The Oxbow Hotel

Weekend Brunch w/ Musical Guest Brady Didion
2018-11-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-11-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
A recent transplant to Eau Claire, Brady Didion is an instrumental guitarist with over 20 years of experience. Brady’s songwriting explores lively, evocative melodies married with percussive elements. Inspired by musicians such as Antoine Dufour and Andy McKee, Brady’s music is meditative and mellow, rhythmic and awakening. He is excited to be a part of the vibrant music community here in Eau Claire and looks forward to connecting with other artists and musicians.

Late Night Jazz: Christine Hitt
2018-11-17 20:30 - 23:00
The daughter of two musicians, Christine Hitt started her recording career with the MAXJAZZ record label in 1999. During her time in St. Louis as a jazz vocalist and pianist, Christine recorded and performed with Ugonna Okegwo, Bruce Barth, Montez Coleman, Peter Mayer, and Tom Kennedy, among others. Her solo CD You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To features drummer Jeff Hamilton and bassist Tom Kennedy. The recording received international distribution and airplay. It can be heard on music streaming services for Sirius XM, Direct TV, Nordstroms, Gap, Olive Garden and American Airlines. Her July 2018 release Magical Kite was recorded at Capitol studios and was produced by Geoffrey Keezer and features Jeff Hamilton, John Beasley, Bob Sheppard, and Gene Coye

Weekend Brunch w/ Musical Guest Nick Seeger
2018-11-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-11-04 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm). From the kitchen we offer an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. From the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and others, as well as non-alcoholic concoctions and fantastic Kickapoo coffee. From the stage, Nick Seeger, a staple in the Eau Claire bluegrass scene, will play a mix of fiddle tunes, celtic, and some originals with fiddle and square neck guitar.

Late Night Jazz: Julian Manzara Trio
2018-11-16 20:30 - 2018-11-17 00:00
Join Julian Manzara (guitar) for an evening of tasteful jazz standards. Julian Manzara is an up-and-coming guitarist and composer based in Minneapolis and will be performing in the 2017 Twin Cities Jazz Festival.

Vinyl Nights: Feng Vue
2018-11-15 20:30 - 23:00
In addition to enjoying craft cocktails and regional beers/wines, order from our popular late-night menu featuring the Scandinavian Koldtbord, where you create your own sharable feast of premium meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, proteins, sauces, crackers and more.

Lakely Loves: Wild Rice (Manoomin)
2018-11-14 18:00 - 21:00
In his mission to spread the idea of a distinct Upper Midwest style of cuisine, Chef Nathan Berg contends that there is no single more important food/ingredient than “manoomin”, or native-harvested wild rice. Deeply intertwined with the very cultural fabric and history of many of the Anishinaabe peoples, manoomin is an ancient food that is native to these lands – northern Wisconsin, northern Minnesota and southern Ontario. As such, it is a constant on the menus here at The Lakely and we are proud to feature it for this special dinner, which we are offering as a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn more in-depth about this fascinating and regionally-important food.
Chef Berg will be preparing a six-course dinner, each course of which will feature the remarkable versatility of wild rice. He will speak briefly about his own personal experiences with wild rice and it’s prominence as a cornerstone in Upper Midwestern cuisine. This is a truly one-of-a-kind dinner and educational experience with no small cultural significance. Seating is limited so get your reservations today!
Dinner starts at 6:00pm. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate significant dietary restrictions for these events.
$60 PER PERSON // PLEASE CALL 715.839.0601 FOR RESERVATIONS

Late Night Jazz: Tall Tales
2018-11-10 20:30 - 2018-11-11 00:00
Tall Tales is Dean Granros plus some Minneapolis heavy-hitters: Zacc Harris (guitar), Chris Bates (bass), Jay Epstein (drums). This will be a very special set for the Chippewa Valley. Come check it out!

Gallery Show: Pieta Brown + David Huckfelt (of The Pines)
2018-11-10 20:00 - 22:00
The daughter of two preachers’ kids, Pieta Brown’s early upbringing in Iowa was in a rural outpost with no furnace, running water, or TV. There, she was exposed to traditional and rural folk music through her father, Greg Brown, the now beloved Midwestern folk singer. Later, while living with her mother in Birmingham, Alabama during her formative years, Pieta drew on and expanded these influences and began writing poems and composing instrumental songs on piano. By the time she left home at 18 she had lived in at least 19 different houses and apartments between Iowa and Alabama.
In her early 20’s, after experiencing what she describes as “the songs calling,” Pieta started experimenting with the banjo and eventually picked up a 1930’s Maybell arch-top guitar during a visit to her father’s place and never looked back. Emerging from a disjointed and distinctly ‘bohemian’ upbringing, Pieta began performing live and making independent recordings soon after teaching herself how to play guitar. “I grew up around a lot of musicians and artists living on the fringe, and have always felt most at home among them,” Pieta says.
Continually revealing new layers as both a songwriter and performer, Pieta is being recognized as one of modern Americana’s true gems. In recent years Pieta has released multiple highly critically acclaimed recordings, with much attention being paid not only to her distinct sound and style, but also the power of her singing and songwriting. Since releasing One and All (2010) and Mercury (2011), followed by Paradise Outlaw (2014 which Bon Iver master mind, Justin Vernon, called his “favorite recording made at our studio.”) Pieta has toured North America with Mark Knopfler, and toured various regions of the U.S., Australia and Canada with John Prine, Amos Lee, Brandi Carlisle, JJ Cale, Ani Difranco, Mavis Staples, and Calexico among others. She has co-written songs with and made recent guest appearances on albums by Calexico, Amos Lee, and Iris Dement. In the last few years Pieta’s songs and music have been heard in various TV Shows and indie films including Everything Will Be Fine (Wim Wenders). With the release of her most recent album of collaborations, Postcards, (March 2017), and a lead-role in a Swiss based indie film in the works, Pieta’s music and artistry continue to rise.
DOORS 7:30 // $15 ADVANCE TICKETS // $20 DAY OF SHOW
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Weekend Brunch w/ Musical Guest Shane Leonard
2018-11-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-11-03 10:00 - 13:00
In addition to his evening jazz sets at The Lakely, check out Shane’s brunch sets featuring American folk music, sometimes alone, sometimes with friends.

Gatsby's Gala After-Party
2018-11-09 23:00 - 2018-11-10 01:00
After you dance the night away on campus at the 5th Annual Gatsby’s Gala, join us for an after-party at The Lakely! We will keep the good times rolling with drink specials, live music, and more.

Late Night Jazz: Byerself
2018-11-09 20:30 - 2018-11-10 00:00
“Despite its moniker, Byerself is much more than your typical solo project. It is an active collaboration between Minneapolis’ finest musicians, artists, dancers, and videographers. The project started in 2013, when Greg Byers started performing solo shows using only his voice, electric cello, and laptop. After the launch of a self-titled EP, byerself was put on hold when Greg started a new job as bassist with an internationally touring jazz/blues band. Greg used this opportunity to springboard his music career, resulting in many notable performances and recording sessions. Yet, he found himself pining for a meaningful outlet for his creativity; a way for his music to positively impact the community of musicians, artists, and patrons that had grown around him. Emboldened, Greg repurposed byerself to best address these musical goals. In its current iteration, Greg teams up with jazz piano virtuoso Javier Santiago and percussion savant Arthur “”LA”” Buckner to defy the norms of your typical jazz trio. Untethered by tradition, byerself uses its platform to make bold artistic statements that capture and respond to the sociopolitical and environmental issues defining our era.”

Vinyl Nights: Matt Mabis
2018-11-08 20:30 - 23:00

Monday Jazz Jams
2018-11-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2018-10-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2018-10-22 20:00 - 22:00
Join UW-Eau Claire jazz faculty member, Dr. Aaron Hedenstrom, and more for our Monday night jazz series, which pays homage to the long and storied tradition of the jam session. Bring your axe, call a tune, and sit in after the first set with local professionals who have played some of the country’s premier jazz venues.

Gallery Show: Brett Newski
2018-11-04 14:00 - 16:00
Known as the first band ever to be kicked out of Wal-Mart for playing an illegal show, Brett Newski & the No Tomorrow bring a 90’s alternative sound across America this fall.
Newski has played over 1200 shows on every continent except Antarctica. Most recently he’s been supporting Violent Femmes, PIXIES, Chuck Ragan, & New Pornographers in the US.
His latest LP, “Life Upside Down” was produced by Hutch Harris of Sub-Pop & Saddle Creek legends The Thermals and engineered by Beau Sorenson (Death Cab for Cutie, Superchunk, Bob Mould), “Life Upside Down” is a beautiful catharsis to a happier brain and sense of belonging. If you frequently find yourself stuck in your own head traffic, this record might help get you free.
Brett Newski has certainly kicked his own ass over the past 6 years, touring infinitely (mostly alone) and wandering down the rabbit hole of anxiety, depression, and wallowing self-doubt. All of these negatives have blossomed into positive creative energy on his third LP.
“Anxiety can actually be a good thing. If you use it right, that nervous energy can be channeled into motivation or creativity,” explains Newski. “Even the most seemingly confident people have self doubt.”
DOORS 1:00PM // $12 TICKETS
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Late Night Jazz: Jeremey Boettcher Trio
2018-11-03 20:30 - 2018-11-04 00:00, 2018-11-02 20:30 - 2018-11-03 00:00
Jeremy Boettcher has performed music throughout the world. He has toured extensively in S. Carey, traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. Recently, Jeremy finished a residency for Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar.

Vinyl Nights: Jon Shemick
2018-11-01 20:30 - 23:00
Jon “Good & Sturdy” Shemick is joined by voracious record collector and music aficionado Wells Thiede for a tag team set spanning decades and genres. Guaranteed goodness!

Spooky Screenings: Young Frankenstein
2018-10-30 20:00 - 22:00
If you love Halloween as much as we do, you’ll want to join us for our FREE weekly “Spooky Screenings” throughout the month of October where we’ll show some of our favorite Halloween movies in The Gallery for all to enjoy!

A Scary Good Dinner: Chasing Wisconsin's Ghosts and Monsters
2018-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
If it goes bump in the middle of the night, Terry Fisk has probably bumped into it. Fisk is an author, paranormal investigator, philosopher, and lecturer for Unexplained Research LLC. He studied philosophy and religion at the University of Wisconsin. For several years he co-hosted The Unexplained radio talk show, directed The Unexplained television series, lectured at paranormal conferences throughout the US, and has co-authored seven popular books, including The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations. Fisk has been interviewed and featured on numerous radio and television programs including Scariest Places on Earth(ABC Family Network), Dakota Life (SD Public Broadcasting and RFD-TV), and George Noory’s Coast to Coast AM (nationally syndicated with 20 million listeners). He’s spoken at hundreds of libraries throughout the United States and presented at 25 Unexplained Conferences (6 times as the keynote speaker). In addition, he’s spoken at the University of Wisconsin twice, conducted workshops at the Body, Mind and Spirit Conference, lectured at Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, and was the keynote speaker at a paranormal conference at Rockford College in Illinois.
Join us at The Lakely for a night of fright, fun, and fun! This event includes a four-course meal by Chef Nathan Berg and presentation by famed paranormal investigator, Terry Fisk. Stick around after dinner to chat with Terry, purchase a copy of his book, (The Wisconsin Road Guide to Haunted Locations) and maybe even hear some bonus stories about his paranormal run-ins, or share your own! Tis the season for spooks, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to offer this unique event to the Chippewa Valley!
Dinner starts at 6:00pm. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate significant dietary restrictions for these events.
$50 PER PERSON // CALL 715.839.0601 FOR RESERVATIONS

Weekend Brunch w/ Musical Guest Nick Seeger
2018-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm). From the kitchen we offer an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. From the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and others, as well as non-alcoholic concoctions and fantastic Kickapoo coffee. From the stage, Seeger, a staple in the Eau Claire bluegrass scene, will play a mix of fiddle tunes, celtic, and some originals with fiddle and square neck guitar.

LATE NIGHT JAZZ: Jeremey Boettcher Trio
2018-10-27 20:30 - 2018-10-28 00:00, 2018-10-26 20:30 - 2018-10-27 00:00
Jeremy Boettcher has performed music throughout the world. He has toured extensively in S. Carey, traveling throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. 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.

Weekend Brunch w/ Musical Guest Shane Leonard
2018-10-27 10:00 - 13:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Join us for our farm-focused weekend brunch (served 7am-1pm) with lively instrumental tunes from Leonard 10am-1pm. From the kitchen we offer an array of midwestern and other brunch classics including omelettes, quiche, wild rice porridge, Belgian waffles, sandwiches, and more. From the bar pick from a variety of classic and original morning drinks including mimosas, bloody marys, and others, as well as non-alcoholic concoctions and fantastic Kickapoo coffee. From the stage, Shane Leonard will play acoustic instrumentals starting at 10am.

Vinyl Nights: DJ Cooper
2018-10-25 20:30 - 23:00

Pumpkin and a Pint
2018-10-23 19:00 - 21:00
We invite you to take part in a fun new event at The Oxbow Hotel just in time for the Halloween season! At Pumpkin and a Pint, we will have loads of pumpkins to get creative with, courtesy of Leffel Roots Apple Orchard. Your $10 registration gets you the pumpkin of your choice, all the decorating supplies you can handle, a free movie screening, and a tap beer or soda to top it all off. PLUS, all registrants will also receive a discounted coupon to visit Leffel Roots Apple Orchard this fall. We will be showing cult classic, Beetlejuice on the projector in The Gallery during the decorating festivities.
Completed pumpkins will be photographed and posted online for the public to vote on their favorites! Prizes include Lakely gift cards, free drinks, and more! Join us before the event for dinner, or stick around after to enjoy Happy Hour from 9-11pm!
EVENT BEGINS AT 7PM // $10 PER REGISTRANT
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Thanks to Leffel Roots Apple Orchard for making this event possible!
