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Wabasha Dog Park Grand Opening Ceremony
The Wabasha Dog Park will be open to the public starting Friday, August 2nd. A grand opening ceremony will take place at the park on Friday, August 2nd starting at 10 am Everyone is invited, including your four-legged friends) The Wabasha Dog Park is located on Bailey Avenue between 11th...
Composer, ensemble to debut ‘Whitewater’ August 24
Composer Jared Steven Coffin is excited to announce the project “Whitewater,” an evening of music about Minnesota conservation, premiering August 2024. This project is in collaboration with 10th Wave Chamber Music Collective, a Minnesota based musician-led ensemble, which will be premiering the piece. The project explores the soundscape ecology of wildlife-human interaction and the importance of conservation work for the continuation of wildlife habitat. “Whitewater” is supported by the Eric Stokes Fund, Earth’s Best in Tune award.
Local naturalist inspired children's book
Cotter Schools alum and former Winona resident Melissa Rousu recently wrote and published her debut children’s book, “Grandpa Loved Wild Things,” about her grandfather, Bill Drazkowski, a longtime Winona resident active in the Winona Bird Club, a nature photographer, and raptor rehabilitator. Drazkowski passed away in 2017,...
Art Hounds: Judy Ofronio’s organic sculptures
From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Winona wonders. Stephanie...
The Brisket At This Wisconsin Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It For Weeks
Discovering an unexpected gem in the charming town of Nelson, Wisconsin is like finding an extra fry at the bottom of your takeout bag. That’s exactly how it feels when you walk into J & J BBQ & Catering. This is a delightful spot that promises a barbecue experience...
River Junctions Arts Council Children's Theatre
The River Junctions Arts Council is happy to be bringing back their Childrens Theatre next month. River Junctions Arts Council President, Jenn Rohrer, says the production will feature many Wabasha kids again, and they are bringing the Black Hills Children's Theatre to the community for the production of The Super Hero Show.
‘Hamlet’ and ‘Much Ado’ — Terrifying gaslighting still lives
If you love live theater and have not yet experienced the world class greatness of the Great River Shakespeare Festival, you have the opportunity to see the very best of the best bring “Hamlet” to life in the next two weeks. The entire cast is fabulous, and Tarah Flanagan as Hamlet is not to be missed. I just saw the play last Saturday and wish I had been able to alert you earlier to this wonderful opportunity. I plan to see “Much Ado About Nothing” next weekend, and I know I am in for another memorable treat! How lucky we are to have this amazing talent in our midst. Please attend and be absorbed by unforgettable storytelling. Thank you, GRSF!
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