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CENTRAL WISCONSIN BOOK FESTIVAL

Aaron Lee Kaplan

SATURDAY 9/18 | RHINELANDER BREWING COMPANY

Playing a mix of rock, blues and folk, this singer-songwriter from Marshfi eld plays a mix of covers and originals for an evening of acoustic guitar virtuosity and great songwriting. Inspired by classic rock music, Kaplan started writing songs and playing guitar at age 12. By age 15 he was performing at coff ee shops, restaurants, and bookstores. Since moving to Wisconsin in 2015, he’s earned a reputation for his slide and fi ngerstyle guitar playing and his thought-provoking original songs. Th ough he’s a solo artist, he achieves a full sound by adding percussion to his vocals and guitar by using a foot stomp box, which has a similar sound to a kick drum. 6 pm. 715-550-2337.

Tuba Skinny

THURSDAY 9/16 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world. Drawing on a wide range of musical infl uences—from spirituals to Depressionera blues, from ragtime to traditional jazz—their sound evokes the rich musical heritage of their New Orleans home. Th e band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their whirlwind live performances. Part of the 10x10 series. Starts at 8 pm. $10 general admission. Tickets at grandtheater.org.

Movie Magic with CWSO

SATURDAY 9/18 | 400 BLOCK STAGE, WAUSAU

Th e Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra kicks off their 73rd season with an outdoor, family-friendly performance. Th e concert includes some of the all-time best movie songs, includes tunes from Sound Of Music, West Side Story, Schindler’s List, Frozen, Star Wars and more while. In addition to the energetic band instruments, the show also features singers Laura Lydia Paruzynski and Ian Garthwaite. After decades with the CWSO, this show is the fi nal performance from concertmaster Steven Bjella. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these movie tunes. Starts at 2 pm. Free but donations welcomed. Details at cwso.org.

Maple Fall Fest

SAT.-SUN. 9/18-19 | WILDWOOD PARK, MARSHFIELD

Visit Marshfi eld is celebrating 29 years of all things Maple at the annual Maple Fall Fest. Th is event will feature over 100 vendors with original artwork, handmade arts and crafts, Amish specialties, Th e Maple Village, food vendors, and a beer garden. Details at Visitmarshfi eld.com.

Schedule:

Saturday

7 am-Noon | Breakfast, $8 per person, free 6 and under 9 am-4 pm | Kid’s Zone, Infl atables, Arts & Crafts

and Scavenger Hunt

9 am-5 pm | 150+ Handmade Arts & Crafts Vendors,

Amish Specialties, Maple Village, Maple Syrup Products, Food Court & Beer Garden

10 am | Performance by Main Street Conservatory

of Dance

10:30 am | Performance by Marshfi eld Youth Ballet 11:30 am | Mad Dog & Merrill “Grillin’ Buddies” 1 pm | Performance and dance lessons by the

Country Style Dancers

2 pm | Wildwood Zoo Tour, meet at Zoo East Entrance

Sunday

7 am-Noon | Breakfast, $8 per person, free 6 and under 10 am-4 pm | 150+ Handmade Arts & Crafts Vendors,

Amish Specialties, Maple Village, Maple Syrup Products, Food Court & Beer Garden

10 am-4 pm | Kid’s Zone, Infl atables, Arts & Crafts

and Scavenger Hunt

11:30 am | Mad Dog & Merrill “Grillin’ Buddies” 1 pm | Marshfi eld Monarchs Butterfl y Release on Main Stage 2 pm | Wildwood Zoo Tour, meet at Zoo East Entrance

Central Wisconsin Book Festival

SEPT. 17-26 | LOCATIONS AROUND CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Book lovers unite! Th is annual festival gets bigger and bigger each year since its inception in 2017. Th is year, the Marathon County Public Library is collaborating with the Portage County Library in Stevens Point and the McMillan Memorial Library in Wisconsin Rapids to host events in all three cities and virtually. Th e festival features more than 40 authors, Writers including New York Times bestselling novelist Taylor Jenkins Reid, music scholar (and Wausau native) Charles Hughes, Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton, champion boxer and non-profi t leader Héctor Colón, mystery authors Mary Logue and Kathleen Ernst, novelist and retired fi refi ghter Gregory Renz, Andrew Graff and so many more. You’ll experience a fantastic mix of events covering fi ction and non-fi ction, poetry, graphic novels, children’s authors and teen events, panels, workshops and much more. Details and full schedule of events at mcpl.us/cwbf.