Area: Washington Island
-
Hans Christian Announces Deep Listening Concerts
Hans Christian’s versatility as cellist, recording artist, and producer has for three decades created a legacy of concerts and recordings that have touched people’s hearts around the world. He reaches deep into the listener’s soul to connect with an ancient wisdom that feeds us in a time of turmoil and unsettled energies. His music opens […]
-
Trueblood PAC Presents ‘Population 485: On Stage’
Population 485: On Stage will be on stage at Trueblood Performing Arts Center on Washington Island on July 8 at 7:30 pm. This dramatic and hilarious live performance (based on the bestselling book by New Auburn native Michael Perry) goes behind the scenes of a small-town fire department when a former resident returns as a […]
-
Specialty Crop Field Days Offers Tours of Four Door County Farms
Individuals interested in learning about specialty crop growing techniques in Door County can attend two Specialty Crop Field Days hosted by DATCP. The field days will be held July 19-20 and will feature site visits to four Door County farms where specialty crops are grown. Field Day participants will tour four farms during two days […]
-
County League Baseball: Egg Harbor Hands Sister Bay First Loss
Egg Harbor took down the last unbeaten team in the Door County League Sunday, tightening the race at the top of the standings. July 2 Results Maplewood 1, at Institute 0 Sister Bay 5, Egg Harbor 6 Kolberg 4, Washington Island 11 West Jacksonport 8, at Baileys Harbor 2 July 9 Schedule All games […]
-
Deer Run: Washington Island’s Golf Course
Like many things, golf courses exist on a wild spectrum. The elements that make The Da Vinci Code a book — words that frame sentences that frame paragraphs — also make The Very Hungry Caterpillar a book. Likewise, the elements that make Whistling Straits a golf course in Sheboygan — tee boxes that lead to […]
-
Washington Island Lions Club Hosts Fly-in Fish Boil July 15
On July 15, the Washington Island Lions Club will host its 64th annual Fly-in Whitefish Boil. Guests can fly, boat, motorcycle or walk in. Parking is free. The event held at the Washington Island Airport attracts around 150 to 250 pilots and planes from around the country. Pilots camp for free under their plane. There […]
-
Independence Celebrations, Blacksmith Demos & More Weekend Plans
The Fourth is almost here. Every village has their own festivities planned. Everyone celebrates in their own way. The rest of the calendar is just as full as usual: live music, theater, and a birds of prey. Here are some suggestions to round out your weekend plans. Friday, June 30 Art/Speaks Hosted by Edgewood Gallery […]
-
Door County League: Rain Postpones Two Games
Half of the Door County League baseball schedule was postponed Sunday as rain continues to impact field conditions. Sister Bay’s game at Institute and Baileys Harbor’s game at Kolberg were both postponed. In Sunday’s action West Jacksonport beat Washington Island to stay within a game of Sister Bay, and Egg Harbor topped Maplewood. June 25 […]
-
2017 Door County 4th of July Events
Door County 4th of July Parades 10 am: Baileys Harbor 1:30 pm: Egg Harbor Fireworks July 1 Fish Creek July 3 Egg Harbor Maplewood July 4 Baileys Harbor Gills Rock Sturgeon Bay Washington Island July 8 Sister Bay Egg Harbor 4th of July Parade and Fireworks All activities take place in Harbor View Park, 7809 […]
-
Washington Island Yacht Club to Hold Picnic July 9
The Washington Island Yacht Club (WIYC) under the leadership of Commodore Gary Delzell and the Board of Directors held strategic planning meetings last year. The outcomes of those meetings are the new Vision of Fellowship – Recreation – Service and mission statement: Creating Fellowship through social, recreational, and service activities on the Island and waters […]
-
VIDEO: Schoolhouse Beach, Washington Island
Take a visit to Schoolhouse Beach on Washington Island, one of the most picturesque beaches in Wisconsin. The beach is made of millions of smooth limestone rocks and clear blue waters on the northern side of the island. A favorite for sunbathing, swimming, and rock skipping, the beach is named for a schoolhouse that once […]
-
County League Baseball: Sister Bay Rolls to 5 – 0 Start
Egg Harbor moved back over .500 with a win over Institute, keeping within striking distance of first place Sister Bay. The Bays remain unbeaten after shutting out Maplewood 3 – 0. Washington Island climbed back to even on the season by topping Baileys Harbor 4 – 1. In Kolberg, wet field conditions resulted in […]
-
Island Players Brings Theater Trilogy to Close with ‘The Islanders’
“Everyone is new at some point.” On June 23, a saga will finally be brought to a close on Washington Island. The Islanders, a play by Washington Island native Gayle Johnson, will be the third installment in a trilogy of plays written for, and concerning, the Island and its colonization. The Islanders will display an […]
-
County League Baseball: Sister Bay Alone in First
Sister Bay moved back into a familiar perch at the top of the Door County League baseball standings Sunday. The Bays knocked off previously unbeaten West Jacksonport in dramatic fashion, 6 – 3. Sister Bay scored three runs in the top of the 10th inning. In other games, Washington Island topped Institute and Kolberg beat […]
-
Discovering Plum Island: Historic Island Now Open to Public
For years, the ferry trip between Washington Island and Northport quietly passed by Plum Island’s dilapidated lighthouse and coast guard facility. Last week, a newly finished dock opened the historic island to the public and a group of birders were the first to visit. On June 3, a group of 11 residents, visitors and members […]
-
Steel Bridge Songfest, Sister Bay Goat Fest, and More Weekend Plans
Festivals abound this weekend in Door County. Whether you’re looking for outstanding live music, docent-led tours of some of Door County’s most remote (and not usually open to the public) lighthouses, or even to stand up in the fifth annual Roofing of the Goats parade, there are too many places to be at once. Friday, […]