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Monday, Dec. 15 • 8:30am-5pm
National Cupcake Day
Celebrate the delicious tiny cakes at Dessert First. Samples and cupcake specials will be available.
FREE
Harmony Corner Café • Eau Claire • 838-8760 •
Monday, Dec. 15 • 9:30-11:30am
Knit Mittens
Participants will learn to use double point needles to knit mittens, instructed by former Threade Bear owner Ellen Nelson. Pattern included in price. Register at least a week in advance.
$15 members, $22.50 nonmembers
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Monday, Dec. 15 • 10am-3pm
American Red Cross Blood Donation
The blood supply is particularly vulnerable throughout the holiday season because donors are traveling to see family and friends and forget to make an appointment to donate blood. The American Red Cross needs your help. For more info or to make an appointment, call or visit the website today.
RCU Corporate Center • Eau Claire • 1-800-GIVE-LIFE • www.rcu.org
Monday, Dec. 15 • 10-11am
La Leche League of Eau Claire
All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to meetings or call for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome.
Third Mondays: Hope United Methodist Church 2233 Golf Road, Eau Claire; Second Tuesdays: 227 W. Lexington Blvd., Eau Claire 514-1026 or 852-0572
Monday, Dec. 15 • 10am
Winter Play 'N Learn Registration
We will begin taking registrations for playgroups that begin the week of Jan. 6. Experience creative learning activities, learn about your child's development, and connect with other parents. Groups meet once a week for six weeks. Tuesdays 9-9:45am, Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00am, Wednesdays 9:00-10:30am or Thursdays, 10:00-11:30am. Please call the Family Resource Center to register by Dec. 15.
FREE
Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County • Eau Claire • (715) 833-1735 • www.frcec.org
Monday, Dec. 15 • 10:30-11:15am
Movin' & Groovin'
Each Movin'& Groovin' class is filled with discovery and adventure. You will witness your child's development in language, listening, self-esteem, and musical awareness.
Free
River Source Family Center • Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1841
Monday, Dec. 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
Monday, Dec. 15 • 11:30am-1:45pm
Family Resource Center: Drop In & Play
Play for all ages with a newly expanded play area.
FREE
Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County • Eau Claire • 833-1735 • www.frcec.org
Monday, Dec. 15 • noon-4:30pm
Career Information Session
The EOC provides the following services free of charge: Individualized counseling (career assessment and selection), investigation of training opportunities, and assistance with admissions, financial aid, and registration procedures.
FREE
Eau Claire Job Center, 221 W. Madison St. • Call for a free appointment at 836-2024 836-2024
Monday, Dec. 15 • 4pm-2am
Music Industry Night
Calling all musicians! You gig hard all weekend, let Monday be your day. Support the industry and meet other local musicians!
Free
Stones Throw • Eau Claire • 552-5882 •
Monday, Dec. 15 • 5-7pm
Dinner with Santa and Friends at Fanny Hill
Kids can talk to Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty, and the elves. Enjoy a meal and holiday music from strolling carolers, and a special holiday performance.
Adults $12.99, Kids 4-10 $9.99, 3 and under FREE
Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre • Eau Claire • 836-8184 •
Monday, Dec. 15 • 5:30-7pm
Parenting in the Real World: Personal Finances
Calling all parents: Enjoy a light meal and connect with other parents as we discuss timely topics. Child care is provided. Register with the Family Resource Center by Dec. 11.
FREE
Longfellow Elementary School • Eau Claire • 833-1735 •
Monday, Dec. 15 • 6-7:30pm
The week before Christmas PJ Party
Bring your child to FRC for a PJ party. Join us in our anticipation of Christmas. We will have a craft, story, short movie, and a snack. Please call the Family Resource Center to register by Nov. 24.
FREE
Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County • Eau Claire • 833-1735 • www.frcec.org
Monday, Dec. 15 • 6pm
WAGE Movie Night: Transamerica
A pre-operative male-to-female transsexual takes an unexpected journey when she learns that she fathered a son, now a teenage runaway hustling on the streets of New York.
FREE
Women's and Gender Equity Center, 105 Garfield Ave., In the Basement of Schofield 30, UWEC
Monday, Dec. 15 • 7pm-2am
Beer Pong & Ping Pong
Everyone's favorite beer guzzling game.
Fox Run Tavern • Eau Claire • 835-6489 •
Monday, Dec. 15 • 7-8pm
Scandinavian Couple Dancing
Instruction on the waltz, polka, schottische, and others. No partner or experience required. Please wear low-healed shoes for dancing.
FREE
Great Hall of Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire 833-0462
Ongoing Events
Event Ends: Monday, Dec. 22
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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
Event Ends: Sunday, Jan. 4
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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 •
Event Ends: Wednesday, Dec. 31
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Threatened Motion by Krista Carlson
A collection of paintings inspired by futurism, examining animals through time.
Free
The Goat Coffeehouse • Eau Claire • 831-4491
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
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
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
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
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
Event Ends: Tuesday, Dec. 23
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Holiday Art Fair
Combining the talents of over forty local artists and artisans with affordable prices, the Art Fair brings original and unique gifts to the Chippewa Valley for Holiday gift-giving! Attend the opening reception Dec. 4 at 6pm or the closing reception Dec. 20 at 1pm.
Free
Eau Claire Regional Arts Center • Eau Claire • 832-2787 •
Event Ends: Tuesday, Dec. 23
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Featured Artist: Hugh Mandelert
An exhibit by artists who studied with Hugh Mandelert in Chippewa Falls and who still draw and paint together in his memory, and for their own artistic growth. An Artist reception will be on December 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
FREE
The Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 726-9000 •
Event Ends: Tuesday, Jan. 6
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Paula Gorski & Some People She Has Met Along the Way: Art Exhibit
This exhibit consists of narrative paintings and fabric-wrapped sculptures with underscores of humor. An opening reception will be held on Thursday Dec. 4 7-8:30pm.
Free
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
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 •
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Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 SummerfestDowntown Eau Claire's hottest summer festival features something for everyone, big or small. Enjoy s... FREE • 839-4914 • |
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Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 Chalkfest 2010Imagine a small park overtaken by a day-long firestorm of creativity and positive community energy, ... FREE to visit; Registrants: $19, $25 with free t-shirt • 552-0457 • |
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Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 3rd Annual WHYS Bluegrass FestivalFeaturing five top notch bluegrass bands from WI & MN and the WHYS guys, a fiddle contest, good food... $15, $18 family; in advance: $10, $15 family • 831-9497 • |
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Monday, Sep. 6, 2010 Ski Sprites Sand Castle ContestRunning before and alongside the last show of the Ski Sprites Water Ski Show Team’s season, this 2... $10 to build, free to watch, $3 to park • |
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The show was fantastic; Downers has been hard at work!
Neighbor Dave
07/15/10
from event: Downers Grove + Lucas K & The Cool Hand Saints
Hey, I was one of those 2 guys! Anyway, sorry to disappoint you, we did ha...
Cory
07/09/10
from event: Flea Market
This was NOT a flea market. My girlfriend and I drove all the way to Cadott to find a tent and two guys selling fireworks and overpriced purses.
Amy
07/07/10
from event: Flea Market
Fabuloso!!! Loved the break-dancers, hula-hoopers, happy crowd; Irie Sol was great! Could we have TWO concerts per week in the Phark next summer?
Sara Bryan
06/25/10
from event: Volume One Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Irie Sol + Downers Grove
Both artists were awesome and the collaboration was sensational....I hope t...
Terry
06/14/10
from event: Sue Orfield Band Presents: Brian Bethke
Really amazing show!!! Too bad there were only about 15 people there! All three bands were solid, and I hope to have them in Eau Claire again!
06/12/10
from event: The Battle Royale, Red Daughters, and The Michael Rambo Project in Concert
Best local show in years!! Cant wait for a cd or dvd of the night.
chivatty
06/04/10
from event: Sue Orfield Band Presents: Brian Bethke
This was one of the best shows I've ever heard, barnone. DMB eat your heart out!
Neighbor Dave
05/29/10
from event: Sue Orfield Band Presents: Brian Bethke