WXCO News

WXCO dives into the vibrant world of youth theater with the Central Wisconsin Children’s Theater’s production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Junior, coming with two shows on Friday and two more on Saturday at the Veniga Theater at UWSP at Wausau. Hosts Chad Holmes and Ian Welsh chat with young stars Aila Dunn, Sophia Volpe, and Emme Schneeberger about their love for acting and the thrill of performing. The kids and director Cindy Strobel discuss the joy and challenges of bringing the animated tale to life, with 64 kids and 20 dancers involved. Meanwhile, Wausau’s mayor faces a political setback as the city council overrides his budget veto, highlighting tensions in city politics and Ian tries to make it 3 out of 3 on the Number of the Day quiz based on the Wausau City Budget total.

More info on CWCT at www.mycwct.org

Tickets at cwct.booktix.com

YouTube audio/video of interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg6vZCkI6mw

The Wausau Conservatory of Music is buzzing with talent as local students gear up for the Winter Wonderland Cabaret. This annual event showcases the impressive growth of the conservatory, which has seen a surge in students and classes across a variety of instruments and voices. With performances by conservatory students and community ensembles, the cabaret is a festive, low-cost alternative to the holiday parade.

To get more info and tickets to the Winter Wonderland event with the Wausau Conservatory of Music go to wausauconservatory.org/wonderland

YouTube video of discussion with Brenton Kneiss at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdrkD5ei4Os

Chad Holmes dives into the rich historical tapestry of Wausau with Christine and Carl Martens, leaders of Friends of Marathon County Historic Landmarks. As they explore lesser-known architectural wonders, including the Dewey Wright House and Jim’s Tap, they highlight the community’s deep connection to history. Their ‘What’ posts on Facebook reveal hidden treasures, drawing significant public interest. Upcoming events include an architectural talk at the Marathon County Library and a gingerbread landmark showcase, promising to ignite local historical passion even during the chilly holiday season. Meanwhile, Packers fans anticipate a crucial Thanksgiving game against Detroit.

For more information on Friends of Wausau Historic Landmarks and the events discussed go to https://wausauhistoriclandmarks.org/

For the YouTube video of our discussion go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q36ou-GDin4

We are joined by Paul Michlig for a preview of the weekend sports, focusing on the Green Bay Packers’ crucial game against the Vikings, and the Wisconsin Badgers facing former coach Brett Bielema. We discuss the struggles and potential of the Packers and Bucks, alongside a quick dive into the Bucks’ challenges without Giannis. The show highlights Rob Hughes’ charity efforts in Wausau, aiming to provide holiday meals for families in need. A local lottery win of $7.1 million at Hy-Vee adds excitement, and as the show wraps, Ian fails the quiz on holiday travel predictions, keeping spirits light.