An Old-School Night Out in La Crosse, WI

We headed off for the The Grand Hotel, a 1930's Art Deco Reception Hall, totally refurbished and full of exposed brick, shiny hardwood floors, a nice bar and a noisy crowd of people.  The Old School Variety Show was gearing up for its annual holiday show.  My sister-in-law and I were having a girls night out and what better place?  A night of friends, music, stories and cocktails.  The variety show is about reviving the craft of traditional storytelling and providing great live entertainment.  My husband has been organizing and hosting this event for the last four years and has many friends that join him at each show.

 Mike getting the show rolling

Elizabeth Caucutt does a sweet "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"

Mike and Nancy Caucutt start off with a sassy little "Baby, It's Cold Outside"

Ivan tells a Christmas story that concludes with, "Just know that when you open that present, what you find in the box is the smallest part of the gift."

Carolyn Temanson plays beautiful accordian music from the film, Amelie.  If you've seen the movie(or heard this kind of music), you know how seductive French accordion can be.

Dr. Bob!  He's a puppet magician and he makes all of his puppets with his own two hands.

Mike doing his Garrison Keillor "News from La Crosse, WI"

Fayme Rochelle and the Waxings with their always excellent banjo, fiddle music and original songwriting.

Look at this crazy little cutie.

Farewell

The party continues at our house.

A good time was had by all.