WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is featuring “The Beauty Around Us,” an exhibit by artist Heidi Bacon, throughout January at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. Community members are invited to the show’s opening reception with the artist on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Visitors can […]
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will hold open auditions for Dance Repertory Company’s 47th annual spring dance concert, “Change in Color.” Auditions for this pre-professional dance company are free and open to all intermediate and advanced dancers ages 13 and up and will be held at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is hosting “FREE-4-ALL,” a day of free classes for the whole family on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. This event will feature classes for both youth and adults to try at no cost: My Grown-up and Me […]
WINONA, Minn. — Local tap dancers ages 5 and older are invited to participate a fun-filled Holiday Tap Jam Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Valéncia Arts Center. The workshop will include technique warm-ups, choreography, and improvisation — all to some favorite holiday tunes! New this year, instead of collecting a fee, MCA is collecting donations […]
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will present Dance Repertory Company II (DRC II) in a showcase “Animals on Parade” concert featuring dancers ages 5-13 performing tap, ballet, hip hop, modern, and musical theatre to animal themed songs. Performances will take place Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8, […]
WINONA, Minn. — The community is invited to the inaugural Valéncia Chorale concert on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Saint Mary of the Angels, 1155 W. Wabasha St. Comprised of singers from the Winona area, the Valéncia Chorale is a mixed community choir directed by Dr. Patrick O’Shea. They explore […]
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites the community to view a unique exhibit, featuring the work of printmaking artists ages 55 and older who participated in a recent workshop alongside teens from Riverway Learning Community. The exhibit opening will kick off with an open house event on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from […]
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) jazz combos will present two community concerts that are free and open to the public: Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in the Academy Theatre in the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. Sunday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at Wellington’s Pub & Grill, […]
WINONA, Minn. — A number of Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) intermediate and advanced tap dancers were selected to perform at the Twin Cities Tap Festival on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cowles Center in Minneapolis. Under the guidance of instructor and choreographer Christine Martin, tap dancers performing are Deja Foster, […]
WINONA, Minn. — The community is invited to view an art exhibit by Saint Mary’s University student Sadie Doering, on display now through Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. Doering is a senior at Saint Mary’s, and her exhibit explores the beauty of dance with charcoal, photography, ceramics, and […]
WINONA, Minn. — Thirteen music instructors from the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will present a joyous and varied musical program at Café Congo 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at First Congregational Church. MCA is “playing it forward” by donating proceeds from the performance to music scholarships for youth with financial need. Piano, saxophone, […]
WINONA, Minn. — Singers in Winona and the surrounding areas are invited to join the Valéncia Chorale, a new adult community choir for mixed voices, under the direction of Dr. Patrick O’Shea. The Valéncia Chorale will explore music from a variety of styles and periods. No audition is necessary to register, but the director will […]
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is now home to a new piano lab created to serve students of all ages. Though MCA has provided private piano lessons for many years, this new state-of-the-art electronic lab fosters piano instruction in a unique way, allowing students to work together and independently while being […]
WINONA, Minn. — On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts’ Dance Repertory Company (DRC) will hold auditions for the DRC II Winter Showcase. The 2019 theme will be “Animals on Parade.” This exciting dance concert will feature ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and modern dance, set to music with an animal theme. […]
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites community members to the Ways of Watercolor exhibit at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St., throughout August. The exhibit features artwork created by adults ages 55 and older who participated in an eight-session workshop to learn more about the ways of watercolor paint, […]
WINONA, Minn. — As summer winds down, the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites the public to attend its Fall Open House on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at MCA’s Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. 10th St. The open house will feature a full schedule of events: 10 a.m. to noon […]
WINONA, Minn. — Ready to take your improv skills to the next level? If so, Main reACTion is for you! The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is seeking creative quick thinkers to form the Main reACTion Improv Troupe for the 2019-20 school year. Main reACTion’s school year troupe will perform at one or two […]
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) invites the community to the 17th annual Summer Dance Intensive Showcase on Saturday, July 27, at 7 p.m. in the Page Theatre on the Saint Mary’s University Winona Campus. The showcase, which is free and open to the public, will feature a variety of dance forms, […]
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is offering two unique and intensive opportunities for young dancers this summer. Junior Training Program for Dancers The Junior Training Program for Dancers invites participants to experience two weeks of daily dance training. Each day, dancers will warm up in a ballet class; build foot and […]
WINONA, Minn. — The community is invited to eight weekly performances by Main ReACTion, a new improvisational theatre troupe comprised of Winona area youth. The performances will take place on Tuesdays, June 11-Aug. 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at different locations on Third Street between Main Street and Lafayette Street. Find the young performers […]