Area: Ellison Bay
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The Clearing Folk School will once again offer free, docent-led hiking tours on its 128-acre property, visiting the historic buildings and campus. The roughly two-hour hikes begin at 1 pm on most Saturdays and Sundays starting May 5, and they’ll run through the end of October. No pre-registration is necessary. Hikers should meet at The […]
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Linden Gallery Closes after 24 Years
Brian and Jeanee Linden have decided to sell their Ellison Bay gallery and building and devote their attention to expanding projects in China. The Lindens bought the former Trinity Lutheran Church in 1995. Although they were living in Taiwan at the time, they wanted to share their passion for Asian history with people back home. […]
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Scarves – in many styles and made of varied fibers – have been worn since ancient times. In Door County, cool nights make scarves and shawls valuable wardrobe items. Turtle Ridge Gallery (TurtleRidgeGallery.com) has long been a source of handmade scarves in pieced silk, dyed and felted merino wool, knitted and crocheted. This spring, Turtle Ridge […]
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Ellison Bay Pottery Opens for 45th Year
Ellison Bay Pottery begins its 45th year with a soft opening on May 1. John Dietrich bought Driftwood Farms in 1974 and transformed it into a must-visit pottery studio and gallery. Over the years, he has created his own distinctive style, and his functional “art for everyday” is not his only passion: Dietrich has also […]
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Aug. 21, 1947 – April 15, 2019 Diana Lee Blagdon, 71, of Ellison Bay died at home. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Pickens. Diana graduated with the Class of 1965 from Arvada West High School in Arvada, Colorado. She then went on to study at Pittsburg State […]
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Short Film Fest Encore Weekend
Door County North will host a two-day, encore presentation of the 10th annual Door County Short Film Fest at Mink River Basin in Ellison Bay. On April 19, 7 pm, the regionally produced feature film Lake Michigan Monster will be shown on a large projection screen in the dining room. On April 20, short films […]
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New Season Begins Soon at The Clearing
Get creative by learning to draw or paint, use your iPhone to capture and enhance amazing images, explore wood carving or marble paper, or get messy with clay and collages – all through the Clearing Folk School’s diverse one-, two- and three-day Workshop Program classes beginning June 10 and running through November 15. Offerings include courses […]
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Charlotte Lukes to Discuss Eastern Bluebirds
Charlotte Lukes will present a program on bluebirds on March 23, 9:30 am, at Newport State Park’s visitors’ center. She will share the success story of the eastern bluebird in Wisconsin, explain all aspects of bluebird monitoring and discuss the Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin and how you can get involved. Lukes will share photos […]
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White-Cedar Aging at The Clearing
Late last fall, Roger Kuhns, Brian Buchholz, Katherine Schneider and Mike Schneider aged four of the white cedar trees growing along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment at The Clearing in Ellison Bay. They used an increment borer to extract a pencil-thick core of wood from a tree in order to count the growth rings […]
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Lindens Open Gallery in China
For nearly 25 years, Brian and Jeanee Linden have shared the beauty and elegance of Asian culture in America through their Ellison Bay-based Linden Gallery. In response to many inquiries about its artwork, textiles, jewelry, coffee and teas, the Lindens have opened their first China-based gallery in the first floor of the 1930s European villa […]
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County Approves $450,000 for Purchase of Door Bluff Headland Park Expansion
At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Door County Board of Supervisors approved “bridge financing” of $450,000 for 72.63 acres of land for the Door Bluff Headland Park while Ben Nelson, county parks director, continues seeking grants to pay for the entirety of the piece of land. At an earlier meeting, the board had stipulated that […]
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The Clearing’s Annual Exhibit of Winter Student Work
The Clearing’s Winter Program Annual Student Exhibit will take place March 2 and 3, 10 am – 4 pm, at The Clearing’s Jens Jensen Visitor Center, 12171 Garrett Bay Road in Ellison Bay. The exhibit of original works and class displays highlighting art, fine crafts, nature studies and other projects is the culmination of a wonderful […]
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Ellison Bay Native Joins Alzheimer’s Association in New York
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Central New York Chapter has named Martha Hutchinson to the newly created position of community engagement manager. She will oversee the chapter’s volunteer program, grassroots outreach and engagement with diverse and underserved communities. She will also direct ALZTOGETHER, the chapter’s social-engagement program for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. ALZTOGETHER […]
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Server of the Week: Jayne Harding at the Ellison Bay Post Office
If you live in the 54210, Chances are you know a woman who helps the mail flow. Her name is Jayne of Ellison Bay, And she has a friendly face that many see to start their day. In her spare time she can make a delicious limoncello, So be nice to her the next time […]
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Newport Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe
The tradition continues: Newport State Park will hold its 29th annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe event on Feb. 9, 5:30-8:30 pm, when a portion of a trail will come alive by candlelight to lead skiers, hikers and snowshoers into a winter wonderland. Park staff and Newport Wilderness Society volunteers will place more than 300 candles to guide […]
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Peninsula Music Festival Presents February Fest
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church will host three Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) February Fest concerts on Feb. 9, 16 and 23. Performances begin at 2 pm. The Feb. 9 event features pianists Andrew Armstrong and Inna Faliks, who will showcase their talents on the unique “Omega Double” piano created by Washington Island craftsman, furniture […]
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All Invited to Join Groundhog Day Parade
The eighth annual Ellison Bay Groundhog Day Parade will be held Feb. 2 at 4 pm. Everyone is invited to build a float, decorate a car or walk a dog for the parade. Participants should meet at Nicolet Bank at 3:15 pm. The parade route goes through Ellison Bay and ends at the Mink River […]
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Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church will host three Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) February Fest concerts on Feb. 9, 16 and 23. Performances will begin at 2 pm. The Feb. 9 concert features pianists Andrew Armstrong and Inna Faliks, who will showcase their talents on the unique “Omega Double” piano created by Washington Island craftsperson […]
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Turtle Ridge Art Camps Are Back
The Turtle Ridge Gallery team offers one of its most popular Art Camps — Make Your Tote Bag — on Jan. 19-20. The course starts with a Friday-night orientation and refreshments (on Jan. 18). It’s a six-hour class with two three-hour sessions on Saturday and Sunday, so there’s enough free time to explore Door County […]
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Shepherd of the Bay Honors Casperson Family
Join Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in honoring Greg and Debbie Casperson for their service to our community on Feb. 10 after the 9:30 am worship service. At about 10:30 am, attendees may thank the Caspersons for their years of service and gather in the fellowship hall for refreshments and conversation.