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An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas

  Weber Center for the Performing Arts announces that tickets are on sale now for “An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas”. Starring Evan Tyrone Martin. “An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas” will come to the Weber Center on Saturday December 22, 2018. Tickets are reserved seating and are priced at $38. An Unforgettable Nat King Cole… Read more »

New Camera Offers Unparalleled Look at one of America’s Greatest Flyways

The Raptor Resource Project has established a new bird cam on an island in the heart of the Mississippi River’s Driftless area. Located in the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge on Lake Onalaska, the 4K HD cam will offer an unparalleled look at migrating birds and river wildlife, including Bald Eagles, American… Read more »

Explore La Crosse to Hold Informational Meeting for 2019 Festival Marketing Campaign and Event Grants

Wednesday, December 5th, 2018 4:00 PM & 5:30 PM  La Crosse County Convention and Visitors Bureau Taking place Wednesday December 5, 2018, Explore La Crosse will hold multiple informational meetings regarding it’s 2019 Festival & Event Marketing Campaign at the La Crosse County Convention and Visitors Bureau Office in Riverside Park. Participants will have the opportunity… Read more »

La Crosse Celebrates Global Initiatives Week Nov. 2– 9

Businesses and organizations in the Greater La Crosse Region will come together to celebrate the six annual Global Initiatives Week Friday, Nov. 2 – Friday, Nov. 9. Organizers aim to showcase the community’s cultural value and highlight the economic and social impact of the Coulee Region’s global connections through food, dance, art, film and speakers…. Read more »

Creepy Critters Special Event Thursday, October 18

In celebration of National Wildlife Refuge Week join us for our fifth annual Creepy Critters special event! Learn about bats, frogs, lamprey, moths, owls, snakes, bees and more at the FREE “Creepy Critters” trick-or- treat event on Thursday, October 18th, starting at 4:00 p.m. at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Visitor Center… Read more »

Visiting Latin American Pianist at UW-La Crosse

Latin American pianist Alfredo Isaac Aguilar will give a number of public performances at UW-La Crosse as part of his week-long visiting professorship, Oct. 15-20. Aguilar will perform a solo piano recital with works by Latin American composers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, teach a piano master class at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, and… Read more »

Ghoulees in the Coulees: Join Norskedalen for a Spooky Evening

  Norskedalen’s Ghoulees in the Coulees is happening on the evenings of October 25th, 26th, and 27th. Funds raised at this event will support flood relief and education. Norskedalen is located south of La Crosse in Coon Valley. The Family Friendly Trick-or-Treat is on October 25th. Between 5:30 to 7:30 pm, follow the jack o’… Read more »

Morrissey Declared Winner of the Oktoberfest 200

By: Kevin Ramsell and Paul Reichert Another cloudy and cool day greeted the race fans on the final day of the 49th Oktoberfest Race Weekend. Rain in the morning tried to mess the day’s racing up, but thanks to the Air Titan and several dry hours we were able to get the entire program in…. Read more »

Annie Hejny Brings Unique Painting Style to UW-La Crosse

Artist Annie Hejny creates abstract paintings with honorably-harvested water and sediment from her home state of Minnesota. Hejny’s paintings are currently hung at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona. Her reflective, hands-on workshop includes instruction in Annie’s unique process, with each student creating an individual 12″ x 12″ painting. The workshop at UWL is open… Read more »