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  • Dalum Beverage Equipment Opens Office in Algoma

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    Dalum Beverage Equipment – a Søndersø, Denmark–based manufacturer of CO2 collection units for craft brewers and distillers – has opened an office at 507 Navarino Street in Algoma. John Kiedrowski is its managing director.

  • Clarizio Signs Books at Yardstick

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    Sturgeon Bay author Valerie Clarizio is signing copies of her new book, A Fraudulent Encounter, as well as her other titles, May 5, 5-8 pm. She’s a USA Today bestselling author who has published 17 romance works since 2012. In A Fraudulent Encounter – part of the author’s Crime and Passion Stalk City Hall Series – widowed […]

  • Yardstick Hosts Reading for Kewaunee Author

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    Kewaunee author Ralls Melotte will read from his first novel, Cat’s Cafe, on April 14, 5:30-6:30 pm, at Yardstick Books. He’ll also discuss his writing process and the extensive research that went into the book – the first in his Eagle Rock trilogy – because he used the events that led to the creation of the real […]

  • Workshop Series for Caregivers

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    The Aging & Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore is offering a Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop on Wednesdays, April 12 – May 17, 1-3:30 pm.  Learn techniques to reduce personal stress; communicate effectively with family, friends and medical professionals; reduce guilt, anger, fear, depression and tension; practice relaxation techniques; and build confidence in handling […]

  • Algoma Author Celebrates Book Release at Yardstick

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    Algoma author Bret Kissinger will be at Yardstick Books on April 7, 5-7 pm, to discuss and sign copies of his third novel, The Final Edit. At 7 pm, he’ll give a brief presentation and answer questions. Refreshments will be served.  In The Final Edit, it was a bitterly cold Halloween night when college student […]

  • Algoma Artist Featured in New York Exhibition

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    Algoma artist Bren Sibilsky will have her work “Her Ancestor’s Dream” included in HerStory 2023, an annual Manhattan Arts International event that promotes work by women artists worldwide. The show will be on display through May 6 and can be viewed at manhattanarts.com. Sibilsky is a full-time sculptor and painter whose work appears in many […]

  • Encaustic Work at Ladybug Glass

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    Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery is featuring the work of Alexis Arnold during April, with an opening reception planned for April 7, 5-8 pm, and April 8, 10 am – 4 pm. She will be on hand to answer questions and discuss her work. Arnold – the owner of The Art Connective in De Pere […]

  • Author Lisa Vihos Reading, Book Signing

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    Sheboygan author Lisa Vihos will read from her novel The Lone Snake: The Story of Sofonisba Anguissola, answer questions and sign books April 1, 1-2 pm, at Yardstick Books, ​​317 Steele St. in Algoma. In The Lone Snake, Vihos brings Renaissance artist Sofonisba Anguissola to life as a woman who’s yearning for recognition in a […]

  • Algoma Businesses Spotlight Student Artists

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    When you’re a student athlete, you can show off your skills on the field or court. When you’re involved in your school’s theater department or forensics team, the stage is your showcase. But when you’re a student artist, your talents can be overlooked, according to Lynn Heidemann, owner of Steele Street Trading Co. and Gallery. […]

  • Empty Bowl Fundraiser at Clay on Steele

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    Clay on Steele is hosting an Empty Bowl event March 5, 12-3 pm, to raise funds for relief efforts in Turkey and Syria following the recent earthquake. Guests may buy a handmade bowl from the pottery, then fill it with a variety of free soups. Breads, sweets and drinks will also be available.

  • Algoma Celebrates Youth Art Month

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    The National Art Education Association designates March as Youth Art Month, and Kewaunee County is joining in with workshops and classes for youth and their families. Various Algoma galleries and businesses are also exhibiting students’ art. Participating locations and a map are available at artbeetkc.square.site. Robert Ray Gallery will host its second Art Beat Open […]

  • High Schooler Exhibits Paintings in First Gallery Show

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    Abby Ostermeier, a junior at Kewaunee High School, started painting when she was 15. Now, just two years later, her art is on display at Algoma’s Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery.  High school art teachers such as Terry Worth helped Ostermeier to refine her techniques. But she had a more unconventional mentor, too: the late […]

  • Colvin Expands Pediatric Practice to Algoma

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    Dr. Shane Colvin, a pediatrician at Door County Medical Center (DCMC), is expanding his practice to Algoma starting March 14.  Colvin graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine, completed his residency at American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison and has been with DCMC since July 2021.  Learn more about Colvin and make an […]

  • Wine Trails: A Sense of History at von Stiehl

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    As I walked toward the impressive stone structure on Navarino Street in Algoma that’s home to von Stiehl Winery, a plaque on the wall drew my attention. It certified that the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The inside of the building was built in 1868 and served as the original […]

  • Free Course for Dementia Caregivers

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    The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore will present Dementia 101 on Feb. 8, 1-2:30 pm. This in-person course that’s intended for caregivers includes information about the basics of dementia. Building on this course will be Dementia 201, presented in person April 26, 1-2:30 pm. These free classes are held at the Kewaunee […]

  • Kewaunee High School Student Exhibits Art at Ladybug Gallery

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    Abby Ostermeier, a Kewaunee High School student, is the featured guest artist for February at Ladybug Gallery in Algoma. She will attend an opening reception Feb. 3, 4-7 pm, to discuss her work, and the reception will continue Feb. 4, 10 am – 4 pm. Ostermeier started painting at age 15 and is developing her style […]

  • Algoma Sculptor Juried Into New York Show

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    Algoma sculptor Bren Sibilsky was recently juried into The Healing Power of ART Inspired by Nature exhibit, sponsored by Healing Power of Art & Artists, an initiative of Manhattan Arts International. She has previously earned several Awards of Excellence in this New York show, as well as a Best of Show in 2007. Sibilsky’s piece, […]

  • ADRC Offers Dementia-Focused Book Club

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    The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore’s dementia-care specialist and the Algoma Public Library will be hosting a dementia-focused book club to read Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Dementia is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the nation, with Alzheimer’s being the most common cause of dementia among older adults. […]

  • Kaleidoscopes on Display at Ladybug Glass

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    To start off the new year, Ladybug Glass is bringing back a fun item: kaleidoscopes! Stop by Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery, 219 Steele St. in Algoma, on Jan. 6, 4-7 pm, and Jan. 7, 10 am – 4 pm, as part of First Friday in Algoma to enjoy the kaleidoscopes, refreshments and conversation. The […]

  • Restorative Classes at Roots Yoga

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    Roots Yoga and Healing is offering Restorative Yoga + Sound Bath classes Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 5, April 2 and May 7, 2-3:30 pm. Enjoy gentle stretches and restorative yoga with guided meditations throughout. Then allow the gentle vibrations of singing bowls and other sound elements to lead to further relaxation and healing.  These […]