowned storyteller, Daniel Morden. Tickets are $40 and include desserts, tea, and coffee with a cash bar also available. This event will be located at The ARC, 255 Main Street, Winona, MN on October 8 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

This afternoon event showcases two of the amazing 2026 storytellers, Jasmin Cardenas and Dovie Thomason. Thomason will perform her rendition of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring." Tickets are $25 - don't miss your chance to see these storytellers on October 9 from 1 pm to 3:30 pm at The ARC in Winona!

Join us for our Friday Zentangle with Lisa Douglas at the Winona Arts Center on Friday, October 9 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This class is for beginners and those who just want to tangle! This is a fun, relaxing evening where you will create structured patterns or tangles on a 4-inch square of heavy mixed…

The Winona Arts Center presents Peppers, Pumpkins and Ponds – The Pleasure of Pastel Painting with Betsy Midthun October 10 from 10am to 4pm.

As Central Lutheran Church (259 W. Wabasha St – Winona) prepares for the renovation of their Hendrickson Pipe Organ they are hosting a series of recitals featuring area organists. All the recitals are free, and everyone is welcome. Donations will support the organ renovation beginning next January.