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Ski fees for emergencies?

Local governments asking Granite Peak to help pay for ambulance runs Skiers at Granite Peak might pay a

dollar extra for their lift tickets, under a new proposal to fund ambulance service to the ski hill. The Weston Village Board gave the OK in December for South Area Fire District (SAFER) to ask Granite Peak to add $1 to lift tickets to help cover the volume of emergency calls to the ski hill.

SAFER Deputy Chief Josh Finke says it’s not uncommon for responders to make as many as 5-10 trips to the ski hill on a busy Saturday. The ski area sees about 100,000 tickets per year, and a $1 addition would bring in $100,000 for ambulance services, Finke says. Weston’s approval was the final step before SAFER moves forward with the request, he says.

SAFER is the fire and emergency responder unit that covers Rib Mountain (where the hill is located) Weston, Kronenwetter and six other surrounding localities. Right now, it doesn’t charge anything extra to Granite Peak for ambulance services, and the company doesn’t pay much local taxes that would help cover the costs of ambulance services, says Finke.

Granite Peak rents the land (Rib Mountain State Park) from the state, but does pay about $100,000 in personal property taxes for equipment and such, as any business would, says Peter Biermeier, Granite Peak’s expansion project manager. Rib Mountain Administrator Gaylene Rhoden says $22,622 of that goes to the town.

SAFER charges users for ambulance services, but those fees are difficult to collect in general, and especially from skiers, given that so many are from out of town and even from other countries. Finke told the Weston board that SAFER has written off nearly $1 million in total uncollected ambulance fees.

Granite Peak representatives say they appreciate the work SAFER staff perform, but said in a statement to City Pages that any suggestion of a fee is “disrespectful” and “misdirected.”

“We understand that transport fee collections is an ongoing issue with many of the emergency transports in SAFER’s district, and we support efforts to increase collections,” a statement from Granite Peak sent

by Marketing Director Lisa Zilinsky reads.

Granite Peak made a donation to SAFER of $5,000 last year, for the 2017-18 ski season, to help support emergency services, according to Zilinsky. The ski area also approved a similar donation for the 2018-2019 season.

“But any suggestion that skiers from Central Wisconsin or elsewhere in the Midwest who choose to ski in Rib Mountain State Park, who are already paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in direct and indirect taxes to local governments, should pay an additional fee is disrespectful of their already enormous contribution to greater Wausau and its governments,” the statement reads.

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Badger Games kick off with new ceremony and medals The Badger State Games were in pretty dire straits when the Central Wisconsin Visitors and Convention Bureau took over for the 2011 season. The CVB based in Wausau has been building the games back up ever since, adding new events and encouraging more participants as well. What the CVB did not do was resurrect the winter games’ opening ceremony, which used to be a pretty big deal in Wausau (the competitions are mostly centered around Wausau).

Now, approaching the winter games’ 30th anniversary, the games will once again have an opening ceremony. Speakers, the torch lighting and other festivities will be held Thursday, Jan. 10 in Wausau Center Mall, 2-3 pm.

The games themselves begin this week and continue into spring. With the addition of the winter triathlon (cross country ski, snowshoe and fat bike) as well as indoor BMX, the Badger State

Games now offers 25 sports — from the traditional cross country skiing and figure skating to more unique offerings such as pickleball, corn hole and billiards.

Adding sports has helped attract participants every year since the CVB brought the games out of bankruptcy in 2011, says Nick Ockwig, project manager at the CVB who is organizing Badger State Games. In 2018 the games saw 3,983 competitors and more are expected for 2019. The games in 2017 had only 22 sports, according to an archived version of the Badger State Games website.

Displays in Wausau Center mall highlight the history of the Badger State Games, including a display of all the programs from BSG history.

Also special for the 2019 games, Ockwig says, are enhanced medals for bronze, silver and gold winners. The medals are big round medallions that include a center that spins. Ockwig says the CVB wanted to pull out all the stops for the 30th anniversary of the winter games.

Deadline week for: School board elections

At least six people will be running for Wausau school board next spring, and one current board member decided not to run again. Mary Thao turned in non-candidacy papers to the Wausau School District. She had announced in summer that she wouldn’t seek re-election.

Six others—incumbents Jane Rusch and Theresa Miles, and challengers Mark Holdhusen, Liberty Heidmann, Jim Bouche and L. Voigt Smith — filed their intentions to run.

The deadline to run for school board and was 5 pm Wednesday, after City Pages’ deadline. The top three vote getters in spring will be elected to the three seats up for election.

Good week for: Colossal Fossils astronomy

Colossal Fossils already handled the task of bringing dinosaurs to Wausau. Now it’s turning to outer space. The non-profit science organization announced today the creation of a new astronomy club called Colossal Cosmos. The program is armed with a set of telescopes, and in partnership with the Wausau Area Science Alliance, will launch astronomy-themed events this spring or summer, says Colossal Fossils founder Dave Daniels.

The programs will be free and open to the public. The program is completely funded by grants from the Marvin and Ruth Schuette Fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. “Ultimately, Colossal Fossils wanted to organize this because there are a lot of people in town who want an astronomy club, but they don’t necessarily know how or want to run it,” Daniels says. “As a local non-profit museum, we have a responsibility in Wausau to provide people with opportunities to experience science and nature. Heading up this new program just made sense.”

Bad week for: Mall parking ramp

Work should begin in spring to repair the JC Penney wing ramp at the Wausau Center mall, as parts of it are fenced off to protect the public from the potential for falling concrete.

Wausau Public Works Director Eric Lindman says the mall’s ramps, which the city owns, are structurally in good shape but some of the steel tendons are exposed and need repair. Crews will be cutting concrete, repairing any structural steel and then replacing the concrete.

The area needing repair was fenced off as a precautionary measure in case any additional concrete would fall off, Lindman says; no incident has occurred so far. Work is expected to begin in spring when temperatures begin to stay above the freezing point.

The work is part of an assessment of all the parking ramps the city owns, performed by Walker Parking of Minneapolis. The city has spent $375,000 on city ramp repairs so far, Lindman says. Much of the work done was simple maintenance similar to street repairs, Lindman says, but the JC Penney ramp’s repairs are more extensive and likely to cost around $300,000.

Nick Ockwig shows off the new medals for the 30th anniversary of the Badger State Winter Games.

LOCAL NEWS

2018 news in review

Some local stories and issues that aren’t quite settled Last year saw one administrator depart and another nearly was sent packing by a mayor who called for his resignation… on Facebook.

In May 2018 the village of Weston put out on an agenda that it was considering disciplining its administrator. The meetings that followed weren’t exactly telling: Even administrator Daniel Guild himself wasn’t sure why it was happening, though both parties in the end reached a sort of no-foul agreement to go their separate ways. Weston still hasn’t decided whether or not to hire another administrator.

Merrill’s staff battle became public when the mayor—elected that spring at age 25—used Facebook to call for the administrator to step down. A raucous public hearing ended with both parties agreeing to try to make it work.

Those things are settled more or less.

Rather than a rundown on all the “top stories” of 2018, here are the big ones you’ll likely still keep hearing about in 2019: Riverlife washes out The delay-plagued private development on Wausau’s newly revitalized riverfront started out the year with uncertainty and ended the same.

Developer Mike Frantz tried to gather the capital to make the project work but after news that his financier was convicted of real estate fraud, it became clear Frantz needed to go. City leaders then very carefully weighed proposals from others competing to take over the project. The year came and went without a decision but one is expected soon.

UWSP restructuring The order from the Board of Regents to restructure two-year UW-Colleges under several of the four year universities was a surprise itself. But the plan at UW-Stevens Point, which is taking on UW-Marathon and UWMarshfield/Wood Co. as branch campuses, drew national criticism and faculty backlash because UWSP also proposed to end 13 majors, including basics like history, as it sought to add more work-ready programs. The university scaled back and now plans to cut six of those majors: French, German, Geoscience, Geography, History and Art concentrations. The Wausau campus lost some faculty, but the full extent of the merger will be more evident in 2019.

Schofield Mobile Home Park Hundreds of health and building code violations came to a head this year at the mobile home park on Grand Avenue, causing Schofield to revoke the license from the park’s owners. The violations had been going on and went unaddressed long enough that the city no longer felt it could license the park.

That left residents —a few dozen families and individuals—wondering where they would live. A new owner, Sustainable Resources of Wyoming, was granted a license to run the mobile home park and cleaned up most of the remaining violations.

The mall is dying. Long live the mall! Two sets of plans involving Wausau Center Mall kicked off — one that focused on what the eight block area could become if it closes for good, and another that

focused on the downtown area around the mall. The implication seemed to be that the mall was on its way out and city leaders were planning for what comes next. But the mall, which had lost its last anchor, Younkers, earlier in the year, now has HOM Furniture moving into the former Younkers’ space.

Thomas Street and contamination It started with the long-delayed street reconstruction project, but concerns about contamination in and around Wausau’s Thomas Street area, including at Riverside Park, continue to grow as a new citizens group, Citizens for a Clean Wausau, formed over the summer. The group released a letter from a toxicology expert questioning the findings of two state toxicologists who told city officials

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the area was relatively safe. State toxicologists are reviewing the letter and plan to deliver a response to the city this month.

City officials will likely discuss additional soil testing at Riverside Park in February.

Olympic training in Wausau? Yep, a private company is looking at the Wausau area for an Olympic level training facility, which could also house other sports and entertainment. Right about the same time, the village of Weston was mulling the possibility of a baseball complex. Now a consultant is looking into the feasibility of both projects and what they could entail. The results are expected soon from the two studies.

YMCA/Aspirus development The YMCA and Aspirus made a big announcement in August — a $40 million project that includes the expansion of the downtown YMCA and the building of a new Aspirus clinic. The project got complicated because it required the closing of two blocks of McIndoe, meaning rerouting a state highway route (it was later changed to closing

one block.) The first phase of construction, which will include the senior activity center called “The Landing” and the Aspirus Fieldhouse, is slated to open in July 2019. The child care center should follow in September, and the whole shebang should be done by May 2020.

Metallic mining Marathon County scrambled to put rules in place by July, the deadline it imposed on itself as that’s when the state’s new law erasing the moratorium on metallic mining went into effect. Debating how strong a stance the county should take in terms of regulations toward mining (the town of Easton was the most likely site of a mine), it ultimately took the strongest regulations it felt it could without drawing possible legal challenge from the state. No mine has yet been proposed for Easton or anywhere else in the county.

County uniform addressing The uniform addressing battle with Rib Mountain continues all the way to the Supreme Court. The case is expected to be heard Feb. 14.

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Victor Vasarely: Op Art Master Experience mind-bending patterns that ripple off the canvas. This world-renowned artist is considered the father of the optical-kinetic art movement—creating three-dimensional experiences through two-dimensional artworks, featuring bold, vivid color palettes and geometric shapes.

Vasarely’s groundbreaking use of optical illusions became popular in the 1960s and 70s, when Op Art infiltrated everyday life through design, advertisements, and architecture. This traveling exhibition includes more than 150 serigraphs, lithographs, paintings and drawing from the collection of Herakleidon Museum in Athens, Greece. His optical illusion art provides a fascinating look at visual perception and spatial relationships that will make you do a double-take. Trust me, it needs to be seen in person. Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 9 am–4 pm, Sat.–Sun. noon–5 pm; open until 7:30 on first Thurs. of each month. 715-845-7010, lywam.org.

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29th Annual Midwest Seasons JAN. 4-MARCH 9 | CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, WAUSAU

In the Midwest we experience all four seasons, from harsh and snowy winters, to hot and humid summers with crisp colorful autumns and green blooming springs. For nearly three decades this has been the CVA’s signature exhibit, showcasing two and three-dimensional art inspired by seasonal impressions and activities featuring an array of photographs, paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculptures, ceramics and more.

In the Loft Gallery: Wisconsin Valley Art Association Members Art Exhibit. With roughly 100 members in the association, this show reflects every art interest possible. You’ll see a wide variety of mediums including abstract, watercolor, photography, sculpture, woodwork and more.

Opening galas for both exhibits: Jan. 18, 5-7 pm. Free. Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 10 am–5 pm; Sat. noon–4 pm. 715-842-4545, cvawausau.org.

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“Rock n’ roll with a dreams soul” is how this Milwaukee-based artist describes her music. The singer, songwriter and producer formed her band in 2016 and released her debut album in 2017.

Since then, she’s made a name for herself in Wisconsin and beyond, performing her expressive, catchy tunes at festivals and clubs around the Midwest, Europe, India and Thailand. She hopes that her music and poetry guides listeners into transcending reality with her soulful emotions and marvelous technical ability. According to Shepherd Express she has a “robust, jazzy voice that rivals the greats—Ella, Amy, even Janis.” Her bluesy, powerful singing will astonish you. Part of the 10x10 Series. 8 pm. $10 in advance, $15 at door, or $40 for a reserved table of two, $60 table of four. grandtheater.org.

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Russian National Ballet: Giselle World-class ballet returns to Wausau. Fifty of Russia’s finest dancers enchant audiences of all ages with the haunting romantic story of a peasant girl named Giselle whose ghost, after her premature death, protects her lover from the vengeance of evil female spirits. This tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption features a rousing score and extravagant choreography. The passion-filled performance captivate you from beginning to end. Complete the evening with Tasting Barre, a pre-show whiskey and wine tasting event in the Center for Visual Arts prior to the performance. Tasting Barre 6 pm, $25. Show 7:30 pm, tickets start at $35. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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This Chicago-based expressionist oil painter explores vulnerability through her subject matter and painting process. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City in 1988. Using expressive brushwork, Polance reflects elements of her own vulnerabilities such as being a woman, loneliness, obsessive thinking and sensitivity. Her willingness to be exposed and reveal her inner, chaotic experiences in her work make her paintings personal and inspirational as they reflect real emotions that forge genuine human connections. Reception and lecture Jan. 7, 6-9 pm. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. noon-5 pm. 715-571-6551, Wmoca.org.

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This string band has punk sensibilities, so even if you’re not a folk fan check these guys out. It’s rollicking modern stuff and their most high-paced songs blast as intensely as any rock band. The group was formed in 2003 in Duluth by frontman Dave Simonett as a side project after most of his music gear had been stolen leaving him with only an acoustic guitar. Soon, he created a new band inspired by genres that didn’t rely on amplification, such as bluegrass and folk. Never having played this genre before, he filled the band with other folk newcomers. Each member brings a deep musical history to the table, with rock, metal, punk, jazz and jam influences inevitably and fortunately seeping into their songs.

The group has been touring nationally for several years now including at popular festivals such as Coachella, Bonnaroo and Stagecoach. They are opened by the Eau Claire based group Them Coulee Boys. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $29.50. Grandtheater.org.

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On December 4, 1956, four famed young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for a jam session that would never be forgotten. This is the story of that evening. Together, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis played songs like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Real Wild Child” and “Great Balls of Fire,” and more, rolling all of their million-dollar rock talent into one unstoppable group—but only for one night. This thrilling, smash-hit musical recreates of one of the greatest jam sessions ever and also contains bits of history on top of the music. New York Magazine has called the show, “A dazzling raucous spectacle that sounds like a million bucks.”

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The Highwaymen Live THURSDAY 1/24 | CAMPANILE CENTER, MINOCQUA

See legendary American outlaws come to life and relive the glory days of country music during this tribute to perhaps the greatest country music supergroup in history with performers acting as Willie Nelson, Bob Gill and Johnny Cash. You’ll be amazed as your favorite honky-tonk hits like “Ring of Fire,” “Dukes of Hazard,” “Folsom River Blues,” and “On the Road Again” are performed just like the original band. 7 pm. $29 in advance, $35 at door. Tickets: campanilecenter.org.

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UW-Madison’s premier entertainment company returns with the new production Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now! You’ll hear top hits of American pop music from the past five decades with captivating vocals, stunning choreography with a big band sound performed by UW-Madison’s students.

Tunes include winners from the Oscars and Tony Awards, much-loved one hit wonders and songs from movies and musical theater such as The Greatest Showman, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, Pitch Perfect 3, and La La Land. This show will entertain your entire family with their Broadwaycaliber song and dance. 7 pm. $20 adults, $5 students. Lakelandperformingarts.org. continues on 8

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FRIDAY 1/18 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

This rocker is the rare musician who has topped the charts with two different bands—The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive. With a career spanning five decades, he’s earned 120 platinum, gold and silver record awards and his sales figures exceed 40 million! It’s no wonder his guitar-driven rock is recognized around the globe. Not only will you hear his popular rock tunes and the stories behind them, Bachman also brings an electrifying production honoring the musical legacy of his early mentor, hero and inspiration, Beatles guitarist and songwriter George Harrison. You’ll appreciate his uniquely personal interpretations of Harrison’s most popular songs during this extraordinary concert experience. 8 pm. Tickets start at $47. grandtheater.org.

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SATURDAY 1/19 | MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

UW-Stevens Point at Wausau Associate Professor of Music Dr. Tim Buchholz is a nationally recognized jazz singer, educator and arranger who has performed at venues throughout the U.S. and Europe. Here he takes the stage with seven other fantastic regional jazz artists. These musicians are faculty members at five different universities across the state, each with national or international performing credits. You’ll hear tunes from Buchholz’s recently released album and a fresh edition of the Great American Songbook. 7 pm. Part of the Merrill Area Concert Association series. Requires season membership, which can be purchased at the door. $45 adults, $18 students, $115 family. 715-252-6295, merrillconcerts.org.

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America’s Diamond SATURDAY 1/26 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Every movement and every song in this show evokes the power and passion of Neil Diamond.

Performer Jay White has been reproducing the stage persona of one the world’s most loved musical icons for over 25 years. He’s performed as Diamond not only in concert, but also in the Academy Award nominated film Frost/Nixon. White has even met the legend twice, who told him to “Keep up the good work” and wrote to him, “Jay, keep singing, so I can stay home and relax.” White energizes the stage with class and rock and roll, continuing the musical legacy.

7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

THURS.-SAT. 1/31-2/2, & THURS.-SUN. 2/7-10 | WAUSAU EAST THEATER

Mark Twain’s 1884 classic tale is brought to the stage in this Broadway hit, performed by the Central Wisconsin Educational Theater Alliance, a local program that pulls in top talent from area schools to create huge, biannual productions. This show tells the tales of Huckleberry Finn and his adventures on the mighty Mississippi River. The score by country music legend Roger Miller features bluegrass and country tunes that keep with the setting of the original novel.

This timeless classic guides the audience through hilarity, suspense, and heartwarming tales of a friendship between Huck Finn and a slave named Jim. The show features CWETA artist in residence and professional performer Jay Pierce (as Jim), who toured with the multi-platinum group Trans-Siberian Orchestra as a lead vocalist for 12 years. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $15 adults, $10 seniors and students. cweta.org.

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Alex Rossi ►

SATURDAY 1/26 | GRANITE PEAK SKI AREA, WAUSAU

From Minneapolis, Rossi’s R&B, funk, blues and rockinfused music is catchy and fun. This vocalist, guitarist and songwriter has been performing for over 15 years and his vocals have been compared to Gavin DeGraw. In 2013 Rossi was selected as a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, and he’s shared the stage with Chicago, Blues Traveler and Steve Miller Band. This talented dude’s tunes are sure to get you groovin’ and out on the dance floor. 8 pm. Skigranitepeak.com.

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The Siegmann Family SUNDAY 1/27 | LUCILLE TACK CENTER, SPENCER

With beautiful family harmonies, skilled musicianship and a love for bluegrass and acoustic gospel music, this family will leave you feeling uplifted, moved and inspired. The Siegmann’s love for music stems from their childhood on the family farm in Rubicon, Wis. From 2001-2009 all eight children and their parents toured and performed throughout the state. They regrouped in 2011 with five family members and a family friend to continue bringing their Christ-centered messages to audiences everywhere with their music and inspirational speaking. You’ll get your toes tapping to their bluegrass, southern gospel, a cappella and acoustic tunes. 2 pm. $15.

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Live From Laurel Canyon

FRIDAY 1/25 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

This show is more than just a tribute act, it’s a journey through a special time in American pop music. Few neighborhoods have been home to as many ground-breaking musicians as Southern California’s Laurel Canyon. This secluded region housed dozens of artists from 1965 to 1975 who redefined American popular music such as Buffalo Springfield, Carole King, James Taylor, The Mamas & the Papas, Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Jim Morrison, Neil Young and more. You’ll hear the songs you love and the stories that inspired them from these influential artists. This show takes you on a journey through this special time in American popular music where young people searched for music with the message of folk with the attitude of rock and roll. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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Small by Mighty Works · Jan. 8-Feb. 28, Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point. See how small works can have a big impact.

Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-3 pm. 715-345-2888 Anders Shafer Exhibit · Jan. 11-March 23, Center for the Visual Arts Vault Gallery, Wausau. Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 10 am– 5 pm; Sat. noon–4 pm. 715-842-4545, cvawausau.org.

Live Ice Sculpting · Sat. 1/12, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Watch sculpture being made out of ice with light features. 24 pm. skigranitepeak.com Choreography Showcase · Sat. 1/12, Lettie Jensen Center, Amherst. Variety of styles including contemporary, jazz and modern

by Point Dance Ensemble. 2 pm. $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, free 5 and younger. Pointdance.org Feed the Dog · Sat. 1/12, Granite Peak Sundance Chalet, Wausau. Eclectic, actionpacked, high-energy, jam-rock grass band.

Ages 18+. 8-11:30 pm. Free. skigranitepeak.com Night at the Opera · Sun. 1/13, First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. Winter concert presented by the Wausau Symphony & Band. 4 pm. $15 adults, $10 students, seniors. wausausymphonyband.org American Theatre: Historical Trends in Depicting ‘Madness’ · Mon. 1/14, Edgar High School. UWSP-Wausau Theatre Professor Sarah Rudolph discusses theatre and pathology. Part of History Speaks in Your Town. 6:30 pm. 715-842-5750 Art of the Quilter V: Stitches in Time · Jan. 19-Feb. 3, WOWSPACE, Wittenberg.

Annual open quilt show. Gallery open Sat.Sun. 11 am-3 pm. wallsofwittenberg.com Winter’s Garden · Jan. 18-Feb. 24, Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point.

Juried exhibition of botanical, floral and garden inspired art. Gallery hours: Tues.Fri. 11 am-5 pm; Sat.-Sun. 11 am3 pm. Opening reception: 1/18, 5-7 pm. stevenspoint.com/RAC Snow Sculpture: Cool Cube Illusion · Sat.Sun. 1/19-20, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Team USA Snow Sculptors carve an Op Art-inspired sculpture from snow.

Noon-5 pm. 715-845-7010 European and American Classics for Flute and Piano · Sun. 1/20, Wausau Conservatory of Music. Feat. Dr. Jacob & Dr. Molly Roseman. 3 pm. Free.

715-845-6279 Seeing & Not Seeing · Sat. 1/26, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Emily J. Ward, UWMadison assistant professor of the Visual Cognition Laboratory, discusses cognitive science of visual perception. 1-2 pm.

715-845-7010 Sailsesh · Sat. 1/26, UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. 8 pm. uwsp.edu Side Streets of Downtown Wausau · Sun. 1/27, Marathon Co. Historical Society. Gary Gisselman looks beyond main streets in Wausau to other sites that graces the central part of the city. Part of History Speaks series.

Free. 2-3 pm. 715-842-5750 Richie Yurkovich Band · Sun. 1/27, Lettie Jensen Center, Amherst. Polka dance band.

2-5 pm. lettiejensencenter.com Jesse Campbell · Wed. 1/30, UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. Comedian.

8 pm. $5. uwsp.edu Charlotte’s Web · Wed. 1/30, Grand Theater, Wausau. Shows at 10 am & 1 pm.

This children’s play is sold out. Call for late availability. 715-842-0988.

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SATURDAY 2/9 | LUCILLE TACK CENTER, SPENCER

This multi-ethnic Latin pop songstress from Austin, Texas blends the sounds of the Americas with a strong pop aesthetic and exciting melodic hooks. Her songs are striking as she boldly moves between social and love songs, between North America and Latin genres and between languages with ease. With a lively and sophisticated spirit, her passionate collection of bilingual Latin folk-pop tunes take you on a journey with her radiant voice. According to NPR, “Her voice stops you in your tracks.” 7:30 pm. $25. Lucilletackcenter.com.

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Davina and the Vagabonds ▼ SATURDAY 2/16 | NICOLET COLLEGE, RHINELANDER

Be mesmerized by this new spin on old sound with this jazzy blues band based in the Twin Cities. Drawing influence from the last 100 years of music, this groups is inspired

by Fats Domino, Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Their shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis swagger and a commanding stage presence. This high-energy quintet creates a stellar live show fronted with Davina’s throaty and alluring vocals. 7:30 pm. $25. Tickets: wxpr.org, 715-362-6000.

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It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century, as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep Italian superstar Tito Merelli and his hot-blooded wife from causing runaway chaos. This fast-paced show—a sequel to writer Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor—is an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, bedroom hijinks, and whacky delight. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $12 adult, $8 youth. Tickets at Cwact.org.

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Amber Brown is Not a Crayon SATURDAY 2/2 | NICOLET COLLEGE, RHINELANDER

Exceptionally comical and candid, this musical—performed by the nationally touring ArtsPower theater—portrays a spirited young girl who refuses to let her problems get the better of her. Amber Brown and Justin Daniels were the perfect team—they laughed at each others jokes, sat next to each other in class and became best friends. Things change when she learns Justin is moving all the way to Alabama. You’ll laugh and cry with Amber as she learns valuable lessons about patience and forgiveness. Suggested for grades 1-4. 11 am. $8 general, $6 students and seniors. Tickets: nicoletlive.com, 715-365-4646.

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The One and Only Ivan MONDAY 2/4 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Based on Katherine Applegate’s best-selling and award-winning book, Lifeline Theatre presents this play, suggested for grades 2-7, that lets you enter the mind of a remarkable hero. For 27 years Ivan’s world was a dull cage in a roadside shopping mall. When he meets Ruby, a baby elephant captured in the wild, Ivan’s ambitions and imagination must grow to meet the challenge of rescuing his endangered new companion. Aided by Bob the scrappy dog and a young human ally, Ivan sets out to become the great protector he was always meant to be. It’s a story of enduring friendship, drawn from true events. 10 am & 1 pm. Tickets call 715-842-0988.

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Velvet Caravan

Known as an unusual ensemble, this acoustic-based quintet combines gypsy, honky-tonk, swing and Latin to achieve upbeat tunes from around the world with thunderous flair and a relentless sense of humor. Based in Savannah, Georgia, the group’s varied lineages—from Texas to Venezuela to Slovenia—contributes to its eclectic sound. Their unorthodox, highenergy show are a lively experience perfect for the Grand’s intimate 10x10 series. 8 pm. $10 in advance, $15 at door, $40 reserved table of two, $60 table of four. grandtheater.org.

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Lightwire: The Show SUNDAY 2/17 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Combining theater and technology, this show brings stories to life in complete darkness. As the semi-finalists of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and winners of Tru TV’s “Fake Off,” this group has become recognized internationally for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry. In this epic adventure, birds grow to enormous size, cats fight with light sabers, and 60 glowing creatures light up the stage. The story: A young bird is coming to terms with a strange new power he’s been given. Banished from his tribe, he wanders his planet where danger lurks everywhere.

He strikes an unlikely friendship with a warrior cat and together they have the potential to save their world from an alien species. Broadway World has called it, “an eye-popping display of storytelling that’s like nothing else you’ve ever seen.” Be prepared to be mesmerized by a captivating combination of dance, puppetry and lighting. 6:30 pm.

Tickets start at $25. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

NOTE: This show replaces the previously scheduled LUMA: Art in the Darkness. Tickets for LUMA are valid for Lightwire and do not need to be replaced.

American Pop Trio

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The Lettermen

THURSDAY 2/7 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Known for their close-harmony pop songs with light arrangements, this singing trio hit the music charts in 1961 with the romantic classic “The Way You Look Tonight.” They went on to have 20 chart hits and six Grammy nominations. Years later, they are still going strong, releasing albums and traveling the world, performing hundreds of concerts each year. During this special Valentines show you’ll hear favorite hits such as “When I Fall In Love”, “Shangri-la”, “Going Out Of My Head”, “Hurt So Band”, and many more. You’ll appreciate their timeless and beautiful harmony. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $34. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

Singer-Songwriter

Peter Mayer ►

SATURDAY 2/16 | LETTIE JENSEN CENTER, AMHERST

With a unique writing style, distinct voice and dazzling musicianship, this guitarist, vocalist and songwriter creates compelling and soulful music for an electrifying live performance. Mayer’s music evokes melodic notes with influences from The Beatles, traditional Indian music, church hymns and jazz standards. He’s released 13 albums and tours year-round with the Peter Mayer Group and as the lead guitarist in Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. The Nashville recording artist has shared the stage with famed musicians such as James Taylor, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr. Part of Tomorrow River Concert Series. 7:30 pm. 715-824-5202 lettiejensencenter.org.

Arts Bash · Sat. 2/2, UW-Stevens Point Noel Fine Arts Center. Student performers, art for sale, wearable art runway show, raffles, cash bar, more. 7-10 pm. $35 advance, $40 at door.

Tickets.uwsp.edu Art 101: Understanding the Art of Vision · Thurs.

2/7, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Shiela Reaves, professor and director of Undergraduate Studies in the Dept. of Life Sciences Communication at UW-Madison, shares research surrounding the intersections of neuroscience and the visual brain. 5:30-6:30 pm. 715-845-7010 Suburban Cowboys · Sat. 2/9, Granite Peak Ski Area Sundance Chalet, Wausau. Country covers for ages 18+. 8-11:30 pm. Free. skigranitepeak.com Artisans Showcase · Sat. 2/9, Bell Tower Residence Center Assisi Hall, Merrill. View art with raffles, live piano music, wine, cheese and appetizers. Noon-4:30 pm. $7. 715-536-5575 Winter Band Concert · Sun. 2/10, First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. Presented by the Wausau Symphony & Band. Details TBD. 4 pm. wausausymphonyband.org The Sound of Music · Tues. 2/12, Grand Theater, Wausau. Sold out, tickets may become available. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $70. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988 Zander Michigan · Thurs. 2/14, UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. Singer-songwriter. 8 pm. $5. uwsp.edu Singin’ in the Rain Jr. · Fri.-Sat. 2/15-16, Sentry Theater @1800, Stevens Point. Details TBD. Presented by Playhouse Theater Group.

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Willy Wonka · Fri.-Sat. 2/15-16, UWSPWausau Veninga Theater. Roald Dahl’s story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life on stage.

This adaptation features songs from the 1971 film in addition to a multitude of fun new songs. Follow Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five candy bars, then takes the winners on a tour of the Wonka factory as they must follow Wonka’s rules or suffer the consequences. Details TBD. Mycwct.org.

Vince Neil · Fri. 2/15, North Star Casino, Bowler. Legendary front man of Mötley Crüe.

7 pm. Tickets start at $40.

Northstarcasinoresort.com Midwinter Cabaret · Sun. 2/17, Holiday Inn and Convention Center, Stevens Point. Solos, small ensembles and full chorus with food.

Presented by Monteverdi Chorale. 5 pm. $55. Monteverdichorale.org, 715-342-5636 Comedians and Jugglers · Sat. 2/23, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Comedian and object manipulator Mark Hayward, comedian and juggler Josh Casey and James the Magician.

For ages 18+. 8-11 pm. $10. skigranitepeak.com Steven Stone · Sat. 2/23, UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. Hypnotist. 8 pm. $5. uwsp.edu Jeff Zenisek · Wed. 2/27, UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. Comedian. 8 pm. $5. uwsp.edu

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Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens: Oh My Gosh!

Charlie Berens

Tim Hawkins

Don McLean

Jim Belushi

FRIDAY 2/8 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Holy cow, guys! After a sold out show last May, the Grand Theater is bringing him back to Wausau. Revel in cheesehead humor with this comedian, journalist and YouTube star. Born and raised in Wisconsin with his 11 siblings, Berens began his career at UW-Madison reporting for MTV’s Choose or Lose. Since then he’s worked with Fox, CBS Sports Network, and Funny or Die to name a few. You probably know him for his YouTube show, Manitowoc Minute, the minute-long show about everything from national news to Wisconsin news. Hearing his goodhumored jokes playfully poking fun at Wisconsin accents, phrases and life are guaranteed to make you laugh. Alright, keep ‘er movin’. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25 or $48 for a VIP Meet & Greet. Grandtheater.org

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Tim Hawkins

THURSDAY 2/14 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

After giving up his job as a grocery truck driver back in 2002, this funny-man established himself as one of the most in-demand comedians in the country. He’s amassed over 300 million views on YouTube and performs at over 100 sold-out shows a year. He shares his on-the-nose observations that expose the ridiculousness of daily life such as the perils of marriage, homeschooling, and growing up in the Midwest. Not only is he funny, he has a great singing voice and guitar chops, making him most well-known for his hysterical parodies of popular songs, like “Sounds of Starbucks” set to the tune “Sound of Silence.” 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $24, $79 Uber Fan Package includes meet and greet and more. Details at tickets at grandtheater.org.

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Don McLean

FRIDAY 2/15 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

He’s one of America’s most persistent singer-songwriters, best known for the classic rock singalong “American Pie.” Since hitting the charts in 1971, McLean has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide. According to Entertainment Focus, “In live performance, Don McLean is majestic.” See this living legend perform his classic hits and songs from his latest album, Botanical Gardens. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $30. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy TUESDAY 2/26 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Former member of Saturday Night Live and star of the TV Show According to Jim, Jim Belushi is one of the premier comics and character actors of his generation. At this show, he is joined by the top-notch comedians of the Board of Comedy in this hilarious improv comedy sketch show. It’s interactive and looks to the audience for suggestions for each scene and according to Belushi himself, it’s “less a ‘show’ and more a party.” 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $52.

Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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French Film Festival

THURS.-FRI. 2/7-8 | FRI. 2/15 | SUN. 2/17 | SAT. 2/23 | THURS. 2/28 | UWSP-WAUSAU

The film fest returns to UWSP-Wausau. See six French films (with English subtitles) throughout February, shown in the Center for Civic Engagement, except on Feb. 15 which will be held in the auditorium. Stay after each film for a discussion. Thurs.-Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $7 admission per film. Uwmc.uwc.edu Feb. 7 · L’Atelier: A Parisian novelist spends the summer in the south of France teaching a writing workshop for a diverse group of young people, one of whom exhibits disturbing tendencies in his writing.

Feb. 8 · Makala: An extraordinarily revealing and surprisingly gorgeous look at everyday life for a charcoal salesman in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Feb. 15 · Un Beau Soleil Interieur: From the perspective of a middle-aged woman looking for love, this film gives a timely report on the battle of the sexes, hinting at the more general malaise hanging over French society.

Feb. 17 · Jeannette: L’enface de Jeanne d’Arc: In the midst of the Hundred Years’ War, eight-year-old Jeannette cannot bear to see the suffering caused by the English. Madame Gervaise, a nun, tries to reason with the young girl, but Jeannette is ready to take up arms for the salvation of France.

Feb. 21 · Voir du Pays: A French military unit arrives from Afghanistan on a Greek island for a three-day stay before heading home. While a motley crew of tourists bask in the sun, these men and women of France’s armed forces participate in group therapy to work through traumas and prepare for life back home.

Feb. 23 · Le Crime de Monsiuer Lange: A publishing house clerk pens Western dime-novels in his spare time. When his unscrupulous boss gives his debt collectors the slip by pretending to be dead, Lange and his co-workers take over the business and thrive on the popularity of Lange’s pulp stories until the boss returns to demand the profits.

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SAT.-SUN. 2/23-24 | SENTRY THEATER, STEVENS POINT

The CWCO invites two legendary performers to the stage during this special concert celebrating years of collaboration and friendship. Hear pianist Michael Keller in Gerald Finzi’s Eclogue for Piano and Strings and soprano Susan Bender in Samuel Barber’s Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Other works include Carl Maria von Weber’s Overture to der Freischutz and Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. Sat. 7:30-9:30 pm; Sun. 4-6 pm. $30.33 adult, $25.59 senior, $11.37 student. Tickets: cwso.org.

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Kodachrome

FRI.-SAT. 2/8-9 | UW-STEVENS POINT STUDIO THEATRE

Welcome to the small town of Colchester, where everybody knows each other. Guided by photographer Suzanne—who observes the inhabitants through her camera lens—this staged reading gives you a peek into her neighbors’ lives and stages of romance: a young couple shaken by the prospect of marriage, an older couple suffocating in their marriage, a mourning widower and more. This powerful new play by Adam Szymkowicz is about love, nostalgia, and how we learn to say goodbye. “You’ll leave Colchester with a newfound determination to stop putting off whatever it is you’ve been putting off,” according to Broadway World. Hear remarks from the director before the performance. 7:30 pm. $6.25. Tickets.uwsp.edu.

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SATURDAY 2/16 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

With an ensemble of veteran musicians, this band faithfully reproduces the Eagle’s repertoire as well as Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh’s solo albums. With a five-part harmony, these guys certainly emulate their sound while putting on a thrilling live show of the hits you know and love such as “Already Gone,” “Hotel California,” “Take it Easy,” and more. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $33. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988. fine arts preview continues on 14 u

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FRIDAY 3/1 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Through song, music, dance and powerful storytelling this new production of Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope captures the essence of who the Irish are and their dreams of a better place. A stage full of incredible performers conveys the story of the epic journey of their ancestors, who left Ireland during the Great Hunger to build new lives in America and across the globe.

It’s a rollercoaster of emotions with moments of joy, sadness, and laughter, all pulled together through Celtic music and dance. Before the show enjoy a St. Patrick’s Dinner with a traditional feast catered by The Mint Café at 6 pm for $25. Show at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25.

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Macbeth

FRI.-SUN. 3/1-3 | THURS.-SAT. 3/7-9 | UW-STEVENS POINT JENKINS THEATRE

This classic thriller is considered the original Game of Thrones—full of blood and slaying and intrigue. In Shakespeare’s play, brave Scottish General Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that he will one day become the King of Scotland. He’s urged by his wife to kill the king and take over the throne, which results in murder and madness as Macbeth’s awakened ambition destroys everything but his own conscience. Not suitable for young children.

Fri.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $24 adults and seniors, $14 youth. Tickets.uwsp.edu.

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Andrew Leahey & the Homestead SATURDAY 3/2 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

In a world of electronic dance, rap and hip hop, this guy is bringing back classic American rock.

The Nashville artist’s songs are relevant and redemptive, telling the story of young adulthood spent on the run. Leahey is an acclaimed frontman and lead guitarist whose multi-instrumentalist skills have landed him onstage with Elizabeth Cook, Rodney Crowell, Drew Holcomb, and more. The band’s 2018 single “Start the Dance” was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a fist-pumping slice of heartland rock” with sweeping melodies. It’s contemporary American roots-rock at its finest. Part of the 10x10 Series. 8 pm. $10 in advance, $15 at door, $60 reserved table of four, $40 table of two. grandtheater.org

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King Arthur’s Quest

SATURDAY 3/2 | LUCILLE TACK CENTER, SPENCER

Join King Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot and the gang in this musical wonderland presented by the internationally touring Missoula Children’s Theatre. This production will feature 60 local children, who join the knights of the Round Table in the kingdom of Camelot. Watch the damsels in distress sound the warning of trouble and witness the Lady of the Lake as she produces the sword in the stone. This original twist on the classic is a family-friendly adventure full of surprises. 3 & 5:30 pm. $10 adult, $5 youth. Lucilletackcenter.com.

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Cut Up/Cut Out

MARCH 2-JUNE 2 | WOODSON ART MUSEUM, WAUSAU

The art of cutting paper is an ancient, yet ever-evolving art form. Celebrating both innovation and tradition, this exhibit features the work of more than 50 artists, showcasing diverse styles, techniques and sizes ranging from three-inch artworks to extensive and intricate installations.

Cutting into and through surfaces, artists alter items from opaque to transparent, flat to sculptural, rigid to delicate, and ordinary to exquisite.

You’ll see art created from materials as diverse as vintage maps and magazines to a leaf, car tire, and saw blades. Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 9 am–4 pm, Sat.–Sun. noon–5 pm; open until 7:30 on first Thurs. of each month. 715-845-7010, lywam.org.

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Jesus Christ Superstar THURS.-SAT. 3/7-9 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Witness the final days of Jesus Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas, in this rock opera that has wowed audiences for years. Andrew Lloyd Weber transformed the sorrowful gospel of betrayal, death and suffering into a Broadway masterpiece in 1971 with iconic songs including “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Gethsemane” and “I Don’t Know How to Love Him.” The songs tell the basic story, but embellish the scripture with interpersonal and romantic complication. Thurs. 6:30 pm; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sat. 2 pm. $22 adults, $18 seniors, $14 youth in advance (prices increase $3 more at door). Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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SATURDAY 3/9 | LETTIE JENSEN CENTER, AMHERST

These captivating purveyors of Americana-infused gypsy jazz take listeners from the music of the hot club sounds of Paris to the deepest blues of Memphis and the folk scenes across America. The totally original group likes to do things a little differently. For instance, they’ll use cardboard boxes for drums. But it works for them and their infectious blend of continental jazz, swing, gypsy music and melodic vocals. They’ll lift your spirits with their smoldering vocals and jazzy mandolin and guitar with tight harmonies. Part of Tomorrow River Concert Series. 7:30 pm. Ticket cost TBD. 715-824-5202.

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SUNDAY 3/10 | WITTENBERG-BIRNAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

These guys are hot, taking their cue from the past. Rolling Stone called this band’s latest album “an electric, must-hear mix of twang and boogie.” Their honky tonk straight from the Lone Star State comes from Mike Harmeier’s rodeo roots and a passion for country music. He’s the driving force of this six-piece Austin-based band. Along with classic rock sensibilities and sublime songwriting, they keep the torch burning with two-steps, Western swing and Americana music, while making it all fresh, fun and modern. 4 pm. $30 premium, $20 general. rubbersoulproductions.com.

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MONDAY 3/11 | MERRILL HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

In this heartfelt tribute to Carole King, singer Suzanne Davis channels the legend at the piano and with her original and endearing stage presence. It’s an organic and respectful tribute to this musical icon with impeccable attention to detail to recreate both the sound and vibe of a 1970’s Carole King concert. This show not only performs songs from the Grammy winning album Tapestry, but also follow-up hits that continued throughout the 70s. 7 pm. Part of the Merrill Area Concert Association series. Requires season membership $45 adults, $18 students, $115 family.

715-252-6295, merrillconcerts.org.

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also in march 24-Hour Arts Festival Performance · Sat. 3/2, UWSP-Wausau Veninga Theater. Featuring 24hour choir along with writers, artists, poets and more. 7 pm. Free. Uwmc.uwc.edu The UW Madhatters · Sat. 3/2, Nicolet College, Rhinelander. Sold out. 7:30 pm. $15. Tickets: nicoletlive.com, 715-365-4646 Cheap Trick · Sat. 3/9, North Star Casino, Bowler. Since the 70s, this band has been performing their instantly catchy and enormously recognizable blend of pop and rock, making them part of the very fiber of American music. Songs such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and the late 80’s ballad “The Flame” will have you singing along. Must be 21+. 8 pm. Tickets start at $55.

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Center for the Visual Arts Exhibits, Wausau.

Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 10 am–5 pm; Sat. noon–4 pm. 715-842-4545, cvawausau.org.

Perk O Ladies · March 15-May 11. Opening Gala, Fri. 3/22, 5-7 pm K-12 Visual Expressions · March 15-May 11.

Art from Wausau School District. Opening Gala, Fri. 3/22, 5-7 pm Artfully Adjusted · March 29-May 18. CVA Spring Fundraiser Dallas Children’s Theatre Presents: Diary of a Worm, a Spider, and a Fly · Mon. 3/11, Grand Theater, Wausau. You might find that a bug’s life is not all that different from your own during this rock and roll musical geared towards preschooler through grade 2. Based on the

Tickets - $12 General / $8 Senior or Students At the door - $14 General / $10 Senior or Students Tickets at lettiejensencenter.org

books by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Harry Bliss, when Fly’s Aunt Rita needs help getting out of a tight spot, the squad of the fly, worm and spider must work as a team in this cool romp that promotes eco-consciousness, earth science and tolerance of creatures of all kinds. 10 am & 1 pm. For tickets call 715-842-0988.

Children’s Theatre: Frindle · Fri. 3/15, Grand Theater, Wausau. This quirky, imaginative tale about inventive thought and the power of words is geared towards grades 3-7. The adaptation of the award-winning novel by Andrew Clements tells the story of Nicholas Allen, who creates his own word that soon creates a buzz in his school, his town, and then around the country. Presented by the nationally touring Griffin Theatre Co. 10 am & 1 pm. Tickets call 715-842-0988.

UWSP-Wausau Spring Concert Band Performance · Thurs. 3/21, UWSP-Wausau Veninga Theater. 7 pm. $5. Uwmc.uwc.edu Vic Ferrari Symphony on The Rocks · Fri. 3/22, Grand Theater, Wausau. Vic Ferrari adds 30 classical instruments to produce an electrifying sound of robust arrangements of favorite classic rock sounds. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $29. grandtheater.org Fool House · Sat. 3/23, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Ultimate 90s dance party with choreographed dance moves and humor. Ages 18+. 8-11:30 pm. skigranitepeak.com

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Under the Streetlamp

SUNDAY 3/10 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

This concert celebrates classic hits of the American radio songbook from the 1950s-70s, taking audiences back to an era of sharkskin suits, flashy cars and martini shakers. It’s an electrifying evening with tight harmonies and slick dance moves. You’ll hear doo-wop, Motown, old time rock ‘n roll, and all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and a “show-stopping” salute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

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WEDNESDAY 3/13 | UW-STEVENS POINT DREYFUS CENTER

Part Irish pub band and part rock band, this group brings rousing vocals, energetic dance tunes, haunting Celtic ballads and infectious humor to the stage. After two decades and over 2,000 shows, they are a true force to be reckoned with. Formed on St. Patrick’s Day in 1996, Gaelic Storm propelled into stardom following their performance as the Irish band in the film Titanic. The band has topped the Billboard World Chart six times and makes regular appearances at music and Irish festivals across the country, including Milwaukee’s Irish Fest. 7:30 pm. $25 advance, $30 day of. Tickets. uwsp.edu.

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THURSDAY 3/14 | LUCILLE TACK CENTER, SPENCER

Get a jumpstart on your Saint Paddy’s Day celebration. This band is celebrating a milestone of serving up traditional and original Irish songs for more than ten years with a world tour featuring sparkling new arrangements of yesterday’s Gaelic tunes. It’s equal parts rousing and reflective, energetic and soulful as these songs remain true to Irish roots while also defining a new era for Irish folk music. 7:30 pm. $45 premium, $35 reserved. Lucilletackcenter.com.

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The Second City: It’s Not You, It’s Me SATURDAY 3/16 | SENTRY THEATER, STEVENS POINT

Chicago’s legendary comedy theater has produced well known alumni including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carrell, Bill Murray and more. See the newest, brightest comedians in this touring performance as they take shots at heartbreak and human relationships. The best part is that it’s totally relatable, your friends and family will find something achingly familiar to laugh at. 7:30 pm. $30 before 3/1, $35 after or $40 at the door. Createportagecounty.org.

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Around the World in 80 Days ► FRIDAY 3/15 | NICOLET COLLEGE, RHINELANDER

It’s 1872 and Phileas Fogg wagers that he can travel the world in just 80 days. Based on Jules Verne’s epic adventure, Fogg is determined to win as he sets off with a rigid itinerary and a bewildered new valet in tow—only to discover the unpredictable might be the most rewarding of all. As the duo travels by boat, train, and elephants they encounter daring rescues, hasty duels, and unexpected romance. Presented by the renowned National Players Theatre. 7:30 pm. $15. Tickets: nicoletlive.com, 715-365-4646.

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Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Chronicle, Vol. 1” THURSDAY 3/14 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Founded in 2003, the Classic Albums Live series has recreated 45 different albums. For this show, the world-class musicians perform Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Chronicle, Vol. 1 in its entirety. You’ll hear the hits including “Fortunate Son,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?,” “Proud Mary,” “Travelin’ Band,” and more as they recreate the album perfectly, note for note and cut for cut. It’s a night of instantlyrecognizable, endlessly-memorable songs. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $30. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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The Infamous Stringdusters FRIDAY 3/15 | GRANITE PEAK SKI AREA, WAUSAU

Formed in 2005, this bluegrass band is known for their complex, groove-friendly sound. Their performances are full of improvisational and instrumental sets that blend from one song to the next and showcase every member’s individual talents. With top-notch vocal harmonies and excellent musicianship, it’s obvious why their forwardthinking and progressive album, Laws of Gravity, won a 2018 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album. According to the New York Times, “With a nod to the past and a firm foot down on the gas toward the future, the ‘Dusters... don’t leave bluegrass behind; they’re stretching it from within.” For ages 18+. 7 pm. Tickets: $35 by 1/31, $40 thru 3/8 or $45 at door if any remain. Skigranitepeak.com.

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SATURDAY 3/23 | NICOLET COLLEGE, RHINELANDER

Hailed as “Emotionally raw and riveting” by the Boston Globe, Eilen Jewell features a blend of influences from early blues, rockabilliy and surf-noir to 1960s era rock and roll. The Idaho native makes each song her own while still paying homage to her beloved inspirations. With a subtle, yet powerful approach and warm stage presence, she draws you in with her evocative lyrics. According to Entertainment Weekly “Packed with vivid lyrics, steel guitars, and hot licks, Jewell’s Americanadriven brand of country music sounds tailor-made for sweltering, stagnant summer nights.” 7:30 pm. $25. Tickets: wxpr.org, 715-362-6000.

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WEDNESDAY 3/20 | CAMPANILE CENTER, MINOCQUA

Be taken on a unique visual journey packed with wild creativity and fun. This group of artists, musicians, singers and dancers pay tribute to art forms, pop icons and musical genres culminating in a gallery of finished paintings. Be prepared to become part of the show as each performances is as one-of-a-kind as its audience. It’s a crossover experience that is “absolutely awesome” according to ESPN. 7 pm. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets: campanilecenter.org.

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WEDNESDAY 3/20 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

This show is a joyous celebration of Cuban music, dance and culture.

They bring their new show Asere, or friendship, to the stage highlighting a variety of Cuban beats. Expect to see rhythms and melodies from the cha-cha to the rumba to the Son Cubano style to salsa. This fresh and contemporary show features some of Cuba’s finest dancing couples backing the All Stars for a spectacle of spirited song and dance.

Honestly, you cannot sit still while listening. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $29. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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FRI.-SAT. 3/29-30 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

This group faithfully recreates every aspect of the Pink Floyd experience—the sights, the sounds and the vibe. It’s a world-class production with a 20-foot projection screen and a fleet of lights. On Friday they perform your favorite Pink Floyd tunes from Dark Side of the Moon along with other greatest hits, then on Saturday, the group performs songs from the famed album The Wall. Take your senses on a journey with this authentic, mind-blowing experience.

7:30 pm both nights. Tickets start at $30. Receive a $5 discount per ticket when attending both shows. grandtheater.org.

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With Muir’s own writings providing the thread, the Chance Ensemble show delivers a deep appreciation for one of our country’s most influential naturalists, reinforced by an accompanying score of original new music. It’s a brilliant show that spans Muir’s childhood in Scotland to his young life in Wisconsin and finally to his influential experiences in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with a musical landscape that blends contemporary, classical and Celtic music. 7:30 pm. $15.

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BellAMy BroTHers 4PM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019

This Chicago treasure is dedicated to performing innovative, forward-thinking programs featuring the angelic sounds of harps. Founded in 2012, the quartet has performed at famed venues across the U.S. and abroad, performing classical chamber music as well as new compositions from across the globe. This group is one of only a handful of professional harp quartets in the world, so consider this concert a rare opportunity that cannot be missed.

Thurs.: 7 pm. $20 adults, $5 students.

Lakelandperformingarts.org. · Fri.: Part of the Merrill Area Concert Association series. 7-9 pm. Requires season membership $45 adults, $18 students, $115 family.

715-252-6295, merrillconcerts.org.

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The Ultimate Queen Celebration Theatrical and eye-popping, this production incorporates 23 of Queen’s most famous songs.

You’ll hear hits such as “We Will Rock You,” “Radio Gaga,” “We are the Champions,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Somebody to Love” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The most remarkable part of the show is Marc Martel as Freddie Mercury. It’s stunning how much his voice and mannerisms are like Mercury—Martel in fact, did some of the singing for the recent biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, starring Rami Malek. If you love the music of Queen, you’ll love this show. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $34. grandtheater.org.

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UW-Stevens Point students and staff present this this musical fantasy full of love, loss and a little bit of magic. In post World War II Paris, the unassuming Dusoleil falls in love with the unhappily married Isabelle. To pass the time, he writes letters to his mother and daydreams about Isabelle. Miraculously, he gains the ability to walk through walls and proceeds to use this power to steal from the rich and give to the poor. He becomes a national hero, which gives him the self-confidence to woo Isabelle. This whimsical musical fantasy will leave you enchanted. On Sun. at 1 pm enjoy a talk with the director in room 221 of the Noel Fine Arts Center. Wed.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $23 adults and seniors, $13 youth. Tickets.uwsp.edu.

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FRI.-SUN. 4/5-7 | UWSP-WAUSAU VENINGA THEATER

Louisa May Alcott ’s beloved adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid musical life. It’s the largest production yet for Wausau’s newest theater group, Out of the Woods, and with this acclaimed musical, they’re putting the spotlight on the talented women in the area.

In the story, Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, and when her professor friend tells her that she has to write more from herself, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. With a powerful score, this timeless, captivating story guarantees a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. Fri.-Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $22 adults, $18 seniors, college & military, $14 youth in advance (prices increase $2 at the door). Tickets: showtix4u.com

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FRI.-SAT. 4/5-6 | UW-STEVENS POINT MICHELSON HALL

This production by UW-Stevens Point students and staff will feature a full cast, imaginative sets, and accompaniment by a chamber orchestra. The moving and charming opera by Aaron Copland paints a portrait of American rural life just after the Great Depression. The Moss family daughter Laurie is about to graduate from high school when the family hires two homeless drifters, Top and Martin, to bring in the harvest. During a celebratory dance, Laurie and Martin fall in love and plan to run away together. Soon rumors being to swirl about drifters’ backgrounds, and accusations of rape are levied against the two men. This coming of age story examines prejudiced behaviors in small towns and addresses the pains of parents whose children fight to forge their own path in life. 7:30 pm. $17. Tickets.uwsp.edu.

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In celebration of the anniversary of the legendary album Abbey Road, RAIN brings the greatest hits of the epic recording to life as well as performing all your early Beatles favorites. Led by the convincing Paul Curatolo as Paul McCartney, this mind-blowing performance takes you back in time by delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that the Associated Press has deemed “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles.” 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $45.

Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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An Evening with Branford Marsalis WEDNESDAY 4/10 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Critics have called him “the most respected living U.S. jazz instrumentalist,” so don’t miss your chance to see him perform live. The three-time Grammy Award winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominated composer not only leads one of today’s most influential jazz ensembles, he has also played with jazz giants such as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Kurt Elling, and Herbie Hancock. The revered instrumentalist has toured with Sting, collaborated with the Grateful Dead, and even served as Musical Director of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Whether Marsalis plays classical tunes or jazz, it’s always impressive. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $30.

Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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FRIDAY 4/5 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

With a pop-meets-soul sound, this group wows with thoughtful, catchy songwriting and intricate arrangements. The seven-piece band has opened for Fitz & The Tantrums, George Clinton, Rebirth Brass Band, Bettye LaVette, and many more. Lead singer Stefanie Berecz has a captivating voice, and she obviously has fun performing—her spirit and energy are infectious. From Chicago, they’ve has toured across the U.S. and have released three albums, racking up placements in television, commercials, and the video game Watch Dogs. With a bold and brash sound, you’ll love their breezy horn lines that sit on top of soulful grooves. Part of the 10x10 Series. 8 pm. $10 advance, $15 at door; $60 reserved table of 4, $40 table of 2. Tickets: grandtheater.org.

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Rhonda Vincent and The Rage SUNDAY 4/14 | WITTENBERG-BIRNAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

She’s been crowned “The New Queen of Bluegrass” by the Wall Street Journal and with her band is the most awarded band in bluegrass history—an eight-time International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year winner, a seven-time Grammy nominee, winner of the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album in 2017, and more. She draws from the authentic traditions of classic bluegrass while incorporating savvy contemporary touches. Her band executes breakneck instrumentals to heart wrenching ballads that will get your toes tapping. This excellent groups is certain to wow as “Vincent is too good to be mortal” according to Billboard.

4 pm. Tickets start at $35. rubbersoulproductions.com.

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THURSDAY 4/11 | CAMPANILE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, MINOCQUA

The Bellamy Brothers

Brothers Howard and David got their start as a pop duo in the 1970s but ending up taking a winding turn into country music in the 1980s. Their first breakthrough was the 1974 hit “Spiders and Snakes,” a tune David scribbled on a napkin. The duo soon moved to Los Angeles and recorded hits such as “Love Flow,” “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body” (Would You Hold It Against Me),” “Redneck Girl,” “Reggae Cowboy,” “I Love Her Mind,” and “Old Hippie.” To date, they have released over 50 albums and hold the record in both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association Awards for the most duo nominations. 4 pm. Tickets start at $45. rubbersoulproductions.com.

Torch and Glamour

Tackle the comedy and tragedy of love in this evening of romance on the rocks. Danceworks Performance Company, doused in sequins, feathers and other accessories, turns to the audience for suggestions during this one-of-a kind show. This dynamic group of dancers and choreographers along with guest artist and emcee Andréa Moser are committed to creating a collaborative and creative vision, so expect torch song karaoke, Broadway dance numbers and hilarious heartbreak. 7 pm. $22 in advance, $27 at door. Tickets at campanilecenter.org.

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SAT.-SUN. 4/13-14 | SENTRY THEATER, STEVENS POINT

International Portrait Competition With serious venues for portrait and figurative painting being few and far between in the U.S. the Wausau Museum of Contemporary art will offer this new exhibit every two years to bring the best portrait painters from around the world to the heart of America. Juried by Margaret Bowland of the New York Academy of Art, this competition is open to all painters internationally over the age of 18. Artist and museum director David Hummer hopes that as the exhibition grows, it will rival famed portrait competitions at the Smithsonian and London. Museum Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. noon-5 pm. Free. 715-571-6551, Wmoca.org.

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THURSDAY 4/11 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks. Just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac with note for note perfection. These musicians have been making music together for over 25 years, in various combinations and styles. Eventually, it seemed fitting to form this Fleetwood Mac Tribute, paying homage to a group that dominated the charts during the members’ formative years. Kathy Phillips as lead vocalist Stevie Nicks captures the essence of Stevie in every way – her voice, demeanor, clothing, stage presence and more, leaving audiences truly impressed. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $33.

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FRIDAY 4/12 | UWSP-WAUSAU VENINGA THEATER

UWSP-Wausau caps off their annual Jazz Festival with a concert featuring the a cappella group m-pact.

Hailed as being “one of the best pop-jazz vocal groups in the world” by the San Francisco Chronicle, this Los Angeles-based group combines the smooth soul of Sam Smith, the percussive power of Stomp, with the funk and groove of Bruno Mars. The powerhouse ensemble performs covers of your favorite tunes using only their voices, leaving you mesmerized by the thrill of their vocal acrobatics, innovative orchestrations and commanding stage presence. 7 pm. $15. Uwmc.uwc.edu.

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Maestro’s Farewell

The CWSO wraps up their season with a farewell to Maestro Patrick Miles, who has been at the helm of the orchestra for nearly two decades and hangs up his baton after this milestone performance. Works you’ll hear include Beethoven’s “Overture to Prometheus,“ Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5, Adagietto,” Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnole” and Brahms “Symphony No. 1.” Sat. 7:30-9:30 pm; Sun. 4-6 pm. $30.33 adult, $25.59 senior, $11.37 student. Tickets: cwso.org.

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We are a public school chartered by the Wausau School District serving students in Kindergarten - 6th Grade.

A Montessori education focuses on the whole child where physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs are equally valued. Through guidance and support, children use their senses to interact with concrete materials that are precursors to fostering an understanding of abstract concepts. Our multi-age classrooms encourage children to take care of themselves and their environment.

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Witness the Difference India Ramey ▲

Newman Catholic Schools

THURSDAY 4/25 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

OPEN HOUSES

Combine Americana noire with Southern-gothic songwriting and you get India Ramey.

With ringing guitars, violins, organs and percussive beats, her songs are intensely personal, pulling from her experience as a young girl in rural Georgia. Before launching her music career, Ramey worked as Deputy District Attorney in Montgomery, Alabama, helping women, like her own mother, who found themselves in abusive situations. Eventually, she moved to Nashville and threw herself into songwriting. Her honest, heartfelt music is full of lyrics that speak about her past and are brought to life by her powerful, drawling voice. Part of the 10x10 Series. 8 pm. $10 advance, $15 at door; $60 reserved table of 4, $40 table of 2. Tickets: grandtheater.org.

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Newman Catholic High School 1130 W. Bridge Street, Wausau New to Newman Future 10, 11 and 12th Graders Info. Meeting 6:00 pm - Room 100

also in april Horace Greene with Handsome Ed · Fri. 4/5, UWStevens Point Dreyfus University Center. 8 pm. $5. uwsp.edu Yazmin & Beat Zero · Sat. 4/6, Lettie Jensen Center, Amherst. Singer-songwriter. Social hour at 5:30 pm; free Salsa lesson with Yazmin at 6 pm; show at 7 pm. $12 advance, $8 senior; $14/$10 at door. Lettiejensencenter.org Lamb of God Oratorio · Sun.-Mon. 4/7-8, Grand Theater, Wausau. Details TBD. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988 Kids Concert: Crossing Borders Music · Tues. 4/9, Grand Theater, Wausau. This educational program nurtures young people’s awareness of the diversity of cultures and the music they create.

Moving music tells compelling stories by composers from under-represented cultures such as the nations of Haiti, Colombia, India, Egypt, Syria, Uganda and more. Grades K-3 at 10 am; grades 4-8 at 1 pm. Tickets call 715-842-0988.

The Oak Ridge Boys · Tues. 4/16, Grand Theater, Wausau. Sold out, tickets may become available.

7:30 pm. Tickets start at $45. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988 Combined Choral Concert · Wed.-Thurs. 4/17-18.

Featuring UWSP and UWSP-Wausau. Wed.: UWStevens Point Michelson Hall. 7:30 pm. Ticket cost TBD; Thurs. UWSP-Wausau Veninga Theater.

7 pm. $5. uwmc.uwc.edu Crème de la Crème Concert · Fri. 4/26, First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. Solos and ensembles by top-notch high school musicians from area schools. 7 pm. 715-842-2116

Future Freshman Info Meeting - 6:30 pm 715-845-8274

Central Wis. Children’s Theatre: The Lion King Jr. mid-April date and location TBD. The 1994 animated Disney film has captivated the imaginations of audiences around the world. See the show come to life as the stage is turned into an African savannah. Join your friends Simba, Nala, Timone, Pumba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. It’s full of the catchy songs you already know and love such as “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,””Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”

Details TBD. Mycwct.org.

Wausau Lyric Choir Spring Concerts · Sat.-Sun. 4/27-28, First Presbyterian Church, Wausau.

Details TBD. Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 3 pm. wausaulyricchoir.com Voices from the Margins · Sat.-Sun. 4/27-28, Trinity Lutheran Church, Stevens Point. Beautiful and moving works based on “outsider” poetry. Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 3 pm. Presented by Monteverdi Chorale. Monteverdichorale.org, 715-342-5636 Dance Magic · Sat.-Sun. 4/27-28, Grand Theater, Wausau. Details TBD. Grandtheater.org Picnic at the Pavilion · Sun. 4/28, Rothschild Pavilion. Annual concert presented by the Wausau Symphony & Band. Details TBD. 4 pm. Free admission. wausausymphonyband.org.

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Newman Catholic Elementary School St. Mark PreK, *4K, Kindergarten, Gr. 1 - 5 602 Military Road, Rothschild Open House 8:00 am - 2:30 pm (drop in) Info. Meeting, 6:00 pm - Tour Follows 715-359-9662 - Tina Meyer, Principal (*Free tuition – DCE District)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17

Newman Catholic Early Childhood Center St. Michael PreK, *4K & Licensed Child Care (6 wks-5 yrs) 615 Stark Street, Wausau Open House 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (drop in) Info. Meeting 6:00 pm - Tour Follows 715-848-0206 - Jacci Lepak, Site Director (*Free tuition – WSD)

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Newman Catholic Early Childhood Center St. Therese *4K, Licensed Child Care (6 wks -12 yrs) 112 W. Kort Street, Scho�ield Open House 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (drop in) Info. Meeting, 6:00 pm - Tour Follows 715-355-5254 - Amy Faust, Site Director (*Free tuition – DCE District)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

Newman Catholic Middle School 1130 W. Bridge Street, Wausau New to Newman Middle School Current 5th Grade Parent Meeting (Future 6th Gr) Info. Meeting 6:30 pm - Room 100 New to Newman 7th - 8th Graders Meet 6:00 pm - Room 100 715-845-8274 Ann McManus, Principal

MONDAY, JANUARY 28

Newman Catholic Elementary School St. Anne Kindergarten, Gr. 1-5 604 N. 6th Avenue, Wausau Open House 8:00 am - 2:30 pm (drop in) Info. Meeting, 6:00 pm - Tour Follows 715-845-5754 - Terry Vechinski, Principal

www.newmancatholicschools.com 715.845.5735

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FRI.-SUN. 5/10-12 | SENTRY THEATER, STEVENS POINT

The Jersey Tenors ▲

Mix together opera and rock and you get The Jersey Tenors. The four-man a cappella group creates an explosive blend of the most iconic opera classics alongside rock hits from Queen, Journey, Elton John and Billy Joel to name a few. They stay true to their roots by also highlighting some of Jersey’s finest such as Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Sinatra, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, Kool and The Gang, and even Whitney Houston. These charming men will have you singing along with their powerful voices, suave appearance and high energy. 7 pm. $20 adults, $5 students. Lakelandperformingarts.org.

The 39 Steps

This fast-paced whodunit play is a combination of a Hitchcock masterpiece, a juicy spy novel, and a dash of Monty Python. The thrilling, riotous comedy follows a man with a fairly boring life who meets a woman claiming to be a spy. He then finds her murdered in his home, and a mysterious organization called The 39 Steps is hot on his trail in a nationwide manhunt. The frantic farce travels from place to place with mishaps and mistaken identities. Fri.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $12 adult, $8 youth. Cwact.org.

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TUESDAY 5/28 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Masters of Soul

Celebrate the legendary songs and performers that defined soul music. Masters of Soul is a stroll down memory lane to the incredible music and moves that were made famous by groups such as the Temptations, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Four Top, Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and many more. The smooth choreography and stylish costumes are the ultimate addition to the astounding harmonies made famous by many of the greatest recording acts of all time. Part of the Merrill Area Concert Association series. 7-9 pm. Requires season membership $45 adults, $18 students, $115 family. 715-252-6295, merrillconcerts.org.

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Botanical Art Worldwide: America’s Flora JUNE 8–AUG 25 | WOODSON ART MUSEUM, WAUSAU Relish the beauty of America’s native plants, from the saguaro cactus of the Southwest, big-leaf maple of the West Coast, and bloodroot spanning the Midwest to bottlebrush buckeye of the Eastern Seaboard. Curated by the American Society of Botanical Artists, you’ll see contemporary artwork in this international effort to increase the appreciation of the world’s plant diversity by linking people with plants through botanical art.

From familiar plants such as sunflowers and violets to rare species such as lady’s slipper orchids, you’ll see an array of flora in watercolors and other mediums. Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 9 am–4 pm, Sat.–Sun. noon–5 pm; open until 7:30 on first Thurs. of each month.

715-845-7010, lywam.org.

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Finding Neverland

WEDNESDAY 5/8 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Regarded as “far and away the best musical of the year” by NPR, this Broadway smash based on the film tells the incredible story behind one the world’s most beloved characters, Peter Pan. The breathtaking show follows playwright JM Barrie as he finds inspiration when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons. Delighted by the boys’ hilarious escapades, Barrie conjures the magical world of Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The productions is packed with mesmerizing visuals, irresistible songs and plenty of laughs for the whole family. 7:30 pm. Limited tickets remain starting at $70. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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Rock of Ages

It’s the 10th anniversary tour of this rollicking, uplifting rock show that captures the iconic era of the 1980s in Hollywood with music from knockout bands such as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, and Whitesnake, among many others. The plot: At one of the Sunset Strip’s last epic venues, Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality, including aspiring rock star Drew. Sadly, German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the neighborhood into another strip mall. The gang tries to save the place before it’s too late. Deemed as “Absurdly enjoyable” by The New York Times, this rockin’ musical has been nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It’s a global phenomenon with larger-than-life characters and an exhilarating story that will have you singing along. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $60. Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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THURS.-SAT. 6/13-15 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

WCT presents this Broadway smash-hit, a delightful tale of love, laughter and friendship set to the music of ABBA hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Take A Chance On Me,” “Honey, Honey” and more. This audience favorite tells the story of Sophie, who is ready to get married, except for one thing—she has never met her father and wants him to give her away at her wedding.

After reading her mother’s diary, she discovers she has three possible fathers and invites them all to the wedding. This stresses out Sophie’s mother, Donna, and emotions run high. It’s a feel-good show that enchants audiences everywhere with the catchy songs you already know and love. 6:30 pm; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 pm; Sat. 2 pm. $22 adults, $18 seniors, $14 youth in advance.

(Prices increase $3 more at door). Grandtheater.org, 715-842-0988.

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“Equal parts genius and buffoon,” as he markets himself, Banks melds songwriting with stand-up comedy. He makes everyday observations of pop culture in extraordinary ways, and then puts them to a folk, pop or country tune. He’s even made a mark on pop culture himself, being featured in Rolling Stone and People magazines, and appearing on MTV, HBO and A&E, among others. And you’ll hear all about Banks’ upbringing on a Tennessee mountaintop, and the lunchmeat tragedy that led to his spamnesia. 7:30 pm. $18. Tickets: nicoletlive.com, 715-365-4646.

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The Landscape of Guitar THURSDAY 5/16 | CAMPANILE CENTER, MINOCQUA

A lot of you know the folk duo Patchouli for their years of performing in the area, on the 400 Block in Wausau for a Marketplace Thursday concert for many years running. The duo of Julie Patchouli and Bruce Hecksel has stretched out in recent years with their acclaimed music and visual art experience, Terra Guitarra. It’s an animated painting concert experience, as paintings come to life to the fresh folk music of Patchouli. The internationally touring, Wisconsin/Chicago-based guitar duo are renowned for this visual art concept with exhibitions on three continents. Watch as guitar birds soar through guitar canyons while guitar mermaids frolic in guitar oceans. The paintings, created and animated by Bruce, were composed to the music, so the visuals fit seamlessly with the tunes you hear. According to the Chicago Tribune, these gifted artists combine “guitars of the Gipsy Kings, the harmony of Simon & Garfunkel and the colors of Van Gogh” in a show that “inspires the Human Spirit.” 7 pm. $22 in advance, $27 at door. Tickets: campanilecenter.org.

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Whose Live Anyway? ▲ WEDNESDAY 5/15 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Join the current cast members of the howling uproarious Emmy nominated TV Show Whose Line Is It Anyway? This hilarious improvised comedy is based on audiences suggestions as the cast invents witty scenes on the spot. That means audience participation is key—so come prepared.

You’ll see some of the improv games made famous on the TV show as well as some exciting new ones. 7:30 pm. Limited tickets remain starting at $39. grandtheater.org.

also in may-june Reverend Doctor · Thurs. 5/2, UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. Soulful pop. 8 pm. $5. uwsp.edu Danstage 2019 · Fri.-Sun. 5/3-5 & Wed.-Fri. 5/8-10, UW-Stevens Point Studio Theatre. Annual dance concert features new works by faculty members and a guest choreographer. 7:30 pm, except Sun. 2 pm. $23 adults and seniors, $13 youth. Tickets.uwsp.edu Nash Fung · Sat. 5/4, UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center. Magician. 8 pm. $5. uwsp.edu UWSP-Wausau Spring Jazz Ensemble Center · Sun. 5/5, UWSP-Wausau Veninga Theater. 7 pm. $5. Uwmc.uwc.edu Organ Concert Series: Craig Cramer · Sun. 5/5, Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. Professor and Artist in Residence at Notre Dame. 3 pm. 715-848-7286

Dan Sivek: Creation Stories · May 7-June 27, Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point. Dan Sivek and friends tell stories behind their art. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-3 pm.

715-345-2888 UWSP-Wausau Vocal Jazz Showcase · Thurs.

5/9, UWSP-Wausau Veninga Theater. Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Central Voices. 7 pm. $5.

Uwmc.uwc.edu Mother’s Day Concert · Sun. 5/12, UWSP-Wausau Veninga Theater. Concert Choir and Concert Band.

7 pm. $5. Uwmc.uwc.edu Summer Serenade · Sun. 6/9, Rothschild Pavilion.

Fundraising dinner and evening of music.

5:30 pm. $60 per person, $420 table of 8. wausaulyricchoir.com

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BIG GUIDE The largest list of art, dance, lectures, kids’ stuff, movie schedules, music, theater, sports, workshops and many other activities in your community.

B AR B EAT Thursday January 3 Gumbo · O’so Brewing Co. Tap House, Plover. Variety.

5:30 pm. 715-254-2163 Parker Quinn Siems · Timekeeper Distillery, Wausau. Singer, songwriter. 7 pm. 715-679-3777 Geoff Landon · Rookies Sports Pub, Stevens Point. Country.

8 pm. 715-344-7026 Friday January 4 Ian & The Deserters · Great Dane, Wausau. Rock, folk, blues. 9 pm. 715-845-3000 Chris Herriges, Scott Kirby · Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau.

Chris Herriges 1 pm; Scott Kirby 5 pm. Variety.

715-845-2846 Bernie Thompson · Minocqua Brewing Co. Folk, rock. Blues.

8 pm. 715-356-2600 Tae · Elbow Room, Stevens Point. Singer, songwriter. 8 pm.

715-344-9840 Big Spoon · North Star Casino, Bowler. Variety. 8 pm.

715-787-3110 Spotlight Band · J. Gumbo’s, Wausau. Variety. 7-10 pm.

715-848-6267 Open Tab · Intermission, Wausau. Variety. 9 pm.

715-849-9377 Kurt Swears · Rookies Sports Pub, Stevens Point. Acoustic.

8 pm. 715-344-7026 The Chad O’Kennedy · Sawmill Brewing Co., Merrill. Variety.

7 pm. 715-722-0230 Saturday January 5 Aaron Lee Kaplan · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point.

Blues, folk, singer, songwriter. 5 pm. 715-544-1262

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X Undead & The Hartless · Cruisin 1724, Wausau. Hard rock, metal. 9:30 pm. 715-675-2940 Big Road Band · Great Dane, Wausau. Classic rock, funk, blues, variety. 9 pm. 715-845-3000 Mark Croft, Open Tab, Winchester · Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Mark Croft & Winchester 1 pm; Open Tab 5 pm.

Variety. 715-845-2846 The Influence Band · Black Bear Bar, Minocqua. Classic rock, variety. 9 pm. 715-358-2119 Kirby’s Contagious Remedy · Minocqua Brewing Co. Folk, Americana, variety. 8 pm. 715-356-2600 First Avenue · Central Waters Brewing Co., Amherst. Acoustic. 4 pm. 715-824-2739 Big Spoon · North Star Casino, Bowler. Variety. 8 pm.

715-787-3110 DJ Stone · Malarkey’s, Wausau. Variety. 10 pm. 715-819-3663 TJ of Crossing Croix · Rookies Sports Pub, Stevens Point.

Acoustic. 8 pm. 715-344-7026 ▼ SoulFouRce · Daly’s Restaurant, Wausau. Folk, Americana. 7:30 pm. 715-298-1331

Tuesday January 8 Red Ben · Main Street Taps, Stevens Point. Acoustic. 7 pm.

715-544-6500 The Moonlighters · North Star Casino, Bowler. Country.

4 pm. 715-787-3110

BG listings must be received at least 10 days in advance.

Drop your listing off at our Washington Square office or mail to: City Pages, P.O. Box 942, Wausau, WI 54402-0942; email to: bigguide@thecitypages.com or submit online at: thecitypages.com/events/submit.html.

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Spotlight Band · J. Gumbo’s, Wausau. Variety. 7-10 pm.

715-848-6267 Wednesday January 9 Irene Keenan Jr. · Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Acoustic variety. 5 pm. 715-845-2846 Open Tab · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Acoustic variety.

7 pm. 715-842-2337 Thursday January 10 StripT · Timekeeper Distillery, Wausau. Acoustic. 7 pm.

715-679-3777 Brad Emanuel · Rookies Sports Pub, Stevens Point. Variety.

8 pm. 715-344-7026 ▼ Ginstrings · Malarkey’s, Wausau. Bluegrass, folk. 10 pm.

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Partners Pub, Stevens Point. 9:30 pm · Palms Supper Club, Weston. 7:30 pm· Labor Temple, Wausau. 9 pm Fridays · Kevin & Joy’s 19th Hole, Schofield. 9 pm · Pagel’s Pub & Grub, Athens. 8 pm · Pro Players, Schofield. 9 pm · Labor Temple, Wausau. 9 pm · Next Stop Lounge, Rothschild. 9 pm · Whiskey River, Wausau. 9 pm Saturdays · Kevin & Joy’s 19th Hole, Schofield. 9 pm · Labor Temple, Wausau. 9 pm · The Jim, Schofield. 9 pm · Joy & Kevin’s Denmar, Wausau. 9 pm every other Sat. Sunday · Oz Nightclub, Wausau. 9:30 pm Ongoing Extras Mondays · Open Mic, Partners Pub, Stevens Point.

9:30 pm. 715-544-0661 Tuesdays · Open Mic, Malarkey’s, Wausau. 9:30 pm · Trivia, Partners Pub, Stevens Point. 7 pm Wednesdays · Open Mic, Intermission, Wausau. 9 pm · DJ, Partners Pub, Stevens Point. 9:30 pm Thursdays · Open Mic, Sawmill Brewing, Merrill. 6 pm Saturday · DJ, Oz Nightclub, Wausau. 10 pm; 1st Saturdays · Open Blues Jam with Double Vision, Hutch’s, Wausau. 7 pm.

Sunday · Open Mic, Intermission, Wausau. 9 pm.

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Friday January 11 The Four Fathers of Comedy · Les and Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, Merrill. Comedy. 8 pm. 715-536-9405 The People · Hiawatha, Wausau. Variety. 9:30 pm.

715-848-5166 Chris Bertrand · Great Dane, Wausau. Folk, rock, soul.

9 pm. 715-845-3000 Tuck Pence · Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Folk, variety.

5 pm. 715-845-2846 Irene Keenan Jr. · Arrow Sports, Weston. Folk, variety.

5 pm. 715-359-2363 Kelly Jackson · Minocqua Brewing Co. Singer, songwriter.

8 pm. 715-356-2600 Around Town · North Star Casino, Bowler. Variety. 8 pm.

715-787-3110 First Ave · Sawmill Brewing Co., Merrill. Acoustic. 8 pm.

715-722-0230 Mojoe & Flipside · Daly’s Restaurant, Wausau. Funky blues, Americana. 7:30 pm. 715-298-1331 Pour Choices · Intermission, Wausau. Folk. 9 pm.

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▲Downtown Friday Nights: Toy Guns · Fri. 1/4, Chestnut Center for the Arts, Marshfield. Rock. 7-10 pm. $5 suggested donation. Chestnutarts.org Trampled By Turtles · Thurs. 1/10, Grand Theater, Wausau.

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7:30 pm. Tickets start at $29.50. Grandtheater.org Abby Jeanne · Fri. 1/11, Grand Theater, Wausau. Dreamy rock and poetry with robust and jazzy vocals. Part of 10x10 Series. 8 pm. $10 advance, $15 at door; or $60 reserved table of 4, $40 table of 2. grandtheater.org Elvis Birthday Bash & Legends Show · Fri.-Sat. 1/11-12, Dale’s Weston Lanes.

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Sat.: Elvis Tribute artists Fred Heidmann, Cote Deonath, Gib Maynard and Nick Perkins backed by Ultimate Legends band. 2 & 8 pm. Afternoon show $25 advance, $30 door; 8 pm show $30/ $35. Westonlanes.com Dream to Discovery · Fri. 1/11, Planetarium, Wausau West High School. Experience excitement of today’s space missions, journey all the way to Pluto. 6 pm. $5. Reserve: wausauspace.org Charlie Berens · Fri. 1/11, Lake of the Torches, Lac du Flambeau. Comedy show featuring creator of Manitowoc Minute. 7 pm. $20. Lakeofthetorches.com Choreography Showcase · Sat. 1/12, Lettie Jensen Center, Amherst. Contemporary, jazz, modern and more by Point Dance Ensemble. 2 pm. $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, free 5 and younger. Pointdance.org

Feed the Dog · Sat. 1/12, Granite Peak Sundance Chalet, Wausau. Eclectic, action-packed, high-energy, jam-rock grass. Ages 18+. 8-11:30 pm. Free. skigranitepeak.com Night at the Opera · Sun. 1/13, First Presbyterian Church, Wausau. Concert by Wausau Symphony Orchestra. 4 pm. $15 adults, $10 seniors, free under 18. wausausymphonyband.org

E VENTS/SPECTATOR SPORTS Vintage Board Game Night: 21+ Night · Thurs. 1/3, Limericks, Wausau. Vintage board game collection with special vintage cocktails. 7 pm. 715-842-5750 Merrill Boys Varsity Basketball · Fri. 1/4, Merrill High School. Vs. Wisconsin Rapids. 7:15 pm. mapsedu.org Mosinee Papermakers Hockey · Fri. 1/4, Mosinee Recreation Center. Vs. West Bend. 8 pm. mosineepapermakers.com Family Festival Weekend · Fri.-Sun. 1/4-6, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Family fun with Saturday night fireworks.

Skigranitepeak.com Badger State Winter Games · Fri.-Sun. 1/4-6. eGames: Central Wis. Convention & Expo Center, Rothschild. Youth Hockey: Marathon Park, Wausau. Squirt A & B. Details, schedule: Visitwausau.com

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East.wausauschools.org DCE Boys Varsity Basketball · Fri. 1/4, DC Everest High School, Schofield. Vs. Stevens Point. 7:15 pm. dce.k12.wi.us Wausau RiverWolves Hockey · Fri.-Sat. 1/4-5, Marathon Park, Wausau. Vs. Willmar WarHawks. 7:30 pm. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 ages 5-18, free under 5. riverwolveshockey.com, 715-869-3132 Wausau Winter Market · Saturdays thru April, Boy & Girls Club, Wausau. Featuring local food products direct from the farmers, bakers, roasters, chefs and bee keepers.

8 am-noon. On Facebook Gleason Winter Ice Oval Races · Sat. 1/5, Gleason Community Club. Gates open 7 am, races start 10 am. $10 gate fee, free 10 and under. Gleasoncc.org Mosinee Papermakers Hockey · Sat. 1/5, Mosinee Recreation Center. Vs. Minnesota Warriors. Proceeds support Minnesota Warriors organization which educates, trains, motivates and encourages those who have physical disabilities incurred during US military service. 7 pm. $5 adults, $2 ages 18 and under, free under 5. mosineepapermakers.com, 715-370-1994 Wausau East Varsity Boys Basketball Game · Tues. 1/8, Wausau East High School. Vs. Stevens Point. 7:15 pm.

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East.wausauschools.org Live Ice Sculpting · Sat. 1/12, Granite Peak Ski Area, Wausau. Watch sculpture be made out of ice with light features. 2-4 pm. skigranitepeak.com Badger State Winter Games · Sat. 1/12, Wausau.

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Art 101: Op Art Survey · Thurs. 1/3, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Learn evolution of Op Art and artists who shaped the movement. 5:30-6:30 pm. 715-845-7010 Hands-on Art: Weaving Illusions · Thurs. 1/3, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Create woven collage designed to trick the eye. 5:30-7 pm. 715-845-7010 Create a Snowman · Fri. 1/4, Marathon Co. Library, Hatley.

All ages make crafted snowmen out of craft sticks and supplies. 1-5 pm. 715-446-3537 Art Park Open Studio · Sat. 1/5, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. All ages drop in to create woven optical-illusion collage. 1-3 pm. 715-845-7010 Adult Night at the Library: Pull String Art · Mon. 1/7, Marathon Co. Library, Edgar. Learn the basics, make own creation. 5:30 pm. 715-352-3155 Intro to Word and Resume Building · Tues. 1/8, Marathon Co. Library, Wausau. Create resume that grabs employers’ attention. 6:30-8 pm. Register: 715-261-7230 Health and Wellness Club: Cures for the Winter Blues · Tues. 1/8, Marathon Co. Library, Athens. Group discussion on health, natural remedies that cure winter blues.

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Local Author Visit: Cindy Meyering · Wed. 1/9 & Sat. 1/12, Marathon Co. Library, Marathon. All ages meet local author and hear about book “I’m There For You.” Wed. 5:30 pm; Sat. 10 am. 715-443-2775 A Few Choice Words: A Writers Workshop for Preserving Memories · Wed. 1/9 or Sat. 1/12, Woodson History Center, Wausau. Ways to stimulate memories and writing techniques. Bring new notebook and small item from distant past. Wed. 10 am-noon; Sat. 1:30-3:30 pm. $15.

Pre-registration required: 715-842-5750 Merrill Area Community and Economic Growth: Creating an Action Plan · Thurs. 1/10, Lincoln Co. Service Center, Merrill.

Discussion on community and economic growth, create vibrant cultural and economic environment that sustains and attracts others to the area. 5:30-8:30 pm. 715-536-7191 Spark! · Thurs. 1/10, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Art encourages social interaction and conversation between those with memory loss and accompanying friend or family member with hands-on art activity. 10:30 am-noon.

Registration required: 715-845-7010 Illusion Quilts Workshop · Sat. 1/12, Woodson Art Museum, Wausau. Adults learn patterns that create dimension and depth in quilts. 1-4 pm. $35 members, $50 non-members. Registration required: 715-845-7010

ARTS /EXHIBITS Woodson Art Museum, Wausau · Free admission. Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 9 am–4 pm, Sat.–Sun. noon–5 pm; open until 7:30 first Thursday of each month. 715-845-7010, lywam.org.

Victor Vasarely: Op Art Master · thru Feb. 24. Three-dimensional experiences via two-dimensional artworks featuring bold colors and geometric shapes.

Dynamic Designs: The Serigraphs of Anne Senechal Faust, vibrant silk-screens · Sharing the Shoreline, shorebirds through sculptures and works on paper · Regal Bearing: Bird Portraiture, variety of formats from the Museum’s collection.

Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art · Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. noon-5 pm. 715-571-6551, Wmoca.org.

Joyce Polance: Exchanges · Jan. 5-March 30. Large-scale oil paintings depicting subjects in various states of emergence from patterns that have had a negative impact on their lives. Reception and lecture 1/7, 6-9 pm Merrill History & Cultural Center · Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 9 am–1 pm. 715-536-5652, merrillhistory.org Thru Jan: Holiday Highlights, a Christmas Display and A History of Page Milk & Local Dairies Woodson History Center, Wausau · Tues.–Fri. 9 am– 4:30 pm, Sat.–Sun. 1–4:30 pm. marathoncountyhistory. org. Rural Electrification: Outlet for Change demonstrates changes that came with electricity in the early 1900s.

Milking Time: Evolution of the Dairy Industry in Marathon County · The development of an industry.

Marathon City Heritage Center · Regular hours second Sunday of each month 10 am-1 pm starting in October.

Free. marathoncity2020.com.

Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau · Free. Gallery hours Tues.–Fri. 10 am–5 pm; Sat. noon–4 pm. 715-842-4545, cvawausau.org: 29th Annual Midwest Seasons · Jan. 4-March 9. Art in a variety of mediums capturing the seasons.

Opening Gala 1/18, 5-7 pm Wis. Valley Art Association Members Art Exhibit · Jan. 4-March 9. Variety of mediums. Opening Gala 1/18, 5-7 pm Anders Shafer · Jan. 11-March 23.

319 Gallery, Wausau · Local artists and former Talent Shop artisans. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for holiday shopping. Gallery hours Mon.-Sat. 11 am-3 pm. 715-574-8179 Gift of Art · thru Jan. 4, Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point.

Art for the holiday season. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-3 pm. 715-345-2888 Starting Out · thru Feb. 1, New Visions Gallery, Marshfield.

Juried exhibit of Wis. university student work. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm. newvisionsgallery.org Juried Student Exhibition · thru Jan. 23, UW–Stevens Point Carlsten Gallery. Art from all disciplines. Mon.-Fri. 10 am4 pm & 7-9 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1-4 pm. Uwsp.edu Winter Show · thru March 5, New Heights Gallery, Marshfield Clinic, Weston. Variety of art mediums. Mon.Fri. 8 am-4:30 pm. 715-393-1000 From Here On Out · thru Feb. 27, Red Door Galleria, 316 Washington St., Wausau. Drawings by M Peterson. Hours by appointment only: 715-558-1734 Small by Mighty Works · Jan. 8-Feb. 28, Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point. See how small works can have a big impact. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5 pm; Sun. 11 am-3 pm. 715-345-2888

K IDS /TEENS Pokémon Club · Thurs. 1/3, Marathon Co. Library, Wausau.

Activities, trading cards. 4 pm. 715-261-7200 Outside the Lines: A Family Coloring Party · Sat. 1/5, Marathon Co. Library, Hatley. Coloring projects for children and adults. 10 am. 715-446-3537 Easel with Whiteboard · Sat. 1/5, Home Depot. Parent and child build easel. 9 am-noon. Register: homedepot.com/workshops

▲Aquarium Celebration · Sat. 1/5, Marathon Co. Library, Wausau. Aquarium expert answers questions and bring ocean creatures to hold and touch, read ocean stories, art projects and games. 10:30 am-noon. 715-261-7220 Winter Swim Lessons · Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 1/7-3/2, Marathon Area Swim Association. Details and schedule: Masaswim.org Climbing Wall Class · Mondays 1/7-2/18, Woodson YMCA, Wausau. Ages 5-14 learn to safely use equipment, identify holds and read routes. 5-6 pm. $26 members, $41 nonmembers. Woodsonymca.com Tots in the Gardens · Tues. 1/8, Monk Gardens, Wausau. Ages 3-5 adventure with nature using alphabet as guide with crafts, activity, snacks. Runs second and fourth Tuesdays. 10 am. $4, or $2 members, accompanying adults free. 715-261-6309 Sparkly Icicle Craft · Tues. 1/8, Marathon Co. Library, Mosinee. Make crafted icicles. 3:30 pm. 715-693-2144 LEGO Block Party · Tues. 1/8, Marathon Co. Library, Mosinee. Build creative projects. 9 am. 715-693-2144 Toddler Time: Winter Session · Tuesdays or Wednesdays 1/8-2/20, YMCA. Toddlers with parent become active with activities and games. Tues.: Weston branch, 10-10:30 am.

Wed.: Wausau branch, 11:15-11:45 am. Free members, $15 non-members. Woodsonymca.com Cardio Kids Winter Session · Tuesdays or Thursdays 1/82/21, YMCA. Dynamic activities and games geared toward ages 6-12. Tuesdays at Wausau branch; Thursdays at Weston branch. 5:30-6:15 pm. Free members, $15 nonmembers. Woodsonymca.com Bounce House Night · Wed. 1/9, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Ages 11 and under jump in four bounce houses.

6-8 pm. $5. 715-359-6563 Kindersports Winter Session · Thursdays 1/10-2/21, Woodson YMCA, Wausau. Children develop individual and team skills in a variety of sports. 9:15-10 am. $26 members, $41 non-members. Woodsonymca.com Healthy Family Night · Thurs. 1/10, Central Wis. Children’s Museum, Stevens Point. Healthy meal with activity and program for entire family. 5-8 pm. Dinner $3 per person, free under 2. Cwchildrensmuseum.org Basketball Fundamental Skills Clinic · Thursdays 1/10-1/31, Woodson YMCA, Wausau. Emphasizes fun, proper technique and skill development. 5-6 pm for ages 4-7; 6-7 pm ages 8-11. $36, $21 members. Woodsonymca.com Parents Night Out · Fri. 1/11, Stevens Point YMCA. Grades K-5 enjoy games, swim time, crafts, movie time, more. 69 pm. $15. Register by 1/9: 715-342-2980 Family Movie Night: Trolls · Fri. 1/11, Stevens Point YMCA. Free popcorn and water, other concessions available for purchase. 6:45 pm. Free. spymca.org LEGO Block Party · Sat. 1/12, Marathon Co. Library, Rothschild. Creative projects. 11:30 am, 715-359-6208 Indoor Soccer League · Saturdays 1/12-2/23 (except 2/16), Aspirus YMCA, Weston. Basics of passing, dribbling and kicking. Ages 4-K at 9 am; grades 1-2 at 10 am; grades 3-4 at 11 am. $58/$43. woodsonymca.com Log Rolling Class Session II · Sundays 1/13-2/17, Aspirus YMCA, Weston. Ages 6-16 improve balance, agility and concentration. Level 1 runs 11-11:45 am; Level 2 noon12:45 pm; Level 3 runs 1-1:45 pm. $25 members, $38 general. Woodsonymca.com Ongoing CI Pediatric Therapy Centers, Wausau. 9-10 am.

608-819-6394, citherapies.com. Developmental Screeners · Tuesdays, free informal assessment of communication, fine motor, gross motor, problem solving and social emotional skills for ages birth to five. 9-10 am. Register: 608-819-6394, citherapies.com Boys & Girls Club. For grades 4–12: Art, sports, skateboarding, homework help and more. 715-845-2582 and bgclub. com. Wausau site open weekdays 3–7 pm, non-school and snow days 7 am–5:30 pm, noon–5:30 pm early release days. High School Nights Tues. & Thurs. Club open to high school students to use skate park, gym, computer lab and games room, 7-9 pm.

D.C. Everest Greenheck Field House site open weekdays 2:45–7 pm, 1:30–7 pm early release days, closed nonschool and snow days Chess & Art at Achieve Center, Wausau · Fridays, Chess club for ages 7+ coached by Chess Master, 4 pm. Art Club for children and families 4 pm. 715-845-4900 Wausau Children’s Museum, Wausau Center Mall. Open weekdays 9:30 am-2 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 1 pm5 pm. $3 children 1-13, free 0-12 months and parents or caregivers. 608-408-4668, wausauchildrensmuseum.org

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Marathon Co. Libraries Story Times · Recurring, weekly programs, 715-261-7220.

• Family Story Time · 30-min. of stories, songs for all ages with guardian. Sat. 10:30 am Wausau; Tues. 10:30 am Rothschild & Hatley, 10 am Athens; Wed. 10 am Mosinee, 10:15 am Stratford; Thurs. 10:30 am Marathon City • Play & Learn Story Time · 60-90-min. of story, song, activities for all ages, with Family Resource Center. 715845-6747. Tues. 10:30 am Athens, 11 am Rothschild; Wed. 10:30 am Mosinee, 10:45 am Stratford; Thurs. 10 am Hatley, 10 am Edgar; Fri. 9:30 am Wausau • Preschool Story Time · Wed. & Thursdays Wausau. 30min. stories, songs, rhymes. 10:30 am • Tales for Tots · Tuesdays, Wausau. For ages 2–3 with adult. Books, songs, fingerplay. 10 & 10:30 am • Book Babies · Mondays, Wausau. 20-min. “lap sit” for babies to 2 years with adult with books, songs, developmental activities. 10 am.

Central Wis. Children’s Museum · 1100 Main St. Downtown Stevens Point. Hands-on exhibits & activities for children and adults to explore together. $5 children & adults (1 & under free). Hours, Tues.–Fri. 9 am–4 pm; Thurs. 9 am-8 pm; Sat. 10 am–4 pm; Sun. noon–4 pm. 715-344-2003, cwchildrensmuseum.org

O UTDOORS /SPORTS Central Wis. Speed Skating Club, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Join any time, free to try. Opportunity to compete at national/ local levels. Skates provided for kids through season. $235 + US & State Speed Skating fees. Practice most Sundays 6-7:30 pm. centralwisconsinspeedskating.org, 715-581-8262 Open Skating · Marathon Park, Wausau. Mon.-Fri. 11 am1 pm; Wednesdays & Sundays. Wed. 7-9 pm; Sun. 2-5 pm. Special hours or closed during school vacations and holidays. $2 youth, $3 adults. $3 rental. 715-261-1570 Open Skate · Fri.-Sat. 1/4-5, Smith Center, Merrill. Fri. 6:30-8:30 pm; Sat. 1-3 pm & 6-8 pm. $3 admission, $2 skate rental. 715-536-7313 Open Climbing Wall · Sat. 1/5, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Instructions, proper fit for harness and helmet.

6-8 pm. $5, space limited. 715-359-6563 Public Skating · Sat. 1/5, Greenheck Field House, Weston. $3 skate rental, $3 admission. 6:30-7:50 pm. 715-359-6563 Learn to Speed Skate · Sun. 1/6, Greenheck Field House, Schofield. All ages learn to skate, club provides skates and neck guards on first come basis. Wear long sleeves, pants, gloves and bring bike or skate helmet. 6-7 pm. Free. centralwisconsinspeedskating.org Kids Snow Striders Ski Lessons · Sundays thru 2/3, Nine Mile Recreation Area, Rib Mountain. Ages 4-9 learn to cross country ski. Some equipment available, first come first served. 2-3 pm. $15 Nordic Club members, $25 general. WausauNordic.org, 715-302-5689 Winter Swim Lessons · Mon.-Wed. & Sat. 1/7-3/2, Marathon Area Swim Association. Open to members and non-members. Details and register: Masaswim.org Learn Pickleball · Mondays or Thursdays 1/7-2/21, Aspirus YMCA, Weston. For ages 10+, equipment provided. Mon. 9 am or Thurs. 6 pm. $45 members, $55 non-members.

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Free Adult Cross Country Ski Lessons · Tuesdays thru 1/29, Nine Mile Forest Recreation Area, Wausau. Open to adults and high school students, with cookies, hot chocolate and cider after. Includes trail passes and ski rentals (first come, first served). No children. 6:30 pm registration, 7-8 pm lessons. Free. WausauNordic.org Cat + Kitten Yoga · Thurs. 1/10, Humane Society of Marathon Co., Wausau. Yoga class for all levels with free roaming adoptable felines. $10. Arrive between 5-5:15 pm. Class starts 5:30-6:15 pm. Register: 5koshasyoga.com Intermediate Cross Country · Thursdays 1/10-2/14 (no class 1/31), Minocqua Winter Park. Emphasis on improving and refining Nordic technique. 9 am-noon $85. Register: nicoletoa.tix.com Beginning Cross Country Skiing · Fri. 1/11-18, Minocqua Winter Park. Basic skills to travel cross country on skis over groomed trails. 9 am-noon. $50. Register: nicoletoa.tix.com Open Skate · Fri.-Sat. 1/11-12, Smith Center, Merrill. Fri. 6:30-8:30 pm; Sat. 6-8 pm. $3 admission, $2 skate rental.

715-536-7313 Public Skating · Sat. 1/12, Greenheck Field House, Weston. $3 skate rental, $3 admission. 6:30-7:50 pm. 715-359-6563 Open Climbing Wall · Sat. 1/12, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Instructions, proper fit for harness and helmet.

6-8 pm. $5, space limited. 715-359-6563 Snekkevik Ski Race · Sat. 1/12, Nine Mile Recreation Area, Wausau. Classic and skate-style cross-country ski races. 3.5K, 6K, 12K, 24K distances with free 1K children’s event for ages 9 and under. $8 for 3.5K and 6K, $25 for 12K and $35 for 24K. 8 am registration, 9:30 am race. Details: wausaunordic.org Introduction to Fat Biking · Sun. 1/13, Minocqua Zipline Trails. Bike on trails groomed for winter. 1-3 pm. $25 or $80 with rental. Register: nicoletoa.tix.com

LIFELINES Express Childbirth Preparation Class · Sat. 1/5, Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Tools to manage labor and birth. 8 am-noon. $45. Register: healthcare.ascension.org Childbirth Education: The Lamaze Method · Sat. 1/5, Aspirus Women’s Health Birthing Center, Wausau. Prepare for last weeks of pregnancy, labor, birth and hospital stay.

8 am-3 pm. $5. Register: 715-847-2380 Early Pregnancy Fair · Mon. 1/7, Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Women in first or second trimester learn about fetal development, nutrition, safety, more. 6-8 pm.

Free. Registration required: healthcare.ascension.org Medicare Basics · Wed.-Thurs. 1/9-10, Aging & Disability Resource Center. Provides basics of Medicare for those new or enrolling soon. Wed. Wausau, 9-11:30 am; Thurs.

Merrill, 5-8 pm. Register: Adrc-cw.org Breastfeeding Class · Thurs. 1/10, Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. Advantages, getting started, positioning, tips and more. 5:30-8 pm. $25. Registration required: healthcare.ascension.org Breastfeeding Class · Thurs. 1/10, Aspirus Women’s Health Birthing Center, Wausau. Advantages, process of milk production, establish latch-on, more. 6-8 pm. $5. Register: 715-847-2380 Ongoing Downtown Memory Café · A gathering for people in early stages of dementia, with care partners. Refreshments, conversation, music and activities. Free. 10:30 am. Pre-register: Wausau, 3rd Thursday, First United Methodist Church. 715-842-9809 · Stevens Point, 2nd Wednesdays, Lincoln Center. 715-346-1401

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Strong Bones · Help improve muscle strength, bone density, self-confidence, sleep and vitality. Weston · Atrium Post-Acute Care of Weston, 6001 Alderson St. Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. 715-675-2045 · Athens Area Fire Dept. Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10 am. 715-573-4649 · Tomahawk United Methodist Church, 1104 School Rd. Call 715-539-1080 for times & dates · Merrill Enrichment Center, 303 N Sales St. 715-539-1072 Immunization & STD Clinics · STD clinic is at Aspirus Wausau Family Medicine, 425 Wind Ridge Dr., Tuesdays 1:30–4:30 pm, no appointment necessary. Appointments required for immunization clinics at Marathon Co. Health Dept., 1000 Lake View Dr., Wausau, 715-261-1900. Most vaccines $7 per dose: 1st Mon., 4–6 pm · 2nd Wed., 2–4 pm 3rd Thurs., 4–6 pm · 4th Fri., 9–11 am United Way Volunteer Connection: To find opportunities call 715-848-2927 or 2-1-1, or see, unitedwaymc.org.

Some current donation needs: Undergarments Needed. Bare Necessities in need of men’s and women’s underwear, boys size 2T, 3T and 4T are especially needed right now. Contact Janet at 715-359-2073 or jfelch@jdtube.com Rebecca’s Closet. Rebecca’s Closet is in need of children’s new or gently used winter gear to provide to families in need. Most needed items include: school-aged boots, snow pants, and waterproof mittens. Contact Sarah at 715-298-5712 or stifft@unitedwaymc.org Dual-Language Books. McLit, Marathon County Literacy, utilizes bilingual books. Contact Connie at 715-679-6170 or mclitofwausau@gmail.com Peyton’s Promise Weston Food Drive · Village of Weston Municipal Center, Weston. Supports 32 food pantries and backpack programs throughout Marathon County.

Items may be dropped off between 8 am–4:30 pm. Other locations include Pick n’ Saves, Weston Trigs, Schofield City Hall, Fantastic Sam’s, Covenant Community Church or Abby Bank. 715-218-4401 Neighbors’ Place Food Pantry · Mon.-Fri. 745 Scott St., Wausau. Eligible persons may use the pantry once every two weeks. ID and proof of Marathon County residency required. Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 10:30 am–1:30 pm; Wed. 1:30–4:30 pm. 715-845-1966 Jubilee House Community Meal · Thursdays, St. Matthew School, 225 S. 28th Ave., Wausau. Free community meal, 4:30-6 pm. 715-842-3148 Community Center of Hope Food Pantry · Mon., Tues. & Fri., 607 13th St., Mosinee. Must live in southern Marathon County. Proof of address & income required. Mon. 9 am–11:45 am, Tues. 3–5:45 pm, Fri. Noon-1:45 pm.

715-693-7145, cchope.net Child Car Seat Safety Check · 1st Wed., Aspirus Hospital Women’s Health Birthing Center entrance, 4–6 pm.

715-847-2864 · 3rd Wed. Yach’s Body & Custom, Rib Mountain, 11 am–1 pm. 715-359-0482 Celebrate Recovery · Tuesdays, Christian Assembly. Christ centered recovery for life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups.

6:30-8 pm. celebraterecovery.com Wausau Family Resource Center · Provides support programs. 715-845-6747, chw.org Learning Essentials About Parenting · Mondays. Frank discussion about joys and trials of parenthood. Childcare available. 6–7:30 pm Parents of Teens LEAP Classes · Wed. Parent education & support group that runs in 6-week sessions. 6–7:30 pm

T OP T ENS Top selling titles at Janke Book Store Fiction Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver The Reckoning by John Grisham Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Non Fiction Becoming by Michelle Obama Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Brief Answers to the Big Questions by Stephen Hawking The Fifth Risk by Michael Lewis The Point of it All by Charles Krauthamer Pick of the Week Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Life by Jane Sherron De Hart Top selling music at Inner Sleeve 1. Greta Van Fleet “Anthem Of The Peaceful Army” 2. The Beatles “White Album Anniversary Edition” 3. Billy F Gibbons “Big Bad Blues” 4. Chris Cornell “ST” 5. J Mascis “Elastic Days” 6. Mark Knopfler “Down The Road Wherever” 7. Kurt Vile “Bottle It In” 8. Behemoth “I Loved You At Your Darkest” 9. Horseshoes & Hand Grenades “The Ode” 10. Neil Young “Songs For Judy”

I N C ONCERT Randy Bachman · Sat. 1/20, Barrymore Theatre, Madison.

Barrymorelive.com Eric Johnson · Thurs. 1/24, Barrymore Theatre, Madison.

Barrymorelive.com Jeff Dunham · Thurs. 1/24, Target Center, Minneapolis.

Targetcenter.com The Wailers · Wed. 1/30, Barrymore Theatre, Madison.

Barrymorelive.com Disturbed with Three Days Grace · Fri. 2/1, Target Center, Minneapolis. Targetcenter.com Demetri Martin · Thurs. 2/7, Barrymore Theatre, Madison.

Barrymorelive.com Eric Church · Fri.-Sat. 2/8-9, Target Center, Minneapolis.

Targetcenter.com Kelly Clarkson · Fri. 2/15, Resch Center, Green Bay. Reschcenter.com Kelly Clarkson · Sat. 2/16, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul.

Xcelenergycenter.com 2Cellos · Wed. 2/20, Target Center, Minneapolis.

Targetcenter.com Elton John · Thurs.-Fri. 2/21-22, Target Center, Minneapolis.

Targetcenter.com Rob Schneider · Sat. 2/23, Barrymore Theatre, Madison.

Barrymorelive.com The Steeldrivers with Nickel & Rose · Fri. 3/1, Barrymore Theatre, Madison. Barrymorelive.com Kiss · Mon. 3/4, Target Center, Minneapolis. Targetcenter.com We Banjo 3 · Tues. 3/5, Barrymore Theatre, Madison.

Barrymorelive.com Shinedown · Sat. 3/9, Resch Center, Green Bay. Reschcenter.com Gaelic Storm · Sun. 3/10, Barrymore Theatre, Madison.

Barrymorelive.com Shinedown · Mon. 3/11, Target Center, Minneapolis.

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MOVIES Times may change, contact the theater before heading out Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild, 715-355-1080 Movie times Fri. 1/4–Wed. 1/9 Aquaman (PG13) Daily 9:00 am, 12:20, 2:10, 3:40, 6:00, 7:00, 10:20 pm Escape Room (PG13) Daily 9:15, 11:40 am, 2:20, 5:00, 8:00, 10:45 pm Holmes & Watson (PG13) Daily 9:10 am, 12:00, 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:40 pm Vice (R) Daily 9:00 am, 12:10, 3:30, 6:50, 10:00 pm Bumblebee (PG13) Daily 9:00 am, 12:00, 3:20, 7:40, 10:35 pm Second Act (PG13) Daily 4:40, 7:30, 10:15 pm Welcome to Marwen (PG13) Daily 9:30 pm Mary Poppins Returns (PG) Daily 10:00 am, 1:40, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 pm Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Daily 9:30 am, 12:40, 4:00, 7:10, 10:10 pm The Mule (R) Daily 10:15 am, 1:20, 4:20, 6:40, 10:30 pm Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) Daily 11:00 am, 1:50 pm Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (PG) Daily 9:20, 11:45 am Rogers Cinema 7, Stevens Point, 715-341-2700 Movie times Fri. 1/4–Wed. 1/9 Aquaman (PG13) Daily 6:30, 9:30 pm; Sat.-Sun. 12:30, 3:30 pm Mary Poppins Returns (PG) Daily 6:15, 8:55 pm; Sat.-Sun. 12:55, 3:35 pm Bumblebee (PG13) Daily 7:10, 9:35 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1:30, 4:30 pm Vice (R) Daily 6:00, 8:45 pm; Sat.-Sun. 12:30, 3:15 pm Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG) Daily 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 pm; Sat.-Sun. 12:15, 2:35 pm Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) Daily 6:45, 9:15 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1:15, 4:15 pm Mortal Engines (PG13) Daily 9:10 pm The Grinch (PG) Daily 5:00, 7:00 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1:00, 3:00 pm Rogers Campus 4, Stevens Point, 715-341-6161 Movie times Fri. 1/4–Wed. 1/9 The Mule (R) Daily 6:30, 9:00 pm; Sat.-Sun. 12:30, 3:00 pm Holmes and Watson (PG13) Daily 5:10, 7:15, 9:20 pm; Sat.Sun. 1:00, 3:05 pm Green Book (PG13) Daily 6:15, 8:55 pm; Sat.-Sun. 12:45, 3:25 pm Escape Room (PG13) Daily 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 pm; Sat.-Sun. 12:40, 2:50 pm Cosmo Theater, Merrill, 715-536-4473 Movie times Fri. 1/4–Thurs. 1/10 Mary Poppins Returns (PG) Daily 7:00 pm; Fri.-Sat. 9:15 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1:00, 3:30 pm Aquaman (PG13) Daily 7:00 pm; Fri.-Sat. 9:15 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1:00, 3:30 pm Bumblebee (PG13) Daily 7:00 pm; Fri.-Sat. 9:30 pm; Sat.-Sun. 1:00, 3:45 pm

FILM REVIEWS

Fantasy after trauma Steve Carell delicately portrays a man’s dreamworld nightmare

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Welcome to Marwen

out of 5 | 116 min. | PG13 Reviewed by MaryAnn Johanson

The 2010 documentary Marwencol surely must do a better job of telling the true story of artist Mark Hogancamp than Welcome to Marwen does. The problem isn’t that Hogancamp’s deeply internal, intensely psychological reality has been fictionalized for cinema, per se. It’s the way that it has been fictionalized. Director and cowriter Robert Zemeckis has melded the plasticky animation of The Polar Express with the kooky charm of Forrest Gump to tell a tale of trauma and recovery, of the power of imagination to help and to heal. It doesn’t work.

The horror that Hogancamp experienced and the ways he found to cope might have been better served with the kind of restraint Zemeckis showed with Cast Away which rendered extreme human experience and survival with exquisite humor and pathos. You see, Hogancamp (here portrayed by Steve Carell) barely survived a beating by five especially vicious attackers after telling them that he likes to wear women’s shoes.

He was left with terrible losses, in his memory and physical capabilities. He could no longer draw, so as part of his recovery—a sort of self-devised art therapy—he constructed in his yard a scalemodel WWII-era Belgian town, which he dubbed Marwen, and began photographing its inhabitants — made with dolls, GI Joe and Barbie types — in an ongoing story about violence and trauma and rescue and magic and endurance.

The real Mark Hogancamp’s dolls are just dolls with generic faces. They are, however, analogs for people in his life, including his attackers (they’re the Nazis).

In Welcome to Marwen, Zemeckis gives the dolls the actual visages of his cast:

Hogancamp’s stand-in looks like Carell; a woman Hogancamp met at rehab who inspired him looks like Janelle Monáe; another doll looks exactly like an extrudedplastic version of his new neighbor (Leslie Mann). And while the real Hogancamp’s stories exist only as still photos, Zemeckis has chosen to animate them.

Perhaps this seemed like a good way to bring to life the fantasy that allows Hogancamp some control over horrors too acute to confront in any other way. But what it means is that half of Welcome to Marwen— the CGI-animated bits — are fantasies that don’t really resonate for us, even if we can clearly appreciate, in a purely intellectual way, their appeal for Hogancamp. For us they’re like looking at someone else’s very personal porn: the dolls are absurd delusions of sexiness and dominance, scantily clad and constantly rescuing the Hogancamp doll. These fantasy bits speak only to Hogancamp, and are too uncomfortably like peering into daydreams that should have remained private.

This is all offered with the best of intentions, but it comes off forced, overenunciated, and sometimes so lost in the fantasy world that the movie forgets to clue us in to what’s really going on with Hogancamp. Something about an addiction to unidentified pills, for instance, suddenly turns up in the last few minutes of the movie, and we have no idea what that’s about: Hogancamp hadn’t seemed to be suffering in that sense.

Carell’s deeply moving and sad performance is pretty much the only reason to see Welcome to Marwen. There’s a delicate sensitivity to how he shows us the hangover Hogancamp is left with after his trauma, in how he’s unable to deal directly with his emotions. His tenderness, inarticulate though it may be, becomes a sharp contrast to the cruelty he endured.

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MONGOLIAN BBQ WAUSAU CENTER MALL 715-849-3516 For over 19 years, the owners of Zhou’s Mongolian BBQ have served Bourbon Chicken and other Asian cuisine options, in the Wausau Center Mall Food Court.

“It’s our own recipe unchanged for almost 20 years”, explains manager Xiangan Li, “not available anywhere else”. He goes on to say, “despite rumors, we’re not closing and look forward to serving our loyal customers in 2019”. The style of food is inspired by the griddle cooking method where customers can watch their food being prepared.

Customers can order from a selection of bourbon entrees (mix and match available)—chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables with sides including favorites such as fried rice, lo mein, and vegetables and appetizers—egg rolls, dumplings, and crab rangoons.

There’s plenty of seating inside the Food Court, but you can call in for pick-up. Zhou’s Mongolian BBQ is open Mon.–Sat.10 am to 8 pm; Sun. 11 am to 6 pm. *Not affiliated with any other restaurants with similar food or name.

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Family Support Groups 4th Monday of the month 7-8 pm.

National Alliance on Mental Illness. Meetings held at Marathon County Public Library 2nd floor.

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Saturdays, 1:30-5 pm & 6-9:30 pm, Sundays 1:30-5 pm Sylvan Hill, Wausau $9.50 Adults $7 Youth. 715-261-1550

LUMINARY SNOWSHOE WALK MONK BOTANICAL GARDENS

Friday, January 25, 6-8 pm. Bring family, friends and dogs for a lit walk with a bonfire, hot chocolate, marshmallows and more. Snowshoe rental is $2 donation, $2 admission and free to members. monkgardens.org.

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Saturdays, November 3 - April 27 at Boys and Girls Club Local Food products direct from the farmers, bakers, roasters, chefs and bee keepers. 8 am-noon.

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CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS (CVA)

Gallery Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. noon-4 pm 29th Annual Midwest Seasons Exhibit. Jan. 4 - March 9.

Opening Gala, Jan. 18, 5-7 pm.

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Eligible persons may use the pantry every two weeks.

ID and proof of Marathon County residency required.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LOCAL WEBSITE

Local meeting information and other Experience, Strength and Hope. Please visit our website at aawausauwi.org.

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THE OPEN DOOR

319 4th St., Wausau 715-848-4044 Provides free clothing, resource help & support group information to recently released inmates 18 & older of the Marathon County jail system. Daily 5-10 am.

FAITH IN ACTION OF MARATHON COUNTY

Will service seniors in Marathon County who are 60 yrs or older. Free rides to doctor appts, grocery shopping and also offering fall prevention services. Looking for volunteer drivers. Faith in Action 715-848-8783.

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Good News Project, 1106 N. 5th Street, Wausau - your state certified electronics recycler! Cost is 40 cents per pound, data security guaranteed. All proceeds support local non-profit.

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MARATHON COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL

McLit: Offering assistance in reading, math, spelling, computer, financial to adults 18+ and under 18 accompanied by adult. Always looking for volunteers and board members.

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Going with the flow

401 Flow Yoga opens in the former Community Soul Yoga studio

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(From left) Sonja Gasper, Stephanie Fandrey and Ashlie Zeidler launched 401 Flow Yoga as a successor to Community Soul Yoga, where all three were yoga instructors.

There’s a story behind every business. For 401 Flow Yoga, you could say the owners started writing a new chapter while keeping the plot line of its predecessor, Community Soul Yoga.

The new studio, still located in the Washington Square building in downtown Wausau, has reopened under a new name, directly after Community Soul Yoga owner Kirsten Holmson decided it was time to “retire” so that she could focus on her family before her son and daughter (both in high school) leave the nest. The transition turns the page in the studio’s story, says Ashlie Zeidler, co-owner of 401 Flow with Sonja Gasper and Stephanie Fandrey. The new trio of owners will teach classes and share in running the business.

In terms of the yoga experience, not a lot will change, they say.

“We really wanted to keep the whole ‘everyone is welcome here’ vibe the same,” says Fandrey. “Our main goal is to make sure that people who come in feel seen, and they have a place to feel safe and feel like they matter to us.”

Gasper reiterates that while the name on the studio wall may be different, they’ve kept the flavor of the space. “The door closes, the door opens, we have the same schedule, the same classes, the same faces, and the same community.”

Community Soul Yoga had been around for almost eight years and was one of Wausau’s pioneering studios when Holmson opened it. This fall, Holmson approached the trio with her plans to retire from teaching, which would mean the studio would close.

Gasper was the only one with experience running a business (she owns a market

farm), but all three knew they had to take over to continue the studio’s legacy without missing a beat. “Our why behind this, was ‘This can’t not happen’,” says Gasper. “We needed to keep this open, we can’t just let it go. This space means so much to us.”

All three owners have been teaching for several years at Community Soul. “We all got our 200-hour yoga certification together with Kirsten, that is how we all met,” says Zeidler. They each will still keep their day jobs as well as teaching classes at the studio. “It’s a big step, it really is. We hope to continue to extend the love and support that was modeled for us by this community,” says Zeidler.

The three, along with Holmson’s husband, Eric Holmson, will teach a variety of classes during the week. “It looks a lot the same, with the same schedule and class styles,” says Zeidler. “We kept the same pricing, and we are trying to keep a lot of the structure.”

The schedule includes a Power Flow class; a Long, Slow Deep recovery Yinbased class which is perfect for athletes looking for a good stretch; a Foundations class; Slow Flow, which is slower paced and great for people still learning the poses; and a Happy Hour class on the weekends, which incorporates arm balances and is more playful and less structured.

401 Flow Yoga will host a grand opening celebration on Jan. 11 with two classes that day, 9-10 am and 4:305:30 pm, followed by a reception after each class. 401 Flow Yoga is located at 300 N. Third St., Suite 401. For more information see 401flowyoga.com. Classes can be booked on the website or on the MINDBODY app.

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