Speaking up Against the Stigma

Sarah Ferber shares her experience to reform the justice system

Sarah Ferber is the associate director of Ex-Incarcerated People Organizing, a recovered drug addict and a formerly incarcerated person. Her passion and ...

A Voice in Music

seeing the Eau Claire music scene through Jerrika Mighelle's eyes

“Eau Claire was home base,” local musician Jerrika Mighelle said. “Part of the reason I still live in Eau Claire is because of the support for music.” She started playing ...

The Write Women

Carroll & Venit are key to the Valley writing community

The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild has played a key role in connecting the many dedicated and talented writers who call this area home. Two of these writers are ...

Hilarious Holly Jolly Holiday Special 2019

It's the Hilarious Holly Jolly Holiday Special from Volume One & The Local Store! You'll see Santa Claus answering your questions, magical surprises, local fun, and special guests like Gabriel the dog! Happy Holidays from us and ours to you and yours!

Holiday Can't Miss: Chris Kroeze

The prodigal son returns. Come celebrate the holidays in home town style! After three sold out shows in March and overwhelming demand ...

GeekCon 2019

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 ...

Holiday Cheer at the Theater

community theater productions can help your family make holiday memories

Community, cheer, holiday magic, and family – what more could we ask for as the weather turns cold and Christmas approaches? Local theater troupes are preparing to deliver on ...

West Coast Feels in a Midwest Coffee Shed

espresso, treats, and more at Beyond Brewed

Tucked away on Brackett Avenue is Beyond Brewed Coffee Shop (1907 Brackett Ave.), a quaint space headed in a new direction. Alicia Weber was a ...

Between the Bread

all flavor, no filler in the sandwiches at Jay Ray’s Deli

When I walked into Jay Ray’s Deli to meet with the owners, co-owner Adam Moskiewicz was on the meat slicer, prepping a whole pile of ...