Friday, May 29
Edition #373
GOOD MORNING, COULEE
Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…
🍩 Brb, I’m headed to get a donut from Handly’s Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts—they’re in Onalaska today. You’ll want to set aside about 1,500 calories.
🛶 This weekend, Paddles & Premieres has all the free family fun that you can handle—plus several chances for you to learn the ways of the canoe. Here’s the lineup:
🔥 La Crosse is feeling those summer vibes. Our events calendar is absolutely packed. Check out all the fun here »
🎶 Tons of live music. Like, a lot of live music.
We’ve got a lot to cover. In a good way. Let’s do it. 👇
(GOOD) NEWS
Western Technical College takes another step towards choosing it's new president // News 8 Now »
La Crosse Area Heritage Center opens new exhibit celebrating the city's brewing history // News 8 Now »
Duck, Duck Oops!: La Crosse Firefighters rescue ducklings that fell into storm drain // News 8 Now »
Winona woman shares how crisis line connected her with local mental health support // WXOW »
Paddling and Premieres on area waters, theater this weekend // WIZM »
Tickets available for Explore La Crosse Day with Brewers // WIZM »
Good Morning, Coulee is brought to you by our generous sponsors.
WEATHER
🌅 Sunrise: 5:27am · 🌇 Sunset: 8:38pm · 🌙 Waxing Gibbous (95.5%)
FRIDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 86°, Low 61° · Sunshine and clouds — another great one
SATURDAY // 🌥️ Cloudy · High 81°, Low 57° · Gray but still warm
SUNDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 84°, Low 60° · Clouds clear for a beautiful day
MONDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 86°, Low 57° · Warm and comfortable
TUESDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny · High 83°, Low 59° · Bright and pleasant mid-week
WEDNESDAY // 🌤️ Partly Cloudy · High 86°, Low 62° · Summer holding strong
THURSDAY // 🌦️ PM Showers · High 85°, Low 65° · Warm with afternoon shower chances
⚠️ Heads Up: Tonight's moon rises at 7:34pm — just under an hour after sunset and nearly full at 95.5%. Worth stepping outside for. The week ahead stays locked in the mid-to-upper 80s with the first real rain chance not arriving until Thursday.
HAPPENINGS
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🎶 Featured Event Driftless Journeys — DUO Season Finale📅 Thursday, June 11 | 🕐 7:00–8:15 PM | 🎟️ FREE 📍 The Nature Place — 789 Myrick Park Drive, La Crosse The Driftless Urban Orchestra's biggest concert yet — their largest ensemble ever takes you on a musical journey through American landscapes and seasons. Pay-what-you-can tickets; reserve your seat today. View Event Details → |
🛍️ Farmers Market at HCCC // Fri, May 29 // 3:30PM–7:00PM // HCCC // Event Link ➡️
Fresh local produce, artisan goods, and community vibes await at the HCCC Farmers Market. Support local and savor the flavor!
🛍️ Farmers Market | River Cafe, Trempealeau // Fri, May 29 // 2:00PM–5:30PM // River Cafe // Event Link ➡️
Explore the best of local! Our market features farm-fresh produce and unique artisan creations.
🍺 Drink in the Design: La Crosse Beer Advertising Exhibition // Fri, May 29 // 12:00PM–4:00PM // La Crosse Area Heritage Center // Event Link ➡️
Explore the vibrant history of La Crosse beer advertising, from bold posters to quirky slogans. Discover how design shaped our legendary brewing city.
🎨 Paint & Play Paw Patrol Date // Fri, May 29 // 9:00AM–12:00PM // Wild Child Indoor Playground // Event Link ➡️
Calling all preschool parents! Get ready for the CUTEST Paw Patrol Art play date at Wild Child Indoor Playground!
❓ Trivia on the Terrace // Fri, May 29 // 6:00PM–10:30PM // La Crosse Center // Event Link ➡️
Join La Crosse Center for evenings filled with trivia, live music, delicious food & drinks, and beautiful riverfront views.
🛍️ Saturday Market // Sat, May 30 // 9:00AM–1:00PM // Natty West // Event Link ➡️
Join us for a monthly Saturday Market, a cozy, community-focused pop-up featuring local makers, small businesses, and creatives.
🐦 Build A Bird Feeder // Sat, May 30 // 1:00PM–2:00PM // Kane Street Community Garden // Event Link ➡️
Build a bird feeder with your family using pinecones and cardboard! This hands-on workshop is a fun way to connect with nature and support local birds.
🛍️ Wedding Item Rummage Sale // Sun, May 31 // 1:00PM–4:00PM // Horstmann Homestead Farm and Event // Event Link ➡️
A rummage sale for wedding items at Horstmann Homestead Farm and Event. Find great deals or sell your own wedding decorations.
🧘 Sunday Yoga @ The Trempealeau Hotel // Sun, May 31 // 11:00AM–12:00PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Event Link ➡️
Join Sarah for a 60-minute outdoor yoga class followed by drinks at The Trempealeau Hotel. Mats are provided, cost is five dollars per person.
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FOOD
😋 Specialty donuts from Handly’s Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts
📍 Check out our food truck section for where they are today!
COULEE CALLS IT
Leftovers for breakfast. 🍕
LIVE MUSIC
Friday, May 29
5:00 PM // Big Al's Pizaa // FREE Live Music on Big Al's Patio // FREE
5:00 PM // Grounded Patio Cafe // Electronic Night ft. Cherri Diesel, Horosha, & Zodd // FREE
5:00 PM // Footjoy Farm and Brewing // Elise Becker // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Greg Balfany Trio // FREE
6:00 PM // Peter's Biergarten // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00 PM // Trempealeau Hotel, Restaurant and Saloon // Them Coulee Boys // $24.45
7:00 PM // Moxie's Tiki Bar // Y2K-Surge // FREE
7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // The Endorphins // FREE
8:00 PM // Robins Nest // Carbon Red // FREE
8:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Mr. Blink and the Killa What Horns // $10
8:00 PM // Alpine Inn // 6th Ave // FREE
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // Andy Shore LIVE // FREE
8:00 PM // Smokey's Bar and Grill // The B-SideS LIVE // FREE
9:00 PM // No Name Bar // Desperate Electric and Matcha Fever // $10
Saturday, May 30
2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Crooked Willow // FREE
4:00 PM // Red Pines Bar & Grill // AKA // FREE
4:00 PM // The Sparta American Legion // Payton Eilers Live // FREE
5:00 PM // Popcorn Tavern // Driftless River Band // $10
5:00 PM // Big Al's Pizza // Spunky Bumpkins // FREE
5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Lexie Lakmann - Vocal & Piano // FREE
6:00 PM // River Rats Bar and Grill // Mr. Blink at River Rats // FREE
6:00 PM // Adams St Pub // MIKE GATES! // FREE
6:00 PM // Peter's Biergarten // Patina // FREE
6:00 PM // Two Fathoms Brewing // Wyatt Thompson and Simon Cropp // FREE
7:00 PM // Cat Daddy's Bar & Grill // Noah Ertz! // FREE
7:00 PM // Angry's Way Out // Kevin Clark LIVE // FREE
8:00 PM // Timmer's 10 Mile Pub // Fayme Rochelle & The Waxwings LIVE! // FREE
8:00 PM // HD Tavern // CTRL-ALT-DLT Band LIVE // FREE
8:00 PM // Augies Bar & Grill-Catering // 6th Avenue Band // FREE
8:30 PM // No Name Bar // Space Monkey Mafia & Modern Joey // $10
Sunday, May 31
1:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Jon Johnson // FREE
2:00 PM // Rumors Bar & Grill // Studebaker 7 // FREE
3:00 PM // Lawrence Lake Marina // Quenten Brown // FREE
4:00 PM // The Tiki Bar // Ann Christoffer // FREE
5:00 PM // Big Al's Pizza // Brian Beard Solo // FREE
FOOD TRUCKS
📍 Gunderson Health Clinic, Onalaska — Handly's Old Fashioned Glazed Donuts, 9am–2pm
📍 Veterans Freedom Park Boat Launch, French Island — Monkey Business, 11am–1:30pm 🛵 DoorDash available
HANDY-DANDY LINKS
