Two Rivers summer fun includes Central Park concerts, Bands on the Beach and more
MANITOWOC - From concerts in the park at Central Park to Bands on the Beach at Neshotah Beach, Two Rivers offers plenty of summer fun.
Here's a sampling of some of the summer fun activities planned in the city. For more information or to find other events, contact Two Rivers Parks & Recreation Department at 920-793-5592 or go to the Explore Two Rivers website.
Central Park Concert Series
All concerts in this series begin at 6 p.m. in Central Park, unless otherwise noted. Here's the lineup:
June 22 — Sundae Thursday event featuring the Two Rivers Community Band (6:30 p.m. start)
June 29 — Tony Rocker
July 6 — The Works
July 13 — Erin Krebs Jazz Trio
July 16 — The Spice Tie Band at noon, park dedication ceremony at 1:30 p.m. and Lakeshore Wind Ensemlbe at 6 p.m.
July 20 — Manitowoc Marine Band at 6:30 p.m.
July 23 — Two Rivers Community Band’s Polka in the Park at 1:30 p.m.
July 27 — Two Rivers Community Band’s Rock N Roll show at 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 3 — Two Rivers Community Band’s March Madness at 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 10 — Eddie Larsen Classic Memories
Aug. 17 — Dr. Bombay
Aug. 24 — Two Rivers Community Band season highlights concert at 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 31 — Model Citizens from 6 to 9 p.m.
Bands on the Beach
Concerts are in the Rotary Pavilion at Neshotah Beach, 500 Zlatnik Drive. Here’s the lineup:
July 1 — Suzie and the Detonators, 5-9 p.m.
July 8 — Annex, 5-9 p.m.
Aug. 5 — Road Trip, 5-9 p.m.
Aug. 20 — String Benders, 2-6 p.m.
Aug. 27 — Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns, 2-6 p.m.
Kids' Nights
Three free Kids' Nights are planned. Each one runs 6-7:30 p.m. and includes hotdogs, soda and chips available for purchase. Here's the lineup:
June 27 — Bike Rodeo at Washington Park. Kids should take their bike and helmet to ride the safety course. Games, prizes and music also included.
July 11 — Chalk It Up at Koenig Elementary School. Includes basketball and prizes.
July 25 — Family Night at Washington Park. Will include games, prizes and music.
Gone Fishing
This program will be offered 8-10:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at Shoto Conservation Club, 609 County Road V, Shoto.
Categories are ages 3-8 and 9-14.
Only those registered are eligible for prizes and food.
Those attending should take their own fishing poles. Bait is provided.
Register online or by calling the Parks & Recreation office.
WPRA attraction tickets
Tickets for Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association attractions are available at a discounted rate.
Included are Noah’s Ark Waterpark, Pirate’s Cove Golf Adventure at Wisconsin Dells, Milwaukee County Zoo, Mt. Olympus Theme & Water Park, the Upper Dells Boat Tour and Wisconsin Ducks Tour.
Tickets must be purchased at the Two Rivers Parks & Recreation Office, 1520 17th St., Two Rivers.
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The map focuses on community gardens, stores accepting electronic transfer benefits, farmers’ markets, food pantries, grocery stores, cultural grocery stores and meal programs.
Information for each site includes the name of the organization or business, address, phone number, eligibility criteria, days and hours of operation.
To access the map, click here.
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A groundbreaking collaboration between PBS Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Historical Society, the film reveals Wisconsin’s history in a more inclusive scope. Learn about trailblazing Wisconsinites who, when faced with intolerance, responded by creating community, living authentically, fighting for rights and having pride in themselves.
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▶ Forst Inn brings classic and dark parody versions of Peanuts to stage: Forst Inn Arts Collective will present the family classic musical “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown,” along with the darkly comic parody “Dog Sees God,” through July 23.
The two shows will be performing Fridays through Sundays on alternating weekends.
“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” follows Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang exploring life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes and celebrate the joy of friendship. The family-friendly show is suitable for all ages. Directed by Kevin James Sievert, Shannon Paige and David Bowman.
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The venue’s pub is open 90 minutes before curtain and features live music for the hour prior to the performance.
Tickets are $20-$32 for seating in the intimate cabaret theater. Options for light dining are available.
The Forst Inn is at E2910 County Road BB in Tisch Mills. Call 920-310-7228 for more information.
▶ Shoe drive fundraiser to benefit Two Rivers Historical Society, Rogers Street Fishing Village: Two Rivers Historical Society and Rogers Street Fishing Village in Two Rivers are joining forces to hold a shoe drive fundraiser from June 14 to Aug. 18.
A news release said the joint effort is shared equally to raise funds for the respective nonprofit organizations with funds to be applied toward building repairs and exhibit updates.
TRHS and RSFV will earn funds based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used and new shoes collected, as Funds2Orgs will issue a check for the collected shoes.
Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes (including sandals, heels, boots, etc.) at the following Two Rivers locations:
The Washington House & Visitor Center, 1622 Jefferson St.;
Rogers Street Fishing Village, 2102 Jackson St.;
P.A. Wargin Agency, Inc., 2114 Washington St.;
Two Rivers Clothing Company, 1422 Washington St.;
1st Anderson Real Estate, LLC, 1418 Washington St.; and
City Hall, 1717 E. Park St.
All donated shoes will be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of small business partners. Funds2Orgs works with micro-entrepreneurs in helping them create, maintain and grow small businesses in developing countries where economic opportunity and jobs are limited. Proceeds from the sales of the shoes collected in shoe drive fundraisers are used to feed, clothe and house their families.
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During the project, the road will be closed to traffic.
A detour route will be on Mirro Drive to Memorial Drive to East Magnolia Avenue to Johnston Drive and Johnston Drive back to East Albert Drive — and reverse order for the opposite direction.
The work is expected to be completed and road reopened to traffic around July 21.
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The project scope consists of grading, base aggregate dense, breaker run, pulverize and relay, HMA pavement, concrete masonry culverts, curb and gutter, landscaping and pavement marking.
That segment of the road will be closed to through traffic, although access to affected residences and businesses will be maintained.
A detour route will be U.S. 10 to County G to County W.
The project is expected to be completed around the end of September.
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