I've played many shows and seen many bands perform at this venue, and it's always a good time. The…read morebar itself is huge, and the decor is very dark but artistic. The sound is usually spot on, and it's just got this electric feel when there's live music there. Dez, the owner, is super chill and runs a tight ship. I'm very thankful for the nights I remember (and those that I don't).

Went here for a concert yesterday. Was my first time there. It was a good venue. Wish there were…read moremore people there for these great bands Eve to Adam and Message from Sylvia but hey it's not always a bad thing. The staff was friendly which was good. The drinks were mixed well I will say that one bartender didn't give me change and just ended up keeping my money I was owed back. Definitely rubbed me the wrong way but whatever. It is what it is. Saw they have my favorite Tantric coming in a few weeks. Maybe I'll be making a trip back. It's on a Monday though a tough day for a concert :/. Anyway ...good for the locals and for a small concert for sure.

We were visiting from out of town and were recommended to try the fish fry here. If I was giving…read morethe rating based on food and service only I'd give it 6 stars out of 5! I'm only giving 4 stars because the bar is kind of a hole in the wall and if it was up to some of the group I was with we would have left based on the appearance. However, I was definitely glad we didn't leave. They don't have any tables out so the bartender set up a table for us and did an excellent job serving us drinks and dinner. She was fantastic and the cheese curds, fish, and burgers were outstanding. Don't judge a book by it's cover! This was worth the visit!

First time here to see Stomp and this venue was very nice and spacious. We had seating in the upper…read morebalcony of the facility and thought it was perfect view. I was very impressed how comfortable and roomy the seats were; it's not all the time you come across that. We opted for free street parking, but noticed some paid lots and valet service for an additional charge. If another show or concert is here, One thing, just be sure to allow yourself sometime to get a beverage and/or a snack, we tried and the line was moving at snails pace, so we passed on it. I was a bit disappointed because I dislike being without water and goshhhh, I was dry during the show, couldn't wait for a nice big gulp of water. I'd be happy to return to The Pablo Center At The Confluence. The few encounters we had with staff were friendly and pleasant.

This is a lovely venue to see any kind of show in. They have plays, concerts, dance and even…read moremovies. I most recently went to the sing-a-long version of Wicked. It was a lot if fun and the sound and screen quality were excellent. As it is downtown, you'll need to park and walk a bit, but we found it easy.

I attended the inaugural Eaux Claires Festival, curated by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and it has…read morealready earned it spot as an annual must-do event in my book. It was affordable (~$90 for 2 full days), and within a good driving range where you feel like you're embarking out of the Twin Cities, but you're not really going too far. It's a fun state of mind that's easy on the mileage. I'll get right to the point. My favorite sets: Bon Iver, Sylvan Esso, Policia, Doomtree, Lizzo. There were plenty of porta potties, which were also kept clean and stocked. The scenery was just dreamy - rolling hills, trails through the trees, light-up color-changing forests, and cool art installations. Depending on the times of the sets, I was able to grab drinks at the right time without crazy lines. I loved the local artists and stores that were in the "village" there. I think each of my friends and I ended up buying something. Some cons though: the food, or lack there of. There was like 20,000 people and like 10 vendors. Lots of people waited in lines over an hour long, only for the vendors to run out of food. A lot of the merch sold out quick too. And the crowd leaving at the end of the last set was not managed well, because thousands of people were forced down this one narrow roped off path.

Improvements The first of hopefully many Eaux Claires…read morefestivals, they definitely had some kinks to work out. The first night food ran out and wait lines were 20 minutes or more. Water stations were spaced throughout but only in the main areas and not in the second staging area by the Dells. With some miscommunication on what could be brought into the campsites and festival, lots of folks had to throw out glass bottles and blankets. I hope the communication around camp ground and festival rules is made clear next time. Positives The music itself however was phenomenal. It was amazing having so many folks in one space and a wide variety of music at that. My favorites were Bon Iver, Lizzo, Poliçia, The Staves, and Charles Bradley. I loved the collaborations and how many folks were new to the music festival scene. The bathrooms were also kept extremely clean with the company cleaning bathrooms out at least once a day. A saving grace given the reputation most port-a-potties have. Art installations! Who knew how great they would go with music. Well...the organizers did. It was amazing that the shirt printing was done in Eau Claire and a lot of the artists were Midwest based. I almost wished there had been more art. It was great to see visuals while waiting for the next set to begin. I hope they bring this back for next year. Overall a great lineup and festival. Will attend again if planned.

only giving a two star because food and drinks were great. HOWEVER, I've never felt the need to go…read moreout of my way write about service but one of my friends was accused Of using illegal substances and kicked out. We were all very confused because that never happened. Needless to say we will not be coming back.

We were seated at a super cozy table in corner next to fireplace. Great atmosphere, hostess was…read morevery friendly, and service was very good. Drinks were great as well. BUT Food is very overpriced! Appetizers are very MEH! main course, $32 for a hanger steak and potatoes. You don't get an actual streak! You get 4-5 thin slices of meat on a MOUNTAIN of potatoes. Absolute rip off that will leave you hungry unless you feel like stuffing yourself with 30 mini potatoes. Dessert was lava cake and carrot cake. Both are not worth it. Carrot cake was overly sweet and exploding with nuts. Lava cake portion is very small and served in this enormous bathtub like trough that make ls it hard to share. Also not worth the 20-25 minutes it takes to get. I would return here though because of the good drinks, service and atmosphere. I would just get a burger next time and hope that it's decent.

Ah, Eaux Claires. So much to love. The inaugural lineup was well curated and culminated with a…read morefive-star performance by Bon Iver. There were some cool art installations and vendors, port-a-potties were plentiful, and water bottle filling stations were available, which was crucial in the heat and sun. Attendees seemed to skew late 20s to late 30s, so the crowds were pretty chill and no one was really going bonkers throughout the day. Basically, it was a dream. Since it was their first year, there were some snags here and there, but overall the festival was run well. Items for improvement: - Some sort of shade - the unrelenting sun forced us to go back to our campsite a couple times to take a break from it. - Better food choices - pizza had a 70-minute wait, several vendors sold out before dinner, and the quality of many options was lacking (spongy chicken tenders - barf). - By day two, the water filling stations was a slippery, muddy mess. Related: having a filling station on the stage up the hill would be ideal. Things that surprised me were how efficient the shuttles to and from the campsites were, how easy it was to get in with our wristbands already issued (we got to walk right past the massive line at the fest's start), the fact that the camp port-a-potties were cleaned throughout the day, and the fact it only took about an hour to get on a bus after Bon Iver's set. The camping will be on a new site for 2016 so I'm curious if that will be as seamless as it's not on an established campground but instead in a field. The fest has sent out a couple of feedback surveys and they seem really invested in improving the experience, so I'm really pumped for this year's festival considering how impressed I was with the first year!

It's the fair. I've been coming here since I was a kid. I love it. Parking is a bit challenging. If…read moreyou don't get there early, but we always make it work. Free admission for veterans and Retired military with ID. always all the animal bars. Cheese curds, french fries, funnel cakes. They always get such awesome musical talent here. The trick there is buy your tickets in November when they first come out. Much cheaper. We saw foreigner last night. I think my tickets are $25. That was such a good van. Styx two years ago, Joan Jett, The Beach Boys, blue oyster cult.

This review covers the Fairgrounds, rather than the Fair itself…read more We were here for Oktoberfest, and we appreciated the cleanliness and spaciousness of the grounds themselves. The layout is sensible and manageable. The facilities and walkways were in good, working condition. Many people were there, but it never felt crowded. People were nice to us as well. Oktoberfest itself is worth going to at least once, especially if you like cheese curds, pretzels, beer, people butchering the German language and culture (j/k!), and music. As for the Fair, whooooo, I'd rather not get in the middle of that gang war between the Northern Wisconsin State Fair (Chippewa Falls) and the (implied Southern) Wisconsin State Fair (Milwaukee/West Allis), no siree!

Very impressed with the community spirit and tradition that it takes for young and old to present…read moretheir rich cultural history and contributions to the Northwoods and residents of Wisconsin - Thank you. This living arts and cultural center with the addition of a new and accommodating "bowl" for presenting the dances of their culture and Nation is a stunning example of community pride and historical roots. Take time to visit - this is a great opportunity to share an educating, entertaining, and scenic - family event in the Northwoods. TIP(S) - seating is concrete, consider bringing a pad or blanket to sit on, the "bowl" is situated on the shores Long Interlaken Lake, as the evenings cool, a light jacket or blanket will assist in keeping everyone comfortable. Make sure you try the traditional Fry Bread - it's delicious. Enjoy, we sure did.