I'm from near Eau Claire, but EC is the next largest city to me. My partner and I are getting married in October, and while we realize having live music might be out of our budget, I wanted to ask around and see what we might be looking at to have someone playing at our venue. We are not having a huge ceremony, and the reception party will most likely be at a local brewery in Menomonie with some nice outdoor space (nothing finalized yet though--we might also do a local park to keep costs down). Our theme is going to be Hobbit/Lord of the Rings, but more of the rustic feel than a full on renaissance festival. It'd be awesome to have local folk/indie/bluegrass music if possible, so our guests have some entertainment. Where do I even start looking? I'm connected to the local theater groups, but outside of trying to bother the theaters in the area for their musician contacts, I'm a little at a loss how to find someone local who'd be willing to play that day. Someone just starting out their career would be fun, and would be a good way for us to give back to the community too by giving them some business. Any ideas?

Hello, first off I wanna thank everyone for commenting on my post about jobs in the area, my girlfriend and I are doing a trip up there soon, and we’re thinking of staying downtown at the oxbow, or the other option downtown. I was just wondering what’s the best place to hangout at night in that area within a walking distance or a short drive? Bar or restaurant or arcade or whatever really lol. We have an extensive lists of restaurants and places we wanna go to, but I want to find a place to hangout and have a good beer at night after everything is said and done. Bonus points for good prices! lol. Also if anyone wants to recommend restaurants to checkout that would be nice too. We love cheese curds, pizza, burgers, Mexican, my girlfriend loves Chinese. We love places with a good deal too, so if any place does good specials that would be nice too! Thank you all!

I can’t find any updated information or social media more or less after the rebrand to 1106 and news that Modicum and CoVizza weren’t moving in. Website is down, Artisan Forge Instagram hasn’t been posted to since 2023, google is getting me nowhere.

Anyone know if it’s still operating in any capacity like it used to?

(I have blue cross blue shield for insurance btw.) I currently go to vantage point but my current therapist I’ve been seeing for 5 years isn’t very LGBTQ friendly so I can’t be 100% open with her. I’m debating seeing a different therapist but don’t know where to go. I’ve made a decent amount of progress with my trauma which makes it hard for me to want to change therapist plus anxiety.

Hi! I’m gonna be running the marathon there on April 27th! I like to try some local things every time I’m in a new place. Any recommendations for things to do or places to eat?? Thanks!

Hi all!

I am a queer 31F that just moved to the area to be with my partner. I moved from Portland (via Minneapolis for a brief time) and am looking to make friends and/or find a great queermunity here! I really enjoy board games, hiking, being outdoors, creating all kinds of art, taking community classes, crocheting and a million more things. I’m known as a “yes” person and will try anything once! Anyone on here looking for new friends?

Also cross posted in the other Eau Claire subreddit

What are the pros and cons of going to study music there. I’d like to make music one day and want to go there cause it’s an hour away from home.

Hi! I’m 26, recently single, and looking to make friends. Is anyone going to the Galentine’s (speed friending) event at The Brewing Projekt? I’m wondering if it’s worth a shot, lol.

Hoping to find a rental in the Fall Creek School District. No luck online so far. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thankfully hiding behind the veil of anonymity that is reddit, because it's kind of embarrassing to ask. But where do people make friends around here? I've lived here my entire life and it's always one answer. Bars. Except I don't drink/smoke, and I'm not a fan of the atmosphere of bars. (Same logic applies on trying to find a significant other, but that's another story)

I'm just a mid 30s dad going through that usual slump of separating from the people I thought were friends. But sitting at home being a nerd enjoying anime/video games, 3d printing and only getting out of the house to work, visit my boy, and go to the gun range is kind of giving me an existential sense of dread. I'm a loner by nature, but even loners need someone to hold intelligent conversation with. And a food buddy. Man, not being able to go to restaurants because I don't want to be that guy sitting by myself is killing me.

Anyway. Judgement of my post is understandable, but insight is much appreciated.

Hello! I'm relatively new to EC, I moved here 2.5 years ago. I have been getting into hand embroidery recently and I am wondering if there is a club or group in the area? I've heard of some in other states where stitchers come together once a month or so to learn new techniques, do a hands on class together, or even just work on current projects! Wondering if there is anything remotely similar to that around this part of the state? :)

What are pros and cons of living on lake altoona? Algae blooms? E.coli? Does it affect lake living life?

Family member may be interested in a position, they have an interview coming up.

However, Festival doesn't seem to have their pay stated anywhere.

They have plenty of related experience in retail and management. I understand it'll vary, just trying to gauge what they should expect.

Hello all,

I typically get groceries at Woodman’s. Recently I’ve noticed my grocery expenses increasing. I’ve been dabbling with getting some stuff at Aldi, Wal-mart, and wholesale stores (sams , costco). Are there certain items to get at certain locations to get a better deal?

Hello, my girlfriend and I are planning on moving to Eau Claire here before the winter this year, and I was just wondering how easy it would be to find a decent paying job with my skill set. My girlfriend works for Kwik Star, so she would just transfer to a Kwik trip up here in Eau Claire, and she’s gonna become a ASL soon, so she’s set on a job, but where I work, there isn’t a place to transfer to up there. I have 3 years of store manager experience and 4 years total of management experience and a regular AA degree. I’m currently running a retail chain of a clothing and shoe store, and I’m open to do retail management again, or have some sort of office role, I’m really good with computers, and customer service, and management. I make 20$ a hour now, and rent is comparable here as it is in Eau Claire, so I would like to make the same or more if possible, how likely would it be to get that pay up in Eau Claire with my skill set?

Trying to find my favorite drink as a kid. Does anyone know where to buy bug juice in the area. They used to be sold at Kwik trip but no more unfortunately

Hey y'all!! I'm new to the eau claire area and i'm wondering if there's any good brunch buffet spots in the area, up to a 25-30 minute drive. Definitely on a saturday or a sunday. I'm craving lots of food and maybe bottomless mimosas... the town in MN i lived in had 5 places like that within 10 minutes and im missing it :(

Curious as I’d like to interact with more of the community, trade and hear when products are restocked at Target, local shops, etc.

Hey all, my roommates and I are looking for a new place to rent come this summer. I was looking at some properties by Abode Properties. Does anyone have experience with them as a landlord? Any examples of anti/pro consumer practices would be appreciated.

Also, if y'all recommend any other landlords in the area that would be highly appreciated too. We're looking to rent out houses/duplex types more than apartments. Thx

My cars in the shop and I don’t have any way to get to work tomorrow. Does anyone have any experience with using Ubers early in the morning like before 8am?

Does anyone remember Ollie's Ovens at Oakwood in the '90s? I always loved them. I know they are long gone now. Was it independently owned? A franchise?

I’m looking to get my motorcycle helmet custom painted. Does anyone have any suggestions for local shops or artists? Willing to drive to the cities.

What do you think??!!

Hi I recently inherited a pickup truck. They bed is filled with old cat litter in bags and plastic totes. I'm wondering where in the Eau Claire area I could go to just pull out the whole plastic bed liner and cat litter.

I know in Whitehall they have a scale you drive on, unload your garbage then they weigh you again and you pay by weight. I was wondering if there is anywhere similar around Eau Claire.

Moving in Feb of this year for my spouse and her career. We have two double coated senior dogs and I’m looking for vets and groomers.

We are childfree and these are our babies. So if anyone knows of a vet who’s chill but understanding of that, that would be cool.

Also it takes us a long time whenever we move to find groomers. We’re looking for someone who knows their shit with Malamutes and Huskies. And one that knows that sticking them in an old school dryer box is not good for dogs over 7 years old. An open wire kennel with a dryer on it is fine but those boxes cause issues.

I know how I sound but if we’re dumping thousands of dollars into the care of our dogs over their lifetime we’d like to work with those that feel similarly about their care and not be made to feel shame about being the helicopter pet parents we definitely are.

Thanks guys in advance

*edited for gratitude