Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 6:30-7:30am

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

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7:30-9am

Four Generations at Work

Roundtable discussion on generational differences in the workplace. RSVP by April 8th.

FREE • bethanym@mnpwr.com

29 Pines • Eau Claire • 835-2299

 Education  Recreation

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 8-9am

Yoga-Pilates Fusion Series

Join Anna King for a fusion of Vinyasa style Yoga and mat Pilates. We’ll blend the best of both disciplines into one cohesive exercise. Anna will guide you through the moves from the front of the class and we will finish with some deep relaxation exercises and meditation. Wear non-restrictive clothing. A basic level of experience with either Yoga or Pilates is required.

$36 for the four week series

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

 Education  Recreation

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 9-10:15am

Beginner's Yoga Series

This is an opportunity for beginners to be introduced to the basic principles and poses of yoga in a systematic way. You will learn about grounding, extension, how to mobilize the core muscles, how to work with the breath in poses, benefits of yoga, how the poses are related, and much more.

$36 for the four week series

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

 Kids  Recreation

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 9:30-10am

Wellness Rocks - Music & Movement

This class is designed for children age two to five and their adults. Part of Wellness ROCKS, sponsored by Red Cedar Medical Center.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 10am-noon

Heel Class

Learn how to turn a heel on a sock and open the doors to the sock craze. Perquisite: know how to knit in the round using double points, 2 circs or magic loop. Garnstudio yarn required for this class. No non-YDK yarns. Materials: Size: 5/6½ - 7½/9 - 9½/10½ (US sizes), DROPS Fabel sock yarn , 2 skeins for all sizes. US 1 double points, or 2 circs, or 1 40" circ.

$16 • register in advance

 Kids

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 10-10:30am

Menomonie Public Library: Learning Together Story Time

Learning Together Story Time is for children age 1-3 years and their parent or caregiver. Play time begins at 10am.

Menomonie Public Library • Menomonie • 232-2164 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 10:40-11:10am

Menomonie Public Library: On My Own Story Time

On my own story time is for children ages 3-5. Fun stories, songs, rhymes and more.

Menomonie Middle School • Menomonie • 232-1673‎ • msd.k12.wi.us

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 1-3pm

Everything Earrings

Come and learn everything you need to know about making earrings! Learn wonderful techniques such as wire wrapping, simple loops, how to make perfect swirls, wire pounding and attaching ear wires. Use needle-nose pliers, round nose pliers and wire cutters as you make your lovely earrings and much more. Registration required, deadline: Apr. 10.

$25 • 15+

Totally Pampered Full Service Salon, 27014 London Road, Eau Claire 835-9114

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 1-3pm

Two Socks at the Same Time

Come join us for a fun way to knit two socks at the same time and never again have dreaded SSS (second sock syndrome). Materials: 180 yds Karisma superwash yarn (no non-YDK yarns please), US 4, 40" circ. Register in advance.

$32

Yellow Dog Knitting • Eau Claire • 839-7272 • www.yellowdogknitting.com

 Music

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 5-6:30pm

Matthew Kruszka, Bassoon

A student recital.

FREE

Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UWEC

 Kids

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 5:30-7:30pm

Special Children/Special Parents

Join this group of parents in discussing what it means to have a child with special needs in your life. You are not alone. Join us for a potluck dinner from 5:30-6pm and discussion from 6-7:3pm. Childcare provided free of charge.

Free

River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls 720-1841

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 6-8pm

Aquatic Invertebrate Sample Sorting Volunteer Training

Volunteers are need to assist with data collection for a project aimed at assessing the impact of late winter draw downs on the littoral zone community of Lake Wissota. Training session will focus on identification of invertebrates in substrate samples, sample handling instructions and microscopic techniques. Full payment required at registration until April 10.

FREE

Citizen Science Center, Beaver Creek Reserve S1 County Road K, Fall Creek (715) 877-2212‎

 Music

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 6-8pm

Jazz: Your Cup of Tea

Come and enjoy a fresh cup of tea while listening to the relaxing sounds of jazz. Barbara Lyon and Patrick Pesek-Herriges on April 6, and the B.A.D. Trio on April 13.

FREE

Infinitea Teahouse • Eau Claire • 514-1975 •

 Music

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 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 •

 Kids

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 6:30-7:15pm

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library: Play that Fun-Key Music!

Join us in April for music-inspired storytimes guaranteed to get you moving, singing and learning. Featuring guest musicians, movement activities and experiences with simple musical instruments.

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • Eau Claire • 839-5007 •

 Words

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7-8pm

Author Bill Callaghan

Local author Bill Callaghan will share stories of how his parents raised 11 children to be happy, successful adults with their positive, practical approach to child-rearing. Refreshments will be served. RSVP via phone or sign up at the library.

Free

Fall Creek Public Library • Fall Creek • (715) 877-3334 • www.fallcreekpubliclibrary.org

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 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

 Food & Drink

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7-8pm

Easy Ways with Fruits

Join Lisa Eierman, Registered Dietitian for the "Easy Ways with Fruits" session. Eierman will present ways to add more fruit into you family's meals. Get tips for using more fruit in your spring and summer meals, learn practical fruit selection techniques and quick preparation methods and take-home easy spring and summer fruit recipes.

FREE

Festival Foods, second floor conference room, 3007 Mall Dr, Eau Claire 838-1000

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7-9pm

Forum Discussion

Forum presentation and discussion about the PFLAG organization and possibly re-establishing a group in the Chippewa Valley.

FREE

LGBT Community Center of the Chippewa Valley, 510 S. Farwell St, Eau Claire 552-LGBT

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7-10pm

Open Drawing

Open Drawing Sessions. Not open during holidays or UW-Stout academic breaks. Bring drawing supplies.

FREE

Applied Arts 303, UW-Stout, 415 13th St E, Menomonie 232-1097

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7-8pm

Planetarium Show

Each month, UWEC's planetarium presents different programs on an assortment of astronomical topics. Tuesday shows are geared to adult audiences and Saturday shows are geared for children.

$2

UW-Eau Claire Planetarium • Eau Claire • 836-3148 • www.uwec.edu

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 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 •

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 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

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 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

 Music

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7pm

US Air Force Academy Band

Academy Winds is the newest member in The United States Air Force Academy Band's family of musical ensembles. This innovative septet is comprised of woodwinds, double reeds, brass and percussion. Drawing on fresh, dynamic arrangements, the group presents a wide variety of musical styles, always with contagious enthusiasm.

FREE

State Theatre • Eau Claire • 832-2787

 Education

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7:30-8pm

A.W.A.K.E. Vendor Fair

Bring in your CPAP or BiPAP machine, and home care company vendors will check breathing machine pressures and display various breathing masks and equipment. A sleep medicine physician will be available for a question-and-answer session. Door prizes and refreshments available.

uther Midelfort cafeteria, Dining Conference Room 1, lower level, 1221 Whipple St. 838-3420, option 4

 Music

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 7:30-9pm

Nicole Brellenthin, Trombone

A student recital.

FREE

Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UWEC

 Education  Recreation

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 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

 Music

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 8-10pm

Quietdrive with Take Cover

Quietdrive, the five-piece pop-punk outfit is back from their Japan tour and are making their way to Menomonie along with fellow Minneapolis band Take Cover.

FREE

UW-Stout MSC Great Hall, 302 10th Ave., Menomonie 232-2432

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 9pm-2am

Loopy's: Karaoke

Join us every Tuesday through Saturday for karaoke!

• 21+

Loopy's • Chippewa Falls • 723-5667

 Nightlife

Tuesday, Apr. 13 • 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 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Monday, Apr. 19
Check with venue for hours.

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: Monday, May. 3
Check with venue for hours.

2010 Eau Claire Jazz Festival’s 2nd Annual Art Crawl

Jazz-inspired art will be displayed at Mogie’s Pub, The Livery, Mona Lisa’s, Stella Blues, Avalon Floral, Acoustic Café, UW-Eau Claire campus, The Goat Coffeehouse and Tangled up in Hue. The art crawl provides a visual means to interpret and celebrate jazz music in light of the 2010 Eau Claire Jazz Festival.

Stella Blues • Eau Claire • 836-4092 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Wednesday, Apr. 21
Check with venue for hours.

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: Friday, Apr. 16
Check with venue for hours.

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

 Education

Event Ends: Thursday, Apr. 15
Check with venue for hours.

Awareness Week

To commemorate Asian Awareness month, the Hmong Stout Student Organization will host a Hmong Awareness Week at UW-Stout for students, staff and the community at large. Come join us as we explore, learn, and celebrate about the Hmong culture. We will hold different activities every evening starting with our kick-off event on Monday night. See contact info for event times.

Free

Memorial Student Center, P.O Box 790, Menomonie 556-5081

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, May. 1
Check with venue for hours.

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 •

 Kids

Event Ends: Sunday, Apr. 18
Check with venue for hours.

Flippin' Frogs!

Art Activity of the Week: Create a paper frog craft. All week: Make a paper fly, do some frog stamping, plus froggy coloring & activity sheets. Tues.–Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm and Tues.-Sun. 2:30-3:30pm, paint a tree frog.

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Apr. 30
Check with venue for hours.

Greens Island Paintings

Featured art for the month of April: Paintings by the music group Greens Island.

FREE

Raw Deal • Menomonie • 231-3255 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Saturday, Apr. 17
Check with venue for hours.

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: Friday, Apr. 30
Check with venue for hours.

Secret Post

Secret Post is a community art project. This display features anonymously designed postcards submitted by members of the Eau Claire community. If needed, check venue for hours.

FREE

McIntyre Library, 105 Garfield Ave., Eau Claire 836-4076

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Thursday, Apr. 22
Check with venue for hours.

Spring Art Show

The 45th Annual Spring Art Show at the Heyde Center for the Arts is sponsored by The Chippewa Herald in cooperation with the Chippewa Valley Cultural Association (CVCA). Original artwork will be on display that includes painting, sculpture, photography, stained glass, mosaics, and other creative art forms.

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

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Apr. 16
Check with venue for hours.

Traces Closing Reception

Senior show displaying artwork from Bryce Caldwell, Megan Harder, and Miranda Haugli.

FREE

Gallery 211 UW-Stout, 13th Ave. E., Menomonie, WI (920) 319-6603

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Apr. 30
Check with venue for hours.

Watercolors by Terry Meyer

Featuring new works by Terry Meyer.

The Creamery Restaurant & Inn • Downsville • 664-8354 •

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, May. 7
Check with venue for hours.

Youth Art Month Show

Local students showcase their art. An informal reception takes place Friday, April 9th, 5-7pm.

Eau Claire Area School District, 500 Main St., Eau Claire 852-3000

 Visual Art

Event Ends: Friday, Apr. 30
Check with venue for hours.

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
Check with venue for hours.

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
Check with venue for hours.

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: Monday, Apr. 19
Check with venue for hours.

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 •