Area: Sister Bay
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Door County Wearable Art Show Returns with Fall Selections
As Door County’s landscape makes its annual shift from the bright greens, blues and yellows of summer to the fiery reds, browns and oranges of autumn, fashion will soon follow suit. With changing flora comes falling temperatures, demanding thicker fabrics, layered ensembles and knit accessories paired with leather bags and statement jewelry. All of this […]
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Marcia Nickols’ Oils at Base Camp
Marcia Nickols is the featured artist at Base Camp Coffee Bar and will show her oils throughout September and October. Nickols works with water-based oils and is currently exploring the use of palette knife and various textural mediums including impasto and wax. Water scenes dominate her work because of her fascination with light reflections and […]
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Sister Bay Negotiating Remaining Braun Property
After public visioning sessions, lot line changes and many individual offers on the Braun property in downtown Sister Bay, the village may soon get what it was hoping for when it originally began planning for the property in 2013: a single developer to purchase and build on the lots. “The single offer will be for… […]
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50 Artists Participate in ARTrageous Benefit
For the ARTrageous price of $99, people have an opportunity to purchase original artwork created by more than 50 renowned women artists of Door County. The Women’s Fund of Door County presents an ARTrageous Benefit Sept. 23 at Rehberger’s Hidden Acres Farm, 11128 Beach Road, Sister Bay. Preview the art at the quaint working form […]
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Liberty Grove Sues Sister Bay Over Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Liberty Grove Town Board has authorized the commencement of a legal action against the Village of Sister Bay in connection with longstanding disputes between the town and village regarding the wastewater treatment plant serving the municipalities. The town is seeking a determination by the court regarding whether and to what extent it has an […]
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Wearable Art Show Returns to Sister Bay
The Door County Wearable Art Show (DCWAS) is almost here. Contemporary, artist-made women’s clothing, accessories and jewelry will transform the Sister Bay Village Hall into a boutique. The show is scheduled for Sept. 30, 9 am – 5 pm, and Oct. 1, 10 am – 4 pm. A wide range of styles, sizes and prices […]
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Free Three-Part Screening of ‘Race: The Power of Illusion’
The Racial Justice Action Team of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) is screening a three-part PBS mini-series, Race: The Power of an Illusion. Each screening is followed by a thoughtful, civil and honest community dialogue about America’s understandings of race and what it means for Door County. This event is free. Race […]
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The Women’s Fund Presents ‘ARTrageous’ Benefit
Join the Women’s Fund of Door County at an ARTrageous benefit. ARTrageous is an opportunity to purchase art created by more than 50 women artists of Door County for an ARTrageous price of $99 to benefit the Women’s Fund of Door County. The benefit is Sept. 23 at Rehberger’s Hidden Acres Farm, 11128 Beach Road […]
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Craft Brews & Crazy Clothes: Bier Zot’s Ryan Castalez
If you’ve ever walked through the doors of Bier Zot Beer Café, chances are you’ve been taken aback by two things: the variety of brews consuming its beer list and the color and fit of the skinny jeans on the man you’re most likely to see behind the counter. Say hello to Ryan Castalez, Bier […]
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Sister Bay, Liberty Grove Shredding and Recycling Day Sept. 16
All residents, business owners or operators, and owners of property in the Village of Sister Bay and the Town of Liberty Grove are encouraged to participate in a Shredding/Appliance Recycling Day on Saturday, Sept. 16. There will be no charge to have documents securely shredded or to recycle most computer components and small household appliances, […]
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Wayne A. Lemburg, age 92, of Sister Bay, died with his family by his side at Scandia Village in Sister Bay on September 9, 2017. The family is honoring his wish and there will be a private family service and he will be interred at the Baileys Harbor Cemetery.
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Obituary: Shirley M. Rosenquist
Shirley M. Rosenquist, 89, of Sister Bay, WI passed away at Bellin Hospital In Green Bay WI on September 9, 2017. There will be a Memorial Service at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay, WI on Saturday September 16, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. A Luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the […]
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Ride the Fall Challenge in Sister Bay Sept. 16
The Peninsula Century Fall Challenge bicycle ride returns to Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park Saturday, Sept. 16. Riders can still register for the ride Friday from 4 – 7 pm at Waterfront Park, and Saturday at packet pickup from 6 – 9 am. The ride offers four routes – 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles – […]
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Turnover Plagues Local Tourism Associations
As tourism in the county grows, local business associations are struggling to retain the staff that sustains marketing and events within communities. While local officials say a lack of competitive compensation is the cause for turnover, former coordinators cited politics between boards and business members as the toughest part of the gig. Room tax revenues […]
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Server of the Week: Spencer Champeau
When the rain starts pouring down During your visit to the Sister Bay beach It’s probably best to trade floaties for cold brews At Bier Zot’s Beach Bar, within easy reach! If you’re lucky you’ll walk in to hear Spencer Offering smooth delivery of Lil’ Troy’s “Wanna Be A Balla” His mission as a […]
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Old Meets New at Meadows Gallery
During the first five years of Meadows Art Gallery, only Door County artists have been shown. This is the direction and mission of the Meadows Gallery. Last month’s show was Old Guard, in a collection of artists who helped start the gallery. This month, the Meadows will feature newer artists to the gallery in a […]
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Lady Liberty Erected at Liberty Lodge
A 16-foot white pine replica of Lady Liberty was erected at the Liberty Lodge in Sister Bay last week. The 1,200-pound statue stands atop a 1,200-pound pedestal, also of white pine, fashioned by Hurley, Wis., chainsaw artist Jeff Prust, who created the incredibly detailed Lady Liberty from a photograph, using only a chainsaw and sandpaper. […]
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A Brilliant Stranger: The Art & Evolution of Dawn Patel
Dawn Patel remembers the scene vividly: yards of organic linen and silk blend fabric lying on her driveway, the bleach she applied in intricate patterns eating away at the delicate and expensive material. It was the only fabric she had to work with, so Patel gathered it up and brought it inside. A cold-water rinse […]