Sheboygan
JMKAC M.I.K.E Stage
6/21/2018
This new JMKAC M.I.K.E. Stage, constructed in 2018, is the city's vision of a new arts and culture space created as part of the 2014 Harbor Centre Master Plan. It will provide a link between the Mead Library and the John Michael Kohler Art Center. The opportunity arose with the development of Encore Apartment complex at the former Boston Store site. Green space was incorporated into the design of the project to be used for summer concerts.
JMKAC is for the John Michael Kohler Art Center; M.I.K.E. represents Music Integrated Kiosk Environment. Prior to the City Green stage, a community art project with local artists designed a stage at the northwest corner of the JMKAC (across the street from City Green). This original structure held electronics and speakers and was incorporated into the new stage at City Green. Artists have the choice of using opening this or using their own equipment.
HKM Architects designed the open air bandshell structure and surrounding landscaping. The cost of of it was $650,000. Funding came from the City which had already purchased the vacant Boston Store property.
According to Chad Pelishek, Director of Planning and Development for the City, more plans for revitalization of this downtown space are in the offing. An art project by Connecting Communities will develop playable sculptures on City Green and a master plan is being developed to improve the library bloc.
JMKAC is for the John Michael Kohler Art Center; M.I.K.E. represents Music Integrated Kiosk Environment. Prior to the City Green stage, a community art project with local artists designed a stage at the northwest corner of the JMKAC (across the street from City Green). This original structure held electronics and speakers and was incorporated into the new stage at City Green. Artists have the choice of using opening this or using their own equipment.
HKM Architects designed the open air bandshell structure and surrounding landscaping. The cost of of it was $650,000. Funding came from the City which had already purchased the vacant Boston Store property.
According to Chad Pelishek, Director of Planning and Development for the City, more plans for revitalization of this downtown space are in the offing. An art project by Connecting Communities will develop playable sculptures on City Green and a master plan is being developed to improve the library bloc.
6/21/2018; Festivities at the Grand Opening of City Green
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6/21/2018; This is the third installation of art by Diana Gabriel in the alleyways of downtown Sheboygan
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June 21, 2018, was the Grand Opening of City Green, and the first concert of the Levitt AMP Music Series. There was much fanfare beginning with the dedication of an art sculpture by Diana Gabriel, the third in a series of art located in alleyways in the downtown area. The Sheboygan North High School Drumline led a parade of dignitaries including Kohler folks, city officials, and interested art lovers down 8th Avenue to City Green where it continued performing. The Warped Studio Aerial Group followed with entertainment using aerial silks. At last, Mayor Vandersteen and Kohler Director Sam Gappmayer gave opening remarks, cut the ribbon officially opening City Green, and celebrated the completion of it and the special working bond between the City and the John Michel Kohler Art Center. The first Levitt AMP concert opened with Cold Soda Club followed by Boogát headlining the evening's entertainment.
Free concerts during the summer are sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation. Its mission is to transforms underused public spaces into community destinations by using music as the draw. The Levitt AMP has sponsored these concerts over the last several years.
Free concerts during the summer are sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation. Its mission is to transforms underused public spaces into community destinations by using music as the draw. The Levitt AMP has sponsored these concerts over the last several years.
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