Marathon County Historical Society Archives

HIGHLIGHTS: September 21-22

Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau, entertainment, Marathon County Historical Society, Wausau, Wausau Events

(First published in the September 12, 2019 issue of City Pages) Grand Prix of Wisconsin North American Championship SAT.-SUN. 9/21-22 | BLUEGILL BAY PARK, RIB MOUNTAIN Tunnel hull catamaran boats are one of the fastest and most agile racing boats in the world. Reaching speeds of up to 125 miles per hour, these boats appear […]

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HIGHLIGHTS: May 18-19

Bull Falls Brewery, entertainment, Events, Marathon County Historical Society, Wausau

(First published in the May 16, 2019 issue of City Pages) Pat McCurdy SATURDAY 5/18 | THE BAR, ROTHSCHILD He’s an enigmatic musician, singer, songwriter and comedian. Performing over 300 shows a year, the Milwaukee-based artist has built something of a cult following over the years. His large catalog of original songs—600 and growing—covers a

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HIGHLIGHTS: April 30-May 2

entertainment, Events, exhibits, Marathon County Historical Society, Music, Wausau

(First published in the April 25, 2019 issue of City Pages) Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name APRIL 30-JUNE 2 | WOODSON HISTORY CENTER, WAUSAU This traveling exhibit puts a face to each of the 1,161 Wisconsinites listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. as well as photos for names listed

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Yawkey cozy

Marathon County Historical Society, Wausau news, Yawkey House Museum

(First published in the April 18, 2019 issue of City Pages) Living-space lessons we can learn from the Yawkey House mansion, built in a time that prized interpersonal contact Every room of the Yawkey House is ornate and stately, but feels cozy thanks to spaces designed to foster conversation. There’s a word you can’t help

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Dairy decline

Dairy, Marathon County, Marathon County Historical Society, Wausau news, Wisconsin

(First published in the December 19, 2018 issue of City Pages) Recent farm data puts a sobering spin on the Historical Society’s exhibit Milking Time The Marathon County Historical Society’s exhibit Milking Time: Evolution of the Dairy Industry in Marathon County has been popular since it opened in June. It’s a fascinating look at how

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HIGHLIGHTS: June 15-16

entertainment, Marathon County Historical Society, Red Eye Brewing Co., Wausau Events

(First published in the June 14, 2018 issue of City Pages) Summer Kickoff Weekend FRIDAY 6/15 | OAK ISLAND PARK, WAUSAU SUNDAY 6/17 | 400 BLOCK, WAUSAU School’s out and the season in the sun has begun. And the first thing kids want is bust bedtime rules. They can do that at the Friday party

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HIGHLIGHTS: October 20-22

Dig Deep, grand theater, Live Music-Comedy-Small Venue, Marathon County Historical Society, Stevens Point Sculpture Park, Tommy Bentz Band, Toward One Wausau, Violent Femmes

HotDog! Improv FRIDAY 10/20, KOO COO’S NEST COMEDY | SCHOFIELD Did you know Central Wisconsin is home to an improv comedy group? HotDog! Improv Comedy takes audience suggestions and turns them into scenes, jokes and other tomfoolery during their hilarious performances. So if you enjoy improv groups such as Chicago’s The Second City, this is

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HIGHLIGHTS: August 16-17

Concerts on the Square, Dave Steffen Band, Live Music-Comedy-Small Venue, Marathon County Historical Society, Merrill Gazebo Nights, Music, The 400 Block

Concerts on the Square: Whiskey Belles Wednesday 8/16 | 400 Block, downtown Wausau There are only two more of these Wednesday night concerts, people! This traditional country and Americana trio has awesome stage presence and big personalities. Based out of Milwaukee, the band has pitch-perfect three-part harmonies, fiddle, guitar and bass playing. You might fall a

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Police investigating bus crash in Elderon

Artrageous Weekend, Purging Paradise and more this weekend

Multi-jurisdiction chase leads to Grand Avenue crash, arrests

Bluegrass, jazz, architecture, and so much more this weekend

Greenheck Turner facility to host World Horseshoe championship

Here are five Wausau events to check out this weekend

City looking to buy water meters to make sure it’s not losing money

Blues, Buckcherry and more Wausau events this weekend

Lead service line contractor working toward 2024 replacement goals

Andy and Cathy Adrian say their new Adventure Awaits building is suited to CrossFit success

LogJam, August Kickbusch and more Wausau events this weekend

Air combat training will increase air activity in Marathon County

Whitewater, music on the farm, movies in the park and more

County halfway to phosphorus reduction goal on Fenwood Creek

Copper box, new exhibits and more Wausau events this weekend

Central Wisconsin breweries medal at national brewing championship

Security measures improved library safety, director says

Booze and Botany, Wausau Night Market and more this weekend

Balloons, jazz, comical magic and more in Wausau this weekend

Former Weston clerk charged with fraud more than a year later

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