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.
Sixteen signed limited edtion of prints from Norman Rockwell's own collection of illustrations of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
Jun. 18 - Jul. 29
Southeast Minnesota Regional Juried Art Exhibition
Paul Watkins Gallery,WSU, Lillian David Hogan Galleries, SMU
Opening Reception is Friday, June 16 at Saint Mary's University Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries, 6-8 pm and Winona State Universisty Watkins Gallery at 8- 10 pm.
7th annual Great River Shakespeare Festival features 'Othello" and "Comedy of Errors" and a non-Shakespeare play, "The Daly News". The acting apprentice company will perform "Titus Andronicus". Enjoy free prelude concerts, front porch conversations and more. Call 507-474-7900 for more information.
FREE outdoor pops concert! The Minnesota Orchestra returns for a free outdoor pops concert, the Festival's annual gift to the community. Bring your picnic basket and blanket, and join your family, friends, and neighbors for this favorite summer event!
This event takes place on Saturdays during the Great River Shakespeare Festival.1909 hand-painted scenery - a great narrator script by Dan Muson and dramatic readings from the classics by the GRSF apprentice actors. A truly unique experience!
Jul. 3
Great River Shakespeare Festival Preview: The Daly News
3:00pm Performing Arts Center, Winona State University
Hailed as "the high priests of the percussion world" by The New York Times, the members of Nexus have been playing together for nearly 40 years. Known for the innovation and diversity of their programs, which feature traditional and exotic instruments, they will be presenting the Minnesota Beethoven Festival's first concert devoted to percussion music.
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.
One of America's highest-profile string quartets, the Miró Quartet continues to captivate audiences and critics around the world with its startling intensity, fresh
perspective, and mature approach. Founded in 1995, the Quartet went on to win numerous competitions and was recently awarded the coveted Avery Fisher Career Grant. They make regular appearances at summer festivals around the country -- be certain to hear their debut performance at the Minnesota Beethoven Festival!
Jul. 9
Great River Shakespeare Festival Prelude Concert: Chris Kendall and the Coulee Kings
Chris Kendall and the Coulee Kings perform folk music. Free of charge.
Jul. 10
Dixieland Jazz Festival
12:00pm to 5:00pm Goodview Pavilion, 41st and 5th Street
The 23rd annual Dixieland Jazz Festival will be held at the Goodview Pavilion in Goodview. Performers include the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, Winona's Gate City Jazz Band and Al Townsend's Wonderful World Jazz Band. The Jazz workshop students will perform from 10:30 am-11:45 am. The festival is free to the public. Food and beverages are available. Call 507-452-8382 for more information.
1909 hand-painted scenery - presented with great music and dramatic readings. A truly unique experience! TICKETS at the door: $5 / children 12 & under free.
Jul. 10
Great River Shakespeare Festival Prelude Concert: Vanessa Trouble
Conductor Dale Warland has made an indelible impression on the landscape of contemporary choral music both nationally and internationally. After his 32 years with the Dale Warland Singers, he remains active as a guest conductor, composer, teacher, and producer of choral programs for public radio. Join him as he conducts the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorale - formed specifically for the 2010 Festival - for two concerts of unforgettable choral music in Winona's beautiful Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels.
Jul. 11
"Gallop with the Mustangs"
11:00am
This is the 9th annual Sugar Loaf Ford Mustang Run; the run is approximately 100 milels on blacktop roads. Refreshments, prizes and fun. Call 507-454-5170 for more information.
Jul. 11
Great River Shakespeare Festival Front Porch Conversations
1:00pm Performing Arts Center, Winona State University
Conductor Dale Warland has made an indelible impression on the landscape of contemporary choral music both nationally and internationally. After his 32 years with the Dale Warland Singers, he remains active as a guest conductor, composer, teacher, and producer of choral programs for public radio. Join him as he conducts the Minnesota Beethoven Festival Chorale - formed specifically for the 2010 Festival - for two concerts of unforgettable choral music in Winona's beautiful Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels.
Jul. 11
27th Annual Airshow and Breakfast
7:30am
Free airshow at 10:30 am. Aircraft Parade and Aerobatic Demonstration. Call 507-452-2220 for more information.
This year’s program takes place July 12-16 and 19-23 and features 37 classes including photography, dance, foreign languages, computer programming, animation and story writing.
College For Kids is a summer enrichment program that offers “college courses” created specifically for students who have completed grades 3-8 this spring. College For Kids professors design the courses and aim high at challenging young minds to enrich their knowledge and experience and to engage them in a passion for lifelong learning.
For a catalog or additional registration forms, visit www.winona.edu/oced/cfk.asp.
For more information, call Tracy Rahim, College For Kids Director, at 507-457-5308 or e-mail her at: TRahim@winona.edu.
Jul. 13
MN Beethoven Festival: Midori, violin and Oagur Aydin, piano
Internationally-renowned violinist Midori comes to Winona for a recital of violin masterworks. A consummate musician who blends an ambitious international
performance schedule with innovative community engagement initiatives, Midori also holds the prestigious Jascha Heifetz Chair at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music. Don't miss the opportunity to hear this extraordinary artist!
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.
Jul. 14
Municipal Band Concert
8:00pm Lake Park Bandshell
Admission free.
Jul. 15
MN Beethoven Festival: Michala Petri, recorder and Lars Hannibal, guitar
Michala Petri, recognized as one of the world's supreme recorder players, is joined by her husband, guitarist Lars Hannibal, for an evening of music spanning three centuries. The Petri/Hannibal Duo has performed extensively in many of the world's major concert halls over the last two decades. Their musical maturity and technical superiority, combined with the intimate atmosphere of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, will create an unforgettable concert experience
Jul. 16
Great River Shakespeare Festival Prelude Concert: Patti Darbo
Michala Petri, recognized as one of the world's supreme recorder players, is joined by her husband, guitarist Lars Hannibal, for an evening of music spanning three centuries. The Petri/Hannibal Duo has performed extensively in many of the world's major concert halls over the last two decades. Their musical maturity and technical superiority, combined with the intimate atmosphere of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, will create an unforgettable concert experience
1909 hand-painted scenery - presented with great music and dramatic readings. A truly unique experience! TICKETS at the door: $5 / children 12 & under free.
Jul. 17
Great River Shakespeare Festival Prelude Concert: Pamela McNeill
Free admission to the museum for the 75th anniversary observance and ribbon cutting for the new Laird/Norton addition. Free food, family activities and entertainment.
Jul. 18
Shakespeare Festival Front Porch Conversations
1:00pm Performing Arts Center, Winona State University
Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard: The Golden Age of Radio, sponsored by the Winona Public Library through the Minnesota's Greatest Generation Project. Free admission.
A fitting end to a fabulous 2010 season! In what has become a much-anticipated concert for regular festival-goers, Osmo Vänskä and the Minnesota Orchestra return to Winona to present the final concert of the summer. Well known for their Beethoven interpretations, including their recent five-disc recording project of the complete Beethoven symphonies, Vänskä and the Orchestra will once again present an all-Beethoven program, including the beautiful Piano Concerto No. 5, featuring Festival Artistic and Managing Director, Ned Kirk.
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.
The Great River Shakespeare Festival, in partnership with the Winona County Historical Society,conservation partners and Visit Winona will host the first-ever Winona Legacy Weekend. Winona Legacy Weekend celebrates the arts, and the cultural, historic and outdoor heritage of Winona and its surrounding region, highlighting events and sites funded in whole or in part by Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. WCHS’ museums, The Bunnell House, The Arches Museum of Pioneer Life and the Winona County History Center will be open for tours.
The Winona County History Center (160 Johnson, St., Winona) will host Mike Kennedy on July 24 at 1 p.m. He will give a talk on the lives of conservationist Will Dilg and philanthropist John Latsch in Wanek Hall.
The Winona Park Recreation Department will offer FREE canoeing and kayaking on East Lake Winona,, which is at the foot of Main Street, Friday – 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday – 8:00 – 2:00 p.m.
The MN Marine Art Museum will host Huck Finn Family Fest on Saturday, July 24 from 10:30 am -1:00 pm
While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for walk-aboard self-guided tours. The prices are $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and $5.00 for children. Children 4 and under are Free. The ship is open every day from 9:00am to 6:00pm No reservations necessary.
Bayou Grenouille will perform acoustic cajun dance music. Free of charge.
Jul. 23
Owl Prowl
8:30pm to 10:00pm Whitewater State Park
Do you know which Minnesota owl says, “Who cooks for you?” or which one whinnies like a miniature horse? Meet at the South Picnic Area parking lot for a brief introduction to the owls of Whitewater State Park and a night hike down Trout Run Creek Trail to call for these elusive birds of the night. Bring a flashlight.Call 507-932-3007 ext. 229 for more information.
Come and enjoy a day on the river "Huck Finn style", kicking off the 4th annual Family Fest celebrating the exhibition of Norman Rockwell's Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn prints.
1909 hand-painted scenery - presented with great music and dramatic readings. A truly unique experience! TICKETS at the door: $5 / children 12 & under free.
Jul. 24
Great River Shakespeare Festival Prelude Concert: FurLow Riders
Bill Bowers, renowned actor and mime, explores the silences in art and life in his solo performance piece "It Goes Without Saying." Mature audiences. Tickets are $10.
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.
Mid West Music Fest is a multiple-venue, multiple-genre and multiple-day
music festival coming to Winona in the summer of 2010. It will serve as a
fundraiser for local non-profits and a platform for local and regional
artistic expression.
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.
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.
Sixteen signed limited edtion of prints from Norman Rockwell's own collection of illustrations of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn".
7th annual Great River Shakespeare Festival features 'Othello" and "Comedy of Errors" and a non-Shakespeare play, "The Daly News". The acting apprentice company will perform "Titus Andronicus". Enjoy free prelude concerts, front porch conversations and more. Call 507-474-7900 for more information.
While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for walk-aboard self-guided tours. The prices are $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and $5.00 for children. Children 4 and under are Free. The ship is open every day from 9:00am to 6:00pm No reservations necessary.
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.
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 Park Naturalist Dave Palmquist on this leisurely stroll to see Whitewater’s birds. Binoculars and maps of birding hot spots will be available. Meet at the Nature Store parking lot.
For more information contact:Baertlein, Betsy (DNR) [Betsy.Baertlein@state.mn.us]
Aug. 8
Mississippi Wild! Ducks and Wildlife with Ed Lagace
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is a Winona County Historical Society fundraiser. Learn about the historic nature of these Winona bars: Ed's (no name) Bar, Gabby's, Market Street Tap and Mulligans.
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
Masters of the Sea: New Works from the American Society of Marine Artists
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.
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.
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
Masters of the Sea: New Works from the American Society of Marine Artists
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."
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
Date
Event
Time/Location
Additional Details
Sept. 7 - Nov. 13
Masters of the Sea: New Works from the American Society of Marine Artists
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.
