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  • Polar Bear Swim, Mini Golf, First Day Hikes & More Weekend Plans

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    From the annual polar bear swim in Jacksonport to a frosty mini golf tournament in Ephraim (not to forget Egg Harbor’s yearly New Year’s Day Parade), we’ve got the top picks to start your 2016 off right! Friday, January 1 Jacksonport Polar Bear Swim Take a plunge in the brisk waters of Lake Michigan for […]

  • Arlene Stanger’s “Atonement” Awarded in “Black & White” Photo Contest

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    Baileys Harbor resident Arlene Stanger’s image “Atonement” has been chosen for Black & White magazine’s 2016 photo contest Special Issue. Black & White has a circulation of more than 40,000 in 60 countries. The issue will be on newsstands this month. All winning images will also be displayed on bandwmag.com. Arlene’s images have been juried […]

  • Extra Crispy Brass Band Welcoming 2016 in NOLA Style

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    It wouldn’t be a proper New Year’s Eve on the peninsula without the sounds of local and visiting bands. On Dec. 31, Door County Brewing Co. will kick off the countdown to 2016 to the beat of Milwaukee’s Extra Crispy Brass Band. The eight-man New Orleans-style brass band models itself after the full range of […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Reflections

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    During this most holy season, a “reflection” over the past year is what a lot of us do. Things we are grateful for: family, friends or whatever was important to us. If we were lucky we would have realized that joy is not in things but is in us. Much has been said, written and […]

  • SantaLand Diaries, Dirty Deuce & More Weekend Plans

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    Christmas may start the weekend but the celebration doesn’t end that night. Enjoy the remaining cheer of the holiday season by taking in a show, visiting a gallery, or enjoying the unseasonably warm weather with a winter hike at Crossroads. Saturday, Dec. 26 Visit A Gallery Many of the Door Peninsula’s art galleries have winter […]

  • Explore Appel’s Bluff and Logan Creek on Ridges’ Hikes

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    Winter officially begins Dec. 21, but so far you wouldn’t know it from the weather. Get out while the getting’s good, and enjoy the lingering mild temperatures and fall beauty of the Door Peninsula. Join a Ridges naturalist on Dec. 19 at 10 am for a guided hike through the open fields and hardwood forest […]

  • Walter Parks, Barn Dance, Baroque Tunes & More Weekend Plans

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    On the weekend before Christmas, the Door Peninsula gave to me … a weekend of good music, traditions and holiday cheer!

  • Door Shakespeare Holds Holiday Sale on Merchandise

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    Door Shakespeare recently announced that their 2016 season will feature Julius Caesar, directed by James Pickering, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Joseph Hanreddy. Audiences are invited to explore and experience these two iconic tales filled with passion, politics, love, conspiracy, humor and heart. Auditions and interviews for all 2016 summer season company positions […]

  • Natural Christmas Features Renaissance Repertoire

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    Renaissance musicians Duskywing will once again accompany the festive activities of The Ridges’ annual Natural Christmas event Dec. 12 in Baileys Harbor. Comprised of Vicki Medland, Michael Draney and Dorothy Summers, the Green Bay-based band performs a range of music from the 12th to 18th centuries on period instruments, with Summers on folk harp and […]

  • The Ridges Host Natural Christmas

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    Take a break from the chaos of the holiday season and spend a few hours surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ridges Sanctuary at Natural Christmas on Dec. 12, 3 – 6 pm. This much-loved Christmas program has become a tradition at The Ridges. Set in the enchantingly decorated rustic cabins, the event features […]

  • Committee OKs Brewery Expansion and Tree Plantation Clearing

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    Door County Brewing Co. is one step closer to opening a brewery capable of producing 25,000 barrels (or 775,000 gallons) of beer annually just down the road from its existing tasting room and mini-brewery in Baileys Harbor.

  • Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Supporting Veterans

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    I’d like to give a big thank you to the anonymous person that bought dinner for our table of Veterans and spouses at the Cornerstone. The monthly gatherings are an important part of how we support each other and by picking up our tab it was proof that there are truly amazing people out there. […]

  • Christmas Birders Needed for Annual Count

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    An evening hike at The Ridges Sanctuary is nice anytime, but on Dec. 11, the moon will be on the same side of the Earth as the sun, creating spectacular conditions for viewing objects in the sky. Join a Ridges naturalist for a Night Sky Hike at 6:30 pm. The hike route will include key […]

  • Public Input Sought for Controlling Invasives

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    The Ridges Sanctuary will hold an informational session on Dec. 15, seeking public input for a draft management plan to implement invasive species control within a designated project area. The Ridges Sanctuary, in partnership with University of Wisconsin – Green Bay and others, will be seeking grant funding through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources […]

  • Council Considering Closing Portions of 1st Ave., Jefferson St.

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    City of Sturgeon Bay: The Common Council is expected to make a decision on closing portions of First Avenue and Jefferson Street at the request of Fincanteri Bay Shipbuilding at its 7 pm meeting on Dec. 15. A public hearing was held on the issue on Dec. 8, at which sentiments were divided between going […]

  • Night Hike, Mobsters in Milwaukee, Tree Lighting & More Weekend Plans

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    This weekend, take a break from the stress of the holidays to enjoy a hike under the night sky, classic holiday tunes, an author presentation or folk music by Door County singer Katie Dahl.

  • “Piano Teaching in the 21st Century” Seminar at Björklunden

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    From Aug. 28 – Sept. 2, 2016, Lawrence University’s Björklunden is offering the seminar “Piano Teaching in the 21st Century” with Lawrence University Conservatory piano department members Catherine Kautsky, Michael Mizrahi and Anthony Padilla. This special seminar is intended for pianists and piano teachers and will take place at Björklunden’s lodge, just south of Baileys […]

  • Festive Dioramas Part of ‘Harbor Holidays’ Celebration

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    Carol Wuollett-Pinkalla may not remember exactly what the Christmas window displays at Marshall Field’s looked like when she saw them as a child in the 1940s in Chicago, but she does remember the fascination they created. “Marshall Field’s had animated windows, lots of them, the whole store and the adults were more crowded around the […]

  • Tips Lead to Burglary Suspect’s Arrest

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    An anonymous tip and an astute snapshot led the Door County Sheriff’s Department to arrest Jimi Micheau, a 40-year-old Green Bay man, for a series of home burglaries

  • New Parade in Baileys Harbor for “Harbor Holidays”

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    This year, the Baileys Harbor Community Association and Baileys Harbor Historical Society are teaming up to bring you “Harbor Holidays” on Dec. 5 from 1 – 6 pm. Come out for a wonderful day full of activities in the heart of Baileys Harbor. Bring the kids out to see Santa, march in the parade, make […]