On Saturday, June 15 The Leinenkugel brothers invited patrons to an annual celebration at the Leinie Lodge in Chippewa Falls to say thank you to Leinie loyalists. Activities included food, beer sampling, and entertainment.
On Saturday, June 15 the Midsommar Celebration took place at the Ager House. Featuring flower crowns, strawberries and cream, free tours, Kubb, Rosemaling sales, crafts for kids, and book sales.
The 55th Annual Eleva Broiler Festival took place the weekend of June 1st in Eleva. Eleva's population is about 700 people, but their famous charcoal chicken, live entertainment, and Grand Parade draw in crowds of over 10,000 people! Iron Horse Grou
The first day of the South Barstow Street reconstruction (Tuesday, May 28) in downtown Eau Claire has already greatly changed the familiar street-scape.
Chippewa Valley photographer Timothy Mather sent Volume One photos from Eau Claire's "March Against Monsanto" protest on Saturday, May 25. Local protesters, who joined over 250 similar protests worldwide, assembled at the Eau Claire City Hall ...
Sponsored by Volume One, on Tuesday morning (May 14), the Wisconsin Bike Federation was on hand for a Bike to Work Week (May 13-17) kickoff party with free coffee/snacks, "local celebrities" riding in, cool custom bikes and a whole bunch more.
On Saturday, April 27 the 5th Annual Northwest Beerfest took place at the Chippewa Area Ice Arena. Beer sampling, complimentary pizza and garlic bread, commemorative glass, voting for Best of Show, plus shuttles were available from EC and Chippewa Ba
Sunday April 7 was the last day to visit Govin's Meats and Berries outside of Menomonie for their lambing season open house/barn, where all kinds of critters young and old where ready to meet kids and adults.
On Sunday, March 17 people gathered at 12:15pm, then marched at 12:30pm to the Acoustic Cafe to hear live music by the Cattail String Band. While at the acoustic, a silent auction benefiting WHYS Radio took place.
The Local Store and Volume One threw a daylong birthday bash on Saturday, March 9 to celebrate Eau Claire turning 141. The celebration startedwith some EC Bingo. At noon there was a screening ...
This month at Raw Deal featured Jon Christiansen, Headbrewer of Lucette Brewing Co., Ryan Verdon and Eric Rykal avid local home brewers. They covered all brewing ingredients including; malted barley, hops, water, yeast. As well as talked about gener
On Sunday, December 23 anyone 21+ was invited to meet and greet Jake and Peg Leinenkugel at the Leinenkugel log to watch a demonstration on the art of cooking with beer. Samples were provided of the various creations.
The first ever Clearwater Winter Parade took place on Saturday, December 15. The winter parade went down Water Street and ended up at Hobbs Ice Center where more indoor and outdoor activities took place.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Christmas Village in Irvine Park (Chippewa Falls). In honor of the 25th anniversary the park plays Christmas music and has introduced a Community Tree. The village has 195 displays and 60,000 lights.
On Sunday, December 9 a Nordic Christmas Celebration took place at the Ager House. All activities were free and included craft activities for children: Lucia crowns, hats, garlands, Dala Horses and cookies as well as traditional Christmas food. Mus
John Hildebrand is the author of three nonfiction books, the most recent of which is A Northern Front (2005), a collection of essays that previously appeared in such magazines as Harper's, Audubon, Outside, Sports Illustrated, Manoa, and The Missouri
The Raw Deal hosted a Dr. Who Costume Party on Friday, November 2, where fans of BBC's sci-fi institution were invited to dress as their favorite Dr. Who character or companion. Prizes for costumes were awarded and Dalek attacks were kept to a ...
On Wednesday, October 31, 2012, former President Bill Clinton visited the Ramada Convention Center in downtown Eau Claire to rally support for President Obama in November's election. Clinton spoke to 700 people in the Ramada, and also addressed ...
Halloween Hollow is Eau Claire's new Halloween fair. The Enchanted Forest is open during the day, the Frightmare Farm opens at night, and for the little monsters, there's Pumpkin Town. Photos are from Sunday, October 7. Halloween Hollow ...
Saturday, Oct. 6 saw the 2nd Annual Eau Claire Zombie Crawl throughout downtown Eau Claire and beyond. But before the older zombies shambled off to the taverns, organizers offered "zombiefication" in Wilson Park.
Saturday, Oct. 6 saw the 2nd Annual Eau Claire Zombie Crawl throughout downtown Eau Claire and beyond. But before the older zombies shambled off to the taverns, organizers offered "zombiefication" in Wilson Park.
On Saturday, September 29 the Lazy Monk Brewery in Eau Claire held an open house which showcased their Oktoberfest Beer and provided delicious German foods for your tasting pleasure.
Oktoberfest took place September 21-23 at the fairgrounds in Chippewa Falls. A full weekend of German fun was had with live entertainment including dance, contests and more.
2012's installment of the annual fest (August 25 & 26) featured more than 250 arts and craft booths, live music, petting zoo, and free admission to the Paul Bunyan Camp & Chippewa Valley Museum.
The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport hosted 2012's installment of the American Barnstormers Tour, August 16-18. It was a nostalgic salute to the "barnstormers" who ventured across America during the 1920s seeking fame and fortune in their ...
On August 4, 2012, downtown Eau Claire's Wilson Park was overtaken by the fifth annual installment of Volume One's Chalkfest. This year saw well over 100 Chippewa Valley artists competing in various categories. Here are the winners ...
On August 4, 2012, downtown Eau Claire's Wilson Park was overtaken by the fifth annual installment of Volume One's Chalkfest. This year saw a record number of participants with well over 100 Chippewa Valley artists competing in various ...
Saturday, July 28 saw the Grand Opening of Volume One's all-new Local Store – with more than triple the square footage, a new art gallery, and more. Guests were able to tour the entire Volume One World Headquarters. We had live music from ...
The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library organized a flash mob Monday, July 30 at 9am in Phoenix Park. The dance was taped, and the footage will be shown on the PBS Get up and Go day broadcast on WPT on Friday, August 3 between 9 and 11am.
Tangled Up in Hue presented their artist market coinciding with the Farmers Market in Phoenix Park on Saturday, July 21. This market is limited strictly to local artists.
On June 9 and 10 (2012), the sixth annual Open Air Festival of the Arts took place in Phoenix Park. Artists displayed and sold their original fine art, food stands where available, and live music was to be had throughout the festival.
Phoenix Park hosted year six of Taste of the Valley on Sunday, June 3, showcasing the food of many a local restaurant, not to mention local music down on the labyrinth.
On Saturday, June 2 the Phoenix Park Neighborhood hosted a Block Party from 11-3 . There was live music, food, a scavenger hunt, and kids activities with Big Brothers Big Sisters. New businesses, Charly's Market and Frogiyo, also celebrated…
On Sunday, May 27 the Really Really Free Market took place at the Community Gardens off Madison St. All were invited to come and share food, music, games, art, skills, clothes, a story, a juggling act, books, not-so-random acts of kindness,…
On Saturday, May 19 Main Street of Menomonie organized Summer Daze, which is a festival focusing on the community and embracing their heritage. They had activities for all ages throughout the weekend including a Lumber Jack and Classic Car show.
On Saturday, May 12 over 400 people signed up to help clean up Downtown. Various projects included sweeping away winter debris, raking along the riverbeds, planting flowers, and painting benches. Volunteers also helped out several Downtown non-profit organizations with many projects inside and outside of their buildings.
Also known as Star Wars Day, May the 4th (get it?) inspired locals to hold a Star Wars themed pub crawl. They dressed in costume or just tagged along as earthlings. Jedi, Sith, aliens, bounty hunters, scruffy-lookin' nerf herders ...
The 2012 Installment of Volume One's citywide April Fools Day Pillow Fight went down on Sunday, April 1 on the corner of Madison & Forest Streets in Eau Claire, Wis. A great time was had by all. Except the pillows.
The superbly titled Lingerie & Combat Boot Bake Sale/Dance Party was hosted by Menomonie's Acoustic Café on Friday March 23. Admission got attendees a free cookie and a chance to purchase other delicious baked goods, not to mention the chance to...
The first of its kind in Eau Claire, a 'cash mob' descended upon InfiniTea Teahouse in downtown Eau Claire on Saturday, March 10 at 4pm. Participants each spent at least $20 in an effort to support local businesses.
On Friday February 17, the Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center got hairy, as the Eau Claire County Humane Association hosted its 9th annual pet extravaganza, Better in Show. The family-oriented all-breed pet show featured fun competitions ...
The 22nd Annual Bridge to Wonderland Parade in Chippewa Falls, Wis. featured over 50 illuminated, musical floats, horse-drawn carriages, and walking units that lit up the winter sky.
On Sunday, November 6 the 3rd Annual Wisconsin Woodturners Exposition took place at The Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire. Demonstration topics focused on wood turning skills and techniques, however, wood carving and fiber arts demonstrations were also prese
For Halloween 2011, Volume One once again created its Tunnel of Terror for the hundreds of trick-or-treaters who filed through downtown Eau Claire on Friday October 28. Most of the office's first floor was converted into a funnel of fright.
Hundreds and hundreds of costumed kids flooded downtown Eau Claire on October 28 for the annual afternoon trick-or-treating fun – with local businesses spooking it up to dole out the sugary goodness.
Wretched retrievers, terrifying terriers, horrifying hounds, and slimy spaniels gathered for the "spookiest dog party of the year" at local canine care center emBark. The party featured a costume contest, a paw reader/fortune teller ...
On Saturday, October 22 the Menomonie Theater Guild raised money for renovations of their building by working the Haunted Corn Maze at Govin's, which is east of Menomonie.
On Saturday, October 15, a mob of people gathered in downtown Eau Claire's Wilson Park, and by some means or another were transformed into zombies. They later shambled forth, filling the streets (and local taverns) with undead fun.
On Saturday, Oct. 15, The Eau Claire Fire House hosted "Wisctoberfest," featuring a variety of Oktoberfest brews from around Wisconsin, games, and live music from DoItYourself Daisy and a polka band.
On Sunday, Sept. 25 2011, the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales visited the historic Carson Park's (non-historic) parking lot and pulled a vintage Budweiser beer wagon around the parking lot for a few laps, much to the crowd's delight.
On Saturday, September 17, thousands of people gathered in Downtown Eau Claire to attend the 2011 International Fall Festival. Street vendors sold ethnic foods and wares, and lots of local businesses took to the sidewalks to display and promote their
Endorsed by The Wisconsin Brewer's Guild, the 12th Annual Clearwater Beer Festival was held on Sept. 10, 2011 at the Hobbs Sports Center in Altoona, Wis. It featured food, music, and over 200 specialty brews from 30 different breweries.
Autumn Harvest Winery hosted the sixth installment of its annual festival on Sept. 9 and 10 with live music from Jeff White, Wisconsin cheese, apples, wine, and drawings. The John McIlquham Orchard will donate $1 from every bottle of wine ...
The Eau Claire Big Rig Truck Show 2011 blew through town August 19 through 21 and we've got pictures of trucks, hot rods and just about everything else that goes into a big rig truck show.
Downtown Eau Claire, Inc.'s annual Summerfest event took place on Saturday, August 6 and featured a car show, inflatable fun zone, live and recorded music, food vendors, crafters, a Strongman Challenge and more.
The U.S. Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship featured four days of competitive chainsaw carving, exhibition carving, barbecue dinner, live music and auctions of carvings, tools and sporting goods.
On Saturday, August 6, following a screening of the movie “Tangled” in Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park, moviegoers got a chance to release floating candle lanterns into the sky. The event was organized by Downtown Eau Claire, Inc.
The 2011 Eau Claire County Fair took place July 27–31 at the Eau Claire County Expo Center, featuring many fair favorites, including animal shows, cow pie bingo, silent auctions, a rocket launch, public safety services demonstrations, kids games ...
This past Saturday Sustainable Dunn hosted its third annual West Wisconsin Sustainability Fair at the Dunn County Fairgrounds in Menomonie. This year's theme was water, with tons of speakers, workshops, music, and contests to keep fair-goers busy ...
As of July 5, Beaver Creek Reserve opened its Butterfly House to the public. Now open Monday-Saturday from 11am-3pm and Sundays from 12-3pm, the Butterfly House boasts multiple winged beauties native to Wisconsin. Get there before it's too late ...
The Northern Wisconsin State Fair featured competitive agricultural exhibits including animal shows, Midway rides, a talent & variety show, lots of fair food and more. Photos are from Saturday, July 17.
On Friday, July 8 (2011), Volume One held its first-ever "Reader Appreciation Grill Out," inviting the public to the alley behind our office for a free lunch – a savory grilled brat or hot dog provided by Hahn's Market. Over 100 people showed up ...
Who knew walking the dog could be so much fun? On Thursday, June 30, National Yo-Yo Champion "Dazzling Dave" Schulte let some local teens in on his yo-yo skills at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library during an afternoon workshop.
The 53rd annual Eleva Broiler Fest with live music and famous charcoal chicken all three days. Other activities included a hot rod burn out, volleyball tournament, kiddie parade, old timer's parade and tractor pull, and a grand parade on ...
On Sunday, June 5, patrons could sample a number of new dishes or revisit old favorites at Taste of the Valley 2011 in Phoenix Park. Taste of the Valley is a culinary arts festival celebrating the variety of restaurants, caterers and specialty food
The 2011 Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire continues every Saturday and Sunday through June 19. Come and enjoy a 16th century marketplace featuring artisans selling handmade wares, minstrels and so much more. New this year: Woodland creatures area
The pesky rain on Saturday, May 21 cut things short, but around 100 homes participated in the Eastside Hill's annual neighborhood-wide thrift sale in Eau Claire.
Saturday, May 14 saw the Annual Bluebird Festival. Hosted by Beaver Creek Reserve, the Festival is a tour of an established five year-old trail at Hickory Hills Golf Course, with lessons on how to build and maintain a bluebird nest box ...
"Jungle Safari" is the theme of the 2011 Doll & Pet Parade hosted by the Water Street Merchant's Association – held on Saturday, May 14, on Water Street.
Our very own convention of sundry geekery, No Brand Con, celebrated its tenth annual convention April 15-17 at the Plaza Hotel in Eau Claire. An anime-ated time was had by all.
Workers remove the mural that has graced the front of the 2 S. Barstow Street building in downtown Eau Claire for years. The mural was part of a community DIT (Do It Together) project to dress up the neglected structure. Recently purchased from ...
This year's citywide April Fools Day pillow fight went down on April 1 on the corner of Madison & Forest Streets in Eau Claire, Wis. A great time was had by all. Except the pillows.
On Sunday, March 27 (2011), Volume One Photographer Andrea Paulseth went around Eau Claire taking pictures of Springtime trying to bust loose from late March snow.
On Sat, Jan 22 students built robots battled to the mechanical death for entertainment while dodging such hazards as the pit, the saw, the chain, the drop, and a catapult like apparatus which sent you flying in the air.
Last night (Jan. 6), The Chippewa Valley proved its not afraid of Old Man Winter at Volume One's first installment of the Winter After Hours event series in Eau Claire's Boyd Park. Back by popular demand: ice skating, snowshoeing, snow sculptures...
Saturday, November 20 saw the Grand Opening for The Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters – the locally focused retail outlet we plopped down into our very own offices. Big thanks to all the shoppers who came out that day for ...
On Saturday, Oct. 30, a petite group of locals gathered at the Eau Claire Firehouse in downtown Eau Claire for the Jon Stewart Rally4Sanity.
Photos by Liz Felder
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