Hi, I’m Monica Frederick, Interim Executive Director at Pablo Center. Over the past five years, I have been devoted to our mission - to build a stronger community and a more enlightened world through the art, education, and entertainment offered at Pablo Center. I grew up in Los Angeles and opportunities to get out of my neighborhood didn’t happen very often.I remember wondering, “is there more out there?”. So I was thrilled when my 5th grade class got to visit the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. This was not a usual occurrence …we were so happy. We got all dressed up and took a bus ride 30 minutes away - I had no idea what I would be introduced to that day but I was excited!
The musicians and conductor entered the space and welcomed us to the show. I had never been to a performance like that before and I had no idea what to expect. They began to play, and it was the most beautiful thing I had ever heard. The musicians were so in love with their craft. It was incredible! And they were playing just for us. We felt so special. It didn’t matter to them who we were or where we came from. We all belonged.
That field trip showed me the power of the performing arts - to be transformed, to feel connected, and to be inspired. My dream is for everyone in our community is to feel the way I did on that field trip. With your help, Pablo Center can be a place where everyone belongs.
You can provide life-changing experiences right now with a gift to our Annual Fund Drive. Together we can make Pablo Center the place we all need- a place to feel inspired, a place to create, a place to belong.
There is magic that happens at Pablo Center…the beauty of being fully immersed in a show, a child’s pride when they build a robot, an artist honoring motherhood with a 20-foot sculpture of a wooden dove... Will you give to this year’s Annual Fund Drive to help our community experience the magic and belonging that happens at Pablo Center?
Thank you for believing in the power of the arts!
Monica Frederick Interim Executive Director
THANK YOU TO OUR SEASON SPONSORS
GIFT GUIDE 2024
The One-Stop-Shop for Everyone on the Nice List
Give the gift of art, culture, and unforgettable experiences this holiday season with Pablo Center’s exclusive gifting options. We’ve made it easy for you! Check out the ideas below, make your list, and get your holiday shopping done quickly and painlessly.
1. EVENT TICKETS
Flip through this booklet and you’ll quickly find a myriad of events spanning genres and generations. Whether you’re shopping for a fan of theatre, art, comedy, music, or something in-between, there’s no shortage of events on sale now that they’re sure to love.
2. GIFT CARDS
Not sure what tickets to get for that person on your list? Give a gift certificate and let them choose the experience that’s best for them. Pablo Center offers an array of educational and entertaining performances, something for everyone to enjoy.
3. MEMBERSHIPS
Give the gift of belonging! When you gift a membership to Pablo Center, your gift keeps on giving all year long. All Members receive advance alerts and ticket presales, a monthly e-newsletter, exclusive invites, access to exclusive member merch, and more.
4. ARTWORK
Would your loved one absolutely adore something fresh and unique for their home? Many works of art displayed in our virtual galleries and exhibits are available for purchase. To inquire about a work of art, please contact buyart@pablocenter.org.
GIFT CARD DEALS
Mark your Calendars for these Limited Time Deals!
1. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
BUY $100, GET $25 FREE
(Pay $100, receive a $125 gift card. Must be purchased in increments of $100. Valid 11/18/24 - 11/22/24).
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BUY $50, GET $10 FREE
(Pay $50, receive a $60 gift card. Must be purchased in increments of $50. Valid 11/25/24 - 12/2/24).
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Gift cards can be used to purchase tickets, buy art, and make purchases at our concession areas. Bonus will be applied at checkout.
REMINDER: When you give a gift from Pablo Center, you are supporting our STEAM and education programs. Thank you for spreading joy to many and making your dollars go farther this holiday season!
GIVE A GIFT FROM PABLO CENTER THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, AND YOU’RE SHARING JOY WITH OUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY. ONE GIFT = HUNDREDS OF SMILES.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, November 22 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
ECCT BEAUTY & THE BEAST
“Be Our Guest!” at ECCT’s most popular show ever. It’s “a tale as old as time” with all the enchanted characters and popular Disney songs you know and love. Catch it before it goes back in the Disney vault!
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, November 23, 2024 |10:00 a.m.
ECCT A WINNIE THE POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL
Based on the classic children’s books, this musical finds Winnie the Pooh involved in a frantic search for Eeyore’s tail. His friends; Piglet, Owl, Rabbit, Kanga, Christopher Robin and, of course, Tigger, all lend a hand in finding Eeyore’s tail just in time for Christmas. Rated G for all ages.
JAMF THEATRE
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 24, 2024 | 12:30 p.m.
UWEC CONCERT DANCE COMPANY
This student run dance organization allows passionate dancers to express creativity and cultivate movement. The company is built of student dancers and choreographers that exhibit their talents through performance. CDC dancers have dedicated hours outside of their classes to perfect this performance. Enjoy students works ranging from contemporary, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and modern styles of dance.
JAMF THEATRE
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
RHYTHM POSSE PRESENTS: STAGE FRIGHT 11
The Rhythm Posse brings their recreation of the movie ‘The Last Waltz’ to the stage. Featuring over twenty local musicians (incl. Howard Luedtke, JoyAnn Parker, The Driftless Revelers, Stefan Geisinger, Dustin DeGolier, and Lucas Fischer) portraying the guest stars in the movie, like Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, The Staples Singers, Neil Young, and more. A great night of music, with two opening acts, The Rhythm Posse and FM Down, that will have you dancing and singing along.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, November 29, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
THEM COULEE BOYS
Them Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends folk, punk, bluegrass, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section punch that drives the audience onto the dance floor and into community. Their trusty van has propelled them thousands of miles across the country and into the hearts of strangers, who tend to leave each show as family. It’s music that creates community through the shared experience of joy and giving a sh*t.
JAMF THEATRE
Saturday, November 30, 2024 | 3:00 p.m.
LORIE LINE
After 30 years of sharing the stage with a dozen world-class musicians, Line says she has “hit her stride” in her career. She loves the simplicity of being on stage all by herself as it gives her the flexibility to improvise with her playing and storytelling. Line plans to share her faith and the “good news” with her fans, celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. She will play both new and traditional Christmas music this year from her vast collection of recorded albums.
DECEMBER
JAMF THEATRE
Sunday, December 1, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.
CVJO SWINGING IN THE HOLIDAYS
Join us for a fun, swinging night as we make all of those traditional holiday classics better by making them swing! We’ll make your toes tap, your hands clap, and your bells jingle as we bring our holiday spirit to you!
Monday, December 2, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 7:00
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival brings films to more than 40 countries around the globe. The film festival will be an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. From traveling to stunning landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-packed action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze you. Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
Give the gift of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet to the whole family. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes and stunning acrobatics! Share the tradition of pure Holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family of all ages. Don’t miss this chance to create memories of a lifetime: get tickets now!
THE GRAND THEATRE
Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 15, 2024
CVTG: A CHRISTMAS STORY
Based on Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940’s, 9-year-old Ralphie dreams of getting a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Of course, his parents, teacher and even the store Santa Claus tell him, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” in this classic holiday show that features all the beloved elements from the movie.
M&J CLEARWATER HALL
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC FIRST FRIDAYS: RICKY IAN GORDON’S ORPHEUS AND EURIDICE
Ricky Ian Gordon (b.1956) is an American composer whose musical style is a blend of art song and musical theatre. Orpheus and Euridice is a song cycle in two acts, and tells this familiar story in more contemporary terms. Join Emily Sternfeld-Dunn (soprano), Alyssa Powell (clarinet), and Alexander Woods (piano) for this special concert.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC CHRISTMAS WITH KENNI HOLMEN & FRIENDS
Kenni Holman has been the favorite solo artist with Prince, Dizzy Gillespie, Janet Jackson, Vulfpeck, Chaka Khan, Donny Osmond, Doc Severinsen, and others. Joining him are some our nations top musicians living in our region today. All backed by Grammy nominated and DownBeat winning ensembles, the UWEC Jazz Ensembles 1 & 2.
JAMF THEATRE
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.
TINSEL & TIDINGS
Join us for our third annual Tinsel and Tidings gala fundraiser for Mighty Maddy’s Mission. The event includes a stroll through the trees, dinner and entertainment provided by magician Matthew Teague and the music group Uncommon Denominators. Event participants will also have an opportunity to view and participate in exclusive live auction trees as well. Come out for a great night of fun that supports a wonderful organization that helps families going through pediatric cancer.
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, December 8, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
UWEC 50TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Department of Music and Theatre Arts and the UWEC Foundation presents the 50th annual Holiday Concert. Voted as “Best Holiday Performance” in the Chippewa Valley and featured on PBS Wisconsin, the Holiday Concert features performances by the UWEC Wind Symphony, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Women’s Concert Chorale, the Singing Statesmen, and Symphonic Choir.
JAMF THEATRE
Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
BLUE VIOLIN
Join us for a holiday celebration where passion resonates in every note. Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies of award-winning classical crossover artist, the Blue Violin this Christmas, as we present a candlelit night that promises to be as unique as it is unforgettable. Join us for an intimate performance that blends the soulful voice of the violin with the songs of Christmas, creating an atmosphere of elegance, fascination, and mystique.
RCU THEATRE
Monday, December 9, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
WIZARDS OF WINTER: A TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPERIENCE
A holiday rock event for the whole family! The Wizards of Winter, including members who have performed with The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard, Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow, Alice Cooper, along with Broadway veterans, perform their Holiday Rock Opera titled “The Christmas Dream”.
JAMF THEATRE
Friday, December 13, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
KRISMAS KOOKIES
Comical, sometimes sentimental, but always entertaining, a Krismas Kookies concert features original music with a lighthearted and humorous look at the holiday season and winter in Wisconsin. Join Warren Hermondson, Pat McGinnis, Bill Simon, Ken Rogers and Scott Benson as they laugh, sing, and play their way through all original tunes about family gettogethers, shopping, Santa, and more. Greet your holiday season with a smile.
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.
CVSO CHRISTMAS JUBILEE
Ring in CVSO’s 50th holiday season with a variety of Christmas favorites, including a trio of sleighride pieces by Mozart, Prokofiev, and Anderson. Then, CVSO will be joined by top high school choristers from around the Chippewa Valley for Robert Shaws’ The Many Moods of Christmas. Experience the magic of the holidays in this delightful performance for the whole family.
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, December 15, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
THE SILHOUETTES
HOLIDAY SHOW
The Silhouettes, Golden Buzzer Act on America’s Got Talent, bring the spirit of Christmas to the holiday season. Act 1 of the show celebrates wonderful holiday traditions – shopping, baking cookies, gifts, picking out the tree, the story of Mary and Joseph and the Magi as told by Grandma reading to her granddaughter. Act 2 begins with Christmas morning and the excitement of opening presents, plus much more!
RCU THEATRE
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
This year marks the 32nd Anniversary of the Christmas Tour and release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music category. In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multi-generational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry.
MS RIVERFRONT HALL
Thursday, December 19, 2024 | 7:00 p.m.
CVWG: JOY TO THE WORD
CVWG continues its annual tradition of bringing together musicians and writers to charm and delight our region’s citizens with wintery songs and stories. This year’s Sound and Stories “Joy To The Word” event will feature storytellers alongside holiday tunes courtesy of The Ukulele Klub. Bundle up, settle in, and get into the seasonal spirit among some of our region’s best musicians and storytellers! Hosted by B.J. Hollars.
JAMF THEATRE
Friday, December 20, 2024 | 6:30 p.m.
TWAS A GIRLS NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
From the producers of the box office smash Girls Night: The Musical comes the new must see holiday show! The new Christmas sequel will feature the 5 ladies we have all come to know and love gathering for a night on the town to laugh, cry, gossip, and just let their hair down during the craziest of times: THE HOLIDAYS! This musical is guaranteed to have everyone singing and dancing along.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, December 20, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
CHRIS KROEZE
Singer / Songwriter Chris Kroeze connects with both the hearts and minds of audiences across generations through his genuine country soul and his unique and alluring vocal delivery. Performing more than 200 shows per year across the U.S. and internationally, Kroeze continues to generate significant interest from media and audiences from coast to coast. Anyone who has been watching his journey can see that this great young artist is JUST getting warmed up!
JANUARY
THE GRAND THEATRE
Friday, Decemver 20 - Sunday, December 22, 2024
CVTG: THE HOLLY & THE IVY
The Holly and the Ivy is a funny holiday play written and directed by Mike Cook benefiting the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild. It’s Christmas Eve at The Ivy Inn. Holly and Scott are about to be married, but the groom is struggling to believe in the spirit of Christmas. Will he find it before the ceremony...or will it find him? Don’t miss this hilarious comedy - perfect for season!
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 7:30 p.m.
SYMPHONY ON THE ROCKS WITH SOME HOLIDAY SPIRIT
This show features multi WAMI AWARD winners Michael Bailey and Ron Kalista of Vic Ferrari plus the amazing Steve March-Torme’ & STEEM. Come and be a part of an audience that experiences new life to The Beatles, TOTO, The Rolling Stones, ELO and holiday POP ROCK! No tributes here, just the power of music that fills you up and gets you moving!
RCU THEATRE
Friday, January 3, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
MANIA: THE ABBA TRIBUTE
Take A Chance On MANIA... and you won’t be disappointed! Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the magic of ABBA’s music in all its glory.
RCU THEATRE
Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
PANDEMONIUM STRINGS
This innovative comedy music experience combines sensational stunts, acrobatics, and music mashups. Whether it’s playing 3 instruments simultaneously from a fishing line, handstanding on a hoverboard while playing the bass and flying while playing a Top Gun guitar while balancing on one arm; there’s no limit to the creativity and the jaw dropping feats. This show features a variety of music that will have the whole crowd toe-tapping to the beat.
THE GRAND THEATRE
Thursday, January 9 - Sunday, January 19, 2025
CVTG: BLITHE SPIRIT
A smash comedy hit in London and New York, this muchrevived classic concerns a cantankerous novelist haunted by the ghost of his late first wife, who is called up by a visiting “happy medium,” the eccentric and flighty Madame Arcati. His current wife is accidentally killed and she “passes over” joining his first wife, allowing the two “blithe spirits” to haunt him into perpetuity.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, January 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
HAIRBALL
Welcome to Las Vegas meets Arena Rock! Over the past 25 years, Hairball has evolved into an explosive national touring act that brings the glory of the 80’s to hundreds of thousands of fans throughout the country, with a 2+ hour drop-dead accurate homage to the biggest arena acts in the world. You’ll see all of your favorite legendary hits - from Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, and more – recreated time and time again!
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
FOOL HOUSE - THE
ULTIMATE 90’S PARTY
Join us for a special 90s VMAs themed show! Hear all of your favorite 90s party classics plus VMA winning songs! A photo op awaits you on our red carpet with our very own moon man, so dress in your best 90s VMAs looks! Don’t miss this very special and epic evening of 90s nostalgia. Make sure to come early for the 90s trivia. Oh...and did someone say costume contest???
RCU THEATRE
Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD
Get ready for an evening of sidesplitting laughter as Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, the dynamic duo from TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” take the stage in a one-night-only uproarious live show, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking for Trouble. Armed with their lightning-fast wits, Mochrie & Sherwood transform the audience’s suggestions into an unpredictable evening of non-stop comedy gold. No script? No problem! “Asking For Trouble” is a wild rollercoaster ride of hilarity, where two improv legends prove they are still the best in the business.
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
ECCO FAMILY & FRIENDS
Enjoy the music of Scott Joplin and HT Burleigh in Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills. Can you guess who our mystery conductor will be?
broadway series
RCU THEATRE
Tuesday, January 21 - Thursday, January 23, 2025
HADESTOWN
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. This show intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hellraising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
JAMF THEATRE
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
MICHAEL PERRY & THE LONG BEDS
Michael Perry and the Long Beds feature all-original songs written and sung by Michael Perry. Every Long Beds show is built on roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed with hilarious off-the-cuff tales from Mike’s diverse experience as a Wisconsin farm kid turned cowboy turned nurse turned best selling author and humorist (as featured on the recent PBS special Michael Perry: On the Road).
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
FOLSOM PRISON EXPERIENCE
Step into History with “Folsom Prison Experience” - A Full Contact Immersive Tribute Drama! Get ready for an unforgettable journey as the “Folsom Prison Experience” takes you back to the iconic day of January 13th, 1968, at Folsom Prison. From the moment those doors swing open, you’ll be transported to a different world, where the sights, sounds, and feel will have you believing you’re right there in the heart of the action. Get ready for an electrifying and authentic experience like no other.
broadway series
Thursday, February 6 - Saturday, February 8, 2025
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
THE GRAND THEATRE
Thursday, February 6 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
CVTG: DATING GAMES
This fun comedy revolves around dating scene stories. Mary Just Broke Up with This Guy; The Lunch Date, a conservative woman tells her friend the surprising details of a recent date; Cha-Cha-Cha, classmates meet at a 20-year high school reunion; Daniel on a Thursday, two dissimilar gay men talk in a bar; and Run, where a couple of dogs bring their owners together.
M&J CLEARWATER HALL
Friday, February 7, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC FIRST FRIDAYS: TRIOS FROM THE LATE ROMANTIC ERA
Christa Garvey (oboe), Tulio Rondon (cello), Alyssa Powell (clarinet), Corinne Vasquez (horn), and Alexander Woods (piano) for an evening of trios from the late-Romantic era featuring the music of Clémence de Grandval, Carl Reinecke, and Edouard Destenay.
RCU THEATRE
Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
GET THE LED OUT
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed.
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m.
DRAGONS & MYTHICAL BEASTS
Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon… From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand new spell-binding adventure, live on stage!
JAMF THEATRE
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
COMING HOME: THE CVJO WELCOMES TOM LUER
Chippewa Valley native and Master saxophonist Tom Luer joins us for a very special homecoming concert. Tom has toured with artists as varied as Queen Latifah, Gordon Goodwin, Wayne Bergeron, Lee Ritenour, and a cornucopia of other stars. In addition to his brilliant playing, Tom is widely recognized for his work in jazz education. He is the Director of Jazz at Cal Poly Ponoma and serves as the Jazz Program Director for the Shell Lake Arts Center in Wisconsin.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, February 21 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
ECCT: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes a hilarious and heartfelt rock musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school. Rated G for all ages.
RCU THEATRE
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
ROB LAKE - ILLUSIONIST
One of the world’s most celebrated illusionists, Rob Lake’s mind-blowing illusions dazzle and entertain millions across network television, in Times Square, on the Las Vegas strip, Hollywood, Atlantic City, The Dubai Opera House, Atlantis Bahamas, and before sold-out audiences in casinos, arenas, and theatres worldwide in more than 45 countries. His astonishing original illusions are uniquely presented as aweinspiring storytelling on the grandest scale.
broadway series
SPAMILTON
RCU THEATRE
Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Created by Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway and performed by a versatile cast of eight, Spamilton: An American Parody is a side-splitting new musical parody. A crash course of everyone’s favorite Broadway blockbusters, including celebrity satires, pop culture zings accompanied with hip-hop on the piano! After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and London, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in Eau Claire!
JAMF THEATRE
Friday, February 28 - Sunday, March 9, 2025
UWEC: A DOLL’S HOUSE
Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House premiered in 1879 in Copenhagen and immediately provoked controversy with its apparently feminist message. In Ibsen’s play, Nora Helmer has secretly (and deceptively) borrowed a large sum of money to pay for her husband, Torvald, to recover from illness on a sabbatical in Italy. Torvald’s perception of Nora is of a silly, naive spendthrift, so it is only when the truth begins to emerge, and Torvald appreciates the initiative behind his wife, that unmendable cracks appear in their marriage.
MARCH
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
CVSO: HOMEGROWN HARMONY
Grammy-winning pianist, Eau Claire’s own Geoffrey Keezer returns home for this special performance. He’ll grace the CVSO stage for the world premiere of his new work, written as a tribute to the orchestra’s 50th anniversary. Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein join Keezer on this allAmerican program which includes Bernstein’s “Make Our Garden Grow” featuring local choir Schola Cantorum.
THE GRAND THEATRE
Thursday, March 6 - Sunday, March 16, 2025
CVTG: 37 POSTCARDS
After years of traveling abroad, Avery Sutton is happy to return to the comfort of his home, however almost nothing is as he remembered it. The house is tilted at a funny angle and grandma, who everyone thought was dead, is still alive and kicking. Forced to accept the oddities of his family or leave them behind, the comedy 37 Postcards suggests that you can, in fact, go home again.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9, 2025
ECCT: ANASTASIA
ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Rated PG for audiences ages 8 and up.
M&J CLEARWATER HALL
Friday, March 7, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC FIRST FRIDAYS: PIANO SEXTETS BY FARRENC AND POULENC
Join UW-Eau Claire faculty and guests in a concert that features two monumental chamber music works, the sextets for winds and piano by French composers Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) and Francis Poulenc (1899-1963).
RCU THEATRE
Monday, March 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
The University Symphony Orchestra is a seventy-member student ensemble performing the major symphonic repertoire. The ensemble presents an on-campus concert each semester, performs annually in a tour to high schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota, accompanies one fully-staged opera or musical play, and each spring is one of the featured ensembles at UW-Eau Claire’s nationally-acclaimed Viennese Ball.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, March 14, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY BY GRAND KYIV BALLET
This beautiful ballet about the power of love has been delighting audiences on the world’s best stages for more than 100 years. The three-act ballet extravaganza is based on Charles Perrault’s fairy tale of the same name. As people say, the devil is in the details, and it seems that in this ballet they are all thought out down to the smallest minutiae. From the general atmosphere of the French court of King Louis XIV to the enchanting music and exquisite classical choreography, you don’t want to miss this masterpiece!
JAMF THEATRE
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
ECCO: LANDSCAPES
Explore the musical landscapes of Haydn’s Symphony No. 59 “Fire” and Rui Wang’s Wave the Sea with Lina Cao, soloist and Matthew Poon, conductor. The orchestra will also perform The Hebrides by Felix Mendelssohn and Overture, Scherzo & Finale in E major, Op 52 by Robert Schumann.
LADIES OF COUNTRY
RCU THEATRE
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this star-studded tribute to Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride! This special production features all your favorite country hits live on stage from some of the world’s best celebrity impersonators. Karen Hester as Dolly Parton, Corrie Sachs as Reba McEntire, Stacey Whittion Summers as Shania Twain & Martina McBride. Don’t miss this breathtaking celebration to the Ladies of Country!
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
RCU THEATRE
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experien ce takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time. Featuring all your favorite Aretha hits in one evening, you’l l be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation.
RCU THEATRE
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
The Concert Band Festival Showcase Concert features performances by the three Wind Bands at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. The University Band, the Symphony Band, and the Wind Symphony will perform a variety of wind band works showcasing the rich tradition of the UWEC Band program. Prof. David Lofy, Dr. Phillip Ostrander, and Dr. John R. Stewart, conductors.
RCU THEATRE
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
US MILITARY CHORUS
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RCU THEATRE
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 7:00 p.m.
RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS (NOT the Peppers!) a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, March 28, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT
Join us for DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic. Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life!
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of this muchloved institution, on a white-knuckle shopping-trolley dash through every kind of musical genre. From ABBA to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, Bluegrass to Broadway with maybe a Spaghetti Western thrown in.
APRIL
JAMF THEATRE
Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6, 2025
ECCT: TUCK EVERLASTING THE MUSICAL
When Winnie Foster learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life. As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey. Rated PG for audiences ages 10 and up.
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS
Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians and actors hand-picked by Louise Harrison- sister of the late George Harrison of the The Beatles. Louise’s involvement in Liverpool Legends makes them the ONLY Beatles Tribute Band with a direct family link to the original Fab Four. “Each member of the group is so close to the originals that I often feel like I’m transported back in time with the lads. These are exactly the kind of fun loving quality musicians that my brother George would have loved to hang out with,” says Harrison.
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival brings films to more than 40 countries around the globe. The film festival will be an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. From traveling to stunning landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-packed action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze you. Ignite your passion for adventure, action, and travel!
RCU THEATRE
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
ILUMINATE
Be prepared to be transported into another world where you will be amazed by music and mesmerized by an incredible visual experience. Enter the world of iLuminate, a fantastic mix of cutting-edge technology and dance that has been astonishing audiences throughout the world since their debut on America’s Got Talent over a decade ago. Now a headliner in Las Vegas, iLuminate features a dazzling cast of the country’s best dancers performing to energetic music and creating a unique multi-sensory experience.
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
UWEC SYMPHONIC CHOIR
SPRING CONCERT
Sing into Spring with the UW-Eau Claire Symphonic Choir. Symphonic Choir is comprised of students, faculty, and community members from the greater Chippewa Valley. The ensemble is proud to present choral masterworks annually. Join us for an afternoon of choral excellence. Dr. Christopher G. McGinley, conductor.
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
UWEC WOMEN’S CONCERT
CHORALE & CONCERT CHOIR SPRING CONCERT
Concert Choir and the Women’s Concert Chorale take the stage in a concert that will be sure to demonstrate what choral excellence means. In this concert, audiences will hear the power of UWEC choral ensembles as they collaborate on repertoire spanning the classic and contemporary period.
RCU THEATRE
Monday, April 14, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
P.R.I.D.E. DANCE RECITAL
The Physical Activity and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities in Eau Claire (P.R.I.D.E.) Dance program invites you to attend their Spring 2024 dance recital that will include two fun dance performances by the Spring participants as well as the volunteers they have worked with all semester from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire! This program has allowed children with disabilities from all over Eau Claire to participate in weekly dance classes where they can learn they joy and benefits that dance has to offer as well as have the opportunity to perform and show off their skills that they have been working on. Don’t miss this fun and heart-warming show!
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RCU THEATRE Thursday, April 24 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC COMBINED STUDENT RECITAL
The Music and Theatre Arts Department proudly presents our Student Recital Series. Enjoy an evening of wonderful music in the intimate and beautiful space of the Clearwater Room overlooking the lights of the bridge and the confluence of the rivers. You will have the opportunity to experience the hard work of our talented music students performing solo and chamber works.
BOX OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION: boxoffice@pablocenter.org or 715.832.2787
Available in-person and online via phone and email, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and one hour before scheduled performances.
JAMF THEATRE
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
CVJO: THE WONDEROUS MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDER
Join us for a night of jazz, funk, pop, and rock as we celebrate the remarkable catalog of the one, the only, Stevie Wonder. You’ll hear songs you know, songs that are new to you, all performed by the CVJO, including new arrangements never before performed in the Chippewa Valley!
JAMF THEATRE
Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, May 4, 2025
GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL
Phil Connors is a cynical Pittsburgh TV weatherman sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in the small town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Caught in a time loop, he’s forced to relive the same day again and again…and again. As he gets to know associate TV producer Rita Hanson for the first time repeatedly, he realizes it’s an opportunity for second, third, and fourth chances in this fun musical based on the hit movie.
RCU THEATRE
Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, May 4, 2025
UWEC: GUYS & DOLLS
Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, Guys and Dolls is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for fourteen years. Guys and Dolls takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually, everyone ends up right where they belong.
M&J CLEARWATER HALL
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC FIRST FRIDAYS: MID-CENTURY MODERN: AMERICAN MUSIC FROM THE 1940S-1960S
Join UW-Eau Claire faculty for an evening of chamber music featuring American composers from the mid-20th century, including Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein, Florence Price, George Walker, and more.
JAMF THEATRE
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 | 7:30 p.m.
UWEC CONFLUENCE DANCE PROJECT
Showcasing faculty, guest, and student choreography, the Confluence Dance Project will demonstrate an array of choreography and the versatility of students in the dance program. For two nights only, come see the exciting works created by professionals and students in the field and enjoy the breadth of talented dancers on stage.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
CVSO: NEW FRONTIERS
CVSO concludes its 50th anniversary season with an epic performance of Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 “Resurrection” in collaboration with Chippewa Valley Festival Choir and guest soloists Christine Amon and Emily Sternfeld-Dunn. It is a symphony of hope, determination, and excitement – sentiments that have sustained CVSO for 50 years and will lead it into new frontiers. Concert Sponsors: Jennifer and Samir Murty.
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
ECCO: CLASSICAL VIENNESE GIANTS
Enjoy a performance of Mozart’s Symphony 1 alongside Beethoven’s Overture to Egmont, Op. 84, Haydn’s Symphony No. 70 and Sinfonia in C Major by Marianna Martines led by Tulio Rondon.
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Time TBD
OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils stand as a quintessential American rock band, renowned for their fusion of country, rock, and folk, leaving an indelible mark on music history. Emerging in the early 1972, this Missouri-based group epitomized the era’s burgeoning Southern rock movement, crafting a unique sound that echoed the spirit of the Ozarks. Beyond their musical impact, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils’ legacy lies in their ability to preserve the essence of rural America in their lyrics, evoking landscapes and tales of everyday life in the heartland.
RCU THEATRE
Sunday, May 18, 2025 | Time TBD
JAMF THEATRE
Friday, May 16, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
“SINATRA MY WAY”
ANDREW WALESCH & HIS ORCHESTRA
Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch somehow manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Whether composing and arranging or appearing in settings ranging from solo artist to big band, this St. Cloud, Minnesota native is as respectful of his predecessors as he is ready to take a leap into the unknown and chart a new course.
We’re not spilling the beans quite yet, but mark your calendars and trust us when we say you DON’T want to miss this one! MYSTERY ACT TBA!
RCU THEATRE
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
MARIA BAMFORD
Maria Bamford is revered for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness. She starred in the surreal, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy series Lady Dynamite, about a comedian who suffers a nervous breakdown, and is the star of three unconventional hour-long stand-up specials: Weakness is the Brand, Old Baby and Maria Bamford, the special, special, special! Maria’s late night appearances include CONAN, The Tonight Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
RCU THEATRE
Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15, 2025
ECCT: NEWSIES THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
In New York City at the turn of the century, Jack Kelly is the charismatic leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When the titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. Rated PG for audiences ages 10 and up.
PARTNERS & LOCAL NONPROFIT ARTS GROUPS
RCU THEATRE
Thursday, June 26 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
CVTG: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
The musical comedy, Seussical, is a fun adventure filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and unforgettable melodies based on Dr. Suess’s popular stories like Horton Hears a Who, The Cat in the Hat and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Be transported to a wonderful place where anything is possible as you witness the power of friendship, the triumph of loyalty and the beauty of being unique.
CHIPPEWA VALLEY BOOK FESTIVAL
The book festival is a multi-day celebration of the written word. Most events take place in Downtown Eau Claire and all are free and open to the public. The festival boasts virtual and in-person attendance options and this year’s program spans a range of literary genres and diverse subject matter.
C HIPPEWA VALLEY JAZZ ORCHESTRA (CVJO)
Since 2009, the Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra’s goal has been to raise public awareness of the richness and complexity of the one true American musical art form—jazz—with musicians in the Chippewa Valley including full-time performers, music educators, students, and other community members with a passion for the art of the big band. This collection of talent makes it possible for the CVJO to tackle a wide variety of musical styles and eras, and their concerts reflect both the traditions that are the underpinnings of jazz as well as the works of modern composers.
C HIPPEWA VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (CVSO)
The Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor and Music Director Nobuyoshi Yasuda, is in its 50th season. CVSO’s mission is to provide excellent symphonic experiences to audiences in the Chippewa Valley. CVSO’s motto is “Music you love by people you know.”
C HIPPEWA VALLEY THEATRE GUILD (CVTG)
The Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild is a volunteer-driven arts organization serving the region for more than 40 years. The Theatre Guild develops, encourages, and promotes opportunities for community members of all ages to experience live theatre, whether in the audience, on stage, behind the scenes or in a classroom at Pablo Center and at The Grand.
C HIPPEWA VALLEY WRITERS GUILD (CVWG)
The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild is committed to supporting writers throughout the region. Since 2016, the Guild has helped hundreds of writers publish their work. More importantly, it provides a nurturing environment for writers to thrive. The Guild is a member of the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission and an affiliate partner of the Pablo Center at the Confluence and the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Foundation.
E AU CLAIRE MALE CHORUS (ECMC)
Established in 1946, the Eau Claire Male Chorus is the longeststanding performing arts group in the Chippewa Valley. A brotherhood of those who love music, these amazing singers are directed by David Fehr who also performs in The Master Singers.
EAU CLAIRE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (ECCO)
The Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra has brought professional chamber music to the Chippewa Valley of Western Wisconsin for over 25 years. The orchestra is proud to bring music to the Chippewa Valley region that is performed by approximately 40 musicians with careers leading them to perform internationally and to teach in university and professional studio settings.
E AU CLAIRE CHILDREN’S THEATRE (ECCT)
Since its founding in 1989, the Eau Claire Children’s Theatre has provided quality theatrical performances for theatre lovers of all ages as cast, crew, and audience members. A volunteer-driven nonprofit organization, ECCT has dedicated more than 30 years of service to the community.
E AU CLAIRE JAZZ INC.
Eau Claire Jazz Inc. supports and promotes the cultural awareness and appreciation of jazz music through two main events: the Gatsby’s Gala and the Eau Claire Jazz Festival.This festival is the largest and longest-running intern-run jazz festival in the world. Jazz Inc. is dedicated to providing educational opportunities for students and world-class entertainment for the greater Eau Claire community.
T HE MASTER SINGERS (TMS)
Going strong for more than 30 years, The Master Singers, a community chamber ensemble with membership from throughout the Greater Chippewa Valley— performs repertoire from a rich choral tradition.
VOLUME ONE
Volume One continues to be a leading voice in the Chippewa Valley’s growing cultural scene through their publications, events, retail store, video productions, and more. Join them at Pablo Center for stellar and highly-acclaimed events that do what Volume One does best: spotlight and celebrate the very best of the Chippewa Valley.
U NIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–EAU CLAIRE (UWEC)
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is a founding member in Pablo Center at the Confluence. The state-of-the-art space supports the distinctive university programs in theatre arts, music, dance, and art and design. Come see the wide array of high-quality performances by both faculty and students from the Music and Theatre Arts Department.
Discover the vibrant world of visual arts at the Pablo Center this season! Season 7 features an exciting lineup of exhibitions showcasing diverse artistic talents and innovative creations.
Immerse yourself in thoughtprovoking contemporary works, captivating photography, and stunning mixed media pieces. Join us for gallery openings, artist talks, and new immersive exhibits that celebrate creativity and inspire the community.
Annual favorites weave through Season 7 with a flash of color and a trace of familiarity. We look forward to favorite exhibits such as Reflected Light: The Plein Air Art of GO Paint, Confluence of Art Annual, and the Indigenous Contemporary Art Exhibit. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or a casual observer, Pablo Center offers something for everyone.
Experience the transformative power of art at the Pablo Center.
James W Hansen Gallery
Experience exhibits in a dramatic environment. Located on the first floor of Pablo Center, the James W Hansen Gallery features a schedule of exhibitions ranging in a multitude of artistic mediums from 2D to performance art and beyond. Presenting emerging and established artists, annual juried exhibits, themed exhibits, and retrospectives, the sky’s the limit in the James W Hansen Gallery.
Laurie Bieze Gallery Brady & Jeanne Foust Gallery
You only need to walk the halls of Pablo Center to view art in a remarkable setting. Highly accessible and located on the first floor, the Brady & Jeanne Foust Gallery highlights exhibits inspired by our community. Gain an appreciation of the Chippewa Valley as you enjoy student art exhibits and themed exhibits inspired by our region’s flora, fauna, and folks.
The Laurie Bieze Gallery features artwork selected for exhibition drawn from the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection. Themed exhibits highlight recent acquisitions, artist retrospectives, and significant contributions from our collections. On permanent display are stained glass works by Laurie Bieze carefully selected by her family, supporters, and friends.
Artists from across the Midwest paint the beautiful towns, rolling rivers, and scenic countryside of the Chippewa Valley in this exciting annual art festival. For more information on GO paint!, please visit our website at pablocenter.org.
CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS
ARTMOBILE
Ever wonder how to turn everyday objects into works of art? Looking for a fun, educational way to spend quality time together as a family? Curious about different artists and art styles? At Pablo Center’s ARTmobile, we are always exploring new ways to use the power of art to inspire and ignite imaginations.
ARTmobile is continuing its free arts outreach to children and families in the Chippewa Valley. We are expanding its reach by producing and posting online content featuring fun and educational art projects on Pablo Center’s social media channels and website, as well as pop up visits throughout the community by the ARTmobile educators. We make the work of art easy by providing step-by-step instructions, supply lists, and educational content.
Our ARTmobile educators will take you through a journey of artistic discovery while encouraging individuality and innovation, building confidence, and cultivating a community of creative young artists. Are you ready to embark on a creative adventure with our ARTmobile educators?
THEATRES
RCU Theatre
The RCU Theatre is a Broadway-style theatre that can hold more than 1,200 seated patrons. With state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a lift orchestra pit, and internationally recognized acoustics, the RCU Theatre provides artists with the unique opportunity to perform in a venue that ranks within the top 10% in the world for non-amplified sound and in the top 5% for amplified sound. This grand, yet intimate, theatre serves as a world-class venue for new shows and cherished annual performances with attendees sitting no more than 80 feet from the stage.
Jamf Theatre
The Jamf Theatre is the largest hybrid black box theatre in the Midwest and one of the five largest of its kind in the nation. This flexible space can hold 388 seated patrons in proscenium style or up to 260 guests at round tables on the floor. This unique brick-walled space can be reconfigured to meet the needs of each production and its guests, making it ideal for concerts, conferences, theatrical performances, fundraisers, and seated meals. Possible theatre configurations: Proscenium, Thrust Style, Arena Style, and Hybrid.
MEMBERSHIP
You Belong at Pablo Center
Art enriches and strengthens the cultural, social, and economic landscape of a community. You can help by becoming a Member of Pablo Center. As a Member, you’ll be the first to know about new releases and events, enjoy early access to the best seats, exclusively tailored events and artist experiences, and so much more.
Your membership also serves as a tax-deductible donation which drives Pablo Center’s mission to expand access, build partnerships, and create new possibilities for the arts in the Chippewa Valley Region. As a member, you’ll enjoy being part of a community that is fiercely passionate about the arts and gain access to special membership benefits.
WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Our Members are the mainspring of our existence; they support our operations and bring life to the art form. Members enjoy a variety of benefits tailored to serve our community and beyond. Our price points allow you to choose the experience that is best for you. From early access to seats to once-in-a-lifetime artist experiences, join Pablo Center and share in the artistic experience in a way you’ve never imagined possible.
to Exclusive Backstage Experiences
Member Pricing on Special Event Room Rentals
Complimentary Valet Service
Access to Founders’ Lounge
FAN RALLY MEMBER ACCOUNT
Join us! To become a Member, visit pablocenter.org/support/membership. For questions about membership, email membership@pablocenter.org or contact our box office at 715-832-ARTS (2787). Membership benefits are non-transferable and good until membership expires. Subject to availability and may require advanced registration.
Pablo Center is excited to announce our new partnership with Fan Rally, your new membership portal. Fan Rally allows members to easily book seats to shows, seamlessly exchange tickets for a different show, and so much more! Your Fan Rally Member Account allows you to:
• Purchase presale event seats throughout the year
• Upgrade seats to better sections, even after initial ticket purchase
• Easily add-on more seats for friends and family as needed
• Exchange tickets from one event to another up to a week before the event, should plans change
• Let other members book adjacent seats using the “Sit with Friends” feature
To become a Member, visit www.pablocenter.org/support/membership . For questions about membership, email membership@pablocenter.org or contact our box office at 715-832-ARTS (2787)
Membership benefits are non-transferable and good until membership expires. Subject to availability and may require advanced registration.
HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT PABLO CENTER
Spanning three stories and 135,000 sq. ft., Pablo Center at the Confluence’s spaces are fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and first-class amenities that are perfect for live music, one-of-a-kind parties, weddings, and corporate events. Conveniently located in downtown Eau Claire, our building offers picturesque views of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers with quick access to Phoenix Park. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff has the versatility and experience to meet your personal style, tastes, and budget. With Pablo Center the possibilities are endless!
Social Gatherings
Life is meant to be celebrated! Create those lasting memories and cheers to the big and small achievements at Pablo Center. Whether it’s a birthday party, anniversary, celebration of life, or any other important personal event, Pablo Center’s staff have you covered.
Corporate Events
From trade shows to corporate retreats and seminars, if you can envision it, we can execute it. Consider our space an extension of your brand with plenty of room for getting creative with expo space, presenting, formal or informal dining, and enjoying live entertainment. We’ve done it all.
Weddings
Celebrate one of the most cherished days of your life surrounded by family and friends in a spectacular, one-of-a-kind state of the art venue. Put your trust in our team to help you design the wedding day you’ve always imagined with excellent customer service, attention to detail, and quality on every level.
Pablo Center at the Confluence was built to present the best of music, theatre, and dance regionally and globally; let our building host a wedding worthy of the stage with the added convenience of being in the heart of Downtown Eau Claire.
Depending on the size and style you desire, any one of our event spaces can accommodate your wedding ceremony, including the picturesque views from our Market & Johnson Clearwater Recital Hall to atmospheric and intimate gatherings in Jamf Theatre. From ceremony to reception, Pablo Center can turn your wedding into the blockbuster event of the season.
FUND YOUR PASSION AT PABLO CENTER
Imagine The Future of Arts In Our Region
Pablo Center operates in support of a mission that is focused on enriching and developing opportunities to experience the performing, literary, and visual arts for people of all ages and backgrounds.
When you donate to Pablo Center you are showing that you support the arts in our region. Our valued donors play an essential role in supporting our mission and vision for the future of our region’s creative economy. As a 501(c)(3) organization, Pablo Center relies upon charitable giving to support the development of regional education opportunities in the performing, literary, and visual arts, as well as providing affordable access to the arts for all walks of life.
Experience the diverse, world-class expressions of the human experience at Pablo Center, knowing that you made a difference. Your support has the power to infuse energy and life into our region and beyond.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
DONATE AT CHECKOUT
Donate at checkout. When you’re buying tickets to a show, consider adding a separate donation to the Pablo Center. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and any amount added as a donation to your ticket purchase can share the gift of live performing arts with others and is a tax-deductible donation.
DONATE ONLINE, ANYTIME
Donate online, anytime. Our donor portal makes it easy to fund your passion at Pablo. Whether it’s a one-time or monthly gift, you can make a donation on the computer or phone that is just right for you.
BECOME A MEMBER
Become a member. Be a part of sharing innovative learning and extraordinary arts experiences at Pablo Center through your membership. Your membership also serves as a donation which drives Pablo Center’s mission to expand access, build partnerships, and create new possibilities for the arts in the Chippewa Valley Region. As a member, you’ll enjoy being part of a community that is fiercely passionate about the arts and gain access to special membership benefits.
MAKE A PLEDGE
Pablo Center is committed to supporting the arts and we are so grateful to donors who are committed to supporting us. Pledge gifts allow donors to space out their giving across two to five years to achieve larger philanthropy goals than they could do with a one-time gift.
Contact monica@pablocenter.org or call 715.471.6124 to explore a pledge gift that is right for you.
SPONSORSHIP
There are numerous sponsorship opportunities for individuals, businesses, foundations, and public partners who believe in our mission. From event to program sponsorships, there are abundant possibilities for budgets of all sizes to join us as partners in offering the arts to our community.
NAME-A-SEAT
For a one-time, $5,000 tax-deductible contribution, we engrave the name(s) of your choice on a plaque that will be on the arm of a seat in the beautiful RCU Theatre. You can name a seat for:
• An individual, couple, family, or beloved pet
• Your children, grandchildren, or parents
• In memory or honor of a loved one
• A friend or colleague
• A business or organization
• An anniversary, wedding, retirement, birthday, graduation or holiday gift
Your seat plaque guarantees that you or your loved one will be a part of Pablo Center for generations to come!
SCAN TO DONATE
WAYS TO SUPPORT PABLO CENTER
Help us fulfill our mission by donating to one of our initiatives
Visual Arts
Pablo Center at the Confluence is the premier place in the Chippewa Valley to engage with and view the visual arts. Donate to the “Visual Arts” funds to support exhibitions of our region’s master creators, artist leaders, teachers, high school art exhibits and the permanent collection.
From free summer programs for youth to artist classroom visits, Robotics Club or ARTmobile—our free, mobile art education program—support for Pablo Center’s educational programming helps expand opportunities for the arts in our region.
Performing Arts
Donations to “Performing Arts” funds support the people and partners who ensure “the show must go on!” From stipends for young actors to partnerships with more than 10 local arts groups, donations to “Performing Arts” funds fuel Pablo Center’s greatest asset- performances!
Facility Fund
Join us in ensuring that the vision and aspirations for Pablo Center are continued through the stewardship of this world-renowned facility. To maintain the structural, technical, and aesthetic quality of this spectacular 135,000 sq ft building, we rely on donations from our community. Donations to this fund will be recognized on Pablo Center’s Legacy Wall.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Pablo Center at the Confluence operates under a unique mission of providing transformative learning experiences to diverse audiences. It is through this mission that we seek to unite industry professionals, students, and the community at-large via creative collaborations, creating infinite possibilities, and opportunities for all. Programs offered include:
Pablo Center Robotics Club
To engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), Pablo Center offers a range of opportunities for students to design, build, program, and even compete with robots. LEGO League is an introduction to competitive robotics for students in 6th-8th grade. FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) is a robotics team for students in 8-12 grade who want to challenge themselves with science, technology, and business skills; students say it is the “hardest fun you’ll ever have.”
Relaxed Sensory Friendly Programs
Relaxed activities cater to the diverse needs of children by offering a variety of engaging and inclusive experiences. These initiatives are carefully designed to create environments that are welcoming and accommodating to individuals with sensory sensitivities, such as those with autism spectrum disorder or other sensory processing differences. By prioritizing sensory-friendly approaches, these programs foster a supportive atmosphere where every child can feel comfortable, confident, and fully engaged in their learning journey. Offerings vary each year. Email outreach@pablocenter.org to be notified of upcoming opportunities.
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code provides a space for students to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Clubs are completely free and offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts to each students’ unique needs. Classes for grades 3-5 and 6-8 will occur each fall.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Summer Programming
Pablo Center’s summer school programming offers challenging and engaging classes for students in grades 3-12 to explore new topics and build new passions. Previous courses included: LEGO Robotics, STEAM Camp, Art and Painting, Fractured Fairy Tales, Backstage Business, Game Design, and more! Registration opens in March each year.
Educational Tours & Gallery Visits
Pablo Center strives to create unique educational experiences for area schools and community groups throughout the year. This includes school matinees, lectures/demos, tours, and gallery experiences. Want to learn about how your education group can get involved? Send an email to outreach@ pablocenter.org to be notified of upcoming opportunities.
Become a Mentor
Share your time, talent and knowledge with our youth education clubs. Mentors can be familiar with STEM concepts, business, marketing, videography/photography, art & design, robotics, or programming. Contact outreach@pablocenter.org for more details.
FIND OUT MORE ONLINE
Please check pablocenter.org and facebook. com/pablocenterEC for outreach announcements and program registration.
Help build foundational partnerships and create possibilities for students to participate in transformative learning and creative workshops. When you donate to the Pablo Center Scholarship Fund, you help expand access for youth to explore literary, visual, performing, and STEAM opportunities; and for young adults and beyond to continuously work to develop workforce skills in-demand in the Chippewa Valley. Support the fund at pablocenter.org/support/donate
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Inclusivity Statement
Pablo Center at the Confluence will not remain silent when what the community needs is for its local organizations to represent them. Pablo Center at the Confluence, while listening to and learning from the community, pledges to:
• Address structural and historical inequities in the arts.
• Identify and address implicit biases and practices throughout the organizational structures of Pablo Center.
• Respond to the events of our time that test relationships within the community through dialogue, educational and artistic programming, and care.
Our first act towards this pledge is the creation of the Committee for Inclusive and Just Engagement and Practices, which is dedicated to the resolution of issues and the creation of opportunities related to social justice.
Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that Pablo Center at the Confluence occupies the sacred and ancestral lands of Indigenous Peoples. We honor the land of the Ojibwe and Dakota Nations.
Valet & Parking
Pablo Center is located in downtown Eau Claire. Please allow sufficient time for parking. Take advantage of our valet parking for $10 in person or visit our website for a map of nearby parking.
How to Purchase Tickets
Online:
Visit our website at www.pablocenter.org or at www.axs.com.
From both the Gibson Street and main entrance there is level access to the BMO Box Office. There is elevator access to second and third floors, and handicap accessible and individual bathrooms on the first and third floors. Service dogs are welcome. Valet is also free for any patron who has an injury or handicap.
W heelchair Seating:
There are wheelchair spaces available in both theatres as well as companion seating - please reserve when making your booking. Easily accessible seating can be reserved for audience members who prefer to transfer from a wheelchair to a seat.
Hearing Assistance for Performances :
Upon request, an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter can be provided for performances. To request ASL services, please contact the box office at least two weeks ahead of the performance. ASL services are not guaranteed. Pablo Center also has hearing loops available at the BMO Box Office.
Beverages & Concessions
Whether it’s a pre-show drink or a snack, Pablo Center has delicious and desirable options for everybody. The bars open two hours prior to every performance so come early and make it a night.
Pablo Center is bringing an artisan approach to its bar with monthly handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, and a range of spirits from local to high-end while also stocking area favorites.
