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Join us Saturday, October 25th in the Haas Fine Arts Center for the Violin and Viola Festival! Work with Dr. Christine Harada Li and first associate concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Ilana Setapen to improve your technique, musical expression, and interpretation!

Final concert will take place at 5pm in Gantner Concert Hall (free and open to the public!)

Learn more at: uwec.ly/musicfestivals

CONTACT:
Dr. Christine Harada Li
[email protected]

GUEST ARTIST: Ilana Stetapen
(First Associate Concertmaster, Thora M. Vervoren First Associate Concertmaster Chair, First Violin)

Since her solo orchestral debut at age 15, Ilana Setapen has been flourishing as a violinist with a powerful and original voice. She is hailed by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a violinist with a sparkling sound and the kind of control that puts an audience completely at ease. She is currently the First Associate Concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

In recent seasons Setapen has had solo performances with the Milwaukee Symphony, Festival City Symphony, and the Amarillo Symphony, among others. Since winning her job in the Milwaukee Symphony in 2009, she has been offered a solo every season. She
also held the Assistant Concertmaster position of the Grant Park Music Festival Orchestra in Chicago for 6 years and is a favorite guest concertmaster with the Chicago Philharmonic. In recent summers she has performed at the Olympic Music Festival on Bainbridge Island and the Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, Minnesota. She has also taught and performed as faculty at Center Stage Strings at the University of Michigan and the Luzerne Music Center summer festival in Lake Luzerne, New York.

At the age of 21, Setapen won the concertmaster position of the Riverside Philharmonic in Los Angeles. She has also held concertmaster positions with the Juilliard Orchestra, the Colburn Orchestra, the American Youth Symphony, the National Repertory Orchestra, and the USC Thornton Symphony.

Also a committed chamber musician, Setapen is in demand as a collaborator throughout the midwest. She is a frequent guest on the Frankly Music Series, and she performs with colleague Margot Schwartz in the duo Bowing Rogue. Her talent has led her to collaborations with such distinguished artists as Ron Leonard, Lynn Harrell, Toby Appel, Cynthia Phelps, Joseph Kalichstein, Robert DeMaine, Paul Coletti, the Fine Arts Quartet, Stefan Hersh, David Geber, and Joan Tower. Solo and chamber music performances have brought her abroad to China, France, Brazil, Holland, England, Monaco, and Italy.

Setapen grew up in Amarillo, Texas. She comes from a musical family: her father is a conductor and her first violin teacher was her mother, Carol. She was a student of Robert Lipsett both at the University of Southern California and at the Colburn Conservatory. She received her Master of Music Degree from the Juilliard School as a student of Donald Weilerstein and Ronald Copes. Also a dedicated educator, she teaches privately as well as at the successful Advanced Chamber Music Institute at the Wisconsin
Conservatory. In her spare time Setapen enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, cooking, and swing dancing.

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Only two weekends left in our 2025 Harvest Season. Discounts on larger quantities of apples & 2nds. Pumpkins and squash are on sale too. Free treats for those visiting in costume this weekend- no purchase necessary. Please check our fb page for additional details.

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At The Midwest Paganomicon, attendees can immerse themselves in a vibrant celebration of Pagan culture and spirituality. Starting off with A Seance With Patti Negri (The Good Witch) at Friday night at 7PM. Join us Saturday for the opening ceramony @ 9:30 am, 10 am we start with speakers (10 topics Each day) and hands on workshops from creating your very own protection items to learning how to do automic writing, The event will also include artisan vendors offering handcrafted tools, crystals, and ritual items, along with music, ritual performances, and opportunities for networking and spiritual growth. Whether you're new to the path or a seasoned practitioner, The Midwest Paganomicon promises a magical experience for all. Find the final details at www.paganomicon.com
#witch #pagan #reiki #protection #crystals #herbs #rocks #candles #black #healer #spell #community #tools

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Come get a better night's sleep AND support the 9th Annual Menomonie Band Mattress Fundraiser! We carry BRAND NEW, fully warrantied, quality name brands like Simmons, Beautyrest, and Therapedic Mattresses priced below retail. This is ONE DAY only, so we need your help to SPREAD THE WORD by inviting all of your family and friends! We will have an ENTIRE mattress store set up at the High School and profits go directly to the Band!

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The Music of John Denver - Eau Claire Charity Concert
benefit for the Feed My People Food Bank. This will be our full Music of John Denver Tribute concert held in an intimate setting in Eau Claire. All proceeds will donated! This will be general admission seating and we're hoping the donation bucket will be treated well.

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Join the MMS Drama students in present-day Sleepy Hollow. This famed little town now has traffic lights, modern plumbing, even a Dunkin' Donuts. But traces from its past remain. As a troupe of actors takes us on a tour of Sleepy Hollow, they begin to suspect that there is perhaps more truth to the legend than they realized.

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Let's do the Time Warp again! Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his motley crew invite you to dress up and sing along as we celebrate 50 years of this kitschy cult classic rock n' roll gothic musical.

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY -- Come and celebrate all our loyal customers!

Join us for a KILLER GOOD TIME 🔪

We are throwing a CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Party on Saturday October 25th as a way to say THANKS to all of 🫵🏻

Drink Kits are 30 days of shakes or teas to make at home that are 50% OFF Nutrition Club Prices 💥💥💥

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Join us for our next quarterly father/son event. It will be an orienteering event at Menomin Park with a brat lunch and a devotion on biblical character. Sign up at machurch.net/events. Contact Wes Nehring with questions.

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Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit. FMSC meals are packed primarily by volunteers, then sent to a network of partner organizations that stay with communities for the long haul, empowering them to move from relief to development. Since our founding in 1987, FMSC has shipped over 4 billion meals to more than 100 countries. Learn more at fmsc.org.

Volunteers just like you join hands with neighbors across the U.S. to pack and fund lifechanging FMSC MannaPack® meals through FMSC MobilePack events. Churches, businesses, community groups and schools host these food-packing events and make a real difference in the fight against world hunger.

We invite you to join us! We're looking for 550 volunteers to pack meals for this MobilePack event. Adults and children 5 years and older will measure and scoop ingredients, seal bags and prepare boxes for shipping. Invite your friends, family, coworkers or school group! Registration is open and you can register online at www.mypeacechurch.com/fmsc.

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Please don't forget to sign up!! Time is running out!
This Friday, October 24th from 4-7pm!
Spots are limited!

Get some cat time and some guided craft time! Go home with a resin sun-catcher you create!
We will start out with 30 minutes of cat time in our cat lounge, then instructed craft time in our party room! Children must be 7 years or older.
Let's Create together
Limited tickets available. Will be available to first 24 to sign up and register.
Visit link below to book:

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Catch a glimpse of the richness and variety of contemporary South Asian women's poetry and see new connections between women's experiences in the U.S and the wider world.

Co-editors Drs. Lopamudra Basu and Feroza Jussawalla will briefly introduce the Sing, Slivered Tongue anthology of poetry, touching on their goals in curating the poetry of contemporary South Asian women across nations and the varied aspects of trauma that the anthology highlights.

Selections of poetry from the book will be read by the following authors, who will participate virtually:
• Prathim-Maya Dora-Laskey
• Anuja Ghimire
• Zilka Joseph
• Mary Anne Mohanraj

About the Editors

DR. LOPAMUDRA BASU is Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her poetry has been published in Journal of Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies, Barstow and Grand, Dhaka Review, Silver Birch Press Blog, Poetry Calendars of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets, Postcolonial Text, and Best Asian Poetry 2021-2022. She is the co-editor of Sing, Slivered Tongue: An Anthology of South Asian Women's Poetry of Trauma in English, published by Yoda Press in New Delhi, India in 2025. She lives in Eau Claire, WI, and is a member of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild, the Poets of Oak Lair poetry group, and has served previously in the Chippewa Valley Book Festival's Authors and Events committee.

DR. FEROZA JUSSAWALLA, is Professor Emerita at the University of New Mexico., where she won the Alumni Teaching Award in 2014. She is the author and co-editor of several books, primarily on Postcolonial Literatures. Her collection of poems is Chiffon Saris. Most recently, she has co-edited, Sing, Slivered Tongue: An Anthology of South Asian Women's Poetry of Trauma in English.

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Back by popular demand! Kitchen Techniques sourdough bread class offers an immersive, refined experience where participants explore the art of creating artisanal sourdough from start to finish. The class begins with an introduction to the foundational principles of sourdough, including the science of wild fermentation, the role of natural levains, and the importance of using premium, organic flours and grains. Under the guidance of experienced Chef John Bender, participants learn to cultivate their own sourdough starter, understanding the subtle balance of hydration, temperature, and feeding that fosters a healthy, active culture. The class progresses to the hands-on process of mixing, kneading, and folding the dough, with a focus on developing gluten structure and achieving the perfect texture. Students also learn the crucial steps of bulk fermentation and shaping, gaining insight into timing, dough handling, and creating the perfect rise. The class delves into scoring techniques, allowing participants to create visually stunning, signature patterns on the bread's crust. Throughout the class, there's an emphasis on artisan techniques, with tips for achieving a golden, crispy crust and a soft, flavorful crumb. By the end of the class, participants will leave with the skills and knowledge to bake their own high-quality sourdough loaves at home, elevating their baking to an artisanal level.

Class size is limited. Doors open at 5:30 pm, class begins at 6:00. Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

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Terror in the County - Outdoor Horror Movie Night 🎬👻
Friday, October 24th | 7:00 PM (or dusk)
Location: Club TEN Volleyball Court & Lawn
Free Community Event

Step into the dark side of the country... if you dare. 🌾🌙
This October, Club TEN is bringing horror to the great outdoors with Terror in the County. We'll project a fan-chosen scary movie onto the side of the building creating a 8×14 prjection with booming speakers--the perfect setup for screams to echo across the fields.

Bring a blanket or chair, grab some fresh popcorn, and settle in under the night sky for a movie experience unlike any other. Our full food menu will be available inside, plus seasonal drinks like spiked Halloween cider or hot cider for non-drinkers.

Costumes are encouraged--come dressed to haunt and make the night even freakier.

It's free, it's outdoors, and it's happening in the country. Don't miss Terror in the County--where the cornfields whisper, and the scares come alive. 👀🌾

Vote for your movie choice. winner will be announced Oct 10th.

https://club-ten.org/terror-in-the-country-2025/

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This is the last yard sale of the season! All my clothing stock will be here and ready for you to take home!

I will also have household stuff - so a full yard sale!

Thursday October 23 2-6pm
Friday October 24 2-6pm
Saturday October 25 8am-1pm

At 1039 Emery St EC

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Weekly at 12:00. Free to participate.

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Join Booked Eau Claire and Vino Cappuccino for our first Books & Brunch event!

Booked Eau Claire will be popping up at Vino Cappuccino with their mobile bookstore from 10a-2p. Vino Cappuccino is offering their brunch from 9a-3p.

You're welcome to make a brunch reservation or just show up to shop for books and read. There'll be a fire and outdoor heater to keep the vibes warm + cozy.

Drink special: buy a book from the mobile bookstore and get $1 off an alcoholic drink.

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Norm L Mann, a mayor who cares about normal citizens because I am a normal citizen.
Due to SNAP cutbacks, I know a lot of us normal citizens are struggling for food right now while our town leaders stay silent. This is not acceptable to me or Menomonie Alterperson Matthew Crowe. We cannot rest while people in our town go hungry and have decided to do something actively about it.
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Therefore we invite you all, normal citizens of Menomonie, to join us on November 7th at 4:30 in Wilson Park for CHICKEN CHAT.
REAL CHICKEN AND REAL SOLUTIONS :
I will be eating a whole rotisserie chicken with my dear friend Matt Crowe and will have a table set up so Menomonie residents can come share their problems. Together we will try and find normal solutions for normal people.
I may not have the answers, but I'll have a warm meal (chicken nuggets) and a listening ear. Garenteed.

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED, TICKET HOLDERS HAVE BEEN ISSUED A REFUND.

Your home should be your safe place--but what if it's quietly working against your health? The air you breathe, the water damage you can't see, even the everyday products under your sink can all play a role in how you feel--whether that's energized, clear-headed, and strong, or tired, foggy, and inflamed.

In this class, functional nutritionist and Root Level Living founder Kali Storm shares her story of rebuilding health after mold illness and reveals how what we eat, breathe, and live in every day impacts far more than we realize.

This class isn't just for those struggling with chronic symptoms--it's for every family who wants to feel their best and protect their home. You'll learn:

Why a healthy home is the foundation of a healthy body--for kids, adults, and aging parents alike.
The three pillars of resilience: safe environment, nourishing food, and a calm nervous system.
How mold, moisture, and indoor toxins can quietly chip away at energy, mood, and immune health (and what to look for before it becomes a problem).
Simple, practical, and affordable steps anyone can take--whether you rent, own, or are building a new home.

This isn't about fear--it's about empowerment. By the end of this class, you'll walk away with knowledge, hope, and practical tools to create a home that supports healing, growth, and long-term health for everyone who lives in it.

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Tickets: $15
Please purchase tickets in advance via the event link. Thanks!

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Join us for a guided tasting of our five hard ciders available for purchase! Also, it's Rachel's birthday this week, and I'm making an apple cake to share until it's gone. ;) We have plenty of fresh sweet cider, and apples! It's still beautiful here with the fall colors!

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