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Issue #125April 30, 2009 |
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Opening Shot | April 30, 2009
A crowd of about 700 people witnessed Stout’s annual “Fashion without Fabric.”
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Reader Letters | April 30, 2009
With the price of all of our electric and heat going up these days ...
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
A New Stunt for the Daredevil
energetic trio releases poetic (and rocking) new album
"We didn’t have any money, so we went with cheap and good.” – Jason Sunde
words by Eric Rasmussen
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Essentially Awesome
Memorial’s incomparable jazz band honored again
Memorial’s jazz band is good. Really good.
words by Ian Jacoby
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
That Sandwich Tastes Kind of Jazzy
Adam Braatz has come a long way since his days as a UWEC Jazz Ensemble music major.
words by Andrew Christianson
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Standing Eau-vation
music teacher composes the original soundtrack to Eau Claire's life
We are the ones local composer Dennis Luginbill is observing and applauding in his composition.
words by Mark Koenig
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Everyone Orchestra
campfire party band is everything but predictable
The Everyone Orchestra will be improvising their genre-gaping talents at the Mabel Tainter.
words by Mark Koenig
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
You've Never Been There?!
are my entertainment choices out of habit, laziness, or generational differences?
Gemini Drive-In?!?...Tower Ridge?!?...Hobbs Arena?!?...Action City?!?…The Pickle?!? No.
words by Rob Reid
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Local Development: A Breakdown
most area development moves ahead in tough times
Area developers say they’re generally unfazed, at least not enough to drop projects.
words by Janie Boschma
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Thanks for Asking | April 30, 2009
"I heard that there was an ice cream parlor on Water St. with an adult movie theater in back."
Family patrons could treat themselves to – I kid you not – a Nazi memorabilia display.
words by Frank Smoot
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Risking (Social) Life and Limb
four self-described nerds craft a gigantic Risk board
“It’s super nerdy, but awesome,” Aryn Widule warned me as I insisted on visiting his home.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Shortcuts | April 30, 2009
EC Transit gets much-needed $2 million in federal stimulus money.
words by V1 Staff
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Fat Squirrel Provides Fat Cash for College
A pair of Fall Creek sisters lucked out and snagged $10,000 on America’s Funniest Home Videos.
words by Nicole Humphrey
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Second City Is Back for Seconds
Chicago’s Second City Touring Company to bring the funny
“... like a cross between wisecracking super delegates and an alcoholic uncle …"
words by Mark Koenig
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
UWEC's NOTA Has Been
Thinking Spring
Check out UWEC students’ poems, short stories, and full-color art.
words by Nicole Humphrey
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Howlin’ Good Book
Katie McKy scratches out youth book Wolf Camp
"I think, ‘How can I compete with Hollywood movies?’ But I can. Stories are magic.” –Katie McKy
words by Nicole Humphrey
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Taken By Storm
how I emerged from the land of corn with a prickle-sensitive ear for sirens
"I found myself crouching knee-to-knee with the mayor, who folded his hands and smiled at me."
words by Kinzy Janssen
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Loose Ends
first opening at Menomonie café features local illustrators
Menomonie's Acoustic Café gets a triple shot of illustration.
words by Aryn Widule
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
The Big Brew
Congress demands annual public beer brewing celebration
words by Gene Power
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Out of This World Garage Sales
planet-sized garage sale memories and well-informed tips
Dolls always sell well. Convince your children they’d rather have $3 than some stupid doll.
words by Mike Paulus
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
Valley Cat Bike Race
Returns for Another Lap
The one word that sums up this year’s Eau Claire Valley Cat bike race is MORE!
words by Betty Rae Matthews
Issue #125 April 30, 2009
They'll Slot You In
60s racing sensation returns to popularity
“Everyone has a great big smile on their face when they do it.” – Todd Blaeser
words by Lisa de Felice
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