☀️🎉 Good Friday Morning, Coulee

May 2, 2025

What’s up, people—welcome to Friday. Another great week in the Coulee Region. Feeling grateful today. ☕️

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🍽 #ThatLooksGood from a Coulee Crew partner

😀 Some Good News to make you smile

🔥 PACKED live music calendar for this weekend + check out GM Coulee Events »

Alright, for the final time this week—let’s get into it. 👇

Something to get your day going.👇 

  • Wisconsin fishing season opens May 3 with new online resource for anglers (News 8000)

  • UWL in need of men for Senior Speed Dating event (News 8000)

  • Winners of 2025 Conductor Wannabe competition announced (News 8000)

  • Local Eagle Scout creates new kayak boat launch at Blue Lake (News 8000)

  • Students explore trades at 'Build My Future' Onalaska event (News 8000)

  • Public session gathers input on potential La Crosse zoning code update (News 8000)

  • Tomah organization donates $2,500 to assist families experiencing homelessness (News 8000)

  • Saturday's 'Market on the Mississippi' may help you find the perfect gift (News 8000)

  • Prom Partnerships for La Crosse schools preparing for prom (WXOW)

  • Town of Liberty awarded the Conservation Excellence Award (WXOW)

  • Despite some setbacks, numbers strong for Borealis train (WIZM)

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⭐️ FEATURED: 🌸 Spring Market in the Valley in Coon Valley // Saturday, 8am-4pm // [LINK]

Hosted by Coon Valley Dairy Supply, this market is expected to feature a variety of vendors, offering an assortment of goods and products. Attendees can anticipate a lively atmosphere with opportunities to shop and engage with the local community.

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🌽 Farmer’s Market @ Burns Park // Today, 3:30pm-6:30pm // [LINK]

🧘‍♀️ Poses & Pints @ Pearl Street Brewery // Saturday, 11am // [LINK]

📚 Book Sale @ Onalaska Public Library // Friday, 9am-5pm // [LINK]

🏞 Spring Market on the Mississippi @ Fox Hollow Golf Course and Events Center // Saturday, 9am-4pm // [LINK]

💫 Star Wars Trivia @ Fork & Fable Crafthouse // Saturday, 6pm-8pm // [LINK]

🗑 Downtown Clean Up @ Downtown Main St. // Saturday, 9am-1pm // [LINK]

🤝 Book Swap @ The Good Fight Community Center // Saturday, 10am-12pm // [LINK]

Eagle Scout completes project—raises money to create accessible canoe and kayak dock 👏

FRIDAY 05/02

3:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard (Trempealeau) // David Hartman (Soft Rock/Folk/Country) (Free)
6:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel (Trempealeau) // Saner & Gibbons (Variety Acoustic) (Free)
6:00 PM // Eagles Club (Sparta) // Horizon (Country) (Free)
6:00 PM // Peter’s Biergarten (Winona) // Under Paris Skies w/ Mike James (Gypsy Jazz / Latin Swing) (Free)
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 (Onalaska) // DOUBLE TAKE! (Classic Rock/Dance) (Free)
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Mason Neprud Band (Classic Rock) (Free)
8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Adam Greuel & The Space Burritos (Country/Blues/Bluegrass/Rock) (Ticketed – $15 ADV / $20 DOS)

SATURDAY 05/03

2:00 PM // UWL Annett Recital Hall // UWL Symphonic Band: "Rev" (Classical/Contemporary) (Free)
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard (Trempealeau) // Sampson & Son (Classic Covers) (Free)
4:00 PM // Hei n Löw (Winona) // Katy and Neil on the patio (Acoustic/Variety) (Free)
5:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // The TwiLights (Jazz/Blues) ($10 Cover)
5:00 PM // Cat Daddy's Bar & Grill (Trempealeau) // Quenten Brown (Acoustic Rhythm & Roll) (Free)
5:00 PM // Stoney Creek Hotel (Onalaska) // Felix and Fingers - Dueling Pianos (Dueling Pianos) (Ticketed – $50)
6:00 PM // Peter’s Biergarten (Winona) // Shine (Classic Rock/Hard Rock/Country) (Free)
6:30 PM // Trempealeau Hotel (Trempealeau) // Monica Austin (Country) ($6 suggested cash contribution)
7:00 PM // Timmer's 10 Mile Pub // The B-Sides (Rock/Variety) (Free)
7:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill (West Salem) // American Standard (Classic/Modern Rock) (Free)
7:00 PM // Winona Arts Center (Winona) // Swamp Poppas (Cajun/Zydeco/Blues/Rock/Country) (Ticketed – $20 ADV / $25 Door)
7:00 PM // Main Street Saloon (Hokah) // Javier Trejo and Cheech (Jam/Folk) (Free)
7:00 PM // Red Barn Campground (Lansing, IA) // Community Acoustic Campfire Circle w/ Amanda Fahey (Folk/Singalong) (Free)
7:00 PM // Moxie's // UnHinged (Classic Rock / American Classics) (Free)
9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Rock the Popcorn Tavern ft. Self-Titled, Minor Theft, JuiceNeck (Rock) ($10 Cover)

SUNDAY 05/04

1:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard (Trempealeau) // Jeani & The Dreamers (Dance/Party Band) (Free)
1:00 PM // Concordia Ballroom // Zweifel Brothers (Polka/Waltz) ($10 at the door)
2:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing (Winona) // Clay Fulton (Americana/Folk/Indie Pop) (Free)
2:00 PM // Vernon Vineyards (Viroqua) // Andy Hughes (Singer-Songwriter/Folk) (Free)
2:00 PM // River Rats Bar and Grill (French Island) // Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music (Acoustic) (Free)
2:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel (Trempealeau) // Jeremiah Tall (Alt-Country / Appalachian Folk) (Hat will be passed)
3:00 PM // St. Rose of Viterbo Convent // Spring Choral Concert (Choral/Classical) (Free – Limited Seating)
6:30 PM // Concordia Ballroom // Cassie and Maggie (Celtic Folk) (Ticketed – $15)

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What a week. Have an awesome weekend, my friends!

See you on Monday! ☀️

-Caleb

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