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Issue #137October 15, 2009 |
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Special Section Hauntings 2009a scary special Volume One spooktion Ghouls on Film Local Investigators Compile Book of Hauntings in Chippewa Falls Local Trick or Treat Times Haunted Listings: Pumpkins & Mazes Haunted Listings: Spook houses, tours, and trails Haunted Listings: Costumes Haunted Listings: Décor |
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Reader Letters | October 15, 2009
"I usually don’t like your articles at all because they tend to be way too cute (as in juvenile) and the grammar and syntax so bad as to be distracting."
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
He Are the Willows
A Collection of Sounds and Something Like the Plague is Eau Claire native-turned Minneapolis-citizen Peter Miller’s most focused and impressive solo offering yet.
words by Andy Plank
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Cadott Duo Releases Folk Album
Playing with a sound and lyrical skill beyond their years, Casey and Joe is an exceptional duo from local small town Cadott.
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Mark McElwain
dark period yields new album, book for local artist
When you meet Mark McElwain for the first time, you get the idea that something interesting is about to happen.
words by Aryn Widule
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Geoffrey Keezer
former local-turned jazz extraordinaire to tickle ivories
The State Theater is hosting a hometown jazz classic in which former local-turned jazz extraordinaire Geoffrey Keezer returns to wow the home crowd.
words by Emily Diehl
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
The Blanks
the real version of Ted’s Band from Scrubs comes to town
If you’re a true fan of the hit television show Scrubs, you should know what I’m talking about when I mention Ted’s Band, the a cappella group that has appeared on many episodes.
words by Jenna Campbell
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
FEATURE: A Dying Art
the increasing importance and decreasing presence of the arts and creativity in our schools
Exploring the the increasing importance and decreasing presence of the arts and creativity in our schools.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Just Like Home(coming)
times may change but the Water Street lifestyle remains the same
“Oh, to be that careless and carefree,” I thought. “Not to mention getting the party started before noon. I don’t remember the last time we were able to do something crazy like that.” We went home after the parade and took a nap.
words by Larissa Laber
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Hot Plots
a community garden association sprouts up
“Being a part of this effort is being part of a greater effort of greening our city. In my opinion there’s nothing bigger than that.” – City council member Andrew Werthmann
words by Katie Venit
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Questioning the Locals |
Tal Morgan, Blizzard Flipper
Is flipping Blizzards something that women respond to?
Is flipping Blizzards something that women respond to?
words by Ian Jacoby
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Stout Students Invent Award-Winning Trousers
“They saw products on the market to help conscious fall victims, but none to aid suspension trauma for the unconscious...”
words by Heidi Kraemer
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Shortcuts | October 15, 2009
Arts Wisconsin recently announced its annual Arts in the Community awards ...
words by V1 Staff
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Monster of a Show
locals stage original Frankenstein adaptation
“As soon as you walk into the building, it’ll be like stepping into the story ... and that just gives me chills.”
words by Kinzy Janssen
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
With New Guide, Finding Eldercare Gets Easier
The book, How to Find the Best Eldercare, is currently available in select bookstores such as Borders.
words by Emily Diehl
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
New Nordic Fiction
Elk Mound’s G.R. Revelle releases sixth book
What would you expect from a Nordic fiction writer from Elk Mound?
words by Arya Roerig
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Booked Up
annual book fest mixes local and national writers
For the 10th year in a row, the Chippewa Valley Book Festival will bring authors from around the world to share their experiences with Chippewa Valley residents.
words by Emily Kuhn
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
READING: The New Vampire’s Handbook
author discusses a book you can really sink your teeth into
Living the undead life can be complicated and dangerous, especially when you’re a fledgling creature of the night just trying to survive eternity.
words by Nicole Humphrey
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Stout’s Recyclable Art Contest Open to Public
In an effort to make the footprint left by humans a little smaller, UW-Stout is hosting the third annual Recyclable Art Competition.
words by Bailey Berg
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Cell-ing Out
big-time comic artists with local ties exhibit work
We can now add two comic book artists to our list of locals who have gone on to do great things.
words by Jenna Campbell
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
Flyaway Film Festival Infested with Zombies
Sundance Film Festival ain’t got nothing on Pepin!
words by Lisa de Felice
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
A Bat Story
it’s a good time of year to talk about bats. so let’s do that
I calmly turned to my wife, and in a calm voice I calmly said, “Get out of the room. Now.”
words by Mike Paulus
Issue #137 October 15, 2009
An Urge for Change
speaker to discuss hope in the hardest of places
Mason has served as an advocate for woman and children suffering as a result of abuse, neglect, poverty, and crisis for nearly 20 years.
words by Bailey Berg
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