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Scott Wilcox · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee.

Americana blues. 6 pm. 715-693-2739 Brad Emanuel · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Acousti c. 8 pm. 715-344-7026

Friday October 8

October Tree · Central Waters Brewing Company, Amherst.

Acousti c. 5 pm. 715-824-2739 Kevin Troestler · Rhinelander Brewing Company, Rhinelander.

Bluegrass, country, blues. 6 pm. 715-550-2337 Jerry Schmitt Band · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee.

Country. 7 pm. 715-693-2739 Times Three · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Classic rock & roll. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Doug Sheen · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Acousti c classic and new rock. 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Severio Mancieri · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Acousti c variety. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Ilagan & Marks · Elbow Room, Stevens Point. Variety. 8 pm. 715-344-9840 Nick Hickman · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Country. 8 pm. 715-344-7026

Saturday October 9

Derek Lind · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Original country, folk, variety. 3 pm. 715-254-2163 Tailwater · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Pop & rock. 6 pm. 715-544-6707 Mackenzie Moore · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point.

Acousti c variety. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Billy Bronsted · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Rock/ country. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Minor Distracti on · Cruisin 1724, Wausau. Variety. 8 pm. 715-675-2940 Mr. Jhomba · Jalapeno’s Mexican Restaurante & Bar, Wausau.

Variety. 8 pm. 715-842-9206 The Nightcrawlers · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Rockabilly & surf. 9 pm. 715-359-2363

Wednesday October 13

Brad Emanuel & Sidney Rose · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau.

Variety. 4:30 pm. 715-842-2337

Thursday October 14

Amelia Ford · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Original pop & folk-rock. 6:30 pm. 715-310-2474 Gerard Fischer · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Acousti c. 8 pm. 715-344-7026

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Ongoing

Trivia@MBCo · Wednesdays, hosted at Mosinee Brewing

Company, 401 4th St, Mosinee. Trivia starts at 7 pm each

Wednesday. Masks required. Limit team size to 6 people. htt p://www.mosineebrewing.com/ Team Trivia Nights at Sawmill Brewing Company · Wednesdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St,

Merrill. The games start at 6 pm each Wednesday. Social distancing in place. Make reservati ons online for your team of 2-4 people. htt p://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Highway 51 Wood and Wire Sessions · Thursdays,

Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Americana music played live by regional musicians and guests. Starts at 7 pm. $5. 715-298-3202 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge,

Wausau. Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. Open mic every Thursday for anyone who wants to perform comedy, music or poetry. Starts at 6:30 pm. htt p://www.sawmillbrewing.net/

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1. Iron Maiden ‘Senjutsu’ 2. Amyl & The Sniff ers ‘Comfort To Me’ 3. Samantha Fish ‘Faster’ 4. James McMurtry ‘Horses & The Hounds’ 5. Tommy Castro ‘A Bluesman Came To Town’ 6. Big Red Machine ‘How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last’ 7. VolBeat ‘Hocus Bonus’ 8. Black Keys ‘Delta Kream’ 9. Sturgill Simpson ‘Ballad Of Dood & Juanita’ 10. Comet Control ‘Inside The Sun’

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Cosmo Theater, Merrill, 715-536-4473

Movie ti mes thru 10/14 No Time to Die (PG13): Every day 7 pm, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3 pm Venom: Let There Be Carnage (PG13): Every day 7 pm, Fri. &

Sat. 7 pm & 9 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3 pm The Addams Family 2 (PG): Every day 7 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 4 pm

Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild, 715-355-5094 Movie ti mes: Thurs.-Wed. 10/7-10/13 No Time to Die (PG13): Thurs. 4 pm, 7:40 pm (HeatedDream-

Lounger), 4:40 pm, 5:20 pm, 6:30 pm, 8:20 pm, 9 pm; Fri. & Tues. 11 am, 2:40 pm, 6:20 pm, 10 pm (HeatedDream-

Lounger), 12 pm, 12:50 pm, 1:50 pm, 3:40 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:20 pm, 8:10 pm, 9:10 pm; Sat. & Sun. 11 am, 2:40 pm, 6:20 pm, 10 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 12 pm, 1 pm, 1:50 pm, 3:40 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:20 pm, 8:20 pm, 9:10 pm; Mon. &

Wed.1:20 pm, 4:50 pm, 8:20 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 2:20 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5:40 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm Venom: Let There Be Carnage (PG13): Thurs. 1:30 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 2:50 pm, 4:50 pm, 6:10 pm, 7:20 pm, 8:40 pm; Fri., Sun. & Tues. 11:20 am, 12:40 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:10 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:40 pm, 7 pm, 7:40 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:10 pm; Sat. 11:20 am, 1:30 pm, 3:25 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:50 pm, 7 pm, 7:40 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:10 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:50 pm, 2:50 pm, 4:20 pm, 5:20 pm, 6:50 pm, 7:50 pm The Met: Boris Godunov (TBD): Sat. 11:55 am Pinkfong and Baby Shark’s Space Adventure (TBD): Sat. &

Sun. 11 am The 7 Churches of Revelati on-Times of Fire (TBD): Mon. 7 pm The Many Saints of Newark (R): Thurs. 2:10 pm, 3:40 pm, 8 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 3:20 pm, 6:50 pm, 9:50 pm;

Mon. & Wed. 1:50 pm, 8:20 pm The Addams Family 2 (PG): Thurs. 1:30 pm, 2:40 pm, 3:50 pm, 5:10 pm, 7:40 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:10 am, 12:30 pm, 2:50 pm, 5:10 pm, 7:30 pm, 9 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:40 pm, 4:40 pm, 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm Dear Evan Hansen (PG13): Thurs. 1:50 pm, 5 pm, 8:10 pm;

Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 12:10 pm, 4:20 pm, 6:10 pm, 9:40 pm; Mon. & Wed. 2:30 pm, 4:10 pm, 7:20 pm Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (PG13): Thurs. 1:40 pm, 5 pm, 7:30 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:50 am, 3 pm, 6 pm, 9:20 pm; Mon. & Wed. 2 pm, 5 pm, 8 pm Free Guy (PG13): Thurs. 2 pm, 4:30 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11 am, 1:40 pm, 4 pm; Mon. & Wed. 1:30 pm, Jungle Cruise (PG13): Thurs. 1:40 pm

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CORDIS Condition Blue: The Acoustics of Aquatics · Thurs. 10/7, Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer. Rock/punk music performed with a Hungarian hammered dulcimer, percussion, guitar, cello and keyboard. Starts at 7 pm. $25. https://lucilletackcenter.com/buy/ Wynonna & The Big Noise · Thurs. 10/7, Grand Theater,

Wausau. Variety of music ranging from country to rock and more. Starts at 7:30 pm. $35. Grandtheater.org Matt Torkelson & Friends Comedy · Fri. 10/8, Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, Merrill. Standup comedy. Doors open at 6 pm.

Show starts at 7 pm. $20 advance, $25 at the door. https://merrillevents.com/ 30th Birthday bash with HYDE · Sat. 10/9, Schmidt’s

Ballroom and Bar/Grill, 7085 County Road A, Wausau.

Party rock. Starts at 5 pm. $10 cover charge. https://www. bananasentertainment.com/band-view/81-hyde James David Magic · Sat. 10/9, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens

Point. Magic show. Starts at 9 pm. $10 advance, $15 at door. 715-344-7026 GA-20 & JD Simo · Tues. 10/12, Grand Theater, Wausau. Two musicians who sing a blend of blues, R&B, rock n’ roll and more. Starts at 7:30 pm. $10. Grandtheater.org

The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John Starring Michael

Cavanaugh · Thurs. 10/14, Grand Theater, Wausau. Listen to musical tributes to Billy Joel & Elton John sung by Tony and

Grammy-nominated singer Michael Cavanaugh. Starts at 7:30 pm. $39. Grandtheater.org Dan Holmes at One Way Café · Fri. 10/15, hosted by One

Way Café at River Cities Christian Church, 869 Highway 73 South, Wisconsin Rapids. Enjoy food, coffee and music from Christian songwriter/singer Dan Holmes. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Music starts at 7 pm. Free. http://www. rivercitieschristianchurch.com/onewaycafe.html Pert Near Sandstone and River Valley Rangers · Fri. 10/15,

Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Bluegrass. Starts at 7 pm. $20. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pert-near-sandstonewith-the-river-valley-rangers-tickets-170181500449 Cherry Pie · Fri. 10/15, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point.

Rock. 8 pm. $10. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cherry-pierookies-tickets-169025908041

Ongoing

Book club forming to discuss A New View of Being Human ·

Via Zoom or at Kinlein Offices, Wausau. Book that provides a platform to consider the power of being human and the value of each person’s contribution to the world. Authored by pioneers in the profession of kinlein which assists persons in building on their strengths. Times to be determined.

For more info, call 715-842-7399 Stevens Point Farmers Market · Every day from May thru

Oct. Located at Mathias Mitchell Public Square, Stevens

Point. Opens 6:30 am. https://www.stevenspointfarmersmarket.com Mosinee Farmers Market · Tuesdays from June thru Oct.

Located at River Park, Mosinee. Starts at 11 am. www.mosineechamber.org Wausau Farmers Market · Wednesdays and Saturdays from

May thru Oct. Located on River Drive, Wausau. Opens 7 am. www.farmersmarketofwausau.com Aspirus Wausau Farmers Market · Every Thursday, Located at

Aspirus Corporate Parking Lot, 2200 Westwood Dr, Wausau.

Opens 9 am. Aspirus.org Good News Project Laptop E-cycle · Fridays throughout the year. Safely recycle your old laptop for free at 1106 N 5th St,

Wausau. All laptop recycling free for 2021 only! 9 am to 4 pm. 715-843-5985 The Landing Literacy Book Club · 4th Wed. of each month.

Book club at the Landing YMCA, Wausau. Book notices at

YMCA, Literacy Council and Janke Bookstore. 715-841-1855 Senior Bingo · Every Tuesday, hosted by the Marshfield Parks & Recreational Department at Drendel Room, 211 E 2nd St,

Marshfield. Starts at 1 pm. $1 for 2 cards. 715-486-2041 Marshfield Pickleball · Every Mon., Tues., Weds., and Fri., hosted by the city of Marshfield. Located at the Oak Ave.

Community Center, 201 S. Oak Ave. Advanced ticket discounts available through the Parks & Rec department.

Ci.marshfield.wi.us. Wednesday Night Pokémon · Wednesdays, The Gaming

Emporium, 4317 Stewart Ave, Wausau. Pokémon trading card game night every Wednesday. Starts at 5 pm. Free. 715-298-4073 Bounce House · Wednesdays, Greenheck Field House,

Weston. Starts at 5:30 pm. $5 per child 12 and under. https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse UW-Stevens Point Planetarium Shows · Sundays from September to December, no show on 11/28, UW-Stevens Point

Allen F. Blocher Planetarium and Arthur J. Pejsa Observatories, 2001 Fourth Ave, Stevens Point. Shows held at 2 pm.

Masks required. Shows are free. 715-346-2208

EVENTS/SPECTATOR SPORTS

“Bloomin’ Greenhouse Tour”-2021 · Sat. 5/15 thru Sun. 10/31, hosted by the Clark County Economic Development Corporation & Tourism Bureau at the Garden Center

Headquarters, Clark County, WI. Enjoy a tour in 21 gigantic

greenhouses throughout Clark County consisting of over 100,000 plants of many varieties. No cost. For a brochure, call 715-255-9100 or visit www.clarkcountywi.org Watercolor Painting For Beginners to Advanced · Tuesdays 9/14-10/19, Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 S Chestnut

Ave, Marshfield. Learn the basics of watercolor painting.

Starts at 6 pm. $140. Chestnutarts.org Grab & Go Craft for Adults: Felt Coaster · Fri.-Sat. 10/110/30, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all

MCPL locations. Grab a kit to make a felt coaster. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info

Book-of-the-Month-Club: “The Once and Future Witches” by

Alix Harrow · Fri.-Sun. 10/1-10/31, hosted by the Marathon

County Public Library at MCPL Athens. Pick up the Book of the Month and questions to think about as you read. Call 715-257-7292 for more info Tiny Creatures, Big Impact · Thurs. 10/7, Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens Point. Observe aquatic invertebrates at Lake

Joanis. Starts at 5 pm. Free. https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/ schmeeckle/Pages/home.aspx

Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point community

premiere event · Thurs. 10/7, Pfiffner Pioneer Park, Stevens

Point. Watch the premiere screening of the PBS documentary Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point. Bring a lawn chair and blankets. Screening starts at 7:30 pm. Free. 608-263-2109 Strassenfest-A German (Indoor) Street Fair · Sat. 10/9, Zion

Lutheran Church Gym, 6th & Grant Streets, Downtown

Wausau. Fall festival featuring specialty booths and boutiques featuring wares from antiques to foods! Cash and credit card accepted. Starts at 9 am. 715-848-7286 Harvest Fest · Sat. 10/9, hosted by Wausau Events, Inc. at 400 Block, Wausau. Pumpkins will be displayed at the 400 block and kids 12 and under can receive one for free. Other activities include tractor pulls, petting zoo, face painting, fall crafts and more. Starts at 10 am. Free but food donations suggested. https://www.wausauevents.org/ Harvest Fest at Boulder Junction · Sat. 10/9, Boulder Junction. Go shopping at Peeple’s Park, listen to stories at the public library, stop by the Fire Department’s open house, decorate a pumpkin, shop for baked goods and other items on downtown Main Street, dress up in costume and go on a scavenger hunt, and go to the library for a Halloween

Book Walk activity. Vote for small businesses’ scarecrow in a scarecrow decorating contest. Starts at 10 am. Free. https://boulderjct.org/

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: entertainment@mmclocal.com Please include a contact name and phone number. A Swiss Steak Luncheon · Sat. 10/9, Zion Church Hall,

Wausau. Tickets available at the Zion Church Office and the

Door. Starts at 11 am. $12 adults, $5 ages 5-10, 4 and under free. 715-848-7286 Broadway by the River · Sat. 10/9, hosted by Central Wisconsin Educational Theatre Alliance at Whitewater Music Hall,

Wausau. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and musical performances from CWEA alumni and local performing students. Starts at 6 pm. $30. http://www.cweta.org/broadway-by-the-river Harvest Tea Party Lunch · Sun. 10/10, Willow Springs Garden,

Wausau. Enjoy tea, tea sandwiches, homemade soup, salads, sweets and more. Reservations recommended. Starts at 11 am. $12 per person, $4 for ages 6-10. 715-675-1171 The Hot and Energetic Universe · Sun. 10/10, hosted at the

UW-Stevens Point Blocher Planetarium, Stevens Point.

Learn about the hot gases all over the universe. Starts at 2 pm. Free. Uwsp.edu Abendessen Dinner · Sun. 10/10, Wausau Elks Club, 414 Scott

St, Downtown Wausau. Delicious German banquet featuring a lively dinner presentation. Social hour starts at 5 pm.

Dinner/presentation starts at 6 pm. Tickets are $18 advance sales only. 715-848-7286 Zoom Bake-Along: Caramel Apple Pie · Sun. 10/10, hosted online by the Grand Theater, Wausau. Learn online how to bake a delicious caramel apple pie. A list of ingredients will be provided in advance via email. Starts at 5 pm. Free.

Register at https://tickets.grandtheater.org/3150

Marathon City Book Club: “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Ben-

nett · Mon. 10/11, hosted by the Marathon County Public

Library at MCPL Marathon City. Discuss Bennett’s story with other readers. Starts at 5:45 pm. Call 715-443-2775 for more info Hatley Book Club: “There There” by Tommy Orange · Tues. 10/12, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at

MCPL Hatley. Discuss Orange’s story with other readers.

Starts at 1 pm. Call 715-446-3537 for more info Hands on Plants-Horseradish Making · Tues. 10/12, Monk

Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Dig for horseradish roots to make horseradish. For ages 21 and older. Starts at 6 pm. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. https://givebutter.com/HandsOnPlants Mystic Moon · Tues. 10/12, Schmeeckle Reserve, Stevens

Point. Discuss about the moon and how it affects nighttime wildlife. Starts at 6:15 pm. Free. https://www.uwsp.edu/ cnr-ap/schmeeckle/Pages/home.aspx

Stratford Book Club: “The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop” by

Fannie Flagg · Wed. 10/13, hosted by the Marathon County

Public Library at MCPL Stratford. Read and discuss Flagg’s story with other readers. Starts at 1 pm. Call 715-687-4420 for more info

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Wednesday, November 17th•9am-1pm

Holiday Inn & Suites, 1000 Imperial Ave, Rothschild business exhibitors

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Self- Guided Interpretative Hikes—Tree ID & Leaves ·

Fri.-Thurs. 9/10-10/14, Mead Wildlife Area, Milladore. Go hiking and learn how to identify trees. Daylight Hours. Free.

Meadwildlife.org Fall Colors Hike · Sat. 10/9, hosted by the Friends of Rib

Mountain State Park, Grouse Ln, Rib Mountain. Go hiking and look at the fall colors. Starts at 10 am. Free.

Ribmountain.org/events Workaholic Woodpeckers · Sat. 10/9, Schmeeckle Reserve,

Stevens Point. Go for a walk in Schmeeckle and learn about woodpeckers. Starts at 1 pm. Free. https://www.uwsp.edu/ cnr-ap/schmeeckle/Pages/home.aspx Nine Mile Season Close Ride & Party · Sat. 10/9, hosted by

Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition at Nine Mile

County Forest, Wausau. Wrap up the biking season with a final group ride, beer, bonfire and games. Starts at 2 pm.

Free. cwocc.org Red Granite Grinder · Sat. 10/16, hosted by IronBull at downtown Wausau on the 400 Block. Choose between 85 miles, 50 miles, 144 miles and 12 miles and ride a bike along the gravel trails through the Wausau area. 12 mile ride is recreational, timed, non-competitive and great for the family.

Starts at 6 am. Costs $100 for 144 miles, $80 for 85 miles or 50 miles, and $45 for 12 miles (free for ages 18 and under).

For more info or registration visit https://www.ironbull.org/red-granite-grinder-details Moon Walk Wisconsin · Sat. 10/16, hosted by Active Portage

County at 1850 Plover Road, Plover. Go for a recreational walk along the Tomorrow River State Trail. There’s a 4 mile, 8 mile and 12 mile walk. Bring flashlights and wear a costume. Starts at 5:30 pm. 12 mile walk starts at 6 pm and the 4 mile and 8 mile walks start at 7 pm. $5 through 10/8 and $10 afterwards. http://activeportagecounty.com/index.cfm

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Wheel-Throwing with Ben Wendt · Tuesdays 9/28-10/26,

Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau. Learn how to make a mug or bowl in a beginning to intermediate wheel-throwing class. All supplies provided. Starts at 6:30 pm. $165. https://www.cvawausau.org/ Getting You Financially Lit! · Wednesdays 10/6-11/17, YWCA

Wausau, 613 5th St, Wausau. Workshop for those ages 1626 who wish to learn how to manage their finances. Starts at 7 pm. $20 for the full series. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/getting-you-financially-lit-a-finance-program-foryoung-adults-tickets-170538531338 Win Brockmeyer · Thurs. 10/7, hosted online by the Marathon County Historical Society. Ben Clark tells a story about coach Win. O Brockmeyer, coach of Wausau High School’s football team. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live Refugee Resettlement in Wausau Webinar · Thurs. 10/7, hosted online by New Beginnings Refugee Services. Learn about the creation of the refugee settlement in Wausau.

Starts at 6 pm. Free. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_iCi_bYENQPe-Ms61t136wA Ingram S. Horgen · Thurs. 10/14, hosted online by the

Marathon County Historical Society. Gary Gisselman talks about the life of Ingram S. Horgen, the first director of the

Parks Department of Marathon County and Wausau. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live Louise Elster · Thurs. 10/21, hosted online by the Marathon

County Historical Society. Ben Clark discusses about Louise

Elster, former 4th grade teacher at Franklin School. Starts at 12:30 pm. Free. On Facebook Live History Speaks on the Air: Apples, Botany and Cider · Sat. 10/23, hosted online by the Marathon County Historical

Society. Paul Whitaker talks about the history of apples.

Starts at 2 pm. Free. On Facebook Live Babysitting Rocks! · Thurs. 10/28, YWCA Wausau, 613 5th St,

Wausau. Learn how to babysit with lessons about handling emergencies, stress that comes from babysitting, planning activities for children, communication with children and parents and more. Event starts at 10 am. $40. www.ywcawausau.org “Dawn of the Shaun of the Dead” · Thurs. 10/28, UW-

Stevens Point, Communications Arts Center, room 333,

Stevens Point. Figure out how you can survive a zombie apocalypse with critical thinking skills. Starts at 6:30 pm.

Free. Uwsp.edu Mental Health First Aid Training · Mon. 11/8, hosted online by Extension Wood County. Learn how to identify mental illness and provide care. Starts at 9 am. Free. tinyurl.com/UW21MHFA Guitar Lessons with Adam Greuel · Running now, hosted online through UWSP. Learn how to play guitar with Adam

Greuel of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. Lessons times vary. Available to all levels. $69 for 30 minutes, $114 for 60 minutes. Uwsp.edu

ARTS/EXHIBITS

Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau · Free. Gallery hours

Wed.-Fri. 10 am-4 pm; Sat. 12 pm–4 pm. Closed Sun.-Tues. 715-842-4545, cvawausau.org. Exhibits on display: Roots:

Transplanted, Rhapsodies in Paint, and Wausau WRAP from 9/17-11/6. Inspired by activities and events. Woodson Art Museum, Wausau · Free. Open Tues-Fri 9 am-4 pm, first Thurs. of each month 9 am-7:30 pm, Sat-Sun noon-5 pm and closed Mon. and holidays. Birds in Art 2021 on display from 9/ 11-11/28. Artists’ portrayal of birds using several different mediums. Musicians from Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra will perform Thursdays at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm during the Birds in Art 2021 exhibition.

Facemasks and social distancing required. lywam.org Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point · Facemasks required.

Gallery open Tues. 10 am-5 pm, Wed. 10 am-5 pm, Thurs. 10 am-5 pm, Fri. 10 am-5 pm, Sat. 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 11 am-3 pm. Closed Mondays. UW-Stevens Point Carlsten Gallery · Embodiment on display from 9/23-11/5 located on the second floor of the Noel Fine

Arts Center. Gallery open Mon. 8 am-3:30 pm, Wed. 8 am-8 pm, Fri. 10 am-4:30 pm, Sat. 8 am-12 pm. Face coverings required indoors. https://www.uwsp.edu/art-design/Pages/

Exhibitions/carlsten.aspx Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point · Metamorphosis, gallery committee curated exhibit on display 9/17-10/17

Wed-Fri. 11 am-5 pm and Sat-Sun. 11 am-3 pm. https://stevenspoint.com/170/Riverfront-Arts-Center Merrill History & Cultural Center · Open Mon., Weds. and Fri.

From 9 am to 1 pm. Appointments can be made for other days. 715-536-5652, preservethefuture.org Marathon City Heritage Center · Open from noon to 2 pm on the second Sunday of each month from Oct. to April, Open

Sun. 4/5 noon-2 pm and 5/3 noon-2 pm. 715-443-2221. www.marathoncity.org Motorama Auto Museum, Aniwa · Open Weds.-Sat. 9 am to 5 pm from May thru Oct. Check out 400+ rare, vintage vehicles. $10 for adults, free for kids. 715-449-2141.

Alfaheaven.com Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art · Open noon-5 pm

Tues-Sat. Face masks required. Painting the Figure Now 2021, an exhibit of artwork from painters all over the world

The Wausau Symphony Returns to the Stage for “Made in America”

New and old works by American Composers, featuring works by Florence Price, Aaron Copland, and more Sunday, October 17th at 4pm

Located at the First Presbyterian Church of Wausau, 406 Grant Street

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Tickets Available at the Door ($15/Adult, $10/Senior; Kids & Students free) More details at wausausymphonyband.org or facebook

from 9/2-10/30. Wmoca.org North Woods Art Tour · Fri.-Sun. 10/8-10/10, hosted by North

Woods Art Tour. Tour across Vilas, Oneida, Iron, Langlade and Lincoln counties and check out different arts and crafts.

Visit northwoodsarttour.com for list of open galleries and more info.

KIDS/TEENS

Gymtricks · Wed. 9/6-10/23, hosted by Woodson YMCA at the Wausau YMCA branch. Gymnastics for ages 5 and up.

Lessons and start times vary. $73 members, $89 nonmembers. More info at https://www.woodsonymca.com/ Wausau Branch Swimming Lessons · Tues. 9/7-10/23, hosted by Woodson YMCA at the Wausau YMCA branch. Learn how to swim. Lessons and start times vary. $35 members, $56 nonmembers. More info at https://www.woodsonymca.com/ After School in the Gardens · Tuesdays, Wednesdays &

Thursdays 9/9-11/4, hosted by Monk Botanical Gardens at 1800 N 1st Ave, Wausau. Children can play and explore the gardens as well as prepare a meal. For students in grades

K-5. Masks and social distancing required. Starts at 4 pm.

Free but registration required. https://www.signupgenius. com/go/60b094ca5a72eabfd0-after YMCA Youth Soccer · Thursdays 9/9-10/14, hosted by

Woodson YMCA at Aspirus Branch Field, Weston. Soccer for ages 4 years-2nd grade. Tennis shoes or cleats as well as shin guards are recommended. Starts at 5 pm for 4-K and 6 pm for grades 1-2. $45 members, $75 nonmembers, fee includes team jersey. More info at https://www.woodsonymca.com/ Fall Flag Football · Saturdays 9/11-10/16, hosted by Woodson

YMCA at Thom Field, Wausau. Flag football for ages 4 years-5th grade. Starts at 9 am for 4-K, 10 am for grades 1-2 and 11 am for grades 3-5. $45 members, $75 nonmembers.

More info at https://www.woodsonymca.com/ Tots in the Gardens · Tuesdays 9/14-10/26, hosted by Monk

Botanical Gardens at 1800 N 1st Ave, Wausau. Each week for an hour, children ages 3-5 can learn about nature through story-telling and nature themed activities. Event starts at 2 pm or 10 am. $2 members, $4 nonmembers. http://www.monkgardens.org/tots-gardens 10th Annual Family Fun Spooktacular · Sat. 10/16, hosted by Friends of Mead & McMillan Wildlife Areas at 201517

County Road S, Milladore. Admire the wildlife, join in on the

Wildlife Olympics Challenge, play games for prizes, make arts and crafts and be sure to wear a Halloween costume.

Starts at 1:30 pm. Free. http://www.meadwildlife.org/ Youth Lacrosse Clinic · Thurs. 9/23-10/21, hosted by Woodson YMCA at the Wausau YMCA Branch Field House. Youth ages 7-12 can learn how to play lacrosse. Starts at 5:30 pm. $40 members, $60 nonmembers. More info at https://www.woodsonymca.com/ 2021 Corn Maze · Saturdays and Sundays 9/25-10/24, Willow

Springs Garden, Wausau. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, bonfires, s’mores, concessions, games and more.

Starts at 9:30 am on Sat. and 10 am on Sun. $5 per person, free for ages 3 and under. 715-675-1171 Grab & Go Craft for Kids: Blazing Star Spinner · Fri.-Sat. 10/110/30, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all

MCPL locations. Grab a kit to make a rotating blazing star spinner. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info Family Storytime · Wednesdays 10/6-12/8, hosted online by

T.B. Scott Free Library. Listen to stories and improve literacy skills. Starts at 10 am. Free. On Facebook Live.

Story Time with the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education

Program · Fri. 10/8, UWSP Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point. Children can read nature-themed children’s books, color, do a craft and play games. Starts at 10 am.

Register at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage. aspx?id=rUucIBTfckGH3wYPhPAaEQ Howl-oween at the Zoo · Sat. 10/9, Wildwood Park & Zoo,

Marshfield. Dress up in costume, play games, check out the animals, get candy and travel around the zoo. Carve a pumpkin to decorate the zoo. Starts at 4 pm. $5. https:// www.ci.marshfield.wi.us/visitors/wildwood_park_and_zoo/ index.php The Snail & The Whale · Mon.-Fri. 10/11-10/22, hosted online by the Grand Theater, Wausau. Watch a performance about a snail that travels around the world with a whale. Recommended for grades Pre-K -2. Starts at 8 am. Free. https:// tickets.grandtheater.org/3146 Family Story Time: Fall Leaves! · Tues. 10/12, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library. Listen to stories about colorful fall leaves. Starts at 10 am. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info or watch online at https://www.youtube.com/user/MCPLwausau Wild Workouts · Wed. 10/13, UWSP Museum of Natural

History, Stevens Point. Learn about how animals move and mimic their movements through an obstacle course. Starts at 5 pm. Free. Uwsp.edu Monster Bash · Sat. 10/16, Central Wisconsin School of Ballet,

Wausau. Dress up in costume and enjoy dancing, crafts and snacks. Starts at 1 pm for ages 4-7 and 4 pm for ages 8-10. $20. info@cwschoolofballet.com Family Story Time: On the Farm! · Tues. 10/19, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library. Listen to stories about animals that live on the farm. Starts at 10 am. Free.

Call 715-261-7220 for more info or watch online at https://www.youtube.com/user/MCPLwausau Youth Ceramics · Wednesdays 10/20-11/17, Center for the

Visual Arts, Wausau. Students can learn the basic skills to make ceramic artwork. Starts at 4 pm. $120. https://www.cvawausau.org/ Halloween Costume Party · Sat. 10/23, Wausau Conservatory of Music, 404 Seymour St, Wausau. Dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat, decorate pumpkins, play Halloween bingo, create Halloween drum circles, participate in a costume contest and check out an instrument petting zoo. RSVPs encouraged and reserve your pumpkin by commenting on the Wausau Conservatory of Music’s Facebook page with number of guests attending. Starts at 10 am. Free. https:// wausauconservatory.org/events/halloween-costume-party/ Destination Infestation Halloween Party · Sat. 10/23, UWSP

Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point. Check out creepycrawly creatures, dress up for a costume contest, and go trick-or-treating. Starts at 4 pm. Free. Uwsp.edu Halloween Spook-tacular! · Sat. 10/23, Center for the Visual

Arts, Wausau. Students can create Halloween-themed artwork from different mediums. For ages 12-16. Starts at 6 pm. $35. https://www.cvawausau.org/ Family Story Time: Scary Surprises! · Tues. 10/26, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library. Listen to scary stories and learn how to make a decorative fall craft. Starts at 10 am. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info or watch online at https://www.youtube.com/user/MCPLwausau Monster Bash! · Wed.-Fri. 10/27-10/29, Center for the Visual

Arts, Wausau. Students can create Halloween-themed artwork from different mediums. For ages 6-12. Starts at 9 am. $45 for one day, $85 for two days or $120 for three days. https://www.cvawausau.org/ Educational Programs · Thurs. 10/28, UWSP Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point. Learn through hands-on activities about nature-related topics. Starts at 5 pm. Free. https:// www.uwsp.edu/cols-ap/museum/Pages/default.aspx

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