River Arts Alliance Member Events

Acoustic Café | 77 Lafayette St. You’re invited to a River Arts Alliance Art Schmooze on Friday evening, December 2, at the Acoustic Café in downtown Winona. Join us for a fun opportunity to socialize with fellow local artists and arts supporters, and to learn more about what RAA does and how you can be…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Film Society is pleased to feature the film Strictly Ballroom on Friday, December 2, at the Winona Arts Center. From director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!, Elvis) comes the hilarious, romantic comedy that will leave you laughing and cheering for more. This is the magical story of a…

Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St. For nearly 30 years, the Messiah Sing-In has been the unofficial start of Winona’s Christmas season. After a three-year hiatus, Central Lutheran Church will once again host the Messiah Sing-In on Saturday, December 3rd at 7:00 pm. The performance by orchestra, choir, and soloists will feature local musicians as…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Sam Miltich and Chris Bates will present “The Improvised Life: Exploring Intersections of Mental Health & Creativity through Jazz,” on December 3 at the Winona Arts Center. The concert will feature an amazing evening of original compositions and improvisations of gypsy jazz musicians, highlighting cultural contributions of famous artists…

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…

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…

Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI facebook.com/OldMainGalesville 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…

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…

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,…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org 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…

Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI carywyninger.com 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.

Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI facebook.com/OldMainGalesville 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…

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…

Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org 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…

Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St. H3OJazz.com 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…

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.