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Saturday, Nov. 29

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

 Kids

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 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 •

 Words  Kids

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 10:30am-noon

Storytime

Enjoy stories, crafts, activities and more.

FREE

Borders Books (715) 832-2852 •

 Kids

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 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. 29 • 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

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Nov. 29 • noon-4pm

Wine Sampling

Taste unique wines from around the world.

FREE

Foreign 5 • Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 •

 Recreation

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 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

 Kids

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 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 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 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

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 6:30-9:30pm

Live Jazz

A local jazz trio with occasional guest musicians.

FREE

Shanghai Bistro • Eau Claire • 835-3348

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 7pm-2am

Live DJ

Live DJ every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night.

Free • 21+

Whiskey Dick’s • Altoona • 829-3425

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 7-10pm

Parlay of Sound

Songwriters Alyssa Rieper (Feathe), Jonathan Seeley (the Holy Rifles), and Adam Thoms (More Amore) gallivant across gulfs of notes and rests sculpted by their subconscious. A tonal picture: a parlay of sound.

FREE

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

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 7:30pm

Murder Mystery Dinner

Price includes a four-course prime rib dinner. Live music to begin at 9pm.

$29.50/plate

Bresina’s Hometown Bar and Grill • Chippewa Falls • 288-6303

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 7:30pm

Tonic Sol-Fa

Tonic Sol-Fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also as one of the most successful, independent acts in America. Tonic Sol-Fa has taken the a cappella musical art form to a new pop plateau, building a legion of loyal fans along the way with its solid material, pop arrangements, memorable performances and cutting-edge stage presence.

adults $23-$33, youth and student discount $5

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center • Eau Claire • 832-2787 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 8pm

B-Day Party Bash w/ DJ Duke

No description available.

Free

Loopy’s Saloon & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667 •

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 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. 29 • 8pm

Reptile Palace Orchestra

The Reptile Palace Orchestra has long been one of Madison’s most inventive, eclectic bands, playing an engaging set of material ranging from torchy lounge to klezmer to Turkish dance songs to Jimi Hendrix.

$18 Adults; $16 Seniors & Students; $6 Children

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-1am

Brian Bethke Band

With drummer Derek Biederman and bass player Jacob Ulwelling, Bethke has worked his way up from the occasional gig to full time performer making the rounds through the Midwest. Must see act- voted best solo performer in Volume One 2008!

FREE

Shari's Chippewa Club, 106 West Main St, Durand (715) 672-8785

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-1:30am

Davey J and The Jones Tones

Live band and no cover charge.

Free • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-2am

DJ

Music, my friend.

FREE

Badger Hole • Bloomer • 568-2803

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-2am

DJ Foiles

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

FREE

Dewey's Roadhouse, Chippewa Falls 720-6023

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm

Half Life

Enjoy live music on the new stage!

FREE

Pioneer Grill & Saloon • Menomonie • 235-9927 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-2am

Karaoke

Sing, dance, drink and be merry.

FREE

Tomahawk Room, Chippewa Falls 726-9433

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-2am

Kid Cactus

Rock'n'roll and country covers

FREE

Crossroads Bar and Grill • Osseo • 597-1860

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-2am

Live DJ

Appearances by the CARP's Al Shannon.

FREE

Doubledays • Eau Claire • 833-2255

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 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. 29 • 9pm-1am

Reflections of Sound Karaoke

Karaoke

Free • 21+

Randy's • Jim Falls • 497-4588

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm-1am

Rock 'n' Roll To Go DJ

Rockin' hits from 80s to today.

FREE

Bubba's Backdoor • Durand • 672-8097

 Nightlife

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9pm

White Trash Winter Bash

Trim the mullet, pull on your best wife-beaters and stretch pants, and lock the kids in the trailer! Includes Mac 'n' cheese eating contest (register before 10pm), COPS and Jerry Springer playing all night long, costume contests, plus Schlitz beer specials and giveaways. DJ Beze will play and the Schlitz Girls will make a special appearance.

Stones Throw • Eau Claire • 552-5882 •

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9:30pm-2am

Brian Bethke

The all-acoustic aspect creates an atmosphere both soothing and fresh, and Brian’s voice is powerful and haunting. Covers and originals.

FREE

Shari's Chippewa Club • Durand • 672-8785

 Music

Saturday, Nov. 29 • 9:30-11:30pm

Sassy Magoo

Rock 'n' roll.

Free • 21+

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

 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 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Dec. 31
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Mixed Media by Amy Krause

No description available.

FREE

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Jan. 1
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Susanne Schroeder: Fine Art Flower & Nature Photography

Owner of Bruce, Wisconsin's Clear Creek Nursery, photographer Susanne Schroeder's works display moments of natural beauty in flowers, bugs, cats, dogs, and landscapes.

Avalon Floral • Eau Claire • 838-8880 • www.flowersbyavalon.com

 Words

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 18
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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

 Kids

Event Ends: Wednesday, Dec. 31
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Christmas at the Mansion

This mansion has been in Menomonie's history since 1859 when it was built by Cap'n William Wilson. During the holiday season, the mansion is open to group tours of 10 or more. Call to reserve a group tour. Times are flexible.

$5, $4.50 seniors/students

Wilson Place Mansion, 101 Wilson Circle , Menomonie, WI (715) 235-2283

 Kids  Food & Drink  Recreation

Event Ends: Tuesday, Dec. 23
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Create a Country Christmas Memory

Take a wagon ride out to the trees and choose & cut your own! Free hot chocolate and popcorn. Gift Store is also open. Nov. 22-23 Christmas Open House: gourmet food tasting and in-store specials on florals. Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 6-7 See the "Living Nativity" and Mr. and Mrs. Claus 11-3pm; Dec.13 see Santa Claus.

Free

Pleasant Valley Tree Farms, RR 1, Elk Mound, WI (715) 879-5179

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Dec. 20
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Artists of the Month: The Valley Art Association

Though many members of the Valley Art Association have exhibited their works separately, they will be exhibiting as a group for the first time at the Heyde Center for the Arts. The VAA has about 40 members that meet once a month at the Chippewa Falls Library for socialization and education. Painters, photographers, fabric artists and others come together to hear guest speakers on many topics of interest to artists.

FREE

The Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 726-9000

 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
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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