Area: Egg Harbor
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On a bitterly cold morning last February, I strolled onto the ice off Frank E. Murphy Park in Egg Harbor to check out a couple of ice shanties that were about a quarter-mile offshore. I was hoping to find someone inside the shanties for a story we have been talking about doing for this publication […]
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Four Shillings Short. 40+ Instruments to Spare.
For a band named Four Shillings Short, this Celtic/folk/world husband-wife duo is anything short in the instrument department. From mountain dulcimers and Renaissance woodwinds to the North Indian sitar and the bowed psaltery, Christy Martin and Aodh Óg O’Tuama are a touring couple of epic musical proportions. For nearly two decades, they have brought their […]
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Final Concert in Birch Creek’s Fall Series is Dec. 3
Join Birch Creek for Music of the Season on Dec. 3 at 7 pm. The night will feature performances by Birch Creek’s Symphony Session Brass & Percussion Faculty: Thomas Stark, trombonist; Charles Schuchat, tuba; Kevin Wood, trumpet; with friends Valerie Whitney, horn; Don Sipe, trumpet; and Percussion Program Director and Faculty Dan Moore. This holiday […]
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Holiday Open House at Cappaert Contemporary
Cappaert Contemporary Gallery is celebrating the holiday season and is hosting a Holiday Open House on Nov. 25 and 26, 10 am – 4 pm, in conjunction with Holly Days in Egg Harbor. Everyone is welcome to feel the art festivities, taste seasonal treats and see the beauty of original artwork. Cappaert Contemporary Gallery features […]
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Mary White Landscapes at Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery
Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery invites guests to experience the latest collection from Door County artist Mary White. White’s colorful view of the Door County landscape is sure to brighten up any room as days get shorter and the last of fall’s colors blow away. These pieces feature textures, delicate patterns and brilliant colors. This […]
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Egg Harbor Residents Question Village Board Spending Priorities
Despite a 2.5 percent increase in its tax levy and a 2017 annual budget 13.5 percent higher than the 2016 budget – $824,551 vs. $688,705 – Village of Egg Harbor residents who filled all the seats in the meeting room had nothing to say about the budget when the Board of Trustees passed it at […]
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Obituary: Bernice Emma Severson
Bernice Emma Severson, 92, formerly of the Town of Egg Harbor, fell asleep in the loving presence of her family and awoke in the arms of the Lord, Friday afternoon, November 4, 2016 at Pine Crest Village in Sturgeon Bay where she had been living the past year. She was born at home in West […]
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Door County Nature Works Hosts Gift of Giving Event on Nov. 12
On Nov. 12, 10 am – 5 pm, Door County Nature Works in Egg Harbor is once again hosting its annual Gift of Giving Event. During this event, 20 percent of purchases will be donated to the charity of the customer’s choice. The charities to choose from are: DOOR CANcer, Inc.; United Way of Door […]
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Server of the Week: Holly Cole @ Egg Harbor Library
In pursuit of suggestions for good reads? There is one woman most would advise you to see. Holly is a literary matchmaker extraordinaire A talent and passion she is eager to share. Of the patrons who stop by on literary quests, Holly says they are “the very best of the best.” One thing is […]
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Marvin A. Beilfuss, 89, of the Town of Sturgeon Bay, died October 30, 2016 while at Ministry Door County Medical Center with family at his side. He was born March 13, 1927 in Shawano, the son of Ewald and Margaret (Strutz) Beilfuss. Marvin attended school in Shawano and grew up working on the family farm […]
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Call Greens N Grains Now for Free-Range Thanksgiving Turkeys
Greens N Grains urges customers to place their orders now for Mary’s Free-Range Turkeys; there is limited availability. Mary’s Turkeys are raised in California. In order to insure great prices, Greens N Grains had to estimate and pre-order turkeys in August. So, quantities are limited to what we requested in advance. When these turkeys are […]
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Painting with Thread: The Art of Embroidery with Jean Ferlesch
Jean Ferlesch’s New York apartment is filled with more than a thousand spools of thread, a rainbow of possibilities that, when combined with hand drawings and technology, become enchanting fiber works of art. It’s a relatively new venture for the East Coast artist, who, for 30 years, worked as an interior designer for commercial spaces […]
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Singer/Songwriter Bill Camplin at Lost Moth
Bill Camplin will perform at Lost Moth Gallery on Nov. 5 at 7 pm. Camplin is a folk singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist who began playing professionally in the Milwaukee area in the late 1960s. Camplin writes and arranges his own material and has produced a considerable body of work. He was an integral part of […]
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Plum Bottom Welcomes New Potter for Latest Show
Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery invites the community to Art Show 11: The Pottery Showcase on Nov. 4, 10 am to 4 pm. Pat Black, Eric Hendrick, Noelle VanHendrick and Lynn Wood are the featured artists. Pat Black, Plum Bottom’s newest potter, will show her latest collection. Each piece of Black’s is a one-of-a-kind tribute […]
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Holly Days in Egg Harbor (Nov. 25-26, 2016)
A celebration of the holiday season with Breakfast with Santa, a children’s Elf Hunt, Mistle Dough shopping contest, horse -drawn wagon rides, caroling, old-fashioned tree lighting and more! Schedule below, subject to change. All activities (Breakfast with Santa & Reindeer Drop excluded) are free. Donations are welcome to keep the tradition alive! Friday, November 25 […]
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Big Fish, Turkey Trot, Nature Hikes & More Weekend Plans
Welcome the colder, quieter days of November with a hike through some of the county’s most beautiful areas. Rather spend your time indoors? Catch some live musical theater, a hometown story screening, or a vibrant display of art in Sturgeon Bay. Friday, November 4 Outdoors at Ida Bay Join a naturalist for a gentle hike […]
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Letter to the Editor: A CAFO Sucker Punch
In regard to a statement hidden in the corner of the Oct. 12 Door County Advocate (want ads), the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources tentatively wants to renew a permit for a huge CAFO operation, herd size and manure spreading in Forestville. This Dept. is stabbing the Door County citizens in the back […]
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Arborist Watches EAB Advance in County
Andrew Hartman, I.S.A. certified arborist and owner of Acorn Tree Service, has identified two new Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) finds in the towns of Egg Harbor and Sturgeon Bay. Hartman calculates that the Egg Harbor find is from human movement of ash firewood. He notes that the Emerald Ash Borer has moved almost seven miles […]
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Paul Edward Muckerman, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, died Oct. 22, 2016 at his family home in Egg Harbor, Wis. Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Carol Cooper Muckerman, his four children Mary Lewis, Paul (Elizabeth) Muckerman, Jr. Christine (Tony) Popanz, and Susie (Scott) Hudspeth. Thirteen grandchildren Daniel, Kristen, and […]
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2016 Door County Local Producers Guide
Looking for local food in Door County? Find resources for local produce, meats, cheese, canned goods, and much more in our updated guide. Algoma Blueberry Corner 856 S. Shiloh Road 224.760.8962 Blueberries in season (mid-July to Aug.), free range eggs Cherry Lane Orchards 7525 Cherry Lane 920.856.6864 Products: Cherries and apples Renard’s Cheese Inc. 248 […]