Friday, September 25, 2009

A & E around Winona

Compiled by Lauren Rothering
Arts & Entertainment Editor

Saturday, Oct. 3
Warrior Waddle 5k (run or walk)
8:00 am, Lake Winona
A $16.00 pre-registration includes t-shirt; registration is $13.00 with group of five or more. Pick up registration packets and information at the Edward Jones Office in Winona Mall Annex.

Oct.6-Mar.31
“Famous Names and Famous Places”
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
The display features the art of John Stobart, Roy Cross, Dusan Kadlec, and Marten Platje from the Burrichter/Kierlin Marine Art Collection. Admission $3 with student ID.

Sunday,Oct.11
Southern Pacific Steam Locomotive 4449 Fall Color Excursion
Amtrak Station
Take a day trip from Winona to La Crescent. Experience the High speed “Super Power” 4449 which travels 60-70 mph. A great way to enjoy the fall colors along the Mississippi River.

Sunday, Oct. 11
“Smaczne Jablka”
Noon-4pm, Polish Cultural Institute of Winona
Translated as “tasty apple,” Smaczne Jablka it is polish festival celebrating the apple. Apples, apple pie, bratwurst and other food items will be sold, Polish dancers will perform, and various vendors will offer their wares. There will also be a raffle for a week-long stay in a condo in Arizona.

Sunday, Oct. 11
“A Celebration of Words, Music, and Image”
7:30 pm, MN Marine Art Museum
“The river is a sinuous mirror, reflecting our stories from the deep folds of the land.” The concert will feature new music from Tim Britton, Janet and Eric Heukeshoven, Ariane Lydon, William Neil and Patrick O’Shea. Tickets are $20, $10 with student ID and are available at the door. A reception prepared by MyChef creation will follow the concert.

Oct. 15-18
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”
Oct. 15-17 at 7:30 pm; Oct. 18 at 3:00 pm, WSU Performing Arts Center
“How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” by Frank Loesser, Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock, and Willie Gilbert will be presented by the Winona State University Theatre Department.

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