Education  Recreation

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 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

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 8am-noon

Cardiovascular Screening

This screening will help determine your risk for a heart attack and vascular disease and includes total cholesterol and HDL, blood sugar, blood pressure, ABI, BMI, waist/hip ratio, and an exercise evaluation. Personal explanation and a packet of educational information will be provided. If needed, follow-up care will be provided. Call no later than two days before the screening.

FREE

Luther Midelfort Cardiac Center, third floor, 1400 Bellinger St. 838-5672

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 8:30am-4pm

Supervisory Management 3

Communicating clear, specific expectations to your people is critical to operational effectiveness. Giving feedback during day-to-day coaching session as well as during formal performance reviews is an essential skill. We discuss why there is resistance to performance assessment, how to establish job expectations, and how to conduct coaching sessions. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 25.

$425 adults, $375 Group fee. $1125/person series f

Sweetwaters Restaurant & Bar • Eau Claire • 836-5637 • www.sweetwatersec.com

 Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9-11:30am

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center: Family Fun Zone

A program offered for accompanied children ages 6mo to 6yr. Enjoy open play on a large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning.

kids $3, adults FREE

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center • Eau Claire • 552-1200 •

 Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 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

 Words  Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9:30-10:15am

Storytime @ Little Lambs

Can't make our regular Storytimes on Wednesday? Come to Little Lambs Preschool in Fall Creek! The themes and activities will be the same as Wednesdays. Visit the website for special themes where we go outside, have treats, or listen to a guest. Register in advance. An adult is required to stay for Storytime.

Free

Little Lambs Preschool, 334 W. Lincoln, Fall Creek 877-3334

 Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 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 •

 Words  Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 10:30-11am

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Preschool

This program is designed for preschool age children able to sit through longer stories and to participate in more advanced activities. Children four and up may attend unsupervised. For the child’s safety and comfort, caretakers must remain in the library during the program's duration and pick them up immediately following the program.

Free • 4 to 5

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

 Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 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

Thursday, Feb. 25 • noon-1:30pm

Students' Expectations in the Classroom

In the session, multicultural students will discuss what they expect of instructors in their classrooms.

Alumni Room, Davies Center, UWEC

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 1-2pm

Eco Team

Looking for ideas to save money at home? We will brainstorm ideas about garbage, water, electricity, transportation and consumption. Presenter: Erin LaFaive, UW Ext. Horticulturalist.

$15, $10 members

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

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 3:30-5pm

Beginning Drawing for Children/Vicki Casper

Students will be able to explore the beauty of the use of colored pencils in rendering some interesting subjects (using the instructor's resources or your own favorite set of colored pencils). Instructor is Vicki Casper. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 9.

$30 • 8-15

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 4pm-1am

90'S NiGHT @ FRiDAY'S

Every Thursday is 90'S night with 90's music, apparel, and trivia starting at 9pm. Enjoy drink specials & pay for only 90% of your food! Spend more than $9 & bring receipt to Brothers for a free drink.

Free • 21+

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

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 5-6:30pm

Joint Student Recital

Ashley Vial and Kurt Shipe, trumpet.

 Food & Drink

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6-9pm

Chow Down for Charity at The View

12 weeks, 12 Charities on Thursday nights. Come for a buffet style dinner with raffles, prizes and giveaways. All proceeds go to the featured weekly charity.

$5

The Wissota View • Chippewa Falls • 723-5356 • wissotaview.com

 Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6-7pm

Family Routines & Organization

Families are as unique as their routines and they way they are organized. Join us for tips and tricks that make organization and routines compatible for your family’s lifestyle.

Free

Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County, 2105 Heights Drive, Eau Claire 833-1735

 Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6-8pm

Sharing Responsibilities

This three week class is designed to help families work together as partners (married or not) to raise their children together. No CEUs available. Call or email RiverSource@sbcglobal.net. Free childcare available on-site. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 10.

Free

River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls 720-1841 or 888-413-3400

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6-9pm

Spinning Wheel

Either you have an inherited wheel or you want to move beyond the drop spindle. Come in and bring your wheel or use one of ours and start creating your own yarn.

$24

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

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6pm

Square Foot Gardening

Learn about this and other popular space saving methods of gardening, as well as tips on how to increase yields in small spaces. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 24.

FREE

The Potting Shed • Altoona • 831-4000 •

 Movies

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6-8pm

Tell No One

Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet) still grieves eight years after the murder of his beloved wife Margot. When two bodies are found near the scene of the crime, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes a suspect again. The mystery deepens when Alex receives an anonymous e-mail with a link to video that seems to suggest Margot is somehow still alive and a message to tell no one.

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6-8pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Try your "hand" at Texas Hold'Em and perhaps qualify for a trip to the World Series!

• 21+

Hallie Bar & Grill • Hallie • 861-3870

 Words

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6:30-7:30pm

Bookends Reading Group

No description available.

Bookends • Menomonie • 233-6252 •

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 6:30-8pm

Suicide Survivors’ Workshop

This workshop will provide information on what is known about the causes of suicide, the grief that accompanies a suicide death, and how to survive after someone you love has completed suicide. A 30-minute video, “Journey Through the Shadows: Hope for Healing After Someone you Love Has Committed Suicide,” will be shown as part of the workshop. Register by February 22.

FREE

The Healing Place, Sacred Heart Hospital • Eau Claire • 717-6028 • www.sacredhearthospital-ec.org

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7pm

Dave Rudolph

Dave Rudolf's madcap theatrical production of songs, humor and heavy audience participation makes for an ideal family event. With hula hoops, bubble machines, beach balls, limbo, a conga line and much more, the show features Rudolf's original music and fun-in-the-sun favorites.

FREE

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

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7-8:30pm

Dulcimer and Old Time Music Jam

Old Time Dulcimer/music jam starts again the first week of September for all ages all levels. We play old time folk and Celtic music.

Free

The Peters residence, 220 12th St. S.E., Menomonie 523-1497

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7-9pm

Eau Claire Linux Users Group

Eau Claire Linux users group is an informal group of Linux and open source software enthusiasts. For more info please visit our web site or join us in IRC channel #eclug on irc.freendode.net.

Free

Dooley's Pub, 442 Water St., Eau Claire 834-2388 •

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7-10pm

Far Beyond Frail

If Tori Amos sat down and covered Counting Crows songs, you would hear something similar to Kansas City’s far beyond frail – a pseudo-alternative, folk-tinged, indie-pop duo that combines edgy love songs with stunning female vocals to create music that ranges from breathy and playful to moody and daring.

FREE

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

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7pm

LearnHow heart Rhythm Devices ‘Keep Your Ticker Ticking

If your doctor says “You need a pacemaker” or “You need an ICD,” what should you expect? Cardiologist Dr. Daniel Kincaid of Luther Midelfort’s Cardiac Center will be the guest speaker at “Health Break,” a free monthly talk offered by Luther Midelfort providers in conjunction with Borders. There will be time for questions.

Borders • Eau Claire • 832-2852 •

 Kids

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7-8:30pm

Slot Car Racing

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

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7pm-2am

Thursday Night Karaoke and Cheap Shot Thursday

Come in and join us at the Happy Hollow every Thursday night with dozens of Jell-O shot flavors come cheap. Cashpot Karaoke starts at 9pm.

Free • 21+

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

 Education

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7-9pm

WomenSpirit

Worship experience celebrating the Divine Feminine. Inviting all, men and women, to name and claim our full humanity, and claiming the Divine Feminine in our lives and in the world. Born from the Judeo-Christian tradition and engaging interfaith resources. Sponsored by: Sabbath Way, LLC.

FREE

Hosted by: Hope United Methodist Church, 2233 Golf Road, Eau Claire, WI 832-9639

 Stage

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7:30-9:30pm

Grey Gardens

Grey Gardens brings to life the delightfully eccentric aunt and the cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Once among the brightest names in the pre-Camelot social register, these women became East Hampton’s most notorious recluses. The musical tells the hilarious and heartbreaking story of two indomitable women, Edith Bouvier Beale and her adult daughter “Little” Edie.

$12, $3 students

Kjer Theatre • Eau Claire • 832-7529

 Stage

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7:30pm

Menomonie Theater Guild presents The Wizard of Oz

Little Dorothy Gale of Kansas, like so many girls her age, dream of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her away over the rainbow to another world. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination.

$18 adults, $16 seniors/students

Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •

 Visual Art

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7:30-9pm

True Inividuality-Adornment for the Hand Opening Reception

Reception for an exhibition of unique finger rings by prominent metal smiths; atypical in characteristic, cast and fabricated in precious metals in combination with a variety of other materials.

Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 836-2328 • www.uwec.edu

 Education  Recreation

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 7:30-8:30pm

Zumba Fitness Class

Zumba with Level 2 Instructor Jean Dreger includes Samba, Tango, Flamenco, Bellydance, Merengue, Hip Hop, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton and more. The first class is free. Wednesdays at 4:45pm at Sam Davey Elementary, corner of Starr Ave. and Eddy Lane. For info, call 835-6550 or email jtweety@centurytel.net.

$5/class, $40/10 class punch card

Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 8pm

Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps

Catch the lilting lyrics and smooth, seductive stylings of up-and-comers Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps at UW-Stout, courtesy of Blue Devil Productions.

Free

UW-Stout Student Center, The Underground, 302 10th Avenue, Me 232-2432

 Stage

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 8-10pm

Red, White, and Tuna

Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas. It’s the 4th of July and time for the Tuna High School Class Reunion. Everyone will be there, all thirty of them, all played by two actors. A show packed full of fireworks and fun about the town where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

$39.99-$42.99/dinner and show; $29.99/show only; group and student discounts available

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

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 8-11pm

Sammy's Pizza & Pub Open Mic Night

Come out and showcase your talents, musical or otherwise. Full sound system plus drums, guitar/bass amps, and a keyboard available. The House band The Sammy's All Stars are available for accompaniment.

Free

Sammy's Pizza & Pub, 2812 London Rd., Eau Claire 831-1300

 Movies

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 8:30-10:30pm

Tell No One

Pediatrician Alexandre Beck (François Cluzet) still grieves eight years after the murder of his beloved wife Margot. When two bodies are found near the scene of the crime, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes a suspect again. The mystery deepens when Alex receives an anonymous e-mail with a link to video that seems to suggest Margot is somehow still alive and a message to tell no one.

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 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

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9pm-1am

Court'N House Karaoke

While you're there for the 2-for-1 burgers, head to the pool table for some karaoke!

• 21+

Girolamo’s Court ‘n House Bar & Grill • Eau Claire • 832-5478

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9pm

DJ/Karaoke

Live DJ and karaoke every Thursday and Friday.

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9pm-2am

Karaoke Night

Grab the mic and belt out some tunes!

• 21+

The Village Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 723-3009

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke Night

Head up to the stage three nights a week.

• 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9pm-1am

Live DJ with Gong Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.

Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9pm-1am

Party Your Way to Vegas

Sponsored by Miller Lite and Mr. Limo, win a trip for two to Las Vegas, hotel and airfare included and $500 spending cash. All you have to do is party.

FREE • 21+

Loopy’s Saloon & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 829-7413 •

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9-11pm

Team Trivia at Boston's

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!

Boston's: The Gourmet Pizza • Eau Claire • 832-5100 •

 Nightlife

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9-11pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Try your "hand" at Texas Hold'Em and perhaps qualify for a trip to the World Series!

• 21+

Hallie Bar & Grill • Hallie • 861-3870

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 9-11pm

Walk/Klenz Jazz Sextet

Over the years, the Walk/Klenz Jazz Sextet has become a fixture on the Eau Claire jazz scene. The sextet consists of some of the most prolific musicians in the Chippewa Valley today. Led by trumpeter Jeff Walk and vocalist Adrian Klenz, this sextet is a powerhouse group that plays original compositions, classic and mainstream jazz and everything in between.

FREE

Haymarket Grill • Eau Claire • 552-3400 •

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 10pm-midnight

Lucas K's Solo Debut

Lucas K is stepping out the band scene for an evening, and stumbling onto the stage at the Bottle and Barrel in his solo debut. His soulful vocals and versatile guitar playing will pull you in and won't let you go. Have a drink, take a load off, and enjoy the evening.

FREE • 21+

Bottle & Barrel Bar • Eau Claire • 832-0150 • www.myspace.com

 Music

Thursday, Feb. 25 • 10pm

The Boys n' the Barrels

If you're up for an evening of exploring love, booze, and philosophy, you're ready for The Boys n' The Barrels. A group of talented yet modest young men, The Boys n' The Barrels brings a strong stage presence to back up their modern bluegrass music.

The Waterfront Bar & Grill • Menomonie • 235-6541

 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: 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 •

 Kids

Event Ends: Sunday, Feb. 28
Check with venue for hours.

For the Birds!

February is national bird feeding month. Art activity of the Week: Make a bald eagle craft. All week: Glue some robin eggs into a paper nest, go bird watching, and build a paper ostrich. Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm & Tues.-Sun. 2:30-3:30pm, Build a frosted bagel bird feeder.

$5 • 1+

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

 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: 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, Mar. 17
Check with venue for hours.

True Individuality-Adornment for the Hand

An exhibition of unique finger rings by prominent metal smiths; atypical in characteristic, cast and fabricated in precious metals in combination with a variety of other materials. If needed, check venue for hours.

Free

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

 Visual Art

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

“Mind & Spirit” Artist Exhibit

Featuring Mitchell Spencer's photography and Tiffany Bailey's pottery. Artists’ Reception: February 26, 2010 from 5:30-7:30pm.

Free

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI 54751 235-0001 Ext 100

 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

 Nightlife

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 30
Check with venue for hours.

Trivia Night

Test your knowledge of everything from current events and pop culture to geography in a three-round contest where teams compete for prizes. Enjoy the mini gameshows between rounds.

FREE

Wigwam Tavern • Eau Claire • 834-9061 •