Today
Fresh Start Farmers Mart, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Central Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire. 836-3727. www.uwec.edu/summerevents.
Bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Ojibway Golf and Bowl, 8140 136th St., Chippewa Falls. Free. 736-1194.
Thursday Night at the Movies presents "The Stranger," 7 p.m., Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 E. Main St., Menomonie. Free.
Singer-songwriter Todd Lorenz, 7 p.m., Acoustic Cafe, 505 S. Barstow St. All ages. Free. 832-9090. www.theacoustic.com.
Singer-songwriter Jesse Hamble, 7 p.m., The Living Room Coffee House backyard stage, 2006 Cameron St. Free. 831-0245. www.thelivingroomcoffeehouse.com.
Eau Claire Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., Boyd Band Shell, Owen Park, 501 First Ave. With artwork by Ruth Lundblad, Bonnie Fetzek, Luann Howie and Stewart Crenshaw. Rain site is Masonic Temple, 616 Graham Ave. Free. 834-9715.
"I Do, I Do," 8 p.m., Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave. Musical comedy runs through Aug. 30. $29.99. 836-8184 or 800-292-8026. www.fannyhill.com.
Friday
Pool tournament, 7 a.m., My Place Bar, 408 Galloway St. Free. 835-5483.
Opening reception for "Color Statements" art exhibit, noon-8 p.m., School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie. Featuring textile hangings by Tracy Lea Landis. 715-235-0960. www.myspace.com/tracylealandis.
Rosemaling drop-in sessions, 1:30-5 p.m., The Ager House, 514 W. Madison St. $2-$3 suggested donation. 835-8717. www.agerhouse.org.
"I Do, I Do," 8 p.m., Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave. Musical comedy runs through Aug. 30. $29.99. 836-8184 or 800-292-8026. www.fannyhill.com.
Variety band Ranger Rudy and the Swingin' Wingtips, 8 p.m., Pioneer Grill and Saloon, E5699 Highway D, Menomonie. 715-235-9927. www.pioneergrill.com.
Rock 'n' roll oldies by Mickey Lynnes, 8:30 p.m., Sammy's Pizza Palace and Pub, 2812 London Road. $2. 831-1300.
Rock 'n' roll band The Pheromones, 9 p.m., My Place Bar, 408 Galloway St. Free. 835-5483.
Black Sheep Karaoke, 9 p.m., Hallie Bar and Grill, 1713 Highway 00, Lake Hallie. Free. 861-3870.
Saturday
17th annual Independence Day celebration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 Carson Park Drive. Featuring wool spinning, spelling bees, temporary tattoos, cakewalks, carnival games, food, patriotic speeches, honor guard, Civil War encampment and music by Eau Claire Municipal Band. Free. 834-7871.
Pool tournament, 2:30 p.m., My Place Bar, 408 Galloway St. $5. 835-5483.
"I Do, I Do," 8 p.m., Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave. Musical comedy runs through Aug. 30. $29.99. 836-8184 or 800-292-8026. www.fannyhill.com.
Sunday
"I Do, I Do," 1:45 p.m., Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave. Musical comedy runs through Aug. 30. $29.99. 836-8184 or 800-292-8026. www.fannyhill.com.
Bear Creek Band, 2-6 p.m., Pioneer Grill and Saloon, E5699 Highway D, Menomonie. 715-235-9927. www.pioneergrill.com.
Open blues jam, 6-10 p.m., Shari's Chippewa Club, 104 W. Main St., Durand. Free. 715-672-4766. www.sharischippewaclub.com.
Monday
Pool tournament, 7 a.m., My Place Bar, 408 Galloway St. Free. 835-5483.
Music on the Mall series presents Tommy Bentz Band, 7 p.m., Central Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire. Rain site is The Cabin of Davies Center. Free. 836-3727. www.uwec.edu/summerevents.
Scandinavian couple dancing, 7-8 p.m., Great Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, 510 S. Farwell St. Singles and beginners welcome. Free. 833-0462 or 835-3734.
The Back-Alley Summer Cinema Series presents "The Karate Kid," 9:30 p.m., 205 Graham Ave. Free. 552-0457. www.volumeone.org.
Tuesday
Chill on the Hill children's series presents dramatist Lot Turner, 11:15 a.m.-noon, Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 S. High St., Chippewa Falls. Ages 4-10. Free.
Altoona Music in the Park, 6-8 p.m., 10th Street Park Pavilion. Free. 831-0775.
Tuesday Blues concert series presents Left Wing Bourbon, 6:30-8 p.m., Owen Park, 501 First Ave. Free. 577-4197. www.cvblues.com.
Planetarium show "Top Ten Celestial Objects," 7 p.m., L.E. Phillips Planetarium, Phillips Science Hall, UW-Eau Claire. $2. 836-5034. www.uwec.edu/planetarium.
Team Trivia, 7-9 p.m., Sammy's Pizza Palace and Pub, 2812 London Road. 831-1300.
Country line dancing, 7-10:30 p.m., Whiskey Dick's, 943 Harlem St., Altoona. Free. 829-3425.
Live music by James Ignacio, 8 p.m., The James Sheeley House Saloon, 236 W. River St., Chippewa Falls. Free. 726-0561.
Wednesday
Northern Wisconsin State Fair presents Chi-Hi Jazz Band Combo, noon; "Guitar Hero" and Wii bowling, noon-8 p.m.; midway rides, noon-11 p.m.; Howie Sturtz, 1 p.m.; Wissota Raptors, 2 p.m.; Irish band Ring of Kerry, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; The Barry DeVoll Show, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.; ventriloquist Gary Wick, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Rainforest Experience, 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Nate Plummer, 4 p.m.; 4-H Spirit Day Competition, 5 p.m.; Conrad Johns Band, 7 p.m., 331 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls. $7, adult one-day ticket; $5, senior citizen one-day ticket; $3, child one-day ticket; $12, main stage reserved seat; $20, adult five-day pass; $15, senior citizen five-day pass; $10, child five-day pass; free, ages 5 and younger. 723-2861. www.norwisstatefair.com.
Senior citizen dance, 1-4 p.m., Moose Lodge, 720 19th Ave. E., Menomonie. 715-235-3747.
Ozseeker the Clown, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Famous Dave's Barbecue, 2911 Mall Drive. Featuring face-painting and balloons. 835-2227. www.laughmagic.biz.
Spanish language drop-in sessions, 6 p.m., The Ager House, 514 W. Madison St. $2-$3 suggested donation. 835-8717. www.agerhouse.org.
Ambient flutist Peter Phippen with keyboardist David Roll, 6-9 p.m., Shanghai Bistro, 2930 Craig Road. Free. 835-3348.
Shakespeare and Others in the Park series presents "Laundry and Bourbon," 7 p.m., Central Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire. Performed by BareBones Ensemble Theatre. Rain site is The Cabin of Davies Center. Free. 836-3727. www.uwec.edu/summerevents.
Opening reception for "Story Lines: Narrative and Sequential Images" art exhibit, 7-8:30 p.m., L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St. Featuring artists Erik Christenson, Steve Kurth, Mary Melcher, Beth Peck, Andrew Ritchie and Anders Shafer.
Dance lessons with Dave Goggin, 7:30-10 p.m., Moose Lodge, 3606 Curvue Road. 835-6522.
Team Trivia, 8 p.m., The James Sheeley House Saloon, 236 W. River St., Chippewa Falls. Free. 726-0561.
Thursday, July 9
Fresh Start Farmers Mart, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Central Campus Mall, UW-Eau Claire. 836-3727. www.uwec.edu/summerevents.
Northern Wisconsin State Fair presents midway rides, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; "Guitar Hero" and Wii bowling, noon-9 p.m.; Nate Plummer, 1 p.m.; Chi-Hi Jazz Band Combo, 1 p.m.; variety band Slip Twister, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; The Barry DeVoll Show, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.; stunt juggler Tuey, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Rainforest Experience, 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Clearwater Martial Arts, 4 p.m.; The Oak Ridge Boys, 7:30 p.m., 331 Jefferson Ave., Chippewa Falls. $7, adult one-day ticket; $3, child one-day ticket; $12, main stage reserved seat; $20, adult five-day pass; $15, senior citizen five-day pass; $10, child five-day pass; free, ages 5 and younger. 723-2861. www.norwisstatefair.com.
Thrift sale fundraiser, 3-8 p.m., Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 E. Main St., Menomonie.
Singer-songwriter Jesse Hamble, 7 p.m., The Living Room Coffee House backyard stage, 2006 Cameron St. Free. 831-0245. www.thelivingroomcoffeehouse.com.
Eau Claire Municipal Band, 7:30 p.m., Boyd Band Shell, Owen Park, 501 First Ave. With artwork by Sandi Churness, Ann Berger-Niedhold and Alice Anderson. Rain site is Masonic Temple, 616 Graham Ave. Free. 834-9715.
Singer-songwriter Greg Boerner presents "Lady's Night," 8 p.m., Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 E. Main St., Menomonie. $8.
Live music by Andy Tackett, 8 p.m., The James Sheeley House Saloon, 236 W. River St., Chippewa Falls. Free. 726-0561.
"I Do, I Do," 8 p.m., Fanny Hill Dinner Theatre, 3919 Crescent Ave. Musical comedy runs through Aug. 30. $29.99. 836-8184 or 800-292-8026. www.fannyhill.com.
Sue Orfield Band, 8:30 p.m., The Mousetrap Tavern, 311 S. Barstow St. 832-8418.
Art exhibits
"Color Statements," Friday-Aug. 14, School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie. Featuring textile hangings by Tracy Lea Landis. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays. 715-235-0960. www.myspace.com/tracylealandis.
"Story Lines: Narrative and Sequential Images," Wednesday-Sept. 1, L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St. Featuring artwork by Erik Christenson, Steve Kurth, Mary Melcher, Beth Peck, Andrew Ritchie and Anders Shafer. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.
Multimedia group show "Forte," through July 10, Eau Claire Regional Arts Center Gallery, 316 Eau Claire St. Featuring artists David Brock, Joan Marie Crane, Sadie Deml, Cyndee Kaiser, Ryan Kruse, Kathy LaValley, Dick Milheiser, Jill Olm, Sue O'Neill, Kathy Seitz and Bruce Warren. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. Free. 832-2787. www.eauclairearts.com.
"A Voyage of the Eye," through July 27, Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts, 205 E. Main St., Menomonie. Featuring photographs by Bob Brown, Ross Johnson and Steve Johnson. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.
Eau Claire Art League presents "Summer Breezes," through July 29, Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 S. High St., Chippewa Falls. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. Free.
Swallownest Art Gallery, through July 31, E14585 Lincoln Drive, Fall Creek. Featuring original artwork and jewelry by Candace Hennekens. 1-5 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Free. 877-2303. www.swallownest.etsy.com.
Mister Koppa presents "Heavy Duty Press," through July 31, Just Local Food Co-op, 1117 S. Farwell St. Featuring collage, book and graphic art. 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. Free. 552-3366.
Watercolors by Tere Hering, Marie's Original Bakery, 307 S. Barstow St. 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays.
Rotating exhibit by student artists, Eau Claire City Council chamber, City Hall, 203 S. Farwell St.
Works by local artists, Caradori Pottery, 359 Ferry St. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Works in glass and paper by Laurie Bieze, Grand Avenue Coffee Cafe, 119 W. Grand Ave.
Works by local artists, Stone Tree, 204 Water St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.
Museums
Cook-Rutledge Mansion, 505 W. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls. Guided tours start at 2 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Aug. 30. $5, adults; $1, children. 723-7181.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 Wakanda St., Menomonie. Exhibits include "The Golden Age of American Auto Design - The Doane Collection," through Oct. 31; "Stout Alumni Industrial Design," through Oct. 31. Noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. $5, adults; $3, ages 13-18; $1, ages 6-12; free, ages 5 and younger. 715-232-8685. www.dunnhistory.org.
Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 Carson Park Drive. Exhibits include "Farm Life: A Century of Change for Farm Families and Their Neighbors," machinery, artifacts, stories, photographs; "This Day," object theater; "My Town, Your Town," hands-on 1920s Eau Claire exhibit; "In the Neighborhood," how neighborhoods reflect changes in community and American life; "My House/My Family Story," history lab; and "Settlement and Survival: Building Towns in the Chippewa Valley" and "Paths of the People: The Ojibwe in the Chippewa Valley," long-term exhibits. 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and until 8 p.m. Tuesdays (free 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays). $4, adults; $2, children and UW-Eau Claire students; free, ages 3 and younger. 834-7871. www.cvmuseum.com.
Chippewa Falls Museum of Industry and Technology, history of manufacturing and processing, 21 E. Grand Ave., Chippewa Falls. Exhibits include "Made in Chippewa," the industries and products made in Chippewa Falls; "Seymour Cray Supercomputers," evolution of a Chippewa Falls native's thinking that led to the supercomputer; "Leap Into Lakes," Wisconsin lakes and ponds; and "Nanosecond Knowledge," the history of counting machines and mathematics. 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays. $3, adults; $1, children. 720-9206.
Children's Museum of Eau Claire, hands-on exhibits include "Water Works," "Toddler Park," "Bitty City," "Kidstruction Zone," "Body Smarts" and "Show Business," 220 S. Barstow St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays. $5. 832-5437. www.cmec.cc.
