River Arts Alliance

Call for Indigenous Artists: La Crescent Overlook Public Art Installation
2025-05-26 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Deadline for Applications
May 26 | 4 pm Central Daylight Time
The Overlook Plaza Project seeks to honor and reflect on the fortitude and resilience of the Indigenous people connected to the Upper Mississippi River Valley. This visual art will create awareness, education, and understanding of the importance of this region to our past, present, and future, and the bond created for all who are drawn to this unique place. Learn more.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-05-26 - 2025-06-02, 2025-05-25 - 2025-06-01, 2025-05-24 - 2025-05-31, 2025-05-23 - 2025-05-30, 2025-05-22 - 2025-05-29, 2025-05-21 - 2025-05-28, 2025-05-20 - 2025-05-27, 2025-05-19 - 2025-05-26 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.

Commonweal Theatre Presents The Angel Next Door
2025-05-25 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-05-18 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro, MN, United States
Preview Dates
Saturday, May 17 | 7:30-9:30 pm
Sunday, May 18 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Thursday & Friday | May 22, 23 | 7:30-9:30 pm
Full Run Dates Listed on RAA Event Page
Commonweal Theatre Company
208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
commonwealtheatre.org

Join the Commonweal Theatre Company for Paul Slade Smith’s romantic screwball comedy, The Angel Next Door. Journey to an opulent Newport mansion in 1948, where playwrights, actors, and a star-struck novelist gather to work on their next Broadway hit! (Never mind the housekeeper who wants them gone.) Learn more.

May Events At Old Main in Galesville
2025-05-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
$10 Adults | $5 students

Old Main | 20869 College Ave, Galesville, WI

Car Show Hosted with Ram Rods Car Club
Sunday, May 25 | 8 am – 1 pm

Don’t miss these exciting events during the month of May at the historic Old Main in Galesville. See all events.

May Events At Old Main in Galesville
2025-05-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
$10 Adults | $5 students

Old Main | 20869 College Ave, Galesville, WI

Last Bridge Home “Local Movie”
Saturday, May 24 | 7pm

Don’t miss these exciting events during the month of May at the historic Old Main in Galesville. See all events.

MN Star Tribune Hosts Minnesota Matters Winona
2025-05-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Free (Space Limited) – RSVP
Winona State University – Solarium Room
175 W Mark St

The Minnesota Star Tribune is visiting communities across the state in May and coming to Winona as a part of its Minnesota Matters tour. Learn more.

May Events At Old Main in Galesville
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Old Main Cultural Center, 20869 S College Ave., Galesville, WI, 54630, United States
$10 Adults | $5 students

Old Main | 20869 College Ave, Galesville, WI

Syttende Mai, Norwegian Music and Treats
Sunday, May 18 | 4pm

Don’t miss these exciting events during the month of May at the historic Old Main in Galesville. See all events.

MMAM Shares Annual Report Over Pie and Ice Cream
2025-05-18 13:00 - 14:30
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr

MMAM invites community members for pie and ice cream at an informal gathering as they share their annual Impact Report… Read more.

Winona Community Chorale Presents Spring Concert “Songs from Across the Pond”
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 W Broadway St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Friday, May 16 | 7 pm
Saturday, May 17 | 2 pm
Free-will Offering
Wesley United Methodist Church | 114 W Broadway St.
Winona Community Chorale
The Winona Community Chorale will present its spring concert this weekend. Local Celtic band Patina will join the choir in performing several pieces… Read more.

Clay Workshops at Island City Clayspace
2025-05-17 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.

MMAM Workshop: The Sussex Trug - From Boat Design to Garden Gatherer with Jon Swanson
2025-05-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Marine Art Museum, 800 Riverview Dr., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Tuition: $150 | Member Rate: $140
Registration Deadline Saturday, May 10
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr.
minnesotamarineart.org

Join the traditional woodworking workshop led by MMAM’s own Jon Swanson and learn to craft a timeless, handmade ash wood trug—a versatile, lightweight basket perfect for gardening, flower gathering, or creating unique gift containers. Participants will steam and shape wood, use classic boat-building techniques with copper nails, and create a durable, beautiful vessel that can last for generations. Learn more.

WAC Presents Kevin Ewing Relief Wood Carving Workshop
2025-05-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
$50 Members | $55 Nonmembers
Ages 16+ | Registration Required
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St.
winonaarts.org

Kevin will begin class by providing a description of the tools and materials used for relief wood carving. Come to class with a design of your own or choose from one of the suggestions available. Students will then carve their designs out of a flat piece of basswood. All materials provided. Class size 10 to 12. No experience necessary. Learn more.
