Good morning, neighbors. Welcome to Friday—and welcome to Good Morning, Coulee. We’ve had a great week so far—let’s close it out strong.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🍽 #ThatLooksGood from a brand new business….and they have an event tomorrow! »
🎶 farmers markets, music, craft markets….there’s plenty to do this weekend. Maybe go see our friends at the b. josephine artisan market? »
🔥 a TON of live music this weekend….and a lot of it is free! have you checked out the full live music section on the site? »
Alright, ladies & gentlemen, let’s dive in. The weekend is waiting 👇
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
🎉 OPEN THIS WEEKEND - b. josephine ARTISAN MARKET!
15 different artists and crafters items available. Stop in and check it out! Lots to see in one convenient shop.
⏱ Friday 10-5 // Saturday 9-4
📍 W24044 Hwy 54-93 Between Galesville & Centerville
Look tasty? This could be yours—this weekend. Go to the Saturday Meat & Greet this weekend at the Coulee Region Business Center to support Doctor Moo BBQ’s introduction of their Texas-Style BBQ to the Coulee Region. Info here »
Viterbo University's Franciscan Symposium draws 180 scholars to La Crosse // News 8000 »
Big Al's Musky Challenge kicks off for 7th season // News 8000 »
Free summer meal program for kids at Emplify Health by Gundersen's La Crosse cafeteria // News 8000 »
State park fees waived for Free Fun Weekend this weekend // News 8000 »
Aquinas advances to regional final behind Hargrove's no-hitter // News 8000 »
Central opens up playoffs with 3-0 shutout victory over Logan/Luther // News 8000 »
2025 Oktoberfest Button revealed // WXOW »
Coulee Region reserve officer is hanging up the uniform after 50 years of volunteer service // WXOW »
La Crosse Pools ready to open // WXOW »
Wisconsin Special Olympics celebrated in La Crosse with local torch run // WIZM »
Roderique retiring from Piggy’s at end of the month // WIZM »
Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day with fundraiser // WIZM »
Downtown La Crosse route set for Budweiser Clydesdales visit on June 28 // WIZM »
🏷 Rush Wisconsin West Rummage Sale Fundraiser // Today, 8am-4pm // LINK »
🍪 Grand Opening - Crumbl Cookies // Today, 8am-10pm // LINK »
🧠 Trivia on the Terrace @ La Crosse Center // Today, 4:30pm // LINK »
🖼 First Friday Downtown Art Walk @ Main St, La Crosse // Today, 4pm-7pm // LINK »
🌽 Farmers Market @ Burns Park, La Crosse // Today, 3:30pm-6:30pm // LINK »
🌸 Picnic at the Peony Farm @ Hidden Springs Peony Farm // Saturday, 4pm-7pm // LINK »
🍻 Poses & Pints @ Pearl Street Brewery // Saturday, 11am-12pm // LINK »
🍅 Farmers Market @ Mueller Square, Sparta // Saturday, 8am-1pm // LINK »
🧀 Cheese, Wine & Beer Gala @ Bluff Top Vineyard // Saturday, 2pm-5pm // LINK »
🥩 Saturday Meat & Greet @ Doctor Moo BBQ (Coulee Region Business Center) // Saturday, 12pm // LINK »
🥬 Summer Farmers Market @ Jackson Plaza // Saturday, 8am-1pm // LINK »
🎤 LIVE MUSIC @ Big Al’s Pizza // Today, 5pm // LINK »
Friday, June 6
3pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Classical Guitar by Chris Rude // FREE
5pm // Big Al's Pizza // Live Music // FREE
5:30pm // Boot Hill Pub // Quenten Brown // FREE
5:30pm // Freighthouse Restaurant // J/Cat and Skeeter // FREE
6pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Reggae Fest Warm-Up with Mike Oregano // $5
7pm // Moxie’s // Brianna Rae Band // FREE
7pm // Brick Sip Haus // Duncan Peterson LIVE // FREE
7pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Jared Alvarez // FREE
7pm // Alpine Inn // Kaden Swanson // FREE
7pm // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Daddy's Girls // FREE
7pm // La Crosse Center // Dwight Yoakam: The Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour // $58
8pm // Robin’s Nest // the NOBZ // FREE
8pm // Sparta Butterfest // Flashback Classic Rock // FREE
Saturday, June 7
1pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Open Jam // FREE
2pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Abbey Lane // FREE
2pm // The Trempealeau Hotel // Reggae Fest // $27
3pm // Lawrence Lake Marina, Brownsville // DanVan Trio // FREE
4pm // Red Pines Bar & Grill // J/Cat and Skeeter // FREE
4pm // Rumors Bar and Grill, Mindoro // Pulse 8/Redline Outlaw Double Header // FREE
5pm // Big Al’s Pizza // LIVE MUSIC // FREE
6pm // River Rats // Roger LaBarge // FREE
6pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Joe & Vicki Price Blues // FREE
6pm // Prairie Island Campground, Winona // The Bus Boys // FREE
7pm // Angry’s Way Out // Good Ole Boys // FREE
7pm // Sippi’s Pub & Grub Winona // Brian Beard Solo // FREE
7pm // Larson’s General // Cass Magpie and Maximiano // $10
9:30pm // No Name Bar, Winona // RADDERDAZE w/ Toilet Rats, Toaster Ghost, and Tamzarian // $5
10pm // Popcorn Tavern // OPEN JAM ~ Special Saturday Edition // FREE
Sunday, June 8
1pm // Alpine Inn // Jake Leibl // FREE
1pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Under Paris Skies // FREE
2pm // River Rats // Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music // FREE
2pm // Vernon Vineyards, Viroqua // Dan & Mary // FREE
3pm // Lawrence Lake Marina, Brownsville // The Don Harvey Duo // FREE
3pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Driftless Jam Collective // FREE
4pm // HD Tavern // Corey Wise & Band // FREE
5pm // Holmen Bandshell // The La Crosse Confluence // FREE
5pm // Big Al’s Pizza // Live Music // FREE
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That’ll do it. I can’t wait to see you on Monday. Until then….
Have a great weekend! ☀️
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