The OK Factor
Friday, 11/17 | Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer
The OK Factor is more than just OK — this virtuoso duo combines their talents on violin and cello to create music that spans genres. Billing their music as new-classical, Cellist Olivia Diercks and violinist Karla Colahan will surprise and delight you with their range of musical selections with everything from Shenandoah to Here Comes the Sun, along with original compositions. The OK Factor was previously in residence at the Grand Theater in 2017. They have subsequently begun ATLAS, an educational initiative oriented around teaching students of all ages to explore music and find their voice. 7:30 pm. $25. lucilletackcenter.com (BCK)
An Evening with Rucksack Revolution
Friday, 11/17 | Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau
Adam Greuel and Sarah Vos enjoyed each other’s music so much, they started a band. Each had toured the country for years – Greuel as a member of progressive bluegrass band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades and Vos as a member of folk act Dead Horses – before collaborating as Rucksack Revolution. Their 2023 debut self-titled album is a showcase of thoughtful and introspective folk songwriting. Greuel and Vos’s vocal harmonies and interplaying guitars are spare, graceful and emotionally affecting. Anyone interested in Wisconsin songwriting should make sure to attend this show. 8 pm. $15. www.whitewatermusichall.com
Vienna Boys Choir
Saturday, 11/18 | Grand Theater, Wausau
It has been more than a decade since the Vienna Boys Choir has made an appearance at The Grand, but they’re back with this holiday-themed Christmas in Vienna show that’s sure to delight Wausau audiences. This group of young musicians has been touring for six decades bringing their music around the world. There are actually four touring choirs that make up the Vienna Boys Choir and they travel the world, playing 300 concerts per year. Come see what makes them so special and start building up that holiday cheer. 7:30 pm. Starts at $39, kids seats at $10 (limited number). grandtheater.org (BCK)
Mean Girls
Sun.-Mon., 11/19-20 | Grand Theater, Wausau
What do you get when you start with Tina Fey (30 Rock, SNL), add in composer Jeff Richmond (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director and choreographer Casey Nikolaw (Book of Mormon)? You get Mean Girls, a wickedly funny story about a young woman from the African Savanna who finds herself struggling to fit in with the lionesses of suburban Illinois. Based on the 2004 film of the same name written by Fey, which was itself based on the 2002 book Queen Bees and Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman. Laugh yourself silly with this award-winning, broadway musical. 7:30 pm. Starting at $75. grandtheater.org (BCK)
Festival of Trees Opening Night Gala
Tuesday, 11/21 | Central Wisconsin Convention & Expo Center, Rothschild
If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit and find a special decoration for Christmas, you can find it at the Festival of Trees. Over 100 wreaths, mantels and specialty items have been decorated and donated by individuals, families and organizations for the event. Funds raised from a silent auction and raffle support end of life care through Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services, as well as the Aspirus Family House. The opening night gala features food, champagne, beer and mocktails. 6 pm. $80 before Nov. 16, $90 after. Aspirus.org/festival-of-trees
