Archives: Events
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Relax and Renew Lunch Series (zoom)
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Thu, Oct 16 11:30 am – 12:30 pm US/Central Additional dates: Thu, Oct 23 11:30 am – 12:30 pm US/Central Thu, Oct 30 11:30 am – 12:30 pm US/Central Presenter: Elizabeth Lewis Three-week virtual series. Resilience is the capacity to prepare for, recover from and adapt in the face of stress, challenge and adversity. We’ll…
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Holiday Fair & More!
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Mark your calendars for the 61st Annual Holiday Fair & More, coming November 20–23, 2025 at the La Crosse Center! ❄️✨ Don’t miss the region’s most dazzling craft show filled with festive fun for all! 🎁 HOURS Thursday, Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00…
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WARRANT & FireHouse at the La Crosse Center
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Get ready to ROCK the La Crosse Center this March with WARRANT and FireHouse, also appearing SteelHeart and Red Voodoo! 🎸⚡ 📅 Friday, March 20, 2026 🕐 7:00pm Showtime 📍 La Crosse Center – La Crosse, WI 🎟 Grab your tickets today at the La Crosse Center Box Office (to avoid additional fees) or at…
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Charmant’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop
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Join us at The Charmant on Saturday, November 8th, from 10 AM to 1 PM for our annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop event! This special event brings together talented makers and artisans from the Coulee region and surrounding communities. Browse a handpicked variety of home décor, fashion, accessories, and other unique finds—perfect for the holiday season.…
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Introduction to Relief Woodcarving (with Kevin Ewing)
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Curious about relief woodcarving? This relaxed, hands-on class is for you! You’ll get an 8”x10” basswood block and use of all the tools needed to learn the basics of relief carving. With step-by-step guidance from the instructor, you’ll practice making cuts on the back of the board and then carve your very own piece on…
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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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Farm to Yarn: Learn to Process, Spin, & Dye Yarn (with Ellie Barbeau)
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Immerse yourself in a full day of woolly goodness and the wonderful world of fiber arts! Learn how to spin your own handmade yarn, the process of taking sheep wool from farm to fiber, and how to hand dye beautiful fibers for spinning or felting. We will cover the basics of how to prepare raw…
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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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Beginning Chip Carving, with John Carlson
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“Chip Carving” is an ancient form of wood-surface decoration. It can be applied to wood surfaces both practical and decorative. Examples can be seen on jewelry, Christmas ornaments, boxes, furniture, door frames, spoons and more! In this class each student will have guided practice, then choose/create a traditional Rosette pattern to complete their own Chip…
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Wool Needle Felting (with Martha Buche)
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Discover the art of needle felting – sculpting with colorful wool fleece and special felting needles. Learn a bit about the rich history of felt and how it’s made. Step-by-step instructions will guide you in creating a lifelike 3D male Cardinal in bright red wool, complete with wire-supported legs. Each participant will receive a personal…