☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s up, dressed, and already excited for the weekend.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🧠 A trivia question and a chance to win a $25 gift card to our new sponsor, Synergy Wellness Center
🫶 The other day, I was lucky enough to be invited to speak at a meeting of the Sister Circle. I met some great people and had a good time hearing about their businesses. One of those businesses is hosting an event this weekend to help you be better than you’ve ever been at using your makeup. Get your tickets »
😋 #ThatLooksGood and a discount from a local coffee shop with great food.
🤝 A winter brunch for local business owners is happening at Pizzeria Dolorosa—and I’m thinking about going, myself. Here are the details »
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Alright, folks. Let’s start the weekend right. Come see what’s in store. 👇
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Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍
Landline - Arlie
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
Two Fathoms Brewery hosts charity meat raffle to support Winona Arts Center // News 8 Now »
Mistletoe Market returns to La Crosse with local artisans and holiday gifts // News 8 Now »
LSO salutes service with "Songs of Freedom" // WXOW »
New Trolley Express Tour provides holiday fun // WIZM »
🪐 La Crosse Planetarium – Did An Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? // Fri, Nov 14 // 5:45–7:00 PM // La Crosse Central High School // Event Link ➡️
Journey under the dome for a kid-friendly, curiosity-sparking adventure exploring one of Earth’s biggest mysteries: what really happened to the dinosaurs? 🦕💥🌎
🔥 Mae Simpson, The Lavender Project & Modern Joey // Fri, Nov 14 // 9:00–11:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // $15 // Event Link ➡️
Get ready for a high-energy, feel-it-in-your-chest kind of night at Popcorn Tavern.
🎶 Children’s Musician Will Bjorndal // Sat, Nov 15 // 10:00–10:45 AM // Onalaska Public Library // Free // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy a fun, upbeat morning of kid-friendly music with Will Bjorndal — packed with positivity, humor, and sing-along energy. A perfect all-ages show to get little ones moving and smiling!
🛍️ Winding Ridge Holiday Makers Market // Sat, Nov 15 // 9:00 AM–2:00 PM // Havenwood Event Center, Sparta // Free // Event Link ➡️
A cozy holiday market featuring handmade goods, local artisans, and one-of-a-kind gifts — the perfect spot to kick off your holiday shopping and support small businesses.
🍷 Celebrate Elmaro’s 14th Anniversary // Sun, Nov 16 // 12:00–5:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Free // Event Link ➡️
Raise a glass to 14 years of Elmaro with a sparkling wine toast and special anniversary wine discounts — the perfect Sunday celebration in the vineyard.
📚 FREE Toy & Book Swap // Mon, Nov 17 // 9:00 AM–4:00 PM // The Nature Place // Free // Event Link ➡️
Swap gently used toys and books for something “new-to-you” at this community exchange — no cost, no registration, just bring what you can and take home what you need. Perfect for families looking to refresh the playroom.
🚨 One Winner Gets a $25 Gift Card to Synergy Wellness Center 👇
Regular sauna use has been shown to help improve which of the following?
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Friday, November 14
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel and Restaurant // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00pm // Magpie Gelato, Viroqua // The Paper Sleeves // FREE
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Polka at the Bierhaus // FREE
7:00pm // Leo & Leona's, Bangor // Moors & McCumber // $25
7:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Banter // FREE
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Sadie Jo // FREE
7:00pm // Nordic Lanes, Rushford // Ryan Howe // FREE
7:00pm // Adams St Pub // Peter Kish // FREE
7:30pm // Pearl Street Gallery // Minor Theft & Juiceneck // $5
9:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill, Holmen // Brianna Rae Unplugged // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Mae Simpson, The Lavender Project, & Modern Joey // $15
Saturday, November 15
10:00am // Onalaska Public Library // Children’s Musician Will Bjorndal // FREE
1:00pm // Art House La Crosse // Brennan Henry // FREE
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Jen Zemke and Garrett Gilbertson // FREE
5:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Hans Mayer & Hot Sauce // $10
6:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing Company // Quenten Brown // FREE
7:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Gregg Hall // FREE
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Teague Alexy // FREE
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Moonflowers // FREE
7:00pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Brianna Rae Unplugged // FREE
7:30pm // Viterbo Fine Arts Center // La Crosse Symphony Orchestra with Elissa Lee Koljonen, violin // $38
8:00pm // Augie’s Bar & Grill, Bangor // Sunshine Drive // FREE
8:00pm // HD Tavern // American Standard Acoustic // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // The B-SideS // FREE
8:30pm // Our Corner Bar // Spare Parts Project // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Toilet Rats, Be Wary, and Bad Acid Cult // $10
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