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Mabel's Community Celebration 2025
Come and join The Mabel Tainter for our 5th Annual Mabel Community Celebration! Enjoy a variety of delicious food from the food trucks, jam out to live music, and have fun with the whole community. This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of festivities. We hope to see you there!

Threads of Connection
Local historian, Tim Hirsch, will review the connected history of Menomonie Universalists and Unitarians, and those from Eau Claire. Tours to follow.

The Cathy Reitz Trio
The Cathy Reitz Trio features Cathy on vocals and Melodica with some of her favorite musicians: Jeff Reitz on woodwinds, and either Emily Watkins on guitar/vocals or Nick Poss on piano. They have been performing together for over 20 years with a song list that spans a century of great music, from the Roaring '20s to the 2020s.

Breaking Chains - Sponsored by Peace Lutheran Church of Menomonie
Come to the Mabel Tainter for the musical celebration of a Gospel message by the Wisconsin group Breaking Chains! You can purchase some muffins, coffee and juice in the Spirit Room between the services or after the 2nd service while enjoying a great time with the folks of the Peace Lutheran Church of Menomonie community.

Breaking Chains - Sponsored by Peace Lutheran Church of Menomonie
Come to the Mabel Tainter for the musical celebration of a Gospel message by the Wisconsin group Breaking Chains! You can purchase some muffins, coffee and juice in the Spirit Room between the services or after the 2nd service while enjoying a great time with the folks of the Peace Lutheran Church of Menomonie community.

Asleep at the Wheel
Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards.

Storm Large
Storm Large: musician, actor, playwright, author, awesome. She shot to national prominence in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS show Rock Star: Supernova. There, despite having been eliminated the week before the finale, Storm built a fanbase that follows her around the world. Additionally, she was seen on the 2021 season of America’s Got Talent.

David Cook
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David Cook rose to national fame in 2008 when he won American Idol Season 7. Since that time, David has earned two platinum selling albums, four Billboard top 10 albums, nineteen (19) Billboard top 25 singles, and three (3) Billboard #1 singles. In total, David has sold 11 million records. His hits include “The Time of My Life”, “Light On”, “Come Back To Me”, “Bar-ba-sol”, “Dream Big”, and “The Last Goodbye”.

Jason Dea West
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American poet, songwriter and troubadour (Folk, country, western, traditional and alternative) Jason Dea West is an American troubadour who sings what he lives and lives what he sings. Wests’ poignant lyrics are brilliantly blended with vintage country, folk and blues, and timely sensibilities. From epic guitar and harmonica instrumentals to humorous song as story, Jason never strays very far from the anarchic punk-folk roots of his beloved former band Barefoot Surrender and his celebrated current band Intuitive Compass.

An Evening with Lorrie Morgan
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She is undeniably one of the most eloquently emotive vocalists of modern times. Lorrie Morgan, the first woman in her genre to begin her career with three consecutive Platinum albums, is back in the studio with award-winning producer Richard Landis, working on a new album. It is sure to be yet another collection showcasing the rainbow of emotions, from darkest heartache to bright, shiny humor, that is the hallmark of Morgan’s range.

Darryl Worley with Ella May Kay
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The rich, reedy tones and all-American, blue-collar themes in his #1 hits “I Miss My Friend,” “Awful, Beautiful Life” and “Have You Forgotten?” are reminders of the down-to-Earth, Haggard-like Darryl Worley you always knew. The island vibes and blue-eyed soul in new songs “It’s Good To Be Me,” “Lay It On Me” and “Lonely Alone” suggest there’s another, almost-funky, version of Worley that’s been kept under wraps.

Uncommon Denominator
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Earning the #1 spot as the best cover band in the Chippewa Valley for five consecutive years in the Volume 1 magazine "Best Of" Reader’s Poll, Uncommon Denominator is a seasoned and versatile band proficient in numerous music styles.

Joe Sir: The Elvis Show
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The Elvis Show is a musical tribute to Elvis Presley. Elvis may be gone, but the legend lives on!

Christmas with Lorie Line 2025
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CHRISTMAS WITH LORIE LINE 2025
The tradition continues! Lorie Line returns to the stage as a solo pianist and celebrates the Christmas season with faith-filled stories and the best-of-the-best holiday music.

Holiday Artisan Market 2025 Day 1
The Mabel Tainter's Holiday Artisan Market is the perfect opportunity to discover local artists and makers, as well as find some wonderfully unique gifts for your loved ones (or yourself) just in time for the Holiday Season! The Mabel Tainter has been presenting a fine arts and crafts event since 1999. It has undergone changes over the years, but has always provided quality artisans and fun holiday shopping!

Holiday Artisan Market 2025 Day 2
The Mabel Tainter's Holiday Artisan Market is the perfect opportunity to discover local artists and makers, as well as find some wonderfully unique gifts for your loved ones (or yourself) just in time for the Holiday Season! The Mabel Tainter has been presenting a fine arts and crafts event since 1999. It has undergone changes over the years, but has always provided quality artisans and fun holiday shopping!

The Holiday Songbook
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THE HOLIDAY SONGBOOK an interactive musical journey that brings your favorite holiday tunes to life!
The latest installment in the acclaimed Songbook Series, delivers an unforgettable evening packed with show-stopping performances, fascinating backstories, and plenty of holiday cheer.

Christmas with Em Menz & The Sue Orfield Band
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Em Menz and Sue Orfield return to the Mabel Tainter stage for a Holiday Show you won’t forget!

Christmas with Em Menz & The Sue Orfield Band
Tickets available for Mabel Members >
Em Menz and Sue Orfield return to the Mabel Tainter stage for a Holiday Show you won’t forget!

The Memories 2025 presented by Dairy State Bank
The Memories celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2022. Original member, John Lynch performed several reunion concerts with Tim & Warren including their annual December Christmas Concert. “The Boys” will be on stage together again at the Mabel Tainter to help celebrate the Holiday Season.

The Memories 2025 presented by Dairy State Bank
The Memories celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2022. Original member, John Lynch performed several reunion concerts with Tim & Warren including their annual December Christmas Concert. “The Boys” will be on stage together again at the Mabel Tainter to help celebrate the Holiday Season.

Davina and the Vagabonds
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“Davina creates her own Americana mishmash—a little Amy Winehouse-worthy neo-soul here, a little Great American Songbook-influenced songcraft there.”
- Rolling Stone Magazine

Erin & Jay Cabaret
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Erin Schwab and Jay Fuchs are thrilled to present their popular Carole King and James Taylor tribute show. With songs like Natural Woman, Beautiful, Sweet Baby James, How Sweet It Is and so many MORE. You are going to LOVE it! Also, joining Jay and Erin will be longtime friend and musical collaborator, Andy LaCasse, who will contribute his beautiful guitar playing and singing.

Music of the Masters: Featuring the Music of Garfunkel, Manilow, and Campbell
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Their songs, our stories.
As touring musicians, we have come together to perform the songs of the legends that we have been lucky enough to spend decades with. We share our stories, offering a personal, behind the scenes glimpse into a world that few people get to experience and that we feel so fortunate to be a part of. Our set list and our first hand accounts of our relationships with the artists are designed to entertain audiences and reinforce why these artists became legends.

Yearbook: Class of '77
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Everyone has their coming-of-age soundtrack. The songs that stick with you forever, and always bring back memories! The Class of ’77 was blessed with an amazing playlist, including songs by Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, Queen, The Eagles, Helen Reddy, Jim Croce, The Bee Gees, Barry Manilow, Kansas, Peter Frampton, and so many more.

The Home Grown Tomatoes Band: Magical Musical Tour 2026
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Please Join The Home Grown Tomatoes Band on Saturday, March 28th at 7:30 p.m. for "The Magical Musical Tour 2026" - A Musical Journey Through the Decades".

Mabel's Community Celebration 2026
Come and join The Mabel Tainter for our 5th Annual Mabel Community Celebration! Enjoy a variety of delicious food from the food trucks, jam out to live music, and have fun with the whole community. This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of festivities. We hope to see you there!

Isaiah May
Isaiah May is a producer, singer-songwriter, and violinist from Dunn County, Wisconsin, and is currently studying music production at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He has co-written and produced many tracks for other artists, as well as playing in many artists’ bands. He released one original album entitled "East Coast Island Postcard" in 2022.

The Cutaways
The Cutaways bring their acoustic instruments for an evening of folky, country-ish Americana music, with a touch of classic rock. With a couple members out of action, 3/5 of the band will carry on in the 25-year tradition that has made The Cutaways one of western Wisconsin's favorite bands. Come out and sing along to your favorite songs with Jim, Marv and Tim!

Rags to Riffage Part II
Inferi (headliner), Vitriol, Greylotus, Demon King, and Caustic Abyss

Andy Hanson
Born from the ashes of various musical projects that reached their natural conclusion, Andy Hanson embarked on a solo journey. This journey begins in his home base of Eau Claire, WI, and unfolds through carefully crafted folk and Americana songs. At the heart of his music lies a deep yearning to explore the essence of life, death, and the musical avenues that can expel the shame and guilt born out of perceived social norms.

Henry Malueg
Tenor Henry Malueg (he/him) is an emerging artist from Madison, Wisconsin, and is currently based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In May, Henry will be seen as Normanno in Opera Magnifico’s production of Lucia di Lammermoor. Later this summer, he will join the Seagle Festival as an emerging artist where he will be performing the roles of Don José in Carmen and as the Ship’s Captain in Anything Goes.

Wisconsin Music Trivia with WPR at The Spirit Room
Gather your friends to play Wisconsin Music Trivia with WPR. Test your Wisconsin music knowledge and win WPR prizes!

7Swing
“Cathy Reitz & 7Swing,” led by Cathy and Jeff Reitz, delivers a rich musical experience with classics from the Great American Songbook, Big Band, and Swing eras, spanning pre-1920s to beyond 2020. Based in Eau Claire, their motto is: “Be happy, put a little jazz in your heart.”

Chris Herriges
Chris Herriges began playing various musical instruments at age nine, at the gentle urging of artistic parents. Over the years, he has put out multiple CD’s and performed throughout the Twin Cities. He continues to perform today, and will be in the Spirit Room on May 30th at 7PM!

Trivia Night
Bring your friends and your thinking caps for a fun night of trivia in the Spirit Room! If you’re lucky, you might even win a prize!

Mabel's Movie Series: The Mummy
At an archaeological dig in the ancient city of Hamunaptra, an American serving in the French Foreign Legion accidentally awakens a mummy who begins to wreak havoc as he searches for the reincarnation of his long-lost love.

The Double Stops
Based in the Chippewa Valley, The Double Stops duo is the musical pairing of Emily Watkins (guitar, vox) and Dustin DeGolier (guitar, vox). They perform a relaxing blend of guitar-centric pop, classic rock, ’90s alternative, vocal jazz, and original music perfect for all audiences.

Trivia Night
Bring your friends and your thinking caps for a fun night of trivia in the Spirit Room! If you’re lucky, you might even win a prize!

Chippewa Valley Songwriter Circle
Founded in 2019 by Lee Mynett, the Chippewa Valley Songwriter Circle brings local songwriters together to create, share, and inspire. With about 20 members, the group meets monthly to write and perform in a supportive, creative space. Open to all who love songwriting.

MTG Presents: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee"
Looking for tickets to Menomonie Theater Guild’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee?” Tickets are not sold through our ticket services, and can exclusively be found through Menomonie Theater Guild. Click here to be redirected to their website.

Steely Dane
Winner of multiple awards for best tribute band, Steely Dane is dedicated to not only faithfully reproducing the Steely Dan and Donald Fagen songbook, but to bringing an energetic live-show experience to the crowd. Shows consist of hits and deep cuts and sometimes even complete albums and are sure to have you out of your seats singing along.

Emily Watkins
Emily is an Eau Claire native who played guitar in the Grammy-nominated UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, where they won the Downbeat Award for Best Undergraduate College Big Band. A multi-genre guitarist proficient in jazz, funk, rock, and more, Emily performs with Uncommon Denominator, the Chippewa Valley's Best Cover Band for six years running.

Mabel's Movie Series: The Shawshank Redemption
A banker convicted of uxoricide forms a friendship over a quarter century with a hardened convict, while maintaining his innocence and trying to remain hopeful through simple compassion.

Cap'n Seabeard
Cap’n Seabeard is the name of a varying musical ensemble based on the songwriting of Christopher Schumacher. Playing a range of folk to rock and roll and even some things in between, the lineup changes between a solo act up to a four or five piece band; ensuring that each appearance is unique from the last.

Andy Hanson
Free in The Spirit Room:
Born from the ashes of various musical projects that reached their natural conclusion, Andy Hanson embarked on a solo journey. This journey begins in his home base of Eau Claire, WI, and unfolds through carefully crafted folk and Americana songs. At the heart of his music lies a deep yearning to explore the essence of life, death, and the musical avenues that can expel the shame and guilt born out of perceived social norms.

John Nielsen and Nici Peper
Free in The Spirit Room:
John Nielsen, a Chippewa Valley native, captivates audiences with his rich 12-string guitar sound and interactive shows, often letting fans guide the setlist. Nici Peper complements with her soulful voice and heartfelt blend of gospel, folk, and blues. Together, they create unforgettable musical experiences.

Joyann Parker - Classic Ladies of Country
With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz and traditional blues styles. Parker has been a steadily rising star on the Midwest music scene and now brings her full range of talent as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter to national and international stages.

Terminal 3
Three skilled musicians unite to create "progressive world music," blending ancient and modern influences. Greg Herriges, a guitar and bouzouki virtuoso, draws from global styles. Louis Sinclair, aka Rundio, plays the versatile Chapman Stick, while Michael Bissonnette showcases a range of percussion instruments. Their music spans Mediterranean folk, classic rock, surf-jazz, and original compositions. Herriges is an acclaimed composer, Rundio combines ambient and jazz elements, and Bissonnette is a celebrated drummer with a diverse background.

Jazz Flux
Free in The Spirit Room:
Jazz Flux is a group comprising several of Milwaukee's most active performing jazz musicians. The love of jazz has brought this group together to create and maintain one of America's great musical traditions. The group derives it's unique sound from elements of hip hop, R&B, and pop while incorporating elements of those genres into it's performances of traditional jazz.

Sue Orfield and Tyler Lustek with the MHS Jazz Ensemble
Join Sue Orfield, Tyler Lustek, and the MHS Jazz Ensemble for a night of live music at The Mabel Tainter!

Black Violin
Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom”. The band released their major label debut Stereotypes (featuring Black Thought of The Roots and MC Pharoahe Monch) on Universal Music which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart and #4 on the Billboard R&B Chart. NPR took note and declared “their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation”.

Sherry Lynn
Free in The Spirit Room:
Enjoy the acoustic sounds of Sherry Lynn playing folk, pop and country covers from the 70s and beyond. Sherry loves exploring the music of artists that have inspired her over a lifetime, like Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Alison Krauss and the Chicks. Piano, guitar and ukulele accompany a sweet and expressive voice in a variety of styles. Sherry will take you from folk to pop, and from current country to classic standards.

Trivia Night
Free in The Spirit Room:
Bring your friends and your thinking caps for a fun night of trivia in The Spirit Room! If you’re lucky, you might even win a prize!

Home Grown Tomatoes Band
Please Join The Home Grown Tomatoes Band with our guest, Julie Rae Miller, on Saturday, March 29th at 7:30 p.m. for "The Magical Musical Tour 2025" - A Musical Journey Through the Decades".

Story Tellers: The Great Songs of Billy Joel, Neil Diamond and Jim Croce
Experience an unforgettable evening filled with the iconic songs of Elton John, Neil Diamond, and Cat Stevens. These brilliant storytellers and phenomenal musicians have a unique way of touching both the heart and soul. Join us for a night of music that features some of their greatest hits—songs that are sure to be among your favorites too. And yes, singing along is not just encouraged, it’s inevitable!

Mabel's Movie Series: Misery
After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.