MONROE - Main Street Monroe announced the lineup for the ninth annual Concerts on the Square to be held in downtown Monroe this summer
The 2015 season is all about variety, organizers said, with eight shows highlighting a variety of musical genres with everything from Americana to Western Swing. A new Concerts on the Square logo is being introduced, with plans to create an official "concert T-shirt" for sale. The concert series will be sponsored by Colony Brands.
New this year at Concerts on the Square is the "Best Seat in the House" promotion, with concert-goers signing up in advance for a prize drawing for premium seating courtesy of Genthe Appliance, along with a dining, beverage, and swag package for winners. Registration will be at Heartland Graphics. Sign up will be available all summer, as winners will be drawn prior to each show.
Also new this year will be special intermission entertainment at select shows courtesy of the John and Katie Baumann Inspire Project, celebrating the works of community volunteers and philanthropists for their leadership and activism. Throughout the season there will be theme nights and surprises.
Monroe Park and Recreation Department is offering a free drop-in for kids from 6 to 9 p.m. at select shows; advance registration required.
The first concert will take place on May 14, and the season closes on Aug. 27. Shows are held rain or shine; rain locations vary. Performers are:
• The Best Westerns (Western Swing) - May 14. Held in partnership with Monroe Arts Center to kick off its Wisconsin Music Arts Festival weekend. Rain location is MAC.
• The Jimmys (Blues) - May 29. Rain location is the Stateline Ice Arena.
• Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels (Oldies and Neil Diamond classics) - June 4. Rain location is SLICE. There will be a free beverage from the Green County Humane Society Beer Stand for anyone named Caroline.
• Rockabilly Junction (Rockabilly) - June 19. Rain location is Green County Fairgrounds. Park and Rec Drop In for kids, with advance registration, will be available.
• Shattered (Rolling Stones tribute) - July 10. Rain location is SLICE. Wear rock-n-roll garb or favorite retro-rock T-shirt. Park and Rec Drop In for kids, with advance registration, will be available.
• The Basin Street Boys (Dixieland Jazz) - July 30. Rain location is Stateline Ice Arena. An intermission show is planned.
• Wheel House (Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Rock) - Aug. 14. Rain location is Green County Fairgrounds. It will be a 50-50 raffle night. Park and Rec Drop In for kids, with advance registration, will be available.
• The Mascot Theory (Alt-Folk, Americana) - Aug. 27. Rain location is Stateline Ice Arena. "Glow Night" with an intermission featuring an 80s dance party is planned.
For more information or updates, visit the "Downtown Monroe Events and News" Facebook page or mainstreetmonroe.org.
In addition to Concerts on the Square, Main Street Monroe also hosts other activities and events throughout the year, and markets the downtown district as a hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. Volunteers are always needed to assist with various committees and projects. For more information, contact Main Street Monroe director Jordan Nordby at 608-328-4023 or monroemainstreet@tds.net.
The 2015 season is all about variety, organizers said, with eight shows highlighting a variety of musical genres with everything from Americana to Western Swing. A new Concerts on the Square logo is being introduced, with plans to create an official "concert T-shirt" for sale. The concert series will be sponsored by Colony Brands.
New this year at Concerts on the Square is the "Best Seat in the House" promotion, with concert-goers signing up in advance for a prize drawing for premium seating courtesy of Genthe Appliance, along with a dining, beverage, and swag package for winners. Registration will be at Heartland Graphics. Sign up will be available all summer, as winners will be drawn prior to each show.
Also new this year will be special intermission entertainment at select shows courtesy of the John and Katie Baumann Inspire Project, celebrating the works of community volunteers and philanthropists for their leadership and activism. Throughout the season there will be theme nights and surprises.
Monroe Park and Recreation Department is offering a free drop-in for kids from 6 to 9 p.m. at select shows; advance registration required.
The first concert will take place on May 14, and the season closes on Aug. 27. Shows are held rain or shine; rain locations vary. Performers are:
• The Best Westerns (Western Swing) - May 14. Held in partnership with Monroe Arts Center to kick off its Wisconsin Music Arts Festival weekend. Rain location is MAC.
• The Jimmys (Blues) - May 29. Rain location is the Stateline Ice Arena.
• Denny Diamond and the Family Jewels (Oldies and Neil Diamond classics) - June 4. Rain location is SLICE. There will be a free beverage from the Green County Humane Society Beer Stand for anyone named Caroline.
• Rockabilly Junction (Rockabilly) - June 19. Rain location is Green County Fairgrounds. Park and Rec Drop In for kids, with advance registration, will be available.
• Shattered (Rolling Stones tribute) - July 10. Rain location is SLICE. Wear rock-n-roll garb or favorite retro-rock T-shirt. Park and Rec Drop In for kids, with advance registration, will be available.
• The Basin Street Boys (Dixieland Jazz) - July 30. Rain location is Stateline Ice Arena. An intermission show is planned.
• Wheel House (Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Rock) - Aug. 14. Rain location is Green County Fairgrounds. It will be a 50-50 raffle night. Park and Rec Drop In for kids, with advance registration, will be available.
• The Mascot Theory (Alt-Folk, Americana) - Aug. 27. Rain location is Stateline Ice Arena. "Glow Night" with an intermission featuring an 80s dance party is planned.
For more information or updates, visit the "Downtown Monroe Events and News" Facebook page or mainstreetmonroe.org.
In addition to Concerts on the Square, Main Street Monroe also hosts other activities and events throughout the year, and markets the downtown district as a hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. Volunteers are always needed to assist with various committees and projects. For more information, contact Main Street Monroe director Jordan Nordby at 608-328-4023 or monroemainstreet@tds.net.