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☀️🤝 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee
February 13, 2025
Caleb Lombardo
February 13, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes
What’s good, my people? ☀️
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🤝 We feature a local small business
🕰 Taking a look back in time
Nice lil’ morning we have here. Let’s keep it going. 👇
🎶 Song of the Day
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💬 Today’s Thought
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
📰 Quick Hits
Eagles looking to extend recent run of success to last couple weeks of regular season (News 8000)
La Crosse’s city council holding three special meetings on fighting Campbell incorporation (WIZM)
La Crosse uses AARP grant to inspire housing solutions (Public News Service)
"Humor matters": Heart of La Crosse returns with sketch-based showcase (WXOW)
Clearwater Farm named the 2024 'Soak It Up' award recipient (WXOW)
🌤 Weather
🎨 Need a fresh coat of inspiration? Say hello to our friends at La Crosse Painters! They’re the local pros who can transform your space inside and out with their top-notch interior and exterior painting services. And here’s the cherry on top (or should we call it the final brushstroke? 😏): every accepted estimate comes with a FREE color consultation from a real-deal professional interior designer. Yep, they’ll help you pick just the right shade to fit your vibe.
Whether your walls could use a little TLC or your house needs an exterior glow-up, La Crosse Painters has you covered. Give them a call—you won’t regret it! 🖌️
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🍔 Burger Nights @ Driftless Cafe // 5pm-9pm
📍 118 W Court St, Viroqua
BURGERS ARE BACK! This Thursday we are bringing back Burger night.
We are so excited to announce this years recipient of our annual burger night! Please help us in supporting Community Hunger Solutions! For every burger sold, 2 dollars will be donated to this amazing organization right here in our back yard.
As always, there are 3 ways to grab these burgers..
1. Make a reservation @driftlesscafe.com for a table and come on in!
2. Grab a table at the Hotel Fortney and order a burger right there!
3. Call us starting at 5 pm every Thursday @ 608-637-7778 and take one or three to go!
See you Thursdays!
🧠 Trivia w/ Tim @ St. Bernard Room // 7pm-9pm
📍 W5549 Old Town Hall Rd, La Crosse
Ready to test your skills? Bring your friends to Mt. La Crosse and join Trivia Tim in the St. Bernard Room! Public welcome!
🎥 La Crosse Film Academy Film Club: 500 Days of Summer Showing @ The Rivoli // 8pm-11pm [LAST CLASS]
📍 121 N 4th St, La Crosse
Film Club is an opportunity to get to know your favorite films a little deeper with a mini pre-lecture, screening of the film, and post-film conversation session in the Screening Room of the Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria. The Film Club: RomCom series is hosted by UWL Professor Sheryl Tuttle Ross.
❤️🛼 Valentine’s Day Roller Romance Skating Special @ High Roller Skating Center of La Crosse // Friday, 4pm-8pm
📍 3624 East Ave S, La Crosse
❤️Bring your sweetie! 🩷Bring your friends! 💜Bring your family! Just $20 gets you up to 5 entries with rentals (skates or blades)! ---> This Friday, Valentine's Day, 4-8 PM <--- Tickets here.
🏺 Hot Shop Discovery Class @ artPOP Market // Saturday, 12pm-4pm
📍1514 Market St, La Crosse
In this 45 minute introductory glass experience, you will make a one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass piece. You will learn the basics of a hot shop and working with molten glass using furnace glass blowing techniques. Glass project choices vary seasonally. Cost $75. Tickets here.
❤️ Wood Burning: Hearts Edition @ Art House La Crosse // Saturday, 3:00pm-4:30pm
📍 1232 Caledonia St, La Crosse
Join us for a hands-on craft night where you’ll learn the art of wood burning! Using a wood-burning tool, you’ll create intricate, one-of-a-kind designs on wooden hearts. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned crafter, this workshop will spark your creativity in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Come solo, bring a friend or your partner!
We’ll provide everything you need, including wooden hearts, design templates, and expert guidance. Just bring your creativity and get ready to burn (in the best way possible)! Tickets here.
🎥 February Cult Movie Night @ The Rivoli // Saturday, 5:30pm
Join us Saturday the 15th for February Cult Movie Date Night Double Feature!
5:30pm: Doors open with special pre-show video entertainment and themed cocktails!
6pm: Death Becomes Her (1992)
Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once arch-rival Helen's fiance. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.
8pm: The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
Three single women in a picturesque Rhode Island village have their wishes granted - at a cost - when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.
Cult Movie Nights are for everyone but if you'd like to become an insider with special concessions and merch discounts, plus invites to secret screenings join the Rivoli Cvlt Club.
Happening Today
🎲 Games Galore @ La Crosse Public Library // 10am-12pm
📍 800 Main St, La Crosse
Join us for some family fun at the Library! Play GIANT versions of your favorite games, complete our ultimate "I Spy" challenge, or go head-to-head with a librarian for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Best for families of all ages.
🍿 Midday Movies @ West Salem Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library // 2:15pm-4:15pm
📍 201 Neshonoc Rd, West Salem
Join us for free movies on the big screen at the West Salem Library!
🤝 Small Business Feature: Einer Arts
"Welcome to my world of whimsy! As an Acrylic Painter and Picture Book Illustrator, I delight in bringing a splash of color and a dash of playfulness to every canvas. With intuitive brushstrokes dancing across the page,I love to create vibrant pieces that are full of life and energy. My signature critters are the stars of the show, each one a lovable, imaginative creation that invites you to smile and maybe even giggle. I'm all about spreading joy and inspiration through my art, and I hope my paintings bring a little bit of happiness into your day. So come on in, explore my world!"
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🕰 Local History
La Crescent, 1900
🏀 Local Sports
Thursday 2/13
Central Boys Basketball @ Holmen // 7:15pm
Central Girls Basketball @ Holmen // 5:45pm
Aquinas Girls Basketball @ Cotter // 7:15pm
La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. Albert Lea // 7:00pm
Luther Boys Basketball vs. Hillsboro // 7:00pm
Friday 2/14
Logan Boys Basketball @ Onalaska // 7:15pm
Logan Girls Basketball @ Onalaska // 7:15pm
Onalaska Boys Basketball @ Logan // 7:15pm
West Salem Boys Basketball @ Arcadia // 7:00pm
La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Rushford // 7:15pm
La Crescent Girls Basketball vs. Rushford // 7:15pm
Luther Girls Basketball @ Viroqua // 7:00pm
Saturday 2/15
Onalaska Boys Hockey @ Baraboo // 2:00pm
La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Lake City // 2:00pm
Luther Boys Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro // 4:00pm
Luther Girls Basketball vs. Melrose-Mindoro // 2:00pm
🎶 Live Music
Thursday 2/13
5:00pm // Starlite Lounge // Greg Balfany
Friday 2/14
5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Sam Gauthier
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Jackie & Joe Cody
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Bierhaus Boys
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Billy Bronsted & Augie Dougherty
7:00pm // 608 Brewing Holmen // Andy Hughes (originals)
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus (Tomah) // Jason Sebranek
7:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Weeping Covenant ($5 cover)
8:00pm // Robin’s Nest // Bear Creek Band
8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Ryan Howe & The Atmosphere ($10 cover)
Saturday 2/15
2:00pm // Bays End (Fountain City) // Jackie & Joe Cody
4:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Chris Silver ($5 cover)
6:00pm // River Rats Bar and Grill // Bryce Thomaschefsky
7:00pm // Westby Area Performing Arts Center // Collin Raye (tickets)
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Hillbilly Rocketship Acoustic Trio
7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Tom Conrad
7:00pm // Saxon Hall (Brownsville, MN) // Dan & Mary
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Paul Leithold
8:00pm // HD Tavern // Jackson Taylor
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Mayfield Experience
Sunday 2/16
2:00pm // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // Copperbox ($15 tickets at door)
Had a blast with you this morning. ☀️
Tomorrow on Good Morning, Coulee:
🍽 #ThatLooksGood
😀 News to make you smile
⭐️ We’ll unblur another name from the Coulee Crew Card….
I can’t wait to wish you a good morning tomorrow. Until then, live it up. ❤️☀️
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