Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
Good morning, Green Bay.
Longtime pastor Ken De Groot, co-founder of Casa ALBA Melanie, died May 21 at St. Norbert Abbey just before turning 91.
A visitation will be held May 28 at 3 p.m. (at St. Willebrord Church) with a funeral Mass scheduled for 10:30 a.m. May 29.
Several Memorial Day events are scheduled for Monday across the area as De Pere holds a parade at 10 a.m., Fleet Farm stores observe Taps Across America at 2:50 p.m., and memorial ceremonies will be held at Kohler's Greenlawn and Admiral Flatley Park.
Former basketball player Eddie Boyce has rebranded Crown & Common Bar as Studio 112 on Main to offer a venue featuring 90s R&B and jazz tunes; he plans to hire local youth he has mentored, reinforcing his long-time commitment to community ventures.
Local residents planning Memorial Day cookouts will face higher supermarket prices as food costs are up by 13% and items like corn and beer cost much more, an expert said.
AAA predicts drivers will take shorter trips with fuel above $4 per gallon during the busy weekend (reflecting inflation pressure).
Valley View Elementary students experienced local careers at the Careers on Wheels event Friday.
They saw police officers, bus drivers, and a meteorologist operate broadcast cameras during a hands-on session that sparked enthusiasm.
Wisconsin’s PSC granted a certificate for Fox Solar’s 100-megawatt solar farm planned on 500 acres in Morgan near Oconto Falls.
Construction will begin in 2027 and finish late 2028 despite community concerns over environmental and agricultural impact.
Pretty in Pink Painting Event
6-8:30 p.m. — Buzz Social — $38 — Enjoy a creative evening of painting while socializing and indulging in food and drinks.
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood Live Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Tickets vary — Enjoy an unforgettable night of laughter with stars from ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’.
MeatFest
10 a.m. — Resch Center — VIP entry available — Explore countless food samples while enjoying live music and cooking demos at this fun food festival.
& Juliet Musical
& Juliet — 7:30 – 10:30 PM — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Check ticket prices — A hilarious musical reimagining of Juliet's story with a modern twist and catchy pop anthems.
Corvettes of the Bay Car Show
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — 225 E Walnut St, Green Bay, WI — Admission details to be confirmed — Enthusiasts gather to showcase and appreciate classic Corvettes.
One Vision of Queen - Marc Martel
7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Cities Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Queen with Marc Martel's stunning vocals reminiscent of Freddie Mercury.
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