☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that skips the snooze button and jumps right into the good stuff.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🍽 Want to try a yummy new spot in La Crosse? Check out our #ThatLooksGood segment
🎃 Looking for something to do this weekend? Get out to Hidden HIlls in Stoddard. They have plenty going on »
🥧 Make a pie with your little one at The Market out in Trempeleau »
🎶 Weekend is coming up—I’ve got lots of live music for you
Okay, party people. Let’s do this. 👇
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
10-year-old advocates for historic tree to stay // News 8 Now »
Children's Miracle Network hosts annual Radiothon to support local families // News 8 Now »
La Crosse County hosts benefits check-up for veterans and families // News 8 Now »
Local artist looks to grow hip hop with Choppa Sings festival // WXOW »
Previewing Dr. Temple’s La Crosse visit on the Sandhill crane comeback in Wisconsin and the state of U.S. conservation // WIZM »
🧠 Trivia Night // Fri, Oct 10 // 6:00–8:00 PM // The Wired Rooster, Caledonia // Event Link ➡️
Free to play, fun to win! Gather up to 4 of your smartest (or funniest) friends and test your wits at The Wired Rooster. Great coffee, cozy vibes, and plenty of bragging rights on the line.
🥧 Make a Pie With Mommy // Sat, Oct 11 // 10:00 AM–12:00 PM // The Market, Trempealeau // Event Link ➡️
A sweet fall memory in the making! 🍎👩👧
Join this Mommy + Me event to bake pies together, enjoy the crisp autumn air, and share some courtyard fun. Regular pies for moms ($20) and mini pies for kids ($10). Outdoor event — dress cozy!
🌶️ Sparta Fall Fest Chili Cookoff & Halloween Movie “Hocus Pocus” // Sat, Oct 11 // 4:30–6:30 PM // Evans Bosshard Park, Sparta // Event Link ➡️
Get your spoons ready! 🍲
Join the annual Chili Cookoff featuring friendly competition, tasty samples, and prizes for the best chili. Stay after for a cozy Movie in the Park showing of Hocus Pocus—complete with fire pits, cocoa, and baked treats. Family fun from start to finish!
🎃 Family Fun Night // Tue, Oct 14 // 5:00–7:00 PM // Holmen Area Community Center // Event Link ➡️
Bring the whole family out for a spooktacular night of fun! 👻
Enjoy glow-in-the-dark dancing, spooky snacks, creepy crafts, and frightfully delicious treats. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the Halloween season—if you dare!
📍: Various Dishes @ Osteria Emilia
Friday, October 10
3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Ryan Howe // FREE
5:00pm // Footjoy Farm & Brewing, Cashton // Dylan Harris and Carl Sandbeck // FREE
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Jack Norton // FREE
6:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Wing Dam Jammers // FREE
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys // FREE
7:00pm // Hei n Löw, Winona // Connor Sternberg // FREE
7:00pm // Leo and Leona’s, Bangor // Beatles Tribute // $25
7:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Cousins K&J // FREE
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Mike McAbee // FREE
7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Studebaker 7 // FREE
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus, Tomah // The Drive! // FREE
7:30pm // Cappella Performing Arts Center // Divas & Drummers – La Crosse Jazz Orchestra // $24
9:00pm // No Name Bar, Winona // Dead Amsterdam and V I A // $10
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Squidhammer, Mantra of Morta, Thundergoat // $10
Saturday, October 11
12:00pm // Eckers Apple Farm, Trempealeau // Honeycrisp Hootenanny // $31
1:00pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Rich Pinski // FREE
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Forrest McCurren // $5
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // The Tommy Bentz Band // $6
6:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Patina // FREE
6:00pm // Sippi’s Pub & Grub, Winona // Jack Willems // FREE
6:30pm // Freight House Restaurant // Hans Mayer & Jessie McDonald // FREE
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Oktoberfest Singers // FREE
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Don Harvey Duo // FREE
8:00pm // Moxie’s // BT Band Presents A Zach Bryan Tribute // FREE
8:00pm // HD Tavern // Spies of Good Report // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // The B-SideS // FREE
8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // People Brothers Band // $15
9:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill, Holmen // Banter // FREE
9:00pm // Mr. Stix Bar // Greedy Volunteers // FREE
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Alright, my friends. That’s all for today and this week. Let’s put a bow on this thing. ❤️
Have a great weekend! ☀️
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