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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The Fairland Family Bluegrass Band performed for the opening weekend of The Door Jam, Sister Bay’s newest performance venture. The Door Jam will host a number of performances, open mics, story telling events and more on a donation basis throughout the summer.
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Birch Creek Opens for 2009 Season
Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor opens its 34th season on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 pm with its 80-piece Birch Creek Symphony Orchestra.
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“Art of Music” Concert Series Opens With Jennie DeVoe
Jennie DeVoe performs in concert at the Door County Outpost Gallery & Café on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 pm, kicking off the 2009 “Art of Music” Concert Series.
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5 Milers Benefit Concert in Ephraim
The Ephraim Village Hall welcomes the traditional folk music of the 5 Milers from 6 – 8 pm on Sunday, June 14, 2009. The evening’s proceeds will go toward Ephraim’s 45th Annual Fyr Bal Festival children’s activities and crafts.
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The Hollands! CD Release Concert and “Dreamtime Down Under” at TAP
Musician Jana Holland and her husband Craig blend styles from opposite ends of the musical spectrum and the result is original, imaginative and, at times, ethereal.
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Fair Trade for Talent & Songwriter Showcase Events at Door County Outpost
Fair Trade for Talent Project Launched at Door County Outpost
Almost a year in the making, the Door County Outpost has announced dates and final details for its new music project, Fair Trade for Talent.
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Settlement Farmers Market Opens for Season
The popular Settlement Farmer’s Market will open for the season on Wednesday, June 17. The market is a gathering of local growers and venders using sustainable practices for their natural products.
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Parade of Ponds Locations Announced
On Saturday June 27, Door County will be alive with visitors streaming into the well-manicured yards of homeowners throughout the county as Waterscape Designs of Forestville presents the 4th Annual Parade of Ponds.
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Orchard Country Celebrates Summer With Music, Wine, and Garden Tours
Summer has arrived, and Orchard Country Winery & Market is celebrating with music and wine in the garden. On Thursdays, June 25, July 30, and August 20 from 6 – 8 pm, guests are invited to enjoy one of Orchard Country’s award-winning blends and local music.
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Grand Saga of the Monarch Butterfly at Newport State Park
Dr. Lincoln Brower has studied numerous aspects of the monarch butterfly since 1954, when he was a graduate student at Yale University. He is will speak about his research findings in “Grand Saga of the Monarch Butterfly,” a lecture he is giving on Monday, June 15 at 7 pm in the Hotz Wilderness Room of Newport State Park.
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16th Annual Door County Lighthouse Walk
The 16th annual Door County Lighthouse Walk will make its debut on Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14. The popular event, which draws lighthouse enthusiasts from throughout the country, has moved from its traditional mid-May dates to the second weekend in June for 2009.
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Reid Lewis to Speak at Trueblood PAC
The Trueblood Performing Arts Center will be the location of “Meeting Challenge Head-On! The Adventure of LaSalle: Expedition II,” a presentation being given by Reid Lewis on Saturday, June 20 at 7:30 pm.
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Stroll About Kewaunee Planned for June 28
The fishing village of Kewaunee urges you to take a stroll or drive through the historic village on Sunday, June 28.
Begin the day’s activities at The Hollyhock House & Gardens, 1408 Dodge Street, where you can pick up a “Stroll About Kewaunee” Map and Activity Guide and enjoy their 3rd annual Victorian Garden Tea from 10 am – 3 pm. -
Meet First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln at JHS Meeting
Join the Jacksonport Historical Society (JHS) on Wednesday, June 24 at 7 pm for their annual meeting, which will take place at the Jacksonport Town Hall.
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Door County Trolley Announces New Ghost Tours
Door County Trolley has created two new tours full of things that go bump in the night. In addition to the Northern Door ghost tour, the Haunted Olde Sturgeon Bay and Haunted Trolley Pub Crawl will visit unusual, intriguing and sometimes notorious haunts throughout the city.
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Ephraim’s 45th Annual Fyr Bal Festival Begins June 19
Steeped in Scandinavian tradition, Fyr Bal, pronounced fear ball, is Norwegian for bonfire. The festival re-creates customs of early Norwegians celebrating Midsummer’s Eve.
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Ephraim Village Museums Open for Season, Walking Tours Begin
The Ephraim Village Museums open for the season on Friday, June 19.
The Ephraim Historical Foundation’s five lovingly restored buildings include the Anderson Store (1858), the Anderson Barn (1880), the Pioneer Schoolhouse (1880), the Goodletson Cabin (1953), and the Historic Iverson House (1854). -
Corner of the Past Opens for Season
Corner of the Past, operated by the Sister Bay Historical Society, opens for the season Saturday, June 13 at 11 am. Docents are available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am – 3 pm during the month of June to provide information and tours.
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Article posted Friday, June 12, 2009 11:38am
Question: What was the first state in the U.S. to set a minimum wage? Last Issue’s Question: What was the 1st new sovereign state of the 21st century? Answer: East Timor, 2002
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Article posted Friday, June 12, 2009 11:31am
Pairing Food and Wine Basics
One of the most frequently asked wine-related questions people have is how to select an appropriate wine that will match and enhance their meal.