Category: Culture
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Don’t miss Handmade Neighborhood
You always say you’re going to get holiday gift shopping done early…and here’s your opportunity! Handmade Neighborhood is holding its 9th sale on Saturday, November 23 at the Winona History Center. Visit the sale from 9am to 3pm to kick start your holiday shopping for everyone on your list (and and maybe sneak a little something for yourself, too!).…
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Doctor Bob at Boats and Bluegrass
Robert Armstrong aka Doctor Bob performs one of his infamous puppet shows for the crowds at Boats and Bluegrass. Doctor Bob has entertained Winona for years with his eccentric puppeteering and musical performances. Boats and Bluegrass is a music festival that takes place annually in September at Prairie Island Campground. photo by Tanya Jean Bruss…
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Julie Johnston and Ramona Redig
This summer at Red Horse Gallery, in Fountain City, Julie Johnston and Ramona Redig converse during the opening reception for Julie’s and Gary Flynn’s art exhibit called, “Earthly Visions.” photo by Jade Fang
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Jena Wood
Jena Wood holds up a trophy she made for the winner of a chainsaw bicycle race. Her talents for making things transfer to her place of work, DIBS Cafe, where she slings burritos and espresso drinks that also make people feel like winners. photo by Jim Risser
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Noisy Style at the Dirty River Queercore Invasion at Latsch Island.
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Todd Randall
Todd Randall, co-founder of Sanborn Canoe Company, glides down the Mississippi River with one of his company’s handmade paddles. photo by Peter Boysen
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Sitting around at DTAP
Alex Stevens, Julie Johnston, and Billy Curmano having a friendly little chat outside Jade Community Acupuncture Clinic during Down Town Art Party aka DTAP. Down Town Art Party is a celebration of art and music in downtown Winona presented by local artists in various downtown locales, on the first Tuesday of every month. photo by…
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Luke Reed
Luke Reed grabs some air outside of the East Recreation Center Skate Park. photo by Randal Kline
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Aaron Rykus outside Broken World Records
Aaron Rykus hanging outside Broken World Records. Aaron is a local barista at DIBS Cafe, always in at least two local punk bands, and was one of the last remaining tenants of the now condemned Canswer House. The Canswer House hosted a slew of rowdy basement shows throughout the years and was loved by many…
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Downtown Businesses Get Boost from Earth Day Event at Levee Park, Renews Enthusiasm for Revitalization
Sunny skies graced throngs of both tourists and locals taking in the activities at the Winona Park & Rec Dept.’s lively Earth Day Celebration at Levee Park this past Saturday. With an estimated 1,200 in attendance over the course of the afternoon, the sunshine and action also extended to nearby businesses. Mister Groovys, Dibs Cafe,…
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Megan Hanson at Winona Zombie Crawl 8
Megan Hanson seen painting the town red during the 8th annual Winona Zombie Crawl in downtown Winona. It’s the second oldest zombie pub crawl in the world. Megan Hanson is a local singer/songwriter and plays in the bands My Private Eye and the Ultrasounds. She also spends her days working for HCO (Home & Community…
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WHYnona?
Just over four years ago I stepped foot in Winona, Minnesota for the first time. I couldn’t have known it at the time, but it was the beginning of something so much bigger than where I would spend that summer or do a little Spear(e)shaking. Looking back on it now I can say, without hyperbole,…