Food & Drink

Thursday, Sep. 2 • noon-5:30pm

Chippewa Falls Main Street Farmers Market

26 vendors offer fresh, locally produced flowers, fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, sauces, meat, and more.

Intersection of Bridge and River streets, Chippewa Falls 723-7858

 Food & Drink

Thursday, Sep. 2 • noon-5pm

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, art, coffee, and more.

Phoenix Park pavillions, corner of Madison and Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire

 Uncategorized

Thursday, Sep. 2 • noon-10pm

Minnesota State Fair

The great Minnesota get-together will boast more fried things on a stick and a huge music lineup, including Rush and Weird Al. Visit website for full info.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Falcon Heights, MN

 Uncategorized

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 2-7:30pm

Small Business Boutique & Networking Night

Featuring bra fittings, chair massages, eco-friendly & recycled clothing, fashion, make-up, natural Skin Care Products, Detox foot baths, aromatherapy, gourmet food and more.

FREE admission

Porter Place, 914 Porter Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 (One block SW of the YMCA) 831-1633

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 4pm-1am

90'S NiGHT @ FRiDAY'S

Every Thursday is 90'S night with 90's music, apparel, and trivia starting at 9pm. Enjoy drink specials & pay for only 90% of your food! Spend more than $9 & bring receipt to Brothers for a free drink.

Free • 21+

T.G.I. FRiDAYS • Eau Claire • 830-1424 •

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 5-8pm

Infinitea Game Night

Every Thursday, Infinitea Teahouse is the place to go for a rousing game of Scrabble or Settlers of Catan. Card games available as well. A rotation of tournaments is certain to produce well-rewarded winners and disgruntled losers. Come down with some friends, or come alone to play some strangers in a game of words and wit.

FREE • all ages

Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand Ave, Eau Claire 514-1975

 Visual Art

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 6-10pm

Featuring Local Artist: Cortney Stoner

View paintings, wood carvings, and mixed media artwork from local artist Cortney Stoner.

Tangled Up in Hue • Eau Claire • 855-0090 •

 Education

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 6-6:30pm

Health 101

Dr. Austin Erickson, DC offers a class on the basics of healthy living. Topics will include Sleep, Diet, Excercise, Staying Hydrated and the role of attitude in health.

FREE

Erickson Chiropractic Clinic, 2722 London Road, Eau Claire 514-2701

 Kids

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 6-8pm

Raising Your Spirited Child

Is your child strong-willed, more intense or more demanding than the typical child? Join us to find creative ways to parent and understand your spirited child. Register in advance. On-site childcare available at no charge.

FREE

River Source Family Center • Chippewa Falls • 720-1841

 Education

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 6-9pm

SIT: Stitch it Together

Bring whatever craft you are working on and create with other local crafters. This is an informal open house for all people working on a small project.

FREE; donations welcome

Folk Art Emporium • Menomonie • 231-2112

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 6-8pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Try your "hand" at Texas Hold'Em and perhaps qualify for a trip to the World Series!

• 21+

Hallie Bar & Grill • Hallie • 861-3870

 Education

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 6-8pm

Thimbleberries Club

Receive exclusive monthly patterns and purchase the exclusive club project for the year, plus twelve additional purchasable projects by picking and choosing the ones you love.

$25/year

The Calico Shoppe • Eau Claire • 834-9990 •

 Music

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 6:30-9:30pm

Bluegrass Jammers

Informal Bluegrass Jam for acoustic instruments and vocalists. Free to participants and spectators. First and third Thursdays of the month.

Free

Ojibwa Golf & Bowl • Chippewa Falls • 834-8565

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7-10pm

Country Nights Saloon: DJ Night

Presented by Pro Sound Entertainment.

Country Nights Saloon • Elk Mound • 879-4999 • www.facebook.com

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7-10pm

ProSound Entertainment DJ & Karaoke

Join ProSound Entertainment every Thursday and Friday evening at CountryNights Saloon to sing a song or two or request to hear your favorite songs. We have a covered outdoor smoking patio, homemade pizzas, and other delicious food items.

FREE • 21+

CountryNights Saloon, N5696 850th Street, Elk Mound 879-4999

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7pm

Red Zone Sports Bar: Trivia Contest + DJ & Karaoke w. JME

Trivia contest, individuals or teams of up to four. Three rounds of trivia 8-11pm. Prizes given for winner(s) of each round. DJ and karaoke between rounds 7pm-midnight.

FREE • 21+

Red Zone Sports Bar, 2071 S. Praire View Rd, Lake Hallie 726-3030

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7pm

Red Zone Sports Bar: Trivia Contest w/ DJ & Karaoke

Three rounds of Trivia 8-11pm, individuals or teams up to four with winners every round. DJ & Karaoke between rounds 7-midnight.

FREE • 21+

Red Zone Sports Bar, 2071 S. Praire View Rd, Lake Hallie 726-3030

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7-9pm

Stout Alehouse: Team Trivia

1st place team each night gets $50 house cash, 2nd place gets $25, 3rd $10. Teams can register to be in the Trivia League and the top teams around WI get to compete in the Tournament of Champions for thousands of dollars in cash prizes quarterly. Get there early to set up!

Stout Ale House • Menomonie • 233-3333 •

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7pm-1am

Tailgates: D.J. Shawnzilla Karaoke

D.J. Shawnzilla Karaoke starts early and ends late. Join in the fun each and every Thursday.

Free • 21+

Tailgates, 1505 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire 552-1733

 Nightlife  Food & Drink

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7pm

The Snout Saloon: Meat Raffle

Meat raffle with drink specials all night.

FREE • 21+

The Snout Saloon, 13 W Central St, Chippewa Falls 723-4848

 Music

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7-9pm

West of East

West of East is a duo whose music features vocals that mix the subtle, velvety style of Norah Jones with the power of Neko Case. Their songs pair intelligently crafted lyrics with acoustic guitars and are highlighted by a “Countrified-Folk” style of gritty electric guitar.

FREE • all ages

Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7pm

Wii Night

Play Wii games at the Barley Club.

The Barley Club at Pine Meadow • Eau Claire • 831-9224

 Education  Recreation

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7:15-8:15pm

TRX Suspension Training with Benji Williford

TRX Suspension Training gives athletes, military personnel and fitness pros around the world a complete total-body training tool and the cutting-edge training programs they need to take their performance to the next level. M/W/Th at 7:15PM and Fri at 5:15PM and 6:15PM.RSVP online.

$15

Radiant Health Chiropractic, 534 Water St., Eau Claire 379-4249

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7:30-11:30pm

Barley Club: Live DJ

Check out the Barley Club's new live DJ show.

The Barley Club at Pine Meadow • Eau Claire • 831-9224

 Stage

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7:30-9:30pm

Cannibal Days

This drama, performed by the UWEC Players, features an ensemble cast and follows two weeks in the lives of six people in their mid-twenties who have all come to a nameless city to work in the entertainment industry. Multiple stories intertwine and the world around each character unravels, as each waits for a break, a chance, or a way out.

$5 students, $7 public

Riverside Theatre • Eau Claire • 836-3727 •

 Stage  Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7:30-10pm

LOL in the Valley

Join us downtown for a night of side splitting stand-up comedy as we host the freshest comedians from around the area. Don't forget to check out Porter's dinner and drink specials before and after the show. Doors open at 6pm.

$10, $5 students, $8 purchased from vitalculture.com • 21+

Ramada Inn and Convention Center, 205 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire 835-6121

 Recreation

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7:30-8:30pm

Open Dance - Belly Dance

Sofia Spirit Studio offers a 1 hour Open Dance for local belly dancers to come and dance together. Regardless of belly dance style or level, dancers are welcome to come and dance. This is a great way to meet other dancers and meld the local belly dance community. This is a drop-in event.

$10

Sofia Spirit Studio, 2131 Fenwick Avenue, Eau Claire 379-6304

 Education  Recreation

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 7:30-8:30pm

Zumba Fitness Class

Zumba with Level 2 Instructor Jean Dreger includes Samba, Tango, Flamenco, Bellydance, Merengue, Hip Hop, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton and more. The first class is free. Wednesdays at 6pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 510 South Farwell Street. For info, call 835-6550 or email jtweety@centurytel.net.

$5/class, $40/10 class punch card

Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire

 Stage

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 8-10pm

On Golden Pond

This is the love story of Ethel and Norman, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. We all remember the movie with Katherine Hepburn and Henry and Jane Fonda. Wry humor, much affection, and a keen sense of life well-lived have made this show a timeless classic.

$39.99-$42.99 dinner and show; $29.99 show only; group and student discounts available

Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre • Eau Claire • 836-8184 •

 Music

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 8-11pm

Open Mic at Sammy's Pizza

Every first Thursday of the month, enjoy open mic at Sammy's.

 Music

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 8pm

Sammy's Pizza & Pub: Open Mic Night

Come out and showcase your talents, musical or otherwise. Full sound system plus drums, guitar/bass amps, and a keyboard available. The House band The Sammy's All Stars are available for accompaniment.

FREE

Sammy's Pizza & Pub, 2812 London Rd., Eau Claire 831-1300

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 8pm

The Pioneer Grill & Saloon: Country Night with Country Music Videos

Thursday night is hosted by WAXX's Alex Edwards. Every Thursday the Pioneer gives away way a pair of 3-day passes to WeFest in Detroit Lakes, MN August 5-7. Sign up and win every Thursday. Country music and videos 8pm-midnight and line dancing 10-midnight.

FREE • 21+

Pioneer Grill & Saloon, E5699 Cty Rd D, Menomonie 235-9927 •

 Education  Recreation

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 8:15-9:15pm

Brazilian Zumba

Experience authentic latin zumba flavor by Brazilian level two zumba instructor Sanny Jones. Classes include 10 minute floor workouts and the Thursday class features kickboxing mixed in with yoga. No registration necessary.

$6 for one class, $50 for a 10-class punch card

123 Graham Ave., Eau Claire 514-8155

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9-11pm

Boston's: Team Trivia

1st place team each night gets $50 house cash, 2nd place gets $25, 3rd $10. Teams can register to be in the Trivia League and the top teams around WI get to compete in the Tournament of Champions for thousands for dollars in cash prizes quarterly. Get there early to set up!

Boston's: The Gourmet Pizza • Eau Claire • 832-5100 •

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm-1am

Court'N House: Karaoke

While you're there for the 2-for-1 burgers, head to the pool table for some karaoke!

• 21+

Girolamo’s Court ‘n House Bar & Grill • Eau Claire • 832-5478

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm

Erwin's 19th Hole: DJ/Karaoke

Live DJ and karaoke every Thursday and Friday.

Erwin's 19th Hole • Chippewa Falls • 831-6337

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm-2am

Happy Hollow Tavern: Cash Pot Karaoke with D.J. Ham Gravy

Cash Pot Karaoke with D.J. Ham Gravy (he's salty, yet smooth). Sing to win.

FREE • 21+

The Happy Hollow • Altoona • 832-2826

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm-2am

Karaoke Night

Grab the mic and belt out some tunes!

• 21+

The Village Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 723-3009

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's: Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm-1am

O'Leary's: Best Sound & Light Show

Request your favorite tunes or sing along.

FREE • 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm-1am

Poo's on the Pond: Best Sound & Light Show

Request your favorite tunes or sing along.

• 21+

Poo's on the Pond • Chippewa Falls • 723-1266

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9-11pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Try your "hand" at Texas Hold'Em and perhaps qualify for a trip to the World Series!

• 21+

Hallie Bar & Grill • Hallie • 861-3870

 Nightlife

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 9pm-1am

Two Waters Bar: Live DJ with Gong Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.

Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810

 Music

Thursday, Sep. 2 • 10pm

Two Many Banjos

Folk and bluegrass band from Duluth.

FREE • 21+

The Mousetrap • Eau Claire • 832-8418 • www.myspace.com

 Words  Kids

Event Ends: Friday, Sep. 10
Check with venue for hours.

Family Reading Program

Families are invited to continue summer reading fun with the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library's new Family Reading Program. Beginning Monday, August 2, pick up a game board and complete fun family activities for a chance to win one of several unique family prize packages.

FREE

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 839-5007

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Sep. 30
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Joel Viltrout's Photography

Having recently upgraded from 35mm photography, Joel now shoots with a Nikon D-SLR, especially liking photographing nature and water, though also including local construction projects and concerts.

FREE

Acoustic Cafe, 505 S. Barstow, Eau Claire 404-5224

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Sep. 30
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Mari Jackson

Mari Jackson is a self taught visionary artist who is always inspired by her observations in nature, from forest to prairie and lakeshore to gardens. Most of her paintings are landscapes of western Wisconsin where she has lived most of her life. Mari feels Spirit working through her when creating and hopes to share the light of peace and beauty through her works.

FREE

Stone Tree • Eau Claire • 832-0899‎

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Sep. 20
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Rod Hildahl

Featuring pencil and charcoal drawings by Rod Hildahl.

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Oct. 8
Check with venue for hours.

2010 Confluence of Art Biennial

The second juried exhibition at the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, the Biennial showcases artists from the Upper Midwest. The Biennial was created as a way to bring a wider range of contemporary artists and art to the Chippewa Valley. This year's juror is Danica Oudeans, visual artist and Assistant Professor of Art at UW-Barron County.

FREE

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire 832-2787

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Oct. 31
Check with venue for hours.

More Than Child's Play: Becoming an American Girl

Join the DCHS in a delightful discovery of dolls in Dunn County's history. Explore interactive features and a wide assortment of dolls, highlighted by 10 original American Girl dolls from the Fanetti collection.

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum • Menomonie • 232-8685

 Nightlife

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 30
Check with venue for hours.

Wigwam Tavern: Trivia Night

Test your knowledge of everything from current events and pop culture to geography in a three-round contest where teams compete for prizes. Enjoy the mini gameshows between rounds.

FREE

Wigwam Tavern • Eau Claire • 834-9061 •