Education  Recreation

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 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. 16 • 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. 16 • 10am-3pm

Hospitality Career Conference

Held by the student chapter of the Club Managers Association of America.

Great Hall, Memorial Student Center • Menomonie • 232-2432

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 10am-noon

Knitting 103 - Lace

This wrap is a simple project but includes lots of knitting techniques that are fun to learn and will be used many times in your future projects. Learn to follow a lace chart which includes yarn overs, decreases and a few short rows. Materials: S-M-L (5-6-7 skeins) Garnstudio Eskimo US 11 needle 4 buttons.

$16

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

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 10-10:30am

Menomonie Public Library: Learning Together Story Time

Learning Together Story Time is for children age 1-3 years and their parent or caregiver. Play time begins at 10am.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 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 •

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 1-3pm

Norwegian Mittens

Learn two-handed or single-handed color stranding. See contact info for pattern, materials and registration.

$32

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

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 2-2:45pm

Let's Talk Seniors: Life Line Will Discuss How They Work

Life Line will be here to expain how Life Line works and will work for you or the seniors in your life.

Oakwood Hills Retirement Community, 4316 Oakwood Hills Pkwy., Eau Claire 552-1500

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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

 Music

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 5-6:30pm

Student Recital

Nate Brunette plays the cello.

Free admission

Phillips Recital Hall 836-4954

 Kids

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 5:30-7:30pm

Time for You!

Come and share the joys and trials of being a parent. Share resources and knowledge with other parents going through the same things you are.Join us for a potluck dinner from 5:30-6pm and discussion from 6-7:30pm. Childcare is provided free of charge.

Free

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

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 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. 16 • 6pm

Mardi Gras on Canal Street

Beer, beads and one hell of a party. Jager Girls will be at Dewey's from 11pm-1am. Open at 6pm.

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

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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 •

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 6-9pm

The ABCs of Business Ownership

Participants work on their business idea. Session 1: Are you Ready? Legal structure, permits, business plan, and feasibility. Session 2: Business Marketing: Identifying customers, market research, and marketing to customers. Session 3: Creating Financials: managing cash, profit/loss and cash flow projections, and options for financing. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 8.

$45, scholarships available

Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire 836-7511 Ext 171

 Food & Drink

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 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

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 6:30-7:30pm

Guitar Class: Level 1/Tracy Lea Landis

Group class concentrates on building basic strengths needed to play a guitar with special emphasis on learning how to play by ear and with others. Students must bring their own acoustic or electric guitar or bass. Instructor Tracy Lea Landis has been teaching beginning guitar, music theory, and performance art in group classes and private lessons in Menomonie since 1991.

$75

School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664

 Words

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 7-8pm

Author Joe Knight

Local author Joe Knight will share stories from his book "Frozen Assets: Reflections on Winter in Northern Wisconsin". Mr. Knight is a columnist for the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Refreshments available. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 16.

Free

Fall Creek Public Library, 112 E. Lincoln Ave., Fall Creek 877-3334 or 877-3334

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 7-11pm

Cori-o-kee

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

Free • 21+

Red Zone Sports Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-3030

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 7-10pm

Open Drawing

Open Drawing Sessions. Not open during holidays or UW-Stout academic breaks. Bring drawing supplies.

FREE

Applied Arts 303, UW-Stout, 415 13th St E, Menomonie 232-1097

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 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. 16 • 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

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 7:30pm

Civil War Reenactors Meeting: Co. C 8th Wisc.

Company C 8th Wisc. Civil War reenactors meet the third Tuesday of the month at Smith Funeral Home Annex. We have a program each month to teach about Civil War weapons, equipment and battles. We also plan for the many displays, reenactments, and parades in which we participate.

Free

Smith Funeral Home Annex, 2222 London Rd., Eau Claire 563-3492

 Education

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 8-9pm

Guitar Class: Level 2/Tracy Lea Landis

Those who can demonstrate competence in the concepts introduced in Level 1 beginning guitar class can move to Level 2. Group class concentrates on building chord vocabulary, improving methods of study and playing with others. Students must bring their own acoustic or electric guitar or bass. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 9.

$75

School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie 232-1664/235-0960

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 8pm

Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Kickoff

DJ, karaoke, trivia and traditional New Orleans cuisine.

Barley Club • Eau Claire • 831-9224

 Music  Nightlife  Recreation

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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. 16 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke Night

Head up to the stage three nights a week.

• 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 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: 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

 Kids

Event Ends: Sunday, Feb. 21
Check with venue for hours.

Dinosaur Dig!

Art activity of the week: Put together a terrible T-REX in the Art Studio. All week: Paint a dinosaur with watercolors, identify dinosaur toys, and practice those lacing skills in the Activity Room. Special Events: Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues.-Sun. 2:30-3:30pm, dig, pound, scratch, & pry away to discover buried dinosaur fossils.

$5 • 1+

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

 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

 Nightlife

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

Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Party

Call or visit the website for full details.

T.G.I. FRiDAYS • Eau Claire • 830-1424 •

 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: Wednesday, Mar. 10
Check with venue for hours.

For the Love of It

Looking for a great time and a place to buy a fresh painting or two? Aritst Jason Anhorn's new series 'For The Love Of It' is a new series on positive subjects from candy to sexy ladies. Show will be hanging from February 12 to March 10. All paintings will be sold at very reasonable prices. Stop in early to make sure you get the painting you desire.

Free

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

 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, Mar. 8
Check with venue for hours.

Grottoes, Garrisons and Confines

Collages and drawings by Joe Maurer, exploring post-industrial landscape imagery juxtaposed with the strange, fantastic and disastrous.

FREE

Just Local Food • Eau Claire • 577-5564 • justlocalfood.blogspot.com

 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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Mar. 4
Check with venue for hours.

"A Question of Manners" Fine Art Exhibition

The Furlong Gallery at UW-Stout is proud to present visiting artist Will Pergl in the upcoming show 'A Question of Manners.' Pergl’s art is represented by sculpture and drawings reflecting, “trivial systems balanced and braced in structures and form.” Pergl’s artwork is meant to suggest a culture, which seeks order and understanding in the midst of chaos. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

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