Community members are invited to attend two upcoming Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) jazz combo performances, free and open to the public Wednesday, March 6, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m.
Winona native Dr. Christopher Mechell will present a classical piano benefit concert for the Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) on Saturday, March 9, at 6 p.m. inside the Academy Theatre at the Valéncia Arts Center. The event, free and open to the public, will feature works of Grieg, Liszt, and Brahms. Freewill donations will be used to help establish a piano lab at MCA.
In celebration of its heritage, Saint Mary’s University will present awards to the leader of the De La Salle Christian Brothers, as well as one faculty member, one staff member, and two outstanding seniors at its annual Founders’ Day celebration Tuesday, March 12, on the Winona Campus.
Saint Mary’s will present the 19th annual Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 9. The beneficiary of this year’s formal dance — open to the public — is Joseph Row of Winona. Joseph is the 11-year-old son of Darren Row who teaches in the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department of Saint Mary’s.