GRSF/Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest Kick-Off Event
In recognition of April as National Poetry Month, the SONNET CONTEST KICK-OFF event will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Winona, Minnesota, at 7:00 pm, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse (162 W. 2nd Street). The event will feature presentations by Winona’s Past and Present Poets Laureate, perhaps a “Speed Sonnet” contest, snacks, door…
Read MoreRagamala Dance Company
Saturday | April 8 | 7:30pm Page Theatre | 700 Terrace Heights | Winona, MN The 30th annual Page Series concludes April 8 with Ragamala Dance Company performing their signature work, Sacred Earth, with live music. Leading up to the performance, the company will offer several free residency activities in which community members can learn…
Read MorePoetry Triple Header – Tuesday, April 4
Reading By Mark Wunderlich, Installation Of Poet Laureate And Associate Laureate, Followed By Student Reading At Blue Heron. At 5pm on Tuesday April 4, Mark Wunderlich will give a reading of his work at WSU’s Krueger Library, Mr. Wunderlich was born in Winona and grew up near Fountain City. He is the author of three…
Read MoreWSU Accepting Applications for Painting and Drawing Instructor
The Art and Design Department at Winona State University is hiring a Fixed-Term Instructor of Painting and Drawing for the 2017-18 academic year. NOV and application instructions are at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winona.
Read MoreOh, What a Lovely War!
Wednesday | April 5 | 7:30pm Vivian Fusillo Theatre | Performing Arts Center Winona State University Written by Joan Littlewood and Charles Chilton, directed by Jim Williams. A provocative and poignant story of World War I with music of the period. Written in 1969 as the world was dealing with the Vietnam War and larger…
Read MoreCarousel Bookmaking Workshop
Led by Jill Krase | Saturday | April 8 | 1:00-4:30pm Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St | Winona, MN A carousel book is a very clever artist book. The finished carousel is more than the sum of its simple accordion parts. When assembled, the book presents a series of six three-dimensional scenes,…
Read MoreUnder Paris Skies
Friday | April 7 | 7:00-9:00pm Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St | Winona, MN Under Paris Skies plays music inspired by the cabarets and cafés of 1930’s Paris. Repertoire includes gypsy jazz, French waltzes, as well as tangos, boleros and bossas – romantic charm with swing! “The instrumental voicings of Under Paris…
Read MoreStage Combat Basics
An introduction to the fine art of [not] beating people up on stage! These workshops will cover the basics of stage combat: safety, partnering, and commitment to the scene, using unarmed and knife techniques. (All equipment will be provided and safe for stage.) Come dressed to move, bring a water bottle, and get ready to…
Read MoreJazz at Café Congo
Tuesday | March 28 | 7:00pm SMU Jazz Combo No. 1 directed by Eric Heukeshoven Wabasha-Kellogg HS Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by Dean Gunnarson Monday | April 10 | 7:00pm WSU Modern Jazz Combo directed by Rich MacDonald WSU Bopaganda! directed by Larry Price Free music and refreshments. (No preaching. Just great jazz!) Café Congo…
Read More“WE”nonah Project – a Sabbatical Exhibition by Chun Lok Mah
Unveil, share and rediscover what “WE”nona want in our great community. The purpose of the project is to initiate an inclusive dialogue on creating a safe, vibrant and supportive community. The installation is designed to be completed by the responses from participants and evolve over the period of the show (March 15th to April 7th…
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