Events For KidsMarch 11, 2022 Is This The Real Life? Or Is This Just Mythology? Check Out Cool Library Event For Kids statewide library event hosts mythology-themed trivia, escape room, and more
Wellness Opening UpMarch 10, 2022 New Therapy Practice Helps Clients Explore Mindfulness Mindful Connections, LLC specializes in trauma care for first responders and incarcerated individuals
Visual Art CraftMarch 9, 2022 Eau Claire Makers Market Helps Area Artists Get Crafty Eau Claire Makers Market hosts soirée, gathering dozens of talented and passionate local artists
Staff Notes STAFF NOTE: Volume One Adds a Permanent New Kids & Family Section section features content on local family activities, attractions, schools, parenting, and more March 8, 2022
Thoughts PeopleMarch 3, 2022 Three Things We Love Right Now | Feb. 24, 2022 epic feline rescues, ice fishing, and a caffeination crisis
Opening Letters WellnessMarch 2, 2022 COLUMN: Sucker Punches to the Face learning persistence, one blow to the schnoz at a time
AdviceMarch 2, 2022 It’s Time To Consider Your Tax Situation how federal and state taxes will impact you this year
WisconsinMarch 2, 2022 PROTECT YOUR PIN: State Offers Identity Safeguard for Filers state offers extra layer of identity protection for taxpayers
Kid Stuff For Kids Ready, Set, Draw! DIY Comic Club Gets Kids Collabing Unitarian Universalist Congregation hosts an upcoming Kid’s DIY Comic Club March 1, 2022
Kid Stuff For Kids INSPIRING IGLOO: Rowekamp Family Gets Outdoors With Colorful Creations Eastside Hill Neighborhood family creates rainbow igloo as part of a mission to spend 1,000 hours outdoors
SchoolsMarch 1, 2022 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE: Wildlands School Offers Options for Nature-Loving Kiddos Wildlands School in Beaver Creek is accepting enrollment for the 2022-23 school year.
RecreationMarch 1, 2022 The Race of the Irish! Annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K Slated for March 12 registration now open for annual 5K race
The Rear End THE REAR END: What We Know About the Cold Old Man Winter feeds on your complains. Let him starve. February 27, 2022
Ability Health CareFebruary 27, 2022 Blugold Brain Injury Group Helps Those With Invisible Disability millions of Americans suffer traumatic brain injuries each year
Visual Art Design FIND YOUR FLOW: New Calligraphy Biz Offers Custom Signs and Designs If you think you have good handwriting, just take a peek at Madeline Kay Design Co. February 26, 2022
Cover Art Visual ArtFebruary 26, 2022 On the Cover | Feb. 24, 2022 learn about this issue’s cover art
Opening Up WellnessFebruary 25, 2022 FOREST HEALING: Silvasano Brings All-Natural Pain Relief Products to Eau Claire all-natural ingredients and an emphasis on family and sustainability at the core of new local business
News PeopleFebruary 24, 2022 Longtime Downtown Businesses Purple Petunia, The Calico Shoppe Will Close Mid-March owners Daniel and Lynn Goelzer retire after nearly 30 years in downtown Eau Claire
PeopleFebruary 24, 2022 7 Unique Things to Do with Your Loved One’s Ashes ways to celebrate the lives of the ones you’ve lost
Opening UpFebruary 23, 2022 FACE TIME: New Skincare Studio Focuses On Getting Your Glow On ‘I aim to create an ultra-relaxing space that welcomes everyone,’ studio owner says
Special SectionFebruary 23, 2022 PARTY IDEAS: Wineries & Breweries grab a drink and more at those growing destinations for 21+ parties
Special SectionFebruary 23, 2022 PARTY IDEAS: Parks & Pavilions classic spots for outdoor gatherings of all sizes & ages
Visual Art HistoryFebruary 23, 2022 JUST FOLKS: Heritage and Art Meet at Folk Art Festival Chippewa Valley Museum hosts 12th annual Folk Arts Festival Feb. 26
Special SectionFebruary 23, 2022 PARTY GUIDE: Your Guide to Party Fun in the Chippewa Valley Gettin' ready to celebrate? Here's where to start.
Features Recreation WisconsinFebruary 23, 2022 Highway Telemark Revisited: A Personal Reminiscence Growing up as a skier while Telemark Lodge was falling down
Features RecreationFebruary 23, 2022 Telemark Was a Northwoods Legend. Now the Birkie Aims to Revive It the 75-year story of Mt. Telemark has as many ups and downs as the ski trails it brought to Cable
Community Orgs EntrepreneurshipFebruary 23, 2022 Token Jewelry, ‘Sanctuary’ Mural Among Downtowny Award Honorees
New Restaurants Food+Drink Feel-Good Food: Xavier Artisan Bistro Opens in River Prairie Wellness Center new Altoona cafe hopes to offer healthy, heavenly food February 22, 2022
Style Opening UpFebruary 21, 2022 LIGHTNING LOOKS: Electric Dingo Underground Vintage Offers Eclectic Clothing owner Cyndi Kelly pursues passion for fashion with new second-hand vintage shop
NonprofitsFebruary 21, 2022 What’s the Scoop on Soup? 22nd Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser Slated for March 1-3 Feed My People Food Bank takes a bite out of local hunger
Food+Drink CocktailsFebruary 21, 2022 KEEPIN’ IT CLASSIC: Dive Introduces New Classic Cocktail Menu new craft cocktails include the Caribbean Campfire Old Fashioned, The Gibson, and a smattering of other sultry beverage options
OutdoorsFebruary 20, 2022 THAT’S ICE COLD: Polar Plunge Returns for 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics of Wisconsin funds raised from this winter tradition help nearly 9,000 Wisconsin athletes
FilmFebruary 18, 2022 EMBRACING THE ODD: MidWest WeirdFest Set for Spooky Showings festival is March 4-6 at Micon Downtown Cinemas in Eau Claire
MusicFebruary 18, 2022 CHASING A DREAM: E.C. Native Bri Murphy Releases New Single, ‘The Pines’ music video accompanies new single, serving as the first debut from upcoming album, ‘Wild and Sweet’
Food+Drink BeerFebruary 17, 2022 SWEET TASTE OF SOUR: Leinie’s Debuts First Session-Sour Style Beer, Juicy Peach new mild sour-style beer features light tart notes balanced with the refreshing sweet flavor of natural peaches
Economy ExpansionFebruary 17, 2022 Silver Spring Takes the Gold Silver Spring Foods wins Paragon Award for local economic impact
Sports NewsFebruary 16, 2022 SILVER MEDAL STARS: Local Teens Win Second Place in Switzerland with Team USA Ella Piltz and Paige Southworth competed with The Northernettes, a Minneapolis-based skating team
Development Seniors HousingFebruary 16, 2022 Developer Eyes Cannery for Five-Story Apartment Complex for Seniors city gets OK to negotiate over property along Chippewa River
WomenFebruary 16, 2022 Celebrate Women’s Right to Vote With This Dramatic Suffragist Reading E.C.’s Women in Theater and C.V. League of Women Voters celebrate ratification of 19th amendment this March
Opening Up Entrepreneurship Family Life CraftFebruary 16, 2022 Stitched Together With Love, Memory Bears Help Remember Loved Ones local stitchers sew memory bears to help area residents connect to loved ones who have died
Opening Up Tru Reverie Brings Dreamy Salon Experience to E.C. mini-salon offers color treatments, hair extensions, and bridal hair stylings February 16, 2022
Development Thoughts In The MixFebruary 14, 2022 In Eau Claire, the Library is Always Close at Hand temporary location, online services, and Little Free Libraries are here to serve amid remodeling
Entrepreneurship EnvironmentFebruary 14, 2022 UWEC Alums Start Carbon Offset Co. to Fund Reforestation duo’s venture helps individuals and companies offset carbon emissions
Music TravelFebruary 14, 2022 AMERICANA DOWN UNDER: E.C. Native Jack Ringhand Drops New Album, ‘Wiser’ since moving to New Zealand in 2018, Ringhand has released a coupla’ cool new tunes
Diversity THE BIAS INSIDE US: Traveling Smithsonian Exhibit Coming to Pablo Center Eau Claire arts venue was among two statewide facilities to host new exhibit about the basis of bias February 12, 2022
For Kids SchoolsFebruary 9, 2022 Children’s Museum of E.C. to Launch New Preschool Program new partnership will serve kids ages 6 months to 5 years
MusicFebruary 9, 2022 S. Carey Announces New Album 'Break Me Open,' Tour Dates longtime Bon Iver collaborator tackles toughest moments in his life
Pets NewsFebruary 7, 2022 PRIZED PUP: Eau Claire Dog Named 2021’s Most Obedient Kasper, a golden retriever owned by Karen Thompson of Eau Claire, won the award at the American Kennel Club Classic in Orlando