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🇺🇸 my friends at b. josephine artisan market (hidden gem) have lots of new items for you to check out. looking for something to do on Saturday? »
📆 our events calendar has more than 100 events scheduled for this weekend. haven’t checked it out yet? now’s the time »
🧨 still haven’t decided on a spot to watch the fireworks from? i wrote a guide »
🐐 have you heard of this out-of-the-way petting farm? check it out »
🥬 before all the chaos of the weekend—maybe hit up the farmers market on Friday? »
🪴 plant donation sale happening at Kane St Community Garden this weekend »
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Iowa DOT says current Black Hawk Bridge will stay open through summer // News 8000 »
Couleecap to launch public fundraising campaign for Haven on Main housing development // News 8000 »
Story time at Sinclair Park combines reading with free summer meals // News 8000 »
Kroner's Hardware Store is for sale // WXOW »
Riverfest 2025 kicks off! // WXOW »
Angel's Healing House helping beyond just recovery // WXOW »
La Crosse committee endorses ‘pocket park,’ and Market Street bakery // WIZM »
🇺🇸 b.josephine Artisan Market would like to wish you a Happy 4th of July - We will be closed on the 4th, but stop in and see us Saturday July 5th (9am-4pm) or Sunday July 6th (10am - 3pm). We have a new line of Jewelry, Locally made Maple Syrup and Honey, plus Lots of new items! W24022 Hwy 54 93 - between Galesville and Centerville, right across the road from Universal Truck Equipment.
This week’s Small Business Spotlight is shining on Visorix LLC, a veteran-owned startup right here in La Crosse that’s changing the way creators step into the world of virtual reality.
Visorix LLC is a veteran-owned startup based in La Crosse, dedicated to empowering creators of all backgrounds by making VR content creation easy, affordable, and profitable. Our flagship product, Virtara, is a cutting-edge 180-degree stereoscopic VR camera that magnetically attaches to any MagSafe-enabled smartphone case. Through our intuitive platform, creators gain access to powerful editing tools, instant monetization opportunities, and seamless NFT integration. Additionally, we provide inspirational resources designed to foster personal growth, community connection, and innovation in digital storytelling. Join us in shaping the future—learn more at the Visorix Facebook Page »
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🍿 Teen Movies @ Onalaska Public Library // Today, 5pm // LINK »
🧘♀️ Sunset Yoga @ Elmaro Vineyard // Today, 6pm // LINK »
🎤 Pearl Street Books & The Root Note Present: Open Mic // Today, 7pm // LINK »
🖼 Downtown Art Walk - First Fridays @ River City Gallery // Friday, 4pm-7pm // LINK »
🧨 Fireworks @ Riverfest La Crosse // Friday, 9:40pm // LINK »
🐶 Fireworks & Food Trucks @ Houska Park // Friday, 5pm-10pm // LINK »
🎉 Kids Parade @ Riverfest La Crosse // Friday, 11:30am // LINK »
🪴 Plant Donation Sale @ Kane St Community Garden // Saturday, 11:30am // LINK »
🐐 Petting Farm @ Hidden Hills // Saturday, 10am-6pm // LINK »
THURSDAY, JULY 3
11am // Riverside Park // Riverfest - Juiceneck & Minor Theft // $15
2pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - Family Matters // $15
6pm // Freighthouse Restaurant Patio // Studebaker 7 // FREE
6pm // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Foolhardy Band // FREE
6:30pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - High Mileage // $15
FRIDAY, JULY 4
1pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Ryan Howe // FREE
1:30pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - Greedy Volunteers // $15
2pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Balkan Blue // $5
3:30pm // Burns Park Farmers Market // Quenten Brown // FREE
6pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Wet Stetsons // $5
6:30pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - Forgotten Highway // $15
9pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - The Remainders // $15
SATURDAY, JULY 5
2pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Patina // FREE
2pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Switchback // $9
3:30pm // River Rats Bar and Grill // The Unlucky 7s // FREE
4:30pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - Tom Conrad // $15
4pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - Spunky Bumpkins // $15
6pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Noah Hittner Live // FREE
6pm // Wisco, Sparta // Payton Eilers // FREE
6pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // jaggedease // FREE
7pm // Saxon Hall // Shelby Martin Duo // FREE
7pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill, Trempealeau // Spare Parts // FREE
7pm // Robins Nest // Fayme Rochele & The Waxwings // FREE
7pm // Trempealeau Hotel // People Brothers Band with Special Guest // $15.45
8pm // Blue Collar Bar and Grill, Sparta // Midwest Voltage/BeWary/Penetralia // FREE
9pm // No Name Bar, Winona // RADDERDAZE w/ BRUTE, STAPLE, and SumthynElse // $5
9pm // Riverside Park // Riverfest - Boogie and the Yo-yoz // $15
SUNDAY, JULY 6
4pm // The Tiki Bar in Lansing, Iowa // Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music // FREE
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