Labor Day Celebration and Car Show

Below is information I received about the annual Labor Day Celebration and Car Show held at South Park tomorrow from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Come see antique cars, eat good food and celebrate the backbone of America's work force. I hope to see you there.

LABOR DAY CAR SHOW TO INCLUDE CARS FROM JOHNNY DEPP FILM

Several of the antique cars dating from before 1934 that were used in the filming of the Johnny Deep movie, “Public Enemies” will be shown at South Park for the Labor Day celebration of the Winnebago Labor Council.

Invitations have been sent to the owners of many of the cars used in the film, asking them to come to Oshkosh for the show. Many antique cars from the thirties were used in the filming on location in Oshkosh, Columbus, Milwaukee and Chicago. The film is set in the 1930’s and stars Johnny Depp as bank robber John Dillinger. The movie was completed in July, but will not be ready for release until July of 2009.

Admission is free for the Labor Day Celebration and car show starting at 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Labor Day, September 1st. Refreshments, door prizes, including a raffle for 2009 Country USA tickets; and live music by Joe Maehl and the Supervisors, will be offered in the large pavilion at South Park.

For those interested in the history of Labor Day, check out here and here.

-Bryan

A September Concert at The Leach

Finally, a concert at The Leach when UW Oshkosh students are here!

I have been consistently disappointed with the lack of programming, especially as it relates to drawing university students to the venue, and into downtown. Hopefully, the new and yet-to-be-decided management of The Leach, will realize the untapped market that exists September-May, i.e. college students.

Thank you Reeve Union Board for making this happen.

-Bryan

July 29, 2008 Fifth Tuesday Forum Notes

The notes from the July 29th Fifth Tuesday Forum are available online.

The next Fifth Tuesday Forum is scheduled for September 30th at 6 p.m., location TBD. Due to a work conflict, the date is scheduled to change, most likely to September 29th. Check back soon for details.

If you have a suggested location, please post it here or contact me.

-Bryan

The Dragons Are Coming

The 3rd Annual Oshkosh Community Dragonboat Race and Festival will be Friday, September 19th and Saturday, September 20th, at Riverside Park and the Leach Amphitheater. The event cannot take place without the help of numerous volunteers. Therefore, your help is needed!

Some of the volunteer opportunities available include boat marshal, dock helper, registration, concessions, children's activities, etc. Please check online for the complete list of positions and their descriptions.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the online volunteer form and someone from the committee will contact you. For additional questions, please email the Dragon Lady.

-Bryan