Category: Indoor Activities

Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) is screening a number of films in late October. On Oct. 26 at 7:30 pm, Dove will be shown, followed by a discussion with the director, Bernard Anthony Lewandowski, and one of the film’s co-stars, Ryan Patrick Shaw.

“We’re in the smell good business,” says Mike Felhofer, wearing a blue Door County Candle Company apron in his spacious Carlsville shop – Candleworks.

On Oct. 19, the Kiwanis & Rotary Clubs of Northern Door will present the second program of their Travel & Adventure Cinema Series, England’s West Country.

The Third Annual Cy Rosenthal Memorial Fundraiser Barn Dance is the final Door County Folk Alliance event of the season and it will be held Oct. 20. The non-profit organization is dedicated to continuing its late founder Rosenthal’s dream of bringing people together through old-time music and dance in a wholesome, fun environment.

Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) is screening a number of films in late October. On Oct. 26 at 7:30 pm, Dove will be shown, followed by a discussion with the director, Bernard Anthony Lewandowski, and one of the film’s co-stars, Ryan Patrick Shaw.

There is still time to register for The Clearing’s final 2012 fall season Workshop Program day classes. “The Kaleidoscope of Poetry” with Wisconsin’s first Poet Laureate, Ellen Kort, will explore the beauty and the sharp edges of words that are essential to writing on Oct. 20.

The independent art film, Secret Life, Secret Death, will screen at the Sturgeon Bay Cinema, October 12 – 18. Director Genevieve Davis will be on hand for a talkback following the Oct. 12 screening.

A free screening of Four Seasons Lodge, a documentary about an aging group of Holocaust survivors, will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Oct. 16 at 4:30 pm.

When gift giving – tears are a good thing. “Success!” you’ll think and mentally fist-pump your own creative thoughtfulness when the water works begin.

The Gibraltar Historical Association’s October 11 “Gibraltar Talks” program focuses on harps and history. Jeff Pockat, a self-taught Celtic (Gaelic harp) musician and composer, will be the presenter for the evening.

Lindsay Decker, of Holland’s Family Farm, will showcase and offer samplings of the company’s award-winning cheeses at Wisconsin Cheese Masters in Egg Harbor, Oct. 5 – 7.

North Shore Bank will offer a free public seminar on how to create a clutter-free environment on Oct. 5 with guest speaker Brenden McDaniel from the TV show Hoarders.

The Sister Bay Historical Society will present another Sister Bay Stories on Oct. 10 at 7 pm in the Sister Bay Village Hall. Nyla Small will speak about “Northern Door One Room Schools,” and share some photos.

On Sept. 28, the Northern Door Kiwanis and Rotary Service Clubs chapters, will host their first joint travel and adventure film presentation of the season with a Travelogue journey to the big sky country of Majestic Montana.

Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden announces openings are still available for the 2012 fall seminar series. Since 1980, Lawrence University has sponsored a seminar series at Bjِrklunden, a 425-acre estate on the shore of Lake Michigan.

In late September Crossroads at Big Creek is hosting a variety of programs celebrating everything from Norwegian heritage and the Mars Rover Curiosity.

It’s not often an expert tells you something that confirms your belief in something. Like a famous music critic agreeing with you that, “Why yes, “25 or 6 to 4” is a kickin’ tune,” or a film aficionado defending your argument that Wayne’s World is in fact the most visionary work of our time.

Political dysfunction and polarization have brought American politics to historical lows and, worse, American voters are angry. The League of Women Voters brings this issue to the forefront with a special screening of Patriocracy, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Brian Malone, which offers a non-partisan examination of why Americans are shouting at each other instead of listening to each other.

Savory Spoon Cooking School in Ellison Bay offers culinary educational opportunities throughout September. On Sept. 24 guest chef Tom Smith, formerly of T Ashwell’s Restaurant in Ellison Bay, will share his passion for using the freshest ingredients in preparing appetizers.

From Oct. 14 – 19, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering the seminar “Samson” with Bill Urbrock. The larger-than-life figure of Samson dominates the narrative in Judges 13-16 of the Bible.