River Arts Alliance Member Events
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Deadline for Submissions June 29 The Creative Winona Commission, its Masonic Subcommittee, and the Great River Shakespeare Festival (GRSF) are seeking name nominations for the Masonic Temple facility to better reflect its new purpose as a community arts, culture, and recreation center. Learn more. 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… |
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Commonweal Theatre Company | 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN commonwealtheatre.org Don’t miss this wonderful production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and featuring Commonweal ensemble members Stela Burdt and Laurie Roberts. The play is based on a true story that illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two… |
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Tuesday, July 1 | 7pm Free to the Public Blue Heron Coffeehouse 162 W 2nd St Shipwreckt Books Shipwreckt Books, of Winona, has just released Jim Johnson’s Selected Poems, “A Good Sauna Always Burns Down.” Johnson will be reading from his new book on Tuesday, July 1st at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7pm. Learn… |
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Wednesday, July 2 | 7-8 pm Informational Zoom Call Winona Creators Collective This summer is heating up for the makerspace! Come learn about the location, the memberships, and the opening plans. You won’t want to miss this update! Learn more. |
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Commonweal Theatre Company | 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN commonwealtheatre.org Don’t miss this wonderful production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and featuring Commonweal ensemble members Stela Burdt and Laurie Roberts. The play is based on a true story that illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two… |
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Fridays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 Workshops Begin at Noon Matinees Begin at 1 pm FREE: Registration Required DuFrense Performing Arts Center (WSU campus) | 450 Johnson St Great River Shakespeare Festival Enroll in our FREE workshop for students ages 11-18 prior to each Friday afternoon performance. Every Friday in July, students may participate in… Commonweal Theatre Company | 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN commonwealtheatre.org Don’t miss this wonderful production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and featuring Commonweal ensemble members Stela Burdt and Laurie Roberts. The play is based on a true story that illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two… |
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Now through Oct 31 La Crosse Regional Airport 2850 Airport Rd | La Crosse, WI Jamie Schwaba River Arts Alliance Member, Jamie Schwaba of Schwaba Drama Art has over 30 pieces on exhibit at the La Crosse Regional Airport in La Crosse, WI as a part of the Art on the Fly program. Learn more.… Commonweal Theatre Company | 208 Parkway Ave N, Lanesboro, MN commonwealtheatre.org Don’t miss this wonderful production of The Half-Life of Marie Curie, directed by Jaclyn June Johnson and featuring Commonweal ensemble members Stela Burdt and Laurie Roberts. The play is based on a true story that illuminates the indomitable power of friendship between two… 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… |
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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… First Sunday of Each Month | 5-7 pm Westfield Golf Course | 1460 W 5th St No Cover Charge westfieldgolfclub.com The Gate City Jazz Band is rising from the ashes of the Blackhorse restaurant where they regularly played, to once again perform in their new location at the Westfield Golf Course restaurant. Performances are the… |
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Applications due July 10, 2025 A $3,000 award supporting accessibility in the arts and celebrating the work of disabled Midwestern visual artists. Learn more. |
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Fridays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 Workshops Begin at Noon Matinees Begin at 1 pm FREE: Registration Required DuFrense Performing Arts Center (WSU campus) | 450 Johnson St Great River Shakespeare Festival Enroll in our FREE workshop for students ages 11-18 prior to each Friday afternoon performance. Every Friday in July, students may participate in…
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Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St. patinatheband.com Come to Peter’s Biergarten on Friday, Jul 11th to hear and enjoy the band, Patina from 6:00 to 9:00pm. Patina plays a mix of traditional and contemporary Celtic, folk, and original instrumentals and vocals. Learn more. |
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Saturday, July 12 | 10 am – 12 pm Free Admission Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. Prints are made using rubber fish replicas and Tempera paint. All materials are provided. All ages are welcome. Learn more. 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. |
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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. |
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July 14-18 Ages 5-10 | 10-11 am Ages 11-18 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Fee: $15 per person/per day Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. The Winona Arts Center welcomes Kayla Ellefson, artist and educator, from July 14 to July 18 for children’s classes. She is calling for all Art Explorers to join… |
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Registration Deadline: July 15 Heritage Park | 257 Main St. W | Wabasha, MN River Junctions Art Council The River Junctions Arts Council is seeking artists to present their work at the first annual festival – just steps away from the Mississippi. Up to 30 artist booths are available. Learn more. July 14-18 Ages 5-10 | 10-11 am Ages 11-18 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Fee: $15 per person/per day Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. The Winona Arts Center welcomes Kayla Ellefson, artist and educator, from July 14 to July 18 for children’s classes. She is calling for all Art Explorers to join…
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Tuesday, July 15 | 5-8 pm Cost: $40 | All Supplies Provided Two Fathoms Brewing 65 E Front St Winona Creators Collective Come paint a ceramic stein and support Winona Creators Collective as they build a community makerspace. All supplies will be provided, and fired steins will be available for pickup on July 29th. $40,… |
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July 14-18 Ages 5-10 | 10-11 am Ages 11-18 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Fee: $15 per person/per day Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. The Winona Arts Center welcomes Kayla Ellefson, artist and educator, from July 14 to July 18 for children’s classes. She is calling for all Art Explorers to join… |
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Thursday, July 17 | 7-8 pm Doors open at 6:30 pm Cafe Sapori di Sicilia | 211 Main Street Winona, MN 55987 Come and enjoy a night in Italy by listening to the many great Italian composers performed by Amanda Blue and Dr. Jordan Buchholtz. Learn more. July 14-18 Ages 5-10 | 10-11 am Ages 11-18 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Fee: $15 per person/per day Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. The Winona Arts Center welcomes Kayla Ellefson, artist and educator, from July 14 to July 18 for children’s classes. She is calling for all Art Explorers to join…
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Free Admission | Freewill Offering Winona History Center | 160 Johnson St For the fourth consecutive year, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society, is continuing their series of Business & Immigrant (B&I) Stories, featuring local businesses and organizations of Winona. Learn more. |
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July 14-18 Ages 5-10 | 10-11 am Ages 11-18 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Fee: $15 per person/per day Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. The Winona Arts Center welcomes Kayla Ellefson, artist and educator, from July 14 to July 18 for children’s classes. She is calling for all Art Explorers to join… Virtual Workshop June 20, July 18, Aug 15, Sept 12, Oct 10 Cost: Sliding Scale One-Time Payment of $15-75 theatredumiss.org Discover the power of personal storytelling through the art of autobiographical writing with playwright Kelsey Rain. In this hands-on workshop, playwrights and actors will craft a rough draft of a monologue or script inspired by… Fridays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 Workshops Begin at Noon Matinees Begin at 1 pm FREE: Registration Required DuFrense Performing Arts Center (WSU campus) | 450 Johnson St Great River Shakespeare Festival Enroll in our FREE workshop for students ages 11-18 prior to each Friday afternoon performance. Every Friday in July, students may participate in… |
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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. |
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Sunday, July 20 | 9:30 am Lake Park Bandshell | Winona Freewill Offering Supports the Winona Immigration Network (WIN) On July 20, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Lake Park Bandshell, numerous Winona area Christian congregations will gather for their third annual ecumenical worship service. Learn more. 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.
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Sunday, July 20 | 2:30-5:30 pm Two Fathoms Brewing Company | 65 E Front St FREE to the public H3OJazz.com Summer Jazz Jams continue at Two Fathoms Brewing on Sunday July 20, 2025, from 2:30-5:30 pm on the new outdoor stage or in the taproom if it’s raining. This month’s fundraiser recipient will be… |
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Applications due July 21, 2025 A $5,000 award celebrating and supporting the work of Midwest culture bearers and folk arts practitioners. Learn more. |
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Wednesday, July 23 | 5-8 pm Members $50 | Nonmembers $55 Ages 16+ | Registration Required Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. Winona Arts Center welcomes back Kevin Ewing for Relief Wood Carving on Wednesday July 23 5:00pm to 8pm. Kevin will provide a description of the tools and materials used for relief wood carving.… |
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Thursday, July 24 | 5-8 pm Free Outdoor Event Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr. minnesotamarineart.org The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) continues its Mississippi Sippin’ summer concert series on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. with a live performance by Texas Toast. Learn more. 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. |
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Fridays, July 4, 11, 18, 25 Workshops Begin at Noon Matinees Begin at 1 pm FREE: Registration Required DuFrense Performing Arts Center (WSU campus) | 450 Johnson St Great River Shakespeare Festival Enroll in our FREE workshop for students ages 11-18 prior to each Friday afternoon performance. Every Friday in July, students may participate in…
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Friday, July 25 Pizza Party | 6pm | $5 RSVP Requested (frff.org) We will have pizza, watermelon, beverages and coloring pages! Email Kara at kara@frff.org with your dietary restrictions so we can plan accordingly! Film Screening of Flow | 7 pm Rated PG – contains scenes of natural disaster and survival tension $10 General Admission $8… 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… |
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Saturday, July 26 | 11 am – 12 pm Open to the Public Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St sonnetcontest.org The official end to the annual Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest is the announcement of the winners, a fun celebration hosted in person and online. The public is invited to attend on… 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… 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. |
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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. |
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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… |
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Blooming Grounds Coffee House | 50 E 3rd St. Local musicians Jim Reineke and Bob Stuber will be performing during an evening of folk, blues, and jazz music at the Blooming Grounds Coffee House. Bob will be showcasing his talents on guitar and mandolin, while Jim will be playing banjo and mandolin. Learn more. Applications due July 30, 2025 A $15,000 grant to develop tours of jazz music that reach communities across the country, administered by our partners at South Arts. Learn more. |
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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. |
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Friday, August 1 | 6 pm Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3 | 2pm Students $10 | Adults $12 Central Lutheran Church-354 Huff St Sugarloaf Community Theatre Sugarloaf Community Theatre presents the new musical, Queen of the Library. This fun and quirky musical features catchy music and a fast-paced story that is fun for… 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… |
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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… Friday, August 1 | 6 pm Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3 | 2pm Students $10 | Adults $12 Central Lutheran Church-354 Huff St Sugarloaf Community Theatre Sugarloaf Community Theatre presents the new musical, Queen of the Library. This fun and quirky musical features catchy music and a fast-paced story that is fun for… 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. |