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Candlewood Suites........................ 7
Express Printing.............................. 6
Downtown Mainstreet, Inc*........ 1
GECU.............................................. 6
Generous Earth Pottery*............... 2
Grand River Station Apartments*..... 2
Grounded Specialty Coffee.......... 7
Honig’s Gift Shop........................... 6
Howes Diamond Jewelers*........... 2
kick.................................................... 8
La Crosse Clock.............................. 6
La Crosse Community Theatre*..... 2
Lark*.............................................. 3
Leithold Music.................................. 7
Lighting Designs by Wettstein’s.... 6
Lillians.............................................. 6
Painted Porch.................................. 7
People’s Food Coop....................... 7
Satori Arts........................................ 6
Stamp ‘n Hand................................ 6
State Bank Financial*..................... 3
The Studio by Sue Kolve* . ........... 3
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The UPS Store of La Crosse......... 6
Treasures on Main*......................... 8
Waterfront*...................................... 3
Wettstein’s........................................ 6
Wine Guyz....................................... 7
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La Crosse Community Theatre creates
productions and projects that enhance the
theatrical literacy of their audience members,
volunteers, students and staff. They provide
opportunities for creativity and personal growth
in a fun, collaborative environment. As a community, LCT celebrates human
connections through communication and interaction.
Each season, September to June, includes six mainstage productions Thursdays
through Sundays on select weekends. LCT offers educational opportunities for
youth all year long, culminating in a summer stage production.
As a community theatre, the bulk of LCT’s labor comes from volunteers. LCT
is open to all who have an interest in being a part of the process of creating
theatre. For more information, including a specific performance schedule, visit
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org.
La Crosse Community Theatre is currently engaged in a capital campaign
to construct and own a new theatre building through collaboration with
community members, state and local governments and theatre staff. For updates,
please see www.newlct.org.
118 5th Ave. N. | La Crosse, WI 54601
608-784-9292
www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
www.newlct.org
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Grand River Station is located in the heart of downtown La Crosse on the
corner of Third and Jay Streets. Featuring 92 modern apartments, retail
space and the La Crosse Transit Center, Grand River Station has it all! Each
apartment has a washer and dryer and central heat and air. The apartments
enjoy amenities such as a theater room, artist workshop, business center,
community room, fitness center and a rooftop garden.
Some units were designed with artists in mind and have room for living
and working with extra studio space. A building art gallery showcases
local and resident artists throughout the year. Choose from hundreds of
restaurants, shops and pubs all within walking distance! Whether you’re
painting a picture or painting the town, Grand River Station caters to YOU.
Live. Work. Create. Grand River Station. Call them today 608-784-0088
or visit them at www.grandriverstation.com.
315 S. Third St. | La Crosse, WI 54601
608-784-0088
www.grandriverstation.com
[email protected]
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Generous Earth Pottery offers handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pottery. Their
pieces range from beautiful, decorative vases to functional dinnerware to their
newest creation: custom-made sinks. All pieces are made on their premises.
Generous Earth Pottery also offers pottery instruction. Classes are given
daily and geared toward the beginner or the advanced, the child or the adult,
the individual or the group. Classes are offered during the day and evening
to fit a variety of schedules. Students are permitted and encouraged to use
the studio when no classes are in session.
Paint Your Own Pottery is available, with pieces available for purchase
that are ready to be painted, decorated and personalized. Choose from
platters, coffee mugs, bowls, picture frames, dragons, fairies and more. With
tips and encouragement from staff, every piece is ensured to be a work of art.
The masterpieces are available for pickup within 10-14 days. Reservations
are appreciated.
221 Pearl St. | La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-3904
www.generousearthpottery.com
[email protected]
Dan Howes
Howes Diamond Jewelers is a second-generation business established
in 1964 with two locations, one in Red Wing, Minnesota, and one in La
Crosse. Howes Diamond Jewelers offers sterling silver and gold jewelry,
colored stones, pearls and watches from designers that are exclusive to their
store. Their own goldsmith will handle all of your repair needs and custom
design work.
Their specialties are diamonds and engagement rings. They travel each
year to Antwerp, Belgium, to hand-select loose diamonds for you. Howes
Diamond Jewelers’ engagement rings are from top designers, and they only
sell one of each design, so you can be confident that you’ll have a one-of-akind engagement ring. Stop into either of their two locations, and they will
be happy to help you with all of your jewelry needs.
324 Main St. | La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-1441
www.HowesDiamondJewelers.com
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From the special dress to a tailored pant or simple white tee, LARK’s
owner and clothing designer Andrea Fisher always designs with you in mind.
Whether it is a perfect fit right off the rack or personally tailored for you,
Andrea and the designers she showcases provide an attention to detail, a
flattering fit and quality that you cannot find anywhere else. Andrea does all
of her own designing and patternwork and has her clothing produced here
in Wisconsin. She understands how you want to look and can help you look
and feel your best.
Fashion has never been this easy, this flattering and this locally designed
and made. Find your style at LARK.
319 Main St. | La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-1025
www.larkboutique.net
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The Studio by Sue Kolve is a one-of-a-kind bar salon in La Crosse,
Wisconsin. Hip and fun, The Studio features six service bars: The Cut Bar,
The Dry Bar, The Color Bar, The Shot Bar, The Wave Bar and The Wax Bar.
Guests can choose to have the perfect mix of services that fits their time,
budget and “wow” factor for the day.
The Studio is owned and operated by Sue Kolve. Kolve opened her first
salon, Sue Kolve’s Hair Studio, in 1985 with 300 clients and no employees.
Celebrating 26 years in business in 2011, Kolve has traveled throughout the
world as a Redken Artist, teaching other industry professionals the Principles
of Business, Design and Color. She has worked as a stylist behind the scenes
and on main stage for numerous hair shows and continually strives to grow
the salon and spa industry. Sue Kolve’s Salon & Day Spa™ is one of Redken’s
Club 5th Avenue Elite Salons, a status the salon has maintained for more
than a decade.
3 Rivers Plaza Retail Center
40 Copeland Ave. | Suite 107
La Crosse, WI 54603
608-783-2370
www.thestudiobysuekolve.com
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Terry Crolius, Vice President
Business Banking
State Bank Financial is committed to what they offer their customers.
It’s a combination: all the capabilities and services of a regional bank with
the personalized, high-touch, responsive service of a community-based
institution. Area business leaders look to State Bank for advice they can
trust and guidance they can follow. Their business banking officers work
with clients in a variety of industries and business sizes, from nonprofits to
privately held companies and farms. They would love to see if they can help
your business, too.
Business Banking at State Bank Financial: the bank you’ve always
wanted … with the insight you’ve always looked for.
401 Main St. | La Crosse, WI 54601
608-791-4201
www.statebankfinancial.com
teresac@statebankfinancial.com
The Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern is
the La Crosse area’s most evolving restaurant,
offering menus that are inventive and delicious
in an atmosphere that is refined and relaxed.
The Waterfront Restaurant features only the highest-quality ingredients,
featuring USDA Prime beef and the freshest seafood available. The cuisine
style reflects American classics with a contemporary and international flair.
The Tavern features live entertainment weekly, and the outdoor patio
offers comfortable seating on the banks of the beautiful Mississippi River.
Try the best Happy Hour in downtown every Monday through Friday.
Enjoy sushi every Wednesday night, hand rolled by their chef and featuring
a new menu weekly, or try one of their all-new monthly Five-Course Wine
Pairing Dinners, each course artfully paired with a complementing wine,
with a new theme every month.
Exceptional fare presented with exceptional service is their standard and
has been recognized as the Official Best of Wisconsin 2011 and Best of
La Crosse annually since 2008.
328 Front St. S. | La Crosse, WI 54601
608-782-5400
www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com
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Candlewood Suites................................................. 1
56 Copeland Ave. • www.candlewoodsuites.com
Express Printing..................................................... 5
227 N. 3rd St. • www.expressprinting.webs.com
Downtown Mainstreet, Inc*.................................. 24
500 Main St. • www.lacrossedowntown.com
GECU.................................................................... 3
225 La Crosse St. • www.gecuwi.com
Generous Earth Pottery*....................................... 12
221 Pearl St. • www.generousearthpottery.com
Grand River Station Apartments*......................... 15
315 S. 3rd St. • www.grandriverstation.com
Grounded Specialty Coffee.................................... 19
308 Main St. • www.groundedspecialtycoffee.com
Honig’s Gift Shop................................................. 23
531 Main St. • www.honigsgifts.com
Howes Diamond Jewelers*.................................... 18
324 Main St. • www.howesdiamondjewelers.com
kick........................................................................ 9
115 S. 2nd St. • www.mykickshoes.com
La Crosse Clock................................................... 10
125 S. 2nd St. • www.lacrosse-clock.com
La Crosse Community Theatre*............................ 22
118 5th Ave. N. • www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org
Lark*................................................................. 20
319 Main St. • www.larkboutique.net
Leitholds............................................................... 17
116 4th St. S. • www.leitholdmusic.com
Lighting Designs by Wettstein’s.............................. 4
300 2nd St. N. • www.lightingdesignlax.com
Lillians................................................................... 8
200 Main St. • www.lilliansshoppe.com/lacrosse
Painted Porch......................................................... 7
200 Main St.
People’s Food Coop............................................... 26
315 5th Ave. S. • www.pfc.coop
Satori Arts............................................................. 11
201 Pearl St.
Stamp ‘n Hand...................................................... 16
200 S. 4th St. • www.rubberstampslacrosse.com
State Bank Financial*............................................ 21
401 Main St. • www.statebankfinancial.com
The Studio by Sue Kolve*....................................... 2
40 Copeland Ave., Suite 107
www.thestudiobysuekolve.com
The UPS Store of La Crosse.................................. 25
317 4th St. S. • www.theupsstorelocal.com/3838
Treasures on Main*............................................... 27
722 Main St. • www.treasuresonmainst.net
Waterfront*........................................................... 13
328 Front St. S. • www.thewaterfrontlacrosse.com
Wettstein’s............................................................. 6
215 3rd St. N. • www.wettsteins.com
Wine Guyz........................................................... 14
122 King St. • www.wineguyz.com
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Satori Arts
Gallery
A National Historic
Landmark
“Known for the unusual”
201 Pearl St., La Crosse, WI 54601
608.785.2779
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EXPRESS PRINTING
High Speed Copies • Full Color Copies • Business Cards • Letterhead • Envelopes • Newsletters • Brochures •
LLC
LLC
Your “Can Do” Printer!
Custom
Wedding
Printing
For all your
printing &
copying
needs!
608-784-4900
Downtown La Crosse Between
Del’s Bar & Wettstein’s
227 N 3rd Street • La Crosse, WI 54601
www.expressprinting.webs.com
Save the Date • Wedding Invitations • Napkins • Favors • Programs • Place Cards • Maps • Use your design or ours!
Fully Financial,
Fully Friendly
G.E.C.U.
Open to the community since 1931
225 La Crosse St. La Crosse, WI 54601-0579 Phone 608-785-7720
Fax 608-784-1202 Audio Service 1-866-267-4728 www.gecuwi.com
Flyers • Custom Business Forms • Labels & Stickers • Stampers • Menus • Invoices • Wisconsin Legal Forms •
Thank You Notes • Memorials • Graduation Invitations • Holiday Cards • Photo Cards • Announcements •
Ancient Chinese Artifacts • Custom
Wedding Rings • Mississippi River Pearls
Unique Handcrafted Jewelry
Sculpture • Graphics
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Call to stay in one of our spacious, relaxing suites today!
People’s Food Co-op
315 Fifth Avenue South
Downtown La Crosse
www.pfc.coop • 608.784.5798
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