Wisconsin Land - Eau Claire County

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The Art of Woodturning

The Third Annual Wisconsin Woodturners Exposition will bring the best of the area out to show off their skills and raise some money for charity.

This event will be held November 5th 9AM-6PM and November 6th 9AM-5PM at the Plaza Hotel and Suites in Eau Claire. A Silent Auction will be held for supporting the youth outreach and a portion of the proceeds will go to Feed My People.

Enjoy professional demonstrations by Dick Sing, Jamie Donaldson, Jim Anderson, Wade Wendorf, Greg Haugen, Jarrod Stone, Ben Manor and Klaus Zunker. There will be many exhibits and vendors, and a Fiber Arts section.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Book Festival

If you like reading, books and meeting the people who write them, check out the Chippewa Valley Book Festival.

Libraries, Schools and Halls will be hosting Authors will local ties to bring the joy of reading to life all across the area from today through Sunday.

Check out the list of authors and all the events and times here 12th Annual Chippewa Valley Book Festival

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Friday, October 7, 2011

Borrow an iPad from the Library

Blog Article by John Biggs technocrunch.com

The denizens of the green dells of Wisconsin are a bit happier these days, at least in Eau Claire (French for “City Of Very Nice, Quiet People Who Will Smile At You”). The L.E.Philips Memorial Library is now lending out iPads for weekly stints, allowing the good, country stock of Eau Claire to enjoy Apple’s finest between two Sundays. They are also available for in-library use.

Full Article Eau Claire Library Lending iPads

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Big Band Music

If you enjoy the sounds of Glenn Miller, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman and Count Basie, head to the Grantner Concert Hall at UW-Eau Claire.

Eau Claire's Grammy nominated Jazz I Ensemble and Jazz II Ensemble along with guest performers will be presenting The Big Band Extravaganza Friday September 23rd at 7:30PM and a second performance Tuesday September 27th at 2PM.

Get all the details and tickets here Eau Claire Big Band Extravaganza

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

12th Annual ClearWater Beer Festival

This Saturday head over to Hobbs Sports Center in Altoona for the ClearWater Beer Festival!

Sample great beers by dozens of brewers from 3PM to 7PM. Designated drivers get in free. You must be 21 to attend, so bring your ID. Tickets are $25.00/advance or $30.00/at the door. Proceeds benefit the Altoona Rink Improvement Fund.

More info at www.clearwaterbeerfest.com

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Festival in the Pines

It's the 29th Annual Festival in the Pines this weekend, August 27th and 28th, at Carson Park in Eau Claire.

This family fun event features shopping, activities, rides and entertainment for all, and benefits several local non profit organizations. Admission is $5, 11 and under are free.

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Another Eau Claire Summerfest

You can't have enough fests in a summer!

August 13th and 14th head to St James the Greater Catholic Church in Eau Claire for their Summerfest 2011. Games, Raffles, a Car Show, music and fun, along with a bonfire Saturday night and a Polka Mass Sunday morning.

Check for times, details and directions here St James the Greater Summerfest 2011

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