Gimme a “C”! Gimme an “O”! Gimme an “N”! Gimme a “FLUENCE”! What does that spell? OK, so there might not be rhythmic chanting or cheerleaders with pompoms, but the supporters of the proposed Confluence Project are planning a pep rally to pump up supporters of the new arts center in downtown Eau Claire. The Community for the Confluence Pep Rally is slated for 5-6pm Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St. The pep rally will feature special guests, live music, and a group photo of supporters of the project, organizers said in a press release. Plans for the nearly $80 million public-private Confluence Project include a multi-stage performing arts center to be shared by the community and UW-Eau Claire, as well as a student dormitory and commercial space to be built by a private developer, all to be built at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers on Barstow Street. The Confluence received a big boost in October when the Eau Claire City Council made a conditional pledge of $5 million toward the arts center, but many hurdles remain, including securing county and state funding (not to mention a push for a referendum that could derail the project). “Opponents of the Confluence Project have stated there isn’t broad, diverse community support for the project,” the press release states. “We need everyone to come to the State Theatre to prove the naysayers are wrong. Come to the Community for the Confluence Rally, and show your support for the future of the arts in the Chippewa Valley.” To learn more about the booster group, Community for the Confluence, or about the project itself, visit communityfortheconfluence.org.