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On April 26, UW-Eau Claire’s annual funky fashion show, “Just Bag It,” took place in the Davies Student Center, featuring students and their designs made from recycled and repurposed materials. The event promotes a more sustainable and socially just lifestyle in regards to fashion and the fashion industry.

ARTWORK ON THE COVER “Lake Manoomin: River of Islands” Acrylic on Wood Panel, 18”x24” by Joe Maurer “Manoonmin is the Ojibwe name for wild rice. Looking at Lake Menomin as an impoundment for sediment and phosphorus and looking at the ‘Wetlands Bill’ which does not value these landscapes, I decided it would be worthy, or at least therapeutic, to imagine an alternate future. This image is from a series looking at dam removal on the Red Cedar River. While this act would not ameliorate issues of phosphorus runoff, at least it has the potential to create a landscape where wildlife could thrive. This is an idea about a future ‘nature culture’ society. Menomonie would be built around a giant wetland. Raised paths could circulate around tamarack bogs and wild rice could be re-established. ”

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UWECs annual Just Bag It Fashion Show (April 26) features students with designs made from recycled materials. Photos by Andrea Paulseth

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EAUX CLAIRES 2018, ARTIST-LED FESTIVALS, AND THE NO-LINEUP LINEUP THU, APR 19 // DAILY SHAKEDOWN // ERIC CHRISTENSON: At this point, it’s been well established

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that the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival is doing stuff differently for its fourth annual installment on July 6 and 7. Most significantly, curators Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner are intentionally not releasing a lineup of music acts. At least not in the traditional sense. If you’ve listened to the slew of audio clips the festival released over the winter with your Shazam app open or followed Vernon’s subtle-not-so-subtle nods on Twitter, you can probably piece the slate together for the most part. Those bread crumbs lead to names like Patti Smith, Sharon Van Etten, Noname, Phoebe Bridgers, serpentwithfeet, Julien Baker, Moses Sumney, Hiss Golden Messenger (plus, it wouldn’t be Eaux Claires without the likes of Francis and the Lights and Phil Cook).

The idea appears to be to subvert the norm of bloated music festivals that have heavily proliferated the country as they become trendier and trendier. The Coachellas and Lollapaloozas of the world are doing their thing and raking in cash, but Vernon and Dessner say they have an opportunity with Eaux Claires to create a weekend haven that’s less about a bottom line and more about a collective experience. Attendees willing to fork over their trust are going in blind, which could be an artistic boon, but how it financially shakes out is anyone’s guess. Either way, changing the conversation and the money-heavy mindset of major music festivals is worth the risk for Eaux Claires, Vernon says – the festival is prominently featured in a Pitchfork story from April 19 discussing how artistled music festivals like Eaux Claires may be changing the game around the country for the better, but it’s not easy.

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FROM THE PIECE: In the first year of Eaux Claires, when Bon Iver returned to the stage after a three-year hiatus, the festival was instantly profitable. Then Eaux Claires lost money for the next two years, Vernon admits, requiring organizers to make some changes. But the bottom line is not the primary focus. “You can’t just sign up for profit every time,” says Vernon. “But we’re not blindly throwing money down the toilet—we’re adjusting to a more sustainable model.” He compares the festival’s balance sheets to the decades he spent toiling in groups that never made much money, long before he found fame with Bon Iver. “You have to be committed,” he adds. “This is a 20-year thing.” – Pitchfork, April 19, 2018

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LARGEST MUSKIE (FIBERGLASS DIVISION)

And speaking of that Hall of Fame, it happens to be located in Hayward, where Spray’s record-setting muskie was caught. The Hall of Fame – the world’s largest fishing museum – includes hundreds of mounted fish, displays of fishing artifacts (including lures, reels, and outboard motors), and – most impressive of all – a 143-foot, five-story fiberglass muskie that can hold as many as 20 people in its toothy mouth.

MONSTER FISH

As impressive as muskies can be – and they are Wisconsin’s state fish – they’ve got nothing on lake sturgeon when it comes to size and age. The biggest sturgeon caught with a hook and line in Wisconsin was a 170-pound, 79-inch whopper snagged in 1979. The biggest sturgeon ever speared in Wisconsin was even bigger: a 212-pound, 84-inch behemoth from Lake Winnebago. But both are dwarfed by a 240-pound, 87.5-inch colossus that was caught, tagged, and released by the Department of Natural Resources on the Wolf River in 2012. That female fish was estimated to have been 125 years old!

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Stories of an unidentified aquatic creature menacing the waters of Lake Pepin on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border date back centuries: Native Americans spoke of a sea serpent in the lake, and in the 17th century Father Louis Hennepin reported seeing a “a huge serpent as big as a man’s leg” in the region. Stories of an enormous, eel-like creature have continued to the present day, with a lakeside businessman offering a $50,000 reward for evidence of “Pepie” in 2008.

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The official start of the fishing season on Saturday, May 5, will send many eager anglers onto the water across the state. Someone will no doubt be daydreaming about making their way into the record books like the legendary Louie Spray, who caught the world-record muskellunge in 1949 on the Chippewa Flowage near Hayward. The monster muskie weighed 69 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 63.5 inches long. While some anglers still dispute the record status of Louie’s catch, it’s recognized by the International Game Fish Association and the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.

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There’s nothing legendary about the fishing records Parker Welch set last summer, but they are nonetheless incredible. Parker, a 12-year-old sixth-grader from Merrill, has been fishing with her dad since she was a toddler. She and her father love to go after “weird” fish, so last July 4, they set out to snag some records. Over the course of the day, Parker hooked three recordbreaking specimens: a golden redhorse and a shorthead redhorse (both species of suckers) as well as a stonecat (a variety of catfish). This summer, Parker hopes to break more records!

A PATH FOR PUBLIC ART forum addresses challenges, opportunities for public art in the Valley WORDS: TOM GIFFEY PHOTO: KELLY IRISH

he future of public art in Eau Claire could include temporary installations, interactive technology, better use of vacant properties and spaces, and the creation of an artists’ guild or co-op. Those are just a few of the scores of ideas generated during a community conversation about public art held April 29 at the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. The event – which was part state-of-thearts-scene assessment and part brainstorming session – attracted about 40 artists, businesspeople, and other interested community members. Attendees heard brief presentations by a variety of art community leaders, then discussed challenges and opportunities facing artists and art groups who want to bring more art to the public. “Public art can reflect the heart of our community, or it can rip our heart out and stomp on it,” said Rose Dolan-Neill, director of visual arts at ECRAC and one of the event’s organizers. Increasingly, speakers said, art has become a closer reflection of the Chippewa Valley’s heart. “I think art has become part of the conversation in Eau Claire, and people have been more comfortable with different types of art,” said Julie Pangallo, executive director of Sculpture Tour Eau Claire. The tour is now entering its eighth year of bringing dozens of sculptures to public places around the city, and the latest season includes pieces of artwork that the public likely wouldn’t have accepted a few years ago, Pangallo noted. Other speakers also discussed ways to expand public art in terms of genre, format, and location. CV Peterson, a per-

CANVASING THE CROWD. Arthur Grothe, center, a UW-Eau Claire theater professor, helped facilitate a community discussion about public art on April 29 at the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center. also bring beauty to public places when passersby encounter performances and installations by happenstance, she said. Experiencing performance art in this way can familiarize the public with new art forms and pave the way for more challenging works. Public acceptance (or lack thereof) of taboo subjects and themes was identified as a barrier to public art, as were restrictive ordinances, organizational agendas, and the continuing stigma that art is a waste of money. Pangallo, of the Sculpture Tour Eau Claire, emphasized the importance of ensuring that artists get paid and that arts organizations can continue to thrive. Pangallo noted that all artists who lease their sculptures for the tour receive a stipend, and that the tour has facilitated the sale of more than $400,000 worth of sculptures in the community. And while the tour has brought art directly to the public and raised the profile of a growing number of regional sculptors, it also faces the funding challenges common to arts nonprofits – in

“I think art has become part of the conversation in Eau Claire, and people have been more comfortable with different types of art.” – Julie Pangallo, Sculpture Tour Eau Claire formance artist who recently returned to her Chippewa Valley roots after artistic sojourns in Chicago and abroad, discussed her desire to bring more performance art to the area. While performance art can be confusing and challenging to those unfamiliar with it, it can

particular, convincing potential donors that the arts are worth their attention when compared with other worthy causes. “There’s a lot of donor fatigue right now because support for social projects have gone away and support for art projects have gone away,” Pangallo said.

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The event was held in the lobby of the State Theatre, a building that will soon be supplanted by the Pablo Center at the Confluence, which is under construction just a few blocks away. And while the new arts center looms large in any consideration of art in Eau Claire, it’s not where the discussion ends. “The conversation about public art often goes straight to the venues,” rather than the people and the stories they tell, said Ann Sessions, executive director of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild. The Eau Claire area is fortunate to have vibrant theater scene, Sessions said, including several up-and-coming groups. “We’re kind of on the precipice of great things,” she said. Jason Jon Anderson, executive director of the Pablo Center, said that while the new facility will be world-class and will draw top touring talent, it will also focus on collaborating with local artists and art groups. “I think there’s some fear in the community that we’re going to be a big bully,” he said. However, he assured the audience that those who operate the center realize that it can’t be priced like Chicago if it’s going to be successful. The community conversation was organized by members of the Pablo Center’s education and outreach committee in conjunction with UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education’s new Artrepreneur Program. Organizers said another community conversation will be held in several months, possible after the Pablo Center at the Confluence has opened in September.

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CREATING A VIBRANT ECONOMY Creative Economy Week kicks off in Eau Claire WORDS: JULIA VAN ALLEN

rtistic production and consumption are complex topics. Are you ever curious how you play into the equation? From May 12-19, the Chippewa Valley will celebrate its flourishing art community with Creative Economy Week, a statewide effort created by Arts Wisconsin and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. Visit any one of the events held all week to learn where you fit into the creative movement! These events will invite the Chippewa Valley to explore all facets of the creative process and the economics behind it. This week-long occasion boasts events that will touch on multiple creative mediums. Tours, musicals, performances, literary readings, panels, workshops, and a mixer provide opportunities for attendees to experience not only art in all of its forms but also the family of artists that calls the Chippewa Valley home. The community will be privy to the ins and outs of the artistic microcosm blooming in the Chippewa Valley, exploring the processes and successes of these homegrown artists. Nothing is off limits here.

In the Chippewa Valley, Downtown Eau Claire Inc. is spearheading Creative Economy Week through coordinator Liz Brodek, who hopes to make this year’s festivities the best yet. Over the past few years, Creative Economy Week has gained traction as Vallians and visitors alike gathered to praise all aspects of the creative process and product. The concept of a creative economy was developed in the early 2000s by Dr. Richard Florida and has become pivotal to discussions about how the U.S. economy benefits from the work done by creative professionals, including artists, designers, programmers, educators, and more. Economies aren’t solely built up on corporations and conglomerates, they’re also dependent on entrepreneur sand creator. Among the highlights of the week will be a keynote speech by Michael Seman, director of creative industries research and policy at the University of Colorado-Denver, at 6pm Monday, May 14, at The Oxbow Hotel. Seman, who has researched and written extensively about

how music scenes can transform communities, will deliver an address titled “Eau Claire: From Creative Economy to Creative City.” He will also moderate a panel of local creatives and officials to discuss the topic. Events in the following days include an artist reception with painter Terry Meyer at the Lakely Gallery from 5-8pm Tuesday, May 15; a panel titled “How to Become a Full-Time Maker” from 6-8pm Wednesday, May 16, at Red’s Mercantile; a discussion on the state of craft brewing at 7pm Thursday, May 17, at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library; an Artist Market kick-off event, mixer, and public art forum 6-8pm Friday, May 18, at Tangled Up in Hue; and much more. There’s something for everyone here! A background in the arts isn’t necessary: Newbies and novices will find themselves immersed in a collaborative effort to make the Eau Claire artistic community the best that it can be. For full details on all Creative Economy Week events, visit downtowneauclaire.org/ events/our-events/creative-economy-week/.

Creative Economy Week was launched in 2016 by Arts Wisconsin and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities. This year it runs May 12-19. Arts Wisconsin assembled the following figures to help quantify the size of Wisconsin’s creative economy: • According to Dun and Bradstreet, there are nearly 9,200 businesses in Wisconsin involved in the creation or distribution of the arts that employ over 50,000 people – representing 3.2 percent of the state’s businesses and 1.4 percent of its employees. • The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the arts and culture sector is a $730 billion industry, providing 4.2 percent of the nation’s GDP – a larger share of the economy than transportation and agriculture. In Wisconsin, the nonprofit arts industry generates $657 million in economic activity annually, supporting 22,872 jobs and generating $64.9 million in state and local government revenue. • Attendees at Wisconsin’s nonprofit arts events spend $19.06 per person, per event, beyond the cost of admission on items such as meals, parking, and babysitters.

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POWERFUL PARTY Altoona’s brand-new P10 Festival offers a chance to experience everything River Prairie offers WORDS: TOM GIFFEY

he concept of the Power of 10 is all about the multiplier effect, so it’s appropriate that the upcoming P10 Festival will draw hundreds – perhaps thousands – of visitors to River Prairie Park in Altoona on May 12. The P10 Festival will be a coming-out party of sorts for the riverside park and the burgeoning development that it anchors. The day will be chock-full of activities that showcase the park, including live music, artist and farmers markets, food trucks, a beer garden, educational presentations, literary readings, dance performances, a dog show, a scavenger hunt, and kubb, badminton, and cribbage tournaments. The profusion of attractions at the P10 Festival is part of the P10 principle. So what, exactly, is the Power of 10? Mike Golat, Altoona’s city manager, explains that it’s a concept developed by the nonprofit Project for Public Spaces to help create places that people use and enjoy. The idea is that public places thrive (or fail) depending on the number of elements – places to sit, things to eat, art to enjoy, music to listen to, and so on – that give them a reason to visit. Provide people with at least 10 things to do, and they’re more likely to spend time in a place, ensuring that it’s vibrant and vital.

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS: P10, P9, P8 ... Residents enjoy River Prairie Park last fall. The park will be scene of the inaugural P10 Fest on May 12. “We’ve built this with very deliberate intent,” Golat said of River Prairie. The development – which straddles U.S. Highway 53 on the western edge of Altoona – is the product of years of careful planning. While River Prairie has become home to numerous commercial developments (including Woodman’s Market, restaurants such as Cowboy Jack’s and ‘Za51, Staybridge Suites, and many others), it is defined by its public areas, including an amphitheater and several other performances places, an event center, a meandering stream, a splash pad, a play area, a canoe and kayak launch, and trails. “It’s an opportunity for the public to see what the park’s all about,” Golat said of the festival. The city intends for the P10 Festival to become an annual event to welcome spring and kick off the Chippewa Valley’s summer festival season. And the May 12 event isn’t the only thing that will be happen-

GLIMPSES Calling all music lovers! Visit Eau Claire is hosting giveaways for tickets to the Eaux Claires Festival. The two-day music festival will return with a mystery lineup July 6-7 at Foster Farms outside Eau Claire. Crowds from across the country (and world) will rush in to experience the live music, performances, art scene, and food and drink vendors that will fill the festival grounds. Visit Eau Claire will be hosting a pre-festival bash called Prex Claires thanks to a $10,000 sponsorship from its destination development committee. Prex Claires will kick off the Eaux Claires weekend with a music lineup of its own and opportunities for out-of-town festival goers to experience the Eau Claire music scene before a single note is played. To celebrate, Visit Eau Claire is sponsoring two different giveaways: The winer of the first giveaway, which runs through May 6, will receive two Chippewa level passes to Eaux Claires, two tickets to Prex Claires, and a stay in one of the UW-Eau Claire residence halls during the festival. The second giveaway will run from May 9-23. The winner of this giveaway will receive two Eau Claire level passes to Eaux Claires and two tickets to Prex Claires. Learn more about the giveaways at visiteauclaire.com. –Julia Van Allen

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ing in River Prairie Park in the coming months. A farmers market will become a regular feature at River Prairie, although dates have not been finalized. And Rock’n on the River, a concert series featuring local musicians, will also be launched in the park this summer. Concerts are slated for 6:30pm every Wednesday between June 13 and Aug. 22. Whether you come to the P10 Festival, a summer concert, the farmers market, or simply to take a stroll in the new park, Golat said the city is seeking feedback on how River Prairie can become even more inviting for Chippewa Valley residents. “We want the public to come down there and tell us if they have other ideas – how we can make it better, how we can make it more fun,” he said. P10 Festival • Saturday, May 12, 6:30am-10pm • River Prairie Park, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • (715) 839-6092 • p10fest.com

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Please forgive the pun, but Altoona has gone to the birds. The city has been recognized as a Bird City Wisconsin, a list that now includes 108 communities across the state, including Eau Claire. According to a media release from the City of Altoona, Bird City Wisconsin is a program of the Milwaukee Audubon Society and was founded in 2009. “The program recognizes municipalities for the conservation and education activities that they undertake to make their communities healthy for birds and people,” the media release states. To gain the Bird City designation, cities must meet criteria in categories such as habitat creation and protection, community forest management, limiting threats to birds, education, energy and sustainability, and the official recognition and celebration of International Migratory Bird Day. Coincidentally, that day is Saturday, May 12, and birds will be among the educational topics addressed at the first-ever River Prairie P10 Festival. Three chirps for Altoona! –Tom Giffey VolumeOne.org 10 May 2, 2018

RAINMASTER, BOXX GET TOP HONORS FROM EC CHAMBER

A lawn care and irrigation company and a sanitation firm have been named Small Businesses of the Year by the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. RainMaster Lawn Systems, founded in 1999 by Paul Madsen in his basement, was honored in the 26-150 employee category. Boxx Sanitation, a waste and recycling company started by Joshua and Heidi Boxx in 2009, received the title in the 1-25 employee division. The awards were presented at the chamber’s 104th annual meeting April 17 at UW-Eau Claire’s Davies Center. Other award winners include Emily Moore of Feed My People Food Bank, who received the Woman of Achievement Award; the City of Altoona, which received the Community Development Award; and Gregg Moore, past chairman of the Eau Claire County board, who was honored as Public Employee of the Year. To see a full list of winners, visit eauclairechamber. org. –Tom Giffey

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STRENGTH IN NUMERS local women launch fundraising collective WORDS: HALEY WRIGHT

00 Women Who Care, a national giving organization with hundreds of chapters, will launch an Eau Claire Chapter on May 8. “100 Women Who Care was originally started in 2006 by a group of women in Jackson, Michigan, as a brilliantly simple way to raise money efficiently and quickly for local charities,” said Pam Haller, one of the women working to launch the local chapter. The first event was to raise money for cribs for women whose newborn babies were at risk from not having a safe place to sleep. Since then, the organization has continued to grow, launching over 550 chapters of 100 Men, Kids, People, and Women Who Care all over North America and the world. The concept is that 100 women (or individuals) gather quarterly, with each giving $100 per meeting to a local nonprofit democratically selected by the group. Three nonprofits will make presentations at each one-hour meeting. The women then vote for one of the nonprofits, and the winner will receive $10,000 in direct donations that evening or shortly thereafter. Even if they do not win the vote and the donations of the 100 Women, all of the organizations receive exposure to philanthropic women in the community. In total, $40,000 in donations will be made by the group annually. The Chippewa Valley group is being launched by 10 local women: Pam Haller, Ann Nelson, Sara Pertz, Anna Sizer, Lauren Sullivan, Kari Tatu, Colleen Weber, Kendra Weber, Melissa Wilson, and Kathy Wright. The women joined forces about six months ago and started to plan a chapter in Eau Claire, inspired by other successful chapters throughout

GATHERING OF GIVERS. Members of the 100+ Women Who Care chapter in Madison gather for a meeting. A chapter of the international philanthropic organization is forming in the Chippewa Valley. North America. “The goal was that these 10 women would come together with other interested woman to bring awareness to the great work that our local nonprofits are doing and to support them financially,” Haller said. The group has already recruited 100 members but is open to including more. The first meeting in Eau Claire will take place at 5:30pm, May 8, at the SideBar next to the Court’n House, 113 W. Grand Ave. Beacon House/Family Promise of the Chippewa Valley, Boys and Girls Club, and The Community Table will each give a five-minute presentation on why they need the groups’ financial help to succeed. They will take questions following the presentation. Members will cast individual ballots for one of the three charities to receive the collective donation, and the majority will rule: Each member must donate to whichever charity wins whether or not it was the charity she voted for. The entire presentation, tallying, and donation process will take place in an hour. Those who attend should bring their checkbooks and be prepared to make their individual donations that evening,

and each member must contribute even if she are unavailable to attend the meeting in person. Haller said those in attendance should “come with an open mind, willing to listen and learn, and meet women who care about our communities.” All donations will be given to charities or causes with 501(c)(3) status serving Eau Claire, Chippewa or Dunn counties. No national charities will be considered, although local branches of national charities are eligible. Members may nominate as many of their favorite local charities as they wish. Once eligibility is confirmed by the 100 Women Who Care Board of Directors, members decide which three charities will present by majority vote. “All the nonprofits, whether they are chosen for the donation or not, are given the ability to share the great work they are doing with 100-plus woman in the region,” Haller said. “The benefits of increasing the awareness of charities in the community is extremely valuable.” To learn how to join or to find the charitable organization form, go to 100womeneauclaire.org or facebook. com/100womeneauclaire.

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grant program for women-owned businesses has big plans Nearly a year after the first Red Letter Grants were awarded to Chippewa Valley women to aid in starting their businesses, the program is stepping up its game again. In the past month, the program has hired on Reba Krueger as grant director, filed for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, and launched a brand-new website. The Red Letter Grant was founded by Rebecca Cooke, owner of Red’s Mercantile, to address the fact that only about a third of Wisconsin businesses are owned by women by providing a support network that offers workshops and financial aid to women and women-led startups. “I’m proud that the Red Letter Grant is growing into something larger than the shop, that it’s a movement in the making of encouraging more women to pursue their passions,” Cooke said. “We’re also working hard to make the grant more inclusive to folks from different socioeconomic backgrounds – how do we make sure there is more equity in the process and more voices in the room?” Over the next several years, Cooke and Krueger will network and fundraise with expansion in mind; they are aiming to grow the Red Letter Grant into a statewide program in time. The deadline for applications for the spring grant awards is May 7. This year, applicants will be required to submit three metrics for how the grant will benefit their business, and agree to meet with a program representative six months from the date of the award to review how those metrics were met. For more information on the Red Letter Grant and how to apply, visit redlettergrant.org. –Lauren Fisher

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‘WHAT WOULD YOU GET ON THE BUS FOR?’ author records personal stories of Civil Rights-era Freedom Riders WORDS: KEN SZYMANSKI

hroughout the summer of 1961, groups of volunteers – black and white, young and old, men and women – boarded busses. They were doing the unthinkable: testing a pair of U.S. Supreme Court rulings by integrating the buses for interstate travel. Calling themselves the Freedom Riders, they knew their destination would likely be prison at best, or death at worst. Textbooks tell the story of the Freedom Riders; they’re a famous group. But little is known about them as individuals. With his new book, The Road South: Personal Stories of the Freedom Riders, B.J. Hollars aims to change that. The topic caught his interest when he found out one of the Freedom Riders had lived in Eau Claire and attended his church. Starting with that man, Jim Zwerg, Hollars met with Freedom Riders and other key figures from the era to put together their personal histories, while grappling with his own convictions on race and civil disobedience. When Hollars gets rolling, it’s best to get on board. The UW-Eau Claire English professor and Chippewa Valley Vanguard Award winner has authored and edited 10 books, many of which required thorough immersion research. The Road South is no exception. In it, Hollars proves manic enough to track down

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ROLLING TOWARD JUSTICE. The efforts of anti-segregation “Freedom Riders” in the early 1960s are the subject of B.J. Hollars’ new book, The Road South. past 50 years made for a really powerful every lead, taking two different pilgrimages to the South to get every angle on his experience. And it was able to open my topic. Yet he’s affable enough to be taken eyes in a way that felt candid and sincere and organic. And I think that’s sort of in and trusted, connecting with his subjects – many now in their late 70s – and the perspective that you lose unless you are having a personal congetting them to share their versation with somebody. stories and their lives. And that’s what people like And after tracking down (Freedom Rider) Jim Zwerg so many people for interprovide me with – that views, Hollars is an easy kind of unadulterated perinterview himself, eager to sonal story, not just about talk about this topic with the events … but about the plenty of anecdotes from feelings behind the events the adventure. In his livwhich they participated in. ing room in Eau Claire, he “And I think that is explored a range of topics – the premise of the book. mixing enthusiasm and seriHollars Historians have written betous focus in equal doses. ter books on the Freedom The motivation to write Riders, but I think this is the first time the book came from the desire to connect that someone really tried to go in-depth with history, not through a textbook, but on the personal side of things. Not just through face-to-face interactions: what that person did at that time, but Hollars: “As someone who’s holding firmly to his relative youth, I just don’t where that person is today … and what think I have a great sense of history – kind of convergence of events led that whether that means 50 years or 100 years person to get on the bus in the first place. or more. Whereas the news cycle can So that’s really where my heart was: trylead you to believe one thing, talking to ing to connect with humans on a human someone who has seen first-hand with level to try to figure out what it takes to his or her eyes the changes, or not, have that kind of courage and that kind that have occurred in America over the of conviction.”

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On being a white person assuming the role of Civil Rights storyteller: Hollars: “As a white person, you can use your privilege as a shield to hide behind or as a sword to fight injustice. The more I learn about these events, the more I recognize the privileges I hold and the more I want to be vocal about it. My story, in many ways, is negligible, but if I can use any of my modest skills to tell more important stories, especially from voices that might be underrepresented … what a gift that is. And what a privilege, too. “A big goal of this book was to try to let the Freedom Riders tell the stories in their words and to try not to muck up the gears and get in the way too much. But at the same time a part of the story, too, is me coming to terms with how I feel about the state of the world, and what I want to do, and how I want to raise my kids. (Freedom Rider) Charles Person asks a powerful question: “What would you get on the bus for?” And when you have a Freedom Rider who was beaten within a few inches of his life looking you in the eye and asking what would you get on the bus for … that’s a question you take seriously. “Now more than ever people need to confront that question, not just as a hypothetical but as a real question with real action behind it.” To read an extended version of this interview, visit volumeone.org. B.J. Hollars will read from and sign his new book, The Road South, at 7pm Thursday, May 10, at The Volume One Gallery at The Local Store, 205 N. Dewey St.

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DOORS OF DIVERSITY professor’s book chronicles how community centers help immigrant families WORDS: DIANA PETERSON

ore than half of U.S. school children are now people of color, many from immigrant and refugee families. These students have a variety of issues to deal with as they traverse from school to family life. Community-based organizations (CBOs) can often be the bridge to help students accept and validate their ethnic and racial identities while navigating the U.S. educational system. Dr. Nga-Wing Anjela Wong’s new book, Opening Doors: Community Centers Connecting Working-Class Immigrant Families and Schools, explores the positive influences these CBOs provide to workingclass immigrant families. Wong grew up on the East Coast and then migrated west to San Francisco where she received her bachelor’s degree. She then made her way to the Midwest, earning a Ph.D. in educational policy studies from UW-Madison. She has been an associate professor and activist scholar at UW-Eau Claire for four years. CBOs offer educational day care for younger children, after-school care for students, and youth centers for

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older students and young adults. CBOs can also provide services to help families receive the necessary information, support and advocacy for low-income families, flexible times for adults to take English classes, and help with social and emotional adjustments for all ages. Wong focuses on a specific CBO in her book, the Harborview Chinatown Community Center, which is located in an unnamed East Coast city. HCCC serves primarily Asian immigrant families as they settle into a new and confusing life, often not the life they expected. When these CBOs are not available, children of immiWong grants are often under pressure to become “Americanized,” which does a disservice to themselves, their families, and the U.S. population as they lose their cultural identity and communication barriers develop between generations. CBOs can help youths find a balance in adjusting to a new culture while still retaining and valuing the language and customs of their old culture. Wong explains that too many burdens are placed on educators and schools to “fix” societal problems. Rather than focusing simply on schools, she argues that CBOs have a lot to offer communities. She believes families, communities, and schools need to view themselves as a collective group to better serve children and youth, and that we all have a responsibility to help the current generation of students, just as we relied on past mentors and educators who influenced us. Wong is a strong believer

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in Angela Valenzuela’s concept of “authentic caring,” which focuses on caring and demanding success from all students. Wong explores the way CBOs help amplify the voices of groups who have important stories to share. Oftentimes this means unlearning and relearning concepts. When communities are made of residents from mixed ethnic backgrounds, they encounter fresh perspectives on issues that face our towns and cities. We are facing these same concerns in Eau Claire, and that trend will continue in the future. According to the Eau Claire school district’s website, Hispanic students grew from less than 1 percent of the district’s enrollment in 2000 to 5.3 percent in 2017. The Asian student population has stayed somewhat stable at 9.5 percent in 2000 compared with 9.7 percent currently. While the Native American populations decreased from 0.83 percent to 0.4 percent, the African-American population increased from 1.2 percent to 3 percent. The number of school-aged children who are homeless or living in poverty has also drastically increased over the past several decades. CBOs are essential to help schools tackle the hurdles these children face. Wong’s study of HCCC, the struggles it faces, and the successes it realizes, helps us evaluate our own struggles and successes. This book could be a resource for a book club or a community discussion group to inspire citizens to put practices into place that will continue to serve our students and ethnically distinct families now and in the future, creating a more interesting and diverse city. Dr. Nga-Wing Angela Wong, an author and UWEC professor, will read from and sign her new book, Opening Doors, at 7pm Friday, May 11, at The Volume One Gallery inside The Local Store, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire.

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LIFE AND DEATH REFLECTIONS Eau Claire undertaker’s daughter pens memoir WORDS: BARBARA ARNOLD

t’s dawn. The sun is rising over the es of the dearly departed. Margo knew Eastside Hill, touching the towers early on that these were simply the of Sacred Heart Church. Shades of flesh and not the spirit and soul of a orange, red, and coral erupt against the person. Her father taught her that. One day, as she and Sharon, a school dark gray-blue sky. Moving slowly over where the two rivers meet, the shades chum, entered the freight elevator to return upstairs from the basement, Shabathe a peachy glow on the white portico of a lone red-and-rust brick, green- ron noticed a gurney with a white sheet over it next to them, and to her horror, shuttered, two-story, flat-roofed building between two parking lots on First a body underneath the sheet. When they stopped to exit, the body quickly came Avenue. It’s a sharp contrast to the hard, copper-colored, metallic facades to life, and Sharon ran out the door jutting out over the river bank from the of the funeral home screaming at the arts center being built directly across top of her lungs. Margo’s dad ran after the murky waters moving fast, full, and her to calm her down. The “body” was furious, close to flood stage, just after jokester brother Mike, Margo’s fun-loving older brother, to whom the book is a the spring thaw. The building at 814 First Ave. is the “living memorial.” Mike left this world too young after traveling funeral home where Margo the world creating photos Lenmark’s memoir Light in and producing infomerthe Mourning: Memoirs of cials. Before that, he coman Undertaker’s Daughter pleted a life-changing tour begins. Margo was born and of duty in Vietnam, which raised in Eau Claire, and created its own demons. her beloved father Jacques Another childhood “Jack” Lenmark was part memory would transform of the third generation to Margo’s life journey and care for the family business create a career path for founded in 1884. It’s now her teaching stress manknown as Lenmark Gomsagement and meditation rud Linn Funeral and CreLenmark to hundreds of people at mation Services. corporations in the United Margo wrote Light in the States, and in Egypt, India, the PhilipMourning to help people with their grief after the death of a loved one and pines, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. At age 5, upon opening their front to share the very important lessons she learned from her loved ones who door after returning home from church died. The 185 pages and nine chapters on a Sunday, she came upon her father cover four family members (her dad, in his Sputnik-patterned boxer shorts, her mom, her brother, and her aunt), assuming the lotus position in their four friends from various times in her living room in an attempt to achieve enlightenment. Mind you, this was in life, and one dear dog named Casey. the mid-1950s, long before others had The funeral home was Margo’s after-school program. Margo had three even heard of yoga or meditation, much brothers – two older and one younger less enlightenment. Father and daugh– and the family lived in a home on ter started meditating together, and Lowes Creek Road. Their home was a shared books, philosophies, and semishowcase made lovely enough for home nars throughout their lifetimes. Margo first learned transcendental tours by their father, whose death is real and surreal at the same time, and meditation – known as TM – in coltheir “larger than life” mother, Arlene, lege, and after being officially trained, who dramatically resolved differences taught her father TM. She also lived for with her daughter just prior to leaving a time in Fairfield, Iowa, where Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the spiritual leader this world. At the funeral home, Margo and of TM, founded Maharishi University her brothers – Mike, Mark, and Marty of Management. Margo’s brother Mike and her father joined her and her then– played hide-and-seek among the caskets, even in the basement among the husband there for a time, too. Oprah Winfrey has called Fairfield – which smell of embalming fluid and the corps-

At the funeral home, Margo and her brothers played hide-and-seek among the caskets, even in the basement among the smell of embalming fluid and the corpses of the dearly departed. Margo knew early on that these were simply the flesh and not the spirit and soul of a person.

GATEWAY TO THE GREAT BEYOND. Three generations of Margo Lenmark’s family operated what is now known as Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral & Cremation Services in Eau Claire. The business was founded in 1884, and the current funeral home, 814 First Ave., above, was built in 1916. blends farmers, small business owners, and TMers – “America’s most unusual town.” Today, Margo lives in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, where she has worked in real estate for the past 22 years. In keeping with her free-spirited nature, she visited a friend there, decided it was “the most beautiful beauty” she had ever seen, sent for her things, and never left. Light in the Mourning is an inspiring read. Best-selling author Deepak Chopra, who Margo met when she created and managed an Ayurveda clinic in Palm Beach, Florida, writes: “Life is not the opposite of death. It is birth and death that are opposites. Life is the continuum of birth and death eternally, and now. Read this engrossing book for your own insights into reality.” The book is available at The Local Store, 205 N. Dewey St., and on Amazon in both print and Kindle formats. For more information, visit lightinthemourning.com.

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FROM REVEILLE TO TAPS. Steve Maddox, a veteran of the war in Vietnam, has publised a two-volume book of poetry focusing on veterans’ experiences.

FANFARE FOR FORGOTTEN VETERANS Chippewa Falls poet’s two volumes focus on PTSD, Vietnam experience WORDS: ANDREW PATRIE PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

onsider, for a moment (and may that moment stretch like your shadow in the day’s decline), humanity’s affinity for armed conflict. Consider, too, its reluctance to attend to the fragmented aftermath beyond hollow slogans (“Mission accomplished!”) and vague exhortations (“Support the troops!”). Meanwhile, according to poet Steve Maddox, “Each passing day, we lose more than 20 veterans, not to the horrors of combat or to the mettle-testing demands of military service, but rather to the terrible ravages of suicide,” an outcome sadly borne by myriad military personnel afflicted with PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder). That’s something he hopes to rectify, in some small way, through the official release of his two volume poetry collection, Rhapsody in Olive Drab (Joylof Press, 2017), which sounds as both wakeup call to the masses (“Volume 1: Reveille”) and eulogy for those fallen

(“Volume 2: Taps”), at 7pm Wednesday, May 16, at the Chippewa Falls Public Library. I speak with Maddox, a 73-year-old retired businessman, veteran of the American war in Vietnam (he was a U.S. Army infantry captain in country 196869), and proud resident of Chippewa Falls, on an April afternoon, fitting as it is National Poetry Month and we are ensconced (Wis-conced?) in a foot of newly fallen snow. Silver haired, oak-like in stature and frame, and gregarious of disposition, there is no mistaking him in a crowded room. I ask him about the project’s genesis. “The work contains over 80 pages of writing,” he reveals, “some of which dates as far back as my return from war. Other pieces were days old when the book went to the publisher last fall. Many were composed to commemorate occasions at The Highground” – a veterans memorial in Neillsville where Maddox has served as a board member since 2001– “while others deal with personal reminiscences, observations, and unsolicited commentary. It moved from my bucket list to my ‘time has come’ list when I felt I had amassed enough good material to comprise a var-

by suicide among our returning service personnel,” he asserts. “I had to find a way to make some contribution, however small, toward improving the lot of PTSD sufferers and lowering the number of service-related suicides.” This is, of course, what Maddox hopes audiences will ultimately take away from his work. “I hope the poems will cast some light on the shadows in which far too many veterans lose themselves,” he explains, a sentiment poignantly expressed in “The Round You Never Hear (PTSD)”: “… a place into which the mind sinks/when reason itself becomes unimaginable,/where souls shrink and shrivel/and self-destruction sings/its siren-song to welcoming ears.” “I hope any vets in the audience recognize the fact that they are not alone, not isolated, not left to figure things out entirely on their own,” he continues. “The load is being shouldered by such a small percentage of our citizenry and we, as a people, a nation, take so much for granted. I am not trying to, nor would I see myself as able to, champion a cause. I would like to stir things up some, make folks squirm a bit in their complacency, and point out deep and crying need.”

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Indeed, it is this world for which Maddox advocates, with word and action, a world removed from simple sloganeering and ribbon-wearing, a world beyond “the few, remembering the fewer still,” (“The Few, Revisited”).

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SKETCHES PABLO CENTER SEEKS ARTISTS FOR FIRST EXHIBIT Years of planning, millions of dollars, and countless hours of labor have raised a gleaming palace on the banks where the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers meet. Now, it’s time for artists to breathe life into the Pablo Center at the Confluence. The center has put out a call for entries for its inaugural art show, “Confluence of Art Annual Exhibition,” which will run Aug. 31-Oct. 19 and be on display during the building’s grand opening. This show will be juried by Chicago intermedia artist Dana Major, whose current work is in sculptural light installation. The exhibition is open to any artist 18 years or older who wishes to apply. Pieces must be original work that have not been displayed in the Janet Carson Gallery (the existing gallery at the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center). Artists may enter up to three pieces before the submission deadline of June 18. Selected artists will be notified during the last week of July. For more information about the show, juror, and submission standards, visit http://www.eauclairearts.com/art_gallery. phtml. –Lauren Fisher

ARTISAN FORGE HOSTS SPRING ART MARKET The work of dozens of artisans – including 25 in-house artists and 10 outside collaborators – will be on display at the Springtime Uptown Artisan Market from 9am-6pm Saturday, May 5, at Artisan Forge Studios, 1106 Mondovi Road. Artisan Forge Studios is a unique community where artists can collaborate and learn from one another. Artisan Forge Studios welcomes visitors to view works in progress and finished pieces by illustrators, painters, sculptors, graphic designers, and more. A few times a year they host an extraspecial gathering like this one. Among the attractions on May 5 will be nationally known muralists Biafra and Wundr, who will join the local Enamel Hands to add color to Artisan Forge’s garage bays. While eating or taking a break from viewing artwork, guests may enjoy live music. The Uptown Artisan Market is a wonderful way for the community to see what artists are working on. Admission is free, and donations to the musicians and mural artists are appreciated. –Measha Vieth

ALL IN THE FAMILY mother-daughter duo create art show featuring son-brother band WORDS: EMILEE WENTLAND

othing pairs as nicely as live music and a cup of coffee, but why not add some artwork into the mix? Mother-daughter duo Jean and Nora Jean O’Dea are teaming up for an art show starting May 4 at the Acoustic Cafe in Menomonie. The pair have spent the past five months preparing for the show, which will feature limited-edition prints, wearable artwork, and other art from the O’Deas. In addition to the artwork (which will remain in the Acoustic Cafe throughout the month of May), Jason Dea West – son and brother to the O’Deas – will perform with his band, Intuitive Compass, during the opening night reception. The band, based in Oregon, mixes jazz, country blues, folk, and other genres for an oldtimey (yet timeless) sound. This event kicks off Intuitive Compass’ Midwestern tour, which will continue until June 15. Jean – a longtime art teacher and truck-stop waitress – creates various styles of art, such as pottery, murals, and sculptures. Natives of the Menomonie area, Jason and Nora Jean left to pursue their careers as artists and musicians, but return occasionally to show off their work and share stories of traveling. Nora Jean doubles as a visual artist and a mandolin player for old-time country duo 13 Strings and a 2 Dollar Bill. The art reception at the Acoustic Cafe is free and open to the public, but a $5 donation is recommended. Jean & Nora Jean O’Dea art opening, featuring music by Intuitive Compass • Friday, May 4, 6pm • Acoustic Cafe, 102 Main St. E, Menomonie • FREE • intuitive-compass.com

BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER. Works by Jean, top left, and Nora Jean O’Dea will be on display at Acoustice Cafe in Menomonie. The exhibit’s opening reception on May 4 will feature a performance by Intuitive Compass, bottom, a band featuring Jason Dea West and Aurelia Anne Cohen.

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EVENTS & RECEPTIONS Art and Amusement At The Acoustic With Intuitive Compass May. 4, 6-9pm • Acoustic Cafe, 102 Main

St., Menomonie • Suggested donation $5 • All Ages • (541) 261-6558 • intuitive-compass.com Nora, Jean and Jason O’Dea will all be contributing to this evenings spectacle. The art on the walls is all a Mother/Daughter collaboration, the music provided will be by Jason Dea West(son&brother) and his band Intuitive Compass. Food and drink, possibly some wearable art and homespun music to boot, come on out and claim your loot.

UW Stout School of Art and Design Senior Showcase

May. 4, 6-9pm • Applied Arts Bldg., 415 13th Ave. E, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 232-1097 • uwstout.edu Capstone projects by approximately 100 graduating seniors will be on display, providing a chance to talk with the artists and designers. See projects in various art and design disciplines, such as graphic, game, interactive, interior, industrial and entertainment, along with studio art, such as sculpture, metals, painting, ceramics, and printmaking.

Art Opening Reception: “Smile Buddy Smile” by Gabriel Fischer May. 4, 6:30-8:30pm • The Volume One

Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • volumeone.org/store This show is a journey through nearly two years of Gabriel’s work. A couple of pieces were made with this show specifically in mind such as “Untitled IV,” which has been in and out of the studio during the last two years, but finished when Fabe was presented with the opportunity to display in the V1 Gallery. From start to finish, “Untitled IX” was built to be shown at Volume One.

New Local Indoor Art Market – Art on the Ridge May.

5, 9am-2pm • Art on the Ridge, 525 Park Ridge Court, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 379-4879 Come and enjoy local artisans & crafters. Featuring: Displays of original, handmade crafted art, decorations, and vintage electronic items.

Artist Reception: Terry Meyer May. 15, 5-8pm • The

Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Local artist Terry Meyer is the man behind the paintbrush, responsible for the new pieces hanging at the Oxbow Hotel. Join Terry and other fine-art fans for this reception with light appetizers and lively discussions about Terry’s work and artistic influences.

7th Annual Artist Market Kick-Off Event May. 18,

6-8pm • Tangled Up in Hue, 505 S. Barstow St., Suite B, Eau Claire • tangledupinhue.com Tangled Up in Hue invites you to a public art forum and mixer. There will be live music, and food & refreshments will be provided.

ONGOING SHOWS Anders and Barbara Shafer Every Day • The Oxbow

Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • theoxbowhotel. com The common area corridors on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Oxbow’s Main House feature the work of Anders and Barbara Shafer of Eau Claire.

Terry Meyer Artwork at The Oxbow Every Day • The

Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • theoxbowhotel.com Terry Meyer lives and works in Eau Claire, at his ‘Five Mile Creek Studio’. He has worked in a wide variety of mediums, including wood, clay, and steel. Most of his current work involves painting with watercolor and oils, and sculpture (see his ‘Tres Caballos’ steel sculpture on Barstow Street).

Oxbow Hotel Original Screen Prints Every Day • The

Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • theoxbowhotel.com The guest rooms at the Oxbow feature the work of eight regional artists who were commissioned to created original screen prints based on the vision of the hotel. These prints can be bought at the hotel’s real estate area. Those artists include: Asahi Nagata, Landon Sheely, Leah Monson, Michael Jacobsen, Cody Bartz, Brian Moen, Janae Breunig, and Serena Wagner.

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Gabriel Fischer brings vibrant street art to V1 Gallery “Smile Buddy Smile” by Gabriel Fischer • May 4-June 23 • The Volume One Gallery, 205 N. Dewey St. • FREE • (715) 552-0457 • volumeone.org • gabethefisch.wixsite.com/gabrielmfischer • Surround yourself in a world of bright, vivid colors and eccentric street art with local artist Gabriel Fischer’s new show, “Smile Buddy Smile.” Throughout May and June, F i s c h e r ’ s artwork will be displayed in the Volume One Gallery at The Local Store. “Smile Buddy Smile” is composed of art Fischer has created during the past two years. A few of his pieces, such as “Untitled IV,” were created with this display in mind. At one point, Fischer stopped working on this piece, but he started it up again when he found out about the opportunity to have a show at the Volume One Gallery. Another piece, “Untitled IX,” was made specifically to be displayed at Volume One. A Wausau native who now resides in Altoona, Fischer uses bright colors and a variety of mediums to create his eye-catching street art. Throughout his career, Fischer has created his art with mediums such as wall murals, canvas painting, three-dimensional art, and even a drop-tile ceiling at an Eau Claire business, Scrubslove. The opening reception for Fischer’s exhibit will be 6:30-8:30pm Friday, May 4, in the Volume One Gallery. –Emilee Wentland

Rose Schneiderman who said, “The worker must have bread, but she must have roses, too.” encouraging everyone to think beyond just survival and to believe we should have art too. Enjoy illustrations by fashion designers like Betsy Johnson, Yves Saint Laurent, Ricardo Tisci, Karl Lagerfeld and more.

gallery.wixsite.com/ggllc Discover floral wonders both romantic and gothic in beautiful artwork of bouquets, botanicals, roses and rose inspired art that spans the Age of Enlightenment to today. Experience authentic art that questions beauty and values, or just enjoy four spacious rooms of flowers.

Spring ‘18 BFA Senior Art Show Every Day until May.

Serious Art: Terry Meyer and Holli Jacobson Every

13 • Foster Gallery, UWEC Haas Fine Arts Center, 121 Water St., Eau Claire • FREE • uwec.ly/fostergallery Artist reception for portfolio exhibition presenting five May 2018 Bachelor of Fine Arts degree candidates. Artists featured include Lily Anderson, Jordan Hyland, Sierra Lomo, Mikaela Nummerdor, and Zachary Oliphant.

Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists Group Show Ev-

Every Day from May. 1 to Jun. 30 • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, 3800 Starr Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • chippewavalleyairport.com The photography of John Lauson can be found in the airport’s main terminal area, and work by Ashley Gasser will hang in the hallways.

ery Day until May. 20, 10am-9pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5004 • ecpubliclibrary. info/events/ This collective show features artwork from members of the Chippewa Valley Watercolor Artists group, showcasing techniques that range from traditional watercolor, to experimental and mixed media. These area artists bring different backgrounds and varied levels of expertise to their work.

Bread and Roses Every Day until May. 20 • Galaudet

Choix Roses: les Deux Every Day until May. 15, noon-

Art at the Airport: John Lauson + Ashley Gasser

Gallery LLC, 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • galaudetgallery.wixsite.com/ggllc Inspired by

BELOW: “Untitled II” by Gabriel Fischer

8pm • Galaudet Gallery LLC, 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 513-9994 • galaudet-

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Thursday, Friday, Saturday until May. 26, noon-5pm • 200 Main - Gallery & Studios, 200 Main St., Eau Claire • (715) 379-9493 • facebook.com/200Maineauclaire Artists Terry Meyer and Holli Jacobson don’t take themselves too seriously. That’s evident in their artwork. Terry paints horses, landscapes and sailboats, often in an abstract form; Holli paints with whimsical abstract shape and attitude.

“Smile Buddy Smile” by Gabriel Fischer Every Day

from May. 4 to Jun. 23 • The Volume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • volumeone.org/store This show is a journey through nearly two years of Gabriel’s work. A couple of pieces were made with this show specifically in mind such as “Untitled IV,” which has been in and out of the studio during the last two years, but finished when Fabe was presented with the opportunity to display in the V1 Gallery. From start to finish, “Untitled IX” was built to be shown at Volume One

STAGE+SCREEN

LOCAL & TOURING THEATER & FILM PERFORMANCES

REGIS READY TO PLAY teacher spearheads community theater group WORDS: HALEY WRIGHT PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

egis Catholic Schools is launching a new organization, the Regis Community Theatre, this year. The theater will put on three shows with religious themes annually at the auditorium at Regis High School, using the talent and assistance of Regis families, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Eau Claire community. The first show, The Miracle Worker by William Gibson, will hit the stage this summer. The idea for the Regis Community Theatre originated with Regis High teacher Judine Brey last summer. She pitched the idea to administrators, and IN THIS SCENE, A CULINARY PRODIGY DETAILS HIS GENUIS HUMMUS RECIPE. Regis Community Theatre begins this year, putting on three shows annually. it was well-received. “Eau Claire has a strong performing arts population and as that population continues to grow, I all ages can work together and learn filled plays and performances,” Regis script itself.” Auditions for this performance will believe her vision will allow for Regis from each other, and I’m excited to Catholic Schools President Mark have a place that will Gobler said. Themes will also include be at 7pm June 25-26 at the Fr. Dowd to contribute to it,” community, and the Regis Community Auditorium at Regis High School. facilitate that.” Regis High School “Theater is something While theater Theatre will put on shows that feature Performances will be at 7pm Aug. 10-11 and Middle School and 2pm Aug. 12, also at the auditorium. productions are a wide range of performers. Principal Paul where all ages can work Regis Community Theatre’s first Tickets will be $10 each. prevalent in the Pedersen said. together and learn from The following two shows will be Chippewa Valley, the production will be The Miracle Brey wanted to Community Worker by William Gibson. Brey said The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and try something new each other, and I’m excited Regis Theatre is unique in she chose The Miracle Worker as a Lent/Easter-themed show. Brey said that would engage to have a place that will its intent to offer faith- the first production because it has a she is in need of all kinds of talent Regis students of facilitate that.” based performances. large, flexible cast covering a wide to put on these shows, including set all ages, especially “While the Chippewa variety of ages. “I wanted to be sure construction, technical work, and onyounger students, – Judine Brey, program organizer Valley has developed the first show really emphasized the stage performance. as well as alumni For more information, including into a fine cultural ‘community’ aspect, with adults and and the community. “I hope it provides something entire center, we at Regis Catholic Schools children in the cast,” Brey said. “I how you can get involved with the Regis families can participate in together,” feel that we can fill a niche of also liked the strong themes regarding Community Theatre, contact Judine Brey family-centered, faith- family and determination within the at jbrey@regiscatholicschools.com. Brey said. “Theater is something where presenting

UWEC professor creates award-winning short film

Jyl Kelley ignores dimensions and transforms still photos into a sensory experience. The UW-Eau Claire professor leans on technology and nature in her creative process. As an intermedia artist, Kelley plays with these distinctions and uses them to create something new. Her latest work, a time lapse titled “Inside Out,” stands alone with its experimental take on film. “Inside Out” received awards for best experimental film and best edited film at the Los Angeles Film Festival last August. It will also be shown in May at the Oxford International Film Festival in the United Kingdom. “Inside Out” shows side-by-side images of a Finnish home, inside and out, as the day fades in and out of nighttime. Stark images of natural light and movements in tandem with the rigid movements and artificial light of the television provide a glimpse into daily life that is rarely seen. Kelley’s film tracks the movements of the universe and the beauty so often ignored in a world dominated by technology and social media. With a screen to stare at, we ignore the beauty of nature as the clouds dance across the sky and play with sunlight. Kelley’s work reminds her audience to look beyond the small things; it’s a big world out there. –Julia Van Allen

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LOCAL & TOURING THEATER & FILM PERFORMANCES

WHO’S UP FOR A DAY AT THE BEACH? UW-Eau Claire will screen acclaimed Word War II film Dunkirk in the Woodland Theater in the Davies Center May 4–6.

SPECIAL SHOWINGS film revivals & events

UWEC Film Series: “Dunkirk” May. 4, 7pm; May. 5,

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2pm, 7pm; May. 5, 2pm, 7pm; May. 6, 2pm • Woodland Theater, Davies Center UWEC, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire • $7 individual film series memberships; $14 for family • Rated R • uwec.edu Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. A daring rescue operation is mounted, sacrifices are made, and history is written.

Suicide: The Ripple Effect May. 10, 7:30-9:30pm •

Carmike Cinemas - Oakwood 12, 4800 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • $10 • Recommended for ages 10+ • (715) 3170663 • gathr.us/screening/22918 A feature length documentary film and movement, focusing on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration and hope that are helping millions heal & stay alive. Highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge.

UWEC Film Series: “Lady Bird” May. 11, 7pm; May.

12, 2pm, 7pm; May. 12, 2pm, 7pm; May. 13, 2pm • Woodland Theater, Davies Center UWEC, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire • $7 individual film series memberships; $14 for family • Rated R • A teenager (Saoirse Ronan) navigates a loving but turbulent relationship with her strong-willed mother (Laurie Metcalf) over the course of an eventful and poignant senior year of high school.

Movie Night: Wonder May. 18, 7-9pm • Fall Creek

Public Library, 122 E Lincoln Ave, Fall Creek • FREE • (715) 877-3334 • fallcreekpubliclibrary.org/adults/ Join Fall Creek Library for a Movie Night at the library. Showing the movie Wonder. Popcorn, pop, and chips will be provided.

AREA MOVIE HOUSES

EAU CLAIRE, MENOMONIE, CHIPPEWA FALLS

Downtown Cinema 315 S. Barstow St. (715) 874-7000 (movie hotline) (715) 832-3355 (box office) Carmike Oakwood Mall 12 4800 Golf Road #4 (715) 874-7200 (movie hotline) (715) 835-1030 (box office) Menomonie 7 Theatres 2521 Highway 25 N, Menomonie (715) 235-0555 (hotline) (715) 235-3350 (box office) Woodland Theatre UW-Eau Claire Davies Center (715) 836-3727 Micon Cinemas Eau Claire 3109 Mall Dr. (715) 874-7000 (movie hotline) (715) 834-1245 (box office) Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls Northridge Center (715) 874-7000 (movie hotline) (715) 720-2291 (box office)

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FOOD/DRINK

WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO EAT IN THE VALLEY

EATIN’ LA VIDA LOCAVORE chef Amy Huo focuses on Valley ingredients from her new food truck WORDS: LAUREN FISHER PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

late after plate of gluten-free cheese curds flew out the window of the Locavore Mobile Kitchen the night of Friday, April 27. Friends and family of chef Amy Huo crowded around, waiting not-so-patiently to place their orders. Huo’s husband, Ming, took orders and called numbers while Amy battered, fried, grilled, and made rushed small talk with those who came to her food truck’s soft opening party. The Locavore will make its first official appearance at the Downtown Eau Claire Farmers Market on Saturday, May 5. The menu will feature those crispy curds cooked to perfection in a gluten-free fryer, smothered potatoes, and “Locaburgers.” “Remember that: the Locaburger,” Amy said. “It’s gonna be a brand someday!” These generously portioned sliders are made with locally farmed meats: beef, lamb, pork, chicken – it depends on the season and the whim of the chef. Diners may top the patty off with Amy’s house-made ranch, beet ketchup, or “green goddess” sauce. Lighter fare includes tempura veggies, lightly battered in rice flour, corn starch, and potato starch. “Whatever the farmers have, I’m just gonna throw it on a stick!” Amy said with a chuckle. After several months of planning, purchasing the trailer and equipment, and navigating the regulatory and licensing challenges of opening a food truck, Amy is hesitant to say she is mentally ready to open. She responds to the question with an exaggerated shrug. But her reluctance to talk about her own part in opening the mobile kitchen evaporates when she talks about promoting local farmers, foragers, and food. “All of this is worth that, because I feel good about what I’m doing,” Amy said. “I feel proud of the food that I’m making.” “I want to support the production system that I believe in,” she said. So she purchases every ingredient she can as close to the Chippewa Valley as she can manage. Dairy products are from Castle Rock Organic Farms. She gets veggies from “Jake at Square Roots,” and “the Dragsmith guys.” Proximity to her food sources builds friendships as well as a healthy local economy.

KEEP ON TRUCKING INTO MY STOMACH. Helmed by Chef Amy Huo, look for Locavore Mobile Kitchen at various events and locations this year.

“All of this is worth that, because I feel good about what I’m doing. I feel proud of the food that I’m making. – Chef Amy Huo, Locavore Mobile Kitchen “If I spend a dollar with a farmer, and they spend one to feed their family, it’s a snowball effect,” Amy said. The numbers back her up. The American Independent Business Alliance compiled a series of studies in 2012 that suggest that spending money at locally-owned/independent restaurants, on average, resulted in more than twice as much return into the local community as spending with national chain restaurants. In Milwaukee, it was

found that independently owned venues recirculated more than half of their revenue locally, while national chains recirculated about 30 percent locally. She also wants to call attention to the Chippewa Valley as a hotspot for organic, ethically raised food and responsible, delicious cuisine. “I think this area has been overlooked for a long time,” Amy said. After paying respect to Nathan Berg, head chef of The

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Lakely, for his efforts in promoting local eats, she went on. “Whenever you hear about organics, like Organic Valley is in Viroqua, or Driftless Cafe is in Viroqua, or like a lot of places down there. But there are some great people doing some really sustainable – and permaculture friendly – things in this area. And I think that needs to be highlighted more than it is.” Amy came by her passion for food through her graduate studies in early American literature. While exploring captivity narratives, she came across a story of a Puritan woman of status who was captured by a Native American tribe. In the frigid Massachusetts winter, all the tribe has to eat is a horse. They gather in a circle around the fire where the meat is cooking. The woman recounts her scramble to the meat, grabbing the liver, and tearing into the flesh, blood running down her face. This would have been, by her society’s standards, among the worst a person might experience, which she survives and eventually overcomes in what is called a “redemption narrative.” “For somebody to be that desperate, talking about their food experience as a greater narrative to explain what’s happening to them at the time …” Amy explained, “I guess I’ve always thought that eating is not just like eating. It always has bigger ramifications, it always means something more. And choosing to eat what you choose to eat always has a bigger story to it.” The Locavore Mobile Kitchen is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; look for @locavorewi.

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WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO EAT IN THE VALLEY

WINE TASTERS’ DELIGHT The Rev aims to make wine less intimidating WORDS: EMILEE WENTLAND PHOTOS: ANDREA PAULSETH

relaxed, non-intimidating wine bar has made its debut downtown. The Rev, 204 S. Barstow St., will bring a unique winetasting experience to Eau Claire. “We’re trying to take the pretentiousness out of wine drinking and just have it be a fun thing where people can learn about all different types of wines and get the full experience that people have probably never had,” said Kate Haas, co-owner of The Rev. In addition to The Rev, Haas and her husband, Benny, own The Plus and The Metro. After plans to open last May and December fell through, their official grand opening was set for May 1. The Haases also held several “soft openings” for friends and community members. Haas said they want everyone who comes to The Rev to enjoy their time at the wine bar without feeling pressured or intimidated by wine tastings. They want The Rev to feel like “the opposite of your typical wine bar,” she said. The name “Rev” is short for revolutionary (and there’s a big wall decal inside to remind you). They chose revolutionary because the word describes something new and exciting, and they wanted to do something that hadn’t been done before, Haas said. Ideally, she said, they’ll turn nonwine drinkers into people who enjoy wine. To do this, Haas and her husband will take a hands-on approach to make the bar feel welcoming. Along with wine tastings, The Rev will feature events in its back room, in a similar fashion to The Plus and The Metro. For instance, it will host craft nights during which patrons can make something wine-related. The Rev will also have a wine club: Members who pay a monthly fee will have access to special events, discounts, and even wine lockers where they can keep their finds. “Nothing’s off limits for us,” Haas said. “But initially … the focus will be on the customer and educating them on vast amount of wines that are out there that I think the majority of people in Eau Claire just haven’t been exposed to.” The Rev has a variety of wines from all over. They have 18 wines on tap, plus a selection to choose from in coolers and

DON’T CODDLE THE BOTTLE. A relaxed wine bar, The Rev is now open at 204 S. Barstow Street. Along with wine tastings, owners Kate and Benny Haas will feature events in the bar’s back room.

on shelves. The TVs above the counter display options for wine flights, which each feature a sampling of three wines from around the world. Customers can choose from red, white, or sweet, or they can mix it up and build their own flight. In addition to The Rev’s variety of choices from around the world, they also have wines at price points ranging from $4 to $250. To complement the wine tastings, they have charcuterie boards, which they prepare in-house. For those looking for something other than wine, The Rev has a beer fridge, which has beers uncommon to the area. For those who don’t want to decide on just one new beer, The Rev also has a VolumeOne.org 21 May 2, 2018

“build your own six-pack” option. Overall, Haas said she wants to avoid customers getting home and hating their choice. That’s why their staff is educated on all things wine, and they list Wine Spectator’s rating for each bottle. As for the future, Haas said her husband would like to hold intimate wine dinners in the basement, which they would turn into a wine cellar. Down the road, Haas would like The Rev to become “a favorite place for the people to go in the Chippewa Valley.” The Rev, 204 S. Barstow St., is open 3pm-midnight or later Tuesday-Friday and noon-midnight or later on Saturdays. It will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

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“Our favorite part about opening this restaurant is, without a doubt, all the encouragement and support from the community.”

CASA VALLARTA ES SU CASA local restauranteurs open third Mexican eatery WORDS: EMILEE WENTLAND PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

– Gabriela Medina, manager, Casa Vallarta

o one ever said Mexican food had to be just the basics. A new Mexican restaurant in Eau Claire, Casa Vallarta, has a variety of traditional and unique Mexican dishes. Whether you’re looking for a midday margarita, a new dish to try, or even a selection of chicken and cheeseburgers, Casa Vallarta’s menu has plenty of options. “Our large menu has something for everyone, and specialty drinks to help complete your lunch or evening,” Casa Vallarta’s manager, Gabriela Medina, said. “We have been incorporating new and exciting dishes which can be found on our Facebook page.” A crowd favorite, Medina said, is the Grill Vallarta, which is made from either grilled steak or chicken, fajita vegetables, rice, and tortillas – let’s not forget the cheese topping. This is the third restaurant owners Efrain and Regina Medina have opened, accompanying Casa Margarita on Fairview Drive and Casa Mexicana in Chippewa Falls. Casa Vallarta opened for business on Feb. 12. “The process of opening the restaurant was a long and exciting journey,” Medina said. “Our favorite part about opening this restaurant is, without a doubt, all the encouragement and support from the community.” Casa Vallarta has a nearly identical menu to Casa Margarita and Casa Mexicana, but what makes this new

Casa Vallarta is the third restaurant owners Efrain and Regina Medina have opened, after Casa Margarita on Fairview Drive and Casa Mexicana in Chippewa Falls. The new eatery opened on Seymour Road in February.

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addition stand out is the decor, Medina said. They went with a beach theme inside, and a bright blue exterior to match. The beach decorations reflect the restaurant’s name, Medina said. Their menu features classics – like chips and guacamole, tacos, or taquitos – as well as also unique offerings, such as “zarape,” which consists of chicken or a steak and chorizo mix, vegetables, cheese (two kinds!), all on top of poblano peppers. The restaurant has a happy hour from 11am-5pm on weekdays. Specials include a “make your own” option as well as discount margaritas and draft beer. Special education teacher and Eau Claire resident Carissa Brooks visited Casa Vallarta on the night it opened, and continues to go back with friends. She said she liked the restaurant for its delicious food and tequila selection. Brooks said her favorite thing to order is the Shrimp La Pina and the Shrimp Jalisco. “The staff remembers you and wants you to make sure you have a wonderful experience,” Brooks said. “They make sure the drinks are always filled and the food exactly what you need. The comparison is easy to other Mexican restaurants.” Casa Vallarta is located at 2426 Seymour Rd in Eau Claire. Their hours are Monday-Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-9pm. It is located at 2426 Seymour Rd in Eau Claire.

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Hear! Hear! Release Party May. 12, noon • Modicum

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food / drink events Submit information on food events, activities, and more with our online submission form at VolumeOne. org/events/submit, mail (205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire, 54703), email (James@VolumeOne.org), or by phone at (715) 552-0457.

United Way Annual Spring Carnival May. 2, 4-7pm •

day, Saturday from May. 3 to Sep. 29, 4-8pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • FREE to attend; Burgers are $11-13 • All Ages • TogetherFarms.com Burger Nights are a unique, casual night at Together Farms. Burgers are made right on the farm using their 100% grass-fed beef. Also serving slaw, fries, beer, wine, and more. Relax by the bonfire, check-out the farm animals, and live music on Friday & Saturdays (schedule online). Bring chairs, blanket, or table in case they run out.

Mother’s Day Brunch May. 13, 7am-1pm • The Lakely,

516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • All Ages • (715) 8390601 • thelakely.com Kids and husbands; take the reins and make plans to celebrate Mom with us at The Lakely. Your wife/mother will enjoy one free mimosa during brunch, though she undoubtedly deserves much more than that. Live music by Nick Seeger from 10am - 1pm.

The Florian Gardens Annual Mother’s Day Brunch May. 13, 9am-2pm • The Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • Contact Florian Gardens for prices or to make reservations • All Ages • (715) 832-8836 • thefloriangardens.com Join Florian Gardens for their annual Mother’s Day brunch event. Past years have featured live harp music.

Yeoman Vodka Dinner May. 3, 6pm • Houligans Steak

& Seafood Pub, 415 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $39.99 (excluding tax & gratuity) • 21+ • houligans. net A multi-course meal featuring Yeoman’s American Wheat Vodka from Sarona, Wisconsin. A reception from 6-6:30pm features various cocktails made with Yeoman’s vodkas. First course is a Scotch Egg appetizer and a mini bloody mary. Main course is a salmon entrée, cold smoked and grilled. Dessert is a Belgium chocolate truffle with a thin mint martini.

Macarons & Spring May. 15, 5-8pm • Forage, 930

Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire • $60 • forageeauclaire.com Those lovely little pillows of flavor have captured the imagination of people everywhere, and Séverine is offering another class on how to make them. The class is mostly a demonstration but help is appreciated and encouraged. Cost includes recipe and tasting.

Vietnam’s Taste of Spring May. 4, 6:30-9pm • Forage,

Sunday, 10am-1pm • The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • Music is FREE, consult menu for food prices • All Ages • thelakely.com Ar weekly farm-focused weekend brunch with live music from 10am to 1pm. The menu boasts an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. The bar offers a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and many others.

Big Brew Day 2018 May. 5, 10am-5pm • Modicum

Brewing Company, 3732 Spooner Ave Suite A, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • facebook.com To celebrate the American Homebrewers Association’s Big Brew Day, Modicum Brewing and the Western Wisconsin Homebrewers Guild will brew a collaboration beer.

Wood Fired Pizza and Wine May. 5, noon-5pm •

Cottage Winery & Vineyard, N7391 County Road F, Menomonie • (715) 864-8898 • cottage-wine.com Enjoy wood fired pizza, sourced locally by Community Crust, paired with delicious wines. Enjoy local and imported wines from the tasting room. The patio is open to relax and enjoy spring. Indoor/Outdoor seating, no reservations required.

Glen Loch Crawfish Boil May. 5, noon-7pm • Glen Loch

Saloon, 1300 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • $20 advance; $25 week of the event • woodfirebarandgrill.com All you can eat, authentic Louisiana style crawfish boil with corn & red potatoes and all the fixins’. Limited tickets available for this event. The bar will be open to guests without tickets serving a limited menu.

Syttende Mai 2018 (Norwegian Independence Day)

WE’LL DRINK TO THAT!

celebrate home brewing with a bunch of beer lovers Big Brew Day 2018 • Saturday, May 5, 10am-5pm • Modicum Brewing Co., 3732 Spooner Ave, Suite A, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • Find it on Facebook • Wisconsinites love their beer, and what better way to show that love than celebrate Big Brew Day together? Learn about how beer is made, take in the delicious smells, and toast the legalization of home brewing with Modicum Brewing Co. and beer lovers from across the Valley. The event will take place 10am-5pm Saturday, May 5, at Modicum in Altoona. On Big Brew Day, home brewers from around the world brew on the same day and simultaneously toast at noon (Central Time). What a special moment! Brewers usually choose an official Big Brew Day recipe to make, but Modicum decided on a different route: They will be concocting a collaboration beer with the Western Wisconsin Homebrewers Guild. This event is put together by the American Homebrewers Association to celebrate the legalization of home brewing in the United States. Local brewery Modicum wants to celebrate with you and all of the beer lovers in the Valley. Attendees can expect the event to be similar to Modicum’s recent Public Brew Day gathering at the brewery. Guests are welcome to come watch the entire brewing process on-site. The Western Wisconsin Homebrewers Guild will assist with the process. –Measha Vieth

2nd Annual Derby Day on the Lakely Courtyard Patio

May. 5, 2-8:30pm • The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • FREE • thelakely.com Attendees are encouraged to dress to the nines, with prizes for best hat, cutest couple, & more. Kentucky-inspired food will be served, & there will be mint juleps galore. Race coverage will be broadcast outside (weather pending), and

May. 17, 5-9pm • Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center, 3340 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • $20 Adults, Youth 12 & under $5 (Tickets must be purchased by 5/10) No tickets at door! • (715) 834-9378 Celebrating Norway Independence Day. A plated meal of cod, meatballs, cole slaw, red potatoes, vegetable, lefse and almond cake. Program following by Pastor Grant Aaseng who was a past contestant on Norway’s number 1 television reality show, “Alt for Norge”. Silent Auction. Tickets available at Festival Foods, Mall Dr., Eau Claire.

The State of Craft Beer May. 17, 7-8pm • L.E. Phillips

Memorial Public Library – Eau Claire Room, 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 839-5004 Take a brewery tour of Wisconsin with Matthew Janzen, author and photographer of State of Craft Beer. Program is in the Eau Claire Room.

St Olaf Men’s Club Fish Fry May. 18, 4-7pm • Father

Agnew Parish Center, 2407 North Ln., Eau Claire • $11 adult, $10 seniors (65 and older), $4 children 5-12, 4 and under free, carryouts $10 • The St Olaf Men’s Club will be having their famous “All you can eat fish fry”. The menu will feature 2 kinds of battered fish, baked fish, French fries, baked potato, vegetables, salad bar, coffee and milk.

World Beer Races May. 19, 10am • River Prairie Park,

1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $55/65 for 5/10K + Beer; $50 for Beer Fest; $15 for Spectator; Prices go up after 3/31, and again at the gate • worldbeerraces. com/race-altoona World Beer Races is an annual 5k/10k race series bringing together running enthusiasts with the emerging local craft brew scene. Featuring 20+ craft breweries. Family Fun entertainment with musical guest The Dweebs.

K Point Brewing 2 Year Anniversary Party May. 19,

Downtown EC Food & History Tour Every Saturday

from May. 5 to Sep. 29, 1:30-4:30pm • Meet outside the Local Store, 205 N. Dewey Street, Eau Claire • $65 • All Ages • (715) 256-7898 • chippewavalleytours.com The Downtown Eau Claire Food & History Tour is a walking tour that includes stops at 7 downtown establishments where you will enjoy tastings of local food and beverages. You’ll spend approximately 20 minutes at each restaurant and hear about the history of Eau Claire and the restaurants. A perfect mix of food, culture and fun.

7-10pm • HOM Furniture, 2921 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • $65 single admission • (715) 855-0081 • cvclubs.org Enjoy a white chocolate fountain, an assortment of wines, craft beer, meats & cheeses, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will be live music and a raffle. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club - Mary Markquart Center of Eau Claire. Chippewa River Distillery & Brewster Bros. Brewing Co., 402 W River St, Chippewa Falls • $20 for logo, t-shirt, glass, and spot on the bus • Brewster Brothers popular Hefeweizen is back. Visit local establishments serving Brewster Bros. Tilden Weizen. Sign up in our tasting room. Participating establishments to be announced soon.

Together Farms Burger Night Every Thursday, Fri-

Weekend Brunch with Musical Guest Every Saturday,

11th Annual Evening of Wine & Cheese May. 12,

2nd Annual Hefeweizen Pub Crawl May. 12, 7pm •

Menomonie High School, 1715 5th St. W., Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 235-3800 • uwaydunn.org A great way to learn about resources here in Dunn County and spend an evening together as a community. Enjoy a free meal and take part in fun activities and win prizes. This event has something for all ages and everyone is welcome to attend.

930 Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire • $60 • forageeauclaire.com As the weather starts to warm, lighten your dinner repertoire with one of Thao’s favorite noodle dishes—Vietnamese beef noodle salad. It’s refreshing, healthy, flavorful, and super easy to make. Also whip up a batch of Vietnamese bubble tea.

Brewing Company, 3732 Spooner Ave Suite A, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • (715) 895-8585 • modicumbrewing.com Hear! Hear! is a traditional Belgian-style Witbier spiced with chamomile and lemongrass. It is crushably drinkable and perfect for the spring and summer months.

there will have live music, of course.

Chippewa County 4H Horse Program - Rescheduled Pancake Breakfast May. 6, 8am-1pm • Village

of Lake Hallie Town Hall, 13033 30th Ave., Chippewa Falls • Adults $7.00, Kids 4-12 $4.00 and under the age of 4 years old free • All Ages • (715) 4972648 • lakehallie.us Support the Chippewa County 4H Horse Program’s kids. All you can eat Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage and Beverages.

Pie & Ice Cream Social Fundraiser May. 6, 11am-1pm

• Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • (715) 835-3734 • cathedralec.org The Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church Cathedral will be

holding a Pie & Ice Cream Social. A portion of the funds raised will be given to the Holy Family Surgery Center & SCA Medical Missions in Honduras.

River Prairie P10 Festival May. 12, 6:30am-10pm •

River Prairie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • All Ages • (715) 839-6092 • p10fest.com A celebration of some of the Chippewa Valley’s favorite things: live music, artisan makers market, educational presentations, literary readings, dance demonstrations, comedy show, dog contest, Plein Air Quick Paint, food trucks, photography contest, cribbage tournament, badminton tournament, kubb tournament, exercise classes, birding walks, scavenger hunt for kids, beer and wine tasting, and a family fishing event.

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3-11pm • K-Point Brewing at The Coffee Grounds, 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire • $5.50 per ticket • 21+ • (715) 834-1733 • thecoffeegrounds.com K-Point will be releasing two new beers, grilling out, and serving some new food items. This will be a cash event. Each ticket good for a beer, pretzel, brat, burger, octopus, or some other selection. More special items announced on their website as the event approaches.

French Toast & Pancake Breakfast Third Sunday,

8-11:30am • Lake Street United Methodist Church, Corner of Lake Street & Fourth Avenue, Eau Claire • $5.50, Kids & Students FREE • All Ages • (715) 8344272 You’re invited to enjoy a delicious Breakfast with French Toast, Pancakes, Sausages, Coffee, Juice, and Milk. Grab the kids and enjoy a great breakfast with fellowship. Every third Sunday except December.

RECREATION

FOR YOUR ACTIVE OUTDOOR CHIPPEWA VALLEY LIFESTYLE

IT KEEPS YOU RUNNING EC Marathon turns 10 with no plans of slowing down WORDS: SAMANTHA KOBS PHOTOS: KELSEY SMITH

his year marks the 10th anniversary of one of Eau Claire’s most exciting events: the Eau Claire Marathon. On Sunday, May 6, entire streets will be shut down and taken over by a flash mob of over 4,700 (and counting) self-disciplined and determined athletes. For many, it will be a chance to complete the race for the first time or perhaps break personal records. These runners are lucky – they’ve got miles and miles of scenic bike trails and bridges awaiting them on race day. To top it all off, they have an incredible community that loves to show its support. And yet running marathons isn’t for everyone. Your Average Joe isn’t waking up at 5am to do hill sprints or missing Sunday brunch for 15-mile training runs. In fact, Average Joe is probably being reluctantly dragged along to the race or perhaps has no idea it’s even happening. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Marathons are about the community just as much as they are about the runners. There are plenty of ways for non-runners to get involved AND have fun while doing it.

GET YOUR INNER PHILANTHROPIST ON Volunteering is never a bad thing. It’s good for the conscience, and it benefits others. The Eau Claire Marathon is always looking for people to lend a helping hand, and you can do so in just about any way. Before the race, volunteers are needed to help direct traffic or operate the packet pick-up or gear tent in Carson Park. Once the race starts, runners count on volunteers to hand them water, GU packets, or bananas to keep them energized. If that’s not your thing, consider helping with cleanup after the event or simply standing at a corner and waving runners in the right direction. All of these things are necessary when operating a marathon, and the runners couldn’t do it without the help of community volunteers. (To learn more about volunteering, visit eauclairemarathon.com and click on “Get Involved” and then “Volunteers.”)

IF VOLUNTEERING SOUNDS TOO EXHAUSTING … Then just cheer! Any runner will tell you that the crowds of random strangers

KEEPING THE RUNNER’S FEET POUNDING AND THE SPECTATOR’S HEARTS POUNDING. Get ready to cheer on the Eau Claire Marathon on Sunday, May 6. smiling and supporting them are what keep them going. Non-runners can stand essentially anywhere along the courses and support the athletes with music, cartwheels, cowbells, dance moves, and signs. This year, the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire and Blue Ox Running will offer free sign-making stations. A quick Google search will provide plenty of hilarious (and sometimes inappropriate) sign ideas, such as “Worst Parade Ever” or “May The Course Be With You.” If you are doubtful of your own artistic abilities, scrap the sign and just stand there with your hand out for high-fives. It’s as simple as that.

PARTY LIKE IT’S NINETEEN-NINETY-NINE Eau Claire is known for its food and music scenes, and the race day is no exception. Valleybrook Church will offer live music (and pancakes!) as part of the Barstow Block Party. There will also be an array of food trucks, including The Marigold, Brew Pub Pizza, Davis Dogs,

Holy Donuts, The Hubb, and more. The Blugold Mile on the UW-Eau Claire campus is always bumpin’ with its pep and marching band and large crowds of student supporters. The Water Street Mile will offer hits from I-94 and Greatest Hits 98.1 as well as funky reggae/jazz/ rock by the Twin Cities/Eau Claire band Irie Sol. You can even take a quick pit stop at the beer tent at Fifth Avenue and Water Street and try to snag some of the free giveaways. If you prefer playing music over listening to it, here’s some good news: Local musicians are invited to bring along their own instruments and play along the course for the runners, too – the options are endless!

BOND WITH THE FAM It is important that events like this are inclusive of the little humans that we hold so dear – the same little humans who aren’t always easy to entertain for hours while other family members and

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friends are running the races. Luckily, you have options. The Children’s Museum of Eau Claire is offering free admission during the race for anybody who is coming in support of the runners. They will be offering “get up and go” activities for children as well as the Imagination Playground blue blocks area (aka happily distracted children for hours). If that’s not enough, those with children can spend some time at the Kids’ Zone in Carson Park from 10am-2pm, which includes inflatables, face painting, and more. So yeah, you may not be setting a PR on May 6 (or even know what a PR is), but that doesn’t mean that you’re not an integral part of the Eau Claire Marathon culture. Whether you’re playing a trumpet on a street corner, handing out water, or simply groovin’ on Water Street, community members are important for the success of the athletes. You’ve got 4,700 people counting on you this year – don’t let them down!

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GET ACTIVE

R U N / W A L K

FOR YOUR ACTIVE OUTDOOR CHIPPEWA VALLEY LIFESTYLE

BELOW: Running towards the beer.

recreation/fitness events Submit information on food events, activities, and more with our online submission form at VolumeOne. org/events/submit, mail (205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire, 54703), email (James@VolumeOne.org), or by phone at (715) 552-0457.

YOGA CLASSES • River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $30.00/person • 16+ • (715) 839-5188 • ci.altoona.wi.us This traditional-type style is for anyone who wants to be a part of the fundamental principles of yoga. You will be led by verbal description and demonstration. Each class starts and ends in Savasana and meditation. Register online or by contacting the Altoona Parks & Recreation Office.

Blue Ox Group Run/Walk Every Thursday, 6-8pm • Blue

Ox Running, 417 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 514-0898 • blueoxrunning.com Enjoy a night with runners & walkers of all abilities as you traverse the beautiful downtown area along the river on a group run ranging from ~3.5 to 6 miles. Special events held about once per month with the weekly Thursday group-runs. See website for more details on the calendar.

Gentle Yoga Every Thursday until May. 31, 9:15-

10:15am • The Center, 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • $10 • (715) 226-1238 • Thecenterec.com The journey to yoga begins with tuning in to the breath, to the body, to the mind, to the personal experience of health and enjoyment. Open your heart to new possibilities.

6th Annual Walk for Hunger Nyre You May. 5, 8:30-

11:30am • Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2245 Hayden Ave, Altoona • Free Will Offering • All Ages • (715) 8297024 • Find it on Facebook The ½ or 2 mile walk raises funds for the Feed A Child Nyre You program that supports hunger through weekend food bags for students in the Altoona School District and the Altoona High School food pantry. 8:30am for children’s activities, silent auction, bake sale, thrift sale, food & fun. • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Go online for registration information • All Ages • eauclairemarathon.com 3,000 runners+ will take to the streets for the annual Eau Claire Marathon. There are still slots available for the marathon, half marathon, 5k, and kids races. Food trucks at the finish line include the Brew Pub Pizza, Davis Dogs LLC, Holy Donuts, The Hubb, and more.

2nd Annual “Be a Hero” Fun Run May. 11, 4-8pm • Oak

Pavilion, Carson Park, 814 Pavilion Drive, Eau Claire • Adults - $20, Youth - $15, Foster Families - $10/person • All Ages • (715) 407-4590 • anufs.givezooks.com This event is organized by Anu Family Services, Inc. and is an untimed, family friendly 5k run/walk where participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite hero, whether it be a superhero or every day hero. there will be a Family Fun Zone from 4pm-6pm where families can enjoy music, face painting, crafts, a bouncy house, and more.

7th AnnualGet it Dunn Run 5k and 1/2 Marathon May.

12, 8:30am • Stout Lot 24, 9th Avenue East & 6th Street East, Menomonie • $40 • Adults and Kids 10+ • getitdunnrun.com The route of this marathon will take runners along Red Cedar River, Lake Menomin and through historic downtown Menomonie. It benefits Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.) whose mission is to encourage personal wellness and community betterment — enabling people to help others while helping themselves.

Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley 5k May. 12,

9am • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Before May 1: $20 for Adults, $10 for 12 & under| After May 1: $25 adult, $15 12 & under • All Ages • gotrchippewavalley.org Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley 5K Celebration is a great family friendly non timed run. Fun and festivities begin at 9am, race at 10am. You can register on race day too. Join GOTR to celebrate it’s 10 years of being in the Chippewa Valley, inspiring girls in grades 3-5 to be healthy and confident.

25th Annual Mutt Strut N’ Tabby Trot 5K Fun Run & Pet Walk May. 19, 10am-1pm • Dunn County Fair-

grounds - Fanetti Community Center, 620 17th Street SE, Menomonie • $25 per person or $50 for a family (2+) • All Ages • (715) 232-9790 • dunncountyhumanesociety.org Registration is at 10am and the Run/Walk start at 11am. Participating pets must be up-to-date on rabies vaccination and be leashed. Event also includes a bounce house, pet expo, kid’s games, silent auctions, basket raffles and concessions. Raffle drawing will be held at 12:45 pm (raffle tickets available now).

World Beer Races May. 19, 9am • River Prairie Park,

1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $55/65 for 5/10K + Beer; $50 for Beer Fest; $15 for Spectator; Prices go up after 3/31, and again at the gate • All Ages, 21+ to drink • worldbeerraces.com World Beer Races is an annual 5k/10k race series bringing together running enthusiasts with the emerging local craft brew scene. Featuring 20+ craft breweries. Family Fun entertainment with musical guest The Dweebs.

Kickin it in the Park: Walk for NF May. 19, 10am-3pm •

Irvine Park Main Pavilion, Chippewa Falls • FREE for age 3 and under, $12 for age 4-12, $20 GA registration before 5/11, $25 after 5/11 • All Ages • (715) 864-8364 • nffirst.org A fun filled family event that is organized by local families to bring awareness and funding to fight Neurofibromatosis. This year’s walk will be hosted by

May. 18, 5:30-6:30pm • Gold’s Gym, 3225 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • $10-15 • All Ages • (715) 214-9118 • facebook.com/events/396006260879470/ Strong by Zumba combines high intensity interval training with the science of Synced Music Motivation. In every class, music and moves sync in a way that pushes you past your perceived limits, to reach your fitness goals faster.

Yoga Every Wednesday until May. 30, 6:30-7:30pm

RUNS & WALKS

10th Anniversary Eau Claire Marathon May. 6, 7:30am

Strong by Zumba Master Class with Eryn Stennes

Intermediate Yoga Every Monday, 4-5:15pm • The KELSEY SMITH

TAKING A DRINK IN STRIDE

World Beer Races combine running, brew-fest 2018 World Beer Races • Saturday, May 19 • River Prairie Center, Altoona • $15-75 (prices increase after May 18) • family-friendly, must be 21+ to drink • worldbeerraces.com • The 2018 World Beer Races are here to put some extra hops in your stride. The timed races will kick off Saturday, May 19, in Altoona. Runners have the option of completing a 5K or 10K and will receive an official pint glass, and access to the Brew Festival. If they cross the finish line, they’ll also receive a finisher’s medal. Event organizers say that this race route is unique. Never before has a race begun at the River Prairie Center or followed the same course. After the run, quench your thirst with unlimited beer sampling from more than 20 craft breweries at the post-race festival, including samples from Lazy Monk Brewing and Bloomer Brewing Co. The festival will offer a variety of tastes and flavors from breweries located both within and outside the Chippewa Valley, making this festival like no other, according to organizers. The Dweebs will perform live music, and food venders include the Marigold Cafe, Fire Truck Pizza, LifeSupport BBQ, and Davis Dogs. Not a runner? Not a problem! Purchase a ticket to the Brew Festival, which includes access unlimited beer sampling, live music, and a beer mug. The event is family-friendly, and children under the age of 10 receive free admission. –Kendra Lamer

Alex & Cora of WAXX 104.5’s Morning show. Form a team or walk as an individual. Dress in costumes or come as you are. Stay for lunch afterwards.

32nd Fido & Friends Fun Run/Walk May. 19, 11am-

2pm • Carson Park - Pine Pavilion, 741 Pavilion Dr., Eau Claire • $30 Run/Walk Registration • All Ages • (715) 839-4747 • firstgiving.com/eccha/Fido32 Presented by Smarty Paws Agility. Pre-register and collect pledges for the homeless animals in Chippewa Valley The run/walk beings at noon. Activities include; dog demonstrations, silly pet tricks, sponsor and educational booths, 50/50 cash raffle and door prizes. Same day registration available. Grand Prize to biggest fund raiser.

FITNESS CLASSES

Zumba with Z.Vida Fitness Every Tuesday, Thursday

5:30-6:30pm Sunday 4:30-5:30pm until Sep. 3 • The Center, 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • $6/drop in; $40 unlimited monthly; $25 5-class punch card • (715) 205-2901 • cindypeterson.zumba.com Z.Vida Fitness has been bringing their passion and flair for Zumba to the Chippewa Valley for over 5 years now. Participants are eager to admit it’s like dancing with family.

Zumba with PS-Get Fit Every Tuesday, Thursday until

Jun. 1, 6:40-7:40pm • Pinehurst Fitness, 3027 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 3 classes for $5; $5 drop-in and punch cards available • All Ages • (920) 309-1658 • facebook.com/PSGetFitAnyBody Zumba fitness with PS-Get Fit, LLC. No experience needed and we can

modify for all fitness levels and abilities. Join a great group of women who support one another, have fun, and sweat to burn a lot of calories.

Aerial Hammock Flexibility May. 4, 5:30pm • Moonrise

Aerials Studio, 800 Wisconsin Street; Banbury Place Building 13, Room 112, Eau Claire • $20 • moonriseaerials.com Focus on slow, movement based flexibility exercises utilizing the support of the aerial hammock. Leave feeling stronger, balanced and more flexible. This class is a great way to relax and release tension stored in the physical body. No prior experience necessary.

Zumba with PS-Get Fit Every Saturday until Jun. 3,

8:15-9:15am; Every Monday until Jun. 1, 6:15-7:15pm • Excite! Wellness Studio, 107 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • Ffirst 3 classes for $5; drop-ins just $5 and punch cards are available • All Ages • (920) 309-1658 • facebook.com/PSGetFitAnyBody Zumba fitness with PS-Get Fit, LLC. No experience needed and we can modify for all fitness levels and abilities. Join a great group of women who support one another, have fun, and sweat to burn a lot of calories.

Barre Based: Stretch + Strengthen May. 6,

5-6:30pm • Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire • $17 • (715) 828-3936 • latitude44yoga.com/events The importance of proper stretching and which kind of stretching to do (and when) is frequently overlooked. Finding a balanced stretching routine provides and promotes more muscle growth, increased flexibility, better circulation, more coordination and increased speed and power.

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Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 2524 Golf Road Suite 2F, Eau Claire • $15 for Drop In, or use your pass • 16 & up • (715) 830-0321 • yogacenterec.org Learn to do yoga “from the inside out” in an instructive & mindful manner.

Beginning Yoga Every Monday, 5:30-6:45pm • The

Yoga Center of Eau Claire, 2524 Golf Road Suite 2F, Eau Claire • $15 Drop in, or use your pass • 16+ • (715) 830-0321 • yogaenterec.org Learn how to do yoga from the inside out in an instructive & mindful manner.

Gentle Yoga Every Monday until May. 21, 6-7:15pm •

Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek • Punch cards: Friends $80, Nonmembers $100. At the door $10 Members, $12 Nonmembers • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Gentle Yoga provides all the benefits of the yoga experience at a slower and steadier pace. It helps to reduce stress, feel strong yet flexible in your body and increase positive energy. Spring session is will include instruction on how to do poses, breathing techniques and relaxation practice.

Fit & Flow Pole All Levels class May. 7, 6:30-7:15pm;

May. 14, 6:30-7:15pm • Dragonfly Dance and Wellness, 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire • $20 • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Fit and flow drop-in—Conditioning, foundational skills and tricks, and a little taste of choreo, occasional twerking. A drop-in, all levels friendly class.

New Student Foundation Yoga Every Monday until Jul.

30, 7-8pm • Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire • $15 • (715) 828-3936 • latitude44yoga. com Intended for students that are new to yoga and are looking to build a solid foundation for your growing practice. This class is workshop style with time for discussion. Wear comfortable clothing and plan to move for a portion of the hour. Mats available for use at the studio (free).

Candlelight Yoga Every Tuesday until Aug. 28, 7:30pm

• Dragonfly Dance & Wellness, 308 N Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $10 Drop-in • 12+ • +1 (715) 379-9226 • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Candlelight Yoga is a slow paced, meditative, relaxation class. Great for beginners and all levels.

Aerial Core Flow May. 11, 5:30-6:30pm • Moonrise

Aerials Studio, 800 Wisconsin Street; Banbury Place Building 13, Room 112, Eau Claire • moonriseaerials.com Juicy aerial flow to work your core while being kind to your spine. The class will include gentle inversions to decompress your spine, and aerial based exercises for your core in the hammocks. All levels welcome. No prior experience needed. Taught by Certified Aerial Hammock instructor Sara.

Advance Your Asana: Yoga Wheel Workshop May. 17,

5:30-7pm • Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire • $20 • (715) 828-3936 • latitude44yoga. com/events This fun-filled workshop will explore creative ways to use the yoga wheel to enhance flexibility in hips and hamstrings, fully open the front of the body and expand the chest and heart, explore depth in supported asana using breath, and support the spine in backbends.

Goat Yoga+ May. 20, 1-4pm; • Bifrost Farms Cream-

ery, E2062 930th Ave, Boyceville • $55 • Ages 16+ • (715) 643-2208 • bifrostfarms.com A Goat Yoga+ experience at Bifrost Farms in Boyceville. Think baby goats, yoga, storytelling, fresh chevre and a romp in the woods with baby goats leading the way.

KID CULTURE

CHILD AND FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN, EVENTS, AND ISSUES

SEE ME IN THE WONDER mother writes book to memorialize daughter WORDS: MARIE ANTHONY PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

See me in a butterfly, Free upon the breeze.

hy the butterfly? Did she like butterflies? I wanted to ask but found myself afraid of the pain it might well up within Laurel Fraher. Biting my lip, I turned my focus away from my coffee and back to Laurel. There was no point in avoiding this precious muse. I decided to ask Laurel about her daughter, Julia, who inspired her new children’s book, See Me In The Wonder. Julia was Laurel and Robert Fraher’s first daughter. At the age of 2, she was diagnosed with cancer and passed away one year later. “There will always be pain when I think of Julia,” Laurel says. “The pain doesn’t go away. But I’m never upset when people ask me about Julia. It’s a blessing when I get to share her memory with others.” Laurel describes her daughter Julia as a very bright child; mature for her age. She remembers how Julia would make up games to make sense of her reality and bring it into the world of a 2-year-old. “I think she was an inspiration to a lot of people. She was so strong through it all,” Fraher says. Fraher’s love poem, See Me in the Wonder, filled her heart soon after Julia’s death. The birth of her second daughter, Lily, sparked a desire for something greater. While holding her newborn baby girl in her arms she thought of Julia and how much she was still a part of their lives. “How am I going to share Julia with

A WING AND A PRAYER. Local writer Laurel Fraher was inspired to write her new children’s book, See Me In The Wonder, following the death of her daughter, Julia. Lily?” she thought. That’s when Laurel knew she had to turn her love poem into a children’s book. “I wanted Julia’s sister, Lily (now 10 years old), and brother, Henry (now 3), to know that she would always be a part of their lives.” Her love poem encourages us to look at the wonder of life around us. It is a reminder that those we lost are still with us. Even though we may not be able to see their smiles, hear them laugh, or wipe away their tears, we can see them all around us in the blossoms of spring, the wispy summer clouds, the crisp autumn leaves, or the first, delicate flakes of winter’s snow. With every turn of the crisp, glossy pages of her book readers will find not only words of love and beauty but soft and vibrant images: like a sunrise filling the pink glow of morning or the bold wings of a monarch butterfly floating amidst a powder-blue sky. Butterflies have always reminded Laurel of Julia. “It’s funny,” she says.

“Shortly after Julia passed, I learned that Julia (Julia Heliconian) is the term given to a species of North American butterfly. I also think that the butterfly is very symbolic of change and how the end of one thing is often the beginning of something new and very beautiful.” Like the butterfly, Laurel’s poem and plan for the book evolved over time. Creating has always been a part of her life. She grew up in a home where creativity was encouraged but never had any formal training in art or writing. “My husband Robert is the writer,” Fraher tells me. “He would guide me during the final stages of the process and help me fine tune the flow of my poem.” Now a professor of graphic design at UW-Stout, Robert also helped Laurel develop her website. He was tremendously supportive of Laurel during the summer months. He’d care for their children so she could focus on her paintings for the book’s illustrations. Throughout their marriage, Laurel and her husband have partnered together

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to create many children’s stories and have hopes to publish more in the future. For now, the most important thing for Laurel is sharing her message with others. While the book is intended to help families talk about death and the beauty all around us that keeps us connected to those we’ve lost, she says that it can be so much more. “I think my intentions for the book are clear,” Fraher says. “But I intentionally left the message open-ended to give freedom to readers and allow them to connect with the poem in their own way.” As we finished the last sips of tea and coffee, Laurel shared a photo of Julia. Her playful ponytail and bright smile were heartwarming, but her eyes were striking. I looked at her sparkling eyes and felt that Julia understood more about the beauty of life and living in ways that we – as adults – often ignore. Whether this book helps give peace to any of you dealing with loss or it reminds you of nature’s beauty, don’t forget to savor life’s quiet moments and soak in the wonder.

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KID CULTURE

CHILD AND FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN, EVENTS, AND ISSUES

MIKE O’BRIEN

GET YOUR DANCING SHOES READY FOR THE HULLABALOO! Chippewa Valley Family & Prevea offer music series

For three Saturday mornings this summer – during the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market and the Artist Market of Eau Claire – Chippewa Valley Family will host FREE live music on the Phoenix Park labyrinth. Dubbed the “Saturday Morning Hullabaloo” and hosted by local jazz musician Tim Sullivan, these open-air concerts will begin with an hour of interactive music and games before an engaging children’s performer or band takes over for the second hour. Families are welcome to come and go as they please to enjoy the park and the markets. Each concert runs 10amnoon. DATES FOR 2018 Saturday, June 9: Teddy Bear Band (bring your teddy bear to join the fun!) Saturday, July 14: Duke Otherwise Saturday, August 25: Bazillions Bring the family down to burn off some energy with your sweet dance moves! The series is sponsored by Prevea Health. –V1 Staff

SHORTS SHOW OFF YOUR SINGING AND DANCING TALENTS AT CHIPPEWA VALLEY SHOW CHOIR CAMP Something musical this way comes! The Chippewa Valley will welcome its first ever show choir camp June 25-29. Campers in grades 6-12 will sing, dance, and act their way to show choir excellence in just a week. Camp staff includes choir directors Lauren Lierman and Justin Ranek, acting and theater coach Kim Butnick, and choreographer Nick Quamme. Ranek, the camp director, said the goal is to make this kind of experience accessible to the youth of the Chippewa Valley. Show choir camps are common throughout the rest of the country, but not around here. Ranek wants to bring this kind of opportunity to the Chippewa Valley to show youngsters just how far their talents can go with a little hard work and guidance. The camp will conclude with a public performance on Friday, June 29. Registration for the camp costs $250 until June 1. After that, the fee jumps to $300. The fee covers healthy snacks, lunches for the week, sheet music, a camp T-shirt, tickets to Friday’s concert, and a life-changing experience! To learn more, visit facebook.com/ ChippewaValleyShowChoirCamp. –Julia Van Allen

THE KID LIST activities, clubs, & classes for kids and their parents

Submit information on events, activities, and classes for infant to pre-teen children with our online submission form at VolumeOne.org/events/submit, mail (205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire, 54703), email (James@VolumeOne.org), or by phone at (715) 552-0457.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Painting & Popcorn: May Flowers May. 3, 4:30-

5:30pm; May. 10, 5:30-6:30pm; May. 17, 5:30-6:30pm • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • $5 per child • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • sales.childrensmuseumec.com Your child will be able to create their own one-of-a-kind painting to hang on the wall at home or give to a special person in their life. Plus, snacks and juice boxes provided to fuel that creative energy. Register online today.

Go Paint Chippewa Valley - Youth Quick Paint and Awards Ceremony May. 5, 10am-2pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE; but register by email • 18 and under Young painters will have 2 hours to paint the flora, fauna, and folks of Phoenix Park. Awards will be given out starting at 12:30pm. Cash prizes awarded to be awarded by Mel Sundby of Manyfires Art Studio. Bring supplies or use theirs.

ArtMobile at Oakwood Mall Every Saturday until

May. 26, 10am-4pm • Oakwood Mall, 4800 Golf Rd, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 832-2787 • eauclairearts.com/artmobile.phtml The ARTmobile connects children to the visual arts with fun and relevant art projects that have an educational aspect to them.

Go Paint Chippewa Valley - Family Plein Air Paint workshop at Phoenix Park May. 5, 1-3pm • Phoenix

Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • $25 • Kids and parents only Everything you need is provided to create a work of art - and you take your painting home at the end of class. An outdoor painting class for kids and their grown-ups. Admission includes juice, water, and snacks.

Wet Felt Flower May. 5, 1:30-3pm (Age 6+) // 3:30-5pm

(Age 14+) • Blue Boxer Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $30 • (715) 577-3199 • etsy.com/shop/blueboxerarts I Dream in Color will show you how to create a wet felted flower. The students will have a variety of colors available to choose from to make their flower base and at the end of the class they will have a flower to take home.

Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop May. 8, 6-8pm • Pine Har-

bor Studio, 7157 185th St., Chippewa Falls • $35 • 10+ • Dive into the world of acrylic pour painting. Understand the nature of fluid acrylics as we walk through basic techniques and materials with hands on practice. Create two unique works of art using 8x10” canvases. Pieces will need a few days to dry. Space is limited, email for registration.

Make a Water Slide Decal Pendant May. 12, 10am-

1pm • The Glass Orchard, 130 Deerfield Road, Eau Claire • $20/project-Drop-in • All Ages • (715) 252-0720 • facebook.com/theglassorchardWI/ Using brightly col-

ored sheet glass and a water slide decal, you can make a personalized pendant. Choose from several decal designs and colors of sheet glass.

Youth Artist Workshops May. 19, 10-11:30am • Eau

Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $30, Community $42 • All Ages • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca.org Enhance your creativity and arts ability at the YMCA. Each month, a guest artist will lead a small group of students in a project of their own design.

CLASSES FOR KIDS

Mini Makers with Chef Kent May. 3, 10am-noon; May.

10, 10am-noon; May. 17, 10am-noon • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with Museum membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • childrensmuseumec.com Edible playdough is on the menu and you’ll be able to take the tasty treat and the lessons home to your very own kitchen. Drop in anytime during the two-hour window.

Equine Lessons Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sun-

day until May. 26, noon-7pm • Red Tail Arabians, LLC, N6093 84-th St, Elk Mound • $30 for the trial lesson • Ages 5+ • 715-879-5832 ext 4 • redtailarbians.com Red Tail is offering riding lessons for beginners. More information on Red Tails Lesson Community on Facebook.

Lifeguard Review May. 3, 4-10pm • Eau Claire YMCA,

700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $70, Community $95 • 17+ • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca.org This class is intended for those who currently hold lifeguard certification and wish to renew.

CPR/AED/First Aid Training May. 5, 9:15am-2pm; May.

19, 9:15am-2pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $70, Community $95 • 15+ • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca.org First Aid and CPR / AED courses are designed to teach the basic life support skills needed to render emergency care when needed.

Babysitter Training May. 12, 9am-2:30pm • Eau Claire

YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $40, Community $60 • Ages 10-15 • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca. org Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who’s choking, and helpful information like what to do if there’s severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises.

Lifeguard Training May. 14-19, 6-10pm • Eau Claire

YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $185, Community $225 • 16+ • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca.org Learn the skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course certifications include Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer (valid 2 years).

KIDS EVENTS

Get Up & Go: Square Twister May. 2, 10:30-11am •

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with Museum membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • childrensmuseumec. com Designed to keep your kiddos moving, these fun and physical games teach teamwork and skills that can carry home to your own living room.

Super Small Science: Exothermic Reactions May. 2,

11:30am-noon • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with Museum membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • chil-

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drensmuseumec.com Introduce your preschool scientist to exciting hands-on and age-appropriate experiments.

United Way Annual Spring Carnival May. 2, 4-7pm •

Earth’s Wild Ride (Planetarium Show) May. 4 & 5, 11-

11:30am, 11:30am-noon; May. 6, 3:30-4pm, 4-4:30pm; May. 18 & 19, 11-11:30am, 11:30am-noon; May. 20, 3:30-4pm, 4-4:30pm • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with Museum membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 8325437 • childrensmuseumec.com Take a wild ride through the history of planet Earth. Shows start promptly at listed times, with room for only 25 guests.

Children’s Book Week Story Celebration May. 4, 3:30-

4:30pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • Family • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org Celebrate 99 years of Children’s Book Week. Enjoy stories old and new, voting for the Children’s Choice Book Awards, games, prizes and a book swap. If you can, bring a gently used book to swap - everyone goes home with a new-to-them book.

Friday Family Nights Fridays, 5-9pm • Eau Claire In-

door Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • $4 per person; Family of 5+ $20 Max • All Ages • (715) 552-1200 • ecsportscenter.com Basketball, volleyball, soccer, football, large inflatables, movie & color, free popcorn. In the youth area: dress up clothes, riding toys, building blocks.

Astronomy Day in the Chippewa Valley May. 5, 10am-

3pm • UWEC campus, Phillips Science Hall near planetarium, 101 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • bit.ly/2og0cLB Planetarium shows, activities and displays about astronomy for all ages. See a working radio telescope, meteorites, and telescopes. Learn about constellations, radioactivity, and examine the sun using a solar-filtered telescope.

Father/Daughter Dance May. 5, 6:30-9pm • Eau Claire

YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $10, Community $15 • 4+ • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca. org This magical event is just for dads (or other male role models) and their daughters to enjoy an evening together with music and refreshments. Daughters who register by April 21 are eligible to receive a FREE corsage on the big night.

Special Kids Nights May. 7, 5-6:30pm • Children’s

Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • ChildrensMuseumEC.com For children with special needs, visiting the Museum can prove difficult on a typical day. This event offers families a safe and soothing environment where the Museum is closed to the public, giving kids with special needs a special night. Dinner is included, along with themed sensory activities and extra staff support.

Family Night at the Y May. 8, 6:30-8pm • Eau Claire

YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $7, Community $12 • All Ages • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca.org Grab your son, daughter, niece, nephew, or grandchild and check out the newly designed YMCA family nights. Each night will feature a hands-on activity for families and children to complete together.

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KID CULTURE Get Up & Go: Balloon Tennis May. 9, 10:30-11am •

15th Annual “The Past Passed Here” Living History Event May. 10, 3-6pm; May. 11, 3-6pm; May. 12,

9am-6pm; May. 13, 9am-4pm • Allen Park, S. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • $3 or $10 Family; FREE for 5 or younger • All Ages • facebook.com/ChippewaCountyHistoryCenter Experience the 1700s and 1800s through living history in authentic fur trade camps, and a mobile lumbering museum. Hands-on activities and games. Blacksmith, porcupine quill artist, beading and weaving artists, and more. Shop trader’s row for old-fashioned toys, furs, leather goods, and clothing. Rustic food, root beer floats, popcorn, and rock candy.

Tabletop Game Night May. 10, 6-8pm • L.E. Phillips Me-

morial Public Library, The Dabble Box, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5004 • ecpubliclibrary.info/dabble/ Drop in for an evening of tabletop games with friends, family, neighbors and library staff.

Family Friendly Fridays and Flick & Float May. 11,

5am-10pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 836-8460 • eauclaireymca.org On the second Friday of every month, members can bring a community member to the Y for free all day long. Community members are welcome to enjoy the Flick & Float movie in the small pool (6:30 PM) and try a family activity in Hobbs Gym (5:30-7pm).

Sky Stories! (Planetarium Show) May. 11 & 12, 1111:30am, 11:30am-noon • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with Museum membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 8325437 • childrensmuseumec.com Visitors will lie down under the stars and learn all about the different constellations in our sky.

Summer Reading Kick Off with Irie Sol May. 19, 6-9pm •

Harmony Courtyard, 219 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary. org Chippewa Falls Public Library Summer Reading Program Kick off Libraries Rock. Featuring the music of Irie Sol in conjunction with the Cruise In Car Show.

Historic Randall Park Carnival May. 20, 11am-2pm •

Randall Park, Corner of Niagra and 3rd, Eau Claire • FREE, ticket sales $.50 each for games, food, etc. • All Ages • (715) 834-2668 • Find this event on Facebook Third annual Randall Park neighborhood carnival features food and carnival games for all ages, raffle baskets, dunk tank, inflatables, adult tricycle races, and more. Funds raised benefit annual high school youth service trips to communities in need.

GET UP & GO

Family Fun Zone Every Monday, Thursday, Friday

until May. 25, 9-11:30am • Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • $4/child • ecsportscenter.com Children and parents enjoy open play on the large turf field filled with numerous toys, games, sports equipment, inflatables, and dress up clothes. Organized activities are also offered at different times each morning which children may participate in if they choose or continue with open play. Please check their online schedule before going.

Kids Circus Party May. 5, 1pm • Moonrise Aerials Stu-

dio, 800 Wisconsin Street; Banbury Place Building 13, Room 112, Eau Claire • moonriseaerials.com In this class, your child will learn the basics of aerial silks, lyra hoop, acro, hooping and more. Develop balance, coordination, strength, flexibility or creative expression, students gain self-esteem, learn valuable lessons about teamwork and tolerance, and develop their physical and mental agility.

10th Anniversary Eau Claire Marathon May. 6, 7:30am •

Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Go online for registration information • All Ages • eauclairemarathon.com 3,000 runners+ will take to the streets for the annual Eau Claire Marathon. There are still slots available for the marathon, half marathon, 5k, and kids races. Food trucks at the finish line include the Brew Pub Pizza, Davis Dogs LLC, Holy Donuts, The Hubb, and more.

Sensory Night at Action City May. 7, 5-7pm • Action City,

2402 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • $20/person; kids under 44” are $10 each for 2 hours • All Ages • (715) 852-6000 • actioncityfun.com On Sensory Night, Action City provides a quieter, toned down experience for those with special needs. This is an all ages, all bodies, all abilities event.

2nd Annual “Be a Hero” Fun Run May. 11, 4-8pm • Oak

7th AnnualGet it Dunn Run 5k and 1/2 Marathon May.

Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley 5k May. 12,

Tween Yogis May. 12, 9:45-10:30am; Jun. 9, 9:45-

10:30am • Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire • $10 • Ages7-12 • (715) 828-3936 • latitude44yoga.com This class is intended to develop the students’ practice and build awareness of ones strength both physically and mentally. His is a slow-flowing class incorporating yoga poses and education. Tweens are welcome to join class solo as independence begins to develop. Parents are also welcome to join if the child would be more comfortable.

Little Yogi & Me May. 12, 11-11:45am; Jun. 9, 11-

11:45am • Latitude 44 Yoga Studio, 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire • Adults: $10 Kiddos: $5 • Ages 3-6 • (715) 828-3936 • latitude44yoga.com Moms & Dads, bring your little ones and let’s have some fun. Little Yogi &

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Me classes make for a fun family outing that incorporates fitness, movement, and education for everyone. This class occurs the second Saturday of each month. You must enroll each person to reserve multiple spaces.

com This parent & child playgroup offers fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Plus, each family receives one free book each month.

dren’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with Museum membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • childrensmuseumec.com Designed to keep your kiddos moving, these fun and physical games teach teamwork and skills that can carry home to your own living room.

4:45pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • Ages 4-12 • (715) 839-5029 • altoonapubliclibrary.org LEGOs are provided in the library’s community room for imaginative play. Creations will be displayed in the library for a month. No sign up required. Meets the second Monday of the month.

Get Up & Go: Kiddo Yoga May. 16, 10:30-11am • Chil-

25th Annual Mutt Strut N’ Tabby Trot 5K Fun Run & Pet Walk May. 19, 10am-1pm • Dunn County Fair-

grounds - Fanetti Community Center, 620 17th Street SE, Menomonie • $25 per person or $50 for a family (2+) • All Ages • (715) 232-9790 • dunncountyhumanesociety.org Registration is at 10am and the Run/ Walk start at 11am. Participating pets must be up-todate on rabies vaccination and be leashed. Event also includes a bounce house, pet expo, kid’s games, silent auctions, basket raffles and concessions. The fabulous Mutt Strut Raffle drawing will be held at 12:45 pm (raffle tickets available now).

Kickin it in the Park: Walk for NF May. 19, 10am-

3pm • Irvine Park Main Pavilion, Chippewa Falls • FREE for age 3 and under, $12 for age 4-12, $20 GA registration before 5/11, $25 after 5/11 • All Ages • (715) 864-8364 • nffirst.org A fun filled family event that is organized by local families to bring awareness and funding to fight Neurofibromatosis. This year’s walk will be hosted by Alex & Cora of WAXX 104.5’s Morning show. Form a team or walk as an individual. Dress in costumes or come as you are. Stay for lunch afterwards.

PLAYGROUPS

Play & Learn Every Tuesday, Thursday, 9:30-11:30am •

River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • Birth to age 5 • (715) 720-1841 • riversourcefamilycenter.com You and your child will enjoy free play, songs, dancing, stories, crafts & snacks. Here you will find playing & learning go hand in hand. Come & experience learning through the eyes of your child.

Movin’ & Groovin’ Every Monday, 9:30-10:15am •

River Source Family Center, 403 High Street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • Birth to age 5 • (715) 720-1841 • riversourcefamilycenter.com Each Movin’ & Groovin’ class is filled with laughter & fun. It promotes language & play through the use of music, song & dance.

Cornell Playgroup May. 8, 9-10:30am; May. 22,

9-10:30am • First Presbyterian Church, 211 South 4th Street, Cornell • FREE • 0-5 yrs • (715) 720-1841 • riversourcefamilycenter.com This parent & child playgroup offers fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks. Plus, each family receives one free book each month.

Bloomer Playgroup May. 9, 9:30-11am • Bloomer

Area Aquatic & Recreation Center, 1731 17th Avenue, Bloomer • FREE • 0-5 years • (715) 720-1841 • riversourcefamilycenter.com This parent & child playgroup offers fun & playful opportunities for families to connect through music & story time, crafts & healthy snacks.

Stanley Playgroup May. 14, 10-11:30am • D.R. Moon

Memorial Library, 154 Fourth Avenue, Stanley • FREE • Ages 0-5 • (715) 720-1841 • riversourcefamilycenter.

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FOR TEENS Menomonie Public Library: Teen Advisory Council First Thursday until Dec. 1, 4-5pm; First Thursday, 4-5pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • Grades 6-12 • menomonielibrary.org Join the MPL Teen Advisory Council. Help us choose books and media, help plan programs, be a voice. Council meetings are held the first Thursday of each month. For grades 6-12.

Learn to Cable Knit a Pillow May. 4, 6-8pm; May. 18,

6-7pm • Blue Boxer Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $35 (this is a 2-part class) • Ages 14+ • (715) 577-3199 • etsy.com/shop/blueboxerarts This class is for anyone who knows how to knit and purl. Beginners and seasoned knitters are both welcome. You will learn to cable stitch while making a pillow! We will add tassels as well. Seats are limited for this class.

CVTC Career Tours May. 8, 9:15am-noon • Chippewa

Valley Technical College (Business Education Center Auditorium), 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 833-6300 • cvtc.edu/CareerTours Curious about college? Career Tour participants will tour CVTC’s campuses and explore programs of interest through classroom/lab visits and talking with instructors and current students.

Teen Tinker Lab May. 8, 4-6pm; May. 15, 4-6pm • L.E.

Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • Grades 6-12 • (715) 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/dabble/ Looking for something fun to do after school? Pop down to Teen Tinker Lab at the Dabble Box each Tuesday. The public library’s Dabble Box makerspace has a wide range of tech, crafts, and art supplies sure to brighten up those dreary winter afternoons.

MHS Human Trafficking Play May. 18, 6-9pm •

Memorial High School, 2225 Keith St., Eau Claire • $5 Community Members, Free with MHS ID • 12+ • Follows the story of a teenage girl who gets conned into the dangerous world of trafficking. Through this play, we attempt to reveal the truth of human trafficking and the wide range of people impacted by it. Caution - Sexually suggestive content. Part of a larger event: “Fine Arts Night”

Teen Workshops May. 20, 5-7pm; Aug. 12, 5-7pm

• Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $12, Community $20 • 13+ • (715) 8368460 • eauclaireymca.org This programming will focus on professional development and general life skills. Concise, informative, and hands-on, these interactive workshops will leave you feeling prepared and confident to tackle things like writing your first resume, applying for college, and seeking scholarship/volunteer opportunities.

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YOUR DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO LOCAL HOMES, GARDENS, HOMEMAKERS, AND GARDENERS

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hen Marnie Keilholz sits by the wood stove in her dream home during a winter snowfall, gazing out windows that overlook Lake Wissota, she feels like she could be in a snowglobe. Marnie said her husband wasn’t sure about placing the stove in front of the expansive windows. “Yeah, I was worried it would take away from the view, but it sort of enhances the view, because when you sit around it it’s almost like you’re sitting around a bonfire outside,” Mike replied. Marnie, owner of HB Lighting and Design Studio, and Mike, an electrician, began designing their modern, clean-lined home in 2015. Marnie calls it her “Venice” house, because it reminds her of California, where she grew up. “Nontraditional is traditional there,” she said, and she enjoys bringing that west-coast nontraditional design to her neighborhood. After a lifetime of helping others design their homes and businesses, Marnie was finally able to use her skills to build her own paradise. “I tried to treat myself like my own client,” Marnie said. She focused on the priorities she set for the home – sustainability, ease of cleaning, natural light and fantastic views – and let herself incorporate features she loved,

such as wi-fi enabled lights they can control with their phones, deep cabinets to house the tools of their love of cooking, and strategically placed windows. “People are always like, ‘oh I can’t do that at my house. I love that but I can’t do that at my house.’” she said. “If you love it than you should be doing that in your house. Life is too short. You should be able to come home and feel like it’s your personal sanctuary.” A central fixture of Marnie’s sanctuary is expansive darkstained dining table with wroughtiron legs, a piece she bought at a market several years ago. Marne doesn’t often buy new furniture for herself, but she knew the table would be a perfect anchor. So she followed the advice she often gives her clients: find something you’re drawn to, and design a space around it. “I just let her go,” Mike said. “You know what, she does this for a living, and she’s talented. I was always amazed every day I would come home and there would be a new surprise.” “I never really thought I’d build my own house,” Marnie said. But with all the construction and finishing done, Marnie and Mike are left with a spacious place to enjoy their lives with their austrailian shepherd, Hazel, and frequent visits from parents, children, and grandchildren.

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lawns done simple LO C A L S TA R T S FI R S T A L L- O R GA N I C L AW N C A R E CO M PA N Y

fter completing a degree in Horticulture and undergoing a three-month class – complete with a final exam – to qualify to treat lawns with traditional chemical fertilizers, it amazes Anthony Neid that anyone can walk into a box store and buy the same formulas to use without training at home. The first time he used chemicals to treat a lawn, he knew it wasn’t the path for him. He developed headaches, coughing, and shortness of breath even when he wore a breathing apparatus. “Once I had kids, I couldn’t hug my kids anymore when I came home from work,” Neid said. Switching to providing natural, organic lawn care services was an easy choice. Neid developed the Safe & Simple Lawn Care brand as a branch of his landscaping services, Neid Landscape and Design, and launched the concept in January. His goal is to inspire a grassroots (pun intended) movement to eliminate the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Services begin with an evaluation of the lawn and a consultation. Neid determines the viability and needs of the lawn, discusses the goals of the homeowner, and comes up with a plan. “It’s kind of like going to your first family doctor visit,” Neid said. Some lawns need basic care, which generally involves four or five visits over the course of the warm months between spring and fall. The first is an aera-

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“I’m trying to be an advocate, to reach directly to families. Organic as a whole, not just in the lawn care business, is growing immensely.” A NTH O NY N EI D, SA FE & SI M PLE L AWN C A RE

tion treatment, which encourages the lawn to grow thick. Organic fertilizer is applied during two or three visits in the spring and summer, and the season wraps up with a final aeration service in the fall to break up thatch buildup and increase drainage. Safe & Simple Lawn Care provides a health report after every visit to keep landowners up-to-date on their lawn’s condition.

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However, some lawns require special attention. “You have to have empathy for the lawn,” Neid said. Some land is ill-suited for lawns because of soil conditions, shade, and other factors, and some need services to address existing weed or disease issues. Neid works with owners to determine whether grass is the right choice for their ground, and then to implement a strategy to help the lawn grow thick and healthy enough to resist those problems. Organic lawn care has its limits: it fights weeds and illness through preventative environmental measures, which means getting rid of existing weeds can take time. But Neid is convinced giving up instant results is worthwhile. The organic fertilizer he uses, which is sourced from Minnesota, is safe for pets and people to play on without risking health complications. It also poses less of a threat to wildlife and the environment. “I’m trying to be an advocate, to reach directly to families,” Neid said. You can find him educating people about his business and the benefits of natural lawn care at events his business sponsors in the Valley, such as RCU’s Rock the Riverfront. “Organic as a whole, not just in the lawn care business, is growing immensely.” More information about Safe & Simple Lawn Care is available online at www. gotrulyorganic.com.

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big branch-out A LO O K AT D OWN TO E ARTH ’S M A J O R E XPA NSI O N words Haley Wright • photos Andrea Paulseth

own to Earth Garden ping experience in one location Center, a local family that gives the customer a tease of owned business offering many different senses,” Ben said. landscaping services and The greenhouse will feature a larger retail sales at 6025 Arndt Road in selection of indoor plants, annuEau Claire, has recently expanded als, perennials, shrubs, herbs, and its Garden Center to offer customers veggies. The expansion also added a more complete shopping experithe Mustard Seed Boutique, which ence. The expansion includes three offers items such as women’s clothnew greenhouses, ing, local goods, the addition of and shoes. Locally a garden shop, a produced home facelift to the Five décor, candles, soaps & Two Café, a (including Lucy’s new Mustard Seed Soap), Melnaturel Boutique (which products, and jewoffers clothing and elry by Penny Lodahl locally made goods), and Hello Adorn are a much larger outavailable at the boudoor shrub and tique as well. BEN POLZIN, perennial yard, Ben said the DOWN TO EARTH more than 100 more inspiration for the paved parking spots, expansion came GARDEN CENTER its own paved road from wanting to give entry, two additioncustomers a whole al bathrooms, and a large perennial new shopping experience – to make shade area. it as fun and enjoyable as possible. Ben Polzin, who owns Down Now customers can enjoy more to Earth Garden Center with his space, more plant life, a gift shop, father, John Polzin, and cousin, and a coffee and panini in a renoDominic Paull, said the expansion vated café. “We can’t wait to show has allowed the center to offer a lot everyone what is new!” Ben said. more merchandise – living and othThe greenhouse, boutique, and erwise – including items not previcafé are all open seven days a week. ously sold at the garden center. To learn more, check out eauclaire“We wanted a complete shoplandscaping.com.

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f you can’t buy it, then you’ll have to build it. That seems to be the lesson the red-hot local housing market is giving to potential homebuyers, who are frequently finding their would-be new dwellings snatched up within a few hours of going on sale. “A lot of people are looking to build or remodel because they can’t find what they want. The houses are selling so fast,” said Christina Thrun, executive officer of the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association. If you’re one of these people, the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association’s 44th Annual Parade of Homes comes at the right time. Slated for June 9-16, the parade features 15 homes across the Chippewa Valley that have been constructed by a dozen different builders. Five are within the Eau Claire city limits, both on the north and south sides, while others are in rural Eau Claire, Lake Hallie, Lake Wissota, and near Mondovi and Strum. The homes represent a wide range of prices, styles, and options, offering a smorgasbord of choices for the home-buying (and home-admiring) public. About

everyone loves a parade A N N UAL PAR A D E O F H OMES O FFERS D IVERSE PRICE RANGES, OPTIONS FOR POTENTIAL HOME-BUYERS words Tom Giffey 6,000 people visit one or more parade homes every year, Thrun said. While some just like to explore beautiful new houses, other parade-goers are interested in building homes and want to get a firsthand look at the current options available in everything from fixtures to floor plans. “From the builders’ perspective, they’re putting (homes) in the parade as a way to generate customers,” Thrun said. So what can those customers expect to see? Houses in the tour range in price from about $200,000 to more than $1 million, so options abound. Thrun said custom cabinetry and white trim are

popular elements of many of the homes, as are vaulted and tray (or recessed) ceilings. Rustic decorative elements are also popular, including shiplap, the barn board-like wall covering popular on home remodel TV shows. A number of the parade homes feature geothermal heating systems, which are more costly than traditional systems initially but are less costly – and more environmentally friendly – in the long run. You’ll also see a wide variety of flooring options: Thrun said the homes feature less carpet and more wood, tile, and laminate floors. One

home is designed for aging in place: It’s Americans with Disabilities Act compliant, has an elevator, and features an outdoor courtyard with artificial turf that can be more easily traversed than grass by someone in a wheelchair. Some of the homes including features that, while out of most people’s price range, are nonetheless fun to ogle at. Several have wine cellars, for instance, and one includes a built-in sports court made for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, plus a batting cage. And while all but a few of the homes on the parade are custom-built – in other words, they’re not for sale – they can still give potential homebuyers a sense of what options are available. Whether you’re in the market for a new home or are considering remodeling, Thrun advises taking note of what you like and don’t like in the parade and what various builders can offer you. 44th Annual Parade of Homes • June 9-16 • 10am-5pm Saturday-Sunday, 5pm9pm Monday-Friday • $8 in advance (through June 8 or $10 at first house • cvhomebuilders.com

“A lot of people are looking to build or remodel because they can’t find what they want. The houses are selling so fast.” CH RIS TI N A T H RU N, CH I PPE WA VA L L E Y H O M E BU I L D ERS AS S O CI ATI O N

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This stunning bac kyard water fall completed by Green Oasis is a full outdoor living space. The flagstone patio is bordered with natural landscaping to fit in with the surrounding environment. The waterfall is constructed with over 80 tons of beautiful boulder rock and washed river rock. At night the entire project comes alive with the use of outdoor lighting throughout the waterfall and landscaping.

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bye-bye, bluegrass! THREE LOW-M AINTENANCE ALTERNATIVES TO TH E TR A D ITI O N A L L AWN words Lauren Fisher

Mowing got you down? Or are you looking to add a lit tle diversit y to your yard ? There are a numb er of plants that make for excellent alternatives to your traditional grass l a w n. Yo u m i g h t h a v e t o s a c r i f i c e t h e t o u g h n e s s and timeless appeal of Kentuck y bluegrass t o e x p e r i m e n t w i t h a n a l t e r n a t i v e l a w n, b u t the benefits of a switch include aesthetic individualit y and ease of care – and you might even help save the b e es ! Re ad on for the b asics o n a f e w o f f b e a t g ro u n d c o v e r o p t i o n s. CREATIVE COMMONS

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If you’ve been considering trying an alternative lawn, Dutch clover might just be your lucky break. This low-growing variety of clover is inexpensive to seed, low-maintenance, and hardy – a good choice for someone aiming to get away from chemical herbicides. Clover can’t take quite as much traffic as traditional grass, but it feels great under bare feet. It grows best in low-nutrient soil, and actually functions to fertilize the ground it grows in, which makes it a good partner for a mixed lawn. Clover requires very little mowing, and if uncut, produces white blooms which attract and support bees. This alternative also attracts insects such as praying mantis, and others, which deter plant-killing pests.

Fragrant and often flowery, thyme is more difficult to start, but can provide a beautiful, colorful ground cover. There are many varieties of ground cover thymes, ranging from green bushes to sprays of blooming pink. Thyme does best in well-drained soils with at least four hours of sunshine a day. Once established, a thyme lawn requires little maintenance, as it prevent weeds from sprouting where planted and doesn’t need to be mowed frequently. This plant can take a little traffic, but consider installing stepping stones on main walkways to protect the stems from being trampled too often.

For airy, low-maintenance ground cover, Irish moss is a lovely choice. This light green, finefronded flower doesn’t take traffic well, but in rarely tread areas takes the work out of lawn care. Irish Moss grows to about 3 inches in height. In the spring and summer, it reaches its full height when tiny, star-shaped white flowers bloom. While the plant will tolerate pruning, it isn’t necessary to do so. This ground cover is established by planting many sprouts throughout the desired area; establishing smaller areas of this plant throughout your yard is a good way to reduce the area occupied by traditional lawn. Irish Moss doesn’t care much about the nutritional contents of your soil, as long as it’s kept in a sunny and well-watered area.

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ash borer 101 A LO O K AT D OWN TO E ARTH ’S M A J O R E XPA NSI O N words Lauren Fisher

couple of the houses originally slated to be part of the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association’s 43rd Annual Parade of Homes had to drop out – and for good reason: They have already been sold. And while this may cause a few planning headaches, it’s ultimately a sign that the local real estate market is healthy and that new homes are in demand. As of April – which happened to be the home building industry celebrates New Home Month – houses in the Chippewa Valley were spending an average 65 days on the market, compared with 90 days nationally. Meanwhile, housing starts were up 6.3 percent over the previous year. Local home builders are seeing an increase in demand because buyers are having a harder time finding what they want among existing homes that are for sale, said Christina Thrun, executive officer of the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association. Even people seeking homes in the $200,000 to $300,000 range are having trouble finding them in the local inventory and are turning to new construction, Thrun added. The upcoming Parade of Homes – which will run June 10-17 – may just cause this healthy demand to increase. “The Parade of Homes is really a way for our builders to showcase what they do,” Thrun explained. This year’s parade will include 21 homes, ranging in price from about $210,000 (four

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HERE’S YOUR GUIDE TO SPRING CLEAN UP DISPOSAL words V1 Staff

T h e s n o w i s f i n a l l y g o n e , but we haven’t found our lovely lawns under all the leaves, thatch, and brush just yet. It’s time to break out the rake and get the yard into tip-top shape for hosting barbeques, enjoying small fires, and gardening. When you’ve cleaned to your heart’s content and your emerald expanse is revealed, here’s how you can dispose of your yard waste. EAU CLAIRE

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Local waste management companies provide spring yard waste curbside pickup services May 7-11. Your garbage pickup provider will pick up as many as ten compostable bags of yard waste, (leaves and grass only) for free for their current customers. Pick up will take place on residents’ normal collection day. Call your disposal service provider to confirm details or arrange pick up of more than ten bags. Eau Claire County has assembled a directory of yard waste drop-off locations on their website: https://bit.ly/2vi8Y4I

The City of Menomonie Street Department operates spring yard waste pick up Mondays, May 7 and 14. Pick up will accept compostable/ biodegradable bags of leaves and grass no heavier than 50 pounds, and bundled brush no bigger than 4 feet in length or 50 pounds. Items for pick up must be clearly tagged “City Pickup” and placed curbside, segregated from regular curbside pick up items. Individuals may also dispose of yard waste at the city landfill, located at 1601 Gilbert Creek Rd, Menomonie, on Tuesday and Thursday 7am-6pm. Street Department: 715-232-2302 • City Landfill: 715-232-2411

The yard waste site for city residents is located at 5 BjorkRiverside Dr. in Chippewa Falls. It’s open Monday-Friday 7am-2:45 pm from April 1 through the first snowfall. It’s also open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through the second Saturday in November. This site accepts leaves, grass clippings, garden plants, vines, and brush up to 4 inches in diameter. Yard Waste Site: 715-720-6971

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HOME & GARDEN HAPPENINGS

Spring Hanging Basket Workshop May. 3, 5pm •

Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • Cost Varies • (715) 833-1234 • dwntoearth.com Personally design your very own hanging basket. Walk through the greenhouse to choose the plants that will fit your specific sun needs and fill out your basket. Then you’ll get to plant your basket and take it home to enjoy all season long.

Spring Spectacular Open House Every Day from

May. 5 to May. 6 • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 833-1234 • dwntoearth.com Welcome Spring and the Grand Opening of their new expansion, featuring three new greenhouses, the Mustard Seed Boutique, and the Down to Earth Garden Shop. The Five & Two Cafe has also been redecorated. Open House day features grand opening specials, free food and a raffle for a DTE gift card.

Bee Keeping 102 - You’re a Beekeeper, Now What?

May. 5, 8am-4pm • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • Friends $40 Nonmembers $45 • adult • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org/ events/calendar/ Learn how to properly manage your bee hive while they are foraging and packing away pollen and honey. Topics will include how to perform a hive inspection, managing your hive’s growth, hive swarming, and when to add honey supers. Please bring a bee veil or bee suit as we open an onsite bee hive for examination.

Seed Saving Workshop May. 8, 6-7pm • Menomonie

Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • FREE (Registration required) • All Ages • (715) 231-3663 • MMFC.coop Saving your own seeds for even a few of the veggies you grow can help you save money. Keep varieties that do well in your garden, and get to know your plants better. Instructor: Kathleen Plunkett-Black.

Thrillers, Fillers & Spillers Workshop May. 10,

5:30pm; May. 17, 5:30pm • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • Cost Varies • (715) 833-1234 • dwntoearth.com Discover how to create dazzling porch pots. Learn the basics of how to design and plant annual containers, using three types of plants that perform different functions, but work in harmony to create luscious porch pots.

6th Annual “Not Quite All Night” Extravaganza May.

11, 6-11pm • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • eauclairelandscaping.com Stay out late and take advantage of the best deals of the weekend. A great selection of unique gifts and home décor items throughout the country store, great deals on plants, drink specials, and more. 10” Hanging Baskets will be at the lowest price of the season.

Native Plant Sale May. 12, 8:30am-1pm • Beaver

Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • All Ages • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org/events/ calendar/ BCR volunteers are working hard raising 3,000 plus native plants, grasses and herbs from seed. There will also be a limited selection of second year plants. Prices range from $2.50-$10 with most plants priced at $3.50. Plant list will be available the week of the sale. Plan to arrive early for the best selection.

Succulent Planter Workshop May. 14, 6-7pm; May.

21, 6-7pm; May. 23, 6-7pm; May. 30, 6-7pm • Tangled Up in Hue, 505 S. Barstow St., Suite B, Eau Claire • $20 • Ages 10+ • (715) 855-0090 • etsy.com/shop/ tangledupinhue Create your very own succulent garden with the help of our dear friend Amy Schmitz. She will teach you how to arrange and care for your cute little succulents and you’ll walk away with a garden you can call your own. Enjoy free coffee during the workshop.

Hanging Garden May. 19, 11am-1pm • L.E. Phillips

Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • 18+ • (715) 839-5004 • ecpubliclibrary.info/events/ Create your very own hanging herb garden. Perfect for spring. Registration is required.

Landscaping 101 Jun. 9, 10am • Down To Earth

Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • eauclairelandscaping.com This will be a beginner’s class on how to plan, layout, and install your own landscaping designs.

Eau Claire Area Master Gardeners Volunteers Plant Sale Jun. 10, 10am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 River-

front Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 271-1259 Available for purchase will be perennials, anuals, herbs, natives, and more. Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer your lawn, garden and plant care questions. Sponsored by the Eau Claire Area Master Gardener Volunteers.

Landscaping 201 Jun. 23, 10am • Down To Earth

Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • eauclairelandscaping.com Additional landscape design principles including: foundation plantings, edging installation, and the pros and cons of using mulch vs. rock. Learn how to determine what type of soil you have, provide tips on what plants to use, how to plant, and how to incorporate boulders into your design.

Fall Porch Pot Workshop Sep. 6, 5pm; Sep. 22, 10am • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • Build your own; only pay for what you take home • eauclairelandscaping.com Create your own fall porch pots to add great fall color to your home. A unique selection of fall plants that can handle the cold weather and will give you nice color for the whole season.

Autumn at the River Wisconsin Master Gardener Association Conference Sep. 21, 9:30am-8:30pm;

Sep. 22, 7:30am-4pm • The Lismore, 333 Gibson Street, Eau Claire • See Registration • Adult • wimgaconferences.com Join with Master Gardener Volunteers and interested gardeners from around Wisconsin for a two day “Autumn at the River” garden conference. On Friday there are several tour options of area horticultural attractions and an evening dinner and keynote talk. Saturday morning we start by visiting the Eau Claire farmers market.

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Terrarium Workshop Sep. 27, 5pm; Sep. 29, 10am

• Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • Build your own; only pay for what you take home • eauclairelandscaping.com Discover why terrariums are growing so popular and how they are a great way to get kids excited about gardening. A simple glass container can be transformed into a self sustained tropical oasis. Bring your own glass container or purchase one here.

Succulent Pumpkin Planter Centerpiece Workshop Oct. 6, 10am; Oct. 20, 2pm • Down To Earth

Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • $25/per centerpiece • eauclairelandscaping.com These new centerpieces are all the rage on Pinterest. All you need is a few live succulent cuttings, some fun seasonal decorations or fabric, a pumpkin and some hot glue. Your creation can then be planted in a pot once the pumpkin is past its prime.

House Plant Care & Transplant Workshop Oct. 13,

3pm • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • eauclairelandscaping.com This class will cover what plants work in which environments, how to care for them, and even how to transplant.

Putting Your Garden To Bed Oct. 18, 5pm • Down To

Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • eauclairelandscaping.com A thorough fall clean up will give your garden a healthy start in the spring. Learn what you need to do before the winter arrives to have the best success in your garden. Learn how to clean up your perennial garden and what to do with trees an shrubs, how to overwinter tender plants, and more.

GARDEN CENTERS

Blaine’s Farm and Fleet 2583 S Prairie View Rd.,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-1806 • farmandfleet.com A hardy selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, and hanging baskets, all grown locally with nursery quality so you know they will survive and prosper in your lawn and garden. While you’re there,

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Bobolink Nursery LLC N6548 429th St., Menomonie

Eau Claire • (715) 738-7885 • gordyscountymarket. net Provides trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, garden decor, mulches, fertilizers, landscaping accessories. In addition, Gordy’s offers rentals of larger gardening and landscaping tools for those projects you can’t tackle yourself.

• (715) 231-3901 • bobolinknursery.com Bobolink’s barn-style garden center and three large growing ranges are packed with perennials, vegetables, annuals, shrubs, and trees. Owners Dan and Amy Dopkins have been in the plant growing business for essentially their entire lives and are very happy to pass their vast stores of knowledge on to you. They also offer services such as landscaping design and installation.

Chippewa Valley Growers 7825 Prill Road, Eau Claire • (715) 839-8448 • chippewavalleygrowers.com Carries a wide variety of stock, specializing in bedding plants, flowers, and vegetables. Work with gardeners to create custom baskets and containers and check out growing ideas and tips in their spring newsletter.

Christensen Florist & Greenhouses 1210 Mansfield

St, Chippewa Falls • christensenflorist.com Greenhouses full of beautiful hanging baskets & patio pots and full assortments of annuals, vegetables, perennials, & herbs. Daily specials available. All plants grown on site.

Circle M Nursery 3942 103rd St, Chippewa Falls •

(715) 723-4247 • circlemnursery.com Circle M has served as a complete garden center for the Chippewa Valley for over 35 years, providing trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, black dirt, mulches, and flexible landscaping services.

Down To Earth Garden Center 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau

Claire • (715) 833-1234 • eauclairelandscaping.com A relaxing and spacious environment in which potential planters can find greeneries of every kind. The garden center sells bulk materials, tools, decor, seasonal and lush plants, and much more. They host classes and events all year long and even have a cafe on-site for if you get a little hungry. They offer landscaping and lawncare services.

Fryszki’s Country Gardens N1956 State Road

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85, Caryville • (715) 835-8743 • fayer@cvol.net • facebook.com/Fryszkis/ 12 minutes southwest of Eau Claire, Fryszki’s Country Gardens offers a wide variety of unique and colorful annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs and vegetables. Keep current with their Facebook

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Gordy’s Market Garden Center 2717 Birch St.,

Green Oasis Garden Center 1403 122nd St., Lake

Hallie • (715) 832-0800 • GreenOasisGardens. com This garden center offers lawn art and accessories, plus various trees, ornamental grasses, perennials, mulch, dirt, compost, and patio block. Also offers lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, window cleaning, pest control, christmas lightning, and more.

Green Thumb Landscaping & Excavating + Garden Center 6700 Hwy 12 East, Eau Claire • (715) 832-4553 • greenthumbwi.com Green Thumb Landscaping and Excavating provides garden care and maintenance. Their garden center has a wide selection of perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, mulch, decorative rock, and more.

Grinde’s Garden Center 2903 Preston Road, Eau

Claire • (715) 833-2292 • grindesgardencenter. com Family owned for almost three decades, Grinde’s greenhouses offer a full line of self-produced vegetables, plants, flowers, seeds. They specialize in hanging baskets and bedding plants.

Halfen Garden Center and Hosta Heaven 19130 72nd

Ave, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-3414 • terrencehalfen@yahoo.com • halfengardencenter.com Halfen Garden Center is a family run business that offers a wide array of hostas, vines, annuals, vegetables, fruits, trees, and shrubs. They offer garden layouts to help you know the best place to plant around your home.

Klinger Farm Market 12756 132nd St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 288-6348 • klingerfarmmarket@yahoo.com • klingerfarmmarket.biz In addition to 18 greenhouses full of flowers, vegetable plants, herbs, shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, water plants, and house plants, Klinger offers a swath of freshly grown produce, home and garden ornaments, bird baths, jams, honeys, and organic gardening products. They are open year round.

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Lowes Creek Tree Farm S9475 Lowes Creek Rd.,

Eleva • (888) 878-4166 • christmas@lowescreektreefarm.com • lowescreek-treefarm.com Lowes Creek Tree Farm’s retail nursery market includes a full line of potted shade trees (over 50 varieties), flowering trees, fruit trees, shubs, and perennials, plus landscape consulatation, design services, and delivery and planting services.

Menards 3619 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire •

(715) 832-3344 // 5210 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 830-0011 • menards.com Menards offers a full-blown garden center and every tool you could ever think of to tend your garden, making it a convenient one-stop shop for your gardening needs.

Paint Creek Nursery & Tree Farm 3215 North 140th

Ave, Cadott • (715) 723-2072 • info@paintcreeknursery.com • paintcreeknursery.com Paint Creek Nursey’s goal is to grow shrubs and trees that benefit people and the environment. They have a variety of native tree species, including conifers, hardwoods, and shrubs, that can be purchased either as seedlings or transplants. Call to arrange an appointment.

The Potting Shed 1717 Devney Dr., Altoona • (715)

831-4000 • brett@thepottingshed1.com • thepottingshed1.com Offers a full complement of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, products & tools, seasonal merchandise--like pumpkins, fresh garlands, porch pots, and wreaths. Stocks various blooming and foliage, indoor and outdoor pottery, and gift decor.

Sears Hometown Store 2521 A Hills Ct., Menomonie • (715) 232-8086 • searshometownstores.com Sears sells the supplies every home gardener needs to keep their plants in top shape.

Season’s Harvest Greenhouse E5345 County Rd D,

Menomonie • (715) 231-4769 • seasonsharvest@dishup.us Season’s Harvest has an impressive 6 greenhouses full of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs. Also, the potting shed station located outside the greenhouses allows you to mix, match, and plant your flowers right after or while you’re browsing.

Shopko 955 W Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

832-9777, (715) 726-1251 • shopko.com Between their outdoor garden center and the tools and supplies they sell in-store, Shopko offers everything you need to get your garden started right.

GARDEN CLUBS

Eau Claire Area Master Gardeners Association •

(715) 839-4712 • Erin.LaFaive@co.eau-claire.wi.us • eauclairemastergardeners.weebly.com This UW Extension volunteer group provides horticultural education, community service and environmental stewardship. The Eau Claire Master Gardeners community invites you to join its efforts to educate and beautify the area. They organize several events, seminars, plant sales, garden tours, and manage public gardens for all to experience.

Eau Claire Garden Club • facebook.com/ecgarden-

club The objectives of the Club are to educate members in all phases of gardening and to promote the enjoyment of gardening among its members and other people in the community Organizes plant sales, garden tours, guest speakers, and more.

Lake Wissota Garden Club • lakewissotagc@gmail.

com • lakewissotagardenclub.weebly.com The Lake Wissota Garden Club of Chippewa Falls, WI serving Chippewa County area gardeners always welcomes new members. Their monthly meetings, with a focus

on garden-related learning, are held every second Thursday at the Lafayette Town Hall, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Classics Furniture & Lighting Design Studio 2510 S

Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 835-4500 • classicsfurniturestudio.com A local furnishings and business with a staff of designers available to makeover rooms in homes or businesses. They specialize in mid to high end furnishings. Studio provides a creative environment to envision your perfect room, home, or business; with endless options available.

Department of Interiors 401 Pinnacle Way, Eau Claire

• (715) 836-7797 • info@deptofinteriors.com • deptofinteriors.com An interior design firm where design is just the beginning, Department of Interiors will help you reach your personal and business goals through custom interior designs.

Design 101 • (715) 563-6788 • deb@ezdesign101.com

• ezdesign101.com With a degree in interior design and more than 25 years of experience in studios, lumber yards, furniture stores, and decorating in homes, Debbie VanWyke works with you step-by-step in re-creating the interior of your home.

Dorig Designs LLC Eau Claire • ad@dorigdesigns.com • DorigDesigns.com Adrienne Dorig Leland is an interior designer specializing in kitchens and bathrooms, both modern and traditional.

House Blend Lighting & Design 215 N Bridge St,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-3080 • marnie@houseblendstudio.com • houseblendstudio.com This firm not only specializes in lighting, but also does residential design to any personal style and commercial designs. hey offer lighting design, computer layouts, 3d design + full service interior design, custom electrical installation and project management.

Interior Arts 308 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715)

834-8424 • susan@interiorarts.com • interiorarts. com Seasoned decorator Susan Jakober is a graduate of UW-Stout, has 24 years of design experience, and handles every stage of home or business interior design.

Lydia’s 1053 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715)

552-0400 • lydiasgallery.com This store specializes in lighting and furnishings, with professional interior designers willing to help you design the interior of your home from the furniture to the wall hangings.

TK Interior Designs • (715) 309-9668 • tkinteriorde-

sign.com Offers a wide variety of services to give your room a fresh new look with our comprehensive design plans to whichever style best suits you, whether you like contemporary, modern, ethnic, country, transitional, or traditional, while staying on budget.

LANDSCAPING

Aquarian Gardens • (715) 664-8808 • info@aquarian-

gardens.com • aquarian-gardens.com Aquarian Gardens provides a crew of experienced gardeners to execute each project. They offer garden design, consultation, and continual maintenance. Call or e-mail to set up a consultation to meet with one of their landscaping experts, who can help design a plan for your outdoor space.

Evergreen Landscaping & Design LLC • (715) 672-

8831 • cvetree@gmail.com • cvevergreen.com A complete landscape service company locally owned and operated for over 25 years offering quality and reliable

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B I K I N G T H E VA L L E Y a look at organized cycling culture in the Chippewa Valley words by SEAN BRANDENBURG • photo by ANDREA PAULSETH

DURING A WINDY WHITE SATURDAY SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, we got lucky in the Chippewa Valley: only a foot of snow fell on us during that mid-April madness. For some, trudging out into the blizzard and acting normal required a great deal of moxie, but we did it. We were thinking Spring. As the blizzard continued through Sunday morning, though, it felt as if many of us gave up. We pulled the covers over our heads and rolled over that day. Our whole community chalked one up for Winter. You win, Old Man. Count among those hiding under the covers the local bicyclists. The cycling community here is robust and adventurous, often willing to brave the elements to get in a ride. But that blizzard may have been too much for even the most hearty of riders. Andy Tyriver of the Chippewa OffRoad Bike Association says the worst thing about winter is the shoveling the driveway. Imagine how he must have felt the morning after our mid-April snowstorm. Not even a fat-tired snow bike could have made it out of the driveway. On the other hand, Eau Claire Youth Cycling Coach Nate Lillie says, “there is no bad weather, only poor clothing choices.” Words to live by. Thankfully all that winter nonsense is behind us and the weather has turned. It’s time to ride! The Chippewa Valley is home to many different cycling groups. Any type of rider can find some friends to ride with. If you’re into skinny tires and spandex, there’s a group for you. If you’re into fat tires and baggies, we’ve got you covered. If you’re into flying through the air on a BMX bike, meet the acrobats in the woods at Pinehurst Park. Whatever your riding style, you can do it here. Check out a few Valley’s local crews, and ride on!

CORBA

MAMBA

PIE RIDERS

The Chippewa Off-Road Bike Association is mountain biker’s best friend. Their network of unpaid volunteers builds and maintains trails throughout the Chippewa Valley at places like Lowes Creek County Park and Northwest Park. They host several mountain bike races throughout the year, and generally make it so all trail users in the Valley have a great experience in the woods. For more info, visit chippewaoffroad.org

Mountain bike clubs usually have acronyms that sound like fun dances. The Menomonie Area Mountain Bike Association does the same, often thankless, work in Menomonie that CORBA does in the Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls area. They’re working on trials in Menomonie Park, and the SDMA Environmental Site. For more info, search “MAMBA Menomonie” on Facebook.

If you’re looking for something social, check out the Pie Riders. This group does weekly rides on weekdays and weekends. Rides are no-drop so you won’t get left behind if you’re not up to speed, and they usually end at a spot where riders can socialize and have a beer or two. Pie Rider Scott Kmetz describes the group as “No meetings, no dues, just fun.” Check out their Yahoo! For more info go to groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ ECPieRiders

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EC VELO

For kids interested in mountain biking, there are a few National Interscholastic Cycling Association teams in the area. Coming up this summer, Eau Claire Youth Cycling is hosting two “Try It Out” events in June at which kids in grades 6-12 can meet other teen racers and coaches, learn what mountain bike racing is all about, and get registered for the season if they decide to race. For students living outside the Eau Claire area, the Fall Creek Composite Team is home to racers from several different area schools. Each team has their own Facebook page. For more info, go to www. wisconsinmtb.org

Do you just want to have fun on a bike? Check out EC Velo. EC Velo is an informal group of riders that puts on formally awesome events. In addition to informal group rides each month, EC Velo puts on two must-try events for local bike riders: The Valley Cat (coming up May 12) and the HellCat (this fall). Both events are alleycat-style adventure races that require riders to find a series of checkpoints and complete a challenge at each one. For more info, find EC Velo on Facebook or go to www.valleycat.org.

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PINEHURST PARK AND EC ENDURO Not really a group, per se, but for those interested in something a different, there’s Pinehurst Park and EC Enduro. Pinehurst Park has a bike park featuring dirt jumps, and a pump track for BMX and freestyle riders. EC Enduro hosts Enduro-style mountain bike races through the summer, where riders are timed on downhill trail segments. For more info go to www.pinehurstpark.org/projects/, and find EC Enduro on Facebook.

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PA D D L E AWAY ! Valley waters are ripe for adventure with the Pure Water Paddlers words by EMILEE WENTLAND • photo by ANDREA PAULSETH

PADDLING SEASON IS FINALLY HERE! After outings, and the opportunity to share months of snowfall and freezing tempertheir passion with others. atures, it’s warm enough to hop into the Pure Water Paddlers offers about water and paddle around using a kayak, 25 social paddles on Wednesday evestand-up paddles, or a canoe. Because nings throughout the season. Locaspring has sprung, members of the Pure tions change for each meeting, but Water Paddlers can start paddling away the group rotates through spots in the in the Chippewa Valley. Chippewa Valley. Club members of any Being located in an area with so skill level are invited to come along on many rivers has made the club a sucthe evening paddle sessions. cess, Rob Zich, president of Pure Water About a dozen people typically Paddlers, said. paddle with the group each week, but “It’s great to be in there have been a place where there’s groups as large as a dozen launch points 27 on occasion. within the outskirts In addition to of town,” Zich said. weekly events, the “... Definitely just club goes on annual having a river runtrips to Lake Superining through your or, which are made for city is not that coma variety of skill sets. mon. It gives us a lot They hold a “rookie more options.” rendezvous,” where Zich has been they provide informa-ROB ZICH the club’s president tion about self- and Pure Water Paddlers for two years, and assisted-rescues. he’ll step down after Those who want this season. to test the waters can He enjoys paddling – especially sea attend the social paddles once or twice kayaking – because he enjoys being conbefore officially becoming a member, nected to the water. Sitting so low on a Zich said. kayak allows him to do that. Paddling safety and education are “Something about powering the craft Pure Water Paddlers’ focus. Going in yourself, it’s like playing acoustic guitar groups helps people who are new to padversus being in a band,” Zich said. “You dling get the hang of it while being safe. To carry this thing around, you don’t need participate in the weekly paddle sessions, electricity, it’s just very self-contained the group requires participants to wear a and liberating.” properly fitted personal flotation device. Club members swap information Additionally, the club hosts classes about and sometimes even gear, Zich said, off-season paddling; that way, Zich said, which has created a community of they can make members aware of the danpeople who enjoy paddling and getting gers of freezing water temperatures. in the water. The club consists of mostly Zich’s favorite places to go padcasual, less experienced paddlers, while dling are the section of The Chippewa the executive board usually comprises River that goes from River Prairie to experienced paddlers, Zich said. Club the Pablo Center at the Confluence members have access to classes, social and Half Moon Lake.

“You carry this thing around, you don’t need electricity, it’s just very self-contained and liberating.”

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4 LOCAL SUNRISE SPOTS

A few of the Valley’s best breathtaking views words by PAN THAO

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RISE AND SHINE, FOLKS! The Valley is packed with adventures, and you’ll want to start yours early with something beautiful and easy to catch. You know what they say, the early bird gets an incredible view of the sunrise. I promise you won’t miss the sleep! Over the summer, the sun awakens just before 5:30am, with the sunrise getting closer to 6:30am by the end of August. Set your alarm and treat yourself to a stunning view from one of these local spots.

COUNTY FARM PARK

1. MOUNT SIMON PARK

2. COUNTY FARM PARK

It’s no surprise one of Eau Claire’s highest peaks has a spectacular sunrise! This one stretches across the sky with its striking colors reflecting off the lake. While there are plenty of places to soak it all in, you’ll want to head right down by the boat landing. Planning to stay for a while? Take a seat at the bench nearby.

Tucked away on the west side of Eau Claire is this lovely neighborhood park, overlooking Dove Healthcare, May’s Floral Garden, and Nestle. After you enjoy a spin on the merry-goround, hit up the trails where wildflowers greet you, and the sun rises in the distance, creating a scene that is mesmerizing.

3. THE BOAT LANDING ACROSS FROM THE VIEW BY LAKE WISSOTA To catch the first rays of the morning sun peeking over The View on Lake Wissota outside Chippewa Falls, you’ll want to hang out on the boat landing across from the restaurant. Experience all the magic as the sun casts its beams in every direction, touching the trees and reflecting off the water. Mother Nature truly is the finest artist.

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4. WISSOTA DAM This hidden gem in Chippewa Falls has got an epic view of scenic bliss. To get there, drive down the gravel road toward Rod and Gun. You’ll see a fence directly in front of you with some space for parking on the right. Park yourself, walk around the fence, and take the gravel road all the way to the Wissota Dam. The bike trail on your left will lead to a wooden bench and plenty of tree stumps for seating. Nothing beats the sunrise and solitude of the early morning hour.

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DROP A LINE, GET A BITE outdoors or indoors, climbing can be a rigorous adventure by WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES • photo by ANDREA PAULSETH

OPENING DAY OF THE 2018 REGULAR INLAND FISHING SEASON follows the coldest and snowiest April on record, meaning it’s a pretty good bet many anglers’ favorite fish species will be hungry and ready to bite, state fisheries officials say. “May 5 is approaching fast, although if you live in the north you might still think we are in the middle of winter with all of the ice,” says Wisconsin Fisheries Director Justine Hasz. “For those of you in southern Wisconsin the waters have been open for a few weeks and are starting to warm up nicely. “No matter where you spend your opening day fishing, anglers should find the northern pike and walleye are hungry and if you prefer to set your tackle at panfish focus on shallow waters that warm early.” The late winter weather means that as of late April, -JUSTINE HAASZ many lakes are still ice-covWI Fisheries Director ered in northern Wisconsin, but waters in the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin are open and northern rivers are open as well, Hasz says. Regardless of whether there is still ice in some parts of northern Wisconsin, the fishing season is open as of May 5, even if anglers need to use ice fishing gear where the ice is safe. Walleye are anglers’ No. 1 target, according to surveys, and Wisconsin has hundreds of waters with naturally self-sustaining populations. In addition, more walleye fishing opportunities will be available this year as more than 1.275 million extended growth walleye stocked in 2013 and 2014 under the Wisconsin Walleye Initiative are now at catchable size. The wintry conditions have delayed stocking of catchable trout in some of the 400 waters where stocking is planned. Heavy snow, road conditions, and road weight restrictions combined to push back delivery of fish last month in northern Wisconsin so crews are playing catch up and are still not able to reach some site.

“ ... anglers should find that northern pike and walleye are hungry ... ”

SEASON DATES AND REGULATIONS The 2018 hook-and-line game fish season opens May 5 on inland waters for walleye, sauger, and northern pike statewide. The largemouth and smallmouth bass southern zone opens May 5, while the northern bass zone opens for catch and release only from May 5 through June 15, with the harvest season opening June 16. Statewide, the harvest seasons for bass have a minimum length limit of 14 inches with a daily bag limit of five fish in total. Musky season opens May 5 in the southern zone and May 26 in the northern zone. The northern zone is the area north of highways 77, 64 and 29, with Highway 10 as the dividing line.

TROLLING NOW ALLOWED STATEWIDE, BUT DIFFERENT RULES FOR DIFFERENT COUNTIES The biggest change in regulations concerns trolling. Rules on motor trolling which were considered temporary over the last few years have been replaced by permanent trolling rules. Trolling means fishing by trailing any lure, bait, or similar device that may be used to attract or catch fish from a boat propelled by a means other than drifting,

pedaling, paddling, or rowing. Casting and immediate retrieval of a bait, lure, or similar device while the motor is running (or “position fishing”) is not considered trolling. New this year, motor trolling is legal on all inland waters with either: • Three hooks, baits, or lures per person with no maximum number of lines trolled per boat; or • One hook, bait, or lure per person with a maximum of three hooks, baits. or lures trolled per boat. • Review a map and list of waters where each regulation applies online by visit dnr.wi.gov and searching for “motor trolling.”

EARLY FISHING SEASON SAFETY TIPS DNR conservation wardens officials warn anglers that while ice cover may look sturdy in parts of Wisconsin, it’s likely are weakening fast as spring fights to take hold. “No ice is safe ice, so anyone venturing out should use caution and know before you go,” says Chief Warden Todd Schaller. The slow seasonal transition serves as another reason to wear a life jacket when enjoying fishing from a boat or shore. “The water is still cold, and hypothermia is a painful and dangerous possibility should you fall out of your boat or slip and fall into some water near the shoreline,” Schaller says. “You may have up to two minutes in the cold water before the cold water chills your muscles to the point of inability to save yourself.” Anglers are reminded to dress in layers, not fish VolumeOne.org 56 May 2, 2018

alone, take a cell phone, and make sure someone knows your outing plans – including where you are and your anticipated return. “And fish in an area that is familiar to you or that you have taken the time to learn about the characteristics of the area,” Schaller says. A good place to learn more is the local bait shop or local fishing club. If your fishing plans involves a boat, please hold off enjoying alcoholic beverages or drugs before or during operating your boat. Wear your life jacket and encourage all passengers to wear one, too. At the least, make sure you have a life jacket aboard for each passenger – and do not overload the boat. Keep a radio on board to stay current about weather changes. Know the navigational rules of the water, and check your boat lights should you return after sunset. Check your First Aid kit and if your on-board flares will work, Schaller says.

KEEP WISCONSIN FISH AND WATERS HEALTHY A 2016 study by DNR showed the spread of aquatic invasive species is stable, indicating prevention efforts may be working. Anglers can help prevent the spread of VHS and other fish diseases and aquatic invasive species such as Eurasian water-milfoil and zebra mussels by taking a few simple steps. • Remove all plants, animals, and mud from boats and trailers and fishing gear. • Drain all water from boats, motors, and livewells. • Never move plants or live fish away from a body of water.

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G O O N A N A DV E N T U R E NATURE & OUTDOORS Sierra Club presents: Aquatic Invasive Species May.

2, 7-8pm • Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • sierraclub. org Learn about the aquatic invasive species that harm our local waters, and how you can get involved to help. Discover how you can protect the beautiful rivers and lakes that make the Chippewa Valley unique.

Spring Wildflower Walk May. 5, 9am-noon • Meet

at Beaver Creek Reserve CSC buliding parking lot, • Friends $5 Nonmembers $8. • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org/events/calendar An up-close and personal understanding of the life histories of the spectacular wildflower bloom at this Nature Conservancy site.

Shop for the Birds: Bird Bander’s Thrift Sale May. 12,

8:30am-1pm • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve. org/events/calendar/ Support the Beaver Creek Reserve Bird Banders while shopping this nature-themed thrift sale. Beaver Creek Reserve has been banding birds for over 20 years. All proceeds help continue Beaver avian research projects which in turn help support bird conservation, scientific research, and offer opportunities to learn about and see birds up close for the people of the Chippewa Valley.

Native Wildflower Guided Tour May. 12, 10-11am •

Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • lakewissotagardenclub.weebly.com Join members of the Lake Wissota Garden Club for a guided tour through the Irvine Park Native Wildflower Sanctuary. Club members will point out and identify the native wildflowers currently in bloom. Meet at the sanctuary sign/parking lot just south of the duck pond.

All About AIS May. 15, 5-7pm • Citizen Science

Center - Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Hwy K, Fall Creek • Friends Free and Nonmembers $3 • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Learn to identify invasive species like Zebra Mussels and Eurasian Water Milfoil how to get involved in preventing, containing, and

controlling them in our local waters.

Chippewa Valley Nature Festival Jun. 1-3 • $25

Adult Early Bird, $35 Adult after May 15 • All Ages • (715) 505-7446 • chippewavalleynaturefestival. com Immerse yourself in the natural wonders throughout the Chippewa Valley. Get up close to raptors and bats. Expand your natural knowledge with workshops as well as field trips by foot and canoe. Test your expertise at the Bird Bowl hosted by master birder Steve Betchkal. Events take place throughout the Menomonie and Eau Claire areas.

Trails Day Jun. 2, 10am-noon • Riverside Park - Red

Cedar Trail Depot, Hwy 29, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 308-8617 • redcedarhoffman.org Activities include fishing, biking, bike tune-ups from Simple Sports, UW-Stout equipment rental booth, Mayo Clinic Health Systems bike safety, prizes and more. New this year “Snake Discovery” featuring a turtle, salamander, and snakes. Yoga class in the park will be held at 9 am before the regular events begins.

Breeding Bird Atlas Blitz Jun. 6, 14, 22; Jul 10, 20,

7-11am • Citizen Science Center - Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Hwy K, Fall Creek • FREE • 18+ • (715) 8772212 • beavercreekreserve.org Along with contributing to this 5 year citizen science project, knowledge gained about bird behavior will be sure to make nature walks even more fun and interesting.

Bird School Jun. 7-9 • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1

County Road K, Fall Creek • $56 • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org/events/calendar/ This fun and engaging course has been designed specifically for beginners who want to learn more about birds and take the next step in birding. Combines classroom lectures, field trips, group lessons and hands-on activities.

Celebrate the Chippewa River Family Day in Downtown Jun. 30, 2-6pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riv-

erfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org The 5th annual Celebrate the Chippewa River event is teaming up with

Family Day in Downtown on June 30th. River activities will be taking place at The Point, where the Eau Claire and Chippewa River converge. Activities will include: canoe and kayak paddles, bank fishing, a guided bike ride, and the WDNR will be shocking fish.

Guided Tour of Norden Folk Woods May. 5, 10am-

noon • Norden Folk Woods, On Crescent Ave, roughly 5 miles west of Fannie Hill, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 834-9378 A guided walking tour of Norden Folk woods, located 7 miles west of Eau Claire on Crescent Avenue. Hiking boots and bug spray are recommended. For more information, contact Orville.

BIKING EVENTS Valleycat 12 May. 12, 11am-6pm • $20 • Find it on

Facebook Bicycle based scavenger hunt around Eau Claire. Get a manifest and plan your route to each checkpoint. Registration at 11am. Roll out start at 1pm. Everyone gets a shirt and entry in the prize pool. Meet at 1106 Menomonie St. There will be a tent up just east of the Menomonie Street Dairy Queen. Stay for a party after the hunt.

Bike Week: CORBA Group Ride Jun. 4, 5:45pm •

Lowes Creek County Park, S. Lowes Creek Rd., Eau Claire • FREE, parking pass is $3 • Join Chippewa Off Road Bike Association (CORBA) for their weekly mountain bike Group Ride. This is a ride for all skill levels and whether you know the trails or not. You will break up into groups according to speed and no one will be left behind. Helmets required.

Bike Week Kickoff Party Jun. 5, 6:30-10am • The

Volume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/store Free coffee from Soul Brewed Coffee, light breakfast items from SHIFT, visit with local bike advocacy groups, get a basic bike safety check. Special offers from The Local Store and Chippewa Valley Family. Come for the height of the party at 7:30am.

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Bike Week: Hands-On Intro to Bike Maintenance Jun. 5, 6pm • SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar, 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • Learn the basics of maintaining your own bike in this two-hour workshop. Bring your own bike to work on and get help from the experts. Workstations and tools will be provided. Parts and multi-tools available for purchase. Prize giveaways from SHIFT. Ice cream available for purchase from Ramone’s.

Bike Week: Open House: 3-County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Jun. 6, 5-7pm • The Volume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • volumeone.org/store Provide your input on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan for Eau Claire County, as well as Dunn and Chippewa Counties. Hosted by the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission. Arrive at 5pm so you can also join the ride for Bike to Baseball.

Bike Week: Bike to Baseball Jun. 6, 5:30pm • The

Volume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/store Meet-up and ride to an Eau Claire Express Baseball game vs. the Bismarck Larks at Carson Park. Participating riders must join the ride from the Local Store in order to receive a special offer. Sponsored by: Eau Claire Express.

Bike Week: Ride-In to Sounds Like Summer Concert

Jun. 7, 6-8pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • Bike to the Sounds Like Summer Concert at Phoenix Park, and arrive at the free Bike Valet service in Phoenix Park, and receive a special offer to redeem at the Volume One tent at the concert.

Bike Week: Biking Into History - City of Bridges Jun.

8, 6-8pm • Meet at Family Video Parking Lot, 10 W. Madison St., Eau Claire • Join a fun ride to visit the many historic bridges of Eau Claire with a guide from the Chippewa Valley Museum, which will kick off their “Biking into History” series of rides this summer.

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Bike Week: Road Ride Jun. 9, 8am-noon • SHIFT

Cyclery & Coffee Bar, 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • Participate in a road biking tour led with local bike enthusiasts. Travel about 30 miles through the Chippewa Valley and make a stop for a free snack! Helmets required.

Bike Week: CORBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Jun. 9, 10am-2pm • Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • co.eau-claire.wi.us Join Chippewa Off Road Bike Association (CORBA) for their 3rd annual event to get kids on mountain bikes. This event is for kids of all ages, and is free and open to the public. Parents, bring your bikes too! Sponsored by: Markquart Toyota.

WATER SPORT & FISHING EVENTS Pure Water Paddlers Social Paddle Events Held

Weekly from 6-8pm at various locations. Check website for schedule • FREE • (715) 559-0608 • purewaterpaddlers.com Each week the Pure Water Paddlers go to a different spot in the Chippewa Valley. Every level of paddler welcome. Bring your own kayak, canoe or SUP and meet others who enjoy the sport. Life jacket required. Check the website and facebook for any last minute changes.

Rod & Gun Club’s Annual Trout Stocking May. 5, 1pm

• Irvine Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • All Ages • chippewafalls-wi.gov The Chippewa Rod & Gun Club continues it’s 50 plus year history of stocking trout in Duncan Creek in Irvine Park. This year the Club is stocking several hundred huge 16” and up Rainbow Trout. Try to land some fish and take a few home with you. Age 16+ need a license and trout stamp. No size restriction. Bag limit of 5.

Free Fishing Event Jun. 2, noon-4pm • Marshall

Park, Bridgewater Ave, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • (715) 723-2201 • chippewaymca.com Enjoy the Wisconsin DNR Free Fishing Weekend with the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA. Meet in Marshall Park for a day of fishing instruction and learn how to fish. Loaner poles provided for those who do not have their own. Free bait. Participants who do not have their own fishing pole will be given one free to take home while supplies last.

Eau Claire Triathlon Jun. 3 • Halfmoon Park,

Randall Street, Eau Claire • Registration fee information available online • Adults/15+ and Ages 7-14 • eauclairetriathlon.com Includes a swim in Halfmoon Lake, a bike ride through the rolling hills of western Wisconsin countryside, and a run through historic Carson Park. Kids age 7-14 can participate in Saturday’s Eau Claire Kids Triathlon. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Orphans and the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic.

Lake Menomin WaterX Jun. 30, 10am-4pm; Jul.

1, 11am-4pm • Wakanda Park, Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E, Menomonie • 16&Over - $15/day or $25/weekend, 10-15 $10/day or $10/weekend, 9&Under Free w/paid adult • All Ages • lakemenominwaterx.com A 2-day weekend of awesome racing action each summer. This is a family fun event that includes; food and beverages, vendor opportunities, a great park location to find other things to do while here and a community full of shopping, restaurants, fun and history to explore.

Cornell Canoe/Kayak Floatilla & Parade Jul. 7,

8am-6pm • Cornell Flowage / Mill Yard Park, STH 64 & Park Road, Cornell • $10 per craft • All ages with life jackets • 715/239-3710 • cornellfloatilla. com Canoe/kayak get together in which we will be attempting to break two Guinness Book of World Records. The largest flotilla and longest parade of canoes/kayaks. In addition to introducing folks to our beautiful stretch of river.

12th Annual Lake Eau Claire Clear Water Triathlon & Picnic Jun. 9, 9am • Lake House Grill and

Bar, E19986 County Road ND, Augusta • Pre-Registration: $20 for under 12, $30 for 12+ | Day-Of: $40 for 12+ • All Ages • active.com This non-timed triathlon is a 2.5 mile walk/run, 1 mile paddle (canoe or kayak), and 8 mile bike ride on Lake Eau Claire. Entry fee includes a picnic dinner, beverages and great music. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No equipment provided.

NATURE CENTERS Beaver Creek Reserve & Wise Nature Center S1

County Highway K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org Enjoy a multitude of flora and fauna on more than 400 acres of diverse habitat. Beaver Creek Reserve offers a butterfly house, citizen science center, obstacle course, field research station, and much more.

Chippewa Moraine Interpretive Center .13394

County Hwy M, New Auburn • (715) 967-2800 • dnr. wi.gov Exhibits and videos explain the glacial history of the region. Live and stuffed native animals are also on display. Visitors can also hold a snake, pet a turtle, dig for fossils, or snowshoe. Part of the Chippewa Moraine Ice Age State Recreation Area FREE (but donations welcomed).

Crystal Cave W965 State Road 29, Spring Valley •

(715) 778-4414 • acoolcave.com Knowledgeable guides will lead you on a one-hour tour through a maze of well-lighted passages where glistening cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, and rippling flowstone can be seen hanging from the ceiling or covering the ledges.

Irvine Park Zoo and Nature Area Bridgewater Av-

enue, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0051 • chippewafalls-wi.gov With over 300 acres of natural and scenic beauty, this FREE park offers a zoo with cougars, bear, bison, tigers and many other wildlife and a petting zoo, scenic dam, museum, picnic shelters, restrooms and historical displays.

Lake Wissota State Park 18127 Cty. Hwy. O, Chip-

pewa Falls • (715) 382-4574 • dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ name/lakewissota/ This 1,062 acre park combines pine and hardwood forests, lake, prairie, and marshland. Visitors to the park will enjoy the scenery, and if you’re a bird watcher, you can find up to 200 different avian species throughout the year.

Rose & Lily Gardens 1 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • See nature’s beauty of over 500 roses, teas, floribunda, grandifloras, miniatures and climbers.

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GOTTA BE GRATEFUL FOR MOM. There’s one day every year when we get to appreciate our mothers even more than we usually do. Mother’s Day – W H I C H I S M A Y 1 3 T H I S Y E A R (put it on your calendars) – is about flowers, brunch, hugs, and kisses. It’s about appreciating the person who made you who you are today. Here in the Chippewa Valley there are plenty of ways to make that happen. H E R E ’ S A F E W O F T H E M > >

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MOTHER’S DAY EVENTS Mother’s Day Succulent Rose Bowl Every

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Apr. 30 to May. 12, 10am-3:30pm • Green Oasis Gardens, 1403 122nd Street, Chippewa Falls • $20 • All Ages • (715) 832-0800 • greenoasis. co Create mom a sweet succulent gift. Class Time: 10-11:30 am, 1-1:30 pm, and 2-3:30 pm Please call to register for class time. Includes: (1) glass rose bowl, (3). 2” succulents, potting mix, moss, glass rock, and ribbon.

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Mother’s Day Celebration Weekend May.

12, 8am-7pm; May. 13, 10am-6pm • Down To Earth Garden Center, 6025 Arndt Ln., Eau Claire • (715) 833-1234 • dwntoearth. com Enjoy a special day with Mom at Down to Earth. Stroll through our greenhouse and grounds. Then treat Mom and Grandma to a great cup of coffee and lunch at the Five & Two Cafe at Down to Earth. Free Abdallah Chocolate for Mom.

Decorate a Flower Pot for Mom May. 5,

Mother’s Day Brunch May. 13, 7am-1pm •

Celebrate Mom at Menomonie Market Food Co-op May. 5, 11am-2pm • Menomonie

The Florian Gardens Annual Mother’s Day Brunch May. 13, 9am-2pm • The Florian

10am-3pm • Green Oasis Gardens, 1403 122nd Street, Chippewa Falls • $15; Register for a class time • All Ages • (715) 8320800 • greenoasis.co Learn to mod podge a terra cotta pot by adding colorful prints, bring your own photos, and acrylic paint to decorate. Add ribbon and twine to finish your Mother’s Day gift. Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • FREE • mmfc.coop Enjoy samples of deli salads and corn bread muffins with Maple Essence Farm maple syrup. Make your own bath soak, enter to win a kitchen basket, and get great gift ideas for mom with our interactive gift guide.

Make an Edible Mother’s Day Bouquet May.

6, 10am-noon, 1-3pm; May. 6, 10am-noon, 1-3pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • $30 • All Ages • thelakely.com/ events/ Treat your mom to a fun morning out & build a beautiful cookie flower arrangement for her just in time for Mother’s Day. This class will cover the basics of royal icing techniques including icing consistencies, outlining, flooding, & marbling. No prior experience or special skills are needed & all materials will be provided. You will take home 6-8 finished cookies, cookie recipe, &

The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • All Ages • (715) 839-0601 • thelakely.com Kids and husbands; take the reins and make plans to celebrate Mom with us at The Lakely. Your wife/mother will enjoy one free mimosa during brunch, though she undoubtedly deserves much more than that. Live music by Nick Seeger from 10am - 1pm. Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • Contact Florian Gardens for prices or to make reservations • All Ages • (715) 832-8836 • thefloriangardens.com Join Florian Gardens for their annual Mother’s Day brunch event. Past years have featured live harp music.

Mother’s Day Brunch May. 13, 10am-2pm

• Lake Wissota Golf & Events, 16108 97th Ave., Chippewa Falls • $25 Adults $10 Kids • All Ages • (888) 382-4780 • wissota.golf This Mother’s Day Brunch features live music, a mimosa bar, and a kids activity station. Menu includes seasonal fruit, waffle station, full breakfast buffet, smoked salmon, and numerous vegetable and potato options.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Green Mill May. 13,

10:30am-2:30pm • Green Mill Restaurant & Bar, 2703 Craig Rd., Eau Claire • Contact Green Mill for prices • greenmilleauclaire. com Features exclusive Green Mill dishes as

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In addition to this issue’s event articles:

Upcoming must-see events

2ND ANNUAL DERBY DAY ON THE LAKELY COURTYARD PATIO May 5 • The Lakely • 2-8:30pm

Attendees are encouraged to dress to the nines, with prizes for best hat, cutest couple, and more. Kentucky-inspired food will be served, and there will be mint juleps galore. Race coverage broadcast outside, and there will be live music.

10TH ANNUAL EAU CLAIRE MARATHON May 6 • Starts at Carson Park • 7:30am

3,000 runners+ will take to the streets for the annual Eau Claire Marathon. There are still slots available for the marathon, half marathon, 5k, and kids races. Food trucks at the finish line include the Brew Pub Pizza, Davis Dogs LLC, Holy Donuts, The Hubb, and more.

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WPR LISTENER APPRECIATION EVENT May 10 • Artisan Forge • 4-7pm

The Listener Appreciation Event will be staged like an open house where the attendees will be able to meet with WPR celebrities, witness live art demonstrations by the artists from the Artisan Forge and enjoy free food.

AMERICAN GOTHIC AT THE MUSEUM May 11 • CV Museum • 7-10pm

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WEDNESDAY, MAY. 2

United Way Annual Spring Carnival 4-7pm •

Wine & Whimsy 6-8:30pm • Eau Claire Regional Arts

Center, 316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • $35; supplies, wine and light munchies • EauClaireArts.com A 2 to 2.5-hour workshop with friends, a canvas and wine. An instructor will guide you through the painting of your very own masterpiece.

Manifest Light Wednesday Open Mic 6:45-10:30pm •

Stones Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 533-2787 Solo and small ensemble acts only. Sign-up at 6:45; music at 7. PA/engineer provided. Hosted by Anastasia of Manifest, this is a lighter, more “acoustic” version of the weekly Thursday open mic, although electronic instruments and hand percussion are welcome. Tips are much appreciated.

MISTERWIVES CONCERT May 12 • Zorn Arena • 7:30pm

THANK YOU NOTES: COMMUNITY MUSIC PARTY May 12 • EC Music School • 1-4pm

Brewpub & Grill, 50819 West St., Osseo • FREE • 21+ • (715) 597-1828 • facebook.com/northwoodsbrewpub On the first Wednesday of the month, join the Bear Creek Boys for a classic country jam. All country musicians and singers are welcome to perform. Back line provided including amps & drums. Please bring your own guitar.

Bartlett & Way: The Great American Songbook 7pm

• Acoustic Cafe, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • theacoustic.com/eauclaire With trumpet/flugelhorn and guitar/vocals, Todd Bartlett & Jerry Way explore the full spectrum of jazz standards. The much-loved melodies and lyrics are iconic, while the improvisational treatments are fresh and original. The duo approaches the repertoire with respect for tradition, coupled with a drive to innovate.

UWEC University Band 7:30pm • Gantner Concert Hall,

Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • $6 GA; $4 senior, youth, and college students • uwec.ticketforce.com The University Band, under the direction of Dr. Randal Dickerson, is open to all UW-Eau Claire students regardless of major. The band is comprised of

talented musicians from many academic disciplines as well as music majors, some of whom choose to perform on a secondary instrument.

UWEC Theater Presents: “The Tempest” 7:30pm •

Riverside Theatre - Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire, 121 Water Street, Eau Claire • $18 GA • uwec. ticketforce.com Shakespeare’s classic tale follows Prospero, a sorcerer, castaway on an enchanted island, and the rightful Duke of Milan. In a quest for revenge, he summons a storm to wreck the ship carrying the people who conspired against him, including his brother. However, the end results are not what he initially intended.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Trivia Night

8pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 per team, 2-4 players per team • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 • pizzapluseauclaire.com How much do you know about the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix? Compete with your team. This is number 5 of a series of all the Harry Potter books; come play for your chance to win a $1500 voucher to go to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Sponsored by Micon Cinemas and LE Phillips Memorial Library.

THURSDAY, MAY. 3

Community Book Sale 9am-4:15pm • Eau Claire Area

School District, 500 Main St., Eau Claire • Hardcovers are 50 cents; Paperbacks are 8 for a $1 • All Ages • ecasd.k12.wi.us A book sale, sponsored by the Eau Claire School Library Friends. The sale includes fiction and nonfiction books for kids, teens, and adults. Hardcovers are 50 cents and paperbacks are 8 for $1.

Together Farms Burger Night 4-8pm • Together Farms,

W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • FREE to attend; Burgers are $11-13 • All Ages • TogetherFarms.com Burger Nights are a unique, casual night at Together Farms. Burgers are made right on the farm using their 100% grass-fed beef. Also serving slaw, fries, beer, wine, and more. Relax by the bonfire, check-out the farm animals, and live music on Friday & Saturdays (schedule online). Bring chairs, blanket, or table in case they run out.

Live Music: Mark Healey & Jim Schuh Duo 4:30-

7:30pm • Vino Cappuccino, N5734 Hwy 12, Elk Mound • FREE • All Ages • (715) 338-0536 • vinocappuccinobistro.com Mark and Jim each began playing music during the mid 1960s. Mark has been in the world famous band Badfinger since 1986. In 2009, Mark released his CD Inside Out. Recently, for the last six years, Jim

played in his band Schuh Fly. As a duo Mark and Jim perform a variety of songs that they really like.

Spoken Art: B.J. Hollars 5-6pm • Janet Carson Gallery,

316 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • EauClaireArts.com On Murder and Martyrdom. Join B.J. Hollars as he reads three short essays inspired by his civil rights research, including the stories of the lives and racially-motivated deaths of Mack Charles Parker, Medgar Evers, and Michael Donald.

Yeoman Vodka Dinner 6pm • Houligans Steak & Sea-

food Pub, 415 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $39.99 (excluding tax & gratuity) • 21+ • houligans.net A multicourse meal featuring Yeoman’s American Wheat Vodka from Sarona, Wisconsin. A reception from 6-6:30pm features various cocktails made with Yeoman’s vodkas. First course is a Scotch Egg appetizer and a mini bloody mary. Main course is a salmon entrée, cold smoked and grilled. Dessert is a Belgium chocolate truffle with a thin mint martini.

Surviving the Echoes CD Release Show 6:30-11pm •

Forage, 930 Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire • $5 Advance; $8 Cover Night Of • Find it on Facebook Join Wisconsin native singer-songwriter Greg Gilbertson in celebrating the release of his new album, Surviving the Echoes. Greg will be backed on stage by a full band and the show promises to be both energetic, and reflective.

Manifest Open Mic at the Stones Throw 7pm • Stones

Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE - tips appreciated • 21+ • Sign-up at 7pm. Host band at 7:30pm. Each band/performer will get 20 minutes or 5 sings (whichever comes first) which includes setup time. Host band Jam at 10:30pm. PA provided (tips appreciated). Bring instruments, amps, power supplies, and instrument cables.

Live Music: Milk and Whiskey 7pm • Acoustic Cafe,

505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com/eauclaire When Jim Phillips isn’t practicing alchemy in his lab on campus or spending time with his family, you can find him playing bass or guitar with Davey J and friends, Jenny and the Lost Boys or sitting in with Jenny and the Jets. Jennifer Hazen is the Jenny of The Jets and The Lost Boys.

UWEC Theater Presents: “The Tempest” 7:30pm •

Riverside Theatre - Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire, 121 Water Street, Eau Claire • $18 GA • uwec. ticketforce.com Shakespeare’s classic tale follows ProsCONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Discover the country kid inside you with this after -hours farm to museum event. Event includes live fiddle and banjo music by Shane Leonard and Anna Trivel, DIY butter churning and soap carving, antique musket display, demos, storytelling, dress-up, and lots more. Cash bar and Bubbles BBQ food truck will be on site.

All events are subject to change; call ahead for details. Listings in the calendar are free. If you have an event that you would like included in an upcoming issue, go to our website at www.volumeone.org or call (715) 552-0457.

YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR FOR MAY 2-20, 2018

Classic Country Jam Session 7-10pm • Northwoods

CHIPPEWA VALLEY MUSIC, THEATER, SPOKEN WORD, COMEDY, SPECIAL EVENTS, & MORE

UWEC’s University Activities Commission hosts MisterWives as the spring 2018 concert. The MisterWives are an indie pop outfit based in NYC.

Musical performances, art, and activities for families. Guests include the Ukulele Klub of Eau Claire, Cathy Reitz and 7 Swing, and Chef Amy Huo’s Locavore Mobile Kitchen. Activities include an instrument petting zoo, face painting, lawn games, mural painting, and chalk art.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: SEAN WHITE May 17 • The Plus • 8pm

Sean White returns to The Plus for the third time, delivering what Chicago Magazine calls, “jokes that look misery straight in the eye.” Originally from Alambama, Sean’s comedy is honest, biting, and some of the most exiciting and hilarious comedy happening today.

CONNECT THE DOTS, LA, LA, LA! New York-based indie pop band MisterWives will bring music (and color!) to UW-Eau Claire’s Zorn Arena on May 12. VolumeOne.org 64 May 2, 2018

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CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS MAY 2-20, 2018 7:30pm • Vino Cappuccino, N5734 Hwy 12, Elk Mound • FREE • All Ages • (715) 338-0536 • vinocappuccinobistro.com Mark and Jim each began playing music during the mid 1960s. Mark has been in the world famous band Badfinger since 1986. In 2009, Mark released his CD Inside Out. Recently, for the last six years, Jim played in his band Schuh Fly. As a duo Mark and Jim perform a variety of songs that they really like.

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Live Music: Dawn Marie 5:30-8:30pm • Northwoods

Brewpub & Grill, 50819 West St., Osseo • FREE • All ages with parent • (715) 597-1828 • northwoodsbrewpub.com Dawn Marie has been able to captivate audiences with her strong vocals and energizing stage presence. She has toured with western Wisconsin favorite, Bear Creek Band, and e is currently touring as an acoustic act as well as with Wisconsin’s Top Country band of 2016, Branded, as their female vocalist.

Art and Amusement At The Acoustic With Intuitive Compass 6-9pm • Acoustic Cafe, 102 Main St.,

Menomonie • Suggested donation $5 • All Ages • (541) 261-6558 • intuitive-compass.com Nora, Jean and Jason O’Dea will all be contributing to this evenings spectacle. The art on the walls is all a Mother/Daughter collaboration, the music provided will be by Jason Dea West(son&brother) and his band Intuitive Compass. Food and drink, possibly some wearable art and homespun music to boot, come on out and claim your loot.

UW Stout School of Art and Design Senior Showcase

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music school shows gratitude with community party

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Thank You Notes: Community Music Party • Saturday, May 12, 1-4pm • Eau Claire Music School, 1620 Ohm Ave. • FREE • all ages • (715) 514-0475 • eauclairemusicschool.com • The Eau Claire Music School wants to thank the community for the support it received throughout the process of purchasing its building and for the overwhelming response when it needed the community’s help. When the school was caught in the sticky situation of deciding whether to buy the building it had been using or finding a new home entirely, the community answered with the financial support needed to stay: Community members donated almost $13,000 in just 30 days. Without those donations, Eau Claire could have lost a beacon of family-friendly music education. The donations ensured a future home for instructors, students, ensembles, and businesses alike. As a way of saying thank you, the Eau Claire Music School will host an afternoon of music, art, and family activities. Performances by the Ukulele Klub of Eau Claire, the Chippewa Valley Ukulele Orchestra, the Chippewa Valley Youth Chorus, and Cathy Reitz and 7 Swing will fill the air with music, and other activities such as art, an instrument petting zoo, lawn games, face painting, mural painting with Amy Hahn, and chalk art will entertain community members of all ages. The food served will be from Nelson Cheese Factory and the Locavore Mobile Kitchen, and other beverages and snacks will be for sale as well. The folks at the Eau Claire Music School welcome all who want to join them, and if the weather doesn’t cooperate they’ll bring the party inside. –Julia Van Allen pero, a sorcerer, castaway on an enchanted island, and the rightful Duke of Milan. In a quest for revenge, he summons a storm to wreck the ship carrying the people who conspired against him, including his brother. However, the end results are not what he initially intended.

CVTG Presents: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 7:30pm • The Grand Theatre, 102 W.

Grand Ave., Eau Claire • $23 for adults/seniors • cvtg. org Big business means big laughs in this clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder! Set in the 1960’s, this tune-filled comic gem won both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Backwards Thinkers Society Show 8-9pm • The Cabin,

UWEC Davies Center, Eau Claire • FREE • 18+ • facebook.com Backwards Thinkers Society is a college Improv theater group at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. No scripts, no preparation, no cares in the world. Just laughs and a bunch of people having a good time. They like long walks on the beach, dinosaurs, shenanigans, and you.

Clear Water Comedy’s Live Talk Show: The Thursday Night Show! 8pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 GA | $3 with student ID • ALL AGES (18+ recommended) • (715) 832-8844 • pizzapluseauclaire. com Your friends at Clear Water Comedy return with a live talk show event - complete with monologue, comedy bits, guests, characters, stand up, and musical performances. Its weird, its silly and its fun!

FRIDAY, MAY. 4

Community Book Sale 9am-4:15pm • Eau Claire Area

Phenology Hike for Experienced Explorers 9:30-

11:30am • Wise Nature Center, Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 Cty Rd. K, Fall Creek • Friends $3 Nonmembers $5 • Age 55+ • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org The hour long hike is led by a naturalist on the Reserve trails. The walk will be capped off with further discussion about the changes and things seen on the trials. Hikers should expect about a mile long hike with uneven terrain and stairs to negotiate.

Together Farms Burger Night 4-8pm • Together Farms,

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6-9pm • Applied Arts Bldg., 415 13th Ave. E, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 232-1097 • uwstout.edu Capstone projects by approximately 100 graduating seniors will be on display, providing a chance to talk with the artists and designers. See projects in various art and design disciplines, such as graphic, game, interactive, interior, industrial and entertainment, along with studio art, such as sculpture, metals, painting, ceramics, and printmaking.

Art Opening Reception: “Smile Buddy Smile” by Gabriel Fischer 6:30-8:30pm • The Volume One Gallery,

Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • volumeone.org/store This show is a journey through nearly two years of Gabriel’s work. A couple of pieces were made with this show specifically in mind such as “Untitled IV,” which has been in and out of the studio during the last two years, but finished when Fabe was presented with the opportunity to display in the V1 Gallery. From start to finish, “Untitled IX” was built to be shown at Volume One.

Vietnam’s Taste of Spring 6:30-9pm • Forage, 930

Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 212, Eau Claire • $60 • forageeauclaire.com As the weather starts to warm, lighten your dinner repertoire with one of Thao’s favorite noodle dishes—Vietnamese beef noodle salad. It’s refreshing, healthy, flavorful, and super easy to make. Also whip up a batch of Vietnamese bubble tea.

Tom Kinney Band CD Release Party 7-9pm • Metropo-

lis Resort, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • $10 • All ages, under 18 free • (651) 338-6889 • facebook.com/ tom.j.kinney The Tom Kinney Band will host a CD release party. Free food and a great show.

Live Music: Ian Alexy 7-9pm • Raw Deal, 603 S. Broad-

way St., Menomonie • rawdeal-wi.com Ian is a local Americana singer & songwriter who also performs as a member of Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank.

Live at Infinity Beverages: Kurt Fischer 7-10pm • Infin-

ity Beverages Winery & Distillery, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 895-8020 • infinitybeverages.com Friday night music at Infinity Beverages. Kurt Fischer will be performing a soothing combination of solo piano and keyboard instrumentals, mixed with electronic instruments.

UWEC Film Series: “Dunkirk” 7pm • Woodland The-

ater, Davies Center UWEC, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire • $7 individual film series memberships; $14 for family • Rated R • uwec.edu Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. A daring rescue operation is mounted, sacrifices are made, and history is written.

Live at Acoustic Cafe: Dan Zerr and Friends 7pm •

Acoustic Cafe, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com/eauclaire Dan Zerr, a member of Eggplant Heroes, will be offering up a variety of pop, folk, and Americana tunes, with a little help from his friends, including some of those Eggplant Heroes as well as many other talented local musicians. He’ll also be playing songs from his solo CD “Guacamole, Macaroni and Cheese”.

Menomonie Theatre Guild Presents Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” 7:30-10pm • Mabel

Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $15 General Admission, $13 Seniors, Students and Military • young adult - adult • (715) 231-7529 • menomonietheaterguild.org Tom Wingfield has a story to tell; a story of sacrifice for his sickly sister Laura. A story of frustration with his controlling mother Amanda. A biographical story of Tennessee William’s own family filtered through Tom’s memory.

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GALLERY FRIDAY: FLAMING DOUBLEWIDES May. 4 • Oxbow Hotel • 8pm $8 advance, $10 day of Join the Flaming Doublewides—the Chippewa Valley’s deep-fried, fit to be tied, swamprockin, blues-honkin, large & in charge, retro-billy blast from a soulful, yet greasy, yet groove-driven planet of bourbon, barbecue & tube-amp distortion—in their somewhat quieter semi-acoustic incarnation. DOWNTOWN EC FOOD & HISTORY TOUR Saturdays, May 5-Sep 29 • Meets at the Local Store • 1:30-4:30pm •$65/person The Downtown Eau Claire Food & History Tour is a walking tour that includes stops at 7 downtown establishments where you will enjoy tastings of local food and beverages. You’ll spend approximately 20 minutes at each restaurant and hear about the history of Eau Claire and the restaurants. A perfect mix of food, culture and fun. THE ROAD TO BLUE OX PRE-PARTY FEATURING CHARLIE PARR & THEM COULEE BOYS May. 5 • The Metro • 8pm • $12adv, $15day Celebrate the Blue Ox Festival early with this Pre-Blue Ox Party at The Metro. Doors open at 8pm, and showtime at 9pm. Featuring folk legend Charlie Parr and Eau Claire’s own Them Coulee Boys AFTER DARK: AMERICAN GOTHIC AT THE MUSEUM May 11 • CV Museum • 7-10pm • $15 Discover the country kid inside you with this after hours farm to museum event. Event includes live fiddle and banjo music by Shane Leonard and Anna Trivel, DIY butter churning & soap carving, antique musket display, demos, storytelling, dress-up, and lots more. Cash bar and Bubbles BBQ food truck will be on site. GALLERY FRIDAY: RED TIDE + HOLLANDIR May 11 • The Oxbow Hotel • 8-10pm $6 advance, $8 day of Inspired from the sweet lullabies of the ebb and flow of the ocean’s tides, this acoustic/ singer-songwriter band offers contemporary, soulful listening. Red Tide Duo is composed of two best friends, Kelsey Nocek and Cate Lucas. Beginning as friends from college at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Red Tide now calls Eau Claire, WI home. GALLERY SHOW: JESSE MARCHANT Jun. 2 • The Oxbow Hotel • 8-10pm $10 advance, $12 day of esse Marchant is a Swiss-Canadian multiinstrumentalist, singer, songwriter & record producer based in New York City. His most recently completed LP, Illusion of Love was just released in January of 2018. Marchant’s songs have been featured on many Emmy Award-Winning shows, including Grey’s Anatomy, Parenthood, Shameless, The Blacklist, Eyewitness, Bones, Hawaii-5-0, Elementary, & more.

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cert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • $2-7 • uwec.ticketforce.com Celebrating their 52nd Season as one of the premier university male choruses in the United States of America. The ensemble was established in 1966 by Morris D. Hayes, who sought to create an outstanding choral ensemble for male voices.

UWEC Theater Presents: “The Tempest” 7:30pm •

CVTG Presents: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 7:30pm • The Grand Theatre, 102 W.

Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire 7:30pm • St. John’s Lu-

theran Church, 1804 Highland Ave., Eau Claire • $15 GA, $10 students • All Ages • (608) 345-0606 • scholaec. org A vocal chamber ensemble dedicated to performing the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. This concert, “Imported Treasures”, a concert featuring a selection of Italian madrigals, composed by immigrants from outside the Italian speaking regions.

Gallery Friday: Flaming Doublewides 8-10pm • The

Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • $8 Advance Tickets, $10 Day of Show • All Ages • volumeonetickets.org Join the Flaming Doublewides—the Chippewa Valley’s deep-fried, fit to be tied, swamprockin, blues-honkin, large & in charge, retro-billy blast from a soulful, yet greasy, yet groove-driven planet of bourbon, barbecue & tube-amp distortion—in their somewhat quieter semi-acoustic incarnation.

Live Music: The Blind River Band 8pm • Stones Throw,

304Eau Claire st, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 832-8888 The Blind River Band will play at the Stones Throw.

Live Music: The Commotion 9pm-1am • O’Leary’s

Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • americasbestvalueinn.com The Commotion promotes a high energy, fun atmosphere that will make you want to jump out of your seats and let loose! We play a variety of music starting back in the 60’s, rocking and rolling all the way to today’s hits including rock, country, pop, and blues music.

SATURDAY, MAY. 5

6th Annual Walk for Hunger Nyre You 8:30-11:30am •

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2245 Hayden Ave, Altoona • Free Will Offering • All Ages • (715) 829-7024 • Find it on Facebook The ½ or 2 mile walk raises funds for the Feed A Child Nyre You program that supports hunger through weekend food bags for students in the Altoona School District and the Altoona High School food pantry. Come at 8:30am for children’s activities, silent auction, bake sale, thrift sale, food and fun.

Amazing Eau Claire Cleanup 9-11am • Downtown,

Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • downtowneauclaire. org Downtown Eau Claire partners with City of Eau Claire’s Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department to present Downtown’s largest community service project! Hundreds of volunteers spend the day cleaning up local river trails, roads, gardens and city lots.

Spring Wildflower Walk 9am-noon • Meet at Beaver

Creek Reserve CSC buliding parking lot, • Friends $5 Nonmembers $8. • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org/events/calendar/ Join UW-Eau Claire professor Joe Rohrer on a guided wildflower tour of the Schmidt Maple Forest. They will provide an up-close and personal understanding of the life histories of the spectacular wildflower bloom at this Nature Conservancy site.

New Local Indoor Art Market – Art on the Ridge 9am-

2pm • Art on the Ridge, 525 Park Ridge Court, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 379-4879 Come and enjoy local artisans & crafters. Featuring: Displays of original, handmade crafted art, decorations, and vintage electronic items.

Springtime UPtown Artisan Market 9am-6pm • Artisan

Forge Studios, 1106 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 864-7965 • Find it on Facebook A huge weekend of art, demos, food, entertainment, conversations and FUN. Artisan Forge Studios Artisans will have their doors open as well as our Gallery being lit up. Bringing artists together in a creative, collaborative environment to expand the culture of arts in Eau Claire.

Guided Tour of Norden Folk Woods 10am-noon • Nor-

den Folk Woods, On Crescent Ave, roughly 5 miles west of Fannie Hill, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 834-9378 A guided walking tour of Norden Folk woods, located 7 miles west of Eau Claire on Crescent Avenue. Hiking boots and bug spray are recommended. For more

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS MAY 2-20, 2018 information, contact Orville.

Weekend Brunch with Musical Guest 10am-1pm

• The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • Music is FREE, consult menu for food prices • All Ages • thelakely.com Ar weekly farm-focused weekend brunch with live music from 10am to 1pm. The menu boasts an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. The bar offers a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and many others.

Astronomy Day in the Chippewa Valley 10am-3pm •

UWEC campus, Phillips Science Hall near planetarium, 101 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • bit. ly/2og0cLB Planetarium shows, activities and displays about astronomy for all ages. See a working radio telescope, meteorites, and telescopes. Learn about constellations, radioactivity, and examine the sun using a solarfiltered telescope.

Big Brew Day 2018 10am-5pm • Modicum Brewing

Company, 3732 Spooner Ave Suite A, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • facebook.com To celebrate the American Homebrewers Association’s Big Brew Day, Modicum Brewing and the Western Wisconsin Homebrewers Guild will brew a collaboration beer.

Riverbend Winery Spring Open House 11am-4:30pm

• River Bend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • 21+ • (715) 720-9463 • riverbendvineyard.com Riverbend will have several vendors here showing off their wares.

Wood Fired Pizza and Wine noon-5pm • Cottage Win-

ery & Vineyard, N7391 County Road F, Menomonie • (715) 864-8898 • cottage-wine.com Enjoy wood fired pizza, sourced locally by Community Crust, paired with delicious wines. Enjoy local and imported wines from the tasting room. The patio is open to relax and enjoy spring. Indoor/Outdoor seating, no reservations required.

Glen Loch Crawfish Boil noon-7pm • Glen Loch Saloon,

1300 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • $20 advance; $25 week of the event • woodfirebarandgrill.com All you can eat, authentic Louisiana style crawfish boil with corn & red potatoes and all the fixins’. Limited tickets available for this event. The bar will be open to guests without tickets serving a limited menu.

Rod & Gun Club’s Annual Trout Stocking 1pm • Irvine

Park, Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • All Ages • chippewafalls-wi.gov The Chippewa Rod & Gun Club continues it’s 50 plus year history of stocking trout in Duncan Creek in Irvine Park. This year the Club is stocking several hundred huge 16” and up Rainbow Trout. Try to land some fish and take a few home with you. Age 16+ need a license and trout stamp. No size restriction. Bag limit of 5.

2nd Annual Derby Day on the Lakely Courtyard Patio 2-8:30pm • The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • FREE • thelakely.com Attendees are encouraged to dress to the nines, with prizes for best hat, cutest couple, & more. Kentucky-inspired food will be served, & there will be mint juleps galore. Race coverage will be broadcast outside (weather pending), and there will have live music, of course.

UWEC Film Series: “Dunkirk” 2pm, 7pm • Woodland

Theater, Davies Center UWEC, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire • $7 individual film series memberships; $14 for family • Rated R • uwec.edu Dunkirk opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. A daring rescue operation is mounted, sacrifices are made, and history is written.

Together Farms Burger Night 4-8pm • Together Farms,

Live Music: Mark Healey & Jim Schuh Duo 4:30-

Reel Time 6-8:30pm • Eau Claire North High School,

1801 Piedmont Rd., Eau Claire • By donation • All Ages • (715) 563-6057 Teaming with traditional Irish music, dance, and excitement— Janelle’s School of Irish Dance brings to you a show like none other, and bound to keep you at the edge of your seat with your toes tapping.

The Jimmys - Powerhouse Blues 7-9:30pm • Widespot

Performing Arts Center, N2030 Spring St., Stockholm • $20 Reserved, $23 at the door (availability not guaranteed) • All Ages • (715) 307-8941 • widespot.org Win-

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BELOW: Ever heard of it?

GOING GOTHIC

After Dark event has American Gothic theme

ners of numerous Wisconsin Area Music Awards. Their all-star rhythm section and rich vocal harmonies will blow you away and Widespot always makes room to dance when The Jimmys are in the house.

Live Music: Sage Leary 7-9:30pm • Caffe Tempo, 315

E Madison St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 456-8723 • facebook.com/caffetempo Guitarist/singer/ songwriter Sage Leary plays all original tunes in genres of rock, blues, and Americana, mixing in elements of country, Latin, and reggae. He has recorded two CDs.

Parker Reed & Clayton/Konnor from Dissonant Mind

7pm • The Volume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • volumeone. org/store Join Eau Claire singer-songwriter Parker Reed in the Volume One Gallery for his first show featuring Zachary Schreiber on guitar. Opening the show are local favorites from Dissonant Mind, Clayton & Konnor.

Bend In The River: A Radio Drama 7pm • The Metro,

201 E Lake St, Eau Claire • $10 GA, $25 VIP • blugoldradio.bigcartel.com The hotly anticipated final episodes of Bend in the River will be performed live at The Metro. With a VIP ticket, you can join Bend in the River writers and producers for conversation and fellowship leading up to the live show! VIP ticket holders will enjoy complimentary pizza, a drink, limited edition Bend in the River swag, and priority seating.

Live Music at Acoustic Cafe: Eauxpera 7pm • Acoustic

Cafe, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com/eauclaire The ensemble will present

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After Dark series presents “American Gothic at the Museum” • May 11 • Chippewa Valley Museum • $15 tickets • afterdarkec.org • cvmuseum.com • Always wondered what it’s like in the Chippewa Valley Museum after hours? Come find out while exploring American Gothic at the Museum, which kicks off this year’s After Dark series. After the museum closes, visitors can enjoy this “edutaining” experience inspired by Grant Wood’s ‘American Gothic’ painting. This one-time event is rural-themed and will have musicians playing banjo and fiddle music, including Eau Claire’s Shane Leonard and Portland’s Anna Trivel. To stick with the night’s rural-inspired theme, there’ll be an opportunity to churn your own butter and even carve soap. Plus, Heartbeat Center for Writing Literacy and the Arts will host some grown-up storytelling. Folks can check out the antique rifle show ‘n’ tell, heirloom seeds from a seed library, folk art demonstrations, and the scavenger hunt around the museum. As for food options, Bubblees BBQ food truck will be at the museum. Don’t be afraid to have fun and dress up like the subjects of Wood’s ‘American Gothic’ painting! Future After Dark series events this year include Friday Night at the Bunkhouse and Hogwarts: After Dark. Tickets include the music and activities, a drink, and an opportunity for door prizes. Proceeds from ticket sales go toward growing the After Dark series. –Emilee Wentland

scenes and arias from operatic favorites such as Puccini’s La Bohème and Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro to Broadway favorites Chicago and The Light in the Piazza among others. Don’t know Italian? No worries - English translations will be provided.

Live Music: Saliva with Stare Across 7pm • Every

Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $15 advance; $20 day of • 21+ • facebook.com/EveryBuddysCF Saliva is an alt rock group from Memphis Tennessee. Also featuring performances by Stare Across, Hawt Scott, and D.J. Harm.

Menomonie Theatre Guild Presents Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” 7:30-10pm • Mabel

CVTG Presents: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 7:30pm • The Grand Theatre, 102 W.

Live Music: Rattle Can Red 8pm • Snout Saloon, 13 W.

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The Road to Blue Ox Pre-Party featuring Charlie Parr & Them Coulee Boys 8pm • The Metro, 201 E Lake St,

Eau Claire • $12 in advance | $15 at door • 18+ • (715) 832-8844 Celebrate the Blue Ox Festival early with this Pre-Blue Ox Party at The Metro. Doors open at 8pm, and showtime at 9pm. Featuring folk legend Charlie Parr and Eau Claire’s own Them Coulee Boys

Live Music: Jeff White 8:30-11:30pm • Sheeley House

Saloon, 236 West River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • (715) 726-0561 • sheeleyhousesaloon.com Jeff White plays Americana/Alt-country from the hills of Western Wisconsin. Blending warm tones, reverbs, delays & vibrato with outlaw grit, Jeff White sings of love, loss & lust with an Americana vibe.

Live Music: Shootin Jack 9pm • Stones Throw, 304 Eau

Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • Shootin Jack will play at the Stones Throw.

Live Music: The Commotion 9pm-1am • O’Leary’s

LiveMusic: Nick Foytik Band 10pm • The Mousetrap,

311 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • themousetrapeauclaire.com Get to the Mousetrap tonight for live music from the Nick Foytik Band.

SUNDAY, MAY. 6

10th Anniversary Eau Claire Marathon 7:30am • Car-

son Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Go online for registration information • All Ages • eauclairemarathon.com 3,000 runners+ will take to the streets for the annual Eau Claire Marathon. There are still slots available for the marathon, half marathon, 5k, and kids races. Food trucks at the finish line include the Brew Pub Pizza, Davis Dogs LLC, Holy Donuts, The Hubb, and more.

UW-Stout Auto Club 51st Annual Car Show 8am-

3pm • Lot 14 at Bowman Hall, 802 S Broadway Street, Menomonie • FREE to spectate, $10 vehicle submis-

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sion • All Ages • studentorgs.uwstout.edu/org/autoclub/ Events The club will be selling food and drinks at the event. There will be a silent auction and raffle. Trophies will be given to first and second place in each class along with best in show. Come to show off your ride or check out others.

Micah Ryan, a singer/songwriter based in the Midwest. Having been introduced to music by his parents at a young age, he quickly stood out among the crowd. He has now written over 50 original songs.

The Blugold Mile 9am-1pm • University of Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Lower Campus, 105 Garfield Avenue, Hibbard Hall 102, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 836-5049 • Find it on Facebook Join the Blugold Mile for the largest outdoor event of the year at UWEC. 3,500+ runners will come through as part of the Eau Claire Marathon. Music, 1,000+ members of the most lively student body, and community members will make this a crazy spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Make an Edible Mother’s Day Bouquet 10am-noon,

1-3pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • $30 • All Ages • thelakely.com/events/ Treat your mom to a fun morning out & build a beautiful cookie flower arrangement for her just in time for Mother’s Day. This class will cover the basics of royal icing techniques including icing consistencies, outlining, flooding, & marbling. No prior experience or special skills are needed & all materials will be provided. You will take home 6-8 finished cookies, cookie recipe, & icing recipe.

Weekend Brunch with Musical Guest 10am-1pm •

The Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • Music is FREE, consult menu for food prices • All Ages • thelakely.com Ar weekly farm-focused weekend brunch with live music from 10am to 1pm. The menu boasts an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. The bar offers a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and many others.

Pie & Ice Cream Social Fundraiser 11am-1pm • Christ

Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • (715) 835-3734 • cathedralec.org The Episcopal Church Women of Christ Church Cathedral will be holding a Pie & Ice Cream Social. A portion of the funds raised will be given to the Holy Family Surgery Center & SCA Medical Missions in Honduras.

Live Music: Micah Ryan 1:30-4:30pm • Jeremiah’s

Bullfrog Fish Farm, N1409 566th St, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (218) 340-0677 • eatmyfish.com Live music out at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, featuring

CVTG Presents: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying 1:30pm • The Grand Theatre, 102 W.

Menomonie Theatre Guild Presents Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” 2-4:30pm • Mabel

UWEC Film Series: “Dunkirk” 2pm • Woodland The-

Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire 2pm • First Congre-

gational United Church of Christ (Menomonie), 420 Wilson Ave., Menomonie • $15, $10 students • All Ages • (608) 345-0606 • scholaec.org A vocal chamber ensemble dedicated to performing the music of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periodsy. This concert, “Imported Treasures”, a concert featuring a selection of Italian madrigals, composed by immigrants from outside the Italian speaking regions.

Choral Union and University Symphony Orchestra

3pm • Gantner Concert Hall, Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire • $7 GA; $5 for youth, senior, and other college students; $2 for UWEC faculty & students • uwec.ticketforce.com performed by the University’s Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff; Symphonic Choir, directed by Dr. Frank Watkins;

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Encore! 4-6pm • Chippewa Falls High School, 735 Ter-

rill Street, Chippewa Falls • $10 Reserved Seating • All Ages • 715-726-2406 x2409 • cfhs.ludus.com Relive the best musical moments of the year by Chi-Hi musicians at Encore!, an evening of great music by top concert ensembles, Harmonics show choir, Wire Choir, Jazz Band, and select student spotlights.

Live Music: Super Bob + Filthy Sweet + Fathom + Orenda Fugue 7pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $8 adv; $10 day of • 21+ • facebook.com/EveryBuddysCF Featuring music from Super Bob, Filthy Sweet, Fathom, Orenda Fugue, and Blxxdboy. Doors at 6pm.

Mousetrap Open Mic 10pm • The Mousetrap, 311

S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • Find it on Facebook Downtown Eau Claire’s Sunday night entertainment hosted by Peter Diedrick. Drums and amps available. Start at 10pm or after the Packer game. Check Facebook for more information.

MONDAY, MAY. 7

Monday Jazz Sessions 7-10pm • The Oxbow Ho-

tel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • thelakely.com/events Join UW-Eau Claire jazz faculty for a Monday night jazz series, which pays homage to the long and storied tradition of the jam session. Bring your axe, call a tune, and sit in after the first set with local professionals who have played some of the country’s premier jazz venues. Half off tap beers at 9pm.

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Tainter Menomin Lake Improvement Association Monthly Meeting 6-7:30pm • Dunn County Government

Center, Room 58, 800 Wilson Ave, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • TMLIA.org No matter who you are, you live in a watershed and your voice matters. Come introduce yourself to other watershed citizens at this month’s TMLIA meeting.

Live Music at Cowboy Jack’s: Open Mic 8:30-11:30pm

• Cowboy Jack’s, 1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • (715) 514-3289 • facebook.com/CowboyJacksAltoona Preselected amateur and professional per-

fullSLATE forms try out new material and plug upcoming shows. Variety of music genres: Jazz, Bluegrass, R&B, Country and Folk. Every Tuesday night at Cowboy Jack’s.

Open Mic at The Plus 9pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow

St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages (18+ Recommended) • pizzapluseauclaire.com Every Tuesday night at The Plus, open mic features tons of original music, full bands, acoustic performers, hip-hop, DJs, touring artists, and more before music gives way to standup comedy at 11pm, the truest way attendees can see the Eau Claire standup comedy scene blossom before their eyes.

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 9 Lock Inn: An Overnight Experience with Justin Vernon, Sean Carey & Friends 3pm • The Oxbow

Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • Starting at $250/person • 21+ • theoxbowhotel.com/lockinn. html A unique & exclusive overnight experience of food, music, camaraderie, & more. This event offers fans of Justin Vernon & Sean Carey a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to enjoy an evening curated entirely by their musical, culinary, & cultural sensibilities from beginning to end. Packages go on-sale 3/14 at 3pm CST. Be ready, they’ll go fast.

Manifest Light Wednesday Open Mic 6:45-10:30pm

• Stones Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 533-2787 Solo and small ensemble acts only. Sign-up at 6:45; music at 7. PA/engineer provided. Hosted by Anastasia of Manifest, this is a lighter, more “acoustic” version of the weekly Thursday open mic, although electronic instruments and hand percussion are welcome. Tips are much appreciated.

Jazz Session 7-9pm • Acoustic Cafe, 505 S. Barstow

St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com/ eauclaire Join us for a night of jazz and improvised music with host, Josh Gallagher. The Wednesday night jazz sessions bring new guests each week, drawing from the large talent pool of the Chippewa Valley. Jazzers are welcome to bring their horn and sit in on a tune or two.

Parks & Recreation Trivia Night 8pm • The Plus, 208

S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 • pizzapluseauclaire.com How much do you know about the show Parks and Recreation? All of the questions will be about this show- put a team together and come show us. No pre-registration required, just show up and play. All ages, surprise and prizes in store.

THURSDAY, MAY. 10 15th Annual “The Past Passed Here” Living History Event 3-6pm • Allen Park, S. Bridge St., Chippewa

Falls • $3 or $10 Family; FREE for 5 or younger • All Ages • facebook.com/ChippewaCountyHistoryCenter Experience the 1700s and 1800s through living history in authentic fur trade camps, and a mobile lumbering museum. Hands-on activities and games. Blacksmith, porcupine quill artist, beading and weaving artists, and more. Shop trader’s row for old-fashioned toys, furs, leather goods, and clothing. Rustic food, root beer floats, popcorn, and rock candy.

Wisconsin Public Radio Listener Appreciation Event

4-7pm • Artisan Forge Studios, 1106 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (952) 240-5101 • artisanforgestudios.com The Listener Appreciation Event will be staged like an open house where the attendees will be able to meet with WPR celebrities, witness live art demonstrations by the artists from the Artisan Forge and enjoy free food.

Together Farms Burger Night 4-8pm • Together

Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • FREE to attend; Burgers are $11-13 • All Ages • TogetherFarms.com Burger Nights are a unique, casual night at Together Farms. Burgers are made right on the farm using their 100% grass-fed beef. Also serving slaw, fries, beer, wine, and more. Relax by the bonfire, check-out the farm animals, and live music on Friday & Saturdays (schedule online). Bring chairs, blanket, or table in case they run out.

UWEC One Act Festival 4pm, 7:30pm • Riverside

Theatre - Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire, 121 Water Street, Eau Claire • $5 • uwec.ticketforce.com Each spring the UWEC Theatre Division stages a collection of one-act plays directed by students from the Advanced Directing course. This dynamic collection of work showcases the emerging talents of the division’s young directors and actors.

Wisconsin Alumni Association’s Founders’ Day Celebration 5:30-9pm • Eau Claire Golf & Country Club,

828 Clubview Lane, Altoona • $35 which includes your choice of meal • 18+ • (715) 797-8310 • uwalumni.com Reconnect with other Badgers from the Chippewa Valley. Includes a special presentation, “Exonerating the Innocent, Improving Criminal Justice,” by Keith Findley, an associate professor and senior adviser to the Wisconsin Innocence Project in UW–Madison’s Law School. Presentations of the Badger of the Year Award and the Presidents’ Circle of Excellence Award.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS MAY 2-20, 2018 Writers Read: Passing the Torch 6pm • L.E. Phillips

Memorial Public Library – Eau Claire Room, 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 8395004 • ecpubliclibrary.info/events/ Joint reading featuring Bruce Taylor, Eau Claire’s former Poet Laureate; Max Garland, outgoing Writer-in-Residence; and Karen Loeb, newly appointed Writer-in-Residence.

Manifest Open Mic at the Stones Throw 7pm • Stones

“The Road South” Reading/Signing with BJ Hollars

7pm • The Volume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/ store Join Hollars for a reading and conversation from his new book, The Road South: Personal Stories of the Freedom Riders. In the summer of 1961, riders--both black and white--boarded interstate buses to test a pair of Supreme Court rulings related to interstate travel.

Live Music: The Reitz and Wells Duo 7pm • Acoustic

Cafe, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com/eauclaire The Reitz and Wells Duo started in the year 2000. After many years of teaching together we decided to get together and do more of what we love best - making music. We like to think of ourselves as, Reitz and Wells - the 60’s sing the 70’s. Their repertoire includes Carole King, the Carpenters, the Beatles, James Taylor, Sonny and Cher, and more.

Sound Matters: Benefit Concert for the Community Table 7:30-9pm • Unitarian Universalist Congrega-

tion, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • Suggest $5 Donation • All Ages • (715) 834-0690 • uueauclaire.com A benefit concert for The Community Table featuring faculty and student musicians from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Suicide: The Ripple Effect 7:30-9:30pm • Carmike

Cinemas - Oakwood 12, 4800 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • $10 • Recommended for ages 10+ • (715) 317-0663 • gathr.us/screening/22918 A feature length documentary film and movement, focusing on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration and hope that are helping millions heal & stay alive. Highlights the journey of Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge.

ECCT Presents: “Avenue Q” 7:30pm • The Oxford,

1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $22 adult, $20 senior, $14 student, $9 youth • Rated PG-12 • ecct.org Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and all heart. Filled with raunchy humor and a catchy score, not to mention puppets, it’s a unique show that addresses adult issues and has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Rated PG-12 for mature themes, language and suggestive situations.

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Mike Brody 8pm

• The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 GA| $3 with student ID • All Ages (18+ recommended) • (715) 832-8844 • pizzapluseauclaire.com Bucking the trend of the apathetic comedian, his genuine passion for his craft draws audience members into the unique world of Mike Brody: An affable, clever guy whose life is often derailed by his own neurotic, obsessivecompulsive and clumsy tendencies. Brody has worked with Jay Pharoah, Dave Attell, Patrice O’Neal, Emo Philips, Joy Behar, Doug Stanhope, and Doug Benson.

FRIDAY, MAY. 11

A Colossal Fossil Event 9am-4pm • Avalon Hotel &

Conference Center, 1009 W. Park Ave., Chippewa Falls • $10 GA, FREE for ages 3 and under • All ages • (715) 720-9206 • facebook.com/events/141053690062214/ The Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology and Colossal Fossils are proud to present an incredible, hands-on science adventure that features dinosaurs, Ice Age mammals, and amazing Wisconsin history. Learn about Tyrannosaurus Rex, meet a massive saber-tooth cat, and touch Wisconsin jellyfish fossils that are half a billion years old.

The Arc of Dunn County Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser

10am-6pm • Cenex/Menomonie Co Op, 2320 Hwy 25 N, Menomonie • 7152357373 ext. 20 • facebook.com/ events/316227852234055/ Get your Mother’s Day hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, fruit and veggie plants while supporting The Arc of Dunn County. All proceeds go to support services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

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2nd Annual “Be a Hero” Fun Run 4-8pm • Oak Pa-

vilion, Carson Park, 814 Pavilion Drive, Eau Claire • Adults - $20, Youth - $15, Foster Families - $10/person • All Ages • (715) 407-4590 • anufs.givezooks.com This event is organized by Anu Family Services, Inc. and is an untimed, family friendly 5k run/walk where participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite hero, whether it be a superhero or every day hero. there will be a Family Fun Zone from 4pm-6pm where families can enjoy music, face painting, crafts, a bouncy house, and more.

Together Farms Burger Night 4-8pm • Together Farms,

UWEC One Act Festival 4pm, 7:30pm • Riverside The-

atre - Haas Fine Arts Center, UW-Eau Claire, 121 Water Street, Eau Claire • $5 • uwec.ticketforce.com Each spring the UWEC Theatre Division stages a collection of one-act plays directed by students from the Advanced Directing course. This dynamic collection of work showcases the emerging talents of the division’s young directors and actors.

Concert and Grand Opening at Tanglewood Greens 5pm-11pm • Tanglewood Greens, 2200 Crestwood Dr., Menomonie • Concert tickets - $15 • All Ages • (715) 235-9808 • tanglewoodgreens.com Enjoy two-for-one golfing, food and drink specials, and beginning at 6pm, a live concert featuring Royal Bliss, The Voodoo Fix and Filthy Sweet! Concert tickets are $15 in advance.

Live Music: Matthew Tison 7-9pm • Raw Deal, 603 S.

Broadway St., Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • rawdealwi.com Matthew Tison is a Menomonie based independent folk rock musician.

American Gothic at the Museum 7-10pm • Chippewa

Valley Museum, 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire • $15 • 21+ • (715) 834-7871 • afterdarkec.org Discover the country kid inside you with this after hours farm to museum event. Event includes live fiddle and banjo music by Shane Leonard and Anna Trivel, DIY butter churning & soap carving, antique musket display, demos, storytelling, dress-up, and lots more. Cash bar and Bubbles BBQ food truck will be on site.

Live Music: Daniel Zerr 7-10pm • Infinity Beverages

Winery & Distillery, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 895-8020 • infinitybeverages.com There is live local music every Friday night at the Tasting Lounge. A song writer in his own right, Dan Zerr brings a tremendous vocal range to his harmonies while laying down the steady bass line. Dan’s guitar work shows up in live shows and can be heard at his solo shows.

Author Visit: B.J. Hollars, “The Road South” 7pm • Al-

toona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • (715) 839-5029 • altoonapubliclibrary.org Listen to author B.J. Hollars discuss his book about the first Freedom Riders. Weaving the past with the present, Hollars aims to demystify the legendary journey, while also confronting more modern concerns related to race in America. The Road South is part memoir and part research-based journalism.

An Evening with Anjela Wong: Opening Doors Reading & Signing 7pm • The Volume One Gallery, Located

inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/store Opening Doors examines the role and impact of a community-based organization in helping working class immigrant families navigate and negotiate their multiple worlds. Wong will read from the book, take questions, and sign copies. Anjela Wong is Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she teaches courses in anti-oppressive and culturally relevant education.

UWEC Film Series: “Lady Bird” 7pm • Woodland

Theater, Davies Center UWEC, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire • $7 individual film series memberships; $14 for family • Rated R • A teenager (Saoirse Ronan) navigates a loving but turbulent relationship with her strong-willed mother (Laurie Metcalf) over the course of an eventful and poignant senior year of high school.

Live Music: Klezmazel 7pm • Acoustic Cafe, 505 S.

Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com/eauclaire Klezmazel is group of five musicians who decided to resurrect musical skills learned long ago in a way that enables them to celebrate the joy of life. The group takes their cue from a 500 year old tradition of ethnic music most closely associated with the Jews and Gypsies of Eastern Europe.

ECCT Presents: “Avenue Q” 7:30pm • The Oxford,

1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $22 adult, $20 senior,

$14 student, $9 youth • Rated PG-12 • ecct.org Winner of the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is part flesh, part felt and all heart. Filled with raunchy humor and a catchy score, not to mention puppets, it’s a unique show that addresses adult issues and has quickly become a favorite for audiences everywhere. Rated PG-12 for mature themes, language and suggestive situations.

Audacious A Cappella Spring Concert 7:30pm • UWEC

Schofield Auditorium, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire • Tickets on sale April 27th • uwec.ticketforce.com Audacious A Cappella is an all female group on campus that seeks to empower women through music. This concert will feature songs from multiple genres, eras, etc.

Gallery Friday: Red Tide + Hollandir 8-10pm • The Ox-

bow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • $6 Advance Tickets, $8 Day of Show • All Ages • volumeonetickets. org Inspired from the sweet lullabies of the ebb and flow of the ocean’s tides, this acoustic/singer-songwriter band offers contemporary, soulful listening. Red Tide Duo is composed of two best friends, Kelsey Nocek and Cate Lucas. Beginning as friends from college at the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, Red Tide now calls Eau Claire, WI home.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS MAY 2-20, 2018 Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley 5k 9am • Car-

son Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Before May 1: $20 for Adults, $10 for 12 & under| After May 1: $25 adult, $15 12 & under • All Ages • gotrchippewavalley. org Girls on the Run of the Chippewa Valley 5K Celebration is a great family friendly non timed run. Fun and festivities begin at 9am, race at 10am. You can register on race day too. Join GOTR to celebrate it’s 10 years of being in the Chippewa Valley, inspiring girls in grades 3-5 to be healthy and confident.

Native Wildflower Guided Tour 10-11am • Irvine Park,

Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • lakewissotagardenclub.weebly.com Join members of the Lake Wissota Garden Club for a guided tour through the Irvine Park Native Wildflower Sanctuary. Club members will point out and identify the native wildflowers currently in bloom. Meet at the sanctuary sign/parking lot just south of the duck pond.

Live Music: Acoustic Round 8pm • Stones Throw, 304

Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 8328888 Acoustic Round features Jackson Taylor, Sage Leary, and Anastasia Vishnevsky.

Live Music: Endless Reign, Beer Can Pentagram Toxic Ruin, Rooin, ADSF 9pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W.

Central St., Chippewa Falls • $5 • 21+ • facebook.com/ EveryBuddysCF Endless Reign plays Thrash metal. Also featuring music from Beercan Pentagram, Toxic Ruin, Rooin, and A Dream Set Fire. Doors at 8pm.

Live Music: Divided Highway 9pm-1am • O’Leary’s

Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • americasbestvalueinn.com All four members of DH come from years of rocking smoke-filled taverns and possesses a sincere love for entertaining their fans. All four contribute to the band with amazing vocal performances with a backdrop of mind-blowing guitar, bass, keyboard and drum.

Live Music: Arms Aloft 10pm • The Mousetrap, 311 S.

Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • themousetrapeauclaire.com Arms Aloft is an Eau Claire-native punk band. Also featuring Penske File and Coles/Beer. Doors at 8pm.

SATURDAY, MAY. 12

River Prairie P10 Festival 6:30am-10pm • River Prai-

rie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • All Ages • (715) 839-6092 • p10fest.com A celebration of some of the Chippewa Valley’s favorite things: live music, artisan makers market, educational presentations, literary readings, dance demonstrations, comedy show, dog contest, Plein Air Quick Paint, food trucks, photography contest, cribbage tournament, badminton tournament, kubb tournament, exercise classes, birding walks, scavenger hunt for kids, beer and wine tasting, and a family fishing event.

Native Plant Sale 8:30am-1pm • Beaver Creek Reserve,

S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • All Ages • (715) 8772212 • beavercreekreserve.org/events/calendar/ BCR volunteers are working hard raising 3,000 plus native plants, grasses and herbs from seed. There will also be a limited selection of second year plants. Prices range from $2.50-$10 with most plants priced at $3.50. Plant list will be available the week of the sale. Plan to arrive early for the best selection.

Shop for the Birds: Bird Bander’s Thrift Sale 8:30am-

1pm • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org/ events/calendar/ Support the Beaver Creek Reserve Bird Banders while shopping this nature-themed thrift sale. Beaver Creek Reserve has been banding birds for over 20 years. All proceeds help continue Beaver avian research projects which in turn help support bird conservation, scientific research, and offer opportunities to learn about and see birds up close for the people of the Chippewa Valley.

7th AnnualGet it Dunn Run 5k and 1/2 Marathon

8:30am • Stout Lot 24, 9th Avenue East & 6th Street East, Menomonie • $40 • Adults and Kids 10+ • getitdunnrun. com The route of this marathon will take runners along Red Cedar River, Lake Menomin and through historic downtown Menomonie. It benefits Mind Over Matter (M.O.M.) whose mission is to encourage personal wellness and community betterment — enabling people to help others while helping themselves.

15th Annual “The Past Passed Here” Living History Event 9am-6pm • Allen Park, S. Bridge St., Chippewa

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Weekend Brunch with Musical Guest 10am-1pm • The

Lakely, 516 Galloway Street, Eau Claire • Music is FREE, consult menu for food prices • All Ages • thelakely.com Ar weekly farm-focused weekend brunch with live music from 10am to 1pm. The menu boasts an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. The bar offers a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and many others.

A Colossal Fossil Event 10am-4pm • Avalon Hotel &

Conference Center, 1009 W. Park Ave., Chippewa Falls • $10 GA, FREE for ages 3 and under • All ages • (715) 720-9206 • facebook.com/events/141053690062214/ The Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology and Colossal Fossils are proud to present an incredible, hands-on science adventure that features dinosaurs, Ice Age mammals, and amazing Wisconsin history. Learn about Tyrannosaurus Rex, meet a massive sabertooth cat, and touch Wisconsin jellyfish fossils that are half a billion years old.

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noon • First Presbyterian Church, 130 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • Freewill offering • (715) 723-5717 • fpcchippewa.org Concert of sacred organ and vocal music presented by Dr. Sean Vogt, his student, Joseph Shakal of Chippewa Falls and the vocal group, Songa. The concert will be followed by a lunch of spaghetti and meatballs. $7 for adults, $5 for young people 5 to 15 and under 5 free.

Free Makeover Event and Heavenly Scents Pop & Shop 11am-6pm • Tangled Up in Hue, 505 S. Barstow

St., Suite B, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 8550090 • tangledupinhue.com Heavenly Hues will be offering free makeovers for those interested in natural mineral makeup, and how to apply it. You will get a free color consultation with your makeover so you can learn what colors best suit your skin tones and features.

Valleycat 12 11am-6pm • $20 • Find it on Facebook

Bicycle based scavenger hunt around Eau Claire. Get a manifest and plan your route to each checkpoint. Registration at 11am. Roll out start at 1pm. Everyone gets a shirt and entry in the prize pool. Meet at 1106 Menomonie St. There will be a tent up just east of the Menomonie Street Dairy Queen. Stay for a party after the hunt.

2018 Storm Open Golf Outing 11am • Lake Hallie Golf

Course, 2196 110th St, Chippewa Falls • $50/ golfer ($180 for team of four) • All ages • (715) 450-2366 • lakehalliegolf.com Help support the 2018 10U Storm Fastpitch softball team. Your $50 entry includes 9 holes of scramble golf (with cart), burger/brat lunch with all the fixings, and the chance to win great prizes. Call/ email to reserve your tee-time today.

Hear! Hear! Release Party noon • Modicum Brewing

Company, 3732 Spooner Ave Suite A, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • (715) 895-8585 • modicumbrewing.com Hear! Hear! is a traditional Belgian-style Witbier spiced with chamomile and lemongrass. It is crushably drinkable and perfect for the spring and summer months.

Thank You Notes: Community Music Party 1-4pm

• Eau Claire Music School, 1620 Ohm Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 828-4171 • eauclairemusicschool.com Musical performances, art, and activities for families. Guests include the Ukulele Klub of Eau Claire, Cathy Reitz and 7 Swing, and Chef Amy Huo’s Locavore Mobile Kitchen. Activities include an instrument petting zoo, face painting, lawn games, mural painting, and chalk art.

UWEC Film Series: “Lady Bird” 2pm, 7pm • Woodland

Together Farms Burger Night 4-8pm • Together Farms,

UWEC One Act Festival 4pm, 7:30pm • Riverside The-

In It Together Date Night “IIT’s How You Play The Game” 6:30-8:30pm • Infinity Beverages Winery &

Distillery, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • $40/Couple • (715) 456-6670 • beinit.org Join In It Together with Matt and Suzie Kendziera for a fun night that will encourage your marriage. Ticket price includes a beverage and appetizers. This date night will focus on being a powerhouse team. Feel free to wear your favorite jersey.

Menomonie High School Spring Swing 6:30-10pm

• Menomonie High School, 1715 5th Street West, Menomonie • $8 Adults, $5 Students and Seniors • All Ages • 715-232-2609, ext. 40117 Menomonie High School Jazz Bands and Alumni Band will be featured in a night of Jazz music and dancing. Doors open at 6:30, dance lessons at 7:00, featured bands from 8-10pm. Also included is a silent auction and decadent desserts.

Jim Herrick and Friends-Kick off to Summer Concert

7-8:30pm • Colfax Municipal Building, 613 Main Street, Colfax • $10.00 general seating admission • (715) 9623027 • colfaxwicmbrg Jim Herrick and his friends will be performing a kick off to summer concert. This concert is fund raising for an elevator for the municipal building. The concert is located on the 2nd floor of the building.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS MAY 2-20, 2018 Live Music: Girl Band 7pm • Acoustic Cafe, 505 S.

Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic. com/eauclaire Jen Hazen of Davy J and Friends, Jenny and the Jets, Milk and Whiskey and Weapons of Brass Destruction teams up with three amazing women in a new collaboration: Sultry Kai Ulrica of Wolves at the Door and RavenWolf, Flutist Julie Majkowski of The Chippewa Valley Flute Ensemble, Guitarist and bass player Kori Riesenweber of Beacon James.

2nd Annual Hefeweizen Pub Crawl 7pm • Chippewa

River Distillery & Brewster Bros. Brewing Co., 402 W River St, Chippewa Falls • $20 for logo, t-shirt, glass, and spot on the bus • Brewster Brothers popular Hefeweizen is back. Visit local establishments serving Brewster Bros. Tilden Weizen. Sign up in our tasting room. Participating establishments to be announced soon.

UWEC MisterWives Concert 7:30pm • Zorn Arena,

UWEC, Garfield Avenue 121, Eau Claire • $10 students, $20 public • All Ages • (715) 836-4805 • uwec. edu UWEC’s University Activities Commission hosts MisterWives as the spring 2018 concert. Tickets are on sale now, at UWEC’s Service Center or online.

Chippewa Valley Symphony: Elgar’s ‘Enigma Variations’ and ‘Mussorgsky-Ravel’s ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ 7:30pm • The State Theatre, 316 Eau Claire

St., Eau Claire • $7-28 • eauclairearts.com Experience the strong bonds of friendship through the legendary ‘Enigma Variations’ and ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’, two pieces to surely enjoy with friends.

ECCT Presents: “Avenue Q” 7:30pm • The Oxford,

Live Music: Intuitive Compass 8pm • Stones Throw,

304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 832-8888 Intuitive Compass is original folk music of the west.

Live Music: Carnage the Executioner 8pm • The Plus,

208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 Cover • All Ages • pizzapluseauclaire.com Carnage the Executioner returns to Eau Claire with WayWard Nomothetic & Katana Da Don.

Live Music: Jack and Kitty 1:30-4:30pm • Jeremiah’s

A Night in the Desert Belly Dance Show 7-10pm • Fall

Nick Anderson & The Skinny Lovers LIVE with Boats & Bridges, Eduardo Rafael 8pm-1am •

St. Olaf Parish Golf Outing 2pm • Princeton Valley

11th Annual Evening of Wine & Cheese 7-10pm •

Beautiful Buzz at The Sheeley House Saloon 8:30-

Bullfrog Fish Farm, N1409 566th St, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (218) 340-0677 • eatmyfish.com Live music out at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, featuring Emmy Award winning duo Jack and Kitty specializing in Organic Vaudeville and Jug Band Folk music. These vaudevillian songsters love to perform concerts nationwide, playing a variety of folk instruments. Golf Course, 2300 W. Princeton Ave., Eau Claire • $40 registration/golfer • 715-832-2504, ext. 100 • princetonvalley.com St. Olaf Parish will host a golf outing at the Princeton Valley Golf Course. Registration starts at 1pm, tee time at 2pm. Includes 9-hole scramble, cart, lunch and lots of prizes. Foursomes are fine, singles welcome.

Creek High School Auditorium, 336 E. Hoover Ave, Fall Creek • FREE • All Ages • (715) 579-2026 • samsaradancers.weebly.com Come and enjoy the exotic and elegant mysteries of belly dance. This show is a family friendly event that features amazing dancers from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota. This is Samsara’s 10th annual belly dance show. HOM Furniture, 2921 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • $65 single admission • (715) 855-0081 • cvclubs.org Enjoy a white chocolate fountain, an assortment of wines, craft beer, meats & cheeses, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. There will be live music and a raffle. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club - Mary Markquart Center of Eau Claire.

The Mousetrap, 311 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 832-8418 • facebook.com/ events/798555583670024/ Nick Anderson & The Skinny Lovers just returned from a trip down to Austin, TX for Red Gorilla Music Festival, secured licensing deals with MTV,E!TV, and Netflix, and are preparing to release their newest EP Ephrem Pt. 3.

11:30pm • Sheeley House Saloon, 236 West River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • (715) 726-0561 • Find it on Facebook Beautiful Buzz a two piece indie rock band from Baraboo that has recently moved to Eau Claire. They play a mix of covers and originals. Members are John Swamy - VOX and guitar, and Susan Thiede - vocals.

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Live Music: Divided Highway 9pm-1am • O’Leary’s

Intuitive Compass at The Stones Throw 10pm • The

Stone’s Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • $10 • 21+ • (541) 261-6558 • intuitive- compass.com Intuitive Compass is a Nationally touring Band on the rise, they offer a timeless sound, invoking a musical America of the past with out ever sounding dated. Jason Dea West (guitarist) is originally from Menomonie WI, Aurelia (Accordion) from AZ. The Duo will be featured in Alaskas’ Salmon Fest in August, Oregons’ West Coast Country Fest and others this summer.

SUNDAY, MAY. 13

Mother’s Day Brunch 7am-1pm • The Lakely, 516 Gal-

loway Street, Eau Claire • All Ages • (715) 839-0601 • thelakely.com Kids and husbands; take the reins and make plans to celebrate Mom with us at The Lakely. Your wife/mother will enjoy one free mimosa during brunch, though she undoubtedly deserves much more than that. Live music by Nick Seeger from 10am - 1pm.

Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast and Basket Raffle

8:30am-noon • Sacred Heart-St Patrick Parish Center, 322 Fulton St, Eau Claire • Breakfast: Adults $6, Children $4, Family $25 Raffle: 1 for $1, 15 for $10, wingspan for $20 • All Ages • (715) 835-2693 • shspec. org Menu: Cascading Chocolate Fondue Fountain with Fruit, Pancakes, Baked French Toast Casserole, Scrambled Eggs with optional salsa, hot sauce and/or cheese, Sausage, Fruit Cups, Juice, Milk and Coffee. By reserving ahead of time, breakfast can be served at your table.

The Florian Gardens Annual Mother’s Day Brunch 9am-2pm • The Florian Gardens, 2340 Lorch Ave, Eau Claire • Contact Florian Gardens for prices or to make reservations • All Ages • (715) 832-8836 • thefloriangardens.com Join Florian Gardens for their annual Mother’s Day brunch event. Past years have featured live harp music.

15th Annual “The Past Passed Here” Living History Event 9am-4pm • Allen Park, S. Bridge St., Chippewa

Weekend Brunch with Musical Guest 10am-1pm •

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CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS MAY 2-20, 2018

BELOW: This event has quite the pull. KELLY WHITMAN

IT’S FUR REAL

The Past Passed Here brings voyageur era to life Chippewa County Historical Society hosts The Past Passed Here • May 10-11, 3-6pm • May 12, 9am-6pm • May 13, 9am-4pm • Allen Park, Chippewa Falls • $3 per person, $10 family, free for 5 and under • thepastpassedhere.org • It’s almost time to head back to the 18th century – no time machine needed. This May, the Chippewa County Historical Society’s The Past Passed Here transports visitors to the era of fur trading, all while remaining in the comfort of the 21st century. The event occurs in Allen Park in downtown Chippewa Falls, which was a fur trading site for Native Americans and French voyageurs from the late 1700s to the early 1800s. Attendees have the opportunity to explore the camp sites, where they will find a variety of interesting things to see and do. Visitors can partake in archery, canoe paddle races, a tomahawk toss, and – if they’re feeling daring – even a cross-cut saw competition. Throughout the weekend, there will be an assortment of demonstrations, including cooking, spinning, blacksmithing, and brain tanning. At the camps, there will be re-enactors teaching the Chippewa Valley’s history to modern generations through acting and answering questions. The Past Passed Here will also feature food options, such as buffalo burgers and kettle corn, and traders will be selling leather goods and furs as well as jewelry and other goods. –Emilee Wentland

and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and many others.

Mother’s Day Brunch 10am-2pm • Lake Wissota Golf

& Events, 16108 97th Ave., Chippewa Falls • $25 Adults $10 Kids • All Ages • (888) 382-4780 • wissota.golf This Mother’s Day Brunch features live music, a mimosa bar, and a kids activity station. Menu includes seasonal fruit, waffle station, full breakfast buffet, smoked salmon, and numerous vegetable and potato options.

Free Makeover Event and Heavenly Scents Pop & Shop 11am-6pm • Tangled Up in Hue, 505 S. Barstow

Discourse: Modern Dance & Writing 1pm • The Vol-

ume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/store This threepart event features both modern dance and writing. Each portion begins with a dance performance set to the words of local author BJ Hollars. Following each performance will be a discussion of the creative process, the artistic product, as well as how dance relates to Eau Claire’s creative economy. Discussion will be open to questions from the audience.

Live Music: Nick Foytik 1:30-4:30pm • Jeremiah’s Bull-

frog Fish Farm, N1409 566th St, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (218) 340-0677 • eatmyfish.com Live music

out at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, featuring Nick Foytik, hailing from the pines of Northern Wisconsin, Nick began playing guitar at 15. Now, with more than 20 years of experience, Nick continues to work as a guitar for hire, but spends most of his time getting his own music heard.

The Kingston Trio 2-9pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the

Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $45-55 • (715) 2350001 • mabeltainter.org Since 1957, the Kingston Trio has played on through changing times, remaining popular for a simple reason - great songs that sound as good today as the first time you heard them. And 58 years after Tom Dooley shot to the top of the charts, the Trio is still on the road 30 weeks a year, bringing back all the great memories and making new ones.

UWEC Film Series: “Lady Bird” 2pm • Woodland

Mousetrap Open Mic 10pm • The Mousetrap, 311

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SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2018 - 7:30 STATE THEATER • EAU CLAIRE Tickets $25 I $35 (715) 832-2787 • www.eauclairearts.com

Public Events

at the Oxbow Hotel + The Lakely Dinners • Drinks • Concerts • Festivals • Classes

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6:30pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • theoxbowhotel.com Creative Economy Week keynote with Michael Seman, Director of Creative Industries Research and Policy at the University of Colorado-Denver. Michael will host and moderate a panel of local creatives after the keynote.

Monday Jazz Sessions 7-10pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516

Sat. 5/5 2nd Annual Derby Day Celebration | 2pm – 8:30pm Attendees are encouraged to dress to the nines, with prizes for best hat, cutest couple, and more. Kentucky-inspired food will be served, and there will be mint juleps galore!

Sun. 5/13

Karaoke Live at The Plus 9pm • The Plus, 208 S.

Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • 18+ recommended • (715) 832-8844 • pizzapluseauclaire.com With full service menu of appetizers, entrees, and pizzas until midnight and drinks for the 21+ crowd, this all ages venue offers the perfect place to sing a tune with friends.

TUESDAY, MAY. 15

Artist Reception: Terry Meyer 5-8pm • The Oxbow Ho-

Mother’s Day Brunch Accepting reservations from 7am – 1pm Kids and husbands; take the reins and make plans to celebrate Mom with us at The Lakely. Your wife/mother will enjoy one free mimosa during brunch, though she undoubtedly deserves much more than that.

Tue. 5/15 Artist Reception: Terry Meyer | 5pm – 8:30pm Join local artist Terry Meyer and other fine-art fanatics at this Artist Reception, right in the middle of Creative Economy Week! Light appetizers will be served, and Terry will be on-hand to chat with guests and discuss his work and artistic influences.

Fri. 5/18 Actual Wolf in the Lakely | 9pm – 10:45pm $8 advance tickets | $10 day of show Actual Wolf and actual outlaw (aka Eric Pollard) will be performing a special show on stage in The Lakely.

Tues. 5/22 & Wed. 5/23 Lakely Loves… Morels | 6pm – 9pm $75/person There will be morel mushrooms to feast on. Do you really need more details? If you do, they'll be coming soon. If you don't, call the Oxbow front desk at 715.839.0601 for your reservations.

All shows are free, on the Lakely stage

Live Music in the Gallery 5/4 Flaming Doublewides 5/11 Red Tide + Hollandir

Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • thelakely. com/events Join UW-Eau Claire jazz faculty for a Monday night jazz series, which pays homage to the long and storied tradition of the jam session. Bring your axe, call a tune, and sit in after the first set with local professionals who have played some of the country’s premier jazz venues. Half off tap beers at 9pm.

6/1 Joe Hunt + D.Janakey 6/2 Jesse Marchant

All shows 8pm – 10pm | Prices vary Get tickets at volumeonetickets.org

tel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Local artist Terry Meyer is the man behind the paintbrush, responsible for the new pieces hanging at the Oxbow Hotel. Join Terry and other fineart fans for this reception with light appetizers and lively discussions about Terry’s work and artistic influences.

Spring Evening Bird Hikes 5:30-7:30pm • Beaver Creek

Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • Friends $3 (per hike) Nonmembers $5 (per hike) • adults to upper elementary • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve.org/ events/calendar/ Join a Reserve Naturalist for an afterdinner walk to see who you can find on the trails. All levels of bird enthusiasts are welcome. These hikes are designed for adults to upper elementary-aged children. Please note that these are two separate hikes; you may attend either one or both, but if attending both, you must register for both.

Blugold Originals 7pm • Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Cen-

ter, UW-Eau Claire, Davies Center, 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire • $10 • uwec.ticketforce.com The Innocent Men have created the all-original music showcase of the year, presenting music composed by its members for the very first time, and featuring incredible Blugold singersongwriters including the sister trio LASKA, and more, to share their original music right on campus.

Live Music at Cowboy Jack’s: Open Mic 8:30-11:30pm

• Cowboy Jack’s, 1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • (715) 514-3289 • facebook.com/CowboyJacksAltoona Preselected amateur and professional performs try out new material and plug upcoming shows. Variety of music genres: Jazz, Bluegrass, R&B, Country and Folk. Every Tuesday night at Cowboy Jack’s.

Open Mic at The Plus 9pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow

WEDNESDAY, MAY. 16

Women With Purpose Luncheon 11:45am-1pm •

Eagle’s Club, 2588 Hallie Rd., Chippewa Falls • $10 • (715) 669-7310 • lakehallie.womenwithpurposewi. org/upcoming-lunch-events/ Women With Purpose Luncheon’s featured guest speaker this month will be CeCelia Zorn. Zorn brings a threefold background to the luncheon presentation. As a registered nurse, awardwinning university professor for 32 years, and a lifelong writer.

How to Become a Full-Time Maker 6-8pm • Red’s Mer-

cantile, 224 N Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 271-3065 • Find it on Facebook As part of Creative Economy Week, a panel of makers will talk shop on pricing, sourcing materials, costs involved in startup, getting into retail spaces, packaging, and marketing. Panelists include: Nick Endle, Nick’s Wood Shop; Sarah Willger, Token Jewelry; Kyle LaFond, American Provenance; Kate Field, Kombucha Shop; and Jess Goehner, Directive Made.

Wine & Whimsy 6-8:30pm • Eau Claire Regional Arts

Manifest Light Wednesday Open Mic 6:45-10:30pm • 516 Galloway St. | Eau Claire, Wis. 715.839.0601 | www.thelakely.com

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS MAY 2-20, 2018 “acoustic” version of the weekly Thursday open mic, although electronic instruments and hand percussion are welcome. Tips are much appreciated.

Poetry Collection “Rhapsody In Olive Drab” by Steve Maddox 7-8pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W

Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org Steve Maddox is a retired businessman, Vietnam veteran, published poet, and a volunteer board member for the Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neillsville, Wisconsin. Books will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the book sales will go to support the post-traumatic stress disorder program at the Highground in Neillsville.

Writers Anonymous 7-9pm • SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee

Bar, 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • Find it on Facebook Sit at the back tables or spread out throughout the rest of the cafe. Bring your own ideas or browse their writing prompts. 7-7:30pm is a social hour. Settle in and get a drink. 7:30-8:30pm will start with brief introductions and then quiet writing for an hour. From 8:30-9pm you can keep writing or debrief your table about your progress.

Riverdale Trivia Night at The Plus 8pm • The Plus, 208

S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 8328844 • pizzapluseauclaire.com How much do you know about the television series Riverdale? All of the questions this night will be about the hit TV series. No preregistration required, just show up and play. All ages, free- with surprises and prizes for the top teams!

THURSDAY, MAY. 17

Together Farms Burger Night 4-8pm • Together Farms,

Syttende Mai 2018 (Norwegian Independence Day) 5-

9pm • Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center, 3340 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • $20 Adults, Youth 12 & under $5 (Tickets must be purchased by 5/10) No tickets at door! • (715) 834-9378 Celebrating Norway Independence Day. A plated meal of cod, meatballs, cole slaw, red potatoes, vegetable, lefse and almond cake. Program following by Pastor Grant Aaseng who was a past contestant on Norway’s number 1 television reality show, “Alt for Norge”. Silent Auction. Tickets available at Festival Foods, Mall Dr., Eau Claire.

Burger King Classic Car Show: Opening Night 5:30-

8:30pm • Burger King - West Side, 2833 North Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE to exhibitors and spectators • All Ages • burgerkingclassiccarshows.com Classic cars, vintage, antique, muscle cars and more. Fun for the entire family.

Wine & Whimsy 6-8:30pm • Eau Claire Regional Arts

The State of Craft Beer 7-8pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial

Public Library – Eau Claire Room, 400 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • (715) 839-5004 Take a brewery tour of Wisconsin with Matthew Janzen, author and photographer of State of Craft Beer. Program is in the Eau Claire Room.

Manifest Open Mic at the Stones Throw 7pm • Stones

Hitchhikers, Carnivals, and Roadside Saviors 7pm •

The Volume One Gallery, Located inside the Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • FREE • volumeone.org/store Join Derick Black, Savannah Shaurette, and Ken Szymanski for an album-length performance of interwoven stories and songs. Think fun but not frivolous; sad but not depressing; artistic but not pretentious. These are simply the tales and rhythms that would make good company on the late-night highway home.

Live Music: Sage Leary 7pm • Acoustic Cafe, 505 S.

Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic. com/eauclaire Guitarist/singer-songwriter Sage Leary has emerged as a powerful creative force on the music scene. A shining, young talent with a fresh new sound, he recorded his instrumental debut album Feel the Sound at the age of 14.

ECCT Presents: “Avenue Q” 7:30pm • The Oxford,

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MONDAY JUNE 4

WEDNESDAY JUNE 6

SATURDAY JUNE 9

CORBA GROUP RIDE • 6pm (arrive @ 5:45pm)

OPEN HOUSE • 5pm - 7pm

ROAD RIDE • 8am - noon

Lowes Creek County Park - West Parking Lot

3-County Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan

Ride leaves from SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar

Join Chippewa Off Road Bike Association (CORBA) for their weekly mountain bike Group Ride. This is a ride for all skill levels whether you know the trails or not. You will break up into groups according to speed and no one will be left behind. Helmets required. County Parks parking pass required if driving in, purchased on site for $5.

Volume One Gallery

Participate in a road biking tour led with local bike enthusiasts. Travel about 30 miles through the Chippewa Valley and make a stop for a free snack!

TUESDAY JUNE 5

BIKE TO BASEBALL • 5:30pm

BIKE WEEK KICKOFF PARTY • 6:30am - 10am Volume One Parking Lot

Join Volume One and other friends of a bike-friendly Wisconsin who will be on hand for the Bike Week kickoff party with free coffee from Soul Brewed Coffee. Visit with local bike advocacy groups, and get a basic bike safety check. Special offers from The Local Store, and check out Chippewa Valley Family booth at the 7:30am bike party.

JUNE 4 -10, 2018 It’s time to celebrate all-things bicycling in Wisconsin! Join us for events in Eau Claire including rides, parties, and workshops!

Provide your input on the Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan for Eau Claire County, as well as Dunn and Chippewa Counties. Hosted by the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 6 Carson Park Stadium | Express Game

Meet-up Point to Bike to Baseball:

10am - 2pm Eau Claire County Expo Center Pavilion