Two Rivers native plays New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, plus more news in weekly dose
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MANITOWOC - David Reis, a native of Two Rivers who currently resides in Salida, Colorado, was a featured performer at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
The annual festival has been taking place since 1970 and features premier musicians from around the world in all genres but primarily focuses on performers that have a stylistic connection to the musical cultures of New Orleans and Louisiana.
The festival news release said the following of Reis: “A pianist like no other, David Reis can play anything that is put in front of him with deep heart and soul. Hailing from Colorado, Reis’ songs will reverberate through your very being.”
Reis earned bachelor of music and master of music degrees in classical piano from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Texas-Austin, respectively.
While he was living in New Orleans for 20 years, he performed as the keyboardist in the legendary drummer Russell Batiste’s band and also served as a staff accompanist at Tulane University.
In addition to his piano playing and composing, he also works as a music copyist and engraver utilizing the music notation software Finale.
His latest CD, “Piano and Drums,” recorded with New Orleans drummer Bryan Besse, can be purchased either as a physical CD or download for $15 from his website, davidreispiano.com.
CDs are also available at GVR Investment Management, Inc., at 1523 Washington St., Two Rivers.
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▶ Breakfast on the Farm set for June 11: Mark your calendar for the 2023 Manitowoc County Breakfast on the Farm, which will be from 8 a.m. until noon June 11.
The 33rd annual event will be hosted by the Jim and Jane Lepich family at Twin Cities Vue Dairy LLC, 3416 Stone Road, Manitowoc.
Learn more by contacting Kelly Wilfert at 920-323-7865, Roger Manke at 920-323-9014 or Becky Salm at 920-253-5303.
▶ State 42 resurfacing suspended in Manitowoc County until early June: Resurfacing work of 11.2 miles of State 42 from 35th Place in village of Two Rivers to 350 feet north of Lakeshore Road in town of Two Creeks is suspended until early June, Wisconsin Department of Transportation said.
The roadway re-opened to traffic May 12 and construction operations have stopped until various contract-restrictive dates have passed, WisDOT said.
The anticipated north roadway closure of County V to County BB and detour is to be re-established in early June. The south roadway closure of 35th Place to County V and detour is anticipated to occur mid to late June.
During paving operations, State 42 will remain open with single-lane closures with flagging operations, WisDOT said.
▶ Alpaca Odyssey set for June 4 at LondonDairy Alpacas in Two Rivers: LondonDairy Alpacas, 6827 State 147, Two Rivers, will host its Alpaca Odyssey from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 4.
The annual spring open house celebrates the anticipated birth of baby alpacas, which are called crias.
Admission at the gate is at least one non-perishable food item per person or $1 per person. Proceeds will go to the Two Rivers and Mishicot Ecumenical Food Pantry.
Also featured at the event will be llamas from Black Frog Farm.
Food for the animals will be available for $1.
Listen to South American music, partake in a South American wine tasting, shop local vendors, interact with and take selfies with the alpacas and llamas, and support other local charities like Wildlife of Wisconsin, which will be present with some of its rescued animals.
Call 920-793-4165 for more details.
▶ Reedsville horse ranch plans Picnic with the Ponies June 17: Crossfire Ranch, 2209 Riverview Lane, Reedsville, will hold a Picnic with the Ponies from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 17.
Those attending can stroll around the ranch, enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the horses and river while sitting on a haybale, and kids can ride one of the Crossfire horses.
Admission is $25 and donations go to support Crossfire Ranch’s mission of offering hope and changing lives through its mentoring programs.
For more information, call 920-740-0010.
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