Thanks for joining me this morning. In today’s newsletter…

🍁 Fall isn’t just a season. It’s a feeling. The folks at The Front Porch know that »

🔭 Want to learn about the universe in Perrot State Park? We got you. A free in-person Badger Talk this Friday night »

🕰 A little local history for you to enjoy.

🎶 All the upcoming weekend’s live music schedules for you, in one easy place.

🌙 Moon Tunes tonight—here’s everything you need to know »

Alright, let’s do this. 👇

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📖 Blithesome (adjective) — BLYTH-sum
❤️ Cheerful, lighthearted, and full of good spirits.
💡 Why it's good: A blithesome morning walk has a way of shaking loose whatever you went to bed worrying about.

🌅 Sunrise: 6:23am · 🌇 Sunset: 7:49pm · 🌙 Waxing Gibbous (99%)

👗 What to Wear: A light layer for the cool morning, then short sleeves by mid-morning — dry all day, no umbrella needed.

THURSDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny
High 82°, Low 55° · Wall-to-wall sunshine and low humidity — a perfect day to be outside.

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny — High 83°, Low 66°
SATURDAY // 🌧️ Showers — High 77°, Low 69°
SUNDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 87°, Low 74°
MONDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 89°, Low 67°
TUESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 87°, Low 65°
WEDNESDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 85°, Low 65°

🎵 Moon Tunes: The Remainders + Phoenix | Riverside Park Thu, Aug 27 · 5:30–8:00PM · The Remainders headline classic rock; Phoenix opens with a 1970s reunion set. Learn More →

🎻 Apollo Music Festival: Nicolas Salloum Solo Recital | Cross of Christ Lutheran Church Thu, Aug 27 · 7:00PM · A free solo recital by Nicolas Salloum as part of the 2026 Apollo Music Festival. Learn More →

🦋 Monarch Butterfly Journey | Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Thu, Aug 27 · 9:00AM–12:00PM · Join the Monarch Butterfly Journey at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge to help tag Monarchs and track their migration to Mexico. Participants will receive equipment and instructions to catch and tag butterflies. Learn More →

🍹 Sober Bar Pop Up | Oh Oh Coffee Fri, Aug 28 · 6:00–10:00PM · Experience Grandma's Basement Sober Bar Pop-Up at Oh Oh Coffee for one night only! Enjoy NA drinks and mocktails while supporting The La Crosse Lighthouse. Learn More →

Splatter Cave | All Glazed Up Fri, Aug 28 · 5:30–6:00PM · 🎵 Let's GLOW girls… 🎵 A 30-minute neon paint-splatter experience under blacklights. Learn More →

🎂 Great River Folk Festival 50th Anniversay | Riverside Park Fri, Aug 28 · 5:30–10:00PM · Celebrate 50 years of folk music Learn More →

🍆Farmers Market at HCCC | Hmong Community Center Fri, Aug 28 · 3:30–7:00PM · Discover fresh, local produce and artisanal goods at the Hmong Community Center Farmers Market. Support local farmers and enjoy delicious treats every week! Learn More →

🧘 Breathwork with Denise Keenan | Living Simply Well Fri, Aug 28 · 6:15–7:45PM · Join Denise Keenan for guided breathwork sessions to release stress, trauma, and emotional tension, and support personal growth. Denise's integrative approach uses conscious, intentional breathing to promote healing, clarity, and spiritual expansion, leaving you grounded, restored, and empowered. Learn More →

🍂 It's Fall, Y'all: Ironstil and Betty's Tacos, 6B's Artisan Ovens | Ecker's Apple Farm Sat, Aug 29 · 12:00–6:00PM · Join Ecker's Apple Farm for a fall event with live music by Ironstil, food trucks including Betty's Tacos and 6B's Artisan Ovens, train rides, and caramel galore. Learn More →

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ℹ️ A view from Riverside Park in La Crosse, WI, of the steamboat Steamer Sidney on the Mississippi River, taken in circa 1914

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5:30 PM // Riverside Park // Great River Folk Festival 50th Anniversay // $40

6:30 PM // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Brady James // FREE

7:00 PM // Adams St Pub // DIVE BAR KARAOKE! // FREE

7:00 PM // Moxie's // One Accord // FREE

8:00 PM // Robins Nest // The UnLucky 7s // FREE

9:00 PM // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Jordan Beem Live // FREE

10:00 AM // Riverside Park // Great River Folk Festival 50th Anniversary // $35

3:00 PM // Creekside Winery // Allison Sky at Creekside Winery // FREE

7:00 PM // Alpine Inn // Joe Stamm Band w/ Gregg Hall and the Wrecking Ball! // $20

9:00 PM // Eagle’s Club // SLiD with Novagolde // FREE

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