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Issue #114

November 20, 2008

Opening Shot | Nov. 20, 2008

Opening Shots

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Opening Shot | Nov. 20, 2008

 

Reader Letters

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Reader Letters | Nov. 20, 2008

Proposition 8 was placed on the California voting ballads for this Election, and what it will...

 
New EP, T-shirt Will Be Released At Bon Iver Show

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

New EP, T-shirt Will Be Released At Bon Iver Show

On December 22, locals will have the unique privilege of seeing its hometown phenom ...

words by Carrie Weiss

 
You're Not Pretty

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

You're Not Pretty

local band Meridene unveils new album (listen to some tracks)

The word "catchy" came up quite a bit in the interviews with Meridene.

words by Ian Jacoby

 
A Trio of Duos

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

A Trio of Duos

Hymn for Her, The Sidekicks side-by-side for two shows

Both Jeff White and James Ignacio are accomplished singer-songwriters who share ...

words by Mark Koenig

 
That's So Funk Rock

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

That's So Funk Rock

WHYS Radio benefit with Minneapolis band The Histronic

Minneapolis’ The Histronic brings the dance via a three-member band.

words by Andy Plank

 
Do You Remember?

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Do You Remember?

former Hüsker Dü drummer headlines rockin’ lineup

Hart still mines from the cleaner spectrum of indie rock with a bit of folksy quality ...

words by Michael Bushman

 
Drum 'N' Bass Beatdowwn

Music

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Drum 'N' Bass Beatdowwn

with MC Brace, MC Hyde, Catalyst, Josh G

Jungle: Hard-driving, funky, dancy drum ‘n’ bass? Or an organic techno conspiracy with ...

words by Tyler Griggs

 
Post-Election Blues

Opening Letters

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Post-Election Blues

now what am I supposed to look forward to?

This “now what” feeling is still plaguing my existence.

words by Heather Brunner

 
Get Smartt

Local Look

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Get Smartt

online job network changes face of area employment

“Employers are more cognizant of the people they are hiring. They’re not just going ..."

words by Emily Thierfelder

 
Questioning the Locals | Billy Noss

Local Look

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Questioning the Locals | Billy Noss

“I got a trophy case full of firsts, seconds, thirds, golds, silvers, bronzes, all kinds.”

How did you first get into being a ball boy?

words by V1 Staff

 
Glimpse | No Need to Fear, Trash Dog Is Here!

Local Look

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Glimpse | No Need to Fear, Trash Dog Is Here!

Anne walks Emma down Water Street as the dog picks up, and throws away, garbage.

words by Arya Roerig

 

Local Look

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Shortcuts | Nov. 20, 2008

The stalled plan to expand the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library has some new juice.

words by V1 Staff

 
Small-Town Wisconsinite’s New Album Gets Dark

Words

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Small-Town Wisconsinite’s New Album Gets Dark

Steve Carlson is a singer/songwriter who “likes to stay home.”

words by Carrie Weiss

 
A Novel Undertaking

Words

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

A Novel Undertaking

group of locals try cranking out a novel in 30 days

Robert took a dare to write a story with a talking Walrus named Gerald.

words by Aryn Widule

 
Local Writer’s Poetry Heard Nationwide

Words

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Local Writer’s Poetry Heard Nationwide

Garrison Keillor recently lent his soggy and soothing voice to the poetry of Bruce Taylor.

words by Caitlin Heidbrink

 

Words

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Author Relays Stories of War Missions At Lecture

Tom Culbert, will present his novel at a free lecture at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

words by Emily Thierfelder

 
Foster Gallery Goes Digital

Visual Art

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Foster Gallery Goes Digital

Foster Gallery features "Changing the Way We Think…New Media Art" show.

words by Caitlin Heidbrink

 
A Jewel of a Find

Visual Art

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

A Jewel of a Find

new Chippewa gallery features 22 artists’ work

Holiday shopping in downtown Chippewa Falls just got a little more cultured.

words by Theresa Schneider

 
Flesh and Bonsai

Visual Art

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Flesh and Bonsai

student’s art exhibit showcases man against nature

Infinitea is now the proud home of Flesh and Bonsai, an art exhibit by Kaz Kuroki.

words by Caitlin Heidbrink

 
Bringin' the Burgers

Food / Drink

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Bringin' the Burgers

new burger joint comes to Eau Claire’s east side

“Our burgers are better. We bake our own buns, buy fresh Angus, hand make our patties ..."

words by Brent Widmark

 
Rustlin' Up Some Pizza

Food / Drink

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Rustlin' Up Some Pizza

If you were thinking there's a severe lack of ranches in the Valley, well, you’d be right ...

words by Caitlin Heidbrink

 
A Jump in Expectations

Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

A Jump in Expectations

Eau Claire basketball success shifts our thinking

We are no longer that lonely population outpost in the northwest part of the state ...

words by Luc Anthony

 
Wrap It Up if You Want to Make the WI Film Festival

Cinema

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Wrap It Up if You Want to Make the WI Film Festival

Calling all narrative, documentary, experimental, and animated filmmakers!

words by Trevor Kupfer

 
Kid Tip | Nov. 20, 2008

Kid Culture

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Kid Tip | Nov. 20, 2008

Every Friday, 10:30-11:30am, the YMCA’s Indoor Sports Center hosts an open ...

words by Mike Paulus

 
Making a Neighborhood Happen

The Rear End

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Making a Neighborhood Happen

you can’t just sit back and hope your neighborhood stays cool

I grew up on Eau Claire’s west side. When we first moved ...

words by Mike Paulus

 
Sawblades Gets 'The Axe'

Recreation

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Sawblades Gets 'The Axe'

financial trouble sends Sawblades skidding

"The league would have been a great thing for Wisconsin."

words by Brent Widmark

 
Holiday Handbook 2008

Special Sections

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Holiday Handbook 2008

A very special Volume One special section.

It's holiday time in the Chippewa Valley. Here's how to do it up right.

words by V1 Staff

 
WEB EXCLUSIVE:<br>3rd Grade Holiday Dinner Plans

Special Sections

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

WEB EXCLUSIVE:
3rd Grade Holiday Dinner Plans

We asked area third graders what they’d serve for holiday dinner.

"For Christmas supper I’d make pizza, chicken, steak, hot dogs, French fries ..."

words by Local Kids

 
WEB EXCLUSIVE:<br>A Day in Santa’s Planner

Special Sections

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

WEB EXCLUSIVE:
A Day in Santa’s Planner

We asked area third graders what they think Santa does all day.

“2. Breakfast, 3. Wakes up the elves, 4. Starts making toys, 5. Looks into his crystal ball …”

words by Local Kids

 
WEB EXCLUSIVE:<br>Local Kids’ Cookie Recipes

Special Sections

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

WEB EXCLUSIVE:
Local Kids’ Cookie Recipes

We asked area third graders what they’d put in their cookies.

“Baby powder, chicken feathers, and pizza, and fire, and ice, and lava …”

words by Local Kids

 
2008 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

Other Stuff

Issue #114 November 20, 2008

2008 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

winning photos from Volume One’s 4th annual photo contest

This season’s entries showed there is no shortage of visual inspiration in our area ...

words by Nick Meyer

 
 
 
You / Reader Comments

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03/15/10

from article: Powerglove

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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

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03/12/10

from article: Jacket Required

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03/11/10

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from article: Bethke Runs Deep

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