RIDERS IN THE SKY
CAT & NAT arts & entertainment
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LIGHTS By Kayla Zastrow
Riders in the Sky SUNDAY 9/26 | WITTENBERG-BIRNAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL, WITTENBERG
Round up your herd and join in the fun with America’s favorite signing cowboys! Adorned in colorful Western wear, this Grammy-winning quartet has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years. This group of madcap cowpokes mixes authentic Western music with yodeling, rope tricks and a whole heap of crackpot humor in the timeless tradition of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Presented by Rubber Soul Productions. Starts at 4 pm. $35 general reserved seating, $40 premium reserved seating. Details at rubbersoulproductions.com.
Cat & Nat TUESDAY 9/28 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU
With seven kids between the two of them, Cat & Nat know just how lonely and isolating motherhood can be. So, they set out on a mission to bring women and moms together through laughter. During this reunion tour, expect one of the most hilarious and highly entertaining comedy shows that any woman or mom will ever experience in their lifetime, hosted by the two most honest, unfiltered, pee-your-pants funny moms on the planet. They’ve sold-out theatres and have performed at over 100 venues bringing together a community of women and moms to laugh and cry together. You’ll get their brutally honest takes on motherhood, make new friends, and enjoy off-the-rails shenanigans during this performance. Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. Details and tickets at grandtheater.org.
Fireworks Family Fest and Wausau Events 5K FRIDAY 9/24 AND SATURDAY 9/25 | DOWNTOWN WAUSAU AIRPORT
Two events hosted by Wausau Events happen this weekend at the Downtown Wausau Airport. On Friday is the new Family Fun Fest! The evening features fun for the entire family with games, crafts, bounce houses, train rides, a fire throwing demonstration, photobooth, live music by Blue Cheese Band from 5-7 pm, over 13 food vendors, a beverage tent, and, of course, fireworks being shot off at dusk (around 8 pm). The main entrance is located at Em-
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erson Street Airport Gate. Bring chairs and blankets. Free. Starts at 4 pm. Details at WausauEvents.org. On Saturdays is the Wausau Events 5K. Enjoy a flat, fast, and scenic 5K run through Wausau’s Southeast Side Neighborhood. A portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit Claire’s Crew as they establish a foundation in honor of Claire Hornby who passed away from cancer in September of 2020. $25 registration by 5 pm on 9/23, or $30 day of. Starts at 9 am. Details, registration, and race map at WausauEvents.org.
PINE GROVE CEMETERY WALK
Bull Falls Brewery Oktoberfest 2021 SATURDAY 9/25 | BULL FALLS BREWERY, WAUSAU
Transport yourself to Munich, Germany without the hassle of travel! During this annual event at Bull Falls Brewery, you’ll experience authentic German and Czech Blasmusik along with delicious German festival food including bratwursts, beef tips, Bavarian pretzels, German chocolate cakes, and more. Attendees will enjoy Hammerschlagen— a game involving hamming a nail into a stump-- cornhole, a chicken drop contest, and a stein hoisting contest. Come dressed in your lederhosen or other Oktoberfest gear to be entered into the Best of Oktoberfest contest. Event runs 1-6 pm. Details at BullFallsBrewery.com and on Facebook.
Voices From the Past: A Discovery Walk Through Pine Grove Cemetery SUNDAY 9/26 | PINE GROVE CEMETERY, WAUSAU
During this annual event, you’ll discover how history can be found in unusual places. Hear stories about Marathon County’s past from costumed re-enactors during a guided tour through Pine Grove Cemetery. These re-enactors bring several historical figures to life through first-person narratives—including a character who is connected to a former President of the United States! $5 suggested donation. Held rain or shine. Tours start at 11 am with last tour leaving at 2 pm. $5 suggested donation. Details at marathoncountyhistory.org or 715-842-5750.
The Price is Right Live WEDNESDAY 9/29 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU
Come on Down! This interactive stage show gives audience members the chance to play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show The Price is Right! You’ll see games like Plinko, Cliff hangers, The Big Wheel and the fabulous Showcase played on the stage at the Grand Theater. Participants can win an array of prizes such as appliances, vacations and even a new car! Playing to near sold-out audiences for more than 14 years, The Price is Right Live has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 12 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you’re a fan of the TV show, you’ll love this live, non-televised on-stage version of the show. Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $39.50. Details at grandtheater.org.
