Community calendar

Do you love pizza? Have you ever dreamed of making your own perfect slice—or even selling it? Join The Pizza Project, where you’ll learn how to craft delicious pizzas from scratch and learn entrepreneurial skills such as idea development, branding, teamwork, and understanding how food-based ventures are created and managed.

Learn more and register today!

Scholarships are available for students who may need financial assistance to make participation in summer youth programs possible.

UWL Graduate & Extended Learning's goal for participants is to experience the full benefits of being present and engaged at this hands-on camp. Our vision is to create real-world connections and build a sense of community that extends outside the program. We recognize the positive impact of social connection in adolescence through its capacity to promote wellbeing and protect against a range of risks. We design youth programs as screen-free environments that prioritize actively engaged, shared experiences as a central part of our mission.

• 8:30 a.m.–Noon
• Youth entering grades 5–8
• Lowe Center for the Arts, UW-La Crosse

August 10: Uniquely Underglazed Slab Forms
August 11: Colorful Mini Tapestries
August 12: DIY Making Your Own Watercolor Paints & More
August 13:  Kumiko Design Using Popsicle Sticks

Scholarships are available for students who may need financial assistance to make participation in summer youth programs possible.

Register at https://www.uwlax.edu/gel/ypc/art-adventures-camp/#tab-355833

This annual Wisconsin Trout Stream Restoration Workshop was established by Dr. Ray White in 2013. It brings together scientists, resource managers, and practitioners to explore the science, management, and restoration of trout streams and their connected landscapes. Through expert presentations, case studies, and facilitated discussion, the workshop examines how physical, biological, and social processes interact across streams, riparian corridors, wetlands, and watersheds. The emphasis for this professional development opportunity is on understanding natural processes, evaluating restoration and management approaches, and applying science-informed perspectives to real-world decision-making in diverse ecological and regional contexts. State, government, tribal agencies, private employers and students with a vested interest in wetland restoration would greatly benefit from attending this workshop. 

Learn more and register at https://www.uwlax.edu/gel/ppd/wetland/trout-stream-restoration/

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We’re proud to once again sponsor Maroon Tunes at Moon Tunes La Crosse!

Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 5:30–8:00 p.m. 
5:30 p.m. Opening Act
7 p.m. Screaming Eagles Marching Band
Location: Riverside Park Bandshell

Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and enjoy a performance from our very own UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band!

Joined by the UWL Admissions and Graduate & Extended Learning departments, we’ll be there tabling with fun giveaways for the whole family! Come say hi and celebrate this incredible La Crosse tradition with us. 

Join the UWL Police Department for a golf scrambler to raise money for Officer Bear, the UW-La Crosse PD K9! There will be hole games and live drawings as well.

Registration begins: 8 a.m.

Flight I Shotgun Start: 9 a.m.

Flight II Shotgun Start: 11:30 a.m.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

The La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative is committed to promoting awareness that suicide is a preventable public health concern. Join us at the 2026 Suicide Prevention Summit!

Join us to:

• Increase your understanding of suicide and its prevalence
• Explore the risk factors for specific populations
• Acquire tools for prevention, assessment and intervention

UWL CEUs are available.

Sessions include: 

• 988 & Crisis Support
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Suicide Prevention
• College Student Mental Health
• Neurodiversity & Crisis Care
• First Responder Trauma
• Men's Mental Health
• Hmong Community Advocacy
• Practitioner Self-Care
• Suicide Loss & Families
• Veteran Mental Health
• Youth Mental Health
  
  uwlax.edu/ex/suicide-prevention

Yalla Drum is a community Arabic percussion ensemble based in Minneapolis and presented by New Arab American Theater Works. The ensemble brings together people of diverse backgrounds and experience levels to learn, preserve, and share the rich rhythmic traditions of the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) region through performance, education, and community engagement. Their performances feature traditional rhythms and interactive audience participation, offering an engaging introduction to Arabic music and culture while celebrating the power of rhythm to connect people across communities.

Enjoy the energy and excitement of the Screaming Eagles Marching Band in a festive outdoor performance at Elmaro Vineyard.

This is a ticketed events, details forthcoming.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Join us for this virtual event!

The Rural Health Promotion Symposium will explore the complex factors shaping health and healthcare in rural communities. Participants will examine social connection, loneliness, and isolation, and how rural environments can both support and challenge overall well-being and long-term health outcomes.

Topics include:

• lifestyle medicine
• culturally responsive care
• advocacy
• storytelling
• sustainable approaches to strengthening healthcare access and building healthier, more connected rural communities.

Who should attend: public health professionals, students, health educators, community leaders, and clinicians from across the nation

Register today & learn more. 

Join us for this virtual event!

Expand your professional network and build lasting connections with public health professionals, health educators, community leaders, and clinicians from across the nation.

Participants will learn how narrative can influence public opinion, health, and policy and how it can be used as a tool to move people to act. During breakout sessions, participants will collaborate, exchange ideas, and practice strategies to combine narrative with advocacy, data, and storytelling to strengthen their existing programs and build new, winning campaigns and interventions. Participants will be taught the Theory of Change model, which organizations can apply to their own initiatives, creating clear pathways to comprehensive action plans. 

Early registration discount by September 14.

Register Today!

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Enjoy an evening of engaging concert band music performed by the UWL Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Martin I. Gaines.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Lucy Kirkwood’s The Welkin is a sweeping, provocative drama that plunges audiences into an isolated 18th‑century English village where justice, morality, and womanhood collide. Set in 1759 rural England, a young woman, Sally Poppy, is convicted of murder and claims she is pregnant to escape execution.  A jury of local women is assembled to decide whether she truly carries new life or faces the gallows. What unfolds is a gripping examination of power, privilege, and the silenced voices of women, as each juror’s own history, hardship, and belief shapes the verdict. By turns tense, surprising, and darkly witty, The Welkin asks urgent questions about who gets to decide truth, whose lives are valued, and how personal experience becomes political. The Welkin asks: What does justice look like when women are finally allowed to speak? And who gets to decide the truth when belief itself becomes a battlefield?

Performance Dates
October 16-17 & 23-24 at 7:30 p.m.
October 18 & 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
Assigned Seating.
Contains mature content and themes.

ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance    beginning October 1, 2026. 

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price).  Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (October 12-25).

Join the Screaming Eagles Marching Band and students from across the area in a pregame and halftime performance at UWL's 14^th Annual High School Band Day. 

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Featured Public Event: Free Speech & Civic Courage with Dr. Jason M. Williams and Dr. Michael Bitzer 

This event is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Join UW-La Crosse for a featured Free Speech Week conversation with Dr. Jason M. Williams and Dr. Michael Bitzer on free speech, civic courage, public accountability, polarization, democratic participation, and the skills needed to engage difficult public conversations.

This moderated conversation will bring together two scholars and public educators with  complementary areas of expertise. Dr. Williams brings a focus on justice, advocacy, accountability, and community engagement, while Dr. Bitzer brings a data-informed perspective on polarization, depolarization, civic participation, and democratic conversation.

This 90-minute public event will be structured as a facilitated conversation with time for reflection and audience engagement. Participants will be invited to consider how free speech shapes public life, how communities can engage disagreement with greater care and courage, and why civic participation requires both speaking up and listening well.

Experience an intimate evening of jazz featuring student combos performing a variety of styles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

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Celebrate orchestral music with outstanding high school musicians joining the UWL Symphony Orchestra for an inspiring afternoon performance.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy an evening of dynamic jazz performed by UWL's outstanding jazz ensembles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

The UWL Occupational Therapy Program would like to invite you to an open house event to give you the opportunity to explore our program and assist in your decision as you determine if the UWL OT program is the right fit for you. This is an optional event, and your attendance or non-attendance will not impact your admission in any way.

We welcome you to visit our campus, meet current OT students, your potential future classmates, and the OT faculty.

Please RSVP to this event by completing the QR code survey by October 29th, 2026.

Please include your name and the number of guests that will be attending. All family and friends are welcome.

If you are unable to attend in person, please RSVP so that we can connect you with an OT student after the event and join us virtually at 2:15 p.m. at:

https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/94713070126?pwd=sXq7FsqZyvqBjCOQRy7A6KDRSI7DnH.1

We look forward to meeting you!

The Students and Faculty at the University of WI-La Crosse Occupational Therapy Program

Parking is available in parking lots and street parking via pay stations for $1/hr. Please avoid permit only lots, or you may be ticketed. See campus map for parking lot locations. The Health Science Center is building #21 on the linked map.

Wind Ensemble  
Dr. Martin I. Gaines, conductor 
Viet Cuong, composer in residence 
Dr. Tammy Fisher, percussion 

Awaken
Thursday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. 
Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts
Free & open to the public

Featuring works by Cuong, Hailstork, Thomas, and Williams 

Gruesome Playground Injuries is a raw, darkly funny, and deeply affecting exploration of love, pain, and the marks we carry from childhood into adulthood. Tracking the lives of Kayleen and Doug through a series of out‑of‑order vignettes, the play reveals their complicated bond through moments of physical injury and emotional vulnerability—skinned knees, broken bones, broken hearts. As they reconnect again and again over three decades, their relationship becomes a haunting portrait of intimacy, dependency, and the ways we both hurt and heal one another. By turns tender, unsettling, and unexpectedly humorous, Gruesome Playground Injuries invites audiences to piece together a story that feels strikingly human, asking how much pain we endure for love—and whether some connections are impossible to escape. Tender, unsettling, and unexpectedly funny, Gruesome Playground Injuries is a powerful portrait of two people bound by timing, trauma, and the complicated ways we learn to love.

Performance Dates
November 5-7 at 7:30 p.m.
November 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall
General Admission.

ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance  beginning October 1, 2026. 

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price).  Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (November 2-8).

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Relive the excitement of the marching season as the Screaming Eagles present their award-winning field show in concert.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy an evening of creative small ensemble jazz featuring UWL student performers.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

John Mortimer’s sparkling adaptation of A Christmas Carol brings fresh wit, theatrical flair, and deep-hearted warmth to Dickens’s beloved holiday classic. The story follows the cold‑hearted miser Ebenezer Scrooge, whose cheerless Christmas Eve is interrupted by the ghost of his long‑dead partner, Jacob Marley, and three haunting visitors who reveal the past that shaped him, the present he is poisoning, and the grim future that awaits if he refuses to change. As Scrooge is led through bustling streets, humble homes, and haunting visions, the enduring images of Tiny Tim, the Cratchit family, and the joy of human kindness come vividly to life. Mortimer’s version revels in theatrical storytelling—swiftly shifting scenes, lively narration, and moments of humor that sit beautifully alongside genuine pathos—honoring the timeless message of redemption while keeping the tale fast‑moving, playful, and deeply moving. At once festive and poignant, this A Christmas Carol celebrates generosity, compassion, and the miraculous possibility of change, making it a perfect holiday experience for audiences of all ages.

Performance Dates
December 4-5 & 10-12 at 7:30 p.m.
December 6 & 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
Assigned Seating.

ONLINE TICKETS: $22 adults; $20 senior citizens/non UWL students; $8 UWL students.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance  beginning October 1, 2026.

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $24 for adults, $22 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price). Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (November 30-December 13).

Celebrate the season with an afternoon concert by the UWL Concert Band.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Experience the artistry and power of the UWL Symphony Orchestra in an afternoon of orchestral music.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy memorable musical theatre scenes and songs performed by talented UWL student vocalists.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Swing into the season with an evening of outstanding jazz performed by UWL's jazz ensembles.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Outstanding high school musicians join the UWL Wind Ensemble for an exciting concert celebrating the wind band tradition.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy an inspiring performance by the UWL Treble Chorus under the direction of Dr. Kourtney Austin.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Gain admission into the law school of your choice with live–online LSAT Test Preparation from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's LSAT Prep Course. Master the skills needed for the LSAT and take the test with the confidence of knowing that you prepared with Wisconsin's leading LSAT professional instructors. Whether you are in La Crosse or around the world, our live–online LSAT Prep course will help you prepare for this important exam.

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Gain admission into the law school of your choice with live–online LSAT Test Preparation from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's LSAT Prep Course. Master the skills needed for the LSAT and take the test with the confidence of knowing that you prepared with Wisconsin's leading LSAT professional instructors. Whether you are in La Crosse or around the world, our live–online LSAT Prep course will help you prepare for this important exam.

View details & register >

Gain admission into the law school of your choice with live–online LSAT Test Preparation from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's LSAT Prep Course. Master the skills needed for the LSAT and take the test with the confidence of knowing that you prepared with Wisconsin's leading LSAT professional instructors. Whether you are in La Crosse or around the world, our live–online LSAT Prep course will help you prepare for this important exam.

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Celebrate the accomplishments of UWL's outstanding student musicians in this annual showcase recital.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Experience the energy, artistry, and imagination of Art in Motion: A Concert of Dance. This vibrant performance showcases original works choreographed and performed by UWL students, celebrating the breadth of movement styles—from the athletic expressiveness of modern dance to the rhythmic precision of tap, the dynamic flair of jazz, and the classical elegance of ballet. Each piece offers a unique perspective, blending technical skill with personal storytelling and bold creative choices. Art in Motion is both a celebration of emerging artists and a testament to the power of dance as a living, breathing art form. Engaging, inspiring, and endlessly varied, this concert promises an exhilarating night of movement that will captivate both longtime dance enthusiasts and first-time audiences alike.

Performance Dates
February 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
General Admission

ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance  beginning October 1, 2026. 

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price).  Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (February 22-28).

Dance the night away or simply sit back and enjoy an evening of big band favorites performed by the UWL Jazz Ensemble & Jazz Orchestra.

Advance reservations highly recommended. 

Recommended donation: $20 general, $18 Seniors, $10 for students. Open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available. 

Experience three concerts celebrating today's most exciting composers and performers during the annual La Crosse New Music Festival.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Discover the creativity and versatility of UWL's student jazz combos in an evening of small ensemble performance.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

The UWL Treble Chorus and Concert Choir combine for an inspiring evening of exceptional choral music.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Join the UWL Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon of compelling orchestral repertoire.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Experience the artistry and precision of the UWL Wind Ensemble in concert under the direction of Dr. Martin I. Gaines.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy an evening of exciting wind band literature performed by the UWL Symphonic Band.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

John Glore’s delightful stage adaptation of Flora & Ulysses springs to life with humor, heart, and just the right touch of superhero magic. Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel, the story follows comic‑book‑loving Flora Buckman, whose quiet afternoon is turned upside down when a vacuum cleaner accident transforms a neighborhood squirrel into Ulysses—a poetry‑writing, nut‑loving superhero with remarkable powers. Together, Flora and her unlikely friend embark on an adventure filled with comic mishaps, eccentric adults, and surprising acts of bravery, all while discovering what it truly means to believe. Joyful and imaginative, the play gently explores themes of hope, empathy, and the courage to open one’s heart. With its playful tone, whimsical characters, and uplifting message about friendship and self‑confidence, Flora & Ulysses is a perfect theatrical experience for families and young audiences—a charming reminder that even the smallest heroes can change the world.

Performance Dates
April 3 at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
April 4 at 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall
General Admission Seating.

ONLINE TICKETS: $10 adults/senior citizens/non UWL students; $8 UWL students/children.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance  beginning October 1, 2026.

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $12 adults/senior/non UWL students and $10 for UWL students/children (processing/printing fee already included in the price). Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (March 29-April 4).

Hear original works by UWL student composers performed live in this annual showcase of new music.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

2027 marks the 62nd Annual International Banquet. The UW-La Crosse International Education & Engagement (IEE) invites the La Crosse community to attend the 2027 International Banquet!

The International Banquet began as a celebration and an opportunity to share the rich diversity and culture the international students & scholars bring to UW-La Crosse and the community and is now a celebration of all our international connections. The banquet includes entertainment performed by international students/staff/faculty/community members and an internationally themed menu. A variety of meat and vegetarian options are provided as a buffet.

Tickets will go on sale in February 2027. 

Enjoy an afternoon of chamber music featuring UWL student performers in a variety of ensemble settings.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Details forthcoming

Anastasia: The Musical is a breathtaking journey of romance, adventure, and self‑discovery set against the twilight of the Russian Empire and the glittering promise of Paris. The musical follows Anya, a brave young woman searching for her past and for a place where she truly belongs.  As she sets out to uncover the truth of her identity, she encounters danger, humor, and unexpected love and discovers a destiny greater than she ever imagined.  Anastasia’s soaring melodies, dazzling choreography, and lush staging makes for an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.  Propelled by a message of courage, hope, and chosen family, Anastasia invites you to believe in the power of love and the magic of finding home.

Performance Dates
April 23-24 & 29-May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
April 25 & May 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
Assigned Seating.

ONLINE TICKETS: $22 adults; $20 senior citizens/non UWL students; $8 UWL students.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance  beginning October 1, 2026.

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $24 for adults, $22 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price). Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (April 19-May 2).

ArtsFest Weekend Signature Event: Experience a memorable evening with the UWL Symphony Orchestra.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy an evening of expressive choral music performed by the UWL Treble Chorus.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Join UWL's jazz ensembles for an evening filled with energy, creativity, and outstanding musicianship.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy an entertaining evening of scenes and songs from the musical theatre stage.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Celebrate the close of the academic year with the UWL Symphonic Band in concert.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Conclude the season with a performance by the UWL Wind Ensemble showcasing the ensemble's exceptional artistry.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

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