NOW IN OUR 126TH YEAR!The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts is a tax-exempt non-profit organization that

strives to strengthen and connect our community by engaging people in the arts.

COME AND VISIT US!The Mabel Tainter is open

Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00am - 3:00pmDocent Tours Every Thursday & Saturday

DRINKS AT THE MABELThe Mabel Tainter offers a full bar to provide you with libations one hour before the show and during intermission. You can now pre-order your drinks to avoid lines at intermission.

Marni Waznik, PresidentDr. Hank Simpson, Vice President

Bill Butsic, TreasurerJudy Foust, Secretary

Craig AndersonPat AveryJoel Belew

Ursula BergerNancy Blum-Cumming

Michelle DingwallMark Johnson

Mark R. JohnsonJerilyn KindermanMelissa KneelandDr. Paul McNallyAndrew Mercil

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2016-2017 SEASON

The CrucibleDirector, Katie Shay

October 21, 22, 28, 29 at 7:30pm

October 22, 23, 29, 30 at 2pm

Tickets available atmenomonietheaterguild.orgMabel Tainter proudly partners with MTG

Little House Christmas Director, Mel Smith-TourvilleBased on Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

December 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7:30pm December 3, 4, 10, 11 at 2pm

The Secret GardenDirector, Leslie NorrisMusic Director, Thom FlugFebruary 24, 25, and March 3, 4 at 7:30pm February 25, 26, and March 4, 5 at 2pm

The MousetrapDirector, Melissa Kneeland

April 28, 29, and May 5, 6 at 7:30pm

April 30 and May 6, 7 at 2pm

St. Paul BalletFriday, September 16, 2016, 7:30 PMAn American in ParisThis one-act ballet classic adaptation by Peter Davison features a cast of 36 dancers during Gershwin’s enthusiastic melodies which meld perfectly with this original story so many audiences know and love.

Madame LanitaSaturday, October 29, 2016, 10:00 AMMadame Lanita is an original storytelling gypsy character. Lanita will share storytelling, singing, and dancing.

The Nutcracker BalletFriday, December 16, 2016, 7:30 PMContinental Ballet CompanyFor her family-friendly version of The Nutcracker, director Riet Velthuisen presents a traditional staging of Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet.

James WedgwoodSaturday, February 18, 2017, 2:00 PM

A tremendously talented ventriloquist, and equally talented entertainer who always gets his audience involved.

Sean Emery Saturday, March 11, 2017, 7:30 PMEnjoy an evening with his talent ,his circus skills, comedy, and showmanship. Sean is an eccentric and talented enter-tainer, wowing the crowd with jaw-dropping juggling stunts that will have you asking yourself “How does he do that?”

Mustard’s RetreatSaturday, April 8, 2017, 2:00 PM & 7:30 PMAfter discovering a mutual interest in music/writing and performing, they put together 3 songs one day after work and took them to the legendary Ark coffeehouse’s open mic night. 40 years later, they have 12 highly acclaimed recordings of their own.

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2016-2017 SEASON

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Mix and Match YOU PICK SHOWS

MIX AND MATCH Season Ticket options!You pick 5 or You pick 9

Any shows, all year long!

Mix and Match for any shows in the Children & Family Series or for the 2016-2017 Series.

*Does not include Special Series*VIP tickets are available for certain shows. Check with the

box office to find out about these meet and greet with the artist opportunities. Tickets can be purchased at mabeltainter.org

or by calling the Box Office at 715-235-0001.

BOX OFFICE POLICYBox Office Hours: Tuesday - Saturday,11am-3:00pm.The Box Office is also open 2 hour prior to each show.

Payment: We accept cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover, American Express.

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Jaimie JorgeSaturday, January 21 7:30PM

His forceful, expressive mastery of the violin has delighted audiences around the globe.

Howard Luedtke Saturday, February 4 7:30PM

Howard “Guitar” Luedtke, is an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and musician.

Duelly NotedSaturday, February 11 7:30PM

Duelly Noted is a one-of-a-kind act with both sass and class. They play all your favorite hits from the 60’s to today.

Sophia Shorai A Night at the Mabel Fundraising EventSaturday, October 1 6PM

Enjoy an evening of socializing, hors d’oeuvres, and the musical styling of Sophia Shorai and her trio. Proceeds will benefit the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts.

The Lake Wobegon Brass BandSunday, October 9 4:00PM

The Lake Wobegon® Brass Band is a traditional British Brass Band ensemble.

Yata, Sinz and OrfieldSaturday, November 12 7:30PM

The Sue Orfield Band performs original music that spans blues, rock and funk to jazz and bluegrass with a little ethnic vibe thrown in. Their music grooves with high energy and unexpected improvisations.

Teresa WaltersFriday, February 17 7:30PMThe New York Times called her “The International First Lady of Piano.” Her prestigious invitations to perform in honor of the recent Liszt Bicentennial included Copenhagen’s Hungarian Embassy and Beijing’s Forbidden City Concert Hall.

John McCutcheonSaturday, March 25 7:30PM

John’s eclectic catalog of ballads, historical songs, children’s songs, loves songs, and fiddle and hammer dulcimer instruments are among the broadest in American folk music.

Jayson Collins SeptetSaturday, April 1 7:30PM

The Jayson Collins Septet ensemble is comprised of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the Chippewa Valley.

Pat DonohueFriday, April 14 7:30PM

Grammy winning songwriter and guitarist who or twenty years played for the “Guys All Star Shoe Band” of Minnesota Public Radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion”.

Holy Rocka RollazSaturday. May 20 7:30PM

Take an authentic trip back to the ‘50s. Enjoy the rock’n’roll music of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Patsy Cline, and many more.

The MemoriesSaturday, December 17 7:30PMSunday, December 18 2:00PM

The Memories—Warren Petryk and Tim Stevens—return to the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts for their 29th Annual Holiday Concert. Their concert features traditional Christmas carols and favorite songs of the season.

Dala GirlsFriday, November 11 7:30PMJuno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine of Dala write and sing in harmony best described as angelic. Drawing upon influences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala write songs that are both catchy and insightful.

Stevie Ray– ComedianNew Year’s Eve at the Mabel Saturday, December 31 7:30PMStevie Ray performed his first comedy show at the age of nine and has been making people laugh ever since. His comedy is clean, fast-paced, and funny.

Paula PoundstoneSaturday, January 28 7:30PMEnjoy one of our country’s foremost humorists. You can hear her through your laughter as NPR’s #1 show, a rascal of a weekly news quiz show, Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me.

Jerry KramerFriday, January 13 7:30PMJerry Kramer is a former professional football player, author and sports commentator, best remembered for his 11-year NFL career with the Green Bay Packers as an offensive lineman.

Noel Paul Stookey Saturday, March 18 7:30PM

Paul Stookey was the comedic member of the award winning folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.

Monroe CrossingSaturday, September 17 7:30PM

Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals.

Liscio Jazz Thursday, September 22 7:30PM

This group of accomplished arrangers and composers including active and retired music instructors returns to the Mabel to dazzle again with their repertoire of straight ahead jazz as well as New Orleans-style jazz.

Sue Orfield & Tipton’s Sax QuartetSunday, September 25 7PM

The Tipton’s Sax Quartet cover genres from micro-big band, gospel, bluegrass, and Balkan to whimsical jazz and nocturnal funk.

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SEASON SPECIALS Not included in the YOU PICK 5 or 9 Season Ticket option.

SEASON SHOWS Mix and Match YOU PICK SHOWS

Children and Family Series Sponsored by Ione Danzinger, Wisconsin Arts Board, Xcel Energy Foundation, The Community Foundation of Dunn County, Bruce and Terry Siebold, Marilyn Fanetti, ConAgra Foods, Inc., Jewelry Box Dancer, Shefchik Builders and Hoof & Paw Veterinary Clinic

Season Shows Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System, Ione Danzinger, Shefchik Builders, Ken & Nancy Schofield, Jean Taylor, Dairy State Bank, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Susan and Pinckney Hall, 3M, Bill’s Distributing, Westconsin Credit Union, Bremer Bank, Cedar Corporation