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Issue #120

February 19, 2009

Opening Shot | Feb. 19, 2009

Opening Shots

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Opening Shot | Feb. 19, 2009

 

Reader Letters

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Reader Letters | Feb. 19, 2009

There has been discussion in the past weeks about downtown and winter activities ...

 
30 Years of Decadence

Music

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

30 Years of Decadence

Decadent Cabaret hits three decade milestone

“The thing is intended to be Halloween, Mardi Gras, and New Year’s Eve all rolled into one."

words by Andrew Patrie

 
Amble Down Anniversary

Music

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Amble Down Anniversary

two years of local music promotion with hometown boy Kyle Frenette

It all began as a way for some good buddies to make a few albums.

 

Music

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Blues at the VFW

new venue in an old locale

words by Mark Koenig

 
Strung Up North

Music

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Strung Up North

The New North String Band hitting some high notes

words by Mark Koenig

 

Music

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

MadiSalsa

Latino dance band at Heyde Center

words by Mark Koenig

 
Covering All the Bases

Features

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Covering All the Bases

the historical sport of indoor baseball and how it swept the Valley

Long ago, an indoor winter sport was taking on a life of its own in the Chippewa Valley.

words by Joe Niese

 
P.O.S.: Never Better

Music

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

P.O.S.: Never Better

national artist calls on crewmates and locals for show

If he emits half the energy he radiates into First Avenue crowds, the roof will blow off.

words by Chris Henson

 
Slippery Sidewalks Make Me Cross

Opening Letters

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Slippery Sidewalks Make Me Cross

I have become the cantankerous neighbor that frightened me as a child

I’ve become critical of poorly shoveled sidewalks ... I have taken to shaking my fists.

words by Jodie Berseth

 
Making the Connection

Local Look

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Making the Connection

plan may bring multimodal transport options to Valley

Plans by the Midwest Regional Rail Initiative promises only to “consider” service to the area.

words by Carrie Weiss

 
Questioning the Locals | Wynne Cook

Local Look

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Questioning the Locals | Wynne Cook

Wynne moved here 31 years ago from Madison to start the Cook Family Health Center.

You lived with three musicians (husband and two sons), how nerve-racking was that?

 
Fighting Wisconsin’s “Puppy Mill Capital”

Local Look

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Fighting Wisconsin’s “Puppy Mill Capital”

According to TV18 News Anchor Jamie Paige, Clark County is the “puppy mill capital” of Wisconsin

words by Emily Thierfelder

 

Local Look

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Shortcuts | Feb. 19, 2009

Filmmakers shot footage in Eau Claire a few weeks back as part of a documentary about ...

words by V1 Staff

 
Curtain Call

Stage

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Curtain Call

one last show for stage duo Larry and Lucy Weidner

“As far as I know, they were on the Ark, and have been doing plays ever since.”

words by Briana Krantz

 
Albert Herring

Stage

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Albert Herring

British opera comedy comes to UWEC’s Ganter Concert Hall

The public sees most opera as depressing music sung in a different language ...

words by Andrew Christianson

 

Words

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Menomonie Library Getting Renovations

A $100,000 renovation will force the Menomonie Public Library to close its doors ...

words by Trevor Kupfer

 
Local Writer Publishes Four Books in a Year

Words

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Local Writer Publishes Four Books in a Year

Rob Reid, local storyteller and senior lecturer, has published four books in a year’s time.

words by Claire Jeffries

 
In a Bind

Words

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

In a Bind

class on the art of binding books comes to Eau Claire

Buranakorn's talents earned one book a spot in the private collection of the King of Thailand.

words by Kinzy Janssen

 

Visual Art

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Art, Music Get a Raw Deal

Menomonie restaurant Raw Deal will host a monthly art and music show.

words by Kinzy Janssen

 
Paw Over Some Animal Art!

Visual Art

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Paw Over Some Animal Art!

The Mabel Tainter is hosting a an animal-themed silent and live art auction.

The Mabel Tainter is hosting a an animal-themed silent and live art auction.

words by Briana Krantz

 
Faithful Images

Visual Art

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Faithful Images

church exhibition of famous Chinese watercolorist He Qi

Most people would not think of a church for a progressive, modern art gallery.

words by Arya Roerig

 

Food / Drink

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Pioneer Grill Expands for Dining and Entertainment

The Pioneer Saloon and Grill just outside of Menomonie will have plenty of room for ...

words by Kinzy Janssen

 
The Livery Restaurant to Open in Early March

Food / Drink

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

The Livery Restaurant to Open in Early March

The Livery, aka Cowtown Saloon, will open in early March.

words by Kinzy Janssen

 
More Than a Meal

Food / Drink

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

More Than a Meal

The Creamery touts the entire dining experience

... the occasion felt like a worldly experience, a cultural awakening that challenged me.

words by Tina Rosentrater

 
Shootin' with Sportscasters

Athletic Aesthetic

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Shootin' with Sportscasters

my action-packed evening alongside Bob Gallaher and the TV-13 crew

If you’re expecting a dramatic Hill Street Blues-esque roll call to set assignments ...

words by Luc Anthony

 
Better than Being in a Rock Band

The Rear End

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Better than Being in a Rock Band

lay off the minivan-driving parents (they’re busy with important work)

Any of you guys have any experience cleaning spaghetti vomit out of a mattress? Anyone?

words by Mike Paulus

 

Other Stuff

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

Note from the Editor | Feb. 19, 2009

words by Nick Meyer

 
The Largest Garage Sale in EC

Other Stuff

Issue #120 February 19, 2009

The Largest Garage Sale in EC

annual event provides sanctuary for us desperate thrifters

Any other locals sharing my affinity for rummaging know about ...

words by Trevor Kupfer

 
 
 
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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