Saint Mary's Newsroom
News Releases
MCA displays paintings by Minnesota artist Heidi Bacon throughout January
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is featuring “The Beauty Around Us,” an exhibit by artist Heidi Bacon, throughout January at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. Community members are invited to the show’s opening reception with the...

MCA to hold dance auditions
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will hold open auditions for Dance Repertory Company’s 47th annual spring dance concert, “Change in Color.” Auditions for this pre-professional dance company are free and open to all intermediate and advanced...
Rev. Fichter to discuss research on Catholic bishops Jan. 15-16
WINONA/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Rev. Stephen Joseph Fichter, Ph.D., research associate for the Center for Applied Research at Apostolate, Georgetown University, will present “Church Leadership in the Third Millennium: Recent Research on Catholic Bishops in the U.S.”...

MCA offers day of free classes
WINONA, Minn. — The Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) is hosting “FREE-4-ALL,” a day of free classes for the whole family on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at the Valéncia Arts Center, 1164 W. Howard St. This event will feature classes for both youth and adults to...

Saint Mary’s presents Signum Fidei Awards to De La Salle Christian Brother Districts
On Dec. 7, Saint Mary’s University presented Signum Fidei Awards to two districts of De La Salle Christian Brothers, in coordination with and in honor of Blessed Brother James Miller’s beatification ceremony that day in Guatemala. Signum Fidei Awards were given to De...
Saint Mary’s musicians to perform at Watkins Great Hall
WINONA, Minn. — Saint Mary’s University chamber music ensembles will perform at the Watkins Manor Great Hall, 175 E Wabasha St., from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11. This free recital is open to the public. Residents of Watkins Manor are especially invited to enjoy...

$5,000 raised through No Cell Phone Day
No Cell Phone Day results announced The Brother James Miller No Cell Phone Day, held Nov. 25, was a success with close to 300 students, faculty, and staff giving up their cell phones for the day — and raising exactly $1,000 for students in Guatemala. This was matched...
MCA offers free Holiday Tap Jam for area youth Dec. 10
WINONA, Minn. — Local tap dancers ages 5 and older are invited to participate a fun-filled Holiday Tap Jam Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Valéncia Arts Center. The workshop will include technique warm-ups, choreography, and improvisation — all to some favorite holiday...

Saint Mary’s holiday concerts will ring in the season
WINONA, Minn. — Whether you’re in the mood to hum along with familiar favorites, enjoy some cool jazz, or hear the Christmas story in song, Saint Mary’s Department of Music will surround you with merry music this Christmas season. Jazz at Saint Mary’s with ‘Jingle...

MCA to present ‘Animals on Parade’ concert
WINONA, Minn. — Minnesota Conservatory for the Arts (MCA) will present Dance Repertory Company II (DRC II) in a showcase “Animals on Parade” concert featuring dancers ages 5-13 performing tap, ballet, hip hop, modern, and musical theatre to animal themed songs....