Gods or Spacemen

Pyrrhic debuts after seven years in the making

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Broc Seigneurie

It’s often said that the creative process is something that can’t be rushed. That theory has been put to the test by regional rock group Gods or Spacemen with their debut release, Pyrrhic. The result is a bluesy indie-rock passion project

Backseat Soundtracks and Sisters in the Summertime

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Mike Paulus, illustrated by Taylor McCumber

As I wasn’t much for reading books back then, I had two options. I could annoy the living hell out of my older sister. Or I could listen to my Walkman. It was a ...

North High Baseball Caps Fourth Straight State Tourney Trip With Title

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Luc Anthony

Bottom of the sixth, two on, two out, down by two. In 20 minutes of real time, a season’s worth of effort could result in something less than a championship. Then Sam Stange hit a home run. Of course he did. The Eau Claire North Huskies did ...

Writers’ Retreat Ends With Public Reading at Pablo

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Rebecca Mennecke

There’s a common misconception that writers are hermits, crafting their works by candlelight in solitary houses located in the middle of dark and deep forests. The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild proved that stereotype ...

Sabeen Sadiq Graces the Plus

Laugh it up to support the Red Letter Grant

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Rebecca Mennecke

Comedian. Writer. Spectacular human. That’s Sabeen Sadiq, a Chicago-based comedian and actor, according to her website. As a part of the Red Letter Grant Comedy Night, hosted by the Menomonie Market ...

You’ll Wanna Rock and Roll and Party Every Day at the 26th Annual Rock Fest

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Rebecca Mennecke, photos by Lee Butterworth

Featuring rock music icons including Five Finger Death Punch, Skillet, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Mastodon, Three Days Grace, Evanescence, Starset, and Of Mice & Men, music fans and festival-lovers alike will ...

Dhimiters Gets Saucy at Food Truck Friday

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  V1 Staff, photos by Adam Smith

Dhimiters gyros began with a trip Vangjel Kapbardhi took to Germany. Kapbardhi stopped at the kabab stands to grab a donër — which is essentially the same as a gyro, he said. Once home, Kapbardhi recreated the donër and, thus, Dhimiters gyros was born. In addition ...

Bloody Awesome

Elk Lake Tavern steps up Bloody Mary game

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Samantha Kobbs

The competition for Best Bloody in the Chippewa Valley just got stiffer as underdog Elk Lake Tavern moved its way up the power rankings. Just a few miles straight west of Eau Claire at 10500 W. Cameron St., this ...

Red Cedar Film Festival Launches With 30 Indie Films

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Lauren Fisher

Movie lovers will flock to Menomonie in July to enjoy fresh films on the big screen at the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, or under the stars in Wilson Park, as part of the inaugural Red Cedar Film Festival. Out of nearly 70 entries, festival visionary and UW-Stout ...

Peter Pan Flies to the Pablo Center

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Rebecca Mennecke, photos by Andrea Paulseth

Everyone who remembers the story of Peter Pan knows all it takes to fly is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust. But it’ll take a little more than ...

Eau Claire Teen Thrilled to Be Part of Kids From Wisconsins for Second Time

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Marie Anthony, photos by Branden Nall

It’s not Panic! At The Disco’s “High Hopes” that draws attention. It’s the performers who glide and spin so effortlessly across the stage that it’s easy to forget that many of them are still in high school or just ...

The Jam Offers Musical Experience for EC Youth

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Lauren Fisher

Local musician Michael Rambo of CollECtive Choir has started up a new faith-based music program for Eau Claire youth. The Jam will take place Fridays at 3-5:30pm at The Lighthouse (310 E Madison St.) and offer a free ...

Music Quick Hits | July 2019

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  V1 Staff

Local favorite Eau Claire noise rock outfit Gash recently dropped two new tunes on a split EP with Milwaukee band Divine Crush. The split, which is called Split, features two new songs from each band ...

Carson Park’s Mini Railroad Plans Track Extension

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Caitlin Boyle, photos by Andrea Paulseth

The Chippewa Valley Railroad has been a highlight in Carson Park since 1977. The one-quarter size railroad takes passengers through the woods and along Half Moon Lake on a half-mile loop. Thousands of people ...

Garden Club Grants Help Valley Bloom

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  V1 Staff

The Eau Claire Garden Club has awarded $2,450 in grants to local garden organizations to help make the Chippewa Valley a verdant place. The annual grant program helps organizations ...

City Seeks New Ideas for Block 7, Liner Site

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  V1 Staff

The City of Eau Claire is going back to the drawing board for two downtown development sites. The city’s Redevelopment Authority has ...

Gov Signs Budget With Science Hall Funds

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  V1 Staff

The $82 billion state budget signed early this month by Gov. Tony Evers included the first phase of funding for ...

5 Ways Wisconsin Helped Put a Man on the Moon

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  Tom Giffey

When the first men to walk on the moon splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on July 24, 1969 – 50 years ago this month – the first human being they encountered was Lt. Clancy Hatleberg, a 25-year-old ...

Opening Shot | July 10, 2019

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019  |  photos by Branden Nall

FIELD OF BEAMS. Eau Claire’s annual Independence Day fireworks display popped off on July 4 (of course) just after 10pm. As usual, ground zero for the show was the Carson Park baseball stadium, with thousands of locals watching from the park and around the entire city.

On the Cover | July 10, 2019

learn more about Volume One's cover art from Harlie Juedes

Thu. Jul. 11th, 2019

“Sitting around the fire, watching it burn, and feeling the heat on a cool night is glorious. We often don’t recognize it, but we live in a beautiful part of the world. I love capturing this beauty ..."