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  • The Boys of Northern Sky

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    While most young boys in Door County will celebrate the end of the school year by sleeping in on weekday mornings or spending long days just messing around outdoors, two of them are putting in long hours – 35 to 40 a week – in a rehearsal hall. Ben Martin, 10, just completed fourth grade […]

  • Fyr Bal Festival Returns

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    The 54th annual Fyr Bal Festival returns June 16 to the shoreline of Eagle Harbor. Ephraim’s Scandinavian heritage is embraced as the transition of spring into summer is celebrated after the long winter. The day-long event starts off with a yoga class at Anderson Dock, the Ephraim Yacht Club annual pancake breakfast, and a used […]

  • PODCAST: Ephraim Streets, Summer Music Preview

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    Andrew Kleidon and Jackson Parr discuss the recent Ephraim town board meeting regarding Ephraim’s streets. For our story this week Andrew has a roundtable with Grace Johnson, Aleah Kidd, and Celeste Benzschawel to talk about the Pulse Summer Music Preview.

  • Vinyl Resurgence: Records Return to the Peninsula

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    Door County vinyl collectors have some exciting choices with the recent opening of three new outlets for the back-from-the-dead music format. “I grew up in record stores,” said Adam Pokorski of Rusty Dusty Vintage & Records in Sister Bay. “A record store is my sanctuary, a place to hang out and find new music. A […]

  • Ephraim Voters Petition Streetscape Project

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    The Ephraim Village Board laid out the past, present and potentially muddy future of the streetscape project before a packed village hall on June 5, setting the stage for approvals of each aspect of the project in the upcoming weeks. The total estimate for the entire project, including reconstruction of the highway with a sidewalk […]

  • PODCAST: Weekend Primer: Goat Fest, Door Kinetic Arts Festival, The Beach Boys

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    Andrew Kleidon and Matthew Marcon discuss the events for the weekend of June 8th, 2018, including the Sister Bay Goat Fest and Parade, The Door Kinetic Arts Festival with Rainn Wilson and Holiday Reinhorn, and The Beach Boys performing at Door Community Auditorium.

  • This Weekend In Door County: Lighthouses, Goat Fest, and the Beach Boys

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    As summer starts to heat up in Door County so do its weekend activities. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, June 8 Door County Lighthouse Festival All weekend and throughout Door County boat excursions and guided land-based tours give visitors access to all 11 historic county lighthouses including Chambers […]

  • Northern Sky Continues Fireside Gatherings

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    Northern Sky Theater announced the continuation of their post-show fireside gatherings in Peninsula State Park this summer with the addition of special guests and extra evenings in the week. “We call it our ‘Post Show After Glow Gatherings,’ because it’s not really a concert and it’s not really a ‘talk-back’,” said Holly Feldman, director of […]

  • Questions & Artists:  Martha Fieber

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    Now through July 2 the works of embroidery artist Martha Fieber are on display at Fine Line Designs Gallery. Fieber, of Manistique, Mich., uses her background and education in engineering and mechanical design to create what she calls “landscapes in thread.” Her elaborate, layered pieces look like paintings from a distance, but step up close […]

  • Canvases Available for Community Mosaic Project

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    All are invited to join The Hardy Gallery in making art for the 2018 Community Mosaic Project, an event that celebrates the visual arts in the Door County community. More than 300 participants will collectively create a unique mosaic. Canvases are free thanks to the Artists Guild LLC in Sturgeon Bay. Getting a canvas is […]

  • ‘Tis the Season for Rosé: Toast to the pink wine of summer at Trixie’s food and wine bar

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    Any conversation about summer sipping would be remiss without mentioning rosé. The light pink wine has become synonymous with sun-soaked socializing and the carefree lifestyle that serves as inspiration for the ever-growing hashtag #roséallday. A quick search on social media presents an array of sunny patios, lavish picnics, poolside toasts, and plenty of pink drinks. […]

  • Server of the Week: Lucy Hodkiewicz at The Lightbox & Trixie’s

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    Like a lovely Prosecco, she’s bright, bubbly and sweet, Lucy is the server you’ll definitely want to meet. She’s been here five summers, which makes her a pro, at Trixie’s or Lightbox, she’s got a knowing glow. Find her screen-printing a tee or pouring brut rosé, Whether shopping or at dinner, you’ll be delighted either […]

  • Reflective Writing Workshop in Ephraim June 5

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    Explore your deepest self in Ephraim during a “Reflective Writing Workshop: Finding the Preciousness of Life.” Participants meet in the rustic luxury of the Svalhus House at the Ephraim Historical Foundations grounds. A light lunch is provided. Using journals for self-reflection, participants explore the difficulty of finding forgiveness, the impact that has on self-esteem, and […]

  • This Weekend In Door County: Free Fun in Wisconsin State Parks

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    As summer starts to heat up in Door County so do its weekend activities. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, June 1 Live Jazz Sit back and relax for live jazz at the Root Bistro and Wine Bar in Sturgeon Bay from 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Read more>> Deathfolk Stop […]

  • New Businesses and New Ephraim

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    Depending on who you talk to, Ephraim is either the most beautiful and last remaining example of quaint Door County or just the place where old people live so they don’t have to experience change. But as we began compiling the exhaustive list of new businesses opening their doors throughout Door County this year, something […]

  • Stained Glass, Jewelry, Sculpture at Artzy Studio

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    Artzy Studio hosts a reopening reception weekend to celebrate their fourth season. Featured artist Cynthia L. Koshalek shows new jewelry and ceramics. There is also stained glass by Norma Hove, pewter owl sculptures by Wisconsin artist Clarence P. Cameron, and garden art on display in the butterfly garden. The reception is May 25-28, 10:30 am […]

  • The History of Mushing

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    The Door County Sled Dogs Education & Discovery Center/Museum opens its doors for their third season in Ephraim this Memorial Day weekend. The Museum is featuring new exhibits this year in addition to interesting information about the history of mushing. Visitors have the opportunity to tour the museum and meet the sled dog team and […]

  • County Q Construction Begins May 29

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    The Door County Highway Department will begin a resurfacing project on County Q from South Dane Street east to Woodcrest Road. The work includes milling the existing pavement to the gravel subbase, grading and preparing the gravel road base then resurfacing the roadway with a new hot mix asphalt pavement, placing new aggregate shoulder material […]

  • This Weekend In Door County: Memorial Day Fun and Maifest

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    Summer is finally upon the county as the Door opens up after a long winter. Join us in celebrating Memorial Day as well as other fun activities all throughout the county. Friday, May 25 Egg Harbor Farmers Market Head down to Harbor View Park in Egg Harbor for a large assortment of locally grown produce […]

  • Play Free Round at Red Putter

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    The tradition of free golf continues at Red Putter, May 19 & 20. Stop by and play a round of mini golf for free. The Red Putter offers free golf to show appreciation for all the wonderful support from customers and it’s a great way to start the 2018 summer season. Upcoming events are June […]