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SUMMARY:RAA Announces Reception for Driftless: A Curated Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Dec 6 | 1-3 pm\nWinona County History Center\n160 Johnson Street | Winona \nJoin RAA for the opening reception of Driftless: A Curated Exhibit\, featuring artwork inspired by the driftless region along the great Mississippi river. Light refreshments will\nbe served. \nMany artists throughout Minnesota and the surrounding driftless region submitted worksfor consideration in the exhibit. A selection of those submissions\, curated by former and current RAA board members\, will be on display at the Winona County History Center\, December 6\, 2025 – February 27\, 2026. \nThe driftless region along the great Mississippi river stretches from southeastern Minnesota and southwestern Wisconsin to the connecting borders of Iowa and Illinois. This region has long been a source of inspiration for adventurers and artists\, inspiring curiosity and shaping a multitude of perspectives — especially those expressed through the visual arts. \nHelp us celebrate the work that has emerged from artists inspired by the majestic\nbeauty of our driftless area. \nUnable to make the reception? We encourage you to view the RAA exhibit during its run at the Winona County History Center\, 10 am to 4 pm daily.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/26755/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:Handmade Neighborhood Market Supports Local Makers and Local History!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 22 \, 2025 |10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nWinona County History Center\n160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN \nThe 2025 market has expanded! It features over two dozen different artisans. Their “pop-up shops” will be throughout the History Center in the Slaggie Family Lobby\, Wanek Hall\, Briarcombe Room\, and the spaces in between. Shoppers can grab a map at the entrance or the information desk. \nHandmade Neighborhood features a juried selection of quality\, unique\, handmade items by area artisans. Artists set up with a boutique-quality vibe throughout the History Center. Shop a wide variety of handmade jewelry\, pottery\, woodwork\, clothing\, knits\, glassware\, bath products\, fine art\, tasty treats\, and much more! \n\n\n\nAt the 2025 Handmade Neighborhood Market:\n\n\nRecycled Warmth\nIsland City Clayspace\nMad Dog’s Claws\nSimple Soaps For Simple Folks\nMeier Woodworks\nP.J.’s Originals\nCarlin’s Colonies and Carlin’s Sugar Shack\nGlasverks by Linda\nLisa Truax Ceramics\nA Midwife Who Knits\nHey Boo Creations\nJunie Collective\nMezamè by Lauren\nBlue Truck Hot Sauce\nMbFlesch Designs\nJovy Rockey Jewelry\nSalvaged Medium\nHVRNT Studio\nWenonah Body Lab\nAaron Gesicki\, Woodworker\nKreated by Kaidra Crochet\nSchwaba Drama Art\nSpoon Therapy\nGourdgeous Jewelry\nDeb’s Felting & Melting\nMoxi Creations\n\n\n\n  \nHandmade Neighborhood was established in 2009 by a group of Winona-area artisans with a mission to support local artists and to provide the community with an opportunity to purchase quality\, original\, locally produced\, handmade goods at reasonable prices. The Winona County Historical Society became the steward of the event in 2020 to foster the time honored traditions of handmade work\, cultural crafts\, and artistry. \nThe Museum Shop is also open during the Handmade Neighborhood Market and museum admission is free November 22 too. Find more at winonahistory.org and on social media @winonacountyhistory.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/handmade-neighborhood-market-supports-local-makers-and-local-history/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T200000
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SUMMARY:SSF final Business and Immigrant Story for 2025: Project Fine
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Sept 16 | 7 PM\nWanek Room\, Winona County History Center\n160 Johnson St\, Winona \nLearn more about Project FINE\nduring the final Business & Immigrant Story \nFor the fourth consecutive year\, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival is continuing their series of Business & Immigrant (B&I) Stories\, featuring local businesses and organizations of Winona. In partnership with the Winona County Historical Society\, the 2025 lineup concludes with the story of Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education) on Tuesday\, Sept. 16. \nProject FINE has been serving refugees and immigrants in Winona County and the surrounding area since 1990. Hear the personal and inspirational stories of immigrants who have chosen to call Winona home. \nPrevious B&I presentations have included: Blue Heron Coffeehouse\, Farmers Market\, and Bay State Milling. \nRefreshments will be served. Admission is free but the opportunity for a freewill offering will be available. Reservations are encouraged but not necessary at ssf25.eventive.org/schedule. \nThe Sandbar Storytelling Festival will feature a full week of nationally recognized storytellers at venues throughout Winona. Get your tickets now for events Oct. 7-13\, 2025. \nFor more information about the festival\, visit sandbarstorytellingfestival.org \nSandbar Storytelling Festival is an organizational member of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership\, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/ssf-final-business-and-immigrant-story-for-2025-project-fine/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T190000
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SUMMARY:Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Business & Immigrant Stories
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission | Freewill Offering\nWinona History Center | 160 Johnson St \nFor the fourth consecutive year\, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival\, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society\, is continuing their series of Business & Immigrant (B&I) Stories\, featuring local businesses and organizations of Winona. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sandbar-storytelling-festival-business-immigrant-stories-4/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250914T130000
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SUMMARY:Minnesconsin: Dick Lano’s photography of the Winona area in the 1970s
DESCRIPTION:September 14\, 2025  | 1:00 -3:00 PM\nWinona County History Center\n160 Johnson St\, Winona MN \nThe Winona County History Center will be opening a new exhibit in the Collection Corridor Gallery. Minnesconsin: Dick Lano’s photography of the\nWinona area in the 1970s will open with a reception on Sunday\, September 14\, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. \nMinnesconsin is a state of mind that spans a river like a bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin. Richard (Dick) Lano operated a photography studio and took many images of the area and its community members. This new exhibit highlights his portraits\, nature\, landscapes\, Winona sites\, photojournalism\, and more. \nDick was born and raised in Winona\, as was his wife Betsy (Burleigh) Lano. In the 1970s they moved their family across the river to Bluff Siding. There he and his family built a home and he operated a photography studio at the entrance to the valley near Wisconsin State Highway 35. Dick picked up photography as a youth and began documenting his trips to the Boundary Waters and out West\, his hometown\, his friends\, and the “Minnesconsin” region. This exhibit offers a retrospective of Dick’s work mostly from the 1970s. It affords us insight into the evolution of his artistic vision from amateur to professional. \nThe opening reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Short remarks will be made at 2:00 p.m. by community curators of the exhibit. \n \nLearn more and plan your visit at winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/minnesconsin-dick-lanos-photography-of-the-winona-area-in-the-1970s/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T120000
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SUMMARY:A New Museum Makers Class at the History Center: Beginner Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Sun & Mon\, Aug 3\, 4 | 12-3 pm\n$30 WCHS Members | $40 Public\nBest for ages 12 and up\nWinona County Historical Society\n160 Johnson St.\nwinonahistory.org \n  \nLearn seven common stitches and practice them creating a beautiful floral design. Also use your new sewing skills for creative ways to patch clothing or add custom details to apparel\, bags\, kitchen towels\, and more. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/a-new-museum-makers-class-at-the-history-center-beginner-embroidery/2025-08-04/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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SUMMARY:A New Museum Makers Class at the History Center: Beginner Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Sun & Mon\, Aug 3\, 4 | 12-3 pm\n$30 WCHS Members | $40 Public\nBest for ages 12 and up\nWinona County Historical Society\n160 Johnson St.\nwinonahistory.org \n  \nLearn seven common stitches and practice them creating a beautiful floral design. Also use your new sewing skills for creative ways to patch clothing or add custom details to apparel\, bags\, kitchen towels\, and more. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/a-new-museum-makers-class-at-the-history-center-beginner-embroidery/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T120000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the 2025 Sonnet Contest – Closing Event
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 26 | 11 am – 12 pm\nOpen to the Public\nWinona County History Center | 160 Johnson St\nsonnetcontest.org \n  \nThe official end to the annual Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest is the announcement of the winners\, a fun celebration hosted in person and online. The public is invited to attend on Saturday\, July 26th at 11:00 am at the Winona County History Center. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/celebrate-the-2025-sonnet-contest-closing-event/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T203204Z
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SUMMARY:Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Business & Immigrant Stories
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission | Freewill Offering\nWinona History Center | 160 Johnson St \nFor the fourth consecutive year\, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival\, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society\, is continuing their series of Business & Immigrant (B&I) Stories\, featuring local businesses and organizations of Winona. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sandbar-storytelling-festival-business-immigrant-stories-3/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
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SUMMARY:Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Business & Immigrant Stories
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission | Freewill Offering\nWinona History Center | 160 Johnson St \nFor the fourth consecutive year\, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival\, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society\, is continuing their series of Business & Immigrant (B&I) Stories\, featuring local businesses and organizations of Winona. The next business featured in this year’s Business & Immigrant series is the story of the Winona Farmers Market. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sandbar-storytelling-festival-business-immigrant-stories-5/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T000748
CREATED:20250529T202850Z
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SUMMARY:Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Business & Immigrant Stories
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission | Freewill Offering\nWinona History Center | 160 Johnson St \nFor the fourth consecutive year\, the Sandbar Storytelling Festival\, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society\, is continuing their series of Business & Immigrant (B&I) Stories\, featuring local businesses and organizations of Winona. Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/sandbar-storytelling-festival-business-immigrant-stories-2/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T203000
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CREATED:20250422T113040Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Refuge Headwaters Present A Visit from Will Dilg 
DESCRIPTION:$20 Admission | $15 Friends Members\nWinona County History Center | 160 Johnson St \nThe Friends of the Refuge Headwaters (Friends) invite you to a special performance of A Visit from Will Dilg\, presented by Steven Marking in an inspiring one-man stage production. The 50-minute performance will be followed by an informal Q&A with Steve and members of the Friends of the Refuge Headwaters. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets will be sold at the door (check or cash only). Learn more.
URL:https://riverartsalliance.org/event/friends-of-the-refuge-headwaters-present-a-visit-from-will-dilg/
LOCATION:Winona County History Center\, 160 Johnson St\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
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