Area: Sturgeon Bay
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Few Door County visitors have missed a spin through famed Peninsula State Park to climb the tower, take in a show at American Folklore Theatre, or just meander along the roads. But if you’ve never been to Potawatomi State Park, located along the southern shoreline of Sturgeon Bay, you’re missing out on one of the […]
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Riding the Waves of the Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding Industry
Bay Shipbuilding Company has made it through tough economic times before, something it will have to do again to return to prominence.
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Log into Facebook and you’ll find debates on anything from politics to chocolate-chip cookies. Discussions on issues like the Subway proposal in Sister Bay have generated countless posts and comments and increased turnout at public meetings. So is it time for local government to jump into the social media fray?
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Scenes of Steel Bridge Songfests Past
The Sixth Annual Steel Bridge Songfest will rock Sturgeon Bay once again from June 10 – 13, with musicians performing on more than 15 indoor and outdoor stages.
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New On Deck Location a Perfect Fit
Walking the quaint streets of downtown Sturgeon Bay, you’ll find an On Deck clothing store nestled on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Street, as if it’s been there for decades.
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Since the inception of the “On Your Plate” department in Door County Living, it has been the usual custom for a restaurant, chef, or local food to be featured. Of course, while going out to various eateries of the peninsula might seem commonplace to us, our pets who are stuck at home might ask (if […]
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Re-thinking Education: Focus on University Students Comes at Expense of Everyone Else
Every child deserves a chance at a college education, but does every child need one? It’s not a popular question to ask in policy circles, but it’s one that one author argues must be asked if we’re going to keep America’s small towns alive.
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Door County YMCA is All About Community
In 1992, I took my first class at the Door County YMCA. It was quite an endeavor: waking up early in the winter dark, driving from my Egg Harbor home to Sturgeon Bay, and making my way to the old high school where, after decades of teachers yelling, “Don’t run in the halls,” Y instructors […]
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Living for Purpose & Possibilities
For those who may not know her, Judy Drew is the Executive Director of the Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) in Sturgeon Bay. She came to the position in August of 2004 after working many years dealing with insurance and financial services. On the surface, it was quite a shift. Here’s how she describes it. “When […]
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City Sticks to Two-Way Traffic on Third Avenue
The Sturgeon Bay City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to keep Third Avenue traffic flowing in two directions – at least for the winter. Alderman Thad Birmingham was the lone dissenting vote.
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Tonight the Sturgeon Bay City Council could make two huge decisions for the future of its business community. On one hand are the local business owners of Third Avenue, on the other hand is retail behemoth
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One Nation, Under Parking Lots
One of the issues Wal-Mart will deal with in its dispute with Nash Finch, the food distributor that threw the Supercenter proposal for a loop a couple weeks ago, is parking.
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Art and Farming Sheep: Whitefish Bay Farm & Gallery
The hidden gems of Door County are best discovered while touring the back roads of the peninsula. Adventurous spirits encounter fields of wildflowers, grazing animals, historic barns, and art galleries charmingly filled with one-of-a-kind pieces from local talented artists, such as those at Whitefish Bay Farm & Gallery. Resembling more of a working farm than […]
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A New Twist at The Nautical Inn
Sometimes putting a new twist on an old favorite works, and sometimes it doesn’t. Lucky for Door County residents and those who like to visit, Chef Andy’s Nautical Inn (referred to around town as “The New Nautical”) is a winner. Tucked into 234 Kentucky Street in downtown Sturgeon Bay, just a half block from the […]
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Every summer there comes a chance for visitors and residents to get a tour of some of the finest homes and gardens in Door County. This inside peek allows all to share in beautiful architecture, interior design, scenic views and striking gardens that are hidden around the peninsula. This summer the Door County Memorial Hospital […]
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Preserving, Sustaining, Entertaining: Steel Bridge Songfest 5
For some it’s a homecoming, for others it’s a new home. They come from all across the country, and beyond. The Steel Bridge Songfest, and the accompanying Construction Zone songwriting project, brings artists from all over to Sturgeon Bay to rock the city for a solid week each June.
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Gearing up for Steel Bridge: Festival has its issues, but we err when we lose sight of its benefits
Steel Bridge Songfest doesn’t officially start until Thursday night, but artists have already begun to arrive for the Construction Zone songwriting workshop. While most of the musicians coming to Sturgeon
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Taking It to the Bridge: Steel Bridge Songfest
Door County’s reputation as a haven for the arts is strong and far-reaching; each year, the peninsula lures countless artists and non-artists alike with its vibrant art and music scene. But long before the days of galleries, potteries, and outdoor theaters, visitors were drawn to the peninsula by its vital position in the Great Lakes, […]
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The Big Ones That Don’t Get Away: The Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament
“The Small Mouth Bass,” said fisherman Don Hewkin of Zion, Illinois, “are what bring me.” He and his fishing partner Dave Davis have entered the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament every year since 1994. The contest is an annual event on the weekend following Mother’s Day. Hewkin likes the number of fish in the bay […]
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THE Farm: A Living Museum of Rural America
I first went to THE Farm in 2003 or 2004, having avoided it for many years; I had ignorantly assumed it was some sort of hokey petting zoo for kids, and I hadn’t had kids yet. I agreed to go only because my cousin and his young daughter, Scarlett, were in town – THE Farm […]