Jenny Dont and the Spurs

Wausau events worth checking out for the week of March 2, 2023

By Kayla Zastrow

King Margo

THURSDAY 3/2 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Rachel Coats and Lucciana Cos are two lifelong musicians who met each other in Nashville when they were both hired for the same touring band. The two connected instantly and they formed the duo King Margo. Dubbed “lipstick dirtbag Americana,” King Margo is known for putting on high-energy, fun, and musically adept shows. The women also play with Gabe Lee, Hollier and Tyler Halverson, and have shared a bill with Riders In The Sky, Seth Walker, Susan Werner, and Grammy-nominated artist Seth Glier. Part of the 10×10 Series. Starts at 8 pm. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Details at grandtheater.org.

Ireland with Michael Live

FRIDAY 3/3 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

It’s a dazzling, delightful travelog featuring the music, places and stories of the Emerald Isle. The hit PBS show Ireland with Michael celebrates the best of Ireland’s creators, singers, dancers and artists. Now, the live concert version of the show comes to The Grand with a multimedia experience that combines  a five-piece band, world champion dancers, excerpts from the PBS show, and, of course, the golden voice of Riverdance on Broadway, Michael Londra. You’ll be delighted by the songs and stories and electric Irish dance, jigs and reels. With a backdrop of stunning videos of Ireland, this show will transport you to the Emerald Isle just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $30.Details at Grandtheater.org.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Scared Scriptless Tour

SUNDAY 3/5 | GRAND THEATER, WAUSAU

Colin and Brad

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. “Interactive” in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages! Starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $40. Details at Grandtheater.org.

Take3

TUESDAY 3/7 | LUCILLE TACK CENTER FOR THE ARTS, SPENCER

With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying ensemble Take3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Known for their infectious and down-to-earth onstage personalities, this violin, cello and piano trio leaves their indelible mark on audiences around the country, sharing their arrangements of top pop hits, Americana, Oldies and everything in between. Starts at 7 pm. $30 for adults, $15 for youth. Details at lucilletackcenter.com.

Cultural Currency: Contemporary Art from the Riemer Collection

ON VIEW MARCH 4  THRU JUNE 4 | WOODSON ART MUSEUM, WAUSAU

This new exhibition at the Woodson explores the innovative ways artists use money as a medium to expand its worth beyond a given denomination. Each of the artists featured investigates preconceived definitions of monetary value, meticulously repurposing bills and coins into exquisite, precise artworks. Universally relevant, humorous and, at times, critical, Cultural Currency asks viewers to consider how the definition of currency can be reshaped into a multifaceted object steeped in meaning and intrigue. The collection is the passion of Louise Rothman-Riemer and Davis Riemer, investment advisers from Oakland, California, who began collecting money-themed art in 1995 to encourage new attitudes toward money’s intrinsic value. Museum open Tues.-Fri. 9 am-4 pm; Sat.-Sun. Noon-5 pm.  Free admission. Details at lywam.org.

Jenny Don’t and The Spurs

THURSDAY 3/2 |  LAMPLIGHT SESSIONS, MOSINEE

This Western-punk band from Portland plays songs of desert dreams and heartaches. Since their inception in 2012, the four-piece band has  kept a relentless schedule of recording, playing locally, and touring. After nearly 500 live appearances in almost a dozen countries, and with a slew of albums and singles to their name, Jenny Don’t and The Spurs are just getting warmed up. The intensity and energy of their live set is a must-see for anyone who enjoys spirited garage-infused country music played with sincerity and raw conviction. They are joined by The Sapsuckers. Doors open at 6 pm. Show starts at 7 pm. $30. Details at lamplightsessions.com.