Project Category: Arts & Culture

Harmony Chamber of Commerce

Explore Harmony – A great place to visit and live in Minnesota. Visit our Amish communities, explore a cave and enjoy biking our local recreational trail. There are also a multitude of hiking, fishing, golfing and other outdoor opportunities in the area. Harmony’s business community offers a variety of gift shops, dining options and local… Read more »

Hear, Here

    HEAR, HERE Hear, Here is an international award-winning project that began in La Crosse Wisconsin.  We have placed orange street-signs with the Hear, Here logo and a toll-free number all around the downtown area.  People can use their cellular phones to hear stories in the exact place where they occurred (no app required).  Listeners can then… Read more »

La Crosse Community Theater

La Crosse Community Theatre has been a La Crosse tradition since 1963. We now produce six main stage shows and several youth shows during our September through June season, including dramas, comedies, and musicals. La Crosse Community Theatre is a member of the American Association of Community Theatre and the Wisconsin Association of Community Theatre…. Read more »

Leo & Leona’s Historic Tavern & Dance Hall

Located off Highway 33, east of La Crosse, in a tiny place called Newburg Corners stands Leo and Leona’s Tavern and Dance Hall.   One of the most historic bars in southwest Wisconsin voted best music venue in the annual “Best of  La Crosse”.  A short 12-mile scenic road trip from La Crosse will bring you… Read more »

Concordia Ballroom

Historic site, serving La Crosse and the surrounding tri-state area since 1891. Table seating for 200 — Hall reconfigured to your wishes. Stage area separate from the dance floor with its own sound system to accommodate 6 inputs. The stage is also large enough that it routinely accommodates DJ’s with their own sound systems and… Read more »

Castlerock Museum

Opening to the public! Friday, April 23rd.  Number of visitors will be limited, face masks and social distancing are required Walk with the Warriors of the Western World on a self guided trip through Castlerock Museum.  From the days of Rome, through the Dark Ages, the Vikings, the Crusader Knights in Chain Mail and into… Read more »

Ellen Hixon

Ellen Hixon – Statue Artist: Mike Martino Location: Grandad Bluff – Grandad Bluff Rd. La Crosse, WI 54601 This statue is dedicated to Ellen Hixon, the widow of Gideon C. Hixon, who was responsible for saving Grandad Bluff and Hixon Forest after a developer began turning it into a rock quarry. In 1909, Ellen began a public… Read more »

Confluence

Confluence Artist: John Pugh Location: 119 King St, La Crosse, WI 54601 West facing wall of the Pump House Regional Arts CenterOn this mural, you will find the faces of ordinary La Crosse residents which include: the college-aged artist, the group of Hmong women, the Ho-Chunk elder, and the German frau serving steins of beer. You will find their… Read more »

Frozen River Film Festival

  The Frozen River Film Festival engages, educates, and activates our community to become involved in the world through the art of documentary filmmaking. The Frozen River Film Festival offers programs that engage, educate and activate viewers to become involved in the world. These programs provide a unique perspective on environmental issues, sustainable communities, adventure… Read more »

Between the Bluffs Plein Air

Between the Bluffs Plein Air Festival is an outdoor art festival hosted each year in September in La Crosse, WI.  The festival brings artists from the region to La Crosse for two weeks to paint local scenes as part of a competition.  At the conclusion of the event, an awards ceremony and exhibit are held…. Read more »