Opening Shots

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Opening Shot | Aug. 28, 2008

Reader Letters

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Reader Letters | Aug. 28, 2008

If you were to take out a map and pick one place not to build this jail ...

Music

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Hollywood Style

local MC Breakneck the Mage self-releases album

Besides all the LA glitz, the 13-track album features numerous shout-outs to the Midwest ...

words by Chris Henson

Music

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Favre Follow-Up Album

Mike O’Neill is an EC music vet and owner of Giant Gumball Studios ...

words by Ian Jacoby

Music

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Blues Off The Air

To some it’s like pushing Muddy Waters into a puddle ...

words by Tyler Griggs

Music

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Queen Of Songwriting

Anna Johnson’s prolific performances score scholarship, major props

“It was intimidating and scary,” said Johnson. “I didn’t think I had a chance ..."

words by Arya Roerig

Music

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Jamaican Me Crazy

all-day outdoor concert features local and regional reggae bands

The Irie vibes of the Caribbean will flow through the valley in early fall ...

words by Michael Bushman

Music

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

String Thing

Dan LaVoie rocks the rare and wacky harp guitar

It is the product of a forbidden love between members of the string family.

words by Ben Freund

Music

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Coalition Blues Festival

fifth event features young local musicians, old favorites

They’re on a mission from god – the god of the blues.

words by Tyler Griggs

Opening Letters

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Get Connected

the VolumeOne.org launches with articles, calendars, blogs, podcasts, photos, videos ...

More than a year later, our newest project is finally ready to unveil ...

words by Nick Meyer

Stage

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Touch-a Touch Me

Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild brings cult film to life

The possibility came up years ago, but guild members voiced concern about the show’s content ...

words by Trevor Kupfer

Local Look

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Foresight is 20/20

Clear Vision project reveals future plans for community

There`s an old saying: people don`t plan to fail, they fail to plan ...

words by Jared Glovsky

Local Look

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Thanks for Asking | Aug. 28, 2008

Where was the Sherman House? Is it still standing?

words by Frank Smoot

Local Look

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Glimpse | For Sale: That Building With The Murals

Of the seven buildings in Eau Claire that represent a “Commercial Vernacular” style ...

words by Abi Zimmer

Local Look

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Shortcuts | Aug. 28, 2008

We have a sneaking suspicion that Google Maps’ surveillance-cam/photo-mapping tool ...

words by V1 Staff

Local Look

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Police Reports | Aug. 28, 2008

lessons we've learned from local police reports

You can’t test drive vehicles when the dealership is closed.

words by Trevor Kupfer

Thinkpieces

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Fox Snakes

sharing rural Wisconsin with five-foot reptiles

Since we don’t have any poisonous snakes in Drammen Township ...

words by August Rubrecht

Words

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Story of Survival

Cornell sisters finally talk about lifetime of abuse in Jean Hebert’s book

At his funeral, West turned to longtime friend Jean Herbert and said it was time to tell her sto

words by Abi Zimmer

Words

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Barnes & Noble Imminent

Building on the 29,000 square foot store will begin breaking ground on Sept. 15.

words by Abi Zimmer

The Rear End

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

My First Internet

where it all started for me and the world wide web

As a wise man named Al Pacino said in a stupid movie about lawyers and Satan (costarring Keanu .

words by Mike Paulus

Cinema

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

More Celluloid Incentives

four Hollywood films start shooting in Wisconsin

According to Film Wisconsin, there are more film projects than ever ...

words by John Price

Kid Culture

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Kid Tip | Aug. 28, 2008

Recreation

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Writing On The Wall

skate park mural project aims to let youth express themselves for all to see

“It’s a way for kids to give back to community and take ownership.”

words by Abi Zimmer

Special Sections

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Back To School

Volume One’s celebration of education, because knowledge is power!

Everything from tips to stylize your living quarters and hot shopping items and more.

words by V1 Staff

Other Stuff

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Find Your Calling

Active and Alive in Altoona promotes all-around wellness

Active and Alive in Altoona is our very own healthy living expo.

words by Aryn Widule

Other Stuff

Issue #108 August 28, 2008

Voices For Peace

event to bring speakers, activities for all ages

Raed Jarrar will be speaking at Voices of Peace 2008 in Phoenix Park

words by Abi Zimmer