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Una Notte Bella

Date: 10/23/2009
Description: 6pm. Join the Wausau Conservatory of Music. Guests will enjoy A Taste of Tuscany, featuring a delicious Tuscan themed dinner, a wine tasting, silent auction, and much more. Faculty member John Greiner will perform, along with both Conservatory and Choralation Choirs, and several of the Conservatory's finest students. Proceeds fund scholarships. Tickets are $50/person or $350/table of 8. RSVP by October 19. 
Location: Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-845-6279 
 

TRAUMA

Date: 10/23/2009 through 10/24/2009
Description: Haunted House presented by the Wausau Area Jaycees. A Jaycee haunted house with a chilling hospital theme. 7-10pm. Cost: $7 entry fee, $3 more at the time of ticket purchase will get you in for a second scare! 
Location: IROW warehouse corner of Bellis & McIntosh in Wausau- watch for the signs 
Phone: 715-842-2688 
 

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit

Date: 10/24/2009
Description: All you can eat spaghetti dinner. $5 per person. Kids 5 years and under eat free. Raffle prizes and silent auction 3pm. Dinner 4-7pm. All proceeds go to the Marathon County American Red Cross. Sponsored by K-tech Kleening and Homestead Inn. 
Location: Homstead Inn, 8507 State Hwy 52, Wausau 
Phone: 715-842-2156 
 

Wausau Early Bird Rotary Fall Fest Dinner

Date: 10/24/2009
Description: Sponsored by Wausau Early Bird Rotary. Proceeds will support the Marathon Co. Literacy "Reading to Go" program. 5-6:30pm Reception, Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, silent auction and raffle. 6:45pm Gourmet dinner. Live auction and raffle drawing following dinner. Tickets: $50. 
Location: Wausau Country Club, 208 Country Club Rd, Schofield 
Phone: 715-847-2301 
 

TRAUMA

Date: 10/30/2009 through 10/31/2009
Description: Haunted House presented by the Wausau Area Jaycees. A Jaycee haunted house with a chilling hospital theme. 7-10pm. Cost: $7 entry fee, $3 more at the time of ticket purchase will get you in for a second scare! 
Location: IROW warehouse corner of Bellis & McIntosh in Wausau- watch for the signs 
Phone: 715-842-2688 
 

Haunting of River Park

Date: 10/30/2009
Description: 7-11pm. Be prepared to be SCARED! Hot food, hot beverages and haunting fun for those over 13 years of age. Admission: $5 
Location: River Park, 1101 Main St, Mosinee 
Phone: 715-693-4330 
 

1776

Date: 11/05/2009 through 11/08/2009
Description: Presented by Wausau Community Theatre. America's prize winning musical! The musicalization of history as the Continental Congress gives birth to the United States of America. See John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson as you have never seen them before, singing gorgeous melodies in this powerful musical! And experience you will never forget! Tickets can be purchased by phone or at the WCT's box office 136 Summer Street, Schofield. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-359-3972 
 

Winemakers Dinner

Date: 11/06/2009
Description: To benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Wausau Area. The Winemaker's Dinner combines the intimate and elegant ambiance of one of Wausau's finest restaurant with an exceptional multiple course gourmet meal and expertly paired wines. Each wine is presented by our guest sommelier for its unique and complimentary characteristics for the meal - a gastronomic treat! The evening also includes a live auction. Seats are $150 each. They can be reserved by calling 845-2582 ext. 207. 
Location: Back When Café, 606 Third Street, Wausau 
Phone: 715-845-2582 
 

Ring in the New Year at Granite Peak

Date: 12/31/2009
Description: Fireworks at 6:30pm; torchlight parade. Chad Brecke, acoustic guitar, 1-8pm. Brad Emanuel & The Groove Men 8:30pm - 12:30am. 
Location: Granite Peak Ski Area, 3605 N Mountain Rd, Wausau 
Phone: 715-845-2846 
F

amily Festival Weekend

Date: 01/08/2010 through 01/10/2010
Description: Visit www.skigranitepeak.com for details and schedule. Brat cookout, wagon rides, fireworks at 6:30. Jim Carlson, acoustic guitar, 2-10pm. 
Location: Granite Peak Ski Area, 2605 N Mountain Rd, Rib Mountain 
Phone: 715-845-2846 
 

Elvis

Date: 01/09/2010
Description: TBA 
Location: Dales Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston 
Phone: NA 
 

Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

Date: 01/16/2010
Description: Enjoy an evening candlelit hike along the trails at Rib Mountain State Park. Refreshments and rentals available. Hike will be canceled if temperature is colder than -4F or wind chill is colder than -30F. Time: 6pm to 8pm. There is no participation fee but a state park sticker is required. Snowshoe rental is available on a first come, first serve basis with free will donations accepted for the rental. Sponsored by the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park. 
Location: Rib Mountain State Park, 4200 Park Rd, Wausau 
Phone: 715-359-9166 
 

Wine, Cheese & All That Jazz

Date: 01/29/2010
Description: Wine, Cheese, & all that Jazz has become an annual tradition in Wausau. An evening of outstanding jazz music, Wine, Cheese & all that Jazz combines over 100 types of wine from around the world, specialty cheeses, delicious hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, and wonderful camaraderie to make this one of Wausau's premier events. Benefits the Boys and Girls Club of the Wausau Area. 7pm Tickets: TBA. 
Location: TBA 
Phone: 715-845-2582 
 

The Second City

Date: 01/30/2010
Description: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $19, $29 & $39. For half a century, this Chicago troupe has been the crucible of American comedy. The sketch-work of Saturday Night Live, the improv of Whose Line.. It was forged here by the Belushi brothers, Tina Fey, John Candy and hundreds of others before and since. Join in the current generation of the Second Citizens as they mix hilarious classic bits and songs with timely satirical insights and the freshest of improvision. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-842-0988 or toll free 888-239-0421 
 

One Suite Night of Music

Date: 02/06/2010
Description: 7:30pm. The Wausau Symphonic Band & Jazz Ensemble perform separate sections that include: Processions of Cupid, An Original Suite, "Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "Almost Like Being in Love," "They Can't Take That Away From Me," "At Last," and many more. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students. 
Location: Wausau East High School, Wausau 
Phone: 715-845-2144 
 

Reception: "Be Mine Be Loved"

Date: 02/12/2010
Description: Dinner and show with The Queens Recorder Group. Two seatings for reservations. 1st 5:30-6:30pm. 2nd 7-8pm. 
Location: Water Street Arts, 10209 Market Street, Suite B, Rothschild 
Phone: 715-355-6868 
 

Bowl for Kids' Sake

Date: 02/12/2010 through 02/13/2010
Description: Big Brothers Big Sisters premiere fundraiser, the event is becoming the area's most anticipated fundraising event. Teams of 5 raise funds to support our matches between Bigs and Littles, then come to the Lanes for the party! It's all free - bowling, shoes, t-shirts, pizza and soda, plus many prizes. Evening shifts feature moonlight bowling and many competitions between lanes. The best part - it's all for a great cause. 
Location: Dales Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston 
Phone: 715-848-7207 
 

Candlelight Snowshoe Hike

Date: 02/13/2010
Description: Enjoy an evening candlelit hike along the trails at Rib Mountain State Park. Refreshments and rentals available. Hike will be canceled if temperature is colder than -4F or wind chill is colder than -30F. Time: 6pm to 8pm. There is no participation fee but a state park sticker is required. Snowshoe rental is available on a first come, first serve basis with free will donations accepted for the rental. Sponsored by the Friends of Rib Mountain State Park. 
Location: Rib Mountain State Park, 4200 Park Rd, Wausau 
Phone: 715-359-9166 
 

EATS

Date: 03/06/2010
Description: Educational Assistance Through Scholarships (EATS) UW-Marathon County Garfield Ave (Southwest) Entrance. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Sample of gourmet foods. "Throwdown" friendly recipe competition. Chocoholic hall. Live musicians. Silent auction - some items online only! Student art auction. $40 in advance, $45 at the door, $55 patron, $75 gourmet patron (acknowledged in program). All but $15 of your admission is tax deductible. Advance reservations recommended. 
Location: UW-Marathon County, 518 S 7th Ave, Wausau 
Phone: 715-261-6221 
 

Fiddler on the Roof

Date: 03/11/2010 through 03/14/2010
Description: Presented by Wausau Community Theatre. One of the biggest hits in Broadway history, this funny, touching and heartwarming musical features "If I Were a Rich Man," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "Matchmaker." Some of the greatest characters ever created for a musical are on view in Fiddler on the Roof! Tickets can be purchased by phone or at the WCT's box office 136 Summer Street, Schofield. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-359-3972 
 

Munnelly

Date: 03/17/2010
Description: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32, $35 & $45. David Munnelly is the king of the button accordion, one of the unique instruments that give Irish music its brogue. His exciting, award-winning sextet adds fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, bodhran, flute and vocals to recreate the free-wheeling spirit of Roaring 20s Irish dance halls, where every performance was a party. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-842-0988 or toll free 888-239-0421 
 

An Evening with Gladys Knight

Date: 03/25/2010
Description: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $89, $99 & $110. You won't need a "Midnight Train to Georgia" or anywhere else to relive the hits of the empress of soul. Gladys Knight brings incomparable emotional phrasing, vocal power and a trainload of memories to what is sure to be the concert of the year. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-842-0988 or toll free 888-239-0421 
 

Celebrate the End of the Season

Date: 04/04/2010
Description: Children's Easter Egg Hunt 1pm. 
Location: Granite Peak Ski Area, 2605 N Mountain Rd, Rib Mountain 
Phone: 715-845-2846 
 

Rhythm & Brews

Date: 04/16/2010
Description: Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Admission & Times: TBA 
Location: Dales Weston Lanes, Weston 
Phone: 715-393-3951 
 

Musical Melting Pot

Date: 04/17/2010
Description: 7:30pm. The Wausau Symphony & Band honor spring with "America the Beautiful," Brazilian Polka, Pines of the Appian Way, The Magnificent Seven and more. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 N 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-842-0988 
 

Exhibitour: Wausau's Gallery Night

Date: 05/14/2010
Description: Enjoy a variety of art while strolling between designated Downtown Wausau shops where artists showcase their unique pieces. Host Galleries offer wine samples and hors d'oeuvres to spectators as they mingle and visit with the artists and friends. 6pm-8pm. 
Location: Downtown Wausau shops 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Mike Super Magic & Illusion

Date: 05/20/2010
Description: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32, $39 & $49. The results are in: Mike Super was named the nation's top magician. The voters were captivated by his side-splitting comedy and astonishing illusion. From the simplest (a piece of paper) to the most complex (members of the audience), Mike makes all manner of things levitate, fly, dance, disappear and materialize. And you'll get a chance to win the new car that appears on stage. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-842-0988 or toll free 888-239-0421 
 

Wausau Firefighters Motorcycle Ride for MDA

Date: 05/21/2010 through 05/22/2010
Description: Scenic ride through Central Wisconsin, optional 2-day poker run. Live music. Sponsored by Wausau Firefighters & Harley-Davidson of Wausau. 
Location: Wausau Harley-Davidson, 1570 CTH XX, Rothschild 
Phone: 715-355-8789 
 

Concerts on the Square:

Date: 06/16/2010 through 08/25/2010
Description: City Pages and Wausau Area Events present what has become a tradition for Wausau residents! Sponsored by the Marshfield Clinic, the Concerts on the Square series feature a diverse lineup for all tastes and ages. Bring your chairs and blankets. Carry-ins allowed or visit some of our great restaurant options in downtown Wausau. 6-8pm. FREE Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and settle in for an evening of great music. Come rain or Shine. In more inclement weather, shows move just a few steps away to the Great Hall next to the Grand Theater. 
Location: 400 Block, Downtown Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

RENT

Date: 06/17/2010 through 06/20/2010
Description: Wausau Community Theatre is overjoyed to present this first local production of this iconic musical for a new generation. In the 1990's in the East Village of New York City in Jonathan Larson's brilliant rock opera retelling of Puccini's La Boheme. There is "No Day But Today" for these struggling Bohemian artists as they cherish their "Seasons of Love!" Tickets can be purchased by phone or at the WCT's box office 136 Summer Street, Schofield. 
Location: Grand Theater, 415 4th St, Wausau 
Phone: 715-359-3972 
 

Market Place Thursday

Date: 06/17/2010 through 09/16/2010
Description: A variety of vendors display their wares every Thursday on the City Square. Fresh baguettes and pastries, seasonal produce, egg rolls, and handmade rugs are just a few examples of what Marketplace Thursdays has to offer. Market Place Thursdays are held every Thursday June-September from 9:30am to 2pm. 
Location: 400 Block, Downtown Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Live @ Lunch Series

Date: 06/24/2010
Description: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Open to all ages. Enjoy Frisbee Dogs, music concerts and more! See schedule at www.wausauareaevents.org for more details. 
Location: 400 Block, Downtown Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Live @ Lunch Series

Date: 07/01/2010
Description: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Open to all ages. Enjoy Frisbee Dogs, music concerts and more! See schedule at www.wausauareaevents.org for more details. 
Location: 400 Block, Downtown Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Wausau Area 4th of July Celebration

Date: 07/01/2010 through 07/04/2010
Description: 65th annual Wausau Area Jaycee's 4th of July celebration. Enjoy carnival rides, games, live entertainment, food, and fireworks. Admission is free. 
Location: Marathon Park, 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau 
Phone: 715-842-2688 
 

Mosinee July 4th Parade, Festival & Fireworks

Date: 07/04/2010
Description: Children's games & activities, food, music and beer gardens at River Park beginning at 4pm. Parade starts at 6pm. Fireworks at dusk sponsored by the Mosinee Chamber of Commerce. 
Location: River Park, 1101 Main St, Mosinee 
Phone: 715-693-4330 
 

Live @ Lunch Series

Date: 07/15/2010
Description: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free admission. Open to all ages. Enjoy Frisbee Dogs, music concerts and more! See schedule at www.wausauareaevents.org for more details. 
Location: 400 Block, Downtown Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Screen on the Green

Date: 07/23/2010
Description: FREE. Join us for a terrific family movie night on the City Square! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the outdoor movie experience. Movies begin at dusk. 
Location: 400 Block, Downtown Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Wisconsin Valley Fair

Date: 08/03/2010 through 08/08/2010
Description: Six days of excitement. Headlining entertainment in our grandstand nightly. Carnival rides, commercial exhibits. Thousands of youth exhibits. Fun for the whole family. Great food, great entertainment, great time! Admission TBA, children under 13 are free. Season admission specials available-see website. 
Location: Marathon Park, 1201 Stewart Ave, Wausau 
Phone: 715-261-1539 
 

Screen on the Green

Date: 08/13/2010
Description: Free. Join us for a terrific family movie night on the City Square! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the outdoor movie experience. Movies begin at dusk, around 8:30 p.m. (August) 
Location: 400 Block, Downtown Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

WhyNotWausau

Date: 08/13/2010 through 08/15/2010
Description: A mountain. Some music. Why not? The first Indie Rock Fest of its kind in the region. 3 bands on Friday evening. 8 bands all day Saturday. And a special treat on Sunday. Starts 6pm on Friday and ends 1pm on Sunday. 
Location: Granite Peak Ski Area, 3605 N Mountain Rd, Wausau 
Phone: 715-845-1111 
 

Big Bull Falls Blues Fest

Date: 08/20/2010 through 08/21/2010
Description: Join us for the 19th Big Bull Falls Festival. Enjoy 2 days of local and national blues acts. Mingle with other blues fans in the beer garden and enjoy festival style foods. Be prepared to show age identification on-site. Lawn chairs permitted. No carry-ins. 
Location: Fern Island Park, 500 River Dr, Wausau 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Exhibitour: Wausau's Gallery Night

Date: 09/16/2010
Description: Enjoy a variety of art while strolling between designated Downtown Wausau shops where artists showcase their unique pieces. Host Galleries offer wine samples and hors d'oeuvres to spectators as they mingle and visit with the artists and friends. 6pm-8pm. 
Location: Downtown Wausau merchants 
Phone: 715-843-0748 
 

Haunting of River Park

Date: 10/29/2010
Description: 7-11pm. Halloween Haunting Walk. Prepare to be scared. Food and refreshments. Admission: TBA 
Location: River Park, 1101 Maint St, Mosinee 
Phone: 715-693-4330