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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.
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.
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.
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".
Rags to Riffage Part II
Inferi (headliner), Vitriol, Greylotus, Demon King, and Caustic Abyss
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
Paula Poundstone
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.
The Coasters and The Drifters
It’s not a concert…it’s a party! Spend a nostalgic evening saluting 2 of the world's most beloved musical groups who were instrumental in creating the Rock & Roll/Doo Wop sound. This show has songs to please every palate, delivered just the way you remember them, when you first heard them on the radio!
Les Fils du Voyageur
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.
Gaelic Storm
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.
Danú
Hailing from Counties Waterford, Cork, Dublin and Donegal in Ireland, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. 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. Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience.
Magic Carpet Ride
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").
Mabel's Movie Series: Grumpy Old Men
A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street.
MTG Presents: "The Little Prince"
Looking for tickets to Menomonie Theater Guild’s “The Little Prince?”
Tickets are not sold through our ticket services, and can exclusively be found through Menomonie Theater Guild.
Mabel's Movie Series: Groundhog Day
A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.
The Great DuBois
A fast-paced, high energy circus show for all ages...showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycles, aerial arts, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put...the most unique 2-person circus show you will ever see!
The Memories 2024 - 6pm
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 2024 - 2pm
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.
Em Menz and the Sue Orfield Band Christmas Concert
Em Menz and Sue Orfield return to the Mabel Tainter stage for a Holiday Show you won’t forget!
An Evening with Mary Mondlock
Menomonie-native Mary Mondlock returns to the Mabel Tainter stage, where her artistic journey began! A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and Baldwin Wallace Conservatory's Musical Theater program, Mary brings a wealth of experience from NYC stages, regional theaters and international performances with Holland America Line. Come join us this holiday season for a night of celebration with some beloved tunes and lots of joy!
Mabel's Movie Series: Christmas Vacation
The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
Powdered Wigs and Jazzy Digs: The Harpsichord and the Piano
Powdered wigs and jazzy digs: the harpsichord and the piano
Have you ever seen and touched a harpsichord in real life, or observed the mechanics of a grand piano action, outside the instrument? This unique concert features curated works spanning over four centuries, tracing the evolution of these important keyboard instruments. Enjoy some great music, lively historical commentary, and come up onstage afterward to view these instruments up close and personally!
Mabel's Movie Series: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.
The Music of John Denver - Layne Yost Group
The music of John Denver is timeless and well known. Layne Yost's "Tribute to the Music of John Denver" is a faithful tribute that pays homage to the music and the man. Yost, McDowall, and Shimoda capture the simple soul of Denver's music through guitar, fiddle, and upright bass arrangements. Woven within the music are stories that give insight into Denver's life and legacy. A wonderful show that will take you back and remind you of simple things that remain true.
An Evening with Suzy Bogguss
For Suzy Bogguss, life is all about connection. She's a living legend of country music, having earned eight Top 10 hits throughout the 1990s, including "Someday Soon," "Aces," "Drive South" and "Hey Cinderella." From Grammy Award-winning performances to platinum-selling records, Suzy has proudly called her own shots for four decades, earning her stripes as a singer-songwriter, producer, and road warrior along the way.