By Tom Giffey / Volume One Each year, during the depths of winter, Eau Claire’s Banbury Place becomes of a warm, bustling hub of creativity and community for the Banbury Art Crawl. The hallways and…
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If you’re reading this, then you probably already read Part 1 and Part 2 of the Getting to Know Clear Water Comedy series. But just in case you haven’t, here’s the basic gist: Clear Water Comedy…
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If you missed the first blog I wrote about Clear Water Comedy, then you need to rethink your life choices. Clear Water Comedy is essentially Eau Claire’s very own SNL crew; they bring comics from all…
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If you haven’t heard the news, Clear Water Comedy is slowly taking over the nation. I’m completely serious: Conan O’Brien mentioned Clear Water Comedy as well as The Plus on his show in mid-September…
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Sometimes your grumbling stomach and your light wallet are in conflict. (We’re looking at you, college students!) Fortunately, there are lots of good places to grab grub in Eau Claire where you…
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Call them saloons, taverns, taprooms, pubs, or just plan bars – whatever term you use, they’ve been an essential element of Eau Claire’s culture since the city was little more than a hardscrabble…
Continue ReadingThe Chippewa Valley’s most famous Civil War veteran never fired a shot, nor did she – yes, SHE – ever stand at attention or march off to battle. In fact, she flew most everywhere and perched at…
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Eau Claire’s art scene is growing immensely and that is why we should take pride in show-casing and supporting all work from local artists. This afternoon, I was able to drive out to Cabin Ridge Rides…
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It took a lot of talent, perseverance, and collaboration to put Eau Claire’s homegrown music scene on a national stage. Now, the same factors are at work in boosting the city’s burgeoning stand-up comedy scene. True, Eau Claire’s funny men and women aren’t headlining national tours or popping up on…
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The train is leaving the station! Destination: The Colfax Railway Museum in historic Colfax, Wisconsin. Looking for a fun, free, unique afternoon adventure? Take a drive to Colfax and for an experience you’ll never forget. Here is a list of a few things to do at the museum. 1. Meet Scott and Herb…
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