Cream City Flat

03/31/2026

Honk! ⛴️ Now's the time to plan your cruise across Lake Michigan for 2026 with the Crossings, the S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry's official magazine. Flip through it here: https://digital.harborhouse.com/crossings/Crossings-2026/a/

03/31/2026

Out here, getting pulled over is not always the biggest concern. Sometimes it is the moment you lock eyes with a group that has absolutely no fear and no intention of moving out of your way.

These are the real ones running things. No lights, no sirens, no paperwork. Just attitude, confidence, and the kind of presence that makes you question every decision that led you to this exact spot.

You can try to walk around them. You can pretend you are not intimidated. But deep down, you already know how this ends. You are backing up, changing directions, or waiting it out like everyone else has learned to do.

Because in Wisconsin, it is not about who has the authority. It is about who is willing to stand their ground… and nobody stands their ground quite like them.

03/31/2026

Experience spring in Manitowoc with lakeside trails, top restaurants, cozy hotels, and a visit to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum.

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

This summer, see the coast of Wisconsin like never before! 🌊 Hop aboard the historic S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry for one of four Manitowoc Shoreline Cruises. Each two-hour cruise sails along the Manitowoc shoreline from 2–4 p.m., offering incredible lake views, appetizers and desserts, drinks from the bar, and live entertainment onboard.

Cruises are scheduled for June 13, July 18, August 1, and August 15, so pick your date and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on Lake Michigan. Space is limited—reserve your spot early and experience the lake from a whole new perspective! ⛴️

02/28/2026

It’s not quite market season yet… but this sunshine has us counting down the days! ☀️🌷

The Manitowoc Farmers Market will be here before you know it, and vendor applications are open now through April 1st!

Find applications and agreements here: www.visitmanitowoc.com/farmersmarket/

Questions? Reach out to the Farmers Market Manager at farmersmarket@manitowoc.org or call (920) 686-3508.

02/28/2026

📆Be sure to mark your calendars because you'll want to spend the entire weekend with us in Manitowoc!

Kick off Friday evening by joining us at the Franciscan Center for the 2nd annual Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast International Film Festival. Tickets are just $5 each, and with your ticket, you'll receive a special promo code for discounted admission to Iceberg Ahead!

On Saturday night, the WMM is excited to host Night at the Museum: Iceberg Ahead! Don't miss out—tickets are limited: $50 for non-members and $40 for members.

We hope to see you there!

Links for more information and tickets in the comments!

NOAA's Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
Friends of Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary

02/24/2026

Wisconsin has quietly gone millions of days without a shark attack, and at this point we’re absolutely feeling ourselves about it.

Because if there’s one thing Wisconsinites love, it’s pointing out a problem we definitely don’t have. Surrounded by massive freshwater lakes, inland seas, whatever you want to call them—and zero sharks. None. Ever. Not even a close call. Turns out sharks aren’t big fans of cold, freshwater. Weird.

And yet… we still brag about it.

That’s the confidence. Nobody was worried about sharks in Lake Michigan, but Wisconsin still said, “Let’s put it in writing.” Just in case anyone was wondering. Just in case Florida needed to see it.

The best part is the streak keeps growing. Every single day passes, the lakes remain shark-free, and Wisconsin continues to win by doing absolutely nothing. No enforcement. No precautions. Just geography and vibes.

Meanwhile, other states are issuing beach warnings and shark alerts, and Wisconsin is over here like, “The water might be freezing, the waves might knock you over, and the zebra mussels might slice your feet up—but you will not be eaten.”

It’s a very specific kind of Midwest flex. No hurricanes? Cool. No earthquakes? Nice. No venomous creatures lurking in the water? Let’s absolutely make a sign about it.

Because the real dangers in Wisconsin lakes are hypothermia in July, underestimating the wind, or realizing too late that Lake Michigan does not care how strong of a swimmer you think you are. Sharks have never been on the list.

Wisconsin: come for the lakes, stay for the absolute certainty that nothing with fins is hunting you.

02/24/2026

Join us at PetSkull Brewing on Thursday, August 20th for Dueces Wild Dueling Piano!

This free event, made possible by the generous support of Mike Howe Builders, promises an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and community connection as we celebrate this incredible milestone for one of our community’s longstanding leaders.

Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos will deliver a high-energy, Las Vegas–style show packed with comedy and extensive audience participation. Expect an unexpected and entertaining mix of music and parodies, spanning classic rock, country, rap, and show tunes.

02/24/2026