Changing Narrative: UW-Stout prof’s new book explores untold stories of African-American soldiers

Le’Trice Donaldson didn’t always know she wanted to be a historian – but when the calling found her, Donaldson didn’t ignore its message ...

Written in the Stars

Eau Claire hip-hop artist’s first full-length album five years in the making

Bruce Brown, known by his stage name, Cudlino, recently released his first full-length album, titled Written in the Stars. Full of hip-hop music influenced by R&B, rap, and rock, Brown’s album is a celebration of life, love, and the lessons ...

Building Momentum: Brothers build up new Eau Claire recording studio, Journeyman

Now that Journeyman, a recording studio in Eau Claire’s North Side Hill neighborhood, is up and running – its owners, brothers Gabe and Nick Larson, find themselves nostalgic for the construction phase ...

Fire Sale! Ex-Fire Station Destined for Used Car Lot

What do you think should go into the former Eau Claire Fire Station No. 10 on North Hastings Way? A craft brewery? A hostel? An agency dedicated to all your supernatural elimination needs?

'Dabbler in Residence' Will Guide Library Visitors in Art Journaling

Susan Walsh came to the Volume One office with a Mona Lisa-printed tote full of art journals. Each one was a unique release of Walsh’s thoughts and feelings, magazine clippings, business cards ...

Listen Up: Outstanding spring choral events in the Chippewa Valley

Spring time is the best time to get out of the house, clear out your ears, and enjoy an evening of choral music. With a glut of choruses and choirs raising their voices throughout the Chippewa Valley ...

Graceful Transformation

Blue Swans flips heartbreak on its head through music

Heartbreak and low, low points in life have this graceful way of transforming into art that’s beautiful and real. Raw, relatable stuff. So many words and songs have been written in the depths of dark ...