Kids

Friday, Mar. 26

Out Like a Lamb!

Art activity of the week: Use paper shapes and cotton balls to make a lamb. All week: Build a fence with paper shapes, read books about farm animals, and paint a barn with watercolors. Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues.-Sun. 2:30-3:30pm: Make popcorn sheep.

• ages 1+

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

 Education

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8:30am-4pm

Supervisory Management 1

First-line managers need good leadership skills. Topics: (1) the transition to management; (2) analyzing leadership styles; (3) motivating employee performance; and (4) dealing with non-performance. Supervisory Management 1 is an excellent introduction for new managers facing the challenges of leading a work group. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 25.

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

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

 Kids

Friday, Mar. 26 • 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

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9:30-10:30am

Power Hour

We would like to invite you to join us for our new session, "Weather the Storm with Jesus". Children will have fun learning about the weather around them. We'll provide you and your child with fun songs, bible stories, crafts, snack and more.

Free • 0-5

St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3307 State St., Eau Claire 834-2595

 Words

Friday, Mar. 26 • 10am-4pm

Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library 2010 Book Sales

Located at the lower level of the library.

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

 Kids

Friday, Mar. 26 • 10am-9pm

Photos with the Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny takes some time off from hoppin' around and painting Easter eggs to sit down and snap some pics with your kids.

Oakwood Mall • Eau Claire • 836-0044 •

 Kids

Friday, Mar. 26 • 10:30-11:30am

Children's Programs, Winter 2010 Storytime Session - Playgroup

Join area infants, toddlers and preschoolers at our weekly Playgroup, Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Our Playgroup provides caregivers and children with a variety of educational toys and library resources. No registration required. Winter Playgroup sessions begin January 15 and run through April 2, 2010. All sessions will meet in the new Youth Services Program Room.

Free

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

 Education

Friday, Mar. 26 • 10:30am-5pm

Drop-In Rosemaling Group

No registration required. Everyone is welcome!

$2-3 donation/person requested

Ager House • Eau Claire • 835-8718 • www.agerhouse.org

 Education

Friday, Mar. 26 • 11:45am-1:30pm

Resilience at Home and at Work

The Northwest WI American Society for Training and Development hosts Jean M. Jirovec, MS, LMFT from the Caillier Clinic. Jean presents the definition of resilience and discusses barriers to effective communication, anger and stress management skills, and recognizing healthy environments.

$15 chapter members, $30 nonmembers; includes lunch

GSI Commerce, 1435 International Drive, Eau Claire 838-1258, bcoleman@chpmail.net

 Education

Friday, Mar. 26 • noon-1pm

Holistic Gatherings: Lunch Bunch

New age gathering with different speakers and themes. Hosted by Julie Geigle.

The Goat Coffeehouse • Eau Claire • 833-1096

 Food & Drink

Friday, Mar. 26 • 4-7pm

St. Olaf Men's Club Fish Fry

All you can eat fish fry! The menu includes baked or batter-fried fish, baked potatoes, french fries, baked beans, green beans, veggies, dessert, coffee and milk. Mac and cheese is available for children. Carryouts are available for $8 by calling 832-2504, ext. 130.

$9 adults, $8 seniors, $4 children 6-12, FREE ages 5 and younger

Father Agnew Parish Center • Eau Claire

 Movies

Friday, Mar. 26 • 5pm

Fish Fry Night Milwaukee

Filmmaker Ron Faiola, UWM alum, directed, wrote and produced a 60-minute whimsical documentary on the Fish Fry culture in Milwaukee. This film was a finalist for Best Wisconsin Film at the Beloit International Film Festival last month and had a sold-out show at the festival. The film takes you to some of Milwaukee's most popular, historic and unique fish fry places and is about people who host them and enjoy them.

$8 • all ages

Masonic Auditorium • Eau Claire • 953-1089 • www.masonicballroom.com

 Kids

Friday, Mar. 26 • 5-9pm

OakLeaf Friday Family Nights

Friday nights September through May, play sports, games, dress up, Legos, building blocks, scooters, inflatables, movies and concessions. Great affordable family entertainment for a Friday night. Visit the website for more info.

Family size: two/$7, three/$10, four/$12, five+$15, 50% off with Oakwood ID

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

 Food & Drink

Friday, Mar. 26 • 5:30pm

Kick Up Your Heels: Eau Claire County Democratic Party's March Gala

Come for food, fun, political hoopla and raffle. Speaker: Greg Morrian Chanters. Cash bar begins a 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and the program begins at 7:30pm. RSVP at the Dem Office at 405 S. Barstow, Eau Claire WI.

single $30, couple $55, student $15

Westgate Sportsman Club • Eau Claire • 852-0330 •

 Kids

Friday, Mar. 26 • 6-7pm

Children's Yoga

Join your child in an hour of yoga exploration! In this one-hour session we will discover how to transform our bodies into animals and plants through awakening all of our senses - including our sense of creativity! We will also learn amazing nature facts and practice deep breathing. At least one adult must participate.

$12 per child • 4 - 10

Yoga Center of Eau Claire • Eau Claire • 830-0321 • www.infinitejoy.com

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 6-9pm

Piano Bar

While your eating your favorite Bavarian dinner, enjoy the tickled ivories.

Das Bierhaus • Menomonie • 231-3230 •

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 7-10pm

Brian Bethke "The River" CD Release Show

Named after a song written to ease the mind of his mother who has stage 4 breast cancer, Brian Bethke's The River will be released first in Eau Claire and a portion of the sales will go to fund Cancer research. The album features guest artists Dave Buri, Trevor Olson, Eric Gairdina, Sarah Erdman (Brian's big sister) and Derrick Beiderman. For More info visit BrianBethke.com.

FREE

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

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 7-10pm

Catya's Trio

Featuring the amazing Sue Orfield on tenor saxophone, Randy Sinz on acoustic and electric bass and vocals, and singer/songwriter, Catya, on vocals and guitar, Catya's Trio performs a mix of original and traditional Blues, Swing, Contemporary Acoustic music, and some other familiar and not so familiar stuff.

FREE

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

 Movies

Friday, Mar. 26 • 7pm

Fish Fry Night Milwaukee

Filmmaker Ron Faiola, UWM alum, directed, wrote and produced a 60-minute whimsical documentary on the Fish Fry culture in Milwaukee. This film was a finalist for Best Wisconsin Film at the Beloit International Film Festival last month and had a sold-out show at the festival. The film takes you to some of Milwaukee's most popular, historic and unique fish fry places and is about people who host them and enjoy them.

$8 • all ages

Masonic Auditorium • Eau Claire • 953-1089 • www.masonicballroom.com

 Education  Recreation

Friday, Mar. 26 • 7:30-9:30pm

Eau Claire International Folk Dancers

A weekly recreational international dance group where you dance the dances of many lands. Come and join us whenver you like. No partners necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled, non-marking clean shoes. First Fridays of the month are specialized for beginners.

$1/night

Eau Claire YMCA Fitness and Training Center, 216 Emery St., Eau Claire

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 7:30pm

Harlem Gospel Choir

The Harlem Gospel Choir is one of the most famous gospel choirs in America today, traveling the globe and sharing its joy of faith through its music, and raising funds for children's charities. The Choir presents the finest singers and musicians from Harlem's black churches and the New York tri-state area.

adults $25, box seats $35, youth and student $10, plus possible discounts for choirs

State Theatre • Eau Claire • 832-2787

 Stage

Friday, Mar. 26 • 7:30pm

The Jungle Book

A first for ECCT, we're pleased to bring this adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale to the stage. Follow the adventures of the man-cub Mowgli with Bagheera the panther, Baloo the bear, Shere Kahn the tiger, and a jungle full of monkeys and other creatures.

$8 youth and seniors, $10 adult

North High School • Eau Claire • 839-8877

 Uncategorized

Friday, Mar. 26 • 7:30pm-8:30am

Volunteer Training Session

The Board of Directors has recently finished creating a new Volunteer training program for the Community Center. Please consider attending this session to be trained as a Volunteer. Volunteers will learn about: The hstory of the Center, the confidentiality the Center guarantees its users, the benefits of Center membership, and how to process memberships and more.

FREE

LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 South Farwell Street, Eau Claire 552-LGBT

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8pm-2am

Best Sound & Light Show

Request your favorite tunes or sing along.

Finish Line • Eau Claire • 552-2169

 Stage

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8pm

Illocal Comedy

Illocal Comedy (JP Fry, Jake Shuda, Jesse Wood) is back in Eau Claire for a one-night only performance at The Grand. Check out improv at its best. Hilarity all around.

$5

Grand Little Theatre, 102 West Grand Ave, Eau Claire 832-7529

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8pm-midnight

Quadrant 4

Instrumental guitar rock at its finest, playing the music of Satriani, Jeff Beck, Gary Hoey, Steve Vai and others.

Free • 21+

The Red Parrot, 1700 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire 832-6431

 Stage

Friday, Mar. 26 • 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 •

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8-10pm

The Finish Line: Team Trivia & Bar Bingo

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!

FREE • 21+

Finish Line • Eau Claire • 552-2169

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8pm-midnight

The Sidekicks

James Ignacio and Jeff White combine their talents to play a variety of music from Joe Cocker to the Beatles, along with some country and originals. Drums, guitar, sax, harmonica and harmony.

FREE • 21+

James Sheeley House • Chippewa Falls • 726-0561 •

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8-10pm

The Stoop Singers

The Stoop Singers are an Eau Claire local duo of folkish musicians who play folkish tunes. They have a great sense of humor and can pluck a good tune to boot.

FREE

Infinitea Teahouse, 112 East Grand, Eau Claire 514-1975

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 8:30pm

The Twerps

A six-piece variety and show band, and they look like total dorks.

$5

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

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 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

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm-1am

Dr. DJ Karaoke

Come on down every Friday and belt out some tunes!

FREE • 21+

Bridgewater Restaurant and Pub • Chippewa Falls • 723-6941 •

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm-1am

Eisold’s Irvine Bar: Karaoke

Belt out the tunes every Friday night.

• 21+

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

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm-2am

Erwin's 19th Hole: DJ/Karaoke

Live DJ and karaoke every Thursday and Friday.

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

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm-1am

FRiDAY'S: Late Night Trivia

Stop in for food, drinks and fun every Friday at FRiDAY'S. Test your knowledge on a variety of topics and win FRiDAY'S Gift Cards.

T.G.I. Friday’s • Eau Claire • 830-1424 •

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's: Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Music  Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm-1am

Party Hits w/DJ John

Friday night DJ John playing your requests and more. Fun music with fun people.

FREE • 21+

Pioneer Grill & Saloon, Hwy D, Menomonie 235-9927

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 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

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 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 •

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm

Pheromones

The Pheromones dare to be different, and in doing so hope to entertain you with their dynamic rock and roll. It's all about good music and good times.

FREE • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9pm-2am

Wigwam Karaoke

Sing and dance it up every Friday with Karaoke Nick.

• 21+

Wigwam Tavern • Eau Claire • 834-9061 •

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9:30pm-2am

Changing Subjects

Changing Subjects here to supply you with great live music all night long. First drink is on the house.

$4 • 21+

The Wissota View • Chippewa Falls • 861-5200 • wissotaview.com

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9:30pm-1:30am

Sea Horse Inn: 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 • Eau Claire • 834-4356‎

 Music

Friday, Mar. 26 • 9:30pm-1am

The Vinny Weible Band

Vinny “Bones” Weible and friends blend 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 • 21+

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

 Nightlife

Friday, Mar. 26 • 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

Friday, Mar. 26 • 10pm

The Regulars

No description available.

FREE • 21+

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Apr. 21
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53rd Annual Juried Student Art Show

Exhibiting the artwork of UW-Eau Claire students as selected by New York based illustrator Yuko Shimizu. If needed, check venue for hours.

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Apr. 11
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A Folksy Spring

Featuring paintings by Eau Claire folk artist Roger Adams.

FREE

Just Local Food • Eau Claire • 577-5564 • justlocalfood.blogspot.com

 Visual Art

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

 Visual Art

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 •

 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: 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 •

 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 •

 Kids

Event Ends: Friday, May. 21
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Little Bare Bottoms Arts & Crafts: 2-4 Years

This structured class allows your child to make a different art project each week. Six week classes Mar. 26-Apr. 30 and May 21-June 25. Call for event times.

$60, members $54

Little Bare Bottoms • Eau Claire • 514-2652 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Apr. 17
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Magoo Nature Photography

Enjoy the eye of local photographer Jim Backus as he shows his recent wildlife & landscape photography trips from British Columbia and Yellow Stone.

FREE

Benny Haha's • Eau Claire • 833-9950

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Sunday, Apr. 4
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Posters & Pin-Ups

Featuring the designs and prints of Postergirl Art and a current body of work by local artist Stephen Bateman. The posters are mainly for rock band and festival promotion plus some limited edition screen prints signed and numbered by the artists and bands. The Pin-Up series takes on the classic pin-up girl with modern twists and surprises, executed in a raw yet deliberate style with pop color and graphic elements. This series explores visual attraction, body language, the art of seduction and misdirection.

FREE

Tangled Up In Hue, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire 855-0090

 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: Tuesday, Apr. 6
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Desist in my Pursuit/Canto XXX (For Beatrice)

Charles Matson Lume is an associate professor of art at UW-Stout who recently returned from a sabbatical, taking a residency in Trondheim, Norway. During his travels, Lume also held a solo exhibition at Babel Kunst in Trondheim. We welcome viewers to come and experience artwork that has been shaped by his current abroad experience.

FREE

Furlong Gallery, North Wing, 178 MIcheels Hall, University of WI-Stout, Menomonie 232-2261

 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: 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

 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: Friday, Apr. 23
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Black & White

This exhibition explores the connections and contrasts between opposites. The work investigates the visual and conceptual use of black, white, and grey through various materials. Exhibiting artists are Daniel Atyim, Tiffany Bailey, Lori Chilefone, Mike Christopherson, Ned Gannon, Jane Herrick, Tom Hollenback, Steve Katrosits, Jason Lanka, Eric Lee, Tiit Raid, Scott Robertson, Sandra Starck and Bruce Warren.

FREE

Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire 832-2787 Ext 101

 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