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Live Music Keeps Winona Hot
Music venues across the region are turning up the heat with live music that spans every genre, from coffeehouse vibes to boot-stomping bluegrass to old-time rock-n-roll.
Plan a Night OutMinnesota Marine Art Museum Shining
Hailed as a Minnesota treasure, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is rolling out a continuous stream of water-inspired art exhibits that everyone is falling in love with.
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Sunshine is kissing the patios of Winona and making them wonderful places to relax and enjoy the day. Here is a short list of places to sit in the fresh air.
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What's Happening This Week In Winona
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Until August 17, 2024
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11 events,
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster at the Blue Heron August 21 – September 30 Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster. Diane says, “This show includes a variety [...]
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Rochester, Minnesota’s Judy Onofrio creates larger than life sculptures that are covered with collaged bones, glass orbs, thousands of beads, and intricate glass mosaics. Her Baroque flourishes celebrate life’s color, matching perfectly with her sense of humor and creative spirit. It is through her accumulative process that Judy continues to push the boundaries of art [...]
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity delves into the books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021); and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). [...]
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Santa Cruz, CA based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. The works in Ultra Mare are inspired by the sea and ancient heritage, using portraiture to challenge and overturn white, European historical narratives. Kajahl reimagines Greco-Roman artifacts, depicting Africans [...]
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
A Nation Takes Place: Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art ON VIEW AUGUST 21, 2024 - MARCH 2, 2025 The western formation of the Americas was born through water. Facilitated by 15th-century seafaring patterns of imperial rule, conquest, and commerce, the modern landscape and waterways of the United States have been defined in part [...]
3 events,
Art Exhibit: “Driftless Past & Present” by Jamie Schwaba
Art Exhibit: “Driftless Past & Present” by Jamie Schwaba
"Driftless Past & Present" Artwork by Jamie Schwaba August 19-September 27 Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts 1164 West Howard St., Winona, MN Exhibit free and open to the public during MCA business hours About the Artist: My name is Jamie Schwaba and I am an artist based out of Winona, MN. I selected the [...]
Art Exhibit: “Watershed” – River Arts Alliance Juried Exhibition
Art Exhibit: “Watershed” – River Arts Alliance Juried Exhibition
Watershed: River Arts Alliance Juried Exhibition August 23 – November 17 Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. Watershed, the new, juried visual arts exhibition sponsored by River Arts Alliance, will open at the Winona County History Center on Friday, August 23 with a reception from 4:00-6:00 pm. The event is free and open [...]
“American Serenade” Docking
“American Serenade” Docking
The "American Serenade" will dock at Levee Park on September 2 from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The public is welcome to come to the Levee and view the boat but public tours are not available. View the full 2024 Cruise Ship docking schedule in Winona here.
7 events,
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Rochester, Minnesota’s Judy Onofrio creates larger than life sculptures that are covered with collaged bones, glass orbs, thousands of beads, and intricate glass mosaics. Her Baroque flourishes celebrate life’s color, matching perfectly with her sense of humor and creative spirit. It is through her accumulative process that Judy continues to push the boundaries of art [...]
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity delves into the books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021); and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). [...]
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Santa Cruz, CA based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. The works in Ultra Mare are inspired by the sea and ancient heritage, using portraiture to challenge and overturn white, European historical narratives. Kajahl reimagines Greco-Roman artifacts, depicting Africans [...]
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
A Nation Takes Place: Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art ON VIEW AUGUST 21, 2024 - MARCH 2, 2025 The western formation of the Americas was born through water. Facilitated by 15th-century seafaring patterns of imperial rule, conquest, and commerce, the modern landscape and waterways of the United States have been defined in part [...]
Art Exhibit: “Watershed” – River Arts Alliance Juried Exhibition
Art Exhibit: “Watershed” – River Arts Alliance Juried Exhibition
Watershed: River Arts Alliance Juried Exhibition August 23 – November 17 Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St. Watershed, the new, juried visual arts exhibition sponsored by River Arts Alliance, will open at the Winona County History Center on Friday, August 23 with a reception from 4:00-6:00 pm. The event is free and open [...]
11 events,
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster at the Blue Heron August 21 – September 30 Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster. Diane says, “This show includes a variety [...]
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Rochester, Minnesota’s Judy Onofrio creates larger than life sculptures that are covered with collaged bones, glass orbs, thousands of beads, and intricate glass mosaics. Her Baroque flourishes celebrate life’s color, matching perfectly with her sense of humor and creative spirit. It is through her accumulative process that Judy continues to push the boundaries of art [...]
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity delves into the books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021); and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). [...]
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Santa Cruz, CA based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. The works in Ultra Mare are inspired by the sea and ancient heritage, using portraiture to challenge and overturn white, European historical narratives. Kajahl reimagines Greco-Roman artifacts, depicting Africans [...]
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
A Nation Takes Place: Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art ON VIEW AUGUST 21, 2024 - MARCH 2, 2025 The western formation of the Americas was born through water. Facilitated by 15th-century seafaring patterns of imperial rule, conquest, and commerce, the modern landscape and waterways of the United States have been defined in part [...]
10 events,
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster at the Blue Heron August 21 – September 30 Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster. Diane says, “This show includes a variety [...]
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Rochester, Minnesota’s Judy Onofrio creates larger than life sculptures that are covered with collaged bones, glass orbs, thousands of beads, and intricate glass mosaics. Her Baroque flourishes celebrate life’s color, matching perfectly with her sense of humor and creative spirit. It is through her accumulative process that Judy continues to push the boundaries of art [...]
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity delves into the books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021); and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). [...]
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Santa Cruz, CA based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. The works in Ultra Mare are inspired by the sea and ancient heritage, using portraiture to challenge and overturn white, European historical narratives. Kajahl reimagines Greco-Roman artifacts, depicting Africans [...]
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
A Nation Takes Place: Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art ON VIEW AUGUST 21, 2024 - MARCH 2, 2025 The western formation of the Americas was born through water. Facilitated by 15th-century seafaring patterns of imperial rule, conquest, and commerce, the modern landscape and waterways of the United States have been defined in part [...]
16 events,
8th Annual Big Muddy Brew ‘N Que
8th Annual Big Muddy Brew ‘N Que
The 8th Annual Big Muddy Brew 'n Que will feature live music, Best in Area Tasting Competition, Bloody Mary Tasting, food trucks, cornhole competition, kids activities, and more! Friday 5-10pm Saturday 11am-10pm Sunday 11am-1pm (Bloody Mary Tasting Only) View the full 2024 calendar of events here!
2024 Minnesota Arabian Horse Association Fall Classic
2024 Minnesota Arabian Horse Association Fall Classic
The 2024 Minnesota Arabian Horse Association Fall Classic will be September 6-8 in Winona, MN at the Minnesota Equestrian Center. We welcome all skill levels, ages, and disciplines to our show! NEW in 2024 - All Breed Opportunity Classes! Judge Michael Grimm New This Year: OPPORTUNITY CLASSES (ALL BREEDS) IN HAND POKER TRAIL, ANY 4 LEGGED [...]
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster at the Blue Heron August 21 – September 30 Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster. Diane says, “This show includes a variety [...]
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Rochester, Minnesota’s Judy Onofrio creates larger than life sculptures that are covered with collaged bones, glass orbs, thousands of beads, and intricate glass mosaics. Her Baroque flourishes celebrate life’s color, matching perfectly with her sense of humor and creative spirit. It is through her accumulative process that Judy continues to push the boundaries of art [...]
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity delves into the books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021); and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). [...]
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Santa Cruz, CA based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. The works in Ultra Mare are inspired by the sea and ancient heritage, using portraiture to challenge and overturn white, European historical narratives. Kajahl reimagines Greco-Roman artifacts, depicting Africans [...]
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
A Nation Takes Place: Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art ON VIEW AUGUST 21, 2024 - MARCH 2, 2025 The western formation of the Americas was born through water. Facilitated by 15th-century seafaring patterns of imperial rule, conquest, and commerce, the modern landscape and waterways of the United States have been defined in part [...]
22 events,
Winona Farmers’ Market
Winona Farmers’ Market
The Winona Farmers' Market is a local organization that invites producers of homegrown fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, herbal medicine, eggs, honey, syrups, dairy products, baked goods, meats, flowers, bedding and house plants to come together with local residents to share in the bounty of our beautiful region. Our goal is to provide fresh, quality local [...]
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster at the Blue Heron August 21 – September 30 Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster. Diane says, “This show includes a variety [...]
Art Exhibit: “Driftless Past & Present” by Jamie Schwaba
Art Exhibit: “Driftless Past & Present” by Jamie Schwaba
"Driftless Past & Present" Artwork by Jamie Schwaba August 19-September 27 Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts 1164 West Howard St., Winona, MN Exhibit free and open to the public during MCA business hours About the Artist: My name is Jamie Schwaba and I am an artist based out of Winona, MN. I selected the [...]
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Rochester, Minnesota’s Judy Onofrio creates larger than life sculptures that are covered with collaged bones, glass orbs, thousands of beads, and intricate glass mosaics. Her Baroque flourishes celebrate life’s color, matching perfectly with her sense of humor and creative spirit. It is through her accumulative process that Judy continues to push the boundaries of art [...]
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity delves into the books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021); and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). [...]
11 events,
8th Annual Big Muddy Brew ‘N Que
2024 Minnesota Arabian Horse Association Fall Classic
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
Art Exhibit: “As Seen through My Eyes” – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster
As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster at the Blue Heron August 21 – September 30 Blue Heron Coffeehouse | 162 W 2nd St. The next art show at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse will be As Seen through My Eyes – Oil Paintings by Diane Foster. Diane says, “This show includes a variety [...]
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Art Exhibit: “Deep Dive” by Judy Onofrio
Rochester, Minnesota’s Judy Onofrio creates larger than life sculptures that are covered with collaged bones, glass orbs, thousands of beads, and intricate glass mosaics. Her Baroque flourishes celebrate life’s color, matching perfectly with her sense of humor and creative spirit. It is through her accumulative process that Judy continues to push the boundaries of art [...]
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Art Exhibit: “Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity”
Across a Wide Ocean: Remarkable Stories about the Origins of Identity delves into the books The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson and illustrated by Nikkolas Smith (Penguin Random House, 2021); and The Most Beautiful Thing by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Khoa Le (Lerner Publishing, Carolrhoda Books, 2020). [...]
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Art Exhibit: “Ultra Mare” by Kajahl
Santa Cruz, CA based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. The works in Ultra Mare are inspired by the sea and ancient heritage, using portraiture to challenge and overturn white, European historical narratives. Kajahl reimagines Greco-Roman artifacts, depicting Africans [...]
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
Art Exhibit: “A Nation Takes Place – Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art”
A Nation Takes Place: Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art ON VIEW AUGUST 21, 2024 - MARCH 2, 2025 The western formation of the Americas was born through water. Facilitated by 15th-century seafaring patterns of imperial rule, conquest, and commerce, the modern landscape and waterways of the United States have been defined in part [...]