Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek Quartet
2021-07-24 20:30 - 23:30 (America/Chicago)
Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist, teacher, and composer from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler just recently completed his first year of graduate studies in jazz piano at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL after completing his undergraduate degree in music education at UW-Madison. Tyler’s playing and writing is informed by his favorite musicians and groups, such as Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Oscar Peterson, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Gustav Mahler, and whatever else he just listened to yesterday.
Tyler will be joined by Sue Orfield, Jeremy Boettcher, and North Skager.
FREE to attend.
Dinner is served at The Lakely from 5pm-10pm, reservations are recommended.

Campfire Stories: A Night of Fact, Fiction + Fire
2021-07-28 20:00 - 21:30, 2021-08-25 20:00 - 21:30
Join us for “a night of fact, fiction, and fire” where we bring in local writers, storytellers, and songwriters for an intimate taste of our local literary and music community — all set around the backdrop of the gorgeous Lakely patio and fire pits.
FREE to attend. Get a craft drink and join us around the campfire, stories begin at 8pm! Rain or shine! (But we’ll move inside to The Gallery if it rains) Make it a date night and join us for dinner before the event starts!
If you would like to be a storyteller at an upcoming Campfire Stories, please email Cassandra@theoxbowhotel.com

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2021-07-31 20:30 - 23:30, 2021-10-16 20:30 - 23:30
Paul Hecht brings a wide musical curiosity and a commitment to jazz traditions in the piano/keyboard trio format. Hecht trained with musicians from Detroit and Chicago and now divides his time between Chicago and Eau Claire.
Dinner is served at The Lakely from 5pm-10pm, reservations are recommended.

Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek Group
2021-08-06 20:30 - 23:30
Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist, teacher, and composer from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler just recently completed his first year of graduate studies in jazz piano at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, IL after completing his undergraduate degree in music education at UW-Madison. Tyler’s playing and writing is informed by his favorite musicians and groups, such as Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Oscar Peterson, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Gustav Mahler, and whatever else he just listened to yesterday.
FREE to attend.
Dinner is served at The Lakely from 5pm-10pm, reservations are recommended.

Late Night Jazz: Pianist Josh Gallagher
2021-08-07 20:30 - 23:30
From The Lakely stage, enjoy a set from pianist Josh Gallagher, 8:30pm-11:30pm.

Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship, as well as the Brubeck Institute. After living in New York city, he returned to Eau Claire. Catch this masterful and swinging pianist in action leading his group.

At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Our farmers and producers take the highest pride in the quality of their products, and our Chef brings out the best in every ingredient.

Vinyl Nights: "Women in Music" on The Lakely Patio with Ashley Wiswell
2021-08-12 19:00 - 22:00
Grab your favorite craft cocktail and make plans to join us around the fire pits for Vinyl Nights: “Women in Music” on The Lakely Patio with Ashley Wiswell!
Ashley will highlight and emphasize music from musicians who identify as women or non-binary, and who have made great impacts in the music industry. Some artist highlights include Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Kate Bush, Bjork, Polica, Haley Heyndricks (who played at Oxbow in 2019!), and local artist Jerrika Mighelle, along with many more!
Tunes run from 7pm-10pm on The Lakely Patio – rain or shine, but we’ll move inside The Lakely if it rains!
DJ BIO:
Ashley graduated from UWEC in 2019 with a degree in Organizational Communication and German. She now is a barista at ECDC and behind the bar at the Lakely. When she’s not working, she enjoys live music, traveling, discovering new record stores, or hanging with her kitten, Vinny!
The Lakely opens for drinks and dinner at 5pm, so come early for farm-to-fork fare and craft cocktails before the event kicks off! Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Sean Carey Trio
2021-08-14 20:30 - 23:30
Local favorite Sean Carey returns to the Lakely to perform in a jazz trio, performing a mix of jazz standards.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm on Saturday, with music from 8:30pm – 11:30pm.
Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Late Night Jazz: Hans Fuerst Group
2021-08-20 20:30 - 23:30
At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are recommended.

Late Night Jazz: Hannah Harder Quartet
2021-08-21 20:30 - 23:30
Up and coming saxophonist Hannah Harder brings her quartet to The Lakely for soulful renditions of jazz classics. Featuring Josh Gallagher on keyboard, North Skager on drums, and Jeremy Boettcher on bass.
At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are recommended.

Vinyl Nights: "Eaux Claires + Oxbeaux Night" on The Lakely Patio with Ashley Wiswell
2021-08-26 19:00 - 22:00
Join us on The Lakely Patio on Thursday, August 26th from 7pm-10pm for a special evening of Vinyl Nights: “Eaux Claires + Oxbeaux Night”!
Ashley Wiswell will captain the turntable and take you on a journey of remembrance and celebration for two of Eau Claire’s most-loved music events, the Eaux Claires Festival and Oxbeaux Street Concert! Both events have become a staple for the EC music scene, and have been greatly missed over the 2020-2021 summers. Join us as we celebrate and pay homage to the artists who have played at EXC and Oxbeaux in this edition of Vinyl Nights!
Rain or shine – the event will move into The Lakely in the event of poor weather.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm, we hope to see you there!
FREE to attend!
DJ Bio:
Ashley graduated from UWEC in 2019 with a degree in Organizational Communication and German. She now is a barista at ECDC and behind the bar at the Lakely. When she’s not working, she enjoys live music, traveling, discovering new record stores, or hanging with her kitten, Vinny!

Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield Trio
2021-08-28 20:30 - 23:30, 2021-10-01 20:30 - 23:30
Jeremy Boettcher and Josh Gallagher back up Sue Orfield for a dynamic performance on The Lakely stage!
Sue Orfield has been playing the saxophone for close to 40 years, with the last 10 or so right here in the Chippewa Valley. Her playing is informed by blues, joy, bluegrass, sadness, jazz, crazy, rock, and everything else she’s ever heard.
At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are recommended.

Late Night Jazz: Sean Carey Trio
2021-09-03 20:30 - 23:30
Local favorite Sean Carey returns to the Lakely to perform in a jazz trio, performing a mix of jazz standards.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm with music from 8:30pm – 11:30pm.
Reservations are recommended for dinner.

CLOSED for a Private Event
2021-09-04 08:00 - 23:30, 2021-09-25 08:00 - 23:30
The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely are hosting a wedding today, and therefore will be closed. We thank you for your support and understanding, and look forward to seeing you in the near future!
If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to us by phone or email:
(715) 839-0601 or hello@theoxbowhotel.com
If you are interested in hosting your own wedding or event at The Oxbow, please email events@theoxbowhotel.com

Vinyl Nights: "Hits That Won't Quit" on The Lakely Patio with Mabis
2021-09-09 19:00 - 22:00
Vinyl Nights DJ, Mabis, makes a return to the turntable with a curated selection of “Hits That Won’t Quit” – prepare for a set riddled with popular classics from every era and genre. Mabis will spin tunes from 7pm-10pm on The Lakely Patio – rain or shine, but we’ll move inside The Lakely if it rains!
Mabis spins to please, so expect to hear a tune or two that you adore. His vinyl obsession and wide-ranging collection wouldn’t be possible without Revival Records. Cheers, Billy!
The Lakely opens for drinks and dinner at 5pm, so come early for farm-to-fork fare and craft cocktails before the event kicks off! Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher Trio
2021-09-11 20:30 - 23:30, 2021-10-09 20:30 - 23:30
From The Lakely stage, enjoy a set from The Josh Gallagher Trio, 8:30pm-11:30pm.

Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship, as well as the Brubeck Institute. After living in New York city, he returned to Eau Claire. Catch this masterful and swinging pianst in action leading his group.

At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Our farmers and producers take the highest pride in the quality of their products, and our Chef brings out the best in every ingredient.

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2021-09-17 20:30 - 23:30
Bassist Jeremy Boettcher has performed music throughout the world, touring extensively in S. Carey. Recently, Jeremy finished a residency for Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar. He will be joined by good friend and incredible talent, Josh Gallagher, on the piano.
FREE to attend.
At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are recommended.

Late Night Jazz: Dean Granros & Josh Gallagher
2021-09-18 20:30 - 23:30
Dean Granros takes to The Lakely stage to grace us with his Avant-garde guitar playing. Granros will be joined by Josh Gallagher on keyboard.
FREE to attend.
Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Vinyl Nights: "Jordy's Honky Tonk Jukebox" on The Lakely Patio with Jordan Duroe + Matt Vold
2021-09-23 19:00 - 22:00
Get ready to kick up your boots at Vinyl Nights: “Jordy’s Honky Tonk Jukebox” on The Lakely Patio! DJ Jordy will spin a mix of classic old school country (Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Ernest Tubb, Dolly Parton, etc) as well as contemporary Americana/alt-country (Charley Crockett, Waxahatchee, Margo Price, Orville Peck) with some stuff that falls somewhere in-between thrown in for good measure (Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young). DJ Jordy will be joined at the turntables by Matt Vold of Eau Claire band and recent Blue Ox performers, Pit Wagon!
Tunes run from 7pm-10pm on The Lakely Patio – rain or shine, but we’ll move inside The Lakely if it rains! Break out your favorite boots and cowgirl/boy hats — folks are encouraged to sport their favorite western wear!
DJ BIO:
“I listen to everything but country music” is something I’ve long heard from many of my friends, and I’ve decided to take that as a challenge. I want to push back on people’s preconceived notions on what country music is and help show folks that have previously dismissed it that it’s nothing to condescend, and that in actuality it’s a rich and wonderful part of American culture. I hope to demonstrate that country music is not only a lot of fun but absolutely deserving of respect and to be seen as credible art. It’s with this mission in mind that I present “Jordy’s Jukebox” at The Lakely.
Jordan Duroe is a founding member of Clear Water Comedy and was on the inaugural team at Converge Radio when it was first formed. He loves music, comedy, and showing people a good time.
The Lakely opens for drinks and dinner at 5pm, so come early for farm-to-fork fare and craft cocktails before the event kicks off! Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Campfire Stories: A Night of Fact, Fiction + Fire
2021-09-29 20:00 - 21:30
Join us for “a night of fact, fiction, and fire” where we bring in local writers, storytellers, and songwriters for an intimate taste of our local literary and music community — all set around the backdrop of the gorgeous Lakely patio and fire pits.
FREE to attend. Get a craft drink and join us around the campfire, stories begin at 8pm! Rain or shine! (But we’ll move inside to The Lakely if it rains) Make it a date night and join us for dinner before the event starts!
If you would like to be a storyteller at an upcoming Campfire Stories, please email Cassandra@theoxbowhotel.com

Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek Quartet
2021-10-02 20:30 - 23:30

5th Birthday Party at The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely with Live Music by Justin Vernon, Sean Carey + Friends!
2021-10-04 17:00 - 23:30
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
GEE WHIZ, WE’RE TURNING FIVE!
On Monday evening, October 4, 2021, we will host a very special five-course dinner with live musical entertainment by our good pals, Justin Vernon, Sean Carey, and friends! Birthday celebration attendees will be treated to a new and exclusive complimentary birthday craft cocktail, and will enjoy a delicious five-course meal prepared by The Lakely, all while the band jams on stage!
FIVE SHORT YEARS AGO… When we started this venture, it was with a sturdy passion for sharing experiences and hospitality that speak to the authentic spirit of Eau Claire. Even then, we knew this place would be something special, but we are utterly blown away by the magnitude of community, collaboration, pride and joy that YOU, our guests and patrons, our friends, have brought us. Seriously, we would not be here without you, nor would we want to be. Your support and celebration of our farm-to-fork fare, craft drinks, boutique hotel rooms, local art, live music, and signature events makes our hearts happy and our world go ‘round. It seems only fitting that we mark this five-year milestone with a celebration… and YOU’RE INVITED!
Join us in celebration of our 5th Birthday and enjoy a five-course meal, craft cocktail, and live entertainment!
THE DEETS:
5:00 P.M. – The Lakely Bar opens, get yourself a drink in hand!
6:30 P.M. – Five-course dinner begins!
7:00 P.M. – Live music kicks off on The Lakely stage!
THE MENU:
Course One: The Lakely’s Signature Koldtbord
Course Two: Butternut Squash Soup, Topped with Nutmeg Creme
Course Three: Roasted Beet Salad – Mixed Greens, Smoked Bleu Cheese, Candied Walnuts
Course Four: Chicken Confit Pasta – Schmaltz, Dill, Wild Rice
Course Five: S’more with a Beer Marshmallow
MAKE IT A SLUMBER PARTY:
Take your evening to the next level and book a boutique hotel room for the night! You’ll find the perfect place to get cozy and slumber in after the party! To check availability, please visit www.theoxbowhotel.com or give us a ring at (715) 839-0601
BRING FOOD FOR A CAUSE:
We’re hosting a non-perishable food drive during our birthday event! We invite you to participate, alongside our team, as we collect non-perishable food items to donate to Feed My People Food Bank in Eau Claire. Please consider bringing in 2-3 non-perishable items and we’ll treat you to a free tap beer as our way of saying thank you! Some of the most needed items at the food bank are: canned chicken or tuna, peanut butter, whole grain cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, and canned soup.
COVID-19 POLICY:
Your safety, and the safety of our team and musicians is our number one priority. All guests attending are required to provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 prior to entering The Lakely. Upon your arrival, our team will validate vaccination status with a physical vaccination card, a photo of your vaccination card, or a government-provided digital record. A state-issued I.D. will also be required at the time of arrival. If proof of vaccination is not provided, there will be no admittance to the event, regardless of ticket purchase, and no refunds will be made. We thank you for your understanding as we remain committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for our guests and employees.
TICKETS:
This experience is only available by purchasing tickets in advance online (tickets are not available over the phone or in person), with only 50 seats up for grabs!
Tickets will be sold by table in groups of two adults, or four adults, no exceptions ($299 + taxes and fees for a two-person reservation or $599 + taxes and fees for a four-person reservation, includes dinner and show). Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, September 23 at 10am, CST. All ticket sales are final. No refunds. Non-transferable. All guests attending must be 21 years of age or older.
GET TICKETS HERE
Thank you for being a part of our vision, culture and experience, at The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely! We look forward to celebrating with you in October!

Vinyl Nights: "Rhythm Night" on The Lakely Patio with RetroTommy
2021-10-07 19:00 - 22:00
Rhythm Night with RetroTommy will start with an Ultra Lounge vibe, including Martin Denny, Enoch Light and Astrud Gilberto. DJ RetroTommy will also dip into Afrobeat with William Onyeabor and Osibisa, Jazz with Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Jack Dejohnette, Eddie Harris, Billy Cobham, and Deodato. You’ll also hear Avant Pop with Laurie Anderson, David Thomas, Material, Talking Heads, and Philip Glass. Three hours of rhythmic grooves!
DJ BIO:
A college radio DJ from 1980-1985, RetroTommy explored a variety of sounds, and lived in Seattle during the late 1980’s – ‘90’s, where he heard a lot of guitars. RetroTommy moved to Eau Claire ten years ago and works a baker at UWEC. For the better part of that time, he has been on the air with WHYS radio, where he hosts the Monday Morning Jumpstart from 9:00 am ‘til noon and mucks about genres and timelines. He recently returned from a Midwestern trip where he hit eight record stores in five states.
The Lakely opens for drinks and dinner at 5pm, so come early for farm-to-fork fare and craft cocktails before the event kicks off! Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Sarah Ohr Trio
2021-10-15 20:30 - 23:30
The Sarah Ohr trio is a newly formed ensemble which features harpist Sarah Ohr, Dawson Redenius on trumpet and North Skager on percussion. This blend of unconventional timbres perform live-looping with improvised melodies and portrays ethereal landscapes.
Dinner is served at The Lakely from 5pm-10pm, reservations are recommended.

Vinyl Nights: "Soul, Funk + Disco" at The Lakely with DJ Will DeBlaey
2021-10-21 19:00 - 22:00
Vinyl Nights: “Soul, Funk+ Disco – Timeless Grooves from the 60’s to Now” at The Lakely with DJ Will DeBlaey featuring music by The Meters, Chic, MSFB, Stevie Wonder, Leon Bridges, Vulfpeck, The Bee Gees, Billy Preston, George Benson, J Dilla, and more!
FREE to attend!
DJ BIO:
Will DeBlaey is a musician currently living in Eau Claire. He plays bass with Elvessa, Sweater People, Uncommon Denominator, Wyblue, Scoop, Songa, and also does freelance work. In addition, Will works at Aviary Music Studio in Menomonie, WI as a recording engineer, and session musician. Will has had a passion and love for music his whole life, and lives for sharing that with people!
The Lakely opens for drinks and dinner at 5pm, so come early for farm-to-fork fare and craft cocktails before the event kicks off! Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2021-10-23 20:30 - 23:30
Bassist Jeremy Boettcher has toured the world playing various styles of music. He has performed at the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center-Doha and Jazz at Lincoln Center-Shanghai. Jeremy has also toured extensively in the band S. Carey. Catch his trio for a night of dynamic and swinging jazz standards.
FREE to attend.
At The Lakely, you can expect an evolving seasonal menu of Midwest modern comfort food. Featuring the familiar flavors of the woods and fields of Wisconsin, dinner is served Monday through Saturday 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are recommended.
