Theater
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
1953 Amateur Talent Contest (Eau Claire, Wis.) Audio Tape, 1953
Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 323
Summary
Cassette tape recording of rebroadcast from WEAU of the Grand Finals of 1953 series of Amateur Talent shows, held at the Eau Claire State Theatre in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It was sponsored by WEAU Broadcasting and Russell Dairy Company of Eau Claire, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The Master of Ceremonies was Bob Peterson. First place was Peter Weinberg and Homer Mittelstad of Eau Claire. Second place was Dick Hob and the Natalie Jazz Band of Eau Claire. Third place was Alan...
Dates:
1953
Eau Claire Regional Arts Council Records, 1982-2018
Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 373
Summary
The Eau Claire Regional Arts Council (ECRAC) was founded in 1982 and continued until 2018. ECRAC restored the State Theater and operated there, bringing touring shows to the area and providing a venue for local theater groups to perform. The organization advocated for the arts and helped establish the Eau Claire art scene. This collection includes board meeting minutes, State Theater remodeling documents, local show programming, and various promotional materials.
Dates:
1982-2018