The Oxbow Hotel

Campfire Stories: A Night of Fact, Fiction, & Fire
2018-08-28 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for the another installation of our 2018 Campfire Stories series, where we bring in local writers, storytellers, and songwriters for an intimate taste of our local literary community. July’s session will be hosted by Mike Paulus, and our performers will be announced soon! If you are interested in performing on this or any evening, please reach out to kelsey@theoxbowhotel.com.
FREE | Introduction begins at 8:00pm.

Weekend Brunch: w/ musical guest Tim Sullivan
2018-08-26 10:00 - 13:00
Since graduating from Memorial High School in 2002, Tim’s musical journey has taken him around the world. Living in Chicago, New Orleans, and New York City, he has been fortunate to work with a wide array of artists, ranging from Aretha Franklin to funk legend Fred Wesley to nearly a dozen NEA Jazz Masters.

Late Night Jazz: Tim Sullivan Group
2018-08-25 20:30 - 2018-08-26 00:00, 2018-07-28 20:30 - 23:59 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States

Weekend Brunch: w/ musical guest Mari Carlson
2018-08-25 10:00 - 13:00
Mari Carlson is a violin teacher and performer from DC originally and Minneapolis most recently. In Eau Claire, she teaches at Offbeats studio and plays with the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra and the Chippewa Valley Symphony, as well as various small ensembles and the BaredFeet Dance company. She plays for folk dances in the Twin Cities and the Washington metro area.

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2018-08-24 20:30 - 2018-08-25 00:00, 2018-08-18 20:30 - 2018-08-19 00:00, 2018-08-03 20:30 - 2018-08-04 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

Vinyl Nights: DJ JTron
2018-08-23 20:00 - 23:00, 2018-08-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2018-08-09 20:00 - 23:00, 2018-08-02 20:00 - 23:00
Join DJ JTron (Jeff Reuter) for a sunsetting summer residency at the turntables. Setting up outside on the Lakely Patio (weather permitting), DJ JTron will “score” your evening with an eclectic mix of songs from his impressive vinyl collection. Enjoy all that summer has to offer every Thursday night from 8-11pm.

Lakely Loves: Heirloom Tomatoes
2018-08-22 18:00 - 21:00
It’s always a special time of year when heirloom tomatoes start to ripen on the vine. These incredible gems are only available for about 2 months out of the year and it’s one of Chef Nathan Berg’s favorite times of the year. He will be creating a special 6-course dinner and thoughout the dinner, he will be sharing much of his experience working with – and growing – these edible wonders, including featuring many that he grows in his own garden.
Heirloom tomatoes come in an unbelievable array of shapes, colors and sizes and the stories of their history – along with eclectic mix of folks responsible for their survival – are nearly as rich as their ethereal flavors. Come experience tomatoes in a way that you never thought possible!
Dinner starts at 6:00pm. You can make reservations through the Oxbow front desk by calling 715.839.0601. Don’t sleep on this, as this dinner is already more than half-filled with attendees from our last Lakely Loves. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate significant dietary restrictions for these events.
$60 PER PERSON // CALL 715.839.0601 FOR RESERVATIONS

Wandering Spirits: Vikre Distillery
2018-08-21 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a very special evening with one of the Midwest’s amazing spirits producers – Vikre Distillery! Established in Duluth, MN, in 2012, Vikre is an incredible spirits producer who seemingly pride themselves on distilling the very essence of Lake Superior and the Upper Midwest into everything that they make. With gins that take a northern twist by incorporating flavors like spruce and cedar, aquavits that harken the soul of Scandinavia, truly flavorful vodka and whiskeys with a firm regional identity, Vikre is leading the charge of defining what craft spirits should look like in our own backyard.
Abigail Mlinar of Vikre will be on hand to lead a tasting of their various spirits, as well as discussing some of the philosophy and history of the distillery. The Lakely bar staff will also kick in, demonstrating (and sampling) the creation of a couple original cocktails made with Vikre products. So don’t miss this opportunity to learn about this one-of-a-kind craft distillery and sample through their unbelievable lineup. Class begins at 7:00pm and lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
$20 ADVANCE TICKETS // $25 AT THE DOOR
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Weekend Brunch w/ musical guest Shane Leonard
2018-08-19 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.

Late Night Jazz: Bloomer Boy
2018-08-17 20:30 - 2018-08-18 00:00
Bloomer Boy was born back in 2010 when Jeremy Boettcher and Sean Carey discovered the insane guitar player, Dean Granros, on a horse farm outside of Bloomer, WI, bringing a youthful take on jazz standards and some of Dean’s original compositions.

Beer Dinner with Special Guest Matthew Janzen
2018-08-14 18:00 - 20:00
Join us as we activate an entirely new spin on our ABV Club Craft Beer series by serving a fully-paired beer dinner in our Gallery! For this dinner, The Lakely is happy to welcome Matthew Janzen, author of the amazing “The State of Craft Brewing”, which highlights all of the brewers in the state of Wisconsin and showcases the incredible amount of care and effort that goes into their craft. During dinner, Matthew will be giving a presentation on his book (and offering it for sale/signing), touching on the community of brewers around Wisconsin and showcasing the talent and dedication required of their profession. Meanwhile, The Lakely’s own craft beer-hound, Chef Nathan Berg, will be presenting 4 Wisconsin brews and pairing them with 4 courses of his trademark local-centric dishes.
This is going to be an incredibly unique and exciting dinner with beer as the centerpiece! Meet/listen to an author, learn about some specific beers, enjoy 4 courses of fresh, local foods and get a glimpse into the art of food and beer pairing. All for a really affordable price!
Dinner begins at 6:00pm and should last approximately 2 hours. Call The Oxbow front desk at 715.839.0601 to make reservations. Seating is very limited so if you want to be a part of the fun, get your reservations right away!
PRICE: $40/person (includes 4 courses, 4 beers, and presentation)

Weekend Brunch: w/ musical guest Nick Seeger
2018-08-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-11 10:00 - 13:00
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: 58' Belvedere
2018-08-11 20:30 - 2018-08-12 00:00, 2018-08-10 20:30 - 2018-08-11 00:00
58 Belvedere is a trio performing original compositions by Dean Granros (guitar) and group improvisation. The raw edge of Granros’ guitar combined with the extraordinary drum and bass team of Dave Power and Pat Keen provides a new and unfiltered take on the idea of the jazz power trio.

Weekend Brunch: w/ musical guest Shane Leonard
2018-08-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-04 10:00 - 13:00

Late Night Jazz: Colin Heshmat Trio
2018-08-04 20:30 - 2018-08-05 00:00, 2018-07-30 20:30 - 2018-07-31 00:00
Colin Heshmat is a recent graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied jazz piano under the guidance of Chip Stephens and received a bachelors of science in mechanical engineering. Heshmat has played at numerous jazz venues around the country, including the Velvet Note and Churchill Grounds in Atlanta, Georgia and the Green Mill and Andy’s Club in Chicago, Illinois. Heshmat is based in Eau Claire, WI where he continues to compose and develop his craft.

Campfire Stories: A Night of Fact, Fiction, & Fire
2018-07-31 20:00 - 21:00
Join us for the another installation of our 2018 Campfire Stories series, where we bring in local writers, storytellers, and songwriters for an intimate taste of our local literary community. July’s session will be hosted by Mike Paulus, and our performers include Jerrika Christianson, Allyson Loomis, and Bonni Knight. If you are interested in performing on this or any evening, please reach out to kelsey@theoxbowhotel.com.
FREE | Introduction begins at 8:00pm.

Weekend Brunch w/ musical guest Nick Seeger
2018-07-29 10:00, 2018-07-28 10:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States

Gallery Show: Jim Hoehn & Mary Cutrufello
2018-07-28 20:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Jim Hoehn – an Eau Claire native – is a career journalist/author/songwriter who has carved out a surprisingly successful niche as a performing songwriter since first stumbling out of the pressbox with a guitar. During his journalism career – much of it spent as a sportswriter – Hoehn has covered everything from plane crashes to Jeffrey Dahmer to the Super Bowl. As a songwriter, he’s opened for the likes of Warren Zevon, Jerry Jeff Walker, Rodney Crowell, Robert Earl Keen, Don Williams and many others.
St. Paul roots-rock singer-songwriter Mary Cutrufello has been a mainstay in the Americana scene here and in Texas for a quarter of a century. She’s performed on The Tonight Show and Austin City Limits, and toured in all 50 states and several European countries. Hailed by USA Today as “a fierce guitarist with with a blistered-throat voice,” Cutrufello mixes original songs and classics of American music (think Willie Nelson and Steve Earle) into a captivating, heartland-proud musical stew at once timeless and immediate.
DOORS 7:30 // $8 ADVANCE TICKETS // $10 DAY OF SHOW
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Downtown Eau Claire Food & History Tour
2018-07-28 13:30 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
Discover Eau Claire’s downtown confluence district as you taste foods and beverages from independently owned and operated establishments and learn about Eau Claire’s rich history. The Downtown Eau Claire Food & History Tour is a professionally guided walking tour of the local food and beverage scene. Food tours are a great way to get a taste for local ingredients and artisan products, as well as to learn the history and culture of the area.The Lakely serves as one of the first stops on the tour, where you will have the chance to enjoy our popular Koldtbord, boasting fresh farm-to-table meats, cheeses, veggies, and other fixin’s.
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