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

🎶 Weekend plans + live music—coming in hot.

💗 There is still time to sign up for Steppin’ Out In Pink this weekend »

🎨 The Library welcomes little ones today for Petite Picassos—an opportunity to explore art, building, painting, & more »

🧘‍♂️ You hear that? That’s the sound of me taking a nice, deep breathe. Want to get relaxed and refreshed? Sound Bath at Living Simply Well »

🕰️ A little local history, courtesy of the Murphy Digital Collection.

Alright, people. Ready, break. 👇

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📖 Effervescent (adjective) — eff-er-VESS-unt
❤️ Bubbly, lively, and overflowing with high spirits.
💡 Why it's good: An effervescent host can make even a rainy-day gathering feel like a celebration.

🌅 Sunrise: 6:38am · 🌇 Sunset: 7:23pm · 🌙 New Moon (0%)

👗 What to Wear: A jacket or sweatshirt for the chilly morning, then short sleeves by midday — full sun and no rain in sight.

THURSDAY // ☀️ Sunny
High 81°, Low 58° · Clear from sunrise to sunset with barely a breeze — the nicest day of the week.

FRIDAY // 🌤️ Mostly Sunny — High 83°, Low 66°
SATURDAY // ⛅ Partly Cloudy — High 76°, Low 53°
SUNDAY // 🌦️ PM Showers — High 71°, Low 54°
MONDAY // ⛈️ Thunderstorms — High 73°, Low 60°
TUESDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 75°, Low 56°
WEDNESDAY // 🌦️ AM Showers — High 75°, Low 65°

🎨 Petite Picassos | Main Library, CREATE Lab (Second Floor) at La Crosse Public Library Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00–11:00AM · Join us in the CREATE Lab to paint, build, and explore the world of art! This event features a variety of process-based projects and activities for little artists aged 1-4. Learn More →

🎬 Indigenous Film Series - Naturally Native | Rivoli Theatre and Pizzeria Thu, Sep 10 · 5:00–7:00PM · Join us at the Rivoli on September 10th for a screening of the film Naturally Native (1998). This film explores the lives of three Native American sisters as they navigate business, family, and cultural identity. Learn More →

🎺 "Maroon" Tunes | Riverside Park Thu, Sep 10 · 5:30PM · Enjoy "Maroon" Tunes featuring the UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band at Riverside Park in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Learn More →

📚 Storytime for Adults | Trempealeau Hotel Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00PM · Enjoy an adult storytime event with selected excerpts from books, songs, or poems, celebrating the season of abundance with a "Bountiful Harvest" theme. Learn More →

The BoogieDown Music Festival — Day 1 (Friday) | Driftless Music Gardens Fri, Sep 11 · 10:00AM–11:00PM · Two-day season-closer music festival hosted by Armchair Boogie, headlined by Trampled By Turtles and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country. Day 1 features the full Friday lineup at Driftless Music Gardens. Learn More →

📚 La Crosse Storytelling Festival 2026 | Pump House Regional Arts Center Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00–9:30PM · Experience the magic of the 24th Annual La Crosse Storytelling Festival! Join us for captivating tales and workshops at the Pump House Regional Arts Center. Learn More →

🎨 Second Saturday Art Market | Artist Alley, Civic Center Walkway Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00AM–4:00PM · Discover unique local art, live music, and delicious food at the Second Saturday Art Market. Support La Crosse artists every month, July-September, at Civic Center Walkway. Learn More →

ℹ️ The Stout Institute, during homecoming celebrations in 1937 in La Crosse, WI. One students is dressed as a rabbit while another student poses as a hunter with a gun. A third student is holding a sign that reads "This little Bunny got too Stout and so we'll have to Boo him out!"

🔗 Murphy Digital Collection »

5:30 PM // Riverside Park // "Maroon" Tunes // FREE

6:00 PM // La Crosse Center // Elvis Explosion — Day 2 // $80

6:00 PM // Moxie's // Andy Hughes // FREE

7:00 PM // La Crosse Center // Alabama at the La Crosse Center // $100

10:00 AM // Driftless Music Gardens // The BoogieDown Music Festival — Day 1 (Friday) // $64.99

5:30 PM // Sweet Beats Jazz & Dessert Lounge // Under Paris Skies - Instrumental // FREE

5:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // Midwest Banjo Fest: Jazz Banjo Jam Session // FREE

6:00 PM // La Crosse Center // Elvis Explosion — Day 3 // $80

7:00 PM // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Hillbilly Fever at the Onalaska Legion // FREE

7:00 PM // ADAMS ST PUB // LIVE MUSIC! RYAN SAUTER // FREE

10:00 AM // Driftless Music Gardens // The BoogieDown Music Festival — Day 2 (Saturday) // $64.99

11:30 AM // Houghton’s Jackson Street Pub // Midwest Banjo Fest: Jazz Banjo Jam // FREE

12:30 PM // Abnet Field // La Crescent LIVE presents MadLee Band! // FREE

1:00 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // Live at Lunch with Rich Pinski // FREE

1:30 PM // Fox Hollow Golf Course // Allison Sky // FREE

2:00 PM // Elmaro Vineyard // Music by Sampson and Son // FREE

6:00 PM // La Crosse Center // Elvis Explosion — Day 4 // $80

6:00 PM // River Rats Bar and Grill // The UnLucky 7s at River Rats // FREE

6:00 PM // Osteria Emilia // Midwest Banjo Fest Dinner & Jamboree // $30

6:30 PM // La Crosse Bierhaus // The Bierhaus Boys at La Crosse Bierhaus // FREE

7:00 PM // Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze LLC // UnHinged at Big Springs Farm // FREE

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