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UW-La Crosse Seniors Set Art Exhibition Before December Graduation

Paintings, drawings, prints, ceramic work and installations highlight an art exhibition for UW-La Crosse’s graduating art majors. “Making our Mark: Senior Exhibition” opens with a reception from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, in the University Art Gallery in the UWL Center for the Arts, 333 N. 16th St. Admission is free. The students graduating in… Read more »

Brew Crew Comedy Tour Presents: Ricky Glore’s Taco Kitty Tour

Weber Center for the Performing Arts announces that tickets are on sale now for Ricky Glore’s Taco Kitty Tour. On “Ricky Glore’s Taco Kitty Tour,” stand up comedian Ricky Glore examines his Midwest upbringing, pop culture influences, napkin thoughts, and the irrational fear of his wife leaving him, if their cat learns how to make… Read more »

James Beard Nominated Chefs Cook Up Feast for MWMF Fundraiser

Consider this an early Christmas gift for the foodie in your life. An intimate night with James Beard finalist and semi-finalist chefs from local La Crosse Distilling Co., Viroqua’s Driftless Café, and Milwaukee’s DanDan. On Tuesday, December 11, La Crosse Distilling Co. will host the Fieldnotes Dinner Series to benefit the Mid West Music Fest,… Read more »

Lueth Park Pump Track (Video)

  Watch an amazing group of volunteers transform an idea into reality to make a city healthier, happier, and stronger by creating the Lueth Park Pump Track in La Crosse, Wisconsin…more at www.oratrails.org.

Socks, Sandals and Pole Vault (Video)

  In this episode, I was joined by my good friend Jeremiah Burish from the Explore La Crosse. Jeremiah prides himself on doing things a little differently, from Pole Vaulting to socks with sandals, he has definitely carved out a unique identity in the kayak bass fishing community. – Chad Hoover  

How to make a Torta Ahogada (Video)

The Torta Ahogada ( drowned torta ) is a famous sandwich from the Mexican state of Jalisco, particularly in the city of Guadalajara. It was said to be accidentally invented in the early 1900s. The story goes that Don Ignacio “Nacho” Saldaña was in his 30s when he started working for Luis De La Torre…. Read more »

Driftless Musicians Living An Old-Fashionable Life

By: Stacey Roou A cabin in the woods “Write meaningful lyrics to a song and it might come true!” That’s the spirit that songwriter and guitarist Lou Shields brought to his song, Cabin in the Woods. At that time, Lou was a rambler, touring in his van across the United States and Europe. He saved… Read more »

Almost Sunrise, Hope is on the Horizon at the Weber Center

Weber Center for the Performing Arts announces: Almost Sunrise A feature documentary by Michael Collins & Marty Syjuco Weber Center for the Performing Arts announces that tickets are available now for “Almost Sunrise A feature documentary by Michael Collins & Marty Syjuco”. The film will be shown at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts… Read more »

La Crosse New Music Festival Runs November 6-8

The UW-La Crosse Department of Music will host the 2018 La Crosse New Music Festival Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 6-8. The Nov. 6 and 8 concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m.in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts, 333 N. 16th St. The Wednesday, Nov. 7, concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 111 N. 9th St…. Read more »

La Crosse Distilling Co. Launches Wisconsin Retail Distribution

Fieldnotes handcrafted spirits now available in stores, bars and restaurants. La Crosse Distilling Co., one of Wisconsin’s newest craft distilleries and the first distillery in La Crosse’s history, today launched distribution of its Fieldnotes spirit line in nine Wisconsin counties, with statewide distribution planned for early-November. The distillery, which opened in La Crosse in August,… Read more »