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Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

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🚴‍♂️ The 2026 Apple Blossom Tour in La Crescent is now accepting registrations. Free family rides, discounted rates for standard riders—and it all goes to a great cause. Check it out »

😋 Feeling hungry? You will be soon. We’ve got a delicious local dish to share with you.

🧠 Need some last minute plans for the crew tonight? Head out to Wired Rooster for their Friday trivia »

🧸 Your toddler's favorite stuffed animal works hard. Treat them this weekend to a Toy Tea Party at the La Crosse Library »

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🎵 Pearl Street Jams // Fri, Jan 30 // 7:00PM // Pearl Street Gallery // Event Link ➡️

Join Mason Neprud Band and Self-Titled for Pearl Street Jams, featuring live music starting at 8 PM. Doors open at 7 PM.

🥳 Bell's Brewing Giveaway Party // Fri, Jan 30 // 6:00PM // W5549 Old Town Hall Rd // Event Link ➡️

Join us for the Bell's Brewing Giveaway Party! We will be giving away a brand new pair of Shaggy's/Bell's Brewing Limited Edition Skis! Drawing is Friday, Jan. 30th!

🎨 Sip & Paint: Snowglobe La Cross // Sat, Jan 31 // 7:00PM // All Glazed Up // Event Link ➡️

Enjoy a creative evening painting a snowglobe with a La Crosse theme. All skill levels are welcome.

🥳 Bash at the Dash // Sat, Jan 31 // 6:00PM–10:00PM // Dash Center // Event Link ➡️

Join the Onalaska Education Foundation for the inaugural Bash at the Dash! Enjoy delicious food, casino games, live music, and a silent auction for a night of community fun.

🎵 Mike James & Zach Mayer // Sat, Jan 31 // 5:30PM–8:30PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Event Link ➡️

An evening of classic and Latin jazz standards featuring Mike James and Zach Mayer on guitar and bass.

💪 Women’s Strength Circle // Sat, Jan 31 // 9:30AM–11:00AM // The Motus Project // Event Link ➡️

Empower yourself at our Women's Strength Circle! Enjoy a "pay what you can" fitness session followed by supportive connection.

🎻 Out of Our Minds Chamber Music - Artaria String Quartet // Sun, Feb 1 // 3:00PM–5:00PM // Viterbo University Fine Arts Center // Event Link ➡️

Concert 4 - Happy 40th Anniversary, Take One! The Artaria String Quartet performs works by Robert Schumann, exploring the intersections of personal experience and artistic exchange that shaped 19th-century chamber music.

  • Free tax preparation help available in La Crosse and Onalaska // News 8 Now »

  • Fire station 3 undergoes first major renovation in 60 years // News 8 Now »

  • Two community leaders honored at 39th annual Iverson Freking Awards // News 8 Now »

  • Onalaska McDonald's hosts "McSchool Night" for Eagle Bluff Elementary School // WXOW »

  • Rotary Lights Skating Rink open in Riverside Park // WIZM »

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Friday, January 30

6:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Special Musical Pop Up W/ Grewe-Ware-Truskowski // FREE

6:30 PM // LaCrosse Moose Lodge // Time Travelers // FREE

7:00 PM // Brick Sip Haus // Noah James Hittner // FREE

7:00 PM // Pearl Street Gallery // Pearl Street Jams // $5

7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // The B-SideS LIVE at The Onalaska Legion // FREE

7:00 PM // The St. Bernard Room // Colin Marshall // FREE

7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // THE MATT MAHLUM BAND // FREE

8:00 PM // Historic Temple Theatre // LIVE MUSIC - Gadan // $30

8:00 PM // No Name Bar // Them Coulee Boys with Handsome Johnny // $20

8:00 PM // Robins Nest // Carbon Red // FREE

9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // LIVE MUSIC – Cassie Brady Trio & Collab w/ Errc Grrk // $5

Saturday, January 31

2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by Jeani & The Dreamers // FREE

4:30 PM // La Crosse Club // LIVE MUSIC - Open 4:30-9pm // FREE

5:00 PM // The Handlebar // Blondie Blue - Live Music // FREE

5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Mike James & Zach Mayer // FREE

6:30 PM // the Root Note // Dance Party with DJ Pocha and MURDER KWEEN // $10

7:00 PM // Brice Prairie // Don Harvey Solo // FREE

7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // MIKE GATES! // FREE

8:00 PM // Blue Collar Bar and Grill // Brain Eaters LIVE at BCBG! // FREE

8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Mr. Blink and the Killa What Horns at the Mighty Popcorn Tavern // $10

8:00 PM // The Jailhouse Saloon // Banter @ Jailhouse Saloon // FREE

8:30 PM // The Vault Rockland // Spare Parts Project @ The Vault // FREE

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