Michael Bartsch

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Grand Re-Opening: State Theatre and Community Center

Mon. Oct. 14th, 2019

Downtown Eau Claire's State Theatre reopened on Friday, October 11 as the State Theatre and Community Center with a ribbon cutting and re-lighting of the historic marquee. The event featured ...

Wed. Aug. 21st, 2019

Opening Shot | Aug. 21, 2019

photos by Michael Bartsch

THE LOOK THAT SAYS “BLUEGRASS.” The WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival returned to Lake Altoona County Park on Saturday, August 17, featuring the Seeger Boys (pictured), Olive Sings, The Lowest Pair, the Root Tappers, Noah John, Woodland Spring, and the No Man’s String Band.

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WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival 2019

Wed. Aug. 21st, 2019

The WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival returned to Lake Altoona County Park on Saturday, August 17, featuring the Seeger Boys, Olive Sings, The Lowest Pair ...

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US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

Tue. Aug. 6th, 2019

The world's best carvers created one-of-a-kind sculptures with an award ceremony and auction at the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum in Eau Claire's Carson Park August 1-4.

Wed. Jun. 26th, 2019

The Kids Are on Wheels

Tori Johnson, photos by Michael Bartsch

youth cycling program starts ‘em young

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“Figuratively Speaking” Artist Reception @The Library

Tue. Jun. 18th, 2019

The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in downtown Eau Claire is hosting a group art exhibit called “Figuratively Speaking”r now through Wednesday, August 28. Selected artists ...

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CORBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Tue. Jun. 11th, 2019

On Saturday, June 8, CORBA hosted a "take a kid mountain biking" day to get kids excited about mountain biking and out on the trails ...

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A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

Tue. May. 21st, 2019

The Children's Theatre of Eau Claire staged A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder – the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical – at The Oxford, May 16–19.

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2nd Annual Kite Festival

Tue. May. 7th, 2019

On Sunday, May 5 the 2nd Annual Menomonie Kite Festival took place at Tanglewood Greens in Menomonie. Guests were welcome to bring their own kites or purchase them there for an afternoon of kite flying out on the driving range ...

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UWEC Artists Series: Poet Paul Tran

Mon. May. 6th, 2019

On Thursday evening, May 2, poet Paul Tran performed in the Riverside Theatre at UW-Eau Claire as part of the UWEC Artists Series. Tran is the poetry editor for The Offing, and has published work in Poetry ...

Wed. Apr. 20th, 2016

Planetary Jams

Gigi Roelant, photos by Michael Bartsch

Earth Day celebration features music, speakers, more

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Marijuana Deathsquads + Poliça + Lizzo + DJ Sets

Tue. Dec. 31st, 2013

On Thursday, December 26, Minniapolis super acts Marijuana Deathsquads, Polica, and Lizzo played the House of Rock in Eau Claire.

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Art Reception: Corrugated Sculptures by Ray Kaselau

Sat. Sep. 7th, 2013

On Friday, September 6 an artist reception for Ray Kaselau took place at the Volume One gallery featuring animals, masks, and abstract themes explored in form and surface through paper mache constructions.

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Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 2013

Tue. Jul. 16th, 2013

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returned for the 14th year to First Avenue along the scenic Chippewa River and beautiful Owen Park in Eau Claire. The event took place July 12-14.

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Midsommar Celebration

Mon. Jun. 17th, 2013

On Saturday, June 15 the Midsommar Celebration took place at the Ager House. Featuring flower crowns, strawberries and cream, free tours, Kubb, Rosemaling sales, crafts for kids, and book sales.

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2013 NOTA Book Release Party

Sun. May. 12th, 2013

Featuring live music from Dexter Wolfe, enjoy food, drinks, buttons, and camaraderie with NOTA contributors in celebration of the release of the 2013 NOTA book. This event took place at the Volume One Gallery on Friday, May 10.

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Silhouettes Fashion Show 2013

Mon. Apr. 22nd, 2013

Clothing that runs the gamut from formal to casual to children’s, all designed by students, hit the runway this week at UW-Stout. The annual Silhouettes Fashion Show showcases original designs by 60 apparel design and development students. Photos are

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Artist Reception - TINAW: Drawings, Prints and Other Acts of Nature, by N. Gannon

Sun. Mar. 3rd, 2013

Nature, science, history, literature and myth set the stage for what unfolds in Gannon’s art--glimpses of alternative values. Gannon exhibits art locally and nationally and works as a professional illustrator. His work has appeared in a range of venu

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Irie Sol @The Mousetrap (2-9-13)

Tue. Feb. 12th, 2013

On Saturday, February 9, Chippewa Valley/Twin Cities funksters Irie Sol hit the Mousetrap in Downtown Eau Claire.

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Erik Christenson Art Reception

Tue. Dec. 11th, 2012

Erik Christenson will display his work throughout the month of December at Tangled Up in Hue. Photos are from the reception on Friday, December 7 which included, live music, live glassblowing and in-store specials.

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The Heart Pills @The V1 Gallery

Mon. Nov. 26th, 2012

Just a few shots from The Heart Pills a-rocking The Volume One Gallery during their Jingle Jams appearance on Friday, November 23.

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Pert Near Sandstone & White Iron Band

Mon. Nov. 19th, 2012

Minneapolis-based Pert Near Sandstone rejuvenates American stringband music with raw energy; they play tightly-crafted original material that lends itself to the modern audience, as well as being stewards of the old-time and bluegrass traditions. Thi

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John Hildebrand Gallery Reading

Sat. Nov. 17th, 2012

John Hildebrand is the author of three nonfiction books, the most recent of which is A Northern Front (2005), a collection of essays that previously appeared in such magazines as Harper's, Audubon, Outside, Sports Illustrated, Manoa, and The Missouri

Tue. Jul. 24th, 2012

Opening Shot | July 26, 2012

photos by Michael Bartsch

Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool, shooting some b-ball on First Avenue. Eau Claire’s 2012 installment of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament happened up and down First Avenue July 13-15.

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2012 Gus Macker Tournament

Tue. Jul. 17th, 2012

Eau Claire's 2012 installment of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament happened up and down First Avenue, July 13-15.

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Daredevil Christopher Wright album release show

Mon. Jun. 25th, 2012

On Friday, June 22 at the Grand Theater, the Daredevil Christopher Wright played an all ages show to celebrate the release of their new album, The Nature of Things. Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps and Prairie Empire opened things up.

The Daily Shakedown

May. 23, 2012

Wed. May. 23rd, 2012

Wisconsin drops to #6 best state for bicycling

Mike Paulus, photos by Michael Bartsch

The Wisconsin Bicycle Federation informs us that the great state of Wisconsin has dropped to sixth place in the League of American Bicyclists’ 5th annual rating of the bicycle friendly states. "Sixth out of fifty" sounds none too shabby, but we ...

Thu. Aug. 4th, 2011

Kid Tip | Petting Zoo Pictures

Mike Paulus, photos by Michael Bartsch

Petting zoos abound in the summertime, such as the one at downtown Eau Claire’s Summerfest. Kid photo tip: pre-focus – guess where the action is about to happen ...

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FATFAR 2011

Mon. Jun. 20th, 2011

The Chippewa River set the stage for another legendary FATFAR (Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta) on June 19, starting in Chippewa Falls and ending where ever ya hit shore.