The Artists Series presents excellence in the performing arts, which uplifts the spirit and enlivens the mind. The series presents quality regional, national and international artists, encompassing ballet, modern dance, theatre, world music, jazz, orchestral and chamber music, and intimate recitals. Through the performing arts, the Artists Series seeks to develop aesthetic awareness, promote interdisciplinary appreciation, and cultivate multicultural experience. The Artists Series was created in 1965, when the university's series of convocation programs merged with the Eau Claire Civic Music Association, a community project that began a subscription concert series in 1940. The program is made possible by student fees allocated by the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate. Each year's series is selected by an administrative committee composed of students, faculty-staff and community members.

UW-Eau Claire Artist Series

Cabaret Productions was founded in 1978 to provide experience for UW-Eau Claire Music and Theatre Arts students in arranging and staging a variety show open to all students. Cabaret provides students a valuable practicum during their course of study at the university. Select students, via an application process, performing in this show are on the Leadership team, providing musical arrangements, choreography, staged plays, and the overall traits that make up a respected leader in their field. These Leadership members across the on-stage cast, pit orchestra, technical crew, and administrative teamwork with a cast of 130 students to provide this unique and completely student-run production. Each year, Cabaret Leadership enrolls in courses addressing arranging, choreography, and other areas involved in the production of the musical variety show. Cabaret began with a modest sound system, little staging, and piano accompaniment. Cabaret now involves a 10-month production cycle in which all students work hard on their creativity, craft, and communication skills with business sponsors, school faculty, and each other, creating the wonderful show that you can see today. Cabaret Productions has raised over $300,000 in support of on-going scholarships for dedicated music students in the Voice/Choral Area and Jazz Area at UW-Eau Claire.

UW-Eau Claire Cabaret

It is said that the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is Wisconsin's most beautiful campus. The Forum lecture series contributes to this beauty through the elegance of ideas. The Forum maintains a tradition of being one of the longest continuous programs of its kind in the United States. The series has presented many of the leading personalities in the world since its creation in 1942. President W.R. Davies was the prime mover in establishing The Forum within the first year of his administration, to express his vision of what the college might become as a cultural center. He transformed Eau Claire's after-dinner speakers club into a college-community partnership that selected an average of five speakers a year. Each Forum speaker would lecture for an hour, answer questions for half an hour, and then attend an informal reception. This has been the format of The Forum from its inception.

UW-Eau Claire Forum

The Viennese Ball is a formal event recalling the romance and elegance of 19th-century Vienna, Austria. The event is presented in duplicate each evening and is a much-anticipated fundraiser for music, service and international study scholarships for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students. Modeled on the historic New Year’s Eve Kaiser Ball, the event transforms all three levels of Davies Center. Guests may waltz in the grand ballroom, swing dance to Big Band standards, polka in the informal festival hall, sing along in the piano bar, and hear showcase performances on the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand Piano. Available throughout Davies Center all through the evening are authentic Austrian specialties, soups, cheeses, sandwiches and brats, tortes and cheesecakes, sparkling wine, Austrian beers, and American-style bar service. A midnight tom-cat breakfast — Katerfrühstück — prepares patrons for their journey home.

UW-Eau Claire Viennese Ball

ADC is a boutique to fit all budgets, fashion styles and ages. There truly is something for everyone here at ADC! Stop in and experience ADC Boutique for yourself! Don't forget to grab a coffee while you are here!

ADC Boutique and Coffee House

Mogie's Pub is Home of Eau Claire's greatest burgers. They offer fun, casual atmosphere, 17 tap beers, full bar, and televised sporting events. Located on historic Water Street. Dine-in or carry out.

Open Monday-Saturday at 11:00 a.m.  
Grill closes at midnight daily  
Happy hour 3:00-6:00pm daily  
Thursday is happy hour all day!

Mogie's Pub & Restaurant

Mona Lisa's is a contemporary Italian and Mediterranean restaurant serving eats such as pasta, seafood, steak, salad, pizza and more, as well as a large selection of wines, 13 tap beers, and a full service bar.

At Mona Lisa's, they encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casual atmosphere, while featuring simple cooking with the freshest of ingredients, friendly service and fair prices.

Mona Lisa's

The sweet deals and party atmosphere are what make She-nannigans the place to be Tuesday-Saturday nights. From karaoke night on Tuesdays to Dollar Bottle Night on Fridays and Saturdays, this downtown Eau Claire bar is the perfect place to celebrate or just kick back and have a good time. Get on your best dance moves because you’ll want them at She-nannigans!

She-Nannigans

Plenty of seating (including a loft), stiff drinks, and no TV's makes for a great social environment. Quick service, games in the back, and an eclectic music rotation.

Grand Illusion

Buzzy's offers pizzas, subs, wings, burgers and more. So come in and see what the Buzz is about!

Buzzy's Pizza Emporium

The YMCA Sports Center is 48,000 sq ft full of action for all athletes and event users. It includes 2 separate arenas (Turf 16,000 sq ft and Sport Court 12,000 sq ft) a Gymnastics Area (6,000 sq ft), 2 meeting rooms, 1.5 basketball courts, 3 volleyball courts, 6 pickleball courts, large open space with high ceilings, open and free parking, concessions and family events year-round. The opportunities are endless! Make plans now to visit Western Wisconsin’s Premier Indoor Sports Facility at the YMCA Sports Center!

YMCA Sports Center

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