Blooming Cherry Trees

 

The cherry trees, the gift from our sister city in Japan have been beautiful this spring. This picture was taken on Sunday, 4/18/2021. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They look like they're raising their arms/branches in glory! Photo: 4/13/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's a view of them across the lake on April 8th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A close up of the blooms. Let your heart sing with this natural pink color.

 

 

 

 

 

River Walks to the Mississippi River End of 2019

 November 10, 2019 Before snow.

 November 11, 2019

      November 15, 2019, Two eagles in the distance

 November 17, 2019

 November 24, 2019 and it was lucky to find some stones.

 November 26, 2019, One eagle

November 27, 2019 Great Bluffs State Park Looking around--Mississippi River somewhere in the fog

 December 3, 2019

 December 15, 2019

 December 20, 2019

 December 22, 2019

 December 24, 2019

 December 27, 2019 Eagle flying off

December 31, 2019

Printing Making at the Winona Arts Center

The Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th St, Winona, Minnesota 55987, (507) 453-9959 is open to visit current exhibits on Wednesday  through Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

The Winona Arts Center had a free card making day on February 1, 2020, 11am - 2pm.  Lots of happy smiles with Dirk Nelson making sure that all the cards got on the press straight and many volunteers cleaned plates and worked to allow all the artists of all ages to have a wonderful time.

It was a busy place of making and sharing and smiles.

Mary Coughlan, right, has been a long time advocate for the Winona Arts Center.   Two volunteers wash and dry plates to allow everyone to have a turn to create. It takes lots of dedicated people to create such an amazing place.

 Trish and Willow waiting to create their print cards.

 Watching the process

 Using a brayer

 Lots of careful cutting

 Two cards hanging to dry.

"The Winona Arts Center house an art studio featuring the Riverbed Press.  A Conrad etching press is available for experienced printmakers to use of a nominal fee.  Printmaking classes along with other arts classes are offered for children and adults."  This day was one of the Winona Arts Centers free printmaking day for all ages to experience.

Find out more about the Winona Arts Center see their facebook page or email: WinonaArtsCenter@gmail.com

Winona Arts Center, Winona, MInnesota

 The Winona Arts Center is located at the corner of 5th and Franklin, 228 E. 5th St, Winona.  Gallery hours are Wednesday through Friday 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

The current exhibit, Not So Long Ago, Not So Far Away, a photography exhibit by Wade Britzius. The exhibit runs January 24 through February 28, 2020. The reception is Friday, February 28th, 6-7pm.  At 7:00pm, the documentary film, Out to Save the World will be shown.  This documentary is about "The Farm," produced 1976 by Wade Britzius, Brian Lee and Stan Pollock.  The film runs 23 minutes in black and white.  A discussion will follow the film.

The Winona Arts Center is raising funds to create a lift to allow all persons of all physical abilities to be able to enter the center and use both levels.  Please consider getting involved with this great Arts Center by becoming a member or sharing your gifts and talents and/or making a donation.

Upcoming films are the following Fridays 7:00pm: February 14 II Postinio; February 28 Out to Save the World; March 6 The Third Wife; March 20 The Sower.  Admission is $5.00 or donation.

 The Winona Arts Center is raising money to build a new vestibule that will include a lift.  This will make the Winona Arts Center accessible to all.

 Here's the place to make the donation for Give the Arts A Lift. You can learn more about the project at this link as well.


Hope to see you at the Winona Arts Center.

Winter Farmers Market in Winona, Minnesota

The land is quiet and  the frozen earth is resting.  But the busy farmers have put up food for us to have even in the coldest of months.

East End Recreational Center, 210 Zumbro St, Winona is home to the Winter Farmers Markets. 
Next market day is Saturday, January 18th, 9am - noon.

These friendly people are helpful with questions and information.

Out on a Limb have delicious apples, carrots, and many other fresh vegies.  Their fresh baked turnovers, cinnamon rolls, and cookies are delicious.

 Whitewater Gardens have delicious vegetables.

Castlerock Bakery has sourdough bread samples to taste.  Come down soon to select some bread.

Bell House Band played some great music to enjoy during your shopping or dining experience on the first market of 2020.

Indian food--delicious and very reasonable prices--by Infuzn.  You can have some and enjoy the music or chat with friends or take it to go and have it at home!  Glutan free choices, vegan and vegetarian options.  And samples to allow you to taste for your palette.

Friends enjoying some delicious food and music and chat at the Farmers Market.

 Renaissance Bread has granola and scones and bread for all.

 Wire art work.

Plants and beauty sold at the Farmer's Market.

Check out more photos and what is available at the Farmer's Market website.

Here are the Winter Market Dates coming soon:

Hope to see you at the Farmers Market soon!  It's a community event.  Everyone welcome.