History on the River Cruise: “Musical Chairs”

May 30 • 4:00 – 5:30 and 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

“Musical Chairs” & Celebrating Over a Century of Municipal Music with Ruth Bures & Clarinet Quartet

The City of Winona built a bandshell in the Classical Revival style in Lake Park near the north shore of Lake Winona in 1924. A century later it still is host to concerts by the Winona Municipal Band and others. In celebration, band member, Ruth Bures, has recently published, “Musical Chairs” a book chronicling the story of  band director Orville Reese. Also, enjoy some live music!

HISTORY ON THE RIVER CRUISE SERIES
​Educational Cruises Celebrating Our Heritage

Experience the history, culture, arts, science, stories, music, and more that make Winona County, Minnesota so unique…on the Mississippi River.

Choose from two different cruise times in May, June, July, August and September. Each presentation will be offered during a 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. cruise and again for a 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. cruise. Also enjoy refreshments and the beautiful scenery of the Mississippi River.