While all these new albums have the fact that they’re local in common, you’ll be surprised at how diverse the sounds of each one is. If you’re looking to rock out, check out Stumpt’s Um, What? or Drunk Drivers’ It’s Always Weekend. For more acoustic heavy sets, AncientMelody by Past & Present, Phase 1 by […]
We all dread it, but since we choose to live in Wisconsin, we can’t run from winter. So I’m going to try my best to help you get ready to “survive” the season, whether that be a new book, new activity, or possibly even getting you to go out and enjoy what winter brings (if […]
Do you have a wall that’s looking a little dull? Do you want to wow all your friends with your artistic tastes? Have you always wanted to display local artists work but can’t decide on just one piece of art? What if I told you that you could fix all of the above for FREE […]
It’s about to be that time of year again where you get together with all your buds, grab some grub, and apply not nearly enough sunscreen before getting away and enjoying some great music. Luckily, the Chippewa Valley is an amazing location that holds a ton of awesome festivals that include both great local and […]
March brings the beginning of spring and all its nice weather (please go away, snow), but it also brings some extremely exciting times in the world of sports. Whether you’re a basketball, baseball, hockey, or football fan, March is going to be exciting. The obvious big sports event is none other than March Madness, causing […]
As 2018 comes to close, I decided to unoriginally review the year to make sure you don’t miss out on something exciting. I’ll spare you the talks of politics and world news, as I’m sure you’ve seen enough of that on Facebook already (and let’s not get started on Facebook itself…). Despite what happens around […]
If you didn’t already know, the library has a large selection of video games available for check out on a variety of consoles like the PS4 or Xbox One. The shelf where these are kept is sandwiched between the Staff Picks and As Seen on Our Blog shelving on the first floor. After a parent […]
In my last blog post, I talked about all the amazing things you can do during the summer here in Eau Claire. Among those were some sweet music festivals and events like Country Jam, Blue Ox Music Festival, or Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, and I hope you were able to check them out. If […]
As we quickly approach summer, I thought it’d be a great idea to gather a whole bunch of awesome things you can do in Eau Claire this summer. The Chippewa Valley is stuffed to the brim with really cool events, places, and activities to explore whether you’re a fan of nature, music, or learning. There […]
If I ever want to make my night a little quirky and fun, I know I need go no further than watching one of the many films the Coen brothers have produced and/or directed over the years. While I like some of their movies more than others, I can’t say I’ve ever seen one I […]
