Sat, October 18, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net Seven brothers and sisters make up this indie-folk band from the southlands of Chesapeake, Virginia. Known as The Hunts, they have collaborated for over ten years on one another’s musical gifts to create their compelling sound. The Hunts have toured the U.S. and traveled worldwide singing their stories of youthful memories, conquering fears, aching hearts and inspiring journeys. With a deep love for mission work, they have organized a music camp for children in Haiti. Website: http://www.thehuntsmusic.com TICKETS: www.cvca.net/tickets.php …

Fri, October 17, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net RESTREPO is a feature-length documentary that chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan’s Korengal Valley. The movie focuses on a remote 15-man outpost, “Restrepo,” named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. It was considered one of the most dangerous postings in the U.S. military. This is an entirely experiential film: the cameras never leave the valley; there are no interviews with generals or diplomats. The only goal is to make viewers …

The Lady with All the Answers Tue, October 14, 7 – 9 p.m. Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net NEBRASKA THEATRE CARAVAN presents: THE LADY WITH ALL THE ANSWERS By David Rambo drawn from the life and letters of Ann Landers with the cooperation of Margo Howard. This one-woman show provides a compelling portrait of this folksy, funny, frank, and slightly eccentric writer and personality. Eppie Lederer was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and for several years was a happy Midwestern housewife. When her family moved to Chicago, she applied for …

It’s a Wrap! Silk Painting Art to Wear Wed, October 8, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Heyde Center For the Arts, 3 S High St, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net Painting with “air set” silk dyes and a paintbrush, you will create interesting textures and designs using bubble wrap and plastic wrap UNDER the silk. How much fun can we have with one of the most beautiful textiles on earth? You and your inner artist will be amazed at how fun and fast it is to create a beautiful piece of wearable art! This is an entry level class no …

Dust on My Boots (art exhibit) The month of October, 10am – 4pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net During the month of October 2014, the Heyde Center for the Arts in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire will be hosting “Dust on My Boots,” a Veteran’s only visual arts exhibition featuring Veterans artwork from around the Midwest. The exhibit will show that art can be a medium by which Veterans who have been in conflict zones can talk about their struggles returning to civilian life, Post-Traumatic Stress …

Dust on my Boots – Artist Reception Fri, October 3, 7 – 9 p.m. Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net During the month of October 2014, the Heyde Center for the Arts in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire will be hosting a visual artist exhibit called “Dust on my Boots.” “Dust on My Boots” is a Veteran’s only visual arts exhibition featuring veterans work from around the Midwest (WI, MN, IA, IL and MI). The exhibit will show that art can be a medium by which Veterans …

Sun, September 28 – Sunday, October 5, 3:30pm – 5:30pm Autumn Harvest Winery, 19947 County Highway J, WI, United States (map) Enjoy the changing of the season with a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other hand. The Heyde Center and artist Cyndee Kaiser are offering two fall landscape painting classes graciously hosted by Autumn Harvest Winery in Chippewa Falls. The Heyde Center provides all of the art supplies needed, but the location of the classes is the BEST part of it all…painting the fall colors en plein air on the beautiful covered patio area …

“The Wayside” Fri, September 26, 7:30pm – 9:30pm Heyde Center For the Arts, South High Street, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map)  cvca.net THE WAYSIDE Written and Produced by Matt and Suzy Kendziera It’s time to take a break, relax, and leave tomorrow’s worries for tomorrow. An evening of great music, hilarious true stories with a focus on Wisconsin life, audience participation, and great local prizes await you at The Wayside. With the feel of an old-time Big Top Chautauqua show, The Wayside offers everyone a good time through song and stories. The Wayside, which premiered at Fanny Hill in …

Is My Child Depressed…or just a normal kid? Thu, September 25, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Heyde Center For the Arts, 3 S High St, Chippewa Falls, WI, United States (map) cvca.net Everyone experiences depression once in a while. However sometimes understanding whether your teen is just in a bad mood, or whether it is a depression that impacts every aspect of her life can be a challenge. Serious teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-loathing and self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence, and even suicide. But as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many ways you can help. Talking …

Fri, September 19, 10am – 6pm Friday & Sat. Sept. 19 & 20, 2014 from 10am to 6pm. A free self-guided art tour including over 20 artists & 13 locations plus historical places of interest and specialty shops featuring locally made products. cvca.net