Nerd Nite Winona #45: Long-Distance Hikers, Eagles & Wind Turbines, Insect Pinning

Nerd Nite is a monthly talk series that takes place in over 100 cities world wide. Every month three speakers give ~15 minute fun-yet-informative presentations on something they nerd out about. It could be a personal passion, hobby, or research. If you are interested in speaking at future events, send us a message! TALK #1: “The Trail Provides: Understanding The Unique Culture of Long-Distance Hikers” by Alexa Shapiro. TALK #2: “Using Machine Learning to Save Eagles from Wind Turbines” by Silas Bergen. TALK #3: “The Art and Science of Insect Pinning” by Ellen Titus
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Live Music: Sugar Loafers

Join us Friday April 18th at 6 PM for a night of music and fun with The Sugar Loafers! Grab your friends and family and head down to Two Fathoms for great local craft beer, pizza and tunes!
Cheers!

Live Music: Mike James

Enjoy a friendly setting, good food and drink, and some acoustic music. Blooming Grounds is a Winona, MN Coffee house with the region’s best homemade baked goods, fantastic wraps and paninis, small plates and beverages in the evenings.

Live Music: Luke Ott

Enjoy a friendly setting, good food and drink, and some acoustic music. Blooming Grounds is a Winona, MN Coffee house with the region’s best homemade baked goods, fantastic wraps and paninis, small plates and beverages in the evenings.

Live Music: Amanda Grace

Amanda is a Minnesota native and has released music drifting between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. With roots as a pianist her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. In 2016 she received a Front Of The Line Pass from The Voice and her seventh album, “Please Dear Sun,” was nominated for Blues & Roots Radio Album Of The Year. Amanda just released her eighth album called Give Me Away, and “As she hops from one genre to another, she doesn’t try to change, tweak, alter, or reinvent them. She simply owns them.

Kendrick Lamar Pre-Party at Day Block Brewing

Join us at Day Block Brewing before the show! Full bar, great beer and seltzer, wine, etc. We also have Athletic IPA, Heineken Zero, kombucha and other nonalcoholic drinks available!

We’ll be doing a shortened menu to keep things quick and delicious (Wagyu Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Wings, Xtra Large pizza slices, salad, etc)! Tons of seating available inside and outside! We can seat over 250 people!

Limited reservations due to large crowds. Reservations are limited and accepted until 4:15pm – WALK INS Welcome! Come early and grab a drink / pizza!

Beaded Keychain Workshop

Learn how to make a beaded keychain from artist Alicia De La Cruz in this half-day workshop. This event is made possible by the Joseph and Josephine Ruttger Descendants Fund.