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Movie Meet-Up at Compass IL on the 3rd Thursday of the Month
Monthly Peer Support event! Come join us for a movie, conversation, relaxation and popcorn!! From the Facebook event page.
2 hours ago


Watoto Children's Choir at Menomonie United Methodist Church - October 1st
Free A wonderful concert you don’t want to miss! Two weeks from today — Thursday, October 1. Put it on your calendar today so you don’t miss it. From the Menomonie United Methodist Church Facebook page.
7 hours ago


Knapp Community Cancer & Tragedy Fund Annual Fundraiser - October 3rd
9TH ANNUAL KNAPP CANCER FUNDRAISER Saturday, October 3, 2026 Downtown Knapp, WI ONE BIG DAY. ONE AMAZING COMMUNITY. TWO INCREDIBLE CAUSES! It’s almost time for one of our favorite days of the entire year — the Annual Cancer Fundraiser! What started as a way to help has grown into something pretty incredible, and year after year, our little community shows up BIG. This year we’re bringing you another full day of food, fun, fundraising and plenty of reasons to stick around! CAR
1 day ago


Pep in the Park: Homecoming Kickoff Concert - September 28th
Join the Menomonie High School Pep Band for an evening of music and fun at Wilson Park! Food, desserts, and refreshments will be available starting at 6:00 PM, followed by the concert at 7:00 PM. Enjoy energetic pop hits, stadium favorites, and school spirit. Bring your lawn chairs! From the Facebook event page.
1 day ago


White Pine Open Mic - Sept. 20th
For thirty years White Pine has offered local writers and musicians of Dunn County a chance to share their work at an open microphone in front of a friendly audience. Musicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, dancers... anyone who wants to share their talent with an appreciative audience is welcome to sign up for 10 minutes at the mic. Several local writers such as Yata and Michael Perry got their start sharing their work at White Pine events. There are so many talented writ
1 day ago


Free movie showing at UW-Stout: Project Hail Mary - September 18
Blue Devil Productions will host a showing of Project Hail Mary on Friday, September 18th. There will be two showings, one at 6 pm and one at 9 pm in APPA 210. This event is free and open to the public. You are welcome to bring snacks, drinks, and blankets. We hope to see you all there! From the Blue Devil Productions Facebook page. APPA 210 is a large, tiered lecture hall in UW-Stout's Applied Arts building, located off 13th Avenue. (See pictures below.)
2 days ago


MTG Presents: "Come From Away" Opening October 9th
Menomonie Theater Guild is thrilled to invite our community to the first show of the 2026-27 season.....Come From Away! Led by a stellar team of Director Carol Diser-Ropella, Music Director RuthAnn Ledgerwood, and Choreographer Alex Hall, this production is sure to be a favorite of audience members young and old. Come From Away is based on the true story of the time when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day i
3 days ago


Poe-Cessional: A Gothic Halloween Evening - October 13th or 20th
A Gothic themed theater and cocktail Halloween experience hosted by the Dunn County Historical Society. Step into a gothic Halloween evening inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and the darker corners of Dunn County’s past. Your cloaked guide will take you by lantern light to three stops where you will hear a spine chilling tale by Edgar Allan Poe and other gothic authors performed live while sipping a cocktail (or Mocktail) at the Hive and Hollow, The Spirit Room, and followed by The
4 days ago


Christmas with Lorie Line at The Mabel - November 24th
The Queen of the Piano returns to the stage once again this holiday season, bringing good news and joy with her concert grand piano. Touring for 37 years, Ms. Line will share all the favorite hits of her Christmas career and tell sentimental stories that delight in the season. Most known for her "mashup medley", be ready to shout out your favorite song request as she entertains and plays off-the-cuff audience requests spontaneously. Line just released her 67th album and she p
4 days ago


Uncommon Denominator at The Mabel Tainter - October 30th
Join Uncommon Denominator for a Halloween extravaganza! They will feature new arrangements, interactive games, and a costume contest! To enter, show up in your best costume and fill out an entry form at the door. The winner will be decided by a live audience poll and prizes will be awarded! Tickets are $26, available HERE. Form the Facebook event page.
Sep 11


Alliance Pro Wrestling with ECW Legend "The Franchise" Shane Douglas - Sept. 12th
Alliance Pro Wrestling is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Wheaton Conference Center & 29 Pines in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, bringing another night of professional wrestling action to the Chippewa Valley. Headlining this special event will be none other than ECW Legend “The Franchise” Shane Douglas. Known for his hard-hitting style, outspoken personality, and legendary career, Douglas brings decades of professional wrestling exp
Sep 8


New Shows Added at the Mabel Tainter!
We are very excited to announce 5 NEW SHOWS for our 2026-2027 season! Suzy Bogguss - Jan 29 Gaelic Storm - March 19 JigJam - March 25 Taiko Arts Midwest - April 1 Audra McDonald - May 8 Tickets will become available for Mabel Members to purchase on Sept. 17th and will open to the general public on Sept. 19th! Interested in becoming a Mabel Member to make sure you get early access to your favorite shows? Learn more HERE. From the Mabel Tainter Theater Facebook page.
Sep 3


An Evening with William Kent Krueger - September 21st
Spend a special evening, at The Mabel Tainter, with mystery author William Kent Krueger. He will delight us with a short talk and reading from his new Cork O’Connor mystery, "God’s Country," with some time for questions. Then you will have a chance to meet him and get your books signed. Tickets are not required, but a $5 donation to the theater would be much appreciated to cover costs. The Book – "God’s Country" Cork O’Connor, preparing for a family trip into the Boundary Wat
Sep 3


Red Cedar Film Festival returns September 24–27 with four days of independent film, filmmakers & stories from around the world
The 8th Annual Red Cedar Film Festival (RCFF) returns to the historic Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie, Wisconsin, September 24–27, bringing four days of independent cinema, conversation and community to western Wisconsin. 4 days. 60 films. 12 countries. One unforgettable weekend. This year’s festival promises its most exciting lineup yet, following a record number of film submissions for 2026. With more films submitted than ever before, RCFF’s selection committ
Sep 3


Menomin Wailers: Sea Shanty Sing-Along - September 16th
Join us Wednesday, September 16th, for a fun evening of sea shanties, folk songs, work songs, and drinking songs from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Brewery Nonic. The event is free, everyone is welcome, and no preparation required. From the Menomin Wailers Facebook page.
Sep 1


46th Annual Punky Manor Challenge of Champions at the Races - September 25th and 26th
THE 46TH ANNUAL PUNKY MANOR CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS! The biggest weekend of the year at Red Cedar Speedway is coming up! Put it on your calendar and don’t miss it! Thursday, September 24th — Open Practice 6-9pm Friday, September 25th — Night #1 (Heats) Pits Open3:00 PM Gates Open5:00 PM Hot Laps At6:00 PM Racing Starts7:00 PM Saturday, September 26th — Night #2 (Championship Night) Gates Open4:00 PM Hot Laps At5:30 PM Racing Starts6:00 PM Tickets are available for purchase onl
Aug 30


Terri Clark added to the Mabel Tainter Lineup - December 16th
Terri Clark From paying her dues at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville to holding the honor of being the only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry, Terri Clark continues to build an unforgettable legacy primed for the history books of Country music. The multi-JUNO Award winner boasts over five million albums sold, three RIAA Platinum and two RIAA Gold-certified albums, Canadian Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum and Triple Platinum-certified albums, 13 Top 10 singles i
Jul 6


Card Bingo Tuesdays at The Cobble and Vine
Card Bingo takes place every Tuesday evening at the Cobble and Vine starting at 6 pm. A food truck is on site from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm each week. Participants play a total of 11 bingo games each night. The first 10 games cost $10 total, with each game’s pot paid directly to the winner. For the 11th and final game, players put as much money as they want into the pot. The proceeds from the final game are donated to a local charity selected by the winner. In addition to the chari
Jun 29


Mabel Tainter 2026-27 Season
Our new 2026-2027 Season is HERE! Tickets are available for purchase: Mabel Members | Thursday, June 18th at 10am General Public | Saturday, June 20th at 10am View the new schedule on our website at https://www.mabeltainter.org/schedule Mabel Members will receive the Early Access code via email at 10am on Thursday, June 18 to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Have questions about your membership status? Email director@mabeltainter.org or check out
Jun 19


MTG 2026-27 Season Announcement
MENOMONIE THEATER GUILD'S 2026-2027 SEASON The announcement we've all been waiting for! Starting us off in October is a musical directed by Carol Diser-Ropella. We can't share what it is right now, but we are sure you will love it! What better than a classic movie coming to life on stage! Join us for the play "A Christmas Story" directed by Jared Robinson in December. Speaking of classics, you won't want to miss the timeless story of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women," adapte
May 28

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