Category: Indoor Activities
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Models & Their Makers at Maritime Museum
In May, Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay announced its two-year Sea Dogs exhibit and its goal to reach younger audiences by implementing interactive technology and videos throughout the display. But in the gallery across the space now occupied by Sea Dogs is a permanent exhibit that reaches audiences by doing just the opposite […]
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“Mushrooms Galore” at Savory Spoon Cooking School
Fall is a good season to take a cooking class as Savory Spoon Cooking School has an international cooking class as well as a feature class on mushrooms. On Sept. 26 at 6 pm, travel the world during “In Good Tastes.” In this class you will learn to make mayonnaise, custard and some poaching tips […]
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Door County Historical Society’s Monthly Dinner Features “Funeral Practices of the Past”
The Door County Historical Society will host its monthly dinner meeting featuring a presentation on “Funeral Practices of the Past” by Todd Huehns on Sept. 28. The catered dinner meeting will be at 6 pm at Prince of Peace Church, 1756 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. Heuhns will tell the story of “Funeral Practices of […]
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Crossroads to Host “German Prisoners of War on Our Soil” Program
“German Prisoners of War on Our Soil” is the title of Door County Historical Society’s Sunday program scheduled for 2 pm on Sept. 20 at Crossroads at Big Creek. That topic seems entirely fitting because there actually were German prisoners of war on Crossroads’ soil. When Crossroads collaborated with the Door County Historical Society to […]
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Dancing, Pantomimes and Historic Costumes at Next “Gibraltar Talks” Program
Ladies and gentleman, there will be dancing, pantomimes and historic costumes from hoops to hobble skirts during “Good Night Ladies” – a panorama of women’s history from 1870 to 1915. Karen Cowan, Carol Jones and Vivian Tomlinson will unveil the age-old secrets of “feminine mystique.” The gala will be held Sept. 24 at 7 pm at […]
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Peninsula Showcased In “June Falling Down”
When Rebecca Weaver wrote June Falling Down for a creative writing class in college, she remembered thinking, “This would be much better as a movie.” Over the past several years, she has developed the short story into a screenplay. “I basically wrote it knowing I wanted to make it in Door County,” she said. After […]
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Kiwanis and Rotary of Door County North Bring Travel & Adventure to Door County
On Sept. 18, the Kiwanis & Rotary of Door County North Clubs kick off their 2015-2016 Travel and Adventure Film Season by island hopping to several of the Caribbean’s island gems. Moviegoers will delight in visits to San Juan, Puerto Rico; Havana, Cuba; St. Barts; St. Maarten; Antigua; Dominica; St. Lucia; and Barbados. Returning to […]
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New Horizons Band Holds Kickoff Party for New & Interested Students
As more Door County adults retire and find time on their hands, they are frequently rediscovering old hobbies and pastimes. The Peninsula New Horizons Band program was developed for adults who wish to learn to play a band instrument, or re-learn an instrument they used to play. Band director Paula Eggert and Kathy Krauss have […]
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The UU Fellowship Screens “Blackfish”
The documentary Blackfish will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim on Sept. 15 at 4:30 pm. The public is welcome and there is no charge. In 2010, Dawn Brancheau, a veteran trainer at the well-known Orlando, Florida water park SeaWorld, lost her life when she was attacked by Tilikum, a bull orca […]
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The DCHS and Belgian Heritage Center Team Up to Present the Roadside Chapel Tour
The Door County Historical Society in collaboration with the Belgian Heritage Center presents a Roadside Chapel Tour on Sept. 19. The four-hour bus charter will tour 10 historic chapels: Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help (Champion); Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel (Robinsonville); Blessed Virgin Mary World War I Soldier’s Memorial Chapel (Tonet); Walloon Shrine of […]
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“June Falling Down” Makes Its Door County Debut
June Falling Down, a feature film made in Door County in the summer and fall of 2014, will premiere on the night of Sept. 19. The movie, a mix of comedy and drama, centers on a young woman returning to Door County for her best friend’s wedding and the one-year anniversary of her father’s death. […]
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Peninsula New Horizons Band Kick-Off Sept. 17
The Peninsula New Horizons Band program was developed for adults in Door County who wish to learn to play a band instrument, or re-learn an instrument they used to play. For new students interested in trying out different instruments, the Peninsula New Horizons Band kick-off is from 4 to 6 pm on Sept. 17 at […]
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Awesome Autumn Art Retreat Set for Sept. 11-13
It’s time to register for the Awesome Autumn Art Retreat in Sturgeon Bay at Bridgeport Waterfront Resort, Sept. 11 – 13. The event is organized by Door County Rubber Stamps and Scrapbooking. Owner Oscar Hansen has planned an outstanding line-up of classes and workshops. Instructors Jenny Stultz, Vicki Amundson, Pat Niemuth and Louise Healy are […]
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Bridge, Tree and Watercolor Seminars at Björklunden
From Sept. 27 – Oct. 2, Lawrence University’s Björklunden is offering these seminars: “Introduction to Modern Day Bridge” with Carol Konrad; “Fall’s Glorious Trees and Shrubs” with Don Quintenz; and “Watercolor: A Fresh Start” with Helen Klebesadel. “Introduction to Modern Day Bridge” recognizes that beginning bridge players come with varying levels of knowledge of the […]
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Savory Spoon Offering Labor Day Weekend Classes
Friends coming for the Labor Day weekend? The Savory Spoon Cooking School has some classes to help prepare for the Labor Day celebrations and to begin the fall season. On Sept. 5 at 9:30 am, join instructor Amy Rebhan and explore tasty salads that are healthy and delicious in “Salads as Savory Meals.” The menu […]
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Upcoming Seminars at Bjorklunden
From Sept. 20 – 25, Lawrence University’s Bj?rklunden is offering these seminars: “Exploring How the United States’ Culture of Conflict Creates Political Quagmires” with Laura C.
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The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay has been planning and fundraising for four years to build a building for classes in metal arts and crafts. Well, the time is drawing near for planning to turn into reality – groundbreaking for the building is slated for the spring of 2016.
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Last Taxidermy Demonstration of the Season
Master taxidermist Mike Orthober of Egg Harbor will be at the Door County Historical Museum most of the day on Aug. 22 mounting a specimen for the museum’s “Seasons of Life” display.
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Registration Open for Adult Dancin’ on the Door Classes
Dancin’ on the Door has opened registration for the late summer/fall adult dance, fitness, and art enrichment season. With a focus on mind and body total health, classes include zumba, yoga, classical stretch movement, belly dance, jazz, tap, ballet, paint and sip, and a thriller flash mob.
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The sixth annual barn dance for the local S.H.O.W. (Stock Horse of Wisconsin) group will be held Aug. 22 at Idlewild Farms. The dance includes a buffet of three meats, side dishes, many desserts, a beer and wine cooler bar, and live music from the Modern Day Drifters.