Culture
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Art Buffs Flock to Museum, Events
From Big Bird to the ugly duckling, from the mythical phoenix to Coleridge’s albatross, birds have captured the imagination since time immemorial.
Pioneering Auto Design
If you’ve caught a glimpse of a snazzy new BMW lately, chances are it was the work of Chris Bangle, the automaker’s chief of design who hails from Wausau.
Conquering Cancer
When former NFL player Jerry Wunsch lost his cousin to cancer during his senior year at the University of Wisconsin, the Wausau West High School graduate vowed to dedicate the rest of his life to giving hope to pediatric cancer patients around the country.
Wausau Boasts Two Frank Lloyd Wright Homes
Several homes in Wausau can be found on national historic lists, and two homes were even designed by the renowned Frank Lloyd Wright.
Sidewalks Become Masterpieces During ChalkFest Wausau
Chalk isn’t just for classrooms anymore.
Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration to Roll Through Wausau Region
Jump on your Harley and ride in this summer to the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration.
Grand Theater Plays Key Role in Downtown ARTSblock
It’s name says it all – Grand Theater.
Visit NASCAR Great Marcis’s Camp 28 Bunkhouse, Cook Shanty and Saloon
Former NASCAR driver Dave Marcis has parked his car and opened a bar.
Train Depot Serves as Wausau Insurance Co. Trademark Since 1954
Wausau’s train depot has been the trademark image of Wausau Insurance Co. for nearly 55 years.
Congressman David Obey Remains True to His Roots
Working summers at the Wausau Paper Mill as a young man, Congressman David Obey learned the value of a hard day’s work.
Museum Provides Wind Beneath the Wings of Local Arts Scene
It takes less than one day in Wausau’s vibrant downtown district for newcomers to recognize the community’s strong commitment to the arts.
Arts-Related Projects Drive Economic Resurgence in Downtown Wausau
It’s been said that necessity is the mother of invention, and that statement has proven true in Wausau, where the need for a new performing arts facility has helped birth a downtown renaissance.
Wausau’s Center for the Visual Arts Takes Several Avenues to Advocate Arts Appreciation
Wausau’s Center for the Visual Arts, located in the heart of downtown on the celebrated ARTSblock, takes a three-pronged approach to its mission of promoting the creation and appreciation of the visual arts.
Public, Corporate Support Make Marathon County United Way Successful
Joanne Kelly says there are two key factors that explain why the United Way of Marathon County is one of the best organizations of its kind.
Ancestors of Pomeranian Province Now Call Wausau Home
Long live Pomerania – in central Wisconsin that is.
Retired Public Service Corp. Manager Finds Wood-Turning Therapeutic
To determine how long he has been pursuing his hobby of woodturning‚ Roger Zimmermann could simply count the years.
Highway Improvements Transform Marathon County Traffic Flow
Orange construction barrels‚ concrete retaining walls‚ gravel piles and electronic message boards.
Volunteers Provide a Priceless Service to North-Central Wisconsin
From groups promoting environmental conservation and appreciation to health care and education booster clubs, the spirit of volunteerism in Marathon County runs deep.
