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Door County Maritime Museum E-Newsletter
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Holiday Ornament Showcase
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Holiday Ornament Showcase
Friday November 20th through Tuesday December 8th
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MARITIME MUSEUM HOLIDAY ORNAMENT SHOWCASE BEGINS
The Door County Maritime Museum has resurrected a popular holiday fundraising event that is certain to brighten the homes of those fortunate enough to win one or more of the ornaments or artwork that will be open for bidding on Friday, Nov. 20, as part of the Holiday Ornament Showcase. Bidding will continue through Dec. 8.
Approximately three dozen beautiful ornaments and pieces of art will be on display in the Sturgeon Bay Museum's Reddin Bridge Room. These one-of-a-kind ornaments have been produced by some of Door County's most distinguished artists, such as Bonnie Hartman, Katherine Mand Beck, Renee Schwaller and Jerry Waite. The ornaments cover a wide spectrum in both design and material, ranging from hand-carved wooden folk characters to elaborately hand-painted glass balls; and several unique items, including a foray into fused glass by popular watercolorist Kari Anderson. Framed paintings from well-known artists Karsten Toppleman and Cal Bonnivier, created specifically for the Showcase, will also be up for bidding in the silent auction.
"It's been eight years since we've had a holiday event of this type," said Trudy Herbst, the Museum's Director of Development, "we thought it would be fun to bring it back." Added Lucy Richter, volunteer Event Coordinator, "Apparently, our local artists did too, because we've had wonderful participation."
Bids may be placed anytime during regular Museum hours; the Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving Day). Admission to the Museum is required to access the Ornament Showcase, but Museum members are admitted free. Bids may also be placed by proxy.
The final bidding opportunity will be during the Annual Museum Member Mixer on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 8. Non-members may attend the dessert social for a $12 fee. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Maritime Museum's Anchor Appeal campaign.
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Family Day at the Maritme Museum
Sunday November 22nd; 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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FAMILY DAY AT MARITIME MUSEUM
The Door County Maritime Museum and the Family Centers of Door County will again jointly host a Family Day celebration on Sunday, Nov. 22, from 1-5 p.m. at the Museum in Sturgeon Bay.
The two organizations launched the event last year and it proved to be a tremendous success as families were invited to tour the Museum and participate in a variety of events. Designed to foster family fun and interaction for community members, Family Day is being staged to help celebrate National Family Week (Nov. 22-28).
Numerous children's activities are planned for a variety of ages. Tickets are free and must be reserved in advance. They will provide free admission to the Maritime Museum as well as tours of the Tug John Purves. Other activities include a scavenger hunt throughout the museum, story time and an assortment of craft projects. Refreshments will be provided.
Advance tickets are available by calling either the Maritime Museum at 920-743-5958. Reservations are strongly recommended by Friday, Nov. 20, to ensure admission, and must include at least two generations of family members.
The Family Center has provided family-oriented programming in Door County since 1998 while the Maritime Museum has been preserving the county's rich nautical past for 40 years through it museums at Sturgeon Bay and Gills Rock and its historical interpretation efforts at the Cana Island Lighthouse.
The event is made possible through the support of 17 sponsors, including principle sponsors Door County Memorial Hospital/Ministry Health Care; STH, LLC; Marine Travelift/ExacTech; Door County Advocate, Main Street Market, Baylake Bank and Wulf Brothers, Inc. |
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Winter Speaker Series
First Event Thursday December 3rd at 7:00 p.m.
The Life and Art of Gerhard Miller
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The Door County Maritime Museum and Friends of the Maritime Museum will launch their popular Winter Speakers Series on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at the Museum in Sturgeon Bay. It will be the first of five Thursday night programs extending to March 25, 2010.
The first presentation is centered on the life and art of Gerhard Miller. Noted for his diverse repertoire of work, much of Miller's work was inspired by Door County and its strong maritime influences before his death five years ago at the age of 100. Bonnie Hartmann, director of the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay, will provide this introspective on one of Door County's most beloved citizens. While many are aware of the gallery he and his wife Ruth donated to the community, not as many know of Miller's initial support for the construction of the new Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Included in that support was the donation of 500 limited edition prints of one of Gerhard's Cana Island works to help fund the museum's planning. A number of signed prints remain and will be available for sale on the night of Dec. 3. The Miller Museum will also have some of Gerhard's prints for sale that evening.Holiday shoppers will be happy to know the Museum's gift shop will be open throughout the evening.
The series resumes after the holidays on the first Thursday evening of each month, before winding up on the March 25th.
Judy Beck from the Environmental Protection Agency will present a program on Jan. 7 related to the EPA's work on the Great Lakes. On Feb. 4, representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in Green Bay will talk about the planning and progress associated with the Michigan Street Bridge rehabilitation. Come March 4, the spotlight will be on Marine Travelift and its amazing gargantuan 1,000-ton lift. The Museum's Executive Director Bob Desh will present the final program in the series, a look at the International Ice Patrol and the role it has played tracking icebergs since being formed in the wake of the Titanic disaster. Desh served as the commanding officer of the Ice Patrol during his service in the United States Coast Guard.
The Speakers Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Door County Maritime Museum, an organization dedicated to assisting the Museum both through fundraising projects and volunteer service. Admission to the program is free. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends groups. Donations will be appreciated.
For more information on the Speakers Series or the Museum call 920-743-5958 or visit www.dcmm.org.
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Santa on the Tug
Saturday December 12th; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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We've gotten word from North Pole that Santa will once again add a visit to the tug John Purves to his busy holiday travel schedule. The elves tell us that he loves the bright red tug boat! We understand the Coast Guard may be assisting Santa with transportation this year. Rumor has it he'll be arriving on a Coast Guard boat.
Children of all ages are invited to stop by the maritime museum on December 12th between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to pass along their Christmas wishes aboard the tug.
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Annual Anchor Appeal
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Watch your mail box for more information on our annual Anchor Appeal fundraising effort. Your Maritime Museum has accomplished much this year. We need your contributions to keep telling the extraordinary story of Door County's maritime heritage. | |
