Special SectionMarch 15, 2021 Wis. Department of Revenue Extends Customer Service Hours During Tax Season if you need help with your state taxes, here’s who to call
MusicMarch 14, 2021 LISTEN: Feather Branches Out With New EP ‘Bridge’ the former guitarist for The Millenium goes solo
MusicMarch 13, 2021 Check Out a Pair of Bone-Shaking EPs From Wielderfight ex-Gentle Guest frontman Eric Rykal creates blistering blues
MusicMarch 12, 2021 Say Hi to Fort Gezeppi Records: A Label Emerges During Lockdown EC music scene vets Zepalta, Killoren rekindle punk spirit
BooksMarch 11, 2021 Happy Island, Old Meridean: A Local Dive Back in Time local author Jeanne Anderson recounts lost tales of a lost community
New Restaurants Food+DrinkMarch 10, 2021 High Shores Supper Club Gets New Name, Owners Wissota High Shores expected to open by Memorial Day
Podcasts WellnessMarch 6, 2021 Doom Squad? More Like ‘Gloom Squad’ two local ladies create podcast to discuss mental health
FilmMarch 5, 2021 Two Griffins Theater Company Unveils Conclusion of Play-Turned-Film ‘Vagabond’ the story of a boy who wakes up in the desert, not knowing who he is
New Restaurants Food+DrinkMarch 4, 2021 A ‘Flavor Explosion’ at Hers-To-Go Bánh Mì sandwiches, other Asian specialties available for pick-up and delivery
FilmMarch 4, 2021 gIVE Us the Chills: Local Filmmaker Dives into the Human Psyche Steve Dayton’s film, ‘gIVE,’ finds inspiration in his own worst fears
Books ReadingsMarch 3, 2021 Chippewa Valley Book Festival Goes Virtual This Spring renowned author Brandon Taylor reads from ‘Real Life’
Kid Stuff RecreationMarch 3, 2021 Youth Hockey Sees Record Interest Among Girls nearly one-quarter of Menomonie Youth Hockey Association players are female
ReadingsMarch 2, 2021 Hey Writers! Submit Your Poems & Prose to this Statewide Contest win cash, prizes, a Wisconsin Book Festival reading, and publication in ‘Wisconsin People & Ideas’
Women EntrepreneurshipMarch 2, 2021 Red Letter Grant Seeks Applications From Region’s Female Entrepreneurs applications can be submitted online until May 9
Diversity Community OrgsMarch 2, 2021 Chippewa Valley Transformation Project: A New Anti-Racism Effort Is Launched group aims to ‘strengthen the community’s efforts in equity, diversity, and inclusion’
Visual ArtMarch 1, 2021 Of Eau Claire: Virtual Art Show Features Notable Locals media ranges from acrylic, photography, water color, and ink, to intaglio print, sculpture, and urban logs
History PeopleMarch 1, 2021 Thanks for Asking: Who Was Adin Randall, Anyway? learn about about a big name in early Eau Claire
Special SectionMarch 1, 2021 What Are Powers of Attorney, and Why Do You Need Them? an Eau Claire attorney answers questions about some vital documents you should have
Special SectionMarch 1, 2021 Making Peace: Death Doula Works to Eliminate Fearful Stigmas death doulas provide non-medical support at the end of life
ThoughtsFebruary 28, 2021 Soapbox: Save the Trees and Build Elsewhere ‘affordable housing is most successful when it is integrated into existing neighborhoods’
RecreationFebruary 28, 2021 A Pandemic Can’t Stop These Axe-Throwing Competitors Eau Claire resident among handful of women at world competition
RecreationFebruary 27, 2021 Flying Eagles Soar from New Heights Eau Claire club puts huge new ski jump into action
Opening LettersFebruary 26, 2021 COLUMN: Taking a Chance on Strangers how a botched first date reveals the kindness of people we don’t know
Staff NotesFebruary 26, 2021 One Year Into the Pandemic, We’re Still Doing Big Things a note from the managing editor
Kid Stuff RecreationFebruary 25, 2021 No Contact, But Lots of Fun: A New 7-on-7 Football League youth football league seekings players, coaches
Food+Drink EntrepreneurshipFebruary 25, 2021 All You Knead: UWEC Student Starts Bakery Biz Michayla’s Sweets offers specialty cakes, cookies, cupcakes
Food+DrinkFebruary 25, 2021 It’s Fish Fry Season: Here Are Three Upcoming Local Events because nothing beats a Lenten fish fry in Wisconsin
MusicFebruary 25, 2021 Let’s Get a Little Woozy with the New Courtside Lush Album ‘Swoonlight’ it’s emblematic of that long-gone feeling after bar-close (remember when we used to do that?)
MusicFebruary 25, 2021 Making Bridges: Ben Shaw Drops New Song ‘Quarantine Bridge’ the song is dedicated to an old friend who died due to COVID-19
Special SectionFebruary 25, 2021 Tax-Aide Program Offers Free Help AARP program provides free tax assistance; appointments a required
PeopleFebruary 24, 2021 Questioning the Locals: TJ Atkins chatting with the executive director of The Community Table
FilmFebruary 23, 2021 Let’s Get Weird at the Fifth Annual MidWest WeirdFest ‘It’s all weird,’ says founder and director Dean Bertram
Seniors Community Orgs PodcastsFebruary 23, 2021 New Podcast Focuses on Aging Well for Seniors, Loved Ones ‘Journey Ahead’ podcast features local experts on aging-related issues like health, fitness, memory
News SchoolsFebruary 23, 2021 Eau Claire District Ponders Going Back to (More) School as virus-related metrics decline, schools consider more in-person instruction
Visual Art DesignFebruary 23, 2021 Minneapolis-Based Designer Explores Racism’s Impact in EC ‘I’ve always viewed learning as a way to heal,’ says artist Melanie G.S. Walby
EntrepreneurshipFebruary 23, 2021 The Hive Makes Pivot, Evolves Into Boutique Lake Hallie business began as a restaurant
Cover Art Visual ArtFebruary 23, 2021 On the Cover | Feb. 25, 2021 learn more about this issue’s cover art from Lindsey Cherek Waller
Expansion EntrepreneurshipFebruary 22, 2021 Token Jewelry Prepares to Glitter in a New Setting Eau Claire jewelry business plans move into its own space on West Grand Avenue
MusicFebruary 22, 2021 Jerrika Mighelle Processes a Loved One’s Death on New Album ‘Brightest Star’ through pain and power, songs transcend time and space to find you
Kid Stuff RecreationFebruary 22, 2021 Wintermission Says Get Active, Get the Gold scavenger hunt will encourage families to explore local parks
New Restaurants Food+DrinkFebruary 19, 2021 Feed Your Soul With Chicago-Style Soul Food Chekell’s SoulFood Palace offers Chicago-style eats on Water Street
Kid Stuff Community OrgsFebruary 16, 2021 Children’s Museum’s ‘PlaySpace’ Will Blast Off at Pablo Center in March pop-up museum will give access to favorite exhibits
Opening Up Food+Drink Kid StuffFebruary 12, 2021 There’s a New Sweet Spot Downtown – No Ifs, Ands, or Buts About It Eau Claire has a new candy store: Ifs and Buts Candy and Nuts
Opening UpFebruary 12, 2021 New Landscaping Business Aims to Help Community XLC Environmental Services focus includes aiding those with disabilities, restoring historic spots
Events MusicFebruary 11, 2021 Ashley for the Arts’ 2021 Lineup Includes Kip Moore, Toby Keith, and Barenaked Ladies festival in Arcadia planned for Aug. 12-14
NewsFebruary 11, 2021 Who Wants to Manage Eau Claire? Not Enough People, Apparently – So City Pauses Search City Council will restart candidate search in the fall
DevelopmentFebruary 9, 2021 Water Street Apartments to Move Ahead After Council Vote EC City Council appoves rezoning for project