The Oxbow Hotel

Lakely Loves... Klatt Farms Wisconsin
2022-04-27 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
It’s been a long time coming, and we’re absolutely thrilled to bring back one of our most-loved signature dinner series events, Lakely Loves…!
On April 27, Chef Luke Bilda and The Lakely team will welcome special guests Sean and Danielle Klatt, for our debut of the series: Lakely Loves… Klatt Farms Wisconsin!
If you’ve joined us for a Lakely Loves dinner event in the past, then you know how incredibly special these evenings are; but for those that have not, read on for a more in-depth peek at the experience, our featured farm, and how to reserve your table…
During these special dinners, our Chef features a specific flavor, ingredient, or theme, and builds a multi-course meal around it. During the two to three hour dinner, our Chef and special guests will welcome attendees, speak about the food in front of them, and share their culinary passion with everyone present.
At this dinner, you’ll get to hear from The Klatt’s, who provide fresh, locally-raised beef to The Lakely, right from their farm in Barron County! Chef Bilda will prepare and serve five special courses, including a dessert, all using Klatt Farms beef — yep, you read that right, dessert using a beef product! Don’t worry, we know it will be good!
The Lakely, and Chef Bilda, passionately support small, local farmers and producers, providing partnerships, growth, and opportunity to many hard-working folks across the region, including Klatt Farms Wisconsin, which operates as a small (but growing!) business, and offers, according to Chef Bilda, “some of the best beef I’ve ever tasted!”
You definitely don’t want to miss this very special evening!
HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR LAKELY LOVES:
This special dinner is by reservation only!
The price per person is $65, which includes five unique courses
Drinks are not included and must be purchased separately.
The Lakely Bar will open at 5pm, with dinner beginning at 6pm.
Please call (715) 839-0601 and ask for Lakely Loves reservations to save your table!
***NOTE***
The Lakely offers an intimate dining room setting, and for this event, a shared dining experience is part of the fun — therefore, reservations for groups of two may be seated with another group of two at the same table.
MORE ABOUT KLATT FARMS WISCONSIN:
We are The Klatts! Sean, Danielle, and Mason, with one little one on the way due in July! We farm on a small family farm located in Barron, Wisconsin. Mason is 3rd generation farmer at only 7 years old! All of us work hard to raise our steers for your consumption! We work with our extended family when they visit, too — nephews, nieces, sisters, brothers, fathers, and mothers from both sides come help whenever we need it!

We supply several restaurants and 100s of families with our beef. We raise all of the forage that our steers eat right here on our farm! We grow our own corn and alfalfa haylage right here on our 120 acres. We pride ourselves on producing a healthy, safe product for the publics consumption. Right now, we process 6 steers per month at a local USDA Federally Inspected butcher and the hope is to be able to expand in the future.
Visit Klatt Farms on Facebook

Paved Paradise Label Expo
2022-04-29 14:00 - 19:00
Five labels. Eight cities. One truck. Paved Paradise is the vinyl wonderland Joni was really singing about. Join record labels Dead Oceans, Ghostly International, Jagjaguwar, Numero Group, and Secretly Canadian, as they travel across the Midwestern United States to sling LPs, 45s, cassettes, T-shirts, mugs, totes, and whatever other miscellany can fit into a 16-foot Penske.
The Paved Paradise Label Expo is coming to Eau Claire and setting up shop at The Oxbow Hotel and The Lakely on Friday, April 29, from 2pm-7pm, in the courtyard parking lot! Join us for shopping, music, patio games and drinks from The Lakely, serving outside on the patio beginning at 3pm!

About Paved Paradise
Paved Paradise traveling label expo was created in 2021 by record labels Dead Oceans, Jagjaguwar, Ghostly International, Numero Group, and Secretly Canadian. Part pop-up shop, part block party, and part roadside fruit stand alike, Paved Paradise brings the record store experience outdoors, giving an opportunity to test drive the latest sounds and styles flowing from five record companies operating at the top of their respective games.

About Qobuz
Founded in 2007, a pioneer of high-quality sound, Qobuz is the French music streaming and download service that meets the needs of demanding music lovers and audiophiles. Available in 19 countries around the world, in Europe, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Japan (Hi-Res download service only). Qobuz offers an exceptional range of exclusive editorial content written by a team of experts. With its catalog of more than 80 million tracks, Qobuz also has the richest choice of high-resolution (Hi-Res) references on the market. Qobuz is licensed for Hi-Res Audio by the Japan Audio Society (JAS). For more information, visit qobuz.com
Learn more by visiting Paved Paradise

Late Night Jazz: SHE Trio
2022-04-29 20:30 - 23:30
The SHE Trio consists of three accomplished women: Emily Watkins on vocals and guitar, Hannah Harder on tenor saxophone, and Hannah Sternberg on bass. Watkins, Harder, and Sternberg all regularly play jazz around the Chippewa Valley.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher Trio
2022-04-30 20:30 - 23:30
Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship and played in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet. After living in New York City, he returned to Eau Claire. Catch this masterful and swinging pianist in action leading his group.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks, with music starting at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.
Photo by Becca Lynn Johnson.

Vinyl Nights: "80s and 90s" with the Cook-Kats
2022-05-05 19:00 - 22:00
The Cook-Kats are a trio of female cousins that grew up in the height of 80’s and 90’s and love to spin any music that gets people up and moving or reminds them of their youth. Grab a drink and enjoy music selected by the night’s three DJs.
The Lakely offers Midwest comfort food and craft cocktails. The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Janny Trumpet: A Lo-Fi Experience.
2022-05-06 20:30 - 23:30
Janny Trumpet is an emerging Lo-Fi Jazz artist. The concept started in 2020, when he released his first EP Sketches of Corona Pain. With the help of his colleague/producer in LA, he is bringing in all new and original music. Sit back and relax while enjoying the chill vibes of Janny Trumpet with guitarist, Dustin DeGolier.
Dustin DeGolier is a freelance musician serving Northwest Wisconsin. He achieved a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Performance with an emphasis in jazz guitar from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A native of Cumberland, WI, Dustin began studying guitar and music theory with Manfred Schonauer at age eleven.

The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks, with music beginning at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

4th Annual Derby Day Celebration! A Kentucky Derby Soiree!
2022-05-07 14:00 - 19:00
Don’t miss out on the most exciting two minutes in sports!
Join us for the fourth installment of our Derby Day Celebration on The Lakely Courtyard Patio! It’s a soiree! Attendees are encouraged to dress to the nines, with prizes awarded for best hat, cutest couple, and more!

Kentucky-inspired food will be served, and there will be mint juleps galore!
In true “run for the roses fashion,” red roses will decorate our patio, we’ll have live ragtime music, and of course, you can cheer on your favorite horse!
Free to attend! Kiddos are welcome, too!

Late Night Jazz: Paul Hecht Trio
2022-05-07 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.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Job Fair!
2022-05-09 13:00 - 18:00
We’re hosting a job fair! If you’ve ever dreamed of working in hospitality, and sharing authentic Eau Claire experiences, we would love to meet you at our job fair! We’re hiring for a number of roles, and welcome anyone to pop in and see what we have to offer!
We’ll be hosting job fairs on two separate dates, Monday, May 9th from 1pm-6pm and Monday, May 16th from 1pm-6pm.
On-the-spot interviews will be available for the following positions:
– Server
– Night Audit
– Front Desk Clerk
– Lead Front Desk Clerk
– Front of House Manager
– Sales & Events Manager
– Room Attendant
– Housekeeping Manager
If interested, we would encourage anyone who is coming in for an on the spot interview to pre-apply at this link!

FIRESIDE TUNES on The Lakely Patio with Brian Bethke
2022-05-11 19:30 - 21:30
This brand new event, dubbed Fireside Tunes, is meant to capture the essence of some of our most-loved experiences – spending the evening outside on The Patio with folks we care about, listening to live music in a down-to-earth, low-key (but high-vibe) atmosphere, sipping craft drinks, and sharing a love of music – all around our stone-cut fire pits. At Fireside Tunes, you can expect an emotive musical experience of local, regional, and occasionally touring artists with a strong lean towards acoustic, folk, and Americana styles. Fireside Tunes offers listeners a well-rounded sound, with occasional notes of indie, rock, and other musical genres.
Fireside Tunes is held every other Wednesday throughout the summer and autumn on The Lakely Patio from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, Fireside Tunes will move inside to The Lakely Stage. This event is free to attend, but please come thirsty!
Brian Bethke is an American singer-songwriter known for his silky-smooth voice and lasting impact on the hearts and fans of listeners. Bethke has seven self-released albums and is currently set to release his new album, “Baby I’m Tired,” in 2022. Bethke’s music has been featured on radio stations around the world. He’s apperared on WPR’s “Spectrum West,” “Big River Radio Waves,” and scores the quirky music for PBS’s wildly popular television show, “Around The Farm Table.” He’s also been a regular on Eau Claire’s WAXX 104.5’s morning show. Annually, Bethke is voted into the top three in the “Best Folk Singer” category of “The Best of the Chippewa Valley,” organized by Volume One in Eau Claire, and he has one numerous times over the past 10 years.
Find Brian Bethke on Facebook and Instagram @brianbethkemusic
Are you a musician interested in gigging at Fireside Tunes? Send a note to stage@theoxbowhotel.com for more info!

Late Night Jazz: Greg Manning
2022-05-13 20:30 - 23:30
Guitarist Greg Manning will be joined by Will DeBlaey on bass and North Skager on drums for a performance featuring popular game and TV show performances. Manning owns Aviary Studios in Menomonie, WI and plays guitar in many local and regional groups, including Irie Soul.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks, and music begins at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required. The Lakely offers Midwest comfort food, craft cocktails, and great music.

Late Night Jazz: Josh Gallagher Trio
2022-05-14 20:30 - 23:30
Josh Gallagher attended the Berklee College of Music on a full ride scholarship and played in the Brubeck Institute Jazz Sextet. After living in New York City, he returned to Eau Claire. Catch this masterful and swinging pianist in action leading his group.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Job Fair!
2022-05-16 13:00 - 18:00
We’re hosting a job fair! If you’ve ever dreamed of working in hospitality, and sharing authentic Eau Claire experiences, we would love to meet you at our job fair! We’re hiring for a number of roles, and welcome anyone to pop in and see what we have to offer!
On-the-spot interviews will be available for the following positions:
– Server
– Night Audit
– Front Desk Clerk
– Lead Front Desk Clerk
– Front of House Manager
– Sales & Events Manager
– Room Attendant
– Housekeeping Manager
If interested, we would encourage anyone who is coming in for an on the spot interview to pre-apply at this link!

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night!
2022-05-17 20:30 - 23:00
Open Mic Night is coming to The Lakely Stage!
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa Valley are encouraged to perform!
Each week, a different artist will host the evening, and lead off the program with 20-30 minutes of their own work. Following this performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv- all are welcome!
TUESDAY, MAY 17 OPEN MIC HOSTED BY:
Josh Verdeja, aka CLOUDS ON BLUE
Josh Verdeja, aka CLOUDS ON BLUE, is a rapper from the Midwest who specializes in blending old school hip-hop styles with new school rap. Often using lots of wordplay and abstract flows, CLOUDS ON BLUE is an up and coming artist offering a new twist on modern rap.

EVENT DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Showtime is at 8:30 pm
Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)

PERFORMER DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Sign-ups begin at 8:00 pm (must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)

Sign up is first come first serve- order is determined by the host. Typically musicians are first, and we end the evening with the stand up comedy performers.
Each musician gets two songs.
Each performer doing a spoken piece (whether it is comedy, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.

Showtime is at 8:30 pm

Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift.
Come hang with us! Everyone is welcome!

Vinyl Nights: "Jammin' Through The Decades" with Ashley Wiswell
2022-05-19 19:00 - 22:00
Ashley will play music from the 60’s through today. Each hour I will highlight different artists from different decades that have made an impact on her and many others. Some artists will include: The Beatles, The Monkees, Blondie, Joy Division, New Order, and then more modern artists like Fleet Foxes, Alabama Shakes, LCD Soundsystem, The National, etc. Come check it out!
Ashley graduated from UW-Eau Claire 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: Hannah Harder Quartet
2022-05-20 20:30 - 23:30
Up and coming saxophonist Hannah Harder brings her quartet to the Lakely for soulful renditions of jazz classics.
The Lakely boasts a locally-sourced, seasonal menu. We serve casual Midwest modern comfort foods and we feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles.

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2022-05-21 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.
The Lakely boasts a locally-sourced, seasonal menu. We serve casual Midwest modern comfort foods and we feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles.

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night!
2022-05-24 20:30 - 23:00
Open Mic Night is coming to The Lakely Stage!
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa Valley are encouraged to perform!
Each week, a different artist will host the evening, and lead off the program with 20-30 minutes of their own work. Following this performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv- all are welcome!
TUESDAY, MAY 24 OPEN MIC HOSTED BY:
Emily Watkins
Emily Watkins is a freelance guitarist and vocalist based in Eau Claire. You can usually find her playing small-group jazz around the Chippewa Valley, and she frequently plays with local bands Uncommon Denominator, 7Swing, and Naalia. Emily is very excited for Open Mic Nights and she is looking forward to hosting!

EVENT DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Showtime is at 8:30 pm
Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)

PERFORMER DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Sign-ups begin at 8:00 pm (must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)

Sign up is first come first serve- order is determined by the host. Typically musicians are first, and we end the evening with the stand up comedy performers.
Each musician gets two songs.
Each performer doing a spoken piece (whether it is comedy, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.

Showtime is at 8:30 pm

Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift.
Come hang with us! Everyone is welcome!

FIRESIDE TUNES on The Lakely Patio with Wyblue
2022-05-25 19:30 - 21:30
This brand new event, dubbed Fireside Tunes, is meant to capture the essence of some of our most-loved experiences – spending the evening outside on The Patio with folks we care about, listening to live music in a down-to-earth, low-key (but high-vibe) atmosphere, sipping craft drinks, and sharing a love of music – all around our stone-cut fire pits.
Wyblue is an Indie-Folk band from Eau Claire, WI who have set out to celebrate the beauty all around us while commemorating life’s heavy moments. Too often, the weight of the world forces these memories so deep in the ground their echoes are no longer able to reverberate through your veins. So deep that one might feel insignificant. Wyblue rejects that mentality. No matter how blue you feel you are remarkable. You are valid. Conversations are hard. Music can help. This last winter, Wyblue released their first EP, Hometown which will be followed by another release later this spring. Wyblue writes and performs original music that tends to lean towards the indie-folk genre. Strong vocals, tied to soaring violin solos, beautiful harmonies, and tight musicianship are some of the highlights one can expect from Wyblue.
At Fireside Tunes, you can expect an emotive musical experience of local, regional, and occasionally touring artists with a strong lean towards acoustic, folk, and Americana styles. Fireside Tunes offers listeners a well-rounded sound, with occasional notes of indie, rock, and other musical genres.
Fireside Tunes is held on select Wednesdays throughout the summer and autumn on The Lakely Patio from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, Fireside Tunes will move inside to The Lakely Stage. This event is free to attend, but please come thirsty!
Are you a musician interested in gigging at Fireside Tunes? Send a note to stage@theoxbowhotel.com for more info!

Vinyl Nights: "Practice Resurrection: A Soul Set" by DJ Brendon Hertz with Mabis
2022-05-26 19:00 - 22:00
Join us for a special pop-up edition of Vinyl Nights with DJ Brendon Hertz and special guest, Mabis!
Hertz and Mabis will spin a set that brings together neo soul sounds with classics and rarities. Put together over the last two years, the setlist reflects a period of transition and takes inspiration from the last line of a well-known Wendell Berry poem—“Practice resurrection.”
Bios:
Brendon Hertz has reinvented himself as a teacher, a meat truck driver, and a technology writer over the last decade and a half. There’s been one constant since 2005—a growing soul music record collection.
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.

Late Night Jazz: Mike Malone Trio
2022-05-27 20:30 - 23:30
Mike Malone is a dynamic percussionist based out of Northeast Wisconsin. He performs over 200 gigs annually ranging from jazz to R&B. He tours with Five By Design and has toured with Five By Design, Ray Brown Jr, and The Glenn Miller Orchestra. He will be joined by Jeremy Boettcher and Josh Gallagher.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks, with music beginning at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

Late Night Jazz: Sue Orfield Trio
2022-05-28 20:30 - 23:30
Local favorite Sue Orfield will be featured in a trio with Josh Gallagher on piano and Jeremy Boettcher on bass. Enjoy a cocktail and relax during this dynamic night of jazz and Sue’s originals.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night!
2022-05-31 20:30 - 23:00
Open Mic Night is coming to The Lakely Stage!
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa Valley are encouraged to perform!
Each week, a different artist will host the evening, and lead off the program with 20-30 minutes of their own work. Following this performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv- all are welcome!
TUESDAY, MAY 31 OPEN MIC HOSTED BY:
Todd Adams
Todd Adams has been hanging in Eau Claire since shortly before the turn of the last millennium. He started trying to play guitar soon after arriving in the city, and he’s still trying to figure it out. In the meantime, he released an album of original material in January of 2021 and is working on a new album currently, shooting for a summer/fall of 2022 release.

EVENT DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Showtime is at 8:30 pm
Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)

PERFORMER DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Sign-ups begin at 8:00 pm (must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)

Sign up is first come first serve- order is determined by the host. Typically musicians are first, and we end the evening with the stand up comedy performers.
Each musician gets two songs.
Each performer doing a spoken piece (whether it is comedy, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.

Showtime is at 8:30 pm

Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift.
Come hang with us! Everyone is welcome!

Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek's Fab Four
2022-06-03 20:30 - 23:30
Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist, teacher, and composer from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler recently graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, where he was a graduate student in jazz piano and composition. He received his undergraduate degree in music education at UW-Madison. Catch his swinging group in action on The Lakely Stage!
Tyler Lustek’s Fab Four features North Skager on drums, Hannah Harder on saxophone, and Jeremy Boettcher on bass. They will perform their favorite Beatles songs.
The Lakely boasts a locally-sourced, seasonal menu. We serve casual Midwest modern comfort foods and we feature a cleverly curated list of craft cocktails and local brews on tap and in bottles.

Late Night Jazz: Tyler Lustek's Fab Four
2022-06-04 20:30 - 23:30
Tyler Lustek is a jazz pianist, teacher, and composer from Eau Claire, WI. Tyler recently graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL, where he was a graduate student in jazz piano and composition. He received his undergraduate degree in music education at UW-Madison. Catch his swinging group in action on The Lakely Stage!
Tyler Lustek’s Fab Four features North Skager on drums, Hannah Harder on saxophone, and Jeremy Boettcher on bass. They will perform their favorite Beatles songs.
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks, with music starting at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.

The Lakely Presents: Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night!
2022-06-07 20:30 - 23:00
Open Mic Night is coming to The Lakely Stage!
Join us each week on Tuesday nights as we feature Clear Water Comedy Open Mic Night with a plethora of entertainment and experiences, from musicians and comedians to improv and spoken word — anything goes, and you never know what (or who!) you might see or hear! Both established and emerging artists in the Chippewa Valley are encouraged to perform!
Each week, a different artist will host the evening, and lead off the program with 20-30 minutes of their own work. Following this performance, open mic begins. Whether it is music, comedy, sketch, live readings, poetry, acting, improv- all are welcome!
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 OPEN MIC HOSTED BY:
Noah Estrada
Noah Estrada is a Chippewa Valley producer and performer, who was recently named 2021’s #1 Hip-Hop artist by Volume One readers. Noah Estrada will be performing brand new music and some of his old favorites. Come experience one of the best local talents at his first stop at The Lakely!

EVENT DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Showtime is at 8:30 pm
Everyone is welcome, and the show is free to attend (but please come thirsty!)

PERFORMER DETAILS:

Artists will perform on The Lakely Stage
Sign-ups begin at 8:00 pm (must be present to sign up – no phone calls, no friend sign up, etc.)

Sign up is first come first serve- order is determined by the host. Typically musicians are first, and we end the evening with the stand up comedy performers.
Each musician gets two songs.
Each performer doing a spoken piece (whether it is comedy, magic, poetry, etc.) gets five minutes.

Showtime is at 8:30 pm

Whether this is your first live performance or you’ve been around the block a few times, we welcome you to share your gift.
Come hang with us! Everyone is welcome!

FIRESIDE TUNES on The Lakely Patio with Cait McGarvey + Emily Watkins
2022-06-08 19:30 - 21:30
This brand new event, dubbed Fireside Tunes, is meant to capture the essence of some of our most-loved experiences – spending the evening outside on The Patio with folks we care about, listening to live music in a down-to-earth, low-key (but high-vibe) atmosphere, sipping craft drinks, and sharing a love of music – all around our stone-cut fire pits. Emily Watkins will perform at 8:30pm and Cait McGarvey will perform at 7:30pm.
Cait McGarvey is an Eau Claire singer-songwriter with folk-pop roots who has been playing around the Chippewa valley since 2014. You can follow them on Instagram @caitlinmcmusic and find their music on all streaming platforms.
Emily Watkins is well-versed in a variety of styles of guitar playing, including funk, country/folk, classical, blues, jazz, and many varieties of rock music. She plays guitar and sings in Uncommon Denominator, which has been voted Best Cover Band in the Chippewa Valley in the Volume One Reader’s Poll for three consecutive years. Emily also performs in several jazz groups, including Cathy Reitz & 7 Swing and the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra. You can find Emily on Instagram @emilywatkins1337 and on Facebook @emilywatkinsmusic At Fireside Tunes, you can expect an emotive musical experience of local, regional, and occasionally touring artists with a strong lean towards acoustic, folk, and Americana styles. Fireside Tunes offers listeners a well-rounded sound, with occasional notes of indie, rock, and other musical genres.
Fireside Tunes is held on select Wednesdays throughout the summer and autumn on The Lakely Patio from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. In the event of inclement weather, Fireside Tunes will move inside to The Lakely Stage. This event is free to attend, but please come thirsty!
Are you a musician interested in gigging at Fireside Tunes? Send a note to stage@theoxbowhotel.com for more info!

Vinyl Nights: “Fire Horn Section Selections” with DJ Nicky Jey
2022-06-09 19:00 - 22:00
Horn sections have been some of the music industry’s secret weapons since the beginning of popular music. From Sinatra to Beyonce, trumpets, saxophones, and trombones add an unbeatable energy to any tune with versatility and pizzaz. Many tunes would be nearly unrecognizable without their iconic horn lines (think “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire or “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder.) Horns not only bring shine and glamour, but deeply emotional and smooth textures as well. Join DJ Nicky Jey for a night of firey horn section selections within a wide variety of moods, genres, and styles!
Nicole Johnson, aka Nicky Jey, has been playing trumpet for 15 years and loves any song with some good ‘n tasty horn lines. She may be a bit biased on the trumpet, but she knows nothing can beat the added layers and textures of saxophones, trombones, as well as trumpets. Her Vinyl Nights line up will most certainly include horn lines she could only wish to play as well as the industry giants can, but rest assured, she won’t attempt to play them for you (she’ll spare you the secondhand embarrassment). Nicole is also a trumpet player within a 3-piece horn section in the locally voted #1 cover band called Uncommon Denominator – a group that plays only the classics from the 1950’s to now including tunes with great horn lines like Earth, Wind, and Fire, Tower of Power, Bruno Mars, and Aretha Franklin just to name a few. She really nerds-out on this stuff so buckle up for a good time!
The Lakely opens at 5pm for dinner and drinks with DJ Nicky Jey spinning from 7pm to 10pm. Join us for Midwest comfort food, craft cocktails, and great tunes.

Gallery Artist Reception: "WEIGHTLESS" by Sylvia Annelise Art
2022-06-10 17:30 - 19:30
This summer, we are absolutely thrilled to host a special limited-term Gallery Art Exhibit that features the work of our 2021 Artist in Residence Muralist, Sylvia Annelise Hecht! Sylvia’s exhibit, called Weightless, will be open for exploration in The Oxbow Hotel Gallery for the months of June and July, and on June 10th, we will host a very special Artist Reception, where Sylvia will be available to meet guests and share information about her work. We’ll have an Artist Q&A at 6pm, and all artwork will be for sale, so you can take home a piece (or two!) that you fall in love with.
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
Weightless is a celebration of our natural, untethered spirits. Too often, we wear the conditioning of the material world like armor. Our egos keep us safe, but they do not allow us to fly. The true Self is free from the weight of the identities that we are taught to cling onto so tightly. When we expand our connection to the spirit within, and let go of the baggage of our constructed selves, we are able to soar. This sense of levity can be embodied in our physical spaces, by using light and color to invigorate otherwise stagnant energy (light is considered a positively charged/“yang” force in the principles of feng shui). The artwork in the Weightless series engage in a dynamic dance with the light and energy around them, and serve as a reminder of the unbounding lightness of our true nature.
ARTIST BIO:
Sylvia Annelise Hecht is an artist and adventurer, best known for her uplifting, nature themed murals. Inspired by her travels, Sylvia’s artwork explores the complex harmony between the human spirit and the natural world. Sylvia’s recognition of art’s ability to connect and teach people is what fuels her creative process. She believes that a beautiful atmosphere holds magic in its ability to positively affect the human psyche, and loves using intentional art and design to foster the creation of engaging and inspiring environments in both public and private spaces. She will continue to travel, create large scale artwork and work to foster creative energy wherever she roams.

Visit Sylvia Annelise Art online

Late Night Jazz: Sorghum Trio
2022-06-10 20:30 - 23:30
The Sorghum Trio is an Eau Claire-based group of friends that share a love of feel-good music and protein-rich cereal grains. They perform a wide range of music, from Great American Songbook tunes to funk/soul standards, with a few surprises sprinkled in!
The Sorghum Trio is Emily Watkins on guitar, Will DeBlaey on bass, and Hannah Harder on tenor saxophone.
The Lakely opens for dinner and drinks at 5pm, with music starting at 8:30pm. Reservations for dinner are appreciated, but not required.
Photo by Becca Lynn Johnson.
