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Area: Ellison Bay

  • Forest Exploration Hike with Lee Frelich

    Internationally known forest ecologist Lee Frelich will lead a forest exploration hike at Newport State Park for the Climate Change Coalition of Door County on July 27. Before he was a globally known scientist, Frelich was a boy spending summers in rural Ellison Bay, passing his days in endless exploration of the woods that would […]

  • This Weekend in Door County: Summer Festivals & Buddy Guy

    Still around after the Fourth? Door County’s myriad concert and performance series are all in full-swing. Take your pick as you enjoy the outdoors during the day. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, July 6 42 on 42 Art Show Clay Bay Pottery hosts an opening reception for their summer […]

  • Weekend Primer Podcast: 4th of July Special

    4th of July is a week long event in Door County, so Andrew and Matt have you covered a day early. This is your guide to food, live music, family fun, and fireworks, so you can get the most out of Independence Day 2018.

  • PODCAST: 4th of July, Door County Living

    Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen are preparing for the 4th of July. Talking points include Independence days of their youths, and the best locations to see the fireworks this year. For our feature this week, Andrew and Myles talk about the Door County Living Magazine, available throughout the county now.

  • Lake Michigan Cookbook Signing

    The pride of the Upper Midwest shines through in The Lake Michigan Cottage Cookbook, a collection of recipes from Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana from Amelia Levin. Home cooks head to Door County, nicknamed “Cape Cod of the Midwest,” for recipes that herald the region’s Scandinavian roots. Sheboygan’s traditional German fare shines through in dishes […]

  • 42 on 42 Show at Clay Bay

    Clay Bay Pottery invites the community to the opening of their summer show, 42 on 42, July 6, 5-8 pm. Enjoy wine, appetizers, the live music of David Hatch and Lynn Gudmundsen. On July 7, 11 am to 3 pm, there will be pottery demonstrations. Jeanne and David Aurelius have been creating pottery at their […]

  • PODCAST: Weekend Primer: Water and Wax, Wine Fest, The Emissary

    Andrew Kleidon and Matthew Marcon discuss the events for the weekend of June 29th, 2018, including Water and Wax at Cappaert Contemporary Gallery, The Door County Wine Festival in Sturgeon Bay, and a special showing of The Emissary at Base Camp Coffee.

  • This Weekend in Door County: Wine Festival & Football

    It’s officially summer and it’s hard to keep track of all different activities to do in the county. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, June 29 ‘The Emissary’ Screening Stop at Base Camp Coffee in Sister Bay to check out the locally filmed sci-fi epic, The Emissary. When a lone space […]

  • PODCAST: Door County Beer Fest, Peninsula Century, Open Door Pride Festival

    Andrew Kleidon and Myles Dannhausen got soaked last weekend at the Door County Beer Fest and Peninsula Century ride, and we talk to Aleah Kidd, the Pulse resident foodie about Uncork Summer. For our feature this week, Andrew and Myles talk about Door County’s LGBTQIA+ community, and the Open Door Pride Festival.

  • New Artists at Linden Gallery

    This year Uncork Summer has even more to offer than wine, food and music. Jewelry, fine art and women’s fashion also headline at Linden Gallery in Ellison Bay. The gallery, now in its 22nd year, is featuring trunk shows and demonstrations from 1 to 7 pm by artists who are new to the Door County […]

  • Manners Matter: Form Letter Thank You

    Dear Mary Pat, I attended a wedding a few months ago and just received a thank you note that was photocopied. There was a form letter thanking all of us for coming that the bride and groom each signed. I’m sorry, but is that a thing now? How do I know that they received the […]

  • Floral Arranging With Savory Spoon

    Heidi Stodola brings the art of flower arranging to Savory Spoon Cooking School and each arrangement is placed in a seasonal vessel, such as a strawberry basket, pineapple or pumpkin. This class allows participants to enjoy exploring their inner florist. Learn how to use seasonal materials to create charming floral arrangements. Refreshments will be served. […]

  • Ellison Bay Galleries Host First Gallery Nite

    Ellison Bay Arts holds their first Gallery Nite, June 23, 4-7 pm, right after Uncork Summer. Sample great food and entertainment, then head out to the galleries. There are nine participating galleries with prizes and drawings at each location. Turtle Ridge Gallery – Boutique features their jewelry artists with a continuation of “June is Jewelry […]

  • 42 on 42 Show at Clay Bay

    Clay Bay Pottery invites the community to the opening of their summer show, 42 on 42, July 6, 5-8 pm. Enjoy wine, appetizers, the live music of David Hatch and Lynn Gudmundsen. On July 7, 11 am to 3 pm, there will be pottery demonstrations. Jeanne and David Aurelius have been creating pottery at their […]

  • Uncork Summer Festival Returns June 23

    Door County’s only outdoor “foodie” festival celebrates its fifth running this year. Scheduled for June 23, Uncork Summer once again takes place on the grounds of Wickman House in Ellison Bay.  Mickie Rasch, Door County North’s community coordinator, said the event’s hours have been tweaked a bit this year to reflect the realities of the […]

  • This Weekend in Door County: Open Door Pride and Uncork Summer

    As summer starts to heat up in Door County so do its weekend activities. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, June 22 New restaurants in Door County Before the summer season starts to pick up, right now is a perfect time to try one of Door County’s new restaurants. […]

  • PODCAST: Ephraim Update, Special Election, How Ellison Bay Got Its Name

    Andrew Kleidon and Jackson Parr have the update from the latest Ephraim town board meeting, and they discuss the results of the Wisconsin special election. For our feature this week, Jackson has prepared something a little different for us, and tells the story of how Ellison Bay got its name.

  • ‘Birds’ Collection at Ellison Bay Pottery Studios

    Minnesota artist Jeanne DeBruin’s “Birds” collection is currently on display at Ellison Bay Pottery Studios in Ellison Bay on Garrett Bay Road. DeBruin gave up painting early in life to be practical. Then, very much later in life, she picked it back up as a challenge to herself. To release the early love and freedom […]

  • Handbells in Door County

    Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is pleased to present the Milwaukee Handbell Ensemble (MHE) in an evening concert on June 22 at 7 pm. In the past 15 years, the MHE has gained wide popularity in the community. MHE is an auditioned community handbell ensemble under the direction of Dr. John A. Behnke with […]