Area: Ellison Bay
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Turtle Ridge Hosts January Art Camp
After four decades of handcrafting exquisite leather bags for customers, Turtle Ridge Gallery owner Mary Ellen Sisulak is giving the public a chance to put their own mark on one of the gallery’s favorite bag designs during its first Art Camp, Jan. 15-17 and 22-24. The camp, under the direction of Sisulak and Asta Zukauskiene, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Heed the Plea for Preservation
Paul Burton’s recent accurate letter lamenting Sturgeon Bay’s loss of, and threats to, the public’s best interests should be heeded. It would be well to extend his plea for preservation to all of Door County in all of its various policies, special interests and endangered treasures. That includes our wooded roads, our water views, our […]
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Della the large Leonberger (wearing a red tiara) and Cooper the Golden Retriever helped their owners (Tina Gan and Cheryl Culver, respectively) ring the bell for the Salvation Army in front of the Pioneer Store in Ellison Bay earlier this month. Submitted.
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Register Now for The Clearing Classes
Register now for The Clearing Folk School’s winter classes. Join friends and neighbors snowshoeing, painting, woodturning, wine and ales tasting, working with fabric and fibers, or discussing literature and other intriguing subjects. More than 80 classes are offered from Jan. 4 through Feb. 26 in the arts, fine crafts, humanities and nature studies. In addition […]
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Large Crowd Gathered for Ellison Bay Tree Lighting
Ellison Bay’s tree lighting on Dec. 6 gathered quite the crowd for the annual event that celebrates the coming of Christmas. Along with the lighting there was a reading of the Christmas story by resident Lon Kopitzke and caroling by everyone in attendance. It was the largest holiday gathering in memory, with more than 200 […]
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Travel to France and Sicily with Savory Spoon
Join Janice Thomas of Savory Spoon Cooking School for culinary tours of Gascony, France or Sicily, Italy in 2016. The Gascony trip takes place May 9 – 15, 2016. Southwest France is a foodie’s paradise and the specialties of the region will speak to your palate like no other. Gascony is ancient and seems to […]
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Make Your Own Turtle Ridge Bag
Turtle Ridge invites you to spend a weekend in their studio creating and learning during their Art Camp, a fun and creative weekend where participants will create their own bag. Come for a creative weekend and go home with a beautiful bag valued at a little more than $300. The courses start with a Friday […]
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Door County North Welcomes Mickie Rasch as New Coordinator
Door County North, the business association for the Liberty Grove-Ellison Bay-Gills Rock region, and their Board of Directors are happy to introduce Mickie Rasch as their new Community Coordinator. Rasch brings extensive experience in tourism, marketing and volunteering. Her last experience comes from the Driftless Region in Western Wisconsin, which was as the Eco Tourism […]
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Louise Buchholz, a familiar face to visitors of The Clearing for nearly a quarter century, died Saturday, Dec. 12 at the age of 81, the school announced Wednesday.
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Obituary: Sarah Stewart Taylor
Sarah Stewart Taylor, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2015 at Appleton Medical Center.
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Sign Up for Clearing Classes at Open House
Why not stay active and social during a chilly winter? The Clearing Folk School is offering more than 80 classes in its annual two-month long Winter Program, and the Winter Open House on Dec. 10 & 11, from 10 am to 4 pm, is the perfect time to register. Classes start Jan. 4 and run […]
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Capt. John to Sing Holiday Tunes at Brew Coffeehouse
Capt. John will play and sing many Christmas favorites with his 12-string guitar at Brew Coffeehouse in Ellison Bay. Concerts will be held Dec. 5 & Dec. 19, from 11 am to 1 pm. There is no cover charge; all gratuities will go to a local charity.
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Ellison Bay Tree Lighting is Dec. 6
On Nov. 19, Ellison Bay marked the commencement of the holiday season by “transplanting” a Christmas tree downtown on Hwy. 42. As in years past, the stately spruce was donated by Paul and Lynn Haas of Ellison Bay, and a hardy band of Ellison Bay “lumberjacks” did the planting. The tree-lighting celebration will be held […]
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Timothy J. Strege, 54 of Ellison Bay, died peacefully at his home on November 22, 2015 after a short battle with cancer.
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Learn to Make Classic Drinks from Wicked Cocktails
Do you want to learn how to make great craft cocktails at home? Then check out Wicked Cocktails, the new web TV show from DoorCountyPulse.TV. The monthly show features Mike Holmes of The Wickman House and other great bartenders teaching you how to make classics and local specialties. Check out the next episode, featuring a […]
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Christmas In the Village, Santa on the Tug, Harbor Holidays and More Weekend Plans
A festive weekend on the peninsula is heading your way! From a holiday book sale to a holiday home tour (and two festivals), we’ve got you covered for the weekend ahead.
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Registration Opens for The Clearing’s Winter Program
Registration is now open for The Clearing Folk School’s Winter Program classes, which start Jan. 4 and end Feb. 26. More than 80 day-classes, many of which run multiple weeks, are being offered this year. In addition to an impressive variety of classes, the Winter Program represents something unique and wonderful about Door County – […]
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Timothy J. Strege, age 54 of Ellison Bay, Wis. died at his home on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. Arrangements are pending for a Memorial Mass and will be announced at a later date.
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Holly Days, Small Business Saturday, Hip-Hop & More Weekend Plans
This weekend is the official start to the Christmas season in Door County, with Sister Bay and Egg Harbor hosting their hometown holiday festivities and area businesses taking part in Small Business Saturday. Check out our top picks for the festive weekend ahead! Friday, November 27 Capture the Spirit of the Holidays Sister Bay will […]
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Dorothy Ann Tesnow passed away November 16, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Donald W. Tesnow of Ellison Bay, Wis., and her devoted mother Grace Grasse of North Carolina. Dorothy was called home to her Lord and Saviour and free of suffering in the […]