Trying to guess how they’ll get back to the original tune… or fire logs… or something. But that’s Jazz. It’s malleable and it too, can occasionally melt your face off. The Joe Policastro Trio started their set with “The Jet’s Song” from West Side Story. Then they did “Take OnContinue Reading
Today we are going to start at the Al Ringling Theatre. Al had wanted to give back something to the community that had been his home for many years and finally decided upon building a theater. But not just any theater. It had to be as modern and as safeContinue Reading
What Eau Claire winter lacks in warmth, it makes up for in beauty and adventure. With an abundance of snowy trails to explore, local shops to spend money at, and events to attend, Eau Claire is the perfect haven for winter family fun or just a weekend getaway. Here areContinue Reading
Evidence shows that prehistoric people from over 10,000 years ago sought shelter in the surrounding areas close to devil’s lake. However, the first undeniable evidence of people at the state park dates back about 1,000 years and comes from mound builders. This evidence can be seen through the diverse moundsContinue Reading
Amanita Books Enter a magical, cozy atmosphere, and curl up with your book of choice at Amanita Books . This enchanting, fairytale-like bookstore is stocked with used and rare books of all kinds. Amanita Books is inspired by woodland creatures and the world of literature, so it’s no wonder whyContinue Reading
Tell us about one person who stands apart or has influenced you while here in the Driftless. One of my favorite people is Karen Innis. She is a Realtor and also an artist who does custom framing in our store. She shares many of my similar beliefs and values, andContinue Reading
Swing dance was always a very interesting but seemed very complicated. Professional dancers who flip, swing, and twirl their partners all over the dance floor. I am NOT one of those people, but I was drawn to it. Now my 2023 era of thinking was swing dance had literally diedContinue Reading
Food and Sprites Beer and WineVerona’s wineries and breweries are guaranteed to offer amazing flavors, excellent service and memories you can take with you. Unique Local DiningFrom farm-to-table to comfort food made from scratch, Verona has some of the best local dining around. Serving unforgettable flavorsFrom homemadeContinue Reading
When entering the brewery on the first floor to your right, you will see the Potosi Brewing Transportation Museum that is free for every guest to explore. It takes you back to the days of horse and buggy. Fun fact, the Potosi Brewery had its own steamboat that helped toContinue Reading
The park features a Native Wildlife Exhibit, Nature Center, Welcome Center, Iowa Gift shop, Pioneer Village, picnic shelters, a disk golf course, fishing pond, playground, & various walking & hiking trails. Since the early 1970’s a live native animal exhibit has been housed at Osborne Park. The Nature Center offersContinue Reading
They have a fiercely entrepreneurial spirit in the area, and support a broad array of industries with companies that serve customers on an international scale. Businesses that have been there for more than 150 years and businesses that are starting up every day. The businesses are as varied as theContinue Reading
Cannon Falls Historical MuseumCannon Falls Historical Museum is housed in the 1888 Cannon Falls Fire Hall. The Italianate building is one of the nation’s oldest surviving fire halls and is listed on the National Historic Register. The museum highlights the communities settlement pattern from the flour boom of the lateContinue Reading
The Upper Iowa River supports cold and warm water fish species but three dams restrict fish movement and species prevalence. Smallmouth bass, walleye, trout, and non-game fish are abundant throughout the river. Trout are especially prevalent near the mouth of cold water streams, and more than 30 of these streamsContinue Reading
Tuesdays: “Be a Superhero! Viroqua Parks and Recreation Department and McIntosh Memorial Library join forces to offer children imaginative and playful classes called “Be a Superhero!” Classes will include Superhero Story Times, activities, and crafts and are held at Bigley Park Shelter. Tuesday afternoons the library features events for childrenContinue Reading
The VIP entrance was right near the tent where they video interview the acts from the main stage. It’s filmed and then displayed on the screen before each act. This part is an add-on to the ticket, but you feel “up close and personal” since it’s near the stage whereContinue Reading
By Marilu Miller – Come with me to the Circus! Come with me to Baraboo, Wisconsin the home of one of the greatest shows on earth! Baraboo is on the Baraboo River and nestled in the hills of the Driftless Area about half way between Chicago and Minneapolis- remember, location,Continue Reading
ABOUT STOCKHOLM Located on the shores of Lake Pepin, one of Nature’s great works of Art! Experience the delightful Village of Stockholm located on the Wisconsin Great River Road. * * An All American Road * * History In 1851 Swedish adventurer Erik Petterson climbed the bluff behind Stockholm,Continue Reading
By William Grosvenor Neil – Art We There Yet is an extraordinary initiative by artists José Luis Vílchez and Cora Rose. Their mission is to create art highlighting the challenges, diversity, and shared humanity of peoples across the Americas. Aboard a school bus converted into an art and recording studio, theyContinue Reading
