The Shark is Broken

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws at Duluth Playhouse’s The Shark is Broken, a must-see for film buffs and theatre lovers alike, running October 16 - November 2. It’s 1974. The ocean’s wild. The film is over budget. And the mechanical shark… refuses to cooperate. This wickedly funny and unexpectedly moving comedy traps audiences aboard the Orca with Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider, and Robert Shaw as tempers flare and egos clash.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Tales Tall and True?

“Tales Tall and True?” will feature the SSF25 Storytellers and Emcees at Saint Mary’s University, Page Theater.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the lineup for the night is:

7:00 p.m. Rev. Jones, Dovie Thomason, and Josh Goforth

Intermission

8:30 p.m. Elizabeth Ellis, Don White, and Bil Lepp

“Tales Tall and True?” requires a ticket, Saturday Pass, or Two-Day Festival Pass.

Tickets:

$25 General Seating

$5 for students (ages 11 – 18 and college students with a valid ID)

Saturday Full-Day Passes:

Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Tales & Tunes – Feat. Rev. Robert Jones, Sr.

Bring the kids for a fun morning of stories and music with Rev. Robert Jones, Sr., a nationally recognized storyteller and musician. With more than 40 years of experience, Rev. Jones brings history to life through blues, spirituals, and American folk traditions in a way that’s engaging for listeners of all ages.Afterward, head outside for a high-energy performance from Winona’s Little Warriors Drumline — a favorite for kids.This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Seating is limited, so come early to grab your spot.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Storytelling Intensive with Elizabeth Ellis

Sandbar Storytelling Festival announces a brand new opportunity for storytellers to sharpen their skills! Circle of Excellence recipient Elizabeth Ellis will be offering a two-day coaching intensive for intermediate and advanced tellers in Winona, MN following the SSF25 Festival. Join us October 12 and 13 for the opportunity of a lifetime–two days of instruction and coaching with world-renowned storyteller and coach Elizabeth Ellis. Space is limited to 12 people, so register early to ensure your spot.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Bil Lepp & Josh Goforth

Start Saturday morning off right at 10:00 a.m. with the antics of Bil Lepp and the music and storytelling of Josh Goforth! 10:00 a.m. Bil Lepp – Returning headliner from 2022 and 2023, Bil will continue to regale us with his unique antics, family-friendly tall tales, and stories that have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his stories often contain morsels of truth, which present universal themes in clever and witty ways.

Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Bil Lepp

Bil Lepp shares his stories and the folk art of storytelling with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winona. They will gather on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Guild Hall of Wesley United Methodist Church. The event is free and open to the public.

Old Fashioned Tea

How do you take your tea? Join members of the Living History Society of Minnesota to experience a proper afternoon tea, 1860-style! You will get the chance to peek in on tea served in a mid-19th century parlor. Learn the history of tea service, the proper method for brewing and serving tea, and the dos and don'ts of tea table etiquette.