☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that arrives with the energy of a Friday—even if it’s not.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🍽 A #ThatLooksGood segment from our friends at Muddled Thyme and last call on the Coulee Crew Card—which you can use to save hundreds of $ on local restaurants (for just 10 bucks) »
📰 Slow news day (nothing wrong with that, though)
🌽🐶 Hidden Trails Corn Maze’s season is coming to a close—but they’ve got a dog-friendly event this weekend that will have everyone’s tails wagging »
Alright, let’s make this Friday a one to remember. Here we go. 👇
Sponsored
Your skin deserves a little fall magic. 🍂 Treat yourself to the Driftless Pumpkin Facial — a nourishing, seasonal infusion that leaves your complexion plump, glowing, and totally rejuvenated.
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍
Class Historian - BRONCHO
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
Onalaska students raise $450, collect over 2,700 food items for local pantry // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Central planetarium presented 'Spooky Space' show for Halloween // News 8 Now »
Winter Farmers Market opens on Saturday // WIZM »
🎸🎃 A Spooky SpaceHeaters Halloween w/ Amateur // Fri, Oct 31 // 9:00 PM–2:00 AM // Popcorn Tavern // Event Link ➡️
Live music, free beer, and a cash prize costume contest? Say less. 🍻 The SpaceHeaters hit the stage at 9, with Amateur keeping the Halloween party rolling at 11! Funk, rock, and horns fill the night — $10 cover, free beer ‘til it’s gone, and pure spooky-season energy all night long.
🎃🎸 Spunky Bumpkins 3rd Annual Halloween Bash! // Fri, Oct 31 // 7:00–11:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar & Grill (West Salem) // Event Link ➡️
They’re back at it! The Spunky Bumpkins are bringing their high-energy Halloween show to Whiskey River for a night of costumes, live tunes, and good old-fashioned fun. 🕺💀 Free entry, great music, and a crowd that knows how to party—mark your calendar and get your costume ready!
🧘♀️🍺 Poses and Pints // Sat, Nov 1 // 11:00 AM–12:00 PM // Pearl Street Brewery // Event Link ➡️
Stretch, sip, and support a cause! Join Sara from Grounded Maple Yoga & Wellness and Jamie from Root Down Yoga Studio for a laid-back morning of yoga at the brewery. $15 gets you an hour of yoga and a pint—plus, part of the proceeds go to local nonprofits. Bring your mat (or rent one for $2) and start your Saturday with good vibes. ✨
🪞📚 Antique Appraisals // Sat, Nov 1 // 11:00 AM–2:00 PM // Onalaska Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Calling all treasure hunters and vintage lovers! 🕰️ Join the Friends of the Onalaska Library and Onalaska Art Keepers for an “Antiques Roadshow”-style event featuring author and expert Mark F. Moran. Even though appraisals are fully booked, the public is welcome to attend and watch the experts in action — you never know what hidden gems might turn up!
💀🎶 Day of the Dead Open Jam w/ Dylan Harris // Sun, Nov 2 // 2:00–4:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing, Cashton // Event Link ➡️
Raise a glass and celebrate life at this special Day of the Dead Open Jam at Footjoy Farm & Brewing. 🎸 Bring your instrument, hop in the jam, or just sit back and soak up the good vibes. It’s free, it’s local, and it’s all about music, memory, and community.
ℹ️ Korean BBQ Pizza
📍: Muddled Thyme, Winona
Friday, October 31
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Grounded Grave Rave [HALLOWEEN PARTY] // FREE
7:00pm // Elsies Bar & Grill, Caledonia // Joe Cody & Lee Babler // FREE
7:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill (West Salem) // Spunky Bumpkins 3rd Annual Halloween Bash! // FREE
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Dirt RIver // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // RadioActive // FREE
8:00pm // Nick’s Bar, Barre Mills // Ryan Howe // 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
Saturday, November 1
1:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Mike Caucutt // $6
1:00pm // Earl’s Grocery & Saloon // Fish & Joe and The People They Know // FREE
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
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Mike James // FREE
8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Jimmys // $15
8:00pm // Muddy Waters Bar, Trempealeau // Mark Thoreen // FREE
8:00pm // Our Corner Bar // The Freezers // FREE
8:00pm // Features West Salem // BT Band // FREE
9:00pm // No Name Bar, Winona // RADDERDAZE w/ The Reach Outs, MAUDLIN, and LAN3S // $5
Sunday, November 2
1:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Doug Mahlum // FREE
2:00pm // Footjoy Farm and Brewing, Cashton // Day of the Dead Open Jam w/ Dylan Harris // FREE
3:15pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Clay Fulton // $5
Want to get involved in our segments? Here are some handy-dandy links.
Have a great weekend! ☀️
How did you feel about the newsletter today?
Have something to say? You know what to do.
📥 👇