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

  • 2 Poems

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    To a Friend, in the Hospital, Has just had his Knee Replaced The things that have marked our Friendship: long walks in Naples, Barcelona, Lisbon. Strolls on The Riviera, the beach at Cannes.

  • “Knock” Reading and Exhibition

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    Knock: Arts & Literary Journal is hosting a exhibition and reading on Sunday, August 3, 2008 in the upper level of the Blue Horse Bistro in Fish Creek.

  • Bjorn Bakken Reports

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    Peninsula Pulse Senior Correspondent Bjorn Bakken writes on the developments in the communities of Fish Creek, Ephraim, and Ellison Bay employing the talents of other local reporters who can cover the meetings when he is otherwise distracted.

  • By Any Other Name

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    Chicago’s Sheffield neighborhood was populated by people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. There were Irish, Germans, Scots, Italians, Mexicans, Native American, and even Assyrians.

  • Knee Deep in Strawberries

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    “Knee Deep in June,” by James Witcomb Riley, these his opening lines: “tell you what I like the best, ‘long about knee-deep in June. ‘Bout the time the strawberries melt, on the vine, some afternoon, like to jes git out and rest.

  • Authors & After Words

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    Paul McComas’ second novel, Planet of the Dates, is a well-written exploration of the sorrows of male puberty including first love, early lust, a broken promise of fidelity and a critical fall from grace and honor in 1980 Milwaukee.

  • Turtle Ridge Studio-Gallery Presents “New Directions”

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    Traditionally, Turtle Ridge Studio-Gallery in Ellison Bay has been all about handbags and leather; however, this year, the studio-gallery has exploded with new ideas.

  • Summer Fine Art Fair

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    The 6th annual Summer Fine Art Fair will be held at the Settlement Shops in Fish Creek on August 2 from 10 am – 5 pm. Regional and local artists will sell their newest creations along the meandering path that surrounds the shops.

  • Santa Fe Shops Feature Elaine Coyne

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    Elaine Coyne’s visionary artwear accessories, including complete collections of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and belts, are on display at the Santa Fe Shop in Fish Creek.

  • With A Little Help From Friends

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    Artist Beth Lipman came to Sturgeon Bay in early July to use the facility and team at Popelka Trenchard Glass where she has been creating a large installation that was commissioned by the Rhode Island School of Design Museum.

  • Textile Exhibit at Guenzel Gallery

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    Rare, intricate textile treasures created by China’s ethnic minority tribes will be on display from August 7 through September 20 in the exhibit “Tribal Textiles of Southwest China” at Peninsula Art School’s Guenzel Gallery, 3900 County Road F in Fish Creek.

  • Pangaea Gallery Features Jeweler Kathy Stanaszek

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    Pangaea Gallery is pleased to show and make available the unique and stunning jewelry of Kathy Stanaszek, who describes her art as fused dichroic glass jewels, based on the ancient art of glass that dates back to pre-Roman times.

  • Local Farmsteads Featured

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    Off the Wheel Pottery is currently showing a collection of oil paintings of Door County farmsteads by local artist, Shawn Peterson. A fourth generation Door County native, Peterson is influenced by the land and lifestyle.

  • “Whatever…happens” at Mr. Helsinki

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    Mr. Helsinki’s Restaurant and Wine Bar in Fish Creek will host a show of Tim Nyberg’s paintings August 7 through 31. The show promises to be an eclectic mix, as it’s comprised of works selected by Nyberg’s Door County and Twin Cities artist friends.

  • Floral Frenzy in Ellison Bay

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    Newport House Gallery will host a container exhibit, demonstration, and idea exchange on July 31, 10 am – 4 pm, in the courtyard of the gallery in Ellison Bay.

  • Hollywood Glamour Event at Gold and Silver Creations

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    Gold and Silver Creations, Door County’s premier jeweler located at 742 Jefferson St. in Sturgeon Bay, is hosting an exclusive artist showing August 1 and 2.

  • Door County Festival of the Arts – the Peninsula’s All-Encompassing Art Event

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    When you grow up in a small community such as Door County, inevitably you take a few things for granted. For me, one of those things was the vibrant arts and cultural community we have on the peninsula.

  • Community Artists Thor and Judi Thoreson

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    For over 30 years, Judi and Thor Thoreson have worked collaboratively, as artists, as husband and wife, and as active community participants. They reside in an historical building, participate with the Ellison Bay Arts Group, and offer a newly-completed brick oven, perfect for wood-fired pizzas, to the community once or more a month.

  • Local Artist Publishes Art Book

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    Judi Ekholm’s new 12 x 12 inch, full color book features 43 of her paintings. The public was provided a sneak preview of the book on July 19 at the opening of her exhibit at Edgewood Orchard Galleries, and the book will also be available, for $50, at the Ekholm Studio Gallery, located at 3913 Little Spring Road in Fish Creek.

  • Upcoming Events at Edgewood Orchard

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    Edgewood Orchard Galleries will be hosting two special events the weekend of July 25, 26 and 27. An Elizabeth Garvin Trunk Show featuring her contemporary jewelry designs in silver and gold will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm, while Illinois limestone carver Jim Johnson will be presenting a stone carving demonstration on Saturday from noon – 5 pm.