Area: Ellison Bay
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2016 Festivities at Olde Ellison Bay Days
The 2016 Olde Ellison Bay Days festival will feature attractions for folks of all ages and interests. The weekend will begin officially on June 23 with an olde-fashioned fish boil, 4 – 8 pm, at the Viking Grill. The fish boil will be hosted by Dan Peterson and Wendy Smith, 2016 Co-Marshals of the Grande […]
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Mike Mead, Whitefish Featured In Cooking Class
Whitefish is the definite fish of choice in Door County and Savory Spoon Cooking School is always proud to support local food and to feature chefs who also support local products. Mike Mead is the chef and owner of Shoreline Restaurant in Gills Rock. Mike and his wife Mary have owned the restaurant for 20 […]
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Steel Bridge Songfest, Pork Fest & More Weekend Plans
This weekend there are plenty of opportunities to learn about the various elements that make Door County so special. Explore historic lighthouses, interact with artists, and get up close and personal with the peninsula’s diverse flora and fauna. Friday, June 10 Steel Bridge Songfest Kick off the summer music fest scene with the 12th annual […]
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Letter to the Editor: Transition to Renewables
Things are changing in developing a clean energy future. While many are in dismay over the effects of global warming such as crop failures, massive migrations from weather changes, the rise of climate sensitive disease, etc., there are signs of corporations and political entities making the transitions to clean energy. Pope Francis has added a […]
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Brian Linden Presented with Lei Feng Award for Preservation Work in China
The Linden Gallery, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is proud to announce that Brian Linden has been chosen by China’s leading English media as one of the foreigners who best embodies the spirit of sharing in China. The Lei Feng award was named after a Chinese soldier who sacrificed his life to save a […]
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Beekeeping Lecture at Liberty Grove Historical Society
Bees will be “buzzing” at the Liberty Grove Historical Society members meeting on June 20 at 7 pm. David Keen, who has been raising bees for years, will share his knowledge of beekeeping at the Century Farm barn atop of the hill overlooking Ellison Bay. Everyone is invited to Keen’s talk, as more Northern Door […]
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Jewelry Month at Turtle Ridge Gallery
Turtle Ridge selected a group of talented jewelers from around the country for a unique show all about jewelry. Jennifer Merchant, Melissa Schmidt, Bongsang Cho, Lauren Blais and Julie Jerman-Melka employ unusual materials, master techniques and playful designs in their creations. The display will incorporate each artist’s vision into a magical display. The work will […]
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Band of Brothers: An Unexpected Reunion
In March of this year Bill Knight was with his wife looking at boat slips behind the Pioneer Store in Ellison Bay, when another man came along. “We started talking,” Knight said, “and I introduced myself. He told me his name was Ernest Anderson. I asked if he had been in the Army, and […]
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JEM Grants Awarded to Door County Wine Fest, Uncork Summer, and Maritime Museum
Three events in Door County are expanding their marketing efforts with the help of Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grants from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The Egg Harbor Business Association is receiving a $20,000 grant for the inaugural Door County Wine Fest, Door County North is receiving an $8,000 grant for Uncork Summer/Door County Food, […]
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Your weekends will soon be filled with sandy toes and lazy days at the beach. What better way to celebrate the warming weather than with a summery cocktail? Mike Holmes of the Wickman House has whipped up a great one for us – the Berry Fizz. Learn how to make the Berry Fizz in this […]
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The Clearing Adds New Summer and Fall Classes
The Clearing Folk School has added three classes to its offering of 33 classes this summer and fall. The added classes include: iPhone-ography: The Best Camera is the One That is With You! (Class #35), June 13 with Jerry Hug; Wood Carving 101 (Class #36), July 12 with Erik Rinkleff; and Watercolor Made Simple (Class […]
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Free Clearing Hikes Cover History & Landscape of School
The Clearing Folk School will once again offer free, docent-led hikes covering the 81-year history, folklore and landscape of the school and its 128-acre property. These interpretive hiking tours will visit the historic buildings and campus, which are on the National and State Historic Registers, led by volunteer docents. The approximate two-hour hikes begin at […]
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The Clearing Forges Ahead on Blacksmithing Studio
Still firm ground and a light mist did nothing to dampen the spirits of a group of The Clearing’s staff, board members and supporters who attended the symbolic May 12 groundbreaking for the folk school’s newest addition: a 1,400-square-foot blacksmithing and metal craft workshop. “We’re excited about being able to do metal craft at The […]
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Write On Begins Open Mic Series, “Moveable Mic”
Write On, Door County introduces “Moveable Mic,” a new monthly open mic reading series. Hosted by poets and artists Sharon Auberle and Ralph Murre, Movable Mic begins at the Fireside Restaurant, 11934 Highway 42, Ellison Bay, on Tuesday, May 24, 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, songs and more are encouraged to […]
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Rockabilly, Young Eagles Rally & More Weekend Plans
This weekend offers the chance to get on the water, in the sky and on the dance floor in Door County! Check out our top picks for the weekend ahead. Friday, May 20 Death’s Door Tours Learn about the history of the islands, lighthouses, and shipwrecks that are scattered across Death’s Door. The tour departs […]
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Door County’s New Businesses in 2016
Alpaca to Apparel Unit 3, Harbor Court Shops, 9428 Cedar St., Fish Creek Alpacatoapparel.com Belafonte Retro Camper Rental Laurel Ciohon, owner 920.246.7129 belafonteretrocamper.com Boathouse on the Bay (formerly The Inn At Kristofer’s) Owners, Matthew Peterson and Mike Daubner 10716 N Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay 4-10 pm Fridays and Saturdays for beer and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Hoping Cooperation Will Continue
Last Saturday, May 7, NWTC and Liberty Grove held a joint open house at Liberty Grove Town Hall. As residents of Liberty Grove, we would like to thank all the NWTC and Liberty Grove staff who made the open house such a success. The open house was a very interesting and enjoyable event. On the […]
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Dermond Peterson Trunk Show at Turtle Ridge
Turtle Ridge is holding a trunk show with Dermond Peterson on May 21 and 22, 10 am – 5 pm. Founded in 2001 by sisters Sandra Dermond and Susan Peterson, Dermond Peterson is an artisan/manufacturing company that combines the rich, tactile qualities of “fine art” printmaking techniques with innovative and slyly conceptual design strategies to […]