Visit Ellison Bay Pottery Wednesdays in summer from 3-5pm to see how the Greeks and  Romans made their pottery; through a technique called pit firing.You can choose 2 pieces of pottery that have been started & you can treat and fire in the pit. Choices could include: small vases, bowls, tiles and dishes. You'll get to create beautiful pieces of art for home decoration or a creative gift. No art background necessary & beginners are welcome. Pre-registration required. Cost: $30 per person and it's free to observe. Call 920-854-5049 for reservations.

Gary Kiracofe, resident scrimshander, demonstrates the American folk art of scrimshaw right here in Ephraim. Scrimshaw is the term used for detailed carving or engraving of pictures into bone or ivory. During long voyages whalers spent their free time carving pictures into bones. Gary has over 30 years of hand-engraving experience and displays his art, along with that of several other scrimshanders, at the Scrimshanders Gallery in Ephraim. Watch Gary work on Friday afternoons from 2-5pm; an amazing art.

 

In honor of Peninsula State Park's Centennial, the Gibraltar Historical Association is dedicating Heritage Days 2009 to the second park in the state's system. Sunset serenades, candlelight tours of Fish Creek's historical village, stories of ghosts, American Folklore Theatre dedicating a performance and tales of tragedy at sea; Heritage days will be an active walk through history. Centennial Stories celebrates contributors to its history.

 

 

Just in time for your summer party: In Cuisinart, process 1 can garbanzo beans (chick peas) drained with a handful of parsley, 4-5 cloves of chopped garlic, 1 Tbs. Tahini (sesame seed paste) and the juice of one lemon, adding a steady stream of olive oil until the right consistency: thick. Season to taste with Lawry's Seasonig Salt or to taste. Serve with pita bread wedges: cut pita bread into eighths, seperate, drizzle with olive oil, sea salt, (and parmesan cheese).  Bake pita wedges for 20 minutes at 275 degrees & serve with garnished Hummus. Check out The Hardy when here!