Volume One Contributors

Jan. 15, 2020

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild: Agatha Christie: A Murder is Announced

photos by Michael Bartsch

An announcement in the local newspaper states the time and place a murder is to occur. What follows is a classic Agatha Christie puzzle with twists and turns, mixed motives and concealed identities that only the amazing Miss Marple can uncover. Photos are from Sunday, Jan 12th at The Grand Theater.

Nov. 25, 2019

GeekCon 2019

photos by Michael Bartsch

The 3rd Annual UWEC GeekCon took place on Saturday, Nov. 23 at UW-Eau Claire's Davies Center. GEEKcon is "a celebration of talents, hobbies, and passions, including everything from legos to essential oils, music to video games, and comic books to knitting." There were 50+ vendors, and over ...

Oct. 14, 2019

Grand Re-Opening: State Theatre and Community Center

photos by Michael Bartsch

Downtown Eau Claire's State Theatre reopened on Friday, October 11 as the State Theatre and Community Center with a ribbon cutting and re-lighting of the historic marquee. The event featured ...

Aug. 21, 2019

WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival 2019

photos by Michael Bartsch

The WHYS Radio Bluegrass Festival returned to Lake Altoona County Park on Saturday, August 17, featuring the Seeger Boys, Olive Sings, The Lowest Pair ...

Aug. 6, 2019

US Open Chainsaw Sculpture Championship

photos by Michael Bartsch

The world's best carvers created one-of-a-kind sculptures with an award ceremony and auction at the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum in Eau Claire's Carson Park August 1-4.

Jun. 18, 2019

“Figuratively Speaking” Artist Reception @The Library

photos by Michael Bartsch

The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in downtown Eau Claire is hosting a group art exhibit called “Figuratively Speaking”r now through Wednesday, August 28. Selected artists ...

Jun. 11, 2019

CORBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Saturday, June 8, CORBA hosted a "take a kid mountain biking" day to get kids excited about mountain biking and out on the trails ...

May. 21, 2019

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

photos by Michael Bartsch

The Children's Theatre of Eau Claire staged A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder – the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical – at The Oxford, May 16–19.

May. 7, 2019

2nd Annual Kite Festival

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Sunday, May 5 the 2nd Annual Menomonie Kite Festival took place at Tanglewood Greens in Menomonie. Guests were welcome to bring their own kites or purchase them there for an afternoon of kite flying out on the driving range ...

May. 6, 2019

UWEC Artists Series: Poet Paul Tran

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Thursday evening, May 2, poet Paul Tran performed in the Riverside Theatre at UW-Eau Claire as part of the UWEC Artists Series. Tran is the poetry editor for The Offing, and has published work in Poetry ...

Dec. 31, 2013

Marijuana Deathsquads + Poliça + Lizzo + DJ Sets

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Thursday, December 26, Minniapolis super acts Marijuana Deathsquads, Polica, and Lizzo played the House of Rock in Eau Claire.

Sep. 7, 2013

Art Reception: Corrugated Sculptures by Ray Kaselau

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Friday, September 6 an artist reception for Ray Kaselau took place at the Volume One gallery featuring animals, masks, and abstract themes explored in form and surface through paper mache constructions.

Jul. 16, 2013

Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 2013

photos by Michael Bartsch

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returned for the 14th year to First Avenue along the scenic Chippewa River and beautiful Owen Park in Eau Claire. The event took place July 12-14.

Jun. 17, 2013

Midsommar Celebration

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Saturday, June 15 the Midsommar Celebration took place at the Ager House. Featuring flower crowns, strawberries and cream, free tours, Kubb, Rosemaling sales, crafts for kids, and book sales.

May. 12, 2013

2013 NOTA Book Release Party

photos by Michael Bartsch

Featuring live music from Dexter Wolfe, enjoy food, drinks, buttons, and camaraderie with NOTA contributors in celebration of the release of the 2013 NOTA book. This event took place at the Volume One Gallery on Friday, May 10.

Apr. 22, 2013

Silhouettes Fashion Show 2013

photos by Michael Bartsch

Clothing that runs the gamut from formal to casual to children’s, all designed by students, hit the runway this week at UW-Stout. The annual Silhouettes Fashion Show showcases original designs by 60 apparel design and development students. Photos are

Mar. 3, 2013

Artist Reception - TINAW: Drawings, Prints and Other Acts of Nature, by N. Gannon

photos by Michael Bartsch

Nature, science, history, literature and myth set the stage for what unfolds in Gannon’s art--glimpses of alternative values. Gannon exhibits art locally and nationally and works as a professional illustrator. His work has appeared in a range of venu

Feb. 12, 2013

Irie Sol @The Mousetrap (2-9-13)

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Saturday, February 9, Chippewa Valley/Twin Cities funksters Irie Sol hit the Mousetrap in Downtown Eau Claire.

Dec. 11, 2012

Erik Christenson Art Reception

photos by Michael Bartsch

Erik Christenson will display his work throughout the month of December at Tangled Up in Hue. Photos are from the reception on Friday, December 7 which included, live music, live glassblowing and in-store specials.

Nov. 26, 2012

The Heart Pills @The V1 Gallery

photos by Michael Bartsch

Just a few shots from The Heart Pills a-rocking The Volume One Gallery during their Jingle Jams appearance on Friday, November 23.

Nov. 19, 2012

Pert Near Sandstone & White Iron Band

photos by Michael Bartsch

Minneapolis-based Pert Near Sandstone rejuvenates American stringband music with raw energy; they play tightly-crafted original material that lends itself to the modern audience, as well as being stewards of the old-time and bluegrass traditions. Thi

Nov. 17, 2012

John Hildebrand Gallery Reading

photos by Michael Bartsch

John Hildebrand is the author of three nonfiction books, the most recent of which is A Northern Front (2005), a collection of essays that previously appeared in such magazines as Harper's, Audubon, Outside, Sports Illustrated, Manoa, and The Missouri

Jul. 17, 2012

2012 Gus Macker Tournament

photos by Michael Bartsch

Eau Claire's 2012 installment of the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament happened up and down First Avenue, July 13-15.

Jun. 25, 2012

Daredevil Christopher Wright album release show

photos by Michael Bartsch

On Friday, June 22 at the Grand Theater, the Daredevil Christopher Wright played an all ages show to celebrate the release of their new album, The Nature of Things. Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps and Prairie Empire opened things up.

Jun. 20, 2011

FATFAR 2011

photos by Michael Bartsch

The Chippewa River set the stage for another legendary FATFAR (Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta) on June 19, starting in Chippewa Falls and ending where ever ya hit shore.

Aug. 16, 2010

Summerfest 2010

photos by Michael Bartsch

Jul. 13, 2010

Northern WI State Fair

photos by Michael Bartsch

Jun. 2, 2010

First Annual Pedigree and Household Pet Cat Show

photos by Michael Bartsch

Jan. 25, 2010

UWEC's Cabaret XXXII: Cinema

photos by Michael Bartsch

Nov. 23, 2009

Low @Stout

photos by Michael Bartsch

Aug. 24, 2009

AnnaLily Fair

photos by Michael Bartsch

Jul. 28, 2009

Grill Out Sleep Over Basement Show

photos by Michael Bartsch

Jun. 1, 2009

The Cloud Hymn @ Infinitea

photos by Michael Bartsch

May. 26, 2009

Leinenkugel’s Chippewa Valley Century Ride

photos by Michael Bartsch