Area: Ellison Bay
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Midsummer’s Music Festival Presents Concerts July 8 – 23
Midsummer’s Music Festival presents the next three programs in its 2016 season: Flair and Passion; From Light to Serious; and Romantic Connections. In accordance with a Midsummer’s mission of educating audiences about the wide range of chamber music, the concerts feature works by such familiar composers as Beethoven and Shubert, as well as some lesser-known […]
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Comedic Nuns, Ben Folds & More Weekend Plans
This weekend has plenty to offer in events both in and out of doors. Become a kayaking expert, bust a gut at Rogue Theater, or bring home the win at the Belgian Days volleyball tournament. Friday, July 8 Rutabaga Door County Sea Kayak Symposium Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome to participate in […]
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Get Some Storytelling Tips from Jerry Apps
Fulcrum Publishing announces the release of Telling Your Story: Preserve Your History Through Storytelling by Jerry Apps. A renowned author and veteran storyteller, Apps believes that storytelling is the key to maintaining our humanity, fostering connection, and preserving our common history. In Telling Your Story, he offers tips for people who are interested in telling […]
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Aromatherapy in the Garden at Turtle Ridge
Have a busy Fourth of July weekend planned? Balance it out with a trip to Turtle Ridge. The gallery is hosting a little retreat on July 2, 10 am – 5 pm, with Michelle Anderson sharing her knowledge of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, […]
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Clay Bay Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Summer Show
Clay Bay Pottery in Ellison Bay celebrates its 40th anniversary with the opening of the their summer show, Turn, Turn, Turn! The public is invited to view new work while enjoying refreshments and music by The Sidekicks – Lynn Gudmundsen and David Hatch – on July 8, 5-8 pm. On July 9, 11 am-3 pm, […]
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Savory Spoon Offers Cooking Classes for Kids
The Savory Spoon Cooking School is on a mission to encourage young people to cook their own food, and is offering a couple classes for kids ages 7-13. On July 18 at 9:30 am, Heidi Fannin, author of a new children’s cookbook Kitchen Kidz, will teach “Junior Chefs Cook Brunch.” Kids will receive a copy […]
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Organist Dr. Gregory Peterson Performs July 2
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is pleased to present organist Dr. Gregory Peterson in concert on July 2 at 7 pm. The program will include works by J. S. Bach, George Frederic Handel, Max Reger, Paul Hindemith, Charles Ives and more. Peterson is head of the music department, associate professor of music and college […]
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Summer means tiki time and at the Wickman House in Ellison Bay, that means the Zombie is back on the cocktail menu in full force. You can watch Wickman House owner Mike Holmes break down this recipe for you at DoorCountyPulse.TV, but if you want to give it a shot at home, here’s the recipe […]
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Seven Fest Weekend: June 25 – 26, 2016
Tis the weekend of festivals in Door County! Whether you’re a wino, lover of olde things or new, cardboard boat connoisseur, Renaissance re-enactor or stand-up paddleboard yogi, there’s a festival for you on the peninsula. Olde Ellison Bay Days Friday, June 24 – Sunday, June 26 The 50th annual festival offers fun for the whole […]
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Clearing Commuter Student Myths
The Clearing Folk School still has openings for commuter students in many of its weeklong classes from July through October. So if you’ve been thinking about taking a class as a commuter student, but just haven’t gotten around to it, there’s still room and there’s still time. There are certain myths about commuter students at […]
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Bat Program at Newport State Park
Did you know the bat species makes up nearly one quarter of the planet’s mammal diversity? These superheroes of the night sky are responsible for worldwide pest control, seed dispersal and pollination, among other benefits. However, the hibernating bats of North America are rapidly disappearing from a fungal disease, white-nose syndrome (WNS), which has caused […]
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Turtle Ridge Introduces Artisan Clothing Lines
Turtle Ridge Gallery is introducing new artisan clothing lines in natural fibers. Airy and flattering skirts, tunics, leggings and cardigans are designed and made in Maine. The bamboo natural fibers blend well with new casual bags made in the studio. Another signature line is made with the finest alpaca or pima cotton in small factories […]
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Italian Night Out, Improvised Orchestra, Motor Show & More Weekend Plans
With June wrapping up, summer is kicking into high gear. Take the time this weekend to get out on the water, out to the theater, or out on the dance floor. Friday, June 24 Nature Program Join Jennifer Redell, WDNR bat biologist, in Newport State Park as she presents on bats and conducts a survey […]
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Uncork Summer Returns to Wickman House June 25
The grounds of the Wickman House in Ellison Bay will transform into a foodie’s paradise when it hosts the Uncork Summer Food, Wine and Musical Festival on Saturday, June 25. In its third year, Uncork celebrates Door County’s growing reputation as a culinary destination by showcasing the county’s top chefs in a single location. This […]
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Liberty Grove Historical Society Celebrates Ellison Bay’s 150th Anniversary
The Liberty Grove Historical Society (LGHS) celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of Ellison Bay on June 25, 1:30 – 3:30 pm, at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery on Mink River Road during a Spirit Walk. Come hear the stories of early settlers as presented by their descendants. Founder John Eliason, John Pfeil’s daughters Matilda […]
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Hike with Newport’s Naturalist
Meet the Newport State Park naturalist for a guided hike on June 18 at 10 am. It will be a morning of discovering all that Newport State Park has to offer. The naturalist will point out trees, shrubs and wildflowers, as well as geologic and historical features of the park. This will be an easy, […]
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June is Jewelry Month at Turtle Ridge
Turtle Ridge is featuring two of the artists from the June is Jewelry Month showcase this week. Jennifer Merchant and Bongsang Cho employ unusual materials, master techniques and playful designs. Bongsang Cho is a South Korea-born metalsmith. This young artist combines traditional techniques of forming metal with new technology to create innovative work. Beautiful, strong […]
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VIDEO – Our Door County: Family Made
The latest edition of the Door County Visitor Bureau’s web series, Our Door County, highlights the family connections that take Door County businesses from one generation to the next. In the episode titled Family Made, the series introduces viewers to Jesse Johnson and the goats that provide the milk for Door County Creamery in Sister Bay. […]
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Uncork Summer Showcases Food, Wine, and Music
Door County North, the business association for far northern Door County, has announced that the third annual Uncork Summer Food, Wine & Music Festival is scheduled for June 25, 10 am – 5 pm, on the outdoor grounds of Wickman House. The event will feature 20 food vendor booths, plus wines, local ciders, craft beers […]