August 18th – October 13th

New this year to Norskedalen Heritage Site (Formerly known as Skumsrud Heritage Farm) is a five acre corn maze. Opening Saturday August 18^th, the corn maze is a challenge of twist, turns, and dead ends which will give visitors a good opportunity to use their navigation skills.

The corn maze will be open on weekends: Saturdays, 10am to 5pm and Sundays, noon to 5pm, beginning August 18^th through October 13^th

Labor Day weekend hours: Saturday, September 1^st: 10am to 5pm, Sunday: noon to 5pm and Monday: 10am to 5pm. Admission is $5 per person.

September 6th – October 20th
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Artist: Lisa Ulik

“Within/Without” is an exhibition about proximity, made in dialogue with others in response to notions of place and distance. Included are drawings, prints, and other media accompanied by cell phone photographs from artists in and outside the region made in an attempt to collapse distances through a shared experience.

A meet the artist wine and cheese reception will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM.  There is no cost to attend this event, but donations are welcome.  Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM,
Sat: Noon – 4:00 PM, Sun-Mon: closed

September 6th – October 20th
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Artist: Kim Radatz

“Skins-Inside/Out” uses a surface that is reminiscent of skin; Radatz makes a variety of forms, such as a dress or an envelope, to express human experiences.  Like cast off tattooed bits, the skins remain to tell a story long after the moment has passed.

A meet the artist wine and cheese reception will be held on Saturday, September 15 from 5:00-7:00 PM.  There is no cost to attend this event, but donations are welcome.  Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM,
Sat: Noon – 4:00 PM, Sun-Mon: closed

September 6th – October 20th
The Pump House Regional Arts Center
Artists: 4-H Students

4-H is inspiring the imagination of youths through the arts. Come see the creativity and get a sense of youth imagination as you explore this unique exhibit.  4-H brings to the arts, the ability to provide youth with hands-on learning. The exhibit contains awesome accomplishments of developing, talented youth artists all inspired through 4-H and imagination.

A meet the artist reception will be held on Thursday, September 20 from 4:30-6:30 PM.  There is no cost to attend this event, but donations are welcome.  Gallery Hours:  Tue-Fri: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM,
Sat: Noon – 4:00 PM, Sun-Mon: closed

October 1st – 31st
Reception will be held Thursday, October 11th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.

“Sense & Spirit: Painting and Prints” by Amanda McConnell

“Dream Weavers” by 3 Rivers Weaving & Spinning Guild

For more information, visit the Heider Center for the Arts online.

October 11th – 13th AND
October 18th -20th
Pump House Regional Arts Center

The Pump House presents DEATHTRAP, a unique comedy-thriller by Ira Levin. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, DEATHTRAP places accomplished writer Sidney Bruhl in the middle of a long bout of writer’s block. After he receives a script from a student in a seminar he has conducted, he creates a plan with his wife to collaborate with the young writer and horror and hilarity ensue. The plot provides numerous twists and turns, and is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Director’s Quote: Ira Levin’s “Deathtrap” will kill the audience with laughter and chills. Be careful not to look away, or else perhaps YOU will be the next victim of DEATHTRAP!

Note: No live ammunition will be fired directly at the audience, however, feel free to be alarmed by the
blood-curdling screams of the people sitting around you.

“If you care to assassinate yourself with laughter, try DEATHTRAP.” – Time Magazine

Ticket prices in advance: $15 for members/$18 for general public; day of show: $18 for members/$21 for general public. Theater doors open at 7:00pm, performance starts at 7:30pm.

DEATHTRAP is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc., New York.

Friday – Sunday, October 12-14, 2012
Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
Tickets: $22/Main Floor, $19/Lower Balcony, $16/Upper Balcony

Lovers, buffoons, vaudeville, and slapstick – the opening song of Broadway’s funniest musical farce says it all – “Something for everyone, a comedy tonight!”

Information and tickets available at 608-796-3100 or online.

Join us Saturday, October 13th, 2012 for the 21st Annual State Bank Financial Chili Cook Off! All event proceeds support local D.A.R.E, G.R.E.A.T., and Habitat for Humanity programs. The event will be held from 11:30AM – 2:30PM at the State Bank Financial parking lot located on 401 Main Street in downtown La Crosse. Public admission is $5.00 per person with children under 12 admitted free. ALL ADMISSIONS INCLUDE CHILI!

Saturday, October 13th
11am – 4pm
Lunda Center, Western Technical College

Join us for the 2012 Living Green Expo. The Living Green Expo turns ideas into action by showcasing local sustainable building and living practices. Coulee Partners for Sustainability is pleased to partner with the City and County of La Crosse, the La Crosse Area Builders Association, and Western Technical College to hold the 2^nd Annual Living Green Expo on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Western’s LEED Certified Lunda Center, 319 7^th St. N., La Crosse and surrounding area. Enjoy this year’s theme of past, present and future as we partner with Historic Downtown Day here in La Crosse, WI.

The Living Green Expo will feature local sustainable building practices and transportation vendors as well as sustainable initiatives from non-profit organizations, government agencies, area businesses and schools. Featured talks will promote sustainable living practices such as efficient lighting, heating, and cooling for homeowners and renters alike. Food will be catered by Western Catering, featuring locally grown/produced foods from Fifth Season Cooperative.

Activities will include a farmer’s market, over 50 exhibitors, discussion areas, children’s activities, a green book and magazine exchange, and a vendor discussion area. Featured green workshops include: topics on energy savings, composting, and whole trees architecture. There will be a bike valet, and free bike inspections by Bikes Limited.

Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day, as well as a grand green prize drawing at the end of the day which will include: free two-week use of a Honda Civic from Honda Motorwerks (including fuel); one year of free Organic Valley products; a complete home energy rating provided by EnergyElements, and a child’s bike from Bikes Limited. Attendees who walk, bike, bus, or bring in a non-perishable item for the Hunger Task Force will get a second entry into the grand green prize drawing.

In conjunction with the Living Green Expo, Dynamic Recycling will hold an electronic waste collection in the county parking lot on the corner of 6^th Street and Vine Street. They will accept old cell phones, stereos, DVD players, computers, and other small electronics for free.  Televisions will also be collected ($10 fee for businesses, free for homeowners). No appliances, thermostats, or smoke detectors will be accepted. Those who bring items will receive a coupon for $1 off a Western Catering meal or farmers market purchase.

Come enjoy La Crosse’s past, present and future by attending the Living Green Expo and Historic Downtown Day all within a few blocks walking distance or take the free shuttle, trolley, bio-diesel bus, or electric car. Don’t forget to stop by the Hixon House near Western’s Lunda Center for a tour of La Crosse’s historic and colorful past!

A complete schedule of the Living Green Expo including a list of sponsors, partners, and vendors will be available after September 15^th on Coulee Partners for Sustainability Website at cpslax.org and www.livinggreenexpolacrosse.com Also, follow us on Facebook at: Living Green Expo-La Crosse.