Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 8:45-9:45am

Body & Soul Fitness

Body & Soul Fitness is an NPO that enables women to exercise and care for their bodies to Christian music with solid lyrics. This international organization is coming to the Chippewa Valley this winter bringing kick butt cardio and strength training workouts! Body & Soul Fitness is three days a week (MWF) for just one hour a day.

Free

Sovereign Grace Church, 2 Bay Street, Chippewa Falls 226-0961

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9-10:15am

Classic Hatha Yoga

Movement, breath, and philosophy to align with the natural forces working in our lives. Accessible to all fitness levels.

$10

Unity Christ Center , 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703 720-7597

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9am

Tax Free Investing

It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep! Program designed to help inform individuals of the benefits and considerations of choosing investments that offer tax advantages. Presenter: Andy Cooper, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments.

FREE

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

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9am-noon

What Can a Computer Do for You?

What can you do on a computer? Email, shop, bank, research from medical to recipes, book keep, pay bills, read books, listen to music, watch a movie, type and save documents, and more. This three hour presentation will give you a glimpse of some of the uses and a basic understanding of computer terms.

FREE

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 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

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 10-11am

Holistic Gatherings: Tea Time

Featuring metaphysical discussion hosted by Sandi Anderson.

4:30 AM Coffee Shop • Chippewa Falls • 456-1391

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 10:30-11am

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Book Babies

Book Babies, held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., is our storytime for infants ages 15 months – 23 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This is a 30-minute program consisting of a short storytime featuring interactive rhymes and baby games, songs and developmentally appropriate stories. Follow this up with a social time for parents and children – toys provided!

Free • 15 mos.-23 mos.

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 10:30-11:15am

Storytime @ the Library

Each week we will read stories, play games, sing, and make a craft. Themes vary; we may go outside or have guest speakers. Check the bulletin, Facebook, or our website for those dates. Storytimes are geared for ages 2-5, but all children are welcome to attend! An adult is required to stay in the Library. Registration recommended.

Free

Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek 877-3334

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 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 •

 Uncategorized

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 11am-2pm

Blugold Organizations Bash

This membership recruitment fair is a great way for you to learn more about student organizations. You can shop around, talk to members, and even sign up for campus and community organizations.

FREE

Council Fire Room, Davies Center, UWEC

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 1-4pm

Art Share

Fridays, meet and work with Art Share members using watercolor, colored pencils, colored chalk/charcoal, and acrylic paints. Wednesday, meet the quilters, knitters, felters, etc.

$20 annual membership

School of the Arts • Menomonie • (715) 233-0264

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 1:30-3:30pm

Level One Computers

Class for persons with little experiences or in need of a refresher course. Topics include basic computer components and operations, introduction to WORD, Notepad, WordPad; organizing files and folders, email and internet. If you have had no computer experience consider taking Pre-Level One class before this class. Presenter: John Monson.

$45, $30 members

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

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 2-3pm

Pilates

Pilates increases our awareness of all muscle groups, relieving the strain on those that are often overused. Participants will be using mats on the floor for this class and is limited to 15. Presenter: Anna King.

$60, $40 members

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 4pm-1am

Girls Night Out

The FRiDAY'S male Bartenders will be slingin' awesome drinks specials just for the ladies. Spin the wheel for prizes, enjoy Karaoke with Shawtown Productions and the Three Olive Bubble Girl Pajama Party (dress in your PJs or prizes, including Victoria's Secret gift cards) starts at 9pm.

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

 Food & Drink

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 5-9pm

71st Annual Awards Banquet

After nearly seven decades of recognizing outstanding men and women in business, the Annual Banquet and Awards Night has become the Chamber’s most highly regarded event. This year promises to be a Community affair to remember. Make plans now to attend the Chamber’s largest membership event of the year. Reservations required.

$42

Off Broadway Banquet Center • Menomonie • 235-9087 •

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 6-8pm

Extraordinary Storytelling

Learn the art and benefits of storytelling. We'll examine stories in fun new ways. CEUs available. On-site childcare is available at no charge. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 2. Call or email RiverSource@sbcglobal.net.

Free

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

 Education  Recreation

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 6:30-7:20pm

Zumba Fitness

Ditch the workout... Join the party! Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! Check out classes, RSVP and pre-pay at the website! No cancellations. No classes on holidays.

$10, $7.50 with pre-paid punch card

Radiant Health Chiropractic • Eau Claire • 379-4249 • www.radianthealthchiro.com

 Words

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7-8pm

Discussion of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales Session 1: The General Prologue

Classic stories of love, jealousy, romance and trickery will be highlighted on four consecutive Wednesday evenings led by UWEC English faculty member Jan Stirm. Registration encouraged. • Session 1: Jan. 20 “The General Prologue” - An overview of the work as a pilgrimage poem, a contest, and a fragment of manuscript; featuring a peek at brilliant images from the famous Ellesmere manuscript. • Session 2: Jan. 27 “The Miller’s Tale” - One of Chaucer's bawdier tales; featuring discussion about religious imagery and the Noah story, kissing, revenge, and marriage. •Session 3: Feb. 3 “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” - A beast fable where chickens talk philosophy and medicine while dealing with a devious fox; featuring a look into dream visions, romance imagery, and raising chickens. • Session 4: Feb. 10 “The Franklin’s Tale” - One of Chaucer's most magical tales, but the magic may not be where it’s expected; featuring a look at who is “most free” and discussion of multiple meanings of “free” in Middle English.

FREE

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

 Music  Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7pm

Open Mic Night

Every Wed. night is "Open Mic"/"Open Jam" night at Erwin's 19th Hole. This is a very laid back event that is open to people of all talents. Sing, play guitar, read poetry, or even do some stand up comedy. Participants get free beer.

Free • 21+

Erwin's 19th Hole • Chippewa Falls • 831-6337

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7-9pm

Shuffle Board League

Shuffle board leagues begin 7-9 every Wednesday.

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

 Kids

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7-8:30pm

Slot Car Racing

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

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

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7-9pm

Smokebusters

Free workshop on quitting smoking + support group.

Path to Health Massage and Wellness Center • Eau Claire • 613-0365 • www.pathtohealthmassage.com

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7-10pm

Wii Bowling

Double elimination rounds with prizes for the winner.

Finish Line • Eau Claire • 552-2169

 Music

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7:30-11:30pm

Open Mic Night/Musician Gathering

Enjoy Eau Claire's newest musician's showcase every Wedneday night. Come network and socialize with other musicians or just take in the scene. Sign up at 7pm (no call-ins please). Hosted by Jeff White. Complimentary drink after performing. Quality sound.

Free • 21+

The Bottle & Barrel, 208 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire 832-0150

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7:30-10:30pm

Team Trivia at El Patio

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 for dollars in cash prizes quarterly. Get there early to set up!

El Patio • Eau Claire • 855-8590

 Education

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 7:30pm

When Rivers Become Killers

Learn how phosphorus in rivers can lead to a toxic soup.

dnsusmit@frontiernet.net

Northstar Middle School • Eau Claire • 926-5107 •

 Music

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 8pm

Derek James

Mama blushin' old-school bubble-gum rock.

Free

The Cabin, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire 836-4805

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 8-10pm

Higherground Karaoke

Karaoke at UWEC's Higherground.

FREE

Higherground • Eau Claire • 836-6030

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 8pm

Team Trivia

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 of dollars in cash prizes quarterly. Get there early to set up.

James Sheeley House • Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 •

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 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

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9pm-1am

Cougar Night Karaoke

Don't miss out on Cougar Night Karaoke. Enjoy your favorite Martini or flavored Long Island. Ladies over 30, show ID to receive Martini and Flavored Long Island Specials. And don't forget to come in and sing your favorite song for a chance to win cash.

Free • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9pm

Karaoke

Karaoke with DJs Nick and Drew.

5 O'Clock Club • Eau Claire • 834-1748

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke Night

Head up to the stage three nights a week.

• 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9pm-1am

Live DJ with Gong Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.

Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife  Recreation

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 9pm-2am

Roadhouse Dance Party

The mid-week break everyone needs: 2 for 1 drinks from 10p- midnight. The Chippewa Valley's best DJ (as voted by Volume One readers) fires off his set starting at 9p.

Free • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Feb. 3 • 10pm

DJ Foiles

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

FREE

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

 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: Wednesday, Mar. 3
Check with venue for hours.

Chippewa Valley Water Color Artists' Annual Show at Beaver Creek Reserve

Approximately 25 members will show work that they have completed while painting once a month at the Beaver Creek Reserve.

FREE

Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • 839-0618 • beavercreekreserve.org

 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: Thursday, Feb. 25
Check with venue for hours.

February Artist of the Month: Justin Dancing Hawk

Justin Dancing Hawk exhibits artwork and three-dimensional pieces of soft stone sculptures of alabaster and marble. Often combining the elements of stone, wood and metal, Justin’s work speaks of the organic origin of all we know on Earth.

FREE

Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 715-726-9000 •

 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