Area: Baileys Harbor
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Kreutzer/Dvořák Program at Midsummer Music Festival
As Door County’s Midsummer’s Music Festival continues its 2016 season with a program featuring music by Conradin Kreutzer and Antonín Dvořák. Kreutzer studied under one of Beethoven’s teachers and was highly thought of during his day for his chamber music pieces, including the Septet for Winds and Strings in E-flat Major, Op. 62. He was, […]
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Italian Night Out, Improvised Orchestra, Motor Show & More Weekend Plans
With June wrapping up, summer is kicking into high gear. Take the time this weekend to get out on the water, out to the theater, or out on the dance floor. Friday, June 24 Nature Program Join Jennifer Redell, WDNR bat biologist, in Newport State Park as she presents on bats and conducts a survey […]
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Hinterland Brewery Moving Next to Lambeau Field
Hinterland, according to Merriam Webster, means “a region remote from urban areas.” When Bill and Michelle Tressler started brewing beer in an old cheese factory outside of Tressler’s hometown of Green Bay in 1995, Hinterland was the name they chose for their brewery, and it certainly seemed appropriate at the time. But when you are […]
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Door County Municipal News: June 17 – 24
City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 3:30 pm on June 20. The Common Council meets at 7 pm on June 21. The Parks & Recreation Committee meets at 7 pm on June 22. County of Door: The Law Enforcement Committee meets at 8:30 am on June 20. The Land Conservation […]
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Beer Fest 2016: Homebrew Championship Winners Announced
After a one-year hiatus, the Door County Homebrewing Championships returned as part of the Door County Beer Festival in 2016. More than 95 beers were entered in the contest, organized by brewing enthusiast Justin Minikel. “The focus of this competition is to provide good feedback to all entrants and reward talented brewers making great beer,” […]
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Door County League Baseball: June 12 Results
Standings As of June 12 Egg Harbor 5-1 Kolberg 5-1 Sister Bay 5-1 West Jacksonport 4-2 Institute 2-3 Maplewood 2-4 Baileys Harbor 0-5 Washington Island 0-6 Results June 10 Washington Island @ Institute – Postponed June 12 Baileys Harbor 4, Egg Harbor 18 West Jacksonport 2, Sister Bay 5 Maplewood 0, Kolberg 1 […]
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John N. Brann, age 95, of Batavia IL and Baileys Harbor WI, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016 after a brief illness. He was born in Madison, WI on May 4, 1921, the son of John W. and Nina Brann. John was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. He received his early education in […]
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Mama Digdown’s Brass Band Brings NOLA Sound to Beer Fest
Patrons of the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge clap their hands to the beat as the ensemble of trumpets, trombones, percussion, saxophone and sousaphone make their way through the crowd from the stage to the street. They spill out of the nightclub’s entrance, continuing to play their entrancing rhythms, drawing out a dancing audience behind them. […]
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ALPINE Alpine Women’s Golf League (June 7) Event – Gross Score Minus Putts: A Flight –M. Aiken 32; B Flight – S. DuJardin 35; C Flight – D. Staats 37; D Flight – J. Balistreri/A. Junion 46. Low Score: A Flight – M. Aiken 45; B Flight – S. DuJardin 54; C Flight – […]
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Beers and Bikes in Baileys Harbor June 18
Baileys Harbor will be a mecca for bike and beer lovers Saturday, June 18, as the Door County Beer Festival and Peninsula Century Spring Classic bike ride come to town. More than 800 cyclists are expected to take part in routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles, starting and ending at the Cornerstone Pub. […]
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Toga Party Kicks off Door Shakespeare Season
Door Shakespeare and Door County Brewing Co. are teaming up for Shakespeare, Rattle & Roll – a toga party at the brewery’s taproom on June 17 at 7 pm. The event celebrates Door Shakespeare’s 2016 season of performing Julius Caesar and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “We’re excited to partner with Door County Brewing Co. for […]
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Garden Writer Rob Zimmer Presents at The Ridges
Join fellow birding enthusiasts for a Discovery Bird Hike on June 18 at 6:30 am. This early morning excursion into the woods, fields and waters around Baileys Harbor is appropriate for both beginning and experienced birders. Hikers meet at The Ridges Cabins, 8288 Cty Q, in Baileys Harbor. Discovery Bird Hikes are free for Ridges […]
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New Seminars Begin at Björklunden June 26
From June 26 – July 1, Björklunden is offering these seminars: “What Will We Fight For? Considering Alternative Grand Strategies for America” with Michael Desch and “How We Know What We Know” with Tomas Baer. “What Will We Fight For?” will explore the various grand strategic options available to the United States for the 21st […]
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Peninsula Century Spring Classic, Beer Fest & More Weekend Plans
This weekend offers chances to get active and enjoy the county’s natural beauty. Hike through the woods by Clark Lake, hop on your bike, or walk through the peninsula’s storied past. Friday, June 17 Ephraim Heritage Day See into Ephraim’s past with free walking tours and free admission into Ephraim’s cultural sites, including Bethany Lutheran […]
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Hometown Business Grew Out of Archaeological Work
The nature of their work demands archaeologists always be searching for something. Sometimes they’re successful, sometimes not. And sometimes a project yields a reward that’s totally unanticipated. In the late ’70s, as part of his dissertation research for a PhD in archaeology from the University of Pennsylvania, Jim Penny spent two years in northeast […]
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Door Kinetic Arts Festival Debuts at Björklunden
Playwrights, filmmakers, dancers, sculptors and other artists will come together to share ideas and creative energy at Björklunden June 12-19 as part of the inaugural Door Kinetic Arts Festival. The festival will include opportunities for the public to participate in discussions and workshops, as well as attend readings, performances and film screenings for projects developed […]
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April (Buhr) LuMaye died June 3, 2016. She was born May 6, 1980 in Sturgeon Bay to Terry and Carrie (Malvitz) Buhr. April was a graduate of Southern Door High School. On March 12, 2011, she married Travis LuMaye at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. April was currently employed by the Ridges Resort in […]
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Memorial Mass Set for Virginia K. Olson
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 11 am at Stella Maris Parish – Baileys Harbor for Virginia “Jinx” Olson. Jinx married Ben Olson, building contractor, of Jacksonport, in 1965. They shared his “retirement years” operating a charter fishing boat out of Baileys Harbor Yacht Club for five years. They […]