Kids

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 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 •

 Education

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9:30-11:30am

Thimbleberries Club

Receive exclusive monthly patterns and purchase the exclusive club project for the year, plus twelve additional purchasable projects by picking and choosing the ones you love.

$25/year

The Calico Shoppe • Eau Claire • 834-9990 •

 Kids

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 10-11am

Mother's Tea

Mother's Tea brings together area moms to discuss anything and everything mother-related. Hosted by Jodi Swartz, D.C. (a mother of two young children herself), this group enables area moms to connect and visit any topic they desire. Children are welcome but childcare is not be available. Refreshments provided!

Free

Stucky Chiropractic Center, 2105 E. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire 835-9514

 Kids

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 10am-8pm

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 •

 Words  Kids

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 10:30-11am

Children's Story Programs, Winter 2010 - Preschool

This program is designed for preschool age children able to sit through longer stories and to participate in more advanced activities. Children four and up may attend unsupervised. For the child’s safety and comfort, caretakers must remain in the library during the program's duration and pick them up immediately following the program.

Free • 4 to 5

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

 Kids

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 1:30-3pm

Spring Break @ Your Library: The Fool's Dance

Attend an afternoon of Dance Dance Revolution, snacks, games, create a costume ball mask, and dancing. Registration required. Adults/guardians are asked to please attend with youth eight and younger.

Free

Fall Creek Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek 313-0369

 Education

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 2:30-4pm

Intermediate Spanish

Continue learning Spanish by conversing about the news of the day, telling stories and deepening your knowledge of, how do I say what I want to say? Recommended purchase: Madrigal’s Magic Key to Spanish: A Creative and Proven Approach.

$25 members, $37.50 nonmembers

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 4pm-1am

90'S NiGHT @ FRiDAY'S

Every Thursday is 90'S night with 90's music, apparel, and trivia starting at 9pm. Enjoy drink specials & pay for only 90% of your food! Spend more than $9 & bring receipt to Brothers for a free drink.

Free • 21+

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

 Education

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 5:30-6:30pm

Beach Body Babe’s and Bud’s

Hosted by Creative Fitness; Deborah Lilly. An exercise series featuring a different program each class. See contact info for a full list of class topics.

$7.50 per class

Unity Christ Center • Eau Claire • 379-0304 • www.unityeauclaire.org

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 6-8pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Try your "hand" at Texas Hold'Em and perhaps qualify for a trip to the World Series!

• 21+

Hallie Bar & Grill • Hallie • 861-3870

 Education

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 6-8pm

Thimbleberries Club

Receive exclusive monthly patterns and purchase the exclusive club project for the year, plus twelve additional purchasable projects by picking and choosing the ones you love.

$25/year

The Calico Shoppe • Eau Claire • 834-9990 •

 Music

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 6:30-9:30pm

Bluegrass Jammers

Informal Bluegrass Jam for acoustic instruments and vocalists. Free to participants and spectators. First and third Thursdays of the month.

Free

Ojibwa Golf & Bowl • Chippewa Falls • 834-8565

 Visual Art

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 6:30pm

Valley Art Association April Meeting

Painter and sculptor Justin Dancing Hawk will be the featured presenter, demonstrating and sharing his thirty years experience using soft pastels.

Chippewa Falls Public Library • Chippewa Falls • 723-4970

 Music

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 7-9pm

Nick Shattuck

Nick Shattuck is a singer/songwriter based out of La Crosse, WI. With inspiration from the Mississippi River and the Midwest, he writes songs from the soul, intimate and often emotional depictions of his day-to-day encounters and experiences. He prides himself in writing honest, organic, acoustic music.

FREE

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 7pm

Wii Night

Play Wii games at the Barley Club.

The Barley Club at Pine Meadow • Eau Claire • 831-9224

 Education

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 7:15-8:15pm

Senior School for Dogs

This unique class combines mentally stimulating skills with strengthening exercises for the older dog. We combine tricks, massage, stretching, strengthening, games, & skills to create a class that is both fun and functional. Who says old dog can't learn new tricks? Kick in the brain power while we strengthen those ol' bones. Registration required, deadline: Mar. 30.

$55/5 week class

emBARK, 2109 Fairfax Street, Eau Claire 864-3263

 Education  Recreation

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 7:30-8:30pm

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 6pm at Christ Church Cathedral, 510 South Farwell Street. 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

 Stage

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 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

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 8pm-midnight

The Evergreen Grass Band

The Evergreen Grass Band is an acoustic and electric, hard drivin’ yet soft spoken, gritty yet polished, bluegrass band infused with rock. On any given night, you can expect to hear a high-energy show consisting of a mix of driving bluegrass infused originals, traditional Americana and well-known and sometimes outrageous covers.

FREE • 21+

The James Sheeley House Saloon, 236 West River St., Chippewa Falls 726-0561

 Education  Recreation

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 8:15-9:15pm

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9pm-1am

Court'N House: Karaoke

While you're there for the 2-for-1 burgers, head to the pool table for some karaoke!

• 21+

Girolamo’s Court ‘n House Bar & Grill • Eau Claire • 832-5478

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9pm

Erwin's 19th Hole: DJ/Karaoke

Live DJ and karaoke every Thursday and Friday.

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

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9pm-2am

Karaoke Night

Grab the mic and belt out some tunes!

• 21+

The Village Tavern • Chippewa Falls • 723-3009

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's: Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 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+

Brackett Bar • Brackett • 829-7413

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9-11pm

Texas Hold'Em Poker Night

Try your "hand" at Texas Hold'Em and perhaps qualify for a trip to the World Series!

• 21+

Hallie Bar & Grill • Hallie • 861-3870

 Nightlife

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9pm-1am

Two Waters Bar: Live DJ with Gong Karaoke

Karaoke hosted by Chippewa Valley Sound Works.

Two Waters Bar • Chippewa Falls • 726-1810

 Music

Thursday, Apr. 1 • 9-11pm

Walk/Klenz Jazz Sextet

Over the years, the Walk/Klenz Jazz Sextet has become a fixture on the Eau Claire jazz scene. The sextet consists of some of the most prolific musicians in the Chippewa Valley today. Led by trumpeter Jeff Walk and vocalist Adrian Klenz, this sextet is a powerhouse group that plays original compositions, classic and mainstream jazz and everything in between.

FREE

Haymarket Grill • Eau Claire • 552-3400 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Apr. 19
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20 oz. Art Show

This exhibit features art from four non-student artists: Douglas Johns, Alizabeth Kaiser, Dan Henning, and William Christensen. They will be presenting works in a variety of mediums, from paintings to sculpture, some of which will be available for purchase. If needed, check venue for hours.

FREE

Gallery 111, 111 East Main Street, Menomonie 497-8430 •

 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: 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: Saturday, May. 1
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Deus ex machina Life Cycle in an Industrial Landscape: Göttelborn, Germany

Featuring five Collage Drawings from "Coconut" Joe Maurer. In a post-industrial, post-coal mine Germany, two life forms dominate the terrain: wild-boars and birch trees. The site is an ecological disaster, but it is full of beauty. Joe reflects on this place through a series of collage paintings preserved in beeswax.

Harmony Corner Café • Eau Claire • 838-8760 •

 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

 Kids

Event Ends: Sunday, Apr. 4
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Spring is Coming!

Art activity of the week: Create a paper flower garden in the Art Studio! All week: Make a robin's nest with blue eggs, make leaf rubbings and paint a rainbow with watercolors. Tues.-Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues.-Sun. 2:30-3:30pm: Magic Door Hangers- Scratch away at these special door hangers to reveal their secret.

• ages 1+

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Apr. 1
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Wildlife & Landscape Gallery

Enjoy the eye of local artist Jim Backus as he displays his widlife photography from as far as British Columbia and Yellow Stone.

FREE

Benny Haha's • Eau Claire • 833-9950

 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: 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: 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: Friday, Apr. 30
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Life Cycle in an Industrial Landscape: Göttelborn, Germany

In a post-industrial, post-coal mine Germany, two life forms dominate the terrain: wild-boars and birch trees. The site is an ecological disaster, but it is full of beauty. Artist Joe Maurer reflects on this place through a series of collage paintings preserved in beeswax.

Harmony Corner Café • Eau Claire • 838-8760 •

 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

 Uncategorized

Event Ends: Thursday, Apr. 1
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The Clothesline Project - Break the Silence: End Sexual Violence

UW-Stout students in collaboration with The Bridge, Campus Violence Protection Project, and Menomonie Middle School are putting on a display in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which puts a face on the statistics of violence against women. The display will travel to these locations: Menomonie Public Library April 1-6, Red Cedar Medical Center April 7-13, Menomonie Middle School April 14-21, and UW-Stout Library April 22-30.

FREE

Menomonie Community Nonprofit agencies, UW Stout, Menomonie (715) 529-4640

 Nightlife

Event Ends: Thursday, Dec. 30
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Wigwam Tavern: Trivia Night

Test your knowledge of everything from current events and pop culture to geography in a three-round contest where teams compete for prizes. Enjoy the mini gameshows between rounds.

FREE

Wigwam Tavern • Eau Claire • 834-9061 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Apr. 19
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Twenty Ounces

Featuring paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture (found object and installation). Artists showing include Douglas Johns, William Christensen, Dan Henning and Alizabeth Kaiser, all UW-Stout Art graduates.

Gallery 111 • Menomonie • 497-8430 •