I don't disagree with anything written in this thread: Winona has some wonderful local talent, an appreciation for music and other arts, and success in local jazz festivals and other events. Since Duane has mentioned the expense of bringing in bigger named groups, I wonder if anyone has considered partnering with one of the Universities and applying for arts grants? St. Mary's University has done a wonderful job of bringing very good professional groups to Winona, for the benefit of both the student body and the greater community. I know that many of their performances are directly subsidized by grants. Does this sound like a feasible plan?
The other thing that should be mentioned is that often, people do not realize that there is a need for volunteer hours or funds for these programs--and don't know who to contact to be involved. It would be wonderful to have some sort of Winona Arts Council Website, with links to all of the individuals/groups who are involved in visual and entertainment arts, along with a calendar of events. I think it would be wonderful to include the International community in this, as well. WSU has a great program, we have Project FINE, and the WSHS hosts international exchange students each year, as, I believe, does Cotter.
Terri Hyle
From: "Duane M. Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Scott Lowery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Winona] Re: visioning continued Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 09:33:23 -0600
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I realize that Dixieland Jazz is a small piece of the music world. We have,
nevertheless, successfully held 15 annual festivals outdoors each summer.
The only way to add other types of music would be to enlarge the event to a
two or three day format. It would probably require different venues and a
lot more volunteer help. We have no full time personnel, no expensive
bands, no big name attractions, but the music is good and there is a good
local and area set of fans that look forward to it every year. Most of the
attractions that are being mentioned rely on heavy expenses. I find that
Winona does not have the audience for big-expensive attractions. Our
population is not quite big enough. We are a niche community, and our
festival has recognized that and tried to keep that attraction in mind.
Good luck Your discussions are quite interesting.
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Subject: [Winona] Re: visioning continued
> [Winona Online Democracy]
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> A few notes in reply to comments over the past couple of days...
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> 1. Like Brenda, I also thought about the World Fair when reading Bob K's
> thoughts about ethnic festivals. It's something I've attended but have not
> been in the planning group, and I don't know if the Levee would hold any
> advantages over the Veteran's Park / Bandshell area. The student diversity
> group at WSHS (for which I am one of the advisors) has been asked to help
> with that event in the past but the timing has been a problem--it has
> happened on the first or second weekend after Labor Day and that doesn't
> give the kids enough time after the school year starts to get the group up
> and running and able to help. I notice that the World Fair folks have
> recently decided to drop back to every-other-year. I think Lola Lehman is
> the coordinator, and I imagine Project FINE is involved still, if anyone
> has any ideas for them about how to increase their volunteer pool.
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> 2. Duane, I was aware of the Jazz Festival. And I like New Orleans /
> Dixieland style jazz, but it isn't everyone's cup of tea. I was thinking
of
> something with a more wide-ranging appeal, maybe including swing, bop, and
> fusion, maybe even some blues, along with trad jazz. Just an idea.
>
> 3. Steve, glad to hear that there's still interest in the old WMS
> auditorium. Could you give us that email address again for a contact
> person? And do you know if the idea of a community arts network is still
> being talked about? A while ago Will Kitchen was talking about something
> that I think was being called Arts Force or Artspace, but I haven't heard
> anything about that in a while. (Maybe it's because I changed my email
> address?)
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> 4. Phil, I agree that the building you talk about is lacking warmth and
> historical ambience, but as Bob Sebo points out the view of the river is
> great. A restaurant owner would have to do something a little more moderne
> in terms of design I would think, compared to the Harbor View frinstance.
> As for the former Zack's, I think Jefferson's is going strong. But the
> larger question in my mind is why the tiny towns on the Wisconsin side of
> the river from Pepin to Fountain City can support 3 or 4 interesting
spots
> of the sort you're talking about and on the Minnesota side you need to go
> to Red Wing or Rochester or Lanesboro.
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