Museums
I.S. HORGEN ANTIQUE FARM MACHINERY MUSEUM
Located in Marathon Park
Wausau, WI
715-675-9963 Curator; 715-261-1550 Park Office.
A fascinating display of antique farm equipment and tools including vintage dairy artifacts, large wagons, carriages and more. The collection is well organized and labeled for easy viewing. A special toy farm and a toy farm tractor collection is on display. Admissiona free and the museum is handicapped accessible. The Museum is open during the Wisconsin Valley Fair, and by special appointment for individuals or group tours.
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
700 N 12th St.
Wausau, WI
715-845-7010
www.lywam.org
Open the Woodson Art Museum's doors for a pleasing blend of big-city style and small town atmosphere. With a permanent collection of historic and contemporary paintings, graphics, and sculptures primarily focusing on birds, the Museum is the ideal place to get in touch with art and nature. Elegant gardens dotted with sculptures take on a new look with each season.The Museum is housed in an English Cotswold-style residence, which has undergone a series of expansions since 1976. A stimulating roster of educational programs makes it fun and easy for young and old alike to "take a bite out of art" Hours: Tue - Fri: 9am to 4pm, Sat - Sun: Noon to 5pm. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free Admission.
Open Tu-F 9 am to 4 pm, Sat and Sun noon to 5 pm, Exhibits its collections of art of the natural world, with an emphasis on birds. Check out their website for various displays from February thru November of 2006.
Marathon County Historical Museum
The Cyrus and Alice
Yawkey house, a 1900/1901 Classical Revival styled house, was designed by Milwaukee architects Van Ryn and de Gelleke. In 1907 the Yawkeys hired architect George W. Maher to remodel and add to the house.
The private home was donated to the Historical Society in 1954 by their only child, Leigh and her three daughters. The first floor has been restored to its original splendor; a fine example of a wealthy lumberman's house between the years 1908-1915. It features beautiful stained glass windows, art glass lighting fixtures and many original Yawkey furnishings. A small entrance fee is charged for non-members of the Society. The house, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, is open year round. The formal garden, complete with pergola, pond and fountain is open to the public from April to October. The garden is the site for many weddings during those months.Open Tu-Th 9 am to 4:30 pm. Sat and Sun 1 to 4:30 pm. Beautiful Victorian home of former lumber baron Cyrus Yawkey. Model railroad display.
WAUSAU RAILROAD DEPOT
720 Grant Street
Wausau, WI
This landmark is a highly recognized symbol of Wausau. Wausau Insurance Companies used the depot as its trademark as early as 1954. Finding this depot while you're in the area
is not as simple as you might think because, in truth, Wausau has three depots.
A faithful reproduction of this famous building was built by Wausau Insurance and serves as i meeting facility near their corporate headquarters.
The third depot once served passengers of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Now home to several businesses, it is located on Washington Street in downtown Wausau on the Wisconsin River.
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Theatres
Allegro Dance Theatre
Allegro Regional Dance Theater is dedicated to exciting audiences old and young with the wonders of dance, music and storytelling. Allegro has pioneered a close collaboration with the Wausau Symphony Orchestra and their unique bedtime story concept has now become an annual tradition. All productions are appropriate for pre-school through adult audiences. See our website for our upcoming performances. Watch the Allegro
Dancers and the Wausau Symphony Orchestra bring this
to life through dance,
music and storytelling Pinocchio encourages children to attend the performance in their
pajamas, toting a favorite
bedtime pal. Take your picture
on stage in the whale's mouth following the performance. March 10th at 10am and
7pm, and March 11th at 7pm at the Grand
Theater. $7-8 for Children and $9-10 for
Adults.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN CHILDREN'S THEATRE
201 E. Wausau Avenue
WausauWI
715-842-4416
Central Wisconsin Children's Theatre brings monthly events to children of all ages with mainstage productions, fun-filled drama camps, and educational workshops. Collaborative performances and field trips are also planned to create opportunities for young people to explore the world of artistic expression.
The Grand Theatre
415 Fourth Street
Wausau, WI
715-742-0988 or 888-239-0421
www.onartsblock.org
A beautiful Grecian-revival structure, the Grand Theater on ArtsBlock represents a truly"grand" era for performing arts. Originally opened in 1927, the theater contains classic examples of colonnades, marble statues, and the original solid Bedford limestone facade. As part of the downtown ArtsBlock, the theater has expanded performance areas, backstage spaces and a two-story multi-purpose hall. Offering a season full of entertainment, the Grand Theater brings an incredible variety of performances to the stage, including Broadway shows, music, comedy, dance and family programs. The Grand Theatre offers a schedule of performances which includes touring productions, local concerts, plays and ballet. Check our website for a calendar of events.
Wausau Community Theatre
Wausau Community Theatre has a passion for bringing Wausau, and all of Central Wisconsin, season after season of wonderful theatrical entertainment. From the indoor stage to the outdoor arena, WCT performs a variety of
shows for its audiences, thanks to the many talented volunteers from the area. WCT features several productions, including big-hit plays, musicals, and dinner theater performances. Individual and season tickets are available at the WCT box office, and ticket vouchers redeemable for the show of your choice are also available.
Wausau Dance Theatre
Wausau Dance Theatre creates productions that fascinate both young and old. Their highly acclaimed Alice in Wonderland and The Tales of Peter Rabbit have entertained all ages. Central Wisconsin School of Ballet is the official school of Wausau Dance Theatre. The school has received write-ups in many publications, most notably Newsweek Magazine, which called their production of The Nutcracker "...one of the nation's nine most notable Nutcrackers..." Carnival of the Animals May 12-13, 2006 with Danny Glover.
WAUSAU CONCERT BAND
715-842-1117
A great way to spend part of a summer evening is to attend a performance of the Wausau Concert Band. Every Thursday at 7 pm the band plays at an area park. Pack a picnic snack and relax as you listen to wonderful music in a beautiful setting. Park locations for outdoor concerts include Marathon, Hammond, Yawkey and Riverside.
WAUSAU CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
The Wausau Conservatory of Music enriches the lives of everyone who lives in or visits North Central Wisconsin with quality musical instruction, performance, and opportunities to support and participate in music. This community music school stands out as a regional center for musical activity.
The Wausau Lyric Choir
www.wlcsing.4t.com
is an ecumenical community choir of adults dedicated to the performance of sacred choral music. Its performances of high artistic merit exemplify the values expressed in the music.
WAUSAU SYMPHONY & BAND
Celebrating its 106th season, the Wausau Symphony, Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble offer a variety of musical arrangements. Community musicians perform a number of concerts each year, including symphony, band, jazz band and choral productions.
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