Altenburgh Christmas
Friday 12/13 | Grand Theater, Wausau
Speaking of annual holiday traditions, this jazz-filled who’s who of local talented musicians is a must see every year. Jazz musician John Altenburgh has decades of experience playing and recording jazz and other music, and has also been putting on this show for decades, so you know you’re in for a barn-busting holiday experience. The show has included plenty of notable area musicians like Mitch Viegut, Brad Emanuel, Marty Cheyka and more. 7:30 pm. $45-$72. grandtheater.org
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Wed-Thurs 12/18-19 | Grand Theater, Wausau
Like many people, I have always been thoroughly amazed by the cirque du soleil-style performances. The amount of work and artistry that goes into developing those kinds of skills is mind-blowing. So I am very glad to see so many of these kinds of performances coming to the Grand, in a variety of styles. The latest is Cirque Dreams Holidaze, and while I shudder at alternative spellings, I think this event is one to mark on your calendars for sure. 7:30 pm. $55-$95. grandtheater.org
Wausau Community Theater presents A Christmas Carol
DEC. 12-15 | James Veninga Theatre, Wausau
For years Wausau Community Theater has put on a production of A Christmas Carol — and this year is no different. WCT will take to the stage this December to bring you the classic theater version of Charles”Dickens tale of the miserly work-a-holic Scrooge as he’s visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future and learns to mend his… well, Scroogely ways. It’s a classic tale that will delight even the most Bah Humbug amongst us.
Conquerors soccer home opener
Saturday 12/14 | Greenheck-Turner Community Center, Weston
So there was a little snafu with that exhibition game the Wausau area’s new minor league arena soccer had planned on playing with the Milwaukee Wave — the game ultimately got postponed to the post-season due to “unfortunately circumstances.” So now the first chance to see this brand new team play is this Saturday, as the newly minted Wisconsin Conquerors take on the Minnesota Blizzard. It also might be a chance for some of you to check out the Greenheck-Turner Community Center. 6 pm. $10 adults, $7 children under 12. wisconsinconquerors.org.
Sweet Landmarks Gingerbread Contest
Saturday 12/14 | Marathon County Historical Society, Wausau
I may not be allowed into the Gingerbread Contest since that incident when I tried to eat all the entries (hey, they looked tasty!) but you can come check out all these delicious looking creations at the Sweet Landmarks Gingerbread Contest. Entrants really know their architecture - they must be completely edible and substantially made of gingerbread but also must follow the styles of “Victorian, Neo-Gothic, Commercial, Bungalow or Ranch” according to the press release, and entrants are encouraged to model their creations after real places in Wausau and throughout Marathon County. Gingerbread entries will be brought to the Woodson History Center between 9 am and noon and the winning entry will be announced at 1 pm.
20 Watt Tombstone’s Big, Gnarly Rock and Roll Toy Drive
Saturday 12/14 | Arrow Sports Club, Weston
20 Watt Tombstone is one of those Wausau-based bands that limits the amount if plays around town - they’re often busy touring and making records. So when they do play around town, it’s always worth checking out! The growling, distorted slide guitar grit of the duo fronted by Tom Jordan has been a fan favorite for some time around these parts and this show pairs their musical prowess as they collect toys to give to needy children for Christmas. Head-bang for a good cause and check out this great band along with bands Trash Pandas, Motherwind and Keith Daniel’s psycho swamp stomp band. 8 pm. $20 suggested donation. arrowsportsclub.com
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