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Daryl B. Anderson Exhibit Opening at WAC
Daryl B. Anderson Exhibit Opening at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center (WAC) is pleased to host an opening reception on March 26, 2023 for painter Daryl B. Anderson. Anderson’s exhibit entitled Backyard Minnesota: Nature’s Inspirations features landscape wildlife paintings. The exhibit runs from March 26 through May 7, 2023. The WAC gallery is open on Wednesdays from 3 pm to…
Irish Stories with Terry Visger at Old Main
Irish Stories with Terry Visger at Old Main
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI oldmain.org Old Main Cultural Center presents an afternoon of Irish stories told by storyteller Terry Visger from La Crosse, WI, on Sunday, March 26, at 3:00 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for college students, and free for those age 18 and younger.…
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MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence
MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence
Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights mca.smumn.edu The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and Saint Mary’s University Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present the Dance Repertory Company (DRC) in MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence. This production, which showcases students from all of the MCA programs, will…
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MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence
MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence
Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights mca.smumn.edu The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and Saint Mary’s University Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present the Dance Repertory Company (DRC) in MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence. This production, which showcases students from all of the MCA programs, will…
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MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence
MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence
Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights mca.smumn.edu The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) and Saint Mary’s University Department of Fine and Performing Arts will present the Dance Repertory Company (DRC) in MCA Celebrates 50 Years of Arts Excellence. This production, which showcases students from all of the MCA programs, will…
Mike Munson Concert at WAC
Mike Munson Concert at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is pleased to present Mike Munson in concert on April 1, 2023 at 7 pm. Munson will be accompanied by Mikkel Beckmen on the washboard. Mike Munson is an adept slide guitar player who has built a career on solid songwriting and a…
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Resurrecting: A Gospel Show at Old Main
Resurrecting: A Gospel Show at Old Main
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI oldmain.org Old Main Cultural Center presents a gospel music performance on Sunday, April 2, featuring the Higgins, Keinanen, and Tschida families with Mike James and Trevor Dupey. This event is in memory of John Keinanen. A free will offering will be collected. Learn more…
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Laureate Writers Series Presents Robert Love
Laureate Writers Series Presents Robert Love
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. On Tuesday, April 4th at 7pm, Robert Love, Montana poet, essayist, logger, and conservationist will read selections from and lead a conversation about his first book, Pathfinder. After flying under the literary radar for the past 50 years, Love now shares poems, essays, and tales that present a…
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Poet Athena Kildegaard at Winona State – Minné 350
Poet Athena Kildegaard at Winona State – Minné 350
Thursday | April 13 | Winona State University Minné Hall 350 | 2-3:20 pm Science Laboratory Center 120 | 5 pm On April 13th, poet Athena Kildegaard will visit Winona State University as part of WSU’s John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. Kildegaard will visit Jim Armstrong’s Advanced Poetry class in Minné 350 from…
Poet Athena Kildegaard at Winona State – Science Laboratory Center 120
Poet Athena Kildegaard at Winona State – Science Laboratory Center 120
Thursday | April 13 | Winona State University Minné Hall 350 | 2-3:20 pm Science Laboratory Center 120 | 5 pm On April 13th, poet Athena Kildegaard will visit Winona State University as part of WSU’s John S. Lucas Great River Reading Series. Kildegaard will visit Jim Armstrong’s Advanced Poetry class in Minné 350 from…
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Poet Athena Kildegaard at MMAM
Poet Athena Kildegaard at MMAM
Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr. minnesotamarineart.org On April 14th, from noon to 1 PM, the poet Athena Kildegaard will visit Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) to read from her work and discuss how her latest book, Prairie Midden, engages with the history and ecology of the Minnesota prairie. Kildegaard’s presentation will enter into dialogue with…
Opening Reception – Donna Miliotis Exhibit at WCHS
Opening Reception – Donna Miliotis Exhibit at WCHS
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. winonahistory.org “Putting Play Clothes On” is an exhibition of paintings by Donna Miliotis running from April 14th through May 28th at the Winona County Historical Society. This exhibit celebrates the thrill of having more time for making art and gratitude for being able to create in a setting as…
Silent Movie The Gold Rush at Old Main
Silent Movie The Gold Rush at Old Main
Old Main Cultural Center | 20869 College Ave. | Galesville, WI oldmain.org On Friday, April 14th, Old Main Cultural Center presents the silent movie The Gold Rush starring Charlie Chaplin. Music will be performed by Eddie Kim, pianist. Admission is free and refreshments will be for sale. Learn more about Old Main's Gale Star event series here.
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Nine-Tile Pottery Class with Richard Spiller at WAC
Nine-Tile Pottery Class with Richard Spiller at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is pleased to offer a 9-tile pottery class with Richard Spiller, local potter, on Saturday, April 15. Students will be given nine 4-inch earthenware clay tiles on a board. They will draw on each tile and then apply colored slips and clear…
“Wild Irish Tales” with Clare Murphy
“Wild Irish Tales” with Clare Murphy
Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights sandbarstorytellingfestival.org Renowned storyteller, performer, teacher, and artist Clare Murphy will kick off the Sandbar Storytelling Festival’s second season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, with “Wild Irish Tales.” Celebrated for her physical dynamism, wit, and warmth, Murphy brings the ancient art of story firmly into…
Saint Mary’s Spring Choral Concert
Saint Mary’s Spring Choral Concert
Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels | 1160 W Wabasha St. The Saint Mary's University Concert Choir, Madrigal Singers, men's and women's ensembles and alumni singers will combine to present their spring concert at the beautiful Mary of the Angels Chapel in Winona. Led by Dr. Janet Heukeshoven, this concert will feature guest conductor…
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Storytelling Workshop with Clare Murphy
Storytelling Workshop with Clare Murphy
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. sandbarstorytellingfestival.org Renowned storyteller, performer, teacher, and artist Clare Murphy will kick off the Sandbar Storytelling Festival’s second season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, with “Wild Irish Tales.” Celebrated for her physical dynamism, wit, and warmth, Murphy brings the ancient art of story firmly into the contemporary…
Saint Mary’s Music Alumni Reunite for Heukeshoven Farewell Concert
Saint Mary’s Music Alumni Reunite for Heukeshoven Farewell Concert
Page Theatre | Saint Mary’s University | 700 Terrace Heights On April 16th, the Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band combine in one concert to celebrate the Heukeshovens' years of teaching at Saint Mary's University. The Jazz Ensemble, led by A. Eric Heukeshoven, will take the stage first, featuring many returning alumni on this "players' favorites"…
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Great River Writes – April Winona Writers’ Group Meeting
Great River Writes – April Winona Writers’ Group Meeting
Winona Public Library | 151 W 5th St. 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 April writing prompts and more information here.
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Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Celebrates National Poetry Month
Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Celebrates National Poetry Month
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. sonnetcontest.org The Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest invites you to celebrate the opening of this year’s contest and National Poetry Month on Tuesday, April 18. Live music by flute and piano duo Heidi Bryant and Meredith Mihm will accompany social time starting at 6:30 pm. At 7:00 pm,…
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WCHS Partner in History Program Featuring Willet – Hauser Story
WCHS Partner in History Program Featuring Willet – Hauser Story
Wanek Hall | Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. www.winonahistory.org The Winona County Historical Society presents a Partner in History Program: The Willet – Hauser Story on Thursday, April 20 at noon. Garrick Holey, VP of Production, will share the story of how the Hauser Art Glass Company was formed in Winona by…
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Opening Reception – Art Kenyon Exhibit at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse
Opening Reception – Art Kenyon Exhibit at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. blueheroncoffeehouse.com An exhibit of works by artist Art Kenyon of Red Wing, Minnesota, will run from April 19 through June 4 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in downtown Winona. An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 21 from 5-7 pm. The reception is free and open…
MCA Music Division Spring Recital
MCA Music Division Spring Recital
Valéncia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St. mca.smumn.edu The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) music division invites the community to our Spring Recital held inside MCA’s home, the Valéncia Arts Center, on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at 6:00 pm. This recital will feature music students of all ages and experience levels playing a…
Healthy Lake Winona Film by Mary Farrell
Healthy Lake Winona Film by Mary Farrell
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. frff.org Frozen River Film Festival will be screening the new local film Healthy Lake Winona on April 21 at the Winona Arts Center. Directed by local filmmaker Mary Farrell, Healthy Lake Winona follows the efforts of local organizers dedicated to cleaning up Lake Winona. Tickets for the screening are available at frff.eventive.org or at…
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Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
WCHS Stained Glass Tour
WCHS Stained Glass Tour
Various Locations in Winona www.winonahistory.org On Saturday, April 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., swing into banks, churches, businesses, museums and more to learn about the amazing stained glass heritage of Winona. This is a self-guided tour that can be enjoyed in any order. Guidebooks are on sale at the Winona County History Center now…
Sandbar Storytelling Circle – First Session
Sandbar Storytelling Circle – First Session
The Sandbar Storytelling Festival is once again offering a storytelling circle in Winona. A story circle is a small group of individuals sitting in a circle, sharing stories — usually from their own experience or imagination — focusing on a common theme. As each person in turn shares a story, a richer and more complex story emerges.…
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Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
April Jazz Jam Welcomes Winona Farmers Market
April Jazz Jam Welcomes Winona Farmers Market
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St. H3OJazz.com H3O Jazz Trio and Island City Brewing Company dedicate this month’s Jazz Jam to the Winona Farmers Market in anticipation of their first outdoor market in early May. Weather permitting, the monthly Jazz Jam will move to Island City’s spacious outdoor patio on Sunday, April 23 from 2:00 – 5:00…
Estro-Jam at WAC – First Session
Estro-Jam at WAC – First Session
2nd & 4th Sundays Beginning Sunday | April 23 | 4-6 pm Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. Women of all ages are invited to join in the Estro-Jam sessions on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month beginning April 23, 2023 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Bring your instrument and…
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Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
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Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
Donation Drop-Off for Artists’ Garage Sale
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
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Opening Reception – Art of Possibilities Art Show
Opening Reception – Art of Possibilities Art Show
Art Show & Sale | April 28 – May 31, 2023 Opening Reception | Thursday | April 27 | 5:30-7 pm Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute | 3915 Golden Valley Rd. | Golden Valley, MN courageart.org River Arts Alliance member Joan Porter-Einsman will have several paintings featured in the 60th Annual Art of Possibilities Art Show and Sale…
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Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Various Locations in Southeastern MN bluffcountrystudioarttour.org The 2023 Bluff Country Studio Art Tour will take place Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30. River Arts Alliance serves as fiscal sponsor of this event, and several RAA member artists are participating in the tour. Learn more at bluffcountrystudioarttour.org.
Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio at Blooming Grounds
Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio at Blooming Grounds
Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St. H3OJazz.com Now in its fourth month, Unwind Friday with H3O Jazz Trio has become a favorite way for folks to end their busy week with some laid back jazz. This month’s Unwind Friday happens on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Blooming Grounds main location, 50…
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Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Various Locations in Southeastern MN bluffcountrystudioarttour.org The 2023 Bluff Country Studio Art Tour will take place Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30. River Arts Alliance serves as fiscal sponsor of this event, and several RAA member artists are participating in the tour. Learn more at bluffcountrystudioarttour.org.
Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Concert at WAC
Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Concert at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is pleased to present Patchouli and Terra Guitarra in concert on April 29, 2023 at 7 pm. The event, The Landscape of Guitar: Animated Painting Concert Experience, is a groundbreaking art and music production. Experience the Spirit of the ’60s & ’70s,…
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Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
Various Locations in Southeastern MN bluffcountrystudioarttour.org The 2023 Bluff Country Studio Art Tour will take place Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30. River Arts Alliance serves as fiscal sponsor of this event, and several RAA member artists are participating in the tour. Learn more at bluffcountrystudioarttour.org.
Celebration of Poetry & Art
Celebration of Poetry & Art
Celebration of Poetry & Art | Sunday | April 30 | 2-5 pm St. James Hotel | 406 Main St. | Red Wing, MN Exhibit | April 24 through June 18 Reading | Sunday | May 7 | 2 pm Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery | 418 Levee St. | Red Wing, MN redwingarts.org The 2023 Poet Artist…
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Laureate Writers Series Presents Jean Prokott
Laureate Writers Series Presents Jean Prokott
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. Jean Prokott, recently named Poet Laureate for the city of Rochester, will be the featured guest writer for this month’s First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series on May 2nd. The presentation will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. This event is sponsored by the Maria W.…
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MCA Open House/Free-for-All
MCA Open House/Free-for-All
Valéncia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St. mca.smumn.edu Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts' (MCA) next Open House/Free-for-All is coming up fast! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 3rd from 4:30-7:30 pm. This Open House is an excellent opportunity for parents and students to meet instructors, ask questions about classes or attire, tour our facility,…
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Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Salt of the Earth Film at WAC
Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Salt of the Earth Film at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Please join us for a Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 5, 2023 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center. The evening will feature the classic 1954 film, Salt of the Earth. Its plot centers on a long and difficult strike based on the 1951 strike against the…
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Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
Artists’ Garage Sale at Mississippi Mornings
RAA member Mississippi Mornings Art Studio is hosting an Artists’ Garage Sale this spring, over the weekends of April 28-30 and May 5-7. Along with several area artists who will be selling their own items, this is also a fundraiser opportunity for River Arts Alliance. Proceeds from all donated items sold will go directly to…
St. Stanislaus Kostka Basilica Open House Event
St. Stanislaus Kostka Basilica Open House Event
Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka | 625 E Fourth St. In honor of Preservation Month the City of Winona’s Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) is co-sponsoring an Open House at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Kostka on Saturday, May 6th, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. The Open House is free to the public. Guided tours…
Free Ink Day at WAC
Free Ink Day at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Come and learn how to make Mother’s Day themed monoprints on our press during Free Ink Day on May 6, 2023 from noon to 4 pm at the Winona Arts Center. You can create your own artwork using stencils and other materials while learning the monoprint process.…