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Area: Sturgeon Bay

  • Golf League Results: June 28 – 30

    ALPINE   Alpine Women’s Golf League (June 28) Event – Discard mystery hole, red #6: A Flight – M. Aiken 34; B Flight – K. Krueger & G. Farley 43; C Flight – D. Staats & C. Tierney 48; D Flight – A. Junion & E. Penpek 48. Low Score: A Flight – M. Aiken […]

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

    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 […]

  • Artful Garden Walk to Support Boys & Girls Club

    The second annual Artful Garden Walk to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Door County will be held July 30, 10 am – 4 pm. The Artful Garden Walk will showcase 18 local artists working in six blooming gardens located adjacent to Bay Shore Drive. “The combination of talented artists installed amongst lush foliage makes […]

  • Lily Bay Lakeshore Artisans Hold Open House

    Come stroll or drive the half-mile of North Lake Michigan Drive (from street numbers 3450 – 3516) and walk into local artisans’ spaces as the Lily Bay Lakeshore Artisans host their annual open house. The open house takes place July 8-10, 10 am to 5 pm. Jim Hoyer is Lily Bay Originals. He repurposes and […]

  • Rogue Theater Presents a Humorous Whodunit

    Rogue Theater brings the hilarious And Then There Was Nun to the stage for one weekend. Written by Bruce W. Gilray and Richard T. Witter, this comedy is a spin-off of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None as the Holy Order of the Sisters of San Andreas get together on a secluded island for […]

  • Classic & Wooden Boat Fest Makes Call for Entries

    The Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival is making its annual call for entries for the various events associated with the festival, Aug. 12 & 13. The call includes boats to be exhibited, teams to compete in the Sikaflex Challenge boat building competition and artwork for the new Art Mart Sale. The Door County […]

  • Crossroads Offers Free Family Programs

    In July and August, Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay tries to nurture learners of all ages by offering free family programs at 10 am, Mondays through Thursdays. Summer educator Joan Wilkie and naturalist Joel Kaminski will share the teaching responsibilities. Below are dates and topics for the family programs for the week. On […]

  • Comedic Nuns, Ben Folds & More Weekend Plans

    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 […]

  • Door County History in Pictures: 1940s Marching Band

    A marching band in downtown Sturgeon Bay, circa the 1940s according to the cars. Photo courtesy of the Door County Historical Museum, 18 North 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Open 10 am – 4:30 pm daily, May 1 through Oct. 31.

  • Burning Cow Music Festival Returns July 21 – 23

    It started with a vision and ended with a burning cow. And this summer, for three days, it will once again transform the grounds of the Door Devils Motorcycle Club into an eclectic showcase of original music and tantalizing food. The second annual Burning Cow Music Festival will return to Sturgeon Bay from July 21 […]

  • Featured Pet: Charlotte

    This is Charlotte, a one-year-old Pitbull mix. She came to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) as a surrender in April because her family could no longer care for her. Once people lay eyes on her they immediately notice her stunning pewter coat. It’s not only gorgeous, but it also feels extremely soft and velvety. […]

  • Stolen Storage Unit Returned to Habitat for Humanity

    The tiny house/storage unit that was reported stolen from Habitat for Humanity in Sturgeon Bay has been found. However, tools and other items remain missing. The theft is under investigation by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department.

  • Municipal Meetings: Jul 1 – 8

    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. […]

  • “Isaac’s Eye” Opens at Third Avenue Playhouse

    Isaac’s Eye opened at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) on June 30. It will be performed through July 23. Isaac’s Eye is a fantastically brilliant and fresh new play by Lucas Hnath, one of the most produced young playwrights in the country today. This amazingly creative new work playfully presents the 17th Century world of Isaac […]

  • pat mAcdonald: Door County’s Troubadour of Stomp

    Editor’s note:  One of the perks of being a rock star is having a say in how you are addressed. Prince did it in the ‘90s, even taking it a step further by foregoing a name in favor of a symbol. In this article, you’ll learn about one such rock star. After countless misspellings of […]

  • Starting with Dolls and Paris: Beth Peterson’s Career in Fashion Design

    Growing up in Ephraim in the 1970s, it never occurred to the three little Peterson girls that every family wasn’t just like theirs. Deeply immersed in art and music, they were taught to constantly observe what was going on around them. If they were driving through a city, for example, they’d often stop and discuss […]

  • Pinkert Attorney Weber Appointed Door County Judge

    Attorney David L. Weber of the Pinkert Law Firm learned from Gov. Scott Walker on June 30 that he has been selected to serve as Door County’s newest circuit judge, replacing Peter Diltz, who retired on May 11. “He called me about 12:15 today and said that he had selected me for the judge in […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Respect My Limitations

    Volunteering is a win-win, as we all know, but just a word to those who coordinate the volunteers. When a volunteer tells you the limits regarding the time they are able and willing to donate, please respect that. I’ve been doing some volunteer work for what I feel is a very worthy cause, here in […]