July 2008 Events
Jul 02
Mayor Perez’s Twilight Concert Series:
Brass Factory
Fountain Park, 630PM-9PM
The City of Sheboygan’s Mayor’s Twilight Concert Series is an annual favorite, offering live music in a comfortable outdoor setting. Free admission. Rain or shine. Call 920-459-0208 for more information.
Jul 03-04
Independence Day Americana Style!
City of Sheboygan
Experience an American Independence Day Celebration in Sheboygan. Activities kick off on July 3rd with the Venetian Boat Parade and continues all day on July 4th. Activities include live music, City Parade on July 4th, Art Armada boat races, and Johnsonville’s Big Bang fireworks on the lakefront.
Free admission. Call 800-689-0290 for more information.
Jul 04
Freedom Run
Sheboygan County YMCA
2-mile and 5-mile competitive runs, a 2-mile walk and a team walk kick off the city’s July 4th celebration. The course begins at the YMCA.
Entry fee. Call 920-459-4739 for more information.
Jul 04
6th Annual King of the Beach
Volleyball Tournament
Deland Park, 9AM (rain or shine)
106.5 The Buzz is again hosting this great coed tournament on the shores of Lake Michigan. There will be two brackets, Competitive Coed 4s and Recreational Coed 4s. Cash payout to top three teams in each bracket. Enter a team or come and be a spectator. Regardless, it's guaranteed to be a great time!
Entry fee: $80/Competitive team; $60/Recreational team. Call 920-698-2500 to enter before July 1st.
Jul 04
ART Armada
Rotary Riverview Park, noon
(401 Pennsylvania Ave & Riverfront Dr)
The boat extravaganzas of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center have been an extraordinarily popular and unique part of the festivities for over 20 years. Enjoy watching homemade boats race around the Sheboygan River and vie for prestigious awards like “most spectacular sinking.” A Sheboygan 4th of July favorite for all ages!
Free admission
Call 920-458-6144, or visit jmkac.org for more information.
Jul 04-06
CCS Festival of Speed
Road America, Elkhart Lake
Championship Cup Series (CCS) racing provides sportsman-level motorcycle road racing. This twin sprints event includes the American SportBike Racing Series and Team Challenge, and the MotoST.
Admission. Gates open to the public at 7AM each day, on-track activities begin at 8AM. To order tickets or to get more information, visit roadamerica.com, or call 800-365-RACE.
Jul 05
Live Music at Blue Harbor
Blue Point Wine & Tapas Bar, 7-9PM
Tony & Megan Mascipinto play latin, jazz, and contemporary background music, to caribbean styles & elegant dance music with something to please everyone's tastes.
Jul 05
Generations of Light Music Festival
Deland Park, 11AM-10PM
The Friends of the Senior Activity Center (“Friends”) will be hosting a FREE, all-ages music festival titled Generations of Light. Music headliner is Rick Derringer with other bands playing throughout the day. This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Senior Activity Center which will profit from the sale of brats, burgers, beer and traditional festival foods. Additional activities include face painting and crafts by Above & Beyond Children’s Museum and other artists, information and food vendors.
Significant support for this event has come from Community Bank & Trust and the City of Sheboygan. Other sponsors include Johnsonville, Robert Kuehl of H.C. Denison Co., Dr. Christopher Larson, and Horn’s RV.
11:00 – 12:15 Handymen
12:30 – 1:30 Dave Steffen
1:45 – 2:45 Keith Abler
3:00 – 4:00 Renegade
4:30 – 5:30 Rod Scheuer and the Lost Boys
6:00 – 7:00 Buffalo Joe
7:30 – 8:30 Danny Johnson
9:00 – 10:30 Rick Derringer
Free admission.
Jul 09
Mayor Perez’s Twilight Concert Series:
Sheboygan Pops
Fountain Park, 7PM-9PM
The City of Sheboygan’s Mayor’s Twilight Concert Series is an annual favorite, offering live music in a comfortable outdoor setting.
Free admission. Rain or shine. Call 920-459-0208 for more information.
Jul 11
Mayor Perez’s Twilight Concert Series:
Music Jar
Fountain Park, 630PM-930PM
The City of Sheboygan’s Mayor’s Twilight Concert Series is an annual favorite, offering live music in a comfortable outdoor setting.
Free admission. Rain or shine. Call 920-459-0208 for more information.
Jul 11
Fish Boil
Sheboygan Co. Historical Museum, 4-730PM
Come and enjoy a good old-fashioned fish boil at the Sheboygan County Historical Museum.
Admission includes entry to the museum. Call 920-458-1103 for more information.
Jul 11-12
Fiesta Hispana 2008
Kiwanis Park, noon-11PM
Come and enjoy the music, food, beverages, car show, and children's activities; including a petting zoo! Proceeds from this event used for scholarships and youth-group activities.
Free admission. For more information visit www.fiestahispana.info or call 920-912-8103.
Jul 11-12
Summer Theatre: Faith Healer
John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 730PM
Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre presents the moving drama, Faith Healer, by acclaimed Irish playwright Brian Friel. The Fantastic Francis Hardy–Faith Healer–for years has trudged the back roads of Scotland and Wales, peddling miracles. With Grace, his long-time lover, and Teddy, their show-biz manager, Hardy returns home to Ireland in the hope of restoring his genuine but elusive power to heal. Grace, Teddy, and Frank tell their collective story, weaving a haunting and magnificent tale of mystery, devotion, and the power of belief.
Tickets: $24 ($19 member)
Call 920-458-6144 to order tickets, or visit jmkac.org for more information.
Jul 12
Sheboygan Area Garden Walk
Throughout Sheboygan County
The Ivy League, Lake Shore and Town & Country Garden Clubs collaborate on this 11th big area-wide event.
Admission. Call 920-457-4243 or 920-452-3064 for more information.
Jul 12
Summer Candlelight Hike
Kohler Andrae State Park
Enjoy a self-guided one-mile hike along Lake Michigan’s shoreline and dunes, illuminated by tiki torches. Participants can enjoy refreshments afterward at the Sanderling Nature Center.
State Park sticker required. No pets or strollers admitted. Call 920-451-4080 for more information.
Jul 12-13
Semi-Pro Baseball Challenge
Wildwood Baseball Park
Two of the Midwest’s finest semi-pro baseball leagues–the Chicago Suburban and the Wisconsin State–will settle things this weekend. Sheboygan A’s will host the Crestwood Panthers and the Crystal Lake Cardinals in doubleheaders.
Admission. Call 920-458-6377 for more information.
Jul 13
Summer Theatre: Faith Healer
John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 230PM
Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre presents the moving drama, Faith Healer, by acclaimed Irish playwright Brian Friel. The Fantastic Francis Hardy–Faith Healer–for years has trudged the back roads of Scotland and Wales, peddling miracles. With Grace, his long-time lover, and Teddy, their show-biz manager, Hardy returns home to Ireland in the hope of restoring his genuine but elusive power to heal. Grace, Teddy, and Frank tell their collective story, weaving a haunting and magnificent tale of mystery, devotion, and the power of belief.
Tickets: $24 ($19 member)
Call 920-458-6144 to order tickets, or visit jmkac.org for more information.
Jul 15-17
Summer Theatre: Faith Healer
John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 730PM
Milwaukee’s Next Act Theatre presents the moving drama, Faith Healer, by acclaimed Irish playwright Brian Friel. The Fantastic Francis Hardy–Faith Healer–for years has trudged the back roads of Scotland and Wales, peddling miracles. With Grace, his long-time lover, and Teddy, their show-biz manager, Hardy returns home to Ireland in the hope of restoring his genuine but elusive power to heal. Grace, Teddy, and Frank tell their collective story, weaving a haunting and magnificent tale of mystery, devotion, and the power of belief.
Tickets: $24 ($19 member)
Call 920-458-6144 to order tickets, or visit jmkac.org for more information.
Jul 16
Mayor Perez’s Twilight Concert Series:
Jerry Schneider Band
Fountain Park, 630PM-930PM
The City of Sheboygan’s Mayor’s Twilight Concert Series is an annual favorite, offering live music in a comfortable outdoor setting.
Free admission. Rain or shine. Call 920-459-0208 for more information.
Jul 16
Womens’ Powder Puff Derby
Riverfront
This popular ladies-only fishing event (one man per boat, if the ladies deem it necessary) combines six hours of Lake Michigan fishing, shore lunch and prizes.
Entry fee. Call 920-458-4406 for more information.
Jul 17-20
Kohler International Challenge
with Brian Redman
Road America, Elkhart Lake
The golden age of racing is featured at this 40th Anniversary of Can-Am, and the Historic Grand Prix Spectacular F-1 race cars. Fans from around the country converge at this event that hosts one of the largest vintage gatherings in the U.S. with over 30 classes of cars in 10 race groups. Car buffs and race fans later gather in the streets of Elkhart Lake for the evening concours.
Entry fee. To order tickets or to get more information, visit roadamerica.com, or call 800-365-RACE.
Jul 18
Rotary Lobster Boil
Fountain Park
Sheboygan’s Early Bird Rotary Club hosts its annual Lobster Boil. Enjoy a whole lobster dinner-bibs included-with all the fixings. Advanced ticket sales only. Traditional picnic fare and beverages also available.
Jul 18
Movie Showing: Tootsie (1982) PG
Stefanie H. Weill Center, 4PM & 7PM
Synopsis: Starring Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange, Michael Dorsey is an unemployed actor with an impossible reputation. In order to find work and fund his friend's play he dresses as a woman, Dorothy Michaels, and lands the part in a daytime drama. Dorsey loses himself in this woman role and essentially becomes Dorothy Michaels; captivating women all around the city and inspiring them to break free from the control of men and become more like Dorsey’s initial identity. This newfound role, however, lands Dorsey in a hot spot between a female friend/‘lover,’ a female co-star he falls in love with, that co-star’s father who falls in love with him, and a male co-star who yearns for his affection.
Home of entertainment in downtown Sheboygan since 1928, the Weill Center is almost as fabulous and breathtaking as the performances it hosts.
Admission: $5/$4 for members of Community Bank & Trust’s Community Plus Club.
Tickets available at the Weill Center Ticket Office, or by phone 920-208-3243.
Jul 19
Third Saturdays Series: “C” is for Churches
Sheboygan County Museum, 10AM-3PM
“Third Saturdays” are a great way to meet history experts, local history buffs, and learn about our local history through displays, presentations, demonstrations, handouts and hands-on activities.
Admission: $3 Adults/$1 Children ages 7-12. Free admission for members & children 6 and under.
Call 920-458-1103 for more information.
Jul 19
Live Music at Blue Harbor
Blue Point Wine & Tapas Bar, 7-9PM
Tony & Megan Mascipinto play latin, jazz, and contemporary background music, to caribbean styles & elegant dance music with something to please everyone's tastes.
Jul 19-20
Midsummer Festival of the Arts
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
The Arts Center’s two-day annual arts festival has a new name and a new attitude! Discover fresh new artists, thrilling new bands, scrumptious ethnic and traditional Sheboygan cuisines, plus art workshops that are out of this world. Find spectacular works of art for your home, gifts, and special art treats for yourself. Artists whose works you have come to enjoy in past years, along with many new faces, have paintings, photographs, ceramics, glass, jewelry, leather goods, wearable, textiles, sculpture and more for sale at a wide range of prices, from a very few dollars on up.
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Sunday: 10AM-430PM
Free admission. Call 920-458-6144 or visit jmkac.org for more information.
Jul 19-20
Stupid Creatures Open Studio at the Midsummer Festival of the Arts
John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 11AM-4PM
Artist and author of Stupid Sock Creatures, John Charles Murphy brings his quirky sense of humor and loveable aesthetics to the Arts Center for drop-in workshops where you can make your very own sock monster. Sewing machines, notions, buttons, odds and ends, and, of course, socks, will be on hand. The artist and collaborators will be there to help inspire your creation.
Admission: $5; Ages 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Call 920-458-6144 or visit jmkac.org for more information.
Jul 20
Slovenian Picnic
Kiwanis Park
Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish celebrates its annual festival with ethnic foods, games and entertainment. Event kicks off with a Polka Mass at 1030AM, Picnic 1130AM-8PM.
Free admission. Call 920-457-7110 for more information.
Jul 23
Mayor Perez’s Twilight Concert Series:
Sheboygan Pops
Fountain Park, 7PM-9PM
The City of Sheboygan’s Mayor’s Twilight Concert Series is an annual favorite, offering live music in a comfortable outdoor setting.
Free admission. Rain or shine. Call 920-459-0208 for more information.
Jul 25
Mayor Perez’s Twilight Concert Series:
John Braun’s Riverfront Rambers
Fountain Park, 630PM-930PM
The City of Sheboygan’s Mayor’s Twilight Concert Series is an annual favorite, offering live music in a comfortable outdoor setting.
Free admission. Rain or shine. Call 920-459-0208 for more information.
Jul 26
Live Music: Pandora’s Groove
Blue Harbor Resort, 6PM*
Pandora’s Groove rocks the beach with their unique island sound on our back veranda! Join us for a tasty drink, beautiful scenery and the steel drum music of Pandora’s Groove!
*Scheduled start time subject to change.
Jul 26-27
Sewing Rebellion Workshop with Frau Fiber
John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Emancipate yourself from the global garment industry by learning to alter, mend and make your own garments and accessories! Frau Fiber, textile worker and activist, shares her knowledge of pattern making and sewing, encouraging the renovation and recycling of existing garments and textiles into unique items tailored to individual tastes and body shapes. Bring pants to mend, garments to alter, or an old piece of cloth to make into an East German-style shopping bag. Or, just come eager to learn, and produce a Hunter’s Hat or White-collar Shirt.
Saturday: 10AM-4PM
Sunday: noon-4PM
Free admission.
For more information, call 920-458-6144, or visit jmkac.org.
Jul 26-27
St. Spyridan Greek Festival
Deland Park
Experience authentic Greek food, including chicken and lamb, souvlaki, gyros and homemade pastries, plus traditional picnic fare. Greek band and costumed dancers highlight this favorite ethnic event.
Free admission. Call 920-457-6376 for more information.
Jul 26-27
Hmong Summer Festival
Kiwanis Park
Share the culture of Sheboygan’s Hmong Community through soccer and volleyball tournaments. Crafts, clothing and food highlight this festival.
Free admission. Call 920-458-0808 for more information.
Jul 30
Mayor Perez’s Twilight Concert Series:
Del Ray’s
Fountain Park, 630PM-930PM
The City of Sheboygan’s Mayor’s Twilight Concert Series is an annual favorite, offering live music in a comfortable outdoor setting.
Free admission. Rain or shine. Call 920-459-0208 for more information.
Jul 31-Aug 2
Brat Days
Kiwanis Park
This annual event is the highlight of Sheboygan’s summer festivals and pays homage to a grand Sheboygan culinary tradition–the bratwurst! A variety of musical entertainment on 3 stages–with national entertainment on the main stage–this event also includes the Brat Trot, a spectacular parade, a flea market, carnival games & rides and food for the entire family.
Sponsored by the Sheboygan Jaycees. Call 920-912-6172 for more information, or visit bratdays.org.
