Area: Fish Creek
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Letter to the Editor: Presidential Elector Update?
Perhaps Northeastern Wisconsin presidential elector from Sturgeon Bay William Berglund should be approached about his thoughts of casting his vote for Trump considering the new totals of Trump’s 2.8 million deficit in the popular vote. Trump’s fringe private interest business conflicted and extremist cabinet picks against public education, public health (destruction of the ACA) and […]
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Everyone Invited to Gibraltar High School’s Holiday Concert on Dec. 19
The community is invited to Gibraltar Secondary Choir’s Holiday Concert at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) on Dec. 19, 7 pm. There will be special appearances by the Bells of Praise Bell Choir, the Gibraltar Elementary Honors Choir, and members of the Peninsula Singers. The concert culminates in a Community Sing of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from […]
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PMF Now Accepting Applications for Emerging Conductor Program
The Peninsula Music Festival is now accepting applications for its Karen Smuda Emerging Conductor Program. Now in its fifth year, the Peninsula Music Festival’s Karen Smuda Emerging Conductor Program provides training and exposure for aspiring conductors with a professional orchestra. The program’s intention is to provide broad experience with all aspects of orchestra conducting and […]
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Play It Forward Concert to Benefit Go Bo! Foundation
On Dec. 29, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present its fourth annual Play It Forward concert, bringing together many of Door County’s favorite musicians to benefit a worthy cause. Through these musicians’ donated time, as well as the freewill donations collected at the concert, Play It Forward celebrates the warmth and light of the holiday […]
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Hear Eagle Tower, Nature Center Updates at Peninsula State Park’s First Day Hike
On January 1, Peninsula State Park will sponsor a First Day Hike, offering visitors the opportunity to start the year off with a family friendly trek led by Park Naturalist Kathleen Harris and the Friends of Peninsula State Park. After hearing five-minute updates about Eagle Tower and the Nature Center addition, join Peninsula Park’s Naturalist […]
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Call for Art for PenArt’s ‘Art at Studio 54’ Exhibit
A 1970s disco theme underscores the exhibition Art at Studio 54, to be held Jan. 7-14 at Peninsula School of Art, 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek. All artists of any media and every skill level are invited to submit both 2D and 3D work up to the size of a vintage vinyl album cover […]
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Christmas Bird Count, Holiday Tunes & More Weekend Plans
It’s the weekend before Christmas – why not share in the holiday spirit with your friends and community during this weekend’s play readings, holiday concerts and a special tailgate fundraiser for Sunday’s game? Friday, December 16 Holiday Readings Door County’s Learning in Retirement’s Winter Reading Theater presents the beloved classics, A Child’s Christmas in Wale […]
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High School Winter Athletics: Dec. 9-16, 2016
GIBRALTAR Boys Basketball Dec. 9 & 10 @ Kohler, TBD Dec. 13 @ Oconto, 7:30 pm Girls Basketball Dec. 9 & 10 @ Kohler, TBD Dec. 12 vs. Green Bay West, 7:30 pm Dec. 16 vs. Sevastopol, 7:30 pm SEVASTOPOL Boys Basketball Dec. 9 & 10 @ Kohler, TBD Dec. […]
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Peninsula Singers Hold Pair of Christmas Concerts Dec. 10 & 11
The Peninsula Singers will perform their 37th annual Christmas concerts at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church on Dec. 10 at 7 pm and again at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek at 3 pm on Dec. 11. Artistic Director Merle Colburn opens this year’s concert with the rousing “The Sleigh” by Richard Kountz, […]
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Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling at Noble House
Gibraltar Historical Association presents a Christmas tree lighting and caroling on Dec. 10 at 5 pm at the Alexander Noble House. Bundle up and come down to the corner of Main Street in Fish Creek to sing in the holidays. There will be traditional songs, candlelight and special guests, the Gibraltar High School Chorus. Sing […]
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Natural Christmas, Tree Lightings & More Weekend Plans
The Door Peninsula is alive with holiday festivities. Take it all in Door County style with an ugly sweater run, The Ridges’ Natural Christmas, and The Peninsula Singers annual Christmas concert. Friday, December 9 The Clearing Festivities Celebrate the sights, sounds and treats of the season with The Clearing Folk School’s annual holiday open house. […]
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Framed: Fish Creek Civic Association Volunteers
JoDee and Digger DeGroot, along with Brian Kelsey and a number of other volunteers, recently celebrated the purchase and decoration of several Christmas trees in downtown Fish Creek. Photo submitted by Fish Creek Civic Association.
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High School Winter Athletics: Dec. 2-9, 2016
GIBRALTAR Boys Basketball Dec. 2 @ Omro, 7:15 pm Dec. 5 @ Algoma, 7:30 pm Dec. 8 vs. NEW Lutheran, 7:30 pm Girls Basketball Dec. 2 @ NEW Lutheran, 7:30 pm Dec. 6 vs. Oconto, 7:30 pm SEVASTOPOL Boys Basketball Dec. 5 @ NEW Lutheran, 7:30 pm Dec. 8 vs. Oconto, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Nightmarish Visions from the “Alt-Right”
I heard a disturbing comment by a nice-sounding man from the “Alt-right” on public radio this week to the effect that he is simply urging “whites” to take care of our own “family” of white people before others. I have also read that members of this movement want to rid the U.S. of all […]
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White Gull Welcomes String Ties Bluegrass Band Dec. 7
The Wisconsin bluegrass group String Ties is next up for the White Gull Inn’s Winter Folk Concert series, performing Wednesday, Dec. 7. String Ties calls the hills of the upper Mississippi home, blending bluegrass, old-time country, swing, gospel and folk into an engaging version of acoustic music, evoking nostalgia, love lost and found, moonshine hills, […]
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Northern Door YMCA Celebrates Renovations with Open House Week, Dec. 5-10
January 2016 started with many changes at the Northern Door YMCA. Through efforts of a capital campaign, the Northern Door YMCA kicked off a renovation and construction of an addition to the facility. The YMCA is excited to announce all is complete. Everyone is invited to visit the Y to see all that has transformed […]
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Community Invited to Take Part in Gibraltar Choir Holiday Concert
Join members of the Gibraltar High School Choir in singing the “Hallelujah” Chorus as the final number of the Gibraltar H.S. Choir Holiday Concert on Dec. 19, 7 pm, at Door Community Auditorium. All community members, church choir members, friends and family of Gibraltar students, Gibraltar staff, and singing enthusiasts are invited. Music will be […]
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Fish Creek Civic Association Decorates Downtown for the Holidays
Each year, the Fish Creek Civic Association (FCCA) purchases the trees and lights that adorn downtown Fish Creek with the holiday spirit. “The trees have come from a few different local farms over the years. This year they’re the most beautiful I’ve ever seen them,” said FCCA Office Manager, Digger DeGroot. Digger coordinates the delivery […]
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World Premieres Scheduled for Northern Sky’s 2017 Season
Northern Sky Theater has announced its world premieres for the 2017 season in Door County. The summer world premiere at the amphitheater in Peninsula State Park will be Oklahoma in Wisconsin. Richard Castle (book and lyrics) and Matthew Levine (music) have written a charming homage to Door County with a musical that highlights the quirkiness […]
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Fish Creek Announces Bigger, Better Raffle for 30th Winter Fest
The Fish Creek Civic Association (FCCA) is actively gearing up for the 30th anniversary of the Fish Creek Winter Festival, Feb. 3-5. Winter Festival’s impressive following has been cultivated throughout the past three decades and continues to grow each year. Such fun as the Wheel of Meat, Bicycle Toss, Chili Cook-Off and the Fruit Loop […]