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  • Ellison Bay Hosts 15th Annual Fall Art Crawl

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    It’s time again to head up to Ellison Bay for the annual Fall Art Crawl on Oct. 22 & 23, 10 am – 5 pm. At the tip of the Door Peninsula lies Ellison Bay, a community home to artists, craftspeople and galleries. Below is a list of stops on the crawl. For more information […]

  • Jeweler Steve Mitchell Visits Turtle Ridge

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      Turtle Ridge will host guest jeweler Steve Mitchell at their Ellison Bay gallery on Oct. 22 & 23. Mitchell will demonstrate his work in the Turtle Ridge Studio. Come and meet him, see his techniques for setting stones and pick out something special. Describing his work and inspiration, Mitchell says, “I have collected stones […]

  • A World of Folk Art Comes to PenArt

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    From wool weavings to hand carved jade, folk art from throughout the world will be on display in the exhibition Creative Customs: International Folk Art from Oct. 21 to Dec. 30 at Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek. The works were created by artists in China, India, Mexico and the southern United States, but […]

  • Beat Bag Pairing at Turtle Ridge

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    This week, Turtle Ridge is pairing up the new Beat Bag that Mary Ellen created with a new line of Canadian designed and made knit jackets. The interesting textures are exclusive to the line: stretchy, durable and cozy for indoor or outdoor when the weather gets cool. Coupled with “The Beat Bag” – a retro […]

  • Fall Fest, Haunted Mansion & More Weekend Plans

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    Fall Fest weekend is almost upon us! Take in the festival’s fun offerings by staying put in Sister Bay, or branch out and enjoy a variety of autumn activities through the peninsula with hikes, animal programs, a haunted house and artist receptions. Friday, October 14 Fall Fest in Sister Bay It’s the granddaddy of all […]

  • Enter Challenge to Win a 2017 State Park Sticker

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    Picture yourself surrounded by fall colors in any of 12 Wisconsin State Park System properties. Then literally picture yourself at designated locations in those properties, post the images on Twitter or Instagram or upload to the Department of Tourism’s TravelWisconsin.com website. Photos will be verified for location and then will be entered in a drawing […]

  • Municipalities Statewide Call for Road Funding

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    State legislators should be getting an earful about bad roads and the need for a better transportation plan from municipal leaders throughout the state. Aging roadways and culverts, a lack of money to fix them, political maneuvering, unfunded mandates and an onslaught of CAFO manure trucks in Southern Door that crush perfectly good roadways without […]

  • Community Gathering in Celebration of the Life of Olivia M. Dahl

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    The Hardy Gallery is deeply saddened by the recent news of Olivia Dahl’s passing. Olivia was a 16-year-old senior at Gibraltar High School, who was involved in a tragic plane crash in Peninsula State Park on Sept. 18. Olivia was a fixture in the Hardy family. Her mother, Jennifer Dahl, was a board member of […]

  • Vintage Market Day at Century Farm is Oct. 8

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    On Oct. 8, 10 am – 3 pm, Liberty Grove Historical Society will host its final 2016 Vintage Market Day at Century Farm just south of Ellison Bay off Hwy 42. Featured will be Bill Marshall’s antique 1929 Ford pickup truck (known for anchoring Ellison Bay’s annual Spring Parade) all dressed up in fall colors […]

  • Stunning Knits from Susan Otterson at Turtle Ridge

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    Turtle Ridge is hosting award-winning fiber artist Susan Otterson, Oct. 8 & 9, 10 am to 5 pm. Otterson’s knit sweaters and coats in beautiful merino wool and cashmere yarns explore interesting color palettes. Soft caramel, rich sea green and coral reflect her Scandinavian heritage. She is a master clothing designer, seeking out the most […]

  • Pumpkin Patch, Iron Pour & More Weekend Plans

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    Take in the sights, sounds and tastes of autumn during one of the busiest weekends on the Door Peninsula! From Apple Fest to Pumpkin Patch, we’ve got you covered for a memorable, fun-filled weekend in the county. Friday, October 7 Reiki & Readings Explore the world of energy work with JenMarie Stevens, a medical intuitive, […]

  • Star Counting Party and ‘Emissary’ Screening at Newport State Park

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    How sharp are your eyes? On Sept. 30 at Newport State Park in Ellison Bay, help is needed for counting stars. Also on the same night is a screening of The Emissary movie. The Emissary features spectacular footage filmed in Newport State Park. Meet the movie creators before the star counting party. The movie starts […]

  • Organist Greg Beem in Concert at Shepherd of the Bay

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    Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is pleased to present organist Greg Beem in concert on Oct. 8 at 7pm. The program will include works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Pachelbel, Max Reger and more. Beem serves as principal organist at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church. A native of Zion, Ill., he […]

  • Linden Gallery and Bazyli Studio Continue Collaboration

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    The Linden Gallery is proud to present and host the annual trunk show for Bazyli Studio Wearable Art from 10 am to 5 pm on Oct. 1 & 2. The Linden Gallery has worked in collaboration with Bazyli Studio for more than 14 years, from hosting trunk shows to sourcing pottery fragments and tribal ceremonial […]

  • Night Photography Tips, Little Eddie Big Cup & More Weekend Plans

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    Just like that, September makes way for October. Take in the sights and sounds of autumn’s glory with a twilight tour of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, stock up on handcrafted wearable art, or head to Potawatomi State Park to learn more about the plants lining the peninsula’s forest floors. Friday, September 30 Night Photography Know-How Join […]

  • Bazyli Jewelry at Linden Gallery Trunk Show

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    Peter Ciesla and Skye, owners of Bazyli Studio Wearable Art Gallery in Baileys Harbor, will have their annual trunk show at Linden Gallery in Ellison Bay, Oct. 1 & 2. They have been showing their unique beaded jewelry with Linden Gallery since 2006. This trunk show features amber as well as their ongoing Asian Collection […]

  • One Killed, One Injured in Ellison Bay Boat Crash

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    Vernon J. Rubenic, 54, of Oswego, Ill., died on Sept. 9 when his 23-foot Powerquest boat, the Cherry Bounce, crashed into rocks offshore of Door Bluff Road in Ellison Bay. The Door County Sheriff’s Department was called to the scene at about 11:50 pm for a report of a boat crash. The seriously injured passenger […]

  • Bethel Baptist Takes Part in ‘Cry-Out’ Simulcast Prayer

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    Bethel Baptist Church in Ellison Bay is hosting “One Evening, One Heart, One Cry!,” a large-scale simulcast prayer event on Sept. 23, 6-9 pm. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth and Revive Our Hearts is hosting this gathering of thousands of women to pray for God’s mercy and supernatural intervention in the world, nation, churches, cities and homes. […]

  • Vietnamese Work Now on Exhibit at Linden Gallery

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    The Linden Gallery has acquired a selection of original art from new and emerging Vietnamese artists. This collection of art depicts a range of Vietnamese life from the rural life to the traditional ethnic dress to the houses of Old Hanoi. These artists have used a variety of media including woodblock printing, ink and color, […]

  • Manners Matter: Dining Out Etiquette

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    Dear Mary Pat,   I have a great deal of respect for the folks in the service industry who put in countless hours every season to provide visitors and locals with a great dining experience. My question is this: after paying the bill, is there a nice way to arrange what’s left on the table […]