Rochester Dance Company presents “The Nutcracker”

This 23rd year of Rochester Dance Company's production, The Nutcracker will feature over 80 dancers ages 5 to 18 from studios throughout Rochester and the surrounding area, as well as professional guest artists.

Come experience the magic of Clara and her friends on Christmas Eve and meet the colorful characters she encounters on her dreamy adventure. Children will love the naughty mice, the toy soldiers and Clara's courage in their thrilling battle scene. Adults will appreciate the classic and timeless music of Tchaikovsky.

Newsboys: Worldwide Revival Nights Tour

Christian rock band Newsboys will make a performance stop on their Worldwide Revival Nights Tour with special guest Cochren & Co. at Mayo Civic Center on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mayo Civic Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.

Mississippi Hot Club

Back by popular demand, the Mississippi Hot Club from Minneapolis will perform at Winona Arts Center 228 E 5th St on Saturday, October 26. The coffeehouse & gallery opens at 6:00 and the concert begins at 7:00. Tickets are $20/advance & $25/door and are available at Music Mart in Winona or on Eventbrite

Mississippi Hot Club is inspiring a new generation of young swingers in Minnesota. With reverence and chops, Mississippi Hot Club’s new album, Swing Cities, shines light on the bold music of Django Reinhardt from a fresh pop-oriented perspective.

Misery

Romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. Annie forces Paul to write her a new novel, and he realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go. Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it…and it does. Join us for this chilly thriller, based on Stephen King’s 1987 hit book!

Flippin' For Books

Stop by the Winona Senior High Concourse on Saturday, November 16th from 8:30 to 11:30 AM for this FREE family literacy & wellness fair for families with young children; older siblings welcome!There will be storytelling, early literacy crafts, wellness information booths, free pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 10 AM, music from Amanda Grace at 10 AM, and each child attending goes home with a book!This event is organized by Winona Public Library, with many thanks to our generous community sponsors including the Celanese Corporation, Winona Early Childhood Initiative, Hy-Vee, Bluff Country C

Boutique Hunt

Grab your gals & hunt the deals in Glenwood + Morris! Start at one of the four boutiques names here: MECO7, MN Olive Oil Co., Inherit or Sweet Lily's to recieve your passport and collect a stamp when you visit each location on Saturday, Nov. 9th. 

Once your passport is complete, leave it at your last stop to be entered in for the change to WIN one of four gift baskets & one GRAND PRIZE WINNER of $100 in gift cards. Plus, enjoy exclusive deals at each boutique, along with special guest vendors. 

Sundays at Landmark: Urban Expedition - India

Landmark Center’s beloved Urban Expedition program invites families to explore global cultures right in the heart of Saint Paul. Celebrating its 21st season in 2025, Urban Expedition features five unique programs that showcase the rich music, dance, crafts, and traditions of various countries. We’re excited to kick off the season with India! Experience the vibrancy of authentic music, food, dance, and crafts in this immersive event. Don’t forget to grab your passport and collect a stamp at each Urban Expedition for a chance to win a prize!

Sundays at Landmark: Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert

The Saint Paul Civic Symphony presents a FREE concert of “Hot and Cool Classics” in Landmark Center with the theme “Planes, Trains & Automobiles”, performing the four pieces below:

Walton: Spitfire Prelude & Fugue
E. Strauss: Bahn frei! Op. 45
Holland: Motor City ReMix (2014)
Converse: Flivver Ten Million

RideMN1 - Minnesota's Only State Crossing

Minnesota's only State crossing - 2025 we will bike the border from Karlstad (Robbin) to Two Harbors, 372 miles in 7 days. We will have overnight stops in Karlstad, Warroad, Baudette, Littlefork, Orr, Side Lake, Hoyt Lakes, and finish in Two Harbors.
 All inclusive - 21 meals and 7 nights lodging (3 nights motel & 4 nights camping), luggage transport and SAG support.
 We are a different bike tour, you will know everyone's name and you will become part of our team. Join us for a trip you will not forget.

Monroe Crossing

Named in honor of Bill Monroe, The Father of Bluegrass Music, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, original bluegrass and even selections outside the bluegrass genre. Their superb musicianship and onstage rapport have entertained audiences across the United States, Canada and Europe for nearly 20 years.