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Jul 3, Tomorrow we celebrate our Independence Day!

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:32:51 GMT

Today is officially the last work day before the holiday weekend! Where will you be celebrating our Independence Day? Do you have national spirit? Does being an American, on a day like tomorrow, give you an excited feeling in your chest? Or is tomorrow a day to drink beer, eat good food, watch fireworks and get together with family? Or is tomorrow all of the above. When I go on the yearly pontoon parade down the Chippewa River tomorrow and see all those flags flying, and hear the music of our country playing, and see all of my country men waving to one another, excited to be in the country we call home, I'm going to think about how lucky I am. How lucky my kids are. How grateful I am to people like my dad and all the other veterans who have won our freedom. Happy Independence Day Chippewa Valley!

Jul 2, Lie on the lawn and listen to the music. . .

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:42:39 GMT

The Heyde Center for the Arts is the place to be on Wednesday nights. For just $3, under 16 FREE, you can lie on the lawn and listen to some live music. Wednesday Night Concerts on the Hill is an annual summer series featuring a wide range of musical acts. I mean, are there many entertainment options you can get for $3 these days? Support the local arts!

Jul 1, Advertising Online Wisconsin

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:06:51 GMT

Advertising Online Wisconsin for the Chippewa Valley & Beyond

Jul 1, To smoke or not to smoke?

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:10:36 GMT

That may be a valid question; but where you can smoke isn't anymore. Come July 1st there will be a city wide smoking ban in Eau Claire. This debate has ignited a bit of a fire among smokers and non-smokers alike. I have to say I am still on the fence about this. The Buzz has fielded responses from citizens of the Chippewa Valley, and I have been swayed both ways. How do you feel about the Eau Claire smoking ban? Visit the link below to post your thoughts, rants or raves on the new law due to hit our city tomorrow. Make your voice heard! Hey, let us know if you're a smoker or non, and how this effects you.

Jun 26, This is PRIVATE PROPERTY!

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:59:19 GMT

The city council has no right to do this, this is PRIVATE PROPERTY! I have no idea how it got to this point as to where they can get away with this,

Jun 23, Fetch me a cup of lager!

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:13:36 GMT

It's time for ales and tales at the Wisconsin Renaissance Faire! This is good stuff; where else can you eat with your hands and let your lager drip down your beard!? Watch jousting, juggling, theater and magic shows. Listen to soft flute tunes or loud, rambling pub songs! Bring the whole family back in time! June 14 - July 13, 10am-7pm Weekends only

Jun 21, Blues on the Chippewa

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:28:22 GMT

First annual Blues on the Chippewa! Save the date - August 2, 2008! FREE event at Memorial Park in Durand from 1-9pm to benefit the local food pantry. Join blues lovers from around the Chippewa Valley for a day of music featuring 8 prominent regional acts. Acts to perform afterwards at local establishments including Ellen Whyte, Cool Disposition, Left Wing Bourbon, Mojo Lemon, Catyas Trio, and the Love Buzzards. The Buzz will be there - will you?!

Jun 20, Music For Peace Festival

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:27:29 GMT

The Buzz just received an event submission that we felt ya'll should know about! Keep your schedules open for the Music For Peace Festival coming up on July 20th. The event will be at the Wilson Park Bandshell in Menomonie form 1-9 pm. This will be a FREE family-friendly event with food, booths, games, amusement for the kids, raffle and smooth grooves all day with Magic Mama, Yam Cannon, Meridnee, The TopHatCats, Greg Gilbertson, Ultimate Frisbee Orchestra and Naptime Nate with a candlelight vigil to follow. The event is a benefit for the Red Cedar Peace Initiative. The Buzz will be there - will you?

Jun 11, University of Wi Eau Claire Happenings

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:45:29 GMT

What's happening at the University of Wi Eau Claire? Find out on chippewavalleybuzz.com!

Jun 11, Summer Wisconsin Festivals - Eau Claire - Chippewa Valley

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:22:48 GMT

Find Summer Wisconsin Festivals in Eau Claire and the beautiful Chippewa Valley.

Jun 5, Eau Claire Farmers Market - Chippewa Falls - Menomonie - Chippewa Valley

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:04:55 GMT

Eau Claire farmers market dates, times and locations. Local eats in Menomonie and Chippewa Falls too! Chippewa Valley food fun!

May 30, People Chiming In

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:06:43 GMT

The Chippewa Valley is chiming in regarding the Eau Claire smoking ban. Check out the various view points and let us know yours.

May 25, There are better ways...

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:52:07 GMT

I'm on the fence. I quit smoking in January; for my health and for my children. That is my choice. Of course, now I don't want to go to a bar that

May 18, Eau Claire Theaters - Chippewa Valley Theater

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:37:38 GMT

Live Eau Claire theaters and surrounding area theatres. State Theatre, Children's Theatre, Theatre Guild, Chippewa Valley Symphony, Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, Mable Tainter Theatre & More

Apr 27, Trout Fishing Guide - Wisconsin

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:16:07 GMT

Get a trout fishing guide in Wisconsin along with general tips and online resources.

Apr 23, Just another sign of the times

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:26:20 GMT

As a sometimes smoker, especially when visiting bars, I fall pretty firmly on the side of allowing adult establishments, taverns, and bars, places

Apr 19, Let each bar choose

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:33:52 GMT

Each bar should get to choose whether you smoke or not. Some bars are more of the high brow type, while others are of the low brow type. Just about

Apr 19, Eau Claire News - The Citizen BUZZ!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:49:35 GMT

See Eau Claire news and events through the eyes of Chippewa Valley citizens!

Apr 18, Eau Claire Smoking Ban

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:41:52 GMT

How do you feel about the Eau Claire Wisconsin smoking ban? Rant or Rave about it on chippewavalleybuzz.com

Apr 18, chippewavalleybuzz.com sitemap

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:06:40 GMT

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Apr 17, Wisconsin Walley Fishing in the Chippewa Valley

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:29:31 GMT

Opening day is almost upon us and while there are many great waters for Wisconsin walleye fishing, the Chippewa Valley is home to three great lakes. It is fun to journey to the Mississippi River to fish below dams, or the Alma Float before the inland opener. The fishing opener on inland lakes such as those in the Chippewa Valley is the long awaited prize after a winter on the ice. The Chippewa Valley is home to three great lakes for Wisconsin walleye fishing: Lake Wissota, Dells Pond, and Lake Altoona. If youre not up for a long drive to catch some fresh Wisconsin walleyes, or a long launch line. . .

Apr 17, The Best Wisconsin Walleye Fishing

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 23:26:13 GMT

Find some of the best Wisconsin walleye fishing in the Chippewa Valley!

Apr 17, Submit Your Summer Events!

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:43:53 GMT

Spring is here and summer is on the horizon. It's in the air, I can taste it. It's been a long winter and warm weather is overdue. I know the Chippewa Valley offers its residents and travelers a lot to do, but what? Let us know. It's time to get out the summer clothes, take a few days off work and enjoy the reason most of us live here in the Chippewa Valley! Submit your events. The Buzz will make it known if you have something to offer!

Apr 11, Stampin' N Scrappin' Expo

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:21:12 GMT

I think this one might be for the ladies; or possibly not. There might be some men out there who enjoy this kind of thing. I hear this scrap booking stuff is pretty addicting. My sister-in- law goes every year to the Dells for a whole weekend to do it. She does make some nice things for her kids, and even for mine. I am a mom of three, and sometimes I actually feel a little guilty for not putting together books of my beautiful kids. I do have boxes though with all their important stuff; hospital hats, foot prints, baptism candles, first artwork masterpieces. Sometimes I go through the boxes and wish for the time back. So my boxes are kind of like scrap books, just not so organized. So if you would like to put together some memory books, do a little stampin' and scrapin', Eau Claire's very own 29 Pines will be hosting an event. Stampin' N Scrappin' Expo
April 12, 9am-4pm
29 Pines - Eau Claire
*Make and takes demonstrations, stamps & embellishments, scrap booking ideas, and inks & papers. All profits benefit Women's Education. Tickets are $3.00 in advance and $5.00 at the door. Advance tickets available at: Gordy's County Market, downtown Chippewa Falls and Birch Street locations, and Mega in Chippewa Falls and Hastings Way, Eau Claire.

Apr 9, Birthday Freebies

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:14:36 GMT

Hey there Chippewa Valley! So today for lunch I went with a few co-workers to Cancun on the west side of Eau Claire. There were $1 margaritas, I would have liked to have had one, but being that I am new to the company I didn't want to come off as the new girl who drinks on her lunch break. It was the birthday of one of my co-workers and I just had to let our waiter know about it. I have seen it done before, all the waiters come out with a big sombrero to place on the birthday girl's head while playing their guitars and serenading her in Spanish. I love that kind of stuff. People should be celebrated on the day of their birth. Even if it is men from another country singing in a language I cant understand; in fact, what could be better? Well at Cancun they also take some whip cream and rub it on the person's face at the end of the song, I'm not sure why. Is it some Mexican tradition? If you know the answer let me know. So anyways, they also give you some type of custard for a birthday desert, which nobody at my table ate. It tasted pretty good to me. I got to wondering, what other birthday specials are there around town. We all know that you can go down to Water Street and get some free shots, but what else? I want to know. Where can I go come December 18th of 2008 when I turn the big 30 for some birthday treats? Let me know - follow the permalink.

Apr 7, Find Eau Claire Employment - Eau Claire Jobs

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:36:08 GMT

Eau Claire employment opportunities at your fingertips! Resources for Chippewa Valley jobs.

Apr 6, The Viennese Ball vs. Shenannigans

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:13:05 GMT

The 34th Annual Viennese Ball is coming up and I don't know how to ballroom dance. The extent of my dancing career has been at wedding receptions with a few drinks on board to songs like "Fishing in the Dark" and "Love Shack". Come on, you know you like getting a little tipsy at wedding dances and rippin' up the dance floor to the local dj's spin, (did I say that right?) I also can tell you that in my younger days I actually won a little dance contest at Eau Claire's very own Shenannigans. This will date me, but I can still remember the song I won it to... "Come baby, come baby, baby come come, ya gotta give me lovin' and ya gotta give me some". And do you remember that part "swing batta, batta, batta, batta, batta swing!" Well, can you see me, I was pretending to swing a bat.. How glad am I that they didn't have camera phones back then? Actually, that gives me an idea. I'm going to head out to YouTube right now and see if I can find any awesome aka "hilarious" dancing videos. I'll post them on The Buzz. Maybe you'll even share some of you're awesome aka "hilarious" dancing videos or stories. We could all use a little humor in our lives... so stay tuned Chippewa Valley! More on The Viennese Ball later, I got a little side tracked.

Mar 29, Spring!

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:35:05 GMT

Hey Chippewa Valley! It's been a long winter - but spring is on the horizon. We are moving into a really great time of the year here in the Valley. In no time we will be rolling our windows down to feel the spring breeze, then rolling them back up again and cranking the air. The Buzz is ready to provide you with all your entertainment information in the coming months, we are already fielding many incoming event submissions and filling up the calendar with stuff to do. If you have an event send it our way; otherwise keep us Bookmarked for all the Chippewa Valley has to offer.

Feb 3, New Fishing the Chippewa Valley Show

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:05:28 GMT

Fishing on Lake Altoona for jumbo perch!

Jan 24, Eau Claire Music

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:14:01 GMT

See Live Eau Claire Music! Chippewa Valley entertainment at its best!

Jan 19, Eau Claire Links - Buzz Frients

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:01:33 GMT

Eau Claire Links - Friends of the BUZZ!

Dec 31, Chippewa Valley Winter Fun

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:06:28 GMT

Chippewa Valley winter activities include the Polar Plunge, ice fishing contests and more...

Dec 26, Fishing the Chippewa Valley

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:12:13 GMT

Fishing a local pond in the Chippewa Valley. Bass, Northern, Crappie and Perch action!

Dec 7, Live Webcast Blues Jam from Shari's Chippewa Club

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 19:57:48 GMT

Hey Chippewa Valley! Something very cool was just brought to my attention. This Sunday at Shari's Chippewa Club in Durand there will be a Blues Jam hosted by the Love Buzzards, if that's not cool enough for you people, those of you who can't be there to personally witness a montage of blues artistry, you can see it live on a Webcast. Visit the link below and go to the Live Music for Sunday December 9 and get a link to the webcast. Isn't technology a fascinating!

Dec 7, Winter Wonderland Weekend

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:23:53 GMT

Burrrr! What a cold week we've had, but I'm lovin' the snow. This weekend Christmas is in the air in the Chippewa Valley. Check out what you could do...

Dec 7, Fishing the Chippewa Valley with Josh

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 01:00:46 GMT

Coming soon... An on-line Chippewa Valley fishing show brought to you right from The BUZZ website. Exciting pan fish and game fish action when you can't make it out yourself. Stay tuned for the first episode!

Dec 2, Chippewa Valley Tree Farms

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:12:47 GMT

Chippewa Valley Tree Farms - Trees, Wreaths, Gifts, Choose or Cut

Oct 10, Ozseeker the Clown at Famous Dave's

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:48:26 GMT

Wednesday's get pretty zany at Famous Dave's! Ozseeker the Clown is at Famous Dave's every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30pm to entertain Dave's BBQ chowin' guests with amazing balloon twisting and fabulous face painting. What a fun evening for the kids, or the kid in all of us!

Oct 10, Eau Claire Halloween - Wisconsin

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:55:02 GMT

Eau Claire Halloween - Wisconsin Costume Parties, Trick-or-Treating, Pumpkin Carving & More...

Sep 23, Chippewa Valley Packer Game Day Specials

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:44:45 GMT

The Chippewa Valley loves their Packers! Check out the pubs and restaurants wtih specials on game day!!

Sep 18, Extra! Extra!

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:23:09 GMT

Hey Chippewa Valley! Hope you all had a great start to your week - we did here at The BUZZ. I wanted to let you know about a new page category on chippewavalleybuzz.com called Extra! Extra! The BUZZ is an entertainment guide; it is here to provide the Chippewa Valley with comprehensive information on what to do for fun, entertainment should be fun right?! Sometimes we receive submissions from non-profits having fundraisers, health conferences or business events to name a few which don't quite fit into any of the entertainment categories listed on the site. We think it's imporant to list these events, although they are not entertainment pre se, they are community events and community outreach is a great thing. So if you are looking for events in the area that are educational, business or volunteer oriented you can check out the Extra! Extra! page. You should take a look at it now and then. Becoming smarter and giving to the community never hurt anybody!

Sep 17, Chew-Chew-Palooza

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 02:24:48 GMT

So there's this neat new restaurant in Chippewa Falls called Bridge St. Station; they're all about old fashioned hamburgers and malts, Yummy! Well they are having outdoor movies during the month of September celebrating classic train movies, and one of my favorite movies of all time is one of them. It's a FREE event next to the restaurant under a big tent starting at 8pm, or sunset. The next one is Sept. 21 and they will be showing Silver Streak (PG); and on Sept. 28 they will be showing my favorite, The Polar Express (G). Doesn't that sound like fun? I think it does! Crisp fall evening, bundled up in a lawn chair with "someone special" or the children - have you gathered yet that I'm a girl? How many men would write "crisp fall evening" or "bundled up with someone special"? Not many I don't think. But don't hit me with phrases like sexual discrimination or anything like that. If you are a guy and like to use the phrase "crisp fall evening" then I will eat my words. Anyways, it's Sunday night and I've been plugging away here at my lap top working to bring you all the entertainment the Chippewa Valley has to offer and it's time for this little girl to hit the hay! That's another thing, I may be over the age where people would call me a "girl", they'd most likely say woman, but I don't care; I just like the word. Have a great week Chippewa Valley. Enjoy yourselves, have some .$99 margaritas, get some two for one burgers with some friends, sing karaoke!!

Sep 8, 2nd Annual Fall Festival

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:47:12 GMT

I am looking forward to tomorrow! It's going to be a nice, comfy, sunny, 72 degree day and the Autumn Harvest Winery & The John Mcilquhan Orchard are hosting their 2nd Annual Fall Festival. Jeff White will be performing each day from noon to 3, there's going to be food, apple treats, wine, fresh picked apples and a free corn maze; and all of the profits from the "wine by the glass" sales as well as $1 from every bottle sold will go to the Feed My People Food Bank. What a great way to kick off the first weekend of Fall. Maybe we'll see you there. You probably won't be able to miss us. I'll be the REALLY pregnant red head waddling around with the two cutest little blond girls you've ever seen! Have a great weekend Chippewa Valley!

Sep 7, The Indoor Sports Center

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:38:41 GMT

Hey moms and dads! Today is a day my little girl has been waiting for all summer long - The Indoor Sports Center is now open for the Saturn Hummer Family Fun Zone; and what a perfect day to go. I would have felt a little bad going to an indoor play area with the sun shining so brightly like it has been the last few days, but rain - perfect! The Family Fun Zone boasts a huge soccer field full of inflatables, riding toys, big parachute games & so much more, plus a snack bar. The hours are 9-11:30 Monday, Thursday & Friday, adults are free and each child is $2.50. It's totally worth it. Maybe we'll see you there. Have a great Friday Chippewa Valley and an even better weekend!

Sep 6, Downtown Eau Claire Entertainment Package

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:27:21 GMT

So there are lots of you in the Chippewa Valley, and a few outside of the Valley, who have searched around for the answer to the Downtown Eau Claire trivia question about the Schlegelmilch Museum. There are two days left in the contest for the Downtown Eau Claire Entertainment Package which includes 4 passes to the Cameo Budget Twin and a $20 gift certificate to Pizza Plus. If you haven't gotten in on the historical fun yet, just visit the Permalink at the bottom of this bloglet to get to the contest page. We will be announcing the winner September 8th on the website, as well as getting in contact with the winner personally. Good luck everyone and have a great Thursday!

Sep 5, Another Hot One!!

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:45:14 GMT

It's Fall now, sort of. It's been pretty hot, and will be hot again today, but that's not going to last. I have to say I'm looking forward to the Fall weather, but will definitely enjoy our last few days of summer. Tonight you can go to the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls for their second to last Wednesday Night Concerts on the Hill. Lawrence Abrams will be performing his "Symphony in Nature". His fiddle blends, haunting harmonica tones, and spellbinding wilderness tales, weave a tapestry of wind, rain, lakes, clouds, sunshine and the seasons as he performs pop, country, rock and show tunes that speak of nature (starts at 7pm, $3). I think that sounds like a great way to wind down the season. What else, well, while you're in Chippewa Falls you can visit Bresina's, a town favorite, for $1 burgers from 4-8pm. They are located on Grand Avenue. Enjoy your day Chippewa Valley!

Aug 28, Tuesday Food Fun!!

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:30:38 GMT

Tuesday happens to be the best day of the week for food and drink specials. There is something for everyone - Had a hard or especially good day at work, $.99 margaritas at Cancun; Kids needing a little fun out to eat, they eat free at The Green Mill all day; Got red meat and french fries on the mind, two for one Roadhouse Burgers at Grizzly's; And everyone's favorite Pizza Palace Sammy's has buy one get one pizza, appetizers and tap beer. These are just a few of Tuesday's specials, click on the permalink for a list of ALL of your options today. Have a great Tuesday Chippewa Valley!

Aug 27, It's Almost Here...

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:04:56 GMT

Fall in the Chippewa Valley is going to be pretty great this year. It's my favorite time of the year because of the weather, you know, digging out your sweaters and your jeans, the crisp air, and of course the leaves, (have you figured out that I'm a girl yet?) And who could forget football, not on the top of my list, but I do love all the Wisconsin spirit the Pack seems to bring out in everyone. Oh, and how about pie, apple pie. And your entertainment options for this Fall season are even better. There are at least 3 big music festivals, The International Fall Festival and a Booya & Fall Festival at Beaver Creek Reserve to name just a few; not to mention apple orchards galore. I am super pumped to ring in the upcoming cool weather with some good music, good food and good fun Chippewa Valley style!!

Aug 27, Fall Wisconsin Festivals

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:36:50 GMT

Find Fall Wisconsin Festivals in Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley

Aug 25, You're Pretty Smart Chippewa Valley

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:24:02 GMT

Hey Chippewa Valley! We've been excited here at The BUZZ to receive so many answers to the trivia question for the Downtown Eau Claire Entertainment Package. And so far everyone's been right on the money. I'm really curious if all you people out there who have submitted an answer had to research it, or just knew it because you're a history buff and knew the time period being asked about. Anyways, thanks for playing along, downtown Eau Claire has such a rich history! The contest goes until September 8th so you've still got time to win yourself 4 movie passes to Cameo Budget Twin and pizza at Pizza Plus!