Wisconsin barbershop quartets perform free concert at Two Rivers Central Park July 19
The event, called Harmony Lives on the Schmitt Brothers Stage, is the first of what organizers hope will become an annual event, according to a news release.
Wisconsin barbershop quartets such as Barber Pops, Quandary, Juke Box, Late Expectations and the District Champion Coulee Classic, as well as the local Clipper City Chordsmen will perform on the stage dedicated to the Schmitt Brothers quartet.
As part of the event, the Washington House Museum will serve a commemorative Schmitt Brothers sundae from noon to 6 p.m. July 19. Cool City Brewing Company will also have a Schmitt Brothers Barbershop Brew on tap July 19-20 and will make a financial donation based on the number of pints sold.
According to the news release, the event is funded through an Explore Two Rivers Opportunity Grant and sponsored by the Cool City Brewing Company and Shelley Vogel at Weichert Realty.
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The Schmitt Brothers quartet, consisting of Jim, Joe, Paul and Fran Schmitt, hailed from Two Rivers and won the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America title 74 years ago after only singing together for 18 months. They went on to sing together for 35 years, performing on all the major stages in the country as well as the Ed Sullivan, Arthur Godfrey and Lawrence Welk shows.
During their singing career, the four members collectively raised 35 children, ran successful businesses in Manitowoc County and participated in civic organizations like the Elks and Lions clubs, the local chamber of commerce, and school and church boards.
Alisa M. Schafer is a reporter for the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc. She can be reached by email at aschafer@gannett.com.
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