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Your guide to summery excitement in the Chippewa Valley
Where to go & what to do More than 750 events, activities, and other scorching hot items of heated interest!
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CONTACT Phone: (715) 552-0457 Inter-web: www.volumeone.org Email: mail@volumeone.org PUBLISHER / EDITOR / ETC Nick Meyer PROJECT EDITORS Tyler Griggs + Trevor Kupfer ADVERTISING Shawn Brunner + Chase Kunkel + Neil Hodorowski DESIGNER Josh Smeltzer + Brian Moen PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS Andrea Paulseth + Marisa Wojcik + Katie Griffin + Marcie Pannell + Carolyn Tiry + Frank H. Robinson + Kelly Whitman + Nick Meyer + Leah Rule EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Mike Paulus + Dacia Miller + Katie Hoffman + Alissa Pederson + Leah Rule + Matt Ledger + various event planners and promoters THANKS to that giant freaky fireball smack dab in the middle of our solar system ON THE COVER Photo by Andrea Paulseth. The Red Cedar State Trail on a gorgeous summer afternoon. This 14.5-mile rail trail shadows the steep walls of the Red Cedar Valley from Menomonie to its connection with the Chippewa River State Trail. Check it out. It’s pretty. BASIC INFO Hot Spots is published by Volume One – a locally owned, locally operated, and locally focused magazine. Hot Spots prints 15,000 copies and is distributed in a regular issue of Volume One magazine to approximately 300 locations in Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls. Additional distribution is done throughout the summer. ADVERTISING INFO If you’d like to advertise in the 2012 Hot Spots, call: (715) 552-0457 or email: mail@volumeone.org. © 2011 Volume One The writing, artwork, and photography in Hot Spots remain the property of the authors, artists, & photographers. The opinions expressed here are not necessarily those of the publication or its advertisers. Every effort was made to present the most accurate information possible throughout this publication. Though Volume One cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions of editorial content, if you do find an error please, contact us so we may correct it in the future. Thank you!
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The Latin name for a strawberry is “Fragaria virginiana.” Luckily, you don’t need to know Latin to buy them at a farmers market (page 17) this summer. Volume One
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MARISA WOJCIK
hot > contents Hot Thoughts Opening Letter ................................8 Applaud Arts & Entertainment ..............................10 Savor Food & Drink ..................................................16 Splash Water-based Fun .........................................22 Tour Attractions & Family Fun ...............................26 Explore Natural Recreation ....................................32 Play Participation Sports ........................................36 Cheer Spectator Sports ...........................................40 Feature Summer Festivals .....................................44 Look Ahead Calendar of Events ............................50 The beach is but one reason to visit Lake Altoona County Park. Also good: grills, volleyball, horseshoe pits, and a playground.
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Hot Thoughts Summer Festivals 101: How to Plan a Small-Town Celebration By Volume One Managing Editor Trevor Kupfer
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id you know our area has more than 50 summer festivals? Yeah. No, seriously, we do. Listen, trust me, it’s true. OK, stop shouting and look it up on Page 44 already. Sheesh. Now that you’ve seen the list and your face is becoming a suitable shade of red, I’ll continue. Said list is the fruit of quite a bit of labor. I had to scour websites, scroll through dozens of photos, and talk to organizers. Many of them Lion’s Club members or nice ladies with names like Mildred. In doing so I noticed several themes or trends emerge. From my research I have concluded that there are three distinct levels of summer festivals.
of the way for giant bouncy castles and other inflatables. Bake-offs become eating competitions. And even if they aren’t planned, you can guarantee someone will bring fireworks. Level 3: Experiment or Perish If those kinds of options succeed, increase turnout, and are starting to become expected (READ: stale), then an organizer has two choices. 1) Double everything. 2) Start experimenting. For the same reason that buffets continue to reap profits in this country, choosing to double everything feeds right into the quantity not quality mentality. The prob-
Cheese curds, charcoal chicken, a beer tent, face painting, cover bands, a car show and/or tractor pull. If you’re in charge and you don’t have these items, you better have phenomenal substitutes of a similar price range or a damn good hiding spot. Level 1: The Basics These are the no-brainer items. The things you absolutely MUST have for a small-town summer festival in Wisconsin. If you’re in charge and you don’t have these items, you better have phenomenal substitutes of a similar price range or a damn good hiding spot. The items are as follows: cheese curds, charcoal chicken, a beer tent, face painting, cover bands, a car show and/or tractor pull, and a parade (if the occasion calls for it). Level 2: Ramping It Up After a festival has built up some momentum after repeated successful turnouts, the pressure builds for them to keep it fresh and new. The same basics will make a place stale. So what do they do? They take The Basics up a notch – or at least up a notch in stereotypical Sconnie fashion. Cheese curds and charcoal chicken make way for porkchops on a stick. Car show and tractor pulls become the mere appetizer for demo derbies and burnout competitions. Face painting and kids games are thrown out Volume One
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lem with experimenting, from an organizer’s perspective, is that there’s risk involved. People might hate it and never come back. Unrealistic, but such is the fragile mind of the event organizer. I’ll let you be the judge of some unique items on the festival docket this year, and whether it’ll be “A Bust” or “A Must.” Horse pulls, donkey races, strongman competitions, free watermelon, craft beer sampling, all local organic food, beach dance party, JumboTron movie, and Cajun boil. Personally, I think our area could stand to be a tad more adventurous and youthful with certain elements. I’m not talking wet skinny jeans contests, oversized glasses vendors, and music lined up by Pitchfork, but maybe some exotic foods you’ve never tried, a smattering of bigger-named original bands, and it never hurts to have animals doing something funny. But, hey, you’re not gonna see me complaining while consuming my fill of watermelon and craft beer mid-dance party on the beach.
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MARCIE PANNELL
>applaud AMAZING ARTS AND SIZZLING SHOWS
Nothing brings people together like ... bringing thousands of people together to enjoy some good tunes at Country Fest in Cadott.
hot > arts & entertainment In a season where most people around here lock themselves behind doublepaned windows with the television blaring, stepping outside into the soft, humid summer air might seem like the hazy memory of a wispy dream. Well, here’s a bunch of activities to shake you from your air-conditioned slumber – and they don’t even require all that much physical movement. All you gotta do is look and listen. Feast you eyes and ears on the following concert series, film series, art exhibits, and more. If you’re wondering where many of the big events are, check out the events calendar on page 50. And if you’d like to get real specific about shows to see, pick up the latest issue of Volume One magazine. In the meantime, here’s a good shot of arts and entertainment activity to get you up and out the door.
MUSIC SERIES
Amazing musical experiences presented in handy serial format. Ludington Guard Band Tuesdays, June7-
Aug. 2 • Wilson Park, Menomonie •8-9:30pm • FREE • 235-3914 • The summertime concerts by the Ludington Guard Band have been an unbroken Menomonie tradition for over 120 years. Every week about 50 band members led by James Woodford, band director at Colfax High, perform a lively mix of pop songs, Broadway and movie music, big band numbers, and band music. Pie and ice cream social.
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Jazz at Noon Weekdays June 13-July 12 • East Blugold, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire • noon-1pm• FREE • 836-4803 • UWEC. edu/summerevents • Student and local jazz groups perform at Davies Center.
Summer Sounds: Faculty Chamber Music Sundays, June 19-July 24 • Phillips
Recital Hall in Haas Fine Arts Center • 2-3pm • FREE • 836-4803 • UWEC.edu/ summerevents • A collaboration with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts brings you a range of classical musicians, from cellists to vocalists.
Live in the Vineyard May 29, 1:30pm; June
10, 5:30pm; June 19, 1:30pm, July 10 and
Music in the Park 2011 Tuesdays Jun.
1-Aug. 29, 6-8pm • 10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 715-831-0775, 715-2103501 • www.kountryklassics.com • A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer. A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Music at Irvine Park Band Shell Sundays Jun. 19-Aug. 28, 1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics. com • Sundays throughout the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Chippewa Valley artists. Live music TBA. Pondside fishing noon-6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm. Music at Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm
Sundays until Sep. 25, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • www.eatmyfish. com • Live music including acoustic guitarists, singer/songwriters, folk and bluegrass bands. Pondside fishing open noon-6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm. ANDREA PAULSETH
Arts,Chippewa Falls • Tuesdays, June 21Aug. 16• 11am • 726-9000 • CVCA.net• The Heyde Center will offer to children between the ages four and 10 a series of free, 45-minute presentations by area artists and performers who will share their love of an instrument, a style of music, dance, and other types of artistic and/ or cultural expression. Call for dates and volunteer opportunities.
Music on the Mall Mondays, June 13Aug. 1 • Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire • 7-8:30pm• FREE • 836-4803 • UWEC.edu/ summerevents • Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center.
31, 1:30; Aug. 12, 5:30pm, Aug 28, 1:30pm, Sept 11, 1:30pm • RiverBend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Ave.,Chippewa Falls • 720-9463 • RiverbendVineyard.com • Bring your friends and enjoy live entertainment from our patio or lawn, steps away from the vineyard and a world away from the everyday. Concerts will be performed outside, so bring lawnchairs and blankets as seating is limited. Picnics welcome, plus snacks and cheeses available.
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Tuesdays,May 31-Aug. 30 • Owen Park, First Avenue, Eau Claire • 6:30pm • FREE • 577-4197 • CVBlues.com • Organized by Chippewa Valley Blues Society, this family-friendly series invites talented local blues musicians to play weekly concerts.
Volume One Sounds Like Summer Concert Series Thursdays, June-Aug. 25
• Phoenix Park • 6:30-8:30pm • FREE • 552-0457 • VolumeOne.org/Concerts • Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds.
Eau Claire Municipal Band Thursdays through Aug 5 • Owen Park Bandshell • 7:30pm • FREE • 839-5032, 878-4609 • eauclairemunicipalband@gmail.com • Band members include high school and college students, seniors, and community members with an interest in music. Selections will include marches, overtures, showtunes, TV and movie themes, light classical pieces, contemporary pieces and novelties. An Eau Claire tradition since 1912.
The Sounds Like Summer Concert Series in Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park is a great place to meet other locals. Lots and lots and lots of other locals. Every Thursday evening. Volume One
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hot > arts & entertainment FRANK H. ROBINSON
thousands of visitors to New Richmond for a festive day at scenic Mary Park. Artists and craftspeople – 175 in all – display and sell their wares under colorful awnings and tents. Food and entertainment are ongoing.
5th Annual Open Air Festival of the Arts
June 11, 9am-5pm; Jun. 12, 10am-3pm • Phoenix Park, Downtown Eau Claire • artists@ecoafa.org • 835-4911 or 651-4974699 •Local and regional artists will be displaying and selling their original fine art in beautiful downtown Eau Claire. Enjoy two days of art, live music and fresh food, plus a juried fine art festival, belly dancers, the Eau Claire farmers market and children’s activities.
The annual WHYS Bluegrass Festival features bands from around the Midwest, a fiddle contest, open bluegrass jams, and more. It also features a-pickin’ and a-twangin’.
OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUES
A smattering of bars and eateries with outside entertainment. Jake’s
Supper Club E5690 Co. Trk. D,Menomonie • 235-2465 • JakesOnTainterLake.com • Terrific Lake views, live entertainment all summer long, and a huge Sunday brunch buffet leave you little (if any) reason to stay away. Three decks of outdoor seating, private party rooms, and banquet services.
Loopy’s Saloon & Grill 10691 Business.
Hwy 29, Chippewa Falls • 723-5667• 723loop.com • A log cabin atmosphere sets the stage for casual eating at Loopy’s. Located right on the Chippewa River. Weekday lunch buffet, outdoor seating, outdoor private party area, banquet services, and vegetarian friendly. Checkout the volleyball courts and tube/canoe/kayak rentals. DJs and karaoke all summer.
Pioneer Grill & Saloon E5699 Co. Trk.
D,Menomonie • 235-9927 • PioneerGrill. com • Thursday through Saturday, try the tender age steak. Try out their famous all beef burgers and don’t miss the live music on Saturdays. Breakfast served all week. Outdoor seating, private banquet room, and open late.
The Living Room Coffee House & DriveThru 2006 Cameron St., Eau Claire • 831-
0245 • LivingRoomCoffeeHouse.com • The Living Room’s mission is to make you feel at home – as long as your home has a fullservice coffee bar, Panini sandwiches, baked goods, and blended fruit tea smoothies. Outdoor seating as well as live music in the backyard for the summer, and vegetarian friendly.
The Edge Pub & Eatery 9504 Cty
Hwy S, Chip Falls • 723-2400 • www. theedgeonwissota.com • Features a large
deck overlooking Lake Wissota, perfect for hosting bands, there’s even room to park your boat and watch from there.
FILM/THEATER SERIES
Take your pick: fine summer flicks or thespians. Volume One Back-Alley Summer Cinema Series Every Monday from Jul. 11 to
Aug. 1, 9:30pm • The alley that would be 205 Graham Ave., downtown Eau Claire • FREE, snacks available for purchase • 552-0457 • VolumeOne.org • Volume One’s Monday-night film series screens classic and out-of-the-mainstream films of all kinds. The space holds no more than 200 people, so show up early for a good spot. Films will be announced soon.
Playin’ In The Park Jul. 6, 7pm; Jul. 13,
7pm; Jul. 27, 7pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • Featuring short plays and improv groups, Shakespearean excerpts and other theatrical delights. Performances will feature members of the BareBones Ensemble Theatre and other community groups. Rain site is The Cabin, Davies Center.
Solstice on Grand Art Faire June 18, 9am-5pm • Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 505 W Grand Ave, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 723-7181 •Fine arts fair featuring over 60 exhibitors on the grounds of the CookRutledge Mansion. You can also tour the mansion, a truly unique, restored and furnished lumber baron’s home (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) that exemplifies High Victorian Italiante architecture. Northern Wisconsin State Fair July 13-
17, 9am-11pm • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Ave. • Adults $7, Kids 6-11 $3, Kids Under 5 Free • 723-2861 • Exhibits of livestock, crafts, homemaking, education.
64th Annual Gilmanton Free Fair July
7-10, • Gilmanton Fair Grounds, Larson Road, Gilmanton • FREE admission • 4952959 • Annual community festival with carnival, games, softball, pageant, talent show, BBQ cook-off, parade, chicken, nightly bands, tractor pulls, chainsaw carvings and more. If needed, check venue for hours.
38th Annual Stockholm Art Fair Jul. 16, 10am-5pm • Village Park off Highway 35, Stockholm • FREE • Featuring 106 artists, live music all day plus organic food. National Night Out Playground Art Fair & Carnival Aug. 2, 5-7pm • Owen
Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • 8395032 • 25 cent carnival games, dunk tank, snowcones, popcorn, inflatables, hotdogs, chips, soda, balloons, finger painting, music, and prizes.
3nd Annual Art in the Park Aug. 12 • Soo
ART EXHIBITS & EVENTS
Serving up hot, fresh art all summer long. 12th Annual Fresh Art Spring Tour May
14-16 • Pepin and Pierce Counties • 4422419 • FreshArt.org • • Offers the perfect opportunity to visit 12 galleries and studios and see the work of many of the area’s talented artists and craftspeople, and to enjoy the eruption of spring along the roads and in the gardens on the tour.
Park Art Fair June 3, 5-8pm; Jun. 4, 10am-4pm • Mary Park, New Richmond • FREE • The first Saturday in June brings Volume One
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Park, downtown Stanley • 644-0244 • Local artists and photographers will have their art work and photography on display and for sale.
more EVENT listings For the most up-to-date summer listings visit Volume One’s Hot Spots website:
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Chalkfest 2011 Aug. 6-7, 11am-11pm •
Wilson Park, downtown Eau Claire • FREE •552-0457 • This fourth annual event, part of Summerfest, takes place in beautiful Wilson Park where artists from throughout the area will create elaborate, large-scale chalk artwork on the sidewalks. There will be food, music, chalk-related games, and much more. An area for kids to do sidewalk chalk will also be on hand. In the evening there will be a large reception where people can view the finished work. Register at Chalkfest.org. Space is limited.
Festival in the Pines Aug. 27, 9am-
6pm;Aug. 28, 10am-5pm • Carson Park, Eau Claire • $5 general, 11 and under free •552-5504 or (888) 611-7463 • Arts and crafts exhibitors, great food, and games and rides for kids with live music and professional, family-oriented entertainers. Free petting zoo and beer garden.
DRIVE-IN MOVIES
Movies, cars, stars ... a summer classic. Gemini Drive-In 6730 Highway 12 West, Eau
Claire • 874-7000 • Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays • box office at 7:30pm, movies at dusk • adults $8, youth (4-11) $5, kids (4 and under) free • MiconCinemas.com/Gemini • The Chippewa Valley’s largest movie screen has been in operation for decades, bringing you the classic, under-the-stars drive-in experience. Grab some friends (or the family), pull into a grassy parking spot, and tune in the radio for some summer movie magic. Every show is a double-feature.
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Bring your sleeveless T’s and lighters ... 2011 Chippewa Valley Rock ‘n Roll Kickball Classic May. 27, 4-11pm; May. 28,
10am-10pm • Cinder City Park, Spooner Ave and 10th St., Altoona • FREE to attend • 715552-0457 • volumeone.org/kickball The Kickball Classic is one massive Memorial Day party. Up to 24 teams will do battle as hundreds of spectators gather to eat, drink, rock out, and party. More than just a tournament, this two-day event is open to the public and features several bands, free beanbags, and plenty of BBQ, beer, and more. Friday night bands: Dead Dogs 6-7:30pm and Brass Monkey 8-11pm. Saturday night bands: Duncan Ninja 11:30am-1:30pm, the Brian Bethke Band 2-3:15pm, the Perennials 3:30-4:15pm, South Farwell 4:45-6pm, EverGreen Grass Band 6:15-7:30pm, Roster McCabe 8-10pm.
Aquafest Every Day from Jun. 16 to Jun. 18
• Rice Lake • $30 (save $20 off single night sales) • coachanne@yahoo.com • 877-2342126 • www.aquafestonline.com Presenting the number one tribute band in the Midwest, Hairball with special guests the Twerps on Thursday. Friday exhibits Mark Chesnut with special guest Josh Gracin and Jake McVey. Saturday’s bands are Finger Eleven, Reason One and Toybox. Advance tickets available at RCU, Marketplace Foods, Village Dell, Baron Kwik Trip, Rice Lake Chamber, Millers Cheese House, Big Volume One
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Smitty’s and Bob & Steve’s BP Amoco in Rice Lake, Cameron and Cumberland
Country Fest 2011 Every Day from Jun. 23
to Jun. 26 • Chippewa Valley Country Fest, 24447 County Highway S, Cadott • One day: $87.50, $43.75 child; all four days: $175, $87.50 child; VIP: $525; Reserved lawn chair: $270 • (800) 326-3378 • www.countryfest. com Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Country Fest, enjoy four days of some of the biggest names in country music, including Gretchen Wilson, Josh Turner, Lady Antebellum, Gary Allen, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley. See website for full details.
Grass on the Chippewa Every Day from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3 • Memorial Park, 2nd Avenue East, Durand • FREE • grassonthechippewa@gmail.com • www.grassonthechippewa. org Featuring ten bluegrass bands over two days, plus a banjo contest July 2 at 1pm. Lineup TBA. Free will donation for Pepin County Senior Council appreciated. Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree Every Day from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10 • New Hope Assembly of God Fest Grounds, S. 8th St., Cornell • one@gospelbluegrassfest.com • 715-828-5518 • Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the sites and sounds of Christian performers from the stage at the base of the natural amphitheater where any seat is the best seat in the house. RV and tent camping sites are available, so come fore the weekend and make friends for a lifetime. Rock Fest Jul. 14, 3:30-11pm; Jul. 15, noon11pm; Jul. 16, noon-11pm; Jul. 17, 1-10:30pm • Rock Fest grounds, Cadott, WI • One day: $82.50, $43.75 child; 4 day: $165, $87.50 child, VIP: $525; reserved lawn chair: $260 • www. rock-fest.com Four-day event bringing national and international rock bands to the Chippewa Valley. Enjoy food and music while camping in one of 8,000 campsites walking distance from the concert area. The 2011 lineup includes Rob Zombie, Kid Rock, Seether, Def Leppard, many more. Country Jam Every Day from Jul. 21 to Jul.
23 • 3443 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire • $49$220 • www.wi.CountryJam.com A large outdoor music festival with camping opportunities. Performers include Blake Shelton, Martina McBride and the Zac Brown Band.
Blues on the Chippewa Every Day from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7 • Memorial Park, 2nd Avenue East, Durand • FREE • bluesonthechippewa@gmail.com • www.bluesonthechippewa.org This 4th annual event will be include live music, free camping, a craft show, classic car and motorcycle shows and more. Lineup TBA (includes Deep Water Reunion). Freewill donation of non-perishable food or cash for the Pepin County Food Pantry will be appreciated. WHYS Bluegrass Fest Aug. 20 • Lake Altoona County Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • $12-$15, $18-$20 family • bluegrasspirate@ gmail.com • roadhousemusic@hotmail.com • 715-831-WHYS • www.whysradio.org Featuring eight bands of the bluegrass persuasion, plus a fiddle contest open to the public, and kids activities/entertainment. Food includes grillables, healthier salad options, tap microbrews and root beer floats. Volume One
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NICK MEYER
>savor SUMMERTIME EATS & DRINKS
A to Z Pizza Farm near Stockholm, Wis. lets you build your own brick oven pizza using fresh veggies grown right on the farm.
hot > food & beverage There are certain kinds of food that appear during the summer months, and they knock your socks off with sun-kissed flavor. Many trustworthy people will blather on about “growing seasons” and “summer industries” and so forth, but the appearance of these foods is mostly due to the rotation of the Earth and its electro-magnetic forces which temporarily alter the makeup of edible foodstuffs. It’s all very scientific, and you shouldn’t bother yourself with the details. Just go ahead and enjoy the season’s bounty of farmers market vegetables, drive-in restaurant cheeseburgers, self-serve berry patches, and gloppy ice cream cones served from a giant, pedal-powered freezer. These tasty delights are only available for about one-quarter of the year, so act fast. And if you’re looking for the perfect place to enjoy these scrumptious wonders, allow us to suggest an oft-overlooked location: outside. The combination of summer air and this magical chow is a rare gift. Peruse the following listings to find out where these foods are usually spotted.
FOOD FEST Taste of the Valley June 5, 11am-6pm
• Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terr., Eau Claire • FREE admission, $1/ticket (food costs 1-4 tickets) • 833-7435 • 834-5043 • A culinary arts festival celebrating the variety of restaurants, caterers and specialty foods vendors in Eau Claire County. Vendors will showcase their finest menu items. Patrons can sample a number of new dishes or revisit old favorites while listening to the variety of local bands in the adjoining natural amphitheater.
MOBILE CUISINE
Sometimes, it just tastes better on wheels. 9 Degrees (“That Ice Cream Cart”)
Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market, evening residential service in Eau Claire, see website for times and specific neighborhoods • 9-degrees.com • Eau Claire’s own ice cream man serves up cold treats from a number of nonmotorized tricycle carts. 9 Degrees uses Timm’s Dairy ice cream to make a variety of flavors (plopped into a crunchy waffle cone) and also offers a huge array of prepackaged goodies and some coffee. For obvious reasons (underdeveloped calf and thigh muscles) ice cream service is unavailable in particularly hilly neighborhoods. 9 Degrees will also be vending its frosty wares every Thursday night at the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series in Phoenix Park. Request service in your neighborhood through the website.
Summer Snow 2600 London Road,
Eau Claire • 894-7436 • Over 60 flavors of shaved ice to choose from, and even more options when you add the extras like cream, yum! A favorite spot for cool treats in the summer heat. Located in the parking lot of Harbor Freight Tools on London Road. Now accepting credit and cash.
FARMERS MARKETS
Buy local from the region’s many farmers, growers, and herders. It’s good for you. Eau Claire Farmers Market parking
lot at the main entrance to Oakwood Mall • Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 11 through October 29 • 8am-1pm • 8784328 • Locally grown produce in season. Plenty of close parking and we will be happy to carry your purchases to the car if required.
Chippewa Falls Main Street Farmers Market corner of Bridge and River
streets • June 2 through October 14 • Thursdays 12-5:30pm• 723-7858 • ChippewaFallsMainSt.org • 26 vendors offer fresh, locally produced flowers, fruits, vegetables, eggs, baked goods, sauces, meat, and more.
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Festival Foods parking lot, Eau Claire• Sundays, mid June through October •8am-2pm • 838-1000 • A variety of fresh produce from local farmers.
Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market Phoenix Park, Downtown Eau
Claire •Saturdays May 7-October 29: 7:30am-1pm, June 1-October 29 7:30am1pm Wednesdays, noon-5pm Thursdays • ECDowntownFarmersMarket.com • Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, art, coffee, and more.
Menomonie Farmers Market Dunn
County Fairgrounds, 620 17th St • MayOctober: every Wednesday noon to 6pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm• 265-4271 ex. 330 • Locally produced vegetables, fruits, honey, maple syrup, bison, pork, baked goods, plants, lotions and soaps, coffee, and lots of craft items.
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PICK-YOUR-OWN GARDENS
Call ahead for hours and what’s in season! Appledore Woods W3865 County Rd. HH,
Eau Claire • 834-5697 • AppledoreWoods. com • Pick your own strawberries starting June 12, blueberries from roughly July 10-Aug 15, and raspberries for 3-4 weeks starting approx. July 7. These berries plus blackberries are available for sale.
Blue Ridge Growers 246 Carlson Lane,
River Falls • 425-8289 • Pick your own organic blueberries and raspberries. Picking season is July 1 through August.
Bushel and a Peck Market 18444 County Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • 723-0133 • BushelAndPeckMarket.com • Open in early August for pick-your-own apples and raspberries. Gift shop and bakery on site featuring honey, jams, jellies and syrups. Cain’s Orchard W13885 Cain Rd., Hixton
• 963-2052 • CainsOrchard.com • Pick Highbush Cultivated Blueberries on Saturdays, late July through August. (Bring a 5 qt. bucket.) Pick 20 kinds of apples, raspberries, plums, and grapes in fall. Picnic area, play area, and hiking trails.
Taste of Eau Claire the Valley in Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park (June 5) is a culinary arts festival featuring a variety of regional restaurants, caterers, and specialty foods. Vegetable stand opens mid-July. Later in the summer, pick your own tomatoes and peppers. Watermelon, muskmelons, squash, and pumpkins also available.
across from Ray’s Beach, LaGrander’s makes their own root beer and scoops country-style ice cream in addition to drive-in fare. Eat in your car or a gazebo. Open May 1-Sept. 1, seven days a week, and weekends in April and September.
AREA DRIVE-IN RESTAURANTS
Sonic 2831 Hendrickson Dr., Eau Claire • 552-3229 • SonicDriveIn.com • Sonic serves a full menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken wraps, hot dogs, a breakfast menu, plus coffee, smoothies, limeades, and frozen treat selections. Order from the drive thru or their parking stalls, with food delivered from roller skating attendees.
Charlotte’s Berry Patch 210 Kane Rd., Eau
Claire • 832-7186 • Open for raspberries in June, and will have blueberries for pickin’ in late July. Check out the scenic flower garden. Call before you drive out.
Connell’s Orchard 19372 County Hwy OO,
Chip Falls • 723-5119 • ConnellsOrchard. com • Forty acres of fruit and veggies. Guided wagon tours. Asparagus, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, and perennials in May. Pick strawberries starting June 10. Tart cherries, blueberries, and an array of veggies in July. Apples and peaches in August. Pound cake, shortcake, pies, and jams available – and homemade ice cream.
Govin’s Meats & Berries N6134 670th
St., Menomonie • 231-BERRY • www. govinsmeatsandberries.com • You-pick and pre-picked strawberries. Naturallyraised beef, free-range chicken, lamb, and pumpkins also for sale.
Lebo’s
Bloomin’ Strawberries 1784 County Rd. M, River Falls • 684-4666 • Two acres of berries, U-pick and pre-picked strawberries available in late June. Our varieties tend to ripen later, please call to make sure we’re open!
Mac’s Berries 10439 130th Ave., Bloomer
• 568-1672 • We have both u-pick and prepicked strawberries available. We also have pea pods for pickin.’ If you want prepicked strawberries, call and we’ll reserve them for you to pick up at the farm.
Olson Farm Acres W 911 Hwy 10, Mondovi
• 926-5035 • Annual and perennial flowers and vegetable plants available. You-pick strawberry patch opens in mid-June.
Where your car is your dining room ... TEP’s Old Fashioned Drive-In Take Hwy
12 to Augusta, it’s on the left. • 286-2838 • The restaurant itself is fairly classic, with real carhops, real trays that mysteriously attach to your window, and old school prices. The menu also offers burgers, chicken, salads, sandwiches, plus garden burgers and grilled veggie sandwiches for the non-carnivorous. There are many different ways to get your soft serve ice cream, and they make their own root beer.
Dairy Way Hwy 12 & 27 South, Black River
Falls • 284-2867 • Open April through September, this classic roadside stand has an extensive array of cold, milk-based treats. Flurries, malts and shakes are faves. Burgers grace the top of the menu, but further down are choices like chuckwagon steak sandwich and veggie sub.
Panther Drive-In Take Hwy 37 to Hwy 85
to Durand, it’s on the right. • 672-5659 • The menu features burgers, fish, chicken, BBQ, and steak sandwiches, mini tacos, and dogs. Plus pick from fries, rings, hashbrowns, mushrooms, cheese nuggets, poppers, and more. Waffle cones, floats, freezes, shakes, malts, sno-cones, and Cyclones make for a daunting dessert selection. Though the ice cream is soft-serve, there are 20 options. Open early April through mid-September.
LaGrander’s Drive-In Take Hwy 53 North
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AREA PIZZA FARMS
Home-grown outdoor pizza making Giant brick ovens. Toppings from the surrounding land. Lawn seating. Good times.
Suncrest Gardens Farm S2257 Yaeger Dugway, Cochrane, WI • (608) 626-2122 • Also a Community Supported Agriculture farm, Suncrest invites diners on Thursday evenings from early May through Labor Day. We recommend the balsamic asparagus pizza. Pies run $21-24. Also features live music one Thursday of each month. Nelson Stone Barn S685 County Road KK Nelson, WI • 673-4478 • Open Friday through Sunday, Nelson boasts a superior thin crust and meats from locally raised livestock. Nelson offers custom pizzas as well as wine, beer, and ice cream. Nelson’s ’za ranges in price from $18-23. A to Z Produce and Bakery N2956 Anker Lane, Stockholm, WI • 448-4802 • On Tuesday evenings the oven is hot near Stockholm. Diners arrive by car or even horseback. The hour or more wait for food is passed by petting kittens and goats and roaming the fields. Offers several vegetarian options and pizzas are priced $23-25.
AREA CSAs
Community Supported Agriculture They work as follows: you buy “shares” in a farm that gets you produce during the farm season, delivered at various drop-offs. There is a cost, and it often can be reduced if you work some hours on the farm. It’s a cool deal, like a farmers market with food you helped grow. Here’s the list of CSAs in our region, and how to get involved.
Sunbow Farm • south of Eau Claire • runs May through November • has 75 shares • costs $275-$645 (has work option) • lots of veggies, some herbs, eggs, chicken, and lamb • Pick ups in south EC, Carson Park, downtown Chip Falls, or UWEC • 379-7284 • sunbowfarm.com Drag Smith Farms • Barron • runs June
to November • no shares limit • costs $650$390 (has work option) • 6-8 varieties of vegetables in a box, occasional herbs • six pickup points • 537-3307
St Fiacre GAPP • Eleva • runs June through September • 10 shares • costs $400 (no work option) • various veggies, honey, and eggs • no pickup points • 878-4767 • StFiacreGapp.tripod.com/blog
Sylvan Hills • Menomonie • runs June through October • 150 shares • costs $700$450 (no work option) • lots of vegetables, some herbs • pickup at Just Local Food CoOp • 235-1695 • SylvanHillsFarm.com Blue Moon Heirloom Farm • Stanley • runs June through October • 10 shares • costs $180-$300 (work required) • lots of veggies • pickup in Chippewa, Eau Claire, and Menomonie • 644-0900 • BlueMoonHeirloomFarm.com Jackson Hollow • Mondovi • runs year round • 200 shares • costs $295-$525 (no work option) • several veggies, apples, and berries • pick up in Eau Claire and Mondovi • 946-3329 • airstreamcomm. net/~brianandlaura Alchemy Family Farm • Colfax • runs June through October • 12 shares • costs $225- $400 • lots of veggies, some fruits and herbs • home delivery • 568-5133 • AlchemyFamilyFarm.org Turnip Rock • New Auburn • runs JuneOctober & October-November • 200 shares • $700-$225 (no work option) • lots of veggies, some fruits • pick up at B Natural in Eau Claire or home delivery • 237-2998 • TurnipRock.com
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>splash WATERY ADVENTURES
Both the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers are just an amble away from downtown Eau Claire. Fishing pole optional.
hot > water-based fun One of the best things about summer in Wisconsin is how all the water in the state has turned from a solid to a liquid, and it’s no longer cold enough to make your heart explode. Nope, the water is downright nice, and you should definitely find time to dive into a large body of it. The Chippewa Valley offers a number of public swimming pools and sandy lakeside beaches, so finding a place to model that brand new set of swimmin’ trunks should be as easy as falling out of a boat. And if you like water but you don’t like getting (completely) wet, there are plenty of rivers perfect for a canoe or kayak adventure. And! If that’s too much work, just plop yourself into an inner tube and let Mother Nature do all the work. The time has come: grab some sun block, a paddle, a giant foam noodle, a life jacket, your flippers, a couple of kayaks, a big towel, a snorkel, and some friends – and go find yourself some water. The fun-soaked information on the following pages should help you out.
BEACHES
Swim at your own risk. Children should not be left unsupervised. Swimming and wading is not allowed during life-threatening weather or after dark. Glass containers, grills, or other hot cooking devices are not allowed on either the sand or grass areas of the beaches. Some locations do not allow pets. Remember your floaties.
CHIPPEWA COUNTY 723-0331 Lake Wissota State Park off County Hwy
O (Ray’s Beach on south end of Wissota, off County Hwy X)
Morris Erickson County Park on Long Lake (beach on Lower Long Lake)
Otter Lake County Park on Otter Lake
extending 150 feet, is one of the main attractions of the pool. The pool also features a “Raindrop” in the zero depth area of the pool. A separate diving well includes both a one-meter and a three-meter diving board.
Wakanda Outdoor Water Park on Pine Avenue, Menomonie • Monday-Friday 11:30am-8pm; Saturday and Sunday 11:30am-6pm • adults $4.50, youth (6-17) $3.50, kids (1-5) $2, kids under 1 FREE, special pricing available • 232-1664 • The large Wakanda Park features 13,914 square feet of water surface, a 230-foot-long, 31-foothigh waterslide, and a 20-foot-long, 12-foothigh drop slide.
CANOEING & KAYAKING
POOLS
Notice how there’s no “p” in our “ool”? Bernard F. Willi Outdoor Pool on
Bridgewater Avenue, next to Marshall Park, Chippewa Falls • open swim MondayFriday 12pm-6pm, Saturday-Sunday 1-6pm • $2.50, kids 1 or under FREE • 726-2733 • This pool has a very shallow end for children and a deeper end that a water slide empties into.
Fairfax Pool 4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • open swim Monday-Friday 11:30am-7pm, Saturday 11:30am-6pm, Sunday 1-6pm • $3.75, group rates available • 839-1680 • The facility includes a main pool with zero depth entry and an Olympic size, eight lane, 50 meter swimming area. A stationary waterslide, 22 feet high with a flume
The Chippewa Valley’s river rat outfitters, educators, rentals, and more. Dunham’s Sporting Goods 1501 N
Broadway St., Menomonie • 235-0750 • A one-stop shop for equipment related to fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and hunting, with snowshoeing gear available seasonally.
Environmental Adventure Center 105 Hilltop Center, Eau Claire • 836-3616 • www.uwec.edu/recreation/EAC/ • Maintains largest inventory of outdoor equipment in Eau Claire. Rents tent and camping accessories, canoes, kayak (plus accessories), winter sport equipment (plus snowshoes), and fishing rods and reels. Equipment available on a first-come, first-served, daily, weekend, or weekly basis to UW-Eau Claire ID holders only. ANDREA PAULSETH
Pine Point Park on Holcombe Flowage Round Lake County Park off 117th St.
CITY OF EAU CLAIRE 839-4902 Half Moon Beach off Whipple Street Riverview Park at 2711 Riverview Dr.
DUNN COUNTY 232-1581 Pine View County Park south of Meno.
EAU CLAIRE COUNTY 839-4783 Big Falls County Park off both County Hwy Q and County Hwy K
Coon Fork Lake County Park off County Hwy CF • 2 locations: swimming beaches on both the east and west sides of the 80 acre lake • closes at 11pm
Harstad County Park off County Hwy
HHH
Lake Altoona County Park on Beach
Road • closes at 11pm
Lake Eau Claire County Park off County Hwy ND • closes at 11pm
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Farm & Fleet 2583 S Prairie View Road,
Chippewa Falls • 723-1806 • www.farmandfleet.com • Farm & Fleet carries gear for fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, biking, camping, horseback riding, and hunting.
Gander Mountain 6440 Sculy Road, Eau Claire • 834-4594 • www.gandermountain. com • This store’s equipment goes beyond its “hunt, fish, camp” slogan, also offering gear for canoeing, snowshoeing, kayaking, and geocaching. Gordy’s True Value 111 W Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • 726-2510 • www.gordyscountymarket.net • Sells canoeing equipment (life vests, paddles), hunting equipment (rifle scope mounting), and fishing equipment (line winding, live bait year round), and hunting and fishing licenses. Loopy’s 10691 Hwy X (Bus. Hwy 29), Chippewa Falls • 723-5667 • www.723loop. com • Loopy’s rents canoes, kayaks, and inner tubes all summer long. Their free shuttle will zip you into town so you can float down the Chippewa River and back to the shop. You can also rent a van for the trip. They even offer “driver safe” beverages, food, ice, and cooler tubes. Stop by Loopy’s restaurant and bar when you’re done. Northern Safari Army Navy 1612 S
Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 833-1942 • www. armynavywisconsin.com • This military outfitter also carries camping, survival, hunting and tactical gear. Some kayaking accessories available.
Riverside Bike & Skate 937 Water St., Eau
Claire • 835-0088 • RiversideBikeSkate.com • In addition to bikes and skates, Riverside rents canoes and kayaks. Canoe and kayak trips are available from one to four hours on the Eau Claire or Chippewa Rivers. Shuttle available for river trips.
Riverside Junction at the junction of the
Eau Claire River Bridge and Hwy 27 • call for weekday appointments, open weekends 9am-5pm • 456-2434 • www.riversidejunction.com • Riverside Junction offers canoeing and kayaking on the Eau Claire River – trip planning, drop off/pick up, and rentals.
Scheels 4710 Golf Road, Eau Claire • 8331886 • www.scheels.com • A comprehensive place for all your fishing, hiking, canoeing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, biking, camping, geocaching, and hunting needs. Experts in the store will be happy to share techniques and advice concerning these topics. Simple Sports 326 E Main St., Menomonie • 233-3493 • www.simplesports.us • Bicycling equipment available on site. They can also order supplies for additional sports, including climbing, canoeing, and kayaking. Stout Adventures 41 Sports and Fitness Center, Menomonie • 232-5625 • www. urec.uwstout.edu/adventures/equip.html • UW-Stout has an amazing outdoor rental collection! University ID holders and community members with driver’s licenses can rent hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, winter sport (skis and snowshoes), and rock Volume One
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climbing equipment daily or weekly.
Wal-Mart 3915 Gateway Dr., Eau Claire
• 834-0733 // 180 Cedar Falls Road, Menomonie • 235-6565 // 2786 Commercial Blvd., Chippewa Falls • 738-2254 • www. walmart.com • Fishing, hiking, biking, camping, geocaching, and hunting gear are readily available, and special items such as canoes and kayaks can be ordered online.
Wissota Adventure 19234 74th Ave., Chippewa Falls • 723-1310 • www.wissotaadventure.com • Whether you’re paddling for two hours or all day, Wissota Adventure will help you learn the sport, get properly started, and plan your trip. They set you up for kayak or canoe trips on Lake Wissota, the Chippewa River, and the Yellow River flowages – as well as a number creeks and backwaters. All required equipment is available for rental. Free shuttle service.
WATER PARK
How can we make the awesomeness of swimming a year-round extravaganza? Chaos Water Park Resort 5152 Fairview
Dr., Eau Claire • 800-861-6002 • $10 allday pass, $5 dry pass, packages available • www.chaosresort.com • The Valley’s only waterpark features pools, slides, waves, waterplay equipment and more.
ALTERNATIVE WETNESS SKINNY DIPPING
According to Wisconsin State Statute 944.20 concerning lewd and lascivious behavior, exposing one’s unmentionable regions publicly and indecently – whether in the water or on land – can get you up to nine months in jail and a fine of up to $10,000. Unless no one sees you.
SLIP ‘N’ SLIDES
Looking for some low-tech, low-friction fun? Get this – they still make Slip ’N’ Slides! A basic version is around nine bucks, and you can upgrade to hoops and a finishing splash pool for around thirty bucks. Low on cash? You can always cobble together a ghetto version using trash bags and cinder blocks. If you really want to ramp up the fun factor (and the risk of limb-damage) set that thing up on a grassy hill. Adults beware: you probably weigh more than the last time you slipped and slid, so don’t forget that force equals mass times acceleration.
SPRINKLERS
Call me conservative, but I much prefer a good old-fashioned sprinkler any ole’ day of the week. Whether it’s one of those that shoots water up in the air like a rainbow, or one of those rotating sprinklers that rifles water with precision, you’ll see us gleefully prancing through the spray in our front yards this summer. Expect us to act like it’s so cold every time that we scream and run, but the go right back in for more.
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The Antique Tractor Pull and Swap Meet in Pioneer Park (May 21) features tractor models made no later than 1958.
hot > attractions & family fun Isn’t it hard to find good old-fashioned family fun nowadays? Heck, even when you find a perfectly good museum, there’s usually one person in the family – usually Uncle Rod – who pooh-poohs the place because he’d rather sit at home and watch reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond. Don’t worry. In the following pages, you’ll find plenty of firepower to fend off the naysayers and wet blankets. There should be something for everyone in this comprehensive collection of the Chippewa Valley’s many fine museums, exhibit halls, and other tour-worthy locales. You’ll also find a great spot for some hot go-kart action and a place where you can lose yourself in the medieval charm of the year 1349. Even old Uncle Rod won’t say no to that! And if he does, leave him at home. Even if you don’t have a family to romp around town with, these attractions are a great way to spend the day with your friends, so grab some people you know and get touring!
ATTRACTIONS Action City 2402 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire •
838-9663 • www.actioncityfun.com • Action City is a 55,000-square-foot family-fun center offering more than 100 arcade games, indoor go karts, bumper cars, laser tag, batting cages, a climbing wall, mini bowling, outdoor mini golf, an outdoor slick track, and dining options. Experience the colorful outdoor maze, leading customers through an 8,000-foot series of paths complete with dead ends, unexpected turns, and big twists. Monkey in the Middle Pizza is Action City’s own name brand, madeto-order pizza. You can also choose from Erbert and Gerbert’s subs or nachos and more from The Fast Lane.
Bullfrog Fish Farm N1321 Bullfrog Road,
Menomonie • open with vigor noon-6pm weekends, plus some holidays • 664-8775 • www.eatmyfish.com • Rent poles or bring your own, fish in the pond, and have your catch cleaned and packed on ice to take home for dinner. No license required; no catch limit.
Train Rides Carson Park on Carson Park
Drive • Memorial Day-Labor Day: noon-5pm Sundays • adults $3, youth $2 • 835-7500 • The Chippewa Valley Railroad Depot is a one-quarter sized steam train that gives one-half mile rides through Carson Park.
LOCAL HISTORY Caddie Woodlawn Historical Park 9 miles S. of Menomonie on Hwy 25 • daylight, spring-fall • FREE • 232-8685 • www. discover-net.net/~dchs/ • The house in which Caroline Woodhouse lived has been moved to the park from a nearby farm. Her granddaughter, Carol Ryrie Brink, based the 1935 Newbery Award-winning children’s book Caddie Woodlawn on her life. Chippewa County Area History Center
123 Allen St., Chippewa Falls • 9am-4pm Tuesday • FREE • 723-4399 • See photographs and displays of the Chippewa area’s past, including lumber, farming, and
Native American histories. The center also houses the Chippewa County Historical Society and the Chippewa County Genealogical Society.
Chippewa Valley Museum 1404 Carson
Park Drive, Eau Claire • Memorial DayLabor Day: 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday, 1-5pm Sunday; • adults $5, UWEC students and ages 4-17 $2, members and ages 4 and under free, 5-8pm Tuesdays free • 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com • Visitors can view exhibits about the Ojibwe people, the first towns and industries of the area’s European settlers, early farm families and communities, and more. The museum also houses a turn-of-the-20th-century ice cream parlor, an eight-foot-wide dollhouse, and the Glenn Curtis Smoot Library and Archives.
Cook-Rutledge Mansion 505 W. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls • tours at 2pm Thursday-Sunday, June-August; group tours available by appointment • adults $5, 18 and under $1 • 723-7181 • CookRutledgeMansion.com • The Cook-Rutledge Mansion, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is one of the finest examples of High Victorian-Italianate architecture in the Midwest. Extraordinary hand-painted ceilings and walls, ornately carved woodwork, parquet floors, handcrafted silver doorknobs and hinge plates, and crystal chandeliers enhance the beauty of the interior. The grand staircase of carved golden oak provides an elegant setting for the cathedral stained glass window on the landing. Dells Mill and Museum E18855 County Road V, Augusta • 10am-5pm, May-October • adults $7, students $3.50 • 286-2714 • www.dellsmill.com • The five-story Dells Mill was built in 1864 as a grist mill. Wisconsin had been a state for just 16 years and Augusta was a town for eight years. The area was barely settled and Augusta was just a pioneer community; there were no automobiles and almost no railroads. Empire in Pine Lumber Museum County Hwy C, Downsville • noon-5pm SaturdaySunday, Memorial Day to Labor Day; guided tours by appointment • adults $2, kids Volume One
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• www.discover-net.net/~dchs/ • Wilson Place was built in 1859 by Capt. William Wilson, a principal in Knapp, Stout, & Co. lumber company, founder and first mayor of Menomonie, and the area’s first state senator. Three generations of Wilsons remade it from a colonial house to a Queen Anne-style mansion to a Mediterranean villa.
SCIENCE & NATURE Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center
13394 Hwy M, New Auburn • 8:30am-4:30pm daily, year-round • FREE, but donations welcomed • 967-2800 • Exhibits and videos explain the glacial history of the region. Live and stuffed native animals are also on display. Part of the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area.
Crystal Cave W965 State Road 29, Spring The revamped James Newman Clark Bird Museum, surrounding the LE Phillips Planetarium, will have you and your family flocking to UW-Eau Claire’s campus this summer. $1, members and ages 5 and under free • 232-8685 • www.discover-net.net/~dchs/ • This award winning display exhibits the rich logging and sandstone quarry history of the Red Cedar Valley. The exhibit includes: Knapp, Stout & Co., blacksmith shop, muzzle-loading bunks, rare up-anddown saw, quarry tools, stonecutting examples, Dead Man’s Corner, 1865 Louisville Post Office, and village jail.
Fall Creek Historical Society Museum
E111940 County Road J, Fall Creek • by appointment only • FREE • 877-3108 • fcHistoricalSociety.com • See items from Fall Creek’s history including a doctor’s office, a drugstore, dresses, and military uniforms. Also on the grounds are a washhouse, kitchen, and jail.
Old Courthouse Museum and Jail
Camp Museum. Begin your tour with an introductory movie on logging in the 1890s and then visit their barn, blacksmith shop, cook shanty, bunkhouse, and heavy equipment shed to experience a day in the life of a logger.
Russel J Rassbach Heritage Museum Wakanda Park, 1820 Wakanda St.,
Menomonie • 10am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday, May-September • adults $5, ages 13-18 $3, ages 6-12 $1, members and ages 5 and under free • 232-8685 • www.discover-net. net/~dchs/ • This museum, headquarters of the Dunn County Historical Society and the Dunn County Genealogical Society, interprets the history of Dunn County through its collection of exhibits.
Stanley Area Historical Society Museum 228 Helgerson St., Stanley • 1-4pm Sat-
Washington Square, 315 W. Madison St., Durand • 10am-noon Tuesday all year, 1-4pm Saturday Memorial Day weekend through mid-October, Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm June 5-August 31, and by appointment • FREE • 672-5423 or (888) 672-5709 • OldPepinCountyCourthouse. org • Wisconsin’s last remaining woodframe courthouse features iron-latticed cellblock in the jail; upstairs courtroom in near-original condition; a tribute to Helen Parkhurst, one of the 20th century’s most important educators, railroad room, bridges of Durand, century-old paintings of C.H. Gleason, doctor and dentist office equipment, and appliances and tools used in the home, shop, and fields.
urday and Sunday, Memorial Day-Labor Day • FREE • 644-5492 or 644-5880 • The museum houses exhibits on the Northwestern Lumber Company, children’s toys, the Stanley Fire, military displays, Dr. Mathwig’s wildlife display, industries, a general store, drug store, shoe shop, harness maker, railroading, and much more. The Logging and Farming Building recognizes the contribution lumberjacks, farm families, and carpenters made to Stanley’s settlement and growth. The museum features special exhibits on the 100th anniversary of the Stanley Fire and an exhibit of wedding dresses from the late 1800s through the 1940s.
Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum
Menomonie • 1-5pm Wednesday-Saturday, May through September; 1-5pm SundayFriday, 1-7pm Saturday, mid-November through December; group appointments available • adults $5, seniors $4.50, kids $3.50, group rates available • 235-2283
1110 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • 10am-
4:30pm daily, May-September • adults $5, kids under 18 $2 • 835-6200 • www.paulbunyancamp.org • Take a step back into time when you visit the Paul Bunyan Logging
Wilson Place Mansion 101 Wilson Circle,
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Valley • 10am-4:30pm weekends, April and May; 9:30am-5:30pm daily, Memorial Day-Labor Day; 10am-4:30pm, September and October; tours depart every half hour • adults $12, ages 13-17 and AARP members $9, ages 4-12 $7, ages 3 and under FREE • 779-4414 or (800) 236-CAVE • www.acoolcave.com • Experience a unique hourlong tour the entire family will enjoy. Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a one-hour tour through a maze of welllighted passages where glistening cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and rippling flowstone can be seen hanging from the ceiling or covering the ledges. The cave is accessed by a series of steps and ramps that allow you to descend 70 feet underground where your journey follows well-lit, graveled trails. The cave temperature hovers near 50 degrees, so a sweatshirt is recommended.
Hobbs Observatory Beaver Creek Reserve, Hwy K, Fall Creek • public observing clear Saturday nights: May, August, and September, 9pm; June and July, 10pm; October, 8pm • donations appreciated • 877-2212 • www.beavercreekreserve.org • Hobbs Observatory consists of two domes with computer-operated telescopes, a large lecture room and a resource room. It features a digital camera that allows images from the telescopes to be stored on computer disks or transmitted to a video projector in the classroom. The observatory is operated cooperatively by Beaver Creek Reserve, the UW–Eau Claire Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, and the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society. Irvine Park Zoo Bridgewater Ave., Chip-
pewa Falls • 8am-dusk daily • FREE • 723-0051 • www.irvineparkzoo.org • See animals including foxes, buffalo, elk, monkeys, cougars, and the bobcat exhibit that opened last summer.
James Newman Clark Bird Museum
Phillips Hall, UW-Eau Claire • 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday, when university is in session • FREE • 836-3523
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hot > attractions & family fun • www.uwec.edu/biology/ • The bird museum, circular in shape, contains four dioramas and surrounds the planetarium in Phillips Hall. The over 530 species housed in the museum were collected by James Newman Clark from the 1870s through the 1920s. Two popular exhibits are the bald eagle and golden eagle, which require the university to hold a license to have them. The four dioramas depicting native birds in their natural habitats include: a white pine forest with ruffed grouse, a screech owl pouncing on a mouse, the now extinct passenger pigeons, and shorebirds from downtown Eau Claire.
L.E. Phillips Planetarium Phillips Hall,
UW-Eau Claire • shows for adults and youth 10 and older, 7pm Tuesday; children’s shows, 11am Saturday • $2 • 8365034 • www.uwec.edu/planetarium/ • Each one-hour show presents an entertaining and educational topic, and includes information about the current night sky.
Wise Nature Center Beaver Creek Reserve, Hwy K, Fall Creek • 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday, noon4pm Sunday • adults $3, children ages 2 to 15 $1, members FREE • 877-2212 • www. beavercreekreserve.org • Discovery room with hands-on learning stations, interpretive displays of local flora and fauna, and live animal exhibits, resource library, and science laboratory.
CULTURE Amish Tours The Woodshed, Augusta • 11am and 2pm Monday-Saturday, May-October • a carload $42.50 • 286-5404 • www. woodshedheirlooms.com • Augusta is home to one of the largest Amish settlements in Wisconsin, with more than 150 families. This “motor buggy” takes 1 1/2 to 2 hours, with stops at an Amish bakery and candy shop, woodshop, home, and farm. Coach bus tours are also available. Children’s Museum of Eau Claire 220 S. Barstow St. • 10am-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 9am-5pm Thursday, 9am7pm Sundays (closed on Sundays Memorial through Labor day) • $5, members and children under 1 free • 832-KIDS • www.cmec. cc • Kids can role-play in Bitty City, crawl through a giant model of the gastrointestinal tract in Body Smarts, build and solve problems at the Kidstruction site, learn plumbing in WaterWorks, stage their own production in Show Business, or explore the woods and streams of Toddler Park. For kids up to age 10 and their grown-ups. Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire
117th St.,Chippewa Falls • weekends May 22-June 20 • 10am-6pm • $15 adults, $13 seniors, $5 kids 5-12, FREE under 5 •723-9999 • FestFun.com • Join the Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire here in Wisconsin, and live out your fantasy
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of being the knight in shining armor, a damsel in distress, a dashing pirate, a naughty wench, or a romancing bard. Part craft fair, part historical reenactment, part performance art, take yourself back 400 years and enjoy the sounds, sights, and activities of the renaissance.
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology 21 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa
Falls • 11am-4pm Thursday-Friday, 10am4pm Saturdays • adults $5, ages 13-17 $3, 12 and under $1, members free • 720-9206 • www.cfmit.org • Exhibits include: Seymour Cray Supercomputer Collection, Leap into Lakes, Made in Chippewa, and Nanosecond Knowledge.
Leinenkugel’s Brewery Tour 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • 9:30am-4pm MondayThursday and Saturday, 9:30am-6:30pm Friday, 11:30am-3pm Sunday; tours depart every half hour • FREE • 723-5557 or (888) LEINIES • www.leinie.com • See how Leinenkugel’s beer is handcrafted at the seventh-oldest brewery in the United States, learn about the history of the Jacob Leinenkugel family, and sample Leinie’s brews.
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ANDREA PAULSETH
>explore RECREATION UNDER THE SUN
The Lowes Creek County Park trail system provides a tangle of mountain bike trails to explore via two wheels (all levels welcome).
hot > natural recreation It’s no secret that summer is the prime time to recreate outdoors. The best part about going outside during the warmer months is that you get to have fun while reconnecting with nature. And even if you don’t particularly enjoy hanging out with shrubs and bunny rabbits, at least all that foliage gives you something interesting to look at. Maybe you’re not an outdoorsy type of guy or gal, but don’t let it stop you from exploring a forest or two – you might be pleasantly surprised by what you find. If you like walking and/or riding a bicycle, the next few pages should make you weep with happiness. The bowl of the Chippewa Valley is crisscrossed with a surprising number of easily-accessed hiking and biking trails, and there’s no shortage of ecofriendly activities. So get out there and partake in the mind-boggling magnificence of the northern Wisconsin wilderness. We promise that it probably won’t bite you.
NATURE LOVING Beaver Creek Reserve five miles north of
Fall Creek on County Hwy K • 877-2212 • www.beavercreekreserve.org • Beaver Creek is a nature center, butterfly house, observatory, youth camp, nature store, citizen science center, field research station, and charter science research school (Whew!) It provides programs, activities, and experiences to help people of all ages explore and discover the magic and mysteries of the natural world. The reserve encompasses 360 acres of diverse habitat including upland woods, river bottom forests, wetlands, and savannah areas. It is bordered by the Eau Claire River, and two small trout streams run though the property. Stop in and enjoy some nature! Nature Center is open Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday noon-4pm, nonmembers $3, youth (2-15) $1 // Butterfly House open July 5-Labor Day, Monday-Saturday 11am-3pm, Sunday noon3pm // Observatory open May 9pm-midnight, June and July 10pm-midnight, August 9pmmidnight, October 8pm-midnight.
Chippewa River State Trail 26 miles• 839-1607 • This former railroad corridor parallels the Chippewa River and including river bottoms, prairies, sandstone bluffs, wetlands, and more. Trailruns from Phoenix Park in Eau Claire to Caryville. Joins the Red Cedar Trail in the Dunnville. Deer Fly Trail 726-7880 • A hiking trail
located in the County Forest in Northern Chippewa County. From the north, the trail entrance is located two miles west of junction of County Rd. M And E.
Duncan Creek Parkway Trail 5 miles •723-0331 • This trail winds through the city of Chippewa Falls. Trail begins at the parking lot off 225th Avenue. Ideal for biking, hiking, and inline skating. Connects to Old Abe State Trail. Eau Claire River Route 1.5 miles • Trail
goes from downtown Eau Claire to the East Side Hill. Start at the paved trailhead hidden across from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library’s underground parking entrance. The trail brings you across to the north side of the river on an old railroad trestle S bridge that offers spectacular
views of the quarter-mile long Banbury Place industrial complex and of course, the valley. The trails in Phoenix Park and Boyd Park now connect and are ready for downtown cyclists.
Hickory Ridge Trail 9 miles • (866)723-
0331 • This trail winds through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest. If consists of three challenging loops. Located in northern Chippewa County inthe County Forest – the trail begins in a parking lot off of 225th Ave.
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area 2321242 • Numerous hiking trailst hroughout park traversing prairie, woodland, and wetlands. A 60-foot tower provides viewing of a four county area. Irvine Park 2 miles • 723-3890 • This is a gently rolling trail for bikers and hikers. The trail is located in Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls on Bridgewater Avenue. Lake Wissota State Park 11 miles • 382-
4574 • Located at 8127 County Hwy 0, Chippewa Falls, the park offers over 11 miles of scenic trails that pass along Lake Wissota’s shoreline and through woodland, prairie, lowland, forest, and marsh areas. Bikes are permitted on all but three of the trials. A State Park sticker is required.
Lowes Creek County Park 11 miles • 839-4738 • All of the trails at Lowes Creek are multi-use so they appeal to runners, walkers, and mountain bikers. There’s something for every level of bike rider, including about 5 miles of the double-track (the cross country ski system) and over 6 miles of challenging (narrow) single track. The single track trails take the rider to all four corners of the park by winding through pine tree forests, crossing creek beds, and cruising along ridge lines. Parking pass required. Old Abe Trail 20 miles • 726-7880 •
A paved, multi-use trail running from Chippewa Falls to Cornell. It winds through agricultural and forestland while following ANDREA PAULSETH
HIKING & BIKING TRAILS
Lace up your boots and/or grease up your chain for these beautiful trails. 400 State Trail 22 miles • (800) 844-3507•
The 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy with 5 communities conveniently spaced along the trail to provide small town hospitality. Part of the 101-mile State Trail System. A mostly level trail.
Big Falls County Park 839-4783 • Located
in the town of Seymour, the trails at Big Falls cut through mixed coniferous/ hardwood forest on either side of County Highways Q and K.
Buffalo River State Park Trail 36 miles• (608) 534-6409 • This is a multi-purpose trail that parallels Hwy 10 passing through the communities of Mondovi, Eleva, Strum, Osseo and Fairchild connecting to Eau Claire County operated ATV trails.
The Red Cedar State Trail – 14.5 miles of rail trail shadowing the steep walls of the Red Cedar Valley from Menomonie to its connection with the Chippewa River State Trail. Volume One
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hot > outdoor recreation the Chippewa River. Located just north of Eau Claire, one of the trailheads is northeast of Chippewa Falls on 97th Ave. It connects with the Chippewa River Trail in Eau Claire and the Red Cedar Trail in Menomonie.
Otter Creek Trail 3 miles • Located next to the Hillcrest Golf Course (2333 Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona). Putnam Trail 836-2637 • Located at the end of Putnam Drive in Eau Claire, a long portion of the trail has a sloped hill on one side, marshy woods that gives way to great views of Little Niagara creek on the other, and a beautiful canopy of branches and leaves overhead. You’ll forget you’re in the middle of a city of over 60,000 people. Red Cedar Trail 15 miles • 232-1242 • This
trail connects Menomonie to Dunnville and shadows the steep walls of the Red Cedar Valley. Wildlife along the trail includes pileated woodpeckers, songbirds, turkey, grouse, pheasants, fox, and deer. Connects to the 20-mile Chippewa River Trail.
Stage Coach Bicycle Route 21 miles • 831-2345 • Approximately 21 miles roundtrip with alternate loops. Mostly easy but a few steep hills. It’s a scenic route that follows along a lightly traveled road and is perfect for a family bicycle outing. Available year round and no pass is required. Trailhead located in Augusta just off Hwy 12/27 on Stone St. Tower Ridge Recreation Area 839-4783 •
The trails are wide, and they wind through oak forest and around and over a number of steep hills. Several places along the trails offer downright spectacular views of the Eau Claire River valley. The park is off County Rd. L in Eau Claire.
TWO-WHEELED ENTHUSIASM Leinenkugel’s Chippewa Valley Century Ride May. 29, 7am-5pm • Irvine
Park, Lower Pavillion, P.O. Box 975, Chippewa Falls • $25, $30 after May 20 (fee includes brats, soda and beer) • 715720-1439 • Bike ride with 35, 50, 75 and 100-mile courses available. Ride starts and ends at the lower pavilion of Irvine Park. Registration 7-10am. The course leads through the beautiful farmland of Chippewa County along the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers, Lakes Wissota and Holcombe, and through kettle moraine topography.
Eau Claire Triathlon Jun. 12 • Half Moon
Lake, Eau Claire • Individual: $75 before June 11, $85 day of registration; Team: $115 in advance, $125 day of registration • www. eauclairetriathlon.com Competitors have
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the opportunity to compete individually or with a team. The race course includes a swim in Halfmoon Lake, a bike ride through the rolling hills of western Wisconsin countryside, and a run through historic Carson Park.
Nature Valley Grand Prix Bicycle Festival Jun. 18, 11am-5pm • Main
Street, Menomonie • FREE • www. naturevalleybicyclefestival.com The Nature Valley Grand Prix is one of the premier cycling events in the country. Beginning in downtown Menomonie and on to 80 miles of rural rolling hills and and end back in Menomonie. Also enjoy amateur racing, lots of fun family activities and a community bike ride with several viewing spots. Eight-mile family ride, plus a 15 and 32 mile spectator rides also available.
Independence Day Bike Ride Jul. 3,
10am • The Phoenix Community Garden, Forest and William Street, Eau Claire • (715) 834-0690 • See some scenery, perhaps a sculpture, or even something historic. Jack Schoen, experienced bike ride leader will organize an outing suitable for all of us. We will end our excursion by having lunch together at a local restaurant.
7th Annual Chippewa Valley Firecracker
Eau Clare Expo Center. • Sunday, July 10• 9:30am-1:30pm depending on race • $17-$36 • 831-2345 or 579-8350 (Troy) • www.wors.org or ChippewaOffRoad. org • Every July, mountain bikers, trail runners and spectators swarm this high-energy bike race. Expect a perfect mix of tight, technical single track and lightning-fast double track with trail highlights like the switchbacks of Onion, the creek crossingsof Rad and Skull, and the seemingly endless rock garden of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
STATE PARKS W/ CAMPING
Call for associated fees. Pack your sunscreen and bug spray. Wear a hat. Brunet Island State Park 23125 255thS., Cornell • 239-6888
Chippewa Moraine State Rec. Area 13394 Cty Hwy M, New Auburn • 967-2800
Hoffman Hills State Park 921 Brickyard
Road, Menomonie groupcamps only
•
232-1242,
youth
Lake Wissota State Park 18127 Cty Hwy O, Chippewa Falls • 382-4574
more EVENT listings For the most up-to-date summer listings visit Volume One’s Hot Spots website:
VolumeOne.org/summer
For more information on state parks, visit Wisconsin State Park Resource at www. wiparks.net, or National Parks & Forest at www.forestcamping.com
CAMPGROUNDS
Call for associated fees and to learn about amenities. Don’t forget the waterproof matches. Coon Fork Lake County Park near
Augusta; take Hwy 12, take left on Cty. CF• 839-4738 • 108 sites
Country Camping 10765 County Hwy Q, Chippewa Falls • 288-6376 • 34 sites
Duncan Creek Campground 1252810 2nd
Ave., Chippewa Falls • 723-1222• 35 sites
Elmer’s Campgrounds 8027 Hwy 12,Fall Creek • 832-6277 • 35 RV and tentsites
Harstad County Park near Augusta; take
Hwy 12 to Cty AF to Cty HHH • 839-4738 • 27 sites
Irvington Campground E4176 Ct. Rd.D,
Menomonie • 505-5202 or 235-2267 • MenomonieCamping.com • 45 sites (20 full service)
Loon Lake Campgrounds 10279 280th
Ave., New Auburn • 967-2148 • www. loonlake-campground.com • 12+ sites inJune
Pine Harbor Campground 7181 185th St., Chippewa Falls • 723-9865 • 45 sites (half RV, half tent) O’Neil Campground 14956 105th Ave., Chippewa Falls • 723-6581 • ONeilCreek. com • appx. 400 seasonal and weekendsites NCN North Campground N8390 Hwy 12,
Black River Falls • 888-345-1167 • www. campncn.com • 75 electric sites, much more space available • Adults only, asNCN stands for “No Clothing Nessecary.”
Rock Lake Lodge & Campground 23015 153rd St., Bloomer • 568-4370 •117 sites Sandy Hill Campground E21100 ND Road, Augusta • 286-2495 • 32 sites Stoney Creek RV Resort 50483 Oak Grove Road, Osseo • 597-2102 • www. stoneycreekrvresort.com • 130 sites (114RV, 8 tent, 8 cabin) Sunshine Valley Campground E18250 Buse Road, Augusta • 286-4222 • 18 sites Twin
Springs
Resort
Campground
N6572 530th St., Menomonie • 235-9321 • 75 sites
HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDING
Call for associated fees. They’ll provide the steed. Kinni Valley Stables & Riding 1171 30th Ave., River Falls • 426-1321 • KinniValleyAcademy.com • $64 a ride (about one hour)
Wilderness Pursuits N 5773 Resewood Ave., Neillsville • 743-4484 • $40 a ride (about two hours) Volume One
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KELLY WHITMAN
>play SUMMERY OUTDOOR ATHLETICS
It’s true: you can’t spike a volleyball in the Chippewa Valley without it landing in one of our gorgeously sandy courts.
hot > participation sports No one has ever accused the staff of Volume One magazine of being overly athletic. Never in the history of the magazine has someone said, “You guys focus too much on sports. There’s more to life, you know.” No, they are not the sportiest of folks – but this has not stopped them from trying. And just because the magazine’s volleyball team holds the worst record in local league history, it doesn’t mean they don’t know where to (attempt to) get their game on. As a service to you, they’ve assembled a guide to the Chippewa Valley’s public courts, courses, and fields. As you dribble those balls, swing those clubs, and toss those discs, think of the brave competitors from Volume One magazine.
Menomonie Elmwood Park on 4th Avenue • Fowler Court Park on 4th Avenue • Wakanda Park on Pine Avenue
SOCCER FIELDS
Call ahead to bend it like Beckham.
Chippewa Falls Casper Park on Canal Street and Old Eau Claire Road
Eau Claire Bollinger Fields on Stein Boulevard • Soccer Park on Hamilton Street
Menomonie Phelan Park at 21st Ave. E
HORSESHOE PITCHES
SKATE PARKS
A couple of places to gleam the cube. Eau Claire YMCA Skate Park 229 Moore
Most facilities require ample amounts of easy-going-ness.
water Avenue
Eau Claire Carson Park on Carson Park Drive • Owen Park on 1st Avenue
Chippewa Falls Flag Hill in Irvine Park
St., Eau Claire • 836-8460 • $2 for YMCA members • Synthetic ground cover. Nice mini-ramp and a number of ledges. Helmet required. Also checkout the unlimited individual season pass.Open April 14.
Menomonie Phelan Park at 21st Ave. E
Eau Claire Carson Park on Carson Park Dr.
Menomonie Skate Park Phelan Parkat
ter Avenue
21st Ave. E, Menomonie (south end) • 232-1664 • FREE • Huge, with plenty offeatures for a number of different skill levels. All concrete with some great lines and generally good flow. Includes a 7’vert. quarter, two 6’ regular transitioned quarters, a 6’ (less steep) quarter, a small5’ bowled corner, pyramids, more. No pad requirements.
OUTDOOR PUBLIC SPORTING AREAS
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
on Bridgewater Ave.
Menomonie Wakanda Park on Pine Ave.
Bump, set, and serve up some fun.
Chippewa Falls Irvine Park on BridgewaEau Claire Carson Park on Carson Park
Drive • Mount Simon Park on Addison St. • Riverview Park at 2711 Riverview Dr.
BASEBALL DIAMONDS Eau Claire Bollinger Fields on Stein Boulevard • Carson Park on Carson Park Drive • Fairfax Park at 4200 Fairfax St. • Kessler Park at 105 Walnut St. • Mt Simon Park on Addison Street • Newell Park at 122 S. Michigan St. • Zephyr Park on Shady Grove Road
DISC GOLF COURSES
Two great sports that taste great together. Brickyard On Brickyard Road, Menomonie
• 9 holes, 1,797 feet (alt. course 3,006 feet), natural tees • A very technical course, it traverses hills, valleys and plateaus. Dual tees. 2 permanent pins per hole: yellow A pins and orange B pins. 2 practice baskets on Putting Plateau marked for putting games.
Chippewa Falls Middle School 750 Tropicana Blvd., Chippewa Falls • 18 holes, 5,107 feet, par 62, mixed tees • PlayDG.com/Chippewa • Wonderfully MARISA WOJCIK
Somewhere within these parks is what you’re looking for. For more info, call Chippewa Falls Parks & Rec., 723-3890 • Eau Claire Parks & Rec., 839-5032 • Menomonie Parks & Rec., 232-1664. Listings do not include school areas, which may or may not be open to the public.
BASKETBALL COURTS
Some courts are not full. Most courts require you to “bring it.”
Chippewa Falls Marshall Park on Bridgewater Avenue
Eau Claire Cameron Street Playground
at 1601 11th St. • Demmler at 524 Putnam Dr.• Grover Heights Park at 122 Violet St. • Grover Heights Park at 122 Violet Ave. • McDonough Park at 800 McDonough St. • Mitscher Playground at 3507 Sharon Dr. • Newell Park at 122 S. Michigan St. • North River Fronts Park at 815 Forest St.• Sundet Park at 4703 Robin Rd. • Zephyr Park on Zephyr Hill Avenue
Menomonie Elmwood Park on 4th Avenue• Fowler Court Park on 4th Avenue •Wakanda Park on Pine Avenue • Phelan Park at 21st Ave. E
TENNIS COURTS
What’s with all the racquet?
Chippewa Falls Marshall Park on Bridge-
What’s all the racquet? Eau Claire’s Owen Park (along First Avenue) offers just one of our many outdoor public tennis courts – just begging to be frolicked upon. Volume One
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hot > participation sports creative, wrapped around the school and surrounding woods. Varied elevations. Mix of open and wooded.
Delong Middle School 2000 Vine St., Eau
Claire • 18 holes, 1,942 feet, par 54, natural tees • PlayDG.com/delong • The front 9 works its way around a track. It works well for putting practice and is also wheelchair friendly.
Mount Simon Park Mount Simon Park on Addison Street, Eau Claire • 9 holes, 2,165 feet, par 34, concrete tees • PlayDG.com/ MtSimon • Six holes are sparsely wooded with few elevation changes. 3 holes are entrenched in the woods witha steep hill involved. Excellent for beginners and average players looking for a slight challenge. Tower Ridge Park Off County Rd. L, Eau
Claire • 18 holes, 3,730 feet (alt. course 5,775 feet), par 78, concrete tees • PlayDG.com/ towerridge • Heavily wooded with many elevation changes. Long, narrow fairways provide a challenge. Dual tees. $3/day parking fee.
Wakanda Park Wakanda Park on Pine Avenue, Menomonie • 18 holes, 5,545 feet, par 65, concrete tees • PlayDG.com/ wakanda • Challenging. The course winds its way through mature trees in a beautiful park. Different elevations and a variety of tight and open holes. No dogs.
DOG PARK Eau Claire Dog Park (aka the Off Leash Recreation Area) intersection of Gateway
Drive and House Road • open daily till dusk • $4 per dog daily, annual passes available • ECDogPark.com • A facility where people may responsibly exercise their dogs without leashes. This fenced, nine-acre area is open year-round on a daily basis until dusk. Also, from May through October the park has water available for your dogs.
Menomonie Dog Park Brickyard Road,
Menomonie Dog Park Tags available at City Hall, $20 Resident, $28 Non-Resident • 11.5 acre area available for dogs and their owners founded and supported by “Friends of the Menomonie Dog Park”
Chippewa Falls Happy Trails Dog Park
841 Chippewa Crossing Blvd • $3 daily • 50+ fenced acres, with a walking trail around the perimeter, and a small dog area. Dog waste bags provided. No water as of yet, so please bring your own.
GOLF COURSES
A number of locations to ruin a good walk. Chippewa Valley Golf Club 2200
Crestwood Dr., Menomonie • (800) 494-8987 or 235-9808 • 18 holes, 6,324 yards, par 71 • public • CVGolf.com • This course was designed to flow on 262 acres of maturely wooded, naturally rolling terrain with dramatic elevation changes between the tees and greens.
Eau Claire Golf & Country Club 828
Clubview Lane, Altoona • 836-8423 • 18 holes, 6,574 yards, par 71 • private • www. ecgcc.com • This hilly course features undulating greens that are challenging to read. Some elevation changes occur on the fairways. There is a lake that comes into play on one hole.
Hickory Hills Golf Course E4080 Hickory Rd., Eau Claire • 878-4543 • 18 holes, 4,770 yards, par 66 • public • www.golfhickoryhills. com • This course is easy to walk. Most all the small greens are elevated, and water hazards come into play on at least three different occasions. Operating Hours from Daylight to Dark, Clubhouse is open at 7am. The signature hole is #7, a 146-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot past a pond in order to reach the green. Yowza! Hillcrest Golf & Country Club 2333 Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona • 832-2929 •18 holes, 6,496 yards, par of 72 • private • HillcrestGolfcc.com • This well-manicured course features tree-lined fairways. Five fairways have dogleg configurations and a creek comes into play on three holes. Lake
Hallie Golf Club 2196 110th St.,Chippewa Falls • 861-5442 • 18 holes, 5,787 yards, par 70 • public • LakeHallieGolf. com • This wooded course was built on hilly terrain, so expect many uneven lies. There are trees that line many of the fairways, and
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the front nine is more open than the back.
Lake Wissota Golf Course 16108 97th Ave.,
Chippewa Falls • 382-4780 • 18 holes, 6,015 yards, par 71 • public • LakeWissotaGolf.com • This course requires many straightaway tee and approach shots to the green. Hole #3 is a long par 3 with a blind shot to a green guarded on the right by a bunker and a pond. One green is located on top of ahill.
Menomonie Golf & Country Club 802 Heller Rd., Menomonie • 235-3595 • 9 holes, 1,911 yards, par 30 • public • www. menomoniegolf.com • This course has either trees or water hazards in play on every hole. Watch out for the Cathedral of Pines. There is a river that flows through the center of the course and comes into play on 3 holes. Mill Run/Wild Ridge Golf Course 3905
Kane Rd., Eau Claire // Mill Run Course • 8587960 • 36 holes, 6,076 yards, par 70 • Public // Wild Ridge Course • 834-1766 • 36 holes, 7,034 yards, par 72 • public • WildRidgeGolf. com • This is the only 36 hole championship facility in west central Wisconsin. Mill Run’s fairways are generally flat with a mixture of open and tree-lined. The greens are medium sized, undulating and fast. Water hazards (ponds and a creek) come into play on at least five holes. Wild Ridge offers a lot of dramatic layouts, playing through woodland knolls, glacial ridges, valleys, and meadowland creek flats.
Ojibwa Golf & Bowl Hwy 124 North, Chippewa Falls • 723-8823 • 9 holes 2,882 yards, par 35 • public • OjibwaGC.com • Close to downtown Chippewa Falls, this gorgeous course is surrounded by mature pine trees. Water hazards come into play on several holes. The terrain is hilly and the small greens are in excellent condition. If your game is off, there’s always the bowling alley. Pine Meadow Golf Club 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • 832-6011 • 9 holes, 1,143 yards, par 27 • public • This course has small, undulating greens. The terrain is relatively flat and several trees line the fairways. There is only one water hazard on the course. Pinewood Golf Course N4545 440th St.,
Menomonie • 235-2900 • 9 holes, 1,558yards, par 29 • public • An excellent course for beginners, youth, and seniors, these greens are fairly level and virtually hazard-free, except for a few sand traps.
Princeton Valley Golf Course 2300 W.
Princeton Ave., Eau Claire • 834-3334 • 9 holes, 6,640 yards, par 72 • public • PrincetonValleyGolfClub.com • This scenic course is located in the base of a valley. The course is tight and features water hazards on holes #5, #6, and #9.
Timber
Terrace Golf Course 1117 Pumphouse Rd., Chippewa Falls • 7261500 • 9 holes, 2,900 yards, par 35 • public • TimberTerraceGolfCourse.com • This very scenic course was built on hilly terrain, so you can expect many uneven lies. Pine trees line all the fairways and water hazards come into play on a few holes.
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MARISA WOJCIK
>cheer SCORCHING SPECTATOR SPORTS
Fans flood the bleachers for an Eau Claire Express game in Carson Park. Reports indicate they got spirit, yes they do.
hot > spectator sports When’s the last time you got down to business and did some honest-to-God rooting? It has probably been a while, and it has probably been even longer since you root-root-rooted for the home team. You’ve probably forgotten how good it feels to jump to your feet along with hundreds of other local fans when good ol’ what’s-his-name hammers out a home run. You’ve probably forgotten how good those peanuts and hot dogs taste when you’re eating them while sitting high in the bleachers. And you’ve probably forgotten what it looks like when a whole town rallies around a small group of guys who are giving one hundred and ten percent. Well, maybe it’s time you remembered. In the next couple pages, you’ll find the home game schedules for Eau Claire’s semi-pro sports teams (along with a few other spectator events), so you’ll know exactly where and when to paint your face and hold aloft your giant foam finger. So get out there and show some pride for the hometown team. After all, if they don’t win, it’s a shame.
CAVALIERS BASEBALL
Home games played at Carson Park’s stadium • $5, students ages 18 and under $1, children ages 5 and under FREE • 715-8389222, 715-834-3520 • EauClaireCavaliers. org • May 29, 1pm vs. Eau Claire Bears; May 30, 1pm vs. Chaseburg/Coon Valley, Jun. 4, 1pm vs. Kenosha Kings, Jun. 5, noon vs. Kenosha Kings; Jun. 8, 7:30pm vs. Red Wing Aces; Jun. 11, 5pm vs. Addison braves; Jun. 12, 1pm vs. Addison Braves; Jun. 18, 1pm vs. Marshfield Chaparrals; Jun. 26, 1pm vs. Sparta Millers; Jun. 26, 3pm vs. St. Paul Capitols; Jun. 29, 7:30pm vs. Exeland Bandits; Jun. 30, 7:30pm vs. East Side Merchants; Jul. 13, 7:30pm vs. Menomonie Eagles; Jul. 14, 7:30pm vs. Exeland Bandits; Jul. 15, 5:30pm vs. Westmont Red Sox; Jul. 16, noon vs. Westmont Red Sox; Jul. 17, 1pm vs. Westmont Red Sox; Jul. 19, 7:30pm vs. East Side Merchants; Jul. 26, 7:30pm vs. Eau Claire Bears; Jul. 28, 7:30pm vs. Exeland Bandits; Jul. 30, 5pm vs. Oshkosh Giants; Jul. 31, noon vs. Oshkosh Giants; Aug. 6, noon vs. Austin Blue Sox; Aug. 7, 1pm vs. Austin Blue Sox; Aug. 7, 3pm vs. Taylor County Bacon; Aug. 7, 5pm vs. Taylor County Sausage.
7 and 12 vs. La Crosse Loggers. July 16 vs. Wisconsin Woodchucks, July 20 vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, July 25 and 27 vs. Wisconsin Woodchucks, Aug. 2-3 vs. Waterloo Bucks, Aug. 4-6 vs. Battle Creek Bombers, Aug. 8-9 vs. Madison Mallards, Aug. 11-12 Wisconsin Rapids Rafters.
EAU CLAIRE CRUSH FOOTBALL
Home games played at Carson Park’s stadium at 6pm • $6, ages 12 and under FREE • EauClaireCrush.com • Jun. 18
vs. Green Bay Gladiators, Jul. 4 vs. River City Rough Riders, Jul. 9 vs. Central Wisconsin Spartans, Jul. 16, 6pm vs. Chippewa Valley Predators.
CHIPPEWA VALLEY PREDATORS FOOTBALL
Home games played at Carson Park’s stadium at 6pm • $8, season tickets $25, veterans, seniors and ages 12 and under FREE • ChippewaValleyPredatorsFootball.com • Jun. 18 vs. Green Bay Gladiators, Jul. 4 vs. River City Rough Riders, Jul. 9 vs. Central Wisconsin Spartans, Jul. 16, 6pm vs. Eau Claire Crush.
CHIPPEWA FALLS LUMBERJACKS BASEBALL
Home games played at Casper Park, 440 Old Eau Claire Rd., Chippewa Falls • www.ballcharts.com/teams/index. php?team=chippewafalls • Jun. 3, 7:30pm vs. Jim Falls Sturgeons; Jun. 12, 1pm vs. Beef River Bullfrogs; Jul. 8, 7pm vs. Menomonie Grey Eagles; Jul. 13, 7:30pm vs. Cadott Red Sox; Jul. 20, 7:30pm vs. Eau Claire Bears; Jul. 27, 7:30pm vs. River Falls Fighting Fish.
EAU CLAIRE BEARS BASEBALL
Home games played mostly at the Bollinger Fields off Stein Blvd. • 271-6267 • LeagueLineup.com/ecbears • May 29,
EAU CLAIRE EXPRESS BASEBALL
Home games played at Carson Park’s stadium usually at 6:35pm • 839-7788 • $6, $7 reserve grandstand, $9 reserve box seats, $25 fan deck, and season tickets available • EauClaireExpress.com • Jun. 2 vs. Wisconsin Woodchucks, Jun. 6-7 vs. La Crosse Loggers, Jun. 9-10 vs. Green Bay Bullfrogs, Jun. 13 vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, June 16-17 vs. Battle Creek Bombers, Jun. 18 vs. Wisconsin Woodchucks, 20-22 vs. Green Bay Bullfrogs, Jun. 23-25 vs. Waterloo Bucks, Jun. 28 vs. La Crosse Loggers; July 2 vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, July 4 vs. Madison Mallards (6:05pm), July 5-6 vs. Madison Mallards (6:35pm), July
Above: one millisecond of the action to be found at an Eau Claire Crush adult amateur football game in Carson Park. Catch a handful of home games all summer long. Volume One
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hot > spectator sports 1pm vs. Eau Claire Cavaliers at Carson Park; Jun. 1, 1pm vs. Hallie Eagles at Bollinger Fields; Jun. 20, 7:30pm vs. Exland Braves; Jun. 25, 7:30pm vs. Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks; Jun. 29, 7:30pm vs. Beef River Bullfrogs at Bollinger Fields; Jul. 8, 7:30pm vs. St. Pal Mud Hens at Bollinger Fields; Jul. 15, 7:30pm vs. Whitehall Wolves at Bollinger Fields; Jul. 17, 1pm vs. Cadott Red Sox at Bollinger Fields; Jul. 29, 7:30pm vs. Osseo Merchants at Bollinger Fields; Aug. 5, 7:30pm vs. Chippewa Falls Lumberjacks at Bollinger Fields.
MENOMONIE THUNDERHAWKS FOOTBALL
Home games played at UW-Stout’s Williams Stadium, Menomonie at 6pm • $7.50, $4.50 military with ID, students with ID and ages 10-18, ages 0-9 FREE • MenomonieThunderhawks.com • Jun. 4 vs. St. Paul Pioneers, Jun. 18 vs. River City Rough Riders, Jul. 2 vs. Minnesota Sting (non-league), Jul. 10 vs. Rochester Giants.
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MENOMONIE EAGLES BASEBALL
Home games played at Wakanda Park, Menomonie at 7:30pm • $8, season tickets $25, veterans, seniors and ages 12 and under FREE • 495-2374 • BallCharts. com • Jun. 3 vs. Hager City Skeeters, Jun. 10 vs. St. Croix Falls Bandits, Jun. 15 vs. River Falls Fighting Fish, Jun. 17 vs. Marshfield Chaparrals, Jun. 22 vs. Osceola Braves, Jul. 1 vs. Plum City Blues, Jul. 8 vs. Elmwood Expos, Jul. 15 vs. Hudson River Rats, Jul. 20 vs. TBA, Jul. 27 vs. New Richmond Miners, Aug. 2 vs. Cumberland Islanders, Aug. 5 vs. Osseo Merchants, Aug. 9 vs. Tilden Tigers.
HALLIE EAGLES BASEBALL
Home games played at Hallie Park, off 117th St., Lake Hallie • See contact info for ticket information • www.halliepark. com • May 29, 1:30pm vs. Taylor City; Jun. 2, 7:30pm vs. Sparta; Jun. 13, 1pm vs. BR; Jun. 16, 7:30pm vs. Howard; Jun. 27, 1pm vs. Chippewa Falls; Jul. 11, 1pm vs. Bloomer; Jul. 18, 1pm vs. Whitehall; Jul. 24, 1pm vs. Tilden.
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local summer festivals plan your weekends carefully, cuz there’s lots of ’em – 50 to be exact
MAY What: Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire When: weekends, May 21-June 19 Where: 2302 Nelson Rd, Chippewa Falls Cost: $6-$16 Vibe: Fun from yesteryear that’s only a little shlocky Entertainment: Medieval reenactments, jugglers, jesters, and musical groups Food/Drink: Lots of traditional carnivalesque stands, some with turkey legs and mutton chops Website: FestFun.com What: Ringelspiel Days When: May 27-29 Where: Lotz Park, Boyd Cost: FREE Vibe: Small-town overtaken with fun Entertainment: Carnival, parade, cover bands, softball tournament, and car show Food/Drink: Some local vendors and some fair vendors What: Rock-N-Roll Kickball Classic When: Friday/Saturday, May 27-28 Where: Cinder City Park, Altoona Cost: FREE Vibe: Hip sportsy kickoff to summer Entertainment: Eight rockin’ local and regional acts, plus kickball, beanbags, and a recreation expo Food/Drink: Barbeque, pizza, and beer Website: VolumeOne.org/kickball
JUNE What: Eleva Broiler Fest When: June 3-5 Where: Highway 93, Eleva Cost: FREE Vibe: The big kahuna of small-town fests Entertainment: Three live bands, hot rod burnout contest, parade, talent show, carnival rides/games, tractor pull, plus tourneys for kickball, volleyball, and basketball Food/Drink: Charcoal chicken, pie, ice cream, and other fair fare Website: ElevaBroilerFestival.com What: Cornell Community Fair When: first weekend in June Where: Mill Yard Park, Cornell Cost: FREE Vibe: Pretty typical small town fair Entertainment: Rides, tractor pull, parade Food/Drink: Typical fair fare What: Willow River Blues & Brews When: June 3-4
Where: Mary Park, New Richmond Cost: FREE ($15-$20 for beer sampling) Vibe: Mainstream blues and beer in a park Entertainment: A half-dozen national musicians and local cover bands Food/Drink: 50+ craft beers plus fair fare Website: WillowRiverBluesFest.com What: Park Art Fair When: June 4-5 Where: Mary Park, New Richmond Cost: FREE Vibe: Big ole’ art fair with live music and beer tasting next door Entertainment: 125 art exhibitors Food/Drink: Typical fair fare Website: ParkArtFair.com What: Taste of the Valley When: June 5, 11am-6pm Where: Phoenix Park, Eau Claire Cost: FREE Vibe: Stuff the fam’s faces at this culinary celebration Entertainment: Four local bands, inflatables, and kids activities
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This event is about so much more than just kickball. Hundreds of regular folk come down to eat, drink, play kubb and beanbags, and watch a ton of great bands rock. It’s a really unique event with a killer summer kick-off vibe. My best weekend last summer!
What: 3M Menomonie Regatta When: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend Where: Wakanda Park on Lake Menomin Cost: FREE Vibe: Brand new boat and bands bash Entertainment: US Title Series racing and local bands Food/Drink: Restaurant vendors, beer tent Website: MenomonieChamber.org
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Food/Drink: Between 10 and 20 area restaurants, caterers, and vendors, many with specialty items. Also a beer garden. Website: UnitedWayToTV.org
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This annual tube float is where the rubber meets the water. There’s nothing I enjoy more than peeling off the t-shirt, planting my pasty white butt on a hot black tube, and floating – special beverage in-hand – down the mighty Chippewa River with a couple thousand of my closest lifestyle companions.
What: Durand Fun Fest When: June 9-12 Where: Memorial Park Cost: FREE Vibe: A small-town festival with some flare Entertainment: Pageants, carnival rides/ games, talent show, show choir, live cover bands, kids and pet parade, fishing contest, inflatables, fireman water fight, tractor pull, raffle, and kickball tourney Food/Drink: Chicken tent and food court, beer garden Website: durandimprovementgroup.org/ FUN-FEST-2011.html What: Cinder City Days When: June 9-12 Where: Cinder City Park and 10th Street Park, Altoona Cost: FREE Vibe: A festival for the sports-minded and the family-minded Entertainment: Rides, carnival, two parades, car show, live bands at night, and tourneys for baseball, softball, and beanbags Food/Drink: Charcoal chicken from Lion’s Club, vendors at carnival, a church pancake breakfast, and VFW all-you-can-eat breakfast What: Aquafest When: June 9-19 Where: Downtown Rice Lake Cost: $20-$30 Vibe: A small town pools together to make a big deal Entertainment: A handful of local bands, tribute bands, and at least one big name, plus races, basketball/softball/horseshoes/ golf tourneys, treasure hunt, parades, teen dance, RC air show, fishing derby, water ski show, a play, luau, tractor pull, skateboard and grind bike competition, raffles, duck chase, and games and prizes galore Food/Drink: Big ole’ food court and beer garden with typical fair fare Website: aquafestonline.com What: Open Air Festival of the Arts When: June 11-12 Where: Phoenix Park, Eau Claire Cost: FREE Vibe: Hip visual art market Entertainment: Area bands, bellydancers, and performers Food/Drink: Gyros, pizza, burgers, brats, curds, and ice cream Website: ecOAFA.org What: Earth Day Celebration When: June 11 Where: Community Garden, Forest Street, EC Cost: FREE Vibe: Sustainable learning, family friendly
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Entertainment: Speakers and hands-on education on topics like gardening, composting, rain gardens, and Food Not Lawns, plus fun kids activities Food/Drink: None, but farmers market and OAFA across the street What: Lake Martha Days When: third weekend in June Where: downtown Osseo Cost: FREE Vibe: A celebration of Scandinavian-ism Entertainment: Crafts, music, parade, and stilt walkers Food/Drink: Ethnic food stands What: Stanley Rodeo Days When: Father’s Day weekend Where: Chapman Park Cost: $5-$10 kids, $12-$17 adult Vibe: For the cowboys and cowgals out there Entertainment: Live music from area country/rock bands, parade, carnival, softball tourney, tractor pull, horse games, and – oh yeah – a big ole’ rodeo Food/Drink: Typical faire fare, including charcoal chicken Website: stanleyrodeo.com What: Nature Valley Grand Prix When: June 18 Where: downtown Menomonie and backroads of Dunn Co. Cost: FREE Vibe: The closest you’ll get to Tour de France around here Entertainment: Hardcore race action, spectator races, kid races, live music, stunt riders Food/Drink: Beer tent, local food vendors Website: NatureValleyBicycleFestival.com What: Frenchtown Annual Tubing Float and Regatta (FATFAR) When: Father’s Day Where: Chippewa River (starts in Chip Falls) Cost: FREE Vibe: A party pub crawl via tube with no one Volume One
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officially in charge Entertainment: Several bars get bands Food/Drink: Depends on the bars you stop off at during the float What: Country Fest When: June 23-26 Where: Cadott Cost: $44-$88 Vibe: Big outdoor music festival, camping Entertainment: About 25 big names in country music Food/Drink: Tons of food, and lots of beer Website: CountryFest.com What: Fall Creek Fun Fest When: June 23-26 Where: Keller Park Cost: FREE Vibe: A small-town fest jam-packed with things to do Entertainment: ATV pull, garden/antique tractor pull, live music from local/regional cover bands, parade, helicopter rides, kids games, softball tournament, car show, flea market, run/walk, inflatables, a drive-in movie, and fireworks Food/Drink: Rib feed, charcoal chicken, all manner of grillables, and a beer garden Website: fallcreekwi.lionwap.org What: Bean & Bacon Days When: June 30-July 4 Where: Augusta Cost: FREE Vibe: A small-town celebration of independence, cars, and baked beans Entertainment: Dance with live music, burnout competition, car show, arts and crafts, parade, demo derby, kids games, fireworks, volleyball and softball tourneys, mud race Food/Drink: Famous BBQ chicken, plus other grillables, beer, and ice cream Website: BeanandBaconDays.info
hot > summer festivals JULY What: Chetek Liberty Fest When: July 1-4 Where: Chetek Cost: FREE Vibe: Small-town 4th of July celebration with tons of little events Entertainment: Water ski show, horse-pull, on-street live band, beach party with a band, and fireworks Food/Drink: Grilled goodies like chicken, burgers, dogs, brats, and nachos Website: www.chetekwi.net/liberty.asp
Food/Drink: Local restaurants and organizations vend food (mostly grillables) Website: GrassontheChippewa.org
and chainsaw carving Food/Drink: carnival vendors and beer tent Website: GilmantonFreeFair.com
What: Eau Claire Fourth of July Celebration When: July 4 Where: Carson Park Cost: FREE Vibe: Educational family fun to the max Entertainment: Carnival games, cake walks, historic displays/demonstrations, music from the Municipal Band, facepainting, fireworks Food/Drink: Dogs, brats, chips, soda, and ice cream
What: Cadott Nabor Days When: July 8-10 Where: Riverview Park Cost: FREE Vibe: Full-fledged family fun with fireworks Entertainment: Carnival rides, donkey races, local cover bands, mud bog, run/walk, parade, tractor pull, and fireworks Food/Drink: Beer tent, typical festival fare
What: Mud Bog & Tuff Trucks When: July 2 Where: Pioneer Park, Eau Claire Cost: $15 Vibe: Muddy car racin’ fun Entertainment: Two filthy race shows with several classes Food/Drink: Beer tent, various grilled items Website: Pioneer-Days.org
What: Menomonie FreedomFest When: July 4 Where: Wakanda Park Cost: $1 Vibe: Family fun with explosives! Entertainment: Petting zoo, dunk tank, entertainers, inflatables, live music, bingo, storytelling, talent show, and fireworks Food/Drink: Fair fare Website: MenomonieChamber.org
What: Northern Wisconsin State Fair When: July 13-17 Where: Northern WI State Fairgrounds, Chip Falls Cost: $3-$7 Vibe: Like a county fair, but bigger Entertainment: Livestock, crafts, carnival rides, games, and big names in classic rock and country Food/Drink: Every vendor type imaginable Website: norwisstatefair.com
What: Grass on the Chippewa When: July 2-3 Where: Memorial Park, Durand Cost: FREE Vibe: Laid back music festival with camping Entertainment: 10 bands of the bluegrass persuasion
What: Gilmanton Free Fair When: July 7-10 Where: Gilmanton Cost: FREE Vibe: Biggest little fair/carnival Entertainment: Three bands, tractor pulls,
What: Rock Fest When: July 14-17 Where: Cadott Cost: $44-$155 Vibe: Ginormous outdoor music festival you can camp at
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hot > summer festivals Entertainment: Big rock acts from the mid80s to early-00s Food/Drink: Many food vendors, more booze Website: Rock-Fest.com What: Stockholm Art Fair When: July 16 Where: Stockholm Village Park Cost: FREE Vibe: Big, laid-back art event in a charming little town Entertainment: 6-8 area musicians Food/Drink: Local, mostly organic, vendors (portabella mushrooms, wild rice brats, chicken/beef pita) plus corndogs, kettlekorn Website: stockholmartfair.org What: Country Jam When: July 21-23 Where: 3443 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire Cost: $49-$220 Vibe: Big outdoor music festival you can camp at Entertainment: About a dozen big names in country music Food/Drink: Tons of food, and lots of beer Website: wi.CountryJam.com What: New Auburn Jamboree Days When: July 21-24 Where: Lion’s Memorial Park Cost: FREE Vibe: Small-town family charm Entertainment: Several area bands, kids games, softball and volleyball tournaments, and a parade Food/Drink: Beer garden, charcoal chicken, and typical fair fare What: Eau Claire County Fair When: July 23-Aug. 13 Where: Eau Claire Expo Center Vibe: It’s a county fair
Entertainment: Lawn mower race, car show, tons of animal shows, bingo, auction, rocket launch, cooking contests, ice cream eating contest, talent show, exhibits, tractor pulls, wagon rides, and live polka band Food/Drink: Charcoal chicken, other fair fare Website: EauClaireCountyFair.com What: Dunn County Fair When: last Weds-Sun in July Where: Dunn County Fair Grounds, Menomonie Cost: $1 Vibe: It’s a county fair Entertainment: Tractor pull, horse pull, races, demo derby, jugglers, karaoke contest, cover bands, magic shows, animals, and carnival rides Food/Drink: Typical fair fare Website: DunnCountyFair.org What: Stanley Lions Watermelon Fest When: July 31 Where: Chapman Park Cost: FREE Vibe: Simple seed-spittin’ in the summer sun Entertainment: Car show, kids games, raffle, and flea market Food/Drink: Charcoal chicken and free watermelon Website: Partner29.com
AUGUST What: Bloomer Community Fair & Crazy Days When: Aug. 4-7 Where: Community Fairgrounds Cost: FREE Vibe: Typical fair with more car-related attractions Entertainment: Live music from four local/
BLUES ON THE CHIPPEWA
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While Elliot Blues may have been right when he said there’s not many places left to hear master bluesmen practicing their craft, you wouldn’t know it living here in the Chippewa Valley. We’re lucky enough to boast a whole bunch of awesome, soulful performers, and when they all come together for this weekendlong event in Durand there’s no better place to be. Oh, and did I mention it’s free? Make sure to get there early if you want to sit down, because space for setting up chairs disappears pretty quick. – Matt Ledger, V1 Writer
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hot > summer festivals CHALKFEST
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My Milwaukee-based family doesn’t visit often, but when they heard about this they started packing. Coming up on year four, the amount of family visitors has doubled and my art teacher aunt even started her own version at her school. It’s a shining example of the big-city draw our creative community can have.
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regional acts, a run/walk, demo derbies, burnout contests, pit crew challenges, carnival, displays for machinery, animals, and 4H, and a parade Food/Drink: Beer garden and typical fair fare Website: bloomerchamber.com What: Blues on the Chippewa When: Aug. 6-7 Where: Memorial Park, Durand Cost: FREE Vibe: Laid-back music festival with camping Entertainment: 15 bands of blues persuasion, car show, motorcycle show, craft fair Food/Drink: Local restaurants and organizations vend food (mostly grillables) Website: BluesontheChippewa.org What: Summerfest When: Aug. 5-6 Where: downtown Eau Claire Cost: FREE Vibe: Diverse summer family fun conveniently in one place Entertainment: Car show, strongman competition, regional music acts, petting zoo, demonstrations, and other kidsy fun Food/Drink: Gyros, shaved ice, dogs, brats, burgers, curds, chicken, pizza, BBQ, more Website: SummerfestEauClaire.com What: Chalkfest When: Aug. 6-7 Where: Wilson Park, Eau Claire Cost: FREE Vibe: A firestorm of creativity and positive community energy Entertainment: Tons of sidewalk art, pictionary tournie, artist duels, do-it-yourself chalk art areas, and a DJ Food/Drink: A few local food and dessert vendors, plus beverage tent Website: Chalkfest.org Volume One
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What: Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show When: Aug. 7 Where: Northern WI Fairgrounds, Chip Falls Cost: $3-$5 Vibe: Grease monkey heaven Entertainment: 700+ show cars, auto-related vendors, and raffle Food/Drink: Fair fare including a vendor with porkchops on a stick Website: indianheadcarshow.com What: Art in the Park When: Aug. 12 Where: Soo Park, Stanley Cost: FREE Vibe: An artsy shopping extravaganza Entertainment: Art fair of 20+ artists, citywide thrift sale, farmers market, and some local musicians Food/Drink: Some grillables, some beverages, farmers market, goodies from local shops Website: Partner29.com What: Pioneer Days When: Aug. 12-14 Where: Pioneer Park, Eau Claire Cost: $6 Vibe: Industrial age kidsy fun with flea market and camping Entertainment: Time-appropriate live music, demonstrations, and tractor pulls Food/Drink: Refreshments and treats, pancake breakfasts and chicken dinner Website: pioneer-days.org What: Pure Water Days When: Aug. 12-14 Where: All over Chippewa Falls Cost: FREE Vibe: Experience a whole town in a day Entertainment: Softball and bowling tourneys, Leinie’s tours and memorabilia sale, run/walk races, trivia contest, farmers market, crafts, live music, two parades, fireworks
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PICKLEFEST
I go to sit back and watch as people from all over the area converge upon our town – riding bikes, walking dogs, drinking beer, and enjoying small-town fellowship. My favorite memories are people with cucumber necklaces, listening to the parade MCs as they joke with locals they see in the crowd, seeing folks of every age dance under the Fireman’s Tent, squeezing into one the town’s three bars to escape the heat, checking out Pickle Sculptures, contributing to the SnoJammer’s fundraiser by purchasing a chicken dinner or enjoying the Lion’s Club cajun boil, watching little kids dig the bounce houses and teenagers too cool for school strolling up and down the street. I suppose people watching is a big part of it!
Food/Drink: Nothing special Website: ChippewaChamber.org What: Cucumber Festival / Picklefest When: third weekend in August Where: downtown Boyceville Cost: FREE Vibe: A quirky celebration of small town-dom Entertainment: Two parades, games, tractor pull, and live music/dancing Food/Drink: Fried food a-plenty, chicken dinners, Cajun boil, and standard fair fare Website: BoycevilleWI.com What: Eau Claire Big Rig Truck Show When: Aug. 19-21 Where: Chip Valley Technical College Cost: FREE Vibe: Like a car show, only w/ really big cars Entertainment: Jumbotron movie, live music, dance team show, car show, and craploads of big rig trucks Food/Drink: Burgers, dogs, brats, curds, and walking tacos Website: ECTruckShow.com What: WHYS Bluegrass Fest When: third Saturday in August Where: Lake Altoona County Park Cost: $12-$15 individual, $18-$20 family Vibe: A chill musical get-together for the whole family Entertainment: eight bands of the bluegrass persuasion, plus a fiddle contest open to the public, and kids activities/entertainment Food/Drink: Grillables, healthier salad options, tap microbrews, and root beer floats Website: whysradio.org/bluegrassfestival What: Chippewa River Rendezvous When: Aug. 27-28 Where: Mill Yard Park, Cornell Cost: FREE
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Vibe: Step back to pioneer days for family fun Entertainment: Period camps, demonstrations, reenactments, games, farmers market, flea market, craft fair, and logging truck skill competition Food/Drink: Mary’s Frybread and non-profit provided food including a pancake breakfast What: Wild West Fest and Steampunk Emporium When: weekends Aug. 27-Sept. 11 Where: 2302 Nelson Rd, Chippewa Falls Cost: $6-$16 Vibe: Old West meets New West Entertainment: Time-relevant reenactments, performers, and country music jamboree Food/Drink: Similar to Renaissance, but more grillables and chuckwagon food (dogs, brats, burgers, chili, ribs, corn on cob, etc.) Website: FestFun.com What: Festival in the Pines When: Aug. 27-28 Where: Carson Park, Eau Claire Cost: $5 Vibe: A big arts and crafts fair Entertainment: 200+ tents of arts/crafts/ antiques, kidsy games and attractions, and local musicians and performers Food/Drink: Beer garden, pizza, subs, gyros, ice cream, and snacks Website: festivalinthepines.com What: Discover Downsville Day When: fourth Saturday in August Where: downtown Downsville Cost: FREE Vibe: Fun for the whole family Entertainment: Rotating kids entertainment and activities Food/Drink: Mostly local restaurant food, a few fair vendors Website: DiscoverDownsvillewi.com Volume One
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>look ahead SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR
State fairs, county fairs, small town fairs – there’ll be plenty of fried food on sticks, rides, carnies, and livestock shows to go around.
hot > events & happenings If you’re gonna sweat, you might as well have fun doing it – and there’s more to do than ever around here. Here’s a broad look at some of the big events happening in the Chippewa Valley in June, July, and August. For the most upto-date listings and event info, pick up a regular issue of Volume One, or click over to VolumeOne.org. All events are subject to change; call ahead for details.
MAY EVENTS
Ringelspiel Days Every Day from May. 27 to May. 29•
Lotz Park, County Highway V, Boyd • FREE • 667-3420 • For three days Boyd is overtaken with a carnival, parade, cover bands, a softball tournament, car show plus food and drink buy local and fair vendors.
2011 Chippewa Valley Rock ‘n Roll Kickball Classic
May. 27, 4-11pm; May. 28, 10am-10pm • Cinder City Park, Spooner Ave and 10th St., Altoona • FREE to attend • 552-0457 • volumeone.org The Kickball Classic is one massive Memorial Day party. Up to 24 teams will do battle as hundreds of spectators gather to eat, drink, rock out, and party. More than just a tournament, this two-day event is open to the public and features several bands, free beanbags, and plenty of BBQ, beer, and more. Friday night bands: Dead Dogs 6-7:30pm and Brass Monkey 8-11pm. Saturday night bands: Duncan Ninja noon-2pm, the Brian Bethke Band 2:30-4pm, the Perennials 4:30-5:30pm, South Farwell 6-7:30pm and Roster McCabe 8-10pm.
Mad Trucker Gone Mad + The Ever-Expanding Hippo Brigade + Uncle Eddie + Voodoo Love Mint May. 27,
10pm • House of Rock, 422 Water St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • 838-0158 • Featuring filthy Southern rockers Mad Trucker gone mad, plus two bands from local rock mastermind Noel Hanson: ska rockers the Ever-Expanding Hippo Brigade, and the sick riff rock signature in Voodoo Love Mint. Doors at 8pm.
3M Menomonie Regatta Every Day from May. 28 to May. 29 • On Lake Menomin, Menomonie • FREE • www.ustitleseries.org A championship outboard hydroplane and runabout racing event. Vehicles reach speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. This adrenaline pumping showdown is great family fun, with great food and cold beer. Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire Every Saturday,
Sunday from May. 21 to Jun. 19, 10am-6pm • Eagle Ridge Campground, 2302 Nelson Rd. & 117th St., Chippewa Falls • $13, $6 ages 5-12, FREE ages 0-4/active military with ID, $100 season pass • 723-9999 • www.festfun.com Juggling, jousting, music and magic. Come to the Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire and enjoy a 16th century marketplace featuring artisans selling handmade wares, minstrels and so much more. New this year: Woodland creatures area (with fairy nests, a troll bridge and more), Clarus (the Renaissance “Glee” parody) and Traveler’s Inn.
Leinenkugel’s Chippewa Valley Century Ride May. 29, 7am-5pm • Irvine Park, Lower Pavillion, P.O. Box 975, Chippewa Falls • $25, $30 after May 20 (fee includes brats, soda and beer) • 720-1439 • Bike ride with 35, 50, 75 and 100-mile courses available. Ride starts and ends at the lower pavilion of Irvine Park. Registration 7-10am. The course leads through the beautiful farmland of Chippewa County along the Chippewa and Flambeau Rivers, Lakes Wissota and Holcombe, and through kettle moraine topography. Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Lucas K & the Coolhand Saints May. 31, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park,
1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
JUNE EVENTS Music in the Park 2011: Enjoy the Sound of Broadway
Jun. 1, 6-8pm; Jul. 13, 6-8pm • 10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic
cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
The Anna Johnson Band Jun. 1, 7pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $8, seniors $7, youth $3 • 726-9000 • Anna Johnson makes music from the deepest part of her heart. Her acoustic folk/pop style is intentionally simple, stripped, and so sincere that people feel what she feels. Currently she is working on her 4th recording and touring the country with her band, including her sister and best friend Julia. Museum Explorers Every Wednesday from Jun. 23 to
Aug. 4, 10-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire • ages 3-5 • 834-7871 • Make local history an adventure as kids attend this series of workshops, where they’ll learn about historical dances, the local native American history, life in Victorian times, archeology and more. See contact info for details.
Time Travelers Every Wednesday from Jun. 22 to Aug. 3, 10-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire • k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com • ages 6-12 • 834-7871 • Featuring lots of creative, historical workshops throughout the summer. From pretending to be a newspaper of the olden days, crafter, quilter, fishing guide and more. See contact info for more individual class details.
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THE SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Thursdays in June, July & August • Phoenix Park, downtown EC • 6:30-8:30pm
Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the fresh summer scene and sounds. Local singer/songwriters play a pre-show set at 6pm.
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TASTE OF THE VALLEY Jun. 5 • Phoenix Park, downtown Eau Claire • 11am-6pm
This food festival in beautiful downtown Eau Claire features tons of area restaurants, caterers and other food vendors exhibiting dishes, from old favorites to new innovative specials. A variety of local bands perform in the Phoenix Park amphitheater all day.
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COUNTRY FEST
Jubilee 2011 Jun. 2, 6pm • The Florian Gardens, 2340
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Country Fest, enjoy four days of some of the biggest names in country music, including Gretchen Wilson, Josh Turner, Lady Antebellum, Gary Allen, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley. See the official website for full details.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: South Farwell + Beacon James + Brian Butler Jun. 2, 6:30pm • Phoenix
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GUS MACKER 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • $90, $650 table of eight • 832ARTS • www.eauclairearts.com Enjoy a magical evening in a garden setting, with a wonderful dinner, entertainment, great art and live and silent auctions, all to benefit the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. Entertainment by the Walk/Klenz Jazz Group, Grammy-nominated artist Peter Phippen and the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild. Our 2011 featured artist is Allan Servoss.
Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Brian Butler plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Blues on the Chippewa Benefit Concert Jun. 2, 7-9pm • Durand Theatre, 110 E. Main St., Durand • $10, $7 in advance, $5 seniors • 672-8785 • www.bluesonthechippewa.org Featuring Howard “Guitar” Luedtke and special guests Doo Da Day. Advance tickets available at Shari’s Chippewa Club, Heike Pharmacy, and Corral Bar/Riverside Grill.
Jun. 23-26 • 24447 Cty. Hwy. S, Cadott
Jul. 9 • 1st Ave.,Eau Claire • 8am-4pm
This massive showdown of local basketball skills has its roots in the driveway court of Scott McNeal’s parents’ home in Lowell, Michigan in 1974. Today the tour hosts over 200,000 players and 1.7 million spectators in over 75 cities. The competition is designed for males and females, all ages and all experiences
Park Art Fair Jun. 3, 5-8pm; Jun. 4, 10am-4pm • Mary
Park, New Richmond • FREE • The first Saturday in June brings thousands of visitors to New Richmond for a festive day at scenic Mary Park. Artists and crafts people - 175 in all - display and sell their wares under colorful awnings and tents. Food and entertainment are on-going.
Cornell Community Fair Every Day from Jun. 3 to Jun. 5
• Mill Yard Park, 51 Bridge Street, Cornell • 239-6341 • www.cityofcornell.com First weekend in June at Cornell’s Mill Yard Park. Rides and much more. Parade on Sunday at noon. See contact info for details.
Eleva Broiler Fest Every Day from Jun. 3 to Jun. 5•
Eleva, Hwy 93, 17 miles south of Eau Claire • FREE • 715.831.2345 • www.elevabroilerfest.com This annual event features live music, tournaments, garden tractor and truck/tractor pulls, history displays some of the best charcoal chicken. There will be a kiddie parade on Saturday and a grand parade on Sunday.
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Sat.-Sun., Aug. 27-Sep. 11 • Eagle Ridge Campground, 2302 Nelson Rd. & 117th St., Chippewa Falls • 10am-8pm Get your cowboy boots polished and your steampunk goggles ready. This festival features time-relevant reenactments and performers, from the wild west and steampunk “eras”. Also enjoy country music, craft vendors, great food, more.
hot > events & happenings Jun. 4• FREE; Brew tasting: $20, $15 in advance at the gate • director@newrichmondchamber.com • 246-2900. • www.willowriverbluesfest.com Great blues music on tap all weekend long, featuring Becky Barksdale, Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top Tribute), Corey Stevens, Mojo Lemon, Bingham & Thorne and The Pumps. Fifteen breweries will provide samples of over 50 brews. A park art fair going on simultaneously features over 125 exhibitors presenting pottery, jewelry, painting, ceramics and more.
12th Annual Reach Foundation Charity Golf Outing Jun.
3, 11:30am • Hickory Hills Golf Course, E4080 Hickory Rd., Eau Claire • $85, $75 before May 5 • 878-4543 • www.reach-inc.org Enjoy the Chippewa Valley’s most economically priced charitable golf event, and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Registration and silent auction begins at 11:30am, load carts and instructions at 12:45pm, shotgun start at 1pm, dinner, awards and end of auction at 5:30pm. Register online.
Walk/Run of Clark County/Neillsville, WI Jun. 3, 6pm •
Neillsville High School, 401 Center St, Neillsville • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 7155142250 • Walk/Run to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life of Rusk County Jun. 3, 6pm-8am • La-
dysmith High School, 1700 Edgewood Ave, Ladysmith • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 514-2250 • An all night relay to benefit the American Cancer Society.
WOJB 88.9 Presents Haley Bonar Jun. 3, 7:30pm • Park
Theater, 15791 U.S. HWY 63, Hayward • $20, $15 in advance • 800-776-3689 • www.wojb.org St. Paul based indie-folk singer/songwriter Haley Bonar brings her sophisticated songs and soothing voice to the Park Theater.
Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekend Every Day from Jun.
4 to Jun. 5• wherever you can drop a line • Every year, the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June is designated as free Fishing Weekend througout the state. ALl the wayersa re open including state waters of the Great Lakes and rivers bordering Wisconsin. Residents and nonresidents of all ages may fish without a license over these days. Length limits, bag limits and other conditions still apply.
Heart & Sole: A Down Syndrome Footprint Race Jun. 4,
7:30am • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls • $20/person; $45/family • heartandsoleds@gmail.com • 720-2757 • www.heartandsoleds.webs.com Check-in and day of registration beginning at 7:30am; 10K race begins at 9:00am. 10K & 5K chip timed race running through Irvine Park. A 1 mile family fun run follows. All begin and end at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds. Live music, family games and awareness activities, raffle drawing will also be a part of the day.
Bloomer Community Wide Thrift Sale Jun. 4, 8am-4pm • 568-3339 • www.bloomerchamber.com City wide thrift sales. Lake Wissota Garden Club Annual Plant Sale Jun. 4,
9-11am • Farmer’s Market, River St & Bridge St, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 723-3365 • Healthy, locally grown plants. Proceeds used for Community Projects.
Feline Fiesta: 2nd Annual Pedigree and Household Pet Cat Show Every Day from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 9am-4pm •
Hobbs Ice Arena, 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • $4 adults, $3 with pet food donation for St Francis Food Pantry, $2 children 7 and under • prettykitty7@hotmail.com • 836-0092 • www.acfacat.com The Wisconsin Cat Club are co-sponsoring the 2nd annual Pedigree and Household Pet Cat Show in the Chippewa Valley. Come and see exotic cat breeds, shop for cat themed merchandise, make your own cat toy, vote for your favorite sombrero, and participate in scheduled presentations. Enter your cat before May 27.
Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire Every Saturday,
Sunday from May. 21 to Jun. 19, 10am-6pm • Eagle Ridge Campground, 2302 Nelson Rd. & 117th St., Chippewa Falls • $13, $6 ages 5-12, FREE ages 0-4/active military with ID, $100 season pass • 723-9999 • www.festfun.com Juggling, jousting, music and magic. Come to the Chippewa Valley Renaissance Faire and enjoy a 16th century
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marketplace featuring artisans selling handmade wares, minstrels and so much more. New this year: Woodland creatures area (with fairy nests, a troll bridge and more), Clarus (the Renaissance “Glee” parody) and Traveler’s Inn.
Pinkalicious Party Jun. 4, 10am • The Oxford, 1814 Ox-
ford Ave., Eau Claire • $5, does not include show admission • 839-8877 • At the party, attendees are invited to wear their favorite pink clothes and enjoy pink treats and activities. The party takes place one hour before the show. Advance reservations are required and a limited number of seats are available.
Encore Performances of Pinkalicious Every Day from
Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 1:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $12, $8 youth/students • 839-8877 • In this utterly delightful new musical, Pinkalicious just can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe. When her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
First Annual Puppy-Palooza Jun. 4, noon-9pm • Poo’s on the Pond, 17643 50th Ave, Chippewa Falls • $10 all day music, $15 music and one food ticket, $25 all music, all you can eat and drink • 723-1266 • www.happytailsdogpark.org Benefit for the Happy Tails Dog Park. Entertainment by Howard “Guitar” Luedtke and Blue Max, Bona Fide, and Live & Kickin’. Food and root beer available. Prizes. Paddle raffles and grand prizes including a new Epiphone guitar. Rain or shine, in the big. Come by water or land. Ager Association Kubb Friendly and Open House Jun.
4, 1-3pm • Ager House, 514 W. Madison St., Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 835-8718 • The Ager Association will hold a summer open house and kubb friendly. One month before the U.S. National Kubb Championship in E.C., this friendly allows people to play kubb, some will play for the first time. The 2010 National Champions, The Ringers, will be there.
Those Lazy Days of Summer: Music on the River feat. the Everett Smithson Band Jun. 4, 2-4pm • L.E. Phillips
Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-1648 • Enjoy up-tempo blues, Ne Orleansstyle funk, zydeco and rockabilly tunes. Consider the ESB Howlin’ Wolf meets Johnny Cash and Tom Jones, mixed with superb harp playing and zydeco style vocals that take you right down to the front porch in New Orleans. Light refreshments served.
North Riverfront Neighborhood Association Potluck & Get-Together Jun. 4, 4:30-7pm • Northern River Fronts
Park, 815 Forest Street, Eau Claire • FREE (but bring a dish for the potluck!) • 920-680-5215 • Featuring a potluck, bocce ball, Ladder Golf, a tube float (with a shuttle that brings you back) plus live music and more.
Eau Claire Crush Home Opener Jun. 4, 6-9pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $8 • www.eauclairecrush.com Join the Eau Claire Crush for their home opener against the Fox Valley Force. Tickets are $8 at the gate. The Crush organization is a semi-pro, nonprofit football team that strives to provide quality entertainment for the Eau Claire community. Taste of the Valley Jun. 5, 11am-6pm • Phoenix Park,
Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • www.tasteofeauclaire.org A culinary arts festival celebrating the variety of restaurants, caterers and specialty foods vendors in Eau Claire County. Vendors will showcase their finest menu items. Patrons can sample a number of new dishes or revisit old favorites while listening to the variety of local bands in the adjoining natural amphitheater.
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Our Judgment + A Breed Unknown + Hightower + Copernicus + TBA Jun. 5, 4-11pm • The Grand Little Theater, 102 W. Grand Avenue, Eau Claire • $7 • 8327529 • Coey’s Metal Comeback Show at The Grand Little Theatre.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Jun. 7, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: The Jones Tones
Jun. 7, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
Three Course Beer Dinner with Stevens Point Brewery Jun. 8, Check with venue for hours • Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub, 415 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • 835-6621 • Details TBA.
Music in the Park 2011: Kountry Klassics with Steve
& Doris Szydel Jun. 8, 6-8pm; Jun. 29, 6-8pm; Jul. 27, 6-8pm; Aug. 31, 6-8pm • 10th St & Spooner Ave., Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer. Cinder City Days Every Day from Jun. 9 to Jun. 12• Cin-
der City Park, Spooner Ave and 10th St., Altoona • 8291381 • Celebrate Aloona’s 38th annual Cinder City Days with a softball tournament, a carnival, a big parade (Saturday at 1pm), live music by Kid Kactus & the Tumbleweeds after the parade, car show (Saturday at 10am), Doll & Pet “Jungle Book Theme” parade (Saturday at 11am), pancake breakfast (at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the VFW Saturday morning), bean bag tournament (Saturday 3pm), and live music by D.B. Cooper (Fri and Sat night). See contact info fur full details.
Durand Fun Fest Every Day from Jun. 9 to Jun. 12 • Memorial Park, 2nd Avenue East, Durand • 672-4295, 4958475 • www.durandimprovementgroup.org Enjoy a wide assortment of events, including the 2011 Miss Durand Crowning, the Little Miss/Mr. Pageant, motor car rides, a medallion hunt, a co-ed kickball tournament, beer garden Stipe Carnival, show choir, talent showcase, fishing contest, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, kids inflatables, Ozseeker the Clown, Firemen’s water fight, motorcycle cruise, the Lima Polka Choir, pie/ice cream social, The Whitesidewalls, a parade on Sunday (2pm) and more. Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Michael Perry & the Long Beds + Adelyn Rose + Justin Jay Arnold
Jun. 9, 6:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www.volumeone. org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Justin Jay Arnold plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Live in the Vineyard Concert Series: Brian Bethke Jun.
10, 5:30-8pm • River Bend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-9463 • Brian Bethke will play at River Bend Vineyard & Winery. The concert series is an outdoor event, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets as seating is limited.
Relay for Life of New Richmond Jun. 10, 6-noon • New Richmond High School, 920 Riley Ave, New Richmond • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 7155142250 • An all night relay for the American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life of Stanley-BoydJun. 10, 6pm-8am • Chap-
man Park, 117 N Broadway, Stanley • FREE • kristen. smith@cancer.org • 7155142250 • An all night relay to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Earth Day Celebration Jun. 11, Check with venue for hours • Forest St. along the Chippewa River, downtown Eau Claire • csc@beavercreekreserve.org • 877-2212 • www.beavercreekreserve.com Details TBA.
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8th Annual ROCA Fest: Hawaiian Summer Party Jun.
11, Check with venue for hours • The Barley Club at Pine Meadow, 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • 21+ • 8319224 • Golf tournament, Hawaiian food buffet, tropical drink specials, yard games and a Hawaiian dress contest. Live entertainment by In Kahootz.
Open Air Festival of the Arts Jun. 11, 9am-5pm; Jun. 12, 10am-3pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE admission • artists@ecoafa.org • 835-4911, 651497-4699 • www.ecoafa.org Enjoy two days of art, entertainment and food. Celebrate the fifth annual Open Air Festival of the Arts, where artists will be displaying and selling their original fine art. Fine food artisans will sell fresh food, plus live music performances throughout the day. Walk for Hope Jun. 11, 9am • Riverside Park, Hudson Rd 29 and County Rd P, Menomonie • board@thebridgetohope.org • 235-9074 • Join us as we walk to give hope to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. The walk starts at 10am and will begin across the street on Stokke Trail. This is a relaxed 2-3 mile walk; children and dogs are welcome. Join us afterward in Riverside Park for food, music and fun. Pledge forms available. Earth Day is Every Day Jun. 11, 9am-3pm • Corner of Forest and E. Madison Street, Eau Claire • 877-2212 • www.beavercreekreserve.org The celebration will include assisting in planting the community garden, learning about composting, rain gardens and Food Not Lawn. There will be great activities for kids and much more. Camp Nawakwa Open House Jun. 11, 1-4pm • Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • 588-7422 • Counselors will be available to answer questions, play games and give tours. The waterfront will be open, so bring your suit. Snacks will be provided. Eau Claire Crush vs. St. Paul Pioneers Jun. 11, 6-9pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $8 • Come cheer on the Eau Claire Crush as they take on the 2010 NEFL champion St. Paul Pioneers. The Crush is a semipro, nonprofit football team that strives to make a difference in the Eau Claire community. Eau Claire Triathlon Jun. 12 • Half Moon Lake, Eau Claire
• Individual: $75 before June 11, $85 day of registration; Team: $115 in advance, $125 day of registration • www. eauclairetriathlon.com Competitors have the opportunity to compete individually or with a team. The race course includes a swim in Halfmoon Lake, a bike ride through the rolling hills of western Wisconsin countryside, and a run through historic Carson Park. This exciting event will benefit Friends of the Orphans, a non-profit organization that supports homes for orphans and abandoned children throughout Central America and the Caribbean.
Gardening and Plant Exchange Jun. 12, 10am • Unitar-
ian Universalist Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • 834-0690 • This is our annual opportunity to share questions and answers to our gardening problems, as well as share and exchange extra plants from our gardens. Gardener Extraordinaire Greg Mauer will lead a discussion of what gardening means to each of us and will share his knowledge of gardening and lots of his excess plants.
Walter & Carolyn Craft Jun. 12, 1-4:30pm; Sep. 4,
1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • FREE • 664-8775 • Tellers of tales and makers of music, Walter & Carolyn craft perform at Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm. Pondside fishing noon-6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm.
Music on the Mall: Galactic Cowboy Orchestra Jun. 13,
7pm • Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center.
Missoula Children’s Theatre: Robin Hood Every Day
from Jun. 13 to Jun. 18 • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $7, seniors $6, youth $2 • 726-9000 • A little red truck comes to Chippewa Falls with everything it takes to mount a full-scale original musical production of Robin Hood - except the cast. The time is long ago; the place is the magical mystical Sherwood Forest where our hero, Robin Hood and his Merry Band of colorful characters, make mischief. Wacky humor and
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Trace Adkins, and Lady Antebellum are just a few of the stars you’ll need to get all dressed up for at Country Fest 2011. an original score add to this fresh new look at a legendary outlaw in a legendary time.
NFL Player Development Camp Every Day from Jun. 14
rial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-1648 • Tickets required for entrance. Free tickets available Wednesdays one week in advance.
to Jun. 16• Chippewa Falls High School, 735 Terrill Street , Chippewa Falls • raykovcj@chipfalls.k12.wi.us • 7262406 ext. 1417 • A free high quality football camp open to athletes who next year will be in 9th thru 12th grade. Instruction will be from college and high school coaches. Campers must be pre-registered which will include a physical. Space is limited to 300 participants. Sponsored by the Green Bay Packers and the National Guard.
June Dairy Days Jun. 15, 5-9pm • Northern Wisconsin
Traveling Tuesdays: Chippewa Falls Fire Department
Aquafest Every Day from Jun. 16 to Jun. 18 • Rice Lake •
Jun. 14, 9:30-11:30am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-1841 • We will be traveling to Chippewa Falls Fire Department. We will meet at River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls at 9:30am or you can go directly to the Chippewa Falls Fire Department at 10am.
Zor Shrine Circus Every Day from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 11am; Every Day from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 7:30pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $16, $14 kids, $49 two adults/3 children, $25 one adult/2 children • 800.583.6343 • www.zorshriners.com The Shriners in the Eau Claire and La Crosse areas have been providing the enjoyment of a Shrine Circus for many years to young and old alike in their areas. Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts Jun. 14, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Howard “Guitar” Luedtke & Blue Max Jun. 14, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park,
1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Wednesday Performances: Comedy Magic with Jeff McMullen Jun. 15, 10:30-11:10am and 1:30-2:10pm • L.E. Phillips Memo-
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State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls • $6 • info@chippeachamber.org • 723-0331 • Over 3000 people attend to support area farmers. Enjoy children’s activities and a visit with Alice in Dairyland. Plus a farmer appreciation chicken dinner with charcoal grilled chicken, potato salad, baked beans, bread, cheese, milk and ice cream, topped off with root beer floats.
$30 (save $20 off single night sales) • coachanne@yahoo. com • 877-234-2126 • www.aquafestonline.com Presenting the number one tribute band in the Midwest, Hairball with special guests the Twerps on Thursday. Friday exhibits Mark Chesnut with special guest Josh Gracin and Jake McVey. Saturday’s bands are Finger Eleven, Reason One and Toybox. Advance tickets available at RCU, Marketplace Foods, Vilalge Dell, Baron Kwik Trip, Rice Lake Chamber, Millers Cheese House, Big Smitty’s and Bob & Steve’s BP Amoco in Rice Lake, Cameron and Cumberland
Lake Martha Days Every Day from Jun. 16 to Jun. 19•
Osseo, 13418 Park Ave, Osseo • Osseochick@hotmail. com • 597-2207 • www.cityofosseo.com Events for this celebration include a parade, entertainment, craft fair, fireworks and a talent show. There are historical displays as well as a tractor pull. New this year, there will be a grand opening ceremony for the newly constructed City Hall during the festival, check the city website for more details.
Country Fest Ticket Giveaway Jun. 16, Check with venue for hours • The Barley Club at Pine Meadow, 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • 21+ • 831-9224 • Country karaoke contest.
Mehara Shrine Circus Jun. 16, 3pm; Jun. 16, 7:30pm • Dunn County Rec Park, 620 17th St., Menomonie • $16, $14 kids, $49 two adults/3 children, $25 one adult/2 children • www.zorshriners.com The Shriners in the Eau Claire and La Crosse areas have been providing the enjoyment of a Shrine Circus for many years to young and old alike in their areas. Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: The Daredevil Christopher Wright + Mages + The Stoop Singers
Jun. 16, 6:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • wwww.volumeone. org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. The Stoop Singers play a pre-show set at 6pm.
Stanley Rodeo Days Every Day from Jun. 17 to Jun. 19 • Chapman Park, 117 N Broadway, Stanley • $6-$18 • administrator@stanleyrodeo.com • 644-5481 • stanleyrodeo.com This three day rodeo bonanza features professional rodeo performances, Little Willile & the Twerps (Friday night), tractor pull, Queen contest, Big Backyard (Saturday night), a parade (Sunday at 1pm), a professional horse pull and the UW Marching Band (Sunday at 3pm). Relay for Life of Buffalo and Pepin Counties Jun. 17,
6pm-9am • Mondovi High School, 337 N Jackson St, Mondovi • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 7155142250 • An all night relay to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Geroux Fundraiser for the Gift of Life Foundation Jun.
18, Check with venue for hours • The Barley Club at Pine Meadow, 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • $40 lunch and golf, $70 couple lunch and golf, $20 lunch only • 8319224 • This event benefits the Gift of Life Foundation for transplant families. Enjoy golf and lunch, hole prizes, raffles, silent auction and entertainment.
Leinie Lodge 8th Annual Family Reunion Jun. 18, 9am-
4pm • Leinie Lodge Gift Shop, 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • 723-5557 • Come and enjoy complimentary food, beverages, and entertainment, all thanks to the Leinie loyalists throughout the years. More details to come as the day draws near.
Solstice on Grand Art Faire Jun. 18, 9am-5pm • CookRutledge Mansion, 505 W. Grand Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • leacd@charter.net • 723-7181, 723-9246 • 3rd annual Solstice on Grand Art Faire is co-hosted by the Valley Art Association and the Cook-Rutledge Mansion. This family friendly event will include 40+ regional artists, music, food/beverage concessions, Mansion tours, youth activity. Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra Garden Stroll
Jun. 18, 9am-4pm • CVSO Office, 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • $12 • 832-6366 • Come tour six beautifully decorated gardens. A map to each garden accompanies the purchase of a ticket. At each stop, members of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra will be performing as guests take in the view.
Nature Valley Grand Prix Bicycle Festival Jun. 18, 11am-
5pm • Main Street, Menomonie • FREE • www.naturevalleybicyclefestival.com The Nature Valley Grand Prix is one of the premier cycling events in the country. Beginning in downtown Menomonie and on to 80 miles of rural rolling hills and and end back in Menomonie. Also enjoy amateur racing, lots of fun family activities and a community bike ride with several viewing spots. Eight-mile family ride, plus a 15 and 32 mile spectator rides also available.
Juneteenth Celebration Jun. 19 • Carson Park, Carson
Park Dr., Eau Claire • 835-2786 • Juneteenth is a nationwide celebration to honor the date June 19, 1865. This date commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, and is marked as African American Emancipation Day. See contact info for event details.
FATFAR (The Frenchtown Annual Tubing Float & Regatta) Jun. 19• FREE • Bring your favorite tubes and coolers and party down the Chippewa River, as hundreds do every year to celebrate this all too-awesome ongoing river float ritual. Please, please bring suntan lotion.
Camp Nawakwa: Week One Every Day from Jun. 19 to
Jun. 24• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • ages vary from grades K-10 • 5887422 • Featuring sessions: Doodlebug, Kickin’ It Campside, Making Waves, Pony Tails, Art Icons, The “Mane” Event, Beauty School Camp Out and Day Camp Adventurer.
Farmer to Farmer Delegation in Central America: Zacarias Barnes Jun. 19, 10am-11pm • Unitarian Uni-
versalist Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • FREE • 834-0690 • Farmer to Farmer, a Wisconsin-based organization, works in Honduras, Guatemala, and Ecuador to support peace and cross cultural understanding. Zac is building ties between the UUC and Farmer to Farmer,
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SHORT DRIVE BIG EVENTS OUTSIDE THE VALLEY WINSTOCK COUNTRY MUSIC FEST June 10-11 • Winstead, Minn. www.winstockfestival.com SUMMERFEST June 29-July 10 • Milwaukee www.summerfest.com RHYTHM & BOOMS July 2 • Madison www.rhythmandbooms.com WARPED TOUR July 10 • Shakopee. Minn. www.warpedtour.com PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL July 15-17 • Chicago www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com HIGHER GROUND MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 5-6 • Winstead, Minn. www.hgmusicfest.com LOLLAPALOOZA Aug. 5-7 • Chicago www.lollapalooza.com MINNESOTA STATE FAIR Aug. 27-Sept. 5 • St. Paul www.mnstatefair.org
hot > events & happenings linking our joys and struggles, learning about and supporting fair and direct coffee and textile trade, and witnessing the rich, finite natural resources of the relationship between Wisconsin and Latin America.
Live Music at Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm Jun. 19,
1-4:30pm; Jul. 31, 1-4:30pm; Sep. 25, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • Live music TBA. Pondside fishing noon6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Jun. 19, 1-3pm • Irvine
Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 8310775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley.
Live in the Vineyard Concert Series: The Walk/Klenz Sextet Jun. 19, 1:30-4pm • River Bend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 7209463 • The concert series is an outdoor event, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets as seating is limited.
Traveling Tuesdays: Connell’s Strawberry Patch Jun.
21, 9:30-11:30am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • $3 kids • 720-1841 • We will be traveling to Connell’s Strawberry Patch. We will meet at River Source Family Center at 9:30am or you can go directly to Connell’s at 10am.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Jun. 21, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Left Wing Bourbon Jun. 21, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in
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beautiful Owen Park.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Wednesday Performances: Physical Comedy with Kenny Ahern Jun. 22,
10:30-11:10am and 1:30-2:10pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-1648 • Tickets required for entrance. Free tickets available Wednesdays one week in advance.
Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo Jun. 22, 6:30-8pm • Altoona
Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 8395029 • Ten animals will be on display for children to feed and pet. This event will take place in the grassy area behind the library.
Jail Bailers Musical/Comedy Show Jun. 22, 7:30pm •
The Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1202 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • $14, $12 in advance • 834-3181 • www.toursetc. net The Jail Bailers, a musical comedy group, will perform their hilarious show with all proceeds benefiting the Eau Claire County Humane Association. The performance features Harry, a dog adopted from the ECCHA.
Country Fest 2011 Every Day from Jun. 23 to Jun. 26 • Chippewa Valley Country Fest, 24447 County Highway S, Cadott • One day: $87.50, $43.75 child; all four days: $175, $87.50 child; VIP: $525; Reserved lawn chair: $270 • (800) 326-3378 • www.countryfest.com Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Country Fest, enjoy four days of some of the biggest names in country music, including Gretchen Wilson, Josh Turner, Lady Antebellum, Gary Allen, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley. See website for full details. Run/Walk of Pierce County Jun. 23, 8am-noon • Pierce County Fairgrounds, 364 N Maple St, Ellsworth • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 514-2250 • A run/walk to benefit the American Cancer Society. Children’s Movie Every Thursday from Jun. 23 to Jul.
28, 1:30-3pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • See contact info for the specific movie title.
Strawberry Fest Jun. 23, 4-7pm • Stanley United Method-
ist Church, 239 S. Broadway, Stanley • 644-5934 • www. partner29.com See contact info for details.
Summer Picnic Jun. 23, 5:30pm-7:30am • Irvine Park,
Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-1841 • www.riversourcefamilycenter.com Help us kick summer into full gear and join us for the first picnic of the year. Bring the entire family for a potluck style supper. River Source Family Center will provide a HI-C drink, hot dogs and buns.
Music in the Park 2011: Youth Ensemble Jun. 15, 6-8pm
• 10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Summer Sounds: Faculty Chamber Music feat. UWEC Music Faculty Jun. 19, 2pm • Phillips Recital Hall, Haas
Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St, Eau Claire • FREE • 8364803 • www.uwec.edu A collaboration with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts brings you a range of classical musicians, from cellists to vocalists.
Music on the Mall: The Billy Krause Trio Jun. 20, 7pm • Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • FREE • 8364803 • www.uwec.edu Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center. Music in the Park 2011: Bound2Break Jun. 22, 6-8pm;
Aug. 17, 6-8pm • 10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: The Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra + Peter Phippen Jun. 23, 6:30pm
• Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Peter Phippen plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Rodger & Hammerstein’s The King & I Every Day from
Jun. 23 to Jun. 25, 7:30pm • State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • $20 adults, $18 seniors, $8 youth/students • cvtgact@aol.com • 832-7529 • It’s 1862 in Siam when an English widow and young son arrive at the Royal Palace. Anna is to serve as tutor to the King’s many children. She and the King grow to respect one another in the truly unique love story of The King & I. Dazzling music is throughout, including the unforgettable “Getting to Know You”.
Charlie Roth Jun. 23, 8-11pm • The Fire House, 202 Gibson St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • 514-0406 • Charlie Roth is a driving force of Americana, Folk, Blues, Country & Celtic. What Charlie is best at is telling a story with his rich baritone vocal, acoustic guitar, rack harmonica and unique foot percussion. His fifth album “Broken Ground” reached #6 on the Euro-Americana charts and continues to receive air play all over the world. Relay for Life of Hudson Jun. 24, 6pm-10am • EP Rock Elementary School, 340 13th St S, Hudson • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 7155142250 • An all night event that benefits the American Cancer Society.
Relay for Life of Clark County Jun. 24, 6pm-8am • OwenWithee High School, 832 W 3rd St, Owen • FREE • kristen. smith@cancer.org • 7155142250 • An all night relay to benefit the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life of Tremepleau County Jun. 24, 6pm-8am • Whitehall High School, 18935 Hobson St, Whitehall • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 514-2250 • An all night relay to benefit the American Cancer Society. RCU Charity Classic Jun. 25 • Phoenix Park, Riverfront
Terrace, Eau Claire • $7-$22 • www.rcu.org Enjoy a 10K walk/run, 2 mile walk/run, or ½ and ¼ mile children’s race. The race will be timed using chip timing. All preregistered participants will receive a FREE t-shirt. Medals will be awarded to the top three females and males of each age group in each race.
Flowers & Fireworks Jun. 25, noon • Down To Earth Gar-
den Center, 22223 Hwy O, Cadott • 289-4567 • Down to Earth in Cadott will once again be putting on the area’s largest fireworks show. Spend the day with your family on the family fun rides, enjoy the music and DJ, grab an
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ice cold smoothie, and then take a seat for some awesome fireworks.
Lay Da Breaks 2 Jun. 25, 4-10pm • Delong Middle School, 2000 Vine St., Eau Claire • $5 • tlor2@wisc.edu • 852-4910 • Presented by the Floor Dusters Crew, enjoy a competitive 3v3 B-Boy exhibition, featuring contestants from St. Paul, Minneapolis. Madison, Eau Claire, La Crosse, Wausau, Chicago, Rockford and more. Also featuring hip hop MCs and DJs. Eau Claire Crush vs. CW Spartans Jun. 25, 6-9pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $8 • www.eauclairecrush.com Support the Eau Claire Crush as the team battles the Central Wisconsin Spartans, a division opponent. The Crush is a semi-pro, nonprofit football team that strives to make a difference in the Eau Claire community. Summer Sounds: Faculty Chamber Music feat. Flutist Tim Lane and Friends Jun. 26, 2pm • Phillips Recital
Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu A collaboration with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts brings you a range of classical musicians, from cellists to vocalists.
Camp Nawakwa: Week Two Every Day from Jun. 26 to Jul. 1• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • ages vary from grades 1-10 • 588-7422 • Sessions available: Art Divas, Guppies, Out & About, Midnight Madness, Pony Tails, The “Mane” Event, Wind Jammin’, You Can’t Do THAT At Camp!, Mischief and Mayhem. The American Red Cross of Western Wisconsin Garden Stroll Jun. 26, 11am-4pm • Zion United Methodist
Church, 1102 Superior Street, Chippewa Falls • $10 • 723-4655, 723-5056 • www.redcrossww.org Visit 9 beautiful Chippewa Falls gardens and enjoy refreshments while you help support your local American Red Cross Chapter. Ticket sales begin Jun. 1 and will also be available the day of the Stroll at Zion United Methodist Church and each of the participating gardens.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Jun. 26, 1-3pm • Irvine
Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 8310775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley.
David Roe: Music, Merriment & Associates Jun. 26, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • www.RoyalRounders.com Old jazz, pop tunes and fishing blues. Plus pondside fishing noon-6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm. Sue Orfield Band Jun. 26, 2-6pm; Jul. 24, 2-6pm • Pio-
neer Grill & Saloon, E5699 Cty. Trk. D, Menomonie • 235-9927 • The Sue Orfield Band is an energetic band playing original music that spans many genres from pop and rock to jazz and bluegrass with a little ethnic vibe thrown in. The band features Mike Schlenker on guitar, Randy Sinz on bass and vocals, Dave Schrader on drums and vocals and Sue on sax.
Music on the Mall: Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles
Jun. 27, 7pm • Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center.
The Wizard of Oz Every Day from Jun. 28 to Jul. 1• State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • cvtgact@aol. com • 832-PLAY • cvtg.org Presented by the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild. See contact info for details. Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Jun. 28, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 •
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The 15th Annual Pioneer Park Mud Bog & Tuff Truck competition (July 2) at Pioneer Park near Eau Claire will feature at least 60% more splatter. 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Sparky & Friends Jun. 28, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
Music in the Park 2011: Kountry Klassics with Steve & Doris Szydel Jun. 8, 6-8pm; Jun. 29, 6-8pm; Jul.
27, 6-8pm; Aug. 31, 6-8pm • 10th St & Spooner Ave., Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Wednesday Performances: Storyteller Tracy Chipman Jun. 29,
10:30-11:10am and 1:30-2:10pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-1648 • Tickets required for entrance. Free tickets available Wednesdays one week in advance.
Bean & Bacon Days Every Day from Jun. 30 to Jul.
3• Augusta, WI • 286-2555 • www.beanandbacondays. info This annual event in Augusta, WI features parades, a car show, fireworks and much more. See contact info for exact event times.
JULY EVENTS
Chetek Liberty Fest Every Day from Jul. 1 to Jul. 4 • Chetek • FREE • info@chetekwi.net • 1-800-317-1720, 924-3200 • www.chetekwi.net Featuring a water ski show, horse-pull, on-street live band, beach party with a band, and fireworks over Chetek Lake. Food includes grilled goodies like chicken, burgers, dogs, brats, and nachos.
Motor Into Downtown BMW Motorcycle Rally & Parade
Every Day from Jul. 1 to Jul. 3• Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls • www.chippewafallsmainst.org Motorcycle Rally at Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds all weekend. Motorcycle parade through downtown Chippewa with sidewalk specials & sales, refreshments and entertainment! Downtown parking for bikes.
Bean & Bacon Days Every Day from Jun. 30 to Jul. 3 • Augusta, WI • 286-2555 • www.beanandbacondays.info This annual event in Augusta, WI features parades, a car show, fireworks and much more. See contact info for exact event times. Kalispell + Adelyn Rose + Wisconsin Built Jul. 1,
10pm-1am • House of Rock, 422 Water St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • 838-0158 • Shane Leonard’s songwriting project, local indie-folk band Kalispell, releases its second EP. Openers Adelyn Rose and Wisconsin Built will serve up some startlingly beautiful sounds to start everything off right. Under 21? Contact kalispellband@gmail.com for information about an all-ages house show to be held June 30th.
Arts & Crafts Show Jun. 30, 5:30-9pm • Owen Park,
Grass on the Chippewa Every Day from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3 • Memorial Park, 2nd Avenue East, Durand • FREE • grassonthechippewa@gmail.com • www.grassonthechippewa. org Featuring ten bluegrass bands over two days, plus a banjo contest July 2 at 1pm. Lineup TBA. Free will donation for Pepin County Senior Council appreciated.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Conrad Plymouth + Magic Mama + Phil Circle Jun. 30, 6:30pm •
Pioneer Park Mud Bogg & Tough Trucks Jul. 2, noon and 6pm • Pioneer Park, Hwy 37 & 85 Porterville Rd., Eau Claire • $15 • 832-3977, 829-7937 • www.PioneerDays.org Mud Bogg is a sanctioned truck race through or over a mud course. with a safe spectator viewing area with bleachers. Concessions available. Hosted by Chippewa Valley Antique Engine Model Club. No carry-ins.
1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • 719-0019 • www.borealisglass.com Minshu Designs, Borealis Glass, and Dogwood Hill Alpacary will be showcasing their designs in gems, glass, and fiber. This is a great opportunity to visit with and support local artists.
Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www.volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Phil Circle plays a pre-show set at 6pm..
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Hymn for Her + The Jeff White Band Jul. 2, 9pm • The
Mousetrap, 311 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • 832-8418 • H4H live, tour and record in their 16 foot, 1961 Bambi Airstream (comes with dog and baby). Armed with
two bullet mics, a three-stringed broom handle/cigar box, banjo, dobro, bass drum, hi-hat, and harp, this ‘lil duo causes massive earthquakes wherever they play. Also performing, local outlaw folk musician Jeff White and his band.
Independence Day Bike Ride Jul. 3, 10am • The Phoenix Community Garden, Forest and William Street, Eau Claire • 834-0690 • See some scenery, perhaps a sculpture, or even something historic. Jack Schoen, experienced bike ride leader will organize an outing suitable for all of us. We will end our excursion by having lunch together at a local restaurant. Howard “Guitar” Luedtke Jul. 3, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s
Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • Solo delta blues guitar and beyond. One of the Chippewa Valley’s music legends. Pondside fishin’ noon6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Jul. 3, 1-3pm • Irvine
Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 8310775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley.
Firecracker Run/Walk 2011 Jul. 4, 8:30am • Wakanda
Park, Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E, Menomonie • 232-1664 • The Red Cedar Medical Center presents a 5K Walk/Run starting at 8:30am followed by the Mile Walk/ Run at 9:45am. Awards will be earned by the top three overall male and female participants, as well as the top two male and female for each age group. Awards will be presented at 10:30am.
FreedomFest 2011 Jul. 4 • Wakanda Park, Wakanda Park
Rd. and Pine Ave. E, Menomonie • $1 • 235-9087 • www. menomoniechamber.org The annual FreedomFest begins with a 1mile/5K race sponsored by Red Cedar Medical Center, numerous entertainers, Ozseeker the Clown, petting zoo, dunk tank, firehose Fun, children’s inflatables, live music, Menomonie’s Got Talet, Senior Bingo, tasty food from vendors, crafters, storytelling, kickball tournament and more. Lower beach activities, food vendors, live music and a spectacular Fireworks display.
Chippewa Valley Museum’s 19th Annual Independence Day Celebration Jul. 4, 11am-4pm • Carson Park, Carson
Park Dr., Eau Claire • REE entry, activities may have a small charge • 834-7871 • www.cvmuseum.com This allday celebration combines traditional activities like wool spinning and spelling bees with fresh family fun such as temporary tattoos. Other events include music by the Eau Claire Municipal Band, cake walks, carnival games, patriotic speeches, an honor guard, and a civil war encampment. Food and drinks available.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Jul. 5, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 7269000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Jayson Collins
Group Jul. 5, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues. com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park. L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Wednesday Performances: Juggler Dan Kirk Jul. 6, 10:30-11:10am and
1:30-2:10pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-1648 • Tickets required for entrance. Free tickets available Wednesdays one week in advance.
Rondini’s Magic & Illusion Show @ the Altoona Public Library Jul. 6, 6:30-7:15pm • Altoona Public Library,
1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • Professional magician, Rondini, will perform all kinds of magic and demonstrate that libraries are a magical place. The show will include some audience favorites such as making Trixie the bunny appear, introducing his 40-inch green-winged macaw (Merlin), balloon animals, and much more.
Museum Explorers Every Wednesday from Jun. 23 to Aug. 4, 10-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire • ages 3-5 • 834-7871 • Make Volume One
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local history an adventure as kids attend this series of workshops, where they’ll learn about historical dances, the local native American history, life in Victorian times, archeology and more. See contact info for details.
Time Travelers Every Wednesday from Jun. 22 to Aug. 3, 10-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire • k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com • ages 6-12 • 834-7871 • Featuring lots of creative, historical workshops throughout the summer. From pretending to be a newspaper of the olden days, crafter, quilter, fishing guide and more. See contact info for more individual class details.
Rockfest Ticket Giveaway Jul. 7, Check with venue for hours • The Barley Club at Pine Meadow, 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • 21+ • 831-9224 • Karaoke contest.
Gilmanton Free Fair Every Day from Jul. 7 to Jul. 10 • Gilmanton • FREE • www.gilmantonfreefair.com This carnival features three bands (Big Backyard on Friday, Shelby’s Voyage on Saturday, performer TBA on Sunday), tractor pulls, chainsaw carving, a beer tent, softball tournament, a beanbag tournament and a cookoff, plus food vendors. Northern Wisconsin State Fair Every Day from Jul. 7 to Jul. 11, 9am-11pm • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls • Adults $7, Kids 6-11 $3, Kids Under 5 Free • 723-2861 • www. norwisstatefair.com Exhibits of livestock, crafts, homemaking, education.
Children’s Movie Every Thursday from Jun. 23 to Jul.
28, 1:30-3pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • See contact info for the specific movie title.
Music in the Park 2011: Adam Price with Courage Entertainment DJ/Karaoke Show Jul. 6, 6-8pm; Aug.
3, 6-8pm • 10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Playin’ in the Park Jul. 6, 7pm; Jul. 13, 7pm; Jul. 27, 7pm
• Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • 836- 4803 • Featuring short plays and improv groups, Shakespearean excerpts and other theatrical delights. Performances will feature members of the BareBones Ensemble Theatre and other community groups. Rain site is The Cabin, Davies Center.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: The EverGreen Grass Band + Eggplant Heroes + Hannah Connolly
Jul. 7, 6:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www.volumeone. org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Hannah Connolly plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Music Over Menomin: The Sue Orfield Band Jul. 7,
7pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • 232-2164 • The Sue Orfield Band is an energetic band playing original music that spans many genres from pop and rock to jazz and bluegrass with a little ethnic vibe thrown in. The band features Mike Schlenker on guitar, Randy Sinz on bass and vocals, Dave Schrader on drums and vocals and Sue on sax.
Nick Fennel & Erik Thompson Jul. 7, 8-11pm • The Fire House, 202 Gibson St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • 5140406 • Members of local brassy, bluesy rock band Dead Dogs perform live. Gospel Bluegrass Jamboree Every Day from Jul. 8 to
Jul. 10 • New Hope Assembly of God Fest Grounds, S. 8th St., Cornell • one@gospelbluegrassfest.com • 828-5518 • Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the sites and sounds of Christian performers from the stage at the base of the natural amphitheater where any seat is the best seat in the house. RV and tent camping sites are available, so come fore the weekend and make friends for a lifetime.
Cadott Nabor Days Jul. 8-10, Riverview Park, Cadott • FREE • info@cadottchamber.org • www.cadottchamber. org Carnival rides, donkey races, local cover bands, mud bog, run/walk, parade, tractor pull, and fireworks. Beer tent and food vendors available.
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Chippewa Rod and Gun Catfish Tournament Every Day
from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10• Chippewa Falls Rod & Gun Club, 16160 74th Ave., Chippewa Falls • 559-2908 • www.rodngun.org The Chippewa Rod and Gun is hosting a Catfish tournament on Lake Wissota. Catfish tourney tegistration and boat inspection will start at 5:30pm and tournament start time will be 7pm. Weigh in is at 7am on the 10th, and a fish fry and prize distribution after weigh in.
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Jul. 9,
8am-4pm • First Avenue, Eau Claire • $124/team • (888) 523-3866 • The e original Gus Macker Tournament was started in 1974 by Scott McNeal (alias Gus Macker) on his parents’ driveway basketball court in Lowell, Mich., with 18 friends. Since 1987, the Macker Tour has expandeded, holding both indoor and outdoor tournaments in over 75 cities and with over 200,000 players and 1.7 million spectators enjoying 3-on-3 competition and family fun each year. Registration required.
2011 U.S. National Kubb Championship Jul. 9, 9am-
7pm • Eau Claire Soccer Park • FREE • 715.830.0122 • www.wisconsinkubb.com Featuring 80 teams from at least six states. This is the largest kubb tournament outside of northern Europe and one of the four largest in the world. Will an Eau Claire team be able to win the championship again? Food will be available for purchase. Fundraiser for Girls on the Run & We Help War Victims. Come cheer on our local teams.
10th Annual Garden Tour Jul. 9, 9am-2pm • See contact info for location information • $15, $13 in advance • 2352920 • www.steppingstonesdc.org Tour five outstanding gardens in Dunn County. Proceeds benefit the Stepping Stones Food Pantry, House of Hope, and Caregivers Program.
Camp Nawakwa: Week Three Every Day from Jul. 10 to Jul. 15• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • age ranges vary from grades 1-12 • 5887422 • Sessions available: Club Camp, Doodlebug, Grossology, Wild Wildnerness, Pony Tails, Switchin’ Kitchen, Porpoise, The “Mane” Event, Nawakwa Me, CounselorIn-Training II and Doodlebug. Sixth Annual Chippewa Valley Firecracker Jul. 10,
9:30am • Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • 579- 8350 • www.wors.org One of Wisconsin’s premier off-road mountain bike races, the Firecracker’s incredible course challenges are mountain biking at its finest. Participate or enjoy from the Monster Energy Zone. Either way, you’re sure to enjoy the exciting race through Lowes Creek County Park.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Jul. 10, 1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 8310775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley.
Tuesdays: Ray’s Beach Jul. 12, 9:30-11:30am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-1841 • We will be traveling to Ray’s Beach. We will meet at River Source Family Center at 9:30am or you can go directly to Ray’s Beach at 10am. Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Jul. 12, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Code Blue feat. Catya & Sue Jul. 12, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • Code Blue performs original and traditional blues, swing, and R&B, featuring singer/ songwriter/guitarist Catya, tenor saxophonist Sue Orfield, Randy Sinz on bass, John LeBrun on drums and Kevin Louden on lead guitar.
Live in the Vineyard Concert Series: Sarah Krueger Jul. 10, 1:30-4pm • River Bend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-9463 • The concert series is an outdoor event, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets as seating is limited.
Music in the Park 2011: Enjoy the Sound of Broadway
Summer Sounds: Faculty Chamber Music feat. Pianist Namji Kim and Guest Violinist Joseph Kneer Jul. 10,
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Wednesday Performances: Fun Family Music with the Okee Dokee Brothers Jul. 13, 10:30-11:10am and 1:30-2:10pm • L.E.
2pm • Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu A collaboration with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts brings you a range of classical musicians, from cellists to vocalists.
Music on the Mall: Green Tea Jul. 11, 7pm • Campus
Mall, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center.
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Jul. 13, 6-8pm • 10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-1648 • Tickets required for entrance. Free tickets available Wednesdays one week in advance.
Lucy and Friends @ the Atloona Public Library Jul. 13,
6:30-7:15pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • Come join Lucy and her puppet friends for an evening of storytelling.
Playin’ in the Park Jul. 13, 7pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave.,
Eau Claire • FREE • 836- 4803 • Featuring short plays and improv groups, Shakespearean excerpts and other theatrical delights. Performances will feature members of the BareBones Ensemble Theatre and other community groups. Rain site is The Cabin, Davies Center.
Children’s Movie Every Thursday from Jun. 23 to Jul. 28, 1:30-3pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • See contact info for the specific movie title. Rock Fest Jul. 14, 3:30-11pm; Jul. 15, noon-11pm; Jul. 16, noon-11pm; Jul. 17, 1-10:30pm • Rock Fest grounds, Cadott, WI • One day: $82.50, $43.75 child; 4 day: $165, $87.50 child, VIP: $525; reserved lawn chair: $260 • www.rock-fest.com Four-day event bringing national and international rock bands to the Chippewa Valley. Enjoy food and music while camping in one of 8,000 campsites walking distance from the concert area. The 2011 lineup includes Rob Zombie, Kid Rock, Seether, Def Leppard, and many more. Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Anna Johnson + The Sue Orfield Band + Kenzie Joy Jul. 14, 6:30pm
• Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www.volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Kenzie Joy plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
West Wisconsin Sustainability Fair Jul. 16, 8am-2pm • Dunn County Fair Grounds - Menomonie, 620 17th St., Menomonie • FREE • mrhagaman@gmail.com • N/A • www.sustainabledunn.org Coinciding with the Farmers Market, this fair will host exhibitors from business, government, and non-profit groups and will offer speakers, workshops, music, energy efficient vehicles, a photo contest, and a tour of the Cedar Falls Dam. Come buy local foods and learn more about local sustainability. 24th Annual Mardi Gras Arts & Crafts Fair Jul. 16, 9am-3pm • Downtown Ladysmith on Miner Ave, Miner Ave, Ladysmith • FREE • ladysmithchamber@centurytel.net • 532-7328 • www.ladysmithchamber.com Featuring a great selection of crafters and food vendors. Stockholm Art Fair Jul. 16, 10am-5pm • Stockholm Village Park, Stockholm • www.stockholmartfair.org A juried art fair with over 100 high quality art & craft exhibitors in the beautiful park on the Mississippi River in the quaint village of Stockholm. Eau Claire Crush vs. Chippewa Valley Predators Jul. 16, 6-9pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $8 • www.eauclairecrush.com The Eau Claire Crush close the NEFL regular season with competition against division opponent Chippewa Valley Predators. The Crush is a semi-pro, nonprofit football team that strives to make a difference in the Eau Claire community. Camp Nawakwa: Week Four Every Day from Jul. 17 to Jul. 22• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • age ranges vary from grades 1-12 • 588-7422 • Sessions include: Art Divas, Guppies, Out & About, Harriet Potter, Midnight Madness, The “Mane” Event, Wind Jammin’ and You Can’t Do THAT at Camp. Summer Sounds: Faculty Chamber Music feat. Soprano Mitra Sadeghpour and Pianist Barbara Young
Jul. 17, 2pm • Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu A collaboration with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts brings you a range of classical musicians, from cellists to vocalists.
Johnny Nelson Jul. 17, 1-4:30pm; Aug. 14, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • www.reverbnation.com Acoustic guitar and harmonica. Pondside fishin’ noon6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm. Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Jul. 17, 1-3pm • Irvine
Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 831-0775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley.
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hot > events & happenings that would be 205 Graham Ave., downtown Eau Claire • FREE, snacks available for purchase • 552-0457 • volumeone.org Volume One’s Monday-night film series screens classic and out-of-the-mainstream films of all kinds in partnership with WHYS Radio. The space holds no more than 200 people, so show up early for a good spot. Films will be announced soon.
Music on the Mall: Eggplant Heroes Jul. 18, 7pm • Cam-
pus Mall, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: The Steve Meyer
Band Jul. 19, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues. com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park. Camp Nawakwa: Week Four Every Day from Jul. 17 to Jul. 22• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • age ranges vary from grades 1-12 • 588-7422 • Sessions include: Art Divas, Guppies, Out & About, Harriet Potter, Midnight Madness, The “Mane” Event, Wind Jammin’ and You Can’t Do THAT at Camp. L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Wednesday Performances: Musician Ken Longquist Jul. 20, 10:30-
11:10am and 1:30-2:10pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-1648 • Tickets required for entrance. Free tickets available Wednesdays one week in advance.
Music in the Park 2011: Bruce Hanson with Singing Star Productions DJ/Karaoke Show Jul. 20, 6-8pm •
10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Bassmeister Comedy Fishing Show @ the Altoona Public Library Jul. 20, 6:30-7:15pm • Altoona Public
Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • The Bassmeister is a fun and entertaining guy who brings the excitement of fishing into the lives of both adults and children. This fishing comedy show entitled “Fishing for Laughs” is informative in basic fishing skills and water safety, but also entertains with audience participation, ventriloquism, humor, puppetry, illusions and visual props.
Country Jam Every Day from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23 • 3443 Crescent Ave., Eau Claire • $49-$220 • www. wi.CountryJam.com A large outdoor music festival with camping opportunities. Performers include Blake Shelton, Martina McBride and the Zac Brown Band. New Auburn Jamboree Days Every Day from Jul. 21 to
Jul. 24 • Lion’s Memorial Park, Park St., New Auburn • 237-2223 • Community Festival includes softball and volleyball tournaments, activities for kids, charcoal chicken dinner, live music, beer garden, firefighters water games, parade at noon on Sunday. Parade at noon on Sunday.
Children’s Movie Every Thursday from Jun. 23 to Jul.
28, 1:30-3pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • See contact info for the specific movie title.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Meridene + The Michael Rambo Project + Greg Gilbertson Jul. 21,
6:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www.volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Greg Gilbertson plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
42nd Street Every Day from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 7:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $10, $9 seniors, $3 youth, $20 family of four
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• 726-9000 • Set in 1933, 42nd Street tells the story of young choir girl Peggy Sawyer who takes on a Broadway musical’s a tremendous lead role by accident. With two days time to memorize pages of script and several songs and dances, Peggy dares to become Broadway’s next big star.
Sue Orfield Band Jun. 26, 2-6pm; Jul. 24, 2-6pm • Pio-
neer Grill & Saloon, E5699 Cty. Trk. D, Menomonie • 235-9927 • The Sue Orfield Band is an energetic band playing original music that spans many genres from pop and rock to jazz and bluegrass with a little ethnic vibe thrown in. The band features Mike Schlenker on guitar, Randy Sinz on bass and vocals, Dave Schrader on drums and vocals and Sue on sax.
Camp Nawakwa: Week Five Every Day from Jul. 24 to Jul. 29• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • age ranges vary from grades 1-12 • 5887422 • Sessions include: Doodlebugs, Kickin’ It Campside, Making Waves, Pony Tails, Art Icons, Brunet Island Adventurer, Silver Spurs, Nawakwa Me, Counselor-InTraining I-NAW and Doodlebug. Summer Sounds: Faculty Chamber Music feat. Oboist Christa Garvey and Friends Jul. 24, 2pm • Phillips Recital Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu A collaboration with the Department of Music and Theatre Arts brings you a range of classical musicians, from cellists to vocalists.
Volume One Back Alley Summer Cinema Series Ev-
ery Monday from Jul. 11 to Aug. 1, 9:30pm • The alley that would be 205 Graham Ave., downtown Eau Claire • FREE, snacks available for purchase • 552-0457 • volumeone.org Volume One’s Monday-night film series screens classic and out-of-the-mainstream films of all kinds in partnership with WHYS Radio. The space holds no more than 200 people, so show up early for a good spot. Films will be announced soon.
Music on the Mall: Howard ‘Guitar’ Luedtke & Blue Max Jul. 25, 7pm • Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire, Eau
hot > events & happenings ANDREA PAULSETH
Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center.
Traveling Tuesdays: Irvine Park Fountain Jul. 26, 9:30-
11:30am • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-1841 • We will be traveling to Irvine Park Fountain. We will meet at River Source Family Center at 9:30am or you can go directly to Irvine Park Fountain at 10am.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Jul. 26, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Deep Water Reunion Jul. 26,
6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • Deep Water Reunion is Tom “SkinTite” Swearingen on drums, Rick Clark on Bass, Sue Orfield and Bob Corbit on sax, David “Big Pipes” G on vocals, Jerry “Fever” Henry on guitar and vocals, and Larry “Third Degree” Byrne on keyboard.
Music in the Park 2011: Kountry Klassics with Steve & Doris Szydel Jul. 27, 6-8pm; Aug. 31, 6-8pm • 10th St
& Spooner Ave., Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Playin’ in the Park Jul. 27, 7pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave.,
Eau Claire • FREE • 836- 4803 • Featuring short plays and improv groups, Shakespearean excerpts and other theatrical delights. Performances will feature members of the BareBones Ensemble Theatre and other community groups. Rain site is The Cabin, Davies Center.
Dunn County Fair Every Day from Jul. 27 to Jul. 31•
Dunn County Rec Park, 620 17th St., Menomonie • $1 • 232-4005 • www.dunncountyfair.org There is so much offered at the fair, including exhibits, carnival, great food, music groups, grandstand shows and so much more.
Hallie Youth Days Every Day from Jul. 27 to Jul. 31•
Hallie Park, off 117th St., Lake Hallie • www.halliepark. com Tournament for Hallie youth, boys baseball and girls softball at Hallie Fields. Friday and Saturday music is provided. Saturday night games end around 10pm and than see the best fireworks in town. Championship games on Sunday.
Eau Claire County Fair Every Day from Jul. 27 to Jul. 31• Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • 839-3755 • eauclairecountyfair.com Featuring several animal shows, kick-off Olympics, cow pie bingo, silent auctions, rocket launch, public safety services demonstrations, kids games, petting zoo, beef show, cookie baking contest, car show, ice cream eating contest, talent show, lots of live music and tons of food vendors. See website for exact event schedule. Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market Every Wednes-
day, Saturday from Jun. 1 to Oct. 29, 7:30am-1pm; Every Thursday from Jun. 1 to Oct. 29, 12:30-5pm; Every Saturday until May. 28, 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, art, coffee, and more. No Sunday markets in 2011.
Pint Size Polkas with Musician Mike Schneider Jul. 27,
6:30-7:15pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave.,
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There’s nothing like a good run, walk, run-walk, or marathon to help you enjoy summer, like the 2011 Buckshot Run for Special Olympics. You can compete all summer. Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • Nationally known accordion player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider (a.k.a. Uncle Mike) from Milwaukee will educate on concepts like the alphabet, numbers, occupations, personal hygiene, relationships, and foreign language through the happy sounds of polka music.
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Every Day from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 1:30pm; Every Day from Jul. 27 to Jul. 30, 7:30pm • State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • $18 adult, $12 students/seniors, $8 youth • info@ecct.org • 839-8877 • The saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical, Joseph is a high-energy song and dance ending to ECCT’s spectacular 22nd season. 18th Annual Chippewa YMCA Charity Golf Outing Jul.
28• Lake Wissota Golf Course, 16108 97th Ave., Chippewa Falls • jennifers@chippewaymca.com • 723-2201 • www.chippewaymca.com See contact info for details.
Children’s Movie Every Thursday from Jun. 23 to Jul.
28, 1:30-3pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • 839-5029 • See contact info for the specific movie title.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Laarks + Do It Yourself Daisy + Wisconsin Built Jul. 28, 6:30pm •
Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www.volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Wisconsin Built plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Relay for Life of Barron County Jul. 29, 6pm-8am • Bar-
ron High School Track, 1050 E Woodland Ave, Barron • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 514-2250 • An all night relay to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Camp Nawakwa: Week Six Every Day from Jul. 31 to Aug. 5• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • age ranges vary from grades 1-10 • 588-7422 • Sessions available: Doodlebug, Club Camp, Grossology, Pony Tails, Mischief and Mayhem and Doodlebug.
Stanley Lions Watermelon Fest Jul. 31, Check with ven-
ue for hours • Chapman Park, 117 N Broadway, Stanley • FREE • 7155142250 • www.Partner29.com Flea market
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starts, charcoal chicken, car show, children’s games, free watermelon and raffle. Flea market: 644-5880. Car show: 644-5376.
Live Music at Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm Jun. 19,
1-4:30pm; Jul. 31, 1-4:30pm; Sep. 25, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • Live music TBA. Pondside fishing noon6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Jul. 31, 1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 8310775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley. Live in the Vineyard Concert Series: Matt Wahl Jul. 31,
1:30-4pm • River Bend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-9463 • The concert series is an outdoor event, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets as seating is limited.
AUGUST EVENTS
Volume One Back Alley Summer Cinema Series Ev-
ery Monday from Jul. 11 to Aug. 1, 9:30pm • The alley that would be 205 Graham Ave., downtown Eau Claire • FREE, snacks available for purchase • 552-0457 • volumeone.org Volume One’s Monday-night film series screens classic and out-of-the-mainstream films of all kinds in partnership with WHYS Radio. The space holds no more than 200 people, so show up early for a good spot. Films will be announced soon.
Music on the Mall: Copper Box Aug. 1, 7pm • Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu Live outdoor concerts from regional musicians on the grass of UWEC’s gorgeous campus mall. Rain site is The Cabin at Davies Center. Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Aug..2, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
National Night Out Playground Art Fair & Carnival Aug. 2, 5-7pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • 839-
5032 • Twenty-five cent carnival games, dunk tank, snow cones, popcorn, inflatables, hot dogs, chips, soda, balloons, finger painting, music, and prizes.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Pete Neuman Aug. 2, 6:30-8:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues. com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park. Camp Nawakwa: Week Six Every Day from Jul. 31 to Aug. 5• Camp Nawakwa, 13400 Camp Nawakwa Ln., Lac du Flambeau • age ranges vary from grades 1-10 • 588-7422 • Sessions available: Doodlebug, Club Camp, Grossology, Pony Tails, Mischief and Mayhem and Doodlebug.
Museum Explorers Every Wednesday from Jun. 23 to Aug.
4, 10-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire • ages 3-5 • 834-7871 • Make local history an adventure as kids attend this series of workshops, where they’ll learn about historical dances, the local native American history, life in Victorian times, archeology and more. See contact info for details.
Time Travelers Every Wednesday from Jun. 22 to Aug. 3,
10-11:30am • Chippewa Valley Museum, located in Carson Park, Eau Claire • k.jacobson@cvmuseum.com • ages 6-12 • 834-7871 • Featuring lots of creative, historical workshops throughout the summer. From pretending to be a newspaper of the olden days, crafter, quilter, fishing guide and more. See contact info for more individual class details.
Music in the Park 2011: Adam Price with Courage Entertainment DJ/Karaoke Show Aug. 3, 6-8pm • 10th Street
Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Bloomer Community Fair & Crazy Days Every Day from Aug. 4 to Aug. 7 • Bloomer • www.bloomerchamber. com Featuring a carnival, Scoot & Skedaddle Run (2 mile walk/5k run), a demolition derby, burn out contest, pit crew challenge, a parade (Sunday at 12:30pm) and music by The Twerps, Phoenix, Three Bucks & Change, Amy & the Boys
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and lots of food vendors.
Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley Lemonade Day 2011 Aug. 4, Check with venue for hours •
See contact info for location information • 855-0081 • www.bgca-chippewavalley.org Lemonade Day is a fun, member-led program designed to teach our youth the process of operating their own business. Boys & Girls Club members will be selling glasses of lemonade at various locations throughout the community using recipes and marketing tactics that they have created. We hope you will plan to stop by, enjoy a glass of ice cold Lemonade and help support the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Chippewa Valley.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: The Gentle Guest + The Ever-Expanding Hippo Brigade + Savannah Smith Aug. 4, 6:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www. volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Savannah Smith plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Summerfest Every Day from Aug. 5 to Aug. 6 • Down-
town Eau Claire, S Barstow, N Barstow, and W Grand Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • 839-4914 • www.nothingartificial.org Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) will host it’s annual downtown Summerfest event! Summerfest features food, Chalkfest’s art in Wilson Park, a classic car show, live music, a petting zoo, other kid’s activities and over $500 in prizes.
Relay for Life of Chippewa County Aug. 5, 6pm-9am • Chippewa Falls Middle School, 750 Tropicana, Chippewa Falls • FREE • kristen.smith@cancer.org • 514-2250 • An all night event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Blues on the Chippewa Every Day from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7 • Memorial Park, 2nd Avenue East, Durand • FREE • bluesonthechippewa@gmail.com • www.bluesonthechippewa. org This 4th annual event will be include live music, free camping, a craft show, classic car and motorcycle shows and more. Lineup TBA (includes Deep Water Reunion). Freewill donation of non-perishable food or cash for the Pepin County Food Pantry will be appreciated. 2nd Annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Revivial Aug. 6, 8am-
10:30pm • Hobbs Sports Center, Cinder City Park, 2300 Spooner Ave., Altoona • $20, $15 in advance (Gordy’s, Daisy Mae), $5 show car entry ($15 driver and car for entertainment), ages 12 and under FREE for car show only • 289-4305 • This year will again feature ‘The Oldies But Goodies Car Show’ with a car and cycle show and music by Denny & the DC Drifters, Billy Jean Krause & Daisy Mae, Steve Bobbitt as Rod Stewart and the Young Turks and the Fabulous Cruisers. Portion of all proceeds will benefit the Spina Bifida Association. Raffle, door prizes and many other features available.
Summer Shindig at the Schlegelmilch House Aug. 6,
11am-4pm • Schlegelmilch House Museum, 517 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • $3 Adults/$2 Kids; Museum members and children 3 and under FREE • all ages • 832-7028 • Explore the house and Schlegelmilch Family history on August 6th in a guided tour, play free lawn games in the yard, and enjoy root beer floats with homemade root beer from Northwoods Brewpub (for purchase) on the porch.
Chalkfest Aug. 6, 11am-11pm • Wilson Park Eau Claire, Corner of Emery St and Farwell St (Downtown), Eau Claire • FREE admission; see website for registration info • mail@volumeone.org • 552-0457 • www.chalkfest. org Imagine a small park overtaken by a day-long firestorm of creativity and positive community energy, culminating in yards and yards of sidewalk space displaying amazing chalk artwork. This event will take place all day in beautiful Wilson Park, between Farwell and Barstow Streets in downtown Eau Claire. In the evening, once its dark, there will be a large Night-Light Reception where the whole park, the water fountain, and all the tres will be illuminated from above and below while people view the finished work, meet the artists and mingle. It’s part urban art festival, part sophisticated evening event and part family-friendly fun. Blues on the Chippewa Every Day from Aug. 6 to Aug. 7 • Memorial Park, 2nd Avenue East, Durand • FREE • bluesonthechippewa@gmail.com • www.bluesonthechippewa. org This 4th annual event will be include live music, free camping, a craft show, classic car and motorcycle shows Volume One
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Johnny Nelson Jul. 17, 1-4:30pm; Aug. 14, 1-4:30pm
• Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • www.reverbnation.com Acoustic guitar and harmonica. Pondside fishin’ noon-6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Aug. 14, 19 to Sep. 1,
1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 831-0775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Aug. 16, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: The Sue Orfield Band Aug. 16, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau
Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues. com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
Chalkfest, during downtown Eau Claire’s Summerfest on August 6, draws a heaping helping of amazing, chalk-stained local artists to Wilson Park. and more. Lineup TBA (includes Deep Water Reunion). Freewill donation of non-perishable food or cash for the Pepin County Food Pantry will be appreciated.
Indianhead Swap Meet and Car Show Aug. 7, Check
with venue for hours • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls • $3-5 • carshowinfo@att.net • 832-0552 • www.indianheadcarshow.com Featuring over 700 show cars, vehicle-related vendors, raffle, and lots of food.
Bloomer Community Fair & Crazy Days Every Day from
Aug. 4 to Aug. 7 • Bloomer • www.bloomerchamber.com Featuring a carnival, Scoot & Skedaddle Run (2 mile walk/5k run), a demolition derby, burn out contest, pit crew challenge, a parade (Sunday at 12:30pm) and music by The Twerps, Phoenix, Three Bucks & Change, Amy & the Boys and lots of food vendors.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Aug. 7, 1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 8310775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley. EverGreen Grass Band Aug. 7, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat
My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • FREE • 664-8775 • www.evergreengrassband.com So says La Crosse’s Second Supper, the self-proclaimed “not quite a bluegrass band” brings a full show with five string players and a harmonica ace, and their harmonies are so infectious it’s hard not to get down. Also, enjoy pondside fishing noon-6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm.
Traveling Tuesdays: Beaver Creek Reserve Aug. 9,
10:30am-12:30pm • River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • $3 adults, $1 kids • 7201841 • We will be traveling to Beaver Creek Reserve and Butterfly Garden. We will meet at River Source Family Center at 10:30am or you can go directly to Beaver Creek Reserve at 11am.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Aug. 9, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Love Buzzards Aug.
9, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE
• mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
Music in the Park 2011: Susan Halderman with The String Connection Aug. 10, 6-8pm • 10th Street Park
Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www. kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
Pure Water Days Every Day from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 • Chippewa Falls • 723-0331, 723-7858 • www.chippewachamber.org A city-wide event with YMCA races, sporting events, kids games, live entertainment, food, kids parade and large parade.
Art in the Park Aug. 12 • Soo Park, Stanley • FREE • www. Partner29.com Enjoy an artsy shopping extravanganza with more than 20 artist booths, a citywide thrift sale, a farmers market and local musicians. Annual Pioneer Days Every Day from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 • Pioneer Park, Hwy 37 & 85 Porterville Rd., Eau Claire • 832-3977, 829-7937 • Annual event features antique farm equipment, exhibits, steam engine display, flea market, and more. This year features the engine that was in the Leinenkugel Brewing Plant and later at Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls. Concessions available. Hosted by Chippewa Valley Antique Engine Model Club. No carry ins. Greg Brown + Willy Porter Aug. 12, 7:30pm • State The-
atre, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • $39, $35 • 832-2787 • Greg Brown’s first professional singing job came at age 18 in New York City, running hootenannies (folksinger get-togethers) at the legendary Gerdes Folk City. After a year, Brown moved west to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, where he was a ghostwriter for Buck Ram, founder of The Platters. Tired of the fast-paced life, Brown traveled with a band for a few years, and even quit playing for a while before he moved back to Iowa and began writing songs and playing in Midwestern clubs and coffeehouses.
Motorcross, Music, and Mayhem Aug. 13, 9am-5pm • Five miles east of Osseo on Hwy M • $10 • 723-0264 • Twenty-five classes of motorcycles and ATVs. Racers from ages 3-55. Part of the I-Race series, featuring 150 entries and a thousand spectators. Also enjoy the beer garden and DJ or local cover band. Catered by Tucker’s in Augusta. Volume One
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Music in the Park 2011: Bound2Break Aug. 17, 6-8pm • 10th Street Park Pavilion, Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer. Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: The Jim Pullman band (CD Release Show) + The Heart Pills + Leiah Webb Aug. 18, 6:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Ter-
race, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www. volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Leiah Webb plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Cucumber Festival/Pickle Fest Every Day from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21• FREE • 643-2305 • www.BoycevilleWI.com Enjoy a quirky small town celebration with two parades, games, a tractor pull and live music for dancing. Enjoy fried food, chicken dinners, a Cajun boil and more. Eau Claire Big Rig Truck Show Aug. 19, 3-11pm; Aug. 20, 9am-11pm; Aug. 21, 9am-2pm • Chippewa Valley Technical College, 615 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire • 832-6666 • www.eauclairebigrigtruckshow.com Featuring tons of show trucks, truck judging, food and drink, movies Friday and Saturday night, vendor tents, a light truck parade (Saturday 8-10pm), music on Saturday and Sunday, a classic car show on Sunday, performances by the Memorial Dance Team and possibly autographs from Alex the Ice Road Trucker (Saturday 10am-5pm). Notre Dame Church Annual Event Every Day from Aug.
20 to Aug. 21• Notre Dame Life Center, 117 Allen St., Chippewa Falls • 723-7108 • www.thechurchofnotredame.org Pig Roast both days, serving from 5pm on Saturday and 11am on Sunday. Live music on Saturday evening from 6:30pm-10pm, beer tent at 5pm along with all the food offerings. On Sunday, paddle wheel, kids games, cake walk, pie & ice cream, Wii tournament, silent auction, country store, and other events.
WHYS Bluegrass Fest Aug. 20 • Lake Altoona County
Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • $12-$15, $18-$20 family • bluegrasspirate@gmail.com • roadhousemusic@ hotmail.com • 831-WHYS • www.whysradio.org Featuring eight bands of the bluegrass persuasion, plus a fiddle contest open to the public, and kids activities/entertainment. Food includes grillables, healthier salad options, tap microbrews and root beer floats.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Aug. 21, 1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 831-0775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley. James Ignacio Aug. 21, 1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My
Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • 664-8775 • www.musicjames.com James brings his improvisational skills from the blues to the Beatles to Ben Harper to his originals.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Aug. 23, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Ross William Perry
Aug. 23, 6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Irie Sol (LP Release Show) + Dead Dogs + Sarah Krueger Aug. 25,
6:30pm • Phoenix Park, Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • all ages • 552-0457 • www.volumeone.org Join your family, friends, and neighbors on the grass and giant rocks at the Phoenix Park labyrinth for a concert with the Chippewa River and evening sunset as the backdrop. Bring a blanket, some snacks or beverages, and enjoy the local scene and sounds. Sarah Krueger plays a pre-show set at 6pm.
Rolling Thunder Motorsports Tour Every Day from Aug. 26 to Aug. 27• Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 331 Jefferson Avenue, Chippewa Falls • prices TBA • stan@ tmsmonstertrucks.com • 602-300-2363 • www.tmsmonstertrucks.com Stanley Torgerson started Torgerson’s Motorsports in 1989. Utilizing his extensive motorsports experience, Stanley created an exciting family friendly motorsports tour, featuring roaring monster trucks, that travels all over the US featuring some of the most talented motorsports attractions of all time. Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association: 3rd Annual Remodelers Showcase Every Day from Aug. 27 to Aug.
28• Location TBA, see contact info for details • Cost TBA • www.cvhomebuilders.com
Discover Downsville Day Aug. 27, Check with venue for
hours • Downtown Downsville • FREE • www.DiscoverDownsvillewi.com Rotating kids entertainment and activities with food from local restaurants and fair vendors.
Chippewa River Rendezvous Every Day from Aug. 27 to
Aug. 28 • Mill Yard Park, 51 Bridge Street, Cornell • FREE • cornellcityoffice@centurytel.net • 239-3710 • www.cityofcornell.com Enjoy a step back to pioneer days for family fun, featuring period camps, demonstrations, reenactments, games, a farmers market, a flea market, a pancake breakfast, a craft fair and a logging truck skill competition.
Festival in the Pines Aug. 27, 9am-6pm; Aug. 28, 10am-
5pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $4, ages under 11 FREE • 552-5504, 888-611-7463 • www.festivalinthepines.com The 29th Annual Festival in the Pines features more than 200 arts and crafts exhibitors, great food, and games and rides for the kids! Come and enjoy talented local performers on two stages highlighting musicians and professional, family-oriented entertainers. Free petting zoo and beer garden.
Wild West Fest & Steampunk Emporium Every Saturday, Sunday from Aug. 27 to Sep. 11, 10am-8pm • Eagle Ridge Campground, 2302 Nelson Rd. & 117th St., Chippewa Falls • $6-$16 • www.FestFun.com Get your cowboy boots polished and your steampunk goggles ready. This festival features time-relevant reenactments, performers, country music, craft vendors, lots of food and more. Leinie’s On The Lake Aug. 27, 3-6pm • The Edge Pub &
Eatery, 9504 Cty Hwy S., Chippewa Falls • FREE to attend • 723-2400 • The Edge joins Leinenkugels to raffle off a top quality kayak. There will be lots of giveaways and a possible special guest appearances.
Music At Irvine Park Band Shell Aug. 28, 1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 8310775 • Sundays through out the summer unless a wedding is scheduled. Music performances by different Artists through the Chippewa Valley. Live in the Vineyard Concert Series: Sue Orfield Band Volume One
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Aug. 28, 1:30-4pm • River Bend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 720-9463 • The concert series is an outdoor event, so please bring your lawn chairs and blankets as seating is limited.
Chill on the Hill: Introducing Young Children to the Arts
Aug. 31, 11:15am-noon • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • ages 4-10 • 726-9000 • This weekly series offers children presentations by area artists and performers who share their love of an instrument, a style of music, art, dance and other types of artistic expression and/or cultural activity. Most offer a “hands-on” experience.
Tuesday Night Blues in Owen Park: Mojo Lemon Aug. 30,
6:30-8:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • mikepfischer@yahoo.com • www.cvblues.com The Chippewa Valley Blues Society is presenting a summer of Blues Performances on Tuesday Night at Owen Park featuring great local and regional blues bands in beautiful Owen Park.
Music in the Park 2011: Kountry Klassics with Steve & Doris Szydel Aug. 31, 6-8pm • 10th St & Spooner Ave., Altoona • FREE • 831-0775, 210-3501 • www.kountryklassics.com A series of music acts ranging from acoustic cover classics to rock ‘n roll bands running throughout the summer.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Blessing of the Animals Sep. 4, 10am • Phoenix Park, Riv-
erfront Terrace, Eau Claire • 834-0690 • Bring your cats and dogs, gerbils and chinchillas. Bring your birds and turtles, teddy bears and other fuzzy stuffed animals. We will meet at Phoenix Park in the labyrinth area. Living animals should be in cages or on leashes. Teddy bears and other soft, cuddly stuffed animals may be held in arms.
Walter & Carolyn Craft Jun. 12, 1-4:30pm; Sep. 4,
1-4:30pm • Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm, N1321 Bullfrog Rd., Menomonie • FREE • 664-8775 • Tellers of tales and makers of music, Walter & Carolyn craft perform at Bullfrog’s Eat My Fish Farm. Pondside fishing noon-6pm and hobo chefin’ shorelunch 1-6pm.
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Jeff White Sep. 4, 1-3pm • Irvine Park, Bridgewater Av-
enue, Chippewa Falls • 723-0051 • www.jeffwhitemusic. org Local folk singer/songwriter.
ONGOING EVENTS Eau Claire Municipal Band Every Thursday from Jun. 1 to Aug. 5, 7:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • eauclairemunicipalband@ gmail.com • 8395032, 878-4609 • Band members include high school and college students, seniors, and community members with an interest in music. Selections will include marches, overtures, show tunes, TV and movie themes, light classical pieces, contemporary pieces and novelties. An Eau Claire tradition since 1912. Ludington Guard Band Every Tuesday from Jun. 2 to
Aug. 2, 8-9:30pm • Wilson Park, Wilson Ave and 8th St, Menomonie • FREE • 235-3914 • The summertime concerts by the Ludington Guard Band have been an unbroken Menomonie tradition for over 120 years. Every week about 50 band members led by James Woodford, band director at Colfax High, perform a lively mix of pop songs, Broadway and movie music, big band numbers, and band music. Pie and ice cream social.
Jazz at Noon Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-
day, Friday from Jun. 13 to Jul. 12, noon-1pm • Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • FREE • 836-4803 • www.uwec.edu Student and local jazz groups perform at Davies Center.
The Haunted Chippewa History Tour Every Friday, Sat-
urday from May. 13 to Oct. 31, 9pm • Location revealed with reservation • $5 • 379-9977 • www.chippewavpi.com Discover all the macabre that Chippewa Falls has to offer. Learn the history of the lawless loggers all the way up to modern hauntings. Our tour is an eye-opening adventure that will scare and delight all at the same time. This is our 5th year; we will be visiting two of Chippewa Falls’ most haunted locations. Reservations required.
Eau Claire Express Home Game Jun. 2, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16-18, 20-25, 28; July 2, 4-7, 12, 16, 20, 25, 27; Aug. 2-6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 6:35pm • Carson Park, Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $6, $7 reserve grandstand, $9 reserve box seats, $25 fan deck, and season tickets available • www.eauclaireexpress.com Experience the excitement of live baseball and watch the 2010 Northwoods League Champion Eau Claire Express defend its title in historic Carson Park. Church Basement Ladies Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8pm Sunday 1:45pm from Jun. 3 to Aug. 21 • Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave, Eau Claire • $39.99-42.99 dinner and show, $29.99 show only; group and student discounts available • times represent showtimes, not diner times • 836-8184 • A musical celebration of church basement kitchens and the women who work there. We see them handle a record breaking Christmas dinner, the funeral of a dear friend, a Hawaiian Easter Fund Raiser, and, of course, a steaming hot July wedding. Based on the best seller Growing Up Lutheran by Janet Martin and Suzann Nelson. Unnecessary Farce Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday
8pm Sunday 1:45pm from Aug. 26 to Oct. 30 • Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave, Eau Claire • $39.9942.99 dinner and show, $29.99 show only; group and student discounts available • times represent showtimes, not diner times • 836-8184 • Two cops, three crooks, eight doors... Go! At a “no-tell motel,” an embezzling mayor meets his accountant. The police are there to catch the meeting on tape. Confusion reigns as to who’s in which room, who’s the tapee or taper, who’s got the loot, or why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. And who’s the guy in the kilt with the bagpipes?
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