Archives: Events
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Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon, Monday, September 28th, at Celebrations on the River
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The Annual Oktoberfest Ladies Day Luncheon is set for Monday, September 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Celebrations on the River in La Crosse. Tickets are $40, with a strict registration deadline of September 22, 2026. Event Details – Date and Time: Monday, September 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM –…
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Cathy Rodland Organ Recital
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The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe warmly invites pilgrims and visitors to an organ recital by Dr. Catherine Rodland on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Rodland is an acclaimed concert artist and pedagogue whose performances The American Organist has described as “transcendent.” She serves as Artist in Residence at St. Olaf…
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Beginning Copperplate Calligraphy, with Anne (Dyken) Pawlak
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This two-day workshop will introduce you to the elegant art of Copperplate lettering, which is a classic pointed-pen script developed in 18th-century England. We’ll practice the fundamental strokes, form lowercase and uppercase letters, connect them into words, and finish by creating your own signature along with three favorite phrases for gift tags, greeting cards, or…
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Willow Round Basketry, with Clint Grabhorn
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This one-day course is a beginner-friendly introduction to the rich traditions of willow basketry. Students will explore the fundamentals of crafting a classic round basket, working with cured willow to learn essential techniques such as creating a round base, twining, staking up, waling, bordering, and finishing. While the hands-on focus is on working with prepared…
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Coptic Bookbinding: the Original Codex, with Anneka Baird
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Coptic Bookbinding was developed by the Egyptian Copts in the 2nd century A.D. and represents the earliest known form of a true codex. This multi-section, non-adhesive binding features an exposed spine which reveals the decorative, braid-like sewing of the binding — commonly known as a chain stitch. These books lay flat when opened, making them…
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Long-stitch Bookbinding: the Medieval Paperback, with Anneka Baird
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The Long-stitch has been used as far back as the 14th century as a stationary binding and as a temporary binding for books with more elaborate (and expensive) futures. This simple multi-section structure allows for a virtually unlimited number of pages and is well-suited for sketchbooks, notebooks and journals. It is also a popular structure…
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Clawhammer Banjo Basics, with Brennan Henry Allsworth
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After enjoying the Basics of Clawhammer Banjo with Brennan Henry, students will leave with a fresh perspective on playing their banjo in an old-style! Topics will include the history of banjoes, fundamentals of strumming and drop-thumbing, music theory for the banjo, advanced techniques for playing up-the-neck, alternative tunings, and being able to play fast reels,…
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Foraging Aquatic Flora of the Mississippi, with Nicholas WazeeGale
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Enjoy learning to identify, find, and forage from the abundant beds of aquatic plants like arrowhead and lotus along the Mississippi River. We will learn to recognize these plants in the watery environments they grow in, learn what foods they offer, and when and how to collect them. We will also do a small amount…
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Swift Night Out at the Concordia
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Join us around dusk to watch the chimney swifts roost in the Concordia chimney! This is the first Swift Night Out in La Crosse! Learn about chimney swifts and what we can do to help them thrive. Bring lawn chairs and your own snacks. A great outing for the whole family!
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Maroon Tunes
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UWL Alumni & Friends night at Moon Tunes! Date: Thursday, September 10 Time: 5:30–8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Opening Act: High Mileage 7 p.m. Main Act: UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band Location: Riverside Park Bandshell – 100 State St, La Crosse, WI, 54601 You’re invited to join the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation for Maroon Tunes,…