☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that has blind faith that there is something good out there waiting for you today. You just have to go get it. ❤️
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
☕️ Got your coffee? Good. Time to sip it, throw on our song of the day, look out the window, and check out our moment in time. That’s vibes.
🪄 Magic of Isaiah will be hanging out at Le Chateau this weekend. Good food, good magic. Sound like your kind of thing? It’s family friendly, too. »
🔭 The La Crosse Planetarium has a pair of shows this Saturday. Bring the kids, look at the sky, and wonder….
🎶 Might have overdone the live music list this weekend. There’s a lot. But I’ll let you be the judge of that.
🌲 Making friends can be hard. This weekend, the folks from Happy Dancing Turtle are hosting a FREE family nature walk at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. Not only will you learn a lot—you might just meet some new friends! »
I’m rooting for you, buddy. Today (and every day), we’re in this together. 👇
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Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email. 👇
Jungle - Hotel Mira
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
Rescue dog brings comfort to victims in Monroe County courtrooms // News 8 Now »
Family & Children's Center surpasses goal for annual fundraising event // News 8 Now »
Sweet Beats Jazz and Dessert Lounge officially open to the public // WXOW »
La Crosse’s Habitat for Humanity ranks Top 5 in nation, raises $7,000 for affordable housing // WIZM »
Library improvements in La Crosse moving ahead toward March grand opening // WIZM »
🎵 ANUBLUE // Thu, Jan 15 // 6:00AM–9:00AM // Castaway's on the Island // Event Link ➡️
A great blend of Pop, Jazz, Blues and Americana by Anublue band, live at Castaways on the Island.
📚 Book Club // Thu, Jan 15 // 6:00PM–7:00PM // Root Down Yoga // Event Link ➡️
Join a heart-centered book club designed for the yoga community, exploring books on mindfulness, personal growth, philosophy, wellness, and conscious living. Reflect, share insights, and deepen your connection on and off the mat.
🎵 Mason Dixon Line // Sat, Jan 17 // 7:30PM–9:30PM // Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts // Event Link ➡️
Mason Dixon Line is the Midwest's premier Country-Rock outfit, focusing on a live show that brings audiences the biggest hits of the 1960's, 1970's, 1980's & 1990's by country music Hall of Famers and icons.
🎨 Sip and Paint: Starry Stag // Sat, Jan 17 // 7:00PM // All Glazed Up // Event Link ➡️
Unleash your inner artist at All Glazed Up and paint a majestic starry stag. Enjoy a creative evening of art and fun with expert guidance.
🍋 Coulee Lemon Co with Tornado Youth Hockey // Sat, Jan 17 // 10:00AM–3:00PM // City of Onalaska Omni Center // Event Link ➡️
Stop by for a tasty hot cocoa or bubbler (Italian soda) with Coulee Lemon Co with Tornado Youth Hockey at the City of Onalaska Omni Center.
ℹ️ A La Crosse couple taking a walk.
Friday, January 16
5:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Ray Kradle, Jim Shaffer & Dylan Harris // FREE
6:00 PM // Freddie's Bar and Grill // Corey Wise // FREE
6:30 PM // LaCrosse Moose Lodge // PJ and the Flamingos // FREE
7:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Gregg Hall at Whiskey River Saloon! // FREE
7:00 PM // Boot Hill Pub & Event Center // Quenten Brown LIVE at Boot Hill Pub! // FREE
7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Under Paris Skies @ The Alpine Inn! // FREE
7:00 PM // Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard // Zeke Fitz in the Bernard Room! // FREE
9:00 PM // No Name Bar // Fish on Hooks + Driftless Jam Collective // $5
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar and Grill // Acoustic Rock at Smokey's Bar & Grill in Holmen // FREE
9:00 PM // HD Tavern // Jackson Taylor Live @ HD Tavern // FREE
Saturday, January 17
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by Greg Gall // FREE
3:30 PM // Viterbo University Fine Arts Center // Richard Record Rising Stars Concerto Competition Open Finals // FREE
4:00 PM // Mt. La Crosse Ski & Snowboard // Fayme & Tripp - LIVE at the St. Bernard Room - Mt. La Crosse // FREE
5:00 PM // Wales Mill Pub & Bistro // Jazz Music // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Alethia Kenworthy Piano Performance // FREE
6:00 PM // Winona Athletic Club // Ross William Perry Band // FREE
6:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Cass Magpie at Two Fathoms Brewing // FREE
7:00 PM // Pump House Regional Arts Center // Pump Up The Jam - Dance Party at the Pump House // $10
7:00 PM // Dewey's Side Street Saloon // Chad Cagle at Dewey's! // FREE
7:00 PM // Stockyard Grill & Saloon // Live Music | Neil Knutson // FREE
7:30 PM // Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts // Mason Dixon Line // $28
8:00 PM // Nordic Lanes // David Graham and the Eskimo Brothers // FREE
8:00 PM // Genzie's Gameday Pub // The Spare Parts Project Live at Genzie's! // FREE
8:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Brianna Rae Band at Whiskey River // FREE
8:00 PM // Robins Nest // The B-SideS LIVE at Robins Nest // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Easy Riders Live at The Popcorn Tavern! // $10
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