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Brown County to fund new concert venue

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A new indoor concert venue is set to be built in Brown County, according to a press release issued Friday afternoon by the Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The 2000-seat venue — currently named the Maple Leaf Performing Arts Center — will be built by the CVB in collaboration with the Brown County Convention and Visitors Commission.

Funding for the $10.2 million project comes from Brown County’s innkeeper’s tax which places a 5% tax on room and cabin rentals. The venue will be paid for during a 30-year period.

“We envision Maple Leaf as a hub of partnership and prosperity, fostering collaboration between community organizations, town and county government, and local residents who will reap the rewards,” Executive Director of the Brown County CVB Jane Ellis said in the press release. “Not only could it become a vibrant asset to our community now, but it also could serve as solid foundation for future generations to come.”

The Maple Leaf venue will play host to music from blues, country, bluegrass, jazz and pop musicians. Organizers hope to work with a professional booking agent to attract talent and also anticipate using the venue for community functions and corporate presentations.

The Maple Leaf Performing Arts Center is currently projected to be built by spring 2019.

Bryan Brussee

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