VILLAGE GREEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES RETURNS
For the seventh consecutive summer, the streets of downtown Ripon will be filled with the sound of music when the Village Green Summer Concert Series returns. This year's series includes a greater variety of music than ever before. Organized by Ripon Main Street, Inc., the free outdoor concerts begin Friday, June 5 with a community concert by the Ripon High School and Middle School Jazz Bands.

"Main Street has scheduled a diverse group of entertainers encompassing a wide range of musical styles," noted Craig Tebon, Ripon's Downtown Manager. "We tried to select bands that would appeal to a variety of people." The entertainment scheduled will encompass musical styles ranging from the honky-tonk sound of Andy's Automatics, classic country by Whisky River, polkas by the Tuba Dan Band, scorching hot blues by Reverend Raven and Dave Steffen, and a variety of rock by I Drank With Frank, Road Trip, Vic Ferrari and more.

The concerts run from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and take place on The Village Green located at the corner of Watson and Seward Street in downtown Ripon. A variety of beverages are available and participants are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on. Please, no carry-ins because beverage sales help cover entertainment expenses. The series runs through late August.

Tebon mentioned several local businesses have committed to sponsoring the music series, but additional sponsors are still needed. “We are grateful to have their support, because there would not be a concert series without their financial assistance” said Tebon. Donations of any amount may be given and can be sent to: Ripon Main Street, Inc., P.O. Box 365, Ripon, WI  54971.

Ripon Main Street, Inc. invites you to enjoy an evening of entertainment in historic downtown Ripon and discover the charm of small town hospitality. Call the Ripon Main Street office at 920-748-7466 or visit our web site at www.downtownipon.com for more information.

Tentative Performance Schedule:

June 5	Ripon Public School Concert
June 12	Open Mic Night
June 19	Andy's Automatics (Country)
June 26	Groove Hogs (Classic Rock)
July 3	Reverend Raven (Blues)
July 10	Vic Ferrari (Rock)
July 17	Bent with Jason Mansmith (Rock)
July 24	Road Trip (Rock)
July 31	Dave Steffen (Blues)
August 7	Tuba Dan (Polka/Variety)
August 14	I Drank With Frank (Rock)
August 21	Whiskey River (Country)

 Craig Tebon, Downtown Manager
Ripon Main Street, Inc.
127 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 365
Ripon, WI  54971

Office #: (920) 748-7466
E-mail: craig@riponmainst.com
Website: www.downtownripon.com