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The latest news on the Door County art and literary scenes, including features, gallery openings, exhibits, and literature events.

  • Door County Art League Holds Potluck, Plans for 2009

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    Monday, Oct. 27, Door County Art League (DCAL) members will get together to socialize at a potluck dinner beginning at 6 pm at the Gibraltar Fire Department meeting room.

  • Mystery, They Wrote

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    When I was working full time in Corporate America I did a lot of international travel..So, over time, I began to collect “airplane books.” I’d start compiling the stack the day my plane reservations were made.

  • Two Poems for Sallie

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    I. I think of you, always, in autumn… that day in the park when we knelt in the grass beneath a gingko tree, gathering its delicate fans around us then tossing them high, laughing in the golden shower raining down… we, of many years we, who thought there’d be many more… I forget – already […]

  • An Admission

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    You wouldn’t guess it From looking at me, But I’ve conducted Some of the world’s finest symphonies: Beethoven’s Ninth, Mozart’s Jupiter, Sibelius’ Finlandia, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, All ten of Mahler’s And many, many others, Too numerous to name. And symphony orchestras, as well; The New York Philharmonic, The Boston, The Philadelphia, The Cleveland, The Chicago, […]

  • The Butcher

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    Ed stands behind the cold glass, arms crossed over an ample belly. He is balding. His remaining hair is of no particular color; long, thin strands have been combed over from a low part inches above his left ear.

  • HUMOR

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    Peninsula Pulse Senior Correspondent Bjorn Bakken chronicles the events from the newsworthy meetings and councils of Door County’s towns and villages.

  • Authors and After Words

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    The epic of Beowulf falls into two parts. The first tells how Beowulf came to rid king Hrothgar’s realm of the monster Grendel and how Beowulf went on to rid the kingdom of Grendel’s even more monstrous mother.

  • Santa Fe Shop Exhibits Don Standing Bear’s Necklaces

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    The Santa Fe Shop & Gallery in Fish Creek exhibits the necklaces of Don Standing Bear, whose vision is to further expand his horizons, sharing the gift of creativity the Great Spirit has blessed him with.

  • “Shimmering Spirits: the Art of Haitian Voodoo Flags” on Display at the Peninsula School of Art

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    African symbols meet European pomp in “Shimmering Spirits: the Art of Haitian Voodoo Flags,” on display at Peninsula School of Art’s Guenzel Gallery, 3900 County Road F, in Fish Creek.

  • Fine Art Fair at the Door County Outpost Gallery and Café

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    Over 25 of the regions top artists will be displaying their work at the Door County Outpost Gallery & Café on Pumpkin Patch weekend, Oct. 11 and 12. Located just a half mile south of Egg Harbor, the Outpost lawns will be transformed into a colorful outdoor gallery, featuring a wide range of art media including ceramics, digital art, fiber art, hand blown glass, jewelry, wood sculpture, pottery, paintings and much more.

  • Jacksonport Craft Cottage Features Anderson Watercolors

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    The Jacksonport Craft Cottage, now in its 25th year, is pleased to present watercolors by Kari Anderson as part of a Fall Showcase Oct. 17 – 19. Anderson is a watercolorist who resides in Door County, and she paints the many seasons of the peninsula.

  • Artoberfest at Gallery 42

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    Never one to pass up the opportunity for a cool beer and hunk of German sausage, Gallery 42 owner Tim Nyberg will welcome guests the last two weekends in October by rolling out the barrel in celebration of “Artoberfest.

  • Gregariousness and a Green House – Sandra and Wence Martinez

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    I have to say that my reason for wanting to interview Wence and Sandra Martinez were, at first, kind of silly – I simply wanted to meet the artists who had enough guts to paint their home the most delectable shade of spring green.

  • Fairfield Art Center Prepares for 10th Anniversary and Holiday Gala

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    This November marks the 10th anniversary of the Fairfield Art Center in historic downtown Sturgeon Bay. To celebrate, the art center is planning to host “10.

  • Lilly Barrack Trunk Show at Edgewood Orchard Galleries

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    Edgewood Orchard Galleries will be hosting a jewelry trunk show for nationally-known jeweler Lilly Barrack on Oct. 11, 12 and 13 from 10 am – 5 pm each day.

  • Ellison Bay Arts Fall Art Crawl

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    There are many good reasons to visit Ellison Bay in the fall and here’s one more: the Ellison Bay Arts 6th Annual Fall Art Crawl on Oct. 25 and 26. An art crawl is like a treasure hunt and a party all rolled into one.

  • Art League Plans Big Weekend with “Art in the Barn” and Gallery Reception

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    Door County Art League (DCAL) members will be displaying and selling their work in a beautiful barn setting at 8822 Highway 57 in Baileys Harbor Friday through Sunday, October 10 – 12.

  • Wood Carving Artist to Demonstrate

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    Door County Interiors and Design in Egg Harbor is celebrating the annual Pumpkin Patch Festival with a unique artistic event. On Saturday October 11, from 10 am – 6 pm, renowned wood carver Jerry Waite will offer demonstrations of his skill at the design center throughout the day.

  • Fine Line Designs Gallery Hosts 35th Annual Townline Art Fair

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    The lawn at Fine Line Designs Gallery will be filled with art and artists as the gallery presents the 35th Annual Townline Art Fair, October 11 and 12.

  • Two Poems

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    Strange, How Certain Sounds, Which When Recalled, Bring Joy or Grief Grandfather sipping his coffee, Poured into a broad-rimmed saucer From his cup, which he took with Farm fresh Guernsey cream, a lump Of sugar held between his teeth. —– In the cold, pre-dawn rain, Great black bags of garbage slump at the curb. Weighted […]