Book Launch – “Empire” by James Armstrong

Photo of James Armstrong and book cover of Empire.

Friday | September 22 | 5-7 pm Minnesota Marine Art Museum | 800 Riverview Dr. MMAM Event Page James Armstrong, who served as Winona’s first Poet Laureate, will read from his latest book of poems, “Empire,” on September 22nd from 5 to 7 pm at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. The launch event is free…

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Sounds of the Mississippi River Pool 6

Banner for Sounds of the Mississippi River Pool 6

September 10-17 | 9 am-6 pm Peter’s Biergarten | 54 E 3rd St. los.st/pool6/ From September 10th through the 17th, the sounds of the Mississippi River will be projected into Winona’s downtown Biergarten. (Until then, the stream is playing recordings made of the river during the summer of 2023.) Two hydrophones submerged in the water…

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Winona Brass Band Fall Rehearsals Start Sept. 11

Black-and-white photo of the Winona Brass Band performing.

The Winona Brass Band will soon start rehearsals on Monday evenings in Winona beginning on September 11th. The ensemble is celebrating its 30th season, and founding director Dr. Janet Heukeshoven returns to the podium for this anniversary season: Thirty Years of Brass. Concerts are scheduled for 3:00 PM on November 5th, December 10th and May…

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Press Mold Class at WAC

Photo of several plastic molds and a completed ceramic press mold piece.

Saturdays | September 9 and September 23 | 12-3 pm Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org Looking to create some great art for your home or garden? Plan on attending the two-session Press Mold class with Richard Spiller on September 9 from noon to 3 pm and September 23 from noon to…

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MCA Open House & Free-4-All

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Thursday | September 7 | 4:30-7:30 pm Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts | 1164 W Howard (10th) St. cotterschools.org/mca Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts will hold an Open House and Free-4-All event on Thursday, September 7. Register to try a class for free, or stop in any time between 4:30 and 7:30. Classes include Creative…

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Family Art Day Volunteers Needed: Friday & Saturday

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Family Art Day, River Arts Alliance’s biggest annual event, is coming up next Saturday, September 2! At this free event, kids and families of all ages can try out a wide variety of arts activities at stations led by local artists. Family Art Day is located at the Jaycee Pavilion in Lake Park, Winona. We can…

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Theatre du Mississippi’s 25th Season Sneak Peek

Graphic for Theatre du Mississippi's 25th Season Sneak Peek with photos from past theatre productions.

Friday | September 8 | 6-8 pm No Name Bar | 252 E 3rd St. theatredumiss.org Theatre du Mississippi is excited to invite you out for an evening of appetizers and drinks as we present to you our shows for this season! We will also have an opportunity for you to voice your opinion regarding our…

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Winona Arts Center Members Exhibit

Blue and white ceramic bowl painted with a fish, by Teresa Schumaker.

September 17 – November 15 Opening Reception | Sunday | September 17 | 1-4 pm Winona Arts Center | 228 E 5th St. winonaarts.org The members art exhibit is back at the Winona Arts Center! After a hiatus due to Covid, the exhibit committee of the Winona Arts Center (WAC) is pleased to host an…

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