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  • Idea Gallery Features Work of Deetz and Lee

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    The contemporary-art Idea Gallery is showcasing the work of two internationally renowned artists in Exhibit 2, which opened July 6. Painter Kristy Deetz and Minkyu Lee, who works in ceramics and wood sculpture, are both UW-Green Bay professors and new to Idea Gallery.  Deetz’s works are carved, burned and painted on wooden surfaces, creating an […]

  • Artists Debut Work at Idea Gallery

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    The contemporary-art Idea Gallery is debuting the work of internationally renowned painter Kristy Deetz and ceramics/wood sculptor Minkyu Lee, who are also UW-Green Bay professors and new artists to Idea Gallery. Their work will be featured in Exhibit 2. An opening reception on July 6, 4-7 pm, will include refreshments in the sculpture garden, Stephen […]

  • Idea Gallery Showcases Richard Taylor Sculptures

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    The contemporary-art Idea Gallery will highlight new works by renowned sculptor Richard Taylor, whose work has been commissioned in almost every major U.S. city. Taylor will have six new sculptures behind the gallery and many in the main gallery. Idea Gallery, 6551 County Road T in West Jacksonport, is open daily, 11 am – 5 […]

  • OBITUARY: Gloria Ann Bley

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    Gloria Ann Bley, 81, of West Jacksonport, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village in Sister Bay. She was born Dec. 19, 1936 in Egg Harbor, the daughter of Milton F. and Marvel A. (Schultz) Haberli. Gloria initially attended Pleasant Grove Grade School in Egg Harbor and then Fairview Grade School in […]

  • OBITUARY: Marilyn J. Koepp

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    Marilyn J. Koepp died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at the age of 89. Marilyn, known to friends and loved ones as “Marnie” was born in Leona, Wisconsin in 1928.  She was raised in Oregon and Sturgeon Bay.  Marnie married William “Buggs” Koepp and together, they owned and operated The Hitching Post restaurant in Whitefish Bay […]

  • OBITUARY: Joseph Carl Haberli

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    Joseph Carl Haberli, 80, of West Jacksonport, died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 while in the loving arms of his family at home. He was born May 16, 1938 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin the son of Milton Haberli and Marvel (Schultz) Haberli.  Joseph attended Sevastopol High School.  On April 23, 1960 he married Mary Lou Martinson […]

  • Weekend Primer Podcast: 4th of July Special

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    4th of July is a week long event in Door County, so Andrew and Matt have you covered a day early. This is your guide to food, live music, family fun, and fireworks, so you can get the most out of Independence Day 2018.

  • Idea Gallery Adds Sculpture Garden for Year Two

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    Dan and Diane Cross invite the public to another season of art at Idea Gallery. The season starts with Exhibition #1, running May 4 through July 4, and featured sculptors include Richard Taylor, Bilhenry Walker, Teresa Lind, Kelly Davies and Reza Pishgahi. Hosting 37 artists from across the nation, and several from Door County, the […]

  • Obituary: Henry Louis Gerlach, Sr.

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    Henry Louis Gerlach, Sr., 71 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died Friday evening, Feb. 23, 2018 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born April 10, 1946 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Edward and Martha (Krowas) Gerlach. On June 4, 1983, Henry married Shirley Mary Jandrin at Zion Ev. Lutheran […]

  • Idea Gallery Holds Holiday-themed Reception

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    Idea Gallery invites the public to their fifth exhibit of the year, Small Works for the Holidays. The exhibit kicks off with a holiday reception Dec. 9, 11 am – 4 pm. The gallery features an affordable, new collection of small artworks in this exhibit. Cynthia Wolfe’s mixed-media collages from her Love Note series are […]

  • Idea Gallery Opens Small Works Show

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    Exhibit #5 at Idea Gallery is a group show featuring a variety of smaller artwork especially good for gift giving. Gallery artists created new works in jewelry, pottery, cast glass, paintings and many more media. This new small works show runs from Nov. 11 through Dec. 21, open 11 am – 5 pm daily. Idea […]

  • Idea Gallery Demo, Auction Brings in Donation for Miller Art Museum

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    One of Idea Gallery’s artists, Jeff Boutin of Eden Prairie, Minn., recently demonstrated his “tree” palette painting technique for 34 people at the gallery in West Jacksonport. The painting was then auctioned off with the proceeds benefiting Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay. The monies will be used to offer awards of recognition in Miller’s […]

  • Obituary: Jean (Herbst) Sawyer

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    Jean Sawyer, 85, of the Town of Jacksonport, fell asleep in the loving arms of her family at home and awoke in the arms of her Lord, late Friday night, September 29, 2017. She was reunited with husband, Robert, after nearly 19 years (December 23, 1998). Jean was born at home in West Jacksonport on […]

  • New Exhibit at Idea Gallery

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    Exhibit 4 at Idea Gallery features three artists: Cynthia Wolfe, of Baileys Harbor, Jeff Boutin, of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Bonnie de Arteaga of Green Bay. The exhibition runs now through Oct. 29. Boutin admired the adventurous spirit of Van Gogh, so he incorporates lots of color, heavy texture, and pushes the boundaries of abstraction […]

  • Obituary: Harold ‘Steve’ Spittlemeister

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    Harold “Steve” Spittlemeister, 94, passed away on September 12, 2017. Harold was born on October 3, 1922 to August and Bertha (Volkmann) Spittlemeister in Egg Harbor Township. He was married to Marion “Mickey” F. Feifarek on July 17, 1948, at Zion Lutheran Church in West Jacksonport. She preceded him in death on January 31, 2011. […]

  • County League: Playoff Matchups Are Set

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    Door County League baseball wrapped up its season with two makeup games Sunday, solidifying the league’s playoff picture. Sister Bay beat Kolberg 10 – 1 in the first game of a doubleheader of makeup games for Kolberg. Baileys Harbor took game two 5 – 0. Sister Bay, the regular season champions for a record-tying fourth […]

  • County League: Sister Bay Locks Up Regular Season Title

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    The Sister Bay Bays secured their fourth straight Door County League Baseball regular season championship Sunday by shutting out Institute Sunday. Sister Bay and Baileys Harbor will play makeup games at Kolberg this week to complete the regular season schedule. Results Institute 0, Sister Bay 11 Kolberg 8, Baileys Harbor 1 Washington Island 8, West […]

  • County League: West Jacksonport Takes 2 from Kolberg

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    West Jacksonport kept their title hopes alive by taking both games of a double-header from Kolberg Sunday. Sister Bay remains in first with two regular season games to play. Results Egg Harbor 12, Institute 3 Sister Bay 5,  Maplewood 3 Baileys Harbor 2, Washington Island 16 Game 1: West Jacksonport 11, Kolberg 0 Game 2: […]

  • County League: Bays Outduel Ports for 1st

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      Sister Bay’s Sam Forkert and Bubba Laughlin out-dueled West Jacksonport’s Riley Cordier as Sister Bay stepped into first place in Door County League Baseball play Sunday. Sister Bay took the matchup of top teams 1 – 0. In other play, Maplewood routed Kolberg 19 – 3, Egg Harbor did the same to Baileys Harbor […]

  • County League Baseball: Bays Pull Even With Ports

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    The Sister Bay Bays notched two wins this weekend to pull even with the West Jacksonport Ports in Door County League Baseball. On Friday the Bays topped Institute in a makeup game, then traveled to Washington Island and beat the Islanders 2 – 0 on Sunday, creating a tie for first. The Bays take on […]