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SUMMARY:Sarah Ghazal Ali | The Laureate Writers Series
DESCRIPTION:The Laureate Writers Series program for Tuesday\, March 3 will feature Sarah Ghazal Ali\, an American poet\, essayist\, and literary editor who is currently an Assistant Professor at Macalester College in St. Paul. The event will take place at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sarah-ghazal-ali-the-laureate-writers-series/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Wednesday | The Laureate Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:FIRST WEDNESDAY (not the usual First Tuesday\, because of a scheduling conflict)\, the Laureate Reading Series will present DELVING FOR ELVES: AN ENCANTATORY READING BY MICHAEL WM. DOYLE\, poet\, historian\, raconteur. 7pm\, February 4th\, Blue Heron Coffeehouse.\nThe reading will be followed by a Q&A\, then an Open Mic. This event is open to the public and free\nof charge. Come hear Michael Doyle cast spells in verse to enchant the disenchanted!\nDoyle’s books include Buffalo Mirage! 23 Short Poems from the Life and Michael Wm. Doyle\, a\nColorful Life. In addition\, he served as editor and contributor to the books Wisconsin Images:\nWisconsin Artists Working in the Arts; Alma on the Mississippi: 1848-1932; and Imagine Nation:\nThe American Counterculture of the 1960s and ‘70s.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/first-wednesday-the-laureate-reading-series/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Prior To The Fields- How Humans and the Land Interact Exhibition Opening and Artist Reception
DESCRIPTION:Dec 12 | 5-7 pm\nBlue Heron Cafe 162 W 2nd St Winona\, MN\nExhibit on display Dec. 9\, 2025 – Feb. 2\, 2026 \nPrior to the Fields: an exhibition of drawings by Lois Peterson and Lynn Hobart. Opening reception Dec. 12th 5-7 pm. The images used by both artists are influenced by local woodlands\, grasslands and Prairies. For those that wish to help in returning native ecosystems to our local area\, native seed packets provided by Prairie Moon Nursery and Lois Peterson\, will be available free of charge during the opening reception. \nThrough the creation of detailed drawings of native plants\, fallen segments of trees and imaginative visual narratives\, Peterson and Hobart consider the importance of a critical balance in our natural environment. Their observations provide an opportunity for each of us to thoughtfully consider our respective roles and abilities in effecting change. \n*This Activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. \nLois Peterson is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/prior-to-the-fields-how-humans-and-the-land-interact-exhibition-opening-and-artist-reception/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:NOVELIST KEVIN FENTON TO READ AT BLUE HERON
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 2 | 7 pm\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse \nAs part of the Laureate Writers Series\, novelist Kevin Fenton will read from his new book\, Cyan Magenta Yellow Black at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on December 2 nd at 7 p.m. The reading will be followed by a Q&A\, book signing\, and an Open Mic that is open to all.\nThe event is free and open to the public. \nKevin Fenton is the author of Merit Badges\, which won the AWP Prize for the Novel\, and Leaving Rollingstone\, which Patricia Hampl called “the most important memoir to come out of the Midwest (or anywhere) in years.” \nHis essays on advertising design have appeared in a wide range of prestigious publications. Fenton graduated from Winona H.S. in 1977. He holds degrees from Beloit College\, the University of Minnesota Law School\, and the University of Minnesota MFA program. He lives in St\, Paul with his wife\, Ellen\, and his greyhound\, Evie. \nCharles Baxter says that Cyan Magenta Yellow Black progresses from “darkness and distrust” to “the light of community and generosity.”… This is a beautiful book—smart\, tenderhearted\, and wonderfully written.” \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, Chapter 2 Books\, Richard and Sara Ricker\, and Laurie Lucas. \n \nKen McCullough is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/novelist-kevin-fenton-to-read-at-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:An Eye For An I: Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Nov. 13 | 5-7 pm\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse\n162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN 55987 \nHola\, Friends \nMy memoir\, An Eye for An I: Growing Up With Blindness\, Bigotry and Family Mental Illness is set to be released on November 4th by the University of Minnesota Press. Please join me for the Winona Launch Party at Blue Heron from 5:00-7:00 PM on Thursday\, November 13th. There will be delicious appetizers from the good folksat the Blue Heron\, a slideshow\, a reading or two\, music\, and salsa dancing to close out the celebration. \nIf you are unable to make the Launch Party\, I will be on a panel of memoir writers on Saturday\, November 8th at 10AM at the Winona Public Library. I hope you can join us for one or both of the above events. \nThe memoir is to be featured on several podcasts including the Midwest Writers Room\, the Kindness Matters podcast\, and Minnesota Reads\, a\nweekly Minnesota radio segment on The North 103.3 FM. If you know of podcasts\, book groups or classrooms that might benefit from discussing\nthe topics above\, please feel free to share that information with me. \nMil Gracias\, Jim Bonilla \nPS. It is not too late to pre-order An Eye for An I. I’m told that pre-orders make a huge difference to a book’s success because publishers devote more time and money to a book that is already selling well.  Order here.  Thanks. \nA sample of reviewers’ comments: \n“Whether you come to this book for insights about living with disability\, the impacts of racism and trauma\, or the emotional journey to healthy manhood\, you will  be captivated by the vivid tenderness of a masterful storyteller and inspired by the lessons about the resilience of the human spirit.”  – Steven Botkin\, founder and former executive director \, Men’s Resources International \n“Weaving together a poignant narrative made of personal vignettes\, James Francisco Bonilla tells of obstacles overcome\, insights gained\, and lives transformed by his commitment to social justice and self-understanding. With its intersectional analysis of racism\, mental illness\, and disability\, this memoir brings a fresh and inspiring voice to the world of social justice literature.”—Beverly Daniel Tatum\, PhD\, author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/an-eye-for-an-i-launch-party/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:WINONA’S NEW LITERARY ARRIVAL\, GEOFF PECK
DESCRIPTION:November 4 | 7- 9 pm\nBlue Heron Coffee House\n162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN 55987 \nThe Laureate Writers Series will welcome distinguished author Geoff Peck to Winona as featured writer for its November 4th program at the Blue Heron Coffee House. Peck has been an active writer for many years\, and his publication record includes fiction\, poetry\, creative non-fiction\, and book reviews published in more than thirty literary journals. Most notably\, he was nominated for Best New American Poets honors after winning the Thomas McGrath Prize offered by the Academy of American Poets. Also impressive is that the University of Iowa Press has published his debut novel City of Clans. Peck received his MFA from the University of Pittsburgh and his Ph.D from the University of North Dakota. He comes to Winona as writer and Assistant Professor of English at Winona State. \nIn addition to giving the Blue Heron audience samples of his literary works\, Peck will discuss his journey to his new position at Winona State and respond to audience questions. The comments\nwill be followed by an open mic session\, during which audience members can read short selections of their own original work. The program begins at 7 p.m. \nThe Laureate Writers Series is sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffee House\, by Shipwreckt Books and Second Chapter Books of Winona\, by Friends of the Winona Public Library\, by Laurie Lucas\, and by Sarah and Richard Ricker.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/winonas-new-literary-arrival-geoff-peck/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Oness to present at Laureate Writers Series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 8 | 7:00 pm\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse\nFree and open to the public \nThe 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 program. \nOness’ creative writing life is deeply grounded in Winona experiences. While living on a biodynamic farm in Southeast Minnesota\, she has been an active creative writer\, mentor\, and member of the English Department at Winona State University. She has published six books of fiction\, and several of her works have achieved significant honors. Her stories have received an O’Henry Prize\, a Nelson Algren Award\, and the Crazyhorse Fiction Prize. Meanwhile\, she directs marketing and development for Sutton Hoo Press\, a literary fine press devoted to producing beautifully printed and illustrated small books. Beth also plays a mean fiddle with the Organic Music Cooperative at The Trempealeau Hotel every other Tuesday. \nMaureen Aitken\, author of The Patron Saint of Lost Girls\, describes The Hopefuls as “a beautiful collection about what happens after the dreams of true love\, elite instructors\, and academic jobs clash against the ballast of dwindling economies and cheating partners. Oness writes about the surprising ways the vulnerable and misunderstood are taken down\, or survive.” \nOness will read a selection from The Hopefuls\, and then will respond to questions from the audience. An open mic session will follow\, during which audience members are encouraged to read samples of their own creative works. \nThe Laureate Writer Series is co-sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, by Chapter 2 Books of Winona\, by Friends of the Winona Public Library\, by Sara and Richard Ricker\, and by Laurie Lucas. \nKen McCullough is a member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/26374/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:BRENDA CÁRDENAS\, WISCONSIN POET LAUREATE\, AT THE BLUE HERON
DESCRIPTION:Sept 2 | 7:00\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse\n162 W 2nd St\, Winona \nThe Laureate Writers’ Series for September 2 will feature Brenda Cárdenas\, Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate\, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Cárdenas is Professor Emerita of English at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and former Milwaukee Poet Laureate. \nCárdenas has authored Trace\, winner of the 2023 Society of Midland Authors Award for Poetry and also silver winner of Foreword Review’s Indie Poetry Prize. A second book titled Boomrang\, and three chapbooks have also been published. Her other work includes the co-editing of two other volumes\, Resist Much/Obey Little: Inaugural Poems to the Resistance and Between the Heart and the Land: Latina Poets in the Midwest. \nCárdenas’ writings have appeared in many literary journals and anthologies\, including Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology\, Poetry\, Prairie Schooner\, Braving the Body\, Latinx Poetics: The Art of Poetry\, and Ghost Fishing: An Eco-Justice Anthology\, among others. Her poem “Mercy” originally published in SWIMM Everyday is included in the 2025 Best of the Net\nanthology\, and in 2024\, her poem “Para los Tin-Tun-Teros\,” set to choral music by Daniel Afonso\, was performed by the National Concert Chorus at Carnegie Hall. \nThe Laureates Series is sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffee House\, by Second Chapter Books of Winona\, by Friends of the Winona Public Library\, by Richard and Sara Ricker\, and by Laurie Lucas. The program begins at 7 p.m. and takes place at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, which serves beverages and treats. An open mic will follow the main presentation\, and the program is free and open to all.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/brenda-cardenas-wisconsin-poet-laureate-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Roots: Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Aug 23 | 5- 7\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse\n162 W. 2nd St.\nWinona \n  \n“Roots” is an exhibit that showcases a family lineage that has been sustained by creating many kinds of art. Painter Julia Crozier has reached back to acknowledge work her grandparents and parents have created\, and the daily influence of making things in the Veeder and Crozier households. These creative influences have extended into the next two generations\, Crozier’s children and grandchildren. \nThe show focuses mainly on paintings and drawings but also extends to collage\, writing and cloth-works. \nShow will be available for viewing August 20- October 12\, Blue Heron hours \n  \nJulia Crozier is an member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/roots-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Frank Bures\, Jr. at the Blue Heron Coffee Shop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 5 | 7 pm\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \n  \nFirst Tuesday\, the Laureate Writers Series for August 5 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will feature Frank Bures\, son of prominent Winonans Ruth and Dr. Frank Bures. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/frank-bures-jr-at-the-blue-heron-coffee-shop/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T200000
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers’ Series Hosts Book Launch for Poet Jim Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 1 | 7pm\nFree to the Public\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse\n162 W 2nd St\nShipwreckt Books \nShipwreckt Books\, of Winona\, has just released Jim Johnson’s Selected Poems\, “A Good Sauna Always Burns Down.” Johnson will be reading from his new book on Tuesday\, July 1st at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7pm. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-hosts-book-launch-for-poet-jim-johnson/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T170000
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SUMMARY:River Arts Alliance Announces 2025 Members’ Exhibition & Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception | Friday | June 27 | 5-7 pm\nExhibit Runs: June 25 – August 17\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe River Arts Alliance 2025 Annual Members’ Exhibition and Showcase\, featuring works by RAA members\, will include an in-person art exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse and the publication of an online exhibition and showcase. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/river-arts-alliance-announces-2025-members-exhibition-showcase/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series June 3
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St \nThe Laureate Writers Series will host six River Arts Alliance member writers to read from their works on Tuesday\, June 3\, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/first-tuesday-laureate-writers-series-june-3/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poet\, Essayist\, and Jazz Musician Richard Terrill to Read at Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Free to the Public\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nAs part of the continuing Laureate Writers Series\, Poet\, Essayist\, and jazz musician Richard Terrill will present his work at 7 p.m. Tuesday\, May 6 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. His most recent books are What Falls Away Is Always: Poems and Conversations and Essentially\, a book of essays. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/poet-essayist-and-jazz-musician-richard-terrill-to-read-at-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:BRIEZZEEE: Artwork by Brianne Daniels at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Reception Friday\, May 2 | 5-7 pm\nExhibit May 1 – June 23\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \n  \nWorks by Winona-based artist Brianne Daniels will be on display at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse May 1 through June 23. Many of the artist’s works are oil paintings focusing on various flowers\, dinosaurs\, and other creatures from the wild world we share. A reception will be held 5-7 pm at the Coffeehouse with free coffee\, wine\, and handcrafted appetizers donated by the Blue Heron. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/briezzeee-artwork-by-brianne-daniels-at-the-blue-heron-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sonnet Contest celebrates National Poetry Month
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd Stsonnetcontest.org \nThe Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest invites you to celebrate the opening of this year’s contest and National Poetry Month at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Live music by Flutistry will accompany social time starting at 6:30pm. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sonnet-contest-celebrates-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poet Richard Robbins to Read at The Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nPoet Richard Robbins will read from his work at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of the Laureate Writers Series. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A and book signing\, as well as an open Mic session. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/poet-richard-robbins-to-read-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:February Laureate Writers’ Series Features Cynthia Marie Hoffman
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe Laureate Writers’ Series for February 4 will feature Cynthia Marie Hoffman at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Hoffman\, from Madison\, Wisconsin\, is the author of four books of poetry\, and has had her work published in several outstanding journals. Her recent work\, “Exploding Head” takes us into the mind of a woman living with OCD\, otherwise known as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Hoffman will present her work and respond to audience questions. An open mic period will follow\, during which members of the audience are welcome to read short works of their own. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/february-laureate-writers-series-features-cynthia-marie-hoffman/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Petals and Patterns: A Visual Symphony – Works by Richard Copeland
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nA new art show\, Petals and Patterns: A Visual Symphony – Works by Richard Copeland\, will run from January 17 through March 31 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The featured works include acrylic paintings and photography. An opening reception\, free and open to the public\, will be held on Friday\, January 17 from 5-7 pm. Good cheer\, wonderful neighbors\, and refreshments will be available. \nRichard Copeland is a member of the River Arts Alliance. He says\, “From my teen years forward\, creativity through art has been my ‘go to’ tool for finding calmness and balance. This holds true in these times as well. I have explored many mediums of expression. Stained glass\, jewelry\, beadwork\, photography\, pottery\, straw bale construction\, knife making\, digital art and now painting. One continuing thread with every medium has been my interest in Mandalas and Sacred Geometry. I thoroughly enjoy seeing the transition and progress from one medium to the next.”
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-petals-and-patterns-a-visual-symphony-works-by-richard-copeland/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T190000
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SUMMARY:Launch of Daryl Lanz’s First Book of Short Stories
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nOn Tuesday\, January 7th at 7 pm Daryl Lanz will read from his first book\, Hitchhiking from Fort Lewis & Other Stories\, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 102 W 2nd St. The reading will be followed by an Open Mic–please bring a piece to share\, that will raise our spirits. \nDaryl Lanz was born and raised in Winona. Since 2012\, he has owned the used bookstore\, Chapter 2 Books in downtown Winona\, where he can be found at least six days a week\, along with his store cat Guildenstern. The stories in Hitchhiking from Fort Lewis & Other Stories were written over a span of 30+ years. He continues to write in whatever spare time he can find and is trying to decide which of his half-dozen unfinished novels he should be working on. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/launch-of-daryl-lanzs-first-book-of-short-stories/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241213T190000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - How the Light Dances: Oil Paintings by Colleen Cosgrove
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nA new exhibition at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse features oil paintings by Minnesota artist Colleen Cosgrove. Learn more about the artist at her website\, colleencosgrove.com. The show will run from November 22 through January 6. An opening reception will be held on Friday\, December 13\, from 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-how-the-light-dances-oil-paintings-by-colleen-cosgrove/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T015320
CREATED:20241126T223846Z
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Features Book Launch of Naomi Cohn’s Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nOn Tuesday\, December 3rd the Laureate Writers Series will feature a Book Launch of poet\, memoirist\, and teacher Naomi Cohn’s new memoir The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight. The event will take place at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 pm followed by a book signing and an open mic. The event is free and open to the public. If you are visually impaired you will find Cohn’s work particularly compelling and unlike any other you will encounter. The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight examines vision loss and relearning to read and write as an adult. Cohn is a writer and teaching artist. Her past includes a childhood among Chicago academics; involvement in a guerrilla feminist art collective; and work as an encyclopedia copy editor\, community organizer\, grant writer\, fundraising consultant\, and therapist. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-features-book-launch-of-naomi-cohns-memoir/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T190000
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe Laureate Writers Series will feature an open mic session for its November 6th meeting at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The program\, normally held on the first Tuesday of every month\, will meet at 7 pm on the first Wednesday of November in order to avoid conflicting with election night. The open mic program was scheduled in response to an earlier one that proved very popular. At open mic sessions writers young and old are invited to share original poetry or short prose pieces with members of the audience. No prizes will be awarded. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T190000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - River Windows by Jack Honeywell at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nStained glass artist and River Arts Alliance member Jack Honeywell is again showing new work from his River Window Series at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. The show will run through December. There will be a reception on Friday\, November 1st from 5 to 7 pm.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-river-windows-by-jack-honeywell-at-the-blue-heron-2/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T190000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Jean Lukens Art Show at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nThe next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will feature paintings by Wisconsin artist Jean Lukens. An opening reception will be held on Friday\, October 4\, from 6-8 pm\, with light refreshments provided. Jean says\, “I am a contemporary watercolor artist. I have a passion for creating a non-traditional type of watercolor painting. I merge the organic medium of watercolor with the linear ink line. Harmony and balance of color and line inspire my work. Enjoying the thought process of creating an image and actually putting brush to paper keeps me inspired.”
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-jean-lukens-art-show-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T183000
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SUMMARY:Poet and Naturalist Dan Butterfass to Read at Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nDan Butterfass\, of Rochester\, will be the featured writer for the Laureates Writers Series on October 1 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 pm. He will read from his debut book Aerie\, recently published by Shipwreckt Books of Winona. Butterfass holds an MFA in poetry from the Vermont College of Fine Arts\, and has made his living as a college English instructor\, freelance outdoors writer\, bookstore owner\, and entrepreneur in the field of tourism. Aerie spans a quarter century of his writing life. Because of the Vice-Presidential Debate\, there will not be an open mic after Dan’s presentation. Kristin Young (banjo) and Donna Buckbee (nyckelharpa) will get us going by playing some old-time fiddle tunes and songs\, from 6:30-7:00. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/poet-and-naturalist-dan-butterfass-to-read-at-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240903T190000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading by Dougie Padilla
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nDougie Padilla will read\, mostly from his new book of poetry “10 Feet Down\,” (his sixth in 10 years) at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, Tuesday\, September 3rd at 7 pm. The reading will be followed by a book signing and then an Open Mic. We encourage you to read at the Open Mic whether you are a seasoned writer or poet or are a newcomer. It is a receptive audience. \nDougie Padilla is a rock and roll poet whose readings are more like performance art than anything else. His work is filled with life\, spirituality\, humanity\, and emotion. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/poetry-reading-by-dougie-padilla/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240823T200000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - As Seen through My Eyes - Oil Paintings by Diane Foster at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster\, running from August 21 through September 30. Diane says\, “This show includes a variety of paintings – landscapes\, many of which are rural and local\, figures\, still lifes\, buildings\, vehicles – whatever especially caught my eye. I think part of what makes an artist’s style unique to them is the subjects that catch their attention and make them want to share that vision with the rest of the world. In my previous life\, I was a computer systems analyst for many years working mainly with accountants. I like this life much better!” Learn more at the artist’s website\, dianefosterart.com. An opening reception with light refreshments provided will take place from 5-8 pm on Friday\, August 23.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-as-seen-through-my-eyes-oil-paintings-by-diane-foster-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T190000
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SUMMARY:Northfield Poets To Read for the Laureate Writers Series
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe Laureate Writers Series will host five Northfield poets\, Becky Boling\, Heather Candels\, D.E. Green\, Steve McCown and Julie A. Ryan\, to read from their work on Tuesday\, August 6th at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The poets are included in an anthology entitled We Look West\, just published by Shipwreckt Books\, Winona\, as part of the Up On Big Rock Poetry Series. The anthology will be for sale after the reading. An Open Mic will follow shortly thereafter. The event is open to the public\, and we encourage you to read your own work at the Open Mic—we always like to hear new voices! Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/northfield-poets-to-read-for-the-laureate-writers-series/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240702T190000
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents Patrick Cabello Hansel
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nPatrick Cabello Hansel will be the featured writer for the Laureates Writers Series program for Tuesday\, July 2. As an artist Hansel has worked in photography\, drama\, mosaic\, and creative writing. For many years he also worked as Lutheran pastor and artist at inner city churches in the Bronx and Philadelphia. He currently lives close to the George Floyd murder scene\, and uses his passion for the arts for personal and community transformation. \nWriter Thomas R. Smith says this about Hansel: “Living near the epicenter of the tumultuous events of 2020…he turns out to be the perfect chronicler of that year. His poems in Breathing in Minneapolis miraculously keep their lyricism while maintaining fidelity to fact.” An open mic session will follow Hansel’s program. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-patrick-cabello-hansel/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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