Three events headline the Nov. 12-15 weekend in the Wisconsin Rapids area, covering live theatre, holiday shopping and church music.
Assumption Theatricals will perform Mary Poppins at 7 p.m. Nov. 12, 13 and 14, with a 1 p.m. matinee on Nov. 14, at 445 Chestnut St. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, and the show is recommended for ages 4 and older. A dinner and show package for Nov. 12 is $65 and is available only through the Assumption High School office.
Hotel Mead will host a Holiday Shopping Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 at 451 E. Grand Ave. More than 70 vendors are expected Saturday and 45 on Sunday at the event, which benefits families in need during the holiday season. Children can receive a toy and meet Bumble, and shoppers can take part in goodie bags and raffles.
St. John the Evangelist, Episcopal Church, will host Choral Evensong at 4 p.m. Nov. 15 at 320 Oak St. Geoffrey Williams of Nashotah House Theological Seminary will present the history of Choral Evensong, and the church choir will then offer the service for the Feast of St. Cecilia, with music, prayers and scripture. A reception follows at 5 p.m. in Marceil Hall.
