Friday, April 24
Edition #348
GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
🌳 Looking to snag a good deal this weekend? There are plenty of opportunities—be it at the Annual Meadowlark Neighborhood Rummage Sale happening today or head to Coon Valley tomorrow for Spring Market in the Valley.
🎮 New week, new Coulee-themed game. Play it here »
🌎 The Nature Place is gearing up for its Earth Day Celebration this Sunday. This free family event has kids activities, a farmers market, live music, local artisans, food vendors, eco education, and a bunch more. Here’s the info »
🎶 This weekend, the Sons of Serendip play at the Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts. Get your tickets here »
This Friday is gonna be vibes. Let’s get started. 👇
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TODAY’S THOUGHT
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.”
SONG OF THE DAY
Virginia Highlands - West 22nd
TODAY’S (GOOD) NEWS
14 Days of Her: Stories of Becoming, Belonging, & Boldness - Day 6 // Good Morning, Coulee »
Record number of volunteers participate in 'Adopt-A-Highway' // News 8 Now »
La Crosse wastewater plant upgrades to produce renewable energy // News 8 Now »
La Crosse community cleanup brings residents together to beautify downtown // News 8 Now »
Previewing UWL's "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" // WXOW »
Local nonprofit kicks off annual Flamingo Flocking Campaign // WXOW »
Great Rivers United Way installs new Born Learning trail // WXOW »
Habitat for Humanity looking for volunteers for Neighbors Day on Saturday // WIZM »
La Crosse Freedom Honor Fight on Saturday honors veterans and Pat Stephens // WIZM »
La Crosse celebrates Earth Day highlighting completion of 5-year, $65M wastewater treatment plant upgrades // WIZM »
WEATHER REPORT
🌅 Sunrise: 6:07am · 🌇 Sunset: 7:59pm · 🌙 Moon: Waxing Gibbous (60.4%)
FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 66°, Low 42° · Cooler but bright
SATURDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy · High 69°, Low 48° · Mild weekend day
SUNDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy · High 74°, Low 54° · Warmest day ahead — enjoy it
MONDAY // ⛈️ Thunderstorms · High 62°, Low 46° · 92% chance — plan around it
TUESDAY // 🌤️ AM Clouds/PM Sun · High 58°, Low 40° · Clears up by afternoon
WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 61°, Low 41° · Quiet and pleasant
THURSDAY // 🌥️ Mostly Cloudy · High 58°, Low 38° · Coolest day of the stretch
⚠️ Heads Up: Monday brings a 92% chance of thunderstorms — the real deal. Have a plan B for any outdoor activities.
HAPPENINGS
🌬️ Breathwork with Denise Keenan // Fri, Apr 24 // 6:15PM–7:45PM // Living Simply Well // Event Link ➡️
Step into a space to cultivate both boldness and deep peace with Denise Keenan's guided breathwork sessions. This practice helps release stress, trauma, and emotional tension while supporting personal growth.
🎨 Josh Zielke Artist Reception // Fri, Apr 24 // 5:00PM–7:00PM // No Name Bar // Event Link ➡️
Join us for a happy hour Artist Reception for Josh Zielke on April 24 from 5-7pm. Meet the artist and view his newest installation.
📚 How to Eat Healthy on a Budget // Fri, Apr 24 // 10:00AM–11:00AM // Hunger Task Force of La Crosse // Event Link ➡️
Learn healthy eating tips, how to read food labels, build balanced meals, and get healthy recipes from Ginger Horth, M.S., R.D.N., R.N.
💖 The Good Bunny Drive // Fri, Apr 24 // 10:00AM–3:00PM // OH OH Coffee Shop // Event Link ➡️
Join The Good Bunny Project for a student-led community donation drive to help displaced families and individuals. Essential items and real support will be provided through mutual aid, with donations distributed by Driftless Mutual Aid, and OH OH Coffee providing coffee and space.
🛍️ Annual Meadowlark Neighborhood Rummage Sale // Fri, Apr 24 // 7:00AM–3:00PM // Meadowlark Neighborhood // Event Link ➡️
Multiple families and garages will be participating in this annual rummage sale across several streets in the Meadowlark neighborhood.
🎨 Sip & Paint: Bootquet Spring Painting // Sat, Apr 25 // 7:00PM // All Glazed Up // Event Link ➡️
Kick off Spring with this cute boot painting event. This boot was meant for painting, and that's just what you'll do for 2 hours.
🐾 Pet Party 🐾 // Sat, May 2 // 1:00PM // Champions Riverside // Event Link ➡️
Spoil your furry friend at our Pet Party! Enjoy pup cups, treats, and playful games with a chance to win amazing prizes.
🎞️ The third Annual La Crosse 48 Hour Film Festival // Sat, May 2 // 5:30PM–9:15PM // Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria // Event Link ➡️
Experience local storytelling at the 3rd Annual La Crosse 48 Hour Film Festival. See short films created in a flash by Coulee Region filmmakers at the Rivoli Theatre!
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COULEE CALLS IT
Gas tank check. 🚗
LIVE MUSIC
Friday, April 24
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Sal & Dean // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Antonio Lopes Trio // FREE
6:00 PM // Alley Pub // The Return of the King - Paulie // FREE
6:30 PM // Moose Club Music // Time Travelers at Moose Club // FREE
6:30 PM // LaCrosse Moose Lodge // Time Travelers // FREE
7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // DIVE BAR KARAOKE! // FREE
7:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Andy Hughes Live // FREE
7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Brothers Burn Mountain // $7
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Pinski Brothers // FREE
7:30 PM // Wisco 8 // Carlos Danger // FREE
8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // People Brothers Band // $15
8:00 PM // Robins Nest // Bear Creek Band w/Amy DuPont at Robin's Nest // FREE
8:00 PM // Blue Collar Bar & Grill // Banter // FREE
Saturday, April 25
2:00 PM // The Alley Pub // Craig Baumann and Friends in the Alley Pub for Jam for Jamaica // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // H3O Jazz Trio // FREE
6:00 PM // Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts // UWL Symphonic Band: "Into the Storm" // FREE
7:00 PM // Leo & Leona's Roadhouse and Tavern // RadioActive // $15
7:00 PM // Knotty Marie's // Bear Creek Band w/Amy DuPont at Knotty Marie's in Dorchester, IA // FREE
7:00 PM // Osteria Emilia Ballroom // LaCrosse Confluence & LaCrosse Sessions Band // $20
7:30 PM // Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts // UWL Wind Ensemble: American Dreams // FREE
7:30 PM // Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts // Sons of Serendip // $28
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // Dan Lepien @ HD Tavern // FREE
8:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Spare Parts Project // FREE
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Heatbox with Alex Steel & Maxaphone // $10
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