☀️🎉 Good Friday Morning, Coulee

Friday has arrived, neighbors. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that’s happy to be one of the good things in your inbox.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🤝 The Hunger Task Force of La Crosse is looking for volunteers. can you help? »

🎶 We’ve got a heck of a live music line up on tap for this weekend. full list at the bottom!

🪄 Would your kid love to meet their superheroes and favorite characters? Bring them to Meet the Magic this Saturday at The Court Above Main »

🍕 Today you’re going to have a chance to win $25 in ‘za (pizza) to one of my favorite places in La Crosse: Pizzeria Dolorosa. All you have to do is answer 1 trivia question correctly…

I’ve got all the info you need to have a fun-filled weekend. Let’s get to it, shall we? 👇

Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍

You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️

Time to win some pizza. A $25 gift card to Pizzeria Dolorosa to one randomly selected reader with the correct answer!

Trivia Time 🍺 La Crosse’s Oktoberfest is one of the largest in the Midwest, but do you know when the first one was held?

Read our Monday edition to find out if you won!

Campbell Police host 'Picnic in the Park' to raise money for K9 unit // News 8 Now »
Pla-Mor lanes celebrates 60 years with youth bowling tournament // News 8 Now »
Local fashion designers set to shine at the Pump House Regional Arts Center // WXOW »

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🎣 Youth Fishing Day @ Pettibone Park // Fri, Aug 15, 10:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Kids ages 6–12 can learn to fish, create their own lures, and pick up safety tips during this fun, hands-on day at Pettibone Lagoon.

✨ Meet the Magic @ The Court Above Main, La Crosse // Sat, Aug 16, 10:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Meet your favorite storybook characters, enjoy kid-friendly activities, photo ops, snacks, and more in this magical, family-friendly event.

💪 AM SOCIAL: Pilates w/ the Girls @ 333 Front St N, La Crosse // Sat, Aug 16, 9:00 AM // LINK ➡️
A social wellness experience for women who value community, movement, and connection—bring your mat and a friend.

🦅 River Valley Raptors @ N4668 County Road VP, West Salem // Sat, Aug 16, 2:00 PM // LINK ➡️
See live birds of prey up close and learn about their role in Wisconsin’s ecosystem during this free, family-friendly program.

🛍️ Summer Farmers Market @ Jackson Plaza // Sat, Aug 16, 8:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Shop fresh produce, local goods, and homemade treats while enjoying a vibrant Saturday morning community atmosphere.

🧙‍♂️ Harry Potter Trivia @ Howie’s La Crosse // Sun, Aug 17, 7:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Test your Wizarding World knowledge—both books and movies—in this magical night of trivia, butter beer, and house pride.

🍽: Heirloom Tomato Margherita Pizza on Pinsa

📍: KOS - A Gastropub

Friday, August 15

5:00pm // Grounded Patio Cafe // Fayme Rochelle Duo // FREE
5:00pm // The Freighthouse Restaurant // Coulee Region Steel Drum Band // FREE
5:30pm // The Boot Hill Pub // Remix // FREE
6:00pm // Peter's Biergarten, Winona // Winona Jazz Collective // FREE
6:00pm // The Front Door, Cashton // Scattered Helmet // $5
6:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Cass Magpie w/ Jeffrey M. Kelly // $10
6:00pm // Blue Collar Bar and Grill, Sparta // Payton Eilers // FREE
6:00pm // Lost Island Wine/Skeleton Crew Brew // Irene Keenan Jr. // FREE
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys // FREE
6:30pm // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Brianna Rae Band // FREE
7:00pm // Augie’s Bar and Grill, Bangor // Daddy’s Girls // FREE
7:00pm // Moxie’s // Moniker // FREE
7:00pm // The Unlucky 7s // Alpine Inn // FREE
8:00pm // Kornfest, Holmen // Pulse 8 // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Badhardt Brindled and Toaster Ghost // $10

Saturday, August 16

12:00pm // Winona Jazz Festival – LaCanne Park Pavilion // Winona HS Jazz Combo, Safe Passage Jazz Collective // FREE
1:00pm // Bluff Top Vineyard, Winona // Sal-n-Dean // FREE
1:00pm // Schwertel Family Farm, Trempealeau // Joe & Jackie Cody // FREE
4:00pm // The Red Pines // Winnie & Q // FREE
6:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Ghostland Radio // FREE
6:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Jeani and the Dreamers // FREE
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Max Harter // FREE
7:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // The Saner & Gibbons Band // $5
7:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Max Harter // FREE
8:00pm // Kornfest, Holmen // The Pat Watters Band // FREE
8:00pm // Robins Nest // Volson // FREE
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Flibbertijibbet // FREE

Sunday, August 17

12:00pm // Schwertel Family Farm, Trempealeau // Amanda Grace // FREE
1:00pm // Alpine Inn // Brian Beard // FREE
1:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Dylan Harris // FREE
2:00pm // Bangor Lanes // Joe Cody Live // FREE
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Mike Munson // $6
2:00pm // Muddy Waters Bar, Trempealeau // Andy Hughes // FREE
3:00pm // Adams St Pub // Peter Kish // FREE