Special Events at the WAC
Special Events are presented at the Winona Art Center, 228 East 5th Street, Winona, MN.
A Screening of Four Documentary Films by Mary Farrell
Friday, April 4, 2025
$10 Admission at the Door
6:30PM Screening Begins
Mary Farrell will show four documentary films that she has produced since 2017:
- Latsch: The Man and His River tells the story of Winonan John Latsch, a successful wholesale grocer who donated over 18,000 acres of land for public use.
- Raising Hell: The Restoration of the Masonic Theatre Scenic Drops features the restoration artist who was hired by the City Of Winona to restore ten 100 year-old hand painted scenic drops.
- Winona Unmasked: A Covid-19 Collection of Interviews features interviews with 16 people who shared their personal and professional stories about coping with the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Healthy Lake Winona is a documentary about a group of Winona citizens who are working on improving the quality of Lake Winona which is on the MPCA's list of impaired waters.
There will be light refreshments and a Q & A with Mary following the films.
Mary has generously donated all proceeds from this event to the Winona Arts Center.
Mary Farrell is a photographer who became interested in documentary filmmaking after watching films at the Frozen River Film Festival. Her documentaries have covered local topics including John Latsch's donation of public lands, the restoration of the Masonic Theatre's hand- painted scenic drops, the COVID-19 pandemic, local citizens working on improving the quality of Lake Winona and more. Her films have been featured as part of the local set at the Frozen River Film Festival.
She is currently working on a documentary about the history of the College of St. Teresa that will be completed this year.
Breath, Body & Bowls with Joan Filla
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Join us for the opportunity to integrate conscious breath work, restorative movements, and the soothing sounds and vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls. The body is a vessel of all life experiences and personal stories. Movement therapy deepens a person’s quality relationship with their own physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Yoga is the union of mind, body and soul by way of the breath. Starting from a place of intention, connecting to breath, followed by aligning the body into each asana (pose). Yoga calms the nervous system, strengthens and lengthens the body, and restores mind, body and spirit. Adding the sound of Tibetan singing bowls brings vibrational harmony to promote deep relaxation and mind-body connection. We invite you to bring your mat, blanket, or other items to create your nest for
relaxing practice.
This is a free will donation event and limited to 35 people. You need to register for the event by emailing Debi at debiniebuhr@gmail.com. We will be laying on the floor so bring a yoga mat or blanket & pillow.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Joan Filla experienced the power of Tibetan singing bowls in 2012 when facing the difficulty of healing past trauma. Singing bowls and meditation became integral parts of her healing journey and she hopes to share these powerful tools with others.
Angeline Finch is 200 RYT (-certified yoga teacher) who is dedicated to the principles of mindfulness, breath, and asana practices which restore the mind, body and soul. Angeline's teaching philosophy is to gently offer suggestions for breath, mindfulness and movement which lead the participant to discover self and embrace the wholeness within.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.