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Daily Shakedown

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

Our Big New Website

Howdy. So ... things are looking different around here at VolumeOne.org. Just go ahead – stand back and take in all the webbie goodness. It may take a while, so hold your calls, grab some coffee, grab some friends, prepare a light (nutritional) snack (almonds?), and just dig in. If you’re not such a free sprit, and you’re unable to romp around the site pell-mell, allow us to point you in a few directions …

  • Blogs and Podcasts - These are from mostly non-V1 people we’ve partnered with to create special web-only content (and there’s more on the way).
  • V1 Dashboard – Check out the super-easy sign-up for a V1 Dashboard account which lets you (and only you) track your own comments, event reminders, restaurant reviews, photo/video uploads and more.
  • Dining Guide – Now our Eat Scene dining guide is online! You can search for restaurants, leave reviews and star ratings, peruse menus, and more.
  • Submit Event – If you host or promote events, checkout the turbo-charged event form.
  • Videos - We’ve already got a ton of Chippewa Valley videos up.
  • Community Pool blog – As if comments, restaurant reviews, and event reviews weren’t enough, now you can add your own blog posts about pretty much anything.

And that's just for starters. We’re still working out some last minute kinks, and we’ll be adding more content and features everyday, so keep poking around. We designed every part of this site with you guys in mind.

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Stories from the Magazine

Music

August 28, 2008 Issue

Hollywood Style

Driven inside by a cold Minneapolis winter, Tyler Franz, aka Breakneck the Mage, did what he could to keep warm. Namely, he watched a lot of dramedies featuring the radiating warmth of SoCal culture. And, as the casts of Entourage, Californication, and Curb Your Enthusiasm whitened his TV tan, Breakneck traveled to Hollywood – if only in his lyrics.

words by Chris Henson

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Writing On The Wall

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Writing On The Wall

“It’s a way for kids to give back to community and take ownership.”

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The possibility came up years ago, but guild members voiced concern about the show’s content ...

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You / Reader Comments

Mick
08/28/08

Check these guys out... new to the area and pretty good stuff... i found th...

from event New North String Band

Hammer
08/28/08

Have any of you been anywhere other than Eau Claire? This place is one of ...

from article Safety Concerns

Robin_K
08/28/08

It agree to all of the above--this website is kick ass and way cooler. And ...

from blog post Our Big New Website

localjoe
08/28/08

Taco John would be proud.

from video In Defence, live at Taco Johns

Kristin
08/28/08

I agree that it would be fantastic to add some more weeks. After all today ...

from event V1 Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Eau Claire Blues All Stars (Final Night Celebration)

Jesse
08/28/08

I never know how safe to feel in town. I've wandered around every corner of...

from article Safety Concerns

BettyBettizzle
08/28/08

I can't believe you're doing an archive. That is fantastic. No really. T...

from blog post Our Big New Website

BettyBettizzle
08/28/08

For real? This is AWE-some. I want to know how the cops didn't bust that ...

from video In Defence, live at Taco Johns

 
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EDITORIAL INTERNSHIP

Write and edit for the Chippewa Valley`s biweekly arts and culture publication. Requirements: training/experience in nonfiction writing and reporting, an active interest in local arts and culture, attention to detail. Spring, summer, or fall. 10 hours/week unpaid in the Volume One office; flexible scheduling. Send résumé and relevant work samples to Karline Koehler, Volume One, 17 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire WI 54701, or karline@volumeone.org.

 
To Do / Local Events Calendar

Mark Aumann: Photography of Vietnam

Aug. 28 • 7:30am to 10pm • Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire  

Watercolors

Aug. 28 • 9am to 5pm • Avalon Floral  

Confluence of Art Biennial

Aug. 28 • 9am to 4:30pm • Eau Claire Regional Arts Center  

Harry Miller: Automotive Genius

Aug. 28 • 10am to 5pm • Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum  

The River Falls Town & Country Art Club 2008 Members Exhibit

Aug. 28 • 10am to 5pm • Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater  

Scienterrific Animalistic

Aug. 28 • 11:15am to 12:15pm • Children`s Museum of Eau Claire  

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Aug. 28 • 1 to 5pm • Phoenix Park  

Scienterrific Animalistic

Aug. 28 • 2:30 to 3:30pm • Children`s Museum of Eau Claire  

Teen Book Club

Aug. 28 • 4 to 5pm • Menomonie Public Library  

Greg Herriges

Aug. 28 • 5 to 7pm

Sound, Lighting, and Rigging Workshop

Aug. 28 • 5 to 8:30pm • Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater  

Opening Reception: Watercolors

Aug. 28 • 5:30 to 8pm • Avalon Floral  

Howard Luedtke and Friends

Aug. 28 • 6pm • Fischer`s On The Green  

7 Steps to Starting a Business

Aug. 28 • 6 to 9pm • Western Dairyland  

Sarah Jade

Aug. 28 • 6:30 to 9pm • The Living Room Coffee House & Drive-Thru  

Open Mac Night

Aug. 28 • 6:30 to 8pm • MacMan  

Brian Bethke

Aug. 28 • 7 to 11pm • Whiskey Dicks  

James Seem

Aug. 28 • 7 to 9pm • Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire  

Attitude X2

Aug. 28 • 8 to 11:01pm • Jake's Supper Club  

New North String Band

Aug. 28 • 10pm • The Waterfront Bar & Grill  

Too Many Banjos

Aug. 28 • 10pm • The Mousetrap  

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Watch / V1 Video

Thursday 8-28-08

In Defence, live at Taco Johns

Eau Claire, 10/26/07: "Call More Dudes" by IN DEFENCE live @ Taco John's on Water Street. When Friday night's show at Nate's Dungeon was shut down by the cops, we somehow ended up loading the gear into Taco John's. Thanks to the help of Taco Sean, history was made. "Theres a whole lotta hardcore goin on, goin on at Taco John's!"

 
Look / Featured Photo

Thursday 8-21-08

Chalkfest 2008

This piece of sidewalk chalk art, one of roughly 40 at the first-ever Chalkfest in Wilson Park on August 9, eventually took home the second place in the audience choice vote.

 
Listen / Local Podcasts
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Peer Validated

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Jon Sunde In The Studio 2

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Kara Banker Interview

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Eat / Local Restaurant
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Jumbo House

A Chinese buffet with a dedicated takeout counter, Jumbo House sets itself apart by offering seriously large portions. A single crab Rangoon could be used as a delicious, deep-fried beanbag chair. The menu features Szechwan, Hunan, and Cantonese cuisine, so you`ll have no trouble finding all your Asian favorites. Vegetarian friendly, open late.

Avg Price: Entré: $6-$9, lunch buffet: $6, dinner buffet: $8

Customer Review

4 of 5 stars

by MikePaulus

I love the giant steamed dumplings!

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V1 Insiders

Cadeaux Custom Baskets & Unique Gifts

Check out Customer Appreciation Weekend on September 12th & 13!

Trucker's Union

10% Off Coupon of Greatness (September & October)

Jeff and Jim's Pizza

Home of the "BOGO" - Buy One, Get One Free Pizza!

Lucy's Delicatessen

Bring in this coupon for $1 off Lucy's Famous Reuben!!

 

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