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TWO RIVERS - Two Rivers Historical Society invites the public to attend “Furniture for Funds” beginning at 9 a.m. Sept. 16.
The fundraiser will include many unique pieces of reimagined furniture in a silent auction. Several pieces have specific themes, including Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Barbie, Harry Potter, Elvis Presley, “Gone Fishin’,” Harley-Davidson and more.
Weather-permitting, the silent auction will be set up in the parking lot next to the Washington House, 1622 Jefferson St., Two Rivers. If it rains, the auction will be on the second floor of the museum in the Historic Ballroom. The museum is fully accessible and a chairlift to the second floor is available.
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All funds generated from “Furniture for Funds” will benefit the Washington House Museum & Visitor Center by enabling the purchase of three custom, steel, energy-efficient exterior doors. Energy conservation will help lower the cost of the museum’s utility bills while reducing the demand on the Earth’s natural resources.
Supporters of the “Furniture for Funds” fundraiser are welcome to make a monetary donation directly to the Two Rivers Historical Society. Alternatively, there is still time to reimagine a piece of furniture, donate it to the silent auction and receive a free one-year membership to the Two Rivers Historical Society. Call the Washington House at 920-793-2490 for more information.
Two Rivers Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, includes the Washington House Museum & Visitor Center, Berners’ Ice Cream Parlor, the Farm Museum, and the Lester W. Bentley Art Collection. The mission of the Two Rivers Historical Society is to acquire, record, preserve and exhibit the distinct physical and cultural history of Two Rivers to educate and inspire present and future generations.
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Maritime Museum presentation to focus on ‘Prohibition, Propaganda and War’
On Sept. 7, Wisconsin Maritime Musuem will host a free “Think & Drink” series presentation titled “Prohibition, Propaganda and War” with UW-Whitewater Professor Karl Brown. The event will start at 6:30 p.m.
Prohibition coincided with the end of World War I. While the Volstead Act was rooted in late 19th-century temperance movements, it was really WWI that made a nationwide ban on alcohol possible. This was because of rationing, anti-German sentiment and especially mass mobilization via propaganda, which during this period manipulated Americans to a greater extent than ever before.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase at the limited bar at the event. Featured drink of the night will be a local craft beer.
Doors and bar will open at 6 p.m. at the museum, 75 Maritime Drive. The talk and livestream portion will start at 6:30 p.m. To access the livestream, register in advance at https://forms.gle/ZCWenjUGY8R7ZCss7. Admission is free both in person and online. For more details, call 920-684-0218.
Forst Inn to stage ‘Into the Woods,’ ‘The Vagina Monologues’
Forst Inn Arts Collective will present two productions in the next few weeks: the classic musical “Into the Woods” in the theater on weekends Sept. 9-Oct. 1 and the dramatic play “The Vagina Monologues” in the pub Sept. 1-3.
An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, “The Vagina Monologues” introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a 6-year-old girl, a septuagenarian New Yorker, a vagina workshop participant, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, a Bosnian survivor of rape and a feminist happy to have found a man who “liked to look at it." Directed by Erin LaFond, the show features a strong ensemble featuring female voices from across the region. The show is rated R.
In “Into the Woods,” James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece ... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. Directed by Michael Sheeks with music direction by David Bowman, the show features a large cast bringing both new and familiar actors to the Forst Inn stage. This show is rated PG.
Tickets are $20-$32 for seating in the cabaret theater for the musical and $20-27 for general admission seating for the pub show. Options for light dining are available with tickets to the musical. Dining options are not available for pub shows. The pub opens 90 minutes prior to curtain and the musical features live music for the hour prior to the performance.
Forst Inn is at E2910 County Road BB in Tisch Mills. For more information, go to forstinn.org or call 920-310-7228.
Manitowoc Rotarians earn Paul Harris Fellow Award, Sunrise Rotary receives Club Citation
Manitowoc Sunrise Rotary has announced members Dr. Barry Bast and Frank Soltys recently received the Paul Harris Fellow Award.
According to a news release, the award is the highest recognition Rotary gives to an individual. It is the Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational programs.
The award is named for Rotary’s founder, a Chicago lawyer who started the service organization with three business associates in 1905.
Bast, a retired orthopedic surgeon, has been a member of Sunrise since its inception in 1991.
Soltys, president/CEO of Felician Village, has been a Rotarian since 2002 and has been a member of Sunrise Rotary since 2015.
Presenting the awards was Rotary District Gov. Don Griffing, a member of Rotary Club of Oshkosh.
In addition, Sunrise Rotary has received the 2022-23 Club Citation from Rotary International. It is the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve. This past year, Sunrise demonstrated a commitment to achieving its goals, which included increasing its membership, developing sustainable service projects, giving to The Rotary Foundation and building awareness of Rotary in the community.
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Toll House Bed and Breakfast to hold open house Sept. 8-9
The Toll House Bed and Breakfast, 2004 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, will hold a free public tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 and 9.
Owners Kay and Kevin Sonnenburg will be on hand to answer questions about their historic bed and breakfast during the “Tea at the Tollhouse” open house. Visitors can enjoy a cup of tea at the end of the tour.
The Victorian home is on a street that was once made of planks, appropriately called Plank Road, that ran between Manitowoc and Green Bay. It was one of the last private toll roads in Manitowoc County.
A toll gate and toll house were situated in front of the property. Those passing by on foot paid a toll of 5 cents and horse-drawn wagons paid 10 cents.
Polish immigrant Anton Chrapikowski purchased the property in 1884 and three years later, bought the plank road. He ran the toll road until it became public in 1899.
The sophisticated home, built shortly after, became commonly known as the Old Plank Road Toll House. Its history lives on with the opening of the bed and breakfast in early 2020.
For more information, visit tollhousebb.com.
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