The Accidental Hero

This multi-media one-man show is about a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents.

Matt Konop had left the farm in Wisconsin to pursue his dreams and ended up discovering his identity.

Told by the Colonel’s grandson, it has wowed audiences across the US and in Europe. “Absolutely remarkable!” Daniel Freeman, Smithsonian Institute.

“A Conversation With: Simu Liu”


Winona State Hosts Simu Liu
Winona State University will host “A Conversation With: Simu Liu” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in Harriet Johnson Auditorium, Somsen Hall, as part of the Duran Family Speaker Series.

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Vendor Market - Oktoberfest Weekend!

Shop and sip, all while enjoying the Oktoberfest vibes on Saturday, September 21!
Check out these vendors starting at 11AM:
- Cooper Greyson candle
- The Hobby Cure
- Vescent Soap
- Sunshine Collective By Lola
- Kelsey Anderson Art
- Passing Notes Studio
- Craft Beer Bottle Lamps
- Dreamy Pups
- Trades of Hope
- BOM Foods
- Ex Obscuris
- Looney Sisters Crafts
- Simply_1_taunya Resin Arts
- Twisted Metal Frosting LLC
- Garden Witch Co
- Set Adrift ArtPlus, enjoy steins, polka, pretzel eating contests and more!

SpiceFest for Vets

Spicefest for Vets
Saturday, September 21st from 10am-5pm
at Pirrotta Park

SpiceFest for Vets is a community event dedicated to honoring and supporting our veterans and their families. It’s a full day of fun for the whole family!

All proceeds from SpiceFest for Vets will benefit Eagle’s Healing Nest, a non-profit organization providing support and resources to veterans in need. Hosted by HomeFront Connection, SpiceFest for Vets is a celebration of our heroes and an opportunity for the community to come together.

The Silver Mullet Band- A Tribute to Bob Seger

With a career spanning six decades, Bob Seger has sold more than 75 million records worldwidemaking him one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. A true heartland rocker, Seger is bestknown for his powerful, raspy voice, and his relatable songwriting about love, women, and blue-collar themes.

Reminiscing '75-'79

Whether you “lived the 70s or just love the 70s”, come reminisce with them as they perform your favorite hits the way you remember them! With artists like Little River Band, England Dan and John Ford Coley, and Pablo Cruise. You’ll hear classics like “Baby Come Back”, “Still the One”, “I Go Crazy”, and “Whenever I Call You Friend”. They feature three amazing lead singers backed by a stellar Twin Cities band. Love the 70’s? They do too! You can look forward to lots of harmonies, stories behind the songs, plus a few fun surprises.