Volume One Contributors

Writers, Photographers, & Artists

Timothy Mather

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Wed. Aug. 22nd, 2018

Stepping on the Stage

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

New Mabel Tainter director is already in love

Thu. Aug. 9th, 2018

FEATURE: The Life and Death and Life of the State Theatre

Tom Giffey, graphic designer by Eric Christenson, photos by Andrea Paulseth, Luong Huynh, Lee Butterworth, Timothy Mather, Caitlyn Berlin, Brandon Jenness, Frank H. Robinson, Kelsey Smith

Once a shuttered movie palace, the State Theatre became a beloved arts center and a key element of Eau Claire's artistic renaissance.

Thu. Aug. 2nd, 2018

Into the Wild Blue Yonder

Julia van Allen, photos by Timothy Mather

Airfest & Autorama showcases air and land speedsters

Thu. Jun. 14th, 2018

Elk Mound Spot Specializes in Cajun-Style Seafood

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

When sisters Kay Vang and Yang Xiong decided to open a restaurant, they wanted to start something different. They found what they were looking for at the bottom of the sea – and deep in the bayou ...

Fri. May. 18th, 2018

Carpe Capra: Goat yoga is deeper than just doing yoga with goats

Emilee Wentland, photos by Timothy Mather

Yoga is a calming act practiced by many to achieve serenity and peace. Sitting on mats with their bodies contorted in various positions, yogis surround themselves with silence, letting out an occasional ...

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UWEC Theater Presents "The Tempest"

Wed. May. 9th, 2018

The Tempest is ultimately a tale of wonder, reconciliation, and forgiveness. This classic text is brought to life through modern visual effects and creative storytelling ...

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Menomonie Theatre Guild Presents "The Glass Menagerie"

Tue. May. 1st, 2018

Tom Wingfield has a story to tell; a story of sacrifice for his sickly sister Laura. A story of frustration with his controlling mother Amanda. "The Glass Menagerie" is a biographical story of Tennessee William’s own family filtered through ...

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Arch Allies: A Tribute Show

Tue. Apr. 3rd, 2018

Arch Allies is America's premier tribute show featuring the music of Bon Jovi, Boston, Journey, REO and the Styx. They performed at The Lismore Hotel on Saturday, March 31.

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ECCT Presents: The Addams Family Musical

Mon. Mar. 12th, 2018

Meet The Addams Family: Uncle Fester, Gomez and Morticia, their children Wednesday and Pugsley, and their servant, Lurch. Based on the 1960's TV series, this campy, all-new musical was full of zany ..

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Menomonie Theater Guild: Company!

Tue. Mar. 6th, 2018

Company! is a landmark concept musical revolving around the institution of marriage and relationships, exploring the dynamics, challenges and benefits from many perspectives.

Fri. Dec. 29th, 2017

Opening Shot | Dec. 27, 2017

photos by Timothy Mather

SNOWBODY GETS IN OUR WAY. The 14th Annual WinterDaze Parade paraded through historic downtown Menomonie on the night of December 14, culminating in a winter fireworks show over Lake Menomin.

Tue. Oct. 31st, 2017

In the Mood: Menomonie boutique offers style … and coffee

Haley Wright, photos by Timothy Mather

A new boutique, Mood, has arrived in downtown Menomonie, offering women’s fashion celebrating women of all shapes, sizes, and ages. The venue features chic accessories, shoes, home décor, gifts ...

Wed. Jul. 12th, 2017

Jeremiah Got the Bullfrog

Haley Wright, photos by Timothy Mather

Menomonie’s Bullfrog Fish Farm finds new owners

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Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm

Tue. Jul. 11th, 2017

Menomonie's Bullfrog Fish Farm, a Chippewa Valley family favorite destination for years, has changed hands and is now called Jeremiah's Bullfrog Fish Farm. Continuing the legacy are ...

Wed. Jun. 28th, 2017

Opening Shot | June 28, 2017

photos by Timothy Mather

THE TRAILS ARE A LITTLE WET TODAY. Menomonie’s Wakanda Park Beach hosted the Lake Menomin WaterX June 24 and 25. The event saw drag races and oval races where competitors flew across the water on snowmobiles. Racers must go at least 30mph to stay afloat, but often reach 70 to 80mph.

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Lake Menomin WaterX 2017

Mon. Jun. 26th, 2017

Menomonie's Wakanda Park Beach hosted the Lake Menomin WaterX June 24 and 25. The event saw drag races and oval races where competitors flew across the water on snowmobiles ...

Wed. May. 3rd, 2017

Sweat and Sawdust: The Menomonie woodworkers behind high-profile projects in the Valley

Eric Christenson, photos by Timothy Mather, Christopher Bartlett

Aaron Wallace ended up in Menomonie when he was 20 years old – “for a girl,” he sheepishly told me, “while I was logging with my dad.” Wallace comes from a whole line of loggers – his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all lumbermen. So you could say he’s got a natural connection to wood ...

Thu. Apr. 20th, 2017

Murder and Mystery in Menomonie

Hannah Mumm, photos by Timothy Mather

Agatha Christie classic The Mousetrap sets trap for theatergoers

Tue. Mar. 21st, 2017

En Plein Air: Menomonie artist displays rural life in V1 Gallery

Hannah Mumm, photos by Timothy Mather

Marc Anderson will not be confined. The Wisconsin born-and-bred artist stays true to his outdoorsy roots, preferring to paint his natural landscapes in nature, or – as the French (and Marc) say ...

Wed. Jan. 11th, 2017

Getting out of the Burrow

Katie Venit, photos by Timothy Mather

why we should fight the urge to withdraw during the Chippewa Valley’s cold season

Wed. Dec. 28th, 2016

Frigid Fun After Dark: Winter After Hours starts in Boyd Park in January

Tom Giffey, photos by Andrea Paulseth, Timothy Mather

Winter can be an isolating time, and sometimes even we hearty Wisconsinites need a nudge to break our routines and actually get outside and enjoy the season’s snowy splendor instead of complaining about it. We need motivation to pull on our stocking caps and dig our ice skates out of the closet or even strap on some snowshoes ...

Thu. Nov. 3rd, 2016

Food for Change

Laura Lash, photos by Timothy Mather

Market Food Co-op to screen documentary

Fri. Oct. 21st, 2016

A Time of Fear

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

The Crucible tackles tale of witchcraft, hysteria

Wed. Sep. 21st, 2016

Opening Shot | Sept. 21, 2016

photos by Timothy Mather

AISLE SEE YOU AT THE BEATLES CONCERT. Fans of the Fab Four were dancing in the aisles – literally – when 1964: The Tribute brought its uncanny cover show to a jam-packed State Theatre Sept. 17.

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The Monster of Phantom Lake

Mon. Jul. 25th, 2016

Five teens go camping near Phantom Lake, where a shell-shocked ex-soldier has been transformed into a revolting monster by atomic waste!

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Eggplant Heroes @The Mable Tainter

Sun. Jul. 10th, 2016

Eggplant Heroes is an Americana band featuring Duffy Duyfhuizen, Max Garland, Joel Pace, Olaf Lind, Caleb Horne, Dan Zerr, and Lucas Fischer. This special performance took place on Friday, July 8th at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.

The Daily Shakedown

Tue. May. 17th, 2016

Where Do Wisconsin Vegetarians Eat Out?

Brian Sheridan, photos by Andrea Paulseth, Timothy Mather

With deep farmland roots and dairy running through the blood of every Wisconsinite, it’s not the easiest place to be a vegetarian or a vegan ...

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Barefoot in the Park @The Mabel Tainter

Wed. May. 4th, 2016

Through Sunday, May 8, the Menomonie Theater Guild is staging Barefoot in the Park, the classic romantic comedy by Neil Simon. Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. After a six ...

Wed. Feb. 24th, 2016

Odds-On-Favorite

Tom Giffey, photos by Timothy Mather

troupe stages beloved tale of gamblers and their dames

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Winter After Hours - February, 2016

Sun. Feb. 21st, 2016

On Thursday, February 18 Winter After Hours took place at Eau Claire's Boyd Park (as it does every Thursday in January and February). Activities included ice skating, snow sculptures, fire pit gazing, food truck grazing, hot beverages, and more.

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Stayin' Alive 2016 – Bee Gees Tribute Concert

Tue. Jan. 19th, 2016

The State Theatre welcomed Stayin' Alive; the quintessential Bee Gees tribute band on Friday, January 15. They played all the blockbuster hits like "Nights on Broadway", "Stayin' Alive," and "Night Fever" as well as some of their softer, poetic ballads like "To Love Somebody" and "Words."

Tue. Nov. 24th, 2015

Opening Shot | November 25, 2015

photos by Timothy Mather

THEATER THEATER BANG BANG. Cast members from the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang enjoy the spotlight. The play, based on the popular Dick Van Dyke movie, ran at The State Theatre through Nov. 22.

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Tue. Nov. 24th, 2015

The Eau Claire Children’s Theatre staged Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, based on the popular Dick Van Dyke movie, at The State Theatre in late November.

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Next to Normal

Wed. Oct. 21st, 2015

Next to Normal is the story of Diana Goodman and her family. Diana has lived with bipolar depressive disorder and delusional episodes for the past seventeen year.