I had a chance to talk about 2 of my favorite subjects recently, music and creativity. The conversation is with Tommy Prine, son of the great John Prine and my friend Andy Hughes. Tommy has a show coming up this Friday at Leo and Leonas so we talked about that, about the pressure of being the son of a legend and about the work, process and vulnerability that go into writing a song.

Best Things to Do in La Crosse March 2–8, 2026
Family Fun, Fundraisers, Live Music and a Little Bit of Wine
LA CROSSE, Wis. — If February felt like it lasted 97 days, congratulations. You made it. March has arrived, the sun is hanging around a little longer, and the Coulee Region calendar is picking up steam.
From euchre nights and jazz lounges to polar plunges and wedding planning, here are some of the best events happening around La Crosse March 2 through March 8.

