VISIT downtown LACROSSE 2011 ADVERTISERS INDEX 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 Giſt Shop.......................... 6 Howes Diamond Jewelers* .......... 2 kick ................................................... 8 La Crosse Clock ............................. 6 La Crosse Community eatre* .... 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 e Studio by Sue Kolve* ............ 3 e UPS Store of La Crosse ........ 6 Treasures on Main*........................ 8 Waterfront* ..................................... 3 Wettstein’s ....................................... 6 Wine Guyz ...................................... 7 *Check out videos of these advertisers on our website! www.crwmagazine.com Photo courtesy of Janet Mootz Photography Learn more about these downtown La Crosse businesses. SPECIAL SECTION
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La Crosse Community Th eatre creates productions and projects that enhance the theatrical literacy of their audience members, volunteers, students and staff . Th ey 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 Th ursdays through Sundays on select weekends. LCT off ers 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 specifi c performance schedule, visit www.lacrossecommunitytheatre.org. La Crosse Community Th eatre 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.
Generous Earth Pottery off ers handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pottery. Th eir 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 off ers 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 off ered during the day and evening to fi t 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, coff ee mugs, bowls, picture frames, dragons, fairies and more. With tips and encouragement from staff , every piece is ensured to be a work of art. Th e masterpieces are available for pickup within 10-14 days. Reservations are appreciated.
Grand River Station is located in the heart of downtown La Crosse on the corner of Th ird 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. Th e apartments enjoy amenities such as a theater room, artist workshop, business center, community room, fi tness 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 54601608-784-0088
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 off ers sterling silver and gold jewelry, colored stones, pearls and watches from designers that are exclusive to their store. Th eir own goldsmith will handle all of your repair needs and custom design work. Th eir specialties are diamonds and engagement rings. Th ey 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 confi dent that you’ll have a one-of-a-kind engagement ring. Stop into either of their two locations, and they will be happy to help you with all of your jewelry needs.
State Bank Financial is committed to what they o� er 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. � eir business banking o� cers work with clients in a variety of industries and business sizes, from nonpro ts to privately held companies and farms. � ey 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.
328 Front St. S. | La Crosse, WI 54601608-782-5400
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� e Waterfront Restaurant and Tavern is the La Crosse area’s most evolving restaurant, o� ering menus that are inventive and delicious in an atmosphere that is re ned and relaxed. � e Waterfront Restaurant features only the highest-quality ingredients, featuring USDA Prime beef and the freshest seafood available. � e cuisine style re� ects American classics with a contemporary and international � air. � e Tavern features live entertainment weekly, and the outdoor patio o� ers 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 O� cial Best of Wisconsin 2011 and Best of La Crosse annually since 2008.
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 t right o� the rack or personally tailored for you, Andrea and the designers she showcases provide an attention to detail, a � attering t and quality that you cannot nd 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 � attering and this locally designed and made. Find your style at LARK.
319 Main St. | La Crosse, WI 54601608-782-1025
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� e Studio by Sue Kolve is a one-of-a-kind bar salon in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Hip and fun, � e Studio features six service bars: � e Cut Bar, � e Dry Bar, � e Color Bar, � e Shot Bar, � e Wave Bar and � e Wax Bar. Guests can choose to have the perfect mix of services that ts their time, budget and “wow” factor for the day. � e Studio is owned and operated by Sue Kolve. Kolve opened her rst 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 Center40 Copeland Ave. | Suite 107