New Generac stage at Summerfest nearly ready for August debut
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Generac Power Stage at Maier Festival Park
MILWAUKEE - Generac Power Systems and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. announced on Friday, April 30 that work is moving forward on improvements planned to the new Generac Power Stage which will be unveiled in August.
A news release says the new Generac Power Stage features major improvements to the stage design and operations. During Summerfest, the stage will prominently feature state-of-the-art video screens and new performance production capabilities.
Construction started in late 2020 and stage improvements undertaken to date include:
2 community COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held May 1 in Milwaukee
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MILWAUKEE - Ascension Wisconsin is partnering with community organizations Social Development Commission (SDC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) to host two free community vaccination clinics in Milwaukee on Saturday, May 1.
The vaccine clinics will offer the Pfizer vaccine to anyone age 16 and up. Vaccines are free of charge. No ID or proof of insurance will be required.
Individuals age 16 and 17 will need to have a parent or legal guardian sign a consent form to receive the vaccine.
Generac Power Stage. Photo courtesy of Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI, April 30, 202
1 Generac Power Systems and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. are continuing work on the major improvements planned to the new Generac Power Stage at Henry Maier Festival Park, to be unveiled later this summer.
“We are excited to see the progress the team is making,” said
Aaron Jagdfeld, Chairman and CEO of Generac. “Generac has been a proud member of this community for over 60 years and the Generac Power Stage is a great way for us to give back to the city and to the region.”
The new Generac Power Stage features major improvements to the stage design and operations. During Summerfest, the stage will prominently feature state-of-the-art video screens and new performance production capabilities.
Owners of Milwaukee s The Rave bringing concerts to Washington County s Silver Lining Amphitheater
The owners of the Rave in Milwaukee are getting back in the amphitheater business.
Joseph Balistreri and Leslie West ran Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy in its prime from the late 70s until 1991, and have been operating the Rave for the past 30 years.
Now through their company Eagles Entertainment Inc., Balistreri and West plan to bring several concerts and events to the Silver Lining Amphitheater at Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center, as part of a new 10-year deal. The new partnership with Eagles Entertainment Inc. is a game changer for Washington County, and is another step in fully achieving the opportunity envisioned for these amazing facilities, Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann said in a press release issued Thursday.