(First published in the March 12, 2020 issue of City Pages) Hooray for Hollywood SATURDAY 3/14 | HILTON GARDEN INN, WAUSAU The Women’s Community rolls out the red carpet for their annual fundraising event—literally, you walk a red carpet dressed as a movie character or celebrity (not required, but encouraged). The resulting costumes are indeed […]
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(First published in the March 5, 2020 issue of City Pages) Rock’N for Pets with Rising Phoenix FRIDAY 3/6 | CORAL LANES, ROTHSCHILD Support a good cause while rocking to one of central Wisconsin’s favorite bands. The five-member band, formed by seasoned local musicians, plays the biggest rock hits from 70s and 80s crammed into
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(First published in the February 28, 2020 issue of City Pages) Ian Alexy and the Deserters FRIDAY 2/28 | INTERMISSION, WAUSAU Singer-songwriter and guitarist Ian Alexy may be best known as half of the folk duo Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, which he forms with his brother Teague. With his band the Deserters, Alexy replaces
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(First published in the February 20, 2020 issue of City Pages) Alex Rossi FRIDAY 2/21 | MALARKEY’S, WAUSAU From Minneapolis, Rossi’s R&B, funk, blues and rock-infused music is catchy and fun. This vocalist, guitarist and songwriter has been performing for more than 15 years and knows how to put on an outstanding show. His vocals
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(First published in the February 13, 2020 issue of City Pages) Saddle of Southern Darkness THURSDAY 2/13 | MALARKEY’S, WAUSAU FRIDAY 2/14 | BILL’S BAR, MERRILL Originally from Kentucky and now based in Denver, brothers Trent and Chase Williams front this four-piece band that calls their sound “evil country at its finest” or “western killbilly.”
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(First published in the February 6, 2020 issue of City Pages) Russian National Ballet: Sleeping Beauty TUESDAY 2/11 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU The exquisite Russian National Ballet returns with a performance of the fairy tale story, to Tchaikovky’s soaring music. Sleeping Beauty is often considered the finest achievement of classical dance, with some of the
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(First published in the February 6, 2020 issue of City Pages) Natty Nation THURSDAY 2/6 | MALARKEY’S, WAUSAU Good vibes abound with this Madison-based reggae band. They’ve earned more than 30 Madison Area Music Association awards including World Performer ten times! They’ve played their hard roots and reggae tunes all over, including at SXSW, Summerfest,
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(First published in the January 23, 2020 issue of City Pages) Central Wis. Chinese New Year Festival FRI.-SAT. 1/24-25 | WAUSAU Chinese Lion Dance The Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is celebrated across the world and now here in Wausau at the first Central Wis. Chinese New Year Festival. The event
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(First published in the January 16, 2019 issue of City Pages) Foxfire Affair THURSDAY 1/16 | TIMEKEEPER DISTILLERY, WAUSAU D.L.Schiller Multi-instrumentalists Daniel and Claire make up this acoustic duo who like to keep it simple with guitar, mandolin and cajon—a wooden box percussion instrument. Before the couple married and had kids, they played in separate
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(First published in the January 9, 2020 issue of City Pages) Carmelo Blandino THRU MARCH 28 | WAUSAU MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART “Order in Chaos” by Carmelo Blandino These paintings by will take your mind away from winter to the bright and blooming spirit of spring. Since 2005, Blandino has been experimenting with the free
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