Moon Tunes Co-founders Resign From Concert Series
The long-standing organizers of the La Crosse concert series are stepping down after 15 years.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Other — General
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Co-founders Terry Bauer and TJ Peterslie have resigned from the popular Moon Tunes concert series in La Crosse. The Valley View Rotary Club Moon Tunes Committee has assumed full management responsibilities for the upcoming seasons.
Why it matters
The transition marks the end of a 15-year leadership era for the event at Riverside Park. With the committee now in charge, operations will be distributed among its members to ensure continuity for future performances.
The Moon Tunes concert series moves forward under a 20-member committee after 15 years of leadership under Bauer and Peterslie. Planning is already underway to return to Riverside Park next summer.
The players
Terry Bauer
Terry Bauer is a co-founder of the Moon Tunes concert series who recently stepped down after 15 years of leadership.
TJ Peterslie
TJ Peterslie is a co-founder of the Moon Tunes concert series who has resigned from his position.
Valley View Rotary Club Moon Tunes Committee
The Valley View Rotary Club Moon Tunes Committee is a 20-member body that has assumed management of the concert series.
The details
The Valley View Rotary Club Moon Tunes Committee has officially taken over the responsibility for concert setup and logistics. These operational roles, previously held by the co-founders, are now being managed by the committee's 20 members.
Timeline
The co-founders served in their leadership roles for 15 years.
The Moon Tunes series is scheduled to return to Riverside Park next summer.
Industry Dynamics
This transition moves the concert series from individual leadership to a committee-driven model, a common shift for long-running community cultural events. The change reflects a broader movement toward institutionalizing local traditions to ensure their long-term survival.
Residents can expect the concert series to continue as planned in Riverside Park next summer. The transition to committee management is designed to maintain the established rhythm and accessibility of the event for the community.
The takeaway
Large community events often face pivotal leadership transitions after long tenures. The move to a committee structure is an effective way to preserve local traditions by diversifying management responsibilities.
Further reading
For more information on local cultural events, visit the La Crosse Other — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WXOW.
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