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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!
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.
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.
Isaiah May
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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 Great DuBois
A fast-paced, high energy circus show for all ages...showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, 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!
Trivia Night
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Kick Off 2025 with Trivia Night at The Spirit Room!
Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, at 7 PM for the first trivia night of the new year! Gather your team, test your knowledge, and enjoy an evening of fun, drinks, and friendly competition in the cozy atmosphere of The Spirit Room. Whether you're a trivia master or just in it for the laughs, this is the perfect way to start the year with good times and great company. Don’t miss out!
Mabel Tainter's Musical Revue: All-American
Join us for our 12th annual Musical Revue! This Winter, we will be taking a tour of musicals based in the USA. Come and listen to fantastic local talent all the while supporting The Mabel as we launch our 24-25 season!
Mabel's Movie Series: Groundhog Day
A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.
Single Stem
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Single Stem is Marjorie Craemer, bringing you an intimate evening of Folk, Americana, and original songs.
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.
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").
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Home Grown Tomatoes Band
Take a musical tour with Home Grown Tomatoes through the decades that make up the 1900s! Join this group of all local former music educators on a trip through the musical eras that make up the 20th century!
Black Violin
Black Violin is composed of classically trained violist and violinist Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus who combine their classical training and 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”.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Wilson Place Mansion Tours (Winter 2024)
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.
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!
The Holiday Artisan Market: 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 for 32 years. It has undergone changes over those last years, but has always provided quality artisans and fun holiday shopping.
The Holiday Artisan Market: 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 for 32 years. It has undergone changes over those last years, but has always provided quality artisans and fun holiday shopping.
Trivia Night
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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 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.
Sherry Lynn
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Enjoy the acoustic sounds of Sherry Lynn playing folk, pop, and country covers from the 1970s to today. Sherry loves exploring the music of artists that have inspired her over a lifetime. Piano, guitar, and ukulele accompany a sweet and expressive voice in a variety of styles.
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.
MMS Presents: "Looking Glass Land"
This award-winning stage adaptation by renowned playwright James DeVita takes Lewis Carroll's original Through the Looking Glass and literally runs with it. This wild adaptation highlights and improvises on the pure, unadulterated fun of the story. The play still retains some of Carroll's deeper meanings, but what it possesses most of all is a huge helping of unabashed silliness!
MMS Presents: "Looking Glass Land"
This award-winning stage adaptation by renowned playwright James DeVita takes Lewis Carroll's original Through the Looking Glass and literally runs with it. This wild adaptation highlights and improvises on the pure, unadulterated fun of the story. The play still retains some of Carroll's deeper meanings, but what it possesses most of all is a huge helping of unabashed silliness!
Trivia Night
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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!
Menomonie's Got Talent
We are excited to bring the community together to raise funds and awareness for the Boys & Girls Clubs in Menomonie! Sponsor Menomonie's Got Talent! On November 1, it comes together at the Mabel Tainter! A night of entertainment and fun!
Mabel's Movie Series: Hocus Pocus
A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.
Mabel's Movie Series: The Conjuring
Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga star as Ed and Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigators and authors associated with prominent cases of haunting. Their purportedly real-life reports inspired The Amityville Horror story and film franchise. The Warrens come to the assistance of the Perron family, who experienced increasingly disturbing events in their newly occupied farmhouse in Rhode Island in 1971.
Schola Cantorum
Join Schola Cantorum of Eau Claire for an afternoon of lighthearted songs and madrigals from England, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States. Enjoy a beverage from the Mabel, while listening to drinking songs, carnival songs, and many more!
Metal at The Mabel ft. Psychostick
Come celebrate Halloween at The Mabel Tainter with comedic heavy metal band, Psychostick. They will be joined by satirical thrash metal act Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween themed Impaler and doom metal band, Thundergoat. Bust out your Halloween costume and come enjoy The Mabel Tainter like you have never experienced it before!
Heartache Tonight - An Eagles Tribute
From the powerful guitar duel in “Hotel California” to the shimmering harmonies of “Peaceful Easy Feeling” a Heartache Tonight show is a true Eagles concert experience featuring all the timeless classic songs from one of the greatest rock bands of all time.
Trivia Night
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!
Medium at The Mabel
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Step into the mystickal ambiance of The Spirit Room this Halloween season for an unforgettable evening with Lisa Swoboda, Weaver of Magick, as she conducts a captivating group reading. In the intimate, candlelit setting of The Spirit Room, Lisa will channel messages from the other side, offering profound insights and heartfelt connections that promise to touch your soul. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just curious, this unique event will leave you spellbound and inspired. Don’t miss this chance to experience a gallery reading in a setting brimming with enchantment and wonder. Spots are limited-reserve now and prepare for an evening where the spirit world comes to life!
For ages 18+ only.
Wilson Place Mansion 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.
MTG Presents: "And Then There Were None"
Looking for tickets to Menomonie Theater Guild’s “And Then There Were None?” Tickets are not sold through our ticket services, and can exclusively be found through Menomonie Theater Guild.
The Mabel Tainter's Online Auction Fundraiser
Important Update: Night at The Mabel Goes Virtual!
Introducing The Mabel Tainter Theater Online Auction Fundraiser, which will open on October 5th and run through October 15th. We’ll be unveiling our fantastic auction items over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out for what’s up for grabs!
Trivia Night
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!
Courtney Eberle & Noah Helke
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Courtney Eberle and Noah Helke are alumni of UW Eau Claire where they collaborated for the past 4 years in mainly classical vocal music. They now bring their talents to the Spirit Room to share a collection of a variety of styles including Golden Age Broadway, Classic Disney, and more. Join them for an evening of song.
Chris Herriges
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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 September 27th at 7PM!
Trivia Night
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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!
The Cathy Reitz Trio
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The Cathy Reitz Trio features Cathy on vocals/Melodica and 2 of her favorite musicians, Jeff Reitz on woodwinds and Emily Watkins on guitar/vocals or Nick Poss on piano. They are both favorites of ours. We have been performing together for over 20 years. Our song list covers over 100 years of great music, the Roaring 20’s to the 2020’s.