Good Morning ☀️ —and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that thinks we were both meant to be right where we are this morning. Together, reading about the things that make the Coulee Region great.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🧹 Looking to declutter and keep your 2026 off to a great start? Simply Thriving Organization is hosting a completely online local Lit & Pitch Book Club. Read a book, declutter your home, and meet some new friends in the process. Here are the deets »
❤️ Local young artists from La Crosse schools will be hosted by the Pump House this Tuesday for an Artist Reception. It’s free to attend and you know what? We could all use a little culture in our lives from time to time. Give it a try »
🎨 Speaking of art—we have a Call to Artists from one of our Coulee Collective member businesses. More info down below…
🍷 Ever wanted to be the friend that knows their wine? Here’s your chance to learn enough buzzwords to impress whoever you’re with. Holmen Area Community Center is hosting a class to help you feel more confident choosing and tasting wine this Wednesday »
🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Donna Bauer (Jan 16)! Thank you for referring your friends to Good Morning, Coulee—and I hope that your day was wonderful.
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Coulee Region girls show off skill at youth hockey "Mighty Miss Classic Tournament" // News 8 Now »
Brewers Manager Pat Murphy brings championship spirit to La Crosse // News 8 Now »
Omni Center hosts 5th Annual Winter Beer Collector Show // News 8 Now »
Volunteers mend broken items at monthly 'Repair Cafe' // News 8 Now »
Bowling for a good cause // WIZM »
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🎨 Did you know All Glazed Up serves drinks, too? 🍹
Sip something fun while you paint—All Glazed Up’s art bar is serving up creative cocktails alongside their DIY art experience.
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👉 Drop in, grab a drink, and make something fun
🎵 Payton Eilers // Tue, Jan 20 // 5:00PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Event Link ➡️
Payton Eilers will be performing live at Footjoy Farm and Brewing. He always brings great music to Footjoy.
🎭 Found Footage Fest: Porcelain VHS Treasures // Tue, Jan 20 // 7:00PM // Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria // Event Link ➡️
Experience live comedy with VHS tapes at the Found Footage Fest, featuring Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher showcasing their latest and greatest finds in a brand new Volume 11 show for 2025. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.
💖 Manifest, Disrupt, and Build: A New Way to Find Balance, Purpose, and Momentum as a Family // Wed, Jan 21 // 6:00PM–6:45PM // Onalaska Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Discover how to break old patterns and build a balanced family life. Learn to reconnect with your values and create supportive systems for everyone.
🎶 Jon Ailabouni & Luke Thering Duo // Wed, Jan 21 // 5:30PM–8:30PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Event Link ➡️
Jon Ailabouni and Luke Thering perform a set of trumpet and piano, featuring jazz interpretations of standard tunes, original compositions, and improvised soundscapes.
🎨 Sip & Paint: Pastel Winter // Sat, Jan 24 // 7:00PM // All Glazed Up // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy a sip and paint event featuring a pastel winter theme, adding a pop of color to the dreary winter.
🏒 Boys Hockey
Fri // Onalaska vs. Waunakee // L 0-2
Sat // La Crescent vs. Redwood Valley // W 7-4
🏀 Girls Basketball
Fri // Winona @ Austin // W 69-56
Fri // Luther vs. Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau // W 69-32
Sat // Aquinas @ St. Croix Central // W 86-44
Sat // Central @ DC Everest // W 63-32
Sat // La Crescent vs. Spring Grove // L 40-52
🏀 Boys Basketball
Fri // Logan vs. West Salem // L 41-63
Fri // Aquinas vs. Regis // W 77-66
Fri // Central vs. Little Chute // W 53-38
Fri // Winona vs. Austin // L 69-75
Sat // Onalaska vs. Caledonia // W 78-54
Sat // Holmen @ Amery // W 79-73
Calling All Traditional Makers
Rustic is taking shape as a new and up-and-coming artisan store opening Spring 2026 inside Valley View Mall, and we’re creating a space that celebrates the handmade, the time-honored, and the enduring traditions of true craft.
Alongside our curated selection of Amish-built furniture, handcrafted décor, and restored antique pieces, we’re gathering artisans whose work reflects the same values—craftsmanship, authenticity, and materials that come straight from the earth.
No synthetics. No plastics. No chemical shortcuts.
If you create with beeswax, wood, clay, natural fibers, or earth-made ingredients, we want to hear your story. We’re especially excited to welcome:
Natural candle makers
Traditional cold-process soap makers
Woodworkers and carvers
Ceramic artists and potters
Fiber artists using natural fibers and dyes
Basket weavers, leatherworkers, and metalworkers
Heritage craft makers of all kinds
If your craft carries tradition forward, we’d love to feature your work at Rustic as we prepare to open our doors this spring.
Reach out with photos and a short introduction:
📧 [email protected]
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