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Minnesota State Arts Board launches FY 2027 Operating Support grant program
Application materials and online application forms are now available for the FY 2027 Operating Support grant program. Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. Operating…
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Retro Reels: Christmas Celebration with Frozen River Film Festival
Join us for a festive evening as we screen a trio of holiday classics: Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1948), and the 1955 TV…
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Sounds of the Season with Winona Brass Band December 13th
Get into the holiday spirit with the Winona Brass Band as they return to Central Lutheran Church to present a festive concert on December 13 at 11:00 am. It’s going…
Read MoreRiver City Dancers Holiday Dance
Come share the warmth, the sparkle, and the joy of the season on the dance floor December 6 at the Winona Athletic Club — upstairs ballroom. Step into a sparkling…
Read MoreOpen Studio with Julia Crozier
Does visiting an open studio sound like fun to you? Please join Julia Crozier for a relaxing visit surrounded by art Sunday, December 7. There will be some fresh work,…
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The Monk & The Gun
The Winona Arts Center’s last international film of the year, The Monk & The Gun will be shown on Friday, Dec 5 at 7:00. As always, the film is the…
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A Sherlock Carol: Now playing at the Commonweal Theatre
Reunite with beloved characters from Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, now brought together in a story of mystery, suspense, and a healthy dose of holiday spirit! Sherlock Holmes…
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NOVELIST KEVIN FENTON TO READ AT BLUE HERON
Tuesday, December 2 | 7 pm Blue Heron Coffeehouse As part of the Laureate Writers Series, novelist Kevin Fenton will read from his new book, Cyan Magenta Yellow Black at…
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Old Main presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Friday, November 28 | 7 pm Old Main 20869 College Avenue Galesville, WI Old Main is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the…
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Unwind on Black Friday with H3O Jazz Trio
November 28 | 6 -8 pm Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse 50 E. 3 rd St. After a busy shopping day, why not stop by Blooming Grounds Coffeehouse from 6 -8 pm…
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
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River Arts Alliance
PO Box 992
Winona, MN 55987