Thursdays, June 12 – October 16 2014 Noon – 5:30 p.m. Market Lot 53 E. Central St., Chippewa Falls Every Thursday from noon – 5:30 p.m., the market vendors will be selling fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as well as locally made baked goods, salsas, jams, jellies, crafts, brick oven pizzas, handcrafted items, woodcarvings, and much more!

Prelude to an Eve – Troppo Big Band Jazz Orchestra Wed, December 31, 2014, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net Need a boost into 2015? You’ll regret it if you miss this fantastic end-of-year party, an event that must be experienced first-hand. Troppo Big Band Jazz will help you dance into 2015 laughing and singing all the way. So grab your dancing shoes and head for the Heyde Center for the Arts on this special evening. Admission: adults $12, seniors $11, youth $5

Eliza’s Toyes – English Holidays Sat, December 13, 2014, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net Six of the singers from Eliza’s Toyes will help us celebrate the holiday season with a cappella English sacred music from the medieval period through early Renaissance music. They reinvigorate these ancient works with their lively performances and show that madrigals are fun! In the summer of 2005, a few singers in the Madison Early Music Festival decided to get together and delight themselves by singing madrigals. As a result the group, …

December 5 – Bridge to Wonderland Parade – 6 p.m. Come celebrate the 26th year of this exciting annual parade! Over 50 illuminated and musical floats, walking units, and horse drawn wagons will light up the winter sky. Downtown Chippe- wa Falls. chippewafallsmainst.org/Bridge-to-Wonderland.php    

Northwinds British Brass Band Sat, December 6, 2014, 2:00pm – 3:30pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net Nothing brings out the shine of Christmas like a full brass band. Join us at the Heyde Center for this annual concert before taking in the wonderful Chippewa Falls Christmas Parade. The Northwinds British Brass Band is an unusual combination of British brass bands and the American musical scene. Directed by Ana Amborn. Admission: adults $7, seniors $6, free to youth under 18.

Sheltered Reality Sun, November 16, 2–3 p.m. Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) Founded in 1996, Sheltered Reality (SR) is a nonprofit musical organization whose performing membership spans all ages (currently as young as 4 and as old as 76!!). The majority of the members are youth aged 7 – 18 who believe that Music can have Meaning, yet be a blast at the same time! SR performances use the power of percussion set to music, as well as high energy choreography, to engage and then motivate audiences to realize that any …

The Mentalist Christopher Carter Sat, November 15, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net While observing a poker game at age eight, Christopher Carter realized that people broadcast their thoughts in ways beyond words. This revelation led him to a lifelong interest in non-verbal communication and “people reading.” Christopher’s humorous, theatrical performances showcase his skills as a magician and as a keen observer of human behavior. Believing that the audience is the true star of the show, Christopher will get everyone involved. Website: christophercartermentalist.com Admission: adults $15, seniors …

Monroe Crossing Fri, November 14, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) Made up of five very distinct personalities with differing musical backgrounds and tastes, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classical bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and original compositions. The group regularly performs to sold out theatres and arts centers across the country, headlines bluegrass festivals and fairs, and makes numerous other public and private appearances. They are well known both for their dynamic stage show and for the warmth they share on and off stage, interacting with …

Comedian Roger Radley Sat, November 1, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net A one-time Wisconsin farm boy, award-winning comedian Roger Radley secretly dreamed of becoming a comedian after seeing Jonathan Winters improvise on the Tonight Show. After graduating from UW-Milwaukee, he honed his skills with a comedy group as a performer and writer, winning the American Dream world finals in Atlantic City. He has shared the stage with George Carlin, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, BB King, and many others. Looking for a good laugh, make sure you have …

Madam Mirabella’s Improv-Comedy-Murder Mystery Fri, October 31, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net Are the dead walking among us in Chippewa Falls? What has been causing the flickering lights, rattling windows and randomly flushing toilets at Heyde Center for the Arts? Who is the restless soul who wanders the halls unseen moaning ghostly songs? Must this spirit INSIST on only singing show-tunes, especially ones from Annie Get Your Gun over and over again – always just a little off-key until everyone has been driven completely batty? Seriously, it …