Party Planner 2013

CHIPPEWA VALLEY

EDITORS THOM FOUNTAIN, TOM GIFFEY, TYLER GRIGGS

DESIGNERS KAITLYN BRYAN, THOM FOUNTAIN

PHOTOGRAPHER ANDREA PAULSETH

YOUR FESTIVE LOCAL GUIDE THE HALLS ARE DECKED, THE YULE IS BLAZING, THE SEASON’S JOLLY, AND IT’S TIME TO GET A PARTY GOING! Every year, families, friends, organizations, and businesses spend time and money pulling together every resource they can to throw a holiday bash that will live through the ages. But a lot of that comes down to the planning. Depending on your schedule, maybe you’re still planning that perfect 2013 holiday bonanza, or you could save this guide to start nice

and early on making 2014 something to remember. Whether you want a rockin’ family reunion with 20 relatives or a massive company party with hundreds of employees and friends, this Chippewa Valley Holiday Party Planner will tell you where to go, what to eat and what to have to push your party over the edge. Just don’t forget to invite Santa.

EATS & TREATS

LOCAL HOLIDAY NOSHING

CHIPPEWA VALLEY PARTY Caterers AND PROVIDERS OF FESTIVE FEASTS Alchemy Family Farm 12453 Cty Hwy DD, Colfax •

271-2094 • alchemyfamilyfarm@yahoo.com • worktheland.blogspot.com This sustainable alternative specializes in locally produced foods, such as the herbs and vegetables from its own farm and other local products you may see at the farmer’s markets.

Annabell’s Catering 140 Johnson Hill Road, Plum City • 647-4490 • service@annabellscaterings.com • annabellscaterings.com/index.php Annabell’s wide service area includes Eau Claire. This caterer offers a variety of buffet services or plated dinner selections.

Asian Café 2121 Eddy Ln., Eau Claire • 852-0552

• Crayfish, coconut shrimp, egg rolls, salad, steak, pizza, and other American choices.

Bar-B-Q Express: BBQ & Grill 1979 Cty Hwy OO,

Chippewa Falls • 828-7910 Authentic pit barbecue for catering, pick-up, delivery, and vending. Sevral meat choices and sides available. Servicing events of up to 1000 people.

Bijou Catering 2629 East Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 • 832-6778 • Find us on Facebook Continental cuisines with flavors and style outside the realm of what people are used to.

Black Tie Catering N2702 690th Street, Menomonie

• 664-8430 • blacktie@wwt.net • Find us on Facebook Unlike some caterers, Black Tie allows you to build your own meal, instead of having specific menu items.

Blue Moose 1628 Woodard Rd, Bloomer, WI 54724

• 568-2687 • www.bluemooseco.com Whether its 50 or 500 people, indoors or out, the Blue Moose Grill & Steakhouse will take care of your guests.

Blugold Dining W.R Davies Center, Room 250, UW-

Eau Claire, Eau Claire • 836-5261 • dining@uwec. edu • uwec.edu/dining/ University Catering can serve groups of more than 650 guests. Offering an extensive menu of meal choices and a variety of dessert options.

Bresina’s Carry Out 10 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • 723-7869 • This buffet-style caterer can serve a group of any size.

Burrachos 5314 Prill Rd., Eau Claire • 834-1843 •

www.burrachos.com Let Burrachos bring their fresh Mexican food to your next event or party. They cater for all sorts of groups; big or small; from corporate events to graduation parties.

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 1120 122nd St., Suite 3, Chippewa Falls • 833-2233 • camillescafe.com With everything from fresh veggies to sandwiches and salads, Camille’s offers a fresh, healthy alternative to the typical hot and greasy catering experience.

Connell’s Supper Club 18525 50th Ave., Chippewa

Falls • 723-5656 • Connell’s can handle your needs, whether it be breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with items running from eggs to lobster.

Creative and Passionate Personal Cheffing Eau

Claire • 590-4515 • personalchefgolden@yahoo. com Service includes grocery shopping, cooking and clean-up.

Dessert First retail locations at Awards and More

Plaza, 2425 Seymour Road, Eau Claire, and Avalon Floral, 504 Water St., Eau Claire • 833-8440 • info@GetDessertFirst.com • GetDessertFirst.com This purveyor of gourmet desserts offers a rotating variety of 50 cupcake flavors made from top-shelf ingredients with a secret and delicious homemade recipe.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 311 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau

Claire • 830-9790 // 1320 N. Broadway, Menomonie • 231-3227 • dickeys.com Meat lovers rejoice Dickey’s Barbecue Pit features a delivery buffet or boxed lunches with tender meats topped with their family recipe barbecue sauce, plus a tall list of sides to select. Get a catering quote online for your convenience.

Draganetti’s 3120 Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona • 8349234 • sales@draganettis.com • draganettis.com Customize your catering experience from most of this Italian eatery’s menu.

Famous Dave’s 2811 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 8352227 • famousdaves.com Famous Dave’s catering crews bring plates of lip-smackin’ barbeque to all occasions.

Fat Boy’s Pizza 1312 Main St., Bloomer • 568-4464 • Customize your menu to exactly what you want

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from a large list of options.

Festival Foods 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • 838-

1000 • festivalfoods.com Festival Foods features lunch and dinner buffet catering options with a variety of styles, including classic meat dishes, world cuisine, soups and sandwiches, a picnic menu, breakfast menu, a la carte menu, plus fruit, vegetable, and shrimp platters.

Fill-Inn Station 104 W. Columbia Street, Chippewa Falls • 723-8282 and 723-6551 • fillinnstation.com Can accommodate up to 275 wedding guests in its banquet hall, roomy enough to include a DJ and dancing. Choose from a buffet-style meal or a menu of traditional banquet plates.

Fox Run Catering 1515 S 65th Ave, Eau Claire • 835-5630 • Find us on Facebook Fox Run offers a catering menu that includes selections for breakfast, brunch, luncheons, casual and fine dining and hors d’ oeuvres. For parties of 40 or more, choose a wonderful buffet style dinner with several choices.

Franzwa’s Custom Catering Eau Claire • 225-6983 • franzwas.com Known for the famous seasoned charcoal chicken, Franzwa’s customizes every event to the customer’s preferences. Whether you have a big or small event they will take care of you.

Gordy’s County Market 3310 E. Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • 834-3993 // 2717 Birch St., Eau Claire • 836-8246 // 1031 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 839-0220 // 212 Bay St., Chippewa Falls • 726-2500

SERVING WISCONSIN FOR THE HOLIDAYS

BY NATHAN BERG

IT’S BORDERLINE CLICHÉ to talk about the stress and anxiety that the holiday season can impart upon an otherwise calm soul. For me, I’ve come to find that inner peace during the holidays is far easier to achieve when I focus on friends, family and food – the promise of getting together with good people to laugh, to love, and to consume excessive amounts of food and booze.

With this in mind, let’s make sure all of our holiday gatherings have incredible food and drink! And since we’d also like our holiday season to reflect the bounty of ingredients and talented craftsmanship that surround us in our little corner of this big planet, let’s make the extra effort to feature local culinary delights, too. Here’s a handful of items that would fit both of those criteria and would do you proud if you feature them during your holiday gatherings. – Nathan Berg Castle Rock Eggnog Eggnog is one of the more divisive drinks in the world. You either love it or it does nothing at all for you. I would recommend that members of both camps give Castle Rock Organic Dairy’s version of eggnog a shot. Made with milk from a dairy herd that lives just south of Eau Claire and eggs from some equally local chickens (both certified organic, of course), this “nog” is rich, thick, and creamy with just the right amount of spice to let the natural flavors of the high-quality milk shine through. You could certainly add your liquor of choice to this stuff, but I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s that good!

Cranberries Cranberries are practically the poster-child for a Wisconsin winter’s culinary identity. In a land where the only things that grow for nearly half the year are energy bills and starch tolerance, cranberries hold a special place.

Harvested in the fall, they keep for almost two months in their fresh form. But they’re also one of the only fruits that can be frozen and not suffer for it. Loaded with antioxidants, cranberries offer a welcome break from the heavy meats and starches of winter with their bright tartness. To replace the boring cranberries from a can, try cooking with them this holiday season. You can make your own gelled version with some sugar, water and a blender/food processor. Or you can roast them and add them to a wide variety of dishes for some tart complexity. Just remember to balance them out with a little sweetness.

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St. Isidore’s Cloth-Bound Cheddar The Chippewa Valley has a brand new artisan cheesemaker! If you’re an avid Volume One reader, then you are probably familiar with Inga Witscher, the infectiously charming host of the new locally-produced television show, Around The Farm Table.

But what you might not know is that some of the wonderful milk produced by the Jersey cows she and her husband, Joe, are always tending goes into the production of one of the newest and most incredible cheeses made in Wisconsin. It’s made by Rick Witscher, Inga’s father, a long-time artisan dairy producer from the East Coast who recently became certified as a Wisconsin cheesemaker and set out to create St. Isidore, a bandage-wrapped cheddar of immediate distinction. To make St. Isidore, Rick uses a true craftsman’s touch. To begin, it is only made in the summer months, when the cows are feeding exclusively on the wonderful grasses and wildflowers of their rolling hillside home, just south of Osseo. The milk is handled in buckets so that its delicate fats (a trademark of the Jersey breed) do not get broken apart in processing.

Once produced, the cheese is wrapped in – get this – cheesecloth that’s been coated in butter! (You can go ahead and die at this point.) The cheese is then cave-aged for about a year. In the end, it produces an amazingly unique cheddar, at once nutty and tangy, but with an obvious freshness that is a direct reflection of the hillside that the cows graze in all summer long.

White Winter Winery White Winter Winery of Ironwood produces an array of delicious meads. A fermented combination of honey and water (and an endless variation of fruits, spices, or herbs), mead is likely the most ancient of all alcoholic beverages. At White Winter, they offer an impressive variety, many of which are flavored with native Wisconsin fruits – wild-harvested in some cases! This boozy sweetness is the perfect answer for whatever difficult questions the holiday season might throw your way.

Quince and Apple A producer of hand-crafted goodies out of Madison, Q&A makes a number of smallbatch preserves and syrups, all of which deserve a place at your holiday party. For starters, their preserves are almost a requirement for any cheese and/or charcuterie platter. But somewhat recently, Q&A began producing a line of not-so-simple syrups to be utilized in the crafting of amazing mixed drinks. With flavors both locally familiar and exotic – like Rhubarb Hops or Lime and Cucumber – it’d be downright impossible

About the Chef: Chef Nathan Berg was the owner of Native Bay (Chippewa Falls), has worked at Harvest (Madison), and was the chef at The Creamery and Canoe Bay. Before that, he was the Chef Intern at the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute in East Troy.

He served as the Chef Ambassador for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (promoting Wisconsin artisanal cheeses). Berg has also apprenticed with brewer David Anderson (Dave’s BrewFarm) for a year and a half.

// 17158 Cty Hwy J, Lake Wissota • 726-2505 • gordyscountymarket.net Gordy’s locations has catering services for all occasions.

Taverna Grill 2839 Mall Dr. Eau Claire • 835-2845

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub 415 S. Barstow

St., Eau Claire • 835-6621 • houligans.net Whether you are in need of a meeting room, banquet facility, rehearsal dinner, we can cater to your needs. Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub’s Gharrity Room is a private banquet facility that can accommodate 10 to 70 people with its’ private bar for sit-down, buffet and appetizer style functions. See website for full guidelines.

Infinity Beverages 930 Galloway St., Eau Claire •

402-DRINK iB (374-6542) • www.infinitybeverages. com Featuring five wines with more varieties on the way, plus an exclusive series riesling, Audacity Vodka, and Watermelon Brandy. Additionally, Infinity Beverages offers a tasting lounge at their winery and distillery at Banbury Place.

KP Katering 809 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire •

855-9055 • kpkatering.com From specially made menus to exceptional decorations, KP has everything to make your day exactly as you envisioned.

Full set-up and clean-up services.

Lammer’s Food Fest 1409 9th Street, Menomonie • 235-2134 • lammersfoodfest.com Known for its great-tasting food, hospitality, and attention to detail. We have wine-tasting available. Company parties, family reunions and weddings are welcome to call for a free consultation.

Lucy’s Delicatessen 117 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • 720-9800 • www.foreign5.com Lucy’s will customize your orders with its menu of sandwiches, pizza, soup, meat/cheese platters, and more.

Mancino’s 4056 Commonwealth Ave. and 809 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 835-4000 and 8354100 • mancinoseauclaire.com For information about Mancino’s full-menu catering, see contact info or visit one of its locations.

Mega Foods 1201 S. Hastings Way - Eau Claire and 2615 N. Clairemont Ave - Eau Claire • 839-5200 and 836-6342 • www.megafoods.com Catering services for all occasions.

Mike’s Smokehouse 2235 N Clairemont Ave., Eau

Claire, WI 54703 • 834-8153 • mikessmokehouse.co Many of of Mike’s Smokehouse’s classic tastes are available to serve your party of up to 5000, including dinner plates, desserts, and appetizers. They offer pickup or deliver services, or even a full catering option with our signature trailer.

Picanha: The Brazilian Steak House 5020 Keystone

Xing, Eau Claire • 514-4802 • yankeejacks3@aol. com • www.picanhasteakhouse.com Full service catering for any occasion. Find our catering menu online.

The Raw Deal 603 S Broadway St., Menomonie •

231-3255 • rawdeal-wi.com Raw Deal is a socially and eco-conscious business just waiting to welcome you in, and introduce you to a new way of thinking about and appreciating food and the world around you.

Sitha Indian Kitchen 3619 Altoona Avenue, Altoona

• 830-9343 • gaddam.udaya@yahoo.com We cater for all occasions including birthdays, family gatherings, graduation parties and anniversary parties. If you are looking for a real authentic taste, this is the place for you. All dishes are made from scratch with healthy whole grains and fresh spices. www.chait-

gaddam.wix.com/sithaindiankitchen

• www.tavernagrill.com From delicious flatbread pizza to homemade lasagne, from formal to casual, Taverna Grill’s premium catering menu can be customized to fit your occasion. Whether you are serving ten or two hundred, our expert staff is dedicated to delivering the quality food and service you desire.

The Twisted Pantry 2749 London Rd., Eau Claire

• 833-8009 • www.thetwistedpantry.com Pasta and olive oils, crackers and chips, baking mixes, snack trays, drink mixes, dip mixes, spinkles, candies, spices, and nuts.

UW-Stout Catering UW-Stout 712 S. Broadway St.,

Menomonie • 232-3463 • mcraer@uwstout.edu • www.uwstout.edu/dining/catering/index.cfm Featuring a professional service staff with an executive chef. Catering available at UW-Stout locations or your own off-campus location. Choose from a menu of gourmet items, including desserts.

Westgate Sportsman Club 4909 Sportsman Dr.,

Eau Claire • 832-4548 • ecwestgate.com Featuring hors d’oeuvres as hot and cold platters, multiple banquet options with meat-based entrees, vegetables, pastas, sides, and salads, plus specialty buffet options including Italian, Mexican, pizza, Chinese, soup and salad, and American cuisine.

Yankee Jack’s 2300 W. Princeton Avenue, Eau Claire • 715 834-4050 • yankeejacks3@aol.com • yankeejacks.com Yankee Jack’s takes great pride in serving only the freshest and highest quality foods and libations. A- private banquet facility and off site catering is also available.

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ENTERTAINMENT

A NIGHT TO

REMEMBER Sure, I’ve been to some pretty good parties that just had a DJ or a basic sound system. But do I necessarily remember that part of the party? Well, no. If you want to wow the socks off your party guests try some alternative forms of local entertainment that they’ll be talking about for months.

PARTY UP & GET DOWN

CHIPPEWA VALLEY MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT PURVEYORS DEEJAY SERVICES

All Occasions DJ Service • (715)-828-3536 • Info@ AllOccasionsDJService.net • alloccasionsdjservice.net Besides its reasonable prices, All Occasions also offers more hours per package than most DJ services.

Art of Entertainment Events-DJ Service Eau Claire •

829-0354 • entertainmenteventsco@yahoo.com Event.

Sound. Atmosphere. DJ service for any occasion. Reasonable rates. Good music. Great service. Keeping it simple since 2001. Family owned and operated.

Barstow Productions 343 N. Eau Claire St., Mondovi • 835-5299 See contact info for details.

Best Sound & Light Show DJ & Karaoke • 835-4888 • bestsoundandlightshow.com Serving the Chippewa Valley for over 15 years, Best Sound and Light Show provides DJ and karaoke entertainment perfect for any event. Professional, dependable, unforgettable...

Blue Thunder DJ E6885 N Cty E, Menomonie • 2353280 • bluethunderdj@yahoo.com Customizes the playlist to you. Features a full light show and the best equipment available.

FUNNY STUFF The local improv comedy scene has exploded in the last few years, offering up a variety of groups that will come and riff on whatever theme you have to your party. Broken copy machines? Drunk uncles? Old, curmudgeonly teachers? Whatever the occasion, improv can lighten the mood.

Carlson Entertainment • 797-2476 • info@carlsonentertainment.com • carlson-entertainment.com Carlson Entertainment brings together both Live and DJ’ed music to create a unique entertainment experience. We work very hard to provide a fun and professional atmosphere to create an exceptional day for you and your guests.

CK Productions 2809 E. Hamilton Ave. #302, Eau

Claire • 858-0680 • ck@charter.net • thememorymakers. com With an extensive song list and knowledge about the business, CK Productions will handle all your DJ services. Chuck, the owner, loves his job and has performed for crowds as small as 25 and as large as 2,000.

Entertainment by Tom 3910 75th St. S. Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 • 213-5707 • tomz@entertainmentbytom. com • entertainmentbytom.com Over 11,000 songs for your listening and dancing pleasure, from 1940 to Top 40 hits.

Get DJ Bob Eau Claire • 235-1754 • bsax007@sbcglob-

al.net “Gimmicks, fun, and dancing” - Over 20 years of experience.

Kadinger Event Production • 928-1097 • jeremy@ kadingerevent.com • kadingerevent.com With an extensive knowledge of music, this DJ can play or mix just about anything you want, though club music thumps especially nice on this sound system. All events feature lighting performed by an experienced lighting designer.

DANCING SHOES Nothing like a little Mediterranean flavor to spice up your holiday party, right? Local belly dancing groups may seem out-of-season, but the flavor they bring can warm up the room.

Kaleidoscope Entertainment • 225-3533 • kaleidoscopedj@charter.net • kaleidoscopedj.com Offering standard songs,indie music, and everything in between, Jamey sets up what he terms a “mobile dance club.” In addition to the music, he will emcee or provide karaoke for the occasion.

Midwest Entertainment 216 2nd Ave, Eau Claire • 563-

4748 • Midwest-Entertainment@hotmail.com • mymidwestdj.com A DJ and Master of Ceremonies company, Midwest offers in-person consultation to personalize your reception’s music.

Mobile Express DJs P.O. Box 776, Eau Claire • 3795849 • Sales@MobileExpressDJs.com • MobileExpressDjs.com Mobile Express DJs aims for a personal, tasteful, and accommodating approach to your event to keep your guests dancing and make your evening unforgettable. From country to pop to rock to alternative to rap, your party, reception, or dance should be the time of your life and consist only of the music you enjoy most.

SMOOTH JAZZ Eau Claire Jazz, Inc. books local professional and student musicians in solos, trios and plenty of other arrangements to class up your soiree. You can have a jazz group as a main act or off to the side, casting a hip vibe over the whole party.

Music in Motion Disc Jockeys • 835-6663 and (800) 625-2508 • musicinmotiondj.com A full time business that is available weekdays between 8 am and 6 pm, Music in Motion is a professional business that can deliver what they promise.

Party Hits 7539 Curvue Road, Eau Claire • 874-5244

and (952) 334-7642 • info@partyhitsmusic.com • partyhitsmusic.com Party Hits’ mission is simply to keep your party going from the first tune to the last, with plenty of variety and just enough personality.

PartyTunes • 579-5790 • Veteran Top-40 radio DJ with an extensive music collection tailored to your event.

Rock n Roll To Go 6517 Pleasant View St, Eau Claire • 839-7951 and (800) 799-4386 • rnrtogo.com Provid-

ing quality DJ entertainment,Vegas nights, limos, tents, inflatables, mechanical bulls, searchlights, photobooths, and more for over 25 years.

Rock’It Out Entertainment 834-3857 • With more than

10 years of experience, Nick Arnold guarantees you a fun, affordable, and hassle-free reception experience.

Rockin Randy’s Music Party N1045 Cty Rd. H, Mondovi • 720-8807 See contact info for details.

Shawtown Productions 13249 38th Ave, Chippewa

Falls • 720-8807 and 552-1003 • shawtown.com With their excellent sound and lighting systems and large selection of music, Shawtown will make your party the success it should be.

ShowTime Entertainment River Falls, WI • 821-1100

• tony@showtimeentertainmentllc.com • showtimeentertainmentdj.com Featuring services including DJ and light show, social hour/dinner music, photo montage/ slideshow, videography, photo booth, and ceremony sound.

Solid Gold Entertainment 1625 Eddy Lane, Eau Claire • 835-4996 • This DJ company’s specialty is weddings, from the dinner music to the hours upon hours of dance music.

Tricia Bradley Studios Entertainment & Photography

2737 London Road, Eau Claire • 831-8003 • info@triciabradley.com • triciabradley.com See contact info for details.

ZENON DJ Entertainment N4439 440th St., Menomonie

• 235-7769 • sharon@vqfun.com • vqfun.com A unique DJ/Emcee interactive flare, advanced Audio equipment, and a customized light show.

PARTY PERFORMERS

40 Fingers f40fingers@aol.com 40 Fingers is proof that

you can squeeze a whole lot of music out of just four people. Classic Rock and Oldies will keep you on the dance floor all night long, and the friendly wait staff will keep your thirst at bay.

513FREE 790-5130 • 513FREE.com 513FREE leads worship for prisons, homeless shelters, rehab centers, churches, conferences and other events. They write music used both for corporate worship and as inspiration to those facing adversity.

Absent Minded String Band 559-1788 • waystiod@

yahoo.com • facebook.com Absent Minded String Band play a new age stompgrass sound with an aggressive tempo and meaningful lyrics that catch the ears of people of all ages. They like to make people clap their hands, stomp their feet, and keep them dancing.

AcoustiHOO shorfield@hotmail.com • Facebook.com/

AcoustiHOO AcoustiHOO is a musical project that brings together sounds across styles with a little blues, some gypsy jazz, a folk melody, and more. Featuring Sue Orfield on saxophone, Lucas Fischer on guitar, Olaf Lind on violin and mandolin, and Randy Sinz on bass.

Al and Larry Find us on Facebook Allan Julson and

Larry Past play acoustic folk/rock music covering a wide range of material from artists such as Bob dylan, Hank Williams, The Beatles, Sister Hazel, as well as playing some original compositions.

Amanda Rundquist 495-5102 • amandarundquist.com Amanda Rundquist, new and emerging artist of the pop/ folk genre, grew up in Zumbrota, MN. Ever since she was old enough to sing, she dreamt of being a music artist. By age 12 she had written her first single “Lonely Love Song” which appears on her debut CD “Long Long Week”.

Beacon James 214-5223 • beaconjamesec@gmail. com Beacon James is a melodic alternative folk n’ roll ensemble from Chippewa Falls, featuring tight femalefronted harmonies with drums, bass, keyboard, acoustic guitar and saxophone.

Bear Creek Band 672-4491 • bearcreekband.com Extreme variety from the longest running cover band in the area.

Big Backyard bigbackyardband.com Great country cov-

ers from a group of musicians capable of high energy rock n’ roll stage performances and intimate, strippeddown acoustic sets.

Big Deeks bigdeeks.com The Big Deeks’ high-energy

format showcases many of the favorites throughout the decades. The band’s repertoire ranges from boot-

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stompin’ country to mosh-pit mayhem along with an incredible selection of rock & roll radio hits.

Billy Krause 828-2777, 834-6136 • kraushaus1@

charter.net Billy Krause is a veteran musician who has worked for more than 30 years in many formats - as a solo artist, in small ensembles, and in table-thumping electric roadhouse bands.

Brass Monkey 815-519-7025 • Find us on Facebook Brass Monkey is the cover band equivalent of the nerdy girl who takes off her glasses to reveal how hot she is.

The metaphorical glasses are coming off but, c’mon, you knew how hot Brass was the whole time.

Brian Bethke 579-1924 • brianbethkemusic@gmail.com Osseo Pop-Folkster Brian Bethke has his own brand of music drawing his inspiration from his personal struggle with Chronic Lymes. Bethke plays many original and puts his own spin songs of the past.

Catya’s Trio Catya.net Featuring the amazing Sue Orfield on tenor saxophone, Randy Sinz on acoustic and electric bass and vocals, and singer/songwriter, Catya, on vocals and guitar, Catya’s Trio performs a mix of original and traditional Blues, Swing, Contemporary Acoustic music, and some other familiar and not so familiar stuff.

Changing Subjects 308-0502 • joles.chris@gmail.com This Chippewa Falls band plays the best dance music from the 70s to today. Find us on Facebook.

Code Blue 726-0500 • info@catya.net Code Primarily a Blues band emphasizing original and traditional blues, Code Blue also throws in some original and classic R&B and Swing.

Cragars reverbnation.com/thecragars The Cragars have

been covering their favorite rock bands since 2007 and have enjoyed playing at dozens of bars, halls, summer festivals, and parties around the Chippewa Valley.

Crowdedheads crowdedheads.com Classic rock cover tunes by Heart, The Cars, Led Zeppelin and Journey with strong female vocals, classic dual guitar leads and a killer rhythm section.

Crystal & the Commotion crystalandthecommotion.com Crystal and The Commotion featuring vocalist Crystal Dolivo, former Airkraft bassist and 2010 Grammy Nominated artist Peter Phippen, guitarist Scott Milz, and drummer Michael Hucek. Expect great music from the 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s and today.

Dames 894-0925 • jmz_ignacio@yahoo.com Dames is a acoustic playin’, harmony hittin’ duo featuring Dan Boetcher and James Ignacio. Look for guitars, sax, banjo, harmonica, and high energy tunes.

Divided Highway • dividedhighwayrocks.com Divided Highway covers a wide variety of classic to modern rock and country, playing more than 100 shows a year.

Features Iron Mike Shuttleworth on lead guitar, covering your favorites from the ’70s, ’80s and today.

Dixie and the Dreamers dixieandthedreamers.com Classic pop/rock variety for dancing or listening.

Duncan Ninja Find us on Facebook Duncan Ninja is

a funk group comprised of two suave singers, five hot horns, and a ripe rhythm section. They play music by artists such as Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, KC & the Sunshine Band, and more.

Eau Claire Jazz Booking Agency 836-4092 • info@eau-

clairejazz.com • eauclairejazz.com ECJ is happy to provide hassle-free live music for your next special event.

Our professional booking agency is a reliable source for live music. We hand-pick top regional musicians to create an ensemble that is specifically catered to your needs.

ECShimmy 800 wisconsin St., Eau Claire • 926-4233 • laura@ecshimmy.com • ecshimmy.com ECShimmy has many different ways to make your shower and wedding even more memorable and fun. How about a belly dance class for the ladies at your shower? Looking for tasteful, professional and family friendly performers for your reception? The belly dancers of ECShimmy fit that bill.

Equinox Jazz Group 732-673-1030 • ecjazzgroup@ya-

hoo.com • freddysklenar.com Equinox Jazz Group is led

by Freddy Sklenar on saxophones, with Gordon Murphy on piano, Joel Carlson-trumpet, Ken Rogers-guitar, Jon Shimoda-bass, Dave Barneson-Drums and Roxanne Litchfield-vocals, playing jazz standards. Available for cocktail & dinner, corporate and holiday events.

EverGreen Grass Band Find us on Facebook The Ever-

NICK MEYER

green Grass Band is an acoustic and electric, hard drivin’ yet soft spoken, gritty yet polished, bluegrass band infused with rock. On any given night, you can expect to hear a high-energy show consisting of a mix of driving bluegrass infused originals, traditional Americana and well-known and sometimes outrageous covers.

Fully Loadid 829-0329 • fullyloadid.com Wide variety or rock and hard rock (AC/DC, Ozzy, Nickelback, etc.).

Greg Herriges • gregherriges.com Greg plays an eclec-

tic mix of original and traditional “whirled” music on guitar, voice, and bouzouki (Greek lute), with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian and other international styles.

The Hollywood Rockstarz 403-1850 • ruler1_2000@

yahoo.com The Hollywood Rockstarz is a rock based trio of guitar, keys, drums and vox. Regla Garcia is lead singer and keyboards, Alan Smith is lead singer and guitarist, and Clyde Cardoso is the bang bang drummer on drums.

Howard Luedtke & Blue Max howardluedtke.com A bass-driven electric blues-rock band featuring Howard “Guitar” Luedtke andwife Deb Klossner on bass, Blue Max has been perfoming since its formationin 1982.

With the combination of talented slide guitar playing with a genuine, old-fashioned passion for the music, you’ve got a versatile groove that both young and old can appreciate.

The Michael Rambo Project 894-0272 • themichaelramboproject.com “We are fascinated with why certain kinds of music makes people ‘bob’ their heads.” Coming from a Jazz and Art music back-ground, Michael Rambo says he is more interested in speaking the language of the masses.

In Kahootz 834-3450 The leader of the band is a former Navy Band Keyboardist and arranger who has played for just about every type of function... solo piano for high ranking dignitaries as well as entertaining the troops with a variety of fun loving Country and Rock.

Irie Sol iriesol.com Junior Williams moved from Kings-

Eau Claire sister act QuinnElizabeth performed at the Volume One Gallery in December 2012.

Jayson Collins Sextet 658-1581 • jaysoncollins@juno.

lonious Thunk is a distinctive jazz quintet in that they perform Malone’s original compositions along with other jazz picks.

com The Jayson Collins Sextet is a high-energy jazz group playing through a mix of joyful and eclectic original tunes. The band is fronted by trumpet, alto and tenor saxophones, and is supported by piano, bass and drums.

Jeff White jeffwhitemusic.com This Eau Claire native

has toured all over the US, England, Scotland & Wales playing his unique style of Americana/country-folk music. Jeff’s songwriting paints vivid pictures of life, love and the human condition.

JFT Party Band 568-3980 • Nielsen@Bloomer.net • JFTPartyBand.com Performing classic covers from artists like U2, Journey, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Willy Nelson, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd and much more, this band will amaze you with the energy they have, the soaring guitar solos and harmony vocals. Playlists are distributed that include over 100 popular songs of all genre. Sets are performed from audience selections.

John Nielsen & Friends Chippewa Valley • 568-3980 • Nielsen@Bloomer.net • NielsenMusicLive.com “You can join in the fun at area clubs. Song lists are passed around so you can select the music you want us to play. A spare ‘guest mic’ and even a extra guitar is ready for guest musicians who often stop by and join us or take the stage.

Last Open Road Find us on Facebook.com Classic Rock

to New Rock with some Blues in between! It’s all blended seamlessly with a lead guitar that would make even the most aloof blues/rock fan stand up and take notice!

Three of ‘em are Eau Claire firefighters and the fourth is the son of a firefighter.

Left Wing Bourbon 579-2421 • Find us on Facebook The roots of Left Wing Bourbon’s musical tree go deeper than you’d expect for a band filled with members in their 20’s and 30’s (except for the Guru, who is ageless).

Four of the five members, all originals to the group, once hailed from Durand, a little town in West-Central Wisconsin. In the 1990’s, the River’s Edge bar put this little town on the blues map with its legendary open jams.

Liscio 864-3074, 514-8741 • muellerdl@charter.net,

loukenr@live.com • Find us on Facebook.com Liscio jazz group consists of six musicians including active and retired music instructors and professional musicians from the greater Eau Claire area. Individuals have performed in many venues and are also accomplished arrangers and composers. The group plays a wide range of delta blues, straight ahead jazz as well as New Orleansstyle jazz - something for every connoisseur of good music.

Livid 559-9876 • lividbandrocks.com This three piece

highly stimulating party band has been together since early 2010. Based out of Northwest Wisconsin, they had the honor to play at events such as northern WI State Fair, Liberty Fest, Camerama days, Bloomer Fair and at Turtle Lake Casino.

Melonious Thunk malonedrum.com Mike Malone is a

skilled percussionist who studies both classical and jazz styles at UW- Eau Claire. As a part of multiple projects, he’s worked with a long list of prominent and established artists, many from the Midwest area. In particular, Me-

The Cutaways 235-7281 • thecutaways.us In short, we’re just a bunch of old guys who like to play and sing together and make some music. Sometimes we’re plugged in and rockin’, while other times we’re acoustic and more subdued. Either way, give us a listen and you’re bound to hear some music that you know and love.

The Double Shot Band 367-6360 • The Double Shot Band is a four piece ensemble consisting of lead guitarist Corey Schuster, rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Tony Simmons, drummer Curt Kolpien and bassist Dan LaVelle. Their specialty is country rock music, but they also play a wide variety of classic rock and old rock and roll. The goal of the band is to get people out on the floor dancing by playing music with a “beat” that people can relate to.

Hot Commodity 514-8501 • djtom72@gmail.com • hotcommodityrocks.com Hot Commodity was formed in the winter of 2012, featuring four local musicians with many years of experience and a common goal. Hot Commodity lives up to their namesake filling bars and dance floors night after night.

ton, Jamaica to America and founded his band in the city that boasts the country’s best music scene: Eau Claire.

Bear Creek Band’s extreme variety of music makes them the perfect choice for your entertainment needs.

Mojo Lemon mojolemon.com Whether you’re a fan of

traditional blues or rock ’n’ roll, Mojo Lemon will bluesrock your world. Mojo is Josh Entzminger on guitar, Willie Chopper on keys, Big J Introwitz on drums and Mojo Terry on bass and vocals. A local fave on the music scene since 1999.

Nick Foytik • nickfoytik.com Nick Foytik has been play-

ing in Chippewa Valley jam bands for almost a decade, and plays a mixture of originals along with classic blues, rock and jamband covers.

North of Dixie 577-7457 • jsutphall@charter.net • Find us on Facebook Five musicians playing originals by Johnny Lynch (Guitar) and Shelly Miller (5 string banjo and guitar). John Utphall plays Swing-Era Jazz Violin, Bob Boone- mandolin and Jeff Heath-bass. Enjoy our eclectic mix of music from The Dillards and Doyle Lawson to Stephane Grappelli, and The Mavericks.

OCD 514-4011 • Find us on Facebook OCD is a culmi-

nation of past bands from the Chippewa Valley and even Seattle, WA. Together since 2011, Lyndon Cartman, Paul Lasiewicz, John Brummer, and Frank Leffelman have combined an interesting mix of classic rock, classic metal, punk, new rock and even their own style spun onto some old classics.

Peter Phippen peterphippen.com Flutist Peter Phippen

captures the power of the flute to invoke the hidden places of the heart. His music for ancient and contemporary shakuhachi, Native American, Anasazi, and bamboo flutes is intimate and insightful, joyous and melancholy.

Polly Baker Band 308-3297 • pbakerband.blogspot.com

TV in the early 1960’s.

Schuh Fly Find us on Facebook Rockin’ the Oldies,

Country, R&B, and The Blues since 1965! Schuh Fly mainly plays the late 60s and 70s classic rock music from their high school and college “glory days”. Their fans remember and love the covers they play including hits by the Beatles, Blues Brothers, Cream, Drifters, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones, Santana, Steppenwolf, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Van Morrison. The sound is clean, crisp and full while their music is contagious.

Sue Orfield Band sueorfield@gmail.com The Sue Or-

The Pheromones 590-2788 • djschoenrock@gmail.com The Pheromones perform an eclectic mix of classic and modern rock. Led by powerful female voice, Sarah Spindler, they perform music by Heart, Led Zeppelin, AC/ DC, Queen and more.

The Pumps 828-3084 • thepumpsband.com “We like to

get’em movin’” is the goal when selecting tunes done by the band. “We try to select the most upbeat rockin’ blues tunes out there to put a party spin on every gig”. The Pumps were recently featured at this years Willow River Blues & Brews Fest opening for international recording artist Corey Stevens and local greats Mojo Lemon.

The Shillelagh Lads 894-0272 • mike@themichaelram-

boproject.com More a ragtag group of classic Irish troubadours than a local folk ensemble, the Shillelagh Lads play an assortment of traditional Irish folk songs, ballads, sing-alongs and occasional originals fit for dancing, boot-stomping and general rabble rousing. Their instrumentation includes acoustic guitar, mandolin, accordion, and Irish flute.

field Band is an energetic band playing original music that spans many genres from pop and rock to jazz and bluegrass with a little ethnic vibe thrown in. The band features Mike Schlenker on guitar, Randy Sinz on bass and vocals, Dave Schrader on drums and vocals and Sue on sax. They perform at many venues in the Eau Claire area and just about anywhere in Northwestern Wisconsin.

The Thundermen thundermen.com The midwest’s most

The ‘shy friday’ Band 715 832-1560 • myspace.com/

Two Rivers Find us on Facebook Two Rivers is the duo of Randy Sinz and Sue Orfield, with Randy on bass and acoustic guitar and Sue on tenor sax and piano.

Sunset Strip 815-519-7025 • john_shenk@hotmail.com 80’s hair band fresh out of rehab ... again! Enjoy Crue, GnR, Bon Jovi, Poison, Dokken, VH shredded to perfection. shyfriday The ‘shy friday’ Band is a five piece, female fronted rock-variety band that has been playing the area for the past few years, providing listeners and dancers a great musical time.

The Bear Creek Band 672-4491 • facebook.com The Bear Creek Band covers tunes from Lady GaGa to Joan Jett to Patsy Cline. Having played at top clubs, festivals, casinos, and corporate gigs for over two decades, the

The mission is to cover popular rock songs mainly from the 90’s thru today with a few 70’s and 80’s sprinkled in.

QuinnElizabeth 505-5471 • quinnelizabethband@yahoo.com • myspace.com QuinnElizabeth is a trio of sisters (Elizabeth, Jerissa and Jerrika) performing an innovative style of bluesy folk n’ roll. Their fresh, rootsy sound features bright, explosive vocals, colorful lyrics, bursting djembe beats, and rhythm acoustic guitar with a rock flair.

Qwikfire 864-5427 • jjones7057@yahoo.com • qwikfire. net Phenomenal variety of rock, classic rock, country, blues, the whole nine ... sure to keep you on the dance floor all night.

Rada Dada radadada.net Local pop/rock dance band with heavy vocals and serious instrumentation. Featuring Randy Sinz on bass guitar & vocals, Dave (Dusty) Engedal on guitar & vocals, Dreitz Drevlow on keys & vocals, Sue Orfield on saxophone and Dave Schrader on drums & vocals.

Rhythm Playboys rhythmplayboys.com Energetically performed dance music including traditional country, waltz, polka, cajun, big band, blue grass and mixer dances. Performed on fiddle, accordion, keyboard, banjo, guitar, bass and drums. This group has been a main stay in midwest entertainment since their early days on WEAU VolumeOne.org 31 Dec. 5, 2013

original and authentic rock n’ roll band since 1959! It’s hard to believe that it has been more than 40 years since The Thundermen recorded their first big hits “Money” and “Flyin’ High” way back in 1963. Thanks to the success of those records, The Thundermen have established themselves as the first and best 50’s and 60’s rock n’ roll show in the Chippewa Valley.

Vinny Weible reverbnation.com/vinnyweible Vinny “Bones” Weible blends down-home, funky folk-blues & soul, with good ol’ time foot-stompin’ country-rock.

Whether finger-picking the blues, blowing the harp or belting out a soulful original, Weible blends originals and traditional songs in his own refreshing way.

ATTRACTIONS

ANDREA PAULSETH

ADDITIONS TO TAKE YOUR PARTY FROM HO-HUM TO HO HO HO

BY TOM GIFFEY

BRACE YOURSELVES:

The next few weeks will be a blur of holiday parties.

These galas and gatherings, big and small, certainly add to the joy of the season, but sometimes they can run together. After awhile, the identical plates of cut-out cookies, plastic cups of eggnog, and Secret Santa exchanges merge into one sugar sprinkled morass of itchy sweaters and awkward conversations with co-workers and distant cousins.

Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way: If you’re a host, local resources are available to create a Christmas party entertaining enough to cheer even the dourest Scrooge. All it takes is a bit of planning (begin thinking about 2014 now), some creativity, and maybe a few Christmas miracles.

If you’re planning a large party for employees, clients, or perhaps a whole community, it’s hard to beat St. Nick’s

approach: Nothing says “Christmas” like eight tiny reindeer – or even just one or two of them. A couple of local farms will rent out the antlered Arctic beasts for your soiree. Fantasy Corral in Woodville (715-698-3079) offers “halter-broke, mother-raised or bottle-raised reindeer” in both brown and pinto. (They’ve also got camels, donkeys, and other critters if you’re interested in creating a live Nativity scene.) In the Eau Claire area, there’s also Noel Productions (715-5334468), which can bring reindeer magic to private or corporate parties, community events, or schools. (Take note that these animals are in high demand this time of year, so it’s best to book them early.)

Exotic animals don’t fit your mood or budget? Don’t worry; you don’t need a magical flying sleigh to enjoy the twinkling Christmas lights that decorate the Chippewa Valley this time of year. Why

Reindeer were among the attractions outside Hobbs Ice Center after last year’s Clearwater Winter Parade. not rent a limo or party bus and bring the whole gang on a light-sighting adventure?

A chauffeured nighttime drive with a hot toddy in your hand makes for a party few will soon forget.

Want to record your guests’ ugly sweaters and goofy hats for posterity? Instead of relying on your co-worker’s iPhone, rent a traveling photo booth. They’ve become de rigueur at weddings in recent years

and are perfect for holiday parties, too: Snapshots are a zero-calorie treat.

Finally, nothing says Christmas like the jolly old elf himself. We can’t provide you with Santa’s email address (sorry, we promised him we wouldn’t share it), but renting a costume and impersonating Kris Kringle is an inexpensive and easy way to make a party memorable for children (and adults) of all ages.

MERRYMAKERS CHIPPEWA VALLEY Party favors & photo snappers SUPPLIES

50-50 Factory Outlet 3315 State Road 93, Eau Claire • 715-833-0019 • www.5050factoryoutlet. com This store is a great place to shop for any kind wide selection of party supplies, greeting cards and novelty gifts.

A1 Express Rental Center 2515 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 834-2727 • a1expressrental.com Choose from an assortment tents, fine china, chocolate fountains, arches, and much more. A Party Specialist will assist in rental and planning.

Awards & More 2425 Seymour Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54703 • (715) 839-8666 and (888) 811-2020 • awards@awardsandmore.com • awardsandmore. com Featuring flasks, cake cutters, fancy mugs and glasses and more.

Briggs Tent & Party Rental 3350 Horlacher Lane, Eau Claire • (715) 839-0218 and (800) 281-7070 • briggstent.com This large party rental company offers an extensive list of equipment including tables, linens, gazebos, tents, dance floors, lighting, and more.

Le Jour Designs N7391 County Rd. F, Menomonie •

715-379-7499 • Teresa@LeJourDesigns.com • www.

LeJourDesigns.com Elegant ceiling decor to compliment the look you want for your day. Providing an elegant, chandelier canopy over you and your guests. Chair covers also available for rental.

Rock n Roll To Go 6517 Pleasant View St., Eau

Claire • (715) 839-7951 and (800) 799-4386 • rnrtogo.com Providing quality DJ entertainment, Vegas nights, limos, tents, inflatables, mechanical bulls, searchlights, photobooths, and more for over 25 years.

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Rock n Roll To Go 6517 Pleasant View St., Eau

Claire • (715) 839-7951 and (800) 799-4386 • rnrtogo.com Providing quality DJ entertainment,Vegas nights, limos, tents, inflatables, mechanical bulls, searchlights, photobooths, and more for over 25 years.

ShowTime Entertainment River Falls, WI • 715821-1100 • tony@showtimeentertainmentllc.com • showtimeentertainmentdj.com Featuring services including DJ and light show, social hour/dinner music, photo montage/slideshow, videography, and photo booth.

The Joy Booth • 715-577-8243 • teresa@thejoy-

booth.com • thejoybooth.com Rent The Joy Booth and give your guests the ultimate party favor. Photo Booths are a fun and unique way to entertain everyone, featuring customized graphics, memory keepsake albums, and props galore. The Joy Booth aims to provide non-stop laughter and everlasting memories.

The Star Booth: Mobile Photo Booth 2506 Shale

Ledge Rd., Eau Claire • 715-497-8689 • kristin@ m3parties.com • www.starboothfun.com The Star Booth strives to make everyone feel like a star.

Tiny Photos Photo Booth LLC 715 Dover St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 • (715) 456-1334 • Sales@ TinyPhotosLLC.com • tinyphotosllc.com Tiny Photos Photo Booth is a professional and family owned photo booth rental service servicing the Chippewa Valley and beyond. Enjoy the fun of a classic photo booth and leave with a keepsake of your special event. Our booth uses a high resolution camera and a Kodak professional sub-dye printer.

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PARTY PLACES

CHIPPEWA VALLEY locales for cutting loose America’s Best Value Inn 809 West Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 834-6611 • abvicampusview.com.

Avalon Hotel & Conference Center 1009 W Park Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2281 and (888) 727-5288 • avalonhotelchippewafalls.com.

Blue Moose Grill & Steakhouse 1628 Woodard Rd,

Bloomer, WI 54724 • 715-568-2687 • bluemoose@ bloomer.net • bluemooseco.com.

Bresina’s Hometown Bar and Grill 12037 Country

Hwy B, Chippewa Falls • 715-288-6303.

Cabin Ridge Rides 4271 220th St, Cadott • (715) 7239537 • www.cabinridgerides.com.

Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe 1120 122nd St., Suite 3, Chippewa Falls • (715) 833-2233 • camillescafe.com.

Caron’s Tree Farm 6760 Curvue Rd., Eau Claire • 715878-4366 • Find us on Facebook.

Eau Claire Parks & Pavilions • (715) 839-5032 • www. ci.eau-claire.wi.us.

Eau Claire Country Club 828 Clubview Ln., Altoona • (715) 836-8420 • ecgcc.com.

Eau Claire County Expo Center 5530 Fairview Dr.,

Eau Claire, WI, 54701 • (715) 839-3755 • co.eau-claire. wi.us.

Elks Lodge 402 www.elks.org • 3411 Stein Blvd., Eau

Claire • (715) 834-4022 • elkslodge402@yahoo.com • www.elks.org.

Emerald Ridge Weddings N3954 640th St., Menomonie • 715-308-4868; 715-233-0249 • teresa@ emeraldridgeweddings.com • www.emeraldridgeweddings.com.

Epiphany Lutheran Church 3031 Epiphany Lane, Eau Claire • (715) 835-9155 • office@epiphanyec.org • epiphanyec.org.

Chippewa Valley Golf Club 2200 Crestwood Dr., Menomonie • 715-235-9808 • CVGolf.com.

Fanny Hill 3919 Crescent Drive, Eau Claire • (715)

chippewafalls-wi.gov.

Fill Inn Station 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls,

Chippewa Falls Parks & Pavilions • (715) 723-0051 •

Christ Church Cathedral 510 South Farwell St., Eau Claire • (715) 835-3734.

Clarion Hotel Campus Area 2703 Craig Rd., Eau

Claire, WI 54701 • (715) 835-2211 and (866) 539-0036.

Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls is known for its dazzling and sprawling holiday light display.

836-8184 and (800) 292-8026 • fannyhill.com • One ballroom seats 225 for dinner. To rent just the ball.

Grand Occasions Event Center W16181 Hwy 10 / 53,

4143 • www.pizzaranch.com.

WI 54729 • (715) 723-8282 and (715) 723-6551 • fillinnstation.com.

Green Mill Resturant & Bar, Eau Caire 2703 Craig

Schultz’s Country Barn 50996 N. Main St., Eleva

Florian Gardens 2340 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 832-8836 • www.thefloriangardens.com.

Osseo • (715) 597-2789 • info@osseogrand.com • www. osseogrand.com.

Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 839-8687 • greenmilleauclaire. com.

Fox Run Tavern 1515 S. 65th Ave, Eau Claire • (715)

Heyde Center for the Arts 3 South High St, Chippewa

Dean & Sue’s Bar & Grill 2002 Midway Rd.,

Fuji Sushi & Steak House 4864 Keystone Crossing,

High Shores Supper Club 17985 Co. Trk. X, Chippewa

Dooley’s Pub 442 Water St., Eau Claire • (715) 834-

Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill N5729 410th St. Menomonie • (715)

Connell’s Supper Club 18525 50th Ave., Chippewa

Falls • (715) 726-9000 • cvca.net.

Falls • (715) 723-5656.

835-6489.

Menomonie • 715-235-9940.

Eau Claire • 715-832-3388 • fujieauclaire.com.

Falls • (715) 723-9854 • www.highshores.com.

231-3899 • www.fuzzysbarandgrill.com.

Claire Masonic Ballroom, 616 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 456-2466 • masonicballroom@gmail. com • masonicballroom.com.

2388 • dooleyspub.com.

Historic Eau Claire Masonic Ballroom Historic Eau

Holiday Inn 4751 Owen Ayres Court & Commonwealth

Sammy’s Pizza 2812 London Rd., Eau Claire • 8311300 • mysammys.com.

WI 54738 • 287-4684 • carann63@tcc.coop • schultzscountrybarn.com.

Sea Horse Inn 2106 N Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 834-4356.

Sherwood Inn 400 S. 130th St., Fall Creek • 715-877-

9922.

Skoog’s Parkside 932 N. Broadway St., Menomonie • 235-6124 • www.skoogsparkside.com.

Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center 5872 33rd Ave, Eau Claire • 874-2900 • www.sleepinneauclaire.com.

Ave, Eau Claire • (866) 539-0036 and (866) 539-8117 and (715) 830-9889.

St. Mary’s Church and Community Center 1828 Lynn

Chippewa Falls • 715-724-1444 • www.horizonslounge. com.

Stella Blues 306 E Madison St, Eau Claire • 855-7777

Ave., Altoona • 835-1012.

Horizons Lounge & Banquet Center 10764 Cty Hwy Q,

Star Farm 770 Kennedy Ave., Fall Creek • 877-1411.

Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub 415 S Barstow St.,

Stout Ale House 1501 N. Broadway St. Menomonie •

Eau Claire • (715) 835-6621 • houligans.net.

Lake Hallie Golf 2196 110th St., Chippewa Falls, WI

54729 • 715-861-5442 • lakehalliegolf.com.

Lake Wissota Golf Course 16108 97th Avenue South, Chippewa Falls • 1-888-382-4780 • lakewissotagolf. com.

Lakeside Park Off Wolske Bay Rd. looking over Lake Menomin, Menomonie • (715) 232-1664 • menorec@ menomonie-wi.gov • menomonie-wi.gov.

Log Jam 709 South Broadway, Menomonie • 715-235-

0703 • info@logjambarandeatery.com • logjambarandeatery.com.

Loopy’s Grill & Saloon 10691 Business 29, Chippewa

Falls • 715-723-5667 • loopy@723loop.com • 723loop. com.

Lucy’s Delicatessen 117 N Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-9800 • www.foreign5.com.

Mabel Tainter Theater 205 Main St. E., Menomonie • (715) 235-9726 and (715) 235-0001 • www.mabeltainter.org.

Manny’s Cocina 4207 Oakwood Hills Pkwy., Eau Claire • 715-514-0818 • www.mannysmexican.com.

Masonic Temple 616 Graham Ave, Eau Claire • (715)

• www.stellablues.biz.

233-3333 • www.stoutalehouse.com.

Tailgates Sports Bar & Grill 1505 N. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • 552-1733 • tailgatessportsbar.com.

The Edge Pub & Eatery 9504 Cty Hwy S, Chippewa Falls • 715-723-2400 • www.theedgeonwissota.com.

The Enchanted Barn 1543 6 1/2 Avenue, Hillsdale • 254-1557 • theenchantedbarn.com.

The Livery Restaurant aka Cowtown Saloon 316 Wis-

consin St, Eau Claire • 833-7666 • www.theliveryec. com.

The Maple Lounge 2507 S. Hastings Way, Eau Claire

• 552-1998.

The Oxford 1814 North Oxford Ave, Eau Claire • 8398877 • ecct.org.

The Plaza Hotel & Suites 1202 West Clairemont Ave.,

Eau Claire • 834-3181 and (800) 482-7829 • frontdesk@plazaeauclaire.com • www.plazaeauclaire.com.

The Volume One Gallery 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • 715-552-0457 • tina@volumeone.org • volumeone. org.

VFW Post 305 1300 Starr Ave., Eau Claire • 715-5528438 • www.vfwclub305.com.

835-5615 • ecmasonic.org.

VFW Post 7232 2900 W. Folsom St., Eau Claire • 715-

menorec@menomonie-wi.gov • menomonie-wi.gov.

VisionQuest Entertainment Center N4439 440th St.,

Menomonie Parks & Pavilions (715) 232-1664 • Metropolis Resort 5150 Fairview Dr., Eau Claire • 888-861-6001 • metropolisresort.com.

Moe’s Diner 12701 10th St., Osseo • (715) 597-3912.

Mona Lisa’s 428 Water St. Eau Claire • (715) 839-8969 • www.monalisas.biz.

Pine Meadow Golf Club 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 832-6011 • www.pinemeadowgolfclub. com.

Pioneer Grill & Saloon E5699 Co. Trk. D, Menomonie • 715-235-9927 • PioneerGrill.com.

Pizza Ranch 2815 Truax Blvd., Eau Claire • 715-514-

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832-3528 • www.vfwpost7232.org.

Menomonie • 235-7769.

Wagner’s Lanes 2159 Brackett Ave., Eau Claire • 8336700 • www.bowlcec.com/Wagners.

Westgate Sportsman Club 4909 Sportsman Dr., Eau Claire • 832-4548 • ecwestgate.com.

Whiskey’s Grill & Bar 943 Harlem Ave., Altoona • 8324745 • whiskeysgrill.com.

White’s Wildwood Retreat 18059 Cty Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • 726-2068 and 497-7470 • betty@wwretreat.com • wwretreat.com.

Wild Ridge Golf Course 3905 Kane Road, Eau Claire • 834-1766 and 858-7960 • wildridgegolf.com.

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