Eau Claire Ragtime Festival, noon to midnight, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 310 Broadway St. $5-$20. 715-834-2668 or ecragtime.org .
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild presents "Nunset Boulevard," 7:30 p.m., Grand Little Theatre, 102 W. Grand Ave. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $8 for students. 716-832-7529.
Eau Claire Children's Theatre presents "Click, Clack, Moo," 7:30 p.m., The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave. $12 for adults, $8 for children. 715-839-8877.
Live music by Probable Cause, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Red Zone Sports Bar, 2071 S. Prairie View Road, Lake Hallie. Free. 715-726-3030.
Live music by John Nielsen, 9 p.m., The James Sheeley House, 236 W. River St., Chippewa Falls. Free. 715-726-0561.
Live music by Divided Highway, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., O'Leary's Pub, 809 W. Clairemont Ave. Free. 715-834-6611.
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Eau Claire Ragtime Festival, 9:30 a.m. to midnight, First Congregational United Church of Christ, 310 Broadway St. $5-$20. 715-834-2668 or ecragtime.org .
"What's It Worth?" antique appraisal, 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Eau Claire Room in L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St. Free. Appraisals by reservation only. 715-839-4834.
Eau Claire Children's Theatre presents "Click, Clack, Moo," 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., The Oxford, 1814 Oxford Ave. $12 for adults, $8 for children. 715-839-8877.
Winner-takes-all pool tournament, 2:30 p.m., My Place Bar, 408 Galloway St. $5. 715-835-5483.
A Writers' Forum with the authors published in Northern Lakes' "Soundings," 7:30 p.m., The Northern Lakes Center for the Arts, 113 Elm St., Amery. $5 for adults, $1 for children. 715-268-6811.
Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild presents "Nunset Boulevard," 7:30 p.m., Grand Little Theatre, 102 W. Grand Ave. $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $8 for students. 716-832-7529.
"Hey Nunnie Nunnie!" 7:30 p.m., Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 S. High St., Chippewa Falls. $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and $5 for children.
Mystery Readers discussing "Vermilion Drift" by William Kent Krueger, 10:15 am, Red Cedar Room of LE Phillips Memorial Public Library, 400 Eau Claire St. Chippewa Valley Community Chorus rehearsals for "A Day Full of Song," 7-8:30 pm, Heyde Center for
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Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport was among the places where the scales were checked, along with airports at Madison, Green Bay, La Crosse, Appleton, Mosinee, Eau Claire, and Rhinelander. Two men convicted of murders in Green Bay have been
NEWS RELEASE FROM COUNTRY JAM USA:
Eau Claire, WI – Country Jam USA has added three more acts to their 2012 schedule. With his new CD Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Jake Owen is a rising singer-songwriter with a refreshing country collection. The CD’s title tune is already exploding as the biggest hit of his career to date. Other hits include “Startin’ With Me,” “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You”, and “Yee Haw.”
Joining the list of top country artists coming to Eau Claire is Craig Morgan. Fan-favorites of Craig’s hits include “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “Tough”, and “Almost Home.” He has a new album that will be released in early 2012.
Country music duo Montgomery Gentry with their latest release “Where I Come From” has also been added to the line-up. With a new album, a new label and renewed sense of musical purpose, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are staking their claim as one of country music’s all-time greatest duos. They have fourteen Top 10 singles, including “Something To Be Proud Of” and “Back When I Knew It All.”
Country Jam previously announced Jason Aldean, Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Jerrod Niemann, Justin Moore and LoCash Cowboys. A few more artists will still be added to the lineup.
Country Jam is bringing a fresh new look to the grounds as well - adding a Country Cantina (tiki bar), daily events in VIP, and the new Mega! Holiday Country Club, an exclusive tent with a private artist interview stage.
Country Jam USA 3-day General Admission Tickets are on sale now for $119. One day tickets are $75. Reserved seats range from $160-230; VIP tickets are $495 and include VIP seating, food, beverages, and parking – a premier, all-inclusive ticket. Camping is available starting at $55 for the entire event.
Tickets can be purchased at www.countryjam.com, 1-800-7800-JAM, and at Festival Foods and all Mega Holiday Store locations.