11am-3pm Wed. Jan. 29

Pastel & Watercolor Exhibition

Art exhibition of Pastels by Andrea LaMorte Schaffer and Watercolors by Lindamerry Udell.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7pm Wed. Jan. 29

Artist Reception: Jenene Nagy, Flags & Monuments

Westcoast based artist, Jenene Nagy will exhibit her prints and drawings in both spaces of the Furlong Gallery. Nagy’s work explores her interest in the transformative potential of repetition. The show will remain up until February 22. Refreshments will be served at the reception.

Furlong Gallery 178 Micheels Hall, UW-Stout Campus, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-7:30pm Wed. Jan. 29

Pressed Flower Framing

This workshop will show you various methods, new and old, to drying flowers and our no mess way to create beautiful works of botanical art. Go home with your creation ready to be hung on any wall.

Lakeview Floral and Gifts 1802A Stout Road, Menomonie

Cost: $29.95

Age: 21+

10am-5pm Thu. Jan. 30

Art Exhibition, Jenene Nagy, flags + monuments

West coast based artist, Jenene Nagy will exhibit her prints and drawings in both spaces of the Furlong Gallery. Nagy's work explores her interest in the transformative potential of repetition.

Furlong Gallery 178 Micheels Hall, UW-Stout, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-3pm Thu. Jan. 30

Pastel & Watercolor Exhibition

Art exhibition of Pastels by Andrea LaMorte Schaffer and Watercolors by Lindamerry Udell.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5:45-8pm Thu. Jan. 30

SOAD Speaker Series: Jenene Nagy

Jenene Nagy is a visual artist living and working in the Inland Empire. She received her BFA from the University of Arizona in 1998 and her MFA from the University of Oregon in 2004. Nagy’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

Applied Arts 321 415 13th Ave E, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

8pm Thu. Jan. 30

Free Concert: Oftener with drey dk

Oftener is a basement pop band from Minneapolis. They are known for playing local shows throughout the Twin Cities and for their upbeat, unique sound. Oftener has recently been seen playing acoustic shows and reinterpreting their songs into different versions.

Memorial Student Center, Terrace 302 10th Avenue East, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Fri. Jan. 31

Art Exhibition, Jenene Nagy, flags + monuments

West coast based artist, Jenene Nagy will exhibit her prints and drawings in both spaces of the Furlong Gallery. Nagy's work explores her interest in the transformative potential of repetition.

Furlong Gallery 178 Micheels Hall, UW-Stout, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-3pm Fri. Jan. 31

Pastel & Watercolor Exhibition

Art exhibition of Pastels by Andrea LaMorte Schaffer and Watercolors by Lindamerry Udell.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Fri. Jan. 31

Candlelight Ski

Three candlelit trails to choose from: cross-country ski, snowshoe or hike. Limited ski rentals available in advance from Stout Adventures and Simple Sports. Snowshoes provided free. Hot chocolate and a warm fire included. The event is held for walking if there is no snow.

Red Cedar State Trail Highway 29, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Fri. Jan. 31

Annual Candlelight Ski and Hike

Cross-Country Ski the candlelit Red Cedar State Trail from the depot to the lit ice wall. Snowshoe the candlelit trail in Riverside Park. Hike the candlelit Junction City Trail. Free hot chocolate, door prizes, bonfire. Bring your own skis for the red cedar trail, or a limited are available for rental at Stout Adventures. Snowshoes provided.

Riverside Park - Red Cedar Trail Depot Hwy 29, Menomonie

6pm Fri. Jan. 31

Knives Out

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey dies just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at his estate to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Thrombey's untimely demise.

Applied Arts, Room 210 415 13th Avenue East, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Jan. 31

Elaine Dame

Chicago jazz singer Elaine Dame sings – and people stop and listen. Since 1996, the woman Time Out Chicago calls “a jazz dynamo” and “a gem in the city’s vocal jazz scene” has been turning heads and capturing attention at the nation’s finest clubs and venues.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E, Menomonie

Cost: $22; $20 for students and seniors

Age: All Ages

9pm Fri. Jan. 31

Knives Out

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey dies just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at his estate to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Thrombey's untimely demise.

Applied Arts, Room 210 415 13th Avenue East, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9am-1pm Sat. Feb. 1

Menomonie Farmer's Market - Winter Market

Local producers only farmer's market featuring Menomonie area farmers, bakeries, food producers and artists. Free parking.

Raw Deal 603 S. Broadway St., Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11:30am Sat. Feb. 1

Zymurgy Brewing Company Winter Billiard Tournament

Register the day of 10-11:30am. Tourney starts at noon sharp. A singles tournament with VALLEY rules. Double Elimination. We will transform the taproom into a pool hall with 2+ tables. Top 3 or 5 will get paid out in cash. Lots of prizes & gift cards. A new beer release for the tourney.

Zymurgy Brewing 624 Main Street. E, Menomonie

Cost: $20

Age: 18+

noon-5pm Sat. Feb. 1

Make It Saturdays » Science

Shadows are a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface. Trace that dark area to make a silhouette of a friend or family member. Fulton’s Workshop at Rassbach Museum challenges families and friends to learn, marvel and make together.

Rassbach Museum 1820 Wakanda Street, Menomonie

Cost: Free with museum admission

noon-4pm Sat. Feb. 1

Art Exhibition, Jenene Nagy, flags + monuments

West coast based artist, Jenene Nagy will exhibit her prints and drawings in both spaces of the Furlong Gallery. Nagy's work explores her interest in the transformative potential of repetition.

Furlong Gallery 178 Micheels Hall, UW-Stout, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Sun. Feb. 2

Charlie Parr

CHARLIE PARR is the eponymous new album by the Minnesota-based folk blues artist the same name. The album is a collection of new songs and new studio versions of classics/audience favorites from throughout Parr’s career.

Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts 205 Main St. E, Menomonie

Cost: $25

Age: All Ages

10am-5pm Mon. Feb. 3

Art Exhibition, Jenene Nagy, flags + monuments

West coast based artist, Jenene Nagy will exhibit her prints and drawings in both spaces of the Furlong Gallery. Nagy's work explores her interest in the transformative potential of repetition.

Furlong Gallery 178 Micheels Hall, UW-Stout, Menomonie

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages