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The Lakely’s 9th Annual FRIENDSGIVING CELEBRATION with Uncommon Denominator

Thursday, October 22, 2026

It’s almost that time again — the night before Thanksgiving, when old friends roll back into town and new memories get made. Gather your crew for a Lakely tradition nine years strong full of good friends, good food, good drinks, and a very good time!
5–7:30PM: Open Mic Night with Philville Records!
8PM–11PM: Live music from the local favorite, Uncommon Denominator, the Chippewa Valley’s #1 party band!
Tickets are $15 online in advance or $20 at the door and your first Spotted Cow is on the house, courtesy of New Glarus Brewing Co. Open Mic is free to attend, with tickets being checked starting at 7:30pm!
🍻 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS: Philville Records, New Glarus, V. Marchese, Performance Foodservice, Fortune Fish & Gourmet, Winebow, Badger Liquor, and Saratoga Liquor.
Kick off the long weekend the Lakely way — with music, laughter, and the people who feel like home.

LIVE MUSIC! The Josh Gallagher Quartet

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Join us on Halloween night for a lively evening of Halloween themed tunes interspersed into a mix of jazz standards with the Josh Gallagher Quartet!

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.

LIVE MUSIC with the Ethan Cecil Trio

Friday, October 9, 2026

Ethan grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, where he started playing trumpet at 11 years old. He became interested in pursuing music professionally when he visited the Shell Lake Trumpet Workshop in 8th grade. Ethan is currently studying business administration with a minor in music at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.

LAKELY LIMITED: Ben Nelson

Friday, October 2, 2026


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