Education

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 8am-3pm

Junior Achievement Business Challenge

JA Business Challenge is a one-day, business strategy tournament which teaches high school students how to run their own business. Local businesses professionals mentor the student teams and guide them to make decisions in a real world environment.

Ramada Convention Center • Eau Claire • 835-6121 •

 Education

Wednesday, Mar. 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, Mar. 3 • 9-11am

Sustinable Communities Roundtable

Learn more about sustainable communities in Wisconsin and share your ideas about what policies are needed to accelerate sustainability initiatives around the State. Register by calling or emailing andrew.dane@ces.uwex.edu by Mar. 3.

FREE

Eau Claire UW-Extenson Office, 227 1st Street West, Altoona 726-7950

 Education

Wednesday, Mar. 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, Mar. 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, Mar. 3 • 10:30-11:15am

Fall Creek Library: Storytime

Each week read stories, play games, sing, and make a craft. Themes vary each week and may include going outside or guest speakers. Storytimes are geared for ages 2-5, but all children are welcome to attend. Feel free to come and go as a younger or diapered child needs. 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, Mar. 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 •

 Music

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 12:10-12:50pm

From Tango to Twelve Tone: The Eight Studies by Boris Papandopulo

Eclectic and accessible piano music by the most famous Croatian composer you've never heard of.

FREE

Old Library 1142, UWEC 836-3405

 Education

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 1-2:30pm

Beginning Spanish II

Continue learning Spanish step by step, by listening to simple stories and practicing language patterns. Recommended purchase: Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach (Paperback).

$25 members, $37.50 nonmembers

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

 Education

Wednesday, Mar. 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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Mar. 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 •

 Education

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 6-7:15pm

Discussion about Women and the Military

The Women's and Gender Equity (WAGE) Center hosts a discussion about women and the military. Rachel Woodward, Professor of English, and Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, Professor of History facilitates and addresses a variety of issues, including women’s historical contributions to the military and women’s experiences in the military. Refreshments provided.

FREE

President's Room, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire 836-2693

 Visual Art

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 6-8pm

Jeffrey Zachmann

The Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School will host kinetic sculptor Jeffrey Zachmann. Jeff's sculptures will be on display throughout the evening. Building tours will be available from 6-7pm and Jeff will give a brief talk at 7pm.

FREE

Chippewa Valley Montessori‎ • Eau Claire • 852-6950‎ • www.montessoricharter.org

 Music

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 7pm-12:15am

Big Band Jazz Night

Big band jazz shows.

$10/adults/seniors/kids/students, $29.99 dinner and show

Fanny Hill • Eau Claire • 864-8184 •

 Stage

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 7pm

Hollywood 2010: An Event Benefiting the Children's Museum of Eau Claire

Deck yourself out in your glittery best, walk the red carpet and pop the champagne because its Hollywood night. Eau Claire's "A-listers" will walk the red carpet, be photographed by the paparazzi, and may be asked "Who are you wearing?". The evening also includes a large screen Academy Awards telecast, live and silent auctions, buffet dinner, dessert bar and more.

$100, $125 VIP

Eau Claire Golf & Country Club • Altoona • 836-8420 •

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 7-10pm

Wii Bowling

Double elimination rounds with prizes for the winner.

Finish Line • Eau Claire • 552-2169

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 7:30-10:30pm

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

El Patio • Eau Claire • 855-8590

 Stage

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 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

 Movies

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 7:30pm

Monumental: David Brower’s Fight for Wild America

Brower, who was Sierra Club executive director from 1952-1969, is known as one of the most prominent conservationists of the twentieth century. What is lesser known is his colorful history as a mountaineer, river rafter, and filmmaker. Through its look back at an earlier period, the film hopes to inspire renewed confidence in the ability of citizens to fight against environmental threats despite overwhelming odds.

FREE

Northstar Middle School Commons, 2711 Abbe Hill Dr., Eau Claire 926-5107

 Music

Wednesday, Mar. 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.

FREE • 21+

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

 Music

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 8-9pm

Jazz at Night

The Cabin is the scene for some of western Wisconsin’s finest jazz musicians. These crazy cats definitely get down during Jazz at Night, ya' dig?

FREE

The Cabin • Eau Claire • 836-4833 • www.uwec.edu

 Music

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 8:30pm

Goatwhore + Enfold Darkness + Desolatevoid + Purge the Woods

New Orleans death metal band Goatwhore boast over a million MySpace hits, four full-length albums and a slot at Ozzfest 2008. They're filthy, brutal, and will flay skin from your metal-encrusted bones. Local metallurgists Desolatevoid and Purge the Woods open the show. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8:30pm.

$8 advance, $10 night of show (tix available at Truckers Union and House of Rock) • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 9pm

5 O'Clock Club: Karaoke

Karaoke with DJs Nick and Drew.

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

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 9pm-1am

Happy Hollow: Cougar & Kitten 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, Mar. 3 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's: Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Wednesday, Mar. 3 • 9pm-1am

O'Leary's: Karaoke Night

Head up to the stage three nights a week.

• 21+

O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •

 Nightlife  Recreation

Wednesday, Mar. 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, Mar. 3 • 9pm-1am

Two Waters Bar: Live DJ with Gong Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.

Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Mar. 29
Check with venue for hours.

Artists for the month of March – Chippewa Falls High School Aspiring Artists

A collaboration between the Chippewa Falls Area School District and the Chippewa Valley Cultural Association (CVCA) to promote and support young visual artists.

FREE

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Apr. 9
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ArtsWest 31

ArtsWest 31, the library's annual juried art show, features 55 works by area artists. The pieces were chosen from more than 150 pieces submitted for consideration. Selections for this year's show were made by Alan William Nugent, owner and curator of the Abode Gallery in Stockholm, Wisconsin. The exhibit can be viewed during normal library hours.

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Mar. 3
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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

 Uncategorized

Event Ends: Wednesday, Mar. 31
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Curves Annual Food Drive

Help out the hungry in the Chippewa Valley by donating non-perishable food items to Curves Eau Claire. This Curves event has been taking place for over a decade and has been helping the hungry across the nation. From March 8-20th, potential members that bring in a grocery bag of non-perishable food items will earn free enrollment. Check for hours.

FREE

Curves Eau Claire, 1417 S Hastings Way (Just North of McDonalds), Eau Claire 552-8783

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Mar. 31
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European Travels by Cheryal Keisler

Photography of Iceland, Germany and Wisconsin by local photographer Cheryal Keisler. If needed, check venue for hours.

FREE

Acoustic Cafe, 505 S Barstow, Eau Claire 836-9409

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Mar. 10
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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
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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

 Kids

Event Ends: Sunday, Mar. 7
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In Like a Lion

Art activity of the week: Create a paper lion craft in the Art Studio. All week: Be on the lookout for wild animals at the toddler park safari, palm tree leaf stamping, and paint a CMEC safari leader with water colors. Tues-Sat 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues-Sun 2:30-3:30pm, paint "palm" trees.

$5 • 1+

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Tuesday, Mar. 30
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Just for Fun

"Just for Fun" art showing of paintings by Anthony Schofield

FREE

Raw Deal • Menomonie • 231-3255 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Mar. 5
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Skin Deep

Self portraits, model portraits of life drawings and a few pieces from students advanced in life drawing, working on separate bodies of work. The show is an expression and reflection of the self.

UW-Stout Gallery 209 • Menomonie

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Mar. 13
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Sorcery and Romance Student Exhibit

The Chippewa Valley Symphony brings back its remarkable, annual exhibit of area art students reworking classically great compositions to the Arts Center Gallery. This year, Eau Claire's elementary schools interpret Paul Dukas' Sorcerer's Apprentice into visual art.

FREE

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center • Eau Claire • 832-2787 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Mar. 17
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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
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“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, Apr. 29
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Paths of the People: The Ojibwe in the Chippewa Valley

Ojibwe oral tradition speaks of life as a circular path, with parents passing on knowledge to children and grandchildren. This exhibit, open Wednesday through Sunday, showcases the challenges each generation of the Ojibwe people has faced, whether at treaty grounds, boarding schools, or boat landings, and how those challenges have influenced what knowledge has been passed down.

Adult $5, Youth $3, Children 6-12 $1, 5 and under free

Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum • Menomonie • 232-8685

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Mar. 4
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"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