The curtains will not be raised this winter at the Agricultural Heritage Center in Kewaunee, but the group responsible for the annual Hooray for Hollywood shows is still hoping to make an impact in the community. Last year’s Hooray for Hollywood shows raised over $53,000 for approximately 30 Kewaunee County organizations. It also donated additional funds to area food pantries due to the high demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hooray for Hollywood decided to cancel its 2021 performances due to the pandemic, but many of the businesses that have supported past shows are still sending in checks. President Lori Kleiman says it means a lot that the community is still supporting their mission despite knowing the show will not be going on this year.

Kleiman says some of the normal beneficiaries from the shows are still making requests, albeit smaller ones due to the uncertainty of 2021. She adds other organizations can still request funding from Hooray for Hollywood while businesses and individuals can still make donations. You can find those details below. Performers in past Hooray for Hollywood are using the extra time off to prepare for a return in 2022.