Area: Sister Bay
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Suzanne L. Rex, 80, died Aug. 5, 2018 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay where she had been living for the past several years. She was born Jan. 20, 1938 to Ernest & Lucy Rex. She lived in Northern Door County for her entire life. She is survived by her sister, Alice (Ed) Dehos , […]
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Egg Harbor Forces Playoff for County League Championship
Egg Harbor spoiled Sister Bay’s hopes for a history-making Sunday on Aug. 12. The Indians rocked the Bays 8 – 2 in Sister Bay, delaying Sister Bay’s quest for a record fifth straight regular season championship. Egg Harbor will now host Sister Bay Aug. 19 in a special one-game playoff to decide the champion. Standings […]
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Riding the Fourth Wave of Coffee at Discourse
It’s not a common sentiment among business owners to push customers out of their comfort zones. Then again, conventionalism isn’t part of Ryan Castelaz’s approach at his Sister Bay coffee shop, Discourse: a Liquid Workshop. They recently celebrated their one year anniversary, so I talked with Castelaz about the past year and the delicious discomfort […]
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Manners Matter: Cleaning Up After Guests
Dear Mary Pat, A hurricane just went though our home in the form of my old college roommate, her husband, their three kids and their small dog. We had been planning this time together so our kids could get to know each other better and I looked forward to it for months. Now I feel […]
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Metalwork at Wearable Art Show
The Door County Wearable Art Show is back for another year, Sept. 18-19 in the Sister Bay Village Hall. Meet 10 artists, each with unique and highly developed approaches to their work. Two of the featured artists are Deb Rades of Shawano and Steve Mitchell of St Charles, Ill. Both artists work in metal and […]
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Quilt Display at The Anderson House
The Trillium Quilt Guild, of Sister Bay, will display its members’ works at the The Anderson House at The Corner of the Past historical site south of Sister Bay on Aug. 10 & 11, 10 am – 3 pm. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Trillium Quilt Guild has challenged its members to choose a […]
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Did you know that there is a difference between mini golf and putt-putt? While miniature golf goes by a lot of different names, including putt-putt, there are fundamental differences between the two. First, let’s go over basics. Mini golf and putt-putt are both offshoots of golf (duh) that focus on just the putting. In most […]
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Wisconsin Poet Laureate Karla Huston Leads Poetry Workshop
Wisconsin Poet Laureate Karla Huston will lead a poetry workshop while in residence at Write On, Door County. “Memory Writes” is on Aug. 20 from 1 – 4 pm, at the Sister Bay Library. Tuition for the workshop is $45 and some scholarships are available. Whether your memories are real or revised, serious or silly, […]
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Door Tiki: Four Watering Holes with a Touch of Tropical
Tiki culture is a fascinating topic, one that conjures up visions of elaborate and colorful cocktails, palm fronds, vintage glassware and Hawaiian shirts. The rise of tiki harkens back to a time when little was known of the South Pacific and Polynesia, and the tropical cultures that existed there. The rare accounts of these mysterious […]
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During the Fourth of July holiday, Door County Medical Center’s Urgent Care opened its doors, showcasing a state-of-the-art facility designed to improve service for walk-in patients with acute needs. Open 12 hours a day, 365 days a year, these improvements make an exceptional facility even more accessible to the community. Within the new facility are […]
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NWTC Offers Supervision Pathway Certificate
The Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Learning and Innovation Center in partnership with Nicolet National Bank is offering a Supervision Pathway certificate this fall in northern Door County. The program is designed for people who wish to acquire and improve their skills in a leadership role. Students are able to take courses independently or combine […]
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NextGen Mixer at Door County Fitness Studio Aug. 16
Join NextGen Door County and Door County Fitness Studio on Aug. 16 for some active networking starting at 5:30 pm. Enjoy networking, a light snack, and then learn about the Door County Fitness Studio with owner Trish Araujo, who will also lead a workout. Once the evening is done, participants are invited to head to […]
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Weekend Primer: Five Door County Festivals, Cabaret at the Kress, The Drowsy Chaperone
Andrew and Matt are back with your Weekend Primer for the weekend of August 10th. Events this weekend include a Cabaret at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor, Five different festivals occurring throughout the county on Saturday, August 11th, and a performance of The Drowsy Chaperone at Peninsula Players.
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This Weekend in Door County: Festivals Galore!
The summer season is upon us and there are too many different activities to keep track of. Good thing The Peninsula Pulse is here to help. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, August 10 Cabaret at the Kress Mary Reilly and accompanist, Joan Mead make their Door County debut in “Playing […]
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Jewelry Trunk Show at Fine Line
Fine Line Designs Gallery welcomes August Nine Designs, a contemporary jewelry line, to the gallery for a two-day trunk show Aug. 3 & 4. The show’s hours for the weekend are 10 am to 5 pm on Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. August Nine Designs is the work of Austin Titus, […]
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Short Film Fest Presents Free Showings
The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) announces that the Door County Short Film Fest has scheduled a free reprise showing of movies that were first unveiled this past February at the 9th Annual Festival. The event is scheduled for Aug. 18, 7:30-10:30 pm at the Sister Bay Pavilion and features 15 short films. The short […]
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Eagle Tower Wood Carvings at Frykman Studio
Frykman Studio Gallery introduces a collection of new animals and figures carved from wood recovered from Peninsula State Park’s recently deconstructed Eagle Tower. According to the woodcarver, David Frykman, “Michelangelo saw the artist’s role as simply releasing the figure that was already there in the block of stone. Now I’m no Michelangelo but it’s nice […]
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Weekend Primer Podcast: Red Putter Tournament, Door County Fair
Andrew and Matt are here with your weekend primer for the week of August 3rd, 2018. Talking points include: The Red Putter Tournament, Pro Wrestling at the Door County Fair, Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week, live music at Peg Egan in Egg Harbor, and Shakespeare in the Park.
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This Weekend in Door County: Red Putter Tournament and The Door County County Fair
The summer season is upon us and there are too many different activities to keep track of. Good thing The Peninsula Pulse is here to help. Check out all the fun happening in Door County this weekend. Friday, August 3 Outdoor Movie At the Algoma Public Library in Algoma enjoy a free showing of “Star Wars: The Last […]
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Sail Door County was founded in 1999 with a simple idea, to share Door County’s rocky shoals, tree-covered islands and beautiful sunsets while providing an exhilarating view and memories that will last a lifetime to Door County’s visitors. The business started with a Cal 40’ classic racing sloop and, in 2012, expanded to include Door […]