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Symphonic Singers, Chamber Choir and Devil Tones Acappella celebrate the 60th Anniversary of School of Art & Design with a concert of music that focus on the metaphor and power of color, featuring a variety of musical styles from romantic Renaissance madrigals to empowering spirituals.
UW-Stout students attend free with current student ID.
Tickets will be available in October -- stay tuned!
For more than 20 years, BlackHawk has shared a unique sense of harmony with their voices, their songs and their fans. It's a harmony that has sold over 7 million albums, scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the '90s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to their electrifying live performances. Today BlackHawk continues to honor its past as it forges its future, and does it all with a commitment that takes their music - and the harmony - to a whole new level.
When we started, says BlackHawk co-founder & lead vocalist Henry Paul, our individual careers as writers and performers gave us somewhat of a more creative sensibility. We were three guys whose goal was to approach country with smart songs and unique harmonies for people who may not automatically like country. Paul had previously co-founded Southern Rock legends The Outlaws, as well as leading the popular '80s rockers The Henry Paul Band. Van Stephenson had mainstream pop success as an '80s singer-songwriter-guitarist (Modern Day Delilah). And Dave Robbins had written hits for Eric Clapton and Kenny Rogers while partnering with Stephenson to write a series of classic #1 hits for Restless Heart, including The Bluest Eyes In Texas and Big Dreams In A Small Town.
Even though the three of us had a love and appreciation for traditional country music, says Dave, we knew we weren't going to be that. Henry was coming from Southern Rock, Van & I were in Nashville, but were writing country songs with pop sensibilities. When it came to our vocals, we wanted the three of us to be up front in the choruses like Crosby, Stills & Nash or The Eagles. What set us apart from the very beginning musically was being true to who we were individually.
BlackHawk's 1993 self-titled Arista debut album launched with the smash single Goodbye Says It All, followed by the Top 5 hits Every Once in a While, I Sure Can Smell the Rain, Down in Flames and That's Just About Right. The album soon certified Double-Platinum, and the band received an ACM nomination as Best New Vocal Group Of The Year. BlackHawk followed up with the hit albums Strong Enough, Love & Gravity and Sky's The Limit, which collectively featured such hits as I'm Not Strong Enough To Say No, Like There Ain't No Yesterday, Big Guitar, Almost A Memory Now, There You Have It and Postmarked Birmingham. It was an unprecedented run of hits for a band that never quite fit the standard country mold. Getting a BlackHawk record on the radio was often a tough sell, explains Henry, for the same reason country radio rejected bands like The Mavericks, The Dixie Chicks and Alison Krauss. But we were committed to smart, strong songs whether they fit the format or not. And the fans responded.
But at the height of the trio's success in 1999, Van Stephenson was diagnosed with an aggressive form of melanoma. Van's contribution to the group was enormous, Henry says. He could be a tremendously gifted songwriter and a deeply spiritual guy. We found ourselves at a crossroads as a band, and it would have been an easy time for country music to count us out.
Two days before Van passed away, Henry and I went to visit him, Dave remembers. Van was in a wheelchair at this point, and we took him for a stroll around his neighborhood. We spent the morning just talking, reminiscing about our career and good times together. Towards the end of our visit, Van said 'I've got two things to ask of you guys. First, do what you can to help raise awareness and find a cure for this thing. The other is, don't quit. There's still a lot of great music left in BlackHawk.' Since Van's death on April 8th, 2001, the band and its fans have raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars for The Van Stephenson Memorial Cancer Fund at Nashville's Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
Henry and Dave regrouped and soon returned to the album charts with their Greatest Hits - dedicated to Van and featuring his final track Ships Of Heaven - as well as 2002's Spirit Dancer and 2011's Down From The Mountain, along with a touring schedule that brought the music to fans like never before. Our audiences today are often full of 18 to 30 years olds, says Dave. They listened to us as kids, and still have a love for the music we made. That's a big part of what propels us to keep creating as writers and performers.
For the fans, for the music and for the brotherhood of Henry and Dave, harmony remains a powerful force. BlackHawk continues to record new music - including their well-received 2015 Brothers Of The Southland album, a forthcoming Christmas record and an acoustic greatest hits album - and deliver stellar live shows, backed by an all-star band of veteran country and southern rock players. BlackHawk has a 20-year history of a certain kind of song craft as well as a quality of performance, Henry says with pride. People have always come to our shows expecting a concert that is emotionally and musically engaging, and the band still sounds even better than the records, night after night, show after show. When we take the stage, we work as hard as we ever have. We owe it the music, we owe it to ourselves, and Van, and we owe it to the fans. Now more than ever, that's the true legacy of BlackHawk.
Join us for a fun, informative and hands-on workshop where you'll craft your very own epoxy river charcuterie board or lazy susan!
Our boards feature premium black walnut and other fine hardwoods, accented with epoxy in colors of your choice. You can select up to two epoxy colors when you arrive.
Date: November 20th
Location: Zymurgy Brewing, Menomonie
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 624 Main St E, Menomonie, WI 54751
After the class, your project will undergo a meticulous finishing process, which typically takes about 6 weeks. Please note that epoxy projects must sit and fully cure for approximately a week before we begin the finishing process. The overall timeline is highly dependent on class size and shipping processes.
Once perfected, we'll ship it to you promptly, ensuring your creation arrives in pristine condition.
Please note: All ticket sales are final. However, if you're unable to attend, feel free to send someone in your place. Additionally, each attendee aged 12 and above must have a ticket, while couples tickets offer an opportunity for two individuals to collaborate on a single project
HUMBIRD: MUSICIAN IN RESIDENCE
FRI, 21 NOV 2025 at 07:00PM CST
Doors Open: 06:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 5 Sep 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Announcement: Tue, 2 Sep 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Humbird & Friends present
'Backyard Fairytales' live at Pablo's Robert Manz Gibson Street Entry Space
This November, Humbird and a select group of local musicians and improvisers will resurrect Backyard Fairytales, an ad hoc series that combines the performance of ancient folklore with colorful soundscapes and improvised melodies. Explored with cultural respect and dark whimsy, these stories will offer wisdom, connection, and magic for hard times, and can help us to imagine who we want to be in a world we get to create. It is an all-ages approach, while embracing uncertainty and mysteries that move in the dark.
Humbird & friends began doing these performances in 2020, in over 100 backyards, gardens, barns, campfires, and eventually even a planetarium. The performances feature stripped-down versions of Humbird's original songs, bookending a seasonal tale where whims and adventure unfold. While these shows will be very different from Humbird's touring act, it is all part of the same endeavor: to use music and stories as star maps to move through the unknown beauty and hardships of our lives. Tickets on sale now for Nov. 7th, 14th, and 21st.
UWEC CONCERT DANCE COMPANY: AFTERIMAGE EDITION I
FRI, 21 NOV 2025 at 07:00PM CST
Doors Open: 06:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 3 Oct 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Announcement: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
UWEC Concert Dance Company(CDC) is a student run and lead dance organization at UW-Eau Claire that allows passionate dancers to express their creativity and cultivate movement. The company built of student dancers and choreographers create afterimages that leave a long-lasting impact. CDC Dancers have dedicated hours outside of classes and other commitments to perfect this performance. Enjoy student works ranging from contemporary, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and modern styles of dance.
ECCT: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
SAT, 22 NOV 2025 at 01:30PM CST
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 01:00PM
OnSale: Tue, 2 Sep 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Announcement: Tue, 2 Sep 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Based on the iconic animated film and beloved children's book, this brand-new holiday musical comes to Eau Claire for the very first time! With a heart two sizes too small, the Grinch despises the annual Christmas festivities in Who-Ville. Fed up, he carries out a plan to stop them once and for all, only to learn a lesson about the real meaning of Christmas.
**Them Coulee Boys will be donating $5 from every ticket sold to Big Brothers Big Sisters!**
Over the course of five albums, including 2019's Die Happy (produced by Trampled By Turtles' Dave Simonett) and 2025's No Fun in the Chrysalis (produced by Grammy winner Brian Joseph), the band has garnered international attention and earned press in Americana UK, American Songwriter, Ditty TV, Folk Alley, and The Bluegrass Situation. The band has played support to Trampled by Turtles, Los Lobos, Old Crow Medicine Show and Band of Heathens. No Depression writes of the recent release, a remarkably wide-ranging, enduringly sympathetic examination of the human condition.
For all things Them Coulee Boys, please visit themcouleeboys.com.
A rarity for the undergraduate music scene, students at UWEC have the unique opportunity to participate in the Contemporary Music Ensemble, which introduces students to a wide range of contemporary music from the 1920s to the present. Beyond compositions written in conventional notation, students are regularly introduced to other modern approaches, including graphic scores, electroacoustic genres and improvisation.
The University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Department of Music and Theatre Arts presents a student chamber recital in the Phillips Recital Hall at the Haas Fine Arts Center (121 Water Street Eau Claire, WI 54701) Admission is FREE. Doors open 15 minutes before start time.
Livestream available (upon authorization): https://linktr.ee/uwecmta
To learn more and donate visit: https://linktr.ee/uwecmta
UW-EAU CLAIRE HOLIDAY CONCERT
SUN, 7 DEC 2025 at 02:00PM CST
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 01:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 3 Oct 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Announcement: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation and Department of Music and Theatre Arts present the 51st annual Holiday Concert to fill you with a festive spirit that lasts throughout the holiday season. Voted as Best Holiday Performance in Volume One's Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll and feature by PBS Wisconsin in previous years, the concert will include performances by the UWEC Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Women's Concert Chorale, the Singing Statesmen, Symphonic Choir, and more. Proceeds from the Holiday Concert are used to support scholarships for UW-Eau Claire students involved in the music department.
UW-EAU CLAIRE HOLIDAY CONCERT
SUN, 7 DEC 2025 at 05:30PM CST
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 04:30PM
OnSale: Fri, 3 Oct 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Announcement: Tue, 30 Sep 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation and Department of Music and Theatre Arts present the 51st annual Holiday Concert to fill you with a festive spirit that lasts throughout the holiday season. Voted as Best Holiday Performance in Volume One's Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll and feature by PBS Wisconsin in previous years, the concert will include performances by the UWEC Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Women's Concert Chorale, the Singing Statesmen, Symphonic Choir, and more. Proceeds from the Holiday Concert are used to support scholarships for UW-Eau Claire students involved in the music department.
Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Eau Claire! Travel to the most remote corners of the world, dive into daring expeditions, and celebrate some of the most remarkable outdoor achievements face to face with other adventurers. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline - fuelled action sports, films in this year's World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you. Be moved. Be inspired. Join people of every age who engage in the outdoors in every way here in the Chippewa Valley.
Banff Film Festival is brought to the Chippewa Valley by:
Chippewa Valley Ruffed Grouse Society
Clearwaters Trout Unlimited
Chippewa Valley Pheasants Forever
Landmark Conservancy
Downtown Menomonie presents Tropical Winter Daze! This annual holiday event features a 50+ float parade, photos with Santa, free hot cocoa, food trucks, and holiday cheer.
Park & Ride-Park at the Menomonie Public Library and hop on the shuttle. The bus will run continuously between the library and downtown for the duration of the event.
4:00-6:15PM
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa
Wagon Rides
Local Food Trucks
6:30PM
Tropical Holiday Parade & Fireworks Show Over Lake Menomin to Follow
Theme: Tropical Tides Meet Winter Vibes
Pablo Presents
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS
FRI, 12 DEC 2025 at 07:00PM CST
Doors Open: 06:00PM
OnSale: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
Announcement: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 at 10:00AM CDT
The holiday tradition continues!
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America's favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects - capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Join us for an evening of tapas and wine with Chris Freeman, our in-house wine aficionado, here to pour, educate, and inspire a deeper understanding of different wine varieties and how to enjoy them. Paired with unique dishes from Chef Stacy, a true community collaborative event!
Cost: $85/person, $160/couple, $315/group of 4
Registration required, space is limited.
Doors open at 5:30, event starts at 6pm
Includes a tasting of 4 wines with a tapas plate from Chef Stacy.
Tasting Menu-
-Empanadas: swordfish, orange, chimichurri, chèvre (contains gluten)
-Potatoes brava: potato churros, brava sauce, roasted garlic jalapeño aioli
-Montadito: wine braised Spanish sausage, smoked pear mustarda, pickled red onion, on a fresh baguette
-Burnt basque cheesecake with fresh berries
Due to the complexity of the chef's dishes, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergens for this tasting.
https://hiveandhollow.myshopify.com/collections/workshops-events-tastin…
LOCAL author Elizabeth Fischer will be at the library discussing her ten book ELIZA SERIES https://more.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=Fischer%2C%20Elizabeth%2… . Join us to meet the author and get your imagination juices flowing!
Friday, October 20th from 2-3 pm
Library Meeting Room
From the author: This series is about the greatest female wizard ever and her interactions with elementals, including fairies, elves, trolls, sylphs, goblins, leprechauns, and tree devas.
This is a family series for all ages that mixes technology with magic and features a character named Tech Elf. Elementals are very concerned about the Earth and want to help the planet and everyone living on it.
A limited number of books will be for sale at the event.
October 14, 2025
9:45 a.m. - Arrivals
10:00 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Please join the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce in a special ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the incredible new expansion at Cedarbrook Church.
Committed to serving the Menomonie community, Cedarbrook Church has expanded its facilities to include a beautiful new lounge, gymnasium, and modern restrooms. These new spaces are available for the entire community to reserve and use. This expansion represents a significant investment in our shared community resources and provides more spaces for gatherings, events, and activities.
Let's show our support and celebrate this fantastic new resource! A tour of the new facilities and light refreshments will be provided following the ceremony. We can't wait to see you there!
Learn More: https://business.menomoniechamber.org/events/details/2025-ribbon-cuttin…
If you love Star Wars, science fiction, and action figures from the past four decades, this program is for you. Allegedly Collectable owner Chris McHugh will talk about his passion for collecting as well as provide tips on developing your own personal museum.
Check out the America's Monsters, Superheroes, and Villains: Our Culture at Play from SuperMonster市City!, while you're at the museum to see even more fun artifacts.
Return of Ask a Scientist - Professors and Experts in different fields engage with the community by providing lectures on a vast array of topics. Jory Denny from Waymo on the Future Of Self Driving Cars
October 15, 2025
1:45 p.m. - Arrivals
2:00 p.m. - Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Welcome Loyal Blu Pet Cremation!
Join us in celebrating Loyal Blu Pet Cremation, one of Menomonie's newest businesses and a new member of the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce! Loyal Blu, a division of Olson Funeral Home, provides compassionate and professional pet cremation services to help families navigate the difficult loss of a beloved companion.
The team at Loyal Blu understands that pets are family. They offer a range of services, including private cremation, compassionate euthanasia in a dedicated room at their facility, grief support, and a selection of memorials and urns to honor a pet's memory.
Come meet the caring team, learn about their services, and network with attendees. This is an opportunity to show your support for a new, compassionate local business that serves a vital need in our community.
Learn More: https://business.menomoniechamber.org/events/details/2025-ribbon-cuttin…
Join us for GOAT-ober Fest at WILD: A Feral Kitchen by Live Great Food, where the artistry of goat-inspired cuisine takes center stage. Indulge in a thoughtfully curated dinner featuring both savory meats and artisanal cheeses.
📅Wednedsay, October 15
🕕 6:00 PM
Ticket/Reservations Required.
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