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Area: Ellison Bay

  • Ellison Bay Pottery Opens for Season

    Ellison Bay Pottery’s 2016 season begins the weekend of Friday, May 7 with the Door County Potter’s Guild tour “Vases Vases Vases.” John Dietrich and Diane McNeil have been designing and creating beautiful one-of-a-kind vases just for the tour. On Sunday, 1 – 3 pm, the studio will be open for tours and demonstrations. Ellison […]

  • Vendors Needed for Olde Ellison Bay Days Festival

    The art fair committee of the 50th Olde Ellison Bay Days Festival is looking for more Door County fine artists and fine craftspeople for its art fair. “Artists can share a booth if they wish,” said Diane McNeil, committee member. “We’re always looking for young emerging artists located in Door County. So many of our […]

  • Len Villano, Gladys Austgen

    Door County’s Piano Teacher

    Gladys Reeves Austgen, affectionately known as “Door County’s piano teacher,” had an unorthodox beginning to her career, growing up on one of the many truck farms in the area that’s called Rosemont today — around what is now Chicago O’Hare Airport. She and her older sister attended a two-room country school, where there were just […]

  • 33 Classes to Choose from in The Clearing’s 2016 Program

    The Clearing Folk School introduces this year’s schedule of diverse one- and two-day summer and fall Workshop Program classes. Classes begin June 14 and run through Nov. 19. Multiple disciplines of classes in the arts, fine crafts, natural sciences and humanities are offered. Write from your life experiences with Wisconsin historical author Jerry Apps or […]

  • Jim Seaquist and the Changing Landscape of Orchard Management

    Pesticides receive a whole different level of scrutiny than 50 to 60 years ago, leading to significant changes in the way orchards are managed.

  • Obituary: Margot Warch

    April 12, 1939 – April 17, 2016 Margot Warch, who served as Lawrence University’s “first lady” for 25 years as the wife of former President Richard Warch, died peacefully in her sleep at the home of her son, David, in St. Paul, Minn. Margot made her home in Ellison Bay in retirement. The Richard and […]

  • Door County Adventure Center Offers Women’s Kayaking Retreat

    Door County Adventure Center is offering an opportunity this summer for women of all ages to participate in an all-inclusive kayaking retreat in Door County. The trip takes place June 16-19, four days, three nights, and is sure to be an unforgettable experience for paddlers of all skill levels. The Women’s Kayaking Retreat includes a […]

  • Still Room in Turtle Ridge Art Camp

    After the smashing success of their first Art Camp, Turtle Ridge is offering a second session in April. Art Camp II – Make Your Own Bag will focus on construction techniques and functionality. Participants will take one pattern and choose to construct a bag to fit their lifestyle: a backpack, a tote or a crossbody. […]

  • Dark Sky Celebrations, Folk Icons & More Weekend Plans

    The Door Peninsula is coming alive with the sights and sounds of spring, from blooming buffaloberry to the sweet sounds of folk at a local gallery. Take a look at our top picks for the weekend ahead! Friday, April 8 In Search of Blooming Buffaloberry Join a Peninsula State Park naturalist for a 2.5-mile hike […]

  • Turtle Ridge to Offer More Art Camps

    After the smashing success of their first Art Camp, Turtle Ridge is offering a second session in April. Art Camp II – Make Your Own Bag will focus on construction techniques. Participants will take one pattern and choose to construct a bag to fit their lifestyle: a backpack, a tote or a crossbody. Come for […]

  • Obituary: Barbara L. MacDonald

    Barbara L. MacDonald, age 79, of Ellison Bay, WI, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8 after a brief illness. She was born on September 8, 1936 in Minneapolis, MN to the late Weston and Marge (Hefley) Johnson. Barb attended Audubon Grade School, Southwest High School and the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. On March […]

  • Body Found in Car Pulled from Lake

    Door County rescue personnel pulled a car from the waters of Lake Michigan off Northport Pier, the Door County docking site of the Washington Island Ferry, on Friday. The mud-caked car matched the description of the 2013 Buick LaCrosse owned by Earnest H. Moore, 87, of Northlake, Ill., who was last seen by family members on […]

  • Owls, A Story Slam, Cornhole & More Weekend Plans

    The events calendar is getting fuller as spring approaches. Looking for some fun on the peninsula this weekend? From local benefits to a celebration of owls, we’ve got our top picks for the weekend ahead. Friday, March 4 Owl-O-Rama Celebrate the fantastic raptor during The Ridges’ Owl-O-Rama weekend celebration, March 4-5. Highlights include crafts, owl […]

  • The Clearing

    The Clearing’s Annual Exhibition of Student Work

    The Clearing’s Winter Program Annual Student Exhibit will take place Feb. 27 and 28, 10 am – 4 pm, at The Clearing’s Jens Jensen Visitor Center located at 12171 Garrett Bay Road in Ellison Bay. This popular event will feature students’ work from their participation in this year’s 84 Winter Program classes that were offered […]

  • Bedrock Bluegrass Band Plays Saturdays at Brew

    Bedrock Bluegrass Band will play traditional and original bluegrass music at Brew Coffeehouse in Ellison Bay. They’ll play Saturdays from 10 am to noon. All tips will go to charity. For more information email [email protected].

  • Oboe, Viola and Piano Featured in Feb. 20 PMF Concert

    Peninsula Music Festival’s (PMF) February Fest continues Feb. 20 when PMF principal oboe Eric Olson and violist Ellen Olson arrive from Florida to experience winter in Door County. They will be joined by PMF pianist Judith Jackson. The 2 pm concert will take place at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay. The […]

  • Jazz, Printmaking, World Languages & More Weekend Plans

    Jazz, printmaking and world languages highlight the upcoming weekend on the Door Peninsula. Check out our top picks for the weekend ahead! Friday, February 19 Janet Planet Jazz Janet Planet, hailed as the “voice of the New Jazz Culture,” will take the stage at Door County Fire Company at 7 pm on Friday night as […]

  • Snowstorm Greeted Groundhog Parade-goers in Ellison Bay

    A snowstorm didn’t detain parade fans from attending the 5th annual Ellison Bay Groundhog Day Parade on Feb. 2, 2016. There were about 15 makeshift floats and 100 hardy bystanders. The parade has grown every year. Photos by Patricia Keenan-Creed.

  • Candlelight Ski Tradition Continues at Newport State Park

    Newport State Park will hold its 26th annual candlelight ski/hike/snowshoe event on Feb. 13, 5:30 – 8:30 pm.