In this issue
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Notes from this So-Called Sin City, Part 2
After re-reading my last contribution to this fine publication, I thought it best to redirect my energy in a less spiteful manner. Let’s just chalk it up as an “initial reaction,” shall we? After all, one of my personal goals while coming here was to find out exactly what I might like about this city.
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Notes from this So-Called Sin City, Part 2
After re-reading my last contribution to this fine publication, I thought it best to redirect my energy in a less spiteful manner. Let’s just chalk it up as an “initial reaction,” shall we? After all, one of my personal goals while coming here was to find out exactly what I might like about this city.
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Door County Performances: TAP Fights the Winter Blues and Brings on “A Little Summertime”
Third Avenue Playhouse will host Lost Mothra and Copper Box in the month of February, helping stave off the winter blues.
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Door County Performances: TAP Fights the Winter Blues and Brings on “A Little Summertime”
Third Avenue Playhouse will host Lost Mothra and Copper Box in the month of February, helping stave off the winter blues.
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Door County Festival: Orchard Country Winery & Market Celebrates Winter Wine & Cherry Fest
Orchard Country Winery & Market is celebrating the joys of winter with a wonderful family festival. The fest will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 11 am – 5 pm and will feature fun activities for the entire family.
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Door County Festival: Peninsula School of Art Hosts 3rd Annual SOUP! Event
A bountiful soup-and-bread buffet awaits those who buy handmade ceramic bowls in support of the third annual SOUP! Project at Peninsula School of Art, 3900 County F in Fish Creek, on Saturday, February 7 from 11 am – 3 pm.
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Door County Performance: The Rose Ensemble Kicks Off the February Fest!
The Peninsula Music Festival’s February Fest will open on Sunday, February 8 with the popular vocal consort, The Rose Ensemble. The 3 pm concert will be held at the Peninsula School of Art.
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Peninsula Chamber Singers Welcomes Singers for Spring
The Peninsula Chamber Singers would like to welcome singers from Northeast Wisconsin to rehearse and perform with Artistic Director Merle Colburn. With performances twice a year, the chorus will begin rehearsing for the spring concert on Monday February 23 at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church (UMC).
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Peninsula Chamber Singers Welcomes Singers for Spring
The Peninsula Chamber Singers would like to welcome singers from Northeast Wisconsin to rehearse and perform with Artistic Director Merle Colburn. With performances twice a year, the chorus will begin rehearsing for the spring concert on Monday February 23 at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church (UMC).
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Door County Performance: Art of Music at The Ladder House
The Ladder House Music Room in Sturgeon Bay will come alive with the “Art of Music” Winter Concert Series. On Friday, February 6 at 7:30 pm, Karen Savoca with special guest Pete Heitzman will return to Door County to perform for the "Art of Music” Winter Concert Series.
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Door County Performance: Art of Music at The Ladder House
The Ladder House Music Room in Sturgeon Bay will come alive with the “Art of Music” Winter Concert Series. On Friday, February 6 at 7:30 pm, Karen Savoca with special guest Pete Heitzman will return to Door County to perform for the "Art of Music” Winter Concert Series.
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Door County Live Music: Binky Tunny and Farmland Chokehold Take the Stage
On Friday, February 6 at 10 pm, the tone at The Ladder House will change when Binky Tunny and the Farmland Chokehold perform. Binky's been on a quest since 1999 to put together the best super-group she could find – one that could deal with her "delicate" ego.
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Door County Live Music: Binky Tunny and Farmland Chokehold Take the Stage
On Friday, February 6 at 10 pm, the tone at The Ladder House will change when Binky Tunny and the Farmland Chokehold perform. Binky's been on a quest since 1999 to put together the best super-group she could find – one that could deal with her "delicate" ego.
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Door County Performance: DCA Presents The Lettermen in Concert
Winter winds may be blowing, but The Lettermen will warm hearts with a special Valentine’s performance at the Door Community Auditorium on Friday, February 13 at 8 pm.
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Door County Performance: DCA Presents The Lettermen in Concert
Winter winds may be blowing, but The Lettermen will warm hearts with a special Valentine’s performance at the Door Community Auditorium on Friday, February 13 at 8 pm.
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Door County Performance: Bluegrass Featured in Fireside Coffeehouse Concert
Bluegrass is, at its heart, American roots music performed on acoustic-stringed instruments by an ensemble of musicians. And Highland Road performs bluegrass in the truest tradition of Scottish, Irish, and English immigrants who inspired the musical storytelling genre.
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Door County Performance: Bluegrass Featured in Fireside Coffeehouse Concert
Bluegrass is, at its heart, American roots music performed on acoustic-stringed instruments by an ensemble of musicians. And Highland Road performs bluegrass in the truest tradition of Scottish, Irish, and English immigrants who inspired the musical storytelling genre.
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Door County Festival: Make Your Own Kite at the Door County YMCA
Come to the Door County YMCA Northern Door Program Center on Saturday, February 7 for a fun family kite making activity and a little warm-up indoors during Fish Creek Winter Festival’s “Kites Over The Bay” event.
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Door County Festival: Make Your Own Kite at the Door County YMCA
Come to the Door County YMCA Northern Door Program Center on Saturday, February 7 for a fun family kite making activity and a little warm-up indoors during Fish Creek Winter Festival’s “Kites Over The Bay” event.
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Door County Festival: Candlelight Ski and Clinic at Peninsula State Park
Peninsula State Park will host its candlelight ski on Saturday, February 7, and the park will also offer a cross-country ski clinic on Sunday, February 8.
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Door County Festival: Candlelight Ski and Clinic at Peninsula State Park
Peninsula State Park will host its candlelight ski on Saturday, February 7, and the park will also offer a cross-country ski clinic on Sunday, February 8.
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Door County Festival: Racers – Start Your Goldfish!
Hands On Art Studio and the Door County Humane Society are teaming up to present the 1st Annual Goldfish Races on Saturday, Feb. 7, from noon – 4 pm. One of many games offered during Fish Creek Winter Festival, goldfish racing is a new twist on the minnow races festival goers used to enjoy.
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Door County Festival: Racers – Start Your Goldfish!
Hands On Art Studio and the Door County Humane Society are teaming up to present the 1st Annual Goldfish Races on Saturday, Feb. 7, from noon – 4 pm. One of many games offered during Fish Creek Winter Festival, goldfish racing is a new twist on the minnow races festival goers used to enjoy.
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5th Door County Idol Competition at DCA
With a resounding drum roll, six of Door County’s most talented young singers will step onto the Door Community Auditorium stage to compete for the title 5th Door County Idol on Saturday, February 7 at 7 pm.
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5th Door County Idol Competition at DCA
With a resounding drum roll, six of Door County’s most talented young singers will step onto the Door Community Auditorium stage to compete for the title 5th Door County Idol on Saturday, February 7 at 7 pm.
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Door County Entertainment: Fish Creek Winter Festival Schedule
Friday night: • 4 – 6 pm: Community campfire @ Fish Creek Beach. Music with Julian Hagen & some surprises. • 6:30 – 10 pm: Rock-N-Roll Art Night @ Hands On Art Studio, featuring music by Big Mouth Trio. Free pizza, beer available for purchase. Saturday: • 7 am – noon: Great American Pancake Show […]
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Door County Entertainment: Fish Creek Winter Festival Schedule
Friday night: • 4 – 6 pm: Community campfire @ Fish Creek Beach. Music with Julian Hagen & some surprises. • 6:30 – 10 pm: Rock-N-Roll Art Night @ Hands On Art Studio, featuring music by Big Mouth Trio. Free pizza, beer available for purchase. Saturday: • 7 am – noon: Great American Pancake Show […]
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Door County Entertainment: 22nd Annual Fish Creek Winter Festival
Escape the everyday and come to the 22nd annual Fish Creek Winter Festival in Fish Creek Feb. 6, 7 and 8.
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Door County Entertainment: 22nd Annual Fish Creek Winter Festival
Escape the everyday and come to the 22nd annual Fish Creek Winter Festival in Fish Creek Feb. 6, 7 and 8.
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A bit of etiquette advice...
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A bit of etiquette advice...
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Did You Know…and Do You Have…?
Did you know that a film production crew has set up shop in Door County? Feed the Fish – an independent film about a down on-his luck children’s book author rejuvenated by a journey to Wisconsin’s northwoods – is filming in February at locations throughout the county.
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Did You Know…and Do You Have…?
Did you know that a film production crew has set up shop in Door County? Feed the Fish – an independent film about a down on-his luck children’s book author rejuvenated by a journey to Wisconsin’s northwoods – is filming in February at locations throughout the county.
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Door County Art Feature: A Time Capsule of a Moment
There is no doubt that Door County has a rich art culture, and within that, a thriving ceramic culture. Door County potters seem to have all found their own individual niche in the community, which is why it seems difficult to imagine Door County pottery without David and Jeanne Aurelius.
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Door County Art Feature: A Time Capsule of a Moment
There is no doubt that Door County has a rich art culture, and within that, a thriving ceramic culture. Door County potters seem to have all found their own individual niche in the community, which is why it seems difficult to imagine Door County pottery without David and Jeanne Aurelius.
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Door County Art Scene: Solitude at the UU Gallery
A winter’s solitude makes an idyllic backdrop for the paintings of Egg Harbor artist Margaret Lockwood whose work will be displayed at the Unitarian Universalist Gallery Feb.
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Door County Art Scene: Solitude at the UU Gallery
A winter’s solitude makes an idyllic backdrop for the paintings of Egg Harbor artist Margaret Lockwood whose work will be displayed at the Unitarian Universalist Gallery Feb.
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Door County Art Scene: Go Figure
“Go Figure,” an exhibit of artwork by the Sturgeon Bay Life Drawing Group is scheduled for February 13 and 14 in Sturgeon Bay. The show begins with an opening reception on Friday, February 13, from 6 – 8:30 pm and continues through Saturday, February 14, from 10 am – 5pm at 139 N.
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Door County Art Scene: Go Figure
“Go Figure,” an exhibit of artwork by the Sturgeon Bay Life Drawing Group is scheduled for February 13 and 14 in Sturgeon Bay. The show begins with an opening reception on Friday, February 13, from 6 – 8:30 pm and continues through Saturday, February 14, from 10 am – 5pm at 139 N.
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Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show Dates Announced
KL Communications has announced the dates for the Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft shows set to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. One of three shows put on by the group – the others in Baltimore, Maryland and Providence, Rhode Island – the Fourth Annual Milwaukee Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show returns to the Midwest Airlines Center on September 26 and 27, 2009.
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Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show Dates Announced
KL Communications has announced the dates for the Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft shows set to take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. One of three shows put on by the group – the others in Baltimore, Maryland and Providence, Rhode Island – the Fourth Annual Milwaukee Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show returns to the Midwest Airlines Center on September 26 and 27, 2009.
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Door County Art Scene: DCAL Winter Exhibit Closes
Gallery Ten in Gills Rock will close the Door County Art League's (DCAL) winter exhibit on Sunday, February 15. Owner Charlene Berg will offer a cookie reception from 1 – 3 pm on Saturday, February 14 for the public to meet participating members and peruse their original art work.
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Drive-in Movie Night with the Door County YMCA
Families can enjoy a night out at the drive-in movies, even in the winter. Get your engines revving and join the Door County YMCA on Friday, February 13 for their annual “Drive-In Movie Night” sponsored by the Sky Way Drive In.
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Door County Festival: Celebrating Winter: Just “Jig-it” 2009 Schedule
Saturday, Feb. 7: • Fish Derby Fishing Tournament starts Sunday, Feb. 8: • 2 – 4 pm: Island Players presents Center Stage at the Rec Center Friday, Feb. 13: • 5 – 7 pm: Ableskeivers Dinner served by Bethel Builders at Bethel Church. Community welcome. • 5 pm: Serving Specialty Dinners at Local Restaurants, including […]
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Door County Festival: Celebrating Winter on Washington Island
End the blues and blahs of winter and come over to Washington Island to join in the fun! The Washington Island Chamber in conjunction with the Washington Island Lions Club Fish Derby will start the Just “Jig-it” festivities on Feb.
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Door County Festival: Celebrating Winter on Washington Island
End the blues and blahs of winter and come over to Washington Island to join in the fun! The Washington Island Chamber in conjunction with the Washington Island Lions Club Fish Derby will start the Just “Jig-it” festivities on Feb.
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Water is the topic of the next Movies That Matter series sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) February 17.
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Water is the topic of the next Movies That Matter series sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) February 17.
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Door County Festival: Fire & Ice Weekend Heats Up Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay hosts the annual Fire & Ice weekend February 13 – 15. The days will be filled with cool activities featuring a city-wide ice carving competition by local ice artists, along with professional carvers transforming large and small snow blocks into masterpieces.
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Door County Festival: Fire & Ice Weekend Heats Up Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay hosts the annual Fire & Ice weekend February 13 – 15. The days will be filled with cool activities featuring a city-wide ice carving competition by local ice artists, along with professional carvers transforming large and small snow blocks into masterpieces.
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PFLAG Door County is proud to sponsor a screening of For The Bible Tells Me So produced by the Human Rights Campaign (www.hrc.org). The showing will be February 28 at 1:30 pm at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay.
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PFLAG Door County is proud to sponsor a screening of For The Bible Tells Me So produced by the Human Rights Campaign (www.hrc.org). The showing will be February 28 at 1:30 pm at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay.
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Newport State Park Hosts 18th Annual Candlelight Ski, Hike and Snowshoe Event
Newport State Park will hold it’s 18th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe event on Saturday, February 14, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Seventeen years ago Newport State Park began the candlelight ski tradition in Door County and it is the only state park in Door County that also allows hiking and snowshoeing during the event.
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Newport State Park Hosts 18th Annual Candlelight Ski, Hike and Snowshoe Event
Newport State Park will hold it’s 18th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe event on Saturday, February 14, from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Seventeen years ago Newport State Park began the candlelight ski tradition in Door County and it is the only state park in Door County that also allows hiking and snowshoeing during the event.
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Kiwanis Travelogue Visits the Caribbean
The Kiwanis Club of Northern Door will host the next program in their Travelogue film series on Friday, February 20 at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church of Sister Bay.
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Kiwanis Travelogue Visits the Caribbean
The Kiwanis Club of Northern Door will host the next program in their Travelogue film series on Friday, February 20 at 7:30 pm at the First Baptist Church of Sister Bay.
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It's almost that time of year again – almost time to kick the winter blues at the second annual Winter Kickball Tournament! Join a great mix of local folks and just be a kid again at the Sister Bay Sports Complex in the near future.
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It's almost that time of year again – almost time to kick the winter blues at the second annual Winter Kickball Tournament! Join a great mix of local folks and just be a kid again at the Sister Bay Sports Complex in the near future.
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The evening of Saturday, February 14 will light up with the spirit of New Orleans in Algoma. Mardi Gras 2009 at the Gerald J. Haegele Center in the marina district of Algoma boasts authentic foods and festive decorations.
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The evening of Saturday, February 14 will light up with the spirit of New Orleans in Algoma. Mardi Gras 2009 at the Gerald J. Haegele Center in the marina district of Algoma boasts authentic foods and festive decorations.
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Door County Maritime Museum Presents a Workshop
The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) proudly presents a workshop in “Artifact Conservation, Curation, & Interpretation” beginning Saturday, February 21, 2009.
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Door County Maritime Museum Presents a Workshop
The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) proudly presents a workshop in “Artifact Conservation, Curation, & Interpretation” beginning Saturday, February 21, 2009.
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St. Norbert Lectures Continue with Opinion Polls
Every day the public is bombarded by opinion polls. But questions of their impact on democracy, the political process, and American leadership are of concern.
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St. Norbert Lectures Continue with Opinion Polls
Every day the public is bombarded by opinion polls. But questions of their impact on democracy, the political process, and American leadership are of concern.
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“He Was the Show”: Dave Voskuil Dominated County Hoops
Dave Voskuil came to Gibraltar as a sophomore and promptly got to work as the centerpiece of one of the great teams in Door County basketball history. “He was the show,” teammate Paul Woerfel says. Voskuil made it look effortless, say those who watched him play. With an easy-going demeanor, a soft shot, and a […]
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“He Was the Show”: Dave Voskuil Dominated County Hoops
Dave Voskuil came to Gibraltar as a sophomore and promptly got to work as the centerpiece of one of the great teams in Door County basketball history. “He was the show,” teammate Paul Woerfel says. Voskuil made it look effortless, say those who watched him play. With an easy-going demeanor, a soft shot, and a […]
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Unbeatable: ’69 Vikings Almost Were
Four times in the past four decades the Gibraltar boys basketball team has finished an entire season without a victory. In 1968-69, the Vikings couldn’t lose. That team, led by the unstoppable Dave Voskuil, posted the first undefeated regular season in Door County history, going 18 – 0 in the old Peninsula Conference. Gibraltar’s cozy […]
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Unbeatable: ’69 Vikings Almost Were
Four times in the past four decades the Gibraltar boys basketball team has finished an entire season without a victory. In 1968-69, the Vikings couldn’t lose. That team, led by the unstoppable Dave Voskuil, posted the first undefeated regular season in Door County history, going 18 – 0 in the old Peninsula Conference. Gibraltar’s cozy […]
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The closing of the Fairfield is an unfortunate sign of the times. The venue has served as an outlet for local artists and provided the community with a great service.
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The closing of the Fairfield is an unfortunate sign of the times. The venue has served as an outlet for local artists and provided the community with a great service.
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Door County’s Fairfield to close
The Fairfield Art Center will close its doors in March, announced executive director Walt Freckmann today. The announcement comes on the heels of Door Shakespeare's decision to curtail performances next
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Door County’s Fairfield to close
The Fairfield Art Center will close its doors in March, announced executive director Walt Freckmann today. The announcement comes on the heels of Door Shakespeare's decision to curtail performances next
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Farewell to a Good Neighbor: George Erickson dies at 85
George Erickson was laid to rest yesterday. He was not a man I knew well. George was a guidance counselor at Gibraltar, where I and five siblings all went to school, though he was retired by the time I entered 3rd grade. I don’t recall meeting him growing up, just seeing him in the halls […]
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Farewell to a Good Neighbor: George Erickson dies at 85
George Erickson was laid to rest yesterday. He was not a man I knew well. George was a guidance counselor at Gibraltar, where I and five siblings all went to school, though he was retired by the time I entered 3rd grade. I don’t recall meeting him growing up, just seeing him in the halls […]
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Gibraltar Handles Oneida 88 – 24
The Gibraltar boys basketball team defeated Oneida Nation 88 - 24 in a non-conference match-up Friday evening in Fish Creek. The Vikings pulled away early, as Kelly Smethurst and Sam Ausloos each poured in seven first quarter points to lead the charge.
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Gibraltar Handles Oneida 88 – 24
The Gibraltar boys basketball team defeated Oneida Nation 88 - 24 in a non-conference match-up Friday evening in Fish Creek. The Vikings pulled away early, as Kelly Smethurst and Sam Ausloos each poured in seven first quarter points to lead the charge.