Children’s Museum to Host 4th Adult Recess

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George Bernard Shaw said, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”  This quote is inside the elevator in the Children’s Museum of La Crosse to remind us all of the power of play for all ages.

The Children’s Museum is offering an opportunity to adults to PLAY AGAIN…and boost their creativity and mental health…at Adult Recess on Friday, April 20 from 6 to 9 pm. This event, for ages 21 and above, will include:

  • Access to the Museum’s three floors of interactive exhibits, including the Grossology traveling exhibit and the new multi-level climber
  • “Dirt” pudding cups and other snacks and Pearl Street Brewery beer, Purple Feet Wines, and water & soft drinks from Pepsi (1 free beverage, then cash bar + pint glass to take home)
  • Live music by Austin Skalecki
  • Plus…temporary tattoos, henna art, photo booth, Grossology trivia competition, booger pong, cornhole, and more silly smart activities to boost your mood, creativity & productivity.

Only $10 per person in advance or $12 day of event.  Advance registration is available at Funmuseum.org/adultrecess or by contacting the Museum.

All proceeds will support affordable, hands-on learning and play for the young and the young at heart.

University of Wisconsin students are assisting the Museum in planning and staffing the Adult Recess event.

April 20 is also the start date of downtown La Crosse’s Restaurant Week. Learn more at restaurantweeklacrosse.com

Leanne Poellinger
Marketing & Development Director
Children’s Museum of La Crosse
207 5th Ave. S.
La Crosse WI 54601
(608) 784-2652 x224
leanne@funmuseum.org
funmuseum.org
facebook.com/funmuseum

 

 

Things To Know: Mid West Music Fest 2018

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LA CROSSE WI APRIL 13-14, 2018

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By: Sara Walters

 

One of the area’s most notable music festivals is fast approaching.

 

Here are  things to know if you plan to attend Mid West Music Fest (MWMF) 2018.

There’s something for everyone.

If you like music, you’ll find a band you enjoy. MWMF is self-described as an “all-ages, multiple-genre, volunteer-driven festival.” This year, La Crosse will feature the Latin flavor of De La Buena while Charlie Parr’s country blues will entertain in Winona. You’ll also find area bands like TUGG and Them Coulee Boys in the mix.

There are events all year long.

Although the true “festival” aspect of Mid West Music Fest occurs in April, they actually provide music throughout the year at various local venues. Hosting acts that often make the spring lineup, you can catch MWMF’s favorite bands collaborating and performing at establishments like The Court Above Main.

This isn’t a small production.

Now on its ninth year, this 4-day event has a combined 15 venues and 120 acts. It also incorporates both of the historic river communities of Winona and La Crosse. Over 3,000 music fans attended in 2016, and the event continues to grow.

It supports local business.

One of many cool parts of MWMF is that you get to explore and support local businesses while listening. In La Crosse, the performances have previously been at places like Turtle Stack Brewery, The Charmant Hotel and The Root Note. In Winona, bands have graced the stages of venues like Ed’s No Name Bar, Island City Brewing and Acoustic Cafe.

 

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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.

 

Fundraiser for La Crosse arts and culture experiences 36 years of success

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Who: Pump House Regional Arts Center and WIZM Radio
What: 36th Annual Pump House/WIZM Radio Auction
When: April 14, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Where: Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
How: Tune into WIZM 1410 AM or 92.3 FM during the Radio Auction times, or bid in person at the Pump House, 119 King Street

Fundraiser for La Crosse arts and culture experiences 36 years of success

La Crosse, WI – March 14, 2018 Pump House Regional Arts Center and WIZM Radio announce the 36th Annual Radio Auction, April 14, 10 AM to 4 PM. By tuning to WIZM 1410 AM or 92.3 FM with on-air personalities Mike Hayes and Scott Robert Shaw, participants have a chance to bid on items donated by numerous local and nationwide businesses. The Radio Auction will feature a variety of prizes ranging from theme park passes to oil changes.

This annual fundraiser is reaching its 36th successful year raising money for the arts and culture in La Crosse, while promoting positive partnerships within the community. Funds raised directly support Pump House programs, including: student art exhibits from regional school districts, performances, workshops for all ages, tuition scholarships and more. Participating helps Pump House programming to provide memorable creative experiences that are essential to the La Crosse Community.

Partner with the Pump House and WIZM Radio to support the arts and culture in La Crosse.
This is an opportunity for you to join more than 100 local businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to our region’s vibrant culture, arts and heritage. Radio Auction partners donate a service, an item, gift certificates, event tickets, advertising space, original art including books and CDs, and much more.

Arts and culture has a direct impact on a community by connecting those of us who live here through meaningful experiences and feelings of unity, and also directly impacts the economy by appealing to creative and innovative people who may choose to live here, and also boosts tourism to our area.

Participate in the bidding.
Over 500 area businesses have been invited to participate in this year’s auction. Auction items theme park passes, hotel stays throughout the area, brewery tours, meals, sports memorabilia, event tickets, and so much more! Items may be viewed in person at the Pump House during regular hours (11 am – 7 pm Tuesday – Friday; 12 – 4 pm Saturday), or online at www.thepumphouse.org or on our Facebook event page.

To bid on items, tune into WIZM 1410 AM or 92.3 FM on April 14, 10 AM to 4 PM. Listen for the item(s) you are interested in, and call the radio auction line at 608-785-1020 to place your bid. You can also bid in person at the Pump House. Full catalogs of items and time slots will be available online, and at the Pump House. Contact the Pump House if you would like the catalog mailed to you.

To make a donation, participate as a Radio Auction volunteer, or for more information contact Shelby@thePumpHouse.org, call 608-785-1434 or visit www.thepumphouse.org.

Thank You
The Pump House extends a sincere thank you to all of those whose efforts and generosity makes this event possible, especially volunteers, WIZM Radio, Mike Hayes, Scott Robert Shaw, CenturyLink, area businesses, and private sponsors.

The Pump House Regional Arts Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin was founded in 1977. The Pump House frequently hosts performing artists in the 140-seat Dayton Theatre. Visual artists exhibit in two galleries, and art classes are also held at the Pump House. Before becoming an arts center the building served as a main water pumping station for the City of La Crosse, in the late 1800s. In 1913, the building was vacated when the city’s need exceeded its pumping capacity. The Pump House was renovated in 1977 with cooperation from the city and the volunteer efforts of many friends of the arts. The original angled wood ceiling was preserved and woodwork from the old La Crosse Post Office was utilized in the renovations. Since 1977, the city of La Crosse has authorized a long-term lease ensuring that the Pump House remains a regional arts center. For information regarding the Pump House, call (608) 785-1434 or visit our websitewww.thepumphouse.org.

Pump House Regional Arts Center
119 King Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
608.785.1434
contact@thepumphouse.org

Driftless Wisconsin Wine and Cheese Trail

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Driftless Wisconsin Wine and Cheese Trail

Spring Event Weekend April 13, 14 & 15, 2018

Activities planned at 14 wineries and creameries throughout South Western Wisconsin

March 26, 2018 – Westby, WI – The Driftless Wisconsin Wine & Cheese Trail will hold its Spring Event weekend April 13, 14 & 15th, with special activities at each of fourteen businesses.  Launched in 2017, this collaboration between the state’s renowned dairy industry and its growing wine industry invites travelers to visit estate wineries and local creameries, tasting wine and sampling cheeses that have received national and international acclaim. The Trail is made possible through a matching Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant through the WI-DATCP.

The Trail is comprised of these businesses located roughly between Madison and La Crosse. The route provides a tour of the stunning natural beauty of Southwest Wisconsin’s Driftless Area:

Baraboo Bluff Winery, Baraboo                                                Arena Cheese, Arena

Branches Winery, Westby                                                          Carr Valley Cheese, LaValle

Rock N Wool Winery, Poynette                                                Cedar Grove Cheese, Plain           

Spurgeon Vineyards and Winery, Highland                            Organic Valley, Cashton Retail Store

Weggy Winery, Muscoda                                                           Pasture Pride Cheese Cashton

Wollersheim Winery & Distillery, Prairie du Sac                    Westby Creamery, Westby

Vernon Vineyards, Viroqua                                                        Nordic Creamery, Westby            

Travelers can visit these locations year-round, but will receive a special welcome on the April event weekend.  Each business will be open from 10 – 5 pm each day and will offer activities such as tasting specials, discounts, educational programs, tours, etc.  According to Trail Director Therese Bergholz, owner, Branches Winery, “The Trail has become very popular because it gives wine and cheese lovers the chance to sample products, learn about wine and cheese pairings, and meet the wine makers and cheese makers.”  The goal of the Trail is to draw people from all over the Midwest to learn about the area’s locally grown/produced wine and cheese and experience agritourism in a delicious, fun, and personal way.

The featured cheese producers offer a wide variety of award winning cheeses including organic cheese and goat cheese. The wineries offer an outstanding range of high quality products – created from estate-grown cold-climate grapes and other fruits. Wines range from dry, oaked red wines to sweet white dessert wines, with many delicious options in between.

The Trail is a self-guided tour which draws customers year-round, not just on special event weekends. Trail event weekends are free to attend; normal tasting fees may apply. The Trail features a passport system where visitors receive a stamp when they make a purchase at each business. When complete, the passport can be redeemed for a VIP discount card. “Many people like to book a weekend trip to enjoy the Trail and explore numerous charming small town businesses and attractions,” Bergholz continued. “However, you can start the Trail at any business, at any time of year, and spend many fun days completing your passport.”  More information about the Trail including a map, details about the passport, and information about each participating business can be found at driftlesswinecheesetrail.com. The Fall Trail Event Weekend is scheduled for October 12, 13 & 14, 2018.

More information about the Trail can be found at driftlesswinecheesetrail.com and Facebook.com/driftlesswinecheesetrail. Inquiries about the Trail can be sent todriftlesswinecheesetrail@gmail.com com or via Facebook.com/driftlesswinecheesetrail.

The Trail office is located at E6796 Old Line Road, Westby WI 54667.  Phone 608-634-9463.

Media Contact:
Therese Bergholz
Director, Driftless Wisconsin Wine and Cheese Trail; Owner, Branches Winery, Westby
driftlesswinecheesetrail@gmail.com

Fannin Counseling & Art Therapy Announce a Call for Artists For Shadow Photo

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Exhibition Opening Friday, May 11, 2018

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 1, 2018

La Crosse, WI – Fannin Counseling & Art Therapy (129 6th St S, La Crosse, across from the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman) will be hosting a portrait and mixed media art exhibition, entitled Shadow Photo, to debut Friday, May 11, 2018, and run through July 6, 2018.

Everyone carries a shadow, and the less it is embodied in the individual’s conscious life, the blacker and denser it is. – Carl Jung

Shadow Photo is a collaboration between photographer and individual, inviting artists to participate in a process that is part portrait photography, part exploration of personal perception of the shadow self.

  1. Shadow: Participants will be given a task to explore their shadow self: who and what they are that the rest of the world does not or cannot see.  Artists will be provided a 10×10 panel to explore their shadow side through whichever medium they choose (paint, draw, written word, multimedia, photography, mixed media–no limits!).

  2. Photo: Participants will sit for a portrait photo, to be displayed alongside the shadow panel, exemplifying their light side. Artists will coordinate a time to sit for a photo with Fannin Counseling (see dates/times below).

Criteria For Submission

  • Artists must be 18 years of age or older

  • Able to drop off and pick up work

  • Attend portrait session on one of the following dates:

    • Wednesday April 11 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm

    • Thursday April 12 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm

    • Saturday April 14 | 11 – 2 pm

  • Complete application form by April 1, 2018

Artwork Restrictions

  • Artwork must utilize original 10×10 panel that is provided

  • Artwork must be ready to hang

  • Participants will not be allowed to view the portrait photo until the exhibition opening on May 11.

Selection Process & Notification:

Applicants will be considered based on digital submission of previous work (2-3 pieces) AND/OR a written description (max. 250 words) of concept and process, with emphasis on thematic elements, of work to be submitted for this exhibition.

Applicants will receive notice by Thursday, April 5, 2018, and chosen artists will receive a money request via email for a $10 application fee, to be used for the 10 x 10 panel and advertising for the show.

Important Info:

  • By completing an application and submitting an entry to Shadow Photo, applicants give the exhibitors the right to publish images of artist and artwork for publicity purposes; exhibitors may ask select artists to provide higher resolution jpegs suitable for publishing.

  • Artists are responsible for delivering ready-to-hang artwork on May 4-5, 2018, in downtown La Crosse, WI.

  • Artists are responsible for picking up their work between July 7-9, 2018

  • Fannin Counseling & Art Therapy manages all artwork sales and retains a 20% fee on all sold artwork.

  • Sold artwork will remain in the exhibition until the closing date.

 

Artists and individuals may apply at http://fannincounseling.com/shadowphoto.

 

Snaps Around Town: Rudy’s Drive-In Restaurant

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

In honor of it’s reopening for the season, this week’s post is from Rudy’s Drive-In!

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

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.

Snaps Around Town: Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, and Cheese Festival

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We will be featuring an ongoing photo series from Bob Good! Check back periodically! This week’s post is from Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, and Cheese Fest!

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

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.

La Crosse Regional Airport Service Update

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We have some great news. AA will be adding their fourth flight to ORD starting June 7th which is currently scheduled to stay after the summer months! With the up-gauge of two of those flights to CRJ-700’s with 70 seats we will see an overall increase of 40 seats per day during the summer and 90 seats over the winter. AA has continued to be more aggressive with their pricing which has driven load factors higher resulting in additional investment in service.

This is a critical time to ask for your continued support of flying local. By responding and filling this additional capacity we will continue to send the message to our airline partners that our community can use more service and more particularly more service to new hubs.

Thank you to our many LSE Leaders! These announcements are a result of your support. Additional capacity and frequency makes it easier for you to do business. If your company has not yet joined LSE Leaders please contact me directly and I would be happy to provide you a summary of the program.

Below is the tentative flight schedule for starting this June:

AA3057 06:04 Departure – 70 Seats
DL7422 06:20 Departure – 50 Seats
AA3073 10:00 Departure – 70 Seats
DL4294 11:20 Departure – 50 Seats
AA3850 14:50 Departure – 50 Seats
DL4295 15:56 Departure – 50 Seats
AA3143 18:22 Departure – 50 Seats

We are also still waiting for word on our SCASD grant for Eastbound service. If we are successful in obtaining the grant we will start working with our airline partners with the hopes of making the return of a Detroit flight a reality.
Thanks again for support your local airport.

Sincerely,

Clinton Torp
Airport Director
www.lseairport.com
torpc@lseairport.com
608-789-7456 (direct)

 

Visual & Performing Arts in La Crosse, Wisconsin (Video)

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From the Pump House Regional Arts Center to the La Crosse Center and the Weber Center for the Performing Arts, La Crosse County has some of the region’s finest venues for experiencing visual and performing arts. Home to the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and top-tier arts, music, and theatre programs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Viterbo University, there is no shortage of opportunities for a night of cultured entertainment.

Click here for FULL ARTS & CULTURE PAGE

 

 

 

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