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Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
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🛍 The La Crosse Farmers Market has a new home for the winter: The La Crosse Center. Their first one is this weekend—go support! »
🎶 Lots of Live Music this weekend. Have you been to Popcorn Tavern? If not, tonight might be a good night to check it out »
Oh—and Happy Friday, my friends. Let’s get down to it. 👇
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YMCA food pantry expands fresh food capacity with new walk-in cooler // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Public Education Foundation awards over $51,000 in grants to local educators // News 8 Now »
Family and Children's Center receive hand crafted gifts for families // WXOW »
🎸 Zeke Fitz Band @ Alpine Inn // Fri, Dec 12 // 8:00–11:00 PM // Alpine Inn, La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Head up the bluff for a high-energy night with the Zeke Fitz Band at Alpine Inn. Expect crowd-pleasing covers spanning alt-rock, classic rock, and country favorites, plus plenty of reasons to dance. Grab your friends and enjoy a lively Friday night show with local flavor.
🧺 Winter Farmers Market // Sat, Dec 13 // 9:00 AM–12:00 PM // La Crosse Center // Event Link ➡️
Bundle up and shop local at the Winter Farmers Market inside the La Crosse Center. About 15 vendors will be set up in the front hallway connecting the Main and South Lobbies, offering a cozy way to support local makers and producers. A perfect Saturday morning stop for fresh finds and familiar faces.
🎬 Special Advance Showing of DAVID! // Sun, Dec 14 // 12:40 PM // Sparta Cinema 6 (Sparta) // Event Link ➡️
Enjoy a special early showing of DAVID!, a musical animated film that brings the story of David and Goliath to life with heart, humor, and stunning visuals. Designed for families, this faith-filled adventure follows David’s journey of courage, purpose, and devotion—perfect for a meaningful Sunday afternoon at the movies together.
🎄 Kris Kringle Market // Sat, Dec 13 // 12:00–5:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard (Trempealeau) // Event Link ➡️
Step inside Elmaro Vineyard for their indoor Kris Kringle Market, hosted in the crush pad for a cozy afternoon of holiday shopping. Browse artisan vendors, sip mulled wine, enjoy live jazz music, and plan to visit with Santa around 2:00 PM. A festive vineyard stop that pairs perfectly with a winter Saturday.
🧠 Trivia at Howie’s – FREE to Play! // Sun, Dec 14 // 7:00–9:00 PM // Howie’s on La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas Movie Trivia, where every jingle bell, fuzzy sweater, and ridiculous one-liner could earn you points. Grab a team, enjoy some food and drinks, and test your festive film knowledge in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
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Friday, December 12
6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // Tri-State Accordion Club performs at the La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
6:30 PM // Lacrosse Moose lodge // Karaoke with Derek // FREE
6:30 PM // Riverside Park // One Accord At Rotary Lights! // FREE
6:30 PM // The Freighthouse Restaurant // Saner & Gibbons @ The Freighthouse // FREE
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Pinski Brothers Band at Onalaska American Legion // FREE
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
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
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 // MUDDY WATERS BAR // Bruce & Virgil // FREE
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // ABBY SPENCER LIVE @ HD TAVERN // 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 // 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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