River Arts Alliance

Commonweal Theatre Presents The Half-Life of Marie Curie
2025-04-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-18 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-13 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-10 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-04-19 - 2025-04-26, 2025-04-18 - 2025-04-25, 2025-04-17 - 2025-04-24, 2025-04-16 - 2025-04-23, 2025-04-15 - 2025-04-22, 2025-04-14 - 2025-04-21, 2025-04-13 - 2025-04-20, 2025-04-12 - 2025-04-19 and 5 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.

Redwing Poet Artist Collaboration Show Open April 18 to June 8
2025-04-18 - 2025-06-08 | redwing, Red Wing Arts, Depot Gallery, 418 Levee Street, Redwing, MN, 55066
Thurs-Mon, 10-5 / Sat, 9-5
Tues & Wed by Appointment
Red Wing Arts, Depot Gallery, 418 Levee Street, Red Wing
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Enjoy this stunning interplay of verbal and visual imagery, now open through early June in Red Wing. This annual show, now in its 25th year, attracts regional and national poets and artists, and is lovingly curated by Red Wing Arts. RAA member Scott Lowery is excited to be participating again, along with many other SE MN poets. Learn more.

Theatre du Mississippi – Call for Original One-Act Plays
2025-04-17 23:59
Theatre du Mississippi is currently seeking submissions for original one-act plays. The deadline for submissions has been extended to 11:59 pm, April 17. Playwrights must reside in the tri-state area of Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa. Learn more.

Sonnet Contest celebrates National Poetry Month
2025-04-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
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The Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest invites you to celebrate the opening of this year’s contest and National Poetry Month at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Live music by Flutistry will accompany social time starting at 6:30pm. Learn more.

Disney Dance Night – Where Magic Meets the Dance Floor!
2025-04-12 19:00 - 22:30 | 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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Calling all ballroom dancers and Disney lovers! Get ready for a night of enchantment as River City Dancers bring your favorite Disney moments to life —one dance step at a time. Whether you’re channeling your inner prince, princess, or even a charming villain, this is your chance to waltz, swing, and cha-cha through a fairytale! Learn more.

Musicians John Smith & Dan Sebranek Perform at WAC
2025-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Cost | $15/advance | $20/door
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org

The Winona Arts Center is happy to host two favorite local musicians, John Smith and Dan Sebranek. The concert begins at 7 pm with coffeehouse and gallery opening at 6 pm. There is a cash bar for wine and beer. Learn more.

MMAM Hosts Spring Seasonal Saturday: Whale of a Time
2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
$1 Admission
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) invites visitors to its Spring Seasonal Saturday: Whale of a Time program on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This lively event, inspired by MMAM’s newest exhibition, A Spectacle in Motion: The Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World, offers an engaging day of art, music, and community activities. Learn more.

WAC Offers Pastel Painting Class with Betsy Midthun
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Cost | $40/members | $45/nonmembers
Registration Required
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Winona Arts Center welcomes Betsy Midthun for the Pleasure of Pastel Painting. Pastel is an immensely satisfying medium and is ideal for beginners. Participants will paint two small paintings that will focus on values, shapes, layout, and design, the importance of lights and darks and, of course, color. No experience needed. All materials provided. Learn more.

Sugarloaf Theatre Presents — Warp to Winona
2025-04-12 08:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00
Tickets for Performance: $10
New Life Chinese Christian Center | 401 E 8th St
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In a 24-hour time period, Sugarloaf Theatre is offering a chance to experience going from nothing to performance time with three fun and short sci-fi-themed plays. Warp indeed! Community members are invited to join in the fun as actors (no experience necessary) or enjoy the final performance. See Page details for participation and performance times. Learn more.

MMAM Presents ‘Water Music’ Gala
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
$20 Members | $25 Nonmembers | $5 Students
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr
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The Minnesota Marine Art Museum Chamber Concerts season closes with another interactive event, featuring a festive performance of the work that inspired the vision of the entire series, George Frideric Handel’s Water Music. The wonderful Winona Symphony Orchestra musicians masterfully embrace this momentous work that encapsulates the close connection between music and nature. Handel’s timeless music speaks to all audiences and will bring to life a season of sun, warmth, and delight. Learn more.

Gate City Jazz Band Performs First Sunday Each Month
2025-04-06 17:00 - 19:00
First Sunday of Each Month | 5-7 pm
Westfield Golf Course | 1460 W 5th St
No Cover Charge
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The Gate City Jazz Band is rising from the ashes of the Blackhorse restaurant where they regularly played, to once again perform in their new location at the Westfield Golf Course restaurant. Performances are the first Sunday of each month, 5-7 pm for your listening and toe-tapping pleasure. Come enjoy the cuisine and music at the same time. No cover charge. Learn more.
