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WAUSAU HOLIDAY PARADE
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Wausau Holiday Parade
FRIDAY 12/3 | MARATHON PARK TO 400 BLOCK, WAUSAU
Th is annual parade is full of twinkling lights, winter magic and heaps of holiday spirit. Th e route starts at Marathon Park and heads downtown to Th e 400 Block via Stewart Avenue, First and Jeff erson streets. Stay after the parade for a tree lighting ceremony on the square with Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Santa followed by a candlelight vigil honoring the victims of the Waukesha parade. Also fi nd warming festivities in the Grand Th eater’s Great Hall, including hot chocolate, cookies, live music and Santa & Mrs. Claus visiting with the kids. Masks required for the warming party. 6-8 pm. Details at wausauevents.org.
What Might You Do? Th e Art of Christian Robinson
ON VIEW DEC. 4-FEB. 27 | WOODSON ART MUSEUM, WAUSAU
See the luminous illustrations of Christian Robinson in this exhibition organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature. Th e playful and thoughtfully poignant artwork of children’s book illustrator Christian Robinson celebrates his “art of fun” mantra while empathetically exploring the value of diff erent perspectives and being kind to all. Robinson, a Caldecott Honoree, and recipient of two Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honors from the American Library Association, uses acrylic paint and collage to create joyful art conveying a range of stories—including historical events and biographies. Museum open Tues.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm, fi rst Th ursday of each month 9 am-7:30 pm, Sat.Sun. noon-5 pm. Free. Details at lywam.org.
Asleep at the Wheel
SUNDAY 12/5 | WITTENBERG-BIRNAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Formed in 1969, this Texas-Swing country act has had a lot of members over the years, but the towering presence of co-founder Ray Benson has pervaded the act in its forty years of existence. Th e country and swing group has released more than 25 albums, won ten Grammy Awards and is a favorite amongst musicians from all genres. Th eir distinct old-school country sound is an interesting combination, sounding like a cross between Willie Nelson country, Kentucky bluegrass and New Orleans swing. It’s a brand of music unlikely to be seen anywhere else. 4 pm. $45 general, $50 premium. Tickets at rubbersoulproductions.com.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
WEDNESDAY 12/8 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU
Th e magic of the holiday season is brought to life with the music of Mannheim Steamroller. Created by Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis, this show features beloved Christmas music along with dazzling eff ects. Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 40 million albums—including 29 million in the Christmas genre. Th eir holiday CDs have been synonymous with Christmas and occupy top positions on Billboard’s Seasonal Chart every year. Experience the music that has become the hallmark of the holidays and a tradition for multi-generational families. Shows at 4:30 & 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $60. Grandtheater.org.
Th e Nutcracker
SAT.-SUN. 12/4-12/5 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU
Th is lavish, eye-popping local production is not to be missed. Central Wisconsin School of Ballet has presented this annual holiday dance extravaganza for decades, always visually impressive and always to big crowds. It looks professional because it is, with professional guest dancers rounding out the cast. Th is year the audiences will see Cassandra Trenary and Calvin Royal III. Tchaikovsky’s ballet follows Clara, who goes to sleep on Christmas Eve with her new doll, only to wake to fi nd a war breaking out between the Rat King, his army, and the Nutcracker soldiers. Every scene rings a new professionallevel wonder to the stage, and the lush sets and dreamy costumes make it a must-see.
It’s an entire weekend full of fun. On Saturday and Sunday, ticket holders ages 4-7 can take a ballet class with Clara at 12:45 pm, then after the 1:30 pm performances, the audience can meet the characters. Children can arrive early to the Saturday evening performance to make a craft while adults bid on unique gifts and items for the holidays during the silent auction. Shows Sat. & Sun. at 1:30 pm and Sat. at 7 pm. Tickets start at $22. Grandtheater.org.
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
in downtown Wausau is seeking applicants for our
Head Organist Position
Starting January 2022
We are seeking musicians to share their knowledge and musical talents throughout the church year, particularly during Sunday worship services.
A more detailed job description, including monthly compensation information, is available upon request from Beth Lind, St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 715-574-4341 or bethdlind@gmail.com
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A Carpenter’s Christmas with Helen Welch
FRIDAY 12/3 | LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS, SPENCER
Internationally and critically acclaimed vocalist Helen Welch will take you on a nostalgic, musical journey of Carpenter’s classics and Christmas songs that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Helen Welch brilliantly captures the essence and unique vocal style of Karen Carpenter, but it is her own charming energy and knowledge of the brother-sister duo that off ers the audience a wonderfully reminiscent evening of stories and songs with a Christmas twist. According to Broadway World, “Helen’s sophisticated vocals and humor leave audiences breezily enchanted.” We know you’ll want to sing along! 7:30 pm. $40. Lucilletackcenter.com.
