Not many authors can say they learned the art of storytelling from a biology professor, but that’s how it worked for UWEC English professor Jack Bushnell. The biology professor who introduced Bushnell to the rhythm of words happened to be his father.
local art teacher wins award from statewide organization
Johanna Peterson, an art teacher at Eau Claire’s Northstar Middle School, recently won Art Educator Of The Year from the Wisconsin Art Educators Association. She chatted with Volume One’s Lindsey Quinnies about teaching...
veteran local artist starts new art program for kids
Walking the concrete hallways of Banbury Place, you would never expect your next turn to be so colorful, creative and full of laughter. Colorful paintings scatter the walls, unique art pieces sit on shelves, and children busily sort through the ...
Eau Claire joins Chippewa Falls and Menomonie with a new winter parade
For the first time ever, Eau Claire will be hosting a parade to usher in the Holiday season. The theme for the inaugural Clearwater Winter Parade is “A Flurry of Activities.” The event will take place on Dec. 15, with the parade starting at 5pm...
The Raw Deal hosted a Dr. Who Costume Party on Friday, November 2, where fans of BBC's sci-fi institution were invited to dress as their favorite Dr. Who character or companion. Prizes for costumes were awarded and Dalek attacks were kept to a ...
The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department announced a new winter parade in Eau Claire that’s set for Dec. 15 of this year. The aptly named Clearwater Winter Parade and Family Fun Celebration is meant to promote community and family activities...
Wondering how your alma mater is doing, or the school your kids attend? The Preliminary School Report Cards from the Department of Public Instruction have been released. The reports focus on priority areas such as reading achievement, math and ...
This interactive show brings the world's best known suspects to life and invites the audience to help solve the mystery. Audience members received game cards to play along with the show, with 216 possible endings. This performance took place on Thurs
new Halloween festival outside Eau Claire offers frightful sights for all ages
Halloween Hollow, a spooky entertainment event for both young people and families, has crept its way into the Chippewa Valley in hopes of becoming a standard part of our city’s annual Halloween entertainment. Halloween Hollow features several ...
On Saturday, October 13 the Eau Claire Children's Theatre presented "Ramona Quimby" at the Oxford. This is a stage play based on Beverly Cleary's beloved books. Beezus introduces her younger sister, Ramona, a 3rd grader known for getting into trouble and making a fuss when things don't go her way.
