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Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9-11am
Garden Roundtable
Bring one idea about any of the following topic: starting tomatoes, early season planting, salad greens, carrots, onions, peas, & corn.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9-10am
Tax Free Investing, It’s Not What You Make, it’s What you Keep
Presenter: Andy Cooper.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9am-noon
What Can a Computer Do For You?
Email, shop, bank, research from medical to recipes, bookkeeping, pay bills, read books, listen to music, watch a movie, type and save documents, and more. This will give you a glimpse of some of the uses and basic knowledge of computer terms.
FREE
L.E. Phillips Senior Center • Eau Claire • 839-4909 • www.lephillipsseniorcenter.com
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 10:30-11:30am
Bookends Reading Group
No description available.
Bookends • Menomonie • 233-6252 •
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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 •
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 11am-1pm
Effective Selling During Challenging TImes Workshop
Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) has teamed up with the Chippewa Valley Innovation Center (CVIC) and the Growth Coach to host a workshop on training and providing hands-on assistance in the areas of strategic selling. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 10.
$10
3132 Louis Ave, Eau Claire 723-7150
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 1:30-2:30pm
Harp Music for Relaxation
Join us for a concert! Listen to the beautiful music of harpist Bethany Shuda as she performs "Irish Songs on an Irish Harp". Enjoy these fun Irish tunes in anticipation of St. Patrick's day. Sweets and treats will be served following the concert in the coffee lounge.
Free
HeatherWood Assisted Living, 4510 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire 852-2708
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 2-4pm
The Parenting Class
This class covers various general parenting topics in two hours. The class will cover anger management, communication, responsible children, discipline and routines.
$10
Family Resource Center for Eau Claire County • Eau Claire • 833-1735 • www.frcec.org
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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 •
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 5-6:30pm
Studio Recital: Piano Students
Recital of Piano students.
FREE
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center • Eau Claire • 836-2284 • www.uwec.edu
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 5:30-8:30pm
Children in the Middle
This three-hour class helps us understand problems faced by children caught in the middle of parental conflicts. Parents attending will learn skills to apply at home in their own situation. There will be a corresponding class for children at the same time that discuss feelings and problems that arise when parents are not together and how to get through difficult times. Registration required. No childcare available.
Family Support Center • Chippewa Falls • 723-1138
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 6:30pm
Un Baiser, s'il Vous Plait
When Gabriel and Emilie meet by chance, he offers her a ride, and they spend the evening together and at the end, Emilie declines Gabriel's offer of "a kiss without consequences", then telling him a story about the impossibility of indulging your desires without affecting someone else's life.
Davies Theatre, UW-Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 836-3727 • www.uwec.edu
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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 •
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 7-10pm
Wii Bowling
Double elimination rounds with prizes for the winner.
Finish Line • Eau Claire • 552-2169
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 7:30-9pm
Composition Student Recital
Recital of students studying composition.
FREE
Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center • Eau Claire • 836-2284 • www.uwec.edu
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9pm
5 O'Clock Club: Karaoke
Karaoke with DJs Nick and Drew.
5 O'Clock Club • Eau Claire • 834-1748
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9pm-2am
Loopy's: Karaoke
Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!
• 21+
Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9pm-1am
O'Leary's: Karaoke Night
Head up to the stage three nights a week.
• 21+
O'Leary's • Eau Claire • 834-6611 •
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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+
Maple Lounge • Eau Claire • 829-7413
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 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
Wednesday, Mar. 10 • 9pm-1am
Two Waters Bar: Live DJ with Gong Karaoke
Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.
Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810
Ongoing Events
Event Ends: Friday, Apr. 16
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Annual Member Art Show
The ACT Gallery will showcase some of the amazing art created in this area of Wisconsin during the past year. Enjoy a diverse selection of many art forms, including paintings, photography, quilts, mosaics, gourds, and more. Meet some of the area’s finest artists and awaken your own creative spirit. The opening of the show is on March 5th (6-8 pm) at SOTA.
Arts Coming Together, Inc. (ACT), 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie
Event Ends: Monday, Mar. 29
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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 •
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 •
Event Ends: Sunday, Mar. 14
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Creepy Crawlies!
Art activity of the week: Make a spider with squiggly legs in the Art Studio. All week: Decorate a paper snake with markers, play with creepy crawlies in our sandbox, and make a mouse craft in the activity room. Tues-Sat 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues-Sun 2:30-3:30pm, build a hanging spider with plates and yarn.
$5 • 1+
Children's Museum of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 832-KIDS • www.cmec.cc
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
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
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
Event Ends: Tuesday, Mar. 30
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Gallery 111 Member Salon Show
Gallery 111 is proud to present its first Member Salon Show, exhibiting art from Gallery 111’s sustaining artist members and board members. Many different styles and mediums will be represented. The gallery is open Thursdays through Sundays during gallery hours.
FREE • all ages
Gallery 111 • Menomonie • 497-8430 •
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 •
Event Ends: Tuesday, Apr. 6
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MOIXAXIOM
The Furlong Gallery is proud to present the works of UW-Stout art professor Bryan Ritchie. On a recent sabbatical Ritchie was an artist in residence at the Vermont Studio Center and traveled across the US and France. Ritchie considers this exhibition to be a collection of opinions derived from social interactions, rituals, influences and memories.
FREE
Furlong Gallery, South Wing, 178 MIcheels Hall, University of WI-Stout, Menomonie 232-2261
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 •
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
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
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
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Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 SummerfestDowntown Eau Claire's hottest summer festival features something for everyone, big or small. Enjoy s... FREE • 839-4914 • |
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Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 Chalkfest 2010Imagine a small park overtaken by a day-long firestorm of creativity and positive community energy, ... FREE to visit; Registrants: $19, $25 with free t-shirt • 552-0457 • |
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Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 3rd Annual WHYS Bluegrass FestivalFeaturing five top notch bluegrass bands from WI & MN and the WHYS guys, a fiddle contest, good food... $15, $18 family; in advance: $10, $15 family • 831-9497 • |
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Monday, Sep. 6, 2010 Ski Sprites Sand Castle ContestRunning before and alongside the last show of the Ski Sprites Water Ski Show Team’s season, this 2... $10 to build, free to watch, $3 to park • |
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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
Fabuloso!!! Loved the break-dancers, hula-hoopers, happy crowd; Irie Sol was great! Could we have TWO concerts per week in the Phark next summer?
Sara Bryan
06/25/10
from event: Volume One Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Irie Sol + Downers Grove
Both artists were awesome and the collaboration was sensational....I hope t...
Terry
06/14/10
from event: Sue Orfield Band Presents: Brian Bethke
Really amazing show!!! Too bad there were only about 15 people there! All three bands were solid, and I hope to have them in Eau Claire again!
06/12/10
from event: The Battle Royale, Red Daughters, and The Michael Rambo Project in Concert
Best local show in years!! Cant wait for a cd or dvd of the night.
chivatty
06/04/10
from event: Sue Orfield Band Presents: Brian Bethke
This was one of the best shows I've ever heard, barnone. DMB eat your heart out!
Neighbor Dave
05/29/10
from event: Sue Orfield Band Presents: Brian Bethke