Upcoming EventsFor Gallery La Crosse & Downtown La CrosseOn the top portion of this page you will find information on our upcoming Gallery La Crosse events & exhibits & on the lower part, you will find the many special Historic Downtown La Crosse Events. For adults & for children, visit the "Calendar of Classes" webpage by clicking on the left side of this page. Art Classes & Craft Classes are held year-round, offered by our exhibiting Artists & Crafters, and are added to the webpage as soon as the instructor starts to set up the class. So, some Art Classes are scheduled months ahead of the class date, and others only a few weeks ahead. Please, check back often to be sure you don't miss your favorites. Holiday Hours & Special Dates~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
Christmas Eve December 24th Close early at 3 p.m. Christmas Day December 25th Closed New Year’s Eve December 31st Close early at 3 p.m. New Year’s Day January 1st 2012 Open 11 - 3
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The staff and exhibitors of Gallery La Crosse encourage you to join us, in the joy of spending time on these special dates with those people in your life who bring you happiness and have need of your presence.
Downtown Main Street 10 Days of ChristmasSpecial Extended Hours December 15 - 24We've joined in with the multitude of Downtown businesses in providing special extended hours from December 15 - 23, 2012... Thurs., Dec. 15, 11 - 8 Fri., Dec. 16, 11 - 7 Sat., Dec. 17, 11 - 7 Sun., Dec. 18, 11 - 3 Mon., Dec. 19, 11 - 3 Tues., Dec. 20, 11 - 3 Wed., Dec. 21, 11 - 7 Thurs., Dec. 22, 11 - 7 Fri., Dec. 23, 11 - 7 Sat., Dec. 24 11 - 3
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Please, note that we are usually closed on Sun, Mon, & Tues.
For these special extended hours, our 3 PM closing time is not set in stone, could turn out to be much later... if you are in our shop before 3, just take your time & enjoy your shopping experience...
except for Christmas Eve, when we will certainly close at 3 PM to be with family. 4th Annual Myrick-Hixon EcoParkBenefit Arts & Crafts Show & SaleNovember 30 thru December 30This year's theme is "Living With Nature", and some absolutely wonderful pieces have been entered by these regional artists:
Tristan Armstrong Julie Bloomer Lynne Burgess Mary Lou Ferguson Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson Walter M. Humbel Gloria Pischke Martina Skobic ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
All entered works are available for purchase. When they sell in this show, 35% of the price goes to support the EcoPark's Environmental Education programs, & 65% goes back to the Artist. For this year's show, many of the entered pieces have been designated by the individual Artists to donate 100% of the selling price to the EcoPark. These are marked on their tags with gold stars. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
You may also help the EcoPark in two other ways: First, buy a Gallery La Crosse Gift Certificate; 10% of all Gift Certificate sales during the show dates will be donated to the EcoPark... Second, vote for your favorite entered work to win the "Peoples' Choice" Award. Votes are $1 each, with all dollars voted going to the EcoPark. Multiple votes are welcome, and through your generousity this election can be bought. Vote Early & Often for the "Peoples' Choice" AwardSunday OpeningsDecember 4, 11, & 18On these three Sundays, we will be OPEN 11 - 3 for your Holiday Gift shopping convenience.
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FREE Gift Wrapping
Sometimes we do open for several hours on a Sunday... Please, feel free to try contacting us on any Friday or Saturday to see if we'll be open on Sunday that week-end. Thank you. First FridaysFREE Public Reception 6 - 8 PM& Enjoy 10% Off Everything, All Day,on The First Friday Every MonthThe first Friday of every month, we remain open to at least 8:00 p.m., with a very casual Artists' Reception from 6 to 8 p.m. These Receptions are FREE, & welcoming the public is very important to all of us here at Gallery La Crosse. All of our exhibiting Artists & Artisans are very strongly encouraged to attend for at least one of the two hours, as are our sellers of fine Vintage Wares and Antiques. An opportunity for exhibitors and the public to enjoy meet one another. Whether it turns out to be a large gathering or small, it is always a very pleasant way to spend a couple of hours at the start of your weekend. Light refreshments are served. One or more of our exhibiting artists may elect to do live demonstrations of their skills during these Receptions. * * * * * * * * New, starting with June of 2010... Enjoy 10 % Off Savings on EVERYTHING at Gallery La Crosse, ALL DAY long on the First Friday of every month!!! "First Fridays" Dates are:~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ LOOKING AHEAD TO 2012... January 6, February 3, March 2, April 13 (the 6th is Good Friday) May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
Upcoming Live Artist Demos~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Watch for our sign out front on the sidewalk... "LIVE ARTIST DEMO TODAY" we put out whenever an Artist pops in on a whim to do a demo. Upcoming Special ExhibitsComing up in the next couple of months at Gallery La Crosse...Check back often, several of our exhibitors have recently inquired about doing a two-weeks special exhibit. Swap SalesArtists' Surplus Supplies Swap Sale DatesThree times each year, our Current Exhibitors are invited to bring in those various Supplies & Tools & Displays & Equipment items which need to move on to someone else's Studio or Workshop. Each of our Swap Sales is roughly three weeks in length, and some items are added almost every day. The Swap Sales are set up in our Rustic Cellar area.
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February 2 - 25, 2012
July 5 - 28, 2012
October 3 - 27, 2012
Downtown Main StreetLa Crosse EventsSpring FlingHistoric Downtown La Crosse's Evening Celebration of the Arrival of SpringFriday, April 13, 2012from 5-9 PM* * * * * * * Explore Historic Downtown La Crosse & the many very unique small family-owned Specialty Shops filled with wonderful wares you cannot find anywhere else in the region. Many businesses offer really great specials & light refreshments. * * * * * * * Here at Gallery La Crosse, we will be holding our Benefit Art Show Reception for Touching Moments. Special feature will be 10 % off everything other than the Benefit Show entries, all day on Friday, and all day on Staurday as well. Krazy DazeThursday &Friday & Saturday, July 12 &13 & 14, 2012Krazy Fun all over the Downtown... Entertainment for families... And bargain shopping galore. Three full days to enjoy & explore ! Watch for store staff & entertainers in Krazy costumes. OktoberFestSeptember 28 thru October 6, 2012Probably the largest OktoberFest celebration outside of Germany... With renewed Family-focus over the past few years; parades, Heritage events, & lots of happy goodwill... Find a wonderful experience in our river town, fun for all ages. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ At Gallery La Crosse, you will find a great selection of souvenir arts & crafts, including some really fun Maple Leaf jewelry created by Local Artisans. We are located only a few blocks from the Southside Festgrounds, between 3rd & 4th Streets on Main Street. ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~ ~*~
OktoberFest Opening Weekend Hours
Friday Open 11 AM to 6:30 PM Saturday Open 10 AM to 4 PM Sunday Open 11 AM to 3 PM
This shift in hours for the weekend is to be open more hours over the weekend, and avoid the issues which arise every year late on Saturday afternoon with some very intoxicated individuals.
Historic Downtown La Crosse DaySaturday, October 6 or 13, 2012Have you ever worn a beaver top hat ? Or wondered about riding a high-wheel bicycle ? How about all those structural layers of garments women wore under their dresses to be considered properly dressed back in the 1800's ? Enjoyed ice cream from a late-1800's soda fountain ? These are just a few things you could experience with a visit to the annual Historic Downtown La Crosse Day event. Every year the experience is just a bit different, & always a lot of fun. Downtown Trick 'R' TreatSaturday, October 29, 2011 ~*~ 11 am to 4 pmThe third Annual Downtown Trick 'R' Treat will be so very much fun. Just like last year, you'll find treats for the kids in businesses throughout the Downtown area, and special savings at many of the same businesses to treat the parents, too. Look for oodles of people in costume, & enjoy a safe day Downtown with your family. Downtown Holiday Open HouseFriday, November 11, 2011from 4 - 9 PMThe most popular of the various annual Downtown events !!! Back again, with more stores than ever before participating. Be sure to wear comfy shoes & either doll-up or dress-down for an evening of fun & frolic & SHOPPING. Specials & treats in just about every business throughout the Downtown. Visit the "Park Near Us" page of our website for information on how you can park closer to us & other favorite downtown stores than is ever possible at the various malls. (Hint ~ less than a block away for 12 hour FREE parking !!)
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We will also be open on Sundays in November, 11 - 3, for your Holiday Gift shopping convenience.
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FREE Gift Wrapping Rotary Lights ParadeSanta Claus Comes to TownFriday, the day after Thanksgiving, at 5:00 PMEvery year, the La Crosse Rotary Lights in Riverside Park are turned on at the end of this parade. Starting near 6th & Main, the parade continues down Main St. to 2nd, then north one block before turning into the park on State St. A magical family evening event... Santa in his sleigh travels the route, then switches on the lights before settling in to visit with the kids in his warm little house in the park. Make an evening of it... The parade, dinner out on the town, a little Gift shopping in the many unique Downtown shops, and of course the visit with Santa for the kids to make their wishes (& for you to remember the experience with photos). Volunteers from many dozens of local organizations & businesses help out with the lights event through New Year's Eve. Every year, this event collects thousands of pounds of food donations for the local food pantries, along with many thousands of dolaars to help those in need in the greater La Crosse area. Warm Up With Us After The Parade...Visit with us at Gallery & enjoy complimentary Hot Cider & Cookies, we'll be open to at least 8:00 PM, and Gift Wrapping is always FREE. Benefit Arts & Crafts ShowNovember 2011, the 4th Annual EcoPark Benefit will accept entries November 23 thru 27, 2011Entries will be accepted November 23 through 27, 2011; during regular Gallery Hours. The theme is: "Living with Nature" Please, see the Call for Artists (to be posted soon on the Benefit Shows page of our website), or contact Ann at Gallery La Crosse for full details. Community Group MeetingsWe occasionally share our gathering space here at Gallery La Crosse with a variety of small community groups in need of an intermittent meeting site. Please, feel free to contact us about opportunities for your meeting needs. "Chocolates & Chatter"March 13, 2012 ~ Tuesday Evening ~ 5 to 9'ishA Special Event For Our Current & Former ExhibitorsThis is our only "Closed" event... a private party... Fun evening for all of our Exhibitors to get better acquainted, share ideas & experiences, and enjoy some good chocolates.
To attend, you must be a Current Exhibitor, a Former Exhibitor in Good Standing, or the personal guest of one of these. Plan on bringing an item of Chocolate to share on the table, & the beverage (any you enjoy) of your choice. Hot Chocolate will be provided, with a pitcher of Schnapps on the side. Please, contact Ann for more information. Brief group explorations of Main, Pearl & 4th Streets will occur spontaneously at least twice during the evening. Historic Downtown La CrosseVisit most any Downtown business to pick up your FREE copy of the "Experience Historic Downtown La Crosse" booklet. In the booklet is a self-guided Historic Architectural Tour, with histories of the various structures, in the heart of our Historic downtown. Well worth including on your list of things to do when you visit La Crosse; fun for families, and very romantic strolling for couples of all ages. While you are here, be sure to visit the many family-owned small specialty shops & fine restaurants in Historic Downtown La Crosse.
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Remember, you'll always enjoy FREE Gift Wrapping here at Gallery La Crosse, one of the most welcoming galleries in Wisconsin. Some of our exhibiting Artists might be doing live demos of their skills. If so, we'll have the "LIVE ARTIST DEMO TODAY" sign out on the sidewalk. Visit in our street level main Gallery & step down into our Rustic Cellar to see what's going on. New this year in the Rustic Cellar... Garden decor', some "strange" & fun things, a bit of what Grandma would have had in her kitchen, Vintage goods, antique & vintage metal toys, & a Wine Lovers' Gizmos section. Some really good local Handcrafters have brought in unique items, with more to come soon. Many of our regular exhibitors have recently brought in Vintage & Antique items to greatly expand the selection now available for you.
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