Area: Baileys Harbor
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No Door County bucket list is complete without a visit to Cana Island in Baileys Harbor. The picturesque lighthouse towering over the treetops, looking out into Lake Michigan’s vastness, draws a person in. You want to know more, explore, and learn about what life was like on this dot of land in the early 20th […]
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Door Kinetic Arts Festival Announces Featured Films And Opening Celebration
The Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) has confirmed its lineup of films and opening celebration lineup for its seventh annual fest Sept. 18-22 at Björklunden, including a new film from returning singer/writer/producer Morgan Middleton, who will also sing a piece composed by DKAF special guest Ricky Ian Gordon. Opening night, Sept. 18, will also feature […]
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Turn Up and Tune Out with DJ Trent Magik
A Q&A with DJ Trent Magik Sway Brewery’s funkiest resident musician is DJ Trent Magik (Trent Brusky), curator of Turnout Friday Vinyl Night. We spoke with him about Vinyl Night, being a DJ in Door County and his favorite tracks. This conversation has been edited for clarity. Emma Chamley (EC): How did you get involved […]
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Kick-off Autumnfest With the Hey Hey 5k
Organizers are expecting one of the biggest crowds yet for the Hey Hey 5k on Sept. 23. The fun run that starts and ends at Door County Brewing Co. is the kickoff to Autumnfest Saturday in Baileys Harbor. More than 300 runners will take to the back roads, get a great Hey Hey 5k race […]
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Celebrate Autumn in Baileys Harbor Sept. 23!
Baileys Harbor is gearing up for Autumnfest Saturday with a full day of fun centered around the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Festivities get started with the Hey Hey 5k at Door County Brewing Co. at 8 am, then move to the grounds surrounding the town hall. Classic cars will fill the road on County Road […]
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Björklunden Gala Bestows Two Awards
Björklunden, Lawrence University’s Door County campus, hosted the Boynton Society Gala on Aug. 20, resuming for the first time after a pause due to COVID-19. The group serves as the backbone of Björklunden’s financial support. The Boynton Society recognized individuals’ achievements through the granting of two awards. Jeff and Jone Riester received the Richard Warch […]
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(In back) Cliff Christl, the official team historian for the Green Bay Packers, and his students, in the “History of the Green Bay Packers” seminar at Björklunden, enjoy the new feature story on Curly Lambeau in the fall Door County Living magazine. Submitted.
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Ed Fenendael And Students Exhibit Works
Watercolor artist and instructor Ed Fenendael and several of his students will be displaying their work during a public exhibit and reception Sept. 9, 4-7 pm, at Fenendael’s Morning Mist Studio at Windmill Farm, 3829 Fairview Road in Baileys Harbor. Many of the works will be available for purchase, and refreshments will be served. Learn […]
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Improvisation With Aretha Sills
Björklunden, Lawrence University’s campus in Baileys Harbor, continues its seminar series with “Everyone Can Improvise: Theater Games to Inspire Play, Mindfulness and Creative Problem Solving,” held Sept. 10-15 and led by Aretha Sills. Theater Games created by Viola Spolin, Sills’ grandmother, launched the American improvisational theater movement and revolutionized the way acting is taught. Spolin’s […]
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Gala Concludes Midsummer’s Music Season
Midsummer’s Music is celebrating the end of its 2023 season with the Celebratory Fireworks fundraising gala Sept. 4, beginning at 3 pm, at Björklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane in Baileys Harbor. This event, which is open to the public, supports the future of live music in Door County. John Clare – Symphony Hall’s host on SiriusXM […]
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New Venue for Beer Fest, Wine Fest in 2024
Two big Door County food and drink festivals are moving to the farm. In 2024, the Door County Beer Festival and Door County Wine Festival will be held at About Thyme Farm in Baileys Harbor. “We’re excited to take these great events to a new venue that will provide an incredible atmosphere to celebrate Midwestern […]
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The Ridges Sanctuary Adopts Master Plan
In 1934, as a bulldozer stood ready to tear up 40 acres of boreal forest in Baileys Harbor, it was met by fierce opponents. “If you go any further, you will have to scoop us up, too!” said Emma Toft, who, along with local builder Frank Oldenberg and a delegation of concerned Baileys Harbor citizens, […]
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Last Call For Door Shakespeare’s Summer Season
Door Shakespeare will close its summer season Aug. 26, but there’s still time to see its two 2023 shows. The Old Man and the Old Moon runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 pm; and William Shakespeare’s As You Like It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 pm, and Saturdays, 5 pm. Learn more and purchase tickets […]
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The public is invited to a complimentary film screening of All about Eve – honoring cinema scholar Jack Rhodes – on Aug. 20, 5 pm, at Björklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane in Baileys Harbor. Jack Rhodes, Ph.D., volunteered in leadership roles for several community organizations by offering film programs, including at Björklunden, where he led more than 20 […]
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Door Kinetic Arts Festival Expands
The Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) will return to Björklunden in Baileys Harbor Sept. 18-22 for its seventh season. The festival will feature cocktails, short films and performances by a mix of local and nationally known artists in dance, theater and music, including internationally renowned composer Ricky Ian Gordon. Gordon’s songs have been performed and […]
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Door Shakespeare’s Last Pre-Show Meal
Door Shakespeare’s last pre-show meal will take place Aug. 17 in the garden adjoining the stage and begins at 6:30 pm, prior to the evening’s performance of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The pre-show wine tasting and dinner, prepared by Thyme Restaurant and Catering, includes a menu of Jamaican jerk chicken with pineapple mango […]
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Nature Landscape Photography Workshop
Learn the basics of natural landscape photography in a two-part workshop series with The Ridges Sanctuary. Door County photographer Andrew Pirrung will guide you through the basic art form and provide tips and tricks to get the perfect shot. The workshop, Aug. 10 and 17, 6-8 pm, includes a classroom presentation and field component to […]
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Join a Ridges Sanctuary naturalist to explore the varied Appel’s Bluff landscape – featuring ledges, a hardwood forest and open fields – on Aug. 16, 1-3 pm. The fee is $15 for the public, $12 for members, and $7 for ages 16 and younger. Meet at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center, 8166 Hwy 57 in Baileys […]
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary Visits Will In The Woods
Door Shakespeare welcomes Open Door Bird Sanctuary to its Will in the Woods program Aug. 10, 6:30 pm, to present “Birds in Shakespeare and Historic Falconry.” Shakespeare’s texts mention more than 60 bird species, and such references have inspired bird lovers throughout the centuries. Open Door Bird Sanctuary will provide a demonstration of historic falconry, […]
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Style Show Highlights Environmental Issues
The Scand Auxiliary will host its annual style show and luncheon Sept. 11, 11:45 am, at Gordon Lodge in Baileys Harbor. All proceeds will benefit the Scandia Village–Good Samaritan Retirement Center in Sister Bay. This year’s theme of Dress Well, Do Good responds to the concern about environmental responsibility by promoting the repurposing of clothing, jewelry, […]