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Uncertainty Is Not Chaos
2025-03-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 UTC and 1 more date | Furlong Gallery
The School of Art and Design’s Sabbatical Exhibition series presents Uncertainty Is Not Chaos,featuring recent work by Daniel Atyim, Associate Professor in the department of Visual and Performing Arts. On view at the Furlong Gallery from March 13 to April 19, 2025, the exhibition opens with a reception on March 13 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Furlong Gallery will also host a Meet the Artist event with Atyim on April 11 at 3 p.m.
Atyim’s paintings, drawings, and sculptures balance precision with playfulness, embracing unpredictability. His compositions, marked by striking color relationships, layered surfaces, and an acute sense of rhythm, reflect an intuitive process where impulse and structure converge.
Atyim’s approach to painting revels in the act of making—an embrace of the present moment that is rooted in repetition. His works carry a distinct cadence, at times sharp-witted, at times disarmingly sincere, often walking a fine line between the obscure and the familiar. Uncertainty Is Not Chaos invites viewers to step into this space of tension and possibility, where vibrant hues, shifting structures, and bold gestures create a visual dialogue that resists easy categorization.

Spring Book Sale
2025-03-20 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-19 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-18 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-17 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-15 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-14 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-13 09:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-12 09:00 - 18:00 and 3 more dates | Menomonie Public Library, 600 Wolske Bay Road, MENOMONIE, WI, 54751-1579, United States
The Friends of the Menomonie Public Library will host their SPRING book sale in March.

March 6 – MEMBERS ONLY* from 4-7pm
March 7-21 – PUBLIC SALE during library hours
March 20-21 BAG SALE (ends at 4pm on March 21st)

The book sale will take place in the library meeting room.
The Friends give thousands of dollars to the library every year and book sales are their major fundraiser. Plan to come on over and find some great treasures at amazing prices. See you at the sale!
You can volunteer to help @ the sale, too!
*Want to shop early? Become a Friends Member and beat the rush on March 6th at the MEMBERS ONLY shopping event. You can fill out the form and pay for your membership at the sale.

Les Fils du Voyageur
2025-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Journey back in time with these entertaining, historical characters in an interactive, educational, musical theater performance. Les Fils du Voyageur, The Sons of the Voyageur bring the music to life. From the late 1600’s to the 1840’s, thousands of voyageurs sang as they paddled furs and trade goods across the North American continent. Their repertoire comes from a huge collection of paddling, dancing, working, and playing songs that form the basis of this exciting historical overview of the fur-trade era. The current Les Fils Du Voyageur have come from the extensive research of music professor Bill Otis dating back to 1974. Dressed in period garb, these Voyageurs have sung their way throughout the midwest and beyond. Ride along as these “Edu-tainers” reflect on the dreams, joys, sorrows, work, and play in the everyday life of a voyageur.

Single Stem
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Spirit Room at the Mabel Tainter, 205 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Single Stem is a solo act featuring Marjorie Craemer. She’ll be heading down to The Spirit Room to play Folk, Americana and some originals!

Gaelic Storm
2025-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. This multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and as you can imagine, after two decades and over 2000 shows, it is a true force to be reckoned with. With their latest release, Go Climb a Tree, their music has never sounded more representative of themselves as musicians and as live performers.
The band attributes their continued success to their fanatic audience, and it’s a well-diversified crowd for sure. The country-music folks adore the storytelling, the bluegrass-heads love the instrumentals, Celtic fans love their devotion to tradition, and the rockers simply relish the passion they play their instruments with. Each band member, in their own way, expresses a deep gratitude for their fans, but it’s best summed up in the words of Patrick Murphy: “The fans are the ones that have given us this life. We’re here for them.”
On Go Climb a Tree, co-founders of Gaelic Storm, Steve Twigger and Patrick Murphy, along with longtime friend and co-writer Steve Wehmever, are again at the helm of song-writing duties. The album has everything—party drinking songs (“The Beer Song”), patriotic anthems (“Green, White and Orange”), beautiful folk songs (“Monday Morning Girl”), spritely instrumentals “”The Night of Tomfoolery”), perfectly poppy songs (“Shine On”), and even a raucous pirate song (“Shanghai Kelly”). When speaking of the overall concept of the album, Patrick Murphy gives some insight: “With all the craziness and division in the world, we wanted to make an album about ‘contemplative escapism.’ Go Climb a Tree certainly isn’t about dropping out of the conversation, it’s just about taking a short hiatus to recharge the batteries before you take on the world again.”
Gaelic Storm takes a true blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the US and internationally over 200 days a year, forging a unique path in the Celtic music world. “You have to see us live. We are the true working-mans’ band,” says Ryan Lacey, who joined the lineup in 2003. “We still, and most likely always will, tour most of the year, and that’s how we constantly hone our craft.”
The dedication to live shows date all the way back to the mid-1990s, when Gaelic Storm kicked off its career as a pub band in Santa Monica, California. Due to their discovery at the pub, by the end of the decade, the musicians had appeared in the blockbuster film Titanic (where they performed “Irish Party in Third Class”). This laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually find them topping the Billboard World Chart six times, making appearances at mainstream music festivals, and regularly headlining the largest Irish Festivals across the country, all the while gaining a reputation as a genre-bending Irish rock band, whose songs mix Celtic traditions with something uniquely creative.
Looking to the future, Gaelic Storm is excited about what lies ahead. They’ve added a new fiddle player, Katie Grennen, and she has affectionately become the “purple squirrel” of the band, meaning she is the perfect new addition. Pete Purvis who joined the band in 2005 said, “With the addition of Katie, the band has never sounded better, we’re gelling on a whole new level, and the idea of sharing these new songs with our fans is exciting!”

Soul of the Outdoors: An Introspective Look at Nature
2025-03-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Dragon Tale Books
Dave Greschner, award winning outdoor writer and columnist, will share an introspective look at nature.
The Book:
It takes years to learn the art of seeing, of expecting to see nature’s gifts. In Soul of the Outdoors, Dave Greschner passes that art along. He tells how little that chickadee at the feeder weighs, how tree buds survive in winter, how far a fisher leaps, and what the six blobs of shadows are on the creek bed below a water strider. He traces the cycle of seasons, immersing us in spring hikes to the marshes of emerging frogs and returning birds, summer’s coolness along the trout stream, a forgotten apple tree in autumn, and a full moon snowshoe hike in winter. With humor and heart, Soul of the Outdoors treks along the trails of one’s outdoor adventures and, ultimately, the trails of our lives.​
In Person or via Zoom.
About the Author:
DAVE GRESCHNER is an an award-winning outdoor writer and columnist. He served as the sports/outdoors editor at the Rice Lake Chronotype in northwest Wisconsin for over forty years, where he won twenty Wisconsin Newspaper Association first-place awards. Soul of the Outdoors​ is his first book.​

Danú
2025-03-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The band formed in 1995 as part of Irelands delegation to Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival in Brittany, France (an annual event that is the biggest gathering of celtic nations in the world). The debut album simply entitled ‘Danú’ was released by the band in 1997 to huge critical acclaim and in 1999 Danú signed a multi-album record deal with the US based recording label Shanachie Entertainment with whom they subsequently released five albums and a live DVD internationally between 2000 and 2006. Over the past few years Danú has added three independent releases to their discography. For over 2 decades Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English) have delighted audiences worldwide. Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú has toured throughout Europe and North America with stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Symphony Space in New York City. Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience. Danú welcomes star vocalist Nell Ní Chróinín into the fold in 2016 marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the band’s legacy. Nell’s multiple awards include TG4 Traditional Singer of the Year 2012 and she was also the winner of the prestigious Oireactas ‘Corn Uí Riada’ award in 2014. Danú’s live performances are often broadcasted on RTE, TG4, BBC, NPR and CBC.

Felipe Vargas Magdaleno de Moraes presents classical guitar recital
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | N8535 618th St Colfax, WI 54730
Guitarist Felipe Vargas de Magdaleno Moraes will present a recital of classical guitar music in the sumptuous surroundings of Oaklawn Inn in the next offering of the Inn’s Classical Music Concert Series. Moraes teaches guitar at UWEC Department of Music and has performed internationally.

Felipe Vargas Magdaleno de Moraes presents classical guitar recital
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Oaklawn Inn

Death to Domestic Violence: A Night of Death Metal Fundraiser for The Bridge to Hope
2025-03-08 19:00 - 23:30 | Zymurgy Brewing, 624 Main Street East, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
SHOTGUN FACELIFT returns to Zymurgy to headline our first Death Metal fundraiser! Four killer bands are getting loud for the Bridge to Hope!
Doors 7:00 – Show 7:30
$20 at the door | 18+ showAll Proceeds go to Bridge to Hope
Soul Riven 7:30 – 7:55Plague of Stars 8:15-8:45Bloodletter 9:05-9:40Shotgun Facelift 10:00-End

In addition to the music there will also be raffle baskets with fantastic prizes!
We are partnering with the Bridge to Hope to raise awareness and funds to support their mission of ending abuse. Your attendance will help provide a safe haven, resources, and a brighter future for those affected by abuse. Enjoy some brutal metal performances, make a difference, and stand in solidarity with survivors.
The Bridge to Hope is a non-profit organization committed to ending domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking. Our purpose is to empower those who have been affected by violence, provide options, and offer support so that individuals can start a life that is free from abuse. We are available through text or call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are never alone, and we are here for you when you are ready.

The HeART of Dunn County: Fundraiser & Art Market for DCHS
2025-03-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Dunn County Humane Society invites you to an unforgettable evening of art, music, and community!
Join us as we transform the entire Historic Mabel Tainter Theater into a vibrant marketplace showcasing the incredible talents of local artists. From pottery and stained glass to textile arts, paintings, jewelry, and sketches, there will be something for everyone to admire—and take home!

​Art for a Cause: All artwork and collections are donated by local artists, with every dollar raised directly benefiting Dunn County Humane Society.

​Live Auction: Bid on larger, one-of-a-kind masterpieces during our live auction.

​Music Everywhere: Enjoy performances by talented local musicians as you explore.

​Food & Drinks: Savor delicious local food and beverages at stations throughout the venue.

Your participation in The HeART of Dunn County goes beyond enjoying a memorable evening—it directly impacts the lives of animals in need. Every item purchased, every bid placed, and every ticket sold helps us provide shelter, medical care, and second chances to homeless pets in our community. By supporting this event, you are contributing to our mission of saving lives and ensuring every animal finds the loving home they deserve. Together, we can make a difference—one masterpiece and one paw at a time.

Magic Carpet Ride
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Mabel Tainter, 205 Main St. E, Menomonie, WI, 54751, United States
Immerse your senses in an electrifying video show projection accompanying a live performance of songs by The Doors (“Light My Fire”), The Byrds (“Mr. Tambourine Man”), Iron Butterfly, (“In-a-Gadda-da-Vida”), Jefferson Airplane (“White Rabbit”), Procol Harum (“A Whiter Shade of Pale”), Cream (“Sunshine of Your Love”), The Zombies (“Time of the Season”), Steppenwolf (“Born to be Wild”) and Janis Joplin. (“Piece of My Heart”).
