BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Explore La Crescent - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Explore La Crescent REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124807Z UID:10007826-1772874000-1772886600@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Friends of the Library Book Sale DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the La Crescent Library are hosting their next book sale at the Community Building on Saturday\, March 7th\, 9am-12:30pm. Buy a bag of books for $5\, or a puzzle for $1 each\, and support your local library! All proceeds from the Friends’ sales benefit the La Crescent Public Library. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/friends-of-the-library-book-sale-3/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/FOLXSaleXFlyersXX9X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T220000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260121T221341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T221341Z UID:10007794-1772911800-1772920800@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:BFF DESCRIPTION:Best friends Lauren and Eliza are at the cusp of maturity in 1991 as they dream about their future and prepare to navigate high school. Moving together and growing apart\, their shifting priorities begin to put a strain on their relationship. In 2005\, a now grown-up Lauren cautiously enters a new relationship and finds it harder to escape her ghosts and move on when life feels frozen in time. “It shimmers with lyricism\, gentle wit\, and a good deal of wisdom…–NYTheatre.” URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/bff/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/BFF-PATMAN-Vertical-Photo-Dimensions-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Commonweal Theatre Company":MAILTO:tickets@commonwealtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260114T181747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T181747Z UID:10007792-1772978400-1772982000@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:UWL Symphony Orchestra: Solo Artist Spotlight DESCRIPTION:Symphony Orchestra\nSolo Artist Spotlight\nJoin us for UWL’s Symphony Orchestra. \nFree & open to the public. \nProgram \nFanfare for the Common Man (1942) Aaron Copland (1900-1990) \nThe Marriage of Figaro (1786) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)\n Overture\n “Dah vieni\, non tardar”\n Danica Lee\, soprano \nConcerto for Violoncello and Orchestra in B minor\, op. 104 Antonín Dvořák\n I. Allegro (1841-1904)\n II. Adagio\, ma non troppo\n III. Finale. Allegro moderato\n Keaton Purney\, cello \nFantaisie pour flûte et orchestre (1913/1923) Georges Hüe (1858-1948)\n Brookelyn Hohl\, flute \nWondrous (2014) Karel Butz (b.1985?) URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/uwl-symphony-orchestra-solo-artist-spotlight/ LOCATION:Annett Recital Hall\, Lowe Center for the Arts\, 333 North 16th Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/SymphonyXOrchestraXDigital-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UWL School of Visual and Performing Arts":MAILTO:vpa@uwlax.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260225T164235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T164235Z UID:10007815-1772985600-1772989200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:UWL Symphonic Band: AYO DESCRIPTION:The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Department of Music invites the community to experience “AYO\,” a dynamic concert by the UWL Symphonic Band\, celebrating rhythmic vitality\, bold contemporary voices\, and uplifting musical expression. The performance will take place at the Lowe Center for the Arts. Event details are available at uwlax.edu/vpa.\nThe program opens with “Rocketship” by Kevin Day\, conducted by guest conductor Gavin Dillie. Day’s high-octane work propels listeners into an exhilarating sonic journey\, marked by driving rhythms and vibrant orchestration.\nThe ensemble continues with “Bamboo Warrior” by Christina Huss\, a composition that blends rhythmic intensity with imaginative textures inspired by martial artistry and resilience.\nIn “Joy Revisited\,” acclaimed composer Frank Ticheli offers a radiant and reflective work that revisits themes of celebration and affirmation through lyrical lines and soaring harmonies.\nThe program also features “Salvation Is Created\,” by Russian composer Pavel Chesnokov\, arranged for band by Houseknecht. This deeply expressive setting brings warmth and spiritual depth to the evening’s repertoire.\nAudiences will be transported to vibrant musical landscapes in “Encanto” by Robert W. Smith\, a colorful and cinematic work infused with Latin-inspired rhythms and melodies.\nThe concert takes its title from ‘Ayo!!” by Kataj Copley\, an electrifying and exuberant composition that bursts with groove\, syncopation\, and infectious energy.\nRounding out the evening is “Country Club Stomp” by Jarod Hall\, a spirited and playful closer that blends jazz-inflected harmonies with driving rhythmic momentum.\nTogether\, these works highlight the breadth of contemporary wind band repertoire while celebrating both established and emerging composers. “AYO” promises an evening of musical excitement\, expressive depth\, and bold sound from the talented musicians of the UWL Symphonic Band.\nThe public is warmly invited to attend. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/uwl-symphonic-band-ayo/ LOCATION:Annett Recital Hall\, Lowe Center for the Arts\, 333 North 16th Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/be2a557d76693242d67a1b17dead03f5df1d02b5bab4e6e53bbc1e121fa88c77-3-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UWL School of Visual &%3B Performing Arts":MAILTO:vpa@uwlax.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260212T135345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T135345Z UID:10007813-1773081000-1773088200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Fuel Like a Athlete Nutrition Workshop by Well Built Humans DESCRIPTION:Health isn’t something you have\, it’s something you do. Come learn about the vital skills of enhancing mental health\, or as Brandon refers to it\, “Brain Health”\, and be empowered by the skills you have at your disposal.\nDate: Monday\, March 9th\, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm\nLocation: Caledonia MS/HS Auditorium\nOpen to Jr High students through Adults\nSpeaker: Brandon LaRue from Well Built Humans \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, March 6th\nContact Caledonia Community Education – community_ed@cps.k12.mn.us or call 507-725-5139\nCost: $25 per Family URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/fuel-like-a-athlete-nutrition-workshop-by-well-built-humans/ LOCATION:Caledonia MS/HS Auditorium\, 825 North Warrior Avenue\, Caledonia\, MN\, 55921\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/Well-built-Human-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Caledonia Community Education":MAILTO:community_ed@cps.k12.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260127T182841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T182841Z UID:10007809-1773858600-1773862200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:La Crescent Community Read: Driftless Mysteries with Sue Berg DESCRIPTION:Learn how Sue Berg gets her ideas for the Drifless Mystery series\, begins writing her book\, and develops plot\, setting\, & characters. Plus\, hear a reading from her latest novel. There will be a Q & A with the author and time to purchase books and/or have yours signed. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-community-read-driftless-mysteries-with-sue-berg/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX6X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124752Z UID:10007827-1773858600-1773862200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Driftless Mysteries: a Community Read and Author Talk with Sue Berg DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Community Read of Driftless Gold by local author Sue Berg. \nLearn how Sue Berg gets her ideas for the Drifless Mystery series\, begins writing her book\, and develops plot\, setting\, & characters. Plus\, hear a reading from her latest novel. There will be a Q & A with the author and time to purchase books and/or have yours signed. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of the La Crescent Library. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/driftless-mysteries-a-community-read-and-author-talk-with-sue-berg/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX6X-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124736Z UID:10007828-1773936000-1773943200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Thank You for Being a Friend Party DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate and thank the retiring members of our Friends of the Library Board! Join us at the library for cake\, coffee\, tea\, cocoa\, and time to visit with Friends and community. \nJoan is retiring after 17 years of service\, and Barb is retiring after 10 years of service! Help us show our appreciation for these wonderful Friends\, and everything they’ve done for the library over the years. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/thank-you-for-being-a-friend-party/ LOCATION:La Crescent Public Library\, 321 Main St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX11X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260114T171754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T171754Z UID:10007408-1774483200-1776038399@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Travis Head: Busy Boys\, Better Boys DESCRIPTION:Travis Head: Busy Boys\, Better Boys\nOpening Reception: March 26\, 5-6:30 p.m.\nJoin UWL School of Visual & Performing Arts for ArtsFest Advance! guest artist Travis Head. Don’t miss the opening reception for his exhibition from 5-6:30 on March 26 at the UWL Art Gallery in the Lowe Center for the Arts. \nTravis Head’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States. He has been awarded residencies at MacDowell\, Yaddo\, Ox-Bow\, Vermont Studio Center\, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and he is a 2015 recipient of a Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Professional Fellowship. He holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and a BA from the University of Mary Washington and is Associate Professor of Drawing at Virginia Tech’s School of Visual Art. \nUWL Art Gallery is always free & open to the public \nHours: \n1 – 8 p.m. Monday thru Thursday\n1 – 5 p.m. Friday thru Saturday\nClosed holidays\, UWL Spring Break\, Summers URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/travis-head-busy-boys-better-boys/ LOCATION:UWL Art Gallery\, Lowe Center for the Arts\, 333 North 16th Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/8562b5b9f006bade1afb1b8a4f8896f6627d1e76f22a4bca64de99d7f80ae4a0-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UWL School of Visual and Performing Arts":MAILTO:vpa@uwlax.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260127T170719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170719Z UID:10007805-1774540800-1774544400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Travis Head: Artist Talk & Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Travis Head: Artist Talk & Opening Reception\nArtsFest Advance! Featured Artist\nTravis Head: Artist Talk & Opening Reception for Busy Boys\, Better Boys \nArtist Talk: March 26\, 4 p.m.\nOpening Reception: March 26\, 5 p.m. \nJoin UWL School of Visual & Performing Arts for ArtsFest Advance! guest artist Travis Head. \nMr. Head will deliver an artist talk on March 26 at 4 p.m. in room 116 in Lowe Center for the Arts\, followed at 5 p.m. with a reception celebrating the opening of his exhibition Busy Boys\, Better Boys in the UWL Art Gallery in the Lowe Center for the Arts. \nTravis Head’s work has been exhibited throughout the United States. He has been awarded residencies at MacDowell\, Yaddo\, Ox-Bow\, Vermont Studio Center\, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and he is a 2015 recipient of a Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Professional Fellowship. He holds an MFA from the University of Iowa and a BA from the University of Mary Washington and is Associate Professor of Drawing at Virginia Tech’s School of Visual Art. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/travis-head-artist-talk-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Room 116\, Lowe Center for the Arts\, 333 North 16th Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/TravisXHead-DigitalX2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UWL School of Visual &%3B Performing Arts":MAILTO:vpa@uwlax.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124723Z UID:10007829-1774540800-1774544400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: Insects in Winter DESCRIPTION:Discover where our insects go in the cold winter months. Take a closer look at the life cycle of an insect\, and dissect a gall to find out what is inside! URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-insects-in-winter/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XEventsXX3X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124710Z UID:10007830-1774548000-1774553400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Community Conversations: a Historical Look at Immigration DESCRIPTION:This month’s guest speaker will be Chuck Berendes\, an immigration attorney\, discussing the history of immigration and visa policies. We’ll learn how the process changed over time and where we are today. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-a-historical-look-at-immigration/ LOCATION:La Crescent United Methodist Church\, 520 North Elm St.\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XCommunityXConversationsXFlyersXXsharedXXX4X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260127T170706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170706Z UID:10007804-1774639800-1774643400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Charissa Bertels in conversation & performance DESCRIPTION:Charissa Bertels in conversation & performance\nArtsFest Advance! Featured Artist\nJoin us for a special evening with acclaimed Broadway performer Charissa Bertels\, the final guest artist of this year’s ArtsFest Advance! series at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. This engaging hybrid event blends live performance with an intimate conversation\, offering audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look at life on Broadway and the creative journey of a working artist. \nKnown for her dynamic stage presence and versatility across Broadway\, national tours\, and new works\, Bertels will share selections from her career while reflecting on the craft\, collaboration\, and personal stories that shape a life in musical theatre. The evening promises both inspiring performances and thoughtful insights for theatre lovers\, students\, and community members alike. \nCelebrate the finale of ArtsFest Advance! with this unforgettable night of artistry and conversation in the Toland Theatre. All are welcome. Free and open to the public URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/charissa-bertels-in-conversation-performance/ LOCATION:Toland Theatre\, Lowe Center for the Arts\, 333 North 16th Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/CharissaXBertels-DigitalX2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UWL School of Visual &%3B Performing Arts":MAILTO:vpa@uwlax.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20251007T141341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T203937Z UID:10006929-1774699200-1774706400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:La Crescent Lions Easter Egg Hunt DESCRIPTION:Event by La Crescent Lions Club – MN at Wieser Memorial Park. Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 from 12pm – 2pm \nMore details to follow! Check out the FB Event page for more information! https://www.facebook.com/share/1D1LuzY33Z/ URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-lions-easter-egg-hunt/ LOCATION:Wieser Park CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/advertising-postcard-for-Easter-Egg-Hunt-3-28-26.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124657Z UID:10007831-1774706400-1774711800@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:The Spheres of Women: Women's Influence on the Civil War DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how women\, in varying degrees and on different levels\, were affected by the Civil War\, while contributing to the success of the war’s end. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-spheres-of-women-womens-influence-on-the-civil-war/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX13X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260225T164247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T164247Z UID:10007817-1774726200-1774729800@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:UWL Chamber Music Concert DESCRIPTION:Join UWL for our annual chamber music concert featuring the Hoefer Brass Quintet\, the Cordeiro Winds\, and the UWL String Quartet. Free & open to the public. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/uwl-chamber-music-concert/ LOCATION:Annett Recital Hall\, Lowe Center for the Arts\, 333 North 16th Street\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/a91e4c501a21d84ab9dc5ac02bf60005bfc233158d6ec7f376b6c973c56c8cb5-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UWL School of Visual &%3B Performing Arts":MAILTO:vpa@uwlax.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T153519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T153519Z UID:10007836-1774890000-1774897200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Women's Health: The Food-Hormone Connection DESCRIPTION:Join Hy-Vee Dietitian Ruthie Chipps (La Crosse & Winona) for a FREE presentation and taste-testing. Discover the power of nutrition for women’s health to thrive through every phase! \nRegistration is required. Scan the QR code to sign up or use the following link: https://forms.gle/p1rQYD2sgjnx8vim9 URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/womens-health-the-food-hormone-connection/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX15X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260226T202451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T202451Z UID:10007825-1775293200-1775314800@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Spring Great River Makers Market DESCRIPTION:THINK SPRING! 🔆\nOur April 4th GRMM is going to be another FABULOUS day\, chock-full of talented makers looking forward to warm days ahead. 😎 Shop for Easter\, Administrative Professional’s Day\, Teacher Appreciation Day\, Mother’s Day\, Nurse’s Day\, Father’s Day\, and MORE! \nSaturday\, April 4th\, 2026 from 9am to 3pm\nLa Crescent Area Event Center URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/spring-great-river-makers-market/ LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/GRMMXSpring.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T213000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260317T141655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T141655Z UID:10007839-1775331000-1775338200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:No Wake - preview DESCRIPTION:With determination (and a bullhorn)\, retired professor Peter Michaels is on a mission to save the loons of Lake Winnipesaukee\, who are dying in record numbers. Meanwhile\, 19-year-old Sarah struggles to make ends meet by cleaning cabins. Over the course of a summer\, the unlikely pair slowly builds trust across a generational divide\, encouraging each other to shed the shadows of their pasts and honor those they cherish most. Our 38th season opens with a poignant charmer that ripples with humor and heart. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/no-wake-preview/2026-04-04/ LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/NoXWakeXSquareXXnoXtextX.png ORGANIZER;CN="Commonweal Theatre Company":MAILTO:tickets@commonwealtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124641Z UID:10007832-1775586600-1775592000@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Storytime for Adults: Trivial Pursuit DESCRIPTION:Why should kids have all the fun? Join us to hear your favorite local librarians and performers read some of our favorite short stories and essays. This month’s theme is Trivial Pursuit\, featuring fun facts and rabbit holes to go down in. \nFood and both alcoholic and NA beverages are available for purchase. \nFor ages 21+ only. Caution: stories may include adult content. Listener discretion is advised. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/storytime-for-adults-trivial-pursuit/ LOCATION:Saxon Hall\, 702 Main St.\, Brownsville\, MN\, 55919\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX12X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260325T163623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T163623Z UID:10007889-1775842200-1775849400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:La Crescent Live 2026 Kick Off Event DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the La Crescent Live 2026 Kick Off Event on Friday\, April 10th at Wieser Park Pavilion. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night of live music\, snacks and beverages. We will also reveal our exciting 2026 summer concert lineup. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/la-crescent-live-2026-kick-off-event/ LOCATION:Wieser Park Pavilion\, 1817 County 6\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6805.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260317T141713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T141713Z UID:10007842-1775935800-1775943000@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:No Wake DESCRIPTION:With determination (and a bullhorn)\, retired professor Peter Michaels is on a mission to save the loons of Lake Winnipesaukee\, who are dying in record numbers. Meanwhile\, 19-year-old Sarah struggles to make ends meet by cleaning cabins. Over the course of a summer\, the unlikely pair slowly builds trust across a generational divide\, encouraging each other to shed the shadows of their pasts and honor those they cherish most. Our 38th season opens with a poignant charmer that ripples with humor and heart. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/no-wake/2026-04-11/ LOCATION:Commonweal Theatre Company\, 208 Parkway Ave N\, Lanesboro\, MN\, 55949\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/NoXWakeXSquareXXnoXtextX-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Commonweal Theatre Company":MAILTO:tickets@commonwealtheatre.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124629Z UID:10007833-1776276000-1776281400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Community Conversations: a Faith Look at Immigration DESCRIPTION:This month\, we welcome the faith leaders of our community churches for a roundtable discussion on the intersections of immigration and Christianity. What are we called to do by the Lord? URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/community-conversations-a-faith-look-at-immigration/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XCommunityXConversationsXFlyersXXsharedXXX5X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T153452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T153452Z UID:10007837-1776366000-1776373200@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:"The Librarians" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free screening of the documentary\, “The Librarians\,” from director Kim A. Snyder. A professional panel and Q&A session will follow the screening. Film run time is 88 minutes. \nABOUT THE FILM:\nOnce upon a now\, in today’s America\, political polarization finds librarians under siege as an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas\, Florida\, and beyond. As the crisis escalates\, they join forces as unlikely defenders on the frontlines of democracy. \nIn October 2021\, Texas House Representative Matt Krause issued a list of 850 books for schools to review for obscene and race-related content\, urging officials to develop standards to ensure “pornography” and anything that may make students feel “discomfort\, guilt or anguish” be removed. The majority of content flagged had racial or LGBTQia+ themes. Parental Rights groups like Moms for Liberty dug in nationwide and book challenges escalated exponentially and became more coordinated. Vulnerable librarians were\, and continue to be\, targeted. \nWith unique access to a new movement in the making\, librarians take us on an odyssey across America to tell their story to resist censorship efforts. We meet a US Army veteran who was fired for refusing to remove books with racial content — and whose County Commissioners\, in the wake of a lawsuit filed by local community members alleging First and Fourteenth Amendment Rights infringements\, attempted to close the public library itself. A librarian in New Jersey investigates coordinated efforts between Parental Rights organizations and a national effort to undermine public education that landed in her own school district with direct attacks\, calling her a “pornographer\, pedophile\, and groomer of children”. A nationally lauded librarian is besieged with death threats in her native Louisiana parish where she lost 12 students to suicide because to feeling “othered.” Tensions escalate as legislation spreads proposing to criminalize librarians for distributing alleged pornographic materials to minors. \nIn a dystopian saga akin to a real-lifeFahrenheit451 sequel\, director KIM A. SNYDER’s gripping documentary THE LIBRARIANS traverses small-town U.S.A. with riveting interviews and troves of archival material to reveal the story of the country’s heroic librarians\, everyday Americans who have become unlikely defenders of democracy\, risking everything to uphold our most fundamental of rights. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/the-librarians-documentary-film-screening-and-discussion-panel/ LOCATION:La Crescent-Hoka High School Fine Arts Center\, 1301 Lancer Blvd\, La Crescent\, Minnesota\, 55947 CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX14X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260324T132716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133707Z UID:10007887-1776470400-1776556799@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:21st Annual La Crescent's Neighbors Day - Saturday\, April 18th\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Spring is nearly here\, and La Crescent will be hosting its 21st annual Neighbors Day on Saturday\, April 18. This annual one-day event serves older adults and other individuals who need assistance with spring yard work. Volunteer teams include families\, businesses\, service organizations and church and school groups . Through their tremendous support\, community teams have served hundreds of households since the event started in 2006\, and supported the vision of building a sense of belonging and pride in our neighborhoods. \nVolunteers are needed to make this event a success – please register by April 4th so that we can match volunteers with neighbors that need assistance. If you can help\, email the Neighbors Day Committee at lacrescentneighborsday2006@gmail.com \nLa Crescent Neighbors day is a partner program of La Crescent Area Healthy Community Partnership\, cosponsored by the City of La Crescent and La Crescent Applefest\, and partners with ISD#300 Community Education. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/21st-annual-la-crescents-neighbors-day-saturday-april-18th-2026/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/LaXCrescentXNeighborsXDayXLogo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Healthy Community Partnership":MAILTO:maseray.bangura@lacrescenthcp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260226T162225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T162225Z UID:10007823-1776499200-1776531600@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:St Peters Catholic School 34th Extravaganza DESCRIPTION:Let’s Get Groovy!\nSt Peters Catholic School 34th Extravaganza\nSaturday April 18th\, 2026\n5:00pm Music\, Appetizers\, Silent Auction\, Raffles\n6:00pm Dinner by Rosie’s\n7:00pm Live Auction \nWhere: Brownsville Community Center\n104 N 6th Street\, Brownsville\, MN \nPlease RSVP to 507-894-4375 by March 30th\nTickets are $55 per person ($45 for 65+) and can be paid to the school secretary\, by mail\, or via our Website at: stpetershokah.org URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/st-peters-catholic-school-34th-extravaganza/2026-04-18/1/ LOCATION:Brownsville Community Center\, 104 N 6th Street\, Brownsville\, MN\, 55919\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/StXPetersXChurch.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St Peter's Church":MAILTO:principal@stpetershokah.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260319T122600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T122600Z UID:10007883-1776794400-1776798000@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Boggle Poetry DESCRIPTION:April is National Poetry Month\, so come get creative in this collaborative and fun workshop with H. Murray Valentine.\nWe’ll listen to music\, enjoy snacks\, and write poems together in this generative workshop. \nH. Murray Valentine is a writer\, diviner\, and zinemaker who facilitates generative and playful poetry workshops. He co-owns and operates the forthcoming pottery studio and art space\, Railroad Avenue Community Kiln\, in Viroqua\, WI. Find him online at hmurrayvalentine.net. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/boggle-poetry/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XFlyersXX17X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260310T124617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T124617Z UID:10007834-1776960000-1776963600@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Happy Dancing Turtle presents: The Water Cycle DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders of water and how we can help keep it clean. Become a water droplet and take a journey through the water cycle! URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/happy-dancing-turtle-presents-the-water-cycle/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/2026XEventsXX4X.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260318T200831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T200831Z UID:10007879-1776967200-1776970800@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:It Takes a Village: Supporting Youth\, Families\, and Schools in a Digital Age DESCRIPTION:Our kids are growing up in a world we never imagined—where friendships\, play\, and even self-worth are shaped by a screen. Anxiety\, depression\, and disconnection are rising\, and it’s not by accident. The digital world is designed to consume their time\, their attention\, and sometimes… their childhood. But we don’t have to let it. Join us as we unpack The Anxious Generation and learn how we\, as a community\, can reclaim what matters most. \nNo pre-reading is required to attend. \n4 Door Prize Winners will receive a book!\nSponsored by the La Crescent Public Library \nThis program is sponsored by Winona State University COUNSELOR Education\, La Crescent Public Library\, La Crescent Emotional Wellness Connection\, and Hiawatha Valley Education District. URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/it-takes-a-village-supporting-youth-families-and-schools-in-a-digital-age/ LOCATION:La Crescent Community Building\, 336 S. 1st St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/LaC-HXItXTakesXaXVillage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T074233 CREATED:20260225T173150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T173150Z UID:10007819-1776969000-1776974400@www.explorelacrescent.com SUMMARY:Jazz Combos Concert & Jam Session DESCRIPTION:Jazz Combos Concert & Jam Session\nArtsFest Signature Event\nJoin us for this ArtsFest kickoff celebration\, featuring two jazz combos followed by a public jam session – bring your instrument! Performance at 6:30 p.m.\, jam session begins at 7:30 p.m. Free & open to the public. All guests are invited to a reception following the Jam Session to celebrate the kickoff of ArtsFest weekend! URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/jazz-combos-concert-jam-session/ LOCATION:UWLAX Student Union\, 521 East Avenue N\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/wp-content/uploads/d76d09b7a82f0cc9314ff189ad1cd60cc440fd820249c1da814ac3b268d5ab57-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UWL School of Visual &%3B Performing Arts":MAILTO:vpa@uwlax.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR