La Crosse Local

We connect with Alesha Schandelmeier of The Center: 7 Rivers LGBTQ Connection, we chat beginnings, path to the Center, programming, and what’s next and needed by this vital organization in the La Crosse Area. https://www.7riverslgbtq.org We also touch on the Forward La Crosse campaign, which is a campaign encouraging the public input in updating the City of La Crosse’s Comprehensive Plan. You can...

We checked in with a local woodblock printer, Shoua Yang. We talk about early beginnings getting into art and how his work combines his background, cultural folklores, mythologies and the Hmong diaspora with modern themes. https://www.instagram.com/ceevtsegpress Check out his work at Artspire’s Art Fair & Sale on Saturday, June 11, 2022. https://artspire.thepumphouse.org You can find more conversa...

We connect with Tashyra Bernard of Hope Restores, we talk origins, programming, how people can support the organization, and what next for this group offering services that meet the needs of the African American community in Western Wisconsin. https://hoperestoreswi.org We also touch on the Forward La Crosse campaign, which encourages the public input in updating the City of La Crosse’s Comprehens...

Today we headed up the River Road to chat with Alan Nugent of Stockholm Pie and General Store, we talked about pie, pie, and more pie. We talk about the origins of the stores, what makes their pies so special, new menu items and shipping nationwide, we even find out that you can enter to win a “Year of Pie” shipped directly to your door. https://www.stockholmpie.com You can find more conversations...

We sat down with long-time music scene alum Adam Palm, we chatted about early exposures to music, influences, past albums, new music, covid, the process for songwriting and what’s next for this musician. https://www.facebook.com/AdamPalmMusic You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We connect with Des Edge of Des Art Designs, this artist pulls from retro 80's and 90's pop art, along with dabbling in a variety of other design creations, we talk working big, inspirations, influences, process for creation and what is next. https://www.instagram.com/des_art_designs Check out her work at Artspire’s Art Fair & Sale on Saturday, June 11. https://artspire.thepumphouse.org/2022-fine-...

We connect again with Mike Makes, longtime collaborators of La Crosse Local including the upcoming Cooking with Bao series, Garage Sessions, and more. Currently, Micheal has his hands full with the The Negative Rescue Project, we jump into the found photography project and find out the unique process on uncovering lost forgotten film. Learn more https://mike-makes.com/the-negative-rescue-project ....

Today we talked with Tim Acklin of the City of La Crosse’s Planning and Development Department on the new campaign “Forward La Crosse”. The forward La Crosse Campaign will serve to update the “Confluence” Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2002. This campaign, with the help of the citizens of La Crosse, WI, will create an action plan guiding decision making and investment. Visit https://forwardlacrosse...

On this episode we talked with Anne Snow, Executive Director of the Children's Museum of La Crosse. We talk about the origins of the museum, upcoming classes, and experiences. Also, we touch on Covid and the process of closing and reopening, rotating exhibits, and where can people find out more. https://www.funmuseum.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our w...

We connect with the two violin twins of B2wins, we learn what led them to music, their influences and inspirations, how they take iconic musical classics and reimagine them and what to expect from their upcoming show at Artspire La Crosse on Saturday, June 11! Learn more at https://brazilian2wins.com & https://artspire.thepumphouse.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and...

We talked with artist Tyler Voorhees about influences, his process for creating new work, murals, hidden messages in his paintings, the Lamplighter exhibit, and what’s next. Check out his work at Artspire’s Art Fair & Sale Saturday, June 11. https://www.tylervoorheesart.com Learn more about Artspire at https://www.thepumphouse.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and event...

We sat down with local country musician Pat Watters of the Pat Watters Band, we chatted about his path to music, influences, the origins of the band, covid, playing live, the recording process and upcoming summer shows. https://www.patwattersband.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We chatted with Fleischa Booker of SmashhTyme Southern Kitchen, offering southern takeout & delivery. They serve up chicken, fish, shrimp, fried gizzards, and a variety of sides. We talked about the origin of the business, how to order and pick up, and where people find out more. https://www.facebook.com/smashhtymesouthernkitchen You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events...

We sat down with the folks of Big Bluff Comedy, we talked about all things comedy, how Big Bluff Comedy came about, upcoming shows, how to jump on stage, and where can people find out more. https://www.facebook.com/bigbluffcomedy You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We chat with Alyssa Hayes of Explore Minnesota, we love to have them stop by and give us a run down on trips and events nearby. Our favorite events are anything festivals, like 70+ bands in one weekend, a 75th annual city-wide celebration, a Shakespeare festival that is a true summer destination and some favorites for the kids. https://www.exploreminnesota.com You can find more conversations, food...

We took a moment to chat with Kerry Alexander of the band “Bad Bad Hats”, we talked about the new album “Walkman”, the process for recording and writing, covid, their hilarious music videos and their upcoming tour which hits Mid West Music Fest in Winona, MN. https://www.badbadhats.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We sat down with George Wilkinson, aka Alligator Orange, we chatted about musical influences, the origins of the moniker, a new music video hitting YouTube, and Alligator Orange’s new EP called "Stick Figure Songs'. https://alligatororange.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.instagram.com/alligatororange You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacr...

We chatted with ​​Barb Andree of the Commons Community and Arts Center based in Viroqua, WI. The Center serves to be a welcoming, supportive, and affordable space for the community. Hosting numerous performing arts events, weekly gatherings, workshops, and classes. https://thearkviroqua.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.co...

We got the opportunity to chat with Austin Durry, one half of the band “Durry”, formed in 2020 in the wake of the Covid pandemic, these quarantine siblings embrace openiness, honesty, and transparency in songwriting and received a major boost from their viral TikTok song “Who’s Laughing Now”. Check them out LIVE at Mid West Music Fest coming up in Winona, MN. https://www.instagram.com/durrymusic h...

We talked with Keith Coogan, best known for his acting roles in Adventures in Babysitting, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, and many other 80’s classics. We talk about his early years, comedy, and touch on his upcoming cameo with Live! from La Crosse. https://keithcooganonline.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We get a moment with Channy of the band Poliça, we talk about the new single “Rotting,”, the upcoming tour for the band kicking off at the Winona portion of the Mid West Music Fest and we get into the aesthetic and imagery of the band and find out what’s next. https://www.thisispolica.com https://www.midwestmusicfest.org You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our w...

We jump on a call with Libby Weber, Chief executive officer of The Weber Group, we talk about hospitality, wellness, restaurants and rentals, and dive into what the Weber Group is all about including their philosophies on their place in the community, their variety of businesses and employees. http://www.theweber.group You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our web...

We chatted with artist and musician Paul Hartwig, we discussed his paintings, influences, process for creation, recurring characters, graffiti art and what's coming up for this local artist and soon to be released album. https://www.instagram.com/hartwigpaul You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com .

We chatted with Neal Zygarlicke, CEO of La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, we talked about his own past, and what led him to the area and his current role. We touch on the 150 year old history of the organization, chamber services, and dive into “Talent Attraction”. https://thriveinlacrosse.com https://www.lacrossechamber.com You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on...

We chatted with Mark Joseph, we talked about his connection to La Crosse, his bands, producing and promoting live shows as well as touching on his new album "Vegas Motel". Though Mark doesn’t live in the area he has an ongoing presence in La Crosse’s music scene from playing in his various full bands to acoustic sets all over the area. https://www.markjoseph-music.com You can find more conversatio...