☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

March 20, 2025

Author

Caleb Lombardo
March 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 14 minutes

Morning, friends! 🌅 A fresh day in the Coulee Region is calling, and I’ve got the latest scoop to keep you in the know. Let’s jump in!

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🕰 taking a stroll through history with the help of the Murphy Digital Collection

🤝 we’ll highlight a local small business

🔥 big news for Good Morning, Coulee (see quick hits section)

It’s great to see you this morning. Let’s dive in. 👇

Good vibes. 👇

*If you want to listen along as you read, scroll to the top right of this email and click “Read Online”.

  • La Crosse launches new program to find ways to reduce energy bills for homeowners (News 8000)

  • Annual String Showcase brings together 600 young musicians in La Crosse (News 8000)

  • Resilient Winona County offers free training for Winona caregivers and parents (News 8000)

  • Blugolds eyeing revenge against Mineral Point in state semifinals (News 8000)

  • Tomah Health Foundations supports local health mission (WXOW)

  • A Gold Star award for WW II Flight Officer Schuster (WXOW)

  • LWV La Crosse to host Onalaska School Board candidate forum (WXOW)

🔥 NEWS FROM GOOD MORNING, COULEE:

As you can imagine, I do a lot of browsing our area for local events. Through that process, I’ve learned a lot about what makes a good event calendar (and what does not).

In the next few weeks, Good Morning, Coulee will launch an events calendar. It will be mobile-friendly, free to submit events, and easy to use. Don’t worry—our email will still feature the best curated local events on a daily basis.

I’m excited for this next step in the GM Coulee journey, and I’ll provide more details as they are available!

-Caleb

Arenz Shoe Co. on the 300 block of Pearl Street.

🤝 Help Me Get the Word Out!

🎨 ARTFUL w/ Shannon McHone @ Art House La Crosse // Saturday, 3:00pm-4:30pm // [LINK]

📖 Page to Screen @ La Crosse Public Library // Sunday, 1:30pm-4:00pm // [LINK]

🪁 Kite Flying @ Weigent Park // Sunday, 1pm-3pm // [LINK]

🏁 Sparta Idiotarod 2025 @ BEER SHOP // Saturday, 3pm // [LINK]

🍕 Date Night @ 608 Brewing La Crosse // Today, 3pm-10pm // [LINK]

🧘‍♀️ Candlelight Yoga @ Elmaro Vineyard // Today, 6pm-7pm // [LINK]

♠️ Euchre Tournament @ Genzie’s Gameday Pub // Friday, 6pm-10pm // [LINK]

🛠 Repair Cafe @ La Crosse Public Library // Saturday, 10:30am-12:30pm // [LINK]

🔵 Bingo @ La Crosse Moose Lodge // Today, 6pm

☀️ Good Morning, Holmen! @ Holmen Area Community Center // Friday, 9am-10am // [LINK]

🤝 Holmen “Get Together” Community Social @ Holmen Area Community Center // Friday, 5pm-7pm // [LINK]

Our family-owned and operated peony farm is home to over 600 highly collectable and proven peony varieties, many of which are heirloom. This vast selection of peonies includes new Itoh Hybrids, large blossomed fragrant garden varieties, botanical peony species, fern-leaf peonies, and the hard-to-find and much-sought-after hybrid peonies in vibrant true red, yellow, coral, and many other unique colors. We also offer a wide variety of rare plants, succulents, fruits, and more – making us a popular destination for Midwest gardeners looking to brighten their indoor and outdoor gardens.

You are welcome to come to the farm and stroll through the peony fields. No ticket or advance reservation is needed. Just show up during open hours! The best time to see the peonies in bloom is Memorial Day to Father’s Day. No pets please.

If you are looking for a special event, tickets are available for our Picnic at the Peony Farm events in late May and early June.

We have a garden center on site that features unusual annuals, perennials, fruit, trees, shrubs, tropicals and more. We are more than peonies!

THURSDAY 3/20

1:00pm // Southside Neighborhood Center // Music Cafe (ages 50+, free)

7:00pm // John’s Bar // Andy Hughes

FRIDAY 3/21

3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Mike Nanstad

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Wilki

5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Greg Grokowsky and Randy Erickson

6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys

7:00pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Larry’s Drifters (country, variety)

8:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Quenten Brown (rhythm & roll)

9:00pm // Broken World Records // Sugar Lads & Perfect Pair of Pants (no cover, buy a drink)

9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Space Bandits FR

SATURDAY 3/22

1:30pm // Earl’s Grocery & Saloon // Fish and Friends

2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // James Grant (60s & 70s easy rock covers)

5:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Kelley Smith & Sarah Harris ($6 cover)

5:00pm // TnT’s Way Out // Rick Paulson Duo

6:00pm // Two Fathom’s Brewing (Winona) // Tim Emmons (energetic covers)

6:00pm // Onalaska Omni Center // Hairball (rock and roll) ($30 tickets)

6:00pm // La Crosse Moose Lodge // Steve Freehill (variety)

7:00pm // Twin Bluffs Bar (Winona) // UnHinged

7:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Zeke Fitz (90s covers, originals)

7:00pm // Stockyard Grill & Saloon // Ryan Howe

7:00pm // Haldeman’s Hilltop Tavern // Byron Stein (acoustic)

7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Mike James & the Jazz Foundation

7:30pm // Leo & Leona’s (Bangor) // High Mileage (80s rock covers) ($20 cover)

8:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // The Matt Mahlum Band ($10 cover)

8:00pm // Robins Nest // RadioActive

8:00pm // Swede’s Swing Inn (Ferryville) // Madlee Band

8:00pm // Our Corner Bar // Spare Parts Project

9:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Jordan Beem (country)

SUNDAY 3/23

1:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Jeani & The Dreamers

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Alright, now get out there and have a great day. ❤️

See you in the morning, neighbor! ☀️

-Caleb

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