Issue #137 October 15th, 2009

This Issue

FEATURE: A Dying Art

the increasing importance and decreasing presence of the arts and creativity in our schools

Exploring the the increasing importance and decreasing presence of the arts and creativity in our schools.

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Editor's Notes

Note from the Editor | October 15, 2009

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Opening Letters

“Oh, to be that careless and carefree,” I thought. “Not to mention getting the party started before noon. I don’t remember the last time we were able to do something crazy like that.” We went home after the parade and took a nap.

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The Rear End

A Bat Story

it’s a good time of year to talk about bats. so let’s do that

I calmly turned to my wife, and in a calm voice I calmly said, “Get out of the room. Now.”

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Opening Shots

Opening Shot | October 15, 2009

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Reader Letters

Reader Letters | October 15, 2009

"I usually don’t like your articles at all because they tend to be way too cute (as in juvenile) and the grammar and syntax so bad as to be distracting."

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Music

He Are the Willows

A Collection of Sounds and Something Like the Plague is Eau Claire native-turned Minneapolis-citizen Peter Miller’s most focused and impressive solo offering yet.

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Cadott Duo Releases Folk Album

Playing with a sound and lyrical skill beyond their years, Casey and Joe is an exceptional duo from local small town Cadott.

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Mark McElwain

dark period yields new album, book for local artist

When you meet Mark McElwain for the first time, you get the idea that something interesting is about to happen.

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Geoffrey Keezer

former local-turned jazz extraordinaire to tickle ivories

The State Theater is hosting a hometown jazz classic in which former local-turned jazz extraordinaire Geoffrey Keezer returns to wow the home crowd.

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The Blanks

the real version of Ted’s Band from Scrubs comes to town

If you’re a true fan of the hit television show Scrubs, you should know what I’m talking about when I mention Ted’s Band, the a cappella group that has appeared on many episodes.

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Stage

Monster of a Show

locals stage original Frankenstein adaptation

“As soon as you walk into the building, it’ll be like stepping into the story ... and that just gives me chills.”

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Words

With New Guide, Finding Eldercare Gets Easier

The book, How to Find the Best Eldercare, is currently available in select bookstores such as Borders.

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New Nordic Fiction

Elk Mound’s G.R. Revelle releases sixth book

What would you expect from a Nordic fiction writer from Elk Mound?

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Booked Up

annual book fest mixes local and national writers

For the 10th year in a row, the Chippewa Valley Book Festival will bring authors from around the world to share their experiences with Chippewa Valley residents.

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READING: The New Vampire’s Handbook

author discusses a book you can really sink your teeth into

Living the undead life can be complicated and dangerous, especially when you’re a fledgling creature of the night just trying to survive eternity.

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Visual Art

Stout’s Recyclable Art Contest Open to Public

In an effort to make the footprint left by humans a little smaller, UW-Stout is hosting the third annual Recyclable Art Competition.

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Cell-ing Out

big-time comic artists with local ties exhibit work

We can now add two comic book artists to our list of locals who have gone on to do great things.

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Cinema

Flyaway Film Festival Infested with Zombies

Sundance Film Festival ain’t got nothing on Pepin!

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Local Look

Hot Plots

a community garden association sprouts up

“Being a part of this effort is being part of a greater effort of greening our city. In my opinion there’s nothing bigger than that.” – City council member Andrew Werthmann

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