Name: More than the Scoreboard with Maureen Slauson
Start: 2026-10-07
End: 2026-10-07

Home to an array of retail and artist shops and studios, Building 13 of Banbury Place is an iconic part of Eau Claire. Building 13 also houses part of the annual Banbury Art Crawl where visitors and shoppers can get a taste for the local art scene and chat with the artists. Visitors are also welcome to take guided tours to learn the history of Banbury Place and meet artists within the industrial walls of the building.

Banbury 13

Juicy burgers, delicious sandwiches, fresh seafood, a variety of soups, salads, and appetizers...The Livery caters to any taste. All of their food is made from scratch with fresh ingredients, including lots of local and seasonal goodies. Their chef creates new dishes daily, evolving and adapting the menu based on what you're asking for. There are always new flavors and combinations to try, making The Livery a great place to visit again and again. At The Livery, you'll find more than just your standard drinks behind this counter. Their savvy bartenders will mix you the perfect Mojito with fresh mint and real fruit puree or a homemade spicy Bloody Mary that will knock your socks off. If a brew is more your style, try one of their 12 craft beers or specialty bottles.

The Livery (Cowtown Saloon)

The Wigwam Tavern was established in 1939 and is one of Eau Claire's oldest and most well known establishments. They've been serving great food, cold beverages and fun times for over eighty years. And like a fine wine, the Wigwam just keeps getting better with age.

Wigwam Tavern

The Eau Claire River is a tributary of the Chippewa River in west-central Wisconsin in the United States. It is one of three rivers by this name in Wisconsin. Via the Chippewa River, it is part of the Mississippi River watershed. Its name is the French translation from the Ojibwe Wayaa-gonaatigweyaa-ziibi.

Eau Claire River

Home to beloved concert series, Sounds like Summer by Volume One and iconic bridge of the Chippewa River State Bike Trail, Phoenix Park is a home to pets and humans alike. Taking a stroll through Phoenix Park could help you stumble upon the unexpected like an outdoor yoga class or a scale sized planet walk. Plan your trip to Phoenix Park every Saturday in the warmer months for the Eau Claire Farmers Market. During the winter months, get in the holiday spirit by checking out the twinkly trees. Every night of the year, take in the scenic views of the area from the rainbow light Phoenix Park bridge, Haymarket Plaza and Pablo Center at the Confluence. Phoenix Park always has a perfect #CaptureEC moment.

Phoenix Park

Olson's Ice Cream has been a family tradition in the Chippewa Valley since 1944. Their delicious ice cream is locally produced and homemade with only the finest ingredients. In addition to their store locations in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, during the summer months they proudly serve from the concession stand at Irvine Park and can be found scooping artisan ice cream and treats from their concession trailers or portable freezers at events around the area. Make sure to find them at these upcoming events for a delicious cold treat: Saturdays 5/1-10/31 - Eau Claire Phoenix Park Farmer's Market April 29 - Eau Claire Nationals Ball Tournament May 19-21 - Hallie Ball Fields, Chippewa Falls, WI May 19-21 - Seymour Ball Fields, Eau Claire,WI May 19 (2pm-12am) - Spring Fest, Northern WI State Fair Grounds May 20 (11am-12am) - Spring Fest, Northern WI State Fair Grounds June 1 - (6-8:30pm) - Sounds Like Summer, Eau Claire, WI June 2 - (11am-7pm) - Phoenix Park Food Truck Friday, Eau Claire, WI June 4 - (6-8:30pm) - Riverfront Park, Chippewa Falls, WI

Olson's Ice Cream Eau Claire

Olson's Ice Cream is the only locally made ice cream since 1944! They have developed over 250 recipes (and counting) of delicious homemade ice cream! When you visit, choose from the largest selection of classic and seasonal flavors made with fresh milk, cream, and high-quality ingredients.

Welcome to Banbury Place’s Mural Art Gallery! The Artist murals that were once on the outside windows of a downtown vacant building at 2 South Barstow Street have been preserved and now displayed for the public to enjoy at Banbury Place – 800 Wisconsin St., Building 6 – during business hours. Banbury Place underwent its renaissance – transformation 20 years ago from was once a Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Plant into now a mix of offices, art studios, daycare, restaurant, apartments, manufacturing, self-storage and warehousing. Banbury Place encompasses 1,900,000 square feet and is the home to over 135 businesses.

Banbury Place’s Mural Art Gallery

Welcome to Latitude 44 Yoga Studio - Eau Claire's favorite studio for hot yoga since 2015! Select from several classes daily that range from yoga to barre to high-intensity strength training. All classes are available in-studio & online via live-streaming. Visit our website to view the schedule!

Latitude 44 Yoga Studio

Enjoy your favorite beverage, snacks and appetizers, causal camaraderie and the unique ambiance of this renovated historic building. Located in Downtown Eau Claire within walking distance of Phoenix Park.

Stella's Red Room

Located in western Wisconsin, Eau Claire offers sports planners a destination that's easy to reach, easy to navigate, and ready to host. Just 90 minutes from the Minneapolis–St. Paul area and within driving distance of Chicago, Eau Claire is well positioned to welcome teams, athletes, and fans from across the Midwest.

A versatile mix of indoor and outdoor venues supports events across a wide range of sports and competition levels, with tournament-ready fields, courts, ice facilities, pools, trails, and large-scale indoor spaces. Hotels, restaurants, venues, and visitor amenities are conveniently located throughout the community, making it easy for teams to get where they need to be throughout the event.

Visit Eau Claire's sports team works alongside event organizers to help bring the details together, connecting planners with venues, accommodations, local resources, and destination support.

And there's plenty waiting beyond the competition. Eau Claire's walkable downtown, local restaurants and breweries, miles of trails, public art, live music, family attractions, and the Chippewa River give athletes and their families more to experience between games and after the final whistle.

Eau Claire has the facilities to host the event and the destination experience to make the trip worth it.**** Bring the competition, bring the crowd, and come as you are — Eau Claire is ready to host.

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With selections drawn from her book, Gooder, Maureen bring together sports stories that are really about character, compassion and camaraderie, and the people whose contributions are sometimes overlooked.

More than the Scoreboard with Maureen Slauson

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