Area: Sturgeon Bay
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‘Dark Ranger’ Night Sky Advocate Returns to Crossroads Sept. 16
Kevin Poe, the “Dark Ranger,” will return to Door County thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Door County Environmental Council, the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society, and the Boys and Girls Club of Door County. He will hold a family night at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay, Sept. 16. Poe is a park […]
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New Playground at St. John Bosco
Fr. Carl Schmitt sprays some students with holy water while blessing the new Creative Spirits Creative Souls Playground during a ceremony at St. John Bosco Catholic School on Sept. 8. Photo by Jim Lundstrom.
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AleFest, Dark Knight & More Weekend Plans
It’s your last weekend to soak up summertime in Door County, as the autumnal equinox arrives next Friday! Enjoy an evening of laughter with a 1940s-inspired murder-mystery, celebrate the upcoming grape harvest with a winey celebration at von Stiehl, or tip back a cold one at Egg Harbor AleFest. Friday, September 15 …And Then There […]
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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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Town of Sturgeon Bay Supports Citizens United Amendment
On Sept. 4, the Town Of Sturgeon Bay unanimously passed a resolution asking the Door County Board of Supervisors and local, state and Congressional representatives to support a non-binding statewide referendum. The referendum bill was introduced this spring into both the state Assembly and Senate, but has not been allowed to the Legislative floor for […]
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Upcycled Benches Up for Auction
Pianos, trucks and wine barrels have been recycled and upcycled into a new life as benches in the 17th annual Sturgeon Bay Street Art project, Benches by the Bay. It’s time for them, and the other 22 beautifully decorated benches, to find their new homes. Pick out a spot in your house, business or yard, […]
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DC Historical Society Cozies Up with Chenille Exhibit
Though the temperatures on the peninsula are cooling down, the Door County Historical Society is warming up with its first ever temporary exhibit, Chenille Bedspreads: From Rummage to Treasure. This exhibit, on display through early October, highlights the history, technique, economy and fashion of chenille, a type of yarn and fabric whose French translation is […]
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This is Tommy, a very energetic kitten who is Door County Humane Society’s featured pet. Tommy is about five months old and loves to play and run whenever he can, and loves exploring new places. He would love a home with a cat or kitten friend to play with. Tommy might be energetic most of […]
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Milwaukee Bucks Draft Choice Will Visit Sturgeon Bay
The Milwaukee Bucks statewide tour will stop in Sturgeon Bay Sept. 16. The Bucks 2017 first round draft pick D.J. Wilson will sign autographs and take photos, the Rim Rockers will perform amazing dunk tricks, and the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers will entertain the crowd. The appearance is part of Sturgeon Bay Harvest Festival. Festivities on […]
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Ground Broken for 9th Student-Built Home
Representatives from the four mainland schools in the county, city officials and board members of the Door County Economic Development Corp. (DCEDC) turned out Sept. 6 for a symbolic groundbreaking for the DCEDC’s 2017-18 High School Home Construction Project on N. 19th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. DCEDC Executive Director Caleb Frostman said it was good […]
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Memphis Musician Paul Taylor Visits Door County Makers Space Sept. 8
What do seemingly disparate artists Chuck Prophet, Aashish Khan, Eric Gales, Shelby Bryant, David Shouse, Ann Peebles, Dead Soldiers, Big Ass Truck, Shawn Lane, Sid Selvidge, Robert Ellis, John Nemeth, Devil Train, Amy LaVere, Mason Ruffner, Luther Dickinson, Kelley Mickwee and many more have in common? Answer: They have all used the talents of Memphis […]
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Katie Dahl Plays at Tin Plate, Sept. 12 & Oct. 13
The Tin Plate (the former Hitching Post in Valmy) is pleased to announce two performances this fall by popular Door County musician Katie Dahl: Sept. 12 and Oct. 13, both from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Dahl, a nationally recognized folk singer-songwriter, will perform with her frequent sideman, upright bass and percussion player Rich Higdon. Dahl […]
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Next Yesteryear Program Looks at Sturgeon Bay’s West Side, Sept. 9
The Door County Historical Society will host its yesteryear program “The West Side of Sturgeon Bay,” presented by Ann Jinkins and Maggie Weir, on Sept. 9 at 2 pm in the Collins Learning Center, adjacent to the Heritage Village at 2041 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. This discussion will highlight Sturgeon Bay’s west side in […]
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Sturgeon Bay’s Harvest Fest, Bench Auction Return Sept. 16
Sturgeon Bay’s Harvest Festival and Bench Art Auction returns Sept. 16 with festivities running 9 am – 5 pm on Third Avenue. The auction begins at 5:30 pm. There are a couple new draws for this year’s event: Chalk the Bay! and a special appearance from the Milwaukee Bucks Statewide Tour Showcase. The fun begins […]
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Master Gardeners Host Final Summer Demos Sept. 12
The Door County Master Gardeners Association announces the final program in a series of summertime educational events celebrating their free public display garden, The Garden Door. The garden is located on Highway 42 just north of Sturgeon Bay, on the grounds of the UW Peninsular Agricultural Research Station. Join the Master Gardeners in the Garden […]
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Crossroads at Big Creek Hosts Monarch Tagging Workshop
Sept. 10 is Grandparents Day and Crossroads at Big Creek is celebrating the day with their annual monarch tagging event. This is a wonderful learning adventure for multigenerational families (though interested individuals of all ages are welcome). Guest naturalist Karen Newbern will present a lively program for learners of all ages in the lecture hall […]
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Obituary: James Dennis Jeanquart
James Dennis Jeanquart, 61, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away in his sleep at his home on August 30, 2017. He was born on April 17, 1956, in Sturgeon Bay to Floyd and Nancy (Feifarek) Jeanquart. On May 26, 1975, he married Rebecca J. Hafeman in Algoma, she preceded him in death on June 24, 2017. […]
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Leann Kay Gransee, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Janesville, passed away late Tuesday night, August 29, 2017 at Whispering Heights CBRF. She was born April 27, 1951 in Stoughton, the daughter of Raymond Louie Gransee and Virgene Delores (Roberts) Gransee. Leann graduated from Joseph A. Craig High School in Janesville in 1969. She worked […]
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High School Acting Lab, Improv Part of TAP’s Fall Education Series
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) announces the class schedule for the Fall Education Series, taking place Sept. 9 – Nov. 12. Whether you are an actor interested in improving skills, a playwright working on a new piece, or a community member interested in discovering the ways theater can improve your life, there is something for everyone at […]