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Issue #109

September 11, 2008

Opening Shot | Sept. 11, 2008

Opening Shots

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Opening Shot | Sept. 11, 2008

 

Reader Letters

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Reader Letters | Sept. 11, 2008

The people who make the decision on when to water our parks and schools have a “green bean.”

 
Durand Music Venue Drops Disc To Buy Speakers

Music

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Durand Music Venue Drops Disc To Buy Speakers

Celebrating its one-year anniversary Sept. 13, Durand’s Our House music venue is releasing a CD.

words by Tyler Griggs

 
Fan Off, Bird Safe

Music

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Fan Off, Bird Safe

local music veterans put the rock back in indie

Let’s just say that FanOffBirdSafe won't be playing your wedding reception anytime soon.

words by Ian Jacoby

 
The Gentle Guest

Music

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

The Gentle Guest

Eric Rykal and friends release folk spectacle

"For the first time in my life I was going to play music that was fun for the listener."

words by Andy Plank

 
Smooth Ivories

Music

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Smooth Ivories

Jim Brickman and John Trones destined for State Theatre

An evening of incredible music mixed with a bit of wit.

words by Karrie Johnson

 
Megafaun

Music

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Megafaun

EC-raised musicians keep upending folk in North Carolina

Bury the Square has earned enough support to gain new fans and tours nationwide.

words by Andy Plank

 
Free Fallin'

Opening Letters

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Free Fallin'

with serious seasons ahead, one last look at summer foolishness

Autumn brings on the serious temperature drop that makes water lose its fun.

words by Ken Szymanski

 
Architecture To Adore

Local Look

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Architecture To Adore

local churches have overlooked aesthetic value

As far as I know, Michelangelo didn’t work Eau Claire into his tour ...

words by Abi Zimmer

 

Local Look

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Questioning the Locals | Corey Grotte Sr.

Shorts or pants?

words by V1 Staff

 
Glimpse | Scooter’s Mural In The (Storage) Closet

Local Look

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Glimpse | Scooter’s Mural In The (Storage) Closet

The mural was a brainstorm between David Baranek, co-owner of Scooter’s Bar and Miss Dee-Lovely.

words by Betty Rae Matthews

 

Local Look

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Shortcuts | Sept. 11, 2008

The Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation is launching a new program ...

words by V1 Staff

 
The Art of Book Collecting

Words

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

The Art of Book Collecting

Patterson is giving a presentation on “The Lost Art of Book Collecting” Sept. 16.

words by Claire Jeffries

 
A Morality Tale

Words

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

A Morality Tale

book examines psychology of religious violence

UW-Eau Claire professor’s new book explores the psychology behind religious violence.

words by Amanda Schaefer

 
Global Lens

Visual Art

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Global Lens

Mark Aumann exhibits photos of Vietnam

Mark Aumann hopes that his pictures will show the dignity of the people of Vietnam.

words by Megan Ault

 

Visual Art

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

On The Spot

artists take over State Theatre stage

The State Theatre will be home to a unique style of art exhibit on Sept. 26.

words by Thadeus Logan

 

Food / Drink

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Eat Local: I Triple Dog Dare You!

Eau Claire’s A Second Opinion magazine is once again challenging Chippewavallians to eat local.

words by Trevor Kupfer

 

Food / Drink

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Local Publishes Healthy Cookbook

New cookbook Simple Choices for Healthier Eating by local woman Dorie Fink.

words by Trevor Kupfer

 

Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Border Rivalry Heats Up Even More

recent allegations have Vikings fans in a rage

The Packers and Vikings will challenge our sedate rivalry dynamic this autumn.

words by Luc Anthony

 
Kids of Steel

Kid Culture

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Kids of Steel

kids’ triathlon mixes biking, swimming, running, and fun

“The triathlon gave my kids a sense of accomplishment; they were so proud they did it."

words by Claire Jeffries

 
Running for the Borders

The Rear End

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Running for the Borders

hitting the “non-local” book shop for some non-local fun

My family and I are struggling to live a “local life” just as much or more so than most people.

words by Mike Paulus

 
Hall of Fame Inducts First Pair of Members

Recreation

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Hall of Fame Inducts First Pair of Members

The Eau Claire Baseball Hall of Fame officially welcomed its first inductees in August ...

words by Trevor Kupfer

 
Rack 'Em Up

Recreation

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Rack 'Em Up

state pool champ might play at your favorite bars

“I used to be an artist, so I’m good at visualizing angles.”

words by Robin Kinderman

 
Look Up

Recreation

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Look Up

Chippewa Valley Boy Scouts bring back air show featuring Blue Angels

Some of the performers will be the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the F/A-18F Super Hornet ...

words by Claire Jeffries

 

Other Stuff

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Consider the Possibilities

library discussion series looks at gender in science fiction

Reminding us that science fiction is not only about rockets and space aliens ...

words by Ashley Dziuk

 
Flair in the Mix

Other Stuff

Issue #109 September 11, 2008

Flair in the Mix

bartenders compete in bottle-flipping at T.G.I. Friday’s

Believe it or not, flair bartending is a big thing ...

words by Robin Kinderman

 
 
 
You / Reader Comments

You're right, Lynn, a wonderful story, and the book sounds beautiful, too. ...

Thanks4Asking
03/16/10

from article: The Tiger on the Page

brian is a very humble and talented musician. from the first time i met him...

E & J Giardina
03/16/10

from article: Bethke Runs Deep

That might be true, but the SNES was not without its 32-bit cartridge games...

Tyler Griggs
03/15/10

from article: Powerglove

yo, 32-bit was playstation. nes and snes was 8 and 16.

anonymous
03/15/10

from article: Powerglove

I have tickets!!!! I can hardly wait...

calvsie
03/13/10

from article: Whad'ya Know Again?

Abi,what a wonderful story! I was working my first nursing job in the earl...

Lynn Severson
03/13/10

from article: The Tiger on the Page

I liked that.

Rural Fox
03/12/10

from article: Jacket Required

You can download all the past episodes of Underdog radio FREE @ http://www....

Brian Bethke
03/11/10

from article: Bethke Runs Deep

 
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