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Substyle

12/31, Arrow Sports Lounge

Substyle was on track to play the 400 Block before the pandemic struck — they were a growing working band but COVID put the brakes on that, causing the band to split for a while. Now they’re back, and will make for a nice way to spend New Year’s Eve. Come check out the soul/pop/R&B band as they take on Arrow Sports Lounge starting at 10 pm. (Also, you can check out guitarist Harold Melo’s other band, Short Pay Riders, the night before, Dec. 30, at 8 pm at Ciao’s. Short Pay Riders, the vehicle for local musician John Pearson, put out a full-length album this year.)

Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Celebration

12/31, Hiawatha Lounge

Hiawatha Lounge will host its Glitz and Glam New Year’s Eve Celebration with band Fennec Fox. Th e event will kick off at 5 pm with a good old Wisconsin fi sh fry among other off erings; and dress up for a night of glam with local band Fennec Fox. You gotta love an indie band that combines a fi ddle and harmonica - it should prove to be a fun evening. Music at 10 pm.

Blaine Howard

Noon Year’s Celebration

1/1, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum

Th e great thing about kids is that they’re a great excuse to stay in. So you can stay in New Year’s Eve, and then bring the kiddos to the Greater Wausau Children’s Museum at noon New Year’s Day for their “Noon Year’s Celebration.” Th ere’s a big balloon drop at noon (much easier to stay up for!) and punch, cookies and crafts to keep the little ones occupied. $5 per child, adults, members and children under 12 free. Starts 10 am. (Note, they used to be in the mall, they’re in Rothschild now, 10101 Market Street Suite D70.)

1/1, Granite Peak, Sundance Chalet

If you’d prefer to head out on Saturday night instead to avoid the crowds a little, Granite Peak’s got ya covered. Check out Blaine Howard at ‘Th e Peak 5 pm in their Sundance Chalet. Howard rocks a blend of folk, pop and Americana and has shared the stage with Grammy winners such as Nickel Creek, so you’re in for a treat. You could spend the afternoon skiing, then warm up with a little music afterward. Th e fi replace and adult beverages will feel nice after a day out in the cold.

ALLEN BROTHERS

13th Annual Pajama Party

1/1 Clay Corner Studio, Wausau

New Year’s doesn’t have to be all about champagne and midnight cheering and adult beverages. For a more family-friendly celebration, Clay Corner Studio is hosting the 13th version of its pajama party. Come draped in your best family-friendly pajamas, paint some pottery (10% off ) and enjoy some free cookies and donuts. Clay Corner’s event presents an opportunity to enjoy some holiday family time with the kiddos and create a memory together. And there is far less hangover. (Plus, Clay Corner serves Collectivo Coff ee — something to keep in mind.) 9 am to 8 pm.

Allen Brothers

12/31, Malarkey’s Pub

Founder Bob Allen has been a musician his entire adult life, and has founded numerous bands. He also for a time played with Brad Emanuel, a mainstay in the Wausau area, and credits a lot of what he learned about showmanship from playing with Emanuel. Allen, with his brother Brandon — a phenom on the drums — and the deep pocket tones of Wade Kaiser on bass, the Allen Brothers can rock the house with a variety of cover songs from the 60s to the present. Malarkey’s rarely has cover bands but Th e Allen Brothers have been an exception to that. Come fi nd out why. 10 pm.

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