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Adrian, I go to shows a lot. I write for Volume One. I don't think the ...

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

08/02/10

from blog post:

Seriously, as a touring musician myself, I am woefully aware of the music s...

Running Away from Home

Running Away from Home

For almost 29 years I have been lost in my own city. Ever since I was a young girl growing up on the streets of Chippewa Falls, I plotted and planned my escape. I was only able to execute this plan my third year of college when I transferred to the UW-River Falls. The ultimate plan, as it had always been, was to get my dream job in the “big city” and to get as far away from home as possible. Why, as I often asked myself, stay in a place with so little culture?

07/22/10

from article:

Also, please list those comedy clubs for me. I'm in the twin cities nearly...

Running Away from Home

Running Away from Home

For almost 29 years I have been lost in my own city. Ever since I was a young girl growing up on the streets of Chippewa Falls, I plotted and planned my escape. I was only able to execute this plan my third year of college when I transferred to the UW-River Falls. The ultimate plan, as it had always been, was to get my dream job in the “big city” and to get as far away from home as possible. Why, as I often asked myself, stay in a place with so little culture?

07/22/10

from article:

also, totally missed the bookstore comment. Dude, are you serious? Beside...

Running Away from Home

Running Away from Home

For almost 29 years I have been lost in my own city. Ever since I was a young girl growing up on the streets of Chippewa Falls, I plotted and planned my escape. I was only able to execute this plan my third year of college when I transferred to the UW-River Falls. The ultimate plan, as it had always been, was to get my dream job in the “big city” and to get as far away from home as possible. Why, as I often asked myself, stay in a place with so little culture?

07/22/10

from article:

I'm just sayin' there are four nationally touring indie acts that are from ...

Running Away from Home

Running Away from Home

For almost 29 years I have been lost in my own city. Ever since I was a young girl growing up on the streets of Chippewa Falls, I plotted and planned my escape. I was only able to execute this plan my third year of college when I transferred to the UW-River Falls. The ultimate plan, as it had always been, was to get my dream job in the “big city” and to get as far away from home as possible. Why, as I often asked myself, stay in a place with so little culture?

07/22/10

from article:

It's interesting to me that when you ask Seriously a question about specifi...

Running Away from Home

Running Away from Home

For almost 29 years I have been lost in my own city. Ever since I was a young girl growing up on the streets of Chippewa Falls, I plotted and planned my escape. I was only able to execute this plan my third year of college when I transferred to the UW-River Falls. The ultimate plan, as it had always been, was to get my dream job in the “big city” and to get as far away from home as possible. Why, as I often asked myself, stay in a place with so little culture?

07/21/10

from article:

ugh pookums. ugh.

New initiative to re-evaluate the culture of Eau Claire

New initiative to re-evaluate the culture of Eau Claire

“The Good Life Project” hopes to pinpoint what Eau Clairians really like, what they’d like to see more of, and how they’d like to experience it.

07/01/10

from blog post:

The best review I saw for Transformers 2 was simply a question: Was Michael Bay molested by an explosion as a child?

Neutered Film Wisconsin program doing its darnedest

Neutered Film Wisconsin program doing its darnedest

Some scenes from Transformers 3 will be shot in Milwaukee during the week of July 12. Film Wisconsin not exactly a part of it.

06/23/10

from blog post:

Yeah, pookums.

Where the sinners at?

Where the sinners at?

This is a fun, if kind of unsettling website: County Sin Ratings.

06/16/10

from blog post:

hahahahahah

No Brand Con Sunday 20

No Brand Con Sunday 20

05/07/10

from photo:

tony laundrie= best name ever.

Volume One's Big Week, Episode 80

Volume One's Big Week, Episode 80

In this episode: Deer break into a tavern, a kid alarms the cops, and Trevor breaks down important corn news. Also, we give away a $50 gift certificate to Little Bare Bottoms and 2 tickets to Micon Cinemas. (If you'd like to enter a contest, go here.) This episode is supported by Deborah Becker of State Farm Insurance.

05/07/10

from video:

yahr!

Gentle Guest releases tracks off upcoming second album

Gentle Guest releases tracks off upcoming second album

Amble Down will release The Gentle Guest's next album in July, and here's some tracks off it

05/04/10

from blog post:

I know he probably gets this a lot, but pookums is one smug sonofabitch. If that's the sort of peeps that are in menom, I'm glad I'm "stuck" here.

Who's up for a controversial construction twofer?

Who's up for a controversial construction twofer?

When it rains controversial local building projects, it pours controversial local building projects! Today the big news ...

04/23/10

from blog post:

This should have been called New Vernue?

New Venue?

New Venue?

By this time it’s extremely well established that a community’s investment in their music and arts scene pays significant dividends toward economic development in the long run. Dozens of researchers, socio-economists, and cultural think tanks have proven that communities who work towards building a strong and creative nightlife and arts scene are better at inspiring entrepreneurship, retaining talented workers, and attracting new business. A thriving music scene is not just about rock and roll – it’s about quality of life, and quality of place.

01/29/10

from article:

Brent - i was assuming the budget would be there, as Vernon (a musician running a venue, and not a bar owner) would be in charge.

Vernons’ plans to convert 2 S. Barstow into cultural space gain momentum

Vernons’ plans to convert 2 S. Barstow into cultural space gain momentum

Another chapter in the storied history of the 2 S. Barstow building opened today when the city’s Redevelopment Authority approved the plans of Nate and Justin Vernon.

01/21/10

from blog post:

It sounds like a really good idea, although I would argue with the point th...

Vernons’ plans to convert 2 S. Barstow into cultural space gain momentum

Vernons’ plans to convert 2 S. Barstow into cultural space gain momentum

Another chapter in the storied history of the 2 S. Barstow building opened today when the city’s Redevelopment Authority approved the plans of Nate and Justin Vernon.

01/21/10

from blog post:

Boo to Kate's comment, Gallagher elevates smashed watermellons to art.

Comedy Legend Gallagher

Comedy Legend Gallagher

With over 100 shows per year and countless watermelons destroyed, comedy legend Gallagher, best known for his prop comedy with his Sledge-O-Matic hammer, aims for a smashing time at the Ramada Convention Center.

01/14/10

from event:

the fact that this picture conjures up images of poetry probably goes a long way in explaining why people don't like poetry anymore.

Volume One Gets Back <br>into Poetry

Volume One Gets Back
into Poetry

V1 is now accepting original, unpublished, poetic entries for our first-ever poetry contest.

12/30/09

from blog post:

salt.. umm.. something with salt?

WI court settles $5 million beef jerky quarrel

WI court settles $5 million beef jerky quarrel

A $5 million lawsuit set against the dynamic backdrop of the high steaks world of global beef jerky sales.

11/17/09

from blog post:

this is awesome. Never noticed how epic the lyrics to underdog are. "Now unleash the dawn of wonder, tearing evils bonds asunder!" Sheesh!

The Blanks perform at Luther Midelfort

The Blanks perform at Luther Midelfort

If you've seen the hit ABC comedy "Scrubs," you've probably heard of The Blanks, where they're known as "Ted's Band." The a cappella comedy quartet serenaded a standing-room only crowd Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Luther Midelfort in Eau Claire. These are some of the highlights.

11/17/09

from video:

 
You / Recent Restaurant Reviews

Great Wall Buffet

5 stars

Possibly the most underrated of the Chinese Buffets in the chippewa valley. Here's a quick list of why you might like it. Chicken Teriyaki, an actua...

by ian - 01/20/09

Quizno’s

5 stars

I don't know if they're still doing the five dollar large sandwiches, but I can't help it... I just really, really love quiznos.

by ian - 12/14/08

 
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Monday, Sep. 6, 2010

Ski Sprites Sand Castle Contest

Running before and alongside the last show of the Ski Sprites Water Ski Show Team’s season, this 2...

$10 to build, free to watch, $3 to park  •  execboard@skisprites.com •

Saturday, Sep. 11, 2010

5th Annual Fall Festival

This years event will benefit the Eau Claire Children's Theatre. We will donate $1 from every bottle...

 •  Autumn Harvest Winery 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls

Saturday, Sep. 18, 2010

International Fall Festival

Downtown Eau Claire will host entertainters, musicians, vendors, and much, much more. Parade of nat...

FREE admission  • 

 
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