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Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 7-8am
Broadway Dance Class
Learn dance numbers from some of Broadway’s most popular shows. Registration required.
$12 • 7-12
Eau Claire Children's Theatre • Eau Claire • 839-8877
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 8am-1pm
Farmer's Market at Oakwood Mall
The Eau Claire Farmer's Market at Oakwood Mall boasts an incredible community of family farms that will make this market a local tradition for all. Enjoy a market that’s easy to get to, with plenty of parking, and the freshest produce of the season grown by local farmers. It’s a come one, come all community event.
Oakwood Mall parking lot off Golf Road, Eau Claire 836-0048
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 8:30am-1pm
Altoona R.A.I.L. (Real Adventures in Learning)
Offered by the Altoona Parks and Recreation Department and the School District of Altoona. This program is available to children within the School District of Altoona boundaries. See website for class descriptions and registration information.
$5-$20
Location varies; see website for location information 839-5188
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 8:30-11:30am
Excel: Using Built in Formulas & Creating Your Own
Students will learn how to use the Order of Operations method, how to build a formula from scratch, how to build a formula by using the built-in formulas Excel has to offer, how to name cell ranges, how to understand error messages and much more. Registration Deadline is noon on 6/24/10. Call or email techclass@students.ecasd.k12.wi.us.
$40/one session, $70/two sessions in the same day
ECASD Board of Education, 500 Main St, lab 123A, Eau Claire 852-3083
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 10-11am
Shallow Water Aerobics
All classes will provide 35 -45 minutes of cardiovascular exercise and 20-15 minutes of stretching and strength training exercises.
$3.75 day pass, FREE to season pass holders
Fairfax Pool • Eau Claire • 839-5032
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 10-11:30am
Traveling Tuesdays
River Source Family Center will be traveling to Irvine Park across from the animals. We will meet at River Source Family Center at 9:30am or you can go directly to Irvine Park at 10am.
FREE
Irvine Park, Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa Falls 720-1841
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 10:15-11am
Menomonie Public Library: Summer Story Times
These summer story times are designed for children ages 1-5, but everyone is welcome.
Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 10:30-11am
Chippewa Falls Public Library: Summer Storytime
Intended for children ages 3-6 or not yet in first grade.
FREE
Chippewa Falls Public Library • Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1146
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 10:30-11am
L.E. Phillips Public Library: Forest Friends Preschool Storytime
Held in the Youth Services Program Room. No registration required.
• ages 4-Kinder
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5007 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 11:15am-noon
Chill on the Hill
The Heyde Center will offer to children between the ages four and ten a series of free, 45-minute presentations by area artists and performers who will share their love of an instrument, a style of music, dance, and other types of artistic and/or cultural expression. Call for dates and volunteer opportunities.
Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 726-9000 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 11:15am
Kazoo-zo
Love the music. Children will receive a kazoo and learn how to make their own music, so let the creative noise begin. Hey, at least it's not a vuvuzela.
FREE
Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 715-726-9000 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 12:30-3:30pm
Excel Charts & Graphs
Students will learn how to create charts, change the appearance of charts, work through the chart wizard and much more. Registration Deadline is noon on 6/24/10. Call or email techclass@students.ecasd.k12.wi.us.
$40/one session, $70/two sessions in the same day
ECASD Board of Education, 500 Main St, lab 123B, Eau Claire 852-3083
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 1-3pm
School-Age Make-and-Take Crafts
School-age children are invited to stroll in to the Youth Services Program Room and make a craft to take home. Crafts available while supplies last. No registration required.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5007 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 1:30pm
A Dash of Rosemary
The music and songs of Rosemary Clooney come to life in this Eau Claire Children's Theatre revue, starring Cathy Reitz, Jessica Breed, David Olson, and Zach Schultz.
$15
The Oxford • Eau Claire • 839-8877 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 1:30-3pm
Children's Movie
A children's movie will be shown in the community room at the Altoona Public Library. Call the library for movie title.
FREE
Atloona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona 839-5029
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 1:30-4:30pm
Lincoln Memorabilia Viewing
Well-known President Lincoln researcher and enthusiast Lew Mallow will be available to answer questions regarding the Lincoln display in the Eau Claire Room on the library's lower level.
Free • All ages
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 5-8:15pm
Kidventures 2010
Each day features an adventure: Ropes course, environmental site, Refuge Farms, & canoeing. Supper, transportation and adventure included in cost. For registration info, check with First Congregational United Church of Christ, Menomonie United Methodist Church, Peace Lutheran, or Grace Episcopal or see website.
$25/kid for the week; $10/night or "whatever you can afford" • grades 4-8
Each night starts at a different church, see description and contact info for addresses 235-5838, 235-065
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 6-9pm
Cooking Class: Cooking with Fresh Herbs
We’ll discuss a variety of fresh herbs plus growing, harvesting, and storing. We’ll use all of these fragrant fresh herbs in herb-garlic butter, fresh herb vinaigrette w/ spring mix, pan-seared salmon w/ mustard-dill glaze, fingerling potato & green bean salad w/ fresh herb dressing and more.
579-9496
The Huntsinger's Red Brick Farmhouse W2394 State Road 37 Eau Claire
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 6-6:30pm
Health 101
Dr. Austin Erickson, DC offers a class on the basics of healthy living. Topics will include Sleep, Diet, Excercise, Staying Hydrated and the role of attitude in health.
FREE
Erickson Chiropractic Clinic, 2722 London Road, Eau Claire 514-2701
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 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 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 6-8pm
Music in the Park 2010: Bruce Hanson, Singing Star Productions feat. Karaoke Music
A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock n' roll bands running throughout the summer.
10th St. Park Pavilion, Altoona 831-0775
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 6:05pm
Northwoods League Home Run Derby and 2010 All Star Game
Events include an all-star banquet with hall of famer Harmon Killebrew, on Monday July 19th at 6:30pm at Florian Gardens. Ticket prices for the banquet are $50. Tuesday's All-Star game is held Tuesday, July 20th. Ticket prices for the game are the same as regular ticket prices and include a home run derby at 6pm and a fireworks show following the All-Star game.
$5
Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire 839-7788
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 6:30-8pm
Summer Book Study
Join us for some enlightening spiritual conversation on the following books: June: The Disappearance of the Universe. July: Biology of Belief. August: After the Cleanse. Each month we will read and discuss a new book. Join us for one book or all three. Come when you can, leave when you must. This is an open group designed to uplift, inspire and educate. Registration required.
FREE
The Coffee Grounds, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire 833-1096
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 6:30pm
Tuesday Blues in Owen Park: Deepwater Reunion (Community Table)
Organized by Chippewa Valley Blues Society, this family-friendly series invites talented local blues musicians to play weekly concerts. Deep Water Reunion is Tom "SkinTite" Swearingen on drums, Rick Clark on Bass, Sue Orfield and Bob Corbit on sax, david "Big Pipes" G on vocals, Jerry "Fever" Henry on guitar and vocals, and Larry "Third Degree" Byrne on keyboard.
FREE
Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire (Rain site: Grand Little Theatre, 102 West Grand Ave.) 577-4197
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 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
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 7-8pm
Planetarium Show
Children's shows, aimed at children 4-12, are held at 11am Saturdays. Tuesday night shows are for adults and children 10 and older. In addition to a multimedia presentation, current constellations and planets are discussed.
$2 at the door
UW-Eau Claire Planetarium • Eau Claire • 877-2212 • www.uwec.edu
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 7-9pm
Sammy's Pizza: Team Trivia
First through third teams win substantial bar cash. Get a FREE answer for each night's game and sign up FREE for the state league for at teamtrivia.com. Get there early to stake out your spot. Some locations offer a FREE pitcher at half time for "Best Team Name."
Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant & Pub • Eau Claire • 831-1300 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 7-8:30pm
Spanish Readers Book Club
Books written in Spanish will be discussed and conducted in Spanish. Registration required. Book discussions led by Dale Omtvedt Gable, UWEC Spanish instructor and Teresa Carrión-Valenzuela, a native Spanish speaker and educator. June 15: Mi Pais Inventado by Isabel Allende; July 20: Para Salvar el Mundo by Julia Alvarez; Aug. 17: Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez; Sept. 21: La Conquista by Yxta Maya Murray.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-1648 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 7-9pm
Sweeney's: Team Trivia
First through third teams win substantial bar cash. Get a FREE answer for each night's game and sign up FREE for the state league for at teamtrivia.com. Get there early to stake out your spot. Some locations offer a FREE pitcher at half time for "best team name".
Sweeney’s Bar & Grill • Chippewa Falls • 723-9905
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 7-11pm
The Red Zone Sports Bar: Cori-o-kee
Fabulous DJ with karaoke: "Cori-o-kee".
Free • 21+
Red Zone Sports Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-3030
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 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
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 8-9pm
Brazilian Zumba
Experience authentic latin zumba flavor by Brazilian level two zumba instructor Sanny Jones. Classes include 10 minute floor workouts and the Thursday class features kickboxing mixed in with yoga. No registration necessary.
$6 for one class, $50 for a 10-class punch card
123 Graham Ave., Eau Claire 514-8155
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 8-9:30pm
Ludington Guard Band
The free summertime concerts by the Ludington Guard Band have been an unbroken Menomonie tradition for over 120 years. Every week about 50 band members led by James Woodford, band director at Colfax High School, perform a lively mix of pop songs, Broadway and movie music, big band numbers, and band music. Pie and ice cream social.
FREE
Wilson Park, Menomonie 235-3914
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 8:30pm
Quick Fire Band
Country and variety band from the Rice Lake area.
$2
Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant & Pub • Eau Claire • 831-1300 •
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 9pm-2am
Happy Hollow Tavern: Cashpot Karaoke with D.J. Red
Join D.J. Red for Cash Pot karaoke.
FREE • 21+
The Happy Hollow • Altoona • 552-1733
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 9pm-2am
Loopy's: Karaoke
Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!
• 21+
Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667
Tuesday, Jul. 20 • 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 •
Ongoing Events
Event Ends: Sunday, Aug. 29
Check with venue for hours.
Artists for the Month of July: The Eau Claire Area Art League Summer Exhibit
The Eau Claire Art League was founded in 1944 with the purpose of fostering and promoting original art in Eau Claire. The League has met monthly without interruption for six decades, and today has expanded to include many artists from surrounding communities. Works in both two and three-dimensional formats will be included in this exhibit.
FREE
Heyde Center for the Arts • Chippewa Falls • 715-726-9000 •
Event Ends: Monday, Aug. 30
Check with venue for hours.
Childrens Book Drive
Donate a book, help a child heal. We believe the arts can help children have a better health care journey. Buy a book for donation and the books will be distributed through the hospital to patients and family members of patients, as well as through our pediatric clinic and community outreach programs.
FREE
Borders Books, 4030 Commonwealth Ave, Eau Claire 832-2852
Event Ends: Monday, Aug. 2
Check with venue for hours.
Jan Favret Photography: A Celebration of Water
A photo exhibit by Jan Favret of Eau Claire, featuring shoreline landscapes from the Chippewa Valley and oceanscapes from both the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts.
FREE
Avalon European Floral, 430 Water Street, Eau Claire 577-3843
Event Ends: Wednesday, Jul. 21
Check with venue for hours.
Laura Hartung: Eclectic Photography
Featuring tourist, country, and local landmark photography.
FREE
Just Local Food Co-op, 1117 S Farwell Street, Eau Claire 552-3366
Event Ends: Monday, Aug. 9
Check with venue for hours.
Melanie Johannsen
Local artist Melanie Johannsen presents a sampling of photography displayed that show a variety of pieces with a Georgia O’Keefe-inspired introspective to them. The show ranges from Eau Claire scenes to art images from Melanie’s time living in Germany.
FREE
Sandy's On Sale • Eau Claire • 830-5060 •
Event Ends: Friday, Aug. 6
Check with venue for hours.
Quilt exhibit by Lorraine Sedahl
A quilt exhibit by Lorraine Sedahl of Rainie’s Sewing Corner in the Mabel Tainter Gallery.
Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater • Menomonie • 235-0001 •
Event Ends: Saturday, Jul. 24
Check with venue for hours.
S/he Abstractions
Gallery 111 Presents "S/he," a compilation of abstract paintings by local artists. These paintings are created in an ambiguous fashion, lending the viewer a multi-thought interpretation. Similar to the letter sequence "S/he," these paintings leave interpretation up to the viewer.
FREE
Gallery 111, 111 Main St. E, Menomonie 497-8430
Event Ends: Tuesday, Aug. 31
Check with venue for hours.
The Eclectic Eye
The Eau Claire Digital Photography Club is a casual group of artists that enjoy exploring photography as a hobby. They meet monthly to share their latest works and discuss the methods used to create them. Artists in the show: Vern Barber, Bill Benson, Virginia Erickson, Lloyd Fleig, Diane Gorton, Marlys Graf, Steve Johnson, Judy Lee, Loretta Lunderville, Claude Schilling, Mary Smith, John Staber. Exhibit open during regular library hours.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5004 •
Event Ends: Sunday, Aug. 15
Check with venue for hours.
Unconscious vs. Consciousness: Erik Natti and Jeremy Anderson
Jeremy Anderson is a photographer from the Chippewa Valley who experiments with various vintage cameras and types of films, intending to show that the world can look very peculiar through a slightly different viewfinder. Erik Natti, a local Eau Claire artist, is an abstract expressionist painter combining watercolor with acrylic and pastel in his paintings. If needed, check venue for hours.
FREE
Acoustic Cafe, 505 S. Barstow, Eau Claire 832-9090
Event Ends: Saturday, Jul. 24
Check with venue for hours.
Yaaarrrrrr Maties!
Art activity of the week, create a paper pirate ship. All week, make a parrot out of paper shapes, build a treasure chest and follow the treasure map. Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm and 2:30-3:30pm, build a boat using cups & plates that can float.
museum admission required
Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-KIDS • www.cmec.cc
Event Ends: Friday, Aug. 27
Check with venue for hours.
Golden Age of American Auto Design
Seven vintage cars representing a lifetime of dreaming, more than 20 years of searching, and at least a half-million dollars’ investment will be displayed for the first time. Cars in the exhibit are from the private collection of Dunn County agribusiness leader Russell Doane.
$2
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 Wakanda St., Menomonie 232-8685
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Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010 5th Annual Fall FestivalThis years event will benefit the Eau Claire Children's Theatre. We will donate $1 from every bottle... • Autumn Harvest Winery 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls |
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Saturday, Sep. 18, 2010 International Fall FestivalDowntown Eau Claire will host entertainters, musicians, vendors, and much, much more. Parade of nat... FREE admission • |
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Great show. DV did Eau Claire proud, as always. Thanks to the House of Rock...
Nesbit
08/18/10
from event: Relapse Recording Artist: Rumpelstiltskin Grinder + Desolatevoid + Nailed Shut + Purge the Woods
FYI: Our event was named "Blues On The Chippewa" because it will eventually...
bearcreekdan
08/16/10
from event: 3rd Annual Blues on the Chippewa
The Chippewa was two blocks away from the park. On another note, it is amazing to see Blues to grow every year. Hopefully next year has even people.
Mr_bip9
08/13/10
from event: 3rd Annual Blues on the Chippewa
It was AWESOME!
uwec10
08/11/10
from event: "Tri" Eau Claire- Run/Row/Ride
NOT "on the Chippewa"
dlgutkow
08/08/10
from event: 3rd Annual Blues on the Chippewa
The show was fantastic; Downers has been hard at work!
Neighbor Dave
07/15/10
from event: Downers Grove + Lucas K & The Cool Hand Saints
Hey, I was one of those 2 guys! Anyway, sorry to disappoint you, we did ha...
Cory
07/09/10
from event: Flea Market
This was NOT a flea market. My girlfriend and I drove all the way to Cadott to find a tent and two guys selling fireworks and overpriced purses.
Amy
07/07/10
from event: Flea Market