Education  Recreation

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 8:30-9:30am

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

 Education

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9am-5pm

32nd Annual Home & Garden Show

Discover exciting and dramatic options in landscaping, decks, patios and patio furniture, outdoor and indoor recreation, irrigation systems, windows and doors, masonry, flooring, exterior siding, roofing, and much, much more. The Home and Garden Show guarantees to fill your day with solutions to your next projects, creative ideas for home improvement, and likely many products and services you weren't even aware of.

$6 presale, $8 at the door, ages 12 & under FREE

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire 835-2526

 Kids  Recreation

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9:30am

Who’s Been Here? Winter Tracking for Kids

A naturalist will guide kids on an outdoor tour of track identification that includes making a plaster cast of a track to take home.

$5 friends, $8 nonmembers

Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212‎

 Kids

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10-11am

Borders: Children's Storytime

Join us every Saturday morning for stories, activities and more!

FREE

Borders • Eau Claire • 832-2852 •

 Education

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10am-noon

Let Joy Fill Your Heart

This session includes a brief introduction about singing meditation, an inteval of walkking meditation, sacred circle dancing and a short session of Singing Meditation. You do not need to be an experienced dancer or singer to participate. Facilitated by Ruthie Rosauer. Register by Feb. 25.

$10 • 16+

Center for Healthy Living, 2103 Heights Dr., Eau Claire 552-8090

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10:30-11:45am

Coffee Tasting Seminar

Taste for yourself the five characteristics that distinguish coffees from different world growing regions. Learn about different roasts, brewing methods, and how to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home. Receive a free quarter pound of Gloria Jean's Coffee when you attend. Advance registration required. Call or RSVP on Facebook at Gloria Jean's Coffees - Eau Claire.

Free

Gloria Jean's Coffees, Oakwood Mall, Eau Claire 833-0040

 Education

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10:30am-3:30pm

Psychic & Spiritual Development Series

The Center of Transformation the Heart/Fourth Chakra where we say Love lives, the center of God, the circulation pump of your Life. The power of this center is compassion and forgiveness for yourself and others. $5 lunch option. Register by Feb. 27.

$20 suggested offering

Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom Street, Eau Claire 836-0010

 Education

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 11am-noon

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  Recreation

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 11:30am

Who’s Been Here? Winter Tracking for Kids

A naturalist will guide kids on an outdoor tour of track identification that includes making a plaster cast of a track to take home.

$5 friends, $8 nonmembers

Beaver Creek Reserve • Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212‎

 Uncategorized

Saturday, Feb. 27 • noon-3pm

Habitat For Humanity Training Center Grand Opening

The official dedication takes place at 1pm, followed by a nail-driving contest. Local singer, songwriter and guitarist Mike Quick will perform during the event.

Banbury Place Building #17, Wisconsin St., Eau Claire 833-8993

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • noon-9pm

Marathon Jam Session

produced by the Bluegrass Jammers and supported by Burger King Restaurants, pledges and donations raised go to the Fisher House in Minneapolis. All bluegrass bands are invited to play and jam. Drop a dollar or two in or mail donations to Fisher House Marathon Jam, c/o R.Galvin, POB 316, Birchwood, Wi. 54817.

Burger King, London & Golf Road, Eau Claire 834-8565 or 828-1655

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • noon-2pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Join us every Saturday at 12 & 3 for free Texas Hold 'em and you could be on your way to the World Series of Poker!

Jensen's Bar & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 861-3838

 Recreation

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 12:01-2pm

Camp Manitou Ice Fishing Contest

This youth-oriented event has free activities like snow bowling and broomball. Cash prizes awarded for the three biggest fish in 4 categories; Walleye, Northern Pike, Bass, Panfish. There will also be a prize for the first bullhead caught, the 50th fish, and the first 25 kids with a fish win a prize.

$5, holes drilled for $1 each

Camp Manitou, 27960 137th St, New Auburn 836-8460 Ext 137

 Recreation

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 12:01pm

Cribbage Tournament

Sign up at noon, games start at 1pm. 100% payback. Registration required, deadline: Feb. 27.

$20/couple • 21+

Red Zone Sports Bar, 2071 S. Praire View Rd, Lake Hallie, WI 726-3030

 Education

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 2-4pm

Crimps, Clasps and Beads, Oh My!

Come and make a beautiful beaded bracelet and necklace! You will learn how to crimp, attach a clasp, and how to use bead tips when you are finishing your work. You will also learn how to use basic beading tools such as needle nose pliers, and crimping pliers.I E-mail vitabona@att.net with any questions. For beginners/intermediate Registration required, deadline: Feb. 13.

$20 • 12+

Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire 835-9114

 Stage

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 2pm

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 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 3-5pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Join us every Saturday at 12 & 3 for free Texas Hold 'em and you could be on your way to the World Series of Poker!

Jensen's Bar & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 861-3838

 Movies

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 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

 Food & Drink

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 6-9pm

The Creamery's Monthly Wine Dinner

This monthly wine dinner provides seven courses of fabulous exotic and specialized eats, making for a 3-4 hour affair. Each dinner is different; check website for this month's theme.

$95/person with wine, $65/person without wine

The Creamery Restaurant & Inn • Downsville • 664-8354 •

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 7-10pm

Ariaden

Ariaden is a brother and sister duo raised on a small Wisconsin farm whose first union of sounds was in their parent's kitchen with a cassette recorder and various kitchen utensils.

Raw Deal • Menomonie • 231-3255 •

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 7-10pm

John Nielsen & Friends

John Nielsen with 12-string acoustic guitar and Dave Alley on bass perform a wide variety of popular music ranging from Johnny Cash to Pink Floyd. Playlists are distributed and audience selects music to be performed. Guest musicians and sing-a-longs are common, food is great too. It's interactive entertainment everyone can be a part of.

Free

Fischer's On The Green • Altoona • 832-9711 •

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 7-10pm

Vinny Weible Band

Vinny “Bones” Weible blends down-home, funky folk-blues & soul, with good ol’ time foot-stompin’ country-rock. Whether finger-picking the blues, blowing the harp or belting out a soulful original, Weible blends originals and traditional songs in his own refreshing way.

FREE

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

 Stage

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 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

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 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 •

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 8pm

40 Fingers

Classic Rock and Oldies, the ones you used to dance to as a kid, featuring four voices and five instruments.

Free • 21+

Red Parrot, 1700 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire 832-6431

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 8pm

Crowdedheads

Crowdedheads: A classic rock Band delivering fantastic female vocals, incredible harmonies, awesome dual lead guitars and rock-solid rhythm section sure to keep you rock 'n all night long.

Free • 21+

Red Zone Sports Bar, 2071 S. Praire View Rd, Lake Hallie, WI 726-3030

 Stage

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 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

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 8:30-11pm

Duncan Ninja @ the Grand Little Theater

Duncan Ninja is a funk/hip hop group that plays music by Stevie Wonder, Raphael Saadiq, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, The Roots and more. This hot group is made up of eleven members: five hazardous horn players, a raunchy rhythm section, and two sultry singers.

$5

Grand Little Theater • Eau Claire • 832-PLAY

 Movies

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 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

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 8:30pm

The Blue Room + TBA

The Blue Room hosts a night of music.

cost TBA

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

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm-1am

80's Trivia + Karaoke

Dig out your old clothes and get a free drink for dressing up in that fab glam gear. A DJ will be having you guess 80's songs all night.

Eisold’s Irvine Bar • Chippewa Falls • 720-1280

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9-11pm

Brian Bethke

Osseo Pop-Folkster Brian Bethke has his own brand of music drawing his inspiration from his personal struggle with Chronic Lymes. Bethke plays many original and puts his own spin songs of the past.

FREE

Haymarket Grill • Eau Claire • 552-3400 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm-2am

DJ/Live Band Nights

C-Zone has either a band or DJ every Friday or Saturday night.

• 21+

Construction Zone Bar & Grill • Durand • 672-9663

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm

Karaoke

Karaoke with DJs Nick and Drew.

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

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm-1am

Karaoke

The last Saturday of every month means it's time to roll out the barrel of fun and sing some karaoke!

Das Bierhaus • Menomonie • 231-3230 •

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm-2am

Live DJ

Every Friday and Saturday night features a live DJ playing dance music and free pool.

• 21+

The Happy Hollow • Altoona • 832-2826

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm

Luke Fischer and Coolhand

Luke's bluesy voice and able guitar convey a maturity beyond his young looks, then throw in the lead guitar-like licks of Olaf's violin.

• 21+

James Sheeley House • Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 •

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm-1am

Mojo Lemon

Voted the Chippewa Valley's best blues band two years in a row!!! Mojo lemon is smokin hot, and bring their high energy blues back to Durand!

Free

Sharis Chippewa Club, 106 W. Main St., Durand 672-8785

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm

Saturday Showcase Showdown

Every Saturday feature a different game show or board game theme, including Deal or No Deal, Scrabble, Plinko, Survivor, Press Your Luck, Yahtzee and more. Games are subject to change.

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

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9pm

The Black and White Affair

In the event's first year, patrons packed the Stones Throw to capacity and had to turn people away. Now local group Frozen Tundra has put together an even bigger hip-hop event featuring local groups like themselves and Blinded, plus Minneapolis acts The Blend and Kanswer, as well as big regional DJs and the whole place (patrons included) decked out in black and white.

$5 • 21+

Eau Claire House of Rock • Eau Claire • 838-0158 •

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9:30pm

Divided Highway

Divided Highway covers a wide variety of classic to modern rock and country, playing more than 100 shows a year. Features Iron Mike Shuttleworth on lead guitar, covering your favorites from the ’70s, ’80s and today.

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9:30pm-1:30am

Left Hand Corner

The sexy sounds of Joplin, Nicks, Plant, Bono & much more performed with such impact it will kick you in the gut and take your breath away.

Free • 21+

Tailgates Sportsbar and Grill, 1505 N. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire 552-1733

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 9:30pm-1:30am

Sea Horse Karaoke

Hop on stage and don't forget the rules: no drinks on stage, no swearing, and absolutely everyone gets the clap!

• 21+

Sea Horse Inn, 2106 N Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10pm

Big Deeks

The Big Deeks' high-energy format showcases many of the favorites throughout the decades. The band’s repertoire ranges from boot-stompin' country to mosh-pit mayhem along with an incredible selection of rock & roll radio hits.

$3 • 21+

Silver Dollar Saloon AKA The Buck, 315 Main St, Menomonie 235-9390

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10pm

Club Mercury Dance Party

Party at UWEC's on-campus club.

Higherground • Eau Claire • 836-6030

 Nightlife

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10pm-2am

DJ Night

Dance it up every weekend with DJs Al Shannon and Jason Bomb.

• 21+

Doubleday’s Sports Bar and Grill • Eau Claire • 833-2255

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10pm

Jake Dilley and the The Color Pharmacy- Twin Cities

Minneapolis alternative rock.

FREE • 21+

The Mousetrap • Eau Claire • 832-8418 • www.myspace.com

 Music

Saturday, Feb. 27 • 10pm-1am

Justin Jay + Akiko's Son

After making a splash with his debut performance last month, Justin Jay is bringing his soulful stylings back to The Bottle and Barrel. The show will also feature special guest Akiko's Son, better known to some as Tadashi "Todd" Soma. A stellar songwriter, Akiko's Son will bring his high-energy, acoustic punk to open what will surely be a legendary night.

Free • 21+

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

 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. 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