Thursday, May 21

Edition #367

GOOD MORNING, COULEE

Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

🎶 Music line up for this weekend—there’s something for everyone

☀️ Looking for vibes tonight? You might find them at Ponies, Pinots, & Pilsners. Don’t be fooled by the name, this event is family-friendly with plenty to do »

🕰️ A Moment in Time that comes to us from West Salem

🐐 Missed Goat Snuggles on Tuesday? Here’s another chance. But hurry, only a couple of spots left »

Alright, settle in. We’re about to have a good morning. 👇

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THOUGHT

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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

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(GOOD) NEWS

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WEATHER

🌅 Sunrise: 5:33am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:30pm · 🌙 Waxing Crescent (33.9%)

THURSDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 63°, Low 48° · Clouds clear as the day goes on

FRIDAY // 🌥️ Cloudy · High 67°, Low 54° · Gray but mild

SATURDAY // 🌥️ Cloudy · High 70°, Low 54° · Overcast with some shower chances

SUNDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 80°, Low 57° · Warm and pleasant — great day out

MONDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 83°, Low 61° · Sunny and gorgeous

TUESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 88°, Low 64° · Hottest day of the stretch

WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 87°, Low 64° · Still summer-like to close the week

⚠️ Heads Up: Summer arrives early — Sunday through Wednesday delivers a stunning stretch of 80s and 88°. Memorial Day weekend is shaping up beautifully.

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HAPPENINGS

🎨 Featured Event

Sip and Paint: Blooming Horizon

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📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026

📍 All Glazed Up — 313 Pearl St, La Crosse

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April showers, meet May flowers — this one's all about spring in full bloom. A laid-back sip & paint night with a gorgeous floral horizon as your canvas. Perfect for date night, a girls' night out, or just treating yourself.

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🎹 Alethia Kenworthy Piano Performance // Thu, May 21 // 5:30PM–8:30PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Event Link ➡️

Alethia Kenworthy performs beautiful, singing melodies blending classical elegance, new age, and jazz.

🐸 Happy Dancing Turtle Presents: Frogs // Thu, May 21 // 4:00PM–5:00PM // La Crescent Community Building // Event Link ➡️

Join Nora and Delaney from Happy Dancing Turtle for a fun event celebrating frogs! Learn about frog adaptations and try to catch insects in the Frog Frenzy game.

🎨 Makerspace // Thu, May 21 // 3:00PM–5:00PM // La Crescent Public Library // Event Link ➡️

Come create, build, and explore at the library Makerspace! STEAM activities for all ages including arts & crafts, blocks & Legos, marble mazes, gears, and electricity & magnetism kits.

📚 Trivia Night at No Name: Shakespeare Edition! hosted by Lacey and Rae // Thu, May 21 // 7:00PM–9:00PM // No Name Bar // Event Link ➡️

Join Lacey and Rae for a Shakespeare-themed trivia night at No Name Bar, followed by karaoke. Test your knowledge for prizes!

🔔 Singing Bowls Meditation // Thu, May 21 // 5:30PM–7:00PM // Franciscan Spirituality Center // Event Link ➡️

Immerse yourself in the calming vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls for deep relaxation and expanded consciousness. Experience profound renewal and connection through ancient bell sounds.

🛍️ Farmers Market at HCCC // Fri, May 22 // 3:30PM–7:00PM // HCCC // Event Link ➡️

Discover fresh local produce, artisanal goods, and family fun at the HCCC Farmers Market. Support local vendors and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.

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MUSIC

Thursday, May 21

5:30 PM // Peter's Biergarten // Winona Drum Circle @ Peter's Biergarten // FREE

5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Alethia Kenworthy Piano Performance // FREE

5:30 PM // Franciscan Spirituality Center // Singing Bowls Meditation // $10

6:00 PM // Moxie's // Quenten Brown LIVE // FREE

6:00 PM // Castaway's on the Island // Saner & Gibbons @ Castaway's! // FREE

Friday, May 22

5:00 PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // K.C. Thomas [LIVE] // FREE

5:00 PM // MG's On Fifth // Live at MG's on 5th // FREE

5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Under Paris Skies // FREE

5:30 PM // The Stone Barn // Allison Sky at The Stone Barn // FREE

6:00 PM // Peter's Biergarten // Andy Hughes // FREE

6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Pinski Brothers at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE

7:00 PM // Moxie's // Bear Creek Band w/Melissa Childers at Moxie's Tiki Bar // FREE

7:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Pat Sheridan Band // $6

7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Live Music with The B-Sides! // FREE

7:00 PM // Elsies Bar & Grill // DFB at Elsie's // FREE

8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // UNICYCLE MICHAEL AND THE ZAZ // FREE

8:30 PM // No Name Bar // Funk N Spuds, LOWBOY & Perfect Pair of Pants // $7

9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Adam Palm & Friends // $10

Saturday, May 23

6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE

7:00 PM // Leo & Leona's Roadhouse & Tavern // PHOENIX with Dan, Dave, Norbert & Dave // $20

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