☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that kicks off your day with momentum—not meetings.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

✨ A postcard from the 1940s gives us a glimpse into the magic history of downtown La Crosse

🍃 The Nature Place is hosting Nature Saturday this weekend—family-friendly nature fun »

🥪 One of my favorite spots for a sandwich is featured in today’s small business segment

💀 The Grounded Grave Rave gives families something to do on Halloween weekend »

Alright, let’s get to it. Start the day with me. 👇

🚿 This one’s for the homeowners who like to stay a step ahead.

Winter’s on its way (yep, already), and that means it’s prime time to make sure your sewer lines are ready to handle the freeze. The folks at Advanced Plumbing Systems can perform a camera inspection to catch any hidden cracks, clogs, or problem spots before they turn into a major headache.

If you’ve had issues in the past, or just want to be proactive this year, now’s the time to act—because once the ground freezes, so do your options.

💪 Prevent backups. Beat rising prices. Protect your home.
👉 Call Advanced Plumbing Systems today. Reach them at (608) 796-9978 and schedule your inspection before the first freeze hits. Or, click the link below to let them know you’re interested.

Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email. 👇

The Whip - Locksley

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🌿✨ Nature Saturday // Sat, Nov 1 // 9:30–11:30 AM // Nature Place La Crosse // Event Link ➡️

Bring the whole family for a morning of outdoor discovery at The Nature Place! 🐾 Learn about local critters, create a nature-inspired craft, and connect with the world around you—all for free. A perfect way to start your Saturday with curiosity and community.

🪞📚 Antique Appraisals // Sat, Nov 1 // 11:00 AM–2:00 PM // Onalaska Public Library // Event Link ➡️

Step into your own version of Antiques Roadshow! 🏺 Watch expert Mark F. Moran appraise local treasures and heirlooms during this fascinating event hosted by the Friends of the Onalaska Library and the Onalaska Art Keepers. Even if appointments are booked, spectators are welcome—come see what hidden gems might be uncovered!

🎸🔥 Blues Night // Thu, Oct 30 // 8:00–10:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Event Link ➡️

Get ready for a night of smoky vocals, searing solos, and deep-pocket grooves at La Crosse’s monthly Blues Night! 🎶 Dave Orr’s powerhouse house band will be joined by rotating special guests, bringing a raw, soulful energy that’ll hit you right in the chest. No cover—just pure, electrifying blues.

👻🎶 Grounded Grave Rave [HALLOWEEN PARTY] // Fri, Oct 31 // 5:00–9:00 PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // Event Link ➡️

Rise from the grave and rave! 💀 Join Grounded Patio Cafe for a night of electronic beats, spooky vibes, and live sets from Cherry Diesel, Bad Acid Cult, Carlby, Errc Grrk, and Be Wary. 🎧 Free entry, costume contest, and eerie surprises await—bring your best undead energy and light up Halloween night in downtown La Crosse!

🎃👻 Neuie’s Vogue Halloween Costume Contest // Fri, Oct 31 // 7:00 PM–2:30 AM // Neuie’s Vogue Bar and Grill // Event Link ➡️

Spooky season’s biggest bash is back! 🕸️ Dress to impress (or scare) at Neuie’s annual Halloween Costume Contest. Be entered by 11 PM, and stick around for the prize reveal at midnight! Whether you go creepy, clever, or completely unrecognizable — this one’s all about big costumes and even bigger fun.

ℹ️ 1940s postcard of downtown La Crosse.

📸 La Crosse County Historical Society

If you haven’t yet grabbed lunch at The Deli @ Midway, you’re missing out on a serious hometown gem. With locations at Old Town North and West Salem, The Deli brings a little taste of New York right here to the Coulee Region—freshly baked bread, hearty homemade soups, and salads that taste like they were made by someone who actually cares (because they were).

And then there’s dessert. 🍪 Between the homemade cookies and a dozen different ice cream flavors ready to be scooped, shaken, or malted, there’s no wrong way to treat yourself here.

As fall settles in, The Deli @ Midway feels like the perfect stop: warm soup, good company, and a place that feels a little like home. Go ahead—swing by, grab a sandwich, and tell ’em Good Morning, Coulee sent you.

6:30pm // Castaway’s on the Island // The Substitutes // FREE
8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Blues Night // FREE
5:30pm // Starlite Lounge, La Crosse // Safe Passage Jazz Quartet – Greg Balfany, Larry Price, Rich MacDonald & Karyn Quinn // FREE

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Grounded Grave Rave [HALLOWEEN PARTY] // FREE
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Dirt RIver // FREE
7:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill (West Salem) // Spunky Bumpkins 3rd Annual Halloween Bash! // FREE
8:00pm // Nick’s Bar, Barre Mills // Ryan Howe // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // RadioActive // FREE
8:30pm // Holmen American Legion // Spare Parts Project // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // SpaceHeaters / Amateur // $10
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // A Spooky SpaceHeaters Halloween w/ Amateur // $10

1:00pm // Earl’s Grocery & Saloon // Fish & Joe and The People They Know // FREE
1:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Mike Caucutt // $6
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Quenten Brown // FREE
4:30pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // The Medcity Misfits with the Driftless Darlins // FREE
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Brian Beard // FREE
6:00pm // Sippi’s Pub & Grub, Winona // Jack Willems // FREE
7:00pm // Leo and Leona’s, Bangor // Saner & Gibbons // $15
8:00pm // Muddy Waters Bar, Trempealeau // Mark Thoreen // FREE
8:00pm // Features West Salem // BT Band // FREE
8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Jimmys // $15
8:00pm // Our Corner Bar // The Freezers // FREE
9:00pm // No Name Bar, Winona // RADDERDAZE w/ The Reach Outs, MAUDLIN, and LAN3S // $5

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