Happy Friday, champ. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that reminds you—there’s fun to be had right where you are.
Today on Good Morning, Coulee:
🔥 it’s Friday, baby. we’ve got all your Coulee Region weekend fun right here in one handy-dandy happenings calendar. don’t see something that catches your eye in our email? check out our full events calendar »
😋 yummmmmmmm. (that’s what you’ll be thinking when you see today’s #ThatLooksGood)
🎶 know your 2000s music? maybe give Howie’s 2000s Music Trivia a shot. but I’m not going to go easy on you »
🚒 Onalaska Omni Center is hosting Touch a Truck this weekend—so you’ll know where I’ll be »
Happy you’re here this morning. Let’s start the day together. 👇
Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email! 👍
You vibin’? You can listen to the entire playlist here ➡️
psst..the Coulee Region is a better place with you in it.
Time to win some pizza. A $10 gift card to Free Range Exchange to one lucky correct answer!
⚾ Coulee Trivia:
Read our Monday edition to find out if you won!
La Crosse city, school district explore partnership for North Side indoor pool // News 8 Now »
Area college students begin new academic year with move-in day activities // News 8 Now »
Bass Master Elite Series returns to La Crosse for final tournament of the season // News 8 Now »
La Crosse celebrates National Senior Citizens Day with community picnic // WXOW »
Do Portugal Circus brings big top thrills to La Crosse // WXOW »
North side mural complete // WIZM »
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keep reading—more good stuff below
🥕 Farmers Market @ Burns Park, La Crosse // Fri, Aug 22, 3:30 PM // LINK ➡️
Browse fresh produce and local goods at the Friday night farmers market on Main Street, a community staple in downtown La Crosse.
🍻 $5 Fridays, Fall V-Ball & Trivia @ Ecker’s Apple Farm // Fri, Aug 22, 2:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Enjoy $5 tap beers and hard ciders, food trucks, volleyball, and a round of trivia—Ecker’s Friday nights are back and better than ever.
🎉 Fourth Fridays on Front St @ Front St, La Crosse // Fri, Aug 22, 4:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Enjoy food vendors, art, live music, and community fun in downtown La Crosse—this free monthly series is a perfect Friday night out.
🏃 Summit Run Alpine Challenge & Patio Party @ Mt. La Crosse // Sat, Aug 23, 4:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Test your endurance on one of the steepest ski slopes around, then kick back with food, drinks, and live music on the patio.
📚 "Dog Thoughts": Author Visit w/ Karl Mantzke @ Sparta Free Library // Sat, Aug 23, 11:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Hear local author Karl Mantzke share from Dog Thoughts, a whimsical and heartwarming story told through the eyes of two canine companions.
🧜 Under the Sea Kids Party w/ The Little Mermaid @ Rivoli Theatre & Pizzeria // Sat, Aug 23, 11:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Kids can meet Ariel, enjoy themed crafts and music, then watch the classic Little Mermaid on the big screen—costumes encouraged for extra fun!
🚒 Touch a Truck @ Onalaska Omni Center // Sun, Aug 24, 11:00 AM // LINK ➡️
Kids can climb in, explore, and take photos with their favorite big vehicles—plus see a Gundersen AIR helicopter landing! A fun, free family event supporting the Onalaska Food Pantry.
🎤 2000s Music Trivia @ Howie’s La Crosse // Sun, Aug 24, 7:00 PM // LINK ➡️
From Usher to Avril, Destiny’s Child to Coldplay—test your knowledge of 2000s hits in this free, prize-filled night of nostalgia.
🍽: Crepes with sweetened cream and fresh peaches
📍: the Root Note
Friday, August 22
3:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // River Run // FREE
5:00pm // Roy L Vingers American Legion Post 52 // Rich Pinski // FREE
6:00pm // Footjoy Farm and Brewing, Cashton // Andy Hughes // FREE
6:30pm // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Tabasco Cat // FREE
7:00pm // Peter's Biergarten, Winona // H3O Jazz Trio // FREE
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus, Tomah // Piano Man Jake Leibl // FREE
7:00pm // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Gregg Hall // FREE
7:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Dylan Doyle Band // $15
7:30pm // Alpine Inn // Joe Stamm Band // $25
Saturday, August 23
1:00pm // Bluff Top Vineyard, Winona // Ryan Sullivan // FREE
2:00pm // Elmaro Vineyard // Coulee Region Steel Drum Band // FREE
2:00pm // Bangor Lanes // Steve Lambert // FREE
6:00pm // Twin Bluffs Bar, Winona // TRIXTER // $25
6:00pm // Peter’s Biergarten, Winona // Tropical Sounds Project // FREE
7:00pm // Moxie’s // Sunshine Drive // FREE
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // Greg Balfany // FREE
8:00pm // HD Tavern // DVR // FREE
8:00pm // The Block House, Melrose // Spare Parts Project // FREE
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Special Saturday Edition // FREE
Sunday, August 24
12:30pm // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Andy Hughes // FREE
1:00pm // Alpine Inn // Greg Hall // FREE
1:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // MadLee // FREE
2:00pm // Trempealeau Hotel // Tropical Sounds Project // FREE
2:00pm // Vernon Vineyards, Viroqua // The Guthries // FREE
5:00pm // Halfway Creek Park Band Shell, Holmen // Concerts in the Park – Big Strum // FREE
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You might have your mind set on the weekend already—but I’m just sitting here thinking about how excited I am to wish you a good morning bright and early on Monday.
Thanks for being here, friend. Have fun out there. ❤️
Have a great weekend! ☀️
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