Food & Drink

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8am

Christmas Cookie Walk

Got early Christmas parties? Stock up on reasonably-priced homemade Christmas cookies early at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center.

L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8-10am

Refuge Farms Pancake Breakfast

All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, and juice. All going to the farm. We’ve added a bake sale of homemade goodies, dog treats, breads, and recipe jars! Great to have on hand or to eat on the way home!

$6

Applebee's Restaurant in Menomonie, 2303 Hwy. 25 N., Menomonie (715) 772-3379

 Education  Food & Drink

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9am-1pm

Community Christmas Fair

Many local churches, organizations, and individuals will have items for sale: ethnic and Christmas bakings such as lefse, punschka, cookies, pies, and breads; locally produced honey, baskets, beaded jewelry, toys, hand knit and craft items; local authors will sign books. Coffee and sweets in the morning, lunch starting at 10:30am.

FREE

Fall Creek Village Hall, Hwy. 12

 Recreation

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9am

Holiday Cookie Walk

Enjoy a brisk stroll and some baked goods.

$6 for cookies

Trinity United Methodist Church, 201 West Central St., Chippewa Falls 723-2806

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9am-5pm

Outpost Christmas Trees & Gifts

Enjoy local holiday shopping and rediscover the magic at the Outpost. Find handcrafted jewelry from Curving Creek Studio and Sandhill Designs, Paintings, cards, small wooden boxes, Woodsy wreaths and more. Take a walk and cut your own spruce, then warm up by the fire with free refreshments and you might hear some homegrown music! Take Hwy 85 to Rock Falls, then follow signs.

Free

N650 968th St., Mondovi (715) 875-4859

 Education  Recreation

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9:30am-3:30pm

Make Your Own Snowshoes

Make your own snowshoes in this two-day workshop and be able to say with pride “I made these myself!” Choose from three styles of snowshoes: Green mountain bear paw (10’ x 36”), Alaskan trail shoe (10” x 56”) or the great all-purpose Ojibwa style (11” x 54”). Class fee includes snowshoe kit, bindings and instruction. Be sure to state what snowshoe you would like to make when registering for the class. Bring to class: PATIENCE, bag lunch, tape measure, pencil, scissors and matches or lighter. Registration is Required. Deadline is: 11-14-2008

$150

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

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-5pm

1st Annual Christmas Open House

Visit Santa, enjoy sleigh rides, live harp music, refreshments, and participate in drawings. Christmas trees, poinsettias, wreaths, roping, decorations, and gifts will be on sale.

Bobolink Nursery • Menomonie • 231-3901 •

 Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-1pm

Car Seat Checks

Attend a car seat check by trained personnel. Technicians check for proper size and installation. This free service is provided by Safe Kids Chippewa Valley Coalition and Sacred Heart Hospital. Sept. 27 at Ken Vance Motors. Oct. 9 at Saturn. Nov. 8 at Marquart Toyota. Dec. 6 at Marquart Chevrolet in Lake Hallie.

715-717-4481

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-6pm

Children's Museum's 4th Birthday + Snowman Week

Paint a watercolor birthday cake to help celebrate the 4th birthday of the Children's Museum of Eau Claire. Children will also be able to celebrate snow by making paper plate snowmen, snowman holiday cards, and strings of holiday lights.

$5/ person

Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-KIDS • www.cmec.cc

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-5pm

Festival of Trees

The Festival of the Trees benefits the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. This festival brings days of holiday dazzle, food, music, and trees. Enjoy a cocktail reception on Friday evening ($25, call for reservations) for auctions, entertainment, appetizers, and a cash bar. Saturday and Sunday morning have teddy bear tea and meet Santa (9:30am to 11:00am).

Adults $4, Children and Seniors $2

Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 835-6121 •

 Recreation

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am

Frigid 8 Run and Thermal 3 Run/Walk

For runners and walkers in the Chippewa Valley who are not afraid of snow or cold, the Indianhead Track Club is hosting the 38th annual Frigid 8 mile run and Thermal 3 mile run/walk. Participantss are encouraged to bring a smile, a mother-nature-can't-beat-me attitude and layers of clothing. Registration is Required. Deadline is: 12-06-2008

$17 adults, $15 students, $20 after 12/1/08

Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1300 Mansfield St., Chippewa Falls (715) 723-1442

 Visual Art

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-4pm

Holiday Art Sale

Arts Coming Together is offering a variety of hand made items for sale. One of a kind felting, wood burning, wood crafts,gourd craft, jewelery, quilts, and more.

FREE

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

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-4pm

Make n' Take Holiday Crafts

Stop in to the library and get creative, as part of the Christmas in the City celebration.

FREE

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

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10-11:30am

Mommy and Me: Indoor Family Fun

Beat the winter blahs! Learn about simple activities to do with your preschooler indoors during the winter months. A meal/snack will be provided. Please call the Family Resouce Center to register by Dec. 4.

FREE

ECASD Administration Building, 500 Main Street, Eau Claire (715) 833-1735

 Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-8pm

Santa Claus in Downtown Eau Claire

Santa will hear Christmas wishes at the Ramada and make appearances throughout the Christmas in the City celebration.

FREE

Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 835-6121 •

 Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-noon

Santa, Stories & Scones

Meet santa, have your picture taken with him (packages from $5), listen to Christmas stories and enjoy free fresh scones at Eau Claire's premiere children's store.

Free

That's Adorable! • Eau Claire • 456-6180

 Visual Art

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10am-5pm

The Mabel Tainter Fine Arts and Crafts Faire

Fifty artists share their crafts and culinary treats at the Ninth Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Faire in the historic Mabel Tainter Theater. Celebrate the season with a weekend of holiday tradition and shopping that will cover all three floors of the theater.

$3

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • (715) 235-9726 Ext 100 •

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 11am-5pm

A'Cute Bead's 3rd Anniversary Celebration

To celebrate, A'Cute Bead will be hosting a Kenyan Kazuri Bead Trunk Show. Proceeds from Kazuri bead collection sales will help build freshwater wells for Kenyan hospitals. Come and enjoy cookies and holiday music.

A Cute Bead • Menomonie • 231-BEAD •

 Visual Art

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 11am-4pm

Christmas Art Fair

Arts Coming Together members will have their art creations for sale in time for the holiday gift shopping. Jewelery, paintings, fibers,cards, etc. will be available.

Free

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

 Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 11am-5pm

Christmastime in the City

Celebrate the holidays downtown with a traditional tree-lighting ceremony and entertainment from the Memorial High School Madrigal group. Enjoy hot cider and free horse-drawn wagon rides while shopping as Santa makes special appearances at various downtown merchants throughout the day. Enter for a chance for a holiday gift basket!

Free

Downtown Eau Claire, Corner of S Barstow & Eau Claire St., Eau Claire 839-4914

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 11am

Constellations, Myths, and Legends

Learn about the night sky through this children's show.

$2 at the door • 5-12

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

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 11:30am

Holiday Storytime

Celebrate Christmas in the City! Hear a festive tale and stay for Make n' Take Holiday Crafts.

FREE

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

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Dec. 6 • noon-4pm

Wine Sampling

Taste unique wines from around the world.

FREE

Foreign 5 • Chippewa Falls • 723-6389 •

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 1-4pm

Amnesty International MHS 2nd Annual Global Write-a-thon

Memorial High School's Amnesty International is hosting its second annual Global Write-a-thon event at The Goat! Stop by to write a letter or make a holiday card of support for a political prisoner. Make a real difference this holiday season.

FREE

The Goat Coffeehouse • Eau Claire • (715) 864-9848

 Recreation

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 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

 Stage  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 1:30pm

A Little House Christmas

Join the Ingalls family, Pa, Ma, Laura and Mary, their neighbor, Mr. Edwards, and even Mrs. Olsen and prissy Nellie for this holiday treat presented by Eau Claire Children's Theatre. Based on the beloved books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, this stage adaptation combines the best holiday stories from the "Little House" books and brings them together just in time for the start of the holiday season.

$10 adults, $8 seniors/kids under 18

North High School • Eau Claire • 839-8877

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 1:30pm

Chippewa Valley Youth Choir

Three girls choirs will perform their first-ever full concert with special guests the Memorial High School Madrigals. The music will be a mix of seasonal and holiday songs, and Santa will visit.

Reserved seating: $10 adults, $7 18 and under

State Theatre • Eau Claire • 839-8877

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 1:30pm

Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Finals

Competition finalists from local high schoolers will perform live before an audience and a panel of judges.

FREE

Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center • Eau Claire • 955-4085 • www.uwec.edu

 Education  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 2pm

Children's Holiday Storytime

Enjoy hot beverages and hear a favorite local author read aloud during the Christmas in the City celebration. Author to be announced.

FREE

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

 Education  Food & Drink

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 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

 Music  Education

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 4:30pm

Christmas in the City: Tree Lighting

The grand finale of the Christmas in the City celebration. Three evergreen trees on the corner of Eau Claire Street and South Barstow Street will be adorned and lit up as the Memorial High School Madrigal serenades.

FREE

Corner of Eau Claire St. and S. Barstow

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 5-8pm

Peace Son Circle & Potluck

Join for a potluck or just join in a circle of folks singing for Peace and Light. Lots of music will be available, bring more to share if you wish. Hosted by Eau Claire Friends Meeting (Quakers).

Free

First Baptist Church, 416 Niagara St., Eau Claire 874-6646

 Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6pm

19th Annual Bridge to Wonderland Parade

"Christmas on the Farm" is this years parade theme. Watch illuminated floats and see Santa at the finale.

FREE

Downtown Chippewa Falls

 Movies

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6pm

Campus Film: The Singing Revolution

Song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of brutal Soviet occupation. This feature documentary tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom - and helped topple an empire along the way. Also playing at 8:00pm.

$2 International Film Society members and UWEC staff, $1 for UWEC students

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

 Movies

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6-8pm

Campus Film: The Singing Revolution

Song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of brutal Soviet occupation. This feature documentary tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom - and helped topple an empire along the way, Tickets available at the Service Center and at the door , 6 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. – Davies Theatre, for more info

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

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

 Movies

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6-7:30pm

Campus Film: The Singing Revolution

Song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of brutal Soviet occupation. Between 1987 and 1991, hundreds of thousands gathered in public to sing forbidden patriotic songs and to rally for independence. This feature documentary tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom - and helped topple an empire along the way. Narrated by Linda Hunt. Estonia/USA 2006, 94min, not rated, Directed by James Tusty & Maureen Castle Tusty.

$2 International Film Society members and UWEC staff, $1 for UWEC students

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

 Music  Education  Food & Drink

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6pm

Dicken's Dinner

Menomonie High School Chorus decorates the large cafeteria and will present several dinner courses, serenaded by the choir.

$15, $10 students

Menomonie High School, 1715 5th Street W, Menomonie, WI (715) 235-2609

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6pm

QuinnElizabeth

QuinnElizabeth will bring her strong voice for an intimate night of soulful tunes.

FREE

Infinitea Teahouse • Eau Claire • (715) 514-1975 •

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6:30pm

All-Ages Show: Breathe Electric + Cavashawn + Arms Aloft + TheSky&TheExecution

One more band TBA.

$10

Hoffy's Skate America • Eau Claire • 832-6000 •

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6:30-9:30pm

Live Jazz

A local jazz trio with occasional guest musicians.

FREE

Shanghai Bistro • Eau Claire • 835-3348 •

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 6:30-8pm

Ye Olde Madrigal Dinner

Enjoy a 15th century-style banquet with music and entertainment by the Court Chamber Choir, Court Brass Choir, Court Recorders and Court Thespians.

$25 per person

Council Fire Room, Davies Center • Eau Claire • 836-3727

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7-10pm

Eggplant Heroes

Eggplant Heroes is a collaboration with Duffy Duyfhuizen (Jones Tones), Joel Pace (Irie Sol), Olaf Lind (Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra), and poet/songwriter Max Garland. Blending three-part harmonies to guitars, trumpet, and violin. Eggplant Heroes present a mix of originals, literary adaptations, gospel, and folk.

FREE

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

 Nightlife

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7pm-2am

Karaoke

Wednesdays and Saturdays, bring your friends and sing your favorites.

• 12+

Jensen's Bar & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 861-3838

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7pm-2am

Live DJ

Live DJ every Thursday, Friday, Saturday night.

Free • 21+

Whiskey Dick’s • Altoona • 829-3425 •

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7-10:30pm

TSR Quartet

Four guys, ten instruments, playing everthing from The Four Freshmen to The Beatles to The Doobie Brothers, from Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel.

FREE

Fischer's On The Green • Altoona • 832-9711 •

 Stage

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7:30-9pm

Almost Maine: A Play by John Cariani

On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in a star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend-almost-in this delightful midwinter night’s dream. Directed by Laura Wayth.

Call 836-3727 for ticket information

Kjer Theatre • Eau Claire • 832-7529

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7:30-9pm

Eau Claire Male Chorus

Enjoy a Christmas concert with many old favorites and special arrangements of classic Christmas music. Friday's special guest is the Altoona High School Concert Choir, and Saturday's is Osseo/Whitehall's Stout-Hearted Men.

$8 adults in advance, $10 adults at door; $4 K-12 adv or door

Regis High School • Eau Claire • 720-9092

 Stage

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7:30pm

Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical

The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild proudly presents the musical comedy, Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. The sisters decide to tape their very own “TV Special” in the convent basement studio for Cable Access.

$18 adults, $17 seniors, $8 kids under 18 & students

Grand Little Theater • Eau Claire • (715) 832-PLAY

 Music  Kids

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 7:30pm

Starquest Vocal Competition

The Eau Claire Children’s Theater has moved the time frame for its annual Starquest competition from May to December for the 20th Anniversary season. Vocal performers compete in two categories- under 13 years old and ages 14-20- for cash and prizes. A preliminary round is held and finalists move on to the public competition hosted by the new Miss Wisconsin, Brianna Lipor, at the State Theatre. Judges include talent agents from Minneapolis.

Call for Information

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

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8pm

Big Backyard: Charity Show

Local country & rock 'n' roll cover band Big Backyard present a Christmas event to benefit Toys for Tots and other local charities. Please bring a toy for donation.

Free

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

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8pm-midnight

Cadillac Kolstad

Cadillac Kolstad (son of the famed Papa John Kolstad) delights crowds with slightly dirty lyrics and an act straight from the rockabilly era. With stand up bass and snare drums backing him this trio will keep your feet tapping all night long!

FREE

Shari's Chippewa Club • Durand • (715) 672-8785

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8-10pm

Derek James

James has been called, “a bluesy, ballsy Buddy Holly for the iPod generation” who’s “sultry voice is enough to make anyone’s mama blush” (SilverSpringPenguin.com). James now makes his local rounds at NYC premier venues with every show generating greater buzz and larger crowds.

FREE

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

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 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, Dec. 6 • 8-10pm

Northwinds Brass Band

Come hear the British tradition in the Northwinds Brass Band, featuring brass Christmas music from around the world directed by James Potter.

Adults $6, CVCA members $5, Students $3, 12 and under free with adult

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

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8pm

Sarah Jade

Sarah Jade's performance will be recorded for a live CD. Doors open at 7:45pm.

FREE

The Living Room Coffee House • Eau Claire • 831-0245

 Movies

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8:30-10:30pm

Campus Film: The Singing Revolution

Song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of brutal Soviet occupation. This feature documentary tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom - and helped topple an empire along the way, Tickets available at the Service Center and at the door , 6 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. – Davies Theatre, for more info

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

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

 Movies

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 8:30-10pm

Campus Film: The Singing Revolution

Song was the weapon of choice when Estonians sought to free themselves from decades of brutal Soviet occupation. Between 1987 and 1991, hundreds of thousands gathered in public to sing forbidden patriotic songs and to rally for independence. This feature documentary tells the moving story of how the Estonian people peacefully regained their freedom - and helped topple an empire along the way. Narrated by Linda Hunt. Estonia/USA 2006, 94min, not rated, Directed by James Tusty & Maureen Castle Tusty.

$2 International Film Society members and UWEC staff, $1 for UWEC students

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

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9pm-1am

40 Fingers

live entertainment.

Free • 21+

Paradise Shores Resort, 26364 Cty Hwy M, Holcombe (800) 657-4512

 Nightlife

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9pm-2am

Deweys Roadhouse: DJ Foiles

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

FREE

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

 Music  Nightlife

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9pm-2am

Live DJ

Appearances by the CARP's Al Shannon.

FREE

Doubledays • Eau Claire • 833-2255

 Nightlife

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 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, Dec. 6 • 9pm-1am

Rock 'n' Roll To Go DJ

Rockin' hits from 80s to today.

FREE

Bubba's Backdoor • Durand • 672-8097

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9pm-1am

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 who play a ton of rock & roll from the 60's through the 90's, with great covers of The Everly Brothers, The Outsiders, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Lee Hooker, The Wall Flowers and many more.

FREE • 21+

Whispering Pines, Hwy B, Prairie Rd, Osseo (715) 597-2004

 Nightlife

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 9pm

Zebra Island Karaoke

Sing some tunes with your best buds.

FREE

River Inn Bottoms Up • Chippewa Falls • 723-9481

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10pm

Catchpenny

Minneapolis pop/rock band Catchpenny has been headlining shows from Los Angeles to Chicago, setting record attendance numbers at venues like the Hard Rock Cafe, and having their music used for national tv spots by ESPN and Arizona Jeans.

$5 • 21+

Stones Throw • Eau Claire • 552-5882 •

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10pm

Downers Grove

A funk and fusion jam band.

FREE

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

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10pm

Duce Duce Entertainment

Live hip-hop from Milwaukee.

$3

Higherground • Eau Claire • 836-6030

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10pm

Grant Hart + Drunk Drivers + The Jaggernauts

Grant Hart was the singer/songwriter/drummer in the influential 80's punk band Husker Du. Since then, Grant has been acknowledged as the youngest songwriter in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and has toured extensively as a solo artist. See him with local favorites Drunk Drivers and The Jaggernauts.

$5 • 21+

Eau Claire House of Rock • Eau Claire • 838-0158 •

 Music

Saturday, Dec. 6 • 10pm

Sexfist

With a PBS series soundtrack already to its credit and a sophomore recording in the works, Sexfist (aka the Henhouse Prowlers) have been barnstorming on to the red hot bluegrass scene since 2004. Great song-writing, stellar musicianship, spot-on vocal harmonies and a high-energy, and often hilarious stage presence.

$4 • 21+

Waterfront Bar & Grill • Menomonie • (715) 235-6541

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Dec. 22
Check with venue for hours.

High School Art Competition Show

Infinitea Teahouse will be hosting a high school visual art competition in December. This is a great opportunity for local students to share their art with the community, and for community members to discover the young talent we have right here in the Chippewa Valley. Call venue for hours.

Free

Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand, Eau Claire

 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
Check with venue for hours.

Mixed Media by Amy Krause

No description available.

FREE

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Dec. 31
Check with venue for hours.

Threatened Motion by Krista Carlson

A collection of paintings inspired by futurism, examining animals through time.

Free

The Goat Coffeehouse • Eau Claire • 831-4491

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Jan. 1
Check with venue for hours.

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
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

 Kids

Event Ends: Wednesday, Dec. 31
Check with venue for hours.

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
Check with venue for hours.

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: Thursday, Feb. 5
Check with venue for hours.

Photography Display: Randi Jo Market

Local photographer Randi Jo Market's black and white photgraphy stretched on canvas will be on display at Calista Salon.

Free

Calista Salon • Eau Claire • 864-5332 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Dec. 20
Check with venue for hours.

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
Check with venue for hours.

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

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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”.

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