Music

Saturday, Nov. 15

Ashley Albrecht Online Auction & Benefit

A silent auction with online bidding organized for Ashley Albrecht, a 20-year-old accident victim from Eau Claire. Over 100 items available for bidding!

Free

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center • Eau Claire • 797-2839 •

 Visual Art

Saturday, Nov. 15

Jazz in the Valley Call for Artists

Artists are encouraged to submit jazz-themed hanging and 3D artwork for display as part of Jazz in the Valley: a community-wide jazz celebration that will culminate in UW-Eau Claire's 42nd annual Jazz Festival, April 2-5, 2009. Artists interested should e-mail jazzinthevalley@gmail.com for a registration form. Registration is required by Nov. 15.

$15 adults, $5 students

Chippewa Valley, County wide, Eau Claire (715) 838-0507

 Movies

Saturday, Nov. 15

Saturday Night at the Movies

In honor of Transgender Awareness Month we will show the 2003 Movie "Normal." A midwestern man's decision to pursue a sex-change operation is greeted with intolerance and disgust by some of his co-workers and members of his church. His wife eventually comes to some understanding, and supports him through his journey in becoming a woman.

Free

LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 South Farwell Street, Eau Claire (715) 552-LGBT

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15

Sleep Serapis Sleep, For All Those Sleeping, in lies she wrote, something less tragic, 1 more TB

ALL AGES SHOW with metal bands from around the Midwest.

$10

skate america, 3120 melby street, eau claire (715) 832-6000

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15

Two-Year Anniversary Party

Join us for our 2 year anniversary party! $2 taps, bloodys, and cocktails. Games, prizes and give-aways! Call for hours.

Free • 21+

Whiskey Dicks Bar & Grill, 943 Harlem , Altoona 829-3425 •

 Education

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 8am-noon

Birthing Basics Weekend

The class includes information on labor and delivery, Cesarean birth, breathing and relaxation techniques and a tour of the birthing facilities. It also covers information from the Caring for the New Family class - feeding, bath sleep patterns, and signs of illness. Please register at least two weeks prior. A second session will be held from 12:45 to 3:30pm.

$20

 Visual Art

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9am-5pm

Artist Co-Op Art Sales

The Valley Art Association will hold sales at the former Fiedler's Jewelry Store. Art items for the holidays or anytime.

Grand and Bridge Streets, Chippewa Falls (715) 723-4970

 Music  Education

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9am-4pm

Eau Claire Hmong New Year!

Experience traditional ball tossing, cultural activities, and entertainment by Ywjpheej Band and Mai Neng Thao, a popular actress and singer. Hmong clothing is strongly encouraged and baggy pants, hats, and bandanas are not allowed. Night party is from 6:00- 11:30pm.

$3 day program, $10 night party (advance) $12 door

McPhee Physical Education Center, University Dr., UW- Eau Claire campus

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9am-3pm

Holiday Market & Boutique

A unique fun-filled two-day sale event featuring antiques, art, jewelry, crafts, accessories, chocolates, vintage dolls, henna tattoos, chair massages, door prizes and more. Chocolate specials on Friday and wine tasting from 1-3pm on Saturday. Non-alcoholic choices will also be available.

Free

Wise Ideas Business Center, 914 Porter Avenue, Eau Claire 831-1633

 Education

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9:23am

Now That's What We're Talking About

Learn the woven science, philosophy and individuality of Network Spinal Analysis and Somato Respiratory Integration Care offered at the Helios Wellness Center. Discuss the dangers of doing internal work and why we believe it’s seen as such a threat to society.

Free

Helios Wellness Center • Menomonie • (715) 235-7333 • www.helioswellness.com

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9:30-11:30am

Holiday Crafting for Kids

Bring the children to the Reserve for a morning of creative fun. Using a variety of materials, including natural and /or recycled items, children will make simple ornaments and decorations for the upcoming holidays. Activities are suitable for school age children. Preschoolers need an accompanying adult. (No charge for the assisting adult.) Registration is Required. Deadline is: 11-12-2008

$8 , $6 members

Wise Nature Center, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek (715) 877-2212 •

 Education

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9:30am

Winter Brrrrd Feeding

What is the fastest growing hobby in the United States? It’s birdwatching & feeding. Second only to gardening, birdwatching is an activity that can be enjoyed by any age and ability level. This program is designed to help you learn to attract, feed and identify the LBB’s (Little Brown Birds) and others in your own backyard. Participants can choose to build their own bird feeder to take home. ($5 additional charge for bird feeder kit.) Caution: Birdwatching has been shown to be highly addictive. Registration is Required. Deadline is: 11-07-2008

$7 , $5 members

Wise Nature Center, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek (715) 877-2212 •

 Words

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10am-4pm

Friends of the Library Book Sale

New books are added throughout each sale day. Books are discounted on the last day of the sale.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10am-5pm

Gone Boating

Art Activity of the Week: Build a paper pirate ship in the Art Studio! YYAAARRRR!!!!

$5 /adults/seniors/kids/students

Children's Museum, 220 S. Barstow, Eau Claire (715) 832-5437

 Education  Recreation

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10am-5pm

Medical Qigong Seminar

Medical Qigong Therapy is the oldest of the four branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine and provides the energetic foundation from which Acupuncture, Herbal healing, and Chinese massage (Tui Na) originated. Medical Qigong consists of specific techniques that use the knowledge of the body’s internal and external energy fields to purge, tonify, and balance these energies. Registration is required by Nov. 10.

$90 adults In Advance: $75 adults, $60 students • 16 to 99

Healing Arts Center , N12376 County Rd W, Colfax WI (715) 235-7711

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10am-3pm

Recycled Art for Kids

Attend all three classes and learn to turn junk into a mosaic, a snow globe, and a plastic tote.

$15 per 2-hour session • 8-15

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 ext. 2 •

 Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10am-noon

Recycled Art for Kids!

Three fun workshops for children that explore turning junk into art: Turn old household items into mosaics, make a snow globe (bring a non-inkjet photo), and make totes from old plastic grocery bags. Children registered for both workshops on one Saturday will get a free pizza lunch at noon. Sessions rotate; call to find when select sessions are held.

$15 per child per session • 8-15

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • info/register: 235-0001 ext . 2 •

 Education

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10am-noon

Socks 101

Ever worn a hand knit sock? Once you try them youʼll never want to go back. Materials Needed: 180 yds worsted weight yarn. US 4 double points or 2 cirs or one 40” circ.

$32

Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10am

Storytime: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

"If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for some milk..." Story by Laura Joffe Numeroff.

FREE

Starbucks • Eau Claire • 834-2513 •

 Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10:30-10:50am

That's Adorable: Storytime

We have storytime daily Monday-Saturday. Come and share our love for reading! If you would like to, please bring a food donation for the Grace Lutheran Food Pantry during the month of November.

FREE

That's Adorable! 29 N Barstow, Eau Claire 456-6180

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 11am

Larry, Cat in Space

Larry Cat In Space is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. It is primarily targeted at grades K-3, although everyone loves an entertaining, fun story! Parents and children alike will enjoy the show, and learn something about the Moon, too!

$2 • 5-12

UW-Eau Claire Planetarium • Eau Claire • 836-2637 • www.uwec.edu

 Words  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 11am

New Children's Novel Signing: "Jesse and Cash and the Illegal Trappers"

Menomonie author Nancy Bjornson will sign copies of her second children's novel.

Bookends • Menomonie • 233-6252 •

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Nov. 15 • noon-4pm

Wine Sampling

Taste unique wines from around the world.

FREE

Foreign 5 • Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 •

 Education

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 12:01pm

Working With Mirrors

We open the doors to the intricacies of Network Care. Come learn the jargon and the connections between spinal tension, phases, gateway, entrainment, levels, rhythms and care.

Free

Helios Wellness Center, 815 Main St, Menomonie, WI (715) 235-7333

 Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 1-3pm

Recycled Art for Kids!

Three fun workshops for children that explore turning junk into art: Turn old household items into mosaics, make a snow globe (bring a non-inkjet photo), and make totes from old plastic grocery bags. Children registered for both workshops on one Saturday will get a free pizza lunch at noon. Sessions rotate; call to find when select sessions are held.

$15 per child per session • 8-15

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • info/register: 235-0001 ext . 2 •

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 3-11pm

Chippewa Valley Blues Society Fundraiser and Membership Drive

Doors open at 3pm. Sue Orfield Band 4pm, Eau Claire Blues Allstars 6pm, Deep Water Reunion 9pm. You have asked for early smoke free music venues and the Blues Society delivered. $10 donations accepted.

Free • 21+

House of Rock, Water St, Eau Claire (715) 235-3280 •

 Recreation

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 3pm

Coors for a Cure

Sponsored by B94 & Loopy's Volleyball Tournament, funds will go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

FREE

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 4:30pm

International Dinner

UW-Stout's International Relations Club and Office of International Education host cultural exhibits, a buffet-style dinner and a culture and fashion show.

$8 UW-Stout students, $14.95 public, $8.95 children

UW-Stout, Great Hall-Memorial Student Center, Menomonie 232-2131

 Movies

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 6pm

UWEC Campus Film: Gamers

Obsessed with a role-playing game called Demons, Nymphs and Dragons, these four slackers are the subject of this comedy that chronicles their journey to make it through their horrendous lives while attempting to break the world record for role playing over 74,558 hours. Also showing at 8:30pm.

$2 for Internat'l Film Society and UWEC faculty, or $1 students

Davies Theatre, UW-Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 836-3727 • www.uwec.edu

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 6:30-9:30pm

Live Jazz

A local jazz trio with occasional guest musicians.

FREE

Shanghai Bistro • Eau Claire • 835-3348 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7pm-2:30am

Alter Ego & Jager Party

Alter Ego will kick the night the off and will play until close. Jager Party begins at 11:00pm. $3.50 Jager bombs!

$ 5 • 21+

Deweys Roadhouse, 1 East Canal Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, 54729 (715) 720-6023

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7pm

Jim Scott

Jim Scott will perform an evening of his songs of peace, and the environment, using his jazz/folk styling to make his case for harmony in the world.

$12 adults, $10 students, $8 children, $25 family

Unitarian Universalist Congregation • Eau Claire • 834-0690 • www.uucec.org

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7pm-2am

Live DJ

Live DJ every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night.

Free • 21+

Whiskey Dick’s • Altoona • 829-3425 •

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7-10pm

Rusty Eklund

Rusty Eklund specializes in the music of West and North Africa. Eklund has over a decade of experience teaching and performing music. For this performance he will join with local musicians to showcase the drumming and songs of the Malian people.

FREE

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

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7-11pm

The Pumps

If you haven't been to one of their shows, you're missing out on a trio of cool cats, all veterans of the local and national scene. Tom Brill (The Memories) on guitar and vocals, Buck Barrickman (Crossroads) on bass and vocals, and Frank Juodis (Ozone Rangers, Irene Keenan Band), play a ton of rock & roll from the sixties thru the '90s, with great covers of The Everly Brothers, The Outsiders, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Lee Hooker, The Wall Flowers, and many more.

FREE

Pioneer Grill and Saloon • Menomonie • 235-9927

 Stage

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7:30pm

Brighton Beach Memoirs

University Theatre at UW-Stout presents Brighton Beach Memoirs, a touching portrait of a struggling New York family in 1937; written by Neil Simon and directed by Paul Calenberg.

$10.50

University Theatre at UW-Stout, 721 3rd St. E, Menomonie (715) 232-1431

 Stage

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7:30pm

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild: Tuesdays with Morrie

A career-obsessed sportswriter reconnects with his dying, former Sociology professor. A powerful, deeply emotional story with doses of humor and insight based on Mitch Albom's autobiographical novel.

$18 adults, $17 seniors, $8 youth/students

Grand Little Theatre • Eau Claire • (715) 832-7529 •

 Stage

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7:30pm

Lunacy

By Patricia Weaver-Francisco and irected by Jennifer Chapman, is the fictional exploration of what became of the denied female astronauts. Lunacy dramatically explores the consequences of thwarted ambition. It is a tribute to some forgotten women of history and a fascinating look at the meaning of independence and achievement for women.

$10 public adults, $8 seniors, $6 under 18, $2.50 UWEC student, $8 UWEC faculty

Riverside Theater, Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St, Eau Claire

 Stage  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7:30pm

Menomonie Theater Guild: "Arsenic and Old Lace"

Joseph Kesselring’s classic comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace, first produced by the MTG as part of our 1964-65 season, introduces the sweet, elderly Brewster sisters and their three nephews. Witty dialogue, madcap action, and unforgettable characters combine to create a show the whole family will love!

$15 adults, $14 seniors/students

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • (715) 235-0001 Ext 100 •

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 7:45pm

Normal

2003 movie features Jessica Lange and Tom Wilkinson and was nominated for several Emmys and Golden Globe Awards. Roy's decision to pursue a sex-change operation is greeted with intolerance and disgust by some of his co-workers and members of his church. Free popcorn.

Free

Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center • Eau Claire • 552-5428

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 8pm-2am

Karaoke

Sing your heart out and enjoy the live DJ.

FREE

Butch and Jackie's Bateman Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 723-9898

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 8pm

Rush River Ramblers

Hoedown music for your ears.

FREE

Acoustic Cafe, Menomonie • Menomonie • 235-1115

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 8pm

UAC Cabin Local Talent - Dacia Miller

Free local talent! Acoustic guitar performance with country and alternative influences.

FREE

The Cabin • Eau Claire • 836-4833 • www.uwec.edu

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9pm

Alter Ego

Local cover band.

$5

Deweys Roadhouse • Chippewa Falls • 720-6023 • www.deweysroadhouse.com

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9pm-1:30am

Convicted

Live band and no cover charge.

Free • 21+

Erwin's 19th Hole, 1705 Cty Hwy OO, Lake Hallie (715) 831-6337

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9pm-1am

Darren's in the Bar

Live DJ.

FREE

Slim's Lake Hallie Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 832-9303

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9pm-2am

DJ Foiles

DJ Foiles will play any request, no matter how crazy.

FREE

Deweys Roadhouse • Chippewa Falls • 720-6023 • www.deweysroadhouse.com

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9pm-2am

Nitro Entertainment

The best in the DJ and Karaoke business, with over 25,000 songs!

FREE

Construction Zone Bar and Grill, Durand 672-9663

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9pm-1am

Rock 'n' Roll To Go DJ

Rockin' hits from 80s to today.

FREE

Bubba's Backdoor • Durand • 672-8097

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9:30pm

Changing Subjects

Rock band and no cover!

FREE

Tailgates Sports Bar & Grill • Eau Claire • 552-1733

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 9:30pm-2am

Good Time Willy

No description available

FREE

Shari's Chippewa Club • Durand • 672-8785

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10pm

Gingerjake + Saving One

Minneapolis-based rock phenom Gingerjake is fronted by rock bombshell Amanda Harris, with Ian Severson on guitar and twin brothers Eric Rotter on bass and Joe Rotter on drums.

$7

Stones Throw • Eau Claire • 552-5882 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10pm

Sport Jersey Dance Party

Wear your favorite team’s jersey and other sports accessories and dance your team to victory. Featuring DJ Jady Jay.

FREE

Higherground • Eau Claire • 836-6030

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 15 • 10pm

The Feelin'

Live solo performance.

FREE

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Jan. 4
Check with venue for hours.

Hope and Change in Uncertain Times

The Creamery's Brickhouse Art Gallery Exhibits four local artists. Featured work includes Helen Heinz Peterson painted furniture, Miriam Houg’s monotypes, Brianna Capra’s paintings, and Clay Vajgrt’s digital prints.

FREE

The Creamery Restaurant & Inn • Downsville • (715) 664-8354 •

 Words

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 18
Check with venue for hours.

Censorship in Schools and Libraries

Through narratives and illustrations, this exhibit chronicles incidents of censorship dating back to the 19th century, as well as frequently challenged books and creative works. Information on US Supreme Court and lower court decisions is an integral part of the exhibit, including the Children's Internet Protection Act.

FREE

McIntyre Library • Eau Claire • 836-3856

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Nov. 22
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Sense of Place: Landscape Paintings

Four women artist working in oil & pastel evoke a 'Sense of Place' with landscapes painting on location. Artists include Holly Swift, Barbara McIlrath, Dodie Logue and Jean Accola. Artist Reception: Friday October 17th, 5-8pm

Free

Accola Gallery, 502 2nd Ave. E, Durand (715) 672-8188

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Nov. 24
Check with venue for hours.

Eau Claire Area Art League Exhibit

The Eau Claire Art League, founded in 1944 by a group of nine local artists, is an organization that works together in the spirit of creativity to foster and promote art in the area by encouraging new artists and accepting them into its membership. The group sponsors various art shows to help members display their work in the area. This exhibit features over 30 new pieces in a variety of media created by 15 local artists.

FREE

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Nov. 28
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Exhibit: Common Thread Quilters

When Bob and Deb Aaron’s house burned down in the Dunn County town of Otter Creek in 1984, one thing that grew out of the ashes was a women’s quilt group, Common Thread Quilters. The fire quilt they made as their first project for the Aarons was followed by baby quilts, wedding quilts, graduation quilts, and now includes grandchildren quilts. The membership has changed a little over the years, but the majority are founding members with many still living in western Wisconsin, and a few “social members” scattered from Duluth to Madison to New Mexico. The ladies still gather for monthly working sessions in each others' homes, as well as summer quilt retreats at a cabin near Tomahawk on Crystal Lake.

$1 suggested donation

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •

 Words  Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Jan. 8
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Private Soldiers: A Year in Iraq with a Wisconsin National Guard Unit

This exhibit honors Wisconsin's participants in the Iraq War and helps viewers understand the conflict's human side. "Private Soldiers" is an exhibit version of a Wisconsin Historical Society Press book of the same name. The exhibit showcases photographs and text provided by three members of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 2-127th Infantry Battalion. This compelling firsthand documentation chronicles the battalion's yearlong deployment from the unique perspective of the soldiers themselves. Through the candid prose of Capt. Benjamin Buchholz and the vivid camera work of Lt. Nathan Olson and Staff Sgt. Joseph Streeter, "Private Soldiers" captures the experiences of these citizen soldiers from training and deployment to their unique mission to their return to homes, jobs, and families. Their mission took them into the most dangerous regions of Iraq, where they withstood hundreds of attacks, saw dozens wounded, and lost three members killed in action.

$4 adults

Chippewa Valley Museum • Eau Claire • 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com

 Visual Art  Uncategorized

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 4
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Changing the Way We Think: New Media Art

The millennium has witnessed the growing vitality of new media art, mediated via digital means, often with the internet as its platform. Originating from an increasingly technologically dependent society, it not only challenges traditional creative media and ways of thinking, but also posits new questions concerning all realms of contemporary life.

Free

Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 836-2328 • www.uwec.edu

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Nov. 29
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Native American Art Showing

Menomonie Artist Susan Rhead has been involved with the Native American Culture for many years. It is her special joy to express this love through the medium of watercolor. Susan has many beautiful paintings for your enjoyment.

Free

School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie (715) 639-2403

 Stage

Event Ends: Sunday, Jan. 25
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A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol

Cantankerous bar owner Gunner Johnson has an argument with his wife Clara, tells her he’s skipping Christmas, and storms out. Gunner then has a dream in which he is visited by folk legend, Sven Yorgenson, who takes him on a journey similar to that of A Christmas Carol. Features 17 original songs including “The Christmas Cheese Polka” and “I Love You More Than Football”.

Prices Vary

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Nov. 30
Check with venue for hours.

Flesh & Bonsai Paintings by Kaz Kuroki

Talented local painter Kaz Kuroki will be displaying some of his more impressive pieces through the month of November. A reception will be held for Mr. Kuroki on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 30th, 7-9pm. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand Ave., Eau Claire (715) 514-1975