The Oxbow Hotel

Gallery Friday: Chris Koza
2018-09-28 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Rogue Valley frontman Chris Koza has completed a new solo album titled In Real Time; a twelve-song collection confronting the perception of time, the oasis of the in-between, and the allure of the ocean. The Portland-raised, Minnesota-based singer-songwriter has consistently produced and released music over the past decade. Koza’s songs are being heard on television and radio broadcasts all across the world. Most recently, Koza’s song “The Wolves and the Ravens” was featured in Ben Stiller’s film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and also included on the soundtrack. In Real Time was written and recorded in Minneapolis, Minnesota between stretches on the road. The album finds Koza returning to the pop songwriting roots he established in his pre-Rogue Valley work such as Patterns (2006) and The Dark Delirious Morning (2008). In Real Time pits the time traveler against his younger self, face-to-face in a vacant parking lot on the edge of town. It is classic Americana re-imagined through the lens of a jukebox aficionado; a cagey swirl of rhythms, textures, and lyrics that depict the grass coming up through the cracks in the pavement and reaching for the sun.
DOORS 7:30 // $10 ADVANCE TICKETS // $12 DAY OF SHOW
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Vinyl Nights: Matt Mabis
2018-09-27 20:30 - 23:00

Weekend Brunch w/ Musical Guest Shane Leonard
2018-09-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-08 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: Sue Orfield and Christine Hitt
2018-09-22 20:30 - 23:59
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

Sue Orfield plays the tenor saxophone with the whimsy of Sonny Rollins, the passion of Kurt Cobain, the soul of Bill Withers, and the joy of Ella Fitzgerald. Along with a compelling mastery of her instrument, Sue brings to the stage a powerful presence and joy of all things musical. Sue has played with many musical greats over the years, including Bo Diddley, Bobby McFerrin, The Indigo Girls, Ann Wilson (Heart), Dizzy Gillespie, Ivan Neville, Jo Dee Messina, among others. She tours internationally with several groups, including The Tiptons Sax Quartet (formerly The Billy Tipton Memorial Saxophone Quartet) (Seattle/NYC), and Ellen Whyte (Portland).

Late Night Jazz: Catya Trio
2018-09-21 20:30 - 23:45

Chippewa Valley Restaurant Week 2018
2018-09-21 - 2018-10-01
For ten days in September, dozens of local restaurants will take part in an exciting new culinary tradition that gives you access to special menus, offerings, great deals, and invites you to attend a handful of unique food-themed events that raise money for community causes.
The Lakely is happy to offer a three-course menu with four options per course for the incredible price of just $30 per person. Please remember that reservations are NOT accepted during this time, so folks will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Feel free to come and enjoy a drink even if there is a short wait!

Vinyl Nights: Big Tall Jake
2018-09-20 20:30 - 23:00
Jake is the founder and Artistic Director of the Eau Claire theatre Co, Downstage Left. He spins the records you already love and introduces you to ones you’ll love by the end of the night.

Campfire Stories: A Night of Fact, Fiction, & Fire
2018-09-19 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 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 Nick Seeger
2018-09-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-01 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, 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
2018-09-15 20:30 - 2018-09-16 00:00, 2018-09-14 20:30 - 2018-09-15 00:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
’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.

Gallery Show: Dead Horses
2018-09-15 20:00 | The Oxbow Hotel, 516 Galloway St., Eau Claire, WI, 54703, United States
At fifteen, Dead Horses frontwoman Sarah Vos’ world turned upside down. Raised in a strict, fundamentalist home, Vos lost everything when she and her family were expelled from the rural Wisconsin church where her father had long served as pastor. What happened next is the story of Dead Horses’ stunning new album, ‘My Mother the Moon,” a record full of trauma and triumph, despair and hope, pain and resilience.
Blending elements of traditional roots with contemporary indie folk, the album is both familiar and unexpected, unflinchingly honest in its portrayal of modern American life, yet optimistic in its unshakable faith in brighter days to come. Earthy and organic, Vos’ songs often reveal themselves to be exercises in empathy and outreach; she writes not only to find meaning in the struggles she’s endured, but also to embrace kindred souls on their own personal journeys of self-discovery. As much as the album is a reckoning with the past and everything she witnessed growing up (mental illness, poverty, addiction, and violence), it’s also an effort to shape the future, to build a community based around art and love and beauty and acceptance, a community to replace the one she was so brusquely robbed of as a child.
DOORS 7:30 // $13 ADVANCE TICKETS // $15 DAY OF SHOW
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DJ Duel: Mabis and Siegel
2018-09-15 17:00 - 20:00

Tandemonium
2018-09-15 15:30 - 17:30
We’re thrilled to put together downtown Eau Claire’s FIRST large-scale tandem bicycle event! We’ve teamed up with our friends from Shift Cyclery & Coffee Bar to organize and execute a tandem bicycle meet-up, organized ride, and after-party at The Lakely. This is sure to be a spectacle you don’t want to miss! Don’t have a tandem but still want to participate? Register as a one-seater, all are welcome! Full details can be found below:
THE RIDE STARTS AT SHIFT

3:30pm – Check in for your snack and tap beer/soda certificate
4:00pm – Depart on your tandem bike for a group ride around town
4:30pm – Arrive at The Oxbow Hotel courtyard for the party (public welcome!)

THE PARTY AT THE OXBOW HOTEL & THE LAKELY

Redeem your certificate for a free tap beer or soda of choice.
Tandem bike show and swap – Show your favorite tandem while the public votes on their favorite! Got one to sell? Bring it! In the market? Come buy!
Tandem drink specials – Try The Lakely’s signature craft cocktails, made for two, and served in our vintage thermoses!
Games and prizes – Prizes awarded for Best Couple Costume, Best Vintage Tandem, Best Modern Tandem, and more.
Dinner and Koldtboard – Order dinner or appetizers any time from 5pm-10pm.
SHIFT Cyclery onsite – SHIFT tent set up for tune-ups.
Vinyl Soundtrack – Battling DJs spinning two-fers and duets on the patio from 5pm-8pm.
Live Jazz After Party – Jazz power trio ’58 Belvedere takes the stage from 8:30pm-midnight.

REGISTRATION INFO & FREEBIES

Tandem riders can register for $20/bike
Single riders can register for $10/bike
Your registration includes a free liege waffle snack at SHIFT before the ride and a free tap beer or soda at The Lakely after the ride
Your registration fee also goes to support the Friends of the Chippewa River Bike Trail!

VIEW THE EVENT POSTER HERE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Gallery Friday: Kind Folk
2018-09-14 20:00 - 22:00
When the musicians in Kind Folk first played together in a small Brooklyn apartment back in 2014, there was an immediate synergy between them. Months went by before they played together again, but when they reconvened the same connection was still there. Four years later, after a handful of other sessions and even a failed first gig, the group is releasing their first debut album, “Why Not”, on Fresh Sound New Talent in September 2018. The group includes trumpeter/flugelhornist John Raymond, alto saxophonist Alex LoRe, bassist Noam Wiesenberg and drummer Colin Stranahan. Individually, each of the musicians has developed a reputation as a rising star musician in their own right. Having each released numerous solo albums of their own music, they’ve garnered praise from sources such as the New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, JazzTimes and more. It’s without question that they’ve each established themselves as important voices in the global jazz scene. However, collectively, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Kind Folk features primarily original compositions written by each of the musicians, each bringing their unique compositional style to the group to form a unique, quartet sound that is all their own. The group also includes select material by musicians such as Kenny Wheeler, Charlie Haden, Ornette Coleman and others. All in all, there’s no doubt that “Why Not” is just the beginning for this group of individual, like-minded, musicians.
DOORS 7:30 // $10 ADVANCE TICKETS // $12 DAY OF SHOW
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Lock Inn w/ Justin Vernon + Sean Carey
2018-09-13 15:00 - 2018-09-14 12:00
This past spring at The Oxbow Hotel, we held the first two in an ongoing series of events dubbed “Lock Inns” meant to bring fans closer to the music and give them a chance to experience a very exclusive, intimate performance by some of their favorite artists. Justin Vernon and Bon Iver bandmate Sean Carey led the way back in April and May at the inaugural Lock Inns, and are back and ready for more in September and November!
So join us for a unique and exclusive overnight experience of food, music, camaraderie, and more. These two events offer fans of Justin Vernon and Sean Carey a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy an evening curated entirely by their musical, culinary, and cultural sensibilities from beginning to end. And did we mention the possibility of special guests!?
Upon check-in, throughout the property and bar you’ll hear a playlist filled with songs selected by Vernon and Carey. Then, during a relaxing and very special six-course dinner crafted in collaboration with Chef Nathan Berg, Vernon and Carey will perform live on the stage in The Lakely. Later, they’ll be joined throughout the night by other yet-to-be-named musical guests from their stable of friends and creative collaborators.
Only 30 packages will be sold for each date, making each Lock Inn available to only a select few. Other package highlights include a limited-edition event poster, morning yoga in The Gallery, brunch from a prix fixe menu, and the opportunity to be a part of an incredibly special experience. Read on for additional details.

Packages will go on-sale on Thursday, August 16th at 10:00am CDT.

Online sales only (no phone calls)
Sold on a first-come, first-served basis
Please read the fine print information below to prepare for ticket sales

Only 30 packages are available per date, and they will sell out rapidly.
Packages start at $300 per person, and include the following:

Overnight stay in our award-winning rooms
Six-course dinner crafted by Chef Nathan Berg
Exclusive access to live musical performances by Vernon, Carey, and friends throughout the evening (dinner music, featured music, late night music, and more)
Late night movie showing in The Gallery
Morning Vinyl Vinyasa yoga session
Brunch from a prix fixe menu
Limited-edition event poster
Complimentary late check-out

Prices based on double-occupancy. No more than two people per room.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS (starting Thursday, 8/16 at 10am CDT)

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!
**When booking the Lock Inn Package, you must ONLY select one room type per transaction. If you try and purchase multiple room types at the same time, your order WILL NOT go through. Adding a ticket to your cart DOES NOT guarantee that the reservation is yours. Your order is not complete until you reach the confirmation screen after entering payment information. Please create a separate reservation via www.theoxbowhotel.com for any additional nights before or after the official Lock Inn date. All packages are non-refundable. This is a 21+ event. All drinks must be purchased separately. Gratuity is not included.**

Lakely Loves: Maize
2018-09-12 18:00 - 21:00
In recent years, corn has gotten a bit of a bad rep in the nutritional world, mostly due to the numerous ways that its over-processed forms have invaded the American diet. However, corn is an incredible vegetable native to North America, with thousands of varieties and formats available to the culinary world. From sweet corn to tortillas to polenta to cornbread, there are so many ways to utilize “maize” that we often overlook its prevalence in our diets. Join us as Chef Nathan Berg and his Lakely team present a six-course feast featuring this amazing and versatile food in a number of unique and delicious ways.
Dinner starts at 6:00pm. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate significant dietary restrictions for these events.
$60 PER PERSON // CALL 715.839.0601 FOR RESERVATIONS

The Beer & Cheese Thing
2018-09-09 14:00 - 18:00
The Beer & Cheese Thing is a crafty and artisanal outdoor celebration of Wisconsin’s perfect pair. Eat and drink UNLIMITED samples of high quality local craft brews and award-winning aged artisanal cheeses, and take home a commemorative sampling glass. Pretzel necklaces will also be available to purchase for a nominal fee.

Lounge at the patio fire slabs and listen to the fun and eclectic live European folk music of Klezmazel. There will be yard games including kubb, bean bags, and more. A full list of featured breweries and the cheese-makers will be announced soon.

At the conclusion of the event, join us to view the first Green Bay Packers regular season game against the Chicago Bears on the projector inside The Lakely, and in The Gallery. Kickoff is at 7:20pm, and Chef Nathan Berg has crafted a special tailgate menu just for the occasion. The tailgate menu will be available to order from starting at 6pm.

It’s football season folks, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with beer, cheese, and the Packers.

FEATURED BREWERIES:

Modicum Brewing (Eau Claire)
The Brewing Projekt (Eau Claire)
Lazy Monk Brewing (Eau Claire)
K Point Brewing (Eau Claire)
Bent Paddle Brewing (Duluth, MN)
South Shore Brewery (Ashland)
Fair State Brewing Cooperative (Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN)
O’so Brewing (Plover)
Oliphant Brewing (Somerset)
Valkyrie Brewing (Dallas)
Sand Creek Brewing Company (Black River Falls)
More TBA

FEATURED CHEESE MAKERS:

Castle Rock Organic Dairy (Osseo) *
Holland’s Family Cheese (Thorp) *
Bifröst Farms (Boyceville) *
WSDC (Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative)
Saxon Creamery (Cleveland)
Carr Valley (La Valle)
Uplands Cheese Co. (Dodgeville)
Bleu Mont Dairy (Blue Mounds)
Hook’s Cheese Co. (Mineral Point)
Widmer’s Cheese Co. (Theresa)
Roelli Cheese Haus (Shellsburg)
Hidden Springs Creamery (Viroqua)
More TBA

*will have staff on-site sampling, answering questions, and offering their product for sale.

$35 ADVANCE TICKETS // $45 AT THE DOOR

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Late Night Jazz: Tim Sullivan + Red Tide
2018-09-07 20:30 - 2018-09-08 00:00
Tim Sullivan Group welcomes Red Tide for an evening of Jazz and Folk music FREE, as always, on The Lakely stage.

Gallery Friday: Gaelynn Lea
2018-09-07 20:00 - 22:00
When Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny Desk Contest, her two decades as a hardworking and talented musician finally crystallized in a beautiful moment of national recognition. It was also just the beginning of a grand adventure. With the wind of her award at their backs, Gaelynn and her husband Paul sold their house in Northern Minnesota, quit their jobs, bought a van, and hit the road.
Since then, Gaelynn has played over 250 shows in 42 states and seven countries, adding nearly 100,000 miles to their Ford Econoline’s odometer. The singer-songwriter and violinist has performed everywhere from coffee shops, bars, schools and festivals; she’s graced the stage of renowned venues like Nashville’s Music City Roots, The Kennedy Center, House of Blues and even BBC World News. This June she was featured at arts festivals in Iceland and Switzerland, in July, she appeared at the Winnipeg Folk Fest, and is set to perform at Travelers’ Rest Fest (curated by The Decemberists) in August.
Join her for another much-anticipated, intimate appearance at The Gallery inside The Oxbow Hotel on Friday, September 7th.
DOORS 7:30 // $10 ADVANCE TICKETS // $12 DAY OF SHOW
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UW Meets EC
2018-09-07 17:00 - 19:00
We are excited to once again participate in the annual UW Meets EC event! We welcome all incoming Blugolds to join us in The Oxbow Hotel parking lot to snag some free root beer samples, as well as brunch coupons for those Saturday or Sunday mornings when you need to refuel after an all-nighter studying! We are just a short walk away from Phoenix Park, so we hope to see everyone there!
CLICK HERE for full event details.

Vinyl Nights: Jon Shemick
2018-09-06 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!

Late Night Jazz: Jeremy Boettcher Trio
2018-09-01 20:30 - 2018-09-02 00:00, 2018-08-31 20:30 - 2018-09-01 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
