Shades of Buble’ A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Buble’

Weber Center for the Performing Arts announces that tickets are on sale now for SHADES OF BUBLÉSM: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael BubléSHADES OF BUBLÉSM celebrates the continuing career of multi-Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michael Bublé with dazzling renditions of Sinatra’s big-band standards, exciting covers of Motown and rock-and-roll classics, and stunning performances of Bublé’s original Billboard chart-topping singles of today. SHADES OF BUBLÉSM will come to the Weber Center on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Tickets are reserved seating and are priced at $38.

Delivering a set-list comprised only of songs recorded and performed live by Michael Bublé, SHADES OF BUBLÉSM: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé celebrates Bublé and the music that has made him famous, thrilling audiences worldwide with tight harmonies, smooth choreography and dashing good looks while performing some of the best music ever written.

Known to many as the “modern Sinatra,” Canadian crooner Michael Bublé has reintroduced standards like “Feeling Good,” “Fever,” “That’s Life,” “My Way,” and “Mack the Knife” to a new generation of listeners, and on tour he has performed classics like “Me and Mrs. Jones,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “Burning Love,” “Twist and Shout,” “Be My Baby,” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” for legions of adoring fans. More recently, Bublé’s original chart-topping pop hits like “Home,” “Haven’t Met You Yet,” and “Everything” have garnered him multiple awards and helped him break sales records at some of the world’s most famous arenas and concert halls.

SHADES OF BUBLÉSM: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé honors – but doesn’t imitate – the sophistication, retro style, and high-energy fun that Bublé himself brings to his concerts while engaging diehard fans with breathtaking new vocal arrangements that capture that famous three-part sound of the “guy groups” from the 50s and 60s.  From Sinatra to rock-and-roll to Elvis to Motown, SHADES OF BUBLÉSM keeps audiences singing and clapping along to some of the best songs ever written.

Based in New York City, SHADES OF BUBLÉSM has entertained tens of thousands worldwide, with recent headliner engagements onboard Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Holland America cruise lines as well as sold-out concerts at performing arts centers across the USA.

SHADES OF BUBLÉSM gives audiences of all ages a chance to experience the great songs of some of the most celebrated artists in American music in a one-of-a-kind concert event.

Tickets are $38 and may be purchased over the phone or at www.webercenterarts.org. For questions or tickets, please call the box office at 608-784-9292 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.


Weber Center for the Performing Arts is a collaborative venue supporting the missions of La Crosse Community Theatre and Viterbo University. It serves as a performance and administrative center for La Crosse Community Theatre, providing opportunities for creativity and personal growth. It serves as a performance and learning center, expanding and advancing Viterbo’s regional and national arts reputation. It provides a beautiful community asset for events through cooperation and sustainability.


FAST FACTS

WHO: Weber Center for the Performing Arts

WHAT: SHADES OF BUBLÉSM: A Three-Man Tribute to Michael Bublé

WHERE: Lyche Theatre, Weber Center for the Performing Arts, 428 Front Street South, Downtown La Crosse

WHEN: Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 7:30 pm

PRICES:
Reserved Seating: $38
Taxes and fees not included.

BOX OFFICE HOURS:
11: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m., Monday-Friday

UWL Jazz Bands Set Fall Concert

The UW-La Crosse Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will perform a joint concert of classic big band pieces, Latin-jazz and contemporary compositions. The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in The Bluffs of the UWL Student Union, 521 East Ave. N. La Crosse. Admission is free.

Among the composers featured in the concert are Tom Garling, Michael Philip Mossman, James Miley and Gordon Goodwin. Each group also features a vocalist. Cassandra Quinn will sing three songs from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook with the Jazz Orchestra. Michael Myers will perform songs associated with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr., with the Jazz Ensemble.

Jeff Erickson, UWL Director of Jazz Studies, directs both groups.

If you go—

Who: UW-La Crosse Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble     

What: Fall concert

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30

Where: The Bluffs, UWL Student Union, 521 East Ave. N   

Media contact: Jeff Erickson, Music – 608.785.8414

The Icarus Account: Live at UW-La Crosse

Twin brothers Trey and Ty Turner, who make up The Icarus Account, are coming to UW-La Crosse for a night of live entertainment.

The Turner twins, who originally hail from Florida, will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Entertainment Café, in the Student Union, 521 East Ave. N. Admission is free.

The Icarus Account has been making music together since they were 17 in their Florida home. Their latest album, “Over The Moon,” was released June 21, 2016. It was the eighth album that they have released together.

The twin brothers have also been on multiple tours spanning across the U.S. The two have made multiple appearances in La Crosse, but this marks the first time they will be performing on campus.

Their visit is part of the UWL Campus Activities Board Night Live series and is co-sponsored by University Dining. For more information on their upcoming performance visit www.uwlax.edu/cab or call 608.785.8873. 

Discover more about The Icarus Account at: http://www.theicarusaccount.com/home.

If you go—

Who: The Icarus Account     

What: Live Entertainment

When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6

Where: Entertainment Café, Student Union, 521 East Ave. N.       

Admission: Free

Halloween Fun in La Crosse County

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly events or big scares, La Crosse County is there to provide!

Hidden Trails Corn Maze

Hidden Trails offers 4 corn mazes, a pumpkin patch, weekend wagon rides, farm animals, and fall decor and more! Get lost in over 5 miles of paths in a 12 acre corn maze.

Onalaska Jaycees Haunted House

The Onalaska Jaycees Haunted House returns for its 38th consecutive season in 2018 with “Infestation”.  After the fall of “FreakHaven” by means of toxic waste, the freaks in search of some direction and leadership fell victim to an infestation of rodents, snakes, insects and spiders. 2018 Dates & Times: October 12-13, 18-20, 25-27 at Clearwater Farm in Onalaska, WI.

Halloween Bash at the Omni Center

This free trick or treating event is held at the Onalaska Omni Center and is perfect for the whole family! Come out for a fun night of free trick or treating inside the Omni’s decorated halls. This event is open to all ages! Doors open at 5:30pm on Wednesday, October 31st.

The Ghosts of Historic La Crosse Tour

Join us for a spooky exploration of historic downtown La Crosse and allow us to introduce you to some residents who simply refuse to leave. Bartenders, restaurateurs and great lovers of the theater will be among the ghostly city dwellers you will hear about. The walk is less than one mile. Learn more here.

Trick-or-Treat Events

Of course there are still the classic trick-or-treat events in each community. Saturday, October 27th is the La Crosse Downtown Mainstreet’s Downtown Trick-or-Treating event which takes places in Downtown La Crosse between 11am – 2pm. Head to Holmen on Monday, October 29th between 4:30pm-6:30pm and take part in the Halloween Trick-or-Treat at the Library. The City of Onalaska and the Onalaska Omni Center will be hosting the annual Halloween Bash on Wednesday, October 31st from 5:30pm-7:30pm. West Salem’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat will also be taking place between 3pm-5pm on Wednesday, October 31st along with the Town of Campbell between 4pm-8pm.

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Disclaimer: This is just one perspective on La Crosse County events, businesses and activities. Explore the rest of the site to learn more.

Driftless Outdoors Show to feature a DockDogs® Competition

Driftless Outdoors Show | May 17-18, 2019 | Onalaska Omni Center

La Crosse, WI – Visitors to the 2-Day Driftless Outdoors Show will be able to experience DockDogs®, the world’s premier canine aquatic competition, in partnership with Wisconsin DockDogs® and Minnesota’s DockDogs® Northern Stars. Club members from each state will be battling head to head in a border battle competition to determine which state has the “top dogs.” The general public is invited to bring their dogs to the event to compete, either by pre-registering through the DockDogs® website or registering onsite on a first come first serve basis. Dogs and handlers can participate in the Big Air®, Speed Retrieve®, Extreme Vertical®, and Iron Dog® competitions throughout the weekend.

Concurrently, visitors to the Driftless Outdoors Show can expect 50,000 square feet of kayaks, canoes, bikes, camping, fishing, archery, hiking, equipment, and information brought to the area by top experts and retailers.

In 2018, the public had a chance to check out the birds of prey, demo an electric bike, try archery tag, take a mountain bike class, learn to fly fish, and more. Attendees of the 2019 event may also upgrade equipment while enjoying food trucks and 90+ Outdoor Organizations and Vendors.

Information on participating in the DockDogs® competition can be found on the DockDogs® website www.dockdogs.com. A full competition schedule and registration information will be posted here in the near future.

Additional questions, comments or concerns regarding DockDogs(R) can be directed to widockdogclub@gmail.com.

What: Driftless Outdoors Show
When: Friday May 17, 2019 4pm-9pm
Saturday May 18, 2019 9am-3pm
Where: Onalaska Omni Center
255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, WI 54650

More information is available at www.driftlesssports.com.

DockDogs® Media Contact
Nick Ludwig
Club President
Wisconsin DockDogs Big Air Brewing
widockdogclub@gmail.com
920-216-0202

Local Media Contact
Brent Hanifl
Director of Media and Marketing
Explore La Crosse
hanifl@explorelacrosse.com
608-782-2281

Inclusion Night at the Children’s Museum

This special night is intended for children with disabilities to be able to enjoy the Museum without the extra stimulation of busy open hours.

  • Sensory-friendly exhibits
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Kid-friendly stairs + elevator
  • Less busy than public hours
  • Seating throughout Museum
  • Snacks included

 $2 per child Museum members, $8 per non-member child, $1 per adult

Pre-registration with payment requested but walk-ins welcome if not sold out (maximum 100 attendees). Register online at funmuseum.org or call 608-784-2652.

The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association Presents: “Let’s Talk Breakfast”

 

 
Tuesday, December 4th, 8:00 am – 11:00 am
The Radisson Hotel, Wisconsin Rooms, Lower Level
200 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601
 

 

 
 

The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association invites you to join them for a scrumptious morning to talk all things breakfast with Jen Barney, owner of Meringue Bakery & winner of the Food Network’s Season 4 Holiday Baking Championship, & a panel of foodie innkeepers to share their skill and passion with you!

This year, the conference opening session and panel discussion are open to the public. There is limited seating with only 50 tickets available ~ first come, first served. You can register here.

The Opening Session

Tuesday, December 4th
8:15 – 9:15 am

The WBBA welcomes Jen Barney, owner of Meringue Bakery, and winner of the Food Network’s Season 4 Holiday Baking Championship to present “The Delicious Life” ! Trained at the acclaimed Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts as a baker and pastry chef, Jen began her career as a wedding cake decorator 10 years ago.

Hear Jen’s story about her skill, passion and talent for her profession and what it took for her to win the Food Network’s baking championship. Learn a few tips and tricks (scones and more!) to enhance your own culinary skills, watch some demonstrations, and of course, Q&A at the end of the session.

The Panel Discussion

Tuesday, December 4th
9:30 – 10:30 am

There will also be a distinguished panel of passionate foodie innkeepers presenting, “Breakfast… A Love Story”, because as you all know, the other “B” in the Association’s name is Breakfast and who doesn’t love a wonderfully prepared and presented breakfast?

Panel

Marie Cimino – Westby House Inn, Westby WI
Dee Nierzwicki – Pedal’rs Inn, Wales WI
Kevin Greenlee – Historic District B&B, St. Paul MN

This creative presentation and discussion will talk about cooking/baking, recipes, dietary restrictions, presentation, pairing, products, tips, short-cuts/simplifying kitchen prep, and of course a few demo’s and lively Q&A!

Trade Show

Afterword, take some time to roam the trade show and look at products and services that may be of interest to you. Jen will also be selling some of her decadent delights!

If you have any questions, please contact the WBBA at info@wbba.org or call our offices at 715-942-8180.

Register Here

About the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association 

The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association (WBBA) was established in 1987 and is one of the larger B&B associations of its kind in the United States. The B&B industry considers itself the original share economy, offering travelers a unique opportunity to stay as a local while fulfilling not just one but both parts of the “Bed & Breakfast” designation – a comfortable night’s sleep and a scrumptious breakfast. Member inns of the WBBA are also well-known for their eco-friendly practices and farm-to-table cuisine. All member inns in this elite collection of B&Bs are inspected, insured and licensed. Log on to www.WisconsinBandB.com for full descriptions and color photos of all the inns.

 

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 Christmas starring Evan Tyrone Martin is presented in partnership with Michael Ingersoll’s Artists Lounge Live. Chicago sensation Evan Tyrone Martin (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, SIDE SHOW, OKLAHOMA) warmly resonates the velvety vocal style of musical legend Nat King Cole. Chicago Tribune calls the Award-nominated Martin “Destined for Stardom: One of the Hot New Faces of Chicago Theatre,” and BCR News praises, “Martin’s vocal ease would have done Nat King Cole proud.” Martin intimately relates Cole’s personal journey, while presenting a festive cocktail of hits including “L-O-V-E,” “Mona Lisa,” “The Christmas Song,” and “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.”

Tickets are $38 and may be purchased over the phone or at www.webercenterarts.org. For questions or tickets, please call the box office at 608-784-9292 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.


Weber Center for the Performing Arts is a collaborative venue supporting the missions of La Crosse Community Theatre and Viterbo University. It serves as a performance and administrative center for La Crosse Community Theatre, providing opportunities for creativity and personal growth. It serves as a performance and learning center, expanding and advancing Viterbo’s regional and national arts reputation. It provides a beautiful community asset for events through cooperation and sustainability.


FAST FACTS

WHO: Weber Center for the Performing Arts

WHAT: “An Unforgettable Nat King Cole Christmas”. Starring Evan Tyrone Martin

WHERE: Lyche Theatre, Weber Center for the Performing Arts, 428 Front Street South, Downtown La Crosse

WHEN: Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 7:30 pm

PRICES:
Reserved Seating: $38
Taxes and fees not included.

BOX OFFICE HOURS:
11: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m., Monday-Friday

Media Contact
Dillon McArdle
Executive Director
608-784-9292, ext. 4

 

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 White Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes, Caspian Terns, Cormorants, and many species of ducks, gulls, and other waterfowl. The camera project was completed with help from the Brice Prairie Conservation Association, the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, Riverland Energy Co-Op, and explore.org. Volunteers helped ferry people and supplies to and from the island, erect two utility poles, and install solar panels, a power supply, and the camera assembly and radios. From start to finish, the project took a total of eight long days.

Volunteers from the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, the Raptor Resource Project, and explore.org will operate the camera, which can be watched on the Raptor Resource Project’s website at raptorresource.org/birdcams/upper-mississippi-onalaska-cam/ or at explore’s website at explore.org/flyway. Please join us as we look and listen to one of America’s greatest migration flyways this fall!

About the Raptor Resource Project: Founded in 1989, the non-profit Raptor Resource Project specializes in the preservation of falcons, eagles, ospreys, hawks, and owls. We create, improve, and directly maintain over 50 nests and nest sites, provide training in nest site creation and management, and develop innovations in nest site management and viewing that bring people closer to the natural world. Our mission is to preserve and strengthen raptor populations, expand participation in raptor preservation, and help foster the next generation of preservationists. For more information, please visit www.raptorresource.org or contact Project director John Howe at john@raptorresource.org.

About the Brice Prairie Conservation Association: The Brice Prairie Conservation Association (BPCA) was founded in 1958 to support conservation projects in the lower Black River area of southwestern Wisconsin. The BPCA has been recognized with local, state, and national awards for its conservation and community-related activities. Specific goals of the BPCA are to restore the natural beauty of the Black River and the surrounding territory; promote the general health and welfare of the community by supporting sound management practices for the Black River, Lake Onalaska, and the Mississippi River; and disseminate knowledge and promote scientific inquiries. For more information, visit http://www.briceprairieconservation.org/ or contact Steve Anderson atstevea815@gmail.com.

About the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge: The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge was established in 1924 as a refuge for fish, wildlife and plants and a breeding place for migratory birds. Bordered by steep wooded bluffs that rise 100 to 600 feet above the river valley, the Mississippi River corridor and refuge offer scenic beauty and productive fish and wildlife habitat unmatched in the heart of America. The refuge covers just over 240,000 acres and extends 261 river miles from north to south at the confluence of the Chippewa River in Wisconsin to near Rock Island, Illinois. It is designated as a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar) and a Globally Important Bird Area. For more information, visit https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Upper_Mississippi_River/LaCrosse_District.html or email uppermississippiriver@fws.gov

About Riverland Energy Coop: Riverland Energy Cooperative is a nonprofit, member-owned and controlled cooperative that provides electric energy needs of nearly 15,000 members in Buffalo, Trempealeau, La Crosse Counties, and parts of Pepin and Jackson Counties. We are your local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, and promise to serve with integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.  For more information, visit https://www.riverlandenergy.com

About explore.org: explore.org is a 100 percent philanthropic media organization; their mission is to connect viewers to the natural world, inspire life-long learning and champion the selfless acts of others. They celebrate those that devote their lives to extraordinary causes, telling their stories through world-class documentary films and stunning photography libraries.

explore.org also proudly partners with notable non-profits to present Pearls of the Planet, or the “Netflix of nature”, an unparalleled library of live nature and animal cams with views from around the globe. The mission of Pearls of the Planet is to allow people to experience nature up close and personal with the hope that they will fall in love with our beautiful world. The cams give explore’s partners access to events previously unseen in nature, complete with data created from snapshots taken by the viewers, the “community scientists”. The footage documents the important work these selfless organizations do to preserve and protect people, culture, animals and landscapes. In addition to reporting and broadcasting these critical efforts, explore.org has awarded more than $90 million dollars to over 600 nonprofit organizations worldwide. explore is humbled by their community of fans, including over 18 million followers on their Facebook page and their Dog Bless You site, which champions dogs, our guardian angels of the human spirit. For more information, visit https://explore.org.

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 to learn about grant opportunities, strategies and plans for promoting County wide festivals and events in the coming year and successes from past campaigns.

Since its inception in 2016, Explore La Crosses has generated tens of thousands of e-mails, pageviews, and notoriety about area festivals. In 2018, Explore La Crosse invested $80,000 into local events and festivals to help organizers promote their events to potential visitors in order to grow overnight stays.

Explore La Crosse’s Event Marketing Grants work with new and expanding events, festivals and sports tournaments as well as recurring established events. Learn about the application process and the information the Grant Committee is looking for when evaluating grant requests.

The City of La Crosse and the neighboring communities boast a number of popular festivals, including Oktoberfest, Celebrate Onalaska, Kornfest, and June Dairy Days. These celebrations are a vital component of the area’s tourism, recreation, and hospitality industries. Festivals give residents and visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy the area’s renowned natural beauty alongside its wide variety of celebrated business and services.

The meeting is open to all organizers, committee members, and coordinators involved in planning festivals in La Crosse County and its surrounding communities. Those interested in attending may RSVP to hanifl@explorelacrosse.com with contact information, festival association, and planned attendee time.

Quick Facts: What: 2019 Festival & Event Informational Meeting

Where: La Crosse County Convention and Visitors Bureau 410 Veterans Memorial Drive La Crosse, WI 54601

When: Wednesday December 5th at 4:00pm or 5:30pm (two sessions)

Who: All organizers, coordinators, and committee members involved in planning area festivals.

Media Contact:

Brent Hanifl

Director of Media & Marketing

La Crosse County Convention & Visitors Bureau

410 Veterans Memorial Drive La Crosse, WI

Direct: 608-782-2281 Toll Free: 800-658-9424

hanifl@explorelacrosse.com