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Issue #145February 11, 2010 |
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Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Reader Letters | February 11, 2010
Downtown Jail? We the people have spoken a resounding “NO!”
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Nine Hours of Bluegrass at Burger King
The Burger King on the corner of London and Golf roads in Eau Claire is slated to be the site of a marathon nine-hour bluegrass jam session.
words by Emily Kuhn
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Jamming at Shari's
the valley’s haven for blues and bluegrass
“If you are a player, just bring your instrument and have fun. If you are a listener, just bring your ears and have fun.” – Shari Edwards, Shari’s Chippewa Club
words by Martha Galep
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
LISTEN: Cadence
young EC pop rockers record debut EP
“We were experimenting with new things and it really represents a change in our sound. It has a positive message about overcoming self-doubt that everyone can relate to.” – Hannah Connolly, lead singer of Cadence (formerly Motion Where You Go)
words by Arya Roerig
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Hearing the End of Time
UWEC music faculty collaborate on epic project
The Book of Revelations. World War II. Awe-inspiring music. What could possibly bring these three things together?
words by Matt Ledger
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Jazzed in the Valley
premiere performance planned for new jazz orchestra
On February 20, a brand new jazz ensemble called the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra wants to bring jazz like it hasn’t been brought before.
words by Carrie Weiss
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Black and White Affair
local hip-hop favorites amp up annual show
Eau Claire hip-hop perennial Frozen Tundra started The Black and White Affair three years ago with the idea that a show should be an experience – not just something in the background as you slam rail mixers.
words by Alex Galston
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
SweetheARTS
V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together
Two painters. Two actors. Two writers. One potter, one musician. An overabundance of talent and support. An underabundance of time and resources.
words by Kinzy Janssen
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
A Not-Ready-for-Primetime-Player
believe it or not, I actually have a problem with there being so much to do around here
During my college years I could go to bed at 2, get up at 6, and show up to work, all bleary-eyed and not showered. I was even kinda functional. I was working in the cafeteria at UWEC ... so as long as I kept an eye on the salad bar, life was good.
words by Jodie Berseth
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Mapping Dick Feeney
local history buff leaving behind legacy in a map
As far as random knowledge of the Chippewa Valley goes, Dick Feeney is arguably the champion of it.
words by Megan Ault
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Questioning the Locals | Evelyn Henninger
The world has changed a lot since 1906. What’s one thing you’re sorry has changed?
Now everyone has everything fixed for them. I liked to go out and make my own trails.
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Glimpse | Can Wisconsin Canola Oil Fuel Biodiesel?
Former county extension agent and current CVTC agriscience instructor Dwight Swenson believes that oil from canola grown in Wisconsin can produce a biodiesel fuel that is cost-competitive.
words by Yael Grauer
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Shortcuts | February 11, 2009
Eau Claire County voters could have the opportunity to offer their opinion about where to build the controversial county jail at an advisory referendum tentatively scheduled for April 6.
words by V1 Staff
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Rumblings | SculptureWalk
professional sculptures could be headed to a location near you
An interactive public art display involving between 25 and 50 professionally made sculptures from around the world may be coming to downtown Eau Claire.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Grey Gardens
UWEC faculty play lead roles in historical musical
UW-Eau Claire music and theater professors Richard Nimke, Toni Poll-Sorensen, and Mitra Sadeghpour have teamed up to bring the acclaimed Broadway musical Grey Gardens to the local stage.
words by Bailey Berg
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Off to See the Wizard
It’s the classic tale of Dorothy Gale, who after being carried away by a tornado, house and all, lands in a magical land, meeting up with kindly scarecrows, cowardly lions, good (and bad) witches, and a host of other fantastic beings and places.
words by Andrew Christianson
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Like the First Time
Whether it’s sweet, painful, or awkward, everyone has a memory of their first experience ... we're talking about sex.
words by Ashley Dziuk
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
SecretPost
citywide art project asks people to divulge secrets
Some call it therapeutic or cathartic, but I’m going to just go ahead and call it art.
words by Trevor Kupfer
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Beloit International Film Festival Hits Year Five
The fifth annual Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to roll in the southern Wisconsin city February 18 to 21 with over 140 films.
words by Betty Rae Matthews
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Stepping Out
perhaps it’s time to visit our geographical neighbors
The chances of the average Eau Claire resident hanging out in Chippewa Falls or Menomonie aren’t any better than the chances of the average UWEC Business Major hanging out at the Five O’Clock Club.
words by Mike Paulus
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Ready, Set, Barstool!
Second annual Barstool Races come to Chippewa
Chippewa Falls’ Brown Hut Tavern is holding its second annual Barstool Races this month. You’re no doubt wondering what that is ...
words by Yael Grauer
Issue #145 February 11, 2010
Buddhism in the Valley
contemplating the local meditation scene
Breathe in (whoo), breathe out (whee) … clear your mind of all …Crap, I hope I remembered to turn my cell phone off.
words by Amanda Schaefer
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