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

🎉 Happy Friday, friends. Can you guess today’s Coulee Word in 6 tries? Give it your best shot »

🎶 Today’s Song of the Day is one of my personal all-time favorites. Enjoy.

🥬 The Friday Farmers Market is happening this afternoon. Go on, check out their new location »

🍻 Spell a word right, get a beer. That’s fair, right? Spelling bee tonight at Turtle Stack »

🌱 Planning your garden this weekend? Do that and support a great cause at the same time. Kane St Community Garden would sure love to have your support at their upcoming plant sale »

Thanks for being here this morning. Let’s get going. 👇

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🌅 Sunrise: 5:32am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:31pm · 🌙 Waxing Crescent (45.1%)

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 68°, Low 55° · Mild with some clouds

SATURDAY // 🌥️ Cloudy · High 72°, Low 55° · Gray but warm enough

SUNDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 80°, Low 59° · Beautiful start to Memorial Day weekend

MONDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 86°, Low 64° · Memorial Day looking fantastic

TUESDAY // ☀️ Sunny · High 89°, Low 65° · Hottest day of the stretch — full summer mode

WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 88°, Low 63° · Still scorching — stay hydrated

THURSDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 86°, Low 63° · Hot stretch continues

⚠️ Heads Up: Memorial Day weekend through next week is one for the books — Sunday through Thursday all in the 80s and 89°, with Tuesday being the peak. Get those outdoor plans locked in.

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🛍️ 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.

🎸 UNICYCLE MICHAEL AND THE ZAZ // Fri, May 22 // 8:00PM–11:00PM // Alpine Inn // Event Link ➡️

Unicycle Michael and The Zaz bring groovy, funky, jamming, jazzy, and psychedelic rock to the Alpine Inn. Get ready for a night of dancing!

🍻 Stack'd Spelling Bee: Plants and Stuff! // Fri, May 22 // 6:00PM // Turtle Stack Brewery // Event Link ➡️

Join Turtle Stack Brewery for their monthly spelling bee with a "Plants and Stuff!" theme. Buy a beer and sign up by 6 PM to play and win a free beer for each word you spell correctly.

🛍️ Farmers Market | River Cafe, Trempealeau // Fri, May 22 // 2:00PM–5:30PM // River Cafe // Event Link ➡️

Explore the best of local market featuring farm-fresh produce and unique artisan creations. Meet talented producers and experience the true farm-to-table difference.

🐐 Goat Yoga // Sat, May 23 // 10:30AM–11:30AM // Rainbow Ridge Farms // Event Link ➡️

Stretch, smile, and snuggle goats at Rainbow Ridge Farms! Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga session with playful baby goats for farm-fresh fun.

🎬 May Cult Night: Perfect Blue and Ghost in the Shell // Sat, May 23 // 5:30PM // Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria // Event Link ➡️

Experience a double feature of acclaimed Japanese anime films: the psychological thriller Perfect Blue and the groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece Ghost in the Shell. Enjoy themed cocktails and pre-show entertainment.

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5:00 PM // Skeleton Crew Brew // 10th Anniversary Party // FREE

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

5:00 PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // K.C. Thomas [LIVE] // 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 // Elsies Bar & Grill // DFB at Elsie's // FREE

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

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

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

1:00 PM // Schwertel Family Farms // Darr Family Band // FREE

2:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Joel Ward // $5

3:00 PM // Lawrence Lake Marina // Live at Lawrence Lake Marina // FREE

3:00 PM // Lawrence Lake Marina // Don Harvey Duo // FREE

3:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Meat Raffle and Live Music with Tom Carpenter! // FREE

5:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Dave Kenworthy Returns! // FREE

6:00 PM // Features Holmen // Noah Ertz // FREE

6:00 PM // Peter's Biergarten // Mike Munson Trio "Sometimes, not always." Album Release // FREE

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

7:00 PM // The Jailhouse Saloon // Andy Hughes Live // FREE

7:00 PM // Moxie's // BT Band LIVE // FREE

7:00 PM // Leo & Leona's // Phoenix // $16

8:00 PM // HD TAVERN // RAFE CARLSON ACOUSTIC // FREE

8:00 PM // Holmen American Legion // Spare Parts Project // FREE

8:00 PM // Robins Nest // RadioActive // FREE

9:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // ZAMMEK, Inherit the Earth & The Takeaways // $10

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