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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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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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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - 2024 RAA Annual Members’ Exhibition & Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe River Arts Alliance (RAA) 2024 Annual Members’ Exhibition and Showcase begins this week. The in-person exhibition opens on Friday\, June 21 and will be on display through Sunday\, August 18. It can be seen during the Blue Heron Coffeehouse’s regular hours\, 7 am to 2 pm Wednesdays-Fridays and 8 am to 2 pm Saturdays-Sundays. The coffeehouse is located at 162 W Second Street in downtown Winona. Please join us for an opening reception at the Blue Heron from 5 to 7 pm on Friday\, June 21. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. \nThe online exhibition and showcase is published in a virtual flipbook format on RAA’s website at www.riverartsalliance.org/member-exhibit. Both the in-person and online exhibitions feature the work of local visual artists in a wide variety of media — including paintings\, prints\, photography\, wood\, ceramics\, fiber\, mixed media\, and more — as well as written works. The online format also highlights additional literary and performing artists. The opportunity to participate in the Annual Members’ Exhibition and Showcase is open to members of River Arts Alliance as a benefit of membership. \nLearn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-2024-raa-annual-members-exhibition-showcase/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laureate Series Wide Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on Tuesday\, June 4 at 7:00 pm will be a Wide Open Mic Night. Come one\, come all! This month\, we won’t have a featured writer — all of you will be featured! \nBring a story\, a tall tale\, a poem or set of poems to share — keep it to ten minutes max. \nWe’d prefer that it be your own work but if you have something by a favorite writer\, that would be okay. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-series-wide-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Art Show by Angie Malin at Blue Heron Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nA new art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will feature original oil paintings by Angie Malin. This show will run from May 10 through Sunday\, June 16\, 2024\, with an opening reception for the artist on Friday\, May 10\, from 5-7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public\, with light refreshments provided. \nThe artist says\, “I have lived in the Midwest my entire life which has given me an appreciation for the changing landscape from season to season. Plein Air painting\, painting outdoors from life\, is my preferred way to paint.” Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-art-show-by-angie-malin-at-blue-heron-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Celebrates New Book Chiaroscuro
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe Laureate Writers Series reading at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on Tuesday\, May 7 at 7:00 pm will celebrate the release of the new book Chiaroscuro. The event is free and open to the public. The book features selected poems by Peter W. Denzer with lino prints by Maria Denzer\, Delia Bell\, the Denzer family\, and friends. It has been published by Shipwreckt Books Publishing Company of Winona as part of the Up On Big Rock Poetry Series. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-celebrates-new-book-chiaroscuro/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sonnet Contest Celebrates National Poetry Month and Ted Haaland’s Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nsonnetcontest.org \nThe Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest invites you to celebrate the opening of this year’s contest and National Poetry Month on Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024\, from 6:30 – 9 pm 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 6:30 pm. At 7 pm\, we will celebrate the life and legacy of the contest’s benefactor and former director\, Ted Haaland\, who passed away on February 17th. \nTed spent the years following the death of his beloved Maria writing poetry every day. Under his leadership\, a small\, local contest spread around the world\, with the 2023 event receiving 700 sonnets from poets in 43 US states and 16 other countries. Ted’s friends and admirers are invited to say a few words and/or share a poem in his honor at this event. Friends are also invited to attend a memorial service for Ted on Friday\, May 3rd at 10 am at Hoff Funeral Home in Winona. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sonnet-contest-celebrates-national-poetry-month-and-ted-haalands-legacy/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents J.P. White
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nJ.P. White\, who has distinguished himself as one of Minnesota’s most dedicated writers for the past 40 years\, will be the featured guest for the April 2 Laureates Writers Series. White will read from and discuss his writing life at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, beginning at 7 pm. \nWhite established a strong Minnesota presence as a writer in the 1970’s\, but has had work published in national journals as well. His essays\, fiction\, reviews\, interviews and poetry have appeared in The Nation\, The New Republic\, The Gettysburg Review\, The North American Review\, Prairie Schooner\, Sewanee Review\, The Georgia Review\, Southern Review\, The Massachusetts Review\, The New York Times\, Alaska Quarterly Review and many other journals. Following White’s presentation members of the community are welcome to read a short selection of their own work for the open mic part of the program. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-j-p-white/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - "Wonderment: The Industry of Youth" by Naomi Tiry Salgado at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nAn exhibition of paintings by Naomi Tiry Salgado will be on display at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse from March 6 through May 10\, 2024. An opening reception will be held Friday\, March 8\, from 5-7 pm with an artist talk at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be served; this event is free and open to the public. In the artist’s words\, “‘Wonderment: The Industry of Youth’ is a series of oil paintings depicting very busy children and young adults going about the ‘industry’ of discovering their world.” Learn more at the artist’s website here.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-wonderment-the-industry-of-youth-by-naomi-tiry-salgado-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents Poet Nancy Hengeveld
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nPreston Poet Nancy Hengeveld To Read from her Prize-Winning Debut Book \nAs part of the continuing Laureate Writers Series\, poet Nancy Hengeveld will read from her recently published book Petrichor\, winner of the 2022 Barbara Stevens Poetry Book Award sponsored by the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. The presentation will take place at 7 pm on March 5\, 2024 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St.\, Winona. The reading is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing and open mic. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-poet-nancy-hengeveld/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Laureates Writers Series Presents P.S. Duffy
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nThe Laureates Writers series will feature distinguished writer P.S. Duffy for its Tuesday\, February 6 program at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The series is co-sponsored by Shipwreckt Books\, Chapter Two Books\, the Winona Public Library\, and the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. P.S. Duffy’s presentation begins at 7 pm and will be followed by an open mic session open to the public. \nP.S. (Penny) Duffy has lived in Rochester with her husband\, Joe\, for 34 years. Critics agree that her novel The Cartographer of No Man’s Land (W.W. Norton\, New York\, 2013)\, later published in Canada\, Great Britain\, Taiwan\, and Israel\, was outstanding. Set in the trenches of France and a fishing village in Nova Scotia during the First World War\, it was a Barnes and Noble Discover selection and a Booksellers of America pick\, a New York Post and Oprah Book of the Week\, a national LibraryReads selection\, and a finalist for the international Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, which recognizes the power of fiction to foster peace. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureates-writers-series-presents-p-s-duffy/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled: Opening Reception - You Are Here! Colleen Shore Artwork at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Due to weather\, the opening reception for You Are Here! Colleen Shore Artwork at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse has been rescheduled to Friday\, January 19\, from 5-7 pm. \nBlue Heron Coffeehouse Gallery | 162 W 2nd St.\ncshoreartwork.blogspot.com \nAn exhibition of paintings by River Arts Alliance member Colleen Shore will be on view at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse gallery from January 10 through March 2\, 2024. Colleen says\, “Take a journey through my paintings of places along the Upper Mississippi River — from Bluffs Views\, River Edges\, Wetland Refuge\, Prairie\, River Life and Towns. Painting is my passion as a visual artist\, working with oils since 2019 in my Onalaska home studio and outside\, plein air on occasion\, as weather permits. \nOn Friday\, January 19th from 5-7 pm\, join me for an evening of light refreshments as a guest of Blue Heron Coffeehouse. During the reception\, enjoy my display of oil paintings ‘You Are Here\,’ plus during the evening I’ll have dozens of unframed original oil paintings for sale with prices starting at $30-$50.” Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-you-are-here-colleen-shore-artwork-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Merle Hanson to Present at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nOn Tuesday\, January 2\, Merle Hanson\, Winona’s Favorite Storyteller\, will present some of his stories at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse as part of the Laureate Writers Series. The presentation is open to the public and will be followed by a Q&A session\, a book signing\, and then an open mic. Bring some of your work to share\, in any genre. This series is sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, Shipwreckt Books\, Chapter 2 Bookstore\, and Friends of the Winona Public Library. \nMerle Hanson grew up in Winona and graduated from Winona Senior High School. After living in St. Paul and Caledonia\, he wound up back in Winona where he has been for the last 15 years. Hanson’s first book\, Portraits\, was published in 2015 (Book Shelf Editions)\, followed by Ageless Winona in 2021 and Tales From the River Bottoms in 2022\, both with Wagonbridge Publishing. Hanson’s voice is unique—he has taken his long-standing affliction with schizophrenia\, involving the hearing of voices\, to present a rich history of Winona through the voices of our dead citizens—it is a rollicking dialogue between these entities and the persona of the writer himself\, warts and all. This is a voice full of compassion\, wisdom\, and wit. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/merle-hanson-to-present-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lowery Returns to First Tuesday Laureate Series with New Book
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nLongtime area writer and teacher Scott Lowery returns to the Laureate Writers Series\, Tuesday\, December 5\, 7:00 pm\, at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. The event is free and open to the public\, followed by an open mic and book signing. Lowery’s brand-new chapbook\, Mutual Life\, examines everyday life during tumultuous times. Naomi Cohn calls these poems “fierce\, funny\, tender and ultimately hopeful”. Lowery’s work has been awarded the Julia Darling Memorial Poetry Prize\, and appears in numerous journals and anthologies. He and his wife Connie Blackburn moved to Milwaukee in 2019 to be near their young grandchildren. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/lowery-returns-to-first-tuesday-laureate-series-with-new-book/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sarah Kieffer Book Event at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nJoin us to welcome Sarah Kieffer back to Winona to celebrate the publication of her new book\, 100 Morning Treats. Sarah was the first employee when the Blue Heron Coffeehouse opened 25 years ago and has gone on to become a successful blogger and cookbook author. Books will be for sale and the event will include a Q & A\, book signing\, and treat samples.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sarah-kieffer-book-event-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Print Dubs: Screen Print Series by Peet Fetsch at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nFacebook Event Page \nPrint Dubs\, an exhibition featuring a screen print series by RAA member Peet Fetsch of Tally Mark Press\, opens November 10 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The show will run through January 8. An opening reception will be held on Friday\, November 10\, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. The reception is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be provided. Peet says\, “Print Dubs is an attempt to visualize my interest in collaged or dub music\, my love for layered abstract art\, and my obsession with vinyl records. This screen print series is a collection of collages\, or Print Dubs\, made up of my personal drawings\, found textures\, found images\, and hand brushed grooves representing 12 inch and 7 inch records.” Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-print-dubs-screen-print-series-by-peet-fetsch-at-the-blue-heron/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - River Windows by Jack Honeywell at the Blue Heron
DESCRIPTION:October-November 2023\nBlue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nThe exhibit River Windows 1979-2023: Stained Glass by Jack Honeywell is now on display through November 2023 at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, located at 162 W 2nd St. in Winona. An opening reception will be held on Friday\, October 27th\, from 5-7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. Jack Honeywell is a member of River Arts Alliance.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-river-windows-by-jack-honeywell-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:20231003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T190000
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents Mary Moore Easter\, Poet and Dancer
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nOn October 3rd\, poet Mary Moore Easter will read from her work at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is co-sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest and the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The reading will be followed by a book signing and then an open mic. Bring some of your work to share. This event is free and open to the public. \nMary Moore Easter has published four books of poetry: Walking From Origins (chapbook\, 1993)\, The Body of the World (Minnesota Book Award Finalist\, 2019)\, Flutes of Our Bones (2020)\, and Free Papers—Poems Inspired by the Testimony of Eliza Winston\, a Mississippi Slave Escaped to Freedom in Minnesota in 1860 (2021). She has also published a memoir\, The Way She Wants to Get There—Telling on Myself (2022) that chronicles her life as a dancer and choreographer as well as a poet. Her poetry speaks “the language of dance.” Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-mary-moore-easter-poet-and-dancer/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T190000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Dan Grimslid 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 the work of artist Dan Grimslid and will run from September 13 through November 5\, 2023. An opening reception will be held on Friday\, September 15\, 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-dan-grimslid-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:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T040706
CREATED:20230901T032158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T032158Z
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents Samuel Hawkins II\, Spoken Word Poet
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nSamuel Hawkins II\, Spoken Word Poet\, will read from his work at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on September 5th. The reading is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. Samuel has performed his work at festivals\, colleges\, and conventions in Tennessee\, Kentucky\, Washington DC\, Tampa Bay\, Vero Beach\, St. Petersburg\, Atlanta\, Baltimore\, Chicago\, Philadelphia\, and Minneapolis. His poetry forces us to see homelessness\, sexual abuse\, relationships\, art\, testimonies\, love\, war\, the light within us\, our potential\, history\, and God. This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is co-sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest and the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. \nLearn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-samuel-hawkins-ii-spoken-word-poet/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230801T190000
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents Minnesota Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nMinnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman will read from her work at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse on Tuesday\, August 1st at 7 pm. Gwen Westerman is a Dakota educator\, writer and fiber artist. She is a professor at Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, and the Director of the Native American Literature Symposium\, as well as Director of the Humanities Program. She was appointed by Governor Tim Walz as Poet Laureate of Minnesota in September 2021\, the first Indigenous poet to be so honored. \nThe reading is free and open to the public and will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. Please bring some of your work to share with us. This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is co-sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest and the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-minnesota-poet-laureate-gwen-westerman/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230721T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T032331Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - Retrieval\, a Journey through Art – Paintings by Julia Crozier
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St.\nblueheroncoffeehouse.com \nTwo years of creating art have come together for a new exhibit called “Retrieval\,” by Julia Crozier. The drawings and paintings are mostly new and some “reworked work.” Road trips\, hiking experiences and everyday living have inspired the work represented. Retrieval reflects past and current connections with land\, cities and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The exhibit is hosted by the Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, Winona\, Minnesota. It runs July 19-September 3. Opening reception is Friday\, July 21\, 6-8. An online gallery for the show is also available at Julia’s RAA member page at riverartsalliance.org/members/artists/julia-crozier/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-retrieval-a-journey-through-art-paintings-by-julia-crozier/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T173000
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CREATED:20221213T220622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T022655Z
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SUMMARY:Takedown & Artwork Pick-Up for RAA Member Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nIf you have an item included in RAA’s 2023 In-Person Member Exhibit\, please remember to pick it up on Monday\, July 17 at the Blue Heron between 3:00 and 5:30 pm. \nWith any questions\, contact Arts Administrator Johanna Rupprecht at admin@riverartsalliance.org.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/member-exhibit-artwork-pickup/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T190000
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CREATED:20230627T004901Z
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents Michael S. Moos
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nMichael S. Moos is the author of The Idea of the Garden (winner of the Richard Snyder Prize\, Ashland University Poetry Press\, 2018)\, and three earlier poetry books. He will read his poetry as part of First Tuesday: The Laureate Writers Series. The event will be held on Tuesday\, July 11th at 7 pm at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse and is free and open to the public. \nThe reading will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. Please note that this event will be held on the second Tuesday this month\, due to the July 4th holiday. This First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-michael-s-moos/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230609T190000
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CREATED:20221213T215808Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception - 2023 RAA Member Exhibit at Blue Heron Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nSave the date — more information to come.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/opening-reception-2023-raa-member-exhibit-at-blue-heron-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T190000
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CREATED:20230524T021355Z
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SUMMARY:Laureate Writers Series Presents Gordon Henry
DESCRIPTION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. \nGordon Henry is a poet\, novelist\, editor and scholar. He will read from his latest book of poetry\, Spirit Matters: White Clay\, Red Exits\, Distant Others on Tuesday\, June 6th. \nThis First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series event is sponsored by the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest in partnership with the Blue Heron Coffeehouse and is free and open to the public. The presentation will be followed by a book signing and an open mic. Henry is an enrolled member/citizen of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation in Minnesota. He is also a Professor in the English Department at Michigan State University\, where he teaches American Indian Literature and Creative Writing. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/laureate-writers-series-presents-gordon-henry/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, 162 W 2nd St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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