Area: Baileys Harbor
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Introducing the Door Kinetic Arts Festival
Major artists, including Campbell Scott, Eric Simonson, Rick Cleveland and Lydia Diamond, are now confirmed for the debut of the Door Kinetic Arts Festival June 12-19 at Björklunden. Broadway and Hollywood creative artists will collaborate with top Midwest, Wisconsin and Door County artists and performers to develop new plays and dances. Kinetic sculpture and short […]
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June Programs at The Ridges Sanctuary
Summer is finally here and if you’re looking for opportunities to connect with nature, check out the June schedule at The Ridges. Guided Sanctuary hikes depart from the Ridges Nature Center in Baileys Harbor daily at 10 am & 2 pm beginning June 1. These relaxing 90-minute walks on the trails are led by seasoned […]
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Mama Digdown’s Brass Band Plays Door County Beer Festival
The sound of New Orleans is unmistakable, but it rarely makes its way north. Fortunately, it will march into the peninsula for the 2016 Door County Beer Festival in Baileys Harbor. Mama Digdown’s Brass Band, called “one of the best brass bands, anywhere,” by New Orleans Jazz legend Bob French, has traveled the world spreading […]
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Run, Recite And Remember This Memorial Day Weekend
This busy weekend offers opportunities to explore and learn about the artists, history, and natural beauty that make Door County unique. Friday, May 27 Poetry Slam The 6th grade students at Gibraltar Schools have put together an afternoon of poetry and friendly competition. Matt Burress will perform live music for the event. Admission is five […]
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Art Collides with Fashion at Bazyli Studio
Bazyli Studio Wearable Art in Baileys Harbor has opened its doors for the 2016 season. Home to resident artists Skye and Peter Ciesla, Bazyli is a destination gallery in a beautiful garden setting, ¼-mile from Highway 57. Peter’s dynamic and meticulously crafted coats, vests and jackets are fashioned from organic, reclaimed and recycled textiles. In […]
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Practicing Sonar Search Techniques on Lake Michigan’s Shipwrecks
When Keith Cormican of Black River Falls took his boat Bruce’s Legacy into the waters of Baileys Harbor, it was the most fun he has had pushing off of a dock. Cormican and his torpedo-like sonar were searching for shipwrecks, namely the F.J. King, still undiscovered after going down in 150-feet of water back in […]
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Nick Kita Named To Baseball All-Conference Team
The Ripon College baseball team received three all-conference selections on May 12 as senior Nick Schmitt and sophomores Nick Kita and Drew Slade did the honors. The Red Hawks’ three selections are tied for the second-most among the five Midwest Conference North Division teams. Kita is making an appearance on the All-Conference team for the […]
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Door County League Baseball: May 15, 2016 Results
Standings As of May 15 Egg Harbor 2-0 Kolberg 2-0 West Jacksonport 2-0 Institute 1-1 Sister Bay 1-1 Baileys Harbor 0-2 Maplewood 0-2 Washington Island 0-2 Results May 15 Sister Bay 1, Egg Harbor 4 Maplewood 3, Institute 7 Washington Island 3, Kolberg 12 West Jacksonport 14, Baileys Harbor 6 Schedule All games […]
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Pancake and Porkie Breakfast at Baileys Harbor Stella Maris Parish
The Knights of Columbus will hold a Memorial Day Pancake and Porkie Breakfast on May 29, 9 – 11 am, at Stella Maris Parish in Baileys Harbor. All-you-can-eat homemade buttermilk pancakes will be served along with Door County cherries, fresh fruit cup, coffee, orange juice and milk. The cost is $7 adults, $5 kids 6-12, […]
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Server of the Week: Andrea Sommrude @ the AC Tap
Andrea Sommrude, bartender fair, Serves indoors and outdoors; no matter where She’ll bring food or drink to those with a need And rides into the sunset on her motorcycle steed.
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Cana Island Tours Offered during Blessing of the Fleet Fest
The Door County Maritime Museum will participate in the Blessing of the Fleet event in Baileys Harbor on May 21, highlighted by special restoration tours of Cana Island. “Tours of Cana Island Light Station include admission to the island, a climb up the historic lighthouse tower and a special detailed overview of our current and […]
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Blessing of the Fleet: Baileys Harbor Debuts Maritime Fest
Baileys Harbor will host the very first Blessing of the Fleet Festival this weekend, May 21-22. The town seeks to celebrate its maritime heritage with festivities located at or near the marina, including a traditional blessing ceremony, maritime tours, historic programs, music and food. The maritime industry has played a crucial role in the establishment […]
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak at Sandpiper Restaurant
Door County Public Health Department, working in collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, is investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with a breakfast event that was held on May 3 at the Sandpiper Restaurant in Baileys Harbor. The Health Department has interviewed 84 of the 117 attendees and employees. Of those interviewed, […]
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Land is a family affair. Farmers are known for their relentless practice to keep their soil fertile, so that it will be more fertile than when they left it for their children to till. But land stewardship does not end at those who turn a profit from the land they keep. Don and Donna Koepsel […]
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Door County’s New Businesses in 2016
Alpaca to Apparel Unit 3, Harbor Court Shops, 9428 Cedar St., Fish Creek Alpacatoapparel.com Belafonte Retro Camper Rental Laurel Ciohon, owner 920.246.7129 belafonteretrocamper.com Boathouse on the Bay (formerly The Inn At Kristofer’s) Owners, Matthew Peterson and Mike Daubner 10716 N Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay 4-10 pm Fridays and Saturdays for beer and […]
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Door County Municipal News: May 13 – 19
City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 3:30 pm on May 16. The common council meets at noon on May 17. County of Door: The Finance Committee meets at 2 pm on May 16. The Library Board meets at 5 pm on Oct. 16. The Administrative Committee meets at 8:30 am […]
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Hickey Brothers Open Shop Selling Fresh Fish in Baileys Harbor
Dennis Hickey likens his job as a commercial fisherman to that of a family farmer. Just like a family farm, Hickey’s fourth generation business is weather dependent and largely misunderstood by those outside the business. Like farmers, commercial fisherman must always be concerned about the sustainability of their operation, both in what they harvest and […]
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Rough Season Opener for Door County Destroyers
The Chippewa Valley Predators jumped out to a convincing lead and never looked back as they beat the Door County Destroyers 45-27 on May 7 in Baileys Harbor. The Predators dominated the first half and posted a score of 28-10 before the Destroyers could get in any kind of rhythm offensively. In the second half […]
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Door County League Baseball: May 8, 2016
Standings As of May 8 Egg Harbor 1-0 Kolberg 1-0 Sister Bay 1-0 West Jacksonport 1-0 Baileys Harbor 0-1 Institute 0-1 Maplewood 0-1 Washington Island 0-1 Results May 8 Institute 0, Sister Bay 13 Washington Island 10, West Jacksonport 11 Kolberg 8, Baileys Harbor 0 Egg Harbor 5, Maplewood 1 Schedule All games […]