Events
AUG. 15: Mahayana Buddhist Congregation: Friday silent meditation, 5:15-6 p.m., sometimes followed by an informal reading and/or discussion of topical interest, Stevens Point Deanery, 1408 Ellis St., Stevens Point. mahayanabuddhistcongregation.org. (every Friday).
AUG. 15-16: 15th Annual Brews, Brats, & Bands: At Stevens Point Brewery, two days of music, rides, silent auction, and more, proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross and Meals on Wheels of Stevens Point, 800-369-4911, pointbeer.com.
AUG. 16: Arts on the Square: A fine arts celebration in conjunction with Waupaca’s Sesquicentennial. Waupaca Town Square. waupacaarts.org.
4th Annual River Clean-up: Friends of the Tomorrow-Waupaca River, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., meet at Tomorrow River Supper Club on Old Highway 10 (County Road KK) in Amherst , 715-346-2722.
AUG. 17: Mahayana Buddhist Congregation: Sunday meditation, 4-5 p.m.; Dharma book study group, 5-5:30 p.m.: Dharma book study group, Stevens Point Deanery, 1408 Ellis St., Stevens Point. mahayanabuddhistcongregation.org. (every Sunday).
AUG. 18: Stevens Point Barbershoppers: Male singers welcome. Harmony House, Stevens Point, 715-345-0341. 7:30 p.m. (every Monday).
AUG. 19: Downtown Farmers Market: Pick ‘n Save parking lot, Marshfield, Tuesdays through Sept., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sweet Adelines: Female singers welcome. Harmony House, Stevens Point, 7 p.m. (every Tuesday), (715) 345-0341.
Grand Coin Show: Rapids Mall, 555 W. Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (715) 421-3500.
AUG. 20: Wisconsin River Woodcarvers Unlimited: Central Wisconsin Cultural Event, Wisconsin Rapids, 6-9 p.m. (every Wednesday).
Wild Wednesdays: Free zoological programs every Wednesday through the summer at Wildwood Zoo, Marshfield, 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
AUG. 20-24: Waupaca County Fair: Waupaca County Fairgrounds, Wayauwega.
AUG. 21: People For Peace: Meet third Thursday of every month, Chez Marche, Waupaca, 7 p.m.
Wood County Farmers Market: Rapids Mall, Wisconsin Rapids, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (every Thursday through Oct.).
Marshfield Area Juggling Club: Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, Marshfield, 7-9 p.m., every Thursday. www.chestnutARTS.org or 715-389-8999.
AUG. 22-24: 9th Annual Rapids Balloon Rally & Music Fest: Fundraiser to benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. Hot air balloons, food, music, children’s entertainment, pancake breakfast, fireworks and more! cmnballoonrally.com.
AUG: 23: Central Rivers Farmshed Presents: Chef on the Square with Denise Brennecke, food demonstrations with locally grown food, 10 a.m., Downtown Farmers Market, Stevens Point.
3rd Annual Amherst Color Guard Car Show: Proceeds to benefit Amherst High School Color Guard Team and the Falcon Music Arts Club, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 715-341-7513.
Amherst Quilt, Craft, and Amish Furniture Auction: 8 a.m., Portage County Fairgrounds, maderacution.com.
Waupaca Rod and Classic Show: South Park, Waupaca, www.waupacarodandclassic.net.
AUG. 23-24: Civil War Encampment: Pfiffner Pioneer Park, Stevens Point, Sat. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Recruiting at the square Memorial Service for area Civil War Soldiers, pchswi.org.
AUG. 24: Songwriting Workshop With Buddy Mondlock: Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, noon, 715-677-4710.
AUG. 29-30: JustRun08 – Roll with the Changes: Friday: 5-8 p.m., pre-race Spaghetti Dinner, with live music, Kid’s Suzuki Stroll (1/4 mile run); Saturday: 6:30 a.m., registration for ½ marathon and 5K, Race at 8 a.m. justiceworksltd.org.
AUG. 29-SEPT. 1: Official Portage County 4-H Fair: Rosholt Fair Park, music, carnival, food and refreshments, parade, Demo Derby. (715) 677-4708, rosholtfair.com.
AUG. 30: Central Rivers Farmshed Presents: Chef on the Square with Chef Randall Smill of the Hotel Mead, food demonstrations with locally grown food, 10 a.m., Downtown Farmers Market, Stevens Point.
19th Annual Lake Arrowhead Craft Show: More than 100 craft displays. Lake Arrowhead Clubhouse, Nekoosa, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
SEPT. 5-6: Horse & Buggy Days: Friday: Main Street, Saturday: Waupaca County Fairgrounds, Weyauwega, (920) 867-2500, www.weyauwegachamber.com.
SEPT. 5-7: Pacelli High School Panacea: Fri: 4 p.m.-11p .m., Sat: 11 a.m.-11p.m., Sun: 11a.m.-8 p.m., carnival, raffle, silent auction, bingo, music, shops, food & fun, (715) 341-2445.
SEPT. 6: Fall Brew Review: Robinson Park, Wisconsin Rapids, 1-6 p.m., (715) 423-0669.
SEPT. 6-7: Wausau’s Artrageous Celebration, various locations in Wausau, (715) 845-7010.
SEPT. 11: Kick Back Electric Jam Session: Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, Marshfield, 7-9 p.m., 2nd Thursday of every month. chestnutARTS.org or 715-389-8999.
FREE Admission Healthy Family Night: Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum in CenterPoint MarketPlace, Stevens Point. Healthy program at 6:15 p.m. childrensmuseum.org.
SEPT. 13: Harvest Fest: Historic Point Basse, 364 Wakely Road, Nekoosa, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., (715) 423-3120.
SEPT. 13-14: Wausau Family Pet Expo: Marathon County Park, 1201 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, (920) 203-2983.
SEPT. 14: Marshfield Area Drum Circle: Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, 2-4 p.m. Group meets the second Sunday of each month. Explore rhythms or techniques from a variety of world cultures. 715-223-6241 or chestnutARTS.org.
SEPT. 15: Central Wisconsin Button Box Club: Bring your accordion. New members and listeners always welcome. Club meets second Monday of each month, Hamm’s Bar, Milladore. For more information, call Carl Weinfurter at 715-325-3133.
CONCERTS
AUG. 15-16: Big Bull Falls Blues Fest: Live blues music, food and beer garden under the big top tents. Fern Island Park, Wausau.
CHasin’ Mason: Brews, Brats & Bands Fest, Point Brewery, Stevens Point.
AUG. 16: The Reverend Eddie Danger: Music at the Market , Stevens Point ,10 a.m.
Copper Box & Vic Ferrari: Brews, Brats & Bands Fest, Point Brewery, Stevens Point.
AUG. 17: Chestnut Jam: Bluegrass jam session, Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts, Marshfield, 1-4 p.m. (3rd Sunday of every month).
AUG. 19: City Band Concert: Robinson Park, Wisconsin Rapids, 7:15-8:15 p.m., (715) 421-0244.
AUG. 20: Concerts on the Square: Copper Box, 400 Block, Wausau, 6 to 8 p.m.
AUG. 21: Molly Hatchet & The Dave Steffen Band: Indian Crossing Casino, Waupaca, 8 p.m.
AUG. 22-23: 9th Annual Northland Bluegrass Festival: With Art Stevenson & High Water, Sloppy Joe, Frank Ray & Cedar Hill and more, Northland Ballroom, Iola, (715) 884-6996
AUG. 23: Karen Mal with Buddy Mondlock: Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, 7:30 p.m., (715) 677-4710.
AUG. 27: Bobby Vinton: Central Wisconsin State Fair, Marshfield.
AUG. 27: Everclear: Central Wisconsin State Fair, Marshfield.
AUG. 30-31: Riverfront Jazz Festival: 4-10 p.m., Pfiffner Park Bandshell. Largest outdoor jazz festival in Central Wisconsin, featuring great music and fine dining, riverfrontjazzfest.com.
AUG. 30: Eric Church: Central Wisconsin State Fair, Marshfield.
AUG. 31: Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound: Indian Crossing Casino, Waupaca, 8 p.m.
Mel Tillis: Central Wisconsin State Fair, Marshfield.
SEPT. 6: Wausau Festival of Arts Concert: Jefferson Street Stage, downtown Wausau, 11 a.m., (715) 346-2808.
SEPT. 11: Prudence Johnson: McMillan Memorial Library, 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, (715) 423-1040.
SEPT. 13: The Tom McComb Quartet: Presented by the Portage County Historical Society, Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, 7:30 p.m.
U.S. Air Force Band: Performing Arts Center, Wisconsin Rapids, 7 p.m.
SEPT. 17: Vince Gill: Grand Theater, 415 4th Street, Wausau, 7:30 p.m., (888) 239-0421.
DINING EVENTS
AUG. 17: All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast: Wisconsin Rapids Eagles Club, 161 Third St. N., Wisconsin Rapids. (every Sunday).
AUG. 21: Lunch by the River: Veteran’s Memorial Park, First Street, Wisconsin Rapids, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., (715) 423-1830. (also Aug. 28)
THEATER & DANCE
AUG. 21-24: Rabbit Hole: Presented by River Theatre Co., Mead Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sunday.
SEPT. 4-7: Sweeney Todd: Grand Theater, 415 4th Street, Wausau, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, (888) 239-0421.
SEPT. 6: Locals on Stage: Marshfield Senior High Auditorium, Marshfield, 4 and 8 p.m., (715) 387-1161.
COMEDY
AUG. 21: Comedy Night: Traditions Bar & Grill, Ramada Stevens Point, 8 p.m., $5, (715) 341-1340 (weekly).
SEPT. 11: NBC’s Last Comic Standing: Grand Theater, 415 4th Street, Wausau, 7:30 p.m., (888) 239-0421.
FILM
AUG. 15: Movie In The Park: “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”: Pfiffner Park, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m.
Outdoor Movie Night: Memorial Pool, 505 Memorial Park Road, Wausau, 9:15 p.m.
AUG. 22: Screen on the Green: Wausau City Square, 8:30 p.m.
SEPT. 11: Downtown Classic Cinema: West Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, 6 p.m., (715) 422-0229.
CHILDREN & TEENS
AUG. 15: Kids’ Mini Triathlon: For children ages 10 and under. Distances vary according to age groups. 6 p.m., South Park, Waupaca.
AUG. 18: Concert in the Garden: George the Jester: Leigh Yawkey Woodson Arts Museum, 700 N. 12th Street, Wausau, 6-7 p.m.
AUG. 20: Art For Little Fingers: 30-minute drop in course will get children’s creative juices flowing. A different art project will be featured each week. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate. 10:15 a.m. Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum (weekly).
AUG. 21: Spanish: Teacher Nina will help children learn some basic Spanish vocabulary and culture through songs, repetition and games. 4:30 p.m. Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum (weekly).
EXHIBITS
Stevens Point @ 150: Through the photographic eye of John Hartman, Riverfront Arts Center, Stevens Point (throughSept.7).
Culture And Agriculture: Wide variety of technique, media, process and subject matter, all related to agriculture. New Visions Gallery, Marshfield. (through Sept. 6)
Maps: Bonnie Peterson’s (Elmhurst, IL) complex quilts trace her journeys. Kelly Meredith’s (Butternut, WI) paintings examine Wisconsin landforms. The Gallery on ARTSBlock, 427 N 4th Street, Wausau.
Mind’s Eye, Mind’s Hands: The work of Marshfield artist R. Chris Eggers, Gallery 450, UW-Marshfield/Wood County.
Anne-Bridget Gary: Walking the Corridor: Professor Gary exhibits her recent work in mixed media and clay sculptures. Carlsten Art Gallery, Noel Fine Arts Center, UWSP.
Robert Grebe Photography: Dreyfus Center, UWSP.
Steam Power and Unknown Bridges: Experience the dramatic photographs of O. Winston Link (1914-2001), America’s premier photographer of steam railroading. Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th Street, Wausau (through Aug. 24).
Wausau FOA Beginners: The artists who originated Wausau’s Festival of the Arts in 1964 are featured in a retrospective of their work. The Gallery on ARTSBlock, Wausau (through Sept. 28).
Bonnie Jacob-Diehn: Ceramics and painting, Alexander House, Wisconsin Rapids. 5 p.m.
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
AUG. 15, 22: Ocarinas & Whistles: Art Village, Stevens Point, 1-2:30 p.m. $20, 715-345-9500, artvillageusa.com.
AUG. 16: Harvesting and Storing Food From the Garden: Artha Sustainable Living Center, Amherst, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Universe in the Park: Hartman’s Creek State Park, N2480 Hartman Creek Road, Waupaca, 9-11 p.m.
AUG. 19: Tai Chi in the Park: Join Deborah Adams of The Wellness Spa, hosting Free Tai Chi classes Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Pfiffner Park by the band shell (weekly).
AUG. 19-20: Animal Masks: Art Village, Stevens Point, 1-2:30 p.m.
AUG. 21: Mondrian Painting: Art Village, Stevens Point, 1-2:30 p.m.
AUG. 22, 29: Dough Sculptures: Art Village, Stevens Point, 1-2:30 p.m.
AUG. 26: Songwriting Workshop with Buddy Mondlock: Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, 12 p.m., (715) 677-4710.
AUG. 26-27: African Drum Workshop: Art Village, Stevens Point, 1-2:30 p.m.
AUG. 28: Linoleum Block Painting: Art Village, Stevens Point, 1-2:30 p.m.
SEPT. 4: Adult Lecture Series: “Wisconsin Votes: An Electoral History”: McMillan Memorial Library, 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, 7 p.m., (715) 423-1040.
SEPT. 7: Harvesting and Storing Food from the Garden: Artha Sustainable Living Center, Amherst, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., arthaonlinbe.com.
SEPT. 13: Paws for Wellness: The Wellness Spa, Stevens Point, wellnesssparesort.com.
SEPT. 13-14: Trapper Education Workshop: Sandhill Wildlife Area, 1715 County Highway X, Babcock, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., (715) 884-6335.
SPORTS
AUG. 10-16: ISC World Fastball Tournament: Men’s Fastpitch Softball World Championship featuring 32 teams from throughout the world. Sunset Park, Kimberly, Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m., (920) 788-7507.
AUG. 15: Friday Night Races: Golden Sands Speedway, Wisconsin Rapids, 4:30-10 p.m. (Fridays through Sept. 12).
Auto Racing: Marshfield Super Speedway, time trials 6 p.m., races 7:30 p.m. marshfieldspeedway.com.
AUG. 16: Brewery to Brewery Bike Ride: 134-mile ride from Capitol Brewery in Middleton to the Stevens Point Brewery, $89 per rider, proceeds to benefit American Red Cross of Portage County and Meals on Wheels, pointbeer.com.
Waupaca Area Triathalon: ½-mile swim, 20-mile bike ride and 5K run, starting at 7 a.m. on beautiful Shadow Lake. Registration forms available at the Chamber. Waupacaareatriathalon.com.
AUG. 16-17: Little Britches Rodeo: Amherst Fairgrounds, Rodeo performance start at 1 p.m. each day, dance Sat. evening, 715-824-3341.
AUG. 18: Heartland Bike Club ride: Mondays and Wednesdays through Aug 25. Rides start at 6 p.m. from the Iola Scandi Fitness Center. Helmets required. Water bottles suggested. Heartlandclub.org.
AUG. 22: State Park Speedway Car Racing: State Park Speedway, 5711 Mountain Road, Wausau, 6:45 p.m.
AUG. 23-24: Governor’s Cup Regatta: Lake DuBay.
AUG. 28-30: State Park Speedway Car Racing: State Park Speedway, 5711 Mountain Road, Wausau, 6:45 p.m.
CLUBS
AUG. 15:
River Cities Jazz: Sky Club, Plover, 8-10 p.m.
Rev. Raven & his Chain-Smokin’ Altar Boys. The Fillmor, Wausau.
Dave Steffen Band: Hollyrocks Taverns, Wisconsin Rapids.
Area 51: Tiki Bar, Mosinee.
Lovin Country: Ruby’s Red Eye Grill, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m., (715) 344-9808.
The Neverland Rancheros. Afterdark, Stevens Point.
Galynne: Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids.
Live jazz: Ramada, Stevens Point (every Friday, 5-7 p.m.).
DJ. Rose Bowl Lanes, Marshfield (every Fri.).
DJ. Nutz Deep, Marshfield (every Fri.).
AUG. 16:
Matt Endres Band: Ruby’s Red Eye Grill, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m., (715) 344-9808.
Tom McComb Quartet: Chez Marche Restaurant, 108 S. Main Street, Waupaca, (715) 256-2672.
Ugly Stick. Sociables, Custer.
DJ. Nutz Deep, Marshfield (every Sat.).
The Bulldogs Farewell Tour. Chain O’ Lakes, Waupaca.
AUG. 18:
Empires. Afterdark, Stevens Point.
AUG. 19:
POETRY NIGHT: Afterdark Coffee House, Stevens Point.
AUG. 20:
Sloppy Joe. Northland Ballroom, Iola.
The End is Static. Afterdark, Stevens Point
Dustin Ohio. Butter’s Brickhause, Stevens Point.
Jazz on the Patio: SportPlate Bar & Grill, Stevens Point (every Weds. through Aug. 27, 5:30 p.m.).
Open mic: Intermission, Wausau. (every Wednesday).
AUG. 21:
Open mic. Afterdark, Stevens Point
Swanee River Oriole Orchestra: Smiley’s, Plover, 7 p.m.
AUG. 22:
Head Over Heels: Ruby’s Red Eye Grill, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m., (715) 344-9808.
The Britins. The Fillmor, Wausau.
Clovis Mann. Chain O’ Lakes, Waupaca.
AUG. 23:
Karen Mal with Buddy Mondlock: Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, 7:30 p.m., (715) 677-4710.
Rod Keyzer Smooth Jazz: Ruby’s Red Eye Grill, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m., (715) 344-9808.
Midwest Blues All Stars. Mikey’s, Plover.
Sly Joe, Madera & Darkest of White. Chain O’ Lakes, Waupaca.
AUG. 25:
Poney: Tango’s, Wausau.
Steve McConnell. Butter’s Brickhause, Stevens Point.
AUG. 28:
Open mic. Afterdark, Stevens Point
AUG. 29:
No Strings Attached: Ruby’s Red Eye Grill, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m., (715) 344-9808.
Rock Soup: Congress Club, Stevens Point.
AUG. 30:
Que Flavor: Ruby’s Red Eye Grill, Stevens Point, 8:30 p.m., (715) 344-9808.
Poney: Afterdark, Stevens Point.
Shot for Obscenity. Cruise-In, Wausau.
SEPT. 2:
POETRY NIGHT: Afterdark Coffee House, Stevens Point.
SEPT. 3:
Galynne & Mike White. Butter’s Brickhause, Stevens Point.
SEPT 4:
Showbread & Oceana: Afterdark Coffee House, Stevens Point.
SEPT. 5:
Unity the Band. Cruise-In, Wausau.
Misery Date & more: Afterdark Coffee House, Stevens Point.
Sunspot. The Fillmor, Wausau.
The Annie Rose Band. Hotel Mead, Wisconsin Rapids.
SEPT. 10:
Art Stevenson & Dale Reichert. Northland Ballroom, Iola.
SEPT. 12:
Unity the Band. Graffiti’s, Stevens Point.
SEPT. 13:
The Tom McComb Quartet: Rising Star Mill, Nelsonville, 7:30 p.m., (715) 677-4710.
Blindside. Joker’s, Wisconsin Rapids.
Austin Healy Band. Wild Horse Saloon, Wisconsin Rapids.
KARAOKE
Sugar Bar, Stevens Point. (Fridays)
Congress Club, Stevens Point. (Mondays)
THE OFFICE: Wausau (every Sun. and Weds.).
BREAK-A-WAY LOUNGE: Wausau (every Sun. and Tues.).
Brown’s Bar: Marshfield (every Tues.).
THE BAR: Rothschild (every Tues.).
NEW CRUISE IN: Wausau (every Weds.).
MICKEY’S: Schofield (every Weds.).
BALLYHOO’S BREW & CHEW: Merrill (every Thurs.).
JOY & KEVIN’S DENMAR: Wausau (every Thurs.).
ARROW SPORTS BAR & GRILL: Schofield (every Thurs.).
SAM’S PLACE: Wausau (every Thurs.).
SUGAR BAR: Stevens Point (every Fri.).
PALM’S SUPPER CLUB: Weston (every Thurs.).
POTSIE’S: Marshfield. (every Weds.).
Whoudini’s Bar: Wisconsin Rapids (every Weds.).
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