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HIGH LIGHTS arts & entertainment

compiled by Kayla Zastrow

With public and private gatherings banned for the next few weeks, all events and A&E venues are closed. Here’s an update on things that have been rescheduled, and newly created, local online programs. See thecitypages.com for a running list and timely updates.

New virtual events For UW continuing education classes, register in advance and join at the assigned time. Other events can be joined live in real time or watch later on the social media post. UWSP-WAUSAU CONTINUING EDUCATION Personal enrichment has gone virtual at UWSP-Wausau Continuing Education. With all UWSP events canceled until the end of May, instructors are offering many programs as several virtual classes using Zoom or Canvas. Register and find details at uwsp.edu/conted NOW OFFERING CARRYOUT Come get some! ▲ Virtual storytime from the Marathon Co. Public Library

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PASTA FROM SCRATCH DAILY Intro to Trail Running · Thurs. 4/2. Runners of all ability receive tips, suggestions for local trail runs, shoe recommendations, benefits of trail running, trail etiquette, training recommendations, additional resources and upcoming training and race opportunities. 6-7:30 pm. $19. Vision Board Workshop: Map Out Your Passion · Thurs. 4/16. Students inspire themselves to succeed in their academic career by using vision boards. Learn what a vision board is with time to create one. 6-7 pm. $19. Everyday Spirituality · Mon. 4/20 or 4/27. Explores the revolutionary heritage in connection with simple things like daily work, the table and home, love of the neighbor, and care of the earth. 9-10:30 am. $19. Playwriting Basics · Tuesdays 4/7-21. Meet and learn from local playwrights who discuss basic script writing for the stage. 6:15-7:15 pm. $29. Literacy in the Workplace · Thurs. 4/30. Tips and best practices to identify, support and improve literacy within workplace. Noon-1 pm. $19.

MARATHON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY All library branches are closed, but staff are still providing services. Patrons can contact the reference desk for assistance at 715-261-7230, ref@mcpl.us or thru online chat. Staff are also hosting virtual events that you can enjoy from home. Details at mcpl.us, 715-261-7230 and on Facebook. Virtual Storytime · Mon.-Fri. thru 4/24. Staff share favorite stories that are fun and entertaining. Can be streamed on Facebook Live from an iPad, phone, laptop, smart TV or other devices. 10-10:15 am. Community Writing Project · thru Fri. 4/3. Adults and teens can write anything from short fiction to poems and send it to factorfiction@mcpl.us and they will share it on the MCPL blog and some pieces will be shared through social media. Find Your Next Book With MCPL & Facebook · Tues. 3/31. Using Facebook, tell the library the last two books you enjoyed by posting on the event wall and staff will respond with recommendations to read next. 1-3 pm.

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THE CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS The CVA wants to keep you creative, so they’re streaming art-themed events all week long. Join live in real time, or watch the posted video any time afterwards. Details on Facebook and cvawausau.org. Video Tour of Midwest Seasons Exhibit · Fri. 3/27 & 4/3. On Facebook, view video of the exhibit showcasing the seasons in the Midwest. Live at 11 am. Art Filled Storytime · Mon. 3/30. On Facebook Live enjoy a story with the CVA at 2 pm. #30DayArtChallenge · Tues. 3/31. Make anything including collage, illustration, needlework, theater, dance, poetry and more. Tag @cvawausau and use #30DayArtChallenge to be included in the virtual gallery. Art Project · Wed. 4/1. Create Marker Mono Printing on Facebook Live using items you may already have in your home including paper, washable markers, plastic bag and a spray bottle with water. Live at 2 pm. People’s Choice Award and #30DayArtChallenge · Thurs. 4/2. Vote for favorite piece in the Midwest Seasons exhibit by liking the photo in the Virtual Gallery. The winner will be announced at the end of the month and receives at $25 CVA Gift Shop gift card. Also continue to create art and tag @cvawausau and use #30DayArtChallenge.

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More cancelations & updates

North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners Plant Sale · Annual plant sale scheduled for Sat. 5/16 canceled. Details on Facebook Central Wis. Symphony Orchestra Concert · Ode to Unity Concert scheduled for Sat.-Sun. 4/18-19 canceled, may be rescheduled. Details at cwso.org and on Facebook Never Forgotten Honor Flight · Mon. 4/20 flight postponed to Mon. 9/7; and Mon. 5/18 flight postponed to Mon. 10/12. Details on Facebook Children’s Festival · This annual Wausau & Marathon Co. Parks Dept. event is canceled. Details on Facebook Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market · Now an open-air market in the Redeemer Lutheran Church parking lot on Saturdays 8 am-noon. Details on Facebook Wausau Winter Market · Now held outside in Whitewater Music Hall’s parking lot on Saturdays 8-11 am. Details on Facebook Portage County Cultural Festival · Annual festival schedule for Sat. 5/9 canceled. Details at portagecountyculturalfestival.org Rubber Soul Production Concerts · Dale Watson & His Lone Stars scheduled for Sun. 3/29, The Gibson Brothers scheduled for Sun. 4/19 and Asleep and the Wheel scheduled for Sun. 5/3 are all postponed with new dates TBD. Details on Facebook and at rubbersoulproductions.com. Badger State Winter Games · Broomball and Bull Falls Crossfit competitions scheduled for Sat. 4/4 have been canceled. The gymnastics competition scheduled for Sat.-Sun. 4/4-5 is postponed, new date TBD. Details at badgerstategames.org Stevens Point Festival of the Arts · Annual event scheduled for Sun. 4/5 is canceled. Details at stevenspointfoa.com Northcentral Wis. Big Brothers Big Sister’s Bowl for Kids Sake · Annual bowling fundraiser postponed to Fri.-Sat. 5/29-30. Details on Facebook