Party in the Pines

Festival in the Pines adds more fun, fundraisers

Mon. Aug. 6th, 2018  |  Haley Wright, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The 36th annual Festival in the Pines will take place in Carson Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 25-26. The festival is back for another year of food, and fun, including craft booths featuring unique handmade items. New this year will be ...

Primary Elections (Aug. 14): Here’s What You Need to Know

Mon. Aug. 6th, 2018  |  V1 Staff, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Surprise! If you hadn’t already noticed the yard signs, there’s a primary election just a few days away: on Tuesday, Aug. 14, to be exact.

Starting the Conversation: New Conversation Kits offer books about diversity

Mon. Aug. 6th, 2018  |  Patti See

Family Conversation Kits contain books for children with an accompanying guidebook for adults or teens with the goal of becoming more comfortable with diversity.

Into the Wild Blue Yonder

Airfest & Autorama showcases air and land speedsters

Thu. Aug. 2nd, 2018  |  Julia van Allen, photos by Timothy Mather

Fly high on Aug. 4 at the Sixth Annual Menomonie Airfest and Autorama. This event is a full day of planes and cars that will entertain kids and adults alike. This year’s excitement will feature a two-hour acrobatic airplane show ...

Dragon Boat Festival Fundraises to Fight Cancer

Thu. Aug. 2nd, 2018  |  Emilee Wentland, photos by Kelsey Smith

Come one, come all to watch the fourth annual Half Moon Dragon Boat Festival. The one-day event raises funds to fight against cancer, donating to charities such as Joshua’s Camp, the American Cancer Society ...

All Aboard! Mini Railroad Seeks Engineers

Thu. Aug. 2nd, 2018  |  Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Have you ever wanted to put on a striped engineer’s cap and guide a streamline diesel train or a genuine coal-burning steam locomotive down the track? If so, the Chippewa Valley Railroad can help you fulfill ...

Extended-Stay Hotel Planned Next to Mall

Thu. Aug. 2nd, 2018  |  Tom Giffey

A new extended-stay hotel has been planned for the south side of Eau Claire. The Eau Claire Plan Commission recently approved plans to build a new Home2 Suites by Hilton at 4109 Oakwood Hills Parkway ...

New Bike Trail Spans I-94 in Menomonie

Thu. Aug. 2nd, 2018  |  Tom Giffey

The City of Menomonie has added to its growing bicycle and pedestrian trail system by paving a new trail segment that crosses Interstate 94, linking the north and south sides of town. In recent weeks the city completed blacktopping ...

Grant Will Help Illuminate Hollywood Sign

Thu. Jul. 26th, 2018  |  Tom Giffey

Valleybrook Church wants to bring a bit of old-fashioned Hollywood razzle-dazzle to downtown Eau Claire with an energy-efficient upgrade it its historic sign and marquee, an effort that will be aided by a $2,000 grant ...

On the Cover | July 25, 2018

learn more about V1's cover art from James Jeske

Thu. Jul. 26th, 2018

“In this piece, I wanted to convey a humorous theme to a Chippewa Valley event. Although I have only floated down the Chippewa River once, I have ..."

Opening Shot | July 25, 2018

Thu. Jul. 26th, 2018  |  photos by Glen Mercer

WINGING IT. On July 14, the “Eau Claire Gardens in Bloom” tour showcased nine area gardens including monarch butterfly and native plant gardens, woodland fantasy gardens, professionally landscaped gardens, and more. (Presented by the Eau Claire Garden Club)

Going Once, Going Twice ... Auctions, estate sales offer unique finds

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2018  |  Julia van Allen

Estate sales and auctions are a bit of an enigma for those outside of the usual circuit. For those who are first-time buyers or first-time sellers at an auction or estate sale, the experience can be stressful. But old pros know estate sales and auctions are treasure troves for unique finds ...

7 Tips for Fancy Finds: Junk hunt pro shares her advice for buying vintage

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2018  |  Lauren Fisher

Tammy Hurt of Sweet Legacy Vintage will never pass over a new piece of old-fashioned furniture or a set of antique china. It’s against her nature to drive by a garage sale without stopping ...

Pro Tips: Resign to Consign

consignment sales can help you pass on antiques

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2018  |  Lauren Fisher

Finding a new home for your long-cherished antiques and vintage goods can be difficult, even if you’ve been cherishing them from upstairs for years while they gather dust in your basement ...

5 Driveable Thriftables

treat yourself to a unique antiquing adventure at these five shops

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2018  |  Taylor Reisdorf, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Here’s a list of five notable spots in or within driving distance of the Chippewa Valley that are perfect for those on a hunt to find quality and unique antiques and vintage items.

Thrifting for a Reason: Azura Memory Care City-Wide Thrift Sale

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2018  |  Tom Giffey

Looking for deals on gently used, vintage, and antique items while helping a vital cause? Then check out the Azura Memory Care City-Wide Thrift Sale on Friday, Aug. 3.

Stories of Stories: Downtown Eau Claire's Antique Emporium has centuries of history

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2018  |  Lauren Fisher, photos by Rachel Worthing, Andrea Paulseth

Four flights of creaky wooden stairs offer passage between the three floors of a downtown treasure trove. On the ground level, antique china rests on beautifully carved hardwood curios. Old lace made of microscopic stitches is laid out under a glass case.

Hair Naked

revealing tales of fantastic follicles

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2018  |  Mike Paulus, illustrated by Mackenzie Kavanagh

y earliest hair-related memories (besides seeing my Dad with his shirt off) involve my mom shuffling me off to her salon in Eau Claire. She’d have one of the ladies cut my hair as I entertained the entire shop with my unbearably ...