☀️ Good Morning— and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that believes that optimism is a superpower.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
😂 Family in town through the weekend and need some fun plans? Moxie’s has comedy tonight—check it out »
🍻 Pearl Street Brewery is hosting a Customer Appreciation Party this weekend—and you’re invited. Did I mention that they are offering free food? »
😋 Speaking of food, we have a #ThatLooksGood feature from our friends at SAGRA
🎇 Need New Year’s plans? We’ve got all the happenings from around the region from activities for kids and families to the low-down on the best late-night parties that will be taking you right into midnight. Check it all out here in one easy place »
What a week in the Coulee Region. One more rundown for the week—then let’s all have a nice restful weekend, shall we? 👇
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"Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach."
2025 CPKC Holiday Train raises record $2 million // News 8 Now »
Sparta residents gather for community Christmas dinner at American Legion Post 100 // News 8 Now »
🛼 Let's Go Rollerskating!!! // Fri, Dec 26 // 11:00AM–8:30PM // Features High Roller Skating Center // Event Link ➡️
Lace up your skates for family fun! Donate a new hat or mittens for free entry, otherwise regular rates apply.
💃 Leather 'N Lace LIVE!--Concordia Ballroom Sunday Social Dance // Sun, Dec 28 // 1:00PM–4:00PM // Features Concordia Ballroom La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Experience an afternoon of fun entertainment with Leather 'N Lace, featuring traditional old-time polkas, waltzes, and foxtrots, along with country and 50s & 60s music. Public is welcome to enjoy the music and atmosphere of this historic ballroom.
💖 Happy NOON Year! // Wed, Dec 31 // 10:00AM–1:00PM // Features The Children's Museum of La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Celebrate NOON Year's Eve at the Children's Museum! Enjoy a festive countdown and balloon drop, perfect for families to ring in 2026 early.
🎉 New Years Eve Mystery Dinner Theater // Wed, Dec 31 // 6:00PM–10:00PM // Features Empty Nest Winery // Event Link ➡️
Join for an evening of laughs, food, and fun to ring in the New Year with a "Ladies Night Out" mystery dinner production. Help the greatest female detectives hunt down a mystery killer.
🌿 Garden to Glass: Herbal Mocktail Workshop // Fri, Jan 9 // 6:00PM–7:15PM // Features Studio M // Event Link ➡️
Craft refreshing herbal mocktails from garden to glass. Learn to infuse fresh flavors and elevate your drink-making skills at Studio M!
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Friday, December 26
1:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // LIVE MUSIC – River Run Music // FREE
6:30 PM // Lacrosse Moose lodge // Music // FREE
8:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Zeke Fitz Band @ Whiskey River West Salem // FREE
8:00 PM // The Robin's Nest // Volson 90s Rock Returns at The Robin's Nest! // FREE
Saturday, December 27
1:00 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // Live at Lunch with Rich Pinski at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // LIVE MUSIC – Jack Norton // FREE
5:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // LIVE MUSIC – Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball and Juiceneck // $10
6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Pinski Brothers at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE
7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // LIVE MUSIC – Randy Erickson // FREE
7:00 PM // Hei N Löw Bar & Patio // The Bootleggers // FREE
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