6-9pm Fri. Oct. 19
The Local Store's Night Market is an indoor/outdoor market that features 4-6 local makers' products in the Volume One gallery. Also features a fire pit, local food trucks, acoustic performer, hot cider, snack samples, and a 15% off sale on all regular merchandise.
7-9pm Fri. Nov. 2
Focused on selling giftworthy, affordable, mostly unframed works, the sale features more than 500 pieces of 2D work on paper from nearly 100 artists. There will be light snacks, beverages, and music. Buy two or more prints, get 20% OFF your entire purchase.
7pm Fri. Nov. 9
Experience life in the trenches of World War I through the letters, diary, and artwork of a Midwestern soldier named Francis Webster. Darrek Orwig, the book's editor who brought Corporal Webster's story to life, will be at the screening of the episode and available for book signings.
9am-9pm Sat. Nov. 10
Visit our hip & historic downtown store and gallery for great holiday gifts for friends, parents, siblings, roommates, or yourself!
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5-6pm Mon. Nov. 12
Readings from various local authors. Local Author, former Eau Claire poet laureate, and Professor Emeritus, Bruce Taylor, has goals to entertain and to expose an audience to a wide variety and diversity of writers from the Chippewa Valley (sometimes beyond): poets, spoken word artists, essayists, fiction writers.
7pm Thu. Nov. 15
Join children's and middle grade authors Caroline Akervik, Julie Bowe and Becky Wojahn (W.H. Beck) for a panel discussion on a range of topics in the children's writing world: from who hires the illustrator to how to make a living in stories. Moderated by author Rob Reid.
7pm Fri. Nov. 16
Light hearted songs of the season in four part harmony. Warren Hermodson, a local song writer, has written many songs about holiday themes. They are light hearted, sometimes sentimental but always entertaining.
7pm Fri. Nov. 23
Hannah Hebl is a singer/songerwiter from Eau Claire. Join her in the Volume One gallery as part of our annual Jingle Jams series.
7pm Thu. Nov. 29
A follow up to Miller's novel "America's Heartbeat, " in which a main character in the novel was a 52-year-old Uniroyal worker named Brian Chandler. The worst thing you can say about someone who's gone is nothing. See what Happened to Brian, and discover why many workers refer to a plant closing as a death in the family.
10am Sat. Dec. 1
Join us in the V1 Gallery for a holiday reading of "A Gift for You" children's book (preschool and early primary grades). The book is meant to open the discussion of what is love and how can a child show others love. After reading the book, the child will see that Christmas is more than getting gifts from others. A portion of the proceeds will go to a children's hospital.
7pm Sat. Dec. 1
Caitlin McGarvey has a knack for penning infectious pop hooks paired with lyrics that reflect on the nostalgic pangs of loss, the pressing darkness of regret, and the compelling thrills of love. Join them in the Volume One gallery as part of our annual Jingle Jams series.
9am-4pm Sun. Dec. 2
Enjoy complimentary hot cider and cocoa and cookies all afternoon.
2pm Sun. Dec. 2
Bring your family to enjoy these holiday claymation classics on the big screen in the Volume One Gallery/theater inside The Local Store.
7pm Tue. Dec. 4
Welcome to 6x6, a reading series sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild and hosted by Jan Carroll. This 6x6 reading features Karen Loeb, Wilma Clark, Sandy Wagner, Frank Fucile, Lindsey Brandrup, and Andrew Patrie. The theme this time will be "A Light in the Dark."
10am Sat. Dec. 8
Join author David Tank for this entertaining look at Santa through the ages. This program will include stories, fun facts, songs and vintage illustrations of the man in red. Tank will also read from his newest middle-grade novel “Secret Santa: The Mystery of the Magic Watch.”
2pm Sat. Dec. 8
Rick Pendergast reads from his novel set in western Wisconsin. A retired detective attempts to solve a decades old murder in order to clear the name of the accused who is an old family friend. In addition to the reading the author discusses his life experiences that had an influence on the book.
7pm Sat. Dec. 8
Eau Claire native Savannah Smith writes catchy folk-pop songs and has recently wrapped up recording on her first full-length album. Join them in the Volume One gallery as part of our annual Jingle Jams series.
9am-4pm Sun. Dec. 9
Enjoy complimentary hot cider and cocoa and cookies all afternoon.
2pm Sun. Dec. 9
Bring your family to enjoy these holiday claymation classics on the big screen in the Volume One Gallery/theater inside The Local Store.
5-6pm Mon. Dec. 10
Readings from various local authors. Local Author, former Eau Claire poet laureate, and Professor Emeritus, Bruce Taylor, has goals to entertain and to expose an audience to a wide variety and diversity of writers from the Chippewa Valley (sometimes beyond): poets, spoken word artists, essayists, fiction writers.
7pm Tue. Dec. 11
Join New York Times bestselling author Michael Perry as he takes over the Volume One Gallery for a special holiday reading, discussion, and book signing. A great opportunity to hear from a local favorite and get books signed as holiday gifts.
7pm Fri. Dec. 14
Singer/Songwriter Billy Krause has been performing since 1968. His live performance is a combination of his songs and stories cultivated from a life both on the road and growing up in rural Wisconsin. Join him in the Volume One gallery as part of our annual Jingle Jams series.
9am-4pm Sun. Dec. 16
Enjoy complimentary hot cider and cocoa and cookies all afternoon.
2pm Sun. Dec. 16
Bring your family to enjoy these holiday claymation classics on the big screen in the Volume One Gallery/theater inside The Local Store.
5-6pm Mon. Feb. 11
Readings from various local authors. Local Author, former Eau Claire poet laureate, and Professor Emeritus, Bruce Taylor, has goals to entertain and to expose an audience to a wide variety and diversity of writers from the Chippewa Valley (sometimes beyond): poets, spoken word artists, essayists, fiction writers.
7pm Mon. Mar. 4
Join the Local Store for a reading & signing for local author Nickolas Butler's newest novel, Little Faith. In this moving new novel from celebrated author Nickolas Butler, a Wisconsin family grapples with the power and limitations of faith when one of their own falls under the influence of a radical church.
5-6pm Mon. Mar. 11
Readings from various local authors. Local Author, former Eau Claire poet laureate, and Professor Emeritus, Bruce Taylor, has goals to entertain and to expose an audience to a wide variety and diversity of writers from the Chippewa Valley (sometimes beyond): poets, spoken word artists, essayists, fiction writers.
5-6pm Mon. Apr. 8
Readings from various local authors. Local Author, former Eau Claire poet laureate, and Professor Emeritus, Bruce Taylor, has goals to entertain and to expose an audience to a wide variety and diversity of writers from the Chippewa Valley (sometimes beyond): poets, spoken word artists, essayists, fiction writers.
5-6pm Mon. May. 13
Readings from various local authors. Local Author, former Eau Claire poet laureate, and Professor Emeritus, Bruce Taylor, has goals to entertain and to expose an audience to a wide variety and diversity of writers from the Chippewa Valley (sometimes beyond): poets, spoken word artists, essayists, fiction writers.
