River Arts Alliance Member Events
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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.… 
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… Submission Deadline: Midnight, November 9, 2025 Entry Fee: $10 River Arts Alliance Members | $15 Nonmembers The driftless region along the great Mississippi river has long been a source of inspiration for adventurers and artists, inspiring curiosity and shaping a multitude of perspectives — especially those expressed through the visual arts. Submit your work for consideration to show us how the… Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest…
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The Fox & Beggar Theater, a fusion of puppetry, circus, dance, theater, and folk opera based in Minneapolis will bring "Tigre! Tigre!" an original hour-long operetta to 2 Fathoms Brewing September 28 at 7 p.m. "Tigre! Tigre!" features a live band and classically trained vocalists, lavish puppetry and scenic design, and a delightful whirlwind of clowning and… |
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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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Sept 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 | 6:00 - 9:00 Virtual THE SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL (SEMAC) ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SPRINGBOARD FOR THE ARTS TO OFFER BUSINESS SKILLS WORKSHOPS SEMAC is excited to partner with Springboard for the Arts this fall to offer three of their Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists workshops virtually for… |
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October 2 • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Indoor Accessible Performance at History Center October 4 & 5 • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Students, $3 Youth 12-4 years old The Winona County Historical Society autumn fundraiser event, The Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk is coming up… Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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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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October 2 • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Indoor Accessible Performance at History Center October 4 & 5 • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Students, $3 Youth 12-4 years old The Winona County Historical Society autumn fundraiser event, The Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk is coming up… 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. Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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October 2 • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Indoor Accessible Performance at History Center October 4 & 5 • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Students, $3 Youth 12-4 years old The Winona County Historical Society autumn fundraiser event, The Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk is coming up… Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… 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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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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Oct 7 -13 See below for venues and times For the fourth consecutive year, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival is excited to announce its lineup of storytellers. This year’s festival includes even more tellers and locations, and we had to lengthen the festival to fit in all the fun! Between Oct. 7-13, seven talented and renowned… 
Auditions: Tuesday & Wednesday, October 7th & 8th, 2025 5:00–7:00 PM The ARC, 255 Main Street, Winona, MN 55987 Audition Notice: Christmas Radio Show! "Sam Shovel, Private Eye. Twelve Days of Chaos!" Written by Jim & Jane Jeffries Directed by Michael Opiola Theatre du Mississippi invites you to join us for auditions for this year’s… |
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Auditions: Tuesday & Wednesday, October 7th & 8th, 2025 5:00–7:00 PM The ARC, 255 Main Street, Winona, MN 55987 Audition Notice: Christmas Radio Show! "Sam Shovel, Private Eye. Twelve Days of Chaos!" Written by Jim & Jane Jeffries Directed by Michael Opiola Theatre du Mississippi invites you to join us for auditions for this year’s…
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Wednesday, October 8 | 7:00 pm Blue Heron Coffeehouse Free and open to the public The Laureate Writers Series will feature local writer Elizabeth Oness as its October presenting artist. Her appearance will feature Oness’ latest novel, The Hopefuls. This Wednesday event at the Blue Heron departs from the usual first Tuesday scheduling for the… |
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Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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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… 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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Rochester, MN – Rochester Art Center is proud to present Moving Beyond Bars, an immersive exhibition featuring monumental artworks and personal writings created by incarcerated women at the Florida Women’s Prison in Ocala, FL, and incarcerated men at the South Dakota State Penitentiary (Sioux Falls) and Mike Durfee State Prison (Springfield, SD). Developed through residencies…
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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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Saturday, October 11th Doors at 6:15pm | Film at 7:00 pm | The ARC 255 Main Street Winona, MN 55987 Tickets | $10 General Admission |$8 for FRFF members | Free for Winona Students Screening at 7:00 PM | Doors open at 6:15 PM Step into the shadows with a chilling showcase of seven short… Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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Sept 3rd- Nov 5th 2025 Artist Reception: Saturday, Oct. 11, 4–5:30 p.m. Artist Draw-In: Monday, Oct. 13, 2-5 p.m. in the Gallery Viterbo Fine Arts Gallery Third Floor LaCrosse, WI By creating large-scale detailed drawings of dormant prairie plants and fallen tree segments, their essential role in our ecosystem is both recognized and documented. While… 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, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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Frozen River Film Festival is hosting our first ever 48/5 filmmaking contest! Friday-Sunday, October 17th-19th Registration is open now | Registration Fee is $35 per team 20 teams max for contest | Visit frff.org/485-reel-river-rush to register Grab your friends, family, and your imagination! NO experience needed. NO professional equipment required! Use your phone for recording and your… 
Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11\ 9 - Noon Show: Oct 17, 18, 19 Betweenthebluffs.com Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/. 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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Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11 9 - Noon Show: Oct 17, 18, 19 Betweenthebluffs.com Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
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Saturday, October 18 | 1:00-3:00pm Winona Arts Center at 228 E 5th Street Cost: $25/members $30/non-members Contact: Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com for registration Join us on Saturday October 18 from 1pm to 3pm for a meditative, creative experience painting River Rock Mandalas with Cheri Bunker! Learn simple dotting techniques to create beautiful, symmetrical mandala designs on natural river rocks.… 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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Saturday, October 18 Concert 7:00-9:00 Doors open at 6:00 for coffeehouse & gallery Cost: $20/adv $25/door Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th St) Come join us for some Cajun fun on Saturday October 18 . Tickets are $20/advance & $25/door and are available at Eventbrite and Music Mart (115 East 3rd Street). Music Mart accepts… |
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Demonstrations: Sat. Oct 11 9 - Noon Show: Oct 17, 18, 19 Betweenthebluffs.com Colleen Shore is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/. Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest…
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Sunday, October 19 2:30- 5:30 Two Fathoms Brewing H3O Jazz Trio will be joined by members of the Winona Brass Band on Sunday, October 19 from 2:30 – 5:30 pm, for their family-friendly monthly Jazz Jam. Find your spot on Two Fathoms’ spacious outdoor patio or in the taproom if the weather isn’t cooperative. As… |
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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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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, October 24, 2025 | 7 – 9 pm Peter's Biergarten Winona, MN H3O Jazz Trio’s popular Unwind Friday series will close the season at Peter’s Biergarten 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.…
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October 24 | 7:00 Gallery opens at 6:00 for viewing Winona Arts Center : 228 E 5th St. Cost: $5.00 Please join us to view Io Capitano on October 24 at 7:00pm. Our gallery is open for viewing the Bruce Hecksel exhibit at 6:00pm. lo Capitano (2023)was nominated for 2024 Academy Awards for Best International… 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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Saturday, October 25 Two sessions: 10am-noon & 1:00-4:00pm Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th St) Cost: $45/members $50/non members Contact: Jen at jsbenson50@gmail.com to register Join us on Saturday, October 25, 2025 for The Pleasure of Pastel Painting with Betsy Midthun. There will be 2 sessions: An Introduction to Pastel from 10 am to 12 noon and… 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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On to Paris we go! Saturday, October 25th, at 5 pm Signatures in the Summer House Please join me on a journey through France with a recital and gathering themed around the genre of French melodié. This event will take place at Signatures in the Summer House on Saturday, October 25th, at 5 pm. There will be a… |
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Throughout October, 2025 Elmaro Vineyard (Crush Pad) Artist reception: October 26 | 1-4 PM Agritourism is the focus of my upcoming exhibit of original oil paintings. Inspired by Elmaro Vineyard, motivated by Poggio Etrusco and encouraged by Ecker's Apple Farm, I hope you'll enjoy my perspective on the efforts of farms to diversify and add… Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest…
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Opening Reception October 26 1:00-4:00pm Artist talk 2:00pm Exhibit dates: October 26-November 23 Winona Arts Center 228 E 5th Street Please join us for the opening of Linda Sue Eastman"s latest exhibit entitled Farfetched Fish. The opening is from 1:00-4:00 pm with a talk from the artist at 2:00. The exhibit runs through November 23 with gallery hours on… |
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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. |
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Oct. 24 and 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm Oct. 26, 2025 |2:30 pm Oct. 30,31, and Nov. 1 2025 - |7:30 pm Nov. 2, 2025 | 2:30 pm The ARC, Home of the Historic Masonic Theater, 255 Main St., Winona, MN “MALLORY’S GHOST”…JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! Mallory and her sisters are living on Easy… Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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October 31 | 7 pm Old Main Cultural Center 20869 College Ave, Galesville, WI 54630 Silent Film with Eddie Kim pianist accompaniment
Oct. 24 and 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm Oct. 26, 2025 |2:30 pm Oct. 30,31, and Nov. 1 2025 - |7:30 pm Nov. 2, 2025 | 2:30 pm The ARC, Home of the Historic Masonic Theater, 255 Main St., Winona, MN “MALLORY’S GHOST”…JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN! Mallory and her sisters are living on Easy… Preview Dates Saturday, Sept 13 | 7:30-9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 14 | 1:30-3:30 pm Thurs-Fri, Sept 18, 19 | 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 William Shakespeare’s legendary classic, King Lear. From one of the greatest… |
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Nov. 1 - Nov. 29 Fri 5-7, Sat 1-4 Opening Reception: Nov. 1 | 1-4 THIS project space 953 W. 5th St, Winona Showing at THIS project space has given me the privilege of compiling “Fragments of Time.” In it are two paintings from 2022 and 2024 which relate to earlier works I’ve never shown…
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November 1 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm Two Fathoms Brewing, 65 E Front St, Winona MN 55987 Dress up as your favorite monster or put on a Halloween mask and join Winona-Area makers for “Monsters, Masks, & Makers”! Enjoy live music, food trucks, artist demonstrations, a silent auction, and make & take crafts while raising…
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Saturday November 1 Concert at 7:00 and gallery & coffeehouse open at 6:00 $20/adv and $25/door Contact: debiniebuhr@gmail.com The Winona Arts Center (228 E 5th St) is very excited to host the two lovely women from Colorado who are LVDY on November 1 Tickets available at Eventbrite and Music Mart , who now accept cash, checks… |