2009 SEASON MADE POSSIBLE BY:
Deborah Becker - State Farm Insurance

THE BASICS:
The Back Alley Summer Cinema Series is Volume One's Monday-night film series screening classic and out-of-the-mainstream films of all kinds. Movies are shown in the alley that would-be 205 Graham Avenue in downtown Eau Claire, and start at 9:30pm sharp. The space holds no more than 200 people, so show up early for a good spot.

WEATHER UPDATES:
Check back on the website at 4:30pm on the day of a show for the final call on weather-related cancellations.

PAST SERIES MULTIMEDIA:
Cinema Series: Photos!
Cinema Series: Audio Slideshow!

2009 SCHEDULE
JULY 6: The Karate Kid (1984) Rated PG-13
JULY 13: Waitress (2007) Rated PG-13
JULY 20: Young @ Heart (2008) Rated PG
JULY 27: Lars and the Real Girl (2007) Rated PG-13
AUGUST 3: The Princess Bride (1987) Rated PG-13

TIPS TO ENJOYING THE SHOW:
- Be aware of film ratings, not all films are for everyone.
- Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
- Bring some cash to buy concessions including popcorn, candy, soda.
- It gets cool in the evening, bring a blanket or jacket, bug spray, etc.

RULES:
- Follow all the standard movie rules: No talking, no cell phones, etc.
- Don't hog space, don't block the aisle down the middle, don't be stupid.
- Under no circumstances may anyone remove their shoes.
- Absolutely no alcohol or illegal substances allowed.

2009 CINEMA SPONSORS:

THE BASICS:
The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series is Volume One's Thursday-night gig in downtown Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park. Local bands play to crowds of approximately 1,000 people each night on the banks of the Chippewa River in June, July, and August. The show runs from about 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

WEATHER UPDATES:
Check back here at 4:30pm on the day of a show for the final call on weather-related cancellations.

2009 SCHEDULE
June 4 – Eau Claire Blues All Stars + Little Willie
June 11 – East Hill Bluegrass Band + New North String Band
June 18 – Tony Baisley Band + South Farwell
June 25 – Laarks + Myrna Loy
July 2 – The Klenz/Walk Sextet + The Jayson Collins Sextet
July 9 – Michael Perry & the Long Beds + Daredevil Christopher Wright
July 16 – Jim Pullman Band + Snifter
July 23 – The Excellent Adventure + The EverGreen Grass Band
July 30 – CVTG’s performance of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” + Cranes and Crows
August 6 – Sue Orfield Band + Quinn Elizabeth
August 13 – Bruce Hering’s Chippewa Valley Big Band
August 20 – Irie Sol + Duncan Ninja
August 27 – Meridene + The Wars of 1812

TIPS TO ENJOYING THE SHOW:
- Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
- Bring a picnic and/or some beverages (carry-ins are allowed).
- Bring your leashed pet.
- Bring some cash to buy the local music and Volume One swag.
- Bring your appetite for ice cream, hot dogs, and more.
- Bring typical outdoor gear: sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, etc.

15-SECOND VIDEO - A QUICK SWEEP ACROSS THE CROWD (in July 2009):

This "five minutes of feathery fury" has become an annual tradition in the heart of downtown Eau Claire. Hundreds of young-at-heart locals come out to this celebration of foolishness each year with increasing enthusiasm, costumes, and surprises. This is the fight's fourth year, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever!

WHAT: V1’s April Fools’ Day Pillow Fight
WHEN: Thursday, April 1.  6pm, sharp.
WHERE: Parking lot at the corner of Madison Street & Forest Street (across from the downtown Farmers’ Market, in the official Stella Blues parking lot).
WHO: Familes, Friends & Neighbors – the more people the better!
WHY: A celebration of a great American holiday.

NEW THIS YEAR: Get there early for pre-game festivities and events. Then, after the fight, we're giving away prizes for the following:
- Best-Costumed Individual
- Best-Costumed Team
- Best Pillow Case

PILLOW FIGHT TIPS & SUGGESTIONS:
- DO take off any glasses or any sort of headgear
- DO pick on people your own size and don’t try to hurt them
- Do NOT swing at people WITHOUT pillows or WITH cameras
- Do NOT be stupid and ruin this for everybody

SERIOUS DISCLAIMER:
Anyone who participates in the pillow fight does so at their OWN RISK. Volume One, the property owners, or any other affiliated party are not responsible in the unlikely occurrence of personal injury or wounded pride. If you do not wish to assume your own risk, then you must leave the premises. NOT leaving signifies you accept your own responsibility and are ready for some feathery fury.

A day-long festival of chalk art, music, food, and more on the sidewalks of Wilson Park in downtown Eau Claire. On a mid-summer Saturday, more than 50 professional and amateur artists (along with hundreds of kids) gather to create large-scale chalk masterpieces in front of thousands of visitors. Official website.

Chalkfest 2009: Official website!
Chalkfest 2008: Photos!

A community-based discussion event created in conjunction with Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. where civic leaders and community members of all kinds gather in a casual environment (read: with beer) to discuss the topics and issues of our area.

Idea Lounge: Photos!