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Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
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🍽 Looking for some new food to try tonight? Our friends at Muddled Thyme in Winona have a dish that #LooksGood
👕 Sustainable. Affordable. Stylish. Check out the clothing swap happening at the North Side Community Library this weekend »
🪐 A special Halloween-edition planetarium show this Saturday at Central. Time to explore »
Ready to do Friday right? Let’s go. 👇
Team Lassen has two locations in the Coulee Region: Holmen and Tomah. Our team believes there’s more to insurance than the policy itself. It’s about dependable protection, friendly service, and flexibility to fit your life. We look for ways to go the extra mile and then we go two.
Stop in for a snack, a scoop of ice cream, or just to say hi while we take care of the rest. We are excited to show you why we have been named one of American Family Insurance’s first Dream Champion agencies in the country. Oh, and yes, ice cream totally counts as a balanced breakfast.
What’s missing in the Coulee Region?
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
New Horizons receives $500 donation from bingo night event at Onalaska Omni Center // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Does make granny basketball history with matchup in Toronto // News 8 Now »
Why you won't want to miss "Lend Me a Tenor" at LCT // WXOW »
Coats for Kids distribution happens October 17th, 24th // WIZM »
🪐 Planetarium Shows – Spooky Space & Destination Mars // Sat, Oct 18 // 9:15 AM–12:00 PM // La Crosse Central High School // Event Link ➡️
Explore the mysteries of the cosmos this Halloween season! 👻 First, dive into Spooky Space—a frightfully fun look at black holes, zombie stars, and ghostly nebulae. Then blast off for Destination Mars, a journey through NASA’s missions and the future of space travel.
🎤 Stand-Up Comedy with Robert Baril // Sat, Oct 18 // 7:30–9:30 PM // Pearl Street Brewery // Event Link ➡️
Catch national touring comedian Robert Baril for a night of sharp, no-holds-barred comedy! Known for his witty political takes and Amazon Prime feature I Need You to Kill, Robert blends intelligence, humor, and personal storytelling for a set you won’t want to miss. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
🐾 Self-Guided Dog Walk in the Vineyard // Sun, Oct 19 // 12:00–4:30 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Event Link ➡️
Bring your pup for a stroll through the beautiful Elmaro Vineyard! 🍇🐶 Treat stops along the path and plenty of space to sniff and explore. No fee, no registration—just good dogs and good wine.
🍁 Fall Festival – Soup & Chili Cook-Off // Sun, Oct 19 // 1:00–5:00 PM // Wieser Memorial Park // Event Link ➡️
Bring the family for an afternoon of fall fun! 🎃 Enjoy hayrides, pumpkin painting, games, and a cozy soup & chili cook-off. Plus, a bake sale, bonfire, and s’mores to top it off. Sign up to enter your best soup or chili and join the community celebration!
🎃 Monster Mash Kids Party with Monsters Inc // Sun, Oct 19 // 11:00 AM–1:00 PM // Rivoli Theatre & Pizzeria // Event Link ➡️
The Rivoli’s annual Boo Bash is back—and this year, it’s the Monster Mash! 👻 Come in costume for Halloween games, crafts, spooky fun, and a showing of Monsters Inc. (rated G). Tickets are $7 pre-sale or $9 at the door. Doors open at 11 AM for the pre-party!
ℹ️ Sandwich | Woodland Mushroom Melt / sautéed local woodland mushrooms & caramelized onions with a gouda, gruyère & mozzarella mix toasted on sourdough
Soup | Loaded Baked Potato | creamy golden potato soup finished with chives, sour cream, bacon & shredded cheddar cheese
📍: Muddled Thyme, Winona
Friday, October 17
3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Bradford Loomis // FREE
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Mike James // FREE
5:00pm // Sippi’s Pub & Grub, Winona // Chad Cagle // FREE
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Brian Beard Solo // FREE
5:30pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Patina // FREE
6:00pm // Blue Collar Bar and Grill, Sparta // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Maddie Mae // $5
7:00pm // Living Simply Well, Holmen // Allison Sky // $20
8:00pm // Alpine Inn // Juiceneck // FREE
8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Abbey Lane // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // CODY // FREE
8:00pm // Wisco 8, Sparta // MadLee Band // FREE
9:00pm // No Name Bar in Winona // SLiD EP release with Toilet Rats and Unicycle Michael // $7
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Mayfield Experience // FREE
10:00pm // Legends // DJs From Mars // FREE
Saturday, October 18
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Doug Mahlum // FREE
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Andrew Cohen // $5
5:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Fayme Rochelle & The Waxwings // $10
7:00pm // Augie’s Bar & Grill, Bangor // The Incident Band Invasion // FREE
7:30pm // Leo and Leona’s, Bangor // Hillbilly Fever // $15
7:30pm // Viterbo Fine Arts Center // La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, Yevgeny Kutik // $35
8:00pm // Robins Nest // Brianna Rae Band // FREE
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