Schedule
The Joyann Parker Band
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.
Wilson Place Mansion & Museum Tours
The Mabel Tainter Theater and the Wilson Place Mansion & Museum are excited to announce a new partnership to expand historical tour offerings throughout Menomonie in efforts to grow tourism and culture. Tours will be provided by The Mabel Tainter's docent program and will be offered periodically throughout the year. Ticket fees will go directly to the preservation and restoration of both The Mabel Tainter Theater and Wilson Place Mansion.
Michael Sherwood
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Michael Sherwood started playing music in 2010 in his hometown of Big Lake, Minnesota as a kid. Most of his inspiration comes from 70s and 80s rock and roll and has incorporated other sounds throughout the years. His range as an artist goes from rap to pop, with majority of his favorite work being rock and alternative rock.
Trivia Night
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Bring your friends and your brain for a night of Trivia in the Spirit Room. Grab a seat, sip a cocktail, and test your wits for the chance to win prizes!
Mabel's Community Celebration 2024
Come and join The Mabel Tainter for our 4th Annual Mabel Community Celebration! Enjoy a variety of delicious food from the food trucks, jam out to live music, peruse through our Artisan Market, 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! Lineup for live music to be announced.
Nice 'N' Easy
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
A musical duo with a touch of class. Come down to the Spirit Room to hear the music of Nice 'N' Easy!
Jeff Dayton - Salute to Glen Campbell
Jeff's 15 years as bandleader and guitarist for the legendary Glen Campbell were filled with touring, adventures and stories as they traveled and recorded together. From the Today Show (NBC) to their award-winning South Dakota Symphony PBS special, at the White House and on international shows, their years together are remembered as Jeff pays tribute to his mentor and friend.
Haley Reinhart
A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as at home in the sixties as it does in the TikTok age. It also resounds louder as time goes on. Haley Reinhart brandishes such a voice.
Michael Perry and the Long Beds
Every Long Beds show is built on roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed with hilarious off-the-cuff tales from Mike’s diverse experience as a Wisconsin farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned best selling author and humorist (as featured on the recent PBS special Michael Perry: On the Road).
John A. Nielsen with Nici Peper
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Born & raised in the Chippewa Valley, John Nielsen discovered the guitar late in life, but quickly was leading a popular band and doing over 50 shows a year. His smooth vocals are matched to the hundreds of song selections in his library. Nici Peper is an American singer-songwriter who captivates audiences with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.
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!
Reverend Raven & Chain Smokin' Altar Boys featuring Westside Harmonica Andy
Bringing crowds to their feet at the hardest to please and sophisticated night clubs in the Midwest, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Altar Boys play traditional blues, straight up with a big dose of passion. With smoking grooves, served up with hot harmonica and smooth stinging guitar they play original songs peppered with nods to Slim Harpo, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and the three Kings.
'Cap'n Seabeard
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
‘Cap’n Seabeard originated as a solo project and alter ego for a the folk songwriting of Christopher Schumacher. He started to hone in his craft writing, traveling and performing on the streets and anywhere that would hire him. Now, roughly eight years later, Cap’n Seabeard has mushroomed into an umbrella term for a project consisting of an alternating cast and crew with a sound to match.
Jazz Flux
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Jazz Flux is a group comprising several of Milwaukee's most active performing jazz musicians. 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.
William Kent Krueger
2024 marks 150 years of library service in Dunn County. To celebrate, Menomonie Public Library, Dragon Tale Books, and The Mabel Tainter are bringing award winning author, William Kent Krueger to town. The FREE event will be held at The Mabel Tainter on April 10th at 6:30pm. The Spirit Room at The Mabel Tainter will host a book signing with the author after the event.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
For 60 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. The group has performed for millions of people, singing a message of peace, love and harmony.
Kenni Holmen with the MHS Jazz Ensemble
Kenni Holmen is one of the most active recording and touring musicians coming from the Minneapolis area. Kenni has performed and recorded with many local, national and international artists over his thirty five year career.
Mabel: Drawings Inspired by the Mabel Tainter
Please join us for the opening reception of Mabel: Drawings Inspired by the Mabel Tainter Theater. These drawings were created by Honors Drawing II UW-Stout first year students. The opening and show is exhibited in the upper level gallery of the Mabel Tainter!
The show will run April 5th through April 25th 2024.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
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Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!
RESCHEDULED: Music In March
DATE MOVED - MARCH 30TH
The Menomonie Art Music Society requests the pleasure of your company at the Mabel Tainter Theater, downtown Menomonie, for a program of classical music. The Music in March performance will have a theme of alliteration since many of the musicians will present composers whose names start with the letter M or compositions that have an M in the title such as the composers, Mozart and Mendelssohn, or minuet (a dance), the Merry Go-Round of Life, Mist, etc.
Rock Creek Song Dogs
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Rock Creek Song Dogs is a husband and wife duo who perform gritty and heartfelt original music blending acoustic rock and bluegrass.
Home Grown Tomatoes - A Magical Musical Tour
Take a musical tour with Home Grown Tomatoes through the decades that make up the 1900s! Not only will you hear some of the hottest and most listened-to songs of each decade, but you will also take a music history tour describing the times and pop culture of the sounds and songs you are listening to. Join this group of all local former music educators on a trip through the musical eras that make up the 20th century!
Greg Herriges
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Greg Herriges stirs a mix of original and traditional “progressive world music” on guitar, voice, and Greek bouzouki, with a unique approach honed by his studies of Asian, Mediterranean, and other worldly styles. An award-winning composer and performer, his music and writing have found international recognition.
Trivia Night in the Spirit Room
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
We’re back for another Trivia Night in the Spirit Room! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and get ready for a battle of the brains (and wits) for a chance to win prizes!
St. Patty's Day Bash
Celebrate your Irish heritage with The Shillelagh Lads and The Chippewa Valley Irish Dance!
Jim Nelson
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
On Thursday, March 14th, the Spirit Room will come alive with some pre-St. Patrick's Day shenanigans! Jim Nelson will perform several traditional Irish pub sing-alongs and folk songs, as well as many of the usual crowd favorites from his regular set list. Come on out and raise a pint and sing along!
Always Olivia presented by The Oaks Senior Living
Always Olivia Tribute is a Chicago-based band consisting of some of the city's best and busiest musicians and vocals.This one-of-a-kind tribute features 5 costume changes, 4 decades of music; honoring 1 of the most celebrated and beloved pop icons of all time; the late - Olivia Newton-John.
John A. Nielsen with Nici Peper
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Born & raised in the Chippewa Valley, John Nielsen found a natural talent and passion for engaging an audience and having fun. As a solo artist, he fills the room with the deep, full sound from a custom made 12-string guitar. Nici Peper is an American singer-songwriter who captivates audienceswith her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.
Michael Sherwood
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Michael Sherwood started playing music in 2010 in his hometown of Big Lake, Minnesota as a kid. Most of his inspiration comes from 70s and 80s rock and roll and has incorporated other sounds throughout the years. His range as an artist goes from rap to pop, with majority of his favorite work being rock and alternative rock. He released "Anywhere" in September 2020. His new album "It's About Time" is scheduled to release in March 2024.
Trivia Night in the Spirit Room
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Bring your friends and your brain for a night of Trivia in the Spirit Room. Grab a seat, sip a cocktail, and test your wits for the chance to win prizes!
MTG Presents: Cinderella
Looking for tickets to Menomonie Theater Guild’s Cinderella?
Tickets are not sold through our ticket services, and can exclusively be found through Menomonie Theater Guild.
Take2Day Duo
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Take2Day Duo is the musical collaboration of chanteuse Barbara Lyon and pianist-composer Patrick Pesek-Herriges. The duo’s eclectic playlist includes jazz repertoire, Patrick’s jazz-based originals, and “standards”— both the old and the “new standards” drawn from pop and rock. Three decades of partnership have deepened the T2D Duo’s joy of performance.
Trivia Night
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Come join us for a night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and mouth-watering pizza. It's a fantastic way to network, make new friends, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of The Spirit Room, located just below the historic Mabel Tainter Theater.
Valentine's Day in the Spirit Room
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Join us for an evening to show your love for each other and for The Spirit Room - now open every Wednesday starting February 14th! We'll have drinks specials to buy your sweetie and sweet treats for just you. So stop in for live music from Jay Collins and Tyler Lustek, a great drink, and an even better dessert to celebrate Valentine's Day OR Singles Awareness Day.
Tim Case
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
Tim Case is a singer-songwriter from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Blending folk, country, and Americana influences, his original songs combine inventive acoustic guitar compositions with lyrics that explore heavy topics with a light touch. He performs frequently around the Chippewa Valley, both solo and as a duo with Rock Creek Song Dogs banjo player Jake Soha.
Mabel Tainter Garage Sale
The Mabel is doing some spring cleaning and we’re ready to find new homes for a selection of items that are either no longer being used by or not historically significant to the Theater! All sales from the Garage Sale go directly to The Mabel Tainter Theater. Swing by our Box Office from February 8th-10th during open hours and check out our collection!
Girls Night Out: The Show
Treat yourself to a night of Magic! This high-energy and intensely exciting experience was designed with the desires of contemporary women in mind; bringing all your favorite fantasies to life that will have you on the edge of your seat! Whether you’re celebrating a Birthday, Bachelorette, Divorce, Dirty Thirty, or your own Sheer Awesomeness; you don’t want to miss the biggest most exciting ladies night of the year!
Scott Keever
FREE IN THE SPIRIT ROOM:
It's Midwinter so it's time for find someplace warm to enjoy yourself and a nice beverage. Scott will be making a return visit to The Spirit Room for such an experience. Come on out of the cold and enjoy great music with great atmosphere and great drinks.