River Arts Alliance

H3O Jazz Trio & Blooming Grounds Present Unwind Fridays
2023-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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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Looking for a little “down time” at the end of a busy week? H3O Jazz Trio is partnering with Blooming Grounds Coffee House for an evening of relaxing smooth jazz. The premiere Unwind Friday takes place this Friday, January 27, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Blooming Grounds main location, 50 E 3rd Street, Winona, MN. Learn more.

River Arts Alliance 2023 Annual Meeting
2023-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
Save the date — more information to come. At the Annual Meeting, RAA members may vote to elect members of the Board of Directors, and other annual business is conducted.

Bon Appetit: A Celebration of Food and Film
2023-01-21 17:00 - 21:00 | 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 a double feature of films about French cuisine and culture served with a delicious spread of appetizers, wine and coffee on January 21 from 5 pm to 9 pm. The evening kicks off at 5 pm with the film Babette’s Feast, directed by Gabriel Axel. Appetizers and wine will be served between the films. The second film, Délicieux, will begin around 7:15 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance at Eventbrite and Hardt’s Music and $15 at the door. Learn more.

artsXchange with Eileen Moeller of FRFF at MMAM
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
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Frozen River Film Festival Managing Director Eileen Moeller will lead an artsXchange conversation on Saturday, January 21, about the nature of creative work and how we share our stories through a variety of mediums. What is creative work? Who is allowed to do it? What are the differences between capital “A” Art and creative work? In this artsXchange, Eileen will invite us to think about who is an artist and who has a story to tell. Participants will explore the museum’s collections and current exhibitions, with special attention to Water Stories: New Work by Anne Labovitz before it leaves the museum on January 22nd.
The event is free for members of MMAM or RAA and is free with general museum admission for all others. Registration is highly recommended, and space is limited to 25 attendees per program. Visit this link to register.
Learn more.

Opening Reception - January Thaw: Clyde Stutesman Paintings
2023-01-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Paintings by Clyde Stutesman will be exhibited at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse from January 20 through February 24. An opening reception will be held on Friday, January 20, from 5-7 pm; free and open to the public, with refreshments provided.

Ground Bass: Basses, Bach, and Bassoon!
2023-01-18 19:30 - 21:00 | WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 450 Johnson St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall | 450 Johnson St.
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The WSU Department of Music is excited to host a chamber recital given by Ground Bass, featuring members of the Lyra Baroque Orchestra and Joe Jones, bassoon: Basses, Bach, and Bassoon! The recital will be held in the WSU DuFresne Performing Arts Center Recital Hall on Wednesday, January 18 at 7:30 pm. Admission is free to the general public. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Learn more.

The Rainbow Fish Auditions
2023-01-16 18:35 - 20:30 | Bluffview Montessori School, 1321 Gilmore Ave, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Bluffview Montessori School | 1321 Gilmore Ave.
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On January 16, local community theatre, Sugarloaf Theatre, will be hosting open auditions for their winter production of The Rainbow Fish! The show will be directed by RAA member, Seamus Schwaba. Sugarloaf Theatre welcomes all community actors over the age of 12 to audition for the show. The audience may be children and families but all actors young and old are welcome to participate in the show if cast. Find more details or register on Sugarloaf Theatre’s Linktree! Learn more.

Jazz Jam Supporting Friends of the Winona Public Library
2023-01-15 14:30 - 17:30 | 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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The Island City Jazz Jams return for a 5th season on January 15, with all donations supporting the Friends of the Winona Public Library. Your contribution will be tripled by H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company! From volunteering and creating public awareness to encouraging gifts, the Friends of the Winona Public Library value, support, and champion Winona’s jewel – the public library.
As of December, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $20,000 in total donations through the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! The December Jazz Jam donated $900 to Engage Winona’s Giving Campaign 2022. Learn more.

WAC Film Billy Elliot
2023-01-13 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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The film Billy Elliot will be featured at the Winona Arts Center on January 13. This is a heartwarming story of a young boy from a working class family who discovers a passion for dancing that will change his life. English and French with subtitles. 1 hour and 51 minutes. Learn more.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Joyce Sutphen and Walter Cannon
2023-01-10 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
On Tuesday, January 10, Joyce Sutphen and Walter Cannon will read from their poetry at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, as part of First Tuesday: The Laureate Writers Series. Please note that because of the holidays this event will be on the second Tuesday this month.
Joyce Sutphen is a former Poet Laureate of the state of Minnesota. Her chapbook, This Long Winter, is now available and her new book, That Other Life, is forthcoming. She is Professor Emeritus of English at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter, MN. Walter Cannon is the author of The Possible World, a chapbook collection, and his poems, essays and reviews have appeared in a variety of journals and books including “Nimrod,” “The Blue Earth Review,” “Mid-America Poetry Review” and “The Upstart Crow.” He is Professor Emeritus of English at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Following the readings, there will be a book signing followed by an Open Mic. Learn more.

Creating a Vision Board for 2023 Workshop at WAC
2023-01-08 14:00 - 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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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host a workshop on creating a vision board for 2023 with Mary Lee Eischen on January 8. Participants will create a collage of their hopes and dreams for the 2023 year. Learn more.

The Good Time Gals Concert at WAC
2023-01-07 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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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to present a concert featuring The Good Time Gals on January 7.
Where good music and good times come together… “The Good Time Gals” is a fresh, fun, vintage group with modern sensibilities. Their playful and complex arrangements draw from old blues, hot club jazz, western swing, old country, and the popular music of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Learn more.

MCA Open House and Free-4-All
2023-01-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St.
mca.smumn.edu
As we head into the cold months of the year, we look at ways to stay warm, engaged and active. The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is happy to announce that we are again having our open house and Free-4-All dance classes. We hope you will join us on Saturday, January 7 from 9:00am-3:00pm for this fun and FREE event. Learn more.

Opening Reception - Paintings and Drawings of Vernacular Buildings by Paul Burmeister at WCHC
2023-01-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St.
www.winonahistory.org/artgallery
A new art gallery show will open with a reception on Friday, January 6 at the Winona County History Center in partnership with the River Arts Alliance. Paintings and Drawings of Vernacular Buildings by Paul Burmeister will be shown January 6 – February 19.
The acrylic paintings in this show are built up very slowly, from initial drawing to final adjustments, using many, mostly thin layers of transparent-to-translucent-to-opaque color. Regional, vernacular building types have become a priority for the artist in the last decade. This subject matter allows him to exercise abstract interests in rhythm, proportion, and especially color. Learn more.

Great River Writes – December Winona Writers Group Meeting
2022-12-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Winona Public Library, 151 W 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St.
Great River Writes Critique Group
Where everyone is welcome to listen and share.
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. See December writing prompts & learn more here.

Holiday Jazz Jam Supports Engage Winona
2022-12-18 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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Swingin’ songs of the season will ring out at the monthly Jazz Jam at Island City Brewing Company on Sunday, December 18. The December fundraiser will benefit Engage Winona. Engage Winona works in three areas: Bringing folks together to imagine transformative projects and bold ideas for the community’s future; reflecting these voices of our community through creative storytelling; and providing the training, support, and resources to help folks turn those ideas into reality.
Since April 2021, H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing have helped support local nonprofits with over $19,000 in total donations through the generosity of their Jazz Jam patrons! Learn more.

Creative Laureate Celebration Open House
2022-12-17 14:00 - 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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An open house recognizing Sarah Johnson, Creative Laureate for the City of Winona, will be on Saturday, December 17, from 2 to 4 pm at the Winona Arts Center. Johnson, the first ever Creative Laureate for the City of Winona, is wrapping up her three-year term. A short program will begin at 2:30 pm with Sarah giving an overview of her activities and accomplishments during her tenure as Creative Laureate. And, as always, Sarah will provide a community art activity. Learn more.

Saint Mary’s Concert Band Performance
2022-12-11 16:00 | Page Theatre, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights
Saint Mary’s Concert Band Performance, directed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven
Music at Saint Mary’s presents three different December performances December 8-11th, and the Red Bird Club jazz concert happens twice! Come enjoy a variety of performances performed by Saint Mary’s University musicians. All concerts are free, and doors will open 30 minutes before concert time. Learn more.

Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols, SMU Choirs
2022-12-10 19:30 | Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1160 W Wabasha St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels | 1160 W Wabasha St.
Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols, SMU Choirs, directed by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven
Music at Saint Mary’s presents three different December performances December 8-11th, and the Red Bird Club jazz concert happens twice! Come enjoy a variety of performances performed by Saint Mary’s University musicians. All concerts are free, and doors will open 30 minutes before concert time. Learn more.

Tuned Up Concert at Old Main
2022-12-10 15:00 - 17:00 | 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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On Saturday, December 10, the musical duo Tuned Up, voice and guitar, will present a concert of popular and holiday songs on the first floor at Old Main. Tuned Up features our home town girl, Julie Malesytcki, and her New England counterpart, Jimmy Simpson. Learn more.

Art Show Reception with Cary Wyninger
2022-12-10 13:30 - 15:00 | 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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On December 10, Old Main will host a reception for their art show with Cary Wyninger. Cary creates pet portraits and is inspired by nature.

Holidaze Event at the Winona Arts Center
2022-12-10 13:00 - 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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The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host the free annual Holidaze event on December 10 from 1 to 4 pm. Holidaze is a celebration of winter holidays and cultural traditions and we will celebrate the season through music, stories and art. The printing press will be available throughout the afternoon to make your own holiday cards. Learn more.

Red Bird Jazz Club Concert
2022-12-09 19:30, 2022-12-08 19:30 | Page Theatre, 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights
Red Bird Jazz Club Concerts, directed by A. Eric Heukeshoven
Music at Saint Mary’s presents three different December performances December 8-11th, and the Red Bird Club jazz concert happens twice! Come enjoy a variety of performances performed by Saint Mary’s University musicians. All concerts are free, and doors will open 30 minutes before concert time. Learn more.

Johnson Street Underground Holiday Concert at WAC
2022-12-09 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org
The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host the Johnson Street Underground Holiday Concert on December 9. Johnson Street Underground (JSU) is Winona’s premiere TTBB acapella group, featuring singers Matt Schultz, Seth Flatten, Charlie Opatz, and John Chernega.
JSU’s Holiday Show will include many new tunes for the quartet, some familiar and others not. And they will also invite the audience to join in on a few songs. The music begins at 7 pm and the coffeehouse opens at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Learn more.

Free MCA Fall Music Division Concert
2022-12-09 18:00 - 18:45 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W 10th (Howard) St.
mca.smumn.edu
The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts music division invites the community to our fall music concert held inside MCA’s home, the Valencia Arts Center, on Friday, Dec. 9th, 2022 at 6:00pm.
This concert will feature music students of all ages and experience levels playing a variety of music and instruments. We hope you’ll join us!
Admission is free-will donation. Learn more.

The Chemical History of a Candle at Old Main
2022-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | 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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Dr. Bruce Bender, chemist, will give the presentation “The Chemical History of a Candle” on December 8 at Old Main, as a tribute to 19th century chemist Michael Faraday of London. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for high school students and younger.

Laureate Writers Series Presents Orval Lund
2022-12-06 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.
Local writer Orval Lund will be the featured writer at the Laureate Writers Series First Tuesday program on December 6. Lund will present work from his new collection of poetry Heading Home, and the evening will conclude with an open mic session at which members of the community can present an example of their own writing.
This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest, in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.

Flutistry at Old Main
2022-12-04 15:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI
oldmain.org
With special guest Dr. Rachel Haug, Flutistry will perform a benefit concert at Old Main on Sunday, December 4th at 3pm. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for high school and under. The proceeds from this concert will help bring flutist Iva Ugrcic and pianist Satoko Hayami back for their fourth concert at Old Main on March 11.
Flutistry is a Winona flute ensemble that has been playing together since 2011. It is made up of three founding members, Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, Arlene Boll, and Heidi Bryant, along with Amanda Wenzel who joined in 2017. The group performs a wide variety of music on different combinations of flute, piccolo, and alto and bass flutes. This December concert will also feature a few familiar holiday selections. Learn more.

John Paulson & The UnReal Jazz Quartet
2022-12-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Wellington’s Pub & Grill, 1429 W Service Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Wellington’s Pub & Grill | 1429 W Service Dr.
www.paulsonjazz.com
Don’t miss the premiere performance of The UnReal Jazz Quartet — they will be stepping away from the often over played book of jazz standards and presenting a challenging repertoire of contemporary jazz originals & transcriptions. Joining saxophonist and flutist John Paulson will be Scott Gerry (guitar), Michael Sloane (bass) and drummer Miles Johnston. Learn more.
