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  • John Purves and Cana Island Light Station to Open May 1

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    In May the Door County Maritime Museum will open a couple attractions that have been closed for the winter. On May 1, 10 am – 3:30 pm daily, the tug John Purves will be open for the season. Explore the entire 149-foot tug, from her engine room to crew cabins, galley and wheelhouse, and get […]

  • Early May Hikes at Crossroads at Big Creek

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    Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay will host a couple hikes in early May. On May 1 at 1 pm, join the naturalist for the May Day Ramble through Ida Bay. Hikers should meet at the Zenith Street entrance. It’s free and open to the public. On May 2 at 7 pm, go on […]

  • The Ridges’ Daily Guided Hikes Resume May 1

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    Experience firsthand what Aldo Leopold described as the “sky dance” on a Woodcock Watch with The Ridges Sanctuary, April 30 at 7 pm. Head out into the field to watch woodcocks engage in this remarkable courtship display. Bring binoculars and a blanket or cushion to sit on. Meet at the Ridges Cabins. Daily guided hikes […]

  • See Inner Workings of Local Shipyards during Rotary Shipyard Tour

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    The Noon Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay presents the 24th annual Rotary Shipyard Tour on May 7, 9 am – 2 pm. The event is a chance to see the inside workings of the city’s local shipyards, including Bay Shipbuilding Co. and CenterPointe Yacht Services. It is the only day of the year these businesses […]

  • Blessing of the Fleet Festival Celebrates Baileys Harbor’s Maritime History

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    Baileys Harbor will celebrate their long, rich maritime industry with The Blessing of the Fleet Festival on May 21-22. The festival begins with the Door County Scottie Rally’s Parade of Scots, followed by a traditional Blessing Ceremony over CB radio to all vessels wishing to receive it, regardless of denomination, vessel type, or homeport. After […]

  • Tickets On Sale for Northern Sky’s 2016 Fall Season

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    Northern Sky Theater announces ticket sales are open for the 2016 fall season starting May 2. This season includes two musical comedies playing in two venues. Guys & Does will perform at the Door Community Auditorium while And If Elected will arrive for a limited run at the Old Gibraltar Town Hall, both in Fish […]

  • Björklunden Hosts Joint Concert with Balinese Gamelan Ensemble & The Appletones

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    Lawrence University’s Björklunden will host a joint concert on May 5 at 4:30 pm. Gamelan Cahaya Asri (cha-HIGH-ah AH-sree) is Lawrence’s Balinese gamelan Ensemble. Comprised of gongs, drums and metallophones, the group performs traditional pieces and 20th century works by composers from Bali, Indonesia. Also performing are the Appletones – a coed a capella group […]

  • Door County Students Take Part in Powerful Production of “The Laramie Project”

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    Coming May 6, 7 and 8 to Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) is The Laramie Project, a StageKids production in cooperation with the Matthew Shepard Foundation. In 1998 the murder of a gay University of Wyoming student by the name of Matthew Shepard caught the attention of the world and sparked a debate that continues to […]

  • Peninsula Players Awarded WAB Grant

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    Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce it was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) through the WAB’s Creation & Presentation program. Funds of the grant will support the Peninsula Players continued development and presentation of outstanding theatrical productions and community programs as the theater prepares for its 81st season in 2016. […]

  • 33 Classes to Choose from in The Clearing’s 2016 Program

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    The Clearing Folk School introduces this year’s schedule of diverse one- and two-day summer and fall Workshop Program classes. Classes begin June 14 and run through Nov. 19. Multiple disciplines of classes in the arts, fine crafts, natural sciences and humanities are offered. Write from your life experiences with Wisconsin historical author Jerry Apps or […]

  • Margaret Lockwood Gallery Opens April 29

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    A new gallery has just opened in Sturgeon Bay. Margaret Lockwood plans to open the doors to her new gallery on April 29 at 10 am. The grand opening reception will be May 29 at 3 pm. The official gallery hours will be 10 am – 5 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, and […]

  • St. Norbert Seeks Artists for Art Market

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    St. Norbert College (SNC) is seeking artists to display their artwork in various mediums, including but not limited to painting, jewelry, sculpture, metalwork, glass and photography, in an open-air art market at the college’s eighth annual SNC Day open house celebration on Sept. 17. SNC Day features a wide variety of festivities, including food, live […]

  • Gibraltar Schools Welcome Community to Book Fair

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    Gibraltar Secondary School welcomes spring with the second annual Community Wide Book Fair and Secondary Reading Contest. The events promote reading among children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. Community members are invited to visit the book fair April 29 – May 6, 8 am – 5 pm, and April 30, 10 am – 2 […]

  • Deadline for 2016 Hal Prize is May 1

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    The deadline for the Peninsula Pulse’s annual Hal Prize is Sunday, May 1. The Hal Prize is open to writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and to photographers throughout the United States. The contest offers publication in the Peninsula Pulse’s annual Literary Issue, reaching a readership of 17,000. Cash awards of up to $150, a week […]

  • Carpenters Tribute Band Returns to Door County

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    Tribute musical groups are one of my guilty pleasures. I admit to attending Simon and Garfunkel, Everly Brothers, and Peter, Paul and Mary tribute concerts, and not too long ago, a Hair revival. (However, I do draw the line at Elvis impersonators!) I find that I have plenty of company among those of a certain […]

  • Michigan Street Bridge Closing for Inspection Thursday

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    Backhoe struck bridge beams Friday evening The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region office is announcing the Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay, Door County will close to all traffic on Thursday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. WisDOT Bureau of Structures engineers and Northeast Region bridge engineers will conduct a follow-up inspection […]

  • The Case for More Trees – A Restoration Mindset

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    A tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, and can sequester one ton by the time it reaches 40 years old!

  • Lockwood Gallery Opening, Orchid Propagation & More Weekend Plans

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    The Door Peninsula is alive with the sights and sounds of spring. While you wait for the temperatures to catch up, why not fill your weekend with celebrations of art, orchids, music, Arbor Day and the month of May? We’ve got all of that and more in our top picks for the weekend ahead. Friday, […]

  • Wisconsin’s Poor Water Monitoring Efforts

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    An investigative report by the Izaak Walton League of America shows that Wisconsin residents have much to be concerned about when it comes to pollution in their local streams and rivers. The state received an overall grade of “C+” for its water quality monitoring efforts. Wisconsin does not test enough local river and stream sites […]

  • What Does Clean Water Look Like?

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    Here is a guide to know what tests you should perform on your water system.