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Area: Sister Bay

  • “Boat, Bike & Booze” around Washington Island with NexGen

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    On July 16, NexGen will take a “Boat, Bike & Booze” trip around Washington Island. Meet at the Washington Island Ferry Line dock in Northport by 11 am for an 11:15 am departure to the island. Be sure to BYOB (bring your own bike) and join as NexGen explores all the great things the island […]

  • New Series of Paintings from David Frykman

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    Door County artist David Frykman has completed a new series of oil paintings featuring vintage tractors and farm equipment, sailboats and tugboats, and familiar landscapes from around Door County. David’s paintings and woodcarvings are shown alongside Lucas and Heather Frykman’s photography, and Steve Jorgenson’s pottery at the Frykman Studio Gallery on Highway 42 in Sister […]

  • Midsummer’s Music Festival Presents “From Light to Serious” and “Romantic Connections”

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    Midsummer’s Music Festival’s From Light to Serious and Romantic Connections programs, consisting of four concerts each, round out the end of the first part of the 2016 season. Composers Hugo Wolf, Franz Danzi, Franz Schubert and Beethoven are featured in the From Light to Serious program. Wolf’s “Italian Serenade” in G Minor is reportedly based […]

  • Fly-In Fish Boil, “Hate Mail” & More Weekend Plans

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    Whether you enjoy eating tasty treats, listening to talented musicians, or biking Door County’s back roads, there’s something for you to do this weekend. Check out model trains, amazing artwork or the monarch butterfly nursery to see the kinds of unique opportunities Door County has to offer. Friday, July 15 Symphony Concert Take in performances […]

  • Commentary: Door County’s Parking Problem

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      For decades American city centers, village squares and developments have been designed not around people, but cars. Every development or infrastructure project is constrained by a single question – where will people park? It is now ingrained in nearly every redevelopment discussion we have, even in the tiny villages and towns of northern Door […]

  • Failed Public Notice Stirs Sister Bay

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    The Village of Sister Bay is reinforcing the way it notices public hearings after mailed notices about a public hearing for a new development did not make it to mailboxes. Residents appeared at the June 28 Plan Commission meeting to voice concerns over a project on what is commonly known as the Schaffer property on […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Save Resources for Future Generations

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    My wife, Lynnann, and I are both retired professionals who have recently chosen to move our place of residence to Door County. We believe that Door County is our heaven on earth. We also hope it can be that same special place for our children. We were thrilled to see the article in the recent […]

  • Door County Bakery Holds CD Release Party June 11

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    Recording as Donaldo, Don Thompson of Door County Bakery is having a happy hour CD release party for Walk On, a CD recorded at Hans Christian’s 330 Studio in Sturgeon Bay. Thompson and the musicians who helped him create the recording will be at the release party on July 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm […]

  • Lindens Are Back in Door County, Holding Discussion at Sister Bay Library

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    Door County residents Brian and Jeanee Linden have been off-and-on residents in China since 1984. Their passion for Asia’s culture inspired them to open the Linden Gallery in Ellison Bay in 1996 and venture into China’s Himalayas to start a chain of boutique hotels and cultural centers in 2005. Their China projects have garnered international […]

  • Door County League Baseball: July 3 Results

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    Standings As of July 3 Egg Harbor 8-1 Sister Bay 6-2 Kolberg 6-2 West Jacksonport 6-3 Maplewood 3-6 Institute 2-5 Washington Island 2-6 Baileys Harbor 0-8   Results July 3 Egg Harbor 4, Sister Bay 1 Institute 2, Maplewood 6 Kolberg 2, Washington Island 1 Baileys Harbor 1, West Jacksonport 16   Schedule All games […]

  • Upcoming Blood Drive at Sister Bay’s First Baptist Church

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    The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer. An upcoming blood drive will be held July 20, 11 am – 4 pm, at First Baptist Church at 2622 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister […]

  • Informational Session Set for Aging Mastery Program

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    The Aging Mastery Program (AMP), a collaborative program offered by the Door County YMCA and the Senior Resource Center, recently wrapped up the last session of the 10-week program. AMP is a fun, innovative and person-centered education program that encourages and develops behaviors that improve health, enhance well being and improve societal participation. A variety […]

  • Collin & Jennifer Dahl Open Firefly Outfitters in Sister Bay

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    Firefly Outfitters has opened at the Professional Center at Hwy. 42 and Highland Road in Sister Bay. Collin Dahl has converted what was once a travel agency office, conveniently located next door to his law firm, into what industry reps are calling a “gem” of a wine shop. Furnished with antiques and folk art, Door […]

  • Midsummer’s Music Festival Presents Concerts July 8 – 23

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    Midsummer’s Music Festival presents the next three programs in its 2016 season: Flair and Passion; From Light to Serious; and Romantic Connections. In accordance with a Midsummer’s mission of educating audiences about the wide range of chamber music, the concerts feature works by such familiar composers as Beethoven and Shubert, as well as some lesser-known […]

  • Renaissance Women at The Meadows

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    The Meadows Art Gallery’s next exhibit is Renaissance Women II, a collection of work from Door County women that are fluent in more than one art language. The reception is July 9, 2-4 pm. These artists were selected because of the different art media or style they use in their work. The following artists are […]

  • Donaldo Plans CD Release Party July 11

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    Recording as Donaldo, Don Thompson of Door County Bakery is having a happy hour CD release party for Walk On, a CD recorded as Hans Christian’s 330 Studio in Sturgeon Bay. Thompson and the musicians who helped him create the recording will be at the release party on Monday, July 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 […]

  • Comedic Nuns, Ben Folds & More Weekend Plans

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    This weekend has plenty to offer in events both in and out of doors. Become a kayaking expert, bust a gut at Rogue Theater, or bring home the win at the Belgian Days volleyball tournament.   Friday, July 8 Rutabaga Door County Sea Kayak Symposium Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome to participate in […]

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  • Wuollett Family Runs A Restaurant Trifecta

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    Jody Wuollett has come to the conclusion that genes play a role in personal destiny. He has seen it in action with his family before him, in himself, and in his own growing family. “I’m sure there’s some genetic reason why you want to serve people,” he said recently while sitting at a table on […]

  • Municipal Meetings: Jul 1 – 8

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    DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Common Council meets at noon on July 5. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board meets at 4 pm on July 7. Town of Gibraltar: The town board meets at 7 pm on July 6. Town of Liberty Grove: The town board meets at 7 pm on July 6. […]