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Saturday, Nov. 22
Toys for Tots: You GIVE, You GET
Active Health Chiropractic and Nutrition is offering a great special to help others, as well as yourself. Give a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army and get a free chiropractic exam for new patients. Existing patients will get a free adjustment on Dec. 5. Please call us if you want to help the children of the Chippewa Valley.
FREE
Active Health Chiropractic and Nutrition, 3119 Golf Road, Eau Claire 834-6333
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 8:30am-4pm
Childbirth Saturday
This class is designed to prepare first-time parents for labor and delivery as well as bringing your new baby home.
FREE
rotunda 717-1600 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9am-4pm
Holidaze Arts Festival
Coming to the Holidaze Arts Festival in downtown Eau Claire, and buy thousands of works of art by regional artists plus an Active Health Chiropractic spa and lounge.
Adults $3, Kids under 12 FREE
Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 832-6942 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10am-5pm
American Indian Arts
Art Activity of the week: Paint a Navajo Rug pattern in the Art Studio! All Week, make a paper replica of an Anishinabe birch bark basket, learn about animal symbols! What animal could represent you? Make a drum!
$5
Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-5437 • www.cmec.cc
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10am-noon
East Coast Swing Workshop
Taught by UWEC's Two to Tango instructors, and best for beginners or those needing a refresher. Attendees will learn basic footwork, turns, spins, and variations including triple-step swing. Registration required, deadline: Nov. 20.
$10, $5 students
Council Fire Room, Davies Center, UWEC, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire (563) 419-4339
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 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 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 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 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10-11am
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
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10:30am-noon
Storytime
Enjoy stories, crafts, activities and more.
FREE
Borders Books (715) 832-2852 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 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
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10:45am-12:45pm
Mudra Meditation Workshop
Have you noticed that there are some hand positions that are widely and often unconsciously used, such as a speaker placing the tips of the fingers of his or her hands together while being thoughtful? Or the nearly universal prayer position of the hands? There is intuitive wisdom in these gestures. In the yoga tradition, they are called mudras, and they guide energy flow, balance the nervous system and brain, enable focus, and affect mood. This workshop will give you the opportunity to learn more about mudras and explore their effect on you. Instructor: Sandra Helpsmeet
$25
Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 830-0321 • www.infinitejoy.com
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 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, Phillips Hall • Eau Claire • 836-2637 • www.uwec.edu
Saturday, Nov. 22 • noon-1:30pm
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 10th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day
This is a day of healing for survivors of suicide loss. The Webcast will be followed by open and small group discussion. Professional counselors will be available. Please register for this event. The fee includes program, resource materials, and light refreshments.
$5 Individual, $10 Family, Students are FREE
President’s Room, UW-Eau Claire Davies Center
Saturday, Nov. 22 • noon-4pm
Wine Sampling
Taste unique wines from around the world.
FREE
Foreign 5 • Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 12:01-6pm
Ladies Day Out
Attention Ladies! Enjoy a day to yourselves while the guys are off hunting. Stop in to our expo of ladies products, jewlery, clothing, gifts, and much more. Enter for a chance to win a ski package for two, with prizes and food, drink and other giveaways all day. All proceeds going to help fight breast cancer.
$5
Whiskey Dick’s • Altoona • 829-3425
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 12:30-11:59pm
Pool Tournament
Show off your skills at Eau Claire's new and only pool hall for Valley 8 or 9-Ball tournaments. All fees collected will be split between 1st and 2nd place winners.
$15 tournament fee, $5 table fee • 16+
London Road Billiards • Eau Claire • 552-7377
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 1-6pm
Chippewa Valley Symphony Christmas Stroll
Enjoy the music of local musicians in beautifully decorated homes. Tickets available at Chippewa Valley Symphony Office, Brent Douglas, Festival Foods, The Potting Shed, Ron’s Castle Foods, Willow.
$10 in advance
Chapel Heights United Methodist Church, 300 East Hamilton Avenue, Eau Claire (715) 832-6366
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 1-11:59pm
Deer Hunters' Widows Ball + pool tournament
While your man is out hunting, gather your girlfriends and come on down to play some pool! Women's doubles, double elimination, 100% payback. Call or stop at the bar to sign-up.
$15 per team
Labor Temple Lounge • Eau Claire • 832-6227
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 1-3pm
In Support of the Arts: A Janet Carson Retrospective Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception of a very special exhibit as storied local artist and emeritus art professor Janet Carson shows a retrospective of her work she had created from her undergraduate days in the late 1940s through graduate school and to today. Janet donated all proceeds from the sales of her work to the gallery for the major renovation.
FREE
Eau Claire Regional Arts Center • Eau Claire • (715) 832-2787 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 1pm
Make an Evergreen Wreathe
Our wreathmaking expert will guide you in creating an evergreen wreath, then you choose the decorations to personalize it for your decor! Register by Nov. 21.
$25
the Potting Shed Garden & Gifts, 1728 N. Hillcrest parkway, Altoona (715) 831-4000
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 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 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 1-3pm
Texas Hold'Em Tournament
Everyone and anyone is welcome to come try their hand at this old poker game.
FREE
Ball Club, Augusta 286-2457
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 1:30pm
Eau Claire Children's Theatre: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Based on audience surveys of shows patrons would most like to see ECCT produce again, this was the show that received the most votes! First presented in the summer of 2006, ECCT was the first area group to bring Disney’s masterpiece to the Chippewa Valley. Based on the extremely popular Disney movie, this Broadway version is full of music, color, dance and spectacular special effects. Characters like Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Belle and the Beast and songs like “Gaston”, “Belle”, “Be Our Guest” and the familiar title song make this a fitting show to kick off the 20th Anniversary Season.
$18 adults, $16 seniors, $8 kids
State Theatre 839-8877
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 2-4pm
Chocolate Making
And tasting of course! Rebecca Flynn, chef of chocolates and owner of Eau Claire's Obsession Chocolates on Water Street will teach the class just in time for the holidays. Learn to make fine chocolates at this short workshop and take home your own handmade chocolates! Must be 13 or older to register. Deadline is Nov. 12 for the first class and Nov. 28 for the second repeat session.
$30 for members, $35 for non-members
Chippewa Valley Museum • Eau Claire • 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 2-4pm
Missoula Children's Theatre Presents "The Little Mermaid"
MCT's "The Little Mermaid" features fifty local chldren in a new version of the age-old tale with lots of music and humor.
$10 adults, $8 seniors/students, $6 kids under 12
Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-9726 ext. 100 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 2pm
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.
Borders Books and Music • Eau Claire • 832-2852 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 3-6pm
Holiday Trunk Show
Calista is featuring handmade jewelry by Token and black & white photography by M. Photography & Design. Works are available for purchasing. Enjoy festive libations and shop for unique gifts at Water Street's newest salon.
Free
Calista Salon • Eau Claire • 864-5332 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 5pm
The TopHatCats + Barefoot Symphony
A free all ages get-together with free food and live music. The TopHatCats are a jam band from Menomonie featuring 10 year-old extraordinaire Kelan Smith. Barefoot Symphony brings some foot stompin' original folk tunes into their set.
Free
Family Learning Center, 523 Cedar Ave, Menomonie 309-2193
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 6-11:59pm
80's Trivia
Dig out your old clothes and get a free drink for dressing up in that fab glam gear. A DJ will be having you guess 80's songs all night while you enjoy .75 mugs of beer.
Eisold’s Irvine Bar • Chippewa Falls • 720-1280
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 6:30-9:30pm
Live Jazz
A local jazz trio with occasional guest musicians.
FREE
Shanghai Bistro • Eau Claire • 835-3348
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7-10pm
Davy Jones Trio
You can expect blues, ’50s rock ’n’ roll, and even an old country song or two, all performed with strong vocals, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and house-rockin’ drums.
FREE
Fischer's On The Green • Altoona • 832-9711
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7pm-2am
Live DJ
Live DJ every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night.
Free • 21+
Whiskey Dick’s • Altoona • 829-3425
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7-11pm
Meridene: CD Release Show
Meridene returns for its second round. After a year and a half of lineup adjustments and a change in sound, from banjo-toting alt-country to its current blend of sportive, yet hard hitting at times, indie/rock power pop, they're back, ready, and armed with a brand new full-length, "You're Not Pretty, You're Worse"; the long anticipated follow up to their previously released EP.
$5
The Grand Little Theater, 102 West Grand Ave., Eau Claire (715) 832-PLAY
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7-10pm
Mill City Grinders
Take a trip back with the Mill City Grinders, as they indulge in tunes from the birth of the recording era. Reminiscent of Charlie Poole, The Skillet Lickers, The Carter Family, and Grayson and Whitter, the Grinders' strings are sure delight.
FREE
Acoustic Cafe, Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-9090 • www.theacoustic.com
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7:30pm
Eau Claire Children's Theatre: Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Based on audience surveys of shows patrons would most like to see ECCT produce again, this was the show that received the most votes! First presented in the summer of 2006, ECCT was the first area group to bring Disney’s masterpiece to the Chippewa Valley. Based on the extremely popular Disney movie, this Broadway version is full of music, color, dance and spectacular special effects. Characters like Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Belle and the Beast and songs like “Gaston”, “Belle”, “Be Our Guest” and the familiar title song make this a fitting show to kick off the 20th Anniversary Season.
$18 adults, $16 seniors, $8 kids
State Theatre 839-8877
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7:30-9pm
Fifth Element Fall Concert and CD Release Party
One of Eau Claire's premier a cappella groups takes the stage once again. From Marvin Gaye to Journey to Keith Urban, these six guys sing it all. Not only is it their concert but it's also a CD release party for "Quintessence."
$5
Schofield Auditorium, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire (507) 420-3526
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 7:30-9:30pm
Haydn's Vienna / Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra
Ivar Lunde, Jr. will conduct, with Richard Fletcher, clarinet, Kristine Fletcher, bassoon, and Nobuyoshi Yasuda, violin. Pieces by W. A. Mozart, Hoffmeister, Beethoven, and Haydn.
$20 adults, $17 seniors, $ 8 students
Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W Grand Ave, Eau Claire (715) 831-2345
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 8pm-2am
Karaoke
Sing your heart out and enjoy the live DJ.
FREE
Butch and Jackie's Bateman Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 723-9898
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 8pm
Philip Grey
This punk-loving Minnesotan claims to "make softies of hardcore kids."
FREE
The Cabin • Eau Claire • 836-4833 • www.uwec.edu
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 8pm
Up Til 2
Bullfrog Fish Farm presents singer Casey Radman in his triumphant return to Menomonie with his newest musical venture the rockin’ a cappela group that will keep you “up til two” with their unique vocal instrumental sound.
$16 adults, $14 senior/students, $6 children
Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-1am
Bizzy Bone + Mr Cota Cota
Come down for this massive event involving long-time Bone Thugs 'n Harmony member Bizzy Bone and newcomer Mr. Cota Cota. Reserve a room and get two free tickets. Buy tickets now at www.myspace.com/mrcotacota612.
$20 in advance, $25 at the door • 18+
Country Hearth Inn & Suites • Eau Claire www.countryhearth.com
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-2am
Brian Bethke Band
All acoustic originals and covers, mellow music and dance hits.
FREE
Crossroads Bar and Grill • Osseo • 597-1860
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-2am
Deer Hunters Ball w/ Bonafide
Set down your gun, shimmy out of your coveralls and dance the night away to the decades of music played by Bonafide, including the Carter Family, Steve Miller and Eric Clapton.
FREE
Hide Away Tavern • Augusta • 286-5290
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-2am
DJ Foiles
DJ Foiles will play any request, no matter how crazy.
FREE
Dewey's Roadhouse, Chippewa Falls 720-6023
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-2am
John Bach
A DJ who will play anything and everything.
FREE
Dam Shot Saloon • Jim Falls • 382-5158
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-2am
Karaoke
Sing, dance, drink and be merry.
FREE
Tomahawk Room, Chippewa Falls 726-9433
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-2am
Live DJ
Appearances by the CARP's Al Shannon.
FREE
Doubledays • Eau Claire • 833-2255
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 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
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-1am
Rock 'n' Roll To Go DJ
Rockin' hits from 80s to today.
FREE
Bubba's Backdoor • Durand • 672-8097
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-1am
Triple Shot
Two Experienced rockers and a talented young drummer combine to produce a good mix of classic rock and blues.
Free • 21+
Erwin's 19th Hole, 1705 Hwy 00, Chippewa Falls (715) 831-6337
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-1:30am
Triple Shot
Live band and no cover charge.
Free • 21+
Erwin's 19th Hole, 1705 Cty Hwy OO, Lake Hallie (715) 831-6337
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm-2am
WHYS 96.3FM Presents
WHYS 96.3FM Eau Claire Community Radio presents Mpls bands The Histronic & Sol Spectre and Eau Claire's Downers Grove! All three bands hot off summer music festivals including Harvest Fest, Fall Roots, Fat Fest, CampOut Roots and many more! Expect live art and many prizes and surprises, all to benefit WHYS, a non-profit, listener supported station, voted Best Radio Station in the Chippewa Valley per the V1 readers poll.
$5 • 21+
Stones Throw • Eau Claire • (715) 831-9497 •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9pm
WHYS Radio Benefit with The Histronic, Sol Spectre, and Downers Grove
The Histronic is a live three-piece electronic band (Drums, Bass, Keys), specializing in an intoxicating blend of live dance music that incorporates many genres (progressive trance, funk, house, hip hop beats, Latin, rock). Sol Spectre explores the deepest facets of the conscious and sub-conscious (with music providing the transportation) and attempt to take the audience with. Downers Grove is a favorite in the Eau Claire music scene with their funky bass licks and tantalizing compositions.
$5 donation • 21+
Stones Throw • Eau Claire • (715) 831-WHYS •
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 9:30pm-2am
Three Kings Karaoke
Sing loud, sing proud.
FREE
Shari's Chippewa Club • Durand • 672-8785
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10pm
All Hall Fall Ball
A semi-formal Masquerade Ball. Sponsored by Bridgman Hall Council. Featuring DJ Strong.
FREE
Higherground • Eau Claire • 836-6030
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10pm
Charlie Parr
Charlie Parr captures the intense sound of the folk music of America’s frozen north. His raw voice, lightning finger picking and plaintive but wry songs have made him one of the most important contemporary protagonists of the American folk tradition. He’s toured the UK, Ireland and Scotland countless times, as well as pert ‘near every nook and cranny of the United States.
FREE
The Mousetrap • Eau Claire • 832-8418
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10pm
Kanser & More Than Lights
Kanser is a high-energy hiphop group out of the Minneapolis area, and when backed by the amazing More Than Lights (band), these guys don't fool around! Join us to help celebrate our good friend Bryce Caldwell's birthday with some kickass live band hip-hop before heading back to mom and pops for the Turkey.
$3 • 21+
Waterfront Bar & Grill • Menomonie • (715) 235-6541
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10pm
Kanser & More Than Lights
Kanser is a high-energy hip-hop group out of the Minneapolis area. Join us to help celebrate our good friend Bryce Caldwell's birthday with some live band hip-hop before heading back to mom and pops for the Turkey.
$3 • 21+
Waterfront Bar & Grill • Menomonie • (715) 235-6541
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 10pm
Silenize + Kaptivating Kate + Sign of the Times
Live music.
$5
Eau Claire House of Rock • Eau Claire • 838-0158 •
Ongoing Events
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 •
