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Amanda Blue in Recital
Amanda Blue in Recital
Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels | 1160 W Wabasha St. Cotter Schools invites you to a recital by Amanda Blue, soprano and River Arts Alliance member, with Mary Ellen Haupert, pianist. The recital will take place at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 29th, in the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels at…
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Reception – Betsy Midthun Exhibition at Pump House
Reception – Betsy Midthun Exhibition at Pump House
Pump House Regional Arts Center | 119 King St. | La Crosse, WI www.thepumphouse.org An exhibition of pastel paintings featuring area landscapes by RAA member Betsy Midthun is on view through January 6 at Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse. A “meet the artist” reception will be held on Friday, December 1, from 5 to…
RAA’s Souper-Duper Pie Walk: A Celebration & Fundraiser Event
RAA’s Souper-Duper Pie Walk: A Celebration & Fundraiser Event
Sobieski Park Lodge | 965 E 7th St. Register Here 5:30-6:30 Meal Served | 6:30 Pie Auction | 7-8 Program & Social Time New this year, River Arts Alliance is holding a special celebration and fundraiser event: our Souper-Duper Pie Walk. This fun evening will include a soup supper, a pie auction, and a program honoring…
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Oil Painting Class with Barb Halvorson at WAC
Oil Painting Class with Barb Halvorson at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Please join us for an oil painting class with Barb Halvorson on December 2 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Winona Arts Center. Learn to paint a winter scene just in time for Christmas. An easy way to glaze will be demonstrated along with…
Messiah Sing-In Returns December 2
Messiah Sing-In Returns December 2
Central Lutheran Church | 259 W Wabasha St. After a three-year hiatus, Winona’s annual Messiah Sing-In made its jubilant return to Central Lutheran Church last year. On December 2nd, the 29th edition of this treasured tradition, led by founding conductor Dr. Harry A. Mechell, will once again herald in the holiday season. The performance by BellaMusica,…
Root River Jam Concert at WAC
Root River Jam Concert at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Root River Jam will be in concert on December 2, 2023 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center. The coffeehouse opens at 6 pm. Root River Jam is an Americana Roots band based in southeastern Minnesota. They are promoting the release of their new…
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Opening Reception – Audacity: Exhibit by Nancy XiáoRong Valentine at WAC
Opening Reception – Audacity: Exhibit by Nancy XiáoRong Valentine at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is pleased to host the exhibit Audacity, featuring the works of artist Nancy XiáoRong Valentine, from 12/3/23 through 1/14/24 with an opening reception on December 3, 2023 from 1 pm to 4 pm. Nancy XiáoRong Valentine (she/her) is a Chinese American artist living…
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Lowery Returns to First Tuesday Laureate Series with New Book
Lowery Returns to First Tuesday Laureate Series with New Book
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. Longtime area writer and teacher Scott Lowery returns to the Laureate Writers Series, Tuesday, December 5, 7:00 pm, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. The event is free and open to the public, followed by an open mic and book signing. Lowery’s brand-new chapbook, Mutual Life,…
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MCA and Cotter Schools Present: A Holiday Celebration of the Arts
MCA and Cotter Schools Present: A Holiday Celebration of the Arts
Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights cotterschools.org/mca Gather your loved ones and join us for a heartwarming Holiday Celebration of the Arts. Set in the beautiful Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University, this event will provide the perfect opportunity to kick off the holiday season in style! A family-friendly evening of live music, dance, and…
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Mary Singer Open Studio
Mary Singer Open Studio
125 N Baker St. River Arts Alliance member artist Mary Singer will have her art displayed at her studio from 9 am to 5 pm on December 8 and 9. Find her at 125 N Baker St., Winona.
Closing Reception Tree Planting Tribute
Closing Reception Tree Planting Tribute
Billboard on Mankato Ave. at Riverbend Rd. A Meet the Artist closing reception for Billy X Curmano’s tree planting tribute will be held alongside the billboard on Mankato Avenue and Riverbend Road from 4 to 5 pm December 8th. The artist will be in attendance for that hour with cookies to share, but advises he…
MCA and Cotter Schools Present: A Holiday Celebration of the Arts
MCA and Cotter Schools Present: A Holiday Celebration of the Arts
Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights cotterschools.org/mca Gather your loved ones and join us for a heartwarming Holiday Celebration of the Arts. Set in the beautiful Page Theatre at Saint Mary’s University, this event will provide the perfect opportunity to kick off the holiday season in style! A family-friendly evening of live music, dance, and…
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Mary Singer Open Studio
Mary Singer Open Studio
125 N Baker St. River Arts Alliance member artist Mary Singer will have her art displayed at her studio from 9 am to 5 pm on December 8 and 9. Find her at 125 N Baker St., Winona.
Holiday Free Ink at WAC
Holiday Free Ink at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Holiday Free Ink will be held on December 9, 2023 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Winona Arts Center, 228 East 5th Street. Come and learn how to make holiday-themed monoprints on our press! You can create your own artwork using stencils and other…
Hans Mayer Children’s Concert at WAC
Hans Mayer Children’s Concert at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Come and enjoy a free concert featuring Hans Mayer’s family and children’s show on December 9 at the Winona Arts Center. Hans plays infectious, catchy, acoustic-based original music and people of all ages are immediately attracted to his playful personality and his true-to-family-life songs. His show…
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WCHS Holiday Family Festival & Snow Piles Photography Show Opening
WCHS Holiday Family Festival & Snow Piles Photography Show Opening
Sunday | December 10 | 1-4 pm Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. winonahistory.org The Winona County Historical Society’s Holiday Family Festival will be Sunday, December 10 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the History Center this year. The 2023 Holiday Family Festival offers many traditional Christmas crafts and a visit from Santa…
Sounds of the Season with Winona Brass Band
Sounds of the Season with Winona Brass Band
Sunday | December 10 | 2 pm St. Cecilia Hall | 1124 W Wabasha St. facebook.com/winonabrassband The Winona Brass Band is preparing for a holiday-themed concert to be held on Sunday, December 10th at 2:00 pm. The concert will take place in the lovely St. Cecilia Hall on the Cotter High School campus at 1124 West…
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Johnson Street Underground Holiday Concert at WAC
Johnson Street Underground Holiday Concert at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Johnson Street Underground (JSU) will perform a holiday concert on December 16 at 7 pm at the Winona Arts Center. The gallery and coffeehouse open at 6 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available at Hardt’s Music until 4…
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Holiday Jazz Jam Supports Sugarloaf Theatre
Holiday Jazz Jam Supports Sugarloaf Theatre
Island City Brewing Company | 65 E Front St. H3OJazz.com Celebrate the season with H3O Jazz Trio on Sunday, December 17 from 2 to 5 pm for an afternoon of holiday-inspired jazz at Island City Brewing Company in support of Sugarloaf Theatre. Sugarloaf Theatre is a new community theatre organization in Winona started by 15-year-old…
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Unwind Friday “Holiday Edition” with H3O Jazz Trio
Unwind Friday “Holiday Edition” with H3O Jazz Trio
Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St. H3OJazz.com All year long, Unwind Fridays with H3O Jazz Trio have been a popular way to kick back with friends at the end of the work week and enjoy some smooth jazz at Blooming Grounds. Join H3O as they wrap up 2023 with some holiday cheer on Friday,…
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Merle Hanson to Present at the Blue Heron
Merle Hanson to Present at the Blue Heron
Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. On Tuesday, January 2, Merle Hanson, Winona’s Favorite Storyteller, will present some of his stories at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of the Laureate Writers Series. The presentation is open to the public and will be followed by a Q&A session, a book signing, and then…
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Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi One Act Festival
Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi One Act Festival
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St. theatredumiss.org Theatre du Mississippi is holding a second round of auditions from 6:30-8 pm on January 3 & 4 for the TDM One Act Festival in February. We will be casting about 20 actors but if acting isn’t your thing, we’re always looking for crew to help…
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Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi One Act Festival
Auditions for Theatre du Mississippi One Act Festival
Valencia Arts Center | 1164 W Howard St. theatredumiss.org Theatre du Mississippi is holding a second round of auditions from 6:30-8 pm on January 3 & 4 for the TDM One Act Festival in February. We will be casting about 20 actors but if acting isn’t your thing, we’re always looking for crew to help…
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Miss Myra and The Moonshiners Concert at WAC
Miss Myra and The Moonshiners Concert at WAC
Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The Winona Arts Center is pleased to present Miss Myra and The Moonshiners in concert on January 6, 2024 at 7 pm. Miss Myra and The Moonshiners are a formidable swing band from Minneapolis, MN with a fresh sound grounded in early jazz and blues, playing…