Manitowoc, Two Rivers focus ofDiscover Wisconsin episode
Discover Wisconsin, a statewidemedia brand and tourism TV show, will be shining the spotlight on Manitowoc and Two Rivers in an upcoming episode.
“Manitowoc and Two Rivers — From Ship to Shore” airs at 10 a.m. Oct. 26 on Fox Sports Wisconsin. The episode is also now available for streaming on Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, Smart TV, Apple TV, and at discoverwisconsin.com.
The show kicks off on the Manitowoc River, where co-host Eric Paulsen takes to the water to kayak with the Friends of the Manitowoc River Watershed. Later, Paulsen heads to Burger Boat Company in Manitowoc and learns about the area’s shipbuilding history, and looks on as a custom yacht is built.
“The episode shows our communities’ relationship to the water, not just Lake Michigan but to our inland rivers and lakes, too,” said Jason Ring, Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau executive director. “There are great places for kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding, and great hiking and biking opportunities near the water as well.”
Next, co-host Mariah Haberman meets with a maritime archaeologist to learn about the many shipwrecks off the coast of the area. The Discover Wisconsin crew also visits Shipwreck Adventures in Two Rivers, where scuba divers discover the underwater shipwrecks. Haberman rents a stand-up paddleboard from the Manitowoc Marina, and stops in at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.
Paulsen makes his way to the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center to learn about the area’s agricultural impact, and the Discover Wisconsin crew stops in at Pine River Dairy to hear about the family-run butter manufacturing business. Paulsen learns about the Two Rivers-born ice cream sundae at the Historic Washington House, which holds a replica of Ed Berners’ Ice Cream Parlor, and then heads to Pinecrest Plates at Manitowoc’s Pinecrest Historical Village.
Haberman heads toward the coastline to check out Mariners Trail, and then stops in at West of the Lake Gardens before walking through the Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve to take in some wildlife. The episode comes to a close on the beaches of Lake Michigan, where the Kites Over Lake Michigan event is held during Labor Day weekend.
“Manitowoc and Two Rivers are both such cool cities with their lakefront locations, maritime history, and a lot to see and do,” said Paulsen. “Whether kayaking on the Manitowoc River, exploring the Historic Rogers Street Fishing Village, watching beautiful new boats and yachts being crafted, or enjoying an ice cream sundae where it all started, this is definitely a uniquely fun and interesting area to visit. I had a great time and I’ll be back to bike that beautiful path along Highway 42 between the two cities, too!”
“Manitowoc and Two Rivers — From Ship to Shore” will reach Discover Wisconsin’s broadcast network of 600,000 viewers across the upper Great Lakes region, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, northern Illinoisand upper Michigan. The episode was produced by Jessica Murphy. To learn more, visit discoverwisconsin.com.
Phil Kinzel to read Edgar Allan Poe works at LaDeDa Books & Beans
PhilKinzel, a respected local thespian, will read favorite works by Edgar Allan Poe at LaDeDa Books & Beans, 1624 New York Ave., starting at 7:30 on Halloween (Oct. 31).
Admission to the one-hour program is free, but a freewill offering will be accepted for Gumby's Club for a Cure.
For this event, Kinzel has selected a blend of Poe’s macabre tales along with some of his more sensitive works, and pieces many people may not be familiar with.Selections will include “The Conqueror Worm,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,”“Dream Within a Dream,” “To Helen,” “The Raven," “Annabel Lee” and “The Bells.”
Kinzel describes Poe as “... an amazing talent, who was largely misunderstood.He possessed a deep sensitivity to humanity — an understanding of human needs for connection and affection.”
Kinzel began his career teaching high school English and speech.In 1980, he was certified in law enforcement, working as Manitowoc’s crime prevention officer.Many will remember him for his Office Ollie programs and as a D.A.R.E. instructor.
Kinzel has been a staple on local stages performing with The Masquers, Forst Inn, Heart-A-Rama, KB Productions, as well as scripting reading for small venues throughout Manitowoc.
LaDeDa Books & Beans can be contacted for information at 920-682-7040, atladedabooksblog.blogspot.comand on Facebook.
Dine with a K-9 at Felician Village
Join officer Jason Koenig and K-9Neko of the Manitowoc Police Departmentfor Dine with a K-9 at noon Oct. 25in the Wisconsin Room at The Gardens at Felician Village, 1700 S. 18th St., Manitowoc.
Lunch cost is $4and will include a sloppy Joe, chips, pickle, dessert and beverage. Following lunch,Koenig will provide a short presentation.
Register by Oct. 24 to 920-684-7171, ext. 402, or ldaun@felicianvillage.org.
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