When Home Won’t Let You Stay: A Photography Exhibit at Winona Public Library
When Home Won’t Let You Stay is a poignant photography exhibition about refugees in Minnesota by documentary photographer James A. Bowey. It provides a new perspective on the often hidden lives and compelling experiences of refugees in our communities. The exhibit consists of contemporary color portraits accompanied by first-person stories highlighting the plight and resiliency…
Read MoreThe Basics of Drawing By Mary Singer
Mary is teaching a 3 hour class that will teach you everything you need to know to develop your skills at drawing. Just bring a sketch pad and pencils. Some things will be provided. $75 per person and she will handle a 5 student class. Singer has done a lot of teaching in the past…
Read MoreKalliope String Duo at Café Congo
The Kalliope String Duo, the dynamic musical collaboration of violinist Kathleen Lamb and cellist Veronica Hudacek will perform a free concert on Monday, January 30th at 7pm at Café Congo (First Congregational Church, 161 W. Broadway). Their acclaimed program, The Voices of Europe: An exploration of chamber music from Baroque to the 20th Century, shares the musicians’…
Read More2017 GRSF/Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest
The Great River Shakespeare Festival/Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest for 2017 is now receiving entries, with a deadline for sonnet submissions by June 1st. Rules and Guidelines for the 2017 Contest have been updated, with COMPLETE CONTEST INFORMATION to be found at sonnetcontest.org. In brief, over $2,000 in prizes are offered, with a $5.00 entry fee…
Read MoreFrozen River Film Festival Box Office Hours
FRFF will have its box office open in the History Center Lobby these dates and times: February 1 – 4, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. February 8 – 11, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. February 13 – 17, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Check out frff.org to learn more! The Frozen River Film Festival is a member of the River Arts…
Read MoreOpen Art Studios: Julia Crozier & Julie Johnston
Find art you love at: Julia Crozier Studio: 820 44th Ave, Winona, MN Julie Johnston Studio: 1122 W Mark Street, Winona, MN Studios will be open from 10am to 4pm Saturday January 21st. Art: “Ramona” by Julie Johnston Julia Crozier and Julie Johnston are members of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the…
Read MoreRiver Arts Alliance Annual Meeting
River Arts Alliance’s first Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts, Vila and Howard Streets. There will be a social time from 5:30 to 6 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. during which time members will vote for the…
Read MoreGaelynn Lea to Speak and Perform in Winona
Galeynn Lea, public speaker, musician, and the winner of NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny Desk Concert Contest makes a return appearance to Mid West Music Store (168 East Third Street) in downtown Winona. Tickets for the 7pm show on 1/13 are on sale at the store for $10 in advance, and $15 on the day of…
Read MoreSHIFT~ a performance salon
with Sharon Mansur & special guest: dance artist Daniel Burkholder ~a cozy evening of dance performance, lively conversation & tasty snacks Join us in January for an altogether different salon approach! Instead of a brand new collaborative experiment, longtime dance partner Daniel Burkholder joins in visiting from Milwaukee. Drawing on their friendship & previous creative shenanigans,…
Read More“A Christmas Carol”
Puppeteer Dr. Bob Armstrong to Present 5 Performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Mid West Music Store Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season local puppeteer Dr. Bob Armstrong will be presenting 5 performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” using handcrafted marionettes/puppets from his own workshop and a new puppet…
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