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Opening Letters
Pool Identity: The making of an Eau Claire icon
after 25 years, the Fairfax Pool in Eau Claire is still a summertime hot spot for sunshine, water, and nachos
The Rear End
You, at Night in the Summer
echoing across your neighborhood skies all season long
Cover Art
On the Cover | June 15, 2016
learn more about this issue's cover art by Jody Balow
Thinkpieces
Spinning Local
when you're building a new radio station, the question "what is local music?" is critical
Athletic Aesthetic
And Now a Word Jersey From Our Sponsor
what will fans think about advertising on team uniforms? in the NBA, we'll soon find out
Music
Emprem, a Solo Force to Be Reckoned With
Son of a Printer Man
emotional experience informs Kalispell’s new album Printer’s Son
The Boys Are Back: Them Coulee Boys drop off another pack of folk gems
Stage
Perry Memoir Coming to the Stage
Right Here In River City
CVTG preps its massive production of The Music Man
Words
The Rest Is History
flip through Eau Claire's historic structures in new book
Cinderella to Harry Potter
UW-Stout prof co-authors book on kids' fantasy lit
Last Call on Chippewa Valley Writers Guild Writing Retreats
Visual Art
Always In Motion
group exhibit at library explores Migration theme
Capping off Their Education
UW-Stout art majors help elementary students to create bottle cap mural
Inspiring Miniature Monets
summer group painting program designed for kids
A Dose of Creativity
Galaudet Gallery exhibit explores art for healing
Local Look
Starlight VS. Streetlight
ensuring the LED revolution doesn’t worsen light pollution in the Valley
Final Push
if matched, $1.5M challenge grant will put Confluence over top
Innovation Series Will Change Your Thinking
Stage a Shindig in the Street
the city of Eau Claire is making it easier to block off your block and throw a party
Party in the Park
public places for your gathering abound
Food / Drink
Kid Culture
Inspiring Miniature Monets
summer group painting program designed for kids
Udderly Fantastic
Children's Museum marks Dairy Month with new calf
Recreation
I Believe I Can Fly: Local fishing expert knows all the spots
Whatever Floats Your Float
liquid rules at the annual FATFAR on the Chippewa River
Telling Our Fitness Stories
human health report's fitness testimonials jerk tears, inspire personal action
High Fives All Around
phoenix park yoga gathering is accessible, warm, and peaceful
Special Sections
Stage a Shindig in the Street
the city of Eau Claire is making it easier to block off your block and throw a party
Party in the Park
public places for your gathering abound
Telling Our Fitness Stories
human health report's fitness testimonials jerk tears, inspire personal action
High Fives All Around
phoenix park yoga gathering is accessible, warm, and peaceful
Popular Articles
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New Man on Barstow: Eau Claire native opens cozy downtown gift shop
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MEET THE CANDIDATES
A slew of candidates are competing for seats on the Eau Claire City Council. Here’s who they are and what they think.
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Five Guys Burgers & Fries Set to Launch EC Location
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Shifting Gears: New bike shop / coffee bar hits the “grounds” running
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