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Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🕰 Our weekly moment in time segment takes us downtown to pre-1900
🛍 Still hunting down Christmas gifts? Check out the Holiday Makers Market happening at Pettibone this weekend »
📆 Haven’t checked out the revamped events calendar yet? You’re gonna want to do that ahead of a packed weekend »
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Driftless Humane Society unveils new spay and neuter surgery suite to address veterinary shortage // News 8 Now »
Families invited to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus at Bangor Library on Saturday // WIZM »
A timeless tradition, The Nutcracker returns this weekend // WXOW »
Onalaska Freemasons donate $2,000 to The Food Basket // WXOW »
Tomah man continues his life of service as he volunteers as a Salvation Army bell ringer // WXOW »
🛍️ Saturday Holiday Markets // Sat, Dec 13 // 10:00 AM–5:00 PM // River City Gallery, La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Shop local art, handmade goods, and festive finds at River City Gallery’s Saturday Holiday Markets. Enjoy treats, hot cocoa, and free gift wrapping while you browse. A cozy, community-minded way to knock out your holiday shopping.
🎤 Friday Night Comedy // Fri, Dec 12 // 8:30–11:00 PM // Moxie’s, La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Kick off the weekend with laughs at Moxie’s Friday Night Comedy show. A rotating lineup of comedians keeps things fresh, fun, and full of good energy. A great excuse to get out and unwind.
🛍️ POP-UP @ Larson’s General // Sat, Dec 13 // 11:00 AM–2:00 PM // Larson’s General, La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Stop into Larson’s General for a cozy pop-up featuring small-batch granola blends, breakfast cookies, and other locally made goodies. Browse the store’s earth-friendly products, meet the maker, and pick up something delicious to brighten your weekend.
🥞 Pancake Breakfast with Santa // Sat, Dec 13 // 8:30–11:00 AM // American Legion Post 51, West Salem // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy a festive morning of pancakes and photos with Santa. Bring the whole family—and your camera—for a warm, cheerful start to the weekend. A free-will donation event open to all ages.
📖 Once Upon a Winter // Sat, Dec 13 // 10:00–11:00 AM // Onalaska Public Library // Event Link ➡️
Settle in for a cozy morning of winter tales with Wisconsin storyteller Tracy Chipman. This all-ages storytelling event celebrates the season with warmth and good cheer. No registration required.
ℹ️ View from street level of the Gile Building, located on the 400 bloc of Main Street, in downtown La Crosse, WI. The building held the Post Office from 1880-1890, then the Doerflinger from 1897 until 1903, when the building was destroyed by fire.
Thursday, December 11
6:00 PM // Dewey's Side Street Saloon // Christmas Jammie Open Jam // FREE
6:00 PM // Castaway's on the Island // ANUBLUE // FREE
7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // LIVE MUSIC - Kaylyn Sahs // FREE
8:30 PM // Amtrak-La Crosse // CPKC Holiday Train // FREE
Friday, December 12
6:30 PM // Riverside Park // One Accord At Rotary Lights! // FREE
6:30 PM // The Freighthouse Restaurant // Saner & Gibbons @ The Freighthouse // FREE
6:30 PM // Lacrosse Moose lodge // Karaoke with Derek // FREE
6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // Tri-State Accordion Club performs at the La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
7:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Matt Mahlum & Chubba live at the Popcorn Tavern // $10
7:00 PM // Blue Collar Bar and Grill // Quenten Brown at Blue Collar Bar and Grill // FREE
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Marques Morel // $6
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Pinski Brothers Band // FREE
7:00 PM // Spare Time Lounge // A Neil Young Tribute ft. Billy Hembd and Gregg "Cheech" Hall // $10
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // ABBY SPENCER LIVE @ HD TAVERN // FREE
8:00 PM // Genzie's // The Spare Parts Project Live at Genzie's! // FREE
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Zeke Fitz Band @Alpine Inn // FREE
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // LIVE MUSIC- ABBY SPENCER @ HD Tavern // FREE
8:00 PM // MUDDY WATERS BAR // Bruce & Virgil // FREE
Saturday, December 13
1:00 PM // Robins Nest Bar and Grill // Live At Robins Nest Bar and Grill // FREE
1:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Michael McElrath // $5
5:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Matinee JOE & VICKI PRICE // $10
5:00 PM // Angry's Way Out // MadLee // FREE
6:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Andy Hughes live at Two Fathoms Brewing // FREE
6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
7:00 PM // Log Cabin Bar & Grill // Elvis & Friends A Holiday Celebration // $30
7:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Gregg Hall at Whiskey River // FREE
7:30 PM // No Name Bar // Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, and Nick Elstad // $10
9:00 PM // The Popcorn Tavern // Original rock n roll with SLID, Badhardt and Jeffrey M. Kelly // $10
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Badhardt/SLiD/Jeffrey M. Kelly // $10
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar & Grill // Banter @ Smokey's Bar and Grill // FREE
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