Markets & Sales This Weekend
Shopaholics, this is your weekend! The 715 has tons of shopping opportunities for you, from artists markets, plant sales, and consignment sales. Look no further if you’re looking to shop til you drop! Check out our events calendar for more information. Just Between Friends Spring Consignment Sale Head over to the Eau Claire Expo Center…
Read MoreGetting Kids a Cellphone
It always seems like kids are getting cell phones younger and younger these days. They’ve become almost a necessity these days. So when is the appropriate time to get your kids a cellphone? Well, I think there’s a lot of factors to consider. Extracurriculars As your kids get older they might start joining extracurricular activities.…
Read More715 Rundown: Rock & Foreign Relations, Debates, & Red Lobster
This week we’re covering an intriguing story about rock music and foreign relations, transgender rights in the workplace, presidential debates, flags at half staff, and Red Lobster! Listen above.
Read MoreFried Ice Cream/Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
The first time I heard of fried ice cream was probably in the late 1980s, likely via a Chi-Chi’s ad. I’d see the commercial on TV promoting something that struck me as a paradox. How can one fry ice cream? The ice cream would melt if it went in a fryer, right? Obviously, this was…
Read MoreHow To Get Rid of Split Ends: Understanding the Big 4 Causes, Prevention, and The Truth Behind Hair Treatments
Hey, I am Meg Ann Lee and this week we are discussing split ends, the nemesis of every hair enthusiast. Split ends can quickly turn a good hair day into a nightmare. Working in the hair industry, I have seen my fair share of damaged hair and heard the most insane remedies on how to…
Read MoreA Guide to the 715’s Music Festivals in 2024
Music festivals are the bread and butter of summer. Whether you’re into rock, country, alternative, or blues, there’s a music festival for you. Rock Fest July 18 – 20, 2024 Get ready to rock at the largest rock and camping festival in the US, Rock Fest. Featuring Jelly Roll, Shinedown, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Chevelle,…
Read MoreExplore EC This Summer with New Trolley Tours
In the past year, you’ve probably seen the red vintage-style trolleys rolling around Eau Claire. The Chippewa River Trolley Company launched in 2023, and with tours of all kinds selling out fast, they’ve expanded their repertoire of tours of the area. The “Signature Eau Claire Trolley Tour” teaches visitors and locals alike all about our…
Read MoreReverb Music Festival Adds Extra Day Featuring Hip Hop
Last year Reverb Music Festival made it’s debut, bringing emo and pop punk like All Time Low, The Maine, Mayday Parade, Plain White T’s, and more to the Eau Claire Event District. Back for it’s second year, on August 16-17, Reverb is adding a second day and a twist to the lineup. Friday features a…
Read MoreLava Cake/Grizzly’s Wood-Fired Grill & Bar
Earlier this spring, the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 was “Too Sweet” by Hozier. The essence of the lyric is that the object of his desire is, in effect, too sweet for him; they’re too good. If one were to translate this to a dessert, I suppose this would be a food that’s…
Read MoreGRWM For Girls Night At Nicki Minaj Concert
Hey everyone, it’s Meg Ann Lee. Sometimes you just need a night out with your girls and this week we are doing exactly that! Â I am bringing you along with me while I prep for a girls night. We are talking hair, lashes, tanning, and choosing an outfit for the Nicki Minaj Pink Friday 2…
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