Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series is back with The Reminders and The New Grey this week. Plus, more news.
SHEBOYGAN - The Levitt AMP Sheboygan Music Series, which made its return to downtown Sheboygan’s City Green June 23, returns to the stage this Thursday with The Reminders and opening band The New Grey.
The New Grey, a Milwaukee band, brings a mix of hip hop, R&B and indie rock, while The Reminders, a Colorado group, brings hip hop and soul.
Grounds at City Green, 701 New York Ave., open at 5:30 p.m. and music is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free, and the event is family friendly.
The series, presented by the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, brings the community together for a genre-spanning lineup of live performances. Concerts are accompanied by a lineup of food trucks and activity booths. More info, including the full lineup of performers, is here.
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1. Moenning Road construction runs through July 15
Construction on Moenning Road between Weeden Creek to the northern bend of Moenning Road in Sheboygan started last week.
The construction, which is expected to be completed by July 15, will include a pulverizing and overlay project that includes the removal of the existing asphalt pavement and replacement with new asphalt pavement.
Moenning Road between Weeden Creek and the northern bend of Moenning Road will be closed to through traffic at various times during the construction. A detour will be posted using Weeden Creek and South Business Drive.
2. Church to stage original musical to benefit Ukrainian refugees, food pantry
Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth will stage the original production “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Nineveh” at 7 p.m. July 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. July 17.
The musical features the biblical story of Jonah in a contemporary setting.
A free-will offering will be received at each performance for “Project Nineveh,” raising money for Ukrainian refugee relief and support of the local food pantry.
The church is at 217 Salem Drive, Plymouth, and can be reached at 920-892-7456.
3. Sheboygan's 3 Sheeps Brewing to host Strongman event
On July 30, 3 Sheeps Brewing Company in Sheboygan will host a Strongman event with RAGE Fitness.
The event, “Brat City Strongest,” will start at 10 a.m. at the brewery, 1837 North Ave.
The event is working with Sheboygan Fire Department and supporting Pints for a Purpose, a fundraiser put on by 3 Sheeps for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Pints for a Purpose will also have Miesfeld’s meat market supply food trucks on site for a brat fry.
People can sign up here to compete.
4. ‘Hamlet’ takes City Green stage in July
Seven Ages Theatricals will stage William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” July 8-10 at City Green, 710 New York Ave.
“Hamlet” tells the story of the troubled “Mad Prince” of Denmark as he seeks revenge against his uncle who, after murdering Hamlet’s father, wed the young prince’s mother, Gertrude.
Admission to “Hamlet” is free, although donations will be accepted. Shows will be at 7 p.m. July 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. July 10. The play is recommended for ages 14 and older.
More info is on Seven Ages Theatricals’ Facebook page or email sevenagestheatricals@gmail.com.
5. Red Cross plans blood drives as critical holiday week approaches
American Red Cross is planning a series of local blood drives as Independence Day approaches.
The agency says it sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks, including Independence Day.
When blood donations drop, so does the blood supply, making it challenging to ensure blood is available when hospitals need it, the Red Cross said.
Here are the local blood drives that are planned:
June 29, noon-5 p.m. at Ladewig Zinkgraf American Legion Post 243, 40 S. Stafford St., Plymouth;
July 7, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, N5990 Country Aire Road, Plymouth;
July 8, 15 and 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sheboygan Trades and Labor Hall, 1104 Wisconsin Ave., Sheboygan; and
July 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Berkshire Community Gym, 101 School St., Sheboygan Falls.
Those who give June 30-July 10 will receive a Red Cross recycled cotton tote bag, while supplies last.
To schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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