FALL ARTS PRE VIE W 2021-2022 SEASON IT H A S B E E N A T U R B U LE NT PA S T Y E A R A N D A H A LF
for music venues, theaters, galleries, and the typically thriving arts communities of the Chippewa Valley. Venues that were normally filled with joy and passion have had their lights out, curtains down, and gallery spaces empty for months, forcing the energetic local arts scene to nearly go dark completely. But
now, as COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and the world opens back up – blossoming slowly – theaters are flicking on their spotlights, galleries are putting art back up on their walls, new albums and singles from local musicians are reaching your ears, and the arts scene seems to be on track to returning to its former glory. Here’s a sneak peek into the bustling upcoming season of some of our favorite local music, comedy, theater, visual arts, and literary events.
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UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS, CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES
Patsy Cline Evening with Joyann Parker Sep. 3, 5-9:30pm • Paradise Shores 4, Holcombe • $45 dinner & show • paradiseshores4.com Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love. Social hour 5pm, Dinner 6pm, Show 7pm O.A.R. Sep. 12, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $30-60 • O.A.R. might be music’s biggest best kept secret. The platinum-certified band has quietly sold out Madison Square Garden twice, filled Red Rocks Amphitheater a dozen times, earned platinum and gold plaques, lit up the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, and built one of the most committed fanbases in the world. Ethan Iverson, Pianist Sep. 15, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter • $17 • Pianist, composer, and writer Ethan Iverson was a founding member of The Bad Plus, a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King. Since 2016, Iverson has been on the jazz piano faculty at New England Conservatory. Forge Fest Sep. 18, 5-11pm • Artisan Forge Studios, Eau Claire • $30 • Ages 17+ • forgefestec.com Art during the day and music at night. This audacious fusion event will combine art and music into an explosion of creativity, beauty and togetherness on the grounds of Artisan Forge Studios. After show indoor acoustic venue featuring artists who performed during the day from. Party In The Prairie: Josh Turner Concert Sep. 18, 4-10pm • Prevea Amphitheater at River Prairie Park, Altoona • $39 GA, $59-99 VIP • volumeonetickets.org • A concert featuring multi-platinum-selling country artist Josh Turner and special guest Danielle Bradbery. Buy Tickets Elvis Aloha Show feat. Dakota Pongratz Sep. 19, 5-9pm • Paradise Shores 4, Holcombe • $25 dinner and show • paradiseshores4.com Dakota age 28 has been performing his tribute to Elvis since age 13. He got his inspiration to become an ETA from his parents at a young age. Social hour 5pm Dinner 6pm Show 7pm On Tour: Texas Hippie Coalition Sep. 19, 6pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, Chippewa Falls • $20 • Find it on Facebook Heavy metal band Texas Hippie Coalition will be joined by special guests Motherwind. Colleen Raye presents Country Duets, Hits, and More Sep. 22, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $25 + ticket fees • Enjoy the great country duets and hits through the years with Bobby Vandell and Colleen Raye. These two talented performers have a perfect vocal blend and natural rapport with the audience. CVSO Presents: Emergence Sep. 24, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $25-45, $10 youth/ student • All Ages • (715) 832-2787 • Join the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra as we emerge from this time of isolation to experience live music together again. The Ultimate Sam Cooke Experience Sep. 25, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $30 • The Legendary Sam Cooke is about music, religion, romance, and history. Carla Cooke is the youngest daughter of the Legendary Sam Cooke. Carla’s future mirrors the image of her father. Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra: Mozart & Hadyn with Guest Artist, Sean Chen Sep. 26, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket information online • Catch back up with ECCO this September for a presentation of the works
of Mozart and Haydn including Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte Overture K. 588 and Piano Concerto in D Minor, K. 466 as well as Haydn’s Military Symphony 100! Her Crooked Heart Oct. 1, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center • Adults $16, Seniors $15, Youth $8 • A quartet that blends classical & electric guitar, piano, vintage synths, cello, woodwinds, and drums.
Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Concert Oct. 14, 7:30-10pm • Haas Fine Arts Center, Eau Claire • Tickets can be purchased online • Join the Wind Symphony and Symphony Band for their first concert of the 2021-2022 academic year. Lee Roy Parnell Trio Oct. 15, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $36 + fees • The Americana/Blues-Rock artist known for his
Turtle Island Quartet & Cyrus Chestnut Oct. 5, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $10 students, $20 GA • Renowned jazz master Cyrus Chestnut and the GRAMMY® winning Turtle Island Quartet continue their remarkable journey together as they traverse the myriad colors of jazz and beyond.
Home Free: Dive Bar Saints World Tour Oct. 29, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $27.50+ • A perfect evening of mixed of upbeat Nashville-dipped pop hits, country and western POLIÇ A standards, incredible harmony and quick PABLO CENTER witted humor.
The Landscape of Guitar: Painting/ Concert Oct. 7, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $20 • Patchouli & Terra Guitarra is the #1 Charting International Guitar duo Awarded “2017 Best Instrumental Album of the Year” with 21 CDs and 4,500 shows in U.S. Europe & Asia.
Amazing Kreskin with Ghost Sighting Oct. 30, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $26 + fees • Kreskin has been one of the world’s greatest touring mentalist for over 6 decades.
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Billy Prine & The Prine Time Band w/ David Huckfelt from The Pines Oct. 30, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • During these concerts celebrating John’s life in song, Billy will tell stories about or surrounding some of John’s most beloved songs before leading his band through his version of John’s timeless masterpieces.
Women of Country Tribute Show Oct. 8, 5-9:30pm • Paradise Shores 4, Holcombe • Dinner and Show $50 • All Ages • paradiseshores4.com Playing tribute and celebrate the ladies who paved the way in country music. Performing hits from Dolly, Trisha, Shania, Martina, Miranda and more. Social hour 5pm Dinner 6pm Show 7pm
Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience Oct. 8, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center • $29-31 • Emmy-award winning Shaun Johnson and his band will play modern music in big band style. Carlene Carter Oct. 9, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $37 + fees • Carlene Carter has been releasing music for almost four decades. The daughter of June Carter Cash and country star Carl Smith, and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, she is the embodiment of the Carter Family in the 21st century. The Sweet Caroline Tour - Starring Jay White Oct. 9, 7:30pm • Tickets on sale 8/4 • A Neil Diamond Concert Celebration starring the #1 Diamond performer in the world - Jay White.
The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Statesmen On Tour Oct. 25, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • FREE, but ticketed (max 4) • On tour, the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants present classic and new wind ensemble repertoire. Clara Osowski & Tyler Wottrich Oct. 28, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $25+ • Mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski sings is an in-demand soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States and Europe. Pianist Tyler Wottrich has distinguished himself as a chamber musician, vocal pianist, solo performer, and teacher.
Cordis: Condition Blue - The Acoustics of Aquatics Oct. 6, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Starting at $20 • An innovative multimedia event features the dramatic live music of CORDIS creatively affected and enhanced by the boundless properties of water.
Frontmen of Country Oct. 8, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Tickets start at $25 • The Frontmen features three singers who were THE voices of three of the Top Country bands of the ‘90s: Richie McDonald of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas.
one-of-a-kind extravaganza is Vic Ferrari and 26 of the best classical and pop musicians from the Midwest bringing life to the classic rock of Queen, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Elton John and many others.
guitar prowess (particularly slide guitar), smooth soul-drenched voice, and top-shelf songwriting skills laid a new foundation in Nashville. Alias Brass Company Oct. 15, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center • $20 GA, $13 youth • The Alias Brass Company combines diverse elements of classical music, modern pop-culture, and all things in between to create an experience that is both engaging and exciting. CVSO Presents: Symphony Spectacular Oct. 16, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $25-45, $10 student/youth • All Ages • Experience the power of live, symphonic music in this exciting concert for all ages. Barbaro Oct. 22, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $18 + fees • Barbaro’s musical vision explores their collective life experiences through intricate instrumentation, creatively bending traditional music into a style that is all their own. Vic Ferrari: Symphony on the Rocks Oct. 22, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $35+ • This
The Pro Arte Quartet Nov. 4, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • One of the world’s most distinguished string quartets POLIÇA Nov. 5, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket Price TBA • An American synth-pop band from Minneapolis. On tour for their fourth album, When We Stay Alive. Rodney Crowell Nov. 6, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $45 + fees • Twotime Grammy Award winning Rodney Crowell has over 40 years of American roots music. Rubenzer Family Concert Nov. 6, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center • Adults $12, Seniors $10, Youth $6 • This concert and dance will highlight the latest generation of musicians who will play a mix of music including country (think Johnny Cash and Johnny Horton), polkas, waltzes, and schottische along with some early rock and roll. Judy Collins Nov. 10, 8pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $50 + fees • Famous for sublime vocals, vulnerable songwriting, and social activisim.
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4th Floor Show at the Complexx Nov. 13, 6pm • The Complexx at Wagner’s Lanes, Eau Claire • $25 • 4thfloorshow.brownpapertickets. com Blues infused, country tinged, straight forward rock and roll. Brett Newski & The No Tomorrow Live Nov. 13, 7pm • Revival Records, Eau Claire • $20 • brettnewski.com 90’s influenced alt-rock outfit BRETT NEWSKI & the No Tomorrow launches eight new tracks, a soundtrack to his book titled “It’s Hard to be a Person: Defeating Anxiety Surviving the World, and Having More Fun.” Leo Kottke Nov. 13, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • Raised in 12 different states, he absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, flirting with both violin and trombone, before abandoning Stravinsky for the guitar at age 11. Blind Boys of Alabama Nov. 14, 7pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $50 + fees • They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. A Mowtown Christmas Nov. 16, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $39+ • A powerful family-oriented show combining Motown’s greatest hits with everyone’s favorite holiday classics. Mavis Staples with Phil Cook Nov. 17, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket prices TBA • Legendary singer, hall of famer, and Grammy winner Mavis Staples graces the RCU stage featuring hometown hero Phil Cook. The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Nov. 18, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $30+ • The legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra makes a stop at ’s RCU Theatre to bring Big Band classics and history to Eau Claire. Shake & Holla Nov. 21, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket TBA • A brand-new, curated tour that showcases foot-stomping Mississippi “hill country” blues and the funky, syncopated sounds of New Orleans brass. Them Coulee Boys Nov. 26, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket TBA • A brand of Americana that blends punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, and drum provide the pulse that drives their original music. Top of the World - A Carpenters Christmas Show Nov. 27, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, and backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. Christmas with Lorie Line Nov. 28, 3pm • Pablo Center • $59+ • Premiering her first solo Christmas tour, Lorie Line reinvents herself with an all-new set, show, and format to celebrate thirty-three years of touring. University Band Concert Nov. 29, 7:30pm • Haas Fine Arts Center, Eau Claire • Tickets sold online • uwec.edu/service-center/tickets Join the musicians of the University Band as they perform their concert for the semester. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis: Big Band Holidays Nov. 30, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • This remarkably versatile orchestra performs a vast repertoire ranging from original compositions and Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works to rare historic compositions and masterworks. Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long Dec. 2, 6:30pm • The Heyde Center Chippewa Falls • FREE will donation • A community-wide singa-long with beloved Christmas carols and other favorite songs of the season. Christmas trivia with prizes. K Sterling and the 85 Silver Band Dec. 4, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center • $12 GA, $7 youth • Kyle Sterling’s pursuit of songwriting and country music began as a form of self-therapy and quickly morphed into a structured set of ambitions and
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goals. With an uncanny sense of tenacity, he is driven to succeed despite obstacles that stand in his way. CVSO and CVJO Present: Let’s Go Nut(s)cracker!: Take Two Dec. 10, 7:30pm Pablo Center •• ,Eau Claire • $25-45, $10 youth/ student • Hear great symphonic works paired with their jazz versions, including selections from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” played back to back with Duke Ellington’s jazz arrangements. A Rock n’ Roll Tribute From Elvis to the Beatles - Featuring the Neverly Brothers Dec. 10, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $30+ • A tribute to one of the most exciting chapters in music history: the birth, near death and resurrection of rock n’ roll.
storm all across the US, forever changing the perception of chamber music performance. Their eclectic repertoire from Bowie to Radiohead and Akiho to Assad combined with its commanding performance style is turning heads throughout the music world. The Simon and Garfunkel Story Jan. 22, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Tickets start at $20 • The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. The Music of John Denver - Layne Yost Group Jan. 29, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter • $22 + fees • The Layne Yost group plays a compelling, intimate look at the music of John Denver.
George Winston Dec. 13, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket Price TBA • Undeniably a household name, George Winston has inspired fans & musicians with singular solo acoustic piano songs for 40+ years.
Lydia Rogers—grapple with love and loss on fourth album Saturn Return. Wisconsin Singers - Come Alive Feb. 25, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • A revue of American pop music hits that celebrates being alive and the thrill of live music from the past five decades. Bessie, Billie, Nina: Pioneering Women in Jazz Feb. 26, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • A recreation of the music and social legacies of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone. Disco Night Mar. 5, 7pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $21+ Shirts & Skins puts on a vibrant show with horn section, disco hits, and video wall. CVSO Presents: Anthony Ross Plays Elgar Mar. 5, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $25-45, $10 youth/student • Chippewa Valley Symphony is thrilled to welcome Anthony Ross, principal cellist of the Minnesota Orchestra, for Cello Concerto in E Minor by Edward Elgar.
Tonic Sol-Fa - Shake Up Christmas Tour Dec. 16, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket TBA • Tonic Sol-fa “Shake Up Christmas” Tour: This Christmas, the Emmy-award winning a cappella quartet brings a brand new holiday show to life.
Alicia Olatuja Mar. 5, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Eau Claire • $25-15 • Olatuja combines the earthy with the sublime, bringing a grounded relatability to genres as lofty as classical, as venerated as jazz, and as gritty as R&B.
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A Tribute to Aretha Franklin Mar. 11, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $30+ • A tribute to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin performed by four-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and multiple Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner Karen Clark Sheard.
The Memories Dec. 18, 7:30pm; Dec. 19, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $27 + fees • For 40+ years The Memories have entertained audiences across the country. With their unique harmonies and great songs, this Wisconsin-based duo is made up of Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens.
Gaelic Storm Mar. 12, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket TBA • Their new album mixes traditional Irish music with modern influences, creating a sound that’s as wide-ranging as the band’s own audience.
Herman’s Hermits: An Olde English Christmas Dec. 18, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $32+ • As rock’s premiere raconteur, Noone delivers a broad palette of music, all gems, that through his voice defined a generation.
Hadar Maoz - ArtsMidwest Mar. 25, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter • $22 + fees • Traverse 2,500 years of musical tradition from the heart of Central Asia with Hadar Maoz and her ensemble.
Troppo Big Band Dec. 31, 6:30pm • The Heyde Center • Adults $16, Seniors $15, Youth $9 • Ring in the New Year with the Chippewa Valley’s best big band jazz orchestra, Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra. Come early and enjoy a variety of appetizers along with a full bar to start the evening off right. The Music of Patsy Cline by Joyann Parker Jan. 8, 7:30-10:30pm • Pablo Center • $25+ • Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love. Vintage costumes and ambiance enhance Joyann’s uncanny and authentic channeling of the classic vocals of the legendary Patsy Cline. Steely Dane Jan. 14, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $25 • Steely Dane is dedicated to not only faithfully reproducing the Steely Dan and Donald Fagen songbook, but to bringing an energetic liveshow experience to the crowd. KAIA String Quartet Jan. 18, 7:30pm •Pablo Center • Ticket TBA • A world-class, all female ensemble devoted to promoting the rich and colorful music of Latin America. SYBARITE5 Jan. 22, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $25+ • A self-described “string quartet and a bass,” SYBARITE5 has taken audiences by
Hikaru - ArtsMidwest Jan. 30, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $22 + fees • Explore Japanese folk music through Hikaru’s magical melodies and striking rhythms. John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party Feb. 3, 7:30pm • $25+ adults, $22.50+ students 16-24 w/ID • John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Tim Harmston and Mary Mack Feb. 5, 7pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $27 + fees • A co-headline concept with both Tim Harmston and Mary Mack performing solo sets, followed with a combined comedy set togethe. Anaïs Mitchell & Bonny Light Horseman w/ S. Carey Feb. 5, 7:30pm • $35+ • Anaïs Mitchell, the esteemed singer-songwriter whose Broadway smash “Hadestown” won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is joined on this one-of-a-kind tour by Bonny Light Horseman, a folk supergroup, and S. Carey. The Drifters Feb. 6, 2pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $38 + fee • The Drifters are again on tour with a lineup of super talent and meaningful rock & roll songs. Pablo Presents: The Secret Sisters Feb. 25, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $20+ • Laura and
The Brubeck Brothers Mar. 26, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Whose Live Anyway? Apr. 1, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $45+ • 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Featuring members Ryan Stiles, Jeff B. Davis, Dave Foley, and Joel Murray. The British Invasion Apr. 20, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • A celebration of the music of the British Invasion of pop music in 1964. Third Coast Percussion Apr. 27, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $25+ • GRAMMY Award winning quartet Third Coast Percussion mixes their classical percussion training with stylistic influences ranging from Zimbabwean mbira music to art rock. Big Sing: Let There Be Music Apr. 30, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $22 adults, $10 youth • Join the Eau Claire Male Chorus in its 75th season. CVSO Presents: Brahms in Spring May. 6, 7:30pm • $25-45, $10 youth/student • All Ages • (715) 832-2787 • The centerpiece for this concert
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Andy Gross’ “Mind Boggling Variety Show” Sep. 18, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center, Chippewa Falls • $29 GA, $24 youth • Combines stand up comedy, magic and ventriloquism for an amazing evening. Bette Davis Ain’t For Sissies Sep. 23 • The Heyde Center • $21 GA, $10 youth • Actress and playwright, Jessica Sherr, powerfully channels Bette Davis’ fight against the male-dominated movie studio system. This one-woman play helps the audience experience Bette Davis’ amazing life. Eau Claire International Film Festival Oct. 1-3 • Pablo Center Promotes filmmakers from all around the world in showcasing the art of cinema and storytelling. A space for newly selected films to be viewed and appreciated by the Chippewa Valley every year. Waitress Oct. 19, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • $55+ • The award-winning Broadway musical. When a baking contest in a nearby county — and a satisfying encounter with someone new — show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. Ghost in the Attic: Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Oct. 30, 6:30pm • The Heyde Center • Adults $35, Youth $27 • A historical murder mystery dinner event featuring the history of the Heyde Center, McDonell Memorial High
School, lumber barons, and more. Registration includes dinner and show.
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Phantom of the Opera Film with Dr. Mark Pruett Oct. 31, 8pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $20+ • Silent movie version of Phantom of the Opera with live organ accompaniment.
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Audio Body: Electronic Circus Arts Nov. 7, 2pm • The Heyde Center • $18, Youth $5 • An explosive mix of circus arts, relentless comedy, award-winning technology, world-class juggling, spectacular lighting effects, and live upbeat music. RENT - 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour Nov. 22, 7:30pm • Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece RENT has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Looney Lutherans “Living la Vida Lutheran” Nov. 28, 1pm • The Heyde Center • $16 show only ($8 youth), $35 show+meal ($27 youth) • A trio of wacky gals who use music, comedy, and some help from the audience to share their age-old wisdom for living a long and lively life. A Christmas Carol Dec. 10-12 • The Heyde Center • Adults $16, Youth $8 • An adaptation of
the Dickens classic. Lucy Loves Desi Feb. 22, 7:30pm • Pablo Center •Ticket price TBA • Hilarious and true story behind one of America’s most beloved TV comedies Lucille Ball paved the way for many of today’s top comediennes Diavolo Mar. 2, 7:30pm • Pablo Center •Ticket TBA • Seen by over 95 million people as one
of the top 10 finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, DIAVOLO shatters boundaries and soars beyond the grasps of gravity. STOMP Mar. 25-27 • Pablo Center • $30+ • The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows.
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Banbury Place First Friday Market First Friday until Sep. 3, 4-8pm • Banbury 13, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages Banbury Place will have open doors, demonstrations, games, art, food, live music, and more. Explore the halls of the historic building and a variety artists, small businesses, creators, and more.
Celebrating Irvine Park through Art Aug. 1 - Dec. 31 • The Heyde Center • cvca.net
7th Annual Yellowstone Art Trail Sep. 10-11 • Cadott, Boyd and Eastern Lake Wissota • FREE • All Ages • yellowstonearttrail.blogspot.com Free self guided art tour featuring 34 local artists at 11 locations plus historical places of interest & specialty shops. Each artist will be giving away one of their creations. Brochures and maps available.
Counting Our Blessings: Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists Aug. 30 - Oct. 1 • The Heyde Center • cvca.net
River Prairie Celebration of Art Sep. 12, 10am-4pm • River Prairie Park, Altoona • eauclaire-wi.com/eoa/ Features 30 local art vendors, live music, food trucks, and interactive art performances. The event mission is to recognize and celebrate the importance of the Chippewa Valley’s art scene, plus support local artisans who were shuttered during the pandemic. Fall Splendor Mini - Art Meander Sep. 24-26, 9am-6pm • Chetek, Rice Lake and Spooner • FREE • (715) 205-2828 Participating galleries have a yellow Art Meander sign. Lots of new art and camaraderie.
Wisconsin Fun Next Exit - Cool Off by the River Shore Aug. 20 - Oct. 31 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org
Confluence of Art Annual Sep. 11 - Nov. 14 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org Field of Vision: Valley Art Assocation Oct. 11 - Nov. 19 • The Heyde Center • cvca.net Music Moves Me: Children’s Artwork Inspired by Music of the CVSO Oct. 1524 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org First Nations Contemporary Art: Exploring the Native American Experience Oct. 29 - Dec. 12 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org Janet Carson Nov. 1 - Jan. 23 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org
Fall Go Paint! Chippewa Valley Sep. 2530 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org Social painting outdoors to paint the scenic landscapes of the Chippewa Valley. A number of events during the week, featuring youth & adult quick paint events at the Pablo Center on Sep. 25, and social (distanced) painting at scenic locations. The art will be displayed at the Pablo Center after its completion.
Everyday Icons: A Sideshow of Artworks by Mary Catherine Solberg Nov. 19 - Jan. 9 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter. org
Fresh Art Tour Oct. 1-3, 10am-5pm • Lake Pepin, Great River Road, and backroads of Pierce, Pepin and Buffalo Counties • 577-8894 • freshart.org Self-guided meander to the finest art studios and galleries in the Lake Pepin and Chippewa River Valleys. Travel the famous Great River Road and backroads of western Wisconsin to discover the art and artistry of autumn. Find map online.
Fabulous Florals & Fine Arts: Floral Interpretations of Regional Artwork Jan. 13-16 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org
First Nations Contemporary Art Artists Reception & Art Talk Nov. 12, 6pm • The Pablo Center • FREE • pablocenter. org Featuring the artwork of Chistopher Sweet. Grab a drink at the lobby bar and join us for an evening of artfull conversations. Everyday Icons - Artists Reception & Art Talk Dec. 10, 6pm • FREE • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org Featuring the art of Mary Catherine Solberg. Grab a drink at the lobby bar and join an evening of artfull conversations. Barbara & Anders Shafer - Artists Reception & Art Talk Apr. 15, 6pm • FREE • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org Grab a drink at the lobby bar and join us for an evening of artfull conversations.
Lynn Hobart: The Space Surrounding Us Dec. 17 - Feb. 27 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org
Mechanical: Artwork from the Laurie Bieze Art Collection Jan. 21 - Feb. 13 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org We See You: We Will Tell Your Story Jan. 21 - Feb. 13 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org The Bias Inside of Us: From the Smithsonian Feb. 26 - Mar. 27 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org High School Art Exhibit: Everything You can Imagine is Real Mar. 4 - Apr. 24 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org Barbara and Anders Shafer: Two Artists from Eau Claire Apr. 8 - Jun. 19 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org Reflected Light: The Plein Air Art of GoPaint! May. 18 - Aug. 7 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org In by 10 Art by 5: A Larry Stark Retrospective Jun. 24 - Aug. 28 • The Pablo Center • pablocenter.org
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Colin Mochrie’s HYPROV with Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci Sep. 16 • Mabel Tainter • $45+ A brand new, side-splitting show where 20 volunteers are hypnotized on stage, whittled down to five of the best who do improv scenes with Improv Legend Colin Mochrie while under hypnosis. Comedian Mike Delamont Oct. 2, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center • $29 GA • A mix of sly humor and pointed satire, Mike Delamont gets off lots of well-aimed jabs at a variety of religious topics such as Moses, Mormons, and Scientology, with stabs in passing at circumcision, Noah’s Ark, and the tackiness of religious theme parks. HYPROV
Here We Are Again with Michael Perry Nov. 5, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center • Adults $18, Seniors $17, Youth $9 • Humorist and author Michael Perry returns to perform his most popular hilarious and heartfelt stories. But Perry has often said he’s a farm kid who accidentally made a career out of going off on tangents, so expect fresh stories and unexpected laughs as well.
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High Voltage Hypnosis Comedy Show Nov. 12, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center • Adults $15, Seniors $14, Youth $7 • Terry daVolt will keep you entertained with hilarious skits and amazing demonstrations of the power of our minds. Found Footage Festival Nov. 19, 7pm • The Pablo Center • $25+ • pablocenter.org From the curiously-produced industrial training video to the forsaken home movie donated to Goodwill, the
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Found Footage Festival resurrects these forgotten treasures and serves them up in a lively celebration of all things found. Ben Seidman Jan. 20, 7:30pm • The Pablo Center • $25+ • pablocenter.org Ben’s performances are packed with stand-up comedy, world-renowned sleight-of-hand, and psychological illusion. His energy and playfulness are contagious as they spread through the audience, inspiring awe, and lighting up the room. Paula Poundstone Mar. 24, 8pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $51 + fees • Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone, and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone has one of comedy’s most nimble and disarming comic imaginations. Louie Anderson Apr. 29, 7:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts • $45+ • Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the three-time Emmy winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics; named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” His career has spanned more than 30 years. Bill Engvall May. 19, 7pm, 9pm • The Pablo Center • Ticket price TBA • pablocenter.org Bill Engvall comes to , showcasing his iconic brand of observational satire that is as relatable as it is laugh-out-loud funny. Engvall is a Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country.
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Author Talk - BJ Hollars “Go West Young Man” Sep. 1, 7pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • (715) 723-1146 • /events At the sound of the bell on the last day of kindergarten, B.J. Hollars and his six-year-old son, Henry, hop in the car to strike out on a 2,500-mile road trip retracing the Oregon Trail. Their mission: to rediscover America, and Americans, along the way. “Make Every Mile A Memory”: A Reading and Presentation with B.J. and Henry Hollars Sep. 9, 7pm • The Volume One Gallery (Inside The Local Store), 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/store “Make Every Mile A Memory”: A Reading and Presentation with B.J. and Henry Hollars on Go West Young Man: A Father and Son Rediscover America on The Oregon Trail
Pop-Up Book Sale for the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Aug. 14, 10am-3pm; Sep. 11, 10am-3pm; Oct. 9, 10am-3pm • Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, Eau Claire • (715) 831-5301 • ecpubliclibrary.info/friends/ This outdoor sale (weather permitting) sale will feature fiction, non-fiction, children’s/young adult books along with audiobooks, and DVDs.
Chippewa Valley Book Festival Oct. 2429 • Eau Claire • cvbookfest.org Celebrates the written word through author readings and book signings, school visits, and includes programs for writers of all ages. Features both in-person and virtual events highlighting authors across various genres and diverse backgrounds. Makin’ Cake with Dasha Kelly Hamilton Feb. 17 • 7:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, Eau Claire • pablocenter.org Slice into a community conversation on culture, class, race and cake. With the aide of two bakers on the Jamf stage, Milwaukee Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton explores the story of America through a journey through a history of cake.
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