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Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🔥 There are more than 60 events on the events calendar this weekend. Check them out »
🕰 A look back in time at a photograph taken in 1920.
💪 Wrestling, soup, and good ideas. Check out the La Crosse SOUP SLAM »
📲 Come hang out in our GM Coulee Facebook group! »
🤝 We feature a local small business that is ready to help you find that perfect gift this holiday season.
Okay, people. Welcome to Thursday (which is pretty much Friday). Let’s get goin’. 👇
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email. 👇
Bite - Plastic Picnic
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Hilltoppers' relentless defense leads to victory over Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln // News 8 Now »
Planetarium adds two shows next week // WIZM »
Onalaska Police Chief retiring in January // WIZM »
🎤 Open Mic at Pearl Street Books // Thu, Dec 04 // 7:00 PM // Pearl Street Books // Event Link ➡️
Open Mic happens on the first Thursday of each month. Arrive a little before 7pm to sign up. A host will welcome you, a sound tech will get you plugged in, and the crowd will be ready to cheer you on.
🚋 Trolley Express Tour by Explore La Crosse // Thu, Dec 04 // 4:30 PM // Explore La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Celebrate the season with a festive 2.5-hour guided trolley tour through downtown La Crosse’s winter wonderland. Enjoy a stop at the Rivoli Art District, visit Hixon House for a meet-and-greet with Santa, sip hot cocoa, snag cookies and a holiday gift, and cap it all off with a dazzling drive through the Rotary Lights display. A holiday favorite for all ages.
🎄 Christmas Fun at Sunrise Orchards // Sat, Dec 06 // 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM // Sunrise Orchards // Event Link ➡️
Kick off the holiday season with a full day of festive fun at Sunrise Orchards. Enjoy seasonal treats, Santa visits, kids’ activities, craft fair shopping, cozy drinks, and scenic orchard views — a perfect family day to celebrate the season together.
🌿 Nature Saturday // Sat, Dec 06 // 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM // The Nature Place // Event Link ➡️
Explore, learn, and create at this monthly family event at The Nature Place. Meet the programs team, discover local critters, and make a nature-themed craft while enjoying a morning immersed in the natural world.
🎶 Thrill on the Hill 2025! // Sat, Dec 06 // 4:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Event Link ➡️
Head up the hill for the fourth annual Thrill on the Hill! Enjoy an evening packed with great local music — with this year’s headliner, BT Band. Bundle up, grab your crew, and get ready for a lively night overlooking La Crosse.
ℹ️ La Crosse High School Students, circa 1920.
Thursday, December 4
6:30 PM // Schmidty's // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:30 PM // Castaway's on the Island // Dan SEBRANEK with Paul Thieman and Mary Cortesi // FREE
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Jeffrey Foucault & Dave Moore Part II // $30
7:00 PM // The Grand Hotel Ballroom // Melissa Kay McCarthy "Christmas 1989" Album Release // $20
8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Chris Bonelli & Friends // FREE
Friday, December 5
5:30 PM // Boot Hill Pub & Event Center // James Grant aka. Mudkat // FREE
6:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Live at Two Fathoms Brewing - Winona, MN // FREE
7:00 PM // American Legion Caledonia MN // Gregg Hall at the American Legion // FREE
7:30 PM // Leo & Leona's Tavern // Michael Charles // $16
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // LIVE MUSIC: Dylan Martinson @ HD Tavern // FREE
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar and Grill // Acoustic Rock at Smokey's // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Jah Boogie - Frontman of Natty Nation - with DUB Foundation // $10
Saturday, December 5
10:00 AM // The Berry Market // Chad Cagle at The Berry Market // FREE
1:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by the MadLee Band // FREE
1:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Musical Chairs Trempealeau Hotel Savannah Smith & Jerrika Mighelle // $5
4:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Loosey Stone // $5
4:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Thrill on the Hill 2025! // $10
5:00 PM // Journey Lutheran Church // Grumpy Old Men in concert at Journey Lutheran // FREE
5:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // The Saner & Gibbons Band @ The Popcorn Tavern! // $10
6:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Amanda Grace Live at Two Fathoms Brewing // FREE
6:00 PM // Saxon Hall // Ann Christoffer @ Saxon Hall Brownsville Mn // FREE
6:30 PM // The Shed // Chad Cagle at The Shed! // FREE
7:00 PM // Angry's Way Out // Fayme Rochelle Trio // FREE
7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // MIKE GATES! // FREE
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Old Pup & Luke Callen // $6
7:00 PM // Wisco 8 // SAGE - Live at Wisco 8! // FREE
9:00 PM // Smokey's Bar and Grill // Static Echo at Smokey's Bar and Grill // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Flibbertijibbet Live at Popcorn Tavern // FREE
🛍️ Small Business Spotlight: Village Gift & Home
If you love discovering little treasures, thoughtful gifts, and that just-right home accent you didn’t even know you needed—Village Gift & Home should be your next stop.
Located in the Village Shopping Center off State Road (yep, right next to Domino’s), this charming boutique is La Crosse’s newest destination for all things fashionable, festive, and fun. Their shelves are stocked with a curated mix of fashion accessories, Scentsations, seasonal décor, holiday gifts, and unique finds that make perfect presents—or perfect treats for yourself.
This is the kind of place where you walk in for “just a quick look” and walk out with something that sparks joy. The store feels warm, neighborly, and filled with personality, making it an easy addition to your local shopping rotation.
📍 Village Gift & Home
🌐 villiagegiftandhome.com
📣 Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17rfLj3d8P/
If you’re shopping local this season, this is exactly the kind of spot that makes the Coulee Region shine. Happy browsing! 🎁
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