The newly opened jazz lounge is dedicated to making live music accessible to La Crosse and providing an upscale, city-like experience for its guests. Showcasing local musical talent and providing a relaxing atmosphere for your next date night or girls night out.

Sweet Beats Jazz Lounge, a newly opened venue in La Crosse, is creating a new space for live jazz and local performers.

The lounge operates inside an old church purchased several years ago by La Crosse native Matt Curtis, who now serves as the events coordinator. The venue is part of Cappella Performing Arts Center’s broader mission to make live music more accessible in La Crosse and to create meaningful opportunities for musicians in the community.

“The entire concept of Sweet Beats is centered on music, and the artists come first,” Curtis said.

With a background in music, Curtis said the building’s natural acoustics were one of the main reasons he purchased the abandoned historic church. He said the space offered a unique opportunity to create an intimate listening environment that highlights live performance...

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Ken Notes: I went last Saturday and wow what a venue! Order the piano cheesecake for one of the best presentations ever...