Dr. Bronner’s “All One Ark” Sets Sail for Door County Humane Society’s “Tunes And A Tub” Benefit, Aug 14
Posted on 27. Jul, 2010 by Staff Reporter in Concerts
“A bicycle built for two?” sure! But a bathtub built for 15? That bathtub and much more are headed for Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay to boost a building project undertaken by the Door County Humane Society.
“We have a number of retailers and long-time friends in Door County,” says David Bronner. “When we heard about the work of the Humane Society and their expansion project, it was a natural stop for the tour. All proceeds from the sale of our products at the show will be given to the Door County Humane Society.”
Bronner went on to say that his company built the massive bathtub in California and used it at several music festivals there before shipping it East.
“Tunes And A Tub” is the name of a free community event scheduled for Sunset Park on Third Avenue, north of Bay Shipbuilding, on Saturday, August 14 from 5 – 9:30 pm. Families are invited to come with their well-behaved, leashed dogs to frolic in the walk-in tub or just have a great time watching those enjoying the water and Dr Bronner’s Soap suds. (All the products are safe for dogs and used by many dog groomers locally). Food, as well as beer and wine are welcome in the park but hard liquor is not allowed.
DCHS Executive Director Carrie Counihan grins as she explains, “The Humane Society wants to continue being the adoption guarantee shelter that Door County residents expect, but it is imperative that we have more room to accomplish that goal. Now we have the opportunity to partner with Dr. Bronner’s to celebrate the start of our capital campaign and invite everyone in the community to enjoy the water, great music, and hear about our expansion plans. And yes, one of the most wished-for items in the renovated shelter building is an area to bathe bedraggled dogs and matted cats!”
Proceeds from all soap sales go to the DCHS building fund. Beginning at 5 pm on Saturday, August 14, the giant tub will be open to all (T-shirts over bathing suits are suggested) humans and dogs.
At 7 pm, a planned shift to a slightly more raucous tempo will take place with “The Art of Music” featuring a sunset concert that includes national touring artists Pamela Means, Dorothy Scott, melaniejane, and Hans Christian. Another local favorite, Julian Hagan, will join the group as well. In the audience will be one of Door County’s beloved philanthropists, Ralph Bronner.
As dusk falls over the bay and the Sherwood Point lighthouse begins flashing, the new film “Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soap Box” will be shown. Dr. Bronner emigrated to the U.S., just escaping the horrors of WWII. In the next 50 years, he and his family established a company known for its corporate conscience and resolution to abide by the “Moral ABC” explained on the soap labels.
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