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☀️🤝 Good Friday Morning, Coulee
February 7, 2025
Caleb Lombardo
February 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 17 minutes
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Happy Friday to 3,000 (!!!!) of my very best friends. ☀️
To all the new faces—welcome to the club.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
😋 #ThatLooksGood from a local institution
😃 News to Make You Smile—my fav
🎶 A jam-packed live music schedule for tonight!
I’m psyched. Let’s put the cherry on top of this great week. Scroll with me! 👇
🎶 Song of the Day
Good vibes only 👇
*If you want to listen along as you read, scroll to the top right of this email and click “Read Online”.
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
💬 Today’s Thought
“As we work to create light for others, we naturally light our own way.”
📰 Quick Hits
UWL men fall to #4 UW-Platteville; women take down Pioneers by 10 (News 8000)
Library Archivist Retires after 36 years of service (WXOW)
Education and connection through '1 Million Cups' of coffee (WXOW)
UWL ranks in top ten of Wisconsin colleges (News 8000)
Special weekend promotion in La Crosse offers 20% cash back to local shoppers (News 8000)
Proposal for more housing along Highway 16 submitted to La Crosse planning commission (News 8000)
La Crosse Airport to receive funding (WIProud)
Jean Taylor, Mid-West Family La Crosse honored with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Miracle Achievement Award (WIZM)
Altra cuts the ribbon on newly remodeled space (News 8000)
🌤 Weather
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psst….our positivity board, Cool E-Vibes, comes out Monday morning. Have a positive thought, thanks, appreciation, or musing you would like to share?
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💃 Just Dance Party (18+) @ I&E Dance Studio // 7:30pm-9:00pm
📍 1232 Caledonia St, La Crosse
Just Dance is a super fun and interactive video game series where players dance along to choreographed routines set to popular songs. At our Just Dance Party, we will all play the game TOGETHER and dance along to the choreographed dances on the screen. Our facilitator, Gabby, will ensure that there is a high-energy, feel-good atmosphere where everyone can dance their hearts out. Tickets here.
🖼 First Friday Downtown Art Walk @ River City Gallery La Crosse // 4pm-7pm
📍 321 Main St, La Crosse
February: Love in Bloom
Featuring New and Emerging Artists
As February unfolds, we embrace the warmth and connection that comes with "Love in Bloom," our theme for this month in the "New Horizons" series. Join us for our First Friday Artwalk on February 7th, 2025, from 4-7 pm, as we celebrate the season of affection through romantic, heartwarming artworks. From intimate portraits to floral-inspired pieces, the featured works this month radiate a sense of connection and joy. Soft hues, tender expressions, and intricate details will capture the essence of love in its many dimensions. Be sure to visit our partner locations during the art walk to see additional works by talented artists. This month’s highlights include David Carlson's series on our La Crosse Society of Arts wall, Carol Erickson's Photography at Larson’s General, Jason Ray's Photography at Turtle Stack Brewery, and Tony Letourneau's works at the La Crosse Community Theatre.
Free Appetizers and Refreshments
Live Music from Allison Sky!
🐔 The Wired Rooster Trivia Night @ The Wired Rooster // 6pm
📍 131 E Main St, Caledonia
Free admission, as always. Form a team of up to 4 people and rule the roost!
❤️ Valentine’s Makers Market @ Pettibone Resort // Sunday, 10am-3pm
📍 333 Park Plaza Dr, La Crosse
Join us in supporting local makers on Sunday February 9th at Pettibone Resort.
The Market is free to attend, supports a local charity, and promises a fun and premium gift shopping experience for all.
We’re so excited to see you again on Superbowl Sunday!
🎹 2025 Grand Showcase High School Competition @ La Crosse Logan High School // Saturday, 9:30am
📍 1500 Ranger Dr, La Crosse
🎤✨ Join Us for the Grand Showcase Show Choir Invitational! ✨🎤
🎟️ Tickets: All Day $20 / Daytime $15 / Finals $10
🎟️ Tickets: Students and Seniors 65+ are $10 for All Day
👦 Kids 5 and Under are FREE
Experience a day of spectacular performances as show choirs from across the region compete in an unforgettable showcase of talent, energy, and passion! Whether you're a show choir enthusiast or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday, this event promises to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
📲 Visit grandshowcase.org for performance schedules and other event details.
🏉 Frozen River 10s Rugby Tournament @ Sky Harbour Park // Saturday, 10am
📍 326 Sky Harbor Dr, La Crosse
Frozen River 10's is back! Come join the LAX River Rats as we host our 2nd annual tournament.
Open to all Senior and Collegiate Teams, Men's and Women's Brackets, and all single players too!
Cost is $20 per person pre-registration and $25 day of tournament.
Sign-up can be found on our socials or the link below!
See you there!
🏡 Homeowner Expo by La Crosse Habitat @ Black River Neighborhood Center // Saturday, 10am
📍 500 Sill St, La Crosse
Attend a Homeowner Expo to learn more about Habitat’s homeownership program. Habitat staff will walk through the eligibility requirements, application process, and answer any questions. The event will be hosted in person and on Zoom.
No registration required.
Location: Black River Neighborhood Center
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85058690905
🛶 La Crosse Sport Show @ La Crosse Center // Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The La Crosse Sports Show includes the best of hunting, fishing, boating, camping & travel. Grab the latest gear and browse thru the many boats, docks, lifts, ATV’s, RV’s, fifth wheels, travel trailers and more. If you love anything to do with the great outdoors you’ll find it here!
In addition to the great vendors and wonderful entertainment it is also a chance to cure the cabin fever that has been building up all winter and to get out and reconnect with friends and family who will also be there. Mark your calendars now. You won’t want to miss this great show.
🎤 Winter Roots Festival @ La Crosse Center // Saturday, 12:15pm-10:15pm
📍 Riverside Ballroom
The 4th Annual Gathering for the La Crosse Winter Roots Festival is inviting locals and visitors to celebrate "Wisconsin Favorites” in music, cuisine, local beer and spirits. Hosted at the La Crosse Center in the Riverside Ballroom, La Crosse Winter Roots includes regional musical favorites covering genres from classic rock, americana, country, funk, and bluegrass. A portion of the ticket sale proceeds will be given to the Hunger Task Force. Tickets here.
📕 Tiny Tales Story Time @ Onalaska Public Library // Saturday, 10am-10:30am
📍 741 Oak Avenue South, Onalaska
Join us Saturdays for story times designed for our friends ages 0-36 months. We offer 20 minutes of caregiver and baby fun and bonding with books, bounces, songs, and rhymes followed by unstructured play and read time. No registration required.
📗 Story & Craft Time at the Library @ La Crescent Public Library // Saturday, 10:30am-11:30am
📍 321 Main St, La Crescent
Join Miss Emily at the library for storytime with fun songs, activities & crafts! Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am.
📘 Library Learners Story Time @ Onalaska Public Library // Today, 10am-10:25am
📍 741 Oak Ave S, Onalaska
Join us for story times full of books, movement, songs, and fun. Story Times last approximately 25 minutes and are geared toward youth ages 3 - entering first grade, but all ages are welcome. Registration recommended. Children registered for Fall 2024 Story Times are automatically registered for Story Times in Winter/Spring 2025. Register here.
Regarding the number of events in the What's Happenin' section... |
🍽 #ThatLooksGood
Hungry Peddler's French Onion Soup is made in-house and has been well-known in the Coulee Region for decades and is what they're most famous for!
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😃 News to Make You Smile
📸 Monroe County Herald
Contest Winner Donates $500 Gift Card to Sparta Food Pantry
Mark Christiano, one of the winners of the Monroe County Herald's $500 gift card drawing, generously donated his prize to the Bread Basket Ecumenical Food Pantry in Sparta. Bread Basket President Lori Ascher expressed gratitude, noting how vital cash donations are for stocking necessary items. The contest was part of the Herald’s subscription drive, offering new and renewing subscribers a chance to win $500 gift cards to local markets. Thank you, Mark, for making a difference in our community!
🏀 Local Sports
Thursday 2/6
Luther Girls Basketball vs. La Crescent // W 56-36
Logan Girls Basketball @ Mauston // L 29-49
Central Girls Basketball @ Aquinas // L 50-55
La Crescent Boys Hockey vs. Winona // T 4-4
Friday 2/7
Luther Boys Basketball vs. Arcadia // 7:00pm
Logan Girls Basketball vs. Holmen // 5:45pm
Logan Boys Basketball @ Holmen // 7:15pm
Central Boys Basketball @ Aquinas // 7:15pm
Onalaska Boys Basketball vs. Tomah // 5:45pm
Onalaska Girls Basketball @ Tomah // 7:15pm
La Crescent Girls Basketball vs. Cotter // 7:15pm
La Crescent Boys Basketball @ Cotter // 7:15pm
West Salem Boys Basketball vs. Black River Falls // 7:00pm
Saturday 2/8
Central Boys Basketball vs. Elkhorn // 2:30pm
🎶 Live Music
Friday 2/7
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Quenten Brown (variety)
7:00pm // The Jailhouse Saloon // Prank Williams
7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // DOUBLE TAKE! (classic rock)
7:00pm // The St. Bernard Room // Peter Kish
7:00pm // Alpine Inn // Fayme Rochelle & The Waxsings
7:30pm // Leo & Leona’s (Sparta) // Rusic Moon Neil Young Tribute Show (tickets $16)
8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Payton Eilers
8:00pm // HD Tavern // Dylan Martinson
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Ramble & Friends ($10 cover)
Saturday 2/8
4:00pm // Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts, Annett Recital Hall // Katelyn Bouska (piano)
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // American Standard Acoustic (classic and modern rock)
7:00pm // Robin’s Nest // Pulse 8
7:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Madlee
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Mike James
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball (Tickets $10)
Thanks for reading. ☀️
What a week we had. Thank you for sticking around as I configure What’s Happenin’—and for all of your helpful suggestions! Now, get out there and enjoy our great community.
Have a great weekend—and I’ll see you Monday. ❤️
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