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Thursday December 16 Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Disti llery, Minocqua.

Acousti c variety. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 John Greiner & Friends · Bull Falls Brewery,

Wausau. Jazz. 6 pm. 715-842-2337 Andy Braun · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee.

Folk-rock. 6 pm. 715-693-2739

Friday December 17

Jamie Lyn Fletcher · Ciao Fine Italian Restaurant &

Cocktail Bar, Wausau. Jazz. 5:30 pm. 715-298-2004 Hijinx · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Variety. 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Laura Bomber & Strategic · District 1 Brewing

Company, Stevens Point. Folk, variety. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Kevin Troestler · Timekeeper Disti llery, Wausau.

Blues, bluegrass & country. 7 pm. 715-679-3777 Aaron Lee Kaplan · Sawmill Brewing Company,

Merrill. Folk, blues. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Empowerhouse Trio · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau.

Christmas carols. 8 pm. 715-675-2940 Reverend Meantooth & Cody James · Arrow

Sports Club, Weston. Blues, gospel, folk, variety. 8 pm. 715-359-2363 Allen Brothers · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Rock, pop, funk. 8 pm. 715-824-3317 Jackson Taylor · The Dugout, Merrill. 90s country. 8 pm. 715-536-8870

Saturday December 18

Derek Lind · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Folk, original country, variety. 3 pm. 715-254-2163 Matt ea Joy · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Variety. 3 pm. 715-842-2337 Daniel Larson · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point.

Piano variety. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 Garth Englebright · Backcountry Brewing, Plover.

Country, folk, Americana, roots rock, blues, bluegrass. 6 pm. 715-310-2474 Soul Whiskey · District 1 Brewing Company,

Stevens Point. Country. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Nick Foyti k · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill.

Blues, soul, rock & roll. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Rising Phoenix · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Classic rock. 8 pm. 715-675-2940 Kevin Troestler · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point.

Blues, bluegrass & country. 8 pm. 715-344-7026 Texxas · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Country. 8 pm. 715-843-7555 Buff alo Galaxy · Intermission, Wausau. Bluegrass. 9 pm. 715-849-9377 Gnarcissus, Sweetalk & Last Bridge · Polack Inn,

Wausau. Alternati ve rock, rock, indie rock. 9 pm. 715-845-6184

Sunday December 19

Dig Deep · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Bluegrass. 12 pm. 715-359-2363

Tuesday December 21

Max Koepke · Rachel’s Roadside Bar & Grill, Wittenberg. Classic rock & original. 6 pm. 715-253-3190

Thursday December 23

Mark Wayne · Northern Waters Disti llery, Minocqua. Acousti c country, rock, variety. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Local Heroes Acousti c Duo · Bull Falls Brewery,

Wausau. Acousti c. 7 pm. 715-842-2337 Jackson Taylor · The Dugout, Merrill. 90s country. 9 pm. 715-536-8870

Friday December 24

Tom Burt · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Acousti c. 6 pm. 715-310-2474 Mike McAbee · Elbow Room, Stevens Point.

Variety. 9 pm. 715-344-9840

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Saturday December 25

Karaoke · Kevin & Joy’s 19th Hole, Schofi eld. 9 pm. 715-359-2343

Sunday December 26

Max Koepke · Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau.

Classic rock & original. 1 pm. 715-845-2846 Brad Emanuel · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau.

Country. 2 pm. 715-842-2337

Monday December 27

Josh White · Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau.

Singer/songwriter/multi -instrumentalist. 5 pm. 715-896-0907

Thursday December 30

Max Koepke · The Garage, Wausau. Classic rock & original. 7 pm. 715-393-4495 The Short Pay Riders Duo · Ciao Fine Italian

Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Wausau. Country, folk, blues. 8 pm. 715-298-2004

Friday December 31

Double Tap · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. Variety. 8 pm. 715-310-2474 Max Koepke · Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau.

Classic rock & original. 8 pm. 715-845-2846 Fennec Fox · Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge,

Wausau. Indie rock/folk. 10 pm. 715-848-5166 Substyle · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Country, folk, blues. 10 pm. 715-359-2363

Saturday January 1

Stewart Ellyson · District 1 Brewing Company,

Stevens Point. Variety. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Killing Rapunzel · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Hard rock. 8 pm. 715-675-2940 My Blindside Band · Homestead on 52, Wausau.

Variety. 9 pm. 715-843-7555

Sunday January 2

Pam & Scott · Cop Shoppe Pub, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-845-2030 New Polish Sounds · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm. 715-675-2940

Thursday January 6

Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Disti llery, Minocqua.

Acousti c variety. 4 pm. 715-358-0172

Friday January 7

Jay Wildner · Backcountry Brewing, Plover.

Acousti c. 6 pm. 715-310-2474 The New Mood · District 1 Brewing Company,

Stevens Point. Mix of rock & blues. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Jordan Bain · Elbow Room, Stevens Point. Acousti c variety. 8 pm. 715-344-9840 Reckless Dezire · Homestead on 52, Wausau.

Variety. 9 pm. 715-843-7555

Saturday January 8

Aaron Lee Kaplan · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens

Point. Folk, blues. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 October Tree · District 1 Brewing Company,

Stevens Point. Acousti c. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Salmon Run · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill.

Neo-folk acousti c. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Blame it on Waylon · Homestead on 52, Wausau.

Country. 7 pm. 715-843-7555 Reverend Meantooth & Cody James · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Blues, folk, gospel, variety. 8 pm. 715-675-2940

Thursday January 13

Brad Emanuel · Northern Waters Disti llery,

Minocqua. Country. 4 pm. 715-358-0172

Friday January 14

Andy Shore · Backcountry Brewing, Plover.

Country. 6 pm. 715-310-2474 Garth Englebright · District 1 Brewing Company,

Stevens Point. Country, folk, Americana, roots rock, blues, bluegrass. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 The Foxfi re Aff air · Sawmill Brewing Company,

Merrill. Celti c, mariti me, alternati ve, folk. 7 pm. 715-722-0230

Saturday January 15

Jackson Taylor · Backcountry Brewing, Plover. 90s country. 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Aaron Lee Kaplan · District 1 Brewing Company,

Stevens Point. Folk, blues. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Sixx Guns Loaded · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Classic rock. 9 pm. 715-675-2940

Ongoing

Trivia · Mondays, Guu’s on Main, Stevens Point.

Trivia starts at 7 pm. htt p://guusonmain.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/ 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/ Trivia · Wednesdays, O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Trivia starts at 7 pm. htt ps://www.osobrewing.com/ Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110

E 10th St, Merrill. Open mic every Thursday for those who want to perform comedy, music or poetry. Starts at 6:30 pm. 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

TOP 10 BEST-SELLING ALBUMS FROM INNER SLEEVE

1. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss ‘Raise The Roof’ 2. Adele ‘30’ 3. Gov’t Mule ‘Heavy Load Blues’ 4. Coutney Barnett ‘Things Take Time Take Time’ 5. Mastodon ‘Hushed & Grim’ 6. War On Drugs ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ 7. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit ‘Georgia Blue’ 8. The Black Keys ‘Delta Kream’ 9. Billie Eilish ‘Happier Than Ever’ 10. VolBeat ‘Servant Of The Mind’

ON SCREEN THIS WEEK

Cosmo Theatre, Merrill, 715-536-4473

Movie ti mes thru 12/21 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13): Every day 7 pm, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:15 pm

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Encanto (PG): Every day 7 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:45 pm Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG13): Every day 7 pm,

Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:15 pm

Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild, 715-355-5094

Movie times: Thurs.-Wed. 12/16-12/22 Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13): Thurs. 3 pm, 6:30 pm, 10 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 3:40 pm, 4:20 pm, 5 pm, 7:20 pm, 7:40 pm, 8 pm, 8:40 pm, 9:20 pm; Fri., Sat. & Sun. 11:20 am, 3 pm, 6:40 pm, 10:20 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 10 am, 10:40 am, 12 pm, 12:40 pm, 1:10 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:40 pm, 4:20 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:20 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 9:40 pm; Mon. 11:30 am, 3 pm, 6:40 pm, 10:20 pm (Heated-

DreamLounger), 12 pm, 12:40 pm, 1:10 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:40 pm, 4:20 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:20 pm, 6 pm, 7:20 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 9:40 pm; Tues. 11:20 am, 3 pm, 6:40 pm, 10:20 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 10 am, 10:40 am, 12 pm, 12:40 pm, 1:10 pm, 1:40 pm, 2:20 pm, 4:20 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:20 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 9:40 pm; Wed. 11:20 am, 3 pm, 6:40 pm, 10:20 pm (HeatedDreamLounger) American Underdog: Early Access (TBD): Fri. &

Sat. 7 pm Elf (PG): Sat. 1:50 pm Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (PG): Thurs. 5:30 pm The King’s Man (R): Tues. & Wed. 4 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm; Wed. 1 pm Sing 2 (PG): Wed. 12:40 pm, 3:30 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:10 pm The Matrix Resurrections (R): Wed. 2:20 pm, 6 pm, 9:30 pm The Polar Express (G): Thurs. 5 pm National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (PG13):

Thurs. 2:30 pm West Side Story (PG13): Thurs. 2:30 pm, 6 pm, 9:30 pm; Fri., Sat., Sun. & Tues. 11:10 am, 3:30 pm, 7:20 pm, 9:50 pm; Mon. 11:50 am, 3:30 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:50 pm

Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers

(TBD): Thurs. 1:30 pm Encanto (PG): Thurs. 1:40 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 10 pm; Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10:10 am, 12:50 pm, 1:50 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:30 pm; Mon. 11:40 am, 1:50 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:30 pm; Tues. 10:30 am, 1:20 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:10 pm, 9:30 pm House of Gucci (R): Thurs. 2:10 pm Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (R): Thurs. 1:50 pm Ghostbusters: Afterlife (PG13): Thurs. 1:20 pm, 4:10 pm, 7 pm, 9:50 pm; Fri. & Sat. 10:20 am, 12:30 pm, 3:20 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:20 pm; Sun. &

Tues. 10:20 am, 12:30 pm, 3:20 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm; Mon. 12:30 pm, 3:20 pm, 7 pm, 10 pm; Tues. 1:30 pm Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021) (PG): Thurs. 1:15 pm Eternals (PG13): Thurs. 2 pm, 5:30 pm, 9 pm; Fri.,

Sat. & Sun. 10:30 am, 2:40 pm, 6:10 pm, 10:10 pm; Mon. 11:30 am, 2:45 pm, 6:10 pm, 10:10 pm;

Tues. 10:10 am, 2:40 pm, 6:10 pm, 10:10 pm

Local Music Highlight

Got new, local music to highlight? Shoot us an email at entertainment@mmclocal.com with a link to your work. We highlight local work produced professionally, whether a single, EP or album. (That includes home recording if it’s of at least close to professional quality.)

ON STAGE

The Holiday Christmas Movie Wonderthon ·

Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 12/16, 12/18 & 12/19, hosted by Out of the Woods Theatre at Elks Lodge #248,

Wausau. Comedy that uses themes from Hallmark movies. Starts at 6:30 pm, on 12/16, 7 pm on 12/18 & 2 pm on 12/19. $15 advance tickets, $20 at the door. https://outofthewoodstheatre.com The Gift of the Magi · Thurs.-Sat. 12/16-12/18,

Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, Wisconsin

Rapids. Holiday heartwarming romantic comedy.

Starts at 7 pm with a second show also on 12/18 at 2 pm. $18 tickets. https://www.wrctheatre. org/mainstage-productions

An Olde English Christmas with Herman’s Hermits

& Peter Noone · Thurs. 12/16, Grand Theater,

Wausau. Listen to Christmas music performed by

Peter Noone and English 60s beat band Herman’s

Hermits. Starts at 7:30 pm. $35. Grandtheater.org The John Altenburgh Christmas Extravaganza · Fri. 12/17, Grand Theater, Wausau. Celebrate Christmas with some jazz, blues and holiday songs.

Starts at 7:30 pm. $44. Grandtheater.org Chris Barnes & Jake Ruble · Fri. 12/17, Rookies

Sportspub, Stevens Point. Comedy. Doors open at

7 pm, show time at 8:30 pm. $10 advance, $15 at the door. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rookiescomedy-night-with-chris-barnestickets-210827900927 Brewery Comedy Tour · Fri. 12/17, O’so Brewing

Company, Plover. Comedy. 8 pm. $14. https:// www.universe.com/events/the-brewerycomedy-tour-at-oso-tickets-WRKDJ1

The High Hawks with special guests Tuck Pence &

Scott Kirby · Sat. 12/18, Grand Theater, Wausau.

Enjoy an evening of jam, bluegrass, and Americana. Starts at 7:30 pm. $25-35. Grandtheater.org

Home for the Holidays with Desiree and Mara

· Sat. 12/18, Nicolet College, Rhinelander.

Listen to holiday classical, folk and jazz music performed by musicians Desiree Wattelet and

Mara Prausa. Starts at 7:30 pm. $10. https:// www.nicoletcollege.edu/community/nicolet-live/ season-events/home-holidays-desiree-and-mara Brewery Comedy Tour · Sat. 12/18, Mosinee

Brewing Company, Mosinee. Comedy. 8 pm. $14. https://www.universe.com/events/the-brewerycomedy-tour-at-mosinee-tickets-DBTV1J Michael Charles · Sat. 12/18, Hollyrocks LLC, 110 2nd St N, Wisconsin Rapids. Listen to blues music performed by Grammy elected Australian blues artist, Michael Charles. Starts at 8 pm. Free. https://michaelcharles.us/ Jerry Schmitt Band · Fri. 12/31, Homestead on 52,

Wausau. Country, rockabilly. 8 pm. $10 cover. 715-843-7555 Rising Phoenix · Fri. 12/31, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Classic rock. 8 pm. $10. 715-344-7026

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Feeling ’22 with Sassy Lala at Rookies · Sat. 1/1, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Drag show. Doors open at 7:30 pm, show time at 9 pm. $5 advance, $10 day of tickets. 715-344-7026 Comedian Steve Sabo · Fri. 1/7, Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Comedy. Starts at 8 pm. $10 advance, $15 at the door. 715-675-2940 Jim Belushi & the Board of Comedy · Fri. 1/14, Grand Theater, Wausau. Comedian who performs improvised comedy. Starts at 7:30 pm. $49. Grandtheater.org Hot Club of Cowtown · Sat. 1/15, Campanile

Center for the Arts, 131 Milwaukee St,

Downtown Minocqua. Listen to a blend of country and jazz. Starts at 7 pm. $28 adult, $15 student. https://campanilecenter. vbotickets.com/event/Hot_Club_of_Cowtown/63490

The Cryptics XL Tour 2022 w/Cashed and

Elms · Sun. 1/16, Polack Inn, Wausau. Punk, punk rock. 8 pm. $5 at the door. 715-845-6184

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 Donate your Deer Hide · drop off your hide at Wisconsin

Lions Camp. Money raised from deer hides go to the Lions Camp to help serve others. Go to https://wlf.info/deer-hidecollection/ to find a drop-off Shop Local be loyallocation near you.

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Furniture or the Habitat Store during store hours 9 am-1 pm (closed holidays) until January.

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- Volunteers are needed on a weekly basis to assist with the turn-around of donated medical equipment. Items need to be sanitized, reassembled, and the coordination of inventory is required to meet ongoing client needs. We attempt to help volunteers find a 2–3-hour shift that fits best within their schedule during our regular business hours, Mon. – Fri. from 9-4. If you are interested in helping out, please go to https://www. goodnewswi.com/volunteer-application/ to fill out an application OR contact Susie at (715) 843-5985. We do require proof of COVID vaccination for all staff and volunteer. Thank you! 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. 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 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 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 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 Wausau Winter Market · Saturdays November-April, Located at Whitewater Music Hall, 130 1st Ave, Wausau. Parking on River Drive. Opens 8 am-noon. wausauwintermarket@gmail.com

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Grab & Go Craft for Adults: Wooden Heart

Pendant · Wed.-Fri. 12/1-12/31, hosted by the

Marathon County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Grab a kit containing supplies for making your own wooden heart pendant. Pick up the kit whenever the library is open. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info

Book-of-the-Month-Club: “Christmas at the Island

Hotel” by Jenny Colgan · Wed.-Fri. 12/1-12/31, 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 Wausau Cyclones Game · Fri. 12/17, Eagle River

Recreational Center, Eagle River. Wausau Cyclones vs. Oregon Tradesmen. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 kids 5-18 or $7 walkup, 5 and under free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Mosinee Papermakers Game · Fri. 12/17, hosted by Mosinee Papermakers Hockey at the Mosinee

Recreational Center 701 11th St, Mosinee.

Mosinee Papermakers vs. Fox Cities Ice Dogs.

Starts at 8 pm. Mosineepapermakers.com

Friends of MCPL Book Sale-Members Only Sale

· Sat. 12/18, hosted by Friends of MCPL at 300

N First St, Wausau. Books, CDs, TV movies, artwork, board games and puzzles for sale. Open to members but nonmembers can join for yearly membership of $10 per person or $25 per family.

Starts at 9:30 am. https://www.mcpl.us/events/10525 Public Ice Skate · Sat., Sun. & Wed. 12/18, 12/26 & 12/29, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 7:30 pm on 12/18, 11:30 am on 12/26 & 2:30 pm on 12/29. $4 public skate, $3 skate rental. https:// www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse

Virtual Mosinee Book Club: “The Snow Child” by

Eowyn Ivy · Mon. 12/20, hosted online by the

Marathon County Public Library. Join a virtual discussion about Ivy’s story. Starts at 2 pm. Call 715261-7200 for more info. GoToMeeting (Online) Wausau Cyclones Game · Tues. 12/28, Marathon

Park, Wausau. Wausau Cyclones vs. Oregon

Tradesmen. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 kids 5-18 or $7 walkup, 5 and under free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Wausau Cyclones Game · Wed. 12/29, Marathon

Park, Wausau. Wausau Cyclones vs. Oregon

Tradesmen. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 kids 5-18 or $7 walkup, 5 and

under free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Winter Pizza & Theme Night · Wednesdays 1/51/26, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Enjoy homemade pizza and more. Each week has a different theme. Starts at 5:30 pm. $12/person 11 and older, $4/person 6-10 years, free for 5 and under. Theme may include additional cost. 715-675-1171 Wausau Cyclones Game · Fri. 1/7, Marathon Park,

Wausau. Wausau Cyclones vs. St. Louis Jr. Blues.

Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 kids 5-18 or $7 walkup, 5 and under free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Mosinee Papermakers Game · Fri. 1/7, hosted by

Mosinee Papermakers Hockey at the Mosinee

Recreational Center 701 11th St, Mosinee.

Mosinee Papermakers vs. Eagle River Falcons.

Starts at 8 pm Mosineepapermakers.com Wausau Cyclone Game · Sat. 1/8, Marathon Park,

Wausau. Wausau Cyclones vs. St. Louis Jr. Blues.

Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 kids 5-18 or $7 walkup, 5 and under free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Family Festival · Sat.-Sun. 1/8-1/9, Granite Peak Ski

Resort, Wausau. Groomer rides, touch a truck, scavenger hunts, fireworks and parade. S’mores packets also available. Starts at 8 am. Free. https://www.skigranitepeak.com/ Fun@5 with Jefferson Street Inn · Thurs. 1/13, hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce at Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau. Network with others and enjoy appetizers and beverages.

You can also get a chance to win door prizes.

Must be 21 or older. Starts at 5 pm. $10 members online, $15 members at the door, $20 non members online, and $25 non members at the door. wausauchamber.com Mosinee Papermakers Game · Fri. 1/14, hosted by Mosinee Papermakers Hockey at the Mosinee

Recreational Center 701 11th St, Mosinee.

Mosinee Papermakers vs. Calumet Wolverines.

Starts at 8 pm. Mosineepapermakers.com Mosinee Papermakers Game · Sat. 1/15, hosted by Mosinee Papermakers Hockey at the Mosinee

Recreational Center 701 11th St, Mosinee.

Mosinee Papermakers vs. Portage Lake Pioneers.

Starts at 8 pm. Mosineepapermakers.com Garden Visions 2022 Virtual Event · Sat. 1/29, hosted online by the North Central Wisconsin

Master Gardeners. 3 sessions: Edible gardens for people & pollinators; ecological landscape design; and gardening with grasses and sedges.

Starts at 8:15 am. $5. More info at https://www. ntc.edu/calendar/2022/01/29/garden-visions2022-virtual-event Starwood Sleigh Rides (thru January) · Ringle, WI.

Reservations required. www.starwood-farm.net. 715-297-8512 or 715-446-2485 Sleigh Rides for Small Groups with Lunch Option ·

Sat. 1/8, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Go out on sleigh rides and enjoy optional soup buffet.

Intended for groups of 8 or less. Starts at 9 am. $12 per person for ride, $22 per person for ride and soup buffet, free for ages 5 and under. 715-675-1171 The Granite Grom Jam Series 1 · Sun. 1/9, Granite

Peak Ski Resort, Wausau. Go skiing or snowboarding, enjoy pizza for lunch and a friendly competition. Starts at 11 am. $40 or $70 for two siblings.

Helmets & lift tickets/season pass required. https://www.skigranitepeak.com/ Luminary Garden Walk · Thurs. 1/13, Monk

Botanical Garden, Wausau. Go for an evening stroll through the illuminated gardens and enjoy a bonfire, hot chocolate, and roasted marshmallows (bring your own marshmallows and sticks).

Starts at 5:30 pm. $5 per adult, free for kids 3 and under and members. Cash only. www.monkgardens.org/page/luminary-walks

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

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 Babysitting Rocks! · Sat. 1/8, YWCA, 613 N 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 Glass Class: Mosaics · Tuesdays 1/11-2/15,

Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 S Chestnut Ave,

Marshfield. Create mosaic stained glass art. Starts at 6 pm. $140. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ glass-class-mosaics-tickets-215846461577

ARTS/EXHIBITS

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 Q Artists Cooperative, Stevens Point · Facemasks required. Gallery open Mon. 10 am-5 pm, 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. 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. Facemasks and social distancing required. “What Might You Do? The Art of Christian

Robinson”: Exhibit opens from 12/4/21-2/27/22:

Artwork from children’s book illustrator Christian

Robinson. “American Woodblock Prints” and

“Making the Cut: Relief Prints from the Woodson

Art Museum’s Collection”. Exhibits open from 12/4/21-2/27/22. lywam.org Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art · Open noon-5 pm Tues-Sat. Exhibit on display: ANJE Annual National Juried Exhibition from 11/4-12/31.

Face masks required. Wmoca.org 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. Currently on display until 12/23: The Earth

We Share & Constructing Memories. Inspired by activities and events. 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

KIDS/TEENS

Wednesday Learning Centers · Every Weds., hosted by the Stevens Point Area YMCA and

Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Available for students in K thru 6th grade. Young learners will get the chance to socialize and learn after school.

Centers are open all day. $10 per child. More info at https://www.bgclubpc.org/ Grab & Go Craft for Kids: Fine Motor Aquarium ·

Wed.-Fri. 12/1-12/31, hosted by the Marathon

County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Grab a kit containing supplies for making a paper plate aquarium. Pick up the kits anytime the library is open. Free. Call 715-261-7220 for more info Cookies, Cocoa and Christmas Crafts · Sat. 12/18,

Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Wausau.

Decorate and eat Christmas cookies, enjoy some hot cocoa, make a Christmas ornament and other crafts. Starts at 10 am. $5 per child includes cookies, cocoa and crafts, no charge for parents or pass-holders. wausauchildrensmuseum.org continues on 18 u

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t BIG GUIDE from 16 Public Climb · Sat. & Sun. 12/18 & 12/26, Greenheck Field House, Weston. For ages 5 and older.

Starts at 7 pm on 12/18 & 11 am on 12/26. $5 per person. https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse Family Story Time: Winter Wishes! · Tues. 12/21, hosted online by the Marathon County Public

Library. Listen to stories about winter.

Starts at 10 am. Free. https://www.youtube.com/user/MCPLwausau Family Story Time: All Things New! · Tues. 12/28, hosted online by the Marathon County Public

Library. Listen to stories that revolve around the theme “new” and learn about the Grab & Go craft for kids in January. Starts at 10 am. Free. https://www.youtube.com/user/MCPLwausau Holiday Gymnastics Camp · Tues. 12/28, Woodson

YMCA, Wausau Branch Gymnastics Center.

Gymnastics for ages 6-12. Gymnasts must be able to do a handstand and bridge alone in order to enroll. Starts at 1 pm. $39 members, $47 nonmembers. https://www.woodsonymca.com/ Jolly Jingle Bell Bash Camp · Thurs. 12/30, Woodson YMCA, Wausau Branch Gymnastics Center.

Gymnastics for ages 4-7. Starts at 1 pm. $39 members, $47 nonmembers. https://www.woodsonymca.com/ New Year’s at Noon · Fri. 12/31, Central Wisconsin

Children’s Museum, Stevens Point. Celebrate the

New Year with a biodegradable balloon drop, party hat building, create your own confetti popper and more. Starts at 10 am. Free. http://www.cwchildrensmuseum.org/ Noon Year’s Celebration! · Sat. 1/1, Greater

Wausau Children’s Museum, Wausau. Create

New Year themed crafts; enjoy punch and cookie decorating, and 1000 balloon drop and firecracker bubble wrap. Starts at 10 am. $5 per child includes all activities, no charge for children under 12 months, parents or pass-holders. wausauchildrensmuseum.org

Ongoing

Wisconsin 4-H Art Contest · from now to 12/31, hosted online by Wisconsin 4-H Foundation. Art contest for 4-H youth. More info at https://wis4hfoundation.org/celebrate-the-arts/ Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Cedar Creek

Mall, Rothschild. Open Tues-Thurs 9 am-2 pm, Fri. & Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun. 12 pm-5 pm. Closed

Monday. $5 per child 1-12 years, free for children under 1 and parents or caregivers. http://www. wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668 Mini Monets · Select Wednesdays, Greater

Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Preschool Art program for children ages 2-5. Starts at 10 am. http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum. org/ or 608-408-4668 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 Weekly Play and Learn · Thursdays, hosted by

Children’s Wisconsin-Marathon County Family

Resource Center at Cornerstone Lutheran Church,

Wausau. Children can enjoy fun, educational activities. Registration required and masks required. Starts at 9:30 am or 10:30 am. No cost. 715-660-8103 Preschool Science · Select Thursdays, Greater

Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Handson Science, Art and sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers. Starts at 10 am. More info at http:// www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ 608-4084668 Young Picassos · Select Saturdays, Greater Wausau

Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Art program for children ages 7+. Starts at 10 am. More info at http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ 608408-4668

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Medicare options through Security Health Plan · hosted weekly, hosted online by the Marshfield

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OnlineEvent Personal Needs Closet · First United Methodist

Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free toilet paper, paper towel, soap, personal toiletries and laundry detergent. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3 pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Claire’s Critter Closet · First United Methodist

Church, 903 3rd St, Wausau. Free cat food, dog food, beds, toys, treats, collars and cat litter. Enter from parking lot on Fulton St. 2nd Tuesdays 1-3

pm, 4th Saturdays 9-11 am. 715-842-2201 Blood Drive · Thurs. 12/16, Stevens Point Blood