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RIDERS IN THE SKY

arts & entertainment HIGH

LIGHTS

By Kayla Zastrow

CAT & NAT

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. Th is 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. 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.

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, unfi ltered, pee-your-pants funny moms on the planet. Th ey’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! Th e evening features fun for the entire family with games, crafts, bounce houses, train rides, a fi re throwing demonstration, photobooth, live music by Blue Cheese Band from 5-7 pm, over 13 food vendors, a beverage tent, and, of course, fi reworks being shot off at dusk (around 8 pm). Th e main entrance is located at Emerson 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 fl at, fast, and scenic 5K run through Wausau’s Southeast Side Neighborhood. A portion of this year’s proceeds will benefi t 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.

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. Th ese re-enactors bring several historical fi gures to life through fi rst-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! Th is interactive stage show gives audience members the chance to play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show Th e Price is Right! You’ll see games like Plinko, Cliff hangers, Th e Big Wheel and the fabulous Showcase played on the stage at the Grand Th eater. 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, Th e 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.