Community Orgs EventsApril 19, 2023 Raise a Glass for This Fundraiser to Help Literacy Chippewa Valley ‘A Toast to Literacy’ Planned for May 16 in Altoona
ThoughtsFebruary 24, 2023 3 Crafty Things We Love Right Now art markets, junk journals, AND quilts galore!
Kid Stuff Music Visual ArtFebruary 23, 2023 Hands of Peace Program Helps Children Access Creativity biannual program for K-12 kids returns with sustainability focus
Staff NotesFebruary 23, 2023 STAFF NOTE: Another Small-Town Boy Makes Good in a city like Eau Claire, it’s easy to find connections
On Campus EnvironmentFebruary 23, 2023 Land, Water, and People: Conference to Address Water Quality in Red Cedar River Basin annual conference to be at UW-Stout on March 9
PeopleFebruary 23, 2023 Questioning the Locals: Jonathan Christiansen free-wheelin' discussion with local folks
Opening Letters COLUMN: Finding Your Footing the world is a lot less scary when you have someone there to help guide the way February 23, 2023
The Rear End THE REAR END: The Cold – Get Over It in a Midwest winter, grumpiness can become a lifestyle February 22, 2023
Recreation OutdoorsFebruary 22, 2023 GETTIN’ IT GROOMED: Campaign Will Fund New Equipment to Groom Cross-Country Ski Trails just-launched $200,000 effort includes new machine for E.C. County trails
Film EventsFebruary 22, 2023 Annual Film Fest Brings the Weird to Downtown E.C. MidWest WeirdFest celebrates the fantastic, frightening, and paranormal on March 3-5
FeaturesFebruary 22, 2023 Dr. Tom Sather - 2023 Vanguard Award Honoree UW-Eau Claire Professor and medical professional at Mayo Clinic Health Systems
Politics EnvironmentFebruary 22, 2023 Eau Claire Gets on No Mow May Bandwagon City Council votes to ease lawn-height restrictions to aid pollinators
FeaturesFebruary 22, 2023 Dennis Beale - 2023 Vanguard Award Honoree Founder of Power of Perception Inc
FeaturesFebruary 22, 2023 Ann Sessions - 2023 Vanguard Award Honoree Executive director of the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild
Music EventsFebruary 22, 2023 WORLDS COLLIDING: Philville Records’ New Concert Series Pairs Local and Non-Local Bands enjoy listening to your local favorites and some new sounds in Philville Records’ new series
MusicFebruary 21, 2023 FINDING REFUGE: Amid Pandemic and Personal Loss, E.C. Native Keezer Creates a Grammy Winner jazz pianist’s acclaimed tune has roots in piece written for C.V. Symphony
Diversity EntrepreneurshipFebruary 21, 2023 Black-Owned Businesses in the Chippewa Valley a round-up of businesses, organizations, individuals offering a range of services
Visual Art Events PeopleFebruary 21, 2023 14 Years Entangled: Celebrating with a Downtown E.C. Favorite Tangled Up in Hue celebrated 14 years with a special art installation and event
Visual Art Local CultureFebruary 21, 2023 Explore Dunn County’s ‘Weathered Barns’ Through This Exhibit photographer Mark J. Quilling's exhibit now showing at the Rassbach Heritage Museum
For Kids Community Orgs DiversityFebruary 21, 2023 Power of Perception Provides the Power of Travel in order to create change, we must create opportunities: Nothing says opportunity like traveling to South Africa
Visual Art WritingFebruary 20, 2023 LOVE & HONEY: Valentine’s Day Welcomes Honey Literary’s 5th Issue locally co-founded publication celebrates fifth issue, recognized by New York magazine
Visual ArtFebruary 20, 2023 EVERYWHERE, EVERYTHING: Forage Displays Local Artist’s First Solo Show Savannah Canavan’s first solo show features eight bright, bold, emotion-evoking oil paintings
Schools Diversity ServicesFebruary 20, 2023 Chip’s Barbershop Owner to Open E.C.’s First Barber College Chapin Turner, owner of the local barbershop, is surging forward with his latest venture in educating the community
Kid Stuff For Kids Community OrgsFebruary 20, 2023 HERE COME THE LEVIATHANS: Innovative Local Robotics Team Prepares for Competition Pablo Center’s STEAM program promotes creative learning and community for local, young inventors in global robotics competition
MusicFebruary 19, 2023 MUSING OVER MUSIC: Learn To Play Music in New Senior Lessons new senior music lessons with Sunny Roads Guitar in Chippewa Falls
History Community Orgs TourismFebruary 19, 2023 ENTER AND SEE: New History Center Opens Doors to Community’s Past Chippewa Area History Center creates an innovative experience of the past
Visual ArtFebruary 17, 2023 Discovering New Dimensions in the Valley a new art show takes over the Chippewa Valley Museum
New Restaurants Food+DrinkFebruary 17, 2023 New Family-Owned Mexican Restaurant Opens in E.C. from taco truck to shop, the Cardozo family are making their dreams a reality
Events Diversity Community OrgsFebruary 17, 2023 ‘BLACK ESSENCE’: UWEC to Hold Black History Month Finale Event on Feb. 28 inspired by Black history on campus, event will showcase local Black artists
Music Community OrgsFebruary 17, 2023 SCHWARTZHOFF’S SWAN SONG: Longtime Choral Director to Retire Baton Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff will direct Master Singers for final time March 12
Opening Up Women DiversityFebruary 16, 2023 WHAT’S YOUR LEGACY? Legacy Hair & Beauty Supplies Brings Hair Care for All TaNevia Johnson opened Legacy Hair in hopes of filling the gap in hair care available to the Valley’s Black community
Opening Up Health Care ServicesFebruary 15, 2023 GETTING CREATIVE: New Healing Center Reaches the Chippewa Valley need some support? A new mental health center is here to help
Books TelevisionFebruary 14, 2023 Michael Perry is Hitting the Road on PBS Wisconsin Chippewa Valley author, humorist stars in new TV special Feb. 27
Food+DrinkFebruary 10, 2023 GOT THE MUNCHIES? Monday Munchies Brings Themed Food to Tomahawk Room renowned local chef Nathan Berg brings themed menus to Chippewa Falls each Monday
Food+DrinkFebruary 8, 2023 TGIF! Flight Fridays Launch at The French Press need a boost on a Friday? This E.C. coffee joint has you covered!