The Rear End THE REAR END: Holly Jolly Judgment Are there enough twinkle lights to ever fill the void? December 7, 2023
Cocktails Food+DrinkDecember 6, 2023 HOLIDAY SPIRITS: Five Holiday-Themed Cocktails You Have to Try sip these local holiday libations from around the Valley
HolidaysDecember 5, 2023 STOLEN FROM SANTA: Our Annual Peek at St. Nick’s Secret Mailbag this year’s intercepted letters include a look into the Valley’s past
Diversity PeopleNovember 21, 2023 CELEBRATING HO-CHUNK DAY: A Look Into Native American Celebrations in November Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer talks Ho-Chunk Day
Music Stage EventsNovember 20, 2023 4 Seasonal Plays and Musicals to Put on Your Calendar add some magic to the holiday season with these local shows
Visual Art Entrepreneurship HolidaysNovember 19, 2023 Meet the Makers: Rhonda Willers’ Pottery the art of living a life led by curiosity
Events Community OrgsNovember 18, 2023 Mighty Maddy’s Mission to Host Fifth Annual ‘Tinsel & Tidings’ Event you can help support Maddy’s Mission at the Pablo Center on Dec. 2
Entrepreneurship Food+Drink HolidaysNovember 18, 2023 Meet the Makers: Kaiserson Bee Co. producing buzzworthy bottles of honey and more here in the Valley
Visual Art EntrepreneurshipNovember 17, 2023 Meet the Makers: LameMaker creating crochet items for everyone in your life
Events Attractions HolidaysNovember 17, 2023 Move Your Caboose! Seasonal Toy Train Exhibit Comes Back ’Round the Bend L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library welcomes trains Dec. 2-30
Music Events HolidaysNovember 17, 2023 5 Can’t-Miss Holiday Shows This Season five sure-fire local shows to get you into the holiday spirit!
Home Cooking Food+DrinkNovember 17, 2023 Curl Up With This Delicious Chili-Cuterie Board when the chill brings chili season, that can only mean one thing: a chili topping board
Holidays Family Events The Holly Jolly Holiday Parade Grid 2023 what you need to know about five – yes, five! – Chippewa Valley Christmas parades November 16, 2023
Home Cooking Craft Food+DrinkNovember 16, 2023 Four Tiny Tips for Extreme Gingerbread House-Making what goes into making a structurally sound gingerbread building? Here are some pointers ...
Entrepreneurship Economy HolidaysNovember 16, 2023 Chippewa Valley Small Businesses Stressed But Eager for Holiday Shopping Season Valley business boosters plan promotions, contend for customers’ dollars
Events Community Orgs PeopleNovember 16, 2023 WHODUNIT?: Agnes’ Table Celebrates 20 Years with Retro Murder Mystery Event the org is putting on a 1980s prom-themed murder mystery event at the Heyde Center
Cover Art On the Cover | Nov. 16, 2023 learn about this issue’s delicious-looking cover art November 16, 2023
Staff Notes HolidaysNovember 16, 2023 Finding a Boost of Holiday Spirit Through the Weather – and Volume One Feeling Grinchy? Sometimes all it takes is a little snow or a trip to The Local Store
Events Holidays Community OrgsNovember 15, 2023 Historical-Themed Actors to Return to Irvine Park’s Christmas Village annual holiday favorite will also feature ‘Letters to Santa!’ for the first time
Holidays Food+Drink Family Life All Aboard for the Holiday Trolley! Chippewa River Trolley Co. will offer Christmastime magic for kids and adults November 14, 2023
Recreation Outdoors V1 EventsNovember 13, 2023 SANTAS STRIKE AGAIN: The Eau Claire Santa Cycle Rampage Returns for Second Year this six-mile relaxed bike ride is a fun way to ring in the ho-ho-holiday season
For Kids BooksNovember 13, 2023 Give a Kid a Book: Friends of the Library Hosts Annual Book Donation Drive bring joy to the community through reading this holiday season by donating books
Music EventsNovember 10, 2023 Celebrate the Season with Award-Winning Classical Crossover Artist Blue Violin Dec. 21 show at the Mabel Tainter brings performer to the Valley for first time
Entrepreneurship HolidaysNovember 10, 2023 WHO’S NEW? Spots to Put on Your Small Biz Shopping List! in the spirit of shopping local, here are some of the Valley retailers that opened up this year
HolidaysNovember 9, 2023 Deadline Extended to Enter Chippewa Valley Parade of Lights Contest residents, businesses have until Dec. 10 to sign up for competition
Community Orgs NonprofitsNovember 6, 2023 LOVE LIGHTS: HSHS Hospitals to Hold Tree Lighting Ceremony in December Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals to hold special ceremony in honor of loved ones
Events Community OrgsNovember 2, 2023 DO THE HUSTLE: Inaugural Water Street Holiday Hustle Slated for Nov. 17-18 Water Street’s array of boutiques, eateries, salons, and more are inviting the community to join in on its first-ever Holiday Hustle event