Education  Recreation

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6:30-7:30am

New Years Resolution Solution: Overall Body Management System

Starting Jan 5th, for eight weeks, every Tuesday and Thursday, attend a variety of workout classes from core synergestics, biceps and triceps, yoga, dance fitness and much more. See contact info for complete schedule. Medical questioner and waiver needed for review and signing.

$7.50/class. Payments in advance for one or two months get 20% off

Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire 379-3004

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7:30-8:30am

Beginner's Yoga Four Week Series begins

This four week series will introduce you to the basic principles and poses of yoga. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 1.

$36

Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 412 1/2 Water Street, Eau Claire 830-0321

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 9:30-11:30am

Level Two Computer

This eight-week course extends skills learned in Level One. Please review the curriculum for Level One to identify skills that should be mastered before entering this class (use our website and click the Class link). Presenter: Phil Close.

$45, $30 members

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 9:30-11:30am

River Source Family Center: Playgroup

Toys and activities are provided for children from birth through age 5 and their parents to come interact with other kids and families. Every, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9:30-11:30am.

Free

River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls 720-1841

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 10am-noon

Knitting 102 - Hat

Hats are fast, easy and very satisfying. You will learn to knit in the round, decrease and read a simple pattern. Materials: Drops Alaska from Garnstudio, 2 skeins main color, 1 skein accent color, 5 mm (US 80) double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge. Gauge: 17 sts x 22 rows in stockinette st= 10x10 cm.

$16

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 10:30-10:50am

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Toddler Tales

Toddler Tales is our storytime for two - and three-year-olds accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Held on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and repeated on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., each session will include 20 minutes of easy-to-understand stories, songs and activities.

Free • ages 2-3

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 839-5007

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 10:40-11:10am

Menomonie Public Library: On My Own Story Time

On My Own Story Time is for children age 3-5 years old. Fun stories, songs rhymes and more.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Recreation

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 11am-3pm

17th Annual Chippewa Falls Lions Club Raffle & Ice Fishing Contest

Fish prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for perch, bluegill, crappie and northern. Only fish caught on Glen Lock between the starting and ending horn are eligible for prizes. Complimentary hole drilling, concessions in the tent. Drawings held at 3pm on the ice.

Glen Lock, bordering Irvine Park and Ojibwa Golf Course (8140 136th St., Chippewa Falls) 829-5807 (Jeff)

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • noon-12:45pm

Optimizing Your Health through Chiropractic

What is true health? How does chiropractic work? Can it help me with my problems? All these questions and more will be discussed. Presented by Dr. Tim Gunderson.

FREE

Health 4 Life Chiropractic, LLC • Altoona • 598-4954

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 1-4pm

Handpainted Yarn

Make your own hand-painted yarn socks. Materials: Several skeins of white, cream or light grey wool so you can practice different color ways.

$24

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

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 3pm

Native American History on the Chippewa River

Presentation on historical understanding of the Chippewa River during 1650-1850, including intertribal conflict caused by the geographic location of plants, animals, and early encounters between Euro American and Algonquian tribes. Register in advance.

FREE

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 4-5pm

Young Athletes Program

The Young Athletes Program (SO-YAP) sponsored by River Source Family Center and Special Olympics invites you to join the fun. Children will learn large motor skills through a specifically developed variety of large motor activities. Parents will take part in discussions regarding the social/emotional development of their children. Registration required, deadline: Jan. 25.

Free • ages 2-7

Northern Center, Head Start Building, Chippewa Falls 720-1841

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6-8:30pm

Beginning Drawing for Adults/Vicki Casper

Learn the basics of drawing including line, form and shading in exercises designed to tap into your creativity. Vicki Casper, your instructor, has been creating, exhibiting and selling her art for many years. Registration required, deadline: Jan. 30.

$30 • 16+

School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 962-2301

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6-8:30pm

Evenings With the Enneagram

The Enneagram is a system of personality typology that combines psychology and spirituality in the search for self-awareness and self-acceptance, and helps to identify the underlying motivation that fuels one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Register by Dec. 29.

$14 book required of all attendees, available at The Healing Place

The Healing Place, 1010 Oakridge Drive, Eau Claire 717-6028

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6-8pm

Improv Comedy Classes

Learn a big fat pile of games and exercises designed to teach you to think on your feet. This workshop is great for people interested in theatre, comedy or a confidence boost in the board room. Two, eight-week Beginner Sessions from which to choose: Sundays 3-5pm beginning Jan. 31 or Tuesdays 6-8pm beginning Feb. 2.

$75 • 832-2787

State Theatre • Eau Claire • 832-2787

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6-8:30pm

Line dancing

Go to Moose Lodge for beginner line dance lessons where new dancers are always welcome. There's no partners and no experience needed. Kids will dance with adult dancers. This event is open to the community. We play all types of music, and the dance provides a good exercise.

$5/week, kids with adult dancers $3 • All ages

Moose Lodge • Eau Claire • 835-6522

 Music

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6-8pm

Live Jazz

Some of the area's best young jazz musicians take center stage at Infinitea Teahouse every Tuesday night. A great experience for those who love jazz or are just looking for something different.

Free

Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand, Eau Claire 514-1975 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6-8pm

Team Trivia Tuesdays

1st place team each night gets $50 house cash, 2nd place gets $25, 3rd $10. Teams can register to be in the Trivia League and the top teams around WI get to compete in the Tournament of Champions for thousands fo dollars in cash prizes quarterly. Get there early to set up!

Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant & Pub • Eau Claire • 831-1300 •

 Food & Drink

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6-8pm

Tuesday Tasting

Celebrate every Tuesday in February with wine tasting from around the world, great food, friends and a cozy wood burning fireplace.

Free • 21+

Mona Lisa's Restaurant • Eau Claire • 839-8969 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 6:30-7pm

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Family Storytime

Enjoy quality family time at our successful evening storytimes for families. Family Storytime will be held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. This program is geared for ages two to six, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. Bundle-up and come out, then snuggle-up for stories, movement and more. Pajamas and stuffed animals are welcome.

Free

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire 839-5007

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7-9pm

Barley Club Trivia Night

Pizza & pitcher specials, extended happy hour with drink specials on all beverages 3-9pm.

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

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7-11pm

Cori-o-kee

Fabulous DJ with karaoke: "Cori-o-kee".

Free • 21+

Red Zone Sports Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-3030

 Music  Stage

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7pm

Jabali Afrika

From East Africa's Kenya, Jabali Afrika is a truly multi-faceted group, with its own unique blend of fusion and African rhythms. Add talented dancing and choreography, topped off with stunning African tribal costumes, and you have a multi-cultural experience that will leave the entire audience enriched, educated and entertained.

Free

Schofield Auditorium, Schofield Hall • Eau Claire

 Stage

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7pm

One Race, One People, One Peace

A theatrical performance part of Black History Month at UW-Stout.

FREE

Great Hall, Memorial Student Center • Menomonie • 232-2503

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7-8pm

Planetarium Show

Each month, UWEC's planetarium presents different programs on an assortment of astronomical topics. Tuesday shows are geared to adult audiences and Saturday shows are geared for children.

$2

UW-Eau Claire Planetarium • Eau Claire • 836-3148 • www.uwec.edu

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7-8:30pm

Slot Car Racing

Open to all ages. Refer to website for more information.

1st Place Apparel • Chippewa Falls • 723-9070 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 7-9pm

Team Trivia at Sweeney's

Prizes for the top three teams in the form of gift certificates for the host venue, varying from $30, $20, and $10 to $50, $25, $10 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

Sweeney’s Bar & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 723-9905

 Music  Nightlife  Recreation

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 8-10pm

Swing Dance Night at the Red Parrot

Come out to show your moves or enjoy the dynamic sounds of the Red Parrot Big Band, composed of top local musicians rivaling the quality of groups from yesterday and today playing Glen Miller, Harry James, Frank Sinatra and many more!

FREE • 21+

The Red Parrot • Eau Claire • 832-6431

 Music

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 8:30-11:30pm

James Ignacio

James, a member of The Sidekicks, croons love songs and the blues covering the likes of Ben Harper, Ray LaMontange, and The Beatles along with his own songs.

Free • 21+

The James Sheeley House, 236 West River St., Chippewa Falls 726-0561

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 9pm-2am

Cashpot Karaoke

Cashpot Karoke is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

Free • 21+

Happy Hollow Tavern, 1628 N. Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona 832-2826

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke Night

Head up to the stage three nights a week.

• 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 2 • 9pm

Rollback to the 80s

Play 80s themed games like Name That Tune, 20 Questions, Brain Surge & Don’t Forget the Lyrics.

T.G.I. Friday’s • Eau Claire • 830-1424 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Feb. 11
Check with venue for hours.

Anatomical Autonomy / Sammy Jean Wilson

Sammy Jean Wilson exhibits life size drawings, miniature paper-craft and fetish-themed sculpture focusing on the internal and external references of the body. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

Tangled Up In Hue, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire 855-0090

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Tuesday, Feb. 16
Check with venue for hours.

Eric Lee & Jason Lanka Art Exhibit

Eric Lee will feature his recent large paintings as well as those of the past three years. This same exhibition was featured during the 2009 Gallery Nights in Madison at State Street Gallery, and includes the 20ft. project: Building and Unbuilding the Globe. Jason Lanka is UWEC's new Assistant Professor in Sculpture. His work considers the space at which our culture comes in contact with the environment, and how our society defines its role and place within the natural world. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire Street , Eau Claire 839-5004

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Tuesday, Feb. 2
Check with venue for hours.

Furlong Gallery Faculty Show

The Furlong Gallery is proud to present our upcoming show of artwork from UW-Stout's Art & Design faculty. Works range anywhere from 2-D to 3-D.

Furlong Gallery • Menomonie • 232-2261 • furlonggallery.uwstout.edu

 Visual Art

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

Genesis

Award winning creators of international renown write and illustrate their own narratives. Art and development sketches reveal the genesis of their unique approaches to the bizarre, the unbelievable, the whimsical, and the personal. The artists represented have experience with young adult and children's literature, television, theater, and animated films. Author Illustrators Bill Joyce, Shaun Tan. David Wiesner, Adam Rex, James Gurney.

Free

Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center, Eau Claire 836-2328

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Feb. 15
Check with venue for hours.

John Falevsky's Recycled Windows

John's Recycled Windows style manifests from old, double hung windows, salvaged when homeowners upgrade and turn them into scenes. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

Acoustic Cafe, 505 S Barstow, Eau Claire 831-6451

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Feb. 24
Check with venue for hours.

Wrapped in Pride: Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity

The brightly colored, geometrically patterned cloth called kente, made by the Asante peoples of Ghana and the Ewe peoples of Ghana and Togo, is the best known of all African textiles. Kente is a symbol of African pride and a powerful cultural icon. Examples, photographs and video are all part of this exhibit.

$4 adults, $2 children ages 4-17, FREE to museum members and ages 0-3

The Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Feb. 19
Check with venue for hours.

Holy Mackerel: The Artwork of Ivy, Emma and Sandra Klinbeil

What happens when three very talented members of one family exhibit in the same space? Ivy creates multi-layed, textural and surreal digital images that strive to synthesize the old with the new, without ever losing sight of appearing "hand-made". Emma's paintings reference "strange places in time - in childhood - where you know you've seen a monster behind the shower curtain, or your pet cat talked for a split second". Sandra paints contemporary devotional portraits.

Free

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire 832-2787