Free vaccines at outdoor concerts in City parks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2021

For further information contact: Kris Kochman Community Relations Liaison City of Kenosha 262-653-4177 [email protected]

KENOSHA- As we pass the mid-point of summer, there’s still plenty of outdoor entertainment to enjoy. Check out the many, free public concerts in City parks through August. As a bonus, people also are able to receive free COVID-19 vaccines for an hour prior to each concert at the outdoor venues.

Adults can choose vaccines from Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson, provided through AMI at the Peanut Butter & Jam, Tuesdays at the Shell and Kenosha Pops concerts. Children 12 and older can receive the Pfizer vaccine with their parent's consent. AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI) provides medical services to international aid organizations, humanitarian concerns, the private sector and government agencies.

The Kenosha County Health Department offers free COVID-19 vaccines at upcoming Lincoln Park Live concerts on July 28 and August 11. People may choose from the Moderna, Johnson & Johnson or Pfizer vaccines. Children 12 and older can receive the Pfizer vaccine with their parent's consent.

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require two doses to be fully effective; one vaccine is needed for the Johnson & Johnson brand.

Tuesdays at the Shell at Pennoyer Park bandshell 3601 Seventh Ave.

When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays weekly through August 31 Presented by Musicians Assisting Advancing Music, the City of Kenosha and Happenings Magazine.

Featured performers: July 27: Yesterday’s Children August 3: Dropping Daisies August 10: Larry Wimmer Band Aug. 17: Doo Wop Daddies August 24: Vinyl Remix August 31: Boys and Toys

Kenosha Pops at Pennoyer Park bandshell 3601 Seventh Ave.

When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays July 28 and August 4 The weekly concerts feature marches and familiar concert band tunes.

Lincoln Park Live at Lincoln Park 6900 18th Ave.

Presented by the City of Kenosha, the Mahone Fund and Snap-on, Inc. When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 Featured performers: Grooveline, performing R&B, Country, and pop music at 6 p.m. Betsy Ade & the Well Known Strangers perform at 7:30 p.m., featuring a cello infused, alternative pop/rock, with a tinge-of-country-band sound. Lead singer Betsy Ade competed in The Voice Season 16 (2019).

When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 11 Featured performers: Cool Breeze performs at 6 p.m. with upbeat melodic sounds encompassing smooth jazz, R&B, Blues, and originals. The Rafael Castro Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m

Peanut Butter & Jam at Veterans Memorial Park 625 52nd Street

When: 6 p.m. Thursdays on the Meijer Stage, weekly through August 26 Presented by the City of Kenosha and Happenings Magazine.

Featured performers: July 22: EZ FM. A quintet of stellar musicians based out of Chicago and Wisconsin, EZ FM is the premiere yacht rock tribute band of the Midwest.

July 29: 7th Heaven. A band that opened for Bon Jovi at Soldier Field and is listed at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.

Aug. 5: Megan Ruger. Now performing at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, fans remember Megan from Season 6 of the “The Voice.”

Aug. 12: Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials. A multiple Blues Music Award winner, he has played every major blues festival worldwide.

Aug. 19: Everett Dean Band. Headlining in theaters and casinos, the Everett Dean Ban has appeared with some of the biggest names in show business. Aug. 26: Beyond the Blonde. BTB is Chicago-land's premier tribute to PINK, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga.

Note: Peanut Butter & Jam concerts also take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays through August 26. No vaccines are offered at the early shows.