Area: Door County
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Head to Sturgeon Bay for Annual Sidewalk Sale
A Sturgeon Bay shopping tradition continues July 28 with super sales and deals at the annual Sail through the Avenues Sidewalk Sale. Head to downtown Sturgeon Bay from 9 am to 5 pm to take advantage of extraordinary deals at a number of premier shops, boutiques and retail outlets. Artisans and craftspeople will line the […]
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Island Orchard Cider Introduces Ice Cider and Longer Hours
The tasting room of Island Orchard Cider has new, longer hours: till 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Owners Robert and Yannique Purman decided to stay open later so that “residents and visitors can relax with a glass of French-style cider and enjoy the evening on our patio.” Free tastings are offered daily beginning at […]
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Sevastopol School Board President, VP Recall Moves Forward
The signatures on the petitions to recall Sevastopol School Board President Sue Todey and Vice President Bill Behme were confirmed on July 18. That means a recall election will be held Aug. 23. Todey, who serves as president of the school board, announced last week that Sevastopol School District Superintendent Linda Underwood tendered her resignation. […]
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Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors Perform Outreach Concerts
Birch Creek’s Jazz Students will perform free “outreach concerts” at the Sister Bay Pavilion, across from Al Johnson’s, on July 27 and Aug. 10 from 3 – 5 pm. The concerts will feature students performing jazz numbers in a big band setup. The bands this summer will be directed by Phil Crews and Gil Wukitsch […]
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Midsummer’s Music Festival Presents “Romantic Connection”
Midsummer’s Music Festival wraps up the first part of its season with a concert featuring music from Thomas Dunhill and Robert Schumann. Midsummer’s Romantic Connection program focuses on quintets from the two composers. Dunhill composed the Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 3 in 1898 as the result of a competition for a cash prize. Noted for its extroverted, […]
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Peninsula Players Host Agatha Christie Scholar
Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of Agatha Christie’s whodunit The Hollow, will host Christie scholar Christopher Chan on July 23 at 6:30 pm. Tickets to performances are available, admission to the pre-show seminar is free. Chan, a Lawrence University graduate and Agatha Christie website editor, will speak about Christie’s career and her […]
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“Isaac’s Eye” Completes Its Run July 23
When two leading scientists of the day meet to discuss differing theories, a battle between two great intellects (with egos to match) results in an entertaining evening of theater that pulses with wit, humor and tension. The fantastically brilliant and fresh new play by Lucas Hnath, one of the hottest young playwrights in the country […]
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Washington Island Music Festival Celebrates 25 Years
This year Washington Island Music Festival will celebrate 25 years of beautiful music making. The Music Festival hosts two weeks of events each August, including four chamber music concerts, a children’s concert, an open rehearsal and lecture-discussion at TPAC, as well as three music appreciation presentations at the Red Barn, and the children’s music camp […]
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Master Gardeners Celebrate the Garden Door
The Door County Master Gardeners Association announces the first in a series of new educational events celebrating the 12th anniversary of their free public display garden, the Garden Door. Join the Master Gardeners in the Garden Door on July 26 at 7 pm for a 90-minute program featuring three speakers with presentations utilizing the garden […]
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Antique Tractor Fair Returns to Century Farm
Liberty Grove’s Antique Tractor Fair will chug forth again July 23 and 24 at Century Farm south of Ellison Bay on Highway 42. It is the 14th anniversary of the event. More than 50 vintage tractors and related farm implements will be on display and in action from 10 am – 5 pm. Hayrides will be […]
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The Ridges Offers Stargazing Opportunities
On July 28 at 7 pm, author and avid amateur astronomer Paul Kinzer will present a short program based on his book, Stargazing Basics: Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy, as part of The Ridges’ Lake Lessons series. Paul will give an indoor introduction to the night sky and the equipment used to see it. Binoculars, […]
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Schweitzer Presents “Beekeeping for the Bees”
Brian Schweitzer, Chief Growth Officer of Beepods, Milwaukee, will present “Beekeeping for the Bees” sponsored by the Door County Bee Keepers Club, July 26 at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, 6:30 pm. Open to the public. Free will donation. According to Beepods, honeybees are responsible for pollinating just more than a […]
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Family Programs Underway at Crossroads
Family Programs are underway plus the Door County Bee Keeping Club will be offering a program at Crossroads at Big Creek this week. Trails at the Crossroads Preserve, Big Creek Cove, and the Ida Bay Preserve are free and open to the public. Below are dates and topics for the family programs for the week. […]
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Cast Glass Jewelry Trunk Show at Edgewood
Edgewood Orchard Galleries will host a jewelry trunk show for Michael Vincent Michaud July 23-24 from 10 am – 5 pm. Michaud is the son of nationally known jeweler Michael Michaud, whose botanically themed jewelry has also been featured at Edgewood Orchard. Champagne punch and hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the weekend. As a […]
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Native Arts Trunk Show at Chief Oshkosh
On July 22, Chief Oshkosh Native American Arts in Egg Harbor will host Lac Courte Oreilles member, artist and storyteller Dick Mindykowski. Mindykowski’s art will be exhibited from 10 am to 4 pm, with special storytelling at 2 pm. Mindykowski will feature his artwork (walking sticks, dancing staffs, turtle rattles, shields, dream catchers, etc.) that […]
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Turtle Ridge Presents Angelrox Clothing
Turtle Ridge sought out some like-minded designers this year and found kindred spirits in Biddeford, Maine. Angelrox designs and crafts beautiful separates in comfortable sustainable bamboo blends. Designer Roxie Suger embraces every woman with one-size-fits-most and convertible shapes that can be belted, wrapped or layered. Our customers have found the cardigan a favorite in a […]
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Plein Air Painting Day at Edgewood Orchard Galleries
Edgewood Orchard Galleries invites the public to the 10th Annual Plein Air Painting Day at the gallery July 27, 11 am – 2 pm. This event is part of Peninsula School of Art’s annual Door County Plein Air Festival July 24 – 30. Refreshments will be served and visitors are encouraged to stroll the gallery […]
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DCAL Meeting Features Woodworker Michael Doerr
Sturgeon Bay woodwork artisan Michael Doerr will be the featured speaker at the July 25 Door County Art League meeting at Hope United Church of Christ in Sturgeon Bay. Doerr started his woodworking career building large wooden sailboats for Master Shipwright Ferdinand Nimphius in Neshkoro, Wis. Three-and-a-half years later he left to start his own […]
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Linden Gallery Celebrates 20 Years
Linden Gallery is celebrating 20 years in Ellison Bay with artists who have been exhibiting work and collaborating with Brian and Jeanee though all these years. On July 23 come see the works of different artists and designers. All will be showing work that is exquisite and unique. These artists’ works, which include Bazyli Studio, […]
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10th Annual Door County Plein Air Festival
From July 25 – 30, the 2016 Door County Plein Air Festival, presented by Peninsula School of Art, will provide a full line-up of events for painting enthusiasts of all ages to experience the art of painting outdoors. Thirty-five plein air painters from throughout the U.S. (and one from Italy) will experience the Door County […]