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on Instagram is a local 4 year old aspiring photographer.

mike paulus will have another ice cream

patricia mayhew hamm has been active in

jessica mahlum – although the winter

chase kunkel found out while vacationing

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taylor mccumber still wants to call bologna,

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lauren fisher is a Sagittarius.

Actually if she’s being honest, she’ll just look like a tomato all summer.

entire year ... cheers to you, Bubs.

haley wright wonders if it is even possible

her husband, so they were both wired for 2.5 hours.

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have traveled back in time when she heard a Christmas song on the radio ... in June.

barbara arnold is pining on boughs, cones,

rebecca mennecke is jumping for joy

he’s gonna be OK.

insulation.

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eric christenson swallowed an Airpod, and

fresh blue cheese and stuff that’s turned.

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james johonnott is knee deep in cellulose

mackenzie kavanagh thought she may

amanda luft can’t tell the difference between

months are over – is still in deep with koselig.

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the art scene in the Chippewa Valley for many years. She teaches workshops locally and classes in her Chetek studio.

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LOCAL LOOK

FROM NOW ON IT’S ‘DR. MENARD’ Eau Claire billionaire John Menard had a pretty awesome weekend

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au Claire’s John Menard is many things: home-improvement chain founder, richest man in Wisconsin, auto racing aficionado. Over the last weekend of May, he added another title to the list – doctor – thanks to an honorary degree from UW-Eau Claire. Menard received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at UWEC’s spring commencement on Saturday, May 25. It was the first degree of its kind awarded

by UWEC. Chancellor James Schmidt lauded Menard’s philanthropic support of the university, which he said “has created transformational opportunities for hundreds of Blugolds.”

Menard, who graduated from UWEC with a degree in business administration in 1963, also received the university’s distinguished achievement award in 2000. For those of you who’ve never shopped for hardware in the Midwest, Menard is perhaps best known for his namesake retail chain, which has more than 300 stores in 14 states and is responsible for his personal fortune, which is estimated at $11 billion. The

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the former factory. These were combined with objects from the museum’s own collection to be put on display. Highlights include a huge tire mold, a branding iron used for marking tires, and even some steelbelted radials produced at the plant.

The physical objects are accompanied by a detailed, illustrated timeline of the plant’s history. Ronnander said she was pleased with the final result, and would love to pursue similar collaborations with other partners to create off-site museum exhibits.

John, of Visit Eau Claire, said the gallery will have three primary uses.

First, it will be open at no charge for drop-in visitors between 9am and 8pm Thursday-Sunday. It will also be a launching point for groups that book historic tours of Banbury Place, which are led by a costumed, interpretive narrator. Finally, the room will also be booked for private events. All are examples of how Banbury Place – like the city itself – has taken on a new life since the final tire rolled off the production line.

Uniroyal Tire Factory Gallery • Banbury Place Building 13, Suite 29 • 930 Galloway St., Eau Claire • open to the public Thursday-Sunday, 9am8pm • FREE • learn more at visiteauclaire.com

John Menard, center, collects an honorary doctorate from UW-Eau Claire next day – Sunday, May 26 – Menard racked up another significant achievement: Menard-sponsored driver Simon Pagenaud won the Indianapolis 500 in what was described as a “breathtaking finish.” The Frenchman drove a safety-green, Menards-logo emblazoned car to victory, then celebrated

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with Team Penske’s sponsors, including Menard, in the winner’s circle.

The newly-minted Dr. Menard didn’t stick around in Indianapolis to party for long: He hopped on a jet to fly to Charlotte, North Carolina, to watch his son, Paul, race in the Coca-Cola 600 that evening. –Tom Giffey

LOCAL LOOK GLIMPSES

A local energy co-op, two businesses that repurpose urban wood, and downtown Eau Claire’s new art center are among the winners of the fourth annual Sustainable Eau Claire Awards, which were handed out June 5. The City of Eau Claire’s Sustainable Advisory Committee grants the awards to “individuals, businesses, and organizations that are making a difference and creating a more sustainable Eau Claire,” the city said in a press release. The list of winners includes Eau Claire Energy Cooperative in the Renewables, Efficiency, or Conservation category; Eau Claire Citizens’ Climate Lobby and the UW-Eau Claire Watershed Institute in the Environmental Education category; Tree Purpose of Eau Claire and Eco Urban Timber – both of which create products from recycled urban timber – and the Pablo Center at the Confluence in the Exceptional Natural Resources Steward category; and the Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market for Green Products or Practices.

Several individuals received awards as well: Austin Northagen for Student Leadership, Matt Staudenmaier for

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TIMBER RECYCLERS, ART CENTER AMONG ECO AWARD WINNERS

Tree Purpose is among the businesses using lumber felled in the city of Eau Claire Sustainable City Staff, and Benny Haas for Sustainable Development.

Learn more about the awards online

at www.eauclairewi.gov/government/ our-divisions/sustainability/sustainable-eau-claire-awards. –Tom Giffey

GRANT CAN HELP ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS – AND CITY’S DOWNTOWN

If you are the proprietor of a downtown Eau Claire business with a plan to do something new that will make your business – and the neighborhood – better, listen up: The semiannual deadline is fast approaching for the Downtown Enhancement Grant program. The program, overseen by Downtown Eau Claire Inc., offers a $2,000 grant twice a year “to further enhance the downtown aesthetic and overall quality of goods, services, and the downtown experience.” The grant is open to any DECI-member business that is located downtown and has been in operation for two years or more. Each application must include an enhancement plan that incorporates at least one of DECI’s investment areas: creative business enhancement; providing community cultural enrichment; or advancing the mission, vision, and strategic goals of DECI. Learn more about the program and apply for a grant online at downtowneauclaire.org. If you’ve got questions, contact Aaron White at (715) 839-4914 or aaron.white@eauclairewi.gov. But act fast: The deadline is June 28. –Tom Giffey

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PARK WILL LET DOGGOS RUN ON THE RIVER

Eau Claire will have a big new dog park by the end of next year that will allow pooches – and their owners – to splash along the banks of the Chippewa River. In late May, the Eau Claire City Council approved a site plan for the Southwest Dog Park, which will be at the south end of Ferry Street, just east of the city wastewater treatment plant. The city and CBS Squared, a Chippewa Falls engineering and architectural firm, developed a site plan for the roughly 27-acre parcel that will feature an off-leash dog park as well as a boat launch and other improvements. The 11-acre boat launch area will include a parking lot as well as an at-grade kayak and canoe launch on the west bank of the Chippewa River. To the south will be a roughly 16-acre dog park, which the city says will be primarily designed for sporting dogs as well as for owners who want their pups to have access to water. In addition to a 24-stall parking lot, the dog park will feature a pay station, a dog watering area, and picnic tables. (However, there won’t be an area set aside for smaller dogs.) According to Jeffrey Pippenger, city community services director, the dog park will also encompass roughly 19 acres of Department of Transportationowned land along the river on the south side of Interstate 94. When the river isn’t high, this area will be accessible to canines and their companions by walking along the riverbank. Pippenger said the project’s total price tag will be about $400,000, roughly split between city funds and a matching grant from the Department of Natural Resources.

The city already has budgeted $133,000 for the project, and Pippenger plans to request about $100,000 more in the city’s next capital budget to account for additional earthmoving costs. He expects construction on the park to begin in 2020, with completion by that fall. –Tom Giffey

MUSIC

LOCAL AND REGIONAL MUSIC NEWS

Even though it’s well-established that there won’t be a traditional version of the Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival this summer, the OXBEAUX street concert that preceded the last two fests will return for a blockbuster third concert, now with an extra day. On August 9 and 10 – that’s right, two days – it’s Oxbeaux III. Friday night will see a local band showcase in the Oxbow Hotel parking lot featuring Arms Aloft, Drunk Drivers, Pit Wagon, and North of Dixie Bluegrass Band. Then on August 10, Galloway St. shuts down and transforms into a massive block party concert with headliner Jenny Lewis, The Shouting Matches, Flock Of Dimes, Alpha Consumer, Sanborn/Roseneau, and Sniffle Party. Tickets for Friday are $10, tickets for Saturday are $25, but you can bundle both days of awesome music for $30.

They go on sale at 10am on Friday June 14, so grab yours before they sell out at www. volumeonetickets.org.

Chippewa Valley native Johanne Swanson released her mesmerizing second album last week for her buzzworthy musical project YOHUNA. Now based in New York City, her new record is called Mirroring, and it’s the follow-up to her critically-lauded debut Patientness. The album is already getting some awesome ink in major music publications like Pitchfork, Stereogum, and GoldFlakePaint who had this to say about Mirroring: “With repeated listens this album has become so incredibly necessary to me.

Notes hang like morning mist on your nostalgic mind, collecting in the deeper pockets of meaningful memories, thoughts are allowed to reach fruition. Which opens the floodgates, if you let it, to the poetry of past mistakes.” You can check out the record on all streaming services and purchase it at smarturl.it/mirroring.

Sarah James uses her solo musical project THE NUNNERY to build stunning sonic landscapes using only her voice and a loop station. Now in Minneapolis, James released

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MUSIC QUICK HITS her second album called We Are The Stars last week at the 7th St. Entry with a whole team of dancers and striking visuals by Erik Elstran. We Are The Stars is a bold step forward and a remarkable vision coming from one of the most unique and mystical music projects to ever come from a Chippewa Valley native. And that’s saying a lot. Learn more, listen, and buy the new album at thenunnerymusic.com.

Some of you may have heard of a band from this part of the world called BON IVER. Well, they’re back in a pretty big way. Last week the band, headed up by hometown hero Justin Vernon, dropped two singles – “Hey Ma” and “U (Man Like)” – and a whole bunch of tour dates. The tracks feature a huge roster of collaborators like Moses Sumney, Bruce Hornsby, Jenn Wasner, Elsa Jensen, Psymun, Phil Cook, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus.

A quote from a press release, attributed to JV22, reads, “This project began with a single person, but throughout the last 11 years, the identity of Bon Iver has bloomed and can only be defined by the faces in the ever growing family we are.” Stream the new tracks wherever you do that kinda thing. And maybe be on the lookout for more Bon Iver stuff coming this summer.

SOFAR SOUNDS, an international DIY

showcase organizing group that promotes shows in unique locations, now has an Eau Claire branch and its first local show booked.

Co-organized by a team of local music enthusiasts, the first Sofar Sounds gig is on June 18 at an undisclosed location. You can sign up to be in the running for $15 tickets at www.sofarsounds.com. The location of the show will be revealed the day-of, but one band has already been announced: Nick Anderson & The Skinny Lovers. To learn more and pique your interest, check out the Sofar Sounds Eau Claire Facebook page.

LOOK YONDER! LIVE MUSIC! Rock’n on the River brings live tunes to River Prairie Park in Altoona each Wednesday.

FOUR NEW WAYS TO JAM quartet of summer music series make their debut COMPILED BY V1 STAFF

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hippewa Vallians can enjoy free outdoor music six of seven days a week with the addition of FOUR new summer music concert series in 2019. From university talent to country crooners, there’s a little something for everyone.

Sunday Summer Concert Series at Riverfront Park • Sundays, June 16-Aug. 4, 6pm • This new concert series is hosted on the bank of the Chippewa River at the newly opened Chippewa Falls Riverfront Park. Local artists such as Sean Jordan and Dead Ringers will put the amphitheater to use.

June 16: Dawn Marie June 23: Old Soul Society June 30: Dead Ringers July 14: Jeff White July 21: Cragers July 28: Joyann Parker Aug. 4: Sean Jordan

Sunset Sounds at UW-Eau Claire • Every other Monday, June 10-Aug. 19, 8pm • Head to UWEC’s campus mall Mondays in the evening for a show run entirely by students. Sunset Sounds will feature student and faculty musicians providing a soundtrack to start the week. Beer, wine, soda, and snacks will be available.

June 10: Jake Arnold Big Band June 24: Sean Porten + Sam Stein July 8: Jim Phillips Project + T.B.A. July 22: Fifth Element + T.B.A. Aug. 5: Uncommon Denominator Aug. 19: Asparigus + TeawhYB

Rock’n on the River in Altoona’s River Prairie Park • Wednesdays, June 12-Aug. 28, 6:30pm • If you’re lookin’ for a bit of rock ’n’ roll to get you through hump day, Altoona’s River Prairie Park is the place to be. Eleven local rock bands will belt out classics and introduce their new works over the course of the summer.

Food trucks are on site!

June 12: The Thundermen June 19: Sage June 26: Drivin Miss Dixie July 10: HGT Band July 17: Rada Rada July 24: 40 Fingers July 31: Transistor Radio Aug. 7: Poor Man’s Ridge Aug. 14: Big Bang Aug. 21: Jim Herrick & Friends Aug. 28: The Thundermen

Kickin’ it Country in Altoona’s River Prairie Park • Mondays, July 1-Aug. 26, 6:30pm • Another brand-new summer concert series at River Prairie Park is just for country lovin’ Chippewa Valley residents. Grab a bite to eat at one of the on-site food trucks and enjoy outfits such as North of Dixie and Ellie May Kay at the amphitheater.

July 1: Bonafide July 8: Bear Creek Band July 15: Electric Barn Boys July 22: North of Dixie July 29: Buffalo Ridge Aug. 5: Rager Rudy & The Swingin’ Wingtips Aug. 12: Ellie May Kay Aug. 19: The Rattlenecks Aug. 26: Southern Serenade

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CREATIVE LOCAL BUSINESS ENDEAVORS IN THE VALLEY

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CULTIVATING COMMUNITY THROUGH CBD Wonders of Nature opens in Banbury Place WORDS: NEALY CORCORAN / PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

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onders of Nature is a newly opened Eau Claire retail shop that provides affordable, highquality CBD/hemp products sourced from family-owned organic farms. When you step inside the shop in Building 13 of Banbury Place, you a greeted by owner Chris Buske, a smiling, knowledgeable man standing at a counter with a display of the handcrafted, small-batch, CBD oils, topical salves, and premium hemp flowers. There is even a charming jar of chocolate chip cookies handmade by Elder Valley Farm.

Buske – who has a background as a medical massage therapist, has personal experience with herbalism, and watched his mother suffer from migraine headaches – said opening a retail shop was something that “evolved over time.”

The mission for Wonders of Nature is to stand apart from other retailers selling CBD – also known as cannabidiol – a non-psychoactive derivative of the hemp plant. “I believe that cannabis and products made from CBD oil are truly medicine for the people,” Buske said.

“As such, it’s my mission to continue to provide high-quality, farmer-sourced products at an affordable price. When these medicines have a high price point, it takes them out of reach for those that really need it. No matter how good you claim the product to be, if it’s not affordable to people it’s not medicine for them.”

Ultimately, Buske said, the purpose of the business is to help people. “I am in it for the right reasons: to intro-

duce and educate people and make the product attainable.” Buske follows three basic rules when it comes to the products on his shelves: “I approach herbalism the same way I approach food. Know your farmer, know their practices, and know the quality of the product.”

To support his vision, Buske has partnered with three family farms in Colorado. Buske’s background in massage therapy impresses a particular awareness when it comes to his business. “An important part of this is to stay within your scope of practice,” he said.

For example, he is not in the practice of prescribing a specific blended oil for a particular symptom. Instead he explains that the relationship with CBD oil is a personal experience and that he is there to educate customers as they explore the type of positive effects and potential benefit the oil can provide.

Because the industry and the product is new to people, Buske found that there are no set guidelines to follow when opening a retail shop that focuses on these types of products. As a licensed hemp processor through the state Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, Buske has worked with city officials to understand a lot of the unknowns. His goal for the future is to get involved with policy and continue to work closely with city officials to better understand procedures for business owners, consumers, and the community.

Wonders of Nature • 930 Galloway St., Building 13, Suite 14 • (715) 497-8740 • Find it on Facebook

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READING AND WRITING IN THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY

LIKE FISH TO WATER CF native teaches stars’ kids to swim, pens book WORDS: PARKER REED

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rom swimming in Chippewa Valley pools to teaching some of Hollywood’s celebrity children, an area native is celebrating the release of her new book, which aims to empower America’s future.

“A Mermaid’s Guide: The Simple, Peaceful Way to Make Your Child Into a Safe, Joyful Swimmer … Starting in the Bathtub,” is a new parenting book written by former competitive swimmer, swimming coach, and Chippewa Falls native Michelle Lang.

Lang said she wrote the book when she saw that drowning – not car accidents – were the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4.

“The good thing about drowning is it’s almost always preventable,” Lang said.

“What we need to do is to get parents to have the skills to be able to infuse their children with early exercises at an early age, starting even in the bathtub.”

“A Mermaid’s Guide,” breaks down teaching your child to swim into three easily digestible stages, which Lang uses in her one-on-one, inperson teaching sessions.

The goal of the stages/ exercises is to empower the child, as drowning is often the first time in the child’s life they are being presented with a life or death scenario.

Lang has been teaching the exercises/ techniques in her book for more than a decade, primarily in Los Angeles, but she also travels around the world for sessions, including to London, the Hamptons, and many more locations.

Along her journey she has worked with a number of celebrities – including highprofile model and TV personality Kim Kardashian West – some of whom even endorsed her book.

“Everywhere we go people notice what a fantastic swimmer North is,” Kardashian said of her 5-year-old daughter. “They just can’t believe someone so young can swim so well.

While working with Michelle, it was a joy to see North become empowered by the water.”

TAKING THE PLUNGE. Michelle Lang wants your children to swim safely.

A n o t h e r celebrity child Lang has worked with is former American Idol Judge Simon Cowell, whose son Eric has benefitted from Lang’s teachings.

“Michelle is brilliant,” Cowell said. “Since he was two years old, Eric has been swimming like a dolphin. And thanks to Michelle, he has confidence in the water and will probably win an Olympic gold medal one day.”

While many people may assume these celebrity sessions may be filled with pressure and stress, Lang said that working with high-profile clients is ultimately no different than working with working-class people.

“In those situations it might seem like it would be different, but what I actually love about it is when I’m with the child in the water, it’s the same,” Lang said. “It’s all about the parents wanting their child to learn and be empowered by the water.

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profile client, or in a community pool in a local town, learning to swim doesn’t change. The experience doesn’t change.”

When Lang isn’t writing books, teaching children how to swim or traveling the world, she also delves into acting. Over the course of performing career she’s appeared in TV shows and films such as “The Legend of Bruce Lee,” “Small Town Crime,” “Waffle Street,” and “Strangely in Love.”

Despite being involved in many different fields, Lang said at the end of the day she hopes her work makes a difference in the lives of parents and their children because there are ways of empowering your child so they know what to do when it counts most.

“We can protect our children, we just need the tools,” Lang said. “I hope this book becomes every parent’s No. 1 parenting book. We read plenty of books on potty training and eating, so when I found the need for a book on how to keep children above the water, I knew I needed to write this. I hope this book teaches children how to handle adversity in a peaceful and powerful way.”

Lang is hosting a book signing/ reading at The Local Store, 205 N. Dewey St., at 2pm Sunday, June 30. Learn more about the book at Lang’s website, relaxationbasedlifestyle.com.

VISUAL ART

LOCAL AND TOURING VISUALLY CREATIVE ENDEAVORS

MURALIZE IT local artist adds color to the new Brewing Projekt W OR D S: L AU RE N F I S H E R P H OTO: A N D RE A P AU L S E T H

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ou might have noticed a new splash of color creeping across the side of the Brewing Projekt (1807 N. Oxford Ave.) in recent days. A ginormous hops bud floats mid-scene between a galaxy motif and a burst of high-contrast pigment. It’s the work of local artist Dez Lezotte, who works at UW-Eau Claire in IT. She graduated from the university and spent a few years in Wasau before returning to Eau Claire two years ago.

Along with Brittlyn Neumann, a fellow artist, she began work on the project June 2.

“There’s just so much more art here than there used to be, and a lot more going on culturally,” Lezotte said. She’s excited to contribute to that trend with her first mural.

Brewing Projekt owner William Glass gave Lezotte free rein to design the piece. She wanted to do something that paid homage to the beverages cre-

THE PIONEERS OF BOOTH ROCK. After years of just, um, jamming, local jam-stars The Excellent Adventure will release their CD, When Whales Could Fly, on April 24.

imagery on the left-hand part of the mural was a reference to the galaxy hops used to craft the beer. An explosive linear pattern on the right is meant to say “it’s happening,” she said.

“Their beer is really imaginative, which is why I was thinking of the dreaminess.”

people travelling along Oxford Avenue as they stop to take in the sight Some people take photos or selfies of the mural, a trend she hopes will continue long after the project is finished.

View more of Lezotte’s work on Instagram @dezLezotte or at dezlezotte. com.

– artist Dez Lozette, on her mural for the Brewing Projekt ated within the building.

“Their beer is just so imaginative, which is why I was thinking of the dreaminess,” Lezotte said. The galaxy

“I really hope it makes people happy,” Lezotte said. “We have long winters here, (so) color is always welcome.”

She’s been enjoying frequent visits from

NOW HANGING

Sense of Place: THERE: Song of Myself Opening Reception Jun. 21, 4-10pm • Galaudet Gallery, 618

art locally on display

EVENTS & RECEPTIONS “Figuratively Speaking” Artists Reception Jun. 13, 7-8pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5004 • librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us • ecpubliclibrary.info/calendar/ The library hosts “Figuratively Speaking,” a group art exhibit, from Monday, June 10 through Wednesday, August 28. Selected artists were invited to use their imaginations and create a work of that relates to their own concept of “figuratively speaking.”

Artist Market Every Saturday until Sep. 28, 7am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • facebook.com/ArtistMarketOfEauClaire The purpose of this event is to celebrate and promote our local creative community by offering local artists an opportunity to showcase and display original, handmade art and crafts.

S FARWELL ST, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 513-9994 • galaudetgallery@gmail.com • galaudetgallery.wixsite.com/ggllc Opening Reception for THERE Song of Myself. Stop by to experience art by local and global artists with music, drinks and snacks.

Sadhana Event Jun. 21, 4-10pm • Galaudet Gallery LLC, 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 513-9994 • galaudetgallery@gmail.com • galaudetgallery.wixsite.com/ggllc Share a summer moment on the Summer Solstice with a Sadhana event gift from Galaudet Gallery to enliven your summer and bring the warmth around you all year round.

Eau Claire Victorian Mansion Tour Jun. 22, 2-3pm; Jun. 23, 3-4pm • Galaudet Gallery LLC, 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire • $5 • All Ages • (715) 513-9994 • galaudetgallery@gmail.com • ecwhitehouse.wixsite. com/ecwhitehouse Join Galaudet Gallery for an hour long tour that will explain the architecture and the historical residents of this 1882 Eau Claire gem. Enjoy learning about the many beautiful architectural elements and symbolism in this well cared space where Galaudet Gallery displays art exhibits.

Final Fridays Studio Crawl Last Friday until Aug. 30, 5-8pm • Artisan Forge Studios, 1106 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 864-7965 • jackie.artisanforgestudios@gmail.com • Find it on Facebook The AFS Artisans welcome you to come

and stroll through our entire building. Interact with over 40 creators and see what talent is created within the walls of Artisan Forge and beyond.

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ONGOING SHOWS

Art Gallery at the Airport Every Day • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, 3800 Starr Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • chippewavalleyairport.com The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport features art in the main terminal and hallway.

Holli Jacobson: Continental Continuum Every Day until Jun. 22 • The Volume One Gallery (Inside The Local Store), 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • volumeone.org/store The body of work started as a nostalgic look at images and artwork from our time living in Okinawa, Japan. It morphed into a mix of old and new, then and now, a continuum of the beauties of two continents.

Reflected Light - Go Paint and the Art Of Plein Air Painting Every Day until Aug. 30 • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • pablocenter.org The artists of GO Paint! Chippewa Valley have painted the rolling farmlands, dramatic river banks, charming downtown areas, prairies and forests of Pepin, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire Counties. In this inaugural season of the Pablo they bring the outdoors in, and light up the Graham Avenue Gallery.

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Art at the County Court House Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am-5pm • Eau Claire County Court House, 721 Oxford Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • The Eau Claire County Court House features art from various local artists on all the floors including the ground floor.

UW-Stout Best of Design Show/SAIR Exhibition Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until Aug. 1, 10am-5pm • Furlong Gallery, 178 Micheels Hall, UW-Stout, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 232-2261 • carrellr1996@uwstout.edu • Www. uwstout.edu/furlong-gallery This bi-annual juried student exhibition will feature work from 30+ students across all programs in the Department of Design. Emily Gordon and Melissa Lackey will have their Student Artist-in-Residence installations open for viewing.

Shows will remain up through July.

Sense of Place: THERE - Song of Myself Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from Jun. 18 to Sep. 9, noon-8pm • Galaudet Gallery LLC, 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 513-9994 • galaudetgallery@gmail.com • galaudetgallery.wixsite.com/ggllc Galaudet Gallery takes you THERE, where you can experience local and global artists exploring questions about politics, rule breaking and self. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewelry and more in realism, figuration, abstraction, surrealism, conceptualism and other genres are for sale

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STAGE+SCREEN

LOCAL & TOURING THEATER & FILM PERFORMANCES

KICK OFF YOUR SUNDAY SHOES Footloose steps onto the Pablo Center stage WORDS: AMANDA LUFT PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

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ust out your dancing shoes and hold onto your hats because you have the chance to experience a delightful extravaganza the likes of which have not been seen in this area since Paul Bunyan created Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes.

What could be as exciting as mythic lumberjacks and a giant blue ox? The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild’s presentation of Footloose: The Musical!

The play is adapted from the 1984 movie of the same name, which is still referenced in popular culture 35 years later.

Footloose: The Musical is a story of teenage rebellion and repression. Ren (played by Kevin Bacon in the movie) and his mom move from Chicago to a little rural town. Once there, he’s shocked to discover that dancing and rock ’n’ roll music have been outlawed. Ren struggles to fit into his new community, while railing against the dancing ban at the same time. He’s just gotta dance!

Along the way he makes friends (and a few enemies), falls in love, and helps this subdued community get its groove on.

WHAT’S SHAKIN’ (KEVIN) BACON? Cast members of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild’s upcoming production of Footloose: The Musical! show the spring in their step.

You can expect tons of big, highenergy dance numbers, great tunes, and visually stunning scenery in the CVTG version of Footloose. The crew will transform the entire Jamf Theatre at the Pablo Center into the stage, so to speak.

They plan to bridge the gap between the mezzanines and use all levels of the space, jumping from place to place to move the action from scene to scene.

You’ll also be treated to a full replica of the Phoenix Park bridge inside the theater, complete with the unique and colorful lighting. The idea is to make

you feel like this story could happen anywhere, even in Eau Claire.

Footloose is a fun, dynamic, and entertaining spectacle for the whole family. You’ll hear familiar songs from the Tony-winning score, including “Let’s Hear It For the Boy,” “Footloose,” and “Somebody’s Eyes.” And at the root of it all is a classic story that never goes out of style.

Local theater veteran Frank Bartella is directing this production. He’s directed plays for the Heyde Center for the Arts and also did Sherlock Holmes: The Final

Eau Claire filmmaker delves into absurdist, comedic work

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asically, two girls rob a gas station … poorly.” That’s Eau Claire filmmaker Tim Schwagel’s synopsis of Punch Me, his biggest little film to date, starring Reanna Madson and Lauren May, with supporting acting by Alex Raney and Ben Hinz. With the help of friends and fellow filmmakers, Schwagel shot this roughly eight-minute, darkly absurdist story over the course of two nights in a gas station in Weyerhaeuser.

Schwagel has been writing, directing, and filming short films since his freshman year at Memorial High School. His works include “Za,” “Zapped,” and “Paranoia,” and he was part of the crew for Ben Kreibich’s 2018 project, “Fragments.”

“I wanted to make something that I felt good enough putting into festivals, instead of just putting it out on the Internet,” Schwagel said. Many of his previous films were made for 24-hour festivals, or ones with slightly longer production timelines. This time, the process had more room to breathe. He began the scripting process in late February, and the shooting took place in late May. With 11 people on set during the biggest

day, this was the largest crew Schwagel has worked with yet. The production required great actors, makeup, photography, and even some stunts. Schwagel also needed to find the right gas station for filming. It had to have authentic character, it had to be up for the project, and it had to close at some point for the crew to come in and work its magic. Eau Claire photographer Kyle Lehman snagged the Weyerhaeuser spot in the nick of time.

Both nights, the crew drove an hour to Weyerhaeuser (some further, from Minneapolis), to start shooting at 9pm. They didn’t finish until 2am or later.

“We’re all trying to help each other be the best we can be,” said Kreibich, who worked the cameras those two nights. “(Tim) teaches me a lot, and he’ll quiz me as we’re going,” he said.

“Of the crew of the three of us, Tim has been doing this for such a long time, and in many ways is a great teacher to me and Ben,” Producer Mack Hastings added.

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Adventure, Escanaba in da Moonlight, and On Golden Pond for CVTG. In their respective seasons, Volume One readers voted all three of these plays among the Best Local Plays in the Chippewa Valley, so you can expect Footloose to be a crowdpleaser as well!

Footloose: The Musical opens Thursday June 27 at 7:30pm and runs through Sunday June 30. Shows are in the Jamf Theatre at the Pablo Center at the Confluence. For tickets and more information, visit www. pablocenter.org/all-events/172/cvtg-presentsfootloose-the-musical/.

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LOCAL & TOURING THEATER & FILM PERFORMANCES

BRICK BY BRICK. Find out if everything is still awesome in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, which will be presented at a special screening at the Augusta Public Library and as part of the Micon Summer Kids Movies Series.

SPECIAL SHOWINGS film revivals & events

UWEC Summer Cinema Series Jun. 12, 8pm; Jun. 19, PHOTOS BY KYLE LEHMAN

8pm; Jun. 26, 8pm; Jul. 10, 8pm; Jul. 17, 8pm; Jul. 24, 8pm; Jul. 31, 8pm • Campus Mall - UW Eau Claire, Lower Campus, Eau Claire • FREE • uwec.edu/activities/programs/summer/movies/index.htm Free music, fun and crazy activities and yard games before the movie. BYO blankets and chairs. Film at 9pm. Free popcorn.

This summer’s offerings include: Wonder Woman, Teen Titans Go!, Iron Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Justice League, Mystery Men, Elektra, and Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Schedule available online.

Classic Movie Matinee: “North by Northwest” Jun. 14, 2pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • (715) 723-1146 • libraryadmin@mycfpl.org • chippewafallslibrary.org Showing North by Northwest by Alfred Hitchcock. Refreshments provided

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Jun. 15, 2:304:30pm • Augusta Memorial Public Library, 113 North Stone St, Augusta • FREE • All Ages • (715) 286-2070 • sbrown@augustalibrary.org • augustalibrary.org The public is invited to a free screening of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part at the Augusta Memorial Public Library.

Micon Summer Kids Movies Every Wednesday, Thursday from Jun. 19 to Aug. 22, 10am • Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls, 475 Chippewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls • 25¢ admission • miconcinemas.com During the summer, Micon Cinemas in Chippewa Falls will show an array of kids movies for only a quarter! This summer, look forward to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Hotel Transylvania 3, Smallfoot, Space Jam, How to Train Your Dragon 3, Lego Movie 2, and more surprises to come!

Free Family Movie Jun. 20, 6:30-8:30pm; Jul. 11, 6:30-8:30pm; Aug. 8, 6:30-8:30pm • River of Life, 639 Broadway Street South, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 309-5920 • office@riveroflifemenomonie.com • riveroflifemenomonie.com/movies Bring the whole family for our Free Family Movie Series this summer provided by River of Life at the Old State Theater in Menomonie. Free popcorn.

AREA MOVIE HOUSES

EAU CLAIRE, MENOMONIE, CHIPPEWA FALLS

Downtown Cinema 315 S. Barstow St. www.miconcinemas.com (715) 832-3355 AMC Classic Oakwood 12 4800 Golf Road #4 www.amctheatres.com (715) 835-1030 Menomonie 7 Theatres 2521 Highway 25 N, Menomonie www.cectheatres.com (715) 235-0555 Woodland Theatre UW-Eau Claire Davies Center www.uwec.edu (715) 836-4636 Micon Cinemas Eau Claire 3109 Mall Dr. www.miconcinemas.com (715) 834-1245 Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls Northridge Center www.miconcinemas.com (715) 720-2291

Wonder Park Free Film Screening Jun. 22, 2:30-4pm • Augusta Memorial Public Library, 113 North Stone St, Augusta • FREE • All Ages • (715) 286-2070 • sbrown@ augustalibrary.org • augustalibrary.org The public is invited to a free screening of the film Wonder Park at the Augusta Memorial Public Library. The film is rated PG.

“Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” Film Screening Jun. 29, 2:30-4pm • Augusta Memorial Public Library, 113 North Stone St, Augusta • FREE • All Ages • (715) 286-2070 • sbrown@augustalibrary.org • augustalibrary.org The public is invited to a free film screening of Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween which is rated PG.

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WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO EAT IN THE VALLEY

KEEPING IT CLASSIC Chick-A-Dee’s has new owners dedicated to its throwback vibe WORDS: LAUREN FISHER PHOTO: ANDREA PAULSETH

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rent and Dawn Knutson have been dining at Chick-A-Dee’s, the little breakfast and lunch joint at 1928 Third St. in Eau Claire, for their entire marriage. As a lifelong Eau Claire resident, Brent’s been devouring classic breakfast slams from the restaurant since A DEDICATED CREW. From left to right: New owners Brent and Dawn Knutson, utility man Kevin Kollwitz, server Marie Gunderson, and cook Mike Peterson.

CHI CK childhood. In May, the duo went from -A diners to proprietors; they bought Chick- Almost everything on the extensive-butto make. The exterior could use a fresh • HAM & CHEESE A-Dee’s from the previous owner and set classic menu is less than $10, from simple coat of paint – though the same teal-andOMELET: Served about their grand plan: to change almost slams to steak and egg breakfasts. The white as before. Brent spent a recent with hash browns, STAFF absolutely nothing. hash browns are house-made from scratch; weekend cleaning and brightening up this classic breakPICKS “They made that clear right from Kevin Kollwitz, the “dishwasher slash the entryway. They are trying to decide fast is the perfect the start, that they were going to keep utility slash I-can-do-everything guy,” by whether to paint the interior a new color, start to a day of everything the same,” Marie Gunderson, Brent’s definition, peels more than 800 or the same shade of butter-yellow it’s work, relaxing, or who has waited tables at Chick-A-Dee’s pounds of potatoes every week to keep up beer-sipping, says staff been for decades. for 10 years, said. She was exhausted with customer demand. member Kevin Kollwitz.

On a typical weekend during the from a busy shift the Tuesday after “My old faithful is the ham cheese school year, every booth is full with • PANCAKES: Stacks of fluffy, golden Memorial Day, but she loves working omelet and hash browns, with toast, glass college students, parents, grandparents, pancakes fly out of the kitchen en masse at a mom-and-pop of orange juice with and youngsters. “They like the whole oldduring weekend service. establishment. When that,” Kollwitz said. school dive kind of feel to it,” Brent said.

“I want it to be ‘the place’ • FRIED CHICKEN GIZZARDS: Owner Brent regular diners found “If you eat all of that, “Families have just kept going through Knutson’s go-to lunch at Chick-A-Dee’s out there would be a again. You don’t see them you’re good to drink the years, and then their kids come and is a plate of chicken gizzards breaded and change of ownership, beer for a whole day.” bring their kids.” little diners anymore. You fried to perfection. she said, they were Brent reckons the During the week, the crowd skews come down here, you’re worried there would grease in Chick-A- older. Regulars grab their favorite spot be changes.

The Dee’s breakfast food and sip on coffee while they read the paper getting something that’s Knutsons, however, is what keeps college or chat with their neighbor. It’s a slower, chain restaurants; that’s not what he handmade for you.” know a good thing students coming more social dining experience than your and Dawn are about. “You come down when they see it.

– Brent Knutson, here, you’re getting something that’s back to nurse their average in-and-out meal. Brent often pops Brent and Dawn new co-owner of Chick-A-Dee’s handmade for you.” hangovers. out to the floor to chat with guests. walk a fine line to Chick-A-Dee’s is open for breakfast The booth “I want it to be ‘the place’ again,” maintain Chick-Aseating is another Brent said. “You don’t see them little and lunch seven days a week: MondayDee’s classic family restaurant vibe. To that old standard that can’t be changed, Dawn diners anymore.” He bemoaned the use Thursday 6am-2pm and Saturdayend, the menu, they said, will go unchanged. said. However, there are minor updates of frozen and reheated food at some Sunday 7am-2pm.

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Gracie Hauser, a 19 year-old from Thorp, is following her dream, taking her passion for baking healthy items to the next level by launching an online bakery that ships nationwide and a brick-and-mortar store in Thorp this summer. (And hopefully someday in Eau Claire, Wisconsin as well). Hauser said at age 15 she became ill and needed to make some lifestyle changes, so she began experimenting in the kitchen. She made modified recipes of everything she craved, noting she did not want to feel deprived of anything she wanted to eat despite dietary restrictions she needed to follow. “All of my original recipes are either 100% whole grain or grain-free, many are gluten-free, Keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, and contain no refined sugars or dairy,” Hauser said. Hauser makes a large variety of products, including muffins, little loaves, oat cups, breads, and treats such as brownies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and cookies. She was featured on NBC’s “Today Show” last year after submitting an entry to “Pitch Your Passion” to promote her healthy baking and help launch her business. Despite being featured on national television, Hauser remains focused on what got her into the business to begin with, and she’s excited to make her products accessible to others, both locally and nationwide. “I want to help others simplify healthy eating,” she said. “I use new technology to share my ‘old ways’ of simple ingredients and real foods.” The online store and Thorp store will launch this summer. To be notified of when they open, you can sign up for email updates at graciegirlbakery.com and/or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @graciegirlbakery. –Haley Wright

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Basil Wyndthorp’s set to rock at Food Truck Friday B A S I L W Y N D T H O R P ’ S – O R T H E S P R I N G VA L L E Y- B A S E D “ L I T T L E A D V E N T U R O U S F O O D T R U C K T H A T C O U L D ” – will hit up Food Truck Friday this year with their

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pulled pork Mac-N-Cheese on a bun, the Cuban, and their newest food item: Mole Flautas, which are deep-fried tacos. But, there’s “a whole slew of new stuff” that the owner of Basil Wyndthorp’s, Basil Wynthorp’s John Betchkal, said he’s working on. With “a little charm and a (612) 845-9968 drizzle of crazy,” this food truck began after Betchkal’s work at Rossi’s Steakhouse, which is now Hell’s Kitchen, Macaroni Grill, and Redstone Grill. “I wanted to have my own business where I could come up with a product and service that was unpredictable,” Betchkal said. “That’s why I call it the Mystical Flavor Safari. I have a background in the grocery business, a theater, and business background as well – I wanted to always incorporate that kind of flare and dare to my little food truck that could.” Betchkal first built the food truck in 2015 and drove it down to the Wynwood area of Miami, Florida, in 2016. “I did that because I wanted to do something that would scare me,” Betchkal said. “Something about driving that old junky truck down to Miami and serving out of it at these new upcoming breweries sounded exciting and kind of nuts, so why not just jump (in) and see what could happen? That’s where the rock meets the roll.” You may know Basil Wyndthorp’s from UFO Days in Elmwood or the Barron and Menomonie Farmers Markets. –Rebecca Mennecke

Volume One’s Food Truck Friday event series – presented in partnership with Silver Spring Foods – has kicked off its second season. Each month from May to September, as many as 10 food, snack, and drink establishments will open for business for lunch and dinner (11am-7pm) in downtown Eau Claire’s Phoenix Park, providing the opportunity to feast upon the work of multiple mobile chefs. Upcoming dates include July 12 and Aug. 2. To learn more, visit the Food Truck Friday website at volumeone.org/foodtruckfriday.

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KID CULTURE THE KID LIST

Youth Art Workshop Needle Felting Jun. 18, 4:30-

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.

DIY Discovery: Catapults! Jun. 25, 29, 1:30-3pm • LE

activities, clubs, & classes for kids and their parents

ARTS & CRAFTS Family Lab Wednesdays, 3-5pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5004 • dabble@eauclaire.lib.wi.us • ecpubliclibrary.info/dabble/ Whether you’re interested in 3D printing and coding or you’d rather craft, make music, create art or play games, the Dabble Box makerspace has something for you.

Kids Kraft Day Thursdays from Jun. 13-27 • Valley Art Gallery & Gifts, 304 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls • $2 • Ages 7+ • (715) 226-1921 • maryannerufledt@yahoo. com An opportunity for young people to create art with experienced artists.

Mini Makers: Open Lab Jun. 13, 17, 24, 27, 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 They’ll provide all of the string, beads, cardboard, wood, tape, etc. to create the project of your dreams, and then you get to take your masterpiece home with you.

Youth Artist Workshop Third Saturdays, 11am-3pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $30, Community $42 • All Ages • jen.zwicky@ eauclaireymca.org • eauclaireymca.org Enhance your creativity and arts ability at the YMCA with an artist mentor on the third Saturday of each month.

Kaleidoscopes and Rootbeer Floats Jun. 15, 1-3pm • Valley Art Gallery & Gifts, 304 N. Bridge St, Chippewa Falls • $15 • Adults and children 8+ • kcernohous@ gmail.com Make your own kaleidoscope and enjoy a rootbeer float.

Maker Mondays Monday, Jun. 17 to Aug. 5, 10am2pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • Family • (715) 723-1146 • jlpeterson@mycfpl.org • chippewafallslibrary.org Drop in for a new creative project each week.

Tech Tuesdays: Open Lab Jun. 18, 25, 10am-noon • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • amie@childrensmuseumec.com • childrensmuseumec.com A digital playground for you every week. Create and play with coding kits, 3D printers, robots, Augmented Reality Sandbox and more.

6:30pm • Blue Boxer Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • FREE • Grades 2-7 • (715) 497-8732 • baredfeet@gmail.com • facebook.com/blueboxerarts Local professional artists share their trade with youth to help them build their tools for self-expression. Register by the day of the event and email with child’s name and age and title of workshop. Space is limited.

Phillips Memorial Public Library - Youth Services Program Room, 400 Eau Claire Street, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5007 • ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/ Experiment with mini catapults to launch items around the room and test catapult launch techniques. This event is part of a drop-in series for families featuring a different activity each week.

CLASSES Summer STEAM Experience Jun. 16, 1-5pm; Jun. 17, 8:30am-6pm; Jun. 18, 8:30am-6pm; Jun. 19, 8:30am6pm; Jun. 20, 8:30am-6pm • UW-Stout Memorial Student Center, 221 10th Avenue E., Menomonie • Overnight Campers: $450, Day Camers: $300 • 8-12 graders • (715) 232-2793 • thackerr@uwstout.edu • uwstout. edu/steam Students are invited to explore career paths with UW-Stout faculty experts while engaging in science, technology, engineering, art and math in a handson setting. Camp activities and career panels will provide well-rounded experiences.

Summer Institute: Chippewa Falls Every Day from Jun. 17 to Jun. 27, 8am-3pm • Halmstad Elementary School, 565 E. South Ave., Chippewa Falls • $15 • K-5 • (715) 836-3636 • higleycj@uwec.edu • ce.uwec.edu Summer Institute has a 40-year tradition of teaching and delighting children across the Chippewa Valley. Your kids will love the variety of activities, and you will appreciate the small classes that promise high quality learning. Students entering grades K-5 in fall 2019.

Tadpole Toddler Camp with Beaver Creek Reserve Jun. 17-21, 9:45-11:45am • Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Road K, Fall Creek • Single Day Pricing: Friends - $12, Nonmembers - $15; Full Week Pricing: Friends - $55, Nonmembers - $65 • 2-4 years • (715) 529-6186 • beavercreekreserve.org/learn/summercamps/ Now you and your smallest explorers will have a chance to join in all the fun. Get ready for a morning of music, movement, meaningful messes, munching and lots of exploration of our natural world!

Preschool Kids In the Kitchen Camp Jun. 2-26, 1011am • Lily Pad Lab, 2524 Golf ROad, Eau Claire • $20 per day • 2-6 years • (715) 529-6186 • vanessa@ lilypadlab.com • lilypadlab.com This cooking camp is for the youngest chefs and their guardians. Chop, pour, stir, and create yummy, healthy snacks. Spend time learning about kitchen food safety and how to use simple kitchen tools. Read stories, play games, and have fun with movement.

CHILD AND FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN, EVENTS, AND ISSUES KIDS EVENTS

Carson Park Train Rides Sundays, noon-5pm • Carson

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • childrensmuseumec.com Introduce your preschool scientist to exciting hands-on and age-appropriate experiments.

Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Under 2 years old FREE, ages 2-12 $2, ages 12+ $3 • (715) 831-0900 chippewavalleyrailroad.org Enjoy a scenic, half-mile train ride located in Eau Claire’s premier Carson Park presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association.

A coal-fired steam engine pulls one train, a G-16 gasoline powered-streamliner pulls the other.

Get Up & Go Jun. 12, 19, 26, 11-11:30am • Children’s

Park Pop-Up Play Jun. 17, 9-11am • Pinehurst Park,

Super Small Science Jun. 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11am •

Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with 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 backyard.

Let’s Get Cooking! Jun. 12, 3-4pm; Jun. 20, 10-11am; Jun. 26, 3-4pm • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with Museum membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • amie@ childrensmuseumec.com • childrensmuseumec.com Learning all about healthy snacks and basic food prep skills! Plus you’ll be able to take the tasty treat and the lessons learned home to your very own kitchen.

Pop Up Science Jun. 13, 2:30-3pm; Jun. 15, 1010:30am; Jun. 20, 2:30-3pm; Jun. 22, 10-10:30am; Jun. 27, 2:30-3pm; Jun. 29, 10-10:30am • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • Free with membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 832-5437 • childrensmuseumec.com Museum Playologists have several different fun and interactive science kits to break out with kids and explore all things STEAM-related.

Painting & Popcorn Jun. 13, 4-5pm • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • $5 with membership or admission • All Ages • (715) 8325437 Your child will be able to create their own one-ofa-kind painting to hang on the wall at home or give to a special person in their life. Plus, snacks and juice boxes are provided to fuel that creative energy.

Parachute Games Jun. 14, 21, 28, 10-10:30am • 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 Kiddos will love jumping, moving, dancing, grooving and all sorts of games with the giant parachute.

Flick & Float Second Friday, 6:30-8pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • eauclaireymca.org YMCA supplies the flick, you bring the float. Gather in the small pool to watch fantastic family movies. Community members are welcome after 6:00 PM (photo ID required).

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Jun. 15, 2:304:30pm • Augusta Memorial Public Library, 113 North Stone St, Augusta • FREE • All Ages • (715) 286-2070 augustalibrary.org The public is invited to a free screening of “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” at the Augusta Memorial Public Library.

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3523 Delbert Road, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5007 • ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/ L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library staff invites you to pop in and play at park locations this summer! Try a variety of activities, including LEGO bricks, crafts, snacks, yard games, an obstacle course, a reading corner, and good ol’ fashion fun.

The Big Fun Show Jun. 18, 1:30pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • Family • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary. org A one man circus of comedy magic and juggling!

Micon Summer Kids Movies Every Wednesday, Thursday from Jun. 19 to Aug. 22, 10am • Micon Cinemas Chippewa Falls, 475 Chippewa Mall Dr., Chippewa Falls • 25¢ admission • miconcinemas.com During the summer, Micon Cinemas in Chippewa Falls will show an array of kids movies for only a quarter!

This summer, look forward to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Hotel Transylvania 3, Smallfoot, Space Jam, How to Train Your Dragon 3, Lego Movie 2, and more surprises to come!

Party in the Park Wednesdays from Jun. 19 to Aug. 7, 11-11:45am • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • Family • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org Weather permitting, the Chippewa Falls Library will host a gathering at the stage in Riverfront Park for active games, parachute play, music and movement fun.

Science or Sci-Fi? Wednesdays from Jun. 19 to Jul. 31, 1:30pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • School age • (715) 7231146 • jlpeterson@mycfpl.org • chippewafallslibrary. org Explore the bizarre, unexplained or just plain weird throughout the universe!

Glen Gerard: Magician Jun. 19, 1:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • ecpubliclibrary.info Magic show, comedy, sleight of hand, and mind reading, with plenty of audience participation. Tickets are required for entrance. Free tickets are available one week in advance of each program.

Planetarium Show: Sky Stories Jun. 19, 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) 832-5437 • childrensmuseumec.com Visitors will explore the many constellations in the night sky. Shows start promptly at listed times, with room for just 25 guests.

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KID CULTURE In the Dark Every Thursday from Jun. 20 to Aug. 8, 1:30pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • School age • (715) 723-1146 • jlpeterson@mycfpl.org • chippewafallslibrary.org Discover what the darkest (or nearly darkest) places hold with experiments and activities.

Korean Dance and Drumming Jun. 20, 1:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/ Experience interactive and hands-on music, dance and drumming with Brooke Newmaster of Kgam Studio. Free tickets are available one week in advance of the program.

Special Kids Nights Jun. 20, 5:30-7:30pm • Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, 220 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • ChildrensMuseumEC.com 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. Snacks included, with themed sensory activities and extra staff support.

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community $5. Ages 5+ have open gym at 7:00 PM, and cost is member $4, community $6.

Intro to Volleyball Skills Camp Every Friday from Jun. 14 to Jul. 19, noon-2pm • Eau Claire Sport Warehouse, 2983 11th St., Eau Claire • $125 • 4th and 5th grade • (715) 514-5944 • ecsportwarehousemorgan@ gmail.com • ecsportwarehouse.com The Eau Claire Sport Warehouse is hosting a 4th and 5th grade intro to volleyball skills camp. This camp is a great opportunity for young athletes to learn the fundamentals of playing volleyball.

Everybody Dance Now Monday, Wednesday from Jun. 17 to Jul. 17, 6-7:15pm • Altoona City Park Recreation Center, 2303 Garfield Ave., Altoona • Resident $25; Non-Resident $30 • Ages 4-13 • (715) 839-5188 • altoonapr.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx Come join this fun dance class where you will learn basic dance techniques all while making new friends and creating memories.

Youth Yoga at Carson Park Tuesday, 11-11:45am •

Life, 639 Broadway Street South, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 309-5920 • riveroflifemenomonie. com/movies Bring the whole family for our Free Family Movie Series this summer provided by River of Life at the Old State Theater in Menomonie. Free popcorn.

Carson Park Playground, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • baredfeet@gmail.com Kids of all ages can come and experience yoga games and poses in the outdoors. Under 5 need adult to attend. Can bring a mat or borrow one of ours. Follow the signs – near the playground. Parents can stick around for some relaxation. No registration needed, come any time.

360 Drop-In Jun. 22, 11am-2:30pm • Lakeshore Park,

Tuesday Night Football Skills Camp Every Tuesday

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900 Broadway Street, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • Find it on Facebook Kick off the summer with fun activities, a skateboard competition, and representatives from youth focused organizations to educate us about their services. Raffle prizes, free food, and games.

Water Safety Fest Jun. 22, 1-3pm • Fairfax Pool, 4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire • $4.50 or Season Pass • All Ages • eauclairewi.gov/pool Join Eau Claire Parks and Recreation lifeguards and learn about basic water safety, rescue techniques, and play safety games. Watch lifeguards participate in live safety drills.

DIY Discovery Every Saturday from Jun. 18 to Jul. 27, 1:30-3pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • ecpubliclibrary.info This is a drop-in series for families, featuring a different topic and activity each week. All materials provided while supplies last.

Wonder Park Free Film Screening Jun. 22, 2:30-4pm • Augusta Memorial Public Library, 113 North Stone St, Augusta • FREE • All Ages • (715) 286-2070 • augustalibrary.org A free screening of the film “Wonder Park” at the Augusta Memorial Public Library.

Park Pop-Up Play Jun. 24, 9-11am • Mitscher Park, 3507 Sharon Drive, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/ L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library staff invites you to pop in and play at park locations this summer! Try a variety of activities, including LEGO bricks, crafts, snacks, yard games, an obstacle course, a reading corner, and good ol’ fashion fun.

Circus Skills Workshop Jun. 27, 1:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5007 • ysstaff@eauclaire. lib.wi.us • ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/ Learn juggling, balloon balancing, and balloon sculpting from professional entertainer, Jeff McMullen. Free tickets are available one week in advance of the program.

“Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” Film Screening Jun. 29, 2:30-4pm • Augusta Memorial Public Library, 113 North Stone St, Augusta • FREE • All Ages • (715) 286-2070 • sbrown@augustalibrary.org • augustalibrary.org A free film screening of “Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween” which is rated PG.

Pie & Ice Cream Social Jun. 30, 3-6pm • Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire • Food priced a la carte • All Ages • (715) 450-3350 • t.a.aguilar@hotmail • unityeauclaire.org Join Unity Christ Center for an array of ice cream and pie. They will have gluten-free Pie & dairy-free Ice Cream available. Sit inside or on the lawn or in our beautiful, peaceful garden, while enjoying family, friends, & Pie. A portion of pie proceeds will benefit local charity.

PLAYGROUPS & CLUBS Free Youth Soccer Clinics - Eau Claire United Soccer Club Jun. 12, 19, 26, 5-6:30pm • Eau Claire Soccer Park, 3456 Craig Rd, Eau Claire • FREE • Ages 5-8 • (715) 830-0782 • administrator@ecusoccer.org • ecusoccer.org Licensed soccer coaches will lead the players in fun soccer games designed to develop individual player soccer skills. 5-6 years old will be from 5-5:40pm and 7-8 year olds will be from 5:45-6:30pm.

Gymnastics Open Gym Every Friday, 9-11:30am, 7-9pm • YMCA Sports Center, 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • Varies • All Ages • (715) 552-1200 • ruber@ eauclaireymca.org • eauclaireymca.org Ages 5 & under have open gym at 9:00 AM, and the cost is member $3,

from Jun. 18 to Jul. 9, 4:30-7:15pm • Eau Claire Sport Warehouse, 2983 11th St., Eau Claire • $10/ athlete • (715) 514-5944 • ecsportwarehouse@gmail. com • ecsportwarehouse.com Willie McCalebb will be hosting a Tuesday Night Football Skills Camp. Ages 8-12 are from 4:30-5:45pm, and ages 13-19 are from 6-7:15pm. Register online.

YouthYoga - Session 2 Every Tuesday until Jun. 25, 5:30-6:15pm, 6:15-7pm • River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $15 • Ages 5-8 • (715) 8395188 • erint@ci.altoona.wi.us • altoonapr.maxgalaxy. net/Home.aspx Practice many yoga sequences through light, beautiful songs, stories and movements. This class is a great way to introduce your children to the basics of yoga in a fun and exciting way.

FOR TEENS Teen Glass Fusing Jun. 12, 1:30-2:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • Grades 6-12 • ecpubliclibrary.info For teens only. Explore the world of glass fusing in this short beginner workshop for teens! Dawn Passineau of The Glass Orchard will be teaching students how to make a glass sun catcher. All materials are included. Space is limited and registration is required.

Teen Maker Mondays: Splatter Art Jun. 17, 6-7pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • Grades 6-12 • (715) 839-5007 • ecpubliclibrary.info/teens/ Load up your paint brush, warm up your wrist, and get ready to flick and fling paint on canvas.

Write Away Tween Writer’s Group Jun. 18, 25, 1011:30am • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • 9-12 • (715) 723-1146 • libraryadmin@mycfpl.org • chippewafallslibrary.org Taming the wild topic, raising your voice, lights, camera, verbs and dynamite dialogue. Located in the Mezzanine. Instructors Jan Drehmel and Sue Houkom

Summer Teen Minecraft Club Every Tuesday, 3:304:45pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • Teens age 12-18 • (715) 839-5029 • altoonapubliclibrary.org Come play Minecraft at the library on Tuesdays in June and July! Laptops and an account will be available to share. All players play together on a joint server.

Teen Summer Program: Henna Tattoos Jun. 18, 5-6pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • Teens age 12-18 • (715) 839-5029 • altoonapubliclibrary.org The library will provide the supplies and teens can enjoy designing and applying their own temporary tattoos.

Teen Late Night Jun. 21, 7-9:30pm • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • Grades 6-12 • (715) 839-5007 • ysstaff@ eauclaire.lib.wi.us • ecpubliclibrary.info/teens/ Registration & parent permission slip required. Teens take over the library! Expect snacks, after-hours games, and general shenanigans.

Teen Summer Program: Glow-in-the-Dark Yoga Jun. 25, 5-6pm • Altoona Public Library, 1303 Lynn Ave., Altoona • FREE • Teens age 12-18 • (715) 8395029 • altoonapubliclibrary.org An instructor is teaching a beginners yoga class at the library. All skill levels and body types welcome! The class will be in the dark and each participant gets glow sticks. Register by contacting the library

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24 HOURS. 6 PHOTOGRAPHERS. ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY. ON FRIDAY MAY 31, WE SENT A TEAM OF OUR AWESOME PHOTOGRAPHERS OUT INTO DIFFERENT NOOKS AND CRANNIES OF THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY TO DOCUMENT ONE FULL DAY FROM MIDNIGHT TO MIDNIGHT – WITH HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS AT COLAB. THROUGH SNAPSHOTS OF LOCAL LIFE, WE HOPE THIS FEATURE COMMUNICATES OUR LIFESTYLE IN WAYS 1,000 WORDS NEVER COULD. AND IF NOT, Y'KNOW, IT'S PRETTY FUN TO LOOK AT. PHOTOS BY LEE BUTTERWORTH + LUONG HUYNH + TIMOTHY MATHER + BRANDEN NALL + ANDREA PAULSETH + TAYLOR SMITH • LAYOUT/DESIGN BY ERIC CHRISTENSON

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MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

ANDREA PAULSETH IS AN EAU CLAIRE NATIVE WHO ENJOYS TAKING ENVIRONMENTAL AND CANDID PHOTOS OF PEOPLE. YOU WILL PROBABLY NEVER CATCH HER TRYING TO PHOTOGRAPH WILDLIFE UNLESS A FRIENDLY BEAR DECIDES TO VISIT HER HOME.

LUONG HUYNH IS A DISASTER PROGRAM SPECIALIST FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, WHERE HE TRAINS AND COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS, MANAGES COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS, AND RESPONDS TO NATIONAL DISASTERS. IN HIS TIME OFF, LUONG IS A FREELANCE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER AND AND REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR TO VOLUME ONE MAGAZINE.

BRANDEN NALL IS AN EC WESTSIDER WHO HAS TOTED A CAMERA AROUND SINCE HE WAS A KID. TURNING HIS HOBBY INTO A A FULL TIME CAREER IN JANUARY OF 2019 HAS BEEN AN AMAZING AND VERY CHALLENGING ADVENTURE. YOU CAN FIND HIM AT NALLIMAGING.COM OR AT HIS STUDIO ON CLAIREMONT AVENUE IN EC AT ARTISAN FORGE.

LEE BUTTERWORTH IS AN EAU CLAIRE-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER AND PHOTO CONTRIBUTOR FOR VOLUME ONE. YOU CAN FIND MORE OF HIS WORK AT LEEBUTTERWORTHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

TAYLOR SMITH IS A LOCAL FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN PORTRAIT AND EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY. HE LOVES THE EAU CLAIRE MUSIC AND ART SCENE ALMOST AS MUCH AS HE LOVES PHOTOGRAPHING IT. YOU CAN FIND HIS WORK ON INSTAGRAM @TJSPHOTO_ OR AT TAYLORJSMITHPHOTOGRAPHY.COM

TIMOTHY MATHER LIVES IN MENOMONIE WITH HIS BEAUTIFUL WIFE AND THEIR TWO CHILDREN. HE HATES TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS, BUT LOVES KETCHUP AND PICKLES.

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Anthony has 30 years of therapy experience and specializes in myofascial release and yoga. “I’ve always had an impulse to improve myself and to be more aware and to understand my past,” he says. “And in engaging with that, discovered that a lot of other people have the same desire for wholeness and health and understanding.”

Katie shares the sentiment: “I have always wanted to help people but wasn’t sure how.” She explains how she grew up in a physician family, but that route was not for her. Because of her own injuries, she became interested in and eventually licensed in physical therapy. In 2005, while living in Arizona, she explored different holistic practices including yoga, Chinese

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medicine, shamanism, reiki, angel healing, and more. “I love it when I get to hold space for healing to occur from despair to hope with wounds that have impacted lives in both large and small ways,” Katie says. “(Such as) changing my outlook on life and helping others change theirs with renewed energy, love, excitement, and hope.”

Since opening two years ago, the holistic healing facility has been offering massage therapy, life coaching, bodywork, and small-group mind, body, and soul classes. “We have hired other healers to join our team who have had interesting life experiences, who treat people through weaving traditional and holistic approaches, and who love to help others,” explains Katie. “The new teachers bring an authentic spirit to their classes, deep healing, and personal growth opportunities.” The 15 staff members’ résumés include reiki master, physical therapist, yoga teacher, massage therapist, life coach, Asian bodywork therapist, and more.

“We can effectively treat pain and movement problems, soft tissue injury, postural issues, and injury,” Katie says.

“We address stress-related and lifestyle issues that get in the way of people feeling their best.”

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positive impact. “A few years ago, I was looking for alternatives for dealing with ongoing back pain,” explains one client, Michelle Larson. “Both (Anthony and Katie) are very skilled massage therapists and they are great at offering tips and advice on self-care. Regular visits for a chronic issue have helped me to stay active. I also really enjoy both of them as yoga teachers! They are just lovely people who care about what they do and about other people. They’re just

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Tuning Tree celebrated the opening of their expanded studio on the last weekend in May. The expansion has allowed the business to add larger group classes. Sound healing, meditation, support circles, and boutique-style specialty yoga are at the top of the list.

Guests are already impressed with the new space. “This new studio is up-leveling your space and healings,” one client shared with Katie.

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Both owners continue their work to empower and help clients reach their full potential. “I’ve always believed at the very least you should be no trouble to others but the highest calling is to be of service to others,” Anthony says.

Tuning Tree, 515 S. Barstow St., Suite 117, offers services and classes nearly every day, which can be booked online at tuningtree.com. Follow them on Facebook for more details, updates, and upcoming event dates.

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ater this month, something brand-new is opening in the Haymarket Plaza that will target peoples’ well-being, both physically and mentally. The Well, 40 S. Barstow St., is a fitness center that will offer classes focused on getting people to work up a sweat and relax at the same time.

The owner of The Well is Amy Erickson, who also owns Latitude 44 Yoga Studio downtown. Her desire to branch out and offer classes beyond yoga goes back to her childhood in St. Francis, Minnesota.

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Erickson’s vision for The Well is simple: She wants people to come as they are for whatever reason they’re coming in for a class. Classes are highly modifiable, and Erickson is in the process of training 10 coaches who will be available to guide people through a workout that works with their body.

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Erickson wants to help people who come to The Well with making their foundation strong enough to withstand all of life’s challenges. She and the coaches will help people feel good and strengthen their physical well-being.

Classes at The Well will involve Erickson’s two passions: fitness and yoga. Workouts begin with yoga, followed by an intense core workout and then a high-intensity strength and cardio portion. Workouts conclude how they begin: with yoga. The high-

intensity part of the workout is done with a person’s own body weight along with various equipment such as free weights, box steps, pull-up bars, resistance bands, and slam balls. Classes are offered in both 60- and 45-minute formats. Amenities include four shower rooms, yoga mats, a drinking fountain, natural lighting, and cork flooring.

The Well is set to have its grand opening on Monday, June 24, at 40 S. Barstow St., but people can already book classes and become a member at thewelleauclaire.com. A class schedule can also be found on the website along with membership pre-sale prices and information on how to prepare for the first class. You can also follow The Well on Twitter (@thewelleauclaire) or email Amy with any questions at amy@ thewelleauclaire.com.

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ou’re all fired up and ready to run! In fact, you might have a longer term goal you’re working towards and want to make this year your fittest year yet! Motivation is at an all-time high and you have daydreams of flying down the homestretch of your neighborhood with the city children whooping your name as they ride behind you on their bikes. But wait! Beware of the following common mistakes that beginning and experienced runners alike will fall prey to from time to time: 1. TO O MUC H TOO SOON Before you eat your raw eggs, pull up your grey sweatpants, and train hard like Rocky, be careful not to push your body beyond its limits. Running and exercising too much too soon can lead to injury, burnout, and lack of motivation later. Most running injuries stem from too much stress on the body, and everybody is different in the amount of pounding they can handle before they start to break down. Start by using

the “10 Percent Rule” where you don’t increase your weekly mileage by more than 10 percent from week to week.

2. GETTING STUCK IN A RUT Change things up! Don’t think of yourself as only a “trail runner” or “marathon runner” or “non-competitive” or a “morning runner.” We all have our favorite parts of running, but changing up your common routine can help

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freshen up your legs and your mind.

You may LOVE running on the trail alone, but catching a group run on one of the Chippewa Valley’s paved bike trails might be a great change of pace.

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a house or apartment – changing up the furniture or layout sometimes gives you a new appreciation for the same space!

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makes us better and more fit is everything that happens BETWEEN the runs.

Sleep, nutrition, and recovery are key.

Fueling your body with the right food and hydration within the first 30 minutes and during the next full meal are essential to putting your body in a position to benefit from the stress you put on it. Carry a bar, banana, shake, and/ or extra water if you’ll be finishing your run somewhere other than your house … or just end the run at your favorite burrito food truck!

4 . B U YI NG THE WRONG EQ U I PME N T There are many reasons people buy different running shoes, socks, and gear.

Some buy for fashion, some for support, some for comfort, and some buy for all of the above. Running shoes are tools, and you have to have the right tool for the right project. Just because a friend or training partner likes a particular brand or model doesn’t mean it will work for your training and foot.

Having the wrong footwear can lead to discomfort or even injury; do yourself

a huge favor and have your walking AND running gait looked at by a local running store that specializes in shoe fittings and gait analysis. Your love of a particular shoe’s look or sale price will quickly fade when you don’t enjoy running or end up in the doctor’s office.

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Adam Condit is a husband of one, a father of three, and a business owner in Eau Claire. He and his wife, Alicia, own Blue Ox Running in downtown Eau Claire. He was also the winner of the Eau Claire Marathon in May, finishing with a time of 2:40.

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ttending local or regional music festivals is an annual tradition for many people and can be a fun time to reconnect with friends while enjoying great music. I have staffed many first aid tents at music festivals and helped attendees with a variety of medical issues over the years. Here are a few safety tips to remember so your music festival experience doesn’t end on a sour note:

1 . STAY H Y D RAT E D • Bring a reusable water bottle. At sweltering summer events, dehydration can creep up unexpectedly. Bringing your own water bottle is key to having the best experience possible. Most festivals have easily-accessible water filling stations.

• Sip early and often. With your attention focused on the festival activities, it’s possible you will forget to drink water until you begin feeling thirsty.

However, thirst is a sign that you’re already dehydrated, which is proven to dampen your mood and energy.

• Check your urine. You should be using the restroom about every two hours if you are well-hydrated and your urine should be light yellow in color. If it’s a darker color, similar to apple juice, you need to consume more water.

2 . PR OTEC T YOUR SKIN • Apply sunscreen. Ultraviolet radiation is extreme during the summer, and it can take as little as 11 minutes in the midday sun to get sunburned.

Choose a broad-spectrum, waterresistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater. Reapply every two hours, or more often if you’re sweating.

• Find the shade. Many music festival venues lack shade. Do your best to find and remain in the shade between 10am and 4pm when the sun’s rays are the strongest. It will make a difference in keeping your

skin safe.

• Wear a hat and sunglasses. Large, floppy hats can help protect your face from the sun. Protect your eyes and the delicate skin around them by wearing sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection. Even if the sun doesn’t bother your sight much, it’s still important to keep your eyes safe by protecting them from ultraviolet rays.

4. CONTROL CAMPFIRES • Keep things under control. Hopefully, the festival grounds provide fire rings or pits. If not, choose a location at least 15 feet from tent walls, shrubs, low-hanging branches, trees, or other flammable objects. Keep a

3. MIND MEDICATIONS & A LCO HO L • Remember your medications. Some festival-goers forget to bring along their prescription medications. You may not be able to fully enjoy the festival if you stop taking necessary medications.

• Avoid mixing alcohol and medications.

Alcohol can make some medications less effective or even useless. Mixing alcohol with some medications can cause issues you won’t want to deal with when you’re enjoying a festival including; nausea, vomiting, headaches, fainting, or loss of coordination. It also could put you at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems, and breathing difficulties.

• Beware of over-the-counter pain relievers and sleeping medication. Drinking alcohol while taking ibuprofen can cause nausea, stomach bleeding and, possibly, liver damage. Sleep medications mixed with alcohol can cause increased drowsiness, difficulty breathing, and memory problems.

Kirk Gunderson is a paramedic with Mayo Clinic Medical Transport in Eau Claire.

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source of water, a bucket, and shovel nearby at all times for extinguishing.

Don’t burn aerosol cans, pressurized containers, glass, or aluminum cans.

When putting out the fire, pour lots of water on it to drown all embers, not just the glowing ones.

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SUMMERTIME FITNESS R ES O UR CES

GYMS

3D Fitness 312 Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 7233800 // 405 Graham Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 514-3110 • 3dfitness.fit Personal training, free group fitness, nutrition, tanning, and full range of free weights plus selectorized and cardio sports.

Anytime Fitness 329 Water St., Suite E, Eau Claire • (715) 831-6400 // 401 Pinnacle Way, Suite 116, Eau Claire • (715) 831-6200 // 2532 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-8600 // 1700 Stout Tt., Menomonie • (715) 309-4441 • anytimefitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling. Open 24 hours, pay as you go plans available.

Bodyworks Athletic Club, LLC 3019 Schneider Ave. East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6106 • bodyworksmenomonie.com Personal training; free weights and machines; saunas; strength and endurance training, cardio, yoga, and spinning classes; tanning; kids’ services; zumba classes coming this fall. Locker facilities available.

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • eauclaire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp.com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn. Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Curves Eau Claire 3198 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 552-8783 • curves.com Designed around circuit training utilizing hydraulic resistance equipment, Curves’ 30-minute sessions in fitness and weight-loss guidance are hosted in an environment designed for women. Dance classes and nutritional counseling.

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • 715) 836-8460 • ken@eauclaireymca.org • eauclaireymca. org Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/ endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts.

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First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

FitELITE 3420 Mall Drive, Suite 7, Eau Claire • (715) 514-1264 • fiteliteonline.com Free weights, personal training, specialty classes, and nutritional counseling.

Gold’s Gym 3225 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 5524570 • goldsgym.com/eauclairewi/ Personal training, free weights, and machines. Basketball, volleyball, cardio cinema, and pool. Classes in strength/endurance, cardio, body sculpting, pilates, yoga, circuit, spinning, and dance. Nutritional counseling, beverage bar, tanning, pro shop, kids’ services, and spa/sauna.

Haymarket Fitness 40 S Barstow St, Eau Claire • facebook.com/haymarketfitness Offering a new, clean facility for all your workout needs. Open 24-hours with cardio equipment, weights and much more.

Highland Fitness Center 2221 Eastridge Ctr., Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 2405 Folsom Street, Suite A, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 3022 Commercial Blvd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 833-2100 • (715) 8332100 • highlandfitness.com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training.

IGNITE 40 S Barstow St, Eau Claire • ignitemylife.fit A unique blend of strength training, conditioning and yoga where they focus on gaining lean muscle mass and burning body fat. Group classes last one hour.

Mainstreet Health & Fitness 310 Main St., Menomonie • (715) 231-BFIT (2348) • info@mainstreetbfit.com • mainstreetbfit.com Featuring cardiovascular fitness, strength training, free weights, and tanning. Occasional classes include circuit, powerlifting, HIIT, box fit, yoga, tai chi, and more. Open 24 hours.

Planet Fitness 3015 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 598-1602 • planetfitness.com/gyms/eau-clairewi-1017 Providing a unique environment in which anyone can be comfortable. A diverse, judgment-free zone where a lasting, active lifestyle can be built.

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail.com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

Snap Fitness 3445 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • (715)

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830-9999 // 1320 Broadway St. N., Menomonie • (715) 232-9999 // 475 Chippewa Mall Dr., # 305, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0602 • snapfitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling, and open 24 hours.

Pay-as-you-go plans available.

Classses begin at age 2 with pre-ballet through adult.

UW-Stout Health & Fitness Center / North Point 712

Eau Claire School of Dance 306 Main St., Eau Claire

South Broadway, Menomonie • (715) 232-1392 • fitness@uwstout.edu • urec.uwstout.edu Free weights, machines, personal training; classes in strength and endurance training, body sculpting, cardio, Pilates, yoga, circuit, dance, specialty classes; basketball, volleyball, racquetball, tennis, a pool and a track; beverage bar, pro shop. 24/7 access at the North Point center.

UWEC Recreation & Sport Facilities 105 Hilltop Center, Eau Claire • (715) 836-3377 • recreation@uwec.edu • uwec.edu/recreation For UWEC students and staff.

Free weights and machines; basketball; volleyball; racquetball; tennis; bowling; indoor track; climbing wall; pool; strength and endurance training, cardio, body sculpting, Pilates; spinning, dance, and wellness classes; massage.

Wissota Fitness, Tanning & Massage 16850 Cty. Hwy. X Suite 2, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-7006 • wissotafitness@gmail.com • wissotafitness.com Free weights and machines. Track, massage, tanning, spa, and open 24 hours.

DANCE STUDIOS

Arthur Murray Dance Studio 401 1/2 S Barstow St., Eau Claire • (715) 834-6166 • arthurmurrayec@sbcglobal. net • arthurmurrayeauclaire.com Arthur Murray teaches rhythm and Latin dances, country western dances, specialty dances, and more. Learn from qualified instructors in a friendly and relaxing environment. Arthur Murray has a three way approach to teaching dance: private (and couple) lessons, group lessons, and practice parties.

Danz Kraze 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Bld 4/6 -

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

• (715) 832-9900 • ecschoolofdance@aol.com • eauclaireschoolofdance.com Providing quality dance instruction to the Chippewa Valley since 1998. Classes offered in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, pointe, and more to students age 18 months-adult.

Performance and Competitive Teams are also available.

En Avant School of Dance 3330 North Town Hall Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 874-5575 • info@enavantdance.com • enavantdance.com En Avant strives to help children attain self-confidence and the highest level of skill she/ he is capable of achieving. They provide the foundation for dance to become a lifetime activity that will lead to physical and psychological well-being.

Goggin Ballroom Dancing 316 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • (715) 833-1879 • Email@DancinGoggin.com • dancingoggin.com Dave and Karen Goggin have 40+ years of teaching experience combined, educating attendees on the foxtrot, quickstep, tango, waltz, Viennese waltz, chacha, rumba, merengue, salsa, samba, polka, swing, and much more.

Infinity Dance Studio • (715) 828-3110 • Infinitydances@gmail.com • infinitydancecenter.info A full-service dance studio devoted to providing exceptional recreational or competitive dance instruction to children ages two through adult. We work on respect, teamwork, and self-confidence through dancing in a family friendly environment.

Jean Marie’s School of Dance 31 W. Spring St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-8635 • jeanmariedance. com Specializing in children’s classes, Jean Marie offers tap, ballet, jazz, and basic acrobatics. Classes for adults also available.

Suite 205), Eau Claire • (715) 832-3269 • DanzKraze@ gmail.com • danzkraze.com Youth dance teams use Eau Claire’s largest studio space and are modeled after High School dance teams, offering poms, hip hop/funk, kick, and jazz. Short sessions available for those who are indecisive.

Jewelry Box Dancer 110 W. Main St., Menomonie •

Diamond School of Dance 123 S. Graham Ave., Eau

Kgam Studio 515 Wisconsin Street, Eau Claire • (651)

Claire • (715) 577-1285 • DiamondBallet@aol.com • diamondschoolofdance.com Offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pointe, hip-hop, and competitive performance.

592-5977 • BrookNewmaster@KgamStudio.com Kgam Studio welcomes people of all backgrounds and promotes inclusion through meaningful art exchange and

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(715) 563-3534 • jewelryboxdancers@gmail.com • jewelryboxdancers.com This studio teaches children ages 4-14 years old in combined tap, jazz, ballet, and hip hop.

Limited adult classes offered as well. Find Jewelry Box Dancer on Facebook too.

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community exchange. Learn traditional Korean dances and participate in arts & crafts workshops.

Lasa Anahata Tribal • (715) 577-2830 • LasaAnahataTribal@gmail.com • lasaanahatatribal.com A supportive group of women who love to dance for the joy of it.

No dance experience required. See contact info to learn more about their beginner level class offerings.

Modern Dance with Barbara Shafer Inside the Danc-

exciting, realistic, and interactive drills in a safe training environment. Classes are taught in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

consultations, reflexology, chi machine therapy, and infra red therapy.

Elite Karate 410 Bay St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-

claire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp.com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn. Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

9218 • jasondutton@elitekarate.cmasdirect.com • elitekaratestudios.com Karate instruction in both private and group settings focusing on the three core values of honor, discipline, and respect.

ers Studio, 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Building 13 - Room 122), Eau Claire • 715-828-1358 • Modern dance classes, based on Martha Graham techniques as modified by Michael Doran. These classes are taught by Barbara Shafer and are adapted for all proficiency levels including beginner dancers.

Ju’s Taekwondo Karate Academy 415 S. Farwell St.,

Swan Lake Ballet Studio Banbury Place Bldg 13 Ste

6488 • info@karate-american.com • karate-american. com Karate instruction for all ages in both private and group settings. Lessons in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Aikido are available.

122, Eau Claire • (715) 590-8502 • ganna@swanlakeballetstudio.com. • swanlakeballetstudio.com A classic ballet studio featuring classes for ages 3 to adult by Ballet Master Ganna Berge. Swan Lake Ballet Studio brings new opportunities to see the beauty of classical ballet in Eau Claire, educating children on classical ballet choreography.

Two to Tango 509/503 University Drive, Eau Claire • heckmahn@uwec.edu; feidero@uwec.edu • uwec. edu “T3” provides Eau Claire students, staff, and the general community instruction and practice opportunities for various social dances such as Swing, Cha Cha, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot.

Ultimate Performance Gymnastics & Cheer 4289 124th St., Lake Hallie • (715) 832-3138 • info@teamupgym.com • teamupgym.com Eau Claire Ultimate Performance Gymnastics provides exceptional USA Gymnastics training using experienced coaching, high-quality equipment and the largest gymnastics facility in the area.

Featuring recreational classes, competitive teams, high school training, private lessons, camps and parties.

MARTIAL ARTS

AKF Martial Arts Academy of Eau Claire 1606 S. Hastings Way, Suite B, Eau Claire • (715) 613-8282 • akfeauclaire@gmail.com • martialartseauclaire.com KyukiDo is focused on helping you and your families achieve goals through martial art techniques, practical self defense, and traditional principles. Offers classes for ages 4 and up, and done in a group setting. Can also accommodate private lessons.

American Taekwondo & Fitness 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Building 13 - Suite 5), Eau Claire • (715) 513-9787 • contactatf@atf.nu • atf.nu Taekwondo classes in both private and group settings offering fast, hard-hitting cardio workouts. Also offers a fitness membership where members can independently use the facility and equipment during non-class hours.

Combined Fighting Systems 405 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • (715) 644-8583 • train-cfs@charter.net • combinedfightingsystems.com CFS provides instruction on a unique defensive system blends the best of several martial arts to increase its effectiveness when used in street defense. Students will learn these martial arts through

Eau Claire • (715) 834-5766 • justaekwondo.com Taekwondo classes in both private and group settings.

Classes target self-defense, weight control, physical and mental fitness, improved coordination and agility.

Karate American 3460 Mall Dr., Altoona • (715) 832-

Land Shark Martial Arts 2524 Suite B. Golf Road, Eau Claire • (715) 210-5308 • landsharkma.com A traditional Martial Arts school, Land Shark’s focus is on helping to build confidence and learn practical self-defense skills. With a mixture of traditional and mixed martial arts training classes available, you’ll certainly get a solid foundation and understanding of the discipline.

Menomonie Goju Karate Dojo 1807 Wilson St. # A,

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • eau-

Curves 3198 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 552-8783 • curves.com Designed around circuit training utilizing hydraulic resistance equipment, Curves’ 30-minute sessions in fitness and weight-loss guidance are hosted in an environment designed for women. Dance classes and nutritional counseling.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Mission Accomplished S4530 Porterville Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-0909 • kim@kimayres.com • missionaccomplishedstudio.com Mission Accomplished offers counseling, classes in yoga and a crossbreed called yogilates. Plus, personal training, nutritional counseling, boot camps, boxing, and more.

Menomonie • (715) 233-9927 • menomoniegoju@hotmail.com • menomoniegoju.com Center for traditional Okinawan Goju Karate, for Menomonie, Eau Claire, and West Central Wisconsin. Traditional Non-Sport oriented Karate Dojo focusing on skill building for life.

Children’s classes for age 7-12. Okinawan style Karate instruction in both private and group settings. Also offers yoga and Tai-Chi.

Mother Nature’s Food 2434 London Rd., Eau Claire •

One Tree Martial Arts 1417 S. Hastings Way, Ste. B,

Lane #1, Eau Claire • pwlc.com PWLC have nearly a quarter century of experience working to help people lose excess weight. They feature effective weight loss systems, personalized consultations and reviews, and have developed 150 specialized food, nutrition and weight loss products.

Eau Claire • (877) ONE-TREE • info@otma.net • facebook.com/OTMAMartialArt Martial arts instruction for all ages in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Jiu-Jitsu, and several other arts. Also offering women’s self-defense and kickboxing classes.

Ronin Fitness 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Bld D4 - Suite 209), Eau Claire • info@academyeauclaire. com • academyeauclaire.com Offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for adults and kids, group and personal training, and Muay Thai kickboxing.

NUTRITION

(715) 834-2341 • mothernaturesfood.tflmag.com Mother Nature’s Food is provides quality fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun comfortable clean, safe environment.

Physician’s Weight Loss Center 3040 Meadowlark

Rejuv Women’s Boot Camp • (715) 559-9175 • RejuvCamp@yahoo.com • eauclairewomensbootcamp. com Women’s only boot camps, personal training, nutritional guidance and weight loss/lifestyle coaching. Rejuv empowers women to be strong, healthy, confident, and beautiful and to find their inner beauty and power within themselves.

Stucky Chiropractic Center 2105 E. Clairemont Ave.,

Anytime Fitness 329 Water St., Suite E, Eau Claire • (715) 831-6400 // 2532 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-8600 // 1700 Stout Tt., Menomonie • (715) 3094441 • anytimefitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling. Open 24 hours, pay as you go plans available.

Eau Claire • 715-835-9514 • Stucky@StuckyChiropractic.com • stuckychiropractic.com It is the mission of Stucky Chiropractic Center to educate as many men,

B Natural 2934 London Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 8367021 • bnaturalwi.com Dr. Amy Emch practices immuno-therapy and offers services such as health & nutrition

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women, and children to the life and health enhancing benefits of chiropractic care; improving our world by having a positive influence on each individual they have the opportunity to serve.

Overeater Wellness Coaching • iamanovereater. com Overeater Wellness Coaching specializes in helping people lose weight, maintain weight loss and live a healthy lifestyle. Offers virtual wellness coaching, personal training, customized exercise programs, professional meal planning and more. Services are tailored to fit your needs and help you reach your goal(s).

WELLNESS CENTERS

Angel Care Healing Touch 2411 N. Hillcrest Pkwy, Ste 1E, Altoona • (715) 832-7250 • contact@angelcarehealingtouch.com • angelcarehealingtouch.com Judy Meinen is a healing touch practitioner, reiki master, certified angel therapy practitioner, and certified hypnotherapist.

Provides energetic biofeedback and presentations, workshops, and reiki classes.

Audrey Van Wey Reiki • (920) 896-2524 • audreyvanwey@yahoo.com • audreyvanwey.com Registered Nurse, an energy sensitive Psychic Intuitive/Medium, a Reiki Master / Teacher, and an Ordained Minister.

The Center 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 529-3344 • info@thecenterec.com • thecenterec. com The Center is dedicated to supporting people in wholeness of body, mind and spirit, regardless of religious orientation. From Ayurveda to Zumba, The Center has a wide variety of offerings. Opportunities include yoga, meditation, Reiki, art, pottery, spiritual direction and more.

Chippewa County Aging and Disability Resource Center 711 N. Bridge St., Rm. 118, Chippewa Falls • (715) 726-7777 • ADRC@co.chippewa.wi.us • co.chippewa. wi.us This resource center offers the public a single entry point for information and assistance on issues affecting older people, and people with disabilities regardless of their income. Welcoming and convenient places for you and your family to get information, advice, and access to a wide variety of wellness services.

Chippewa Valley Wellness 824 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire • 715-514-1168 • chippewavalleyhealth. com Chippewa Valley Wellness makes its assessments for treatment on individual analyses that include examinations of nutrition, neurological reflexes, and pressure points. They offer treatments for low energy, hot flashes,

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weight loss needs, join paint, and IBS/Crohn’s.

somnia and smoking to anxiety and weight problems.

Dancing Yarrow Retreat for Wellness and Sustainable Living S193 County Road BB, Mondovi • (715)

Quality Counseling and Consultation LLC 1119 Regis

926-5020 • dancingyarrow.com Dancing Yarrow is a diversified homesteading community and healing center, utilizing holistic approaches to land management, food production, and lifestyle to promote the healing of ourselves, our communities, and our ecosystems.

Happy Apple Therapy + Yoga + Massage 436 Main Street E, Menomonie • happyappletherapy.com Happy Apple offers an integrative therapy method, focused on healing with personalized counseling. They offer yoga with beginner, vinyasa, meditation, alignment, stretch, and breathing focuses. They also offer an integrative massage to lower blood pressure and calm fatigued muscles.

Harmony Healing Center 2411 North Hillcrest Parkway Suite 11, Altoona • harmonyhealingcenter.net Harmony Healing Center offers a peaceful, comfortable and professional environment to unwind and focus on you.

Services include massages, acupuncture, life coaching, and more.

Healing Choices Oasis LLC 2711 Pleasant St. Suite 1E, Eau Claire • (715) 852-0303 • healingchoices@ sbcglobal.net • healingchoicesec.com Classes offered in Tai Chi and AMMA massage. Also offering hot stone massage and AMMA Therapy, and has a complete line of nutritional supplements available.

Heaven Sent Healing 3548 Cypress St., Eau Claire • (715) 833-1096 • geiglej@yahoo.com • heavensenthealing.us Julie works as a Spiritual Teacher, empowering people to live more mindfully. She specializes in healing relationships: with others, with self, with spirit.

Holistic Therapy, LLC 1440 Badger Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 379-5331 • holistictherapyllc.com Ann Recine provides integrative therapies for people with chronic medical and psychiatric illnesses.

Hypnosis Center of Eau Claire Banbury Place 800 Wisconsin St. Bld 2-D, Suite 420, Eau Claire • 715-5525355 • hypnosiscenterec.com Certified and experienced hypnotherapist Richard Marano, B.S., C.H. will “allow your subconscious mind to replace bad habits with new and healthier ones.” Rid yourself of anything from in-

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ning, nutritional counseling. Open 24 hours, pay as you go plans available.

Court Suite 210, Eau Claire • (715) 514-4451 • tammybednartherapy.com Specializing in mental health/addictions issues, identity development, parenting issues, sex therapy and body image issues. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, QC&C can help you to achieve your goals.

Bodyworks Athletic Club, LLC 3019 Schneider Ave.

The Well 40 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • (715) 450-

claire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp.com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn. Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

1062 • theWELLeauclaire.com A space where wellness meets fitness. Sstrengthen both body and mind in the form of a high intensity, total-body workout. The workouts involve a yoga warm-up + intense core focus + high intensity strength & cardio + yoga cool-down. Available in 45min or 60min formats.

Wellness Shack 515 S Barstow St., Suit 110, Eau Claire • (715) 855-7705 • wellnessshack.org The Wellness Shack is a mental health recovery center that offers adults free individualized peer support. Free support groups are available for anxiety & depression, bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis, pro-active recovery, SMART recovery, and general support.

East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6106 • bodyworksmenomonie.com Personal training; free weights and machines; saunas; strength and endurance training, cardio, yoga, and spinning classes; tanning; kids’ services; zumba classes coming this fall. Locker facilities available.

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • eau-

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Curves 3198 London Road, Eau Claire • (715) 552-8783

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3D Fitness 312 Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-

• curves.com Designed around circuit training utilizing hydraulic resistance equipment, Curves’ 30-minute sessions in fitness and weight-loss guidance are hosted in an environment designed for women. Dance classes and nutritional counseling.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau

3800 // 405 Graham Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 514-3110 • 3dfitness.fit Personal training, free group fitness, nutrition, tanning, and full range of free weights plus selectorized and cardio sports.

Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Anytime Fitness 329 Water St., Suite E, Eau Claire

Eau Claire YMCA 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • 715)

• (715) 831-6400 // 401 Pinnacle Way, Suite 116, Eau Claire • (715) 831-6200 // 2532 Golf Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-8600 // 1700 Stout Tt., Menomonie • (715) 309-4441 • anytimefitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tan-

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836-8460 • ken@eauclaireymca.org • eauclaireymca. org Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/ endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts.

First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage,

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spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

FitELITE 3420 Mall Drive, Suite 7, Eau Claire • (715) 514-1264 • fiteliteonline.com Free weights, personal training, specialty classes, and nutritional counseling.

Gold’s Gym 3225 Lorch Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 5524570 • goldsgym.com/eauclairewi/ Personal training, free weights, and machines. Basketball, volleyball, cardio cinema, and pool. Classes in strength/endurance, cardio, body sculpting, pilates, yoga, circuit, spinning, and dance. Nutritional counseling, beverage bar, tanning, pro shop, kids’ services, and spa/sauna.

Highland Fitness Center 2221 Eastridge Ctr., Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 2405 Folsom Street, Suite A, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 // 3022 Commercial Blvd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness. com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training.

Mission Accomplished S4530 Porterville Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 831-0909 • kim@kimayres.com • missionaccomplishedstudio.com Mission Accomplished offers counseling, classes in yoga and a crossbreed called yogilates. Plus, personal training, nutritional counseling, boot camps, boxing, and more.

Momentum SportFitness, LLC 2615 London Road Suite B, Eau Claire • (715) 955-4319 • getmo@momentumsport.com • momentumsport.com Training people for high performance in athletics, recreation, or an active lifestyle. The Momentum University individual or group training package emphasizes training techniques and program implementation. Membership options available as well as additional individual or group personal training.

for adults and kids, group and personal training, and Muay Thai kickboxing.

Snap Fitness 3445 E Hamilton Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 830-9999 // 1320 Broadway St. N., Menomonie • (715) 232-9999 // 475 Chippewa Mall Dr., # 305, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0602 • snapfitness.com A membership gets you unlimited, on-your-own access to a wide array of exercise machinery and free weights. Personal training, tanning, nutritional counseling, and open 24 hours.

Pay-as-you-go plans available.

Ronin Fitness 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Bld D4 - Suite 209), Eau Claire • info@academyeauclaire. com • academyeauclaire.com Offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • eau-

The Center 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire •

Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail.com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

(715) 529-3344 • info@thecenterec.com • thecenterec. com The Center is dedicated to supporting people in wholeness of body, mind and spirit, regardless of religious orientation. From Ayurveda to Zumba, The Center has a wide variety of offerings. Opportunities include yoga, meditation, Reiki, art, pottery, spiritual direction and more.

Bodyworks Athletic Club, LLC 3019 Schneider Ave.

Rejuv Women’s Boot Camp • (715) 559-9175 • Re-

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave.,

East, Menomonie • (715) 235-6106 • bodyworksmenomonie.com Personal training; free weights and machines; saunas; strength and endurance training, cardio, yoga, and spinning classes; tanning; kids’ services; zumba classes coming this fall. Locker facilities available.

juvCamp@yahoo.com • eauclairewomensbootcamp. com Women’s only boot camps, personal training, nutritional guidance and weight loss/lifestyle coaching. Rejuv empowers women to be strong, healthy, confident,

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body

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IGNITE 40 S Barstow St, Eau Claire • ignitemylife.fit A

Burn Boot Camp 3529 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire • eauclaire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp.com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn. Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

Chippewa Valley Family YMCA 611 Jefferson Ave.,

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau

juvCamp@yahoo.com • eauclairewomensbootcamp. com Women’s only boot camps, personal training, nutritional guidance and weight loss/lifestyle coaching. Rejuv empowers women to be strong, healthy, confident, and beautiful and to find their inner beauty and power within themselves.

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Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau

com Overeater Wellness Coaching specializes in helping people lose weight, maintain weight loss and live a healthy lifestyle. Offers virtual wellness coaching, personal training, customized exercise programs, professional meal planning and more. Services are tailored to fit your needs and help you reach your goal(s).

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau

Rejuv Women’s Boot Camp • (715) 559-9175 • Re-

Claire • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness.com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training. unique blend of strength training, conditioning and yoga where they focus on gaining lean muscle mass and burning body fat. Group classes last one hour.

Overeater Wellness Coaching • iamanovereater.

Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-2201 • lynnb@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca.com Free weights and machines. Basketball, volleyball, racquetball, indoor track, and pool. Classes on strength/endurance, body sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail.com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

Highland Fitness Center 2221 Eastridge Center, Eau

and beautiful and to find their inner beauty and power within themselves.

claire@burnbootcamp.com • burnbootcamp.com Burn Boot Camp wants women to feel the burn. Their programs are a well-rounded and include training, emotional-well being, nutritional guidance, fitness education, and more. A positive community of people looking to get fit together.

715-577-5502 • baemmert.com PRAJNA offers a variety of group classes and individual sessions to assist participants on their wellness journey. Located in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this studio offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to welcome individuals interested in yoga, pilates, thai yoga and general wellness.

PRAJNA Pilates 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire •

training, specialty classes, and nutritional counseling.

Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Eau Claire Sport Warehouse 2983 11th St., Eau Claire • (715) 514-5944 • info@ecsportwarehouse.com • ecsportwarehouse.com An indoor space for sports enthusiasts with programming for all ages. Group training boot camp classes available in morning or evening sessions.

Featuring three batting cages, weight training/fitness area, basketball/volleyball sport court, multipurpose spaces, rentals, private and small lessons and clinics for softball, baseball, strength & conditioning, volleyball, basketball, and more.

FitELITE 3420 Mall Drive, Suite 7, Eau Claire • (715) 514-1264 • fiteliteonline.com Free weights, personal

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sculpting, cardio, yoga, pilates, dance, indoor cycling, swimming, gymnastics, and martial arts. First aid, lifeguard, and babysitting training. Massage, spa/sauna, kids’ events and classes, and childcare.

Rachel Duffenbach invite you to explore your creativity, to express yourself through movement. Their staff will give you the tools, space, and inspiration to guide you on this path of self expression.

Dragonfly Dance and Wellness 308 North Barstow, Eau

New Day Yoga & Wellness 2829 County Hwy I (Above

Claire • mydragonflydanceandwellness@gmail.com • dragonflydanceandwellness.com Dragonfly Dance and Wellness excited to offer Tribal Style Belly dance, Yoga, Zumba, BaredFeet, Nutrition, Personal training, Hooping and more. Find it on Facebook as well.

Earth and Sky Bodyworks • (608) 630-0664 • chris@ earthandskybodyworks.com • earthandskybodyworks. com A holistic health business that is also dedicated to environmental issues, because environmental health is holistic health. Certified Advanced Rolfer, Licensed Asian bodywork therapist, and tai chi instructor, specializing in depth work for long-term change.

Happy Apple Therapy + Yoga + Massage 436 Main Street E, Menomonie • happyappletherapy.com Happy Apple offers an integrative therapy method, focused on healing with personalized counseling. They offer yoga with beginner, vinyasa, meditation, alignment, stretch, and breathing focuses. They also offer an integrative massage to lower blood pressure and calm fatigued muscles.

Highland Fitness Center 2221 Eastridge Center, Eau Claire • (715) 833-2100 • highlandfitness.com EastRidge offers four group fitness studios, over 60 cardiovascular machines, free weights, and multiple strength circuits, Results Weight Loss Counseling, Yoga classes, Boot Camp large group classes, small group classes, and one-on-one training.

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio 313 E. Madison St., Eau Claire • (715) 828-3936 • Amy@Latitude44Yoga.com • latitude44yoga.com Latitude 44 Yoga Studio is the Chippewa Valley’s hot yoga studio. We offer a full class schedule seven days per week, featuring Hot Power Yoga, Beginner Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Workshops, and fun events.

Moonrise Aerials Studio Inside Dancers Studio, 800 Wisconsin St. (Banbury Place, Building 13 - Room 122), Eau Claire • moonriseaerials.com Moonrise Aerials offers feminine empowerment through aerial yoga, circus fitness, and flow arts. Co-owners Michelle Anthony and

the Goat Coffee House at Wissota Health), Chippewa Falls • (715) 861-5545 • linda@newdayyogawellness. com • newdayyogawellness.com Highly trained and certified. Fully equipped studio. Fitness focused Hatha yoga for strength and flexibility. Experience deep stretches and amazing inversions on “The Great Yoga Wall” exclusive to New Day. Private sessions available.

Beginners welcome. Wide variety of classes, all levels.

Specialized classes such as Yoga for the Spine, Restorative Yoga for Cancer Care, Yoga for MS.

PRAJNA Pilates 705 S. Barstow Street, Eau Claire • 715-577-5502 • baemmert.com PRAJNA offers a variety of group classes and individual sessions to assist participants on their wellness journey. Located in downtown Eau Claire, Wisconsin, this studio offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to welcome individuals interested in yoga, pilates, thai yoga and general wellness.

Pure Fitness 4 You 1423 South Hastings Way, Eau Claire • (715) 456-1182 • purefitness4you@gmail.com • purefitness4you.com Pure Fitness 4 You offers a mixture of classes for all fitness levels and strives at making everyone feel welcome and at home. Pure Fitness 4 You aims to help you reach any of your fitness goals. Services offered include PiYo, pound, barre, prenatal barre, defined abs, WERQ, yoga, private sessions, and more.

Sky Yoga 415½ S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • skyyoga. yoga Sky Yoga offers yoga, barre, flexibility, and aerial silks classes for people of all ages and skill levels.

Single-class and membership pricing is available. Has an on-site shower room, children’s studios, and other amenities not often found at yoga studios.

The Yoga Center of Eau Claire 2524 Golf Rd, 2F, Eau Claire • (715) 830-0321 • yoga@yogacenterec.com • yogacenterec.com The Yoga Center of Eau Claire offers several classes tailored to fit individual needs. Teaches beginning, intermediate & advanced level classes, as well as classes that focus on core strengthening, adaptive, Buddha Body, & Yoga for Parkinson’s. Offers workshops, private lessons, & special events.

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The Yoga Room 2839 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • theyogaroomec@gmail.com • theyogaroomec.com Offers a wide variety of yoga classes with options for runners, seniors, beginners, experts, flow classes, restorative yoga, yin, vinyasa, hatha, mommy & me classes, and some of their own unique blended classes.

FITNESS EVENTS

Paddle Board Yoga with Latitude 44 Jun. 5, 4:305:15pm, 5:30-6:15pm, 6:30-7:15pm • SandBar & Grill, 17643 50th Avenue, Chippewa Falls • $32 (paddle board included) or $27 (paddle board not included) • 16+ • (715) 828-3936 • info@latitude44yoga.com • latitude44yoga.com/events.html Adventure your way to Lake Wissota for a fun evening of Paddle Board Yoga & fun. There are three 45 minute sessions to choose from.

No experience necessary. Plan to get wet. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. This is a rain or shine event.

Free RiverFront Yoga Every Saturday from Jun. 1 to Sep. 28, 8-9am • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • jondreaphelps@gmail.com Yoga on Riverfront Park in the heart of Downtown Chippewa Falls. Bring a mat or towel.

Hosted by Jondrea Phelps.

High Five Free Yoga Every Saturday from Jun. 1 to Aug. 31, 9-10am • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • high5freeyoga.com Held in the grassy area across from the RCU building. Come and enjoy a session of free yoga in the park after work or on a weekend morning. No experience required.

Barre to the Bar: River Bend Winery & Distillery Jun. 8, 10-11:30am • River Bend Vineyard & Winery, 10439 33rd Avenue, Chippewa Falls • $12 for members ($15 for non-members) • 21+ • (715) 828-3936 • info@latitude44yoga.com • latitude44yoga.com/events.html We are taking Barre to the Bar! Join us for a 50 minute session on the patio overlooking the vineyard at River Bend Winery & Distillery followed by wine tasting. The cost of the event includes barre and wine tasting.

4th Annual International Day of Yoga Jun. 19, 5:308pm • Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market, 300 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • All ages • (715) 828-3936 • info@latitude44yoga.com • latitude44yoga.

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com Invite your fellow yogis to the biggest yoga party of the year. oin Latitude 44 Yoga Studio for a FREE yoga class with 500+ of your fellow EC yogis.

RUNS & WALKS

25th Annual RCU’s Rock the Riverfront Featuring the Charity Classic 10k Jun. 22, 7am-12:30pm • RCU Corporate Center, 200 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • See Registration Fees • All Ages • 1-800-341-9911 • rcu.org Proceeds from the event will go to: Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation The Open Door Clinic, Stepping Stones. Family games, food trucks, live music, and more. 10k at 8am, 2 mile at 10am, Youth races at 11am and 11:15am.

Fall Creek Lions Pride 5K Jun. 22, 7:30-9am • Keller Park, Mill Pond Rd, Fall Creek • $25 • All Ages • (715) 471-0017 • tim.raap@gmail.com • fclionspride5k.eventbrite.com A Fundraising 5K/Kids Run that is part of the Fall Creek Fun Fest weekend. A wonderful morning run/walk to support some great causes. Event for the whole family, comfort T-shirt, Scheels/Blue Ox gift card awards.

Chetek Fishy Four Run/Walk Jul. 6, 8am • Chetek City Beach, Lakeview Drive, Chetek • Online prior to June 27th $20 or $10 for kids race. On site $25 or $15 • All Ages • (715) 237-2991 • agate@citizens-tel.net • chetekscholarships.com/Fishyfour.htm A fun run/walk and major fund raiser for the Chetek/Weyerhaeuser Scholarship Foundation with a 1/2 mile kid’s race preceding the 4 mile race. Registration online, by mail, or on site Friday evening from 5 - 7 at the Chetek City Beach.

Leinenkugel’s Pure Water Days Races Aug. 10, 6:30am • Chippewa Falls YMCA, 611 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls • Price Varies • All Ages • (715) 7232201 • marke@chippewaymca.com • chippewaymca. com Pure Water Days is a weekend long festival for the entire family, which is held each year in Chippewa Falls.

The Leinenkugel’s Pure Water Days races are held at the Chippewa Valley Family YMCA. There is a 1/2 mile, a 4 mile, and a 1/2 marathon option. Spaghetti Feed the night before at 5:30pm.

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Summer is officially here, which means it’s time to party! It’s the perfect time of year to get together with friends and family.

Whether you’re celebrating grads, dads, family reunions, Independence Day, weddings, or other such sunny get-together, this special section will outline ways to make your gathering warm and fun, just like the season itself!

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have a new, one-of-a-kind option in the Woodlands Photo Camper, a Fall Creekbased photo booth experience. Saige Lindow, a wedding and senior portrait photographer, and her husband, Derrick, launched the mobile photo booth this spring and have big plans to make memories.

“There’s nothing in Wisconsin at all like this,” Saige said. The Woodlands Photo Camper, a converted 1969 Mallard camper, pulls up to events and brings on the photographic fun. Guests can choose from a variety of props and accessories – from fancy hats and sunglasses to cute signs designed for the occasion – and enter at will. A touchscreen system at the front of the camper allows models to set a timer and choose from a few settings, and then the posing begins. Each session yields two three-photo picture strips, just like an old-fashioned photo booth.

Professional lighting gives the photos a polished look, and guests can get an unlimited amount of prints over the course of the event. The camper comes with an attendant to make sure everything goes absolutely smoothly. Hosts receive a complete album of the photos, which they can use as a guestbook or post to social media.

During the first wedding Saige booked with the camper, they stuffed in 14 people – the entire wedding party, including the bride and groom – for an image a traditional photo booth is just not equipped for, Saige said.

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Saige has enjoyed working together with her husband to start up the camper – even if she was sometimes frustrated by Derrick’s perfectionism. “He poured 4 months of solid hard work into this project, and spent his entire winter off doing so,” she said. “Seeing it launch was the most rewarding thing we have ever experienced! All the challenges made it so worth it.” In time, Saige hopes to open another camper or two, creating a full-time job for herself and Derrick.

More information about the Woodlands Photo Camper is available online at woodlandsphotocamper.com. The booth is also on Facebook and Instagram as @woodlandsphotocamer.

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nothing provides the pleasant, nostalgic fun of a party in the park. The sunshine peeking through gaps in the tree canopy, the soft grass underfoot, the smell of lighter fluid and charring meat, and the sound of adult conversation and children’s play. There are dozens of rentable parks, courts, pavilions, and shelters throughout the Chippewa Valley waiting to help bring your summer social to life. All it takes is a reservation, and you’re well on your way to bliss.

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The city is home to numerous pavilions, bandshells, and neighborhood shelters.

Venues offer capacities from 10 people at smaller parks to up to 1,300 guests at some Phoenix Park locations. Many venues offer grilling areas, access to trails or water, and restroom access. A few have kitchens as well. Whether you’re throwing a small party in your neighborhood or organizing a huge bash in downtown next to shopping, dining, and live performance, options in Eau Claire abound. If you’re interested in renting an Eau Claire facility, call (715) 839-4649 or visit the City of Eau Claire website.

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With shelters that can accomodate crowds of more than 100 people, Irvine Park has a lot to offer. The Activity Building has electricity, restrooms, and a kitchen, while pavilions galore are perfect for those looking for a bit more Vitamin D. Picnic tables and grills are available at several locations to accommodate your cookout. You can reach the Chippewa Falls parks and recreation office for reservation information at (715) 723-0051 or through the city website.

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Take the party out to Lake Menomin at one of Wakanda Park’s many reservable locations. If the water isn’t calling you, of course there are several other choices, including the newlyconstructed Wilson Farmers Market Pavillion and Band Shell. Menomonie is home to sports courts and shelters aplenty, and all of the rental options offer electricity. The Menomonie park reservation form is available on the City of Menomonie website or by calling (715) 232-1664.

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“Music and live shows give people once-in-a-lifetime memories,” says Fest Valley Events promoter Wade Asher. “A meaningful moment like a wedding has that same once-in-a-lifetime emotion that the couple won’t forget. We’re excited to help people make more of those special memories.”

Over the past decade, the main festival stage has been the setting for large-scale corporate events, fundraisers, and the like – in addition, of course, to playing host to rock and country music hitmakers each summer. As requests for using the stage and grounds for weddings and other special events added up, Fest Valley Events was created. “We want other people to experience the magic that our music festival fans all love so much,” Asher says.

And while the site may hold special appeal for music lovers thrilled to share the same space as their idols, “The great thing is that the space is versatile enough that anyone can enjoy the natural beauty of our space and make it their own,” Asher adds.

Asher describes the festival grounds – which are framed by rolling farmland about 30 miles northeast of Eau Claire – as “our little slice of heaven.” Several portions of the grounds will be available for rent. The main stage offers indoor and outdoor space that can seat as many as 350 people as well as room for dining, drinking, dancing, and more. “You can choose to have the stage door open and enjoy the beautiful landscape and sunsets we regularly see out here, or you can have the stage door closed for a more modern look,” Asher says.

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For those interested in a more intimate, natural setting, an area dubbed The Woods is also available. Asher describes it as “an intimate trail in the woods with log benches, outdoor lighting, a small stream with a beautiful wooden bridge, and unique natural touches.” The Woods can accommodate about 100 people.

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Fest Valley Events is looking forward to hosting its first-ever wedding in a few weeks, and other events are already on the books for later in the summer and fall. In between, of course, the grounds will host thousands of music fans for Country Fest on June 27-29 and Rock Fest on July 18-20. “It’s going to be busy inaugural year!” Asher says.

Plans are already being made for the future: Events have been scheduled for 2020 and 2021, and additional buildings on the grounds are being considered for rental for small events such as wedding rehearsal dinners or bachelor/bachelorette parties, Asher says.

“Fest Valley Events is a turn-key venue,” he says. “Our main goal is to make sure the wedding couple and their families have zero worries so they can just enjoy their day. … We have the space and the capability to really do anything.”

To learn more, visit festvalleyevents. com or call (715) 313-0000.

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FOOD TRUCKS Basil Wyndthorp’s • facebook.com/basilwyndthorps Basil Wynthorp’s is the little adventurous food truck that could. Featuring beach food, exotic fish, chicken and fries blended and cooked to fresh, fresh pulled pork, and cuban sandwiches.

Big Girl Street Food Chippewa Falls/Eau Claire • This mobile food operation will satisfy your big appetite with chili cheese dogs, steak bites, walking tacos, and more.

The Big Weeny • (715) 833-2120 • facebook.com/ TheBigWeeny The Big Weeny will fill your appetite for classic summer fare, including hot dogs, brats, chili dogs, popcorn, and kettle corn. You’ll find them out and about in the Eau Claire area.

Bubbles BBQ • (715) 828-7868 • bubblesbbq. com Based in Chippewa Falls, Bubbles advertises itself as offering classic barbecue and food truck fare. They smoke their own meats – including brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and pulled chicken – and make their own sauces.

Davis Dogs • (715) 505-0922 • facebook.com/davisdogsllc If the name doesn’t make it clear, the picture of a cheese-and-pepper-covered frank on the side of the truck should make it clear that Davis Dogs is all about hot dogs. Whether you like them plain, Chicago style, or even wrapped in bacon, Davis has you covered.

You’ll find this food truck out and about for parties, auctions, festivals, and other special events.

Dhimiters Gyros • facebook.com/DhimitersGyros Dhimiters Gyros now runs a mobile food truck, serving their gyros around town.

Dickey’s Food Truck • dickeys.com The menu features beef briskets, chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, homestyle sides of loaded mashed potatoes, mac7 Cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, and BBQ beans.

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The Hubb Food Truck • facebook.com/TheHub-

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Claire’s finest joe on the go. Midwest roasts + local treats popping up near you. Now serving events and weddings.

bEC The Hubb allows diners to travel around the world without leaving the Valley. Curb your appetite with specialties like gyros, reubens, Southern pork fritters, and smoked mac-and-cheese bites.

Truck Combines the classic intrigue of a food truck with an eclectic and eccentric menu. Its menu features street food classics with a music-themed twist, including Tupaco Tacos, the Snoop Dog, and Macklemore mac’n’cheese. The truck’s smoker and charbroiler produce mouthwatering barbeque and good old comfort food.

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Xpress Serves authentic, home-made style egg rolls, fried rice, and boba tea.

Fire Truck Pizza from Foster Cheese Haus • (715) 597-6605 • facebook.com/firetruckpizza Based at the Foster Cheese Haus between Eau Claire and Osseo, Fire Truck Pizza can provide two options for mobile wood-fired pizza: a 1967 Ford F-800 fire truck with one oven or a 1982 fire truck with two ovens. The 12-inch pizzas are baked in front of your eyes.

Gordo’s Tacos • (715) 495-4508 • facebook.com/ gordosfoodtruck This Eau Claire-based food truck offers Mexican street food that it declares will feed both stomach and soul. The menu includes staples such as tacos, quesadillas, and nachos as well as specialty items like jibarito (Puerto Rican sandwiches with fried plantain and steak or chicken) and ceviche (Mexicanstyle seafood salad).

vorewi/ Winner of Best Food Truck in the 2019 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Poll, Locavore Mobile Kitchen is owned and operated by Chef Amy Huo, who won Best Chef in the same poll. The Locavore is a foodie-friendly food truck that features an ever-changing menu based on what’s in season from the Chippewa Valley’s farmers and foragers. themarigoldcafe This mobile cafe specializes in Italian panini sandwiches as well as sweet treats such as gelato with semifreddo (grilled Italian cake) and affogato (gelato with a shot of espresso). You’ll find it popping up across the Chippewa Valley and beyond.

com Hickory Kist brings low-and-slow Memphis style barbecue to festivals around the Chippewa Valley, the Midwest, and beyond. Based in Chippewa Falls, you’ll find them serving up tasty meat at Lazy Monk and elsewhere.

Netty Q’s Italian • nettyqs.com Netty Q’s started out as an Italian food truck showcasing an Italian menu designed by Lynnette Thompson inspired by her idol Grandma Grillo.

Holy Donuts • facebook.com/HolyDonutsWI At the age

Rosy’s Texas Outpost • Find it on Facebook Serves up

of 16, Myron Marko transformed a passion for donuts into a trailer-turned-donut shop. Some featured donuts (such as Key Lime Pie, Raspberry Lemonade, Orange Dream, Grandma’s Apple Crisp, Midwest Maple, and The Fall Fest) vary by seasons while others (Glaze ‘n Sprinkles, Butterfinger Bomb, The Cloud, and CinnaYum) are Holy Donuts staples.

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The Locavore Mobile Kitchen • facebook.com/loca-

The Marigold Cafe • (715) 563-4069 • facebook.com/

Hickory Kist BBQ • (414) 758-7086 • hickorykistbbq.

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claire Need tasty barbecue, stat? Life Support BBQ will provide the meaty jolt your tastebuds need. With the help of their specialized smoker-outfitted trailer – dubbed the “Hambulance” – Life Support specializes in mouth-watering roasted pork.

soft or hard shell tacos, super tacos, burritos, super burritos, chips & cheese, taco salsa, and fiesta chips. Pick your sauce from their variety of homemade selections of mild, medium, hot, and “hurt ya.” Their portions are generous and tasty.

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Tutto Bene Wood Fired Pizza • (715) 797-2370 • Find it on Facebook It’s all good (that’s what “tutto bene” means in Italian) when it comes to this mobile woodfired pizza restaurant. (They’re not technically a truck, but we’re putting them on this list anyway!) Tutto Bene offers up thin-crust pies with toppings from the familiar (pepperoni and mozzarella) to the adventurous (roasted squash and caramelized onions).

C AT E R E R S 29 Pines Family Restaurant 5872 33rd Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 874-2929 • sleepinneauclaire.com/ restaurant Caters graduation parties, family gatherings, work luncheons, and more. Catering services include starters, beverages, desserts, and plenty of build-yourown, customizable mains and side options to suit your event.

Augusta Meats & Catering 825 Industrial Dr., Augusta • (715) 286-2920 • Find it on Facebook Featuring a variety of meat cuts, 21 flavors of homemade brats, six flavors of beef sticks and sausage, all natural Amish chicken, and several flavors of cheese.

Bar-B-Q Express: BBQ & Grill 2588 Hallie Rd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 828-7910 • barbqexpress.catering@ gmail.com • ecbarbq.com Authentic pit barbecue for catering, pick-up, delivery, and vending. Several meat choices and sides available. Servicing events of up to

• (715) 832-6778 • eauclairechef@hotmail.com • bijoubistro.com Continental cuisines with flavors and style outside the realm of what people are used to, presented

by Chef Anthony Draganowski.

Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 598-7017 • thefrenchpresseauclaire.com A cafe and bakery that creates all sorts of dessert options for whatever catering needs you might have. Dessert offerings include sheet cakes, cupcakes, bakery, french macarons, cookies, brownies & bars, pies, crostadas, tarts, crisps, cheesecakes, and unique creations.

Billy’s Grill & Catering 1019 15th Ave., Bloomer •

Gordy’s Market Catering Services 212 Bay St.,

500 people. Based in the Eagles Club.

Bijou Catering 2629 East Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire

(715) 828-1186 • billysgrillandcatering.com Serving events of all sizes with a wide variety of dishes featuring beef, pork, chicken, seafood, turkey, Italian, BBQ, vegetables, salads, side dishes, appetizers, and more.

Blugold Dining W.R. Davies Center, Room 250, UWEau Claire, Eau Claire • (715) 836-3882 • dining@ uwec.edu • www.uwec.edu/Dining/catering/index. htm University Catering can serve groups of more than 650 guests. Offering an extensive menu of meal choices and a variety of dessert options, including a three-tiered cake.

Bresina’s Carry Out 10 Jefferson Ave, Chippewa

Burrachos Catering Services Eau Claire • (715) 8341843 • 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 weddings and graduation parties.

claire Need tasty barbecue, stat? Life Support BBQ will provide the meaty jolt your tastebuds need. With the help of their specialized smoker-outfitted trailer – dubbed the “Hambulance” – Life Support specializes in mouth-watering roasted pork.

Butcher’s Block BBQ 2235 N. Clairemont Avenue, Eau

Lucy’s Deli & Restaurant - Catering Services 117 N.

3, Chippewa Falls • (715) 833-2233 • eat@debscafe. com • debscafe.com With everything from fresh veggies to sandwiches and salads, Deb’s offers a fresh, healthy alternative to the typical hot and greasy catering experience.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Catering Services 311 E.

(715) 855-9055 • kpkatering@aol.com • 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.

Life Support BBQ • facebook.com/LifeSupportBBQeau-

Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-9800 • foreign5. com/lucys-deli Lucy’s will customize your orders with its menu of sandwiches, pizza, soup, boar’s head meat/ cheese platters, and more. Choose from Lucy’s deli favorites like Hot Beefs, wraps, gooey roll platters, and more.

Mancino’s Catering Services 4056 Commonwealth Ave. // 809 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 8354000 and 835-4100 • mancinoseauclaire.com Mancinos offers grinder platters, party salads, pasta platters, cookie platters, and any other sides on the menu such as chips, drinks, and soups.

Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 830-9790 • 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.

Noodles & Co. Catering 4653 Keystone Crossing, Eau

Draganetti’s Ristorante Catering Services 3120

Eleva • (715) 287-3226 • pammykscafeandcatering. com/catering Supplies excellent-tasting and highquality food. They’ll supply all of the paper goods and plasticware, decorate and dress the buffet table, set up the buffet, and replenish the food and beverages. Buffet service is standard unless other arrangements are made prior to your event. You can see catering options online.

Hillcrest Pkwy., Altoona • (715) 834-9234 • sales@ draganettis.com • draganettis.com Draganetti’s can deliver and set up throughout the Chippewa Valley.

They can customize your request to your specifications and many menu options are available.

Famous Daves 2911 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 835-2227 • famousdaves.com Famous Dave’s catering crews bring plates of lip-smackin’ barbeque to all occasions.

Fat Boys Family Restaurant Catering Services 1312 Main St., Bloomer • (715) 568-4464 • fat-boys.net Customize your menu to exactly what you want from a large list of options from pizza, sandwiches, salads soups, prime rib, and more.

Festival Foods Catering Services 3007 Mall Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 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 Catering 104 W. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-8282 and (715) 723-6551 • fillinn@fillinnstation.com • fillinnstation.com Accomodates up to 275 people for weddings, class reunions, Christmas parties, anniversaries, and birthdays, or any other type of party. Banquet room has a private bar-stage area for a DJ or band and a large 18x16 foot dance floor. See website for banquet, luncheon, and hors d’oeuvre menus.

Fox Run Catering Catering 1515 S. 65th Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 835-6489 • Find Fox Run 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 • (715) 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.

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835-6621 • houligans.net More popular for small family weddings and rehearsal dinners, 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. Call for details about catering services.

KP Katering 809 W Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire •

Deb’s Café Catering Services 1120 122nd St., Suite

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Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub Banquet Facility & Catering 415 South Barstow Street, Eau Claire • (715)

Falls • (715) 723-7869 • facebook.com/BresinasCarryout Bresina’s Carryout is a take out restaurant. Call in order ahead of time and it generally takes 15 minutes to cook you order (longer if busy). Grab your order and take it to your event. Serves plenty of food, but the bulk orders of chicken are the crowd favorite.

Claire • butchersblockec.com The brand new Butcher’s Block BBQ offers catering. Hickory smoked meats, hearty sides, and all the sauce! Signature meat plates or sandwiches with complimentary pork crackling and cornbread or dinner rolls.

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Chippewa Falls • 715-726-2500 // 17158 Cty Hwy J, Lake Wissota • 715-726-2505 • gordyscountymarket. net Gordy’s locations has catering services for all occasions.

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Claire • (715) 858-9000 • noodles.com/eauclaire Featuring a buffet-style NoodlesBar service making it easy to serve unique flavors from around the world to your party of 20-200.

Pammy K’s Cafe & Catering 26126 W. Mondovi St.,

Red Coal BBQ 2839 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • (715) 514-1023 • facebook.com/RedCoalBBQ Red Coal BBQ now caters, and offers a simple but strong menu of smoked meats. The beef brisket and pork belly are must gets, and their menu also includes pulled pork, pulled chicken, and sandwiches made from any of the smoked meats. Delectable sides include mac & cheese, baked beans, potato salad, corn bread.

Sweet Clarisse Catering • (715) 563-5145 • Find it on Facebook Featuring menus customized to best fit the specific vision and theme of your event. Their range of menu selections is expansive and not limited by technique or cooking style, boasting offerings that are not only progressive, fresh and exciting, but savory and traditional as well.

UW-Stout Catering Memorial Student Center Room 224, 302 10th Ave. E, Menomonie • (715) 232-3463 • mcraer@uwstout.edu • uwstout.edu/dining/catering/ Whether you’re planning an elaborate wedding, a box lunch for a business meeting, or anything in between, UW-stout can cater your event up to 5 miles away from Menomonie or use the campus’s facilities.

UWEC Blugold Catering • (715) 836-2632 • knudtstl@ uwec.edu • uwec.edu/Eventservices/weddings/catering Blugold Catering’s team of professionals is available to assist you with planning every aspect of your event, providing the highest level of food quality and service to assure the success of your special event. The bakery staff has over 35 years of experience creating beautiful, customized wedding cakes. Each cake is designed unique to the couple.

Westgate Sportsman Club Catering 4909 Sportsman Dr., Eau Claire • (715) 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.

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In addition to this issue’s event articles:

Upcoming must-see events

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16TH ANNUAL LEINENKUGEL’S FAMILY REUNION Jun. 15 • Leine’s Lodge • 9am-4pm

Head to the Leinie Lodge for beer, food, live music, tours, giveways, and a meet and greet with the Leinenkugels themselves.

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SOFAR: EAU CLAIRE PREMIERE SHOW Jun. 18 • 7:30-9:30pm

A Sofar gig is an intimate show held in a unique venue, like a living room or an antique shop.

Typically features three artists, playing four songs, specially curated to give the audience a diverse show. You’ll learn more about the secret location when you sign up at sofarsounds.com.

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JUNETEENTH 2019 CELEBRATION FEAT. IRIE SOL Jun. 19 • Carson Park • 5:30pm

The annual Juneteenth celebbration will bring together residents to celebrate their commitment toward a more united community enriched by its diversity. The event also will include food, music, activities for children and guest speakers. Music headliner is Irie Sol.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA Jun. 19 • Phoenix Park • 5:30pm

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Invite your fellow yogis to the biggest yoga party of the year. Join Latitude 44 Yoga Studio for a FREE yoga class with 500+ of your fellow EC yogis.

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CHIPPEWA VALLEY MUSIC, THEATER, SPOKEN WORD, COMEDY, SPECIAL EVENTS, & MORE 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 JUNE 12-30, 2019

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Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket. com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Menomonie Farmers Market 10am-4pm • Menomonie Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 781-1416 • menomoniefam.org Features local produce, meats, breads, berries, herbs, desserts and baked goods, spices, handcrafted items, arts & crafts.

Kids activities, hot lunches, and music performances.

Carden Circus 2pm, 7pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $16 GA, $14 for children 12 and under, FREE for children under 3 • All Ages • (715) 8395039 • spectacularcircus.com Audiences will hold their collective breath as acrobats tumble and spin through the air. Boys and girls of all ages will be mesmerized by the amazing daredevils and the allure of the aerial artistry high above. Asian elephants, terrifying tigers, prancing poodle and more.

Author Visit with Scott Spoolman 3-5pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary. org Spoolman will discuss his newest book Wisconsin State Parks: Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural History. Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase.

Charcoal Chicken Dinner 4:30-7pm • Jim Falls United Methodist Church, 13883 County Hwy S South, Jim Falls • 1/4 chicken $10, 1/2 chicken $12, Children (5-12) $5 • All Ages • (715) 382-3201 Menu: charcoal chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, dessert, and beverage. Carry outs are available.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social 4:30-7pm • Tainter United Methodist Church, N7584 690th Street, Colfax • Free will donation • Everyone welcome • (715) 2359219 Menu: hoy turkey & BBQ sandwiches, hotdogs, coney dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad, pie, cake, ice cream, sundaes, root beer floats & beverages.

Wine Wednesday at Together Farms 5-9pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • Ticket Price TBD • togetherfarms.com Farm-and-Table dining. Local chefs

create 4 course seasonal meals that are expertly paired with wine’s that bring out the best of each dish. Watch their event calendar or Facebook for more details. Tickets required, and they sell out fast.

45th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Throughout the Chippewa Valley (Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona and Bloomer), • $8 through June 7th, $10 after June 7th • All Ages • (715) 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com This year tour 15 new homes and 3 remodeled homes (new for 2019! at the Parade of Homes presented by Great American Fireplace. Event runs June 8 - 15th with remodeling entries open June 8 and 9th. Tickets are available online.

A Tribute to the Music of John Denver 5:30-8pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Dinner and Show Tickets: $34 adults, $33 seniors • All Ages • (715) 726-9000 • cvca.net Yost captures the simple soul of Denver’s music through guitar, woven within the music are stories that give insight into Denver’s life and legacy. Cash Bar at 5:00 pm, Dinner at 5:30 pm, Show at 6:30pm.

Wine and Bingo Night 6-8pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 5140384 Drinks, prizes and fun. A night of booze and bingo.

Music on the Hill 6-9pm • Tanglewood Greens, 2200 Crestwood Dr., Menomonie • $35 ahead, $40 at the door • 21+ • (715) 233-2540 • cvclubs.org A night of great food, games and music by Tim Howe. BBQ Chicken and Brat Buffet by Captain PJs. Custard Bar by Culvers of Menomonie. All proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Club - Menomonie Center.

Rock’N On the River Summer Concert Series 6:30pm • River Prairie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/rocknontheriversummerconcertserie Shows start at 6:30pm and food trucks will be onsite. Hosted bands include the Thundermen, Sage, Driving Miss Dixie, Homegrown Tomatoes, JFT Party Band, and more. The Four Seasons stage hosts a pre-show from 5:30-6:30pm.

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show 6:30pm • Lake Altoona County Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • FREE event admission, but a $5/car Eau Claire county parking permit is required • All ages • (715) 559-0309 • SkiSprites. com A Wisconsin tradition, everyone should spend at least one night at the beach, watching the Ski Sprites perform on the water. Concessions available.

Live Jazz on The Plus Patio 7-9pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 8328844 • facebook.com/events/446646399487831/ The Plus proudly hosts live jazz every Wednesday, all summer long. Relax and enjoy their outdoor patio-connected to both The Plus and The Rev in downtown Eau Claire, with some of the most talented musicians in the Chippewa Valley. Free and all ages.

Eau Claire Municipal Band Summer Concert Season 7:30pm • Owen Park Bandshell, 1st Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • eauclairemunicipalband.org Listen to high quality, free entertainment by the oldest musical organization in Eau Claire. From traditional Sousa marches, patriotic melodies, pop, jazz, rock, and soundtracks, there is something for everyone’s listening pleasure.

Letterkenny Trivia Night 8-9:30pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 8328844 • facebook.com/ThePlusEC Trivia Night at The Plus is all about the hit Canadian series Letterkenny!

How much do you know? Play by yourself, or put a team together and show off. Prizes for winning teams. Free to play and all ages.

UWEC Summer Cinema Series 8pm • Campus Mall - UW Eau Claire, Lower Campus, Eau Claire • FREE • uwec.edu/activities/programs/summer/movies/index. htm Free music, fun and crazy activities and yard games before the movie. BYO blankets and chairs. Film at 9pm. Free popcorn. This summer’s offerings include: Wonder Woman, Teen Titans Go!, Iron Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Justice League, Mystery Men, Elektra, Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Schedule available online.

Bennyoke 9pm • Scooter’s, 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire • 21+ • scooters-bar.com Come to Bennyoke every Wednesday and Sunday and sing your favorite karaoke songs.

THURSDAY, JUN. 13 5th Annual Blue Ox Music Festival 9am • Whispering Pines Campground, 5024 Crescent Avenue, Eau Claire • $105 to $205 • All Ages and Family Friendly • (715) 602-4440 • blueoxmusicfestival.com Located under the tall pines and hardwoods in Wisconsin, the Blue Ox Music Festival welcomes thousands of bluegrass, roots, RANDY LEE

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EMILY BLUE LIVE Jun. 21 • 8:30pm • The Plus

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WINE WALK Jun. 22 • Downtown Menomonie • 5-8:30pm

Emily Blue’s pop catalog is a phone call to another universe. Vibrant, neurotic, and genrebending, the young artist pulls from some of today’s most eclectic music personalities (think St. Vincent, FKA twigs, Billie Eilish).

Features 10 different locations with multiple varieties of wine for attendees to taste. 503 Broadway, Anshus Jewelers, Artysta Boutique, Bookends on Main, Crimson Skies, Estilo, Grey Barn, La dee dah, Mike’s Art and Design Supply, and Mood Boutique. Passport includes food specials.

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ON TOUR: POWERMAN 5000 Jun. 23 • Every Buddy’s Bar • 6pm

The nationally known Powerman5000 is, in its own words, Hi Fi, Sci-Fi, Electro, Metal Robot Rockers.

FEEL IT IN YOUR SOL. Irie Sol will bring their inimitable blend of reggae, funk, rock, and jazz to Eau Claire’s annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 19 in Carson Park. Juneteenth is a nationwide commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States, and brings together people of all cultures and backgrounds.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange 10am-8pm • Chippewa Falls

Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org Puzzles must be 300+ pieces. New/Gently used. No missing pieces. Must bring a puzzle to get a puzzle. Call for more information.

Pioneers at The Falls: The Chippewa Falls Saga Script & Songs by Jerry Way noon-2:30pm • The

Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • Lunch and Show Tickets: $34 adults, $33 seniors • All Ages • (715) 726-9000 • cvca.net The story of early Chippewa Falls is told in word, song and projected visuals at the historic Heyde Center for the Arts by balladeer Jerry Way. You will be treated to a relaxing journey to Chippewa Falls of yesteryear of this dramatic one-man show.

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market noon-5pm •

Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket. com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen

Park, S. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, as well as locally made baked goods, salsas, jams, jellies, crafts, handcrafted items, and much more every Thursday.

Carden Circus 2pm, 7pm • Dunn County Recreation

Park, 1700 Block Stout Road, Menomonie • $16 GA, $14 for children 12 and under, FREE for children under 3 • All Ages • (715) 839-5039 • spectacularcircus.com Audiences will hold their collective breath as acrobats tumble and spin through the air. Boys and girls of all ages will be mesmerized by the amazing daredevils and the allure of the aerial artistry high above. Asian elephants, terrifying tigers, prancing poodle and more.

45th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Throughout the

Chippewa Valley (Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona and Bloomer), • $8 through June 7th, $10 after June 7th • All Ages • (715) 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com This year tour 15 new homes and 3 remodeled homes (new for 2019! at the Parade of Homes presented by Great American Fireplace. Event runs June 8 - 15th with remodeling entries open June 8 and 9th. Tickets are available online.

Burger King Classic Car Show 5:30-8:30pm • Burger

King - 94 Exit at Hwy 12, 6124 North Crossing Drive, Eau Claire • FREE • facebook.com/burgerkingcarshows Classic cars, vintage, antique, muscle cars and more. Fun for the entire family.

Zumba Fundraiser in the Park for CV-LGBTQ+ 6-

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7:30pm • River Prairie Park Pavilion, 1500 Bluestem Boulevard, Altoona • Donations Encouraged • All Ages • (715) 205-2901 A sizzlin’ hot summer Zumba fundraiser. Soak up the sun as we party at the new River Prairie Park Pavilion and raise money for the CV-LGBTQ+ Community Center. Admission cost is by donation only.

Whiskey Club at The Ivory 6-10pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire • $25 • 21+ • (715) 5140384 • squareup.com Taste whiskey all over the world.

Offering “Roundtable Meetings” where you will get a chance to learn the history of different Whiskeys, taste test the inventory, and share whiskey stories with people of all ages. Sample a “Flight of the Night” which will include 4 different Whiskeys.

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Justin Jay Arnold + Past & The Present + Cait McGarvey 6pm

• Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/concerts Justin Jay Arnold’s sandpapered vocals and songwriting style is honest and personal. Past & The Present performs an incandescent, mesmerizing, slightly psychedelic blend of catchy pop melodies. Cait McGarvey’s music reflects on the nostalgic pangs of loss, the pressing darkness of regret, and the compelling thrills of love.

Manifest Open Mic 6:45pm • Stones Throw, 304 Eau

Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 832-8888 Enjoy local open mic musicians or take the stage yourself.

“Figuratively Speaking” Artists Reception 7-8pm •

L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5004 • ecpubliclibrary.info/calendar/ Selected artists were invited to use their imaginations and create a work of that relates to their own concept of “figuratively speaking.”

Music Over Menomin: Poppa Bear Norton 7-8:30pm

• Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 232-2164 • menomonielibrary.org This Minnesota based high octane, country western, two-man, musical marvel takes all the humor, sorrow, self-deprecation, and storytelling that once made country music great, then carefully, but not to carefully add some trucker speed, black coffee, and rocket fuel to the mix.

Vincent Friedel: Pre-Album Recording Session Live

7-9pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire Vincent Friedel was a member of UWEC Jazz Ensemble I under the direction of Robert Baca. With this ensemble, he played with leading artists, such as Bob

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Open Mic & Musician Gathering 7-10pm • Mystic Bar, 1 E Canal street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • (715) 225-7713 • facebook.com/mysticgrill2017/ Open mic with quality sound & lights hosted by Jeff White. Free drink for all performers. Sign up at 6:15pm. Happy hour at 9:30pm with $2 rails & pints!

Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball 7:30pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • (715) 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org Their primary location is Carson Park Stadium, but check their website for information and update about upcoming games.

Mid-Life The Crisis Musical 7:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $24 GA, $14 for ages 13-17 or college with ID, $20 for seniors • ecct.org A series of scenes and sketches poke fun at the “joys” of growing older, including the frustrations of mammograms, love handles, weekend warriors, and proctology exams.

Vinyl Nights: Matt Mabis 8:30-11pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Enjoy a selection of vinyls that will be spun throughout the night. Enjoy craft cocktails and regional beers/wines, and order from the popular late-night menu featuring the Scandinavian Koldtbord, where you create your own sharable feast.

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Clear Water Comedy Presents: Mike Lester 8:30pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 GA | $3 with valid student ID • All Ages (18+ recommended) • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/ThePlusEC Mike Lester is a standup comedian and actor from Minneapolis, MN. He was voted one of Minnesota’s City Pages “Artists of the Year” in 2016. can catch Mike’s stand up on the sixth Season of “Coming to the Stage” on PlutoTV.

FRIDAY, JUN. 14 Breakfast in the Valley 5-10am • Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • $8 for adults, $3 for children 3-12, 2 and younger are free • All Ages • (715) 834-1204 • eauclairechamber.org Celebrate the importance of agriculture in our local economy. Menu: scrambled eggs with ham, cheese, onions and mushrooms, muffins, sliced cheeses, cheese curds, bananas, coffee, milk and juice, traditional dessert of custard, corn flakes and strawberries.

Summer Youth Market 9am-noon • The Living Room Coffee House & Roastery, 2006 Cameron St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 831-0245 In this “farmers market” style event, students will have products they made to grow in their business experience. Products such as fishing lures, paintings, soaps, floral arrangements, jewelry, and more will be available. Come support Eau Claire’s student entrepreneurs.

5th Annual Blue Ox Music Festival 9am • Whispering Pines Campground, 5024 Crescent Avenue, Eau Claire • $105 to $205 • All Ages and Family Friendly • (715) 602-4440 • blueoxmusicfestival.com Located under the tall pines and hardwoods in Wisconsin, the Blue Ox Music Festival welcomes thousands of bluegrass, roots, and Americana music fans to the heart of Paul Bunyan country.

Flag Day 10-11:15am • Veteran’s Memorial, Veteran’s Memorial, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 2352666 • Find it on Facebook This annual program began on Flag Day, Jun. 14, 2000 when over 300 bricks were dedicated and the monument unveiled. Bricks will be dedicated, and a free presentation to follow.

Classic Movie Matinee: “North by Northwest” 2pm • Chippewa Falls Public Library, 105 W Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • (715) 723-1146 • chippewafallslibrary.org Showing North by Northwest by Alfred Hitchcock. Refreshments provided

45th Annual Parade of Homes 5-9pm • Throughout the Chippewa Valley (Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Altoona and Bloomer), • $8 through June 7th, $10 after June 7th • All Ages • (715) 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com This year tour 15 new homes and 3 remodeled homes (new for 2019! at the Parade of Homes presented by Great American Fireplace. Event runs June 8 - 15th with remodeling entries open June 8 and 9th. Tickets are available online.

Joshua Allen at Together Farms Burger Nights 5:308:30pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • Food priced at $10-25 • togetherfarms.com Joshua Allen is a touring artist out of a town called Rolla, Missouri by way of Alabama. Hear classic songs as unique, original songs. Burgers are made on the farm using 100% grass-fed beef. BYO chairs, tables, and blankets. Sides, beer, wine, and GF & vegetarian options.

Häaken Hill Farm + Locavore Dinner to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters 6:30-8:30pm • Haaken Hill Farm, 3690 S Elco Rd, Fall Creek • $60 • Find it on Facebook Locavore teams up with Haaken Hill Farm to serve four delicious courses on a beautiful deck setting in the midst of vegetable fields and greenhouses. Tour the farm and see what’s growing, learn more about the perennial agriculture and the history of Häaken Hill farm while enjoying locally-produced fare and delicious wines.

Tunes at the Tasting Lounge 7-10pm • Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire •

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GALLERY SHOW: SINGING OUT W/ HEATHER MAE, CRYS MATTHEWS, JJ JONES AND JOE STEVENS • Jun 15 • Oxbow Hotel • 8-10pm • $15 • Ask anyone about the new generation of social justice musicmakers and they’ll mention either Heather Mae or Crys Matthews.

WINE & FOOD PAIRING WITH MICHELLE X2 Jun 19 • 200 Main Art & Wine • 7pm • $37.40• Great tastings, pairings and terrific deals on wine. Michelle Seymour is our wine expert, and Michelle Thiede from Forage will masterfully create great pairings with food and wine.

BUCKCHERRY - WAR PAINT TOUR • Jun. 20 • The Metro • 6pm • $25adv, $30door • 92.9 The X and Ardent Entertainment are proud to welcome Buckcherry to The Metro on their War Paint Tour.

LAKE MENOMIN WATER X • Jun. 22-23 • Wakanda Park • $10/day, $15/weekend, FREE for 12 and under • 2-day weekend of IWA Watercross racing action. Includes food, beverages, vendors, and a great community to explore. Racing starts each day at 10am, and live music from Rattlefoot at 7pm on Saturday.

COMEDIAN AND MAGICIAN DAVID HARRIS Jun. 22 • The Plus • 7:30pm • $10adv, $15door, $75 VIP dinner + show • David Harris is a nationally touring, regionally Emmy Award Winning comedian, magician, actor, and host. Harris has entertained North American audiences for over 20 years with over 2000 live performances to date.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: KYLE KINANE • Jun. 23 • The Plus • 8pm • $25 • An internationally touring comedian who has appeared on “Drunk History”, “@Midnight,” “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “Conan,” “Workaholics,” “This Is Not Happening,” “Not Safe with Nikki Glaser” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!”

COOKING CLASS: ALL THINGS OLD FASHIONED • Jun. 26 • Johnny’s • 6-9pm • $79 • An evening to appreciate the art of the old fashioned, new twists, as well as the perfectly paired meal. Walk away with your next summer party planned! Includes instruction, themed class food courses & two glasses of wine chosen from a procured list. Be sure to come with an empty stomach.

NIGHT MOVES LIVE • Jun. 29 • The Metro • 8pm • $15adv, $20door • Cosmic Tinged Twang Space Rock Disco Pop Sludge from Minneapolis. This Midwestern band is set to release their new album, “Can You Really Find Me,” on June 28th.

SUMMER NIGHT MUSIC WITH PHIL CIRCLE Jul. 6 • The Plus • 8pm • $10adv, $15day • 30-year career veteran singer/songwriter/music teacher Phil Circle has released several albums of original music and two collections of covers. He’ll be joined by Naaliaan Afro-Latina American R&B artist, and Blaine & Leah Howard, who write, sing, and play on guitar, piano, banjo and accordion.

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CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS JUNE 14-15, 2019

Live Music: Past & The Present 7pm • Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com Performs an eclectic mix of covers from the 1960s to the present, as well as melodic, moody originals, including songs from their forthcoming CD. Larry Past - Acoustic Guitar/Vocals; Chris Andresen - Bass; Eric C. Thompson - Synth/Percussion; Anastasia Vishnevsky - Guitar/Vocals.

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Speedway, 1700 block of Stout Rd., Dunn County Recreation Park, Menomonie • Pit: $30 GA or $25 with membership, Grandstand: $15 for adults, $10 for students/60+; FREE for kids 12 and under • All Ages • (715) 235-6318 • redcedarspeedway.com Weekly stock car races. The events are cash-only.

Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club, VW Show, Swap, Campout & Cruise 7pm • Pioneer Park, Hwy 37 & 85 Porterville Rd., Eau Claire • $10 per VW entrant or $2 for spectators • All Ages • (715) 894-0059 • thecvvc.com A two-day event. On Friday, a car Cruise will depart from show grounds at 7pm followed by a Cookout at the show grounds. BYO beverage & main dish or meat to grill. FREE camping.

SauceaLemel: Early Mornings/Late Nights Party 7pm • The Venue, 209 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $5 • Find it on Facebook SauceaLemel is celebrating the release of his new project. An exciting night of hip hop artists. Hosted by Jake LaCoste, and featuring performances by SauceaLemel, Hurricane Horus, Kidd Flash, Yung Montt, Al Pako, Lil Crush, Channy, O.D.D., Dohpey, Luke G, Prince Dula, Jay Dee, and more TBA.

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MUSIC OVER MENOMIN JR. Jun. 18 & 25 • Menomonie Public Library • 6-7pm Music Over Menomin Jr. is just like the popular Menomonie summer music series, except it’s for kids! Catch a performance by retired school teacher Jim Nelson on Jun. 18, and entertainer Tom Pease on Jun. 25.

Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague.com The Eau Claire Express play against the Duluth Huskies.

Mid-Life The Crisis Musical 7:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $24 GA, $14 for ages 13-17 or college with ID, $20 for seniors • ecct.org A series of scenes and sketches poke fun at the “joys” of growing older, including the frustrations of mammograms, love handles, weekend warriors, and proctology exams.

Music by JFT ‘Lite’ 8-11pm • Cowboy Jack’s, 1432 KOREAN DANCE AND DRUMMING Jun. 20 • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library • 1:30pm • Experience interactive and hands-on music, dance and drumming with Brooke Newmaster of Kgam Studio. Free tickets are available one week in advance.

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CMEC SPECIAL KIDS NIGHTS • Jun. 20 • Children’s Museum • 5:30pm • 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. Snacks included, with themed sensory activities and extra staff support.

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360 DROP-IN • Jun. 22 • Lakefront Park • 11am-2:30pm • A free event for Eau Claire’s young adults, their families, and the greater Eau Claire community. Kick off the summer with fun activities, a skateboard competition, and representatives from youth focused organizations to educate us about their services. Raffle prizes, free food, and games.

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SEUSSICAL JR. • Jun. 28-30 • Mabel Tainter • Do you love Dr. Seuss? Are you excited about all the thinks you can think? Don’t miss MTG’s production of Seussical Junior.

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Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • All Ages • JFTPartyBand.com JFT ‘Lite’ really involves the audience. The band’s full playlists are distributed to the audience who then select the songs that are performed for that night.

Late night happy hours kicks in at 10pm, $2 domestics and rails with 1/2 off on select appetizers and flatbreads.

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com At the Berklee College of Music, Josh Gallagher was selected as the pianist in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet, where he performed with guest clinicians Bobby Watson, Rufus Reid, Jimmy Heath, Artistic Director Christian McBride, and Institute founder Dave Brubeck.

Variety Sound & Entertainment 9:30pm-1:30am • O’Leary’s Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 834-6611 • facebook.com/OLearys.

Pub Variety Sound & Entertainment (VSE) will be playing at America’s Best Value Inn the entire month of June.

SATURDAY, JUN. 15 Artist Market 7am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • facebook.com/ArtistMarketOfEauClaire The purpose of this event is to celebrate and promote our local creative community by offering local artists an opportunity to showcase and display original, handmade art and crafts.

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket. com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Free RiverFront Yoga 8-9am • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • Yoga on Riverfront Park in the heart of Downtown Chippewa Falls. Bring a mat or towel. Hosted by Jondrea Phelps.

Menomonie Farmers Market 8am-1pm • Menomonie Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 781-1416 • menomoniefam.org Features local produce, meats, breads, berries, herbs, desserts and baked goods, spices, handcrafted items, arts & crafts.

Kids activities, hot lunches, and music performances.

High Five Free Yoga 9-10am • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • high5freeyoga.com Held in the grassy area across from the RCU building.

Come and enjoy a session of free yoga in the park after work or on a weekend morning. No experience required.

16th Annual Leinenkugel’s Family Reunion 9am-4pm • Leinie Lodge, 124 E. Elm St., Chippewa Falls • FREE •

BUILT FOR SPEED – AND CHARITY food trucks, games, and fun at annual RCU event

25th Annual Rock the Riverfront Charity Classic • Saturday, June 22 • 7am12:30pm • Royal Credit Union Corporate Center, 200 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • all ages • free to attend • race registration costs vary • rcu. org/event/rock-the-riverfront • Royal Credit Union’s 25th annual Rock the Riverfront Charity Classic will result in the donation of almost $30,000 to local causes. This annual walk/run (and more) gives participants a chance to choose the day’s big winner among the Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, The Open Door Clinic, and Stepping Stones. Every runner may cast a vote for their preferred charity. The top vote-getter will get $15,000, second place will receive $7,500, and third place will get a whopping $5,000. All registered participants also receive a free shirt and a meal ticket. There will be races for all age groups, ranging from a quarter-mile youth race to the big 10K, and individual categories as well as team divisions. Other activities include inflatables, a dunk tank, face-painting, sign making, a cash grab booth, and food trucks. An annual Rock Hunt gives community members a chance to win $500. Pre-registration and packet pick-up will take place at the RCU Corporate Center from 4:30-6:30pm Friday, June 21. Same-day registration and packet pick-up will open at 7am on Saturday, June 22. Races will take place throughout the morning, with family games and live music running 8am-12:30pm. More information is available online at rcu.org/event/rock-the-riverfront. –Lauren Fisher

All Ages • (715) 720-6350 • Find it on Facebook Head to the Leinenkugel lodge for beer, food, live music, tours, giveways, and a meet & greet with the Leinenkugels.

5th Annual Blue Ox Music Festival 9am • Whispering Pines Campground, 5024 Crescent Avenue, Eau Claire • $105 to $205 • All Ages and Family Friendly • (715) 602-4440 • blueoxmusicfestival.com Located under the tall pines and hardwoods in Wisconsin, the Blue Ox Music Festival welcomes thousands of bluegrass, roots, and Americana music fans to the heart of Paul Bunyan country.

Chippewa Valley Volkswagen Club, VW Show, Swap, Campout & Cruise 9am • Pioneer Park, Hwy 37 & 85 Porterville Rd., Eau Claire • $10 per VW entrant or $2 for spectators • All Ages • (715) 894-0059 • thecvvc.com A two-day event. On Saturday there will be a Volkswagen car show from 9am-2:30pm. Featuring the 50th Anniversary of Herbie the Love Bug!

Weekend Brunch: Brady Didion 10am-1pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com A farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental tunes from Brady Didion. The kitchen offers an array of midwestern and other brunch classics, and from the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks.

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Wine and Craft Sale 10am-2pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire • $5 • 21+ • (715) 514-0384 • ivorypianobar.com Admission comes with the purchase of any glass of wine.

45th Annual Parade of Homes 10am-5pm • Throughout the Chippewa Valley • $8 through June 7th, $10 after June 7th • All Ages • (715) 835-2526 • ParadeOfHomesCV.com This year tour 15 new homes and 3 remodeled homes (new for 2019! at the Parade of Homes presented

by Great American Fireplace. Event runs June 8 - 15th with remodeling entries open June 8 and 9th. Tickets are available online.

Puppy Social 11am-1pm • Paws & Claws Total Dog, 3800 Old Town Hall Rd, Eau Claire • $10 • All Ages • (715) 831-1885 • petfoodpluseauclaire.com/upcoming_ events.phtml Pet Food Plus/Paws & Claws welcomes you to bring your puppy to socialize & play with other puppies in a friendly & controlled environment. Puppies 2 to 6 months are welcome. Please bring with you up to date vaccination records.

Sampled By Turtles: Beer Tasting & Social Ride noon2pm • SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar, 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • Find it on Facebook Join SHIFT Cyclery at High Noon for a social ride and tasting of Bent Paddle Brewing Co.’s “Trampled American Golden

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Testimony Day: A Day of Stories and Music 1-4pm • Owen Park Bandshell, 1st Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 529-5336 • endthedarkness.org A day of music and praise as you hear the stories of several generations of local people tell how God has changed their lives. Music by CollECtive Choir (Gospel and Hip Hop), and Wesleyan Worship Band (contemporary praise). Prayer afterward from a multi-church prayer team.

Downtown Food & History Tour 1:30-4:30pm • The Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire // Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 10 South Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • $65/person • All Ages • (715) 256-7898 • chippewavalleytours.com 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 Chippewa Falls and the restaurants. A perfect mix of food, culture and fun.

Live Music: Dan Zerr 2-5pm • Autumn Harvest Winery, 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • autumnharvestwinery.com A versatile musician with diverse musical tastes, anywhere from folk and bluegrass to pop and rock.

Cruise In Summer Series Car Shows 5-8pm • Chippewa Falls Main Street downtown, 514 North Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls • Free to public and vehicle owners • All Ages • (715) 723-6661 • chippewafallsmainst. org Calling all Vintage, Muscle, Classic, Rat Rod and motorcycle enthusiasts. Check out unique shops and restaurants including Olson’s Ice Cream and Chippewa Candy Shop for special treats. DJ Music by John Davies.

Justin Jay Arnold at Together Farms Burger Nights 5:30-8:30pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • Food priced at $10-25 • togetherfarms.com Singer/songwriter Justin Jay Arnold returns for a night of all-original music with sandpapered vocals and genuine lyrics of a performer. Burgers are made on the farm using 100% grass-fed beef. BYO chairs, tables, and blankets. Sides, beer, wine, and GF & vegetarian options.

Northern Lights Cowboys Football Games 6pm • Carson Park - Football Stadium, East Half Moon Drive, Eau Claire • All Ages • northernlightcowboys.com The Cowboys, who play their games at Carson Park Stadium, are part of the Northern Lights football league.

Eau Claire Express vs Duluth Huskies 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague.com The Eau Claire Express play against the Duluth Huskies.

Live Music: Hemma 7-9pm • Brewery Nonic, 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • Find it on Facebook Hemma is the nickname turned moniker of contemporary performance artist Hannah Hebl. She writes original songs that float melodies characterized by Hymnals and American Country music, while sustaining a penchant for modernity in her use of a beat machine and synthesized sounds.

Live Music: Davey J & Friends 7-10pm • Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • theacoustic.com Brings a rotating cast to the stage, performing originals, rock, Americana, and folk like no one else can. Stop by for rollin’ rhythms, good times, and songs to remember.

Francis and the Lights: Microphone and a Spotlight 7pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $10 • pablocenter.org Francis and the Lights returns to the Eau Claire stage, this time at the Pablo Center’s RCU theater.

Mid-Life The Crisis Musical 7:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $24 GA, $14 for ages 13-17 or college with ID, $20 for seniors • ecct.org A series of scenes and sketches poke fun at the “joys” of growing older, including the frustrations of mammograms, love handles, weekend warriors, and proctology exams.

Hobbs Observatory Astronomical Series 8-9pm • Hobbs Observatory, S1 County Hwy K, Fall Creek • Free, donations accepted. • cvastro.org Programs on various astronomical related topics are presented by members of the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society.

Gallery Show: Singing OUT w/Heather Mae, Crys Matthews, JJ Jones and Joe Stevens 8-10pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • $15 • theoxbowhotel.com Ask anyone about the new generation of social justice music-makers and they’ll mention either Heather Mae or Crys Matthews.

Hawt Scott Show 8pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • Find it on Facebook The Hawt Scott Show will play tonight. Doors open at 8pm.

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Recently, Jeremy finished a residency for Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar. He is joined by good friend and incredible talent, Josh Gallagher, on the piano.

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Live Music: The Thundermen 8:30pm • Sammy’s Pizza,

Bennyoke 9pm • Scooter’s, 411 Galloway St., Eau

2812 London Rd, Eau Claire • $2 • 21+ • The Thundermen return to Sammy’s for song, dance and pizza.

Claire • 21+ • scooters-bar.com Come to Bennyoke every Wednesday and Sunday and sing your favorite karaoke songs.

Variety Sound & Entertainment 9:30pm-1:30am • O’Leary’s Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 834-6611 • facebook.com/OLearys.

Pub Variety Sound & Entertainment (VSE) will be playing at America’s Best Value Inn the entire month of June.

Observing The Night Sky With The Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society 10pm • Hobbs Observatory, S1 County Hwy K, Fall Creek • Free, donations accepted • All ages • cvastro.org Members of the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society sponsor public observing sessions on clear Saturdays. Public observing starts about an hour after sunset for about two hours.

SUNDAY, JUN. 16 Locavore Brunch at SHIFT 10am-2pm • SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar, 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • Food priced a la carte • eaushift.com Locavore Mobile Kitchen, winner of the Best Food Truck in the Volume One Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Poll 2019 will host brunches at SHIFT Cyclery and Coffee Bar every Sunday from Mother’s Day through Labor Day.

Father’s Day Cookout 11am-7pm • Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, 4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire • Varies • All Ages • Find it on Facebook Breakfast Buffet served 7am-11am on Father’s Day. Reservations for lunch & dinner are now being accepted, beginning at 11am. For lunch and dinner, order from the regular menu or the Father’s Day Feature Menu comprising smoked meats & hearty sides. Brisket, ribs, grilled salmon, beer, and whiskey.

Carson Park Train Rides noon-5pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Under 2 years old FREE, ages 2-12 $2, ages 12+ $3 • (715) 831-0900 • chippewavalleyrailroad.org Enjoy a scenic, half-mile train ride located in Eau Claire’s premier Carson Park presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. A coal-fired steam engine pulls one train, a G-16 gasoline poweredstreamliner pulls the other.

Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball 12:30pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • (715) 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org Their primary location is Carson Park Stadium, but check their website for information and update about upcoming games.

Live Music at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm 1:304:30pm • Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, N1409 566th St, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/JeremiahsEatMyFish Check out a wide array of musical acts while fishing, and relaxing on the shores of the fish farm’s waters.

Mid-Life The Crisis Musical 1:30pm • The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave., Eau Claire • $24 GA, $14 for ages 13-17 or college with ID, $20 for seniors • ecct.org A series of scenes and sketches poke fun at the “joys” of growing older, including the frustrations of mammograms, love handles, weekend warriors, and proctology exams.

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Lakely 2-4pm • The Lakely, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All ages • (715) 8390601 • theoxbowhotel.com/lakely/ Free to play, teams of any size, prizes for top three teams. Get a free answer online and visit ‘Amp Quiz Trivia - Wisconsin’ on Facebook for a picture hint.

Fall Creek Music in the Park 2-4pm • Keller Park, State Street, Fall Creek • Enjoy live music at Keller Park on select days in summer.

Live Music: Kaiged Acoustic 4-7pm • SandBar & Grill, 17643 50th Avenue, Chippewa Falls • Free • (715) 7231266 Kim and Paige (Mother and Daughter duet) along with Kricket on acoustic bass play a variety of songs, from classic rock, country, and current hits. Rich blended harmonies.

Mark Healey & Jim Schuh Duo 4-7pm • Lake Hallie Golf Course, 2196 110th St, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • (715) 861-5442 • facebook.com/MarkHealeyandJimSchuhDuo Mark has been in the world famous band Badfinger since 1986, and his CD Inside Out is getting airplay in 55 countries. Jim played in his band Schuh Fly from 2012 to present. Mark and Jim perform a variety of classic rock songs.

Sunday Summer Concert Series at Riverfront Park 6-8pm • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • facebook.com/chippewafallsmainstreet The inaugural season of this concert series will be hosted on Chippewa Falls’ new Riverfront Park. Featured bands and musicians include Dawn Marie, Sean Jordan, Joyann Parker, the Old Soul Society, and more.

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show 6:30pm • Lake Altoona County Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • FREE event admission, but a $5/car Eau Claire county parking permit is required • All ages • (715) 559-0309 • SkiSprites. com A Wisconsin tradition, everyone should spend at least one night at the beach, watching the Ski Sprites perform on the water. Concessions available.

MONDAY, JUN. 17 Eau Claire Express vs La Crosse Loggers 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague.com The Eau Claire Express play against the La Crosse Loggers.

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Government Center Farm Stand 11:30am-5pm • Eau Claire County Government Center, Corner of Lake St and 2nd Avenue, Eau Claire • All Ages • (715) 839-6941 The EC City/County Health Department hosts a farm stand for local farmers to sell their produce in the city.

Support your community’s farmers and grab some wonderful fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

Bowl Painting Party 2-4:30pm, 5:30-7:45pm • The Coffee Grounds, 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire • FREE, $5 suggested donation to help cover cost of supplies • 8+ • (715) 835-9415 • fmpfoodbank.org Your creations will be fired in a kiln and then donated to Empty Bowls next spring - Feed My People Food Bank’s largest fundraiser of the year. No experience is necessary.

All supplies provided. The Coffee Grounds will be open for food and drink purchases. Please RSVP online.

Tuesday Night Blues: Mojo Lemon 6:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave. and Water St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • chippewavalleyblues.com/tnb Voted “Best Blues Band in the Chippewa Valley” 2008-2014, Mojo Lemon Blues Band has been a staple in the Western Wisconsin music scene for a decade. There’ll be food vendors and plenty of fun.

Eau Claire Express vs Thunder Bay Border Cats 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague. com The Eau Claire Express play against the Thunder Bay Border Cats.

Sofar: Eau Claire Premiere Show 7:30-9:30pm • Event is at a Secret Location, (Address Given Day of Event) • $15 • All Ages • (715) 239-5183 • sofarsounds.com A Sofar gig is an intimate show held in a unique venue, like a living room or an antique shop. It typically features three artists, playing four songs, and each lineup is specially curated to give the audience a diverse show.

Ludington Guard Band 8pm • Wilson Park - Band Shell, Wilson Ave and 8th St, Menomonie • Find this event on Facebook A community concert band that was officially organized in 1888 with roots going back to 1877. They play a variety of classical band music, marches, overtures, show tunes and novelty pieces.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 19 Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket. com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Summer Youth Market 9am-noon • The Living Room Coffee House & Roastery, 2006 Cameron St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 831-0245 In this “farmers market” style event, students will have products they made to grow in their business experience. Products such as fishing lures, paintings, soaps, floral arrangements, jewelry, and more will be available. Come support Eau Claire’s student entrepreneurs.

Menomonie Farmers Market 10am-4pm • Menomonie Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 781-1416 • menomoniefam.org Features local produce, meats, breads, berries, herbs, desserts and baked goods, spices, handcrafted items, arts & crafts.

Kids activities, hot lunches, and music performances.

Ice Cream Social 4-8pm • St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 417 W Street, Menomonie • All Ages • Julie Brindle Serving: pie, ice cream, sundaes, floats, hot dogs, chili dogs, BBQ, potato salad, and baked beans.

June Dairy Day Dinner 5-8:30pm • Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, 225 Edward St., Chippewa Falls • $6 • Since 1970, the Chamber has celebrated the continued success of local farmers with a Farmer Appreciation Dinner. The whole community is invited to enjoy us at the fairgrounds for a great grilled chicken dinner with live entertainment

4th Annual International Day of Yoga 5:30-8pm • Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market, 300 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • All ages • (715) 828-3936 • latitude44yoga.com The biggest yoga party of the year. oin Latitude 44 Yoga Studio for a FREE yoga class with 500+ of your fellow EC yogis.

Juneteenth 2019 Celebration 5:30pm • Carson Park Pine Pavilion, 741 Pavilion Dr., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 828-2019 The event will bring together

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• River Prairie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/rocknontheriversummerconcertserie Food trucks will be onsite. Hosted bands include the Thundermen, Sage, Driving Miss Dixie, Homegrown Tomatoes, JFT Party Band, and more. The Four Seasons stage hosts a pre-show from 5:30-6:30pm.

legendary FATFAR river float slated for June 23 FATFAR (aka FRENCHTOWN ANNUAL TUBE FLOAT AND REGATTA) • Sunday, June 23, starting around noon • launch from below the Chippewa River Dam in Chippewa Falls • party at Loopy’s Saloon & Grill, 10691 County Highway X, Chippewa Falls • No cover charge • 21+ • https://bit. ly/2Mv3HiG • Tube lovers, unite! FATFAR – the Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta – takes participants on an easy cruise down the Chippewa River starting around noon on Sunday, June 23. The launch is just below the Chippewa Falls dam, and participants can enjoy their float downriver to Loopy’s Saloon, or even further to Lake Hallie Sportsman’s Club. Shuttles will run continuously beginning at 10am between Loopy’s, the city boat landing, and the Sportsman’s Club. Loopy’s will have tubes, floating coolers, canoes, kayaks, and river-safe beverages available onsite, along with tunes from AV Live and D.J. Duke. Yard games such as giant Jenga and Hammerschlaggen will be available as well, and Loopy’s will hand out mesh bags for trash collection so that the world’s largest float party is also the world’s cleanest. Free shuttles will be provided to get everyone home safely after a day in the sun and water. Guests must be older than 21 years to participate, and – best of all – there’s no cover charge, so anyone can float for free. –Lauren Fisher

Claire • 21+ • scooters-bar.com Come to Bennyoke every Wednesday and Sunday and sing your favorite karaoke songs.

THURSDAY, JUN. 20 100th Colfax Free Fair Colfax Fairgrounds, Colfax • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/ColfaxFair Entertainment, food, carnival rides, bean bag gournament, petting zoo, 4-H, and FFA exhibits. Fireworks on Friday night.

Rummagefest 7:30am-5pm • Corner of Louis Ave. & McIntyre Ave., Eau Claire • Find it on Facebook Brand new merchandise at rock bottom prices. Featuring local artisans. One-of-a-kind items. New patio furniture and outdoor decor. Domiciliary items. Seasonal items like Halloween and Christmas. Clothing and accessories.

Items for kids. Located one block behind the roller skating rink on Melby Road.

Menomonie City-wide Garage Sales 8am-5pm • City of Menomonie, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 308-0074 Menomonie city wide garage sales. Maps of sales will be located at each participating sale.

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market noon-5pm •

Live Jazz on The Plus Patio 7-9pm • The Plus, 208 S.

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen

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Bennyoke 9pm • Scooter’s, 411 Galloway St., Eau

6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague. com The Eau Claire Express play against the Thunder Bay Border Cats.

Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 8328844 • facebook.com/events/446646399487831/ The Plus proudly hosts live jazz every Wednesday, all summer long. Relax and enjoy their outdoor patio-connected to both The Plus and The Rev in downtown Eau Claire, with some of the most talented musicians in the Chippewa Valley. Free and all ages.

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County Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • FREE event admission, but a $5/car Eau Claire county parking permit is required • All ages • (715) 559-0309 • SkiSprites. com A Wisconsin tradition, everyone should spend at least one night at the beach, watching the Ski Sprites perform on the water. Concessions available.

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7pm • 200 Main - Art and Wine, 200 Main St., Eau Claire • $37.40 • volumeonetickets.org Great tastings, pairings and terrific deals on wine. Michelle Seymour is our wine expert, and Michelle Thiede from Forage will masterfully create great pairings with food and wine.

White Pine Open Mic 7pm • Simply Dunn Octagonal

Schoolhouse, E4606 Co Rd C, Downsville • $2 Cover Charge • All Ages • (715) 308-7633 A friendly, hometown open mic event for local musicians and writers to share their work. Sign-up begins at 6:30 for ten-minute slots. Snacks and beverages are available for sale.

Eau Claire Municipal Band Summer Concert Season 7:30pm • Owen Park Bandshell, 1st Avenue, Eau

Claire • FREE • All Ages • eauclairemunicipalband.org Listen to high quality, free entertainment by the oldest musical organization in Eau Claire. From traditional Sousa marches, patriotic melodies, pop, jazz, rock, and soundtracks, there is something for everyone’s listening pleasure.

UWEC Summer Cinema Series 8pm • Campus Mall

- UW Eau Claire, Lower Campus, Eau Claire • FREE • uwec.edu/activities/programs/summer/movies/index. htm Free music, fun and crazy activities and yard games before the movie. BYO blankets and chairs. Film at 9pm. Free popcorn. This summer’s offerings include: Wonder Woman, Teen Titans Go!, Iron Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Justice League, Mystery Men, Elektra, Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Schedule available online.

General Knowledge Trivia at The Plus 8pm • The Plus,

208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/ThePlusEC Tonight’s theme: no theme! Geography? Current Events? Science? Fashion? Sports? Just stuff! How much do you know? Put a team together and test your general smarts and skills!

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Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket. com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Park, S. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, as well as locally made baked goods, salsas, jams, jellies, crafts, handcrafted items, and much more every Thursday.

Culinary Entrepreneur Camp Show Case 4-5:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • Free • All Ages • (715) 318-1460 • facebook.com/events/396130221235548/ For 4 days, Eau Claire Area middle school students will participate in a Culinary Entrepreneur Camp where students will learn about starting a business, develop a food truck business plan, and present their finished product to the community. Celebrate the creativity and hard work of these students.

Burger King Classic Car Show 5:30-8:30pm • Burger King - Downtown Chippewa Falls, 228 W. River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • facebook.com/burgerkingcarshows Classic cars, vintage, antique, muscle cars and more. Fun for the entire family.

Whiskey Club at The Ivory 6-10pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire • $25 • 21+ • (715) 5140384 • squareup.com Taste whiskey all over the world.

Offering “Roundtable Meetings” where you will get a chance to learn the history of different Whiskeys, taste test the inventory, and share whiskey stories with people of all ages. Sample a “Flight of the Night” which will include 4 different Whiskeys.

Buckcherry - War Paint Tour 6pm • The Metro, 201 E Lake St, Eau Claire • $25adv, $30door • volumeonetickets.org 92.9 The X and Ardent Entertainment are proud to welcome Buckcherry to The Metro on their War Paint Tour.

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Jim Pullman + Stare Across + John Buxton Experience 6pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/concerts Jim Pullman now strikes out solo with a renewed energy and musical depth. With a unique sound and style, Stare Across has been able to blend a familiar bluesy grunge sound with heavy under tones of metal’s heaviest riffs. You’ve seen John Buxton in Goo Maid, and Distant Friends, now check him out in the John Buxton Experience.

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Broadway Street South, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 309-5920 • riveroflifemenomonie.com/movies Bring the whole family for our Free Family Movie Series this summer provided by River of Life at the Old State Theater in Menomonie. Free popcorn.

• Colfax Fairgrounds - Beer Garden, East Railroad Avenue, Colfax • FREE • All Ages • Find it on Facebook Bring your smartest friends to the fair for a night of trivia. Trivia will start promptly at 7pm, come early to sign up. Team sizes can range from 1 to 8 people. Prizes will be handed out for the winners. Any age can play, must be 21+ to drink!

Manifest Open Mic 6:45pm • Stones Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 832-8888 Enjoy local open mic musicians or take the stage yourself.

Music Over Menomin: Rhythm Posse 7-8:30pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 232-2164 • menomonielibrary.org Drawing inspiration from great session bands like Booker T & The MGs, The Meters, Funk Brothers, The Wrecking Crew, the heart and soul of Rhythm Posse is the rhythm section. The Posse got it’s start in 2010 as the stage band for the Stage Fright Tribute to the Last Waltz production.

Open Mic & Musician Gathering 7-10pm • Mystic Bar, 1 E Canal street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • (715) 225-7713 • facebook.com/mysticgrill2017/ Open mic with quality sound & lights hosted by Jeff White. Free drink for all performers. Sign up at 6:15pm. Happy hour at 9:30pm with $2 rails & pints!

Vinyl Nights: Mariah Kewin 8:30-11:30pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Mariah Kewin is an Eau Claire native and currently studying at UWEC. She’s passionate about the arts and plans on working it into her career. She’s worked at Revival Records for the last

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS JUNE 20-21, 2019 three and a half years, causing for a massive overload of records in her collection.

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Jeff Pfoser 8:30pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 GA | $3 with valid student ID • All Ages (18+ recommended) • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/ThePlusEC Jeff Pfoser owns two minivans, enjoys top-shelf root beer and prefers eating breakfast food for dinner. A charismatic family man whose relatable stories take surprise twists and turns, Pfoser combines impromptu commentary with astute observations of both the magnificent and the mundane.

FRIDAY, JUN. 21 Northwoods Blues Festival Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • Ticket information online • northwoodsbluesfest.com This year’s festival features performances by Howard Guitar Luedtke and Blues Max, Scottie Miller Band, Joyann Parker, Joanna Connor, Bernard Allison, Bridget Kelly Band, Lindsay Beaver Band, and more.

100th Colfax Free Fair Colfax Fairgrounds, Colfax • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/ColfaxFair Entertainment, food, carnival rides, bean bag gournament, petting zoo, 4-H, and FFA exhibits. Fireworks on Friday night.

Rummagefest 7:30am-5pm • Corner of Louis Ave. & McIntyre Ave., Eau Claire • Find it on Facebook Brand new merchandise at rock bottom prices. Featuring local artisans. One-of-a-kind items. New patio furniture and outdoor decor. Domiciliary items. Seasonal items like Halloween and Christmas. Clothing and accessories. Items for kids. Located one block behind the roller skating rink on Melby Road.

Menomonie City-wide Garage Sales 8am-5pm • City of Menomonie, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 308-0074 Menomonie city wide garage sales. Maps of sales will be located at each participating sale.

Summer Youth Market 9am-noon • The Living Room Coffee House & Roastery, 2006 Cameron St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 831-0245 In this “farmers market” style event, students will have products they made to grow in their business experience.

Products such as fishing lures, paintings, soaps, floral arrangements, jewelry, and more will be available.

Come support Eau Claire’s student entrepreneurs.

Sense of Place: THERE: Song of Myself Opening Reception 4-10pm • Galaudet Gallery, 618 S FARWELL ST, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 513-9994 • galaudetgallery.wixsite.com/ggllc Opening Reception for THERE Song of Myself. Stop by to experience art by local and global artists with music, drinks and snacks.

Sadhana Event 4-10pm • Galaudet Gallery LLC, 618 South Farwell, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 513-9994 • galaudetgallery.wixsite.com/ggllc Share a summer moment on the Summer Solstice with a Sadhana event gift from Galaudet Gallery to enliven your summer and bring the warmth around you all year round.

Cannonball at Together Farms Burger Nights 5:308:30pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • Food priced at $10-25 • togetherfarms.com Live music at Burger Nights featuring Cannonball. Burgers are made on the farm using 100% grass-fed beef. BYO chairs, tables, and blankets. Sides, beer, wine, and GF & vegetarian options.

Tunes at the Tasting Lounge 7-10pm • Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • 21+ • infinitybeverages.com Every Friday you can enjoy locally produced wines and spirits while listening to an array of local musicians. Check out Infinity Beverages’ Facebook page or website before swinging down for updates and musician details.

Live Music: Proffunk 7pm • Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com A quartet with a funk, jazz, R&B and blues feel, playing an eclectic mix of covers and originals.

Races at Red Cedar Speedway 7pm • Red Cedar Speedway, 1700 block of Stout Rd., Dunn County Recreation Park, Menomonie • Pit: $30 GA or $25 with membership, Grandstand: $15 for adults, $10 for students/60+; FREE for kids 12 and under • All Ages • (715) 235-6318 • redcedarspeedway.com A WISSOTA sanctioned track with weekly stock car races. The events are cash-only.

Eau Claire Bears vs Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball 7:30pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • (715) 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org See a hometown baseball game.

Live Music: Joel Kachel 8-11pm • Cowboy Jack’s, 1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • All Ages • (715) 514-3289 Original singer-songwriter/performer from the Twin Cities, a child of the new acoustic pop rock wave will be sure to get your attention with his engaging stage presence and lively music. This high energy acoustic guitar player and singer will have you off your seat.

Emily Blue Live with Special Guest Two Castles 8:30pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $10 advance, $15 door • Find it on Facebook Emily Blue’s pop catalog is a phone call to another universe. Vibrant, neurotic, and genre-bending, the young artist pulls from some of today’s most eclectic music personalities (think St. Vincent, FKA twigs, Billie Eilish).

Open Mic at The Sandbar 9pm • SandBar & Grill, 17643 50th Avenue, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • (715) 379-4241 • lakewissotasandbar.com All acts welcome. Sign up starts at 8:30pm.

Variety Sound & Entertainment 9:30pm-1:30am • O’Leary’s Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 834-6611 • facebook.com/OLearys.

Pub Variety Sound & Entertainment (VSE) will be playing at America’s Best Value Inn the entire month of June.

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FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/ColfaxFair Entertainment, food, carnival rides, bean bag gournament, petting zoo, 4-H, and FFA exhibits. Fireworks on Friday night.

25th Annual RCU’s Rock the Riverfront Featuring the Charity Classic 10k 7am-12:30pm • RCU Corporate Center, 200 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • See Registration Fees • All Ages • 1-800-341-9911 • rcu.org Proceeds from the event will go to: Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation, The Open Door Clinic, Stepping Stones. Family games, food trucks, live music, and more. 10k at 8am, 2 mile at 10am, Youth races at 11am and 11:15am.

Artist Market 7am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • facebook.com/ArtistMarketOfEauClaire The purpose of this event is to celebrate and promote our local creative community by offering local artists an opportunity to showcase and display original, handmade art and crafts.

Fall Creek Lions Pride 5K 7:30-9am • Keller Park, Mill

Nothing says summer like gathering around frosty buckets of ice cream.

Get out and enjoy these local ice cream socials for everything from an old fashioned fix, some piping hot pie, or some bier and root beer floats!

Pond Rd, Fall Creek • $25 • All Ages • (715) 471-0017 • fclionspride5k.eventbrite.com A Fundraising 5K/Kids Run that is part of the Fall Creek Fun Fest weekend.

A wonderful morning run/walk to support some great causes. Event for the whole family, comfort T-shirt, Scheels/Blue Ox gift card awards.

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket. com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Rummagefest 7:30am-5pm • Corner of Louis Ave. & United Methodist Church • 4:30-7pm • Menu: hoy turkey & BBQ sandwiches, hotdogs, coney dogs, baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad, pie, cake, ice cream, sundaes, root beer floats & beverages.

McIntyre Ave., Eau Claire • Find it on Facebook Brand new merchandise at rock bottom prices. Featuring local artisans. One-of-a-kind items. New patio furniture and outdoor decor. Domiciliary items. Seasonal items like Halloween and Christmas. Clothing and accessories.

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Free RiverFront Yoga 8-9am • Riverfront Park, Bridge

• 4-8pm • Serving: pie, ice cream, sundaes, floats, hot dogs, chili dogs, BBQ, potato salad, and baked beans.

St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • Yoga on Riverfront Park in the heart of Downtown Chippewa Falls. Bring a mat or towel. Hosted by Jondrea Phelps.

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• 3-6pm • An array of ice cream and pie. They will have gluten-free Pie & dairy-free Ice Cream available. Sit inside or on the lawn or in our beautiful, peaceful garden, while enjoying family, friends, & Pie. A portion of pie proceeds will benefit local charity.

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Lazy Monk Brewing • 2-6pm • Lazy Monk Brewing and Ramone’s Ice Cream Parlor are teaming up once again. Bring the whole family. Bier floats for adults, root beer for floats for the kids, ice cream for everyone, and fun all around. Try a flight, try a float, sit back and enjoy. Cash only/ATM on site; dogs will not be allowed during this event.

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Menomonie Farmers Market 8am-1pm • Menomonie Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 781-1416 • menomoniefam.org Features local produce, meats, breads, berries, herbs, desserts and baked goods, spices, handcrafted items, arts & crafts. Kids activities, hot lunches, and music performances.

Menomonie City-wide Garage Sales 8am-5pm • City of Menomonie, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 308-0074 Menomonie city wide garage sales. Maps of sales will be located at each participating sale.

High Five Free Yoga 9-10am • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • high5freeyoga. com Held in the grassy area across from the RCU building. Come and enjoy a session of free yoga in the park after work or on a weekend morning. No experience required.

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Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E, Menomonie • $10/ day, $15 weekend for Adults (13+); FREE for 12 and under; $5 discount before May 31 • All Ages • volumeonetickets.org 2-day weekend of IWA Watercross racing action. Includes food, beverages, vendors, and a great community to explore. Racing starts each day at 10am, and live music from Rattlefoot at 7pm on Saturday.

Menomonie Base Ball Festival 10am • Phelan Park,

9th St. East and 21st Ave. East, Menomonie • dunnhistory.org/bluecaps Competing teams play vintage baseball, using 1860s rules and replica 1860s equipment and uniforms. Teams include Menomonie Blue Caps, Rum River Rovers, Belleville Stags, Chicago Salmon, St. Croix BBC, Topeka Westerns, Milwaukee Greys, Mankato Baltics, La Crescent Apple Jacks & Sand Creek 9. Blue Bonnets match on Sunday.

Downtown Food & History Tour 1:30-4:30pm • The

Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire // Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 10 South Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • $65/person • All Ages • (715) 256-7898 • chippewavalleytours.com A walking tour that includes stops at 7 downtown establishments where you will enjoy tastings of local food and beverages. Spend 20 minutes at each restaurant and hear about the history of Chippewa Falls and the restaurants. A mix of food, culture and fun.

Live Music: Songa 2-5pm • Autumn Harvest Winery,

19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • (715) 450-1833 • autumnharvestwinery.com Original folk, bluegrass, country and blues in the Nashville songwriting tradition, as well as familiar jazz standards.

Wine, cheese, and snacks available for purchase. BYO chair to this outdoor event. No beverage carry-in.

Renegade Weight Loss 3-6pm • Mabel Tainter Center

for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $20 • (715) 235-0001 • ci.ovationtix.com A respected health journalist and a credentialed nutritionist/health-coach team up to bring you the latest science on healthy weight loss.

Learn why conventional diet-and-exercise approaches tend to backfire — and how you can turn things around.

Tommy Bentz Solo at Together Farms Burger Nights

5-8pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • Food priced at $10-25 • togetherfarms.com An eclectic musician, he totes history with the violin, oboe, saxophone, guitar, and bass. Burgers made on the farm using 100% grass-fed beef. BYO chairs, tables, and blankets.

Sides, beer, wine, and GF & vegetarian options.

Wine Walk 5-8:30pm • Downtown Menomonie, Rough-

ly Defined as the Blocks Along Main Street and Broadway Street, Menomonie • $25 for individual, $40 for couple • 21+ • (715) 235-2666 • eventbrite.com Menomonie’s first Wine Walk event will feature 10 different locations with multiple varieties of wine for attendees to taste.

Live Music: Wolves at the Door 7pm • Acoustic Cafe

- Eau Claire, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • theacoustic.com Originals to covers, songs of folk, rock, blues and country will touch your heart and move your feet. Soft and strong emotive vocals with acoustic and resonator guitars will tell stories you will want to hear.

Live Music: Weapons of Brass Destruction 8-11pm • Stones Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • $5 • 21+ • Come to Stones Throw and hang out with The Weapons of Brass Destruction - A Street Band for the Chippewa Valley and beyond.

My Memory Remains: Album Release & Final Show 9pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $10 advance, $12 at the door • 21+ • Find it on Facebook My Memory Remains will be Rocking their Final show and releasing their Final Album. With special guests Divide the Fall, and Truth Before Treason.

Live Music: Arms Aloft + Tightwire + Desperate Acts 9pm • The Venue, 209 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $5 • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 Arms Aloft is a punk band from Eau Claire. Tightwire is a punk/pop band from Minneapolis. They’ll be joined by Desperate Acts.

Variety Sound & Entertainment 9:30pm-1:30am • O’Leary’s Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 834-6611 • facebook.com/OLearys.

Pub Variety Sound & Entertainment (VSE) will be playing at America’s Best Value Inn the entire month of June.

Observing The Night Sky With The Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society 10pm • Hobbs Observatory, S1 County Hwy K, Fall Creek • Free, donations accepted • All ages • cvastro.org Members of the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society sponsor public observing sessions.

SUNDAY, JUN. 23 100th Colfax Free Fair Colfax Fairgrounds, Colfax • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/ColfaxFair Entertainment, food, carnival rides, bean bag gournament, petting zoo, 4-H, and FFA exhibits. Fireworks on Friday night.

Red Flint Firecracker Eau Claire County Expo Center, 5530 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • See website for registration fees • wors.org/schedule/firecracker Featuring a mix of twisty pines, hard-packed Whoops and speedy ski trails, racers will find plenty to love about this year’s course. Plenty in store for you beginning with onsite camping Friday and Saturday nights, wood-fired pizza, all-you-can-eat pasta feed, s’mores, and more.

FATFAR - Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regatta Loopy’s Grill and Saloon, 10691 Business 29, Chippewa Falls • 21+ • (715) 723-5667 • 723loop.com The world’s largest tubing and float event starting at noon. Join the fun and float down the Chippewa River.

Loopy’s will have food and entertainment, along with tube rentals.

Rummagefest 7:30am-noon • Corner of Louis Ave. & McIntyre Ave., Eau Claire • Find it on Facebook Brand new merchandise at rock bottom prices. Featuring local artisans. One-of-a-kind items. New patio furniture and outdoor decor. Domiciliary items. Seasonal items like Halloween and Christmas. Clothing and accessories.

Items for kids.

VFW Breakfast 8am • Altoona VFW, 1419 Lynn Ave., Altoona • $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 4-9 • All Ages • Breakfast will be served by the Altoona VFW and Auxiliary.

Comedian and Magician David Harris Live 7:30pm

Fall Creek Lions Fun Fest Car Show 9am-3:30pm •

• The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $10adv, $15door; $75 for dinner + show • volumeonetickets.org David Harris is a nationally touring, regionally Emmy Award Winning comedian, magician, actor, and host.

Harris has entertained North American audiences for over 20 years with over 2000 live performances to date.

Keller Park, Mill Pond Rd, Fall Creek • $5 • All Ages • (608) 732-1452 • facebook.com/fallcreeklionsclub/ Drive in for the Fall Creek Fun Fest and 3rd Annual Fun Fest Car Show. No pre-registration required, $5 entry, 10 classes, dash plaque for first 100, trophies, door prizes, goody bags.

Live Music: D. Janakey 8-8:30pm • Brewery Nonic,

Weekend Brunch: Shane Leonard 10am-1pm • The

621 4th St. W, Menomonie • FREE • Find it on Facebook World traveller David Janacke shares his experiences and reflections in an authentic folk setting.

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Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com A farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental

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Stepping Stones hosts annual Menomonie garden tour Stepping Stones Garden Tour • Saturday, June 29 • 9am-2pm • various locations • $15 in advance, $17 on the day • steppingstonesdc.org • Creating a bonsai tree will be demonstrated in one of six gardens featured in the 18th annual Stepping Stones Garden Tour in Menomonie on Saturday, June 29, during which hosts will be on hand to answer questions. Ten silent auction items – including artwork, jewelry, garden items, gift baskets, and more – will be available for bid at each gorgeous garden site. In addition, a Garden Market featuring plants and treasures for sale will be held at Stepping Stones, 1602 Stout Road, from 10am-4pm on Thursday, June 27, and Friday, June 28, as well as 9am-2pm on the day of the tour.

Tour tickets cost $15 in advance, $17 the day of, and those younger than16 may enter for free. Proceeds benefit Stepping Stones’ food pantry, shelters, and community connections programs. Jane Redig, a gardener and former Stepping Stones board member, staffer, and volunteer, has been involved with the fundraiser since its start in 2002. What keeps her returning every year is Stepping Stones’ mission: Established in 1986, the nonprofit focuses on food, shelter, and support for the homeless and lowincome people facing unexpected crises. Stepping Stones’ food pantry is open six days a week, two shelters are available for overnight guests, and staff members link those in need with specific resources. Visit steppingstonesdc.org to purchase advance tickets online or to find a list of locations where tickets are being sold. –Barbara Arnold

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Locavore Brunch at SHIFT 10am-2pm • SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar, 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • Food priced a la carte • eaushift.com Locavore Mobile Kitchen, winner of the Best Food Truck in the Volume One Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Poll 2019 will host brunches at SHIFT Cyclery and Coffee Bar every Sunday from Mother’s Day through Labor Day.

Lake Menomin Water X 10am • Wakanda Park, Wakanda Park Rd. and Pine Ave. E, Menomonie • $10/ day, $15 weekend for Adults (13+); FREE for 12 and under; $5 discount before May 31 • All Ages • volumeonetickets.org 2-day weekend of IWA Watercross racing action. Includes food, beverages, vendors, and a great community to explore. Racing starts each day at 10am, and live music from Rattlefoot at 7pm on Saturday.

Menomonie Base Ball Festival 10am • Phelan Park, 9th St. East and 21st Ave. East, Menomonie • dunnhistory.org/bluecaps Competing teams play vintage baseball, using 1860s rules and replica 1860s equipment and uniforms. Teams include Menomonie Blue Caps, Rum River Rovers, Belleville Stags, Chicago Salmon, St. Croix BBC, Topeka Westerns, Milwaukee Greys, Mankato Baltics, La Crescent Apple Jacks & Sand Creek 9. Blue Bonnets match on Sunday.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS JUNE 23-26, 2019

Carson Park Train Rides noon-5pm • Carson Park,

Riverfront Summer Concert Series: Old Soul Society

100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Under 2 years old FREE, ages 2-12 $2, ages 12+ $3 • (715) 831-0900 • chippewavalleyrailroad.org Enjoy a scenic, half-mile train ride located in Eau Claire’s premier Carson Park presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. A coal-fired steam engine pulls one train, a G-16 gasoline powered-streamliner pulls the other.

6-8pm • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • facebook.com/chippewafallsmainstreet A Wisconsin based group that is loosely rooted in Americana with branches into Folk, Rock, Roots, Soul, Blues & more.

Eau Claire Cavaliers vs Eau Claire Bears 12:30pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • (715) 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org Their primary location is Carson Park Stadium, but check their website for information and update about upcoming games.

Live Music at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm 1:304:30pm • Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, N1409 566th St, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/JeremiahsEatMyFish Check out a wide array of musical acts while fishing, and relaxing on the shores of the fish farm’s waters.

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Lakely 2-4pm • The Lakely, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All ages • (715) 8390601 • theoxbowhotel.com/lakely/ Free to play, teams of any size, prizes for top three teams. Get a free answer online and visit ‘Amp Quiz Trivia - Wisconsin’ on Facebook for a picture hint.

On Tour: Powerman 5000 6pm • Every Buddy’s Bar, 19 W. Central St., Chippewa Falls • $20adv, $25door • 21+ • Find it on Facebook Powerman5000 is, in its own words, Hi Fi, Sci-Fi, Electro, Metal Robot Rockers.

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show 6:30pm • Lake Altoona County Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • FREE event admission, but a $5/car Eau Claire county parking permit is required • All ages • (715) 559-0309 • SkiSprites. com A Wisconsin tradition, everyone should spend at least one night at the beach, watching the Ski Sprites perform on the water. Concessions available.

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Kyle Kinane 8pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $25 • Find it on Facebook An internationally touring comedian who has appeared on “Drunk History”, “@Midnight,” “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “Conan,” “Workaholics,” “This Is Not Happening,” “Not Safe with Nikki Glaser” and “Comedy Bang! Bang!”

Bennyoke 9pm • Scooter’s, 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire • 21+ • scooters-bar.com Come to Bennyoke every Wednesday and Sunday and sing your favorite karaoke songs.

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Sunset Sounds 8pm • Campus Mall - UW Eau Claire, Lower Campus, Eau Claire • FREE • uwec.edu Sunset Sounds is a new students, faculty and staff concert series hosted on the campus mall of UWEC.

TUESDAY, JUN. 25 Government Center Farm Stand 11:30am-5pm • Eau Claire County Government Center, Corner of Lake St and 2nd Avenue, Eau Claire • All Ages • (715) 839-6941 The EC City/County Health Department hosts a farm stand for local farmers to sell their produce in the city.

Support your community’s farmers and grab some wonderful fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

Tuesday Night Blues: Bridget Kelly Band 6:30pm • Owen Park, 1st Ave. and Water St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • chippewavalleyblues.com/tnb Inspired by classic & electric blues, the Bridget Kelly Band has placed their unique stamp on the blues genre, with highenergy live performances and a hybrid sound that mixes Texas and Memphis Blues with various Southern Blues traditions. There’ll be food vendors and plenty of fun.

Eau Claire Express vs Mankato Moon Dogs 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague.com The Eau

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Ludington Guard Band 8pm • Wilson Park - Band Shell, Wilson Ave and 8th St, Menomonie • Find this event on Facebook A community concert band that was officially organized in 1888 with roots going back to 1877. They play a variety of classical band music, marches, overtures, show tunes and novelty pieces.

Tuesday Night After Hours Blues Jam 9pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/ThePlusEC The Plus is hosting 3 after party jams for after the Tuesday Night Blues concerts. Listen, participate, and support the local blues music scene. Bring your instrument or sticks. Back line is provided, but leave your amps at home.

WEDNESDAY, JUN. 26 Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket. com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Summer Youth Market 9am-noon • The Living Room Coffee House & Roastery, 2006 Cameron St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 831-0245 In this “farmers market” style event, students will have products they made to grow in their business experience.

Products such as fishing lures, paintings, soaps, floral arrangements, jewelry, and more will be available.

Come support Eau Claire’s student entrepreneurs.

Menomonie Farmers Market 10am-4pm • Menomonie Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 781-1416 • menomoniefam.org Features local produce, meats, breads, berries, herbs, desserts and baked goods, spices, handcrafted items, arts & crafts. Kids activities, hot lunches, and music performances.

Rollin Local Cooking Demo 5:30-7pm • Augusta Memorial Public Library, 113 North Stone St, Augusta • FREE • All Ages • (715) 286-2070 • augustalibrary.org Join local chef Carrie Amo, owner of the Wandering Culinarian, for a cooking demonstration with samples to taste and discover the flavor obtained by using local ingredients and seasonal produce.

Wine and Bingo Night 6-8pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 514-0384 Drinks, prizes and fun. A night of booze and bingo.

Cooking Class: All Things Old Fashioned 6-9pm • Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, 4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire • $79 per person (includes tax) • 21+ • (715) 830-9779 • volumeonetickets.org An evening to appreciate the art of the old fashioned, new twists, as well as the perfectly paired meal. Walk away with your next summer party planned! Includes instruction, themed class food courses & two glasses of wine chosen from a procured list. Be sure to come with an empty stomach.

Eau Claire Bears Baseball 6-10pm • Field Location Varies By Game, • All ages • leaguelineup.com/ecbears See a hometown baseball game with the Eau Claire Bears. Their primary home field is in Cinder City Park in Altoona, but confirm with their website schedule to see where upcoming games are being played.

Rock’N On the River Summer Concert Series 6:30pm • River Prairie Park, 1419 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/rocknontheriversummerconcertserie Food trucks will be onsite. Hosted bands include the Thundermen, Sage, Driving Miss Dixie, Homegrown Tomatoes, JFT Party Band, and more. The Four Seasons stage hosts a pre-show from 5:30-6:30pm.

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show 6:30pm • Lake Altoona County Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • FREE event admission, but a $5/car Eau Claire county parking permit is required • All ages • (715) 559-0309 • SkiSprites. com A Wisconsin tradition, everyone should spend at least one night at the beach, watching the Ski Sprites perform on the water. Concessions available.

Eau Claire Express vs Mankato Moon Dogs 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague.com The Eau Claire Express play against the Mankato Moon Dogs.

Live Jazz on The Plus Patio 7-9pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/events/446646399487831/ The Plus proudly hosts live jazz every Wednesday, all summer. Relax and enjoy their outdoor patio-connected to both The Plus and The Rev in downtown Eau Claire, with some of the most talented musicians in the Chippewa Valley.

Eau Claire Municipal Band Summer Concert Season 7:30pm • Owen Park Bandshell, 1st Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • eauclairemunicipalband.org Listen to high quality, free entertainment by the oldest musical organization in Eau Claire. From traditional Sousa marches, patriotic melodies, pop, jazz, rock, and soundtracks, there is something for everyone’s listening pleasure.

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Name That Tune Triva: 80’s Music Edition 8pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/ThePlusEC How much do you know about 80s music? Run through all genres of the decade- metal, pop, rock, rap. Hear a clip from the song, you identify title and artist for one point each.

Prizes in store.

Bennyoke 9pm • Scooter’s, 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire • 21+ • scooters-bar.com Come to Bennyoke every Wednesday and Sunday and sing your favorite karaoke songs.

THURSDAY, JUN. 27 Country Fest Country Fest Grounds, 24447 County Highway S, Cadott • Ticket package information available online • countryfest.com Four day long country musical experience in Cadott. Multiple stages and performance venues around the grounds. Pre-show on Wednesday for 4-day ticket holders. Featured perfor-

mances by Sugarland, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Brett Young, Cole Swindell, Justin More, and many more.

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market noon-5pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Chippewa Falls Farmers Market noon-6pm • Allen Park, S. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • chippewafallsmainst.org Locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, as well as locally made baked goods, salsas, jams, jellies, crafts, handcrafted items, and much more every Thursday.

Burger King Classic Car Show 5:30-8:30pm • Burger King - Lake Hallie, 2752 120th St, Chippewa Falls • FREE • facebook.com/burgerkingcarshows Classic cars, vintage, antique, muscle cars and more. Fun for the entire family.

Whiskey Club 6-10pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire • $25 • 21+ • (715) 514-0384 • squareup.com Taste whiskey all over the world. Offering “Roundtable Meetings” where you will get a chance to learn the history of different Whiskeys, taste test the inventory. Sample a “Flight of the Night” which will include 4 different Whiskeys.

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series: Parker Reed + Naalia + Nick Anderson & The Skinny Lovers 6pm • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • volumeone.org/sites/concerts The 23 year old singer-songwriter from Eau Claire makes alternative rock music with heart. Naalia has smooth guitar chords, funky bass notes, impactful drums, and a soulful voice coated over all of it. Nick Anderson writes emotional lyrics that dig into the struggle and the fun of the human condition.

Eau Claire Express vs La Crosse Loggers 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague. com The Eau Claire Express play against the La Crosse Loggers.

Manifest Open Mic 6:45pm • Stones Throw, 304 Eau Claire St., Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 832-8888 Enjoy local open mic musicians or take the stage yourself.

Colfax Music in the Park 7-8pm • Tower Park, Main Street and Highway 40, Colfax • FREE • Rain location is the Colfax Fairgrounds building on Railroad Avenue.

Bring your lawn chair. Popcorn and root beer floats will be sold at the concerts. Annual pie sale by the Colfax Municipal Building Restoration Group on August 15.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS JUNE 26-28, 2019 Music Over Menomin: North of Dixie 7-8:30pm • Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Rd, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • (715) 232-2164 • menomonielibrary.org 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 plays Mandolin & Jeff Heath plays bass guitar. Enjoy our mix of music from The Dillards and Doyle Lawson to Stephane Grappelli.

Open Mic & Musician Gathering 7-10pm • Mystic Bar, 1 E Canal street, Chippewa Falls • FREE • 21+ • (715) 225-7713 • facebook.com/mysticgrill2017/ Open mic with quality sound & lights hosted by Jeff White. Free drink for all performers. Sign up at 6:15pm. Happy hour at 9:30pm with $2 rails & pints!

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild: “Footloose” 7:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $12 youth, $25 GA • All Ages • pablocenter.org One of the most explosive movie musicals bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he isn’t prepared for what he finds. In Footloose, you’ll enjoy the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score.

Clear Water Comedy Presents: Grace Thomas 8:30pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 GA | $3 with valid student ID • All Ages (18+ recommeded) • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/ThePlusEC She wrote for Clickhole, the AV Club, and was heard on he “A Very Fatal Murder” podcast from The Onion. Grace’s stand-up is surreal, queer and personal.

She talks frankly about mental health, being trans in Trump’s America, and Batman.

FRIDAY, JUN. 28 Country Fest Country Fest Grounds, 24447 County Highway S, Cadott • Ticket package information available online • countryfest.com Four day long country musical experience in Cadott. Multiple stages and performance venues around the grounds. Pre-show on Wednesday for 4-day ticket holders. Featured performances by Sugarland, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Brett Young, Cole Swindell, Justin More, and many more.

Summer Youth Market 9am-noon • The Living Room Coffee House & Roastery, 2006 Cameron St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 831-0245 In this “farmers market” style event, students will have products they made to grow in their business experience.

Products such as fishing lures, paintings, soaps, floral arrangements, jewelry, and more will be available.

Come support Eau Claire’s student entrepreneurs.

Dinner and a Show at Zymurgy 3-10pm • Zymurgy Brewing, 624 Main Street. E, Menomonie • FREE to attend, food priced a la carte • All Ages, 21+ after 9PM • zymurgybrew.com Pita Pit will be posting up in the

parking lot to serve dinner. Live music from Past & the Present starts at 8PM.

Final Fridays Studio Crawl 5-8pm • Artisan Forge Studios, 1106 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 864-7965 • Find it on Facebook Sroll through our entire building. Interact with over 40 creators and see what talent is created within the walls of Artisan Forge and beyond.

Jeff White at Together Farms Burger Nights 5:308:30pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • Food priced at $10-25 • togetherfarms.com Americana/Alt-country & Outlaw Folk from the hills of western Wisconsin. Dramatic ballads, haunting love songs and bittersweet remembrance are staple themes. Burgers are made on the farm using 100% grass-fed beef.

BYO chairs, tables, and blankets. Sides, beer, wine, and GF & vegetarian options.

Seussical Jr., MTG’s Summer Camp Production 78:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 235-2228 • mabeltainter.org Do you love Dr. Seuss? Are you excited about all the thinks you can think? Don’t miss MTG’s production of Seussical Junior. This all youth performers show runs just over one hour long, and is great entertainment for the entire family.

Tunes at the Tasting Lounge 7-10pm • Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery, 3460 Mall Drive, Eau Claire • 21+ • infinitybeverages.com Every Friday you can enjoy locally produced wines and spirits while listening to an array of local musicians. Check out Infinity Beverages’ Facebook page or website before swinging down for updates and musician details.

Live Music: Kaiged Acoustic 7-10pm • Bloomer Brewing Co., 1526 Martin Road, Bloomer • FREE • Kim and Paige (Mother and Daughter duet) along with Kricket on acoustic bass play a variety of songs, from classic rock, country, and current hits. Rich blended harmonies. Performing at numerous vineyard/wineries with easy listening & relaxing music.

Clearwater Con V 7-11pm • Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center, 3340 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • $25 Weekend Prereg, $30 at Door, Single Day Passes Available • All Ages • facebook.com/clearwatercon Three day of a tabletop gaming experiences. Get your game on, featuring RPGs, board games, card games, and anything else you can think of. Preregister online.

Live Music: And Friends 7pm • Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com And Friends is typically anchored by Jim Phillips, Jen Hazen, and Julie Majkowski. Various area musicians who aren’t timid about jam impromptu in front of an audience. Who will show up?

A tuba? A Guitar God? And upright bass? A trombone?

You never know and have to show up to find out!

Races at Red Cedar Speedway 7pm • Red Cedar Speedway, 1700 block of Stout Rd., Dunn County Recreation Park, Menomonie • Pit: $30 GA or $25 with membership, Grandstand: $15 for adults, $10 for students/60+; FREE for kids 12 and under • All Ages • (715) 235-6318 • redcedarspeedway.com Weekly stock car races. The events are cash-only.

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild: “Footloose” 7:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $12 youth, $25 GA • All Ages • pablocenter.org One of the most explosive movie musicals bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he isn’t prepared for what he finds. In Footloose, you’ll enjoy the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated top 40 score.

Eau Claire Cavaliers Baseball 7:30pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • $5 adults; $1 students 18 & under; children 5 & under FREE; season ticket options available • All ages • (715) 838-9222 • eauclairecavaliers.org Their primary location is Carson Park Stadium, but check their website for information and update about upcoming games.

Live Music: Jenna Rae 8-11pm • Cowboy Jack’s, 1432 Front Porch Place, Altoona • FREE • All Ages • (715) 514-3289 Jenna Rae Legler is a vocal powerhouse of energy packed into a compact frame. This Holmen, Wisconsin native is a natural born singer.

Naalia Live 8pm • The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St, Eau Claire • $5 • All Ages • (715) 832-8844 • facebook.com/ ThePlusEC An Afro-Latina American artist influenced

by Gospel, R&B, Latino Soul, and Contemporary Pop. With smooth guitar chords, funky bass notes, impactful drums, and a soulful voice coated over all of it, the introspective music is anything but melancholic, and will leave you hopeful by the end.

Late Night Jazz: Catya Trio 8:30-11:30pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Catya’s Trio features singersongwriter Catya on guitar, Sue Orfield on tenor saxophone, and Randy Sinz, on bass & vocals. They have been entertaining enthusiastic audiences since 2005.

Variety Sound & Entertainment 9:30pm-1:30am • O’Leary’s Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 834-6611 • facebook.com/OLearys.Pub Variety Sound & Entertainment (VSE) will be playing at America’s Best Value Inn the entire month of June.

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Highway S, Cadott • Ticket package information available online • countryfest.com Four day long country musical experience in Cadott. Multiple stages and performance venues around the grounds. Pre-show on Wednesday for 4-day ticket holders. Featured performances by Sugarland, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Brett Young, Cole Swindell, Justin More, and many more.

Artist Market 7am-1pm • Phoenix Park, 330 River-

front Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • facebook.com/ArtistMarketOfEauClaire The purpose of this event is to celebrate and promote our local creative community by offering local artists an opportunity to showcase and display original, handmade art and crafts.

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market 7:30am-1pm

• Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • All ages • (715) 563-2644 • ecdowntownfarmersmarket.com Seasonal, locally grown vegetables and fruits, plus baked goods, dairy products, meat, honey, maple syrup, flowers, and more.

Free RiverFront Yoga 8-9am • Riverfront Park, Bridge

St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • Yoga on Riverfront Park in the heart of Downtown Chippewa Falls. Bring a mat or towel. Hosted by Jondrea Phelps.

Menomonie Farmers Market 8am-1pm • Menomonie

Market Food Co-op, 814 Main St. East, Menomonie

• All Ages • (715) 781-1416 • menomoniefam.org Features local produce, meats, breads, berries, herbs, desserts and baked goods, spices, handcrafted items, arts & crafts. Kids activities, hot lunches, and music performances.

High Five Free Yoga 9-10am • Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire • FREE • high5freeyoga. com Held in the grassy area across from the RCU building. Come and enjoy a session of free yoga in the park after work or on a weekend morning. No experience required.

Bogart’s Doughnut Saturdays at Northbound Supply Co. 9am-1pm • Northbound Supply Co, 215 North Barstow St, Eau Claire • Donuts priced a la carte • Find it on Facebook Back by popular demand, Bogarts Doughnuts will host a pop-up donut shop every Saturday in summer starting June. 29. There will probably be a line, so get there early.

18th Annual Garden Tour 9am-2pm • Stepping Stones of Dunn County, 1620 Stout Road, Menomonie • $15 GA; Youth 16 and under FREE • All Ages • steppingstonesdc.org Featuring five fabulous gardens in Dunn County. Silent auction of artwork, gifts, and more.

Plants and garden items available for purchase. All proceeds support the programs of Stepping Stones.

Clearwater Con V 9am-11pm • Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center, 3340 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • $25 Weekend Prereg, $30 at Door, Single Day Passes Available • All Ages • facebook.com/clearwatercon Three day of a tabletop gaming experiences.

CHIPPEWA VALLEY EVENTS JUNE 29, 2019 Get your game on, featuring RPGs, board games, card games, and anything else you can think of. Preregister online.

They’re celebrating with party with a special anniversary beer release and food by Bubbles BBQ Food Truck.

Weekend Brunch: Sprig of That 10am-1pm • The Ox-

Local Store at the Volume One World Headquarters, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire // Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, 10 South Bridge St., Chippewa Falls • $65/person • All Ages • (715) 256-7898 • chippewavalleytours.com A walking tour that includes stops at 7 downtown establishments where you will enjoy tastings of local food and beverages. Spend 20 minutes at each restaurant and hear about the history of Chippewa Falls and the restaurants. Food, culture and fun.

bow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Sprig of That is Isabel Dammann on violin, Ilan Blanck on guitar, and Krissy Bergmark on tabla. The trio combines folky, vibrant Americana, fiddle tunes, original compositions and rhythmic textures to form a surprisingly natural acoustic blend.

Keep Families Together Rally 11am-1pm • Owen Park Bandshell, 1st Avenue, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 491-1443 A rally to enjoy performances, listen to speakers, and express our displeasure with current U.S.A. immigration/refugee policies, especially regarding family separation and the mistreatment of children. Over 500 people attended the rally last year.

Goat Yoga at The Brewing Projekt 11am • The Brewing Projekt, 2000 N. Oxford Ave, Bld. 3, Eau Claire • $30 (plus fees) • facebook.com A 45 minute yoga session with certified yoga instruction Tracy from Goat Shine as Nigerian Dwarf goats are free to roam about the class on their outdoor patio (don’t worry, they won’t be able to escape). After class, play with the goats and take pictures. Yoga mats available. Kids welcome with a ticket.

Downtown Food & History Tour 1:30-4:30pm • The

Seussical Jr., MTG’s Summer Camp Production 23:30pm, 7-8:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 235-2228 • mabeltainter.org Do you love Dr. Seuss? Are you excited about all the thinks you can think? Don’t miss MTG’s production of Seussical Junior. This all youth performers show runs just over one hour long, and is great entertainment for the entire family.

Live Music: Nick Foytik 2-5pm • Autumn Harvest Winery, 19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • FREE • All Ages • autumnharvestwinery.com Nick’s songs have always shown a connection to the blues, soul, and rock n’ roll. Wine, cheese and snacks will be available for purchase. Feel free to bring a chair to this outdoor event.

Modicum Brewing 2nd Anniversary Party noon-11pm

Rash Fest 3 3pm • The Venue, 209 Graham Avenue,

• Modicum Brewing Company, 3732 Spooner Ave Suite A, Altoona • FREE • 21+ • (715) 895-8585 • modicumbrewing.com Modicum Brewing is turning 2 years old!

Eau Claire • Ticket price TBA • Find it on Facebook Bands include Ghost in the Good Thing, Travis Lee, Bone Powers, Wash, Parsing, Harpers Jar, D. Janakey,

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fullSLATE Elvessa, Matt Vold, Niiice, Duckling, Products, Divine Crush, Gully Boys, and Sniffle Party.

Derek Ramnarace at Together Farms Burger Nights 5-8pm • Together Farms, W93 Norden Rd, Mondovi • Food priced at $10-25 • togetherfarms.com Americana, folk, rock, soul, blues. Their sound resonates in your soul. Burgers are made on the farm using 100% grassfed beef. BYO chairs, tables, and blankets. Sides, beer, wine, and GF & vegetarian options.

Eau Claire Express vs Duluth Huskies 6:35pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague.com The Eau Claire Express play against the Duluth Huskies.

Live Music: Steven John Rindt 7-10pm • Ivory Piano Bar, 2526 Golf Road, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 514-0384 Singer/songwriter Steven John Rindt is a finger-style guitarist who utilizes both blues and classical styles to give popular songs from the 60’s-current releases a crisp an intriguing sound.

Live Music: Eggplant Heroes 7pm • Acoustic Cafe Eau Claire, 505 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theacoustic.com Eggplant Heroes is Americana collaboration among Duffy Duyfhuizen, Max Garland, Joel Pace, Olaf Lind, Caleb Horne, Dan Zerr, and Lucas Fischer. Mixing original tunes with songs by others that we like to play, EPH tries to bring a rich and eclectic musical experience.

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild: “Footloose” 7:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $12 youth, $25 GA • All Ages • pablocenter.org One of the most explosive movie musicals bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he isn’t prepared for what he finds. In Footloose, you’ll enjoy the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tonynominated top 40 score.

Night Moves live at The Metro 8pm • The Metro, 201 E Lake St, Eau Claire • $15 advance, $20 at the door • volumeonetickets.org Cosmic Tinged Twang Space Rock Disco Pop Sludge from Minneapolis. This Midwestern band is set to release their new album, “Can You Really Find Me,” on June 28th.

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Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield Trio 8:30-11:30pm •

Locavore Brunch at SHIFT 10am-2pm • SHIFT Cy-

Amp Quiz Trivia at The Lakely 2-4pm • The Lakely, 516

The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com Sue Orfield has been playing the saxophone for close to 40 years, with the last 10 or so right here in the Chippewa Valley. Her playing is informed by blues, joy, bluegrass, sadness, jazz, crazy, rock, and everything else she’s ever heard.

clery & Coffee Bar, 615 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • Food priced a la carte • eaushift.com Locavore Mobile Kitchen, winner of the Best Food Truck in the Volume One Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader’s Poll 2019 will host brunches at SHIFT Cyclery and Coffee Bar every Sunday from Mother’s Day through Labor Day.

Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All ages • (715) 8390601 • theoxbowhotel.com/lakely/ Free to play, teams of any size, prizes for top three teams. Get a free answer online and visit ‘Amp Quiz Trivia - Wisconsin’ on Facebook for a picture hint.

Variety Sound & Entertainment 9:30pm-1:30am • O’Leary’s Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire • FREE • 21+ • (715) 834-6611 • facebook.com/OLearys.

Pub Variety Sound & Entertainment (VSE) will be playing at America’s Best Value Inn the entire month of June.

Observing The Night Sky With The Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society 10pm • Hobbs Observatory, S1 County Hwy K, Fall Creek • Free, donations accepted • All ages • cvastro.org Members of the Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society sponsor public observing sessions on clear Saturdays May though October (except 8/6/16). Public observing starts about an hour after sunset for about two hours. Come out and enjoy a view of the night sky not possible from the city.

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Clearwater Con V 9am-6pm • Best Western PLUS Eau Claire Conference Center, 3340 Mondovi Road, Eau Claire • $25 Weekend Prereg, $30 at Door, Single Day Passes Available • All Ages • facebook.com/clearwatercon Three day of a tabletop gaming experiences.

Get your game on, featuring RPGs, board games, card games, and anything else you can think of. Preregister online.

Weekend Brunch: Shane Leonard 10am-1pm • The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • theoxbowhotel.com A farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental tunes from Shane Leonard from 10am-1pm. The kitchen offers an array of midwestern and other brunch classics, and from the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks.

Carson Park Train Rides noon-5pm • Carson Park, 100 Carson Park Dr., Eau Claire • Under 2 years old FREE, ages 2-12 $2, ages 12+ $3 • (715) 831-0900 • chippewavalleyrailroad.org Enjoy a scenic, half-mile train ride located in Eau Claire’s premier Carson Park presented by the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association. A coal-fired steam engine pulls one train, a G-16 gasoline powered-streamliner pulls the other.

Pinehurst Neighborhood Association Block Party 14pm • Pinehurst Park, 3523 Delbert Road, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 575-3812 • ecpinehurstna. weebly.com A neighborhood-wide party for folks living in the Pinehurst area. Bring your family, tell your neighbors. Bring your lawn chairs. Fun, family, food, music, games for kids of all ages. Connect with neighbors and meet new people.

Live Music at Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm 1:304:30pm • Jeremiah’s Bullfrog Fish Farm, N1409 566th St, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages • facebook.com/JeremiahsEatMyFish Check out a wide array of musical acts while fishing, and relaxing on the shores of the fish farm’s waters.

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild: “Footloose” 1:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $12 youth, $25 GA • All Ages • pablocenter.org One of the most explosive movie musicals bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he isn’t prepared for what he finds. In Footloose, you’ll enjoy the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tonynominated top 40 score.

Seussical Jr., MTG’s Summer Camp Production 23:30pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • All Ages • (715) 235-2228 • mabeltainter.org Do you love Dr. Seuss? Are you excited about all the thinks you can think? Don’t miss MTG’s production of Seussical Junior. This all youth performers show runs just over one hour long, and is great entertainment for the entire family.

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Book Reading/Signing: A Mermaid’s Guide 2pm • The Volume One Gallery (Inside The Local Store), 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire • volumeone.org/store Join Author Michelle Lang to celebrate her book A MERMAID’S GUIDE with a reading and book signing event. Meet modern spiritualist, certified Reiki practitioner, black belt martial artist and childhood swim prodigy Michelle Lang.

Eau Claire Express vs Duluth Huskies 2:05pm • Eau Claire Express Stadium - Carson Park, 702 Carson Park Drive, Eau Claire • $9 GA, $11 Reserved Grandstand, $14 Reserved Box, $28 Fan Deck; Season Tickets Available • All Ages • northwoodsleague.com The Eau Claire Express play against the Duluth Huskies.

Pie & Ice Cream Social 3-6pm • Unity Christ Center, 1808 Folsom St., Eau Claire • Food priced a la carte • All Ages • (715) 450-3350 • unityeauclaire.org An array of ice cream and pie. They will have gluten-free Pie & dairy-free Ice Cream available. Sit inside or on the lawn or in our beautiful, peaceful garden, while enjoying family, friends, & Pie. A portion of pie proceeds will benefit local charity.

Riverfront Summer Concert Series: Old Soul Society 6-8pm • Riverfront Park, Bridge St. and River St., Chippewa Falls • FREE • facebook.com/chippewafallsmainstreet The Dead Ringers play classic, modern, and alternative rock.

Ski Sprites Water Ski Show 6:30pm • Lake Altoona County Beach, 604 Beach Rd., Altoona • FREE event admission, but a $5/car Eau Claire county parking permit is required • All ages • (715) 559-0309 • SkiSprites. com A Wisconsin tradition, everyone should spend at least one night at the beach, watching the Ski Sprites perform on the water. Concessions available.

Bennyoke 9pm • Scooter’s, 411 Galloway St., Eau Claire • 21+ • scooters-bar.com Come to Bennyoke every Wednesday and Sunday and sing your favorite karaoke songs.

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CONSIDER THIS WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, & DISCUSSIONS EVENTS JUNE 12-30, 2019 Submit information on workshops, lectures, discussion groups, or public panels 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 Colored Pencil: A Three Day Workshop with Allan Servoss Jun. 11-13, 9am-4:30pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $190 • All Ages • (715) 726-9000 • onlineeventsposting@gmail.com • cvca.net A three-day workshop with award winning artist Allan Servoss for all skill levels and covers basic to advanced colored pencil techniques on various surfaces. Particular attention will be paid to composition, form, still-life to landscape. Various stylistic approaches will be explored also.

Dabble Box Makerspace Lab Every Monday, Thursday 3-5pm Tuesday 4-6pm Tuesday, Wednesday 10amnoon until Jun. 30 • L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 839-5004 • dabble@eauclaire. lib.wi.us • ecpubliclibrary.info/dabble/ Whether you’re interested in 3D printing and coding or you’d rather craft, make music, create art or play games, the Dabble Box makerspace has something for you. Self-guided exploration with staff on hand to answer questions.

Knit Night Every Wednesday, 6-8pm • Blue Boxer Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 577-3199 • blueboxerarts@gmail.com • blueboxerarts.com Knit Night, also known as Knit Club, is open to the public. Knit, crochet, embroider, bead, or bring any craft you like. Visit with like-minded folks, share and show off your project, bring snacks and get crafty. All are welcome. No purchase necessary.

West Wisconsin Wood Carvers Guild Second, Fourth Wednesday, 6-9pm • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire // Every Thursday, 1-4pm • Chippewa Falls Masonic Center, 650 Bridgewater Avenue, Chippewa Falls • Annual membership: $15 • lephillipsseniorcenter.com All carvers are welcome to come and carve and share ideas. Learning kits available for those who would like to learn.

Quilt Fabric Sale Jun. 15, 10am-5pm • 2509 Melmar Court, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 271-7726 • kannemarilynj@gmail.com Purging quilt fabric stash.

Fat quarters, half yard, full yard, multi-yard lengths.

Quality cotton batik, calico, Christmas, kids, prints,

solids. Some flannels. Remnants organized by color or theme, at deep discount. Some fabric panels.

Draw Your Own Henna Workshop Jun. 17, 6-8pm • Blue Boxer Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $20 • Ages 10+ • (715) 577-3199 • blueboxerarts@ gmail.com • etsy.com/shop/blueboxerarts Practice the designs and application of the henna paste. You will learn how to care for your new tattoo and by the end of the class, you will walk away with a beautiful design on your hand. Bring and friend and draw on each other.

Bowl Painting Party Jun. 18, 2-4:30pm, 5:30-7:45pm • The Coffee Grounds, 4212 Southtowne Drive, Eau Claire • FREE, $5 suggested donation to help cover cost of supplies • 8+ • (715) 835-9415 • susie@fmpfoodbank.org • fmpfoodbank.org Your creations will be fired in a kiln and then donated to Empty Bowls next spring - Feed My People Food Bank’s largest fundraiser of the year. No experience is necessary. The Coffee Grounds will be open for food and drink purchases.

RSVP online.

The Paint Shack Jun. 18, 6:30-8:30pm • Foxhole Bar, E4710 County Road BB, Menomonie • $35 • 16+ • (414) 539-2487 • thepaintshackha@gmail.com • thepaintshack.net Painting made easy and exciting. A talented social artist will instruct you step by step through recreating the featured painting. Stencil for vase and stamps for cotton blooms and you can choose your own colors.

School of Odd: Figure Drawing Sessions Jun. 18, 7-8:30pm • Odd Humyns, 209 N Barstow St, Eau Claire • $45/all six sessions, $15/per session • All Ages • (715) 503-0606 • serena@workwithodd.com • oddhumyns.com Brush up on your humyn drawing skills with these instruction-free drawing sessions. Admission includes: 1 1/2 hour sessions with nude models, drawing board, and light snacks + beverages. Register online or in store, additional info will be emailed upon registration.

Needle Felt a Narwhal Jun. 22, 1-3pm • Blue Boxer Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $35 • Ages 14+ • (715) 577-3199 • blueboxerarts@gmail.com • etsy.com/shop/blueboxerarts Needle felt this 3D Narwhal project with wool - choose your own colors. No experience necessary. Needle Felting is the process of using barbed needles to stab wool fibers and interlock them into place, creating any desired shape.

Composition Photography Jun. 25, 6-7pm • River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $5 • Adult (16+) • (715) 839-5188 • erint@ci.altoona.wi.us • altoonapr.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx This class is designed for the novice photographer looking to learn more about digital cameras and developing picture taking skills!

Stamping Card Class Jun. 25, 6:30-9:30pm • Metropolis Resort, 5150 Fairview Drive, Eau Claire • $20 for 10 cards with envelopes • 16+ • (715) 723-1027 • amrichel@yahoo.com • facebook.com/PaperBlossomDesigns An evening of card making. All you need to bring with you is your favorite adhesive. Materials are cut and ready for you to stamp. 18 different cards available to choose from. Welcoming beginner stampers.

FEED YOUR HEAD WITH THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY’S SMART STUFF Working in Manual Mode Jun. 25, 7-8pm • River

Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Jun. 20, 5-10pm;

Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $5 • Adult (16+) • (715) 839-5188 • erint@ci.altoona.wi.us • altoonapr.maxgalaxy.net/Home.aspx Take your photo skills to the next level with this fun photography class.

Explore the world of manual modes and discuss aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings.

Aug. 3, 9am-2pm • Eau Claire YMCA, 700 Graham Ave., Eau Claire • Member $70, Community $95 • 15+ • lori@eauclaireymca.org • eauclaireymca.org Teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

Indianhead Chapter of the American Sewing Guild

Chippewa Valley Toastmasters First, Third Thurs-

Jun. 27, 10am-noon • Trinity Lutheran Church, 1314 E. Lexington Blvd., Eau Claire • (715) 829-5648 • erdiestelmeier@hotmail.com Laminating on Fabric or Wrapper, ASG member Cindi Moist will demonstrate how to apply Heat N Bond Iron on Vinyl to fabric and candy wrapper bags.

BUSINESS One Million Cups Every Wednesday, 9am • Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire • 1millioncups.com/eauclaire An event for local entrepreneurs to meet and present their startups to the thriving peer network of founders in Eau Claire.

The coffee is encouraged.

Second Stage Growth Business Workshop - Presented by Red Letter Grant Jun. 12, 6:30-8:30pm • Red’s Mercantile, 224 N Dewey St., Eau Claire • $20 • 17+ • reba@redlettergrant.org • redlettergrant.org/ workshops Area Business leaders will give participants a run-down on developing the tools and techniques to authentically grow their business beyond the startup phase. Walk away with tangible planning documents to goal set and thrive.

Artrepreneur: The Artist Portfolio and Statement Jun. 18, 5:30-8:30pm • Pablo Center at the Confluence, 120 Graham Avenue, Eau Claire • $35 • (715) 836-3636 • gilesjk@uwec.edu • ce.uwec.edu Experienced artist and advocate, CV Peterson will lead you through how to create an effective artist statement and portfolio.

Business Plan Basics Jun. 18, 5:30-8:30pm • Western Dairyland, 418 Wisconsin St., Eau Claire • $29 • 715836-7511 x1171 • tammy.simon@wdeoc.org • successfulbusiness.org Small business owners, entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are invited to attend Business Plan Basics. Class participants will learn how to create an effective and engaging business plan that can be presented to lenders and used to guide the launch and growth of a new business.

EDUCATION & SKILLS Herbalism for Everyday Use Every Thursday until Jun. 20, 6-9pm • UW-Eau Claire Campus: Human Sciences and Services, 239 Water Street, Eau Claire • Early Registration: $109 | Standard Registration: $129 • (715) 836-3636 • higleycj@uwec.edu • ce.uwec. edu Taught by horticulturist, master herbalist and gardener, Erin LaFaive, will give you a great foundation in herbalism. A classroom-oriented class that also features plant identification walks. Leave this class with samples as well as the knowledge to make products at home. Room 218.

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day, 7-8pm • Mayo Health Clinic - Luther Hospital, Room 11103, 1221 Whipple St, Eau Claire • FREE for 1st time guests • 16+ • (715) 456-3880 • lolson1325@ gamil.com • cvtoastmasters.org Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment. Guests are always welcome, membership available.

GREEN & SUSTAINABILITY Solar & Suds Jun. 27, 6-7:15pm • Brewery Nonic, 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • FREE • All Ages, 21+ for Beer • (715) 293-3607 • jacob.mussehl@allenergysolar.com • allenergysolar.com Enjoy two free beers and an informative presentation about about how solar for your property works. Join All Energy Solar for a fun and educational event. Solar & Suds is an opportunity for homeowners, business owners, and anyone who’s interested to learn about the benefits of solar energy.

Clean Energy Happy Hour 5:30-7:30pm • Brewery Nonic, 621 4th St. W, Menomonie • (715) 252-2544 • conservationvoters.org Local communities have proven they can lead the transition to 100 percent renewable energy. Join WI Conservation Voters to learn about and plug into local clean energy projects.

HOME & GARDEN 18th Annual Garden Tour Jun. 29, 9am-2pm • Stepping Stones of Dunn County, 1620 Stout Road, Menomonie • $15 GA; Youth 16 and under FREE • All Ages • steppingstonesdc.org Featuring five fabulous gardens in Dunn County. Silent auction of artwork, gifts, and more. Plants and garden items available for purchase.

All proceeds support the programs of Stepping Stones.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online.

SENIORS Young at Heart New Optimistic Single Seniors Club Second, Fourth Monday, 5-7pm • Pine Meadow Golf Club, 4324 Fairfax Park Dr., Eau Claire • 50+ • youngatheartsingleseniors@gmail.com • facebook.com/ youngatheart2018 A local single seniors club for the separated, divorced, and widowed. It’s a chance to get out and enjoy social gatherings. The group meets for a burger night out. Email or call

Brain Games: Do They Work? Jun. 28, 10-11:30am • Dove Nursing Home West, 1405 Truax Blvd., Eau Claire • Free, morning refreshments included • Adults • (715) 839-4735 • lisa.wells@co.eau-claire.wi.us • dovehealthcare-westeauclaire.com More and more people are recognizing the importance of maintain-

CONSIDER THIS ing brain health as they age. This has resulted in many turning to “brain games” in the hope of keeping themselves cognitively engaged. Given the popularity of these games, some are left wondering if they actually work. for more information.

SPIRITUALITY

Monthly Pagan Circle - Calen Sidhevair of Westernesste Second Friday, 6-8pm • Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • Good Will Donation • 18+ • (608) 239-8038 • love.gail@yahoo.com • sidhevair.org You are invited to the Nesste gathering of Calen Sidhevair. Discuss some basic components of ritual and create a circle for a Water Sharing, an affirmation of our connectedness with each other, the Earth, and the celebration of Life.

Blessing of the Animals Service Jun. 16, 10:2511:30am • First Presbyterian Church, 2112 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI • FREE • All ages and your animals • (715) 832-1011 • yourmusicmom@hotmail. com • firstpres-eauclaire.org Service will be held on the church lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.

Rain? All animals are welcome in the Fellowship Hall.

Pets must be on non-retractable leashes or properly contained. An overall blessing as well as individual blessings will be offered. Special music by Dean Langby.

Limpia Waters Shamanic Healing Ceremony Jun. 17, 6:30-7:30pm • Rod and Gun Club Park, 1515 Rod and Gun Road, Eau Claire • $75 • Adults • (715) 514-0240 • jeanetteannrobbins@gmail.com • facebook.com/ JeanetteRobbinsSacredHealingArts Shaman Jeanette Robbins will be hosting this Beautiful Peruvian/Balinese healing ceremony using the waters of Sacred healing springs around the world combined with flowers, oils and teas and instilling them with blessings. Call or email to reserve a seat.

Eau Claire Buddhist Study Group Every Tuesday, 5:45-7:30pm • Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 421 S. Farwell St., Eau Claire • Free will donation • All Ages • (715) 271-5710 • ktchayriver.org Led by Lama Yeshe from the Hay River Buddhist Meditation Center in Ridgeland, WI. Read, study and discuss Tibetan Buddhist teachings as presented in books by various authors. Meetings begin with a brief meditation followed by a review of the assigned reading and a discussion.

Reiki in the Park with Judy Meinen Jun. 18, 6-7pm • Rod and Gun Club Park, 1515 Rod and Gun Road, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 832-7250 • judymeinen@yahoo.com • AngelCareHealingTouch.com Meet Judy at the Fairy Circle of Seven Pine Trees at the Rod & Gun Park on Half Moon Lake for an Exploration of Reiki Energies. Appropriate for Novices to Experts as you practice Sensing, Sending & Receiving Reiki Energy from Others and Nature. Weather permitting.

Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha Every Tuesday, 7pm • The Center, 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • eauclairebuddhistsangha@googlegroups. com • thecenterec.com At the Eau Claire Buddhist Sangha all are welcome. The first half hour of our time

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together is dedicated to meditation, followed by a half hour dharma talk and another half hour of discussion.

If meditation is new to you, please show up 15 minutes early for basic instruction. Cushions are provided.

WELLNESS Candlelight Music Meditation & Reiki Jun. 14, 6:308pm • The Center, 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • $10 • support@hlbdgroup.com • healthandlifebydesign.com Join Angela for a guided meditation as you lay comfortably on a yoga mat (with bolsters for support, a blanket and eye pillow) to draw you into the state of relaxation while she shares scalp massages and Reiki. The music used is designed to raise your vibration and create a mind-body connection.

Earthing Group Saturdays, Jun. 8 - Aug. 24, 1111:30am • Phoenix Park, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages • (715) 497-8732 • baredfeet@gmail.com A movement centered around connecting to the earth’s natural energy for vibrant health. Stand barefoot on the earth for 20 minutes with others looking to ground themselves.

Beginner’s Tarot for All-Ages Class Jun. 15, 2-3pm • The Broom & Crow, 106 E. Grand Ave., Eau Claire • $10 • facebook.com/thebroomandcrow Learn about the history and practice of tarot as well as a spread or two to start you out on your journey. Bring your own deck or purchase one at The Broom & Crow before class starts.

Music Meditation Jun. 16, 23, 30, 2-3:15pm; • The Center, 3701 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • $10 • healthandlifebydesign.com Kick off your shoes, get in your comfy clothes, and lay on a yoga mat while Angela guides you through a meditative journey back to you.

Urban Plant Walk with River Prairie Apothecary Jun. 22, 10-11am • The Broom & Crow, 106 E. Grand Ave., Eau Claire • $15 • facebook.com/thebroomandcrow Join Eau Claire Master Herbalist Kerri Kiernan to learn about the plants that surround us, have medicinal properties and tell a story about the urban environment.

Walk about a half mile.

Renegade Weight Loss Jun. 22, 3-6pm • Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie • $20 (limited number of sliding-scale tickets available on request) • (715) 235-0001 • oxoffice@mabeltainter.org • ci.ovationtix.com A respected health journalist and a credentialed nutritionist/health-coach team up to bring you the latest science on healthy weight loss. They explain why conventional diet-and-exercise approaches tend to backfire — and how you can turn things around.

I-Ching & Tarot Card Jun. 11, 5-8pm; Jun. 27, 12:304:30pm • The Broom & Crow, 106 E. Grand Ave., Eau Claire • facebook.com/thebroomandcrow An ancient Chinese divination practice that uses 3 special coins and the I-Ching book to give you insight to your life.

Intermediate Tarot Jun. 29, 2-3pm • The Broom & Crow, 106 E. Grand Ave., Eau Claire • $10 • facebook. com/thebroomandcrow You will learn more advanced card spreads and delve more into doing card readings for yourself and others. Bring your own deck or purchase one at The Broom & Crow before class starts.

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ATHLETIC AESTHETIC

SEEING THINGS IN BLACK AND WHITE

BLOWING THE WHISTLE ON THE REFEREE SHORTAGE public focus, cooling of fans’ anger may help boost ranks of sports officials WORDS: LUC ANTHONY

“My recommendation would be for fans and others to be informed of rules and the particulars of officiating before criticizing officials. Certainly an environment of hostility and disrespect doesn’t lend itself to increasing interest in taking up officiating.”

– Ryan Nelson, high school sports referee

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he 2018-19 prep athletic season is behind us.

Summer vacation is underway. Returning student athletes are either pondering which sports to play or training to improve their craft. Coaches are putting together schemes and plans and traveling to learn how to get better in their careers. With any luck, some people in western Wisconsin are giving thought to being game officials.

In the last edition of Athletic Aesthetic, we addressed one of the bigger issues affecting prep sports in our state, and likely around the country: the shrinking number of available game officials. The younger generation is not replacing retiring personnel in adequate numbers, and officials are choosing to leave the profession due to reasons such as abusive fan behavior. Are these the only problems for the field of officiating, and what could be the solution?

Two longtime local officials – Nicholas White and Ryan Nelson – have raised public awareness of the situation, and provided us their their thoughts and concerns. There are multiple issues to consider; while answers may not be easy, they are attainable.

Besides the boorishness of a small-but-vocal percentage of fans and parents during games of assorted sports, White sees the raising of a young family as interference for 30- to 40-something officials remaining in the profession. “(I) used to work 50-60 games per year, and now with a budding career and a 7-yearold daughter, if I work 30 games a season, that is a lot,

and there aren’t many quality/prepared officials to take my place.”

Additionally, making a living can get in the way.

Says White: “When individuals give up their time to work games, the compensation needs to match the time and efforts that are put into it.” In Nelson’s view, the outside hobbies many of us love conflict with the schedule of an official. “People often comment about not wanting to officiate fall sports because they have other outdoor interests that officiating would interfere with,” he says. “Officiating requires a significant time commitment, and for many people that is a deterrent.”

With many sports affected, and lower-level (i.e., junior varsity, middle school) sports not garnering the same level of interest as the varsity level, the lack of available officials has led to some game cancellations; hockey and soccer are particularly prone. What can be done to prevent this from happening in the 2019-20 school year and beyond?

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Part of the solution rests with fans cooling off their passions. White says athletic directors and teachers can assist, and Nelson notes school districts’ effort to make game officials feel welcome at their venues. However, the ultimate check is the individual who could make a nasty comment. Says Nelson: “My recommendation would be for fans and others to be informed of rules and the particulars of officiating before criticizing officials. Certainly an environment of hostility and disrespect doesn’t lend itself to increasing interest in taking up officiating.”

Self-education can go a long way to help the relationship between the audience and the refs. “I talk with people all the time that know I am an official, and they will ask about a play they saw on ESPN and they just didn’t know or understand the rule,” White says.

Since the campaign to publicize the official shortage began several months ago, progress has been made in some areas. White says that local mentoring programs, YMCA clinics, and open houses are helping to recruit new officials, while the National Association of Sports Officials is doing its part via the website SayYesToOfficiating.com. However, if someone you know wants to regularly officiate, what should they do?

According to Nelson, they should “connect with someone they know that is currently involved in officiating. Ask questions of that individual and get his/her perspective on why they are involved in it.” As White points out, benefits include “the competition of getting calls right, hustling to be in position, and working to advance. It’s a rewarding job in terms of giving back to the game and the athletes.”

Despite the publicity, Nelson is not sure that significant improvement has occurred in the situation, and more time will be needed for full resolution. “It becomes the shared responsibility of all stakeholders that have an interest in high school athletics,” he says.

Ultimately, all of us need to make the right call.

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DOWNTOWN DRAMA seeing Harrison Ford in downtown Eau Claire WORDS: MIKE PAULUS ILLUSTRATION: MICHELLE ROBERTS

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n the year 1990, I broke the law.

Kind of. Well, maybe I broke the law. Actually, maybe I didn’t break the law. OK, after some quick research I’ve realized that in 1990, I didn’t actually break any kind of law. But so what? Back when I was 13 years old, I thought I broke the law, and that made all the difference.

Here’s what I did: I got into an R-rated movie before I was old enough.

Sure, it’s not shoplifting or graffiti or influencing the democratic elections of a competing nation, but if you were raised in a Catholic school setting in Wisconsin, it felt bad. Which is to say it felt good. The movie? Presumed Innocent staring Han Solo Harrison Ford. The plot? Here’s what IMDB has to say: Presumed Innocent, like most of director Alan J. Pakula’s films is a complex character study. The courtroom murder mystery tells the story of prosecutor Rusty Sabich (Harrison Ford) who is accused of murdering his former mistress, the beautiful and ambitious Carolyn Whocares blah, blah, bippity boppity blah.

I had no idea what was going on in this movie, and I didn’t care. My friend, who had recently (and sheepishly) admitted to sneaking into R movies on a regular basis, had convinced me to do it. He assured me the older kids at the

ticket booth wouldn’t even bother to check our age, and if they did, we could just ... lie.

He was a genius.

We walked into the theater, and a few tense moments later, I was standing in line for popcorn, my sweaty hand wrapped around my ticket. The whole affair was disappointingly easy.

Tucked into our seats, as the lights went down, my friend told me the reason he’d wanted to see this particular movie was because it had a nude scene – one where Han Solo Harrison Ford has some hot lawyer sex with some lady. And sure enough – that’s what we saw.

Yes kids, this was before the Internet, back when preteens had to pay $4.25 (plus snacks) and sit through two hours (and seven minutes) of courtroom murder mystery to see, like, 30 seconds of nudity.

And I’ve never looked at Indiana Jones the same way again.

But man, was I on a high after seeing that movie. Breaking the law!

Nudity! Courtroom drama! We walked home to my friend’s house through the cool night air, discussing how mind-blowing it was that Harrison Ford’s wife was the killer. (By the way, Harrison Ford’s wife was the killer.)

I’ll never forget that twist at the end.

And I’ll never forget the time I thought

Yes kids, this was before the Internet, back when preteens had to pay $4.25 (plus snacks) and sit through two hours (and seven minutes) of courtroom murder mystery to see, like, 30 seconds of nudity.

And I’ve never looked at Indiana Jones the same way again.

I broke a law. I felt so grown up. It had peeked behind a curtain to find the grownups not paying attention. They were too busy. Or they just didn’t care.

All of this happened at the Hollywood Theater in downtown Eau Claire, which has since been converted into a large church. Because ... irony.

I really miss that place and its lax admissions staff. I’ve got a lot of good memories from the Hollywood. I can remember my mom taking me there to see Disney movies in the middle of a summer afternoon. My Dad took me there to see the Lone Ranger. I freaked out while watching E.T. there. (Why’s E.T. in the big metal coffin, Mom? Why!?)

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And as I grew older, it was one of the places I went to be independent and do stuff all on my own.

I wish I could say I took my first date there, but as you might guess, I’m a big dorky geek and didn’t do anything like that until well after the Hollywood had closed down. But all the same, it’s a part of my childhood and teen years. At least the exterior has remained largely unaltered, and I can relieve those thrilling days of yesteryear when I took advantage of a lazy, teenaged ticket taker to see Harrison Ford kissing a half naked lady. Those were the days, my friends.

Those were the days.

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