Category: Entertainment
Door County entertainment news from the staff of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living. Find the latest details on concerts, performing arts, theater, and much more from the Door County scene.
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Door County Folk Alliance Hosts Barn Dance
The Door County Folk Alliance will sponsor a barn dance Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Sister Bay Village Hall from 7 – 9:30 pm. No experience or partners are necessary.
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Door County Sail & Power Squadron Offers Anchoring Seminar
The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering Anchoring, a free two-hour seminar, at 9 am Aug. 27 at SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina, 705 Quarterdeck Lane, Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Historical Museum Hosts School Days
The Door County Historical Museum will host School Days Aug. 20 and 21. Enjoy activities and snacks that might have been found in old-time schools and experience learning games from long ago.
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It Melts in Your Mouth: Great Cheese & Conversation
I have always been a cheese lover and am extremely proud to be a native of the great dairy state: Wisconsin. On August 9, Felix Thalhammer of Capri Organic cheese in Blue River, Wi., drove up north to Ellison Bay just in time to greet a full class of passionate cheese mongers, including me.
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This week we travel around the world to the heart of the Australian wine industry and its most famous region, the Barossa Valley. The Barossa region consists of a hot continental climate which, in turn, promotes the production of very ripe grapes.
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Article posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:37pm
Question: Door County has more miles of Lake Michigan shoreline than any other county in the United States. How many miles does it have?
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Congratulations to Joel Gunnlaugsson
Some servers wrap our souvenirs / While others bring food and drink.
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Article posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:34pm
Leo (July 23 – August 22): If the voices in your head become too loud, tell them to shush. Or, give them a sideways glance. Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Your dependency on spell check will reach new heights Thursday when you find yourself unable to spell the word spell.
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“It’s like a seafood meatloaf.”
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Article posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:32pm
Dear Miss Manners, I recently met up with some of my girlfriends to catch up over drinks at one of Door County’s “nicer” establishments. We’re all crazy busy this time of year, and we were very much looking forward to relaxing and chatting in a bit of a slower-paced atmosphere.
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Mickey Quinlan (front seat passenger), a long-time resident of Whitefish Bay, was “Queen” at the 11th annual Whitefish Bay Association Picnic held Saturday, August 6 at the Hitching Post.
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Husby’s Comes Out as Northern Door Volleyball League Champions
Husby’s won the 2011 Northern Door Volleyball League title with a record of 43 – 2. (Back row, left to right) Clark Lundquist, Sam Northrup, Travis Ward and Adam Nelson.
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DOOR COUNTY LEAGUE BASEBALL “If you are from Egg Harbor, that is the opposite of love.” – Drew Lindsay of the band JT & the Clouds, after his beloved Washington Island Islanders were defeated by Egg Harbor in the Door County League playoff semifinals, at the Camp David performance Aug. 14.SUNDAY, AUG. 21 PLAYOFF CHAMPIONSHIPSister […]
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Setting the Scene with Architect Jim Young
To paraphrase the title of Hilary Rodham Clinton’s book It Takes a Village to Raise a Child, I believe that when it comes to Community Theatre, particularly on Washington Island, “it takes a village to put on a good show.”
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Door County’s Peninsula Players Present “A Few Good Men”
Aaron Sorkin’s riveting courtroom drama A Few Good Men will be on stage at Peninsula Players Theater through August 14. A Few Good Men follows the absorbing story of deception and conspiracy at high levels of the military.
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“Stepping Out” Takes the Stage at Door County’s TAP
Stepping Out, the rollicking comedy by Richard Harris, opened a two-week run at Third Avenue Playhouse on August 11. Performances will be held August 12 – 14 and 18 – 21.
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The Central Coast of California (Continued)
This week we are moving south within the Central Coast and taking a closer look at the Paso Robles AVA, located in San Luis Obispo County, approximately halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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Article posted Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:49pm
Question: Established in 1986, the Door County Quality Market Animal Sale (QMAS) enables local students to sell livestock. Which organization loaned the money for the first ever Door County QMAS?
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Congratulations to Julie Savage
Our server this week has been working a while. / Her secret to success is to always wear a smile.
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Leo (July 23 – August 22): As your horoscope period arrives, take every precaution. Do not operate heavy machinery. World domination will soon be within your grasp.