Entrepreneurship Holidays Meet the Makers: Smith & Company Candles a family business full of bright and wonderful scents December 3, 2022
Holidays ST. NICK STRIKES BACK: Rejection Letters from Santa we intercepted correspondence between some Chippewa Valley folks and the jolly old elf December 3, 2022
Holidays Entrepreneurship Design Meet the Makers: The Oak Lair Woodcraft staying laser-focused with woodworker Cullen Bright December 2, 2022
Entrepreneurship Holidays Visual Art Meet the Makers: Meadowsong Studios in the studio with potter Ann Wrozek-Manor December 1, 2022
Holidays Family LifeNovember 29, 2022 HARK! All the Best Chippewa Valley Holiday Things in One Place the best local Christmastime events, music, venues, and more, as voted by Volume One readers
History HolidaysNovember 29, 2022 Revisiting the City of Eau Claire’s First Christmas 150 years ago, the holiday included dancing, gift-giving, and (naturally) a church dinner
The Rear End Holidays THE REAR END: Have Yourself a Merry Mismatched Christmas celebrating seasonal joy with those weird decorations we’ve collected November 26, 2022
Stage Theater HolidaysNovember 25, 2022 SLEIGH IT AIN’T SO: Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild to Perform Holiday Fundraiser Show a play by David Sedaris, ‘The Santaland Diaries’ recounts his experience as a Macy’s department store elf
Theater Holidays 3 Seasonal Stage Productions You Won’t Want to Miss an unexpected bear, a Jane Austen sequel, and a show so nice it’s running twice November 23, 2022
Thoughts Advice HolidaysNovember 22, 2022 Searching for Meaning in a Season of Grieving Art Therapist, Trisha Lundin, gives words of wisdom about grieving during the Holiday season
HolidaysNovember 21, 2022 Throw a Themed Holiday Party That Doesn’t Suck not that we think Valley folks can’t throw a killer party, but here are a few theme ideas to get those creative juices flowing
Music Events HolidaysNovember 18, 2022 5 Can’t Miss Holiday Shows in the Valley these performers are ready to wow you and the family this season
Craft Activities Holidays EventsNovember 18, 2022 Five Holiday Markets to Support Local & Shop for Gifts hunt for the perfect gifts for your loved ones while supporting local businesses
Holidays EconomyNovember 18, 2022 Small Businesses Ready to Seize the Season Chippewa Valley business observers are optimistic about holiday prospects
HolidaysNovember 18, 2022 Irvine Park’s Christmas Village Adding Victorian Twist yuletide cheer and costumes will bring historic charm to annual light display
Home Cooking Advice Holidays Christmas Cookies With a Chippewa Valley Twist after two attempts, our video producer shares his wisdom about decorating cookies ... and navigating life November 18, 2022
Recreation HolidaysNovember 17, 2022 [UPDATE] Santa Cycle Rampage Bringing Holiday Hijinks to Eau Claire seasonally-clad cyclists will pedal on Dec. 4
Staff NotesNovember 17, 2022 STAFF NOTE: A Hefty Helping of Holiday Happiness say hello to our biggest issue ever
Beer Food+DrinkNovember 15, 2022 4 Local Sips to Savor This Holiday Season while any of these would be perfect year-round, some are only available (or feel right to drink) during the holiday months
Neighborhoods HolidaysNovember 14, 2022 LIGHT IT UP! Parade of Lights Gears Up For Third Year deadline to enter your home or business is Nov. 16, and judging will follow
Community Orgs PetsNovember 14, 2022 HERE COMES SANTA PAWS: Ornament Fundraising Event to Boost Shelter Necessities ECCHA hopes to raise money while spreading homemade paw-sitivity
Holidays Family LifeNovember 10, 2022 Are You (B)ready to Bake? Chippewa Valley Museum’s annual gingerbread contest seeks sesquicentennial entries
Events HolidaysNovember 9, 2022 GETTING INTO THE KRAMPUS SPIRIT: A Picture Speaks Louder Than Words local shop, The Broom and Crow, to host event featuring spooky pictures with Krampus this holiday season
Visual Art Events DesignNovember 9, 2022 A BALSAM TIME: Curvue Tree Farm Hosts Workshops During Holiday Season get together and decorate some magical wreaths and porch pot plants this season