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Issue #127May 28, 2009 |
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Sounds Like Summer Concert Lineup Complete!
If you STILL have not made it down to a Sounds Like Summer Concert on a Thursday night in Phoenix Park, the time has come.
words by Eric Rasmussen
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Breakneck the Mage Dies for New Hip-Hop Album
Hip hop is not dead. Breakneck the Mage is Dead. That’s the title of his new album, anyway.
words by Lisa de Felice
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
LISTEN: Local Bluegrassers New North String Band
a new bluegrass album to make Nashville jealous
It takes courage to adopt an old standard and put your own words to it. Jake’s tale of friendship and fate for two Civil War soldiers evokes the echo of bugle and drum and one can almost smell the dogwood flowers.
words by Martha Galep
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Heyde Center’s Summer Series
Chill on the Hill and Wednesday Night Concerts
The Heyde Center’s got you all covered with its Chill on the Hill and Wednesday Night Concert series.
words by Tina Rosentrater
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
The Age of Yargriculture
waiting for my life to change now that I have constructed my own raised garden bed
We all are a few years into the local food movement, and everyone that hopped on the bandwagon early and planted asparagus is finally ready to harvest a crop.
words by Eric Rasmussen
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Chaos Theory
Chaos Water Park opens the flood gates of fun
"Everywhere I looked I saw chaos. Cities upon cities, all being destroyed by dinosaurs, aliens, giant bugs, sea monsters, tsunami-type waves. King Kong even makes an appearance."
words by Briana Krantz
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Thanks for Asking | May 28, 2009
"Why do they keep watering the heck out of the school lawns?"
The district spends about $90,000 a year on water, which as far as I know includes everything from drinking fountains to soccer fields.
words by Frank Smoot
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Local VW Bus Proves that the Wild Things are in Eau Claire
On one side of the van, they painted Max and his boat from Where the Wild Things Are ...
words by Lisa de Felice
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Shortcuts | May 28, 2009
The Mabel Tainter’s executive director, Gary Schuster, is resigning in order to pursue studies at UW-Stout.
words by V1 Staff
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Police Reports | May 28, 2009
Trying to return clothing purchased at thrift stores to department stores for full price makes hipsters cry.
words by Eric Rasmussen
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Bust Out the Easel: Art Contest has $250,000 Prize
Millionaire Rick DeVos started this of his own volition, out of a sense of passion and curiosity ...
words by V1 Staff
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
What We Do Here
photo book proves we’re not entirely about cows, beer, and cheese
Though the title of the book and images suggest that it artfully captures occupations, it’s quite clear that the people and their sense of place are its centerpiece.
words by Claire Jeffries
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Register for Chalkfest!!!
Chalkfest will be back in August ...
Looking for a way to jazz up your summer – or at least a good-sized hunk of concrete in downtown Eau Claire? Add a little color to your life at Chalkfest ...
words by Emily Kuhn
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Open Air Festival of the Arts
annual arts event features more artists than ever before
words by Kinzy Janssen
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Nothin’ to Wine About
River Bend Vineyard & Winery open in Chippewa
The husband-and-wife-run vineyard has been growing for four years now, but the winery, newly built, is still in its infancy ...
words by Heather Mawhiney
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Taste of Eau Claire
serving up tons of tasty food for a good cause
On June 7, the Taste of Eau Claire is returning to Phoenix Park, with 24 (and counting) local vendors ready to tease the community with all sorts of appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
words by Eric Rasmussen
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Mabel Tainter Hosts Classic Film Series
Thursday night movies coming to the ol' theatre
The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie will be showing a classic movie every Thursday night in June.
words by Bailey Berg
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Chippewa Valley Museum’s Summer Programs
two fun programs for the kids this summer
Just because school is out for the summer doesn’t mean your kids’ brains have to go ahead and turn to mush.
words by Heather Mawhiney
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
No Cluckin' Way
are backyard chickens a good idea for the Chippewa Valley?
The intrigue ended in the very first sentence: “You will need to be OK with gutting a chicken.”
words by Mike Paulus
Issue #127 May 28, 2009
Dressing Up the Arts
Eau Claire Regional Arts Center stages annual fundraiser
The annual Jubilee 2009 will reconvene once more at the exquisite Florian Gardens.
words by Nicole Humphrey
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