Commonweal Theatre Presents Lone Star Spirits
2025-08-17 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-08-21 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-24 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-08-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Commonweal Theatre Company
208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN
commonwealtheatre.org

Join the Commonweal Theatre Company for Josh Tobiessen’s small-town comedy, Lone Star Spirits. A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Learn more.

August Jazz Jam Welcomes Back the Birds!
2025-08-17 14:30 - 17:30 | Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Dueling trombones – Dr. Tom Nalli (Winona) and Steve Levens (Minneapolis) at the July Jazz Jam
Sunday Aug 17 | 2:30 – 5:30 PM
Two Fathoms Brewing
Jazz Jam with River Valley Raptors
Have you ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with an eagle, hawk, owl, or falcon? Well,
hold on to your hats because the River Valley Raptors (RVR) and a few of their feathered friends are
coming back to the monthly Jazz Jam on Sunday, August 17 th at Two Fathoms Brewing! And guess what? RVR is also the monthly fundraiser recipient, so come and enjoy some great music while supporting a great cause.

River Valley Raptors’ mission is to protect the unique habitat and biodiversity of the Driftless Area.
They strive to achieve this mission through community engagement, education, and conservation.
H3O Jazz Trio and Two Fathoms Brewing (formerly Island City) have helped support local nonprofits
with over $68,500 in total donations thanks to the generosity of Jazz Jam patrons! Last month’s Jazz
Jam contributed $1,080 to support the Friends of the Winona Public Library. In addition to H3O
matching all donations, Two Fathoms Brewing contributes 20% of their Jazz Jam Sunday profits!
Everyone wishing to sing, play, or cheer on their friends is welcome to join the H3O Jazz Trio at Two
Fathoms Brewing’s monthly Jazz Jam! Interested players can choose from a wide selection of songs.
Music is available from the Hal Leonard Real Book series, bring your own music, or just name that
tune!
Come early to enjoy a Two Fathom’s beverage and enjoy an afternoon of great music with H3O Jazz
Trio and friends … all while showing your support for our community!
An up-to-date schedule is always av
ailable at H3OJazz.com. The family-friendly Jazz Jam is free and
open to all – young and not so young.
Know of a group who needs some support? Use this simple form to nominate your favorite nonprofit
for a future Jazz Jam: http://H3OJ
azz.com/jazz-jams/non-profit-nominations.html
Visit the River Valley Raptor’s website for more info: https://www.rivervalleyraptors.org
You can also email info@H3OJazz.com for more information.
About the H3O Jazz Trio
H3O Jazz Trio features a father and his two sons. Now in their 15 th year, the trio began playing
together when the younger son, Max, was only 14 years old. Along with older brother Hans on drums
and vibes and dad Eric on the piano, the group was asked to play for a private pool party and haven’t
stopped since!
H3O Jazz Trio performs a wide variety of jazz styles including original music. They have worked as
the rhythm section for numerous area professionals including Minnesota Music Hall of Fame’s Les
Fields, The D’Sievers, and Dr. John Paulson. Appearances include Gray Duck Theater &
Coffeehouse, Rochester City Jazz Fest, Castle Community, Midwest Music Fest, Great River
Shakespeare Festival, HBC25’s Artwork Winona, Free Family Concert Series, Blooming Grounds
Coffee House, 1928 Cocktails & Bites, Winona County Historical Society, Steele County Historical
Society, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winghaven Pizza Farm, Salem Glen Winery, Danzinger
Vineyards, Merrick State Park, Rhythms by the River (Fountain City, WI), Wednesdays in the Park
(Buffalo City, WI), Thesis Beer Project, Ride the Ridges, Canadian Honker, Grace Presbyterian
Church, Faith Lutheran Church, Central Lutheran Church, Lutheran Campus Center, KTTC-TV,
WXOW-TV, WKBT-TV, KQAL Radio, MPR News, and many private events.
Based in Winona, MN, the trio hosts a monthly Jazz Jam at Two Fathom Brewing Company usually
on the third Sunday of every month from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
H3O’s first album, TafelJazz, featuring 12 original tunes by Eric Heukeshoven, is available through all
major streaming services and on CD. Go to H3OJazz.com/tafeljazz/ to learn more. H3O’s second
album, Combo Carols – Volume One, is scheduled to be released in time for the holidays this year.
More information about the H3O Jazz Trio and current calendar can be found on their website –
H3OJazz.com
Eric Heukeshoven is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Frozen River Film Festival Celebrates 20 Years with New Film Series
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-25, 2025-08-19 - 2025-08-26, 2025-08-20 - 2025-08-27, 2025-08-21 - 2025-08-28, 2025-08-22 - 2025-08-29, 2025-08-23 - 2025-08-30, 2025-08-24 - 2025-08-31, 2025-08-25 - 2025-09-01 and 4 more dates
frff.eventive.org
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
2025-08-18 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-22 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-08-23 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-08-25 19:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Winona Arts Center Annual Meeting
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E. 5th St., Winona
Wednesday, Aug 20 |6:30 – 8:00
Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th Street)
Please join the Winona Arts Center Board for our Annual Meeting.
We will have wine, cheese, and goodies to share as we talk about all of our activities from this last year and our plans for the coming fall & winter. We will be kicking off our membership drive and you will also have an opportunity to meet and talk with board members from various committees to learn about volunteer opportunities.
We hope to see you there as our mission is to provide a venue for creative performances, exhibits, and education experiences in the arts. We would love to hear your ideas.

Artist Reception for Colleen Shore
2025-08-21 08:00 - 17:00 | The Station, 11369 Main St., Trempealeau, WI, United States
Reception: Sat, Sept 6 | 9 am-Noon
Exhibit open until the end of September
The Station
11369 Main Street, Trempealeau, WI
View Colleen’s collection of Feathered Friends and More: A series of original oil paintings depicting messages birds might want to give us. Birders and Bird Fans will enjoy the variety of ways birds are portrayed and the impact on our lives.
During the reception she will be demonstrating painting on site, outside plein air if weather permits, inside from a photo if it rains. She’ll also have dozens of unframed paintings of local interest available to purchase during the reception. Oil paintings featuring Trempealeau areas and from La Crosse to Winona.
Stop by The Station, Saturday morning and enjoy a cup of coffee before a hike or treat yourself to some ice cream after you run errands while checking out the display. There will be live music.
Colleen’s collection of original paintings featuring Feathered Friends and More will be at The Station in Historic Downtown Trempealeau, at 11369 Main Street until the end of September 2025. The Station is open-Mornings except Wednesdays.
Questions cshoreartwork@gmail.com and more information at cshoreartwork.blogspot.com
Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Winona Arts Center Membership Drive
2025-08-21 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E. 5th St., Winona
August through December, 2025
The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th Street) kicked off a Membership Drive at our annual meeting on August 20. The drive will go throughout the remainder of this year. Please consider joining the WAC as a member as it helps us fund all of the movies, concerts, art classes, and special events. The membership has several benefits and we are offering a monthly drawing to new members for a free ticket to a concert or movie.
You may join by mailing a check to Winona Arts Center at 228 E 2nd St or by going online to winonaarts.org to pay with PayPal.
Our membership rates as well as several categories for additional donations are on the website. We are a 501C3 so all memberships and donations are tax deductible.
Winona Arts Center is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

H3O Jazz Trio’s Unwind Friday: Peter's Biergarten
2025-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Peter’s Biergarten, 54 E 3rd St., Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Friday, Aug 22 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Peter’s Biergarten
H3O Jazz Trio’s popular Unwind Friday series continues this Friday. Enjoy a relaxing way to end the week, meet with friends, and chill to some mellow jazz. The exceptional menu at Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse is always available.
Recharge your batteries with a restful summer evening … all with no cover charge!
If the weather isn’t nice, Unwind Friday will move inside Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse.
H3O’s next Unwind Friday will be on Friday September 26, 2025.
An up-to-date schedule is always available at H3OJazz.com.
More information about Peter’s Biergarten can be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petersbiergarten

Pick Up Truck Operetta
2025-08-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, 1164 W 10th St., Winona, MN, United States
Saturday, Aug 23 |4:00
Minnesota Conservatory of the Arts
1164 W Howard St.

In partnership with MCA, join us for a Pick Up Truck Operetta On Saturday, August 23 at 4:00. The performance will take place outside at the Minnesota Conservatory of the Arts. If inclement weather, the performance will be moved indoors.

Mixed Precipitation celebrates 17 years of outdoor summer fun. This year, we’re revisiting one of our favorite productions, The Return of King Idomeneo. First created in 2012, this adaptation of Mozart’s 1781 opera Idomeneo, re di Creta (Idomeneo, King of Crete), was a breakout production for Mixed Precipitation and exemplified our playful and passionate outdoor performance style.
RESERVATIONS OPEN JUNE 15th
All performances are offered for a suggested donation ($5 – $45). This performance is fun for all ages. Children under 12 are free.
Reservations: https://tix.gobo.show/events/event/gZUman8wZfUWJBufryjO

Contact: debiniebuhr@gmail.com
Winona Arts Center is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Roots: Opening Reception
2025-08-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Blue Heron Coffeehouse, 162 W 2nd St, Winona, MN, 55987, United States
Saturday, Aug 23 | 5- 7
Blue Heron Coffeehouse
162 W. 2nd St.
Winona

“Roots” is an exhibit that showcases a family lineage that has been sustained by creating many kinds of art. Painter Julia Crozier has reached back to acknowledge work her grandparents and parents have created, and the daily influence of making things in the Veeder and Crozier households. These creative influences have extended into the next two generations, Crozier’s children and grandchildren.
The show focuses mainly on paintings and drawings but also extends to collage, writing and cloth-works.
Show will be available for viewing August 20- October 12, Blue Heron hours

Julia Crozier is an member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.

Winona Symphony Orchestra Summer Social
2025-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Elmaro Vineyard, N14756 Delaney Rd., Trempealeau, WI, 54661, United States
Sunday, August 24 | 1-4 pm
Tickets: $40
Elmaro Vineyard | N14756 Delaney Rd, Trempealeau, WI
Join Winona Symphony Orchestra on August 24th from 1-4 pm to experience amazing music against the idyllic backdrop of Elmaro Vineyard in Trempealeau. Learn more.

Winona Art Center Lecture on Lithography
2025-08-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Winona Arts Center, 228 E. 5th St., Winona
Wednesday, Aug 27 | 5:30-7:00pm
Winona Art Center
228 E 5th Street
FREE and open to the public
Preston Lawing Spotlight
On August 27th from 5:30-7:00 the Winona Art Center (228 E 5th Street ) will begin hosting a series of free lectures on Art history and techniques. This first hour long lecture will profile Lithography, a printmaking process that uses a smooth Bavarian Limestone block that has been drawn on with a grease pencil.
This series, led by Preston Lawing, Professor Emeritus of the Saint Mary’s University Art and Design department, will cover the history and development of this print form, and will include many samples of original prints, actual stone blocks, drawing tools and photos of presses and historic documents.
