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4 Seasonal Plays and Musicals to Put on Your Calendar

add some magic to the holiday season with these local shows

The Chippewa Valley offers plays and musicals galore, many of which are fit for the whole family! Take a look at the shows happening from Chippewa Falls to Eau Claire this season ...

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

In 2014, Madelyn Odegard was diagnosed with cancer at only six years old. After a hard-fought battle, with numerous hospital stays and treatment plans, Maddy unfortunately passed away in August 2017 ...

Meet the Makers: LameMaker

creating crochet items for everyone in your life

When life gives you lemons, you must make crochet plushies. At least that is the philosophy lived by creator Alina Mae, who started LameMaker right here in Eau Claire in 2018. Specializing in everything from beanies to baby items to home decor, Alina uses ...

Move Your Caboose! Seasonal Toy Train Exhibit Comes Back ’Round the Bend

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library welcomes trains Dec. 2-30

The railway station is a witness to history, carrying stories of generations. And those stories are forever captured in the wonderful world of local libraries. Fortunately for the Chippewa Valley, we are going to be host once again to an extraordinary convergence of ...

Curl Up With This Delicious Chili-Cuterie Board

when the chill brings chili season, that can only mean one thing: a chili topping board

If you keep up with food trends, you'll have noticed that food “boards” are all the rage as of late – charcuterie and otherwise. And as a millennial who grew up on Lunchables – essentially charcuterie for kids – I’m no exception to this sentiment. That being said ...

5 Can’t-Miss Holiday Shows This Season

five sure-fire local shows to get you into the holiday spirit!

It is nearly impossible not to feel the holiday spirit in our snowy slice of Wisconsin, but if you're in need of an extra oomph or just want to celebrate with a fantastic show, here are five to consider...

Four Tiny Tips for Extreme Gingerbread House-Making

what goes into making a structurally sound gingerbread building? Here are some pointers ...

Extreme gingerbread house-making found me in 2020 alone during the holidays because of social distancing measures. The Chippewa Valley Museum was hosting a Gingerbread House Contest, and I was seeking a creative outlet. Armed with flour, sugar, and a ...

Chippewa Valley Small Businesses Stressed But Eager for Holiday Shopping Season

Valley business boosters plan promotions, contend for customers’ dollars

During the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless folks around the Chippewa Valley – and nationwide – made conscious decisions to do their holiday shopping at small local retailers ...

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

Spend a totally tubular night to remember on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Heyde Center for the Arts as Agnes’s Table celebrates 20 years of service in the community. The theme of the ...

Menomonie Parade of Lights Seeks Illuminated Entries

deadline to enter annual holiday contest is Nov. 26

Have you got a festively decorated home or business in Menomonie that you’d love to share with the wider community? If your answer is a hearty “Ho ho ho,” then Explore Menomoine and the Menomonie Parks and Recreation Department invite you to enter the ...

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