In it’s 11th Consecutive Year, Three Rivers Roleo set for July 14

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The Three Rivers Roleo will take to the water at Great River Landing, on Saturday July 14th for the 11th consecutive year. The event will be broadcast on Fox Sports and is free of charge to the public. This sport has been popular in the upper Midwest, the Pacific Northwest and Canada. These are areas where logging is a large industry and continues to grow to other regions as popularity of the sport increases. KRICK, LLC is excited to once again expand the tournament adding the band Sellout from 4:30 to 7:00 pm following the competition.

We are expecting intense competition from a field of 27 professional including current World Champion and defending Roleo Champion on both Women’s and Men’s Division, Meredith Ingbretson, Hayward, WI,  and Jamie Fischer, Stillwater, MN. The 2016 World Champion, US Log Rolling Open and Three Rivers Roleo Champion, Ellie Davenport, Hudson, WI.  Additionally, we will have a number of Rookies and up and coming professionals  and other World Champions. We have some break through next generation rollers including Livi Pappadopoulos, Holmen, who won the women’s division at the first three tournaments and Connor Birdsong, Onalaska, who won two tournaments and took second in the other one. Rollers are coming from Portland, OR and Hermosa Beach, CA.

For the fourth consecutive year, Fox Sports North and Fox Sports Wisconsin will broadcast Three Rivers Roleo. It will be televised on Fox Sports Wisconsin: Friday July 20 at 10:30 pm(or immediately following the Brewers post game), Saturday July 21 at 4:30 pm, Sunday July 22 at 5 am, and Wednesday August 2 at 1 am.  It will be televised on Fox Sports North (Minnesota): Friday July 20 at 10:30 pm (or immediately following the Twins post game), Saturday July 21 at 4:30 pm, Sunday July 22 at 5 am, and Wednesday August 2  at 2pm. Check out www.foxsportswisconsin.com for local channels.

This sport is winning major recognition. The US Log Rolling Open, also directed by Rick, was named a 2017 Sports Event to Watch in the January 2017 issue of SportsEvents Magazine. Log rolling has been covered on Comcast Sports NET Chicago, ABC, FOX News, ESPN, Outdoor Life Network and WCIU You & Me.  Additionally, log rolling is a rapidly growing sports and has recently been featured in print news of the Wall Street Journal, Self Magazine, The New York Times, ESPN and more.

Log Rolling is an exciting competitive sport which takes training and endurance. This event has grown to include more top pro rollers which add to the excitement of this tournament. There are literally thousands of sporting events across the nation and Log Rolling is positioned perfectly for great exposure throughout the Midwest.

In Depth on Jamie Fischer

  • World Champion Log Roller, 2002, 03, 04, 2017
  • Appearances in the finals at the World Championships  06, 07, 08 and 2011
  •  World Championship Boom 2001,02,03,04,04,06 07, 2017 (second in 08)
  • Great Outdoor games 2002 gold in boom, team boom and champions challenge. 2003. Gold in boom, logroll and team boom 2004. Bronze in logroll and boom 2005. Gold in boom, and country relay, silver in logroll.

Call or e-mail for additional information.

Katie Rick
Director
Three Rivers Roleo, KRICK, LLC
Katie@kricklogrolling.com
608-769-3583

 

Castlerock in the Park

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Castlerock in the Park
 

Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin will hold its annual Castlerock in the Park event on Saturday, July 7th from 1:00-5:00pm at Rieck’s Lake Park. This FREE event offers an afternoon of family friendly fun for “Knights and Ladies” of all ages.

Visitors can team up as a “Roman or Celt” in the children’s melee or have their photo taken on an armored horse. Other highlights include archery, a homemade catapult that fires soccer balls, a miniature tabletop trebuchet, pony rides, and arms and armor displays by museum volunteers and members of A Life Medieval.

Children will also have a chance to try on chain mail and surcoats and there will be a 3pm program by Jamie LaBreck showing how a knight would armor up for battle.

Concessions will be provided by Tansy’s on Main. Rieck’s Lake Park is located two miles north of Alma, Wisconsin on Highway 35. If activities at the park get rained out, we will set up what we can back at the museum.

Castlerock Museum will be open from 1-4pm that afternoon for visitors that would like to see its unique collection of arms and armor. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students. Children four and under are free. The museum is located at 402 South 2nd Street across from the courthouse. Contact the museum at 608-685-4231 or info@castlerockmuseum.com for details.

Breakfast with the Owls, Intriguing Owls, Remarkable Woodpecker Programs

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Treat your taste buds to a locally sourced artisan breakfast of buckwheat crepes with goat chèvre cheese, wild boar bacon, gluten-free quiche with seasonal vegetable, and organic, fair-trade coffee. The event will feature a chance to meet the Center’s live owl ambassadors, the story of the Owl Center, and a live auction. You’ll also go home with your choice of exceptional owl art created by talented children from all over the world. All proceeds from the event will go toward acquiring the building site for the Owl Center’s future home.

The intriguing array of auction items from around the region and world include Tyto alba wine brought back from the World Owl Conference in Portugal, a cashmere shawl from Nepal, a Japanese dinner for eight in New Brighton, MN, a one-night stay and dinner for two at the Hilton-Mall of America, a set of replica Yup’ik Short-eared Owl masks, chocolate bourbon pecan pie, and much more.

Local producers donating their goods to put on the breakfast include Schech’s Mill, Buffalo Gal, Carlson Roasting Company, Ethan’s Eggs, Valley of the Goats, and some private individuals.

Cost to participate in the Breakfast with the Owls is $75/person or $600 for a table of eight. For those who cannot attend, proxy bidding on auction items is possible. For more information or to register go to www.InternationalOwlCenter.org. Registration is requested by June 30.

Author/photographer/naturalist Stan Tekiela will present two programs later that same day in Houston, based on his books related to the Houston area. At 12:30 he will present “Intriguing Owls” at the International Owl Center, followed by a book signing. His book by the same name features 4 photos of one of the Owl Center’s birds and all of his specimen photos are from the Owl Center.

This program is free to those participating in the Breakfast, or regular admission fees for others ($7 adults; $4 ages 4-17; 3 and under and members free). He will also present “Remarkable Woodpeckers” at the Houston Community Center at 3:00 PM. The woodpecker tongue photos were taken at the Houston Nature Center and the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker photos were taken in rural Houston. Cost is $5/person, with all proceeds going to the Houston Nature Center.

 

Cruisin’ Craft Beer & Film Festival

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Cruisin’ Craft Beer & Film Festival taking place Saturday August 25, 2018 at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts

Cruisin’ Craft Beer & Film Festival is announcing its inaugural year at the Weber Center for the Performing Arts. Individuals and families are invited to the the film festival beginning at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 25. The film festival will feature films produced by local, national and international filmmakers featuring bicycles and bicyclist themes and subjects.

The feature film for Cruisin’ will be The Moment, a feature-length documentary about the origin of freeride mountain biking. Told by the bicyclist who lived it, this film is the origin story of a small movement of mountain bikers and filmmakers who rose up, challenged the status quo, and turned the sport of cycling on its head.

Beginning at 6pm, the craft beer tasting will feature over 20 craft beers from throughout the tri-state area. Local brewers who are proud of their craft will share their favorite craft beers. One brewery will be awarded the Taster’s Choice Award, voted on by attendees.

Single tickets for the film festival will start at $10 for adults and $5 for children, with packages available for multiple viewings. Beer tasting tickets are $50 and include entry to the film festival. Tickets are available through the Weber Center for Performing Arts beginning July 2, 2018.

More information is available at www.cruisinfestival.com.

Media Contact
Crystal Hegge
Phone 480-522-7940
heggehesch@gmail.com

Miss Tess and the Talkbacks at Driftless Music Festival

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As a child, Miss Tess grew up in a bountiful musical atmosphere.

Her parents would sing traditional folk songs to her every night before she went to sleep. And the sounds of 1930s swing tunes filled the house as her musician parents rehearsed with their band.

Having built on that foundation to launch a successful musical career over the past decade, Miss Tess and the Talkbacks will bring their unique blend of styles to this year’s Driftless Music Festival Saturday, July 14 from 12:00 Noon to 10:00 p.m. at Eckhart Park in Viroqua.

The Nashville-based group’s music is infused with classic country and honky-tonk, southern rhythm & blues, New Orleans jazz and swing, and sounds of swamp pop and early rock n’ roll—a sonic recipe for infectious easy listening.

About her hard-to-define style Miss Tess says: “Often somebody will come up to compliment the band and ask me what kind of music we just played. After mumbling through a few different genres I usually just tell them it’s my music and hope they enjoyed the show.”

Festival-goers can enjoy Miss Tess and the Talkbacks when they perform at 2:30 p.m. at the event.

Music at the Festival actually begins at 1:00 p.m. with The Full Monte Project, an Illinois-based four-piece ensemble specializing in instrumental deep-pocket feels with plenty of groove + soul.  

At 4:30 p.m. In Black and White takes the stage with a seasoned eclectic blend of sounds developed over thirty years of playing together at venues that include Milwaukee’s Summerfest, Navy Pier in Chicago and FarmAid. The group draws upon backgrounds in Jazz, Classical, Rock, R&B, Latin and Reggae to create a unique and contagious listening and dancing experience.

Stepping up with a deeply authentic Louisiana sound at 6:30 p.m. is Cedryl Ballou and the Zydeco Trendsetters, who will readily keep the Festival dance floor filled. Steeped in Creole music and culture, the young but seasoned Ballou shifts easily from drums to accordion and vocals, fronting the Trendsetters and touring extensively with regional Zydeco artists.

Closing the Festival at 8:30 p.m. is the Minneapolis-based Mila Vocal Ensemble, an all-female group grounded in the rich harmonic traditions of Eastern Europe and Russia. The name “Mila” has tender connotations—including “love” and “dear one”—in many of the languages represented by its repertoire.

Food vendors at the fest open at 12:00 Noon to provide a delicious variety of options, including pizza, crepes, Jamaican food, Italian beef sandwiches, brats, hamburgers, and tacos, as well as strawberry shortcake, French pastries, smoothies and other tasty desserts.

The Driftless Music Festival is a family-friendly FREE event. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and stay all day.

For more information and updates, visit the Driftless Music Festival Facebook page or the event’s website at www.driftlessmusicfestival.com.

 

Contact: Charlie Knower (608) 620-8785 or driftlessmusicfestival@gmail.com

 

4 Places to Spend the 4th in La Crosse County

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Blogging on the River, Festivals, Food & Drink, French Island, Fun things to do in La Crosse, La Crosse Events, Sara Walters, West Salem

By: Sara Walters

Ready to beat the heat this Fourth of July? These four spots feature all you’ll need—food, drinks, water and plenty of fun.

Lake Neshonoc

Pack a lunch and put on your swimsuit! Neshonoc Swarthout Beach is a great family destination for the holiday. With a picnic shelter, a boat landing and of course, a beach, you’ll be able to stay cool and keep the kiddos occupied. Interested in extending your stay? The nearby Neshonoc Lakeside Camping Resort is the perfect place to set up camp or rent a boat.

Riverside Park

Fourth of July is an exciting time of year in La Crosse. Not only is the Mississippi River overflowing with boaters, but the sky is also illuminated by the area’s best fireworks display. Head down to Riverside Park with your blanket and family to enjoy the show, but be sure to come early, this is a popular event!  It’s also the week that La Crosse celebrates Riverfest, so the park is full of vendors, attractions, games and music. You’ll find plenty of activities for all ages, all day long.

French Island

When you think of the 4th, do you think of adult beverages and boat cruises? If that’s your idea of a holiday, head to French Island’s river-themed bars for a guaranteed good time. Places like River Rats, Tom Sawyer’s, Huck Finn’s and Castaways cater to water traffic and feature delicious food and drink. Dock right next door and slip on your flip flops to join in the fun. Remember to always drive safely.

Black River

If you want a different water scene to explore, try out a few spots along the Black River. Head to Island Outdoors and rent kayaks or canoes for a day of paddling and fun. If relaxing in the shade with a tropical drink in your hand is more your style, try Shenanigan’s Tiki Bar or Moxie’s, both featuring some of the best Black River views in La Crosse.

Disclaimer: This is just my perspective on La Crosse County events, businesses and activities. I’m only one local opinion. Explore the rest of the site to learn more on those that I’ve missed.

Sara Walters

Writer

Sara Walters is a writer, mom and marketing professional. She lives in La Crescent, MN with her husband and two daughters, Caroline and Maggie. Visit Sara’s website at creativecontentandconsulting.com.

Snaps Around Town: Moon Tunes at Riverside Park

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We will be featuring a new ongoing photo series from Bob Good! Check back periodically!

We also feature a new photo that is shared with us on Instagram. Your photo could be next! Just snap a photo and use #explorelacrosse

MoonTunes

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Bob Good

Bob Good

Owner | Bob Good Photography Studios

I have photographed national musicians- American Authors, KISS, Frankie Valli, Sevendust, In This Moment, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch and regional bands – TUGG, The Remainders, and countless others. Since 2015-2017, I was humbled and thankful to be a Best of La Crosse County finalist in the Photographer and Artist categories. Visit bobgoodphotographystudios.com.

Explore Archaeology in July with MVAC

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The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center offers a variety of programs throughout the month of July for both youth and adults at UW-La Crosse. Enrollment is still open for the following programs. Learn more and register on UWL’s Continuing Education website at www.uwlax.edu/conted/archaeology-workshops/
 
 
  • “Temples & Tombs of the Americas” will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, July 16, at 312 Wimberly Hall. Students entering grades 4-6 will explore the buildings, writings and rituals of the Maya, Inca and Aztecs of Mesoamerica and South America. They’ll participate in hands-on activities, such as mask making and writing hieroglyphics. Registration is $80.
 
 
  • “Introduction to Archaeology” will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, in 312 Wimberly Hall. Students entering grades 5-9 will explore MVAC’s Archaeology Lab and work with artifacts recovered from area excavations as an introduction to the science of archaeology. Registration is $80.
 
 
  • During a “Public Archaeology Field School,” high school students and adults will spend several days in the field and lab working alongside professional archaeologists on an actual archaeological excavation and survey work. Three-day experience dates are Monday, July 16 -Wednesday, July 18. The five-day experience runs Monday, July 16-Friday, July 20. Registration is $350 and $500, respectively. Both events initially meet in 3110 Student Union.
 
 
  • The public is welcome to see what MVAC Public Field School participants are uncovering during an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at Goose Island County Park, on the Mississippi River south of La Crosse.

 

 
Learn more about Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center programming at mvac.uwlax.edu
 
 
Photo description: The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center Public Archaeology Field School Open House is an opportunity to see what field school is like. Here field school participants work at an open house at Norskedalen in 2016. This year’s open house will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at Goose Island County Park.

 

Eagle Viewing Area Ribbon Cutting

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Interstate 90-Exit 3 Rose Street-US 53 Improvement Project
Eagle Viewing Area Ribbon Cutting

Carrying over 32,000 vehicles per day, Rose Street at Interstate 90 represents a major gateway to the La Crosse area and Wisconsin. These improvements made possible by Federal, State and local funding, including Wisconsin Community Sensitive Design Funds in excess of $800,000, will catalyze private investment on this important corridor.

The inclusion of the multi-use trail system, 4 acre Eagle Viewing Area and landscape enhancements as part of the overall $65,000,000 Federal/State Highway 53 Exit 3 project brings a welcome improvement to La Crosse, offering both citizens and visitors to experience the beauty of the region as well as multimodal transportation options.

Plans for surrounding investment and redevelopment as part of the City’s US 53 corridor plan supported by Northside Neighborhood and Business Associations will be enhanced by these investments and the attraction of people to these amenities.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 | 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Exit 3 Rose Street-US 53, La Crosse, WI | Eagle Viewing Entrance