« Back to Arts & Entertainment
Best of the Chippewa Valley
Reader Polls
The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2022
The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2023
The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2024
The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2025
The Best of the Chippewa Valley 2026
Best Scenic Photographer
Tina Ecker and Mike Howard have found themselves — and their work — applauded by locals for years. The proof’s in the pudding: Since this category’s debut nearly a decade ago, both have made the top three every year. This year, Tina settles into the No. 1 slot, with Mike Howard following up. Rounding out the winners is Parker Russel of Russell Visuals LLC, landing into the top three for a second time. —McKenna Scherer
Other Questions in this Category
Action & Leisure
Arts & Entertainment
- Best All-Ages Hangout
- Best Art Exhibition From the Past Year
- Best Art Gallery
- Best Bluegrass Band
- Best Blues Band
- Best Choir
- Best Country Band / Artist
- Best Cover Band
- Best Drag Performer
- Best Electronic Musician(s)
- Best Event of the Past Year
- Best Folk Performer(s)
- Best Free Entertainment Option
- Best Hard Rock/Metal Band (original)
- Best Hip Hop Artist
- Best Individual Musician
- Best Jazz Band
- Best Live Comedy Act
- Best Local Album Released In The Last Year
- Best Local Book Released In The Last Year
- Best Local Musical
- Best Local Play (non-musical)
- Best Movie Theater
- Best Mural
- Best Music Festival
- Best Musical Performance (touring or local)
- Best New Band / Artist
- Best Overall Band
- Best Place for Live Music
- Best Public Art Installation (non-gallery)
- Best Scenic Photographer
- Best Touring Theatrical Production
- Favorite Local Author
- Favorite Local Visual Artist (Individual)
Best of the Holidays
Chomping & Chugging
Here & There
Media & Info
Nightlife & Taverns
Ranting & Raving
Services & Specialties
Shopping & Spending
Weddings & Proposals
Eau Claire, WI 54703
PUBLISHER / EDITOR / OWNER
Nick Meyer
Staff • Contributors • Careers
Have questions? Email us: • editorial@volumeone.org(Editorial,) • web@volumeone.org(Website,) • manager@thelocalstore.org(Store,)
Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | ©2002-2026 Copyright Volume One Magazine