☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

psst. Time to greet the day. Welcome to Good Morning, Coulee—the newsletter that kicks off your day with local love and zero spam.

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🤝 we’ll highlight a local small business that helps make the Coulee Region the special place that it is. cause, y’know—that’s what we’re all about. ❤️ want to get featured? take 2 mins and submit this form »

🍩 going to moon tunes tonight? try an old-fashioned glazed donut at Handly’s Old Fashioned Donuts. check out the pics on FB (but only if you accept the fact that it’s gonna live rent-free in your head until you get one) »

😅 do your kids have lots of energy right now? take ‘em to get some of that out of their system this weekend in West Salem—a bounce house carnival is happening »

🕰 we’ll take a look back into our local history to help you feel a little more connected to this place that we all call home.

🎶 at long last, I have begun updating the Good Morning, Coulee Spotify playlist. over the next couple of days, you’ll notice that even more bangers will be available on that playlist. so, enjoy over 5 hours (and counting) of good vibes »

Alright, everybody. Together now, shall we? 👇

How do you start your morning?

Choose one to see how your neighbors start their morning!

Here’s what I was listening to when I wrote this email. 👇

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

Holmen High School graduate transforms runoff basin into thriving prairie // News 8 Now »
UW-La Crosse Chancellor James Beeby welcomes students back with address // News 8 Now »
Mississippi Valley Conservancy donates 80 acres to Onalaska // WXOW »
Steppin' Out in Pink distributes t-shirts in preparation for event // WXOW »
Steam Machine to close out Mississippi Sippin’ Concert Series // WXOW »
What do you remember about the Myrick Zoo? // WIZM »
Three recipients of Viterbo award for service // WIZM »

Hey, just a reminder that you matter more to the people around you than you probably realize.

🍷 MN Wine Day @ Bluff Top Vineyard, Winona // Sat, Aug 30, 12:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Sip and celebrate Minnesota wine with over 30 wineries, live music, local vendors, and delicious food at Bluff Top Vineyard’s annual event.

🎸 Rock the Vets @ American Legion Post 417, La Crosse // Sun, Aug 31, 11:40 AM // LINK ➡️
Seven hours of live music across two stages, food, drinks, and community—all to benefit Freedom Honor Flight in support of veterans.

✨ August Eventide [FREE] @ Natty West, Onalaska // Sat, Aug 30, 5:00 PM // LINK ➡️
An intimate golden-hour gathering with curated vendors, live music, and cozy lounge vibes—August Eventide is late-summer magic at its finest.

🧘 Sunset Yoga @ Elmaro Vineyard // Thu, Aug 28, 6:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Flow through an hour of vinyasa yoga under the vineyard tent, then relax with a complimentary beverage—no experience required, just bring your mat.

🎨 August Artist: Randi Campbell @ Elmaro Vineyard // Fri, Aug 29, 12:00 PM // LINK ➡️
View the work of Randi Campbell, Elmaro’s August Artist of the Month, whose art explores themes of connection, hope, and the beauty of the world around us.

🎬 THE SEASON – Documentary Premiere @ The Rivoli Theatre & Pizzeria // Fri, Aug 29, 7:30 PM // LINK ➡️
Step behind the curtain with the La Crosse Area Youth Symphony Orchestra in this inspiring documentary premiere, showcasing the dedication and teamwork behind their season.

🎨 Grand Opening – Rivoli Arts District @ Arts Building // Fri, Sep 5, 5:00 PM // LINK ➡️
Celebrate the launch of the newly renovated Rivoli Arts District with live music from DJ Natalia Rocafuerte, artist studios, gallery spaces, and more—free to attend!

ℹ️ A view of the window display at Hebberd's Drug Store on the 300 block of Main Street in La Crosse, WI, taken circa 1915. The display features images from the Northern Engraving Company below the "Made in La Crosse" and "Ice Cream Soda, 5¢" signs.

📸 Murphy Digital Collection

Thursday, August 28

6:00pm // Moxie’s // Quenten Brown // FREE
6:00pm // Dewey’s Side Street Saloon // Open Jam // FREE
6:30pm // Popcorn Tavern // Fayme & Tripp // $10
7:00pm // La Crosse Center // The Avett Brothers with The Milk Carton Kids // $55
9:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Blues Night w/ Dave Orr and Friends // $10

Friday, August 29

3:00pm // Two Fathoms Brewing, Winona // Andy Hughes // FREE
5:00pm // Boot Hill Pub // Singalong Sideshow // FREE
5:00pm // Footjoy Farm & Brewing // Dylan Harris and River Swiggum // FREE
6:30pm // La Crosse Bierhaus // Polka at the Bierhaus // FREE
7:00pm // Moxie’s // The Dweebs // FREE
7:00pm // Brick Sip Haus, Tomah // Derek Brown // FREE
8:00pm // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Max Harter // FREE
8:00pm // Alpine Inn // Tabasco Cat // FREE
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Errc Grrk // FREE

Saturday, August 30

3:00pm // Lawrence Lake Marina, Brownsville // Hillbilly Rocketship // FREE
4:00pm // Angry’s Way Out // Dirt River // FREE
6:30pm // Features Holmen // Jon Johnson // FREE
7:00pm // Moxie’s // Brianna Rae Band // FREE
7:30pm // Starlite Lounge // 3rd Charles // FREE
8:00pm // Smokey’s Bar and Grill, Holmen // Solo Acoustic Nathan Hansen // FREE
10:00pm // Popcorn Tavern // Open Mic // FREE

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