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June 2019
Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi
This groundbreaking photographic series garnered international fame to Alec Soth. This exhibit features portraits and locations along the entire length of the Mississippi River, including the Winona area. Built on the pastoral shore of the Mississippi River and surrounded by swaying native prairie plantings, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum boasts a collection of fine art that rivals even the most cosmopolitan cities.
Find out more »Maarten Platje: The Early History of the U.S. Navy
This exhibition features recent paintings by Dutch marine painter Maarten Platje showcasing important historic nineteenth-century U.S. naval ships and battles. Platje has a mastery of sailing ships and has sailed the waters depicted in his works. His paintings are richly detailed, technically accurate, and extensively researched to provide a realistic portrayal of historic ships, battles, and events. There will be an opening reception celebrating the exhibition on Thursday, May 9 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Find out more »The Art of Fine Furniture
The Art of Fine Furniture is an annual exhibition featuring the creations of professional and hobbyist studio furniture makers. Furniture by definition is “the movable objects in a room that make it fit for living”, but furniture can be more than that and that the aesthetics, quality, and feeling one receives from an exceptional piece of furniture are as important as its traditional functional use. Showcasing the historic talents of fine furniture making, the pieces in each annual exhibit are…
Find out more »Great River Shakespeare Festival
Great River Shakespeare Festival is the premier place to experience Shakespeare’s stories as our own. GRSF enhances the play-going experience through musical performances, receptions, classes, workshops and programs for learners of all ages and backgrounds. 2019 plays include”Macbeth,” “Cymbeline,” and “The Servant of Two Masters,”
Find out more »Mississippi Sippin’
Join the MN Marine Art Museum on the MMAM’s Riverwalk every Tuesday of the Month, June Through September, to enjoy a great view and great company over food and drink. Jefferson Pub and Grill will serve wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages while grilling food on site. Weather permitting.
Find out more »Main reACTION_–Third Space Performance
The public will is invited to eight weekly 1-hour performances by Main ReACTion lead by MCA Theatre Instructor, Catherine Deysach on Tuesdays from June 11th- August 16th, 6:30-7:30pm at different locations on Third Street between Main Street & Layfette Street. Stroll downtown on Third Street and you will be sure to find the young actors and actresses wearing brightly colored shirts accompanied by a sign identifying the group. Locations will also be announced on the MCA Facebook page on the…
Find out more »Great River Shakespeare Festival Preview: Macbeth
Back on the Great River main stage for the first time since Season 4, the savage world of the Bard’s great Scottish Play is once again brought to life this summer. A swift tale that unfolds in an unforgiving world, Macbeth tells a tale of madness, power, and ambition led by one of Shakespeare’s greatest power couples.
Find out more »MMAM Family Fest
Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s annual summer Family Fest! This free event includes art-making projects indoors and out, fishing off the shore of the Mississippi River with US Fish and Wildlife, gallery tours, sidewalk chalk, bubbles and more. A hot dog, brat or veggie dog lunch is available for purchase and everyone is admitted free. A discount of $20 will be taken off all family memberships purchased during the fest. Event will occur rain or shine.
Find out more »Author Event: Marcie Rendon
A Cash Blackbear mystery by Marcie R. Rendon. Rendon is an enrolled member of the White Earth Anishinabe Nation. Her first novel Murder on the Red River won the Pinckley Prize for Debut Crime Fiction.
Find out more »Great River Shakespeare Festival Front Porch Event: Frozen River Film Festival
The Frozen River Film Festival and GRSF present selected films. The GRSF Front Porch events features scholars, theater professionals, and community members who talk the places where art & life intersect.
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