In-Person Arts Programming
Featuring current and upcoming programs supported with SEMAC funds and/or Legacy funds (noted by *). Other regional arts activities are included on request. Note: All in-person activities are subject to space limitation or cancellation. Check with the host organizations.
May 2022
- May 6-15: Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias, Arts Guild Theatre, Northfield
- May 13: Celebrating Artur Zerkaiov, 5-8pm, Gallery 24, Rochester
- May 13: The Rough & Tumble, 7:30pm, Hobgoblin Barn, Red Wing
- May 13: MCA Spring Music Division concerts, 6pm & 7:15pm, Valencia Art Center, Winona
- May 14: *The Accidental Hero, free live performances at 1:00 and 3:30pm, Historic Bohemian Brick Hall, Glenville (3 miles north of Myrtle on County 30)
- May 14: *Rochester Symphony, Chamber Music Outreach Series, tbd local church, Rochester
- May 14: Seasonal Saturday, Feel the Rhythm, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona
- May 14: Nadia performed by Maria Jette, 7:30pm, St Mane Theatre, Lanesboro
- May 15: *Rochester Vidhyalaya, Promoting India's Arts & Artists in SEMN Schools, Lessons Learned & Next Steps, Online - Zoom
- May 15: Poetry & Cello Performance with Karim Wasfi, Aaron Hughes & Dunya Mikhail, 1pm, Rochester Art Center, Rochester
- May 15: Jazz Jam with H3O Jazz Trio, 2:30-5:30pm, Island City Brewing Company, Winona
- May 16: Winona Writers Group Meeting, 1-3pm, Winona Public Library, Winona
- May 18: John Paulson & Cliff Jack Jazz Duo, 6-9pm, Redwood Room, Rochester
- May 19: Ribbon Cutting & Artist Talk, June Le mural, 11am, Rochester Art Center, Rochester
- May 19: Screening Series presented by Frozen River Film Festival and Collider, Little Thistle Brewing, Rochester
- May 19-29: *Rochester Civic Theatre Company, Into The Woods, Rochester Civic Theatre, Rochester
- May 20: Author Event with Allen Eskens. 11am, Wabasha Public Library, Wabasha
- May 20-22: *Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association, May 2022 Bluegrass Music Festival, Cushon’s Peak Campground, Houston
- May 21: *Re-Birth, Re-Create, Re-Focus, Re-Boot, 11th Annual Art on the Ave, 9:30am-4pm, Slatterly Park Neighborhood, Rochester
- May 21: *Anna Loney, Fish/Fence Sculpture on Parkway Ave, Lanesboro Arts, Lanesboro
- May 21: Straight River Art Festival, Heritage Park, Faribault
- May 21: *Quikut and Sprallage Workshop with Peyton Scott Russell, 1-3pm, Artworks Center, Austin
- May 21: Welcome Afghans event, 2pm, featuring speakers and film screenings by Frozen River Film Festival, Winona Arts Center, Winona
- May 22: *Rochester Male Chorus, Celebrating America: A Patriotic Concert, Bethel Lutheran Church, Rochester
- May 24: Choral Arts Ensemble, A Singing Valentine, 7pm (both in-person and virtually), location to be announced based on COVID guidelines, Rochester
- May 27-Sep 25: Clara Ueland, Impressions of Water, Opening Reception May 27 5-7pm, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona
- May 28: John Paulson with Swing Inc., 7pm, Whalens at Westfield, Winona
- May 29: *David Kassler, Out of Eden Community Engagement Concert, Rochester
June 2022
- Jun 1-Jul 10: River Arts Alliance Member Exhibit & Showcase, Blue Heron Coffeehouse, Winona
- Jun 2: *Northfield Arts Guild, A Celebration of Arts Learning, Northfield Arts Guild, Northfield
- Jun 2: Author Event with J. Ryan Stradal. 11am, Wabasha Public Library, Wabasha
- Jun 3: Opening Reception and reading, River Arts Alliance Writer Members' Showcase, 5-7pm, Blue Heron Cafe, Winona
- Jun 4: Artist Reception for Take Me To The River group art show, 6-8pm, Lanesboro Arts, Lanesboro
- Jun 4-Aug 2: Take Me to the River group art show, Lanesboro Arts, Lanesboro
- Jun 5: *Shorewood Senior Campus, Interactive Arts for Seniors, Shorewood Senior Campus, Rochester
- Jun 8-Jul 3: *Austin Community Band, Wednesday Night Summer Concerts in the Park, Bandshell Community Park, Austin
- Jun 9-Aug 4: *Faribault Parks & Recreation, Thursday Night Summer Concert Series, Central Park, Faribault
- Jun 9-Jul 29: *Chatfield Brass Band, Thursday Night Summer Concert Series, City Park Bandshell, Chatfield
- Jun 14: Rochester Symphony, Inside Rochester Chamber Music Concert, String Quartet, 7:30pm, Rochester Art Center, Rochester
- Jun 16: *John Wells, Five Material Focused Paintings, Red Wing Arts, Red Wing
- Jun 17-26: *The Merlin Players, La Cage Aux Folles, Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault
- Jun 17: *Music Lessons for All, Talent Showcase, Music Lessons for All Studio, Rochester
- Jun 21-Jul 1: *Summerset Community Theatre, We Will Rock You, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Austin
- Jun 24: *Rochesterfest, Rochester Symphony, Soldier's Field Park, Rochester
- Jun 24: *Austin Area Commission for the Arts, Graffiti Camp Student Exhibit and Artists' Reception, Cedar River Farmers Market, Austin
- Jun 24: *Lanesboro Barn Dance, Solstice Dance, DreamAcres Farm, Wykoff
- Jun 25: *Friends of Peterson, Gammel Dag - A Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration, Bandstand/Park/ Museum/Fillmore Street, Peterson
July 2022
- Jul 3: *Austin Community Band, Freedom Fest Celebration, Bandshell Community Park, Austin
- Jul 4: *Rochester Civic Music, San Salvador at 4th Fest, Soldier's Field Park, Rochester
- Jul 7: *Chatfield Brass Band, Patriotic Concert, City Park Band Shell, Chatfield
- Jul 15: *Paradise Center for the Arts, Marquee Children's Theatre, Paradise Center for the Arts, Faribault
- Jul 23: *Lanesboro Barn Dance, Solstice Dance, DreamAcres Farm, Wykoff
- Jul 28-31: *Vintage Band Festival, Festival July 2022, Bridge Square, downtown Northfield
- Jul 28-Aug 6: *Summerset Community Theatre, Mary Poppins - A Sensory Friendly Experience, Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Austin
- Jul 29-31: *Great River Shakespeare Festival, Community Engagement Theatre Project, location tbd, Winona
August 2022
- Aug 4: *Faribault Parks & Recreation, 2022 Pet Parade, Central Park, Faribault
- Aug 27: *Lanesboro Barn Dance, Solstice Dance, DreamAcres Farm, Wykoff
- Aug 28: *Chamber Music Live, Apollo Music Festival Final Concert, Cross of Christ Church, Houston
September 2022
- Sep 16-Dec 21: Karen Savage-Blue, Laughing Waters, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona
- Sep 17: *Lanesboro Barn Dance, Solstice Dance, DreamAcres Farm, Wykoff
October 2022
- Oct 2-Jan 24: Anne Labovitz, Water Stories, Minnesota Marine Art Museum, Winona
- Oct 7: *That Theatre Company, The Spookiest House on the Block, Rochester Civic Theatre Black Box, Rochester
- Oct 21: *Austin Culture & Arts Commission, Live Music at Market Fest, Cedar River Farmers Market, Austin