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I met the Lovelys back in 2019 when covering the Vernon County Dairy breakfast at the Dale and Brenda Torgerson Farm. While the Lovelys were performing, I stood for a while listening to them sing. There was something about them singing together that just made me feel good and smile.
Ever taken a drive down US Highway 14 in the Driftless? If you have, and driven the stretch between Mazomanie and Black Earth Wisconsin, you undoubtedly passed a unique and iconic establishment called Rookies Food and Spirits.
Mt. Horeb in Vernon County Wisconsin, well known for its Scandi Hovian Winter Festival and plethora of unique shops, has a new Chocolatier in town.
A little over three years ago, I wrote a story titled, “Santa, Snowmen, and Jeeps- Oh My!”. It was a story that we shared last month as our throw back Thursday post on our Facebook page.
The timing couldn’t have been better for Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk)/White Earth Ojibwe artist Christopher Sweet, as November is National Native American Heritage month.
With the unofficial end of Summer in the Dells marked by Labor Day, if you went to any number of eating venues, there is a good chance you caught musician Marc LaMere jamming out.
The Wisconsin Driftless Area is known as a mecca for artists. With many markets held throughout, the amount of original art you can find seems endless.
The Village of Mazomanie, originally built as a small railroad town in 1857, is one of those places that make you feel like you are stepping back in time.
Every musician has a story, as we all do. It’s interesting to learn where they came from, about their childhood, and what led them to become a musician.
As an art lover, you may be constantly on the lookout for new and exciting talent to discover. Emerging artists are often the driving force behind fresh and innovative works of art, and supporting them can be a rewarding experience for both the artist and the patron.
When thinking about history preservation, an archeologist may come to most people’s minds. But Jim Winter of Platteville, Wisconsin, and a journalist by trade, has taken the road less traveled when it comes to preserving history.
Last Saturday, members of Viroqua, surrounding communities and communities beyond, gathered to celebrate the library receiving the “Wisconsin Library of the Year Award”.
