Young survivor of the Titanic, Laura Buzzell, gives a first person account of surviving the Titanic sinking though handwritten diary entries. On display will be her riveting narrative of losing her father, art and other historical items associated with Titanic.
The exhibit commemorates the 75th anniversary of one of our country's most succesful conservation programs--the Federal Duck Stamp program. Panels explaining the important beneftis and diverstiy of wetlands, and existing threats accompany 36 stamps and signed waterfowl print.
Aug. 14 - Sept. 26
Hamilton Wood Type and Printing Exhibit
Lillian David Hogan Galleries, Saint Mary's University
This is a Winona County Historical Society fundraiser. This year’s “Bar Exam” will visit Market Street Tap, Gabby’s, Ed’s No-Name Bar, and Mulligan’s Pub, all located within two blocks of each other on East 3rd Street. There will be information about each building, a chance to meet the folks who run the pubs, and some munchies. Beverages are not provided, but participants can certainly order a beverage of their choice.
Registration is required ($10 Society members, $15 non-members) at Winona County History Center, 160 Johnson Street, 454-2723.
Lakeview hosts one of the largest displays of classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and antiques in southern Minnesota. All cruise nights are free and open to the public.
Sept. 7 - Nov. 13
Between the Shining Seas: American Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition
Exciting and varied art from dozens of the best marine artist working today are displayed in a wide array of mediums--oils, water colors, pastels, scratch board, pencil, sculptures and scrimshaw.
Lakeview hosts one of the largest displays of classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles and antiques in southern Minnesota. All cruise nights are free and open to the public.
Join historians, architects, planners, public officials, property owners and citizen advocates to learn about how to make preservaton succeed in your community.
Call the Harley Davidson office at 454-4578 for more information.
Sept. 18
Family Art Day Extravaganza
10:00am to 2:00pm Lake Park
This is an interactive art adventure for all ages. The goal of the art day is to celebrate the arts through fun family art activities that continue the Winona Fine Arts Commission’s and Blue Heron Arts Committee’s efforts to promote arts in the community through hands-on activities.
THE EVENT IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL AGES. Attendees will be able to move from one activity to another. Most could complete many art pieces and processes in the course of the day and could have numerous pieces in process at one time. The hours for the art projects are 10am to 2pm. Registration period begins at 9:30am and continues throughout the day.
Internationally acclaimed musician Lauren Pelon and award winning poet and essayist Gary Holthaus team up to offer a unique new program called "Story of Music, Stories from Home." Pelon plays a variety of instruments ranging from lute, lyre, and concertina, to recorders, gemshorn, and electric wind instruments. Holthaus reads from his work and that of others. Both the music and the readings offer unique perceptions of the natural world, and celebrate our sense of place, community, and home. Cost is $10 per person.
Fringe Fridays are held the last Friday of each month. The Frozen River Fringe Friday is an eclectic mix of arts and live entertainment offered in conjunction with local businesses, business people, artists, and musicians to promote the Frozen River Film Festival as well as the arts and locally-owned businesses in our greater community.
Sept. 25
Tonic Sol-Fa
7:30pm Winona State University Performing Arts Center
Young survivor of the Titanic, Laura Buzzell, gives a first person account of surviving the Titanic sinking though handwritten diary entries. On display will be her riveting narrative of losing her father, art and other historical items associated with Titanic.
The exhibit commemorates the 75th anniversary of one of our country's most succesful conservation programs--the Federal Duck Stamp program. Panels explaining the important beneftis and diverstiy of wetlands, and existing threats accompany 36 stamps and signed waterfowl print.
Sept. 7 - Nov. 13
Between the Shining Seas: American Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition
Exciting and varied art from dozens of the best marine artist working today are displayed in a wide array of mediums--oils, water colors, pastels, scratch board, pencil, sculptures and scrimshaw.
. Presented by the Winona County Historical Society, guides will take groups to sites in beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery, Winona's oldest Cemetery, to visit with people from Winona County’s past. This year our theme is health care in the late 1800s. Not only will attendees learn about the lives of the people they meet on the tour, but also about the health issues and medical practices of the turn of the century. A soldier will tell his escape from death in a Civil War battle only to be taken by "the grip", a doctor will discuss his treatment plan for families who were losing infants to the "summer complaint", and other stories of medical practice, strange diseases and freak accidents. Tours start with the Trolley tour at Noon and the last group will leave the gate at 3 p.m. Admission is taken at the event and is $7 for adults, $5 for students 13 and older and $3 for children 12 and younger. Sponsored by Merchants Bank.
The Trestor Trolley will take a group through the cemetery at Noon and at 3 p.m. from the front gate of Woodlawn Cemetery each day. Please reserve your seat by calling 507-454-2723 ext. 0 prior to the event, space is limited.
Free Paddling for anyone! Have you ever paddled in a canoe with 8 or 10 other people? A catamaran style canoe inspired by Olympic Canoe Coach David Train, and created by Wenonah Canoe.
Everything is there for you, paddles, jackets, safety. A time to enjoy the beautiful place we live, work, and play from Lake Winona. FREE
The color excursion train will operate from Minneapolis to La Crescent, Minn., with an intermediate stop at Winona. The train will depart Minneapolis at 9:00 a.m. and operate via Canadian Pacific's scenic ex-Milwaukee Road main line along the Mississippi River. Passengers may detrain in Winona to spend the afternoon in town. The train will continue 24 miles to La Crescent where it will be turned and return to Winona and Minneapolis.
Both trips will include coach, first class and premium class. Premium class includes reserved seating in Milwaukee Road Skytop observation Cedar Rapids or Super Dome 53. For ticket information, visit their website.
The Minnesota Humanities Center is sponsoring "Journey Stories" on its tour of Minnesota. Winona is one of six stops in the state selected by the Humanities Center. Winona County Historical Society will be hosting the Smithsonian curated travelling exhibit "Journey Stories" The Society will add local exhibit pieces to enhance visitors' experience of "Journey Stories."
Fringe Fridays are held the last Friday of each month. The Frozen River Fringe Friday is an eclectic mix of arts and live entertainment offered in conjunction with local businesses, business people, artists, and musicians to promote the Frozen River Film Festival as well as the arts and locally-owned businesses in our greater community.
November 2010
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Sept. 7 - Nov. 13
Between the Shining Seas: American Society of Marine Artists National Exhibition
Exciting and varied art from dozens of the best marine artist working today are displayed in a wide array of mediums--oils, water colors, pastels, scratch board, pencil, sculptures and scrimshaw.
The Minnesota Humanities Center is sponsoring "Journey Stories" on its tour of Minnesota. Winona is one of six stops in the state selected by the Humanities Center. Winona County Historical Society will be hosting the Smithsonian curated travelling exhibit "Journey Stories" The Society will add local exhibit pieces to enhance visitors' experience of "Journey Stories."
Wood sculptures from the MMAM permanent collection and Smiths' private collections. The exhibit will be developed in collaboration with folk artists Leo and Marilyn Smith.
The Minnesota Humanities Center is sponsoring "Journey Stories" on its tour of Minnesota. Winona is one of six stops in the state selected by the Humanities Center. Winona County Historical Society will be hosting the Smithsonian curated travelling exhibit "Journey Stories" The Society will add local exhibit pieces to enhance visitors' experience of "Journey Stories."
Wood sculptures from the MMAM permanent collection and Smiths' private collections. The exhibit will be developed in collaboration with folk artists Leo and Marilyn Smith.
The ballet tells the story of a young girl, Clara, who on Christmas Eve dreams of a battle pitting the Nutcracker Prince against the Rat King and his band of mice. At a pivotal moment, Clara comes to the aid of the Prince and helps him win the battle. To reward Clara for her help, the Prince takes her to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy and sees a beautiful array of ethnic dance soloists such as Spanish Coffee, Marzipan and Chinese Tea.
