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By Kayla Zastrow

Three Dog Night

FRIDAY 10/1 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Celebrating nearly fi ve decades as one of the world’s most legendary rock bands, Th ree Dog Night comes to Th e Grand to kick off their 2021-22 season. From 1969 to 1975, the band scored a succession of 21 hit singles, including eleven Top Tens, and twelve consecutive gold albums—thanks to their slick and soulful vocal harmonies and creative arrangements. Th e band remains a household name today with classic hits like “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala,” and “One” still thrilling audiences worldwide. Don’t miss these music legends. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $45. Grandtheater.org.

Unity the Band

FRIDAY 10/1 | O’SO BREWING COMPANY, PLOVER

With high energy and funky reggae tunes, this wildly popular, feel-good band from the Fox Valley has become a central Wisconsin favorite. With positive party vibes, the band plays old roots and reggae favorites along with original music that blends the infl uences of roots, rock, blues, funk and reggae into their own unique sound. Fronted by the energetic and charismatic Kai “Pita” Kotobalavu on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, he draws you in with island-smooth sound and gets the crowd up on their feet. 6 pm. 715-254-2163.

UNITY THE BAND

Royal Wood

SATURDAY 10/2 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU SUNDAY 10/3 | CAMPANILE CENTER FOR THE ARTS, MINOCQUA

Canadian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Royal Wood was raised on the music of Billy Joel, Th e Beatles and Bob Dylan. In every way he is a classic songsmith who writes music that pulls at heartstrings. Nominated for multiple Juno awards including “Alternative Album of the Year”, Royal was named iTunes Songwriter of the Year and has headlined theatres all over the world. Wood continues to evolve and hone his musical craft—maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing his sound. You may recognize his tunes from popular TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Saturday: 8 pm. $10. GrandTh eater.org; Sunday: 3 pm. $15 students, $28 adults. CampanileCenter.org.

Lincoln Lager Barleyfest

SATURDAY 10/2 | SMITH CENTER, MERRILL

Calling all beer lovers to this 13th annual festival. Considered by many to be one of the premier craft beer festivals in the region, brewers from all over the state off er more than 100 beers, wines and spirits to sample with food, games, prizes and live music by Ron Denson. Proceeds support the Merrill Park Endowment Fund. 2-6 pm. $30, designated drivers free. 2-6 pm. $30. Details and tickets at llbarleyfest.com.

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

SUNDAY 10/3 | UW-STEVENS POINT BLOCHER PLANETARIUM, STEVENS POINT

Discover the wonders of astronomy while exploring space this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Th is week, the show transports viewers from this world to entirely new and foreign ones. It tells the story of how human curiosity has driven us to look outwards for millennia, to discover and explore new and distant worlds and to fi nd the unfamiliar and extraordinary forms of life that could exist in the mysterious realms of the Universe. Planetarium shows are held weekly through December (except 11/28). Planetarium seating is fi rst come, fi rst served up to 55 people. Masks required. 2 pm. Free, donations are appreciated. Details at UWSP.edu.

OLD FASHIONED HARVEST FESTIVAL

Old Fashioned Harvest Festival

SUNDAY 10/3 | WILLOW SPRINGS GARDEN, WAUSAU

Have some old-fashioned fun this weekend at Willow Spring’s annual Harvest Festival. Th is is a day with a ton of food and activities for the entire family. Th ere will be old fashioned oat threshing, an antique tractor display, horse drawn wagon rides, kids crafts, animals, corn mazes, pumpkins, live music with Carl Jackson, and more. A stick pony rodeo takes place at 12:30 pm. Kids ages 3-10 compete in contests using stick horses and other toy props all while dressed in western attire. Events include horse race, fl ag race, steer roping, calf tie, barrel racing, bull lassoing and big boot race. If you get hungry from all the fun, there’s a breakfast served from 8-11 am and a soup & sandwich buff et from noon- 3 pm for an additional cost. 9 am-6 pm. Free. Details and full schedule of events at WillowSpringsGardens.com.

Red, White and Blue 5k Run/Walk

SUNDAY 10/3 | DALE’S WESTON LANES, WESTON

Held annually as part of the Badger State Games, this 5K run and walk supports the Never Forgotten Honor Flight of Wisconsin. Runners and non-runners alike will enjoy the scenic route through Weston on the Mountain Bay Trail and along with Eau Claire River Trail. Packet pick up is from 9-9:45 with the race beginning at 10 am. All participants can enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast from 9:30 am-noon. $45 adults, $25 kids under 18. Details and register at redwhiteblue5k.org.