arts & entertainment
HIGH
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THE HIT MEN
BAD BAD HATS
By Kayla Zastrow
The Hit Men FRIDAY 11/12 | ARTS COUNCIL, WISCONSIN RAPIDS
Relive Rock’s greatest hits with The Hit Men—a band formed from guys who performed with legendary artists including members of Foreigner, Journey, Styx, The Hooters, Steely Dan, Cheap Trick, Three Dog Night, Cream, Grand Funk, and The Who. In their exciting multi-media concert, The Hit Men celebrate their associations with these rock mega-stars, share their first-hand experiences as eyewitnesses to rock history, and perform classic hits you know and love including “Layla,” “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Eye in the Sky,” and many more—just the way you remember them. 7:30 pm. $49 adults, $10 students. Savorthearts.com
All Together Now! FRI.-SUN. 11/12-11/14 | CRESKE CENTER, MOSINEE
Local theater groups Wausau Community Theatre, Mosinee Community Theatre and Central Wisconsin Children’s Theatre all come together for this big performance that celebrates the hope, inspiration, and excitement of musical theatre. You’ll hear songs from the world’s most iconic musicals performed by talent that has graced the many stages of central Wisconsin. Audiences will love hearing familiar tunes such as “Season of Love,” “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” “Consider Yourself,” and many more. Fri.-Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $10. Tickets at showtix4u.com.
Remembering Hee Haw FRIDAY 11/12 | LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS, SPENCER
Chances are you might have been one of the millions who tuned in on Saturday nights to watch Hee Haw, a variety television show that aired from 1969 to 1997 featuring country music and humor. This stage show brings back cast members from the television series—Lulu Roman, Irlene Mandrell, Jana Jae, and special guest T. Graham Brown. These artists bring a bit of ‘Kornfield Kounty’ to the Tack Center with a musical extravaganza will have audience members singing, clapping, laughing, and crying—all at the same time! 7:30 pm. Reserved seats $40. lucilletackcenter.com.
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November 11-18, 2021
Hands on Plants-Porch Pots TUESDAY 11/16 | MONK BOTANICAL GARDENS, WAUSAU
Relax in front of the warm and cozy fireplace at Monk Gardens’ pavilion, sip wine and enjoy refreshments while learning to make your plant containers festive. Led by Monk Gardens horticulturist, Marissa Ashbeck, participants will decorate containers for the holiday season using natural elements collected from the gardens before the snow starts to fly. For ages 21 and older. Held outdoors, dress for the weather. 6 pm. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Details at monkgardens.org.
2021 Holiday Parade: Let it Snow! WEDNESDAY 11/17 | MATHIAS MITCHELL PUBLIC SQUARE, STEVENS POINT
Downtown Stevens Point comes alive with holiday spirit during this annual holiday parade. Stake your spot out on Main Street to enjoy holiday cheer while watching floats from dozens of local businesses and organizations embrace this year’s theme of “Let It Snow”. Bring your wish list as mail carriers will walk along the parade route and collect letters to Santa from the crowd. Stay after to have your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus until 9:30 pm. 6 pm. Free. Downtownpointwi.com.
Bad Bad Hats THURSDAY 11/18 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU
Enjoy bouncing melodies and magnetic pop hooks from Bad Bad Hats, an indie rock band from Minneapolis. Their music is rooted in classic pop songwriting, with elements of nineties rock influence and an overall lightheartedness. The band has released three full-length albums, Psychic Reader (2015), Lightning Round (2018), and Walkman released in September 2021. The new album showcases the band members’ individual abilities while highlighting the joy they feel playing music. Part of the 10x10 Series. 8 pm. $10 general admission. Details at Grandtheater.org.
Scott Wilcox FRIDAY 11/12 | MOSINEE BREWING COMPANY, MOSINEE
This singer-songwriter has been writing music for over 30 years! He even wrote a special song for Oprah Winfrey which he sang on her show live in front of 45 million viewers. Inspired by the sounds of James Taylor, Bob Dylan and Jim Croce, Scott performs his acoustic mix of country and blues all around the Midwest and Wisconsin. He’s released four albums, has appeared on national and regional radio stations, and even has had a song inducted into the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame. 7 pm. 715-693-2739.
Tom Katalin and The HWY 41 Band SATURDAY 11/13 | HOMESTEAD ON 52, WAUSAU
From the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, this all-star line-up of highly experienced and talented musicians are no strangers to the music scene. Formed in 2017, the four-piece group has fast become a regional favorite across Upper Michigan and Wisconsin. Put on your dancing show as they play today’s top country hits, classic country tunes and everything in-between. 8 pm. 715-843-7555.
