The Grand is more than just a theater. The Community Engagement Series pushes the performing arts from the stage out into the community, helping to fulfill The Grand's mission to ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, and ENRICH the community.
Community events like free concerts, workshops, dance classes, film screenings, pop-up exhibits, lectures, and more create opportunities for audience members to connect with performances in new and exciting ways.
Check back throughout the Season to see what unique events we're planning!
Click HERE to view past events.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Join the American Red Cross of Wisconsin and The Grand Theater in our goal to collect 35 units of blood! To schedule an appointment, please click the link below and enter Wausau’s zip code, “54403”, to find our drive at The Grand. As a thank you for your donation, you'll be entered in a drawing for a chance to win four free tickets to Ailey II, PLUS the American Red Cross is offering the chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl! Learn more HERE.
Yoga Under The Spotlight
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Start the new year off on the right foot and get ahead of those new year resolutions by joining us for a relaxing, rejuvenating yoga experience on the historic stage of The Grand Theater.
This beginner-friendly class welcomes participants of all experience levels to enjoy a unique yoga session like no other. Led by Kirsten Holmson, owner of SHIFT Yoga Studio here in Wausau, you'll be guided through mindful movements, all while immersed in the magic of live theater—featuring live musical accompaniment and serene stage lighting. Space is limited, registration required.
Insta-Choir
More times TBA
Wausau's favorite spontaneous choral group returns this winter! This group meets just a few times a year, requires no rehearsal or preparation, and learns and performs new songs in under an hour. No matter your schedule or your skill level, The Grand's Insta-Choir is the perfect "ensemble" for anyone who just wants to sing out!
Why Art Criticism?
Virtual Pre-Screening Discussion
7:00 PM
Join panelists Kathy Kelsey Foley, Frank Juárez, and Jim O'Connell over ZOOM for an educational and conversational discussion about art criticism today. Learn about the role of arts journalism and its impact on local arts and culture in advance of Out of the Picture. This virtual session will touch on the importance of media, art criticism, and invite audience members to consider how both topics have transformed in the digital era.
Panelists:
Kathy Kelsey Foley - Director Emerita, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
Frank Juárez - Founder and Publisher, Artdose Magazine
Jim O'Connell - Associate Professor/Arts Management Coordinator UWSP
"Out of the Picture" Documentary Screening
7:00 PM
In partnership with the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, The Grand Theater is hosting a free screening of Out of the Picture. This is the first feature-length documentary film about art critics in the United States which explores a period of dramatic change for art and media. Following the film, director Mary Louise Schumacher will hold a Q&A session.
Doors open at 6:00 PM for the screening at 7:00 PM. No ticket or RSVP required.
Classical Music Bingo w/ WPR
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Test your knowledge of classical music at WPR Music Bingo! Join us in the Great Hall for a chance to win some great swag from both WPR and The Grand Theater and, most importantly, have a blast! The grand prize is a pair of tickets to the upcoming performance by Academy of St. Martin in the Fields on March 1. Beverages will be available for purchase at the ArtsBar.
This event is free but space is limited. Please register to reserve your bingo card.
