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  • Q & A – Questions and Artists – Wendy Carpenter

    The Peninsula Pulse has teamed up with the Door County Art League (DCAL) to reprint portions of interviews conducted by Randy Rasmussen, DCAL Executive Member, with various artists.

  • Q & A – Questions and Artists – Wendy Carpenter

    The Peninsula Pulse has teamed up with the Door County Art League (DCAL) to reprint portions of interviews conducted by Randy Rasmussen, DCAL Executive Member, with various artists.

  • Edgewood Orchard Galleries’ Exhibit III Opens

    Edgewood Orchard Galleries will be hosting a reception for the opening of its third exhibit of the season on Saturday, July 18 from 4 – 7 pm.

  • Edgewood Orchard Galleries’ Exhibit III Opens

    Edgewood Orchard Galleries will be hosting a reception for the opening of its third exhibit of the season on Saturday, July 18 from 4 – 7 pm.

  • A Review: Magnificent Desolation

    Magnificent DesolationBy Buzz Aldrin with Ken Abraham2009, Harmony BooksImagine that you went to work one day and changed the world.

  • A Review: Magnificent Desolation

    Magnificent DesolationBy Buzz Aldrin with Ken Abraham2009, Harmony BooksImagine that you went to work one day and changed the world.

  • Zatlin to sign Historical Book

    Piecing Together the Butler Puzzle, latest book from the Jacksonport Historical Society, will be featured at a book-signing during Cherry Fest in Jacksonport on Saturday, August 1, from 11 am – 1 pm.

  • Zatlin to sign Historical Book

    Piecing Together the Butler Puzzle, latest book from the Jacksonport Historical Society, will be featured at a book-signing during Cherry Fest in Jacksonport on Saturday, August 1, from 11 am – 1 pm.

  • Author of True Crime story Run at Destruction to Read at Peninsula Bookman

    Tuesday, July 21 at 7 pm Lynda Drews, author of Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle will be giving a presentation and signing copies of her new book at The Peninsula Bookman in Fish Creek.

  • Author of True Crime story Run at Destruction to Read at Peninsula Bookman

    Tuesday, July 21 at 7 pm Lynda Drews, author of Run at Destruction: A True Fatal Love Triangle will be giving a presentation and signing copies of her new book at The Peninsula Bookman in Fish Creek.

  • Letter to the Literary Editor

    That it happened six months ago does not diminish the intensity of our current ire. The attack on George C. Scott’s acting ability in your movie review of those who have played Scrooge which appeared in your newspaper last December has galvanized our organization into full battle gear; our cause is just.

  • Letter to the Literary Editor

    That it happened six months ago does not diminish the intensity of our current ire. The attack on George C. Scott’s acting ability in your movie review of those who have played Scrooge which appeared in your newspaper last December has galvanized our organization into full battle gear; our cause is just.

  • As Idle as a Painted Ship…Until the Storm

    The wind dwindled and Whistler drifted, leaving a ripple of wake behind on the smooth water, a faint trail that marked sluggish progress. Now and then, I felt a hint of breeze wander across the deck from the rear quarter and barely fill the large white, gold and blue-trimmed, spinnaker, so that it gently ballooned out in front of the boat.

  • As Idle as a Painted Ship…Until the Storm

    The wind dwindled and Whistler drifted, leaving a ripple of wake behind on the smooth water, a faint trail that marked sluggish progress. Now and then, I felt a hint of breeze wander across the deck from the rear quarter and barely fill the large white, gold and blue-trimmed, spinnaker, so that it gently ballooned out in front of the boat.

  • The Fishing Car

    It was a township tradition, a coming-of-age thing, like a boy child of the Arthurian age getting his buckler and sword, like a Sioux man-child setting out on a dream quest.

  • The Fishing Car

    It was a township tradition, a coming-of-age thing, like a boy child of the Arthurian age getting his buckler and sword, like a Sioux man-child setting out on a dream quest.

  • American Life in Poetry: Column 225

    There have been many poems written in which a photograph is described in detail, and this one by Margaret Kaufman, of the Bay Area in California, uses the snapshot to carry her further, into the details of memory.

  • American Life in Poetry: Column 225

    There have been many poems written in which a photograph is described in detail, and this one by Margaret Kaufman, of the Bay Area in California, uses the snapshot to carry her further, into the details of memory.

  • Authors and After Words

    Hannah Tinti’s first novel, The Good Thief (2008), was well received indeed. It won the American Library Association’s “Alex” award and the John Sargent Sr.

  • Authors and After Words

    Hannah Tinti’s first novel, The Good Thief (2008), was well received indeed. It won the American Library Association’s “Alex” award and the John Sargent Sr.

  • Lasting Impressions of Door County Released in July

    The beauty of Door County is indisputable, but artist Judie Stang has taken it one step further. In her new book, Lasting Impressions of Door County, an Artist’s Meditations, slated for release in mid-July, Stang has added a Bible verse to each of her paintings of Door County and then wrote a meditation inspired by the painting and the verse.

  • Lasting Impressions of Door County Released in July

    The beauty of Door County is indisputable, but artist Judie Stang has taken it one step further. In her new book, Lasting Impressions of Door County, an Artist’s Meditations, slated for release in mid-July, Stang has added a Bible verse to each of her paintings of Door County and then wrote a meditation inspired by the painting and the verse.

  • Miller Art Museum Calls for Entries

    The Miller Art Museum invites artists 18 years or older to submit up to two pieces in all two-dimensional media for the upcoming 34th Juried Annual Five County Exhibit.

  • Miller Art Museum Calls for Entries

    The Miller Art Museum invites artists 18 years or older to submit up to two pieces in all two-dimensional media for the upcoming 34th Juried Annual Five County Exhibit.

  • Lost Moth Gallery Announces New Works by Maureen McGrath

    Maureen McGrath of Baileys Harbor has added new sculptures to her Raku collection of seated figures at Lost Moth Gallery. Favoring the human form, many of McGrath’s new figures are abstract wall hangings.

  • Lost Moth Gallery Announces New Works by Maureen McGrath

    Maureen McGrath of Baileys Harbor has added new sculptures to her Raku collection of seated figures at Lost Moth Gallery. Favoring the human form, many of McGrath’s new figures are abstract wall hangings.

  • Linden Gallery to Host Chinese Christian Artist and Scholar

    He Qi, a leading Chinese Christian artist and scholar, will be at Linden Gallery on Saturday, July 25 from 2 – 5 pm.Throughout the past three decades of almost miraculous economic development in China, changes affecting the spiritual underpinning of the country have also taken place.

  • Linden Gallery to Host Chinese Christian Artist and Scholar

    He Qi, a leading Chinese Christian artist and scholar, will be at Linden Gallery on Saturday, July 25 from 2 – 5 pm.Throughout the past three decades of almost miraculous economic development in China, changes affecting the spiritual underpinning of the country have also taken place.

  • 11th Annual Amish Quilt Show

    The 11th annual Amish Quilt Show & Sale, sponsored by the Jacksonport Craft Cottage, will be held at the Sister Bay Village Hall in downtown Sister Bay Thursday through Sunday, July16 – 19, 2009 from 9 am – 5 pm.

  • 11th Annual Amish Quilt Show

    The 11th annual Amish Quilt Show & Sale, sponsored by the Jacksonport Craft Cottage, will be held at the Sister Bay Village Hall in downtown Sister Bay Thursday through Sunday, July16 – 19, 2009 from 9 am – 5 pm.

  • The Flying Pig Gallery Showing the New Work of Ric Stultz

    The unconventional color combinations and imagery of Ric Stultz's work often hide a deep sense of humor that strays toward social commentary. His new artwork is currently on display at the Flying Pig Gallery and Greenspace in Algoma.

  • The Flying Pig Gallery Showing the New Work of Ric Stultz

    The unconventional color combinations and imagery of Ric Stultz's work often hide a deep sense of humor that strays toward social commentary. His new artwork is currently on display at the Flying Pig Gallery and Greenspace in Algoma.

  • Fine Line Designs Gallery Hosts Plein Air Artists

    The peaceful and whimsical sculpture garden of Ephraim’s Fine Line Designs Gallery will be host to many of the nation’s premier plein air painters on Tuesday, July 21 from 11 am – 2 pm.

  • Fine Line Designs Gallery Hosts Plein Air Artists

    The peaceful and whimsical sculpture garden of Ephraim’s Fine Line Designs Gallery will be host to many of the nation’s premier plein air painters on Tuesday, July 21 from 11 am – 2 pm.

  • Ekholm Conducts Oil Painting Demo

    Friends and patrons are invited to a special studio demonstration by Judi Ekholm on July 22 and 23 from 2 – 4 pm. This open studio program will provide an opportunity to view the hands-on process and view new oil paintings by Ekholm.

  • Ekholm Conducts Oil Painting Demo

    Friends and patrons are invited to a special studio demonstration by Judi Ekholm on July 22 and 23 from 2 – 4 pm. This open studio program will provide an opportunity to view the hands-on process and view new oil paintings by Ekholm.

  • Wood Turner Shares Insights

    Lou Williams, owner of Woods by Williams, will share insights on his craftsmanship during his appearance from 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, July 25, at Door County Interiors & Design.

  • Wood Turner Shares Insights

    Lou Williams, owner of Woods by Williams, will share insights on his craftsmanship during his appearance from 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, July 25, at Door County Interiors & Design.

  • Two Artists Highlighted at Charlene’s Gallery Ten

    Charlene’s Gallery Ten in Gills Rock is currently featuring the artwork of Jim Hill and Christine Meissner. Hill’s works are on display as a solo show in the second floor salon.

  • Two Artists Highlighted at Charlene’s Gallery Ten

    Charlene’s Gallery Ten in Gills Rock is currently featuring the artwork of Jim Hill and Christine Meissner. Hill’s works are on display as a solo show in the second floor salon.

  • Afternoon with the Artist Series Continues

    Blue Dolphin House and BDH Studio are pleased to have Brenda Wenberg as part of the Afternoon with the Artist Series on Sunday, July 19, 2009 in their gardens in Ephraim.

  • Afternoon with the Artist Series Continues

    Blue Dolphin House and BDH Studio are pleased to have Brenda Wenberg as part of the Afternoon with the Artist Series on Sunday, July 19, 2009 in their gardens in Ephraim.

  • Shanahan and Saron Featured

    For the week of July 19, pastel artist Dianne Saron and watercolorist Karen Shanahan will be featured at the Gallery of the Door County Art League, located in the Top of the Hill Shops in Fish Creek.

  • Shanahan and Saron Featured

    For the week of July 19, pastel artist Dianne Saron and watercolorist Karen Shanahan will be featured at the Gallery of the Door County Art League, located in the Top of the Hill Shops in Fish Creek.

  • Art, Naturally

    This summer the Door County Art League has increased it’s outreach efforts to the general public, forming a nexus with the Door County Libraries throughout the county.

  • Art, Naturally

    This summer the Door County Art League has increased it’s outreach efforts to the general public, forming a nexus with the Door County Libraries throughout the county.

  • Chris Irwin Returns to Fishstock

    San Francisco-based songwriter Chris Irwin returns for his 10th anniversary concert at Fishstock on Sunday, July 19 at 7 pm.A native of Tennessee, Irwin is known in the county for his work with American Folklore Theatre, Karen Mal, Eric Lewis and others.

  • Chris Irwin Returns to Fishstock

    San Francisco-based songwriter Chris Irwin returns for his 10th anniversary concert at Fishstock on Sunday, July 19 at 7 pm.A native of Tennessee, Irwin is known in the county for his work with American Folklore Theatre, Karen Mal, Eric Lewis and others.

  • Carrie Newcomer on Stage at DCA

    Passionate and prosaic, Carrie Newcomer is a new-age folk singer/songwriter whose music has earned her praise from both fans and critics alike. On Saturday, July 18 at 8 pm, the Door Community Auditorium will present the acclaimed performer in a concert that promises a little blues, a little gospel, a little pop, and a whole lot of soul.

  • Carrie Newcomer on Stage at DCA

    Passionate and prosaic, Carrie Newcomer is a new-age folk singer/songwriter whose music has earned her praise from both fans and critics alike. On Saturday, July 18 at 8 pm, the Door Community Auditorium will present the acclaimed performer in a concert that promises a little blues, a little gospel, a little pop, and a whole lot of soul.

  • July Events at the Door County Outpost

    July is a busy month at the Door County Outpost, with several music-oriented events happening all in the same week.On Saturday July 18, Adam Mackintosh and Anna Sacks will again be hosting the popular Songwriter Showcase at the Outpost – this time, in the great out-of-doors.

  • July Events at the Door County Outpost

    July is a busy month at the Door County Outpost, with several music-oriented events happening all in the same week.On Saturday July 18, Adam Mackintosh and Anna Sacks will again be hosting the popular Songwriter Showcase at the Outpost – this time, in the great out-of-doors.

  • Young Talent Sought for Door County Fair

    The Door County Fair is looking for young emerging artists (21 years old or under) to perform on the Festival Stage on Friday, August 7.Anyone who is a comedian, a solo musician, a dance group, or part of a band is encouraged to get up on the Festival Stage and perform.

  • Young Talent Sought for Door County Fair

    The Door County Fair is looking for young emerging artists (21 years old or under) to perform on the Festival Stage on Friday, August 7.Anyone who is a comedian, a solo musician, a dance group, or part of a band is encouraged to get up on the Festival Stage and perform.

  • Steel Band Sessions Continue at Birch Creek

    It is the second and last week of the Percussion & Steel Band session at Birch Creek and a practice session is underway:  fifteen students are standing in front of a collection of steel drums.

  • Steel Band Sessions Continue at Birch Creek

    It is the second and last week of the Percussion & Steel Band session at Birch Creek and a practice session is underway:  fifteen students are standing in front of a collection of steel drums.

  • Base Camp Concert Features Gloria Attoun

    Base Camp Coffee Bar in Sister Bay is pleased to host an intimate and unforgettable evening of songs by singer/songwriter Gloria Attoun on Saturday, July 25 from 7 – 9 pm.

  • Base Camp Concert Features Gloria Attoun

    Base Camp Coffee Bar in Sister Bay is pleased to host an intimate and unforgettable evening of songs by singer/songwriter Gloria Attoun on Saturday, July 25 from 7 – 9 pm.

  • Northwoods Nightcap Planned for July 17

    Northwoods Nightcap, the popular music-and-humor variety hour at American Folklore Theatre (AFT), returns with a performance on Friday, July 17 at 10 pm at the Peninsula State Park Theatre.

  • Northwoods Nightcap Planned for July 17

    Northwoods Nightcap, the popular music-and-humor variety hour at American Folklore Theatre (AFT), returns with a performance on Friday, July 17 at 10 pm at the Peninsula State Park Theatre.

  • Auditions Announced for The Odd Couple

    Auditions for the fall TAPWorks production of Neil Simon’s classic The Odd Couple will be held Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12 at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Auditions Announced for The Odd Couple

    Auditions for the fall TAPWorks production of Neil Simon’s classic The Odd Couple will be held Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12 at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Adam Mackintosh & Friends at TAP

    Since his relocation to Sturgeon Bay in early 2007, Adam Mackintosh has been a driving force in bringing together the talents of many of the gifted writers in Door County.

  • Adam Mackintosh & Friends at TAP

    Since his relocation to Sturgeon Bay in early 2007, Adam Mackintosh has been a driving force in bringing together the talents of many of the gifted writers in Door County.

  • Sunset Cruise to Benefit TAP

    Nothing says “Door County” quite like the beautiful shoreline and spectacular summer sunsets. Third Avenue Playhouse takes advantage of both with “A Little Night Music,” an event for the theatre on Saturday, August 15.

  • Sunset Cruise to Benefit TAP

    Nothing says “Door County” quite like the beautiful shoreline and spectacular summer sunsets. Third Avenue Playhouse takes advantage of both with “A Little Night Music,” an event for the theatre on Saturday, August 15.

  • Movies That Matter at UUF

    Religulous, a hard-hitting film that examines a variety of religious beliefs, will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 pm as part of their “Movies That Matter” series.

  • Movies That Matter at UUF

    Religulous, a hard-hitting film that examines a variety of religious beliefs, will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Tuesday, July 21 at 7 pm as part of their “Movies That Matter” series.

  • Family Fun Saturdays at Team Leadership Center

    In an effort to promote activities the whole family can enjoy, the Team Leadership Center is hosting “Family Fun Saturdays” through September 5.

  • Family Fun Saturdays at Team Leadership Center

    In an effort to promote activities the whole family can enjoy, the Team Leadership Center is hosting “Family Fun Saturdays” through September 5.

  • St. Joe’s Church Hosts “Picnic in the Park”

    St. Joseph’s Parish invites the community to its annual Picnic in the Park on Sunday, July 19. The event will take place at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park from 11 am – 6 pm.

  • St. Joe’s Church Hosts “Picnic in the Park”

    St. Joseph’s Parish invites the community to its annual Picnic in the Park on Sunday, July 19. The event will take place at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park from 11 am – 6 pm.

  • Community Health Programs Offered

    Three free Community Health Information Programs on spiritual wellbeing will be offered at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay.On July 19, Rev.

  • Community Health Programs Offered

    Three free Community Health Information Programs on spiritual wellbeing will be offered at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay.On July 19, Rev.

  • Bluegrass Featured at Ice Cream Social

    Traditional bluegrass music will set the tone for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social hosted by the Sister Bay Historical Society. The event is set to take place on Tuesday, July 21 at the Corner of the Past Museum from 6 – 8 pm.

  • Bluegrass Featured at Ice Cream Social

    Traditional bluegrass music will set the tone for an old-fashioned Ice Cream Social hosted by the Sister Bay Historical Society. The event is set to take place on Tuesday, July 21 at the Corner of the Past Museum from 6 – 8 pm.

  • “Grilled to Perfection” at Savory Spoon

    Savory Spoon Cooking School is offering a rare opportunity to perfect your grilling skills with the “Grilled to Perfection” cooking class on Friday, July 17.

  • “Grilled to Perfection” at Savory Spoon

    Savory Spoon Cooking School is offering a rare opportunity to perfect your grilling skills with the “Grilled to Perfection” cooking class on Friday, July 17.

  • Centennial Geocache at Peninsula State Park

    As part of Peninsula State Park's centennial celebration, park naturalists created a multi-stage geocache called So Many Memories. Start coordinates are N 45° 08.

  • Centennial Geocache at Peninsula State Park

    As part of Peninsula State Park's centennial celebration, park naturalists created a multi-stage geocache called So Many Memories. Start coordinates are N 45° 08.

  • Orchard Country Celebrates Cherry Fest

    It will be all things cherry at Orchard Country Winery & Market on Saturday, July 18 at the fifth Annual Summer Harvest Cherry Fest. The festivities begin at 10 am and continue throughout the day with activities for the entire family.

  • Orchard Country Celebrates Cherry Fest

    It will be all things cherry at Orchard Country Winery & Market on Saturday, July 18 at the fifth Annual Summer Harvest Cherry Fest. The festivities begin at 10 am and continue throughout the day with activities for the entire family.

  • Bill Bastian Memorial Ride Set For August 1

    The third annual Bill Bastian Memorial Bike Ride will be held on Saturday, August 1. The event begins at Nor Door Sport & Cyclery in Fish Creek and is a fundraiser for the Northern Door Children’s Center.

  • Bill Bastian Memorial Ride Set For August 1

    The third annual Bill Bastian Memorial Bike Ride will be held on Saturday, August 1. The event begins at Nor Door Sport & Cyclery in Fish Creek and is a fundraiser for the Northern Door Children’s Center.

  • Door County Antique Show Set For July 23 – 25

    Thursday, July 23 marks the beginning of the 35th annual Door County Antiques Show, hosted by the Sister Bay Lions Club. The show runs through Saturday, July 25 from 10 am – 5 pm at the Gibraltar High.

  • Door County Antique Show Set For July 23 – 25

    Thursday, July 23 marks the beginning of the 35th annual Door County Antiques Show, hosted by the Sister Bay Lions Club. The show runs through Saturday, July 25 from 10 am – 5 pm at the Gibraltar High.

  • Flavors of Wisconsin Book Signing at Islandtime Books

    People who believe there’s more to food in the Cheese State than just cheese will want to be at Islandtime Books on Sunday, July 26 at 11 am.

  • Flavors of Wisconsin Book Signing at Islandtime Books

    People who believe there’s more to food in the Cheese State than just cheese will want to be at Islandtime Books on Sunday, July 26 at 11 am.

  • Ephraim Yacht Club Hosts Annual Regatta, Flying Scot Championship

    The Ephraim Yacht Club’s (EYC) 2009 Season is a busy one. Besides hosting the 104th annual Ephraim Regatta on July 25 & 26, the club is also host to the prestigious North American Flying Scot Championships, which are set for August 2 – 7.

  • Ephraim Yacht Club Hosts Annual Regatta, Flying Scot Championship

    The Ephraim Yacht Club’s (EYC) 2009 Season is a busy one. Besides hosting the 104th annual Ephraim Regatta on July 25 & 26, the club is also host to the prestigious North American Flying Scot Championships, which are set for August 2 – 7.

  • Kensington Rune Stone Subject of History Speaks Lecture

    The Kensington Rune Stone (KRS) will be the basis of the Ephraim Historical Foundation’s History Speaks lecture on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 pm. The presentation will be given by Dr.

  • Kensington Rune Stone Subject of History Speaks Lecture

    The Kensington Rune Stone (KRS) will be the basis of the Ephraim Historical Foundation’s History Speaks lecture on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 pm. The presentation will be given by Dr.

  • DCMM Accepting Entries for Boat Festival, Seeking Volunteer Docents

    The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) Classic & Wood Boat Festival is fast approaching, and registrations are being taken for a number of events scheduled at the museum on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2.

  • DCMM Accepting Entries for Boat Festival, Seeking Volunteer Docents

    The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) Classic & Wood Boat Festival is fast approaching, and registrations are being taken for a number of events scheduled at the museum on Saturday and Sunday, August 1 and 2.

  • Genealogy Program at Crossroads

    The Door County Historical Society will present “Finding Your Roots,” a special program about genealogy, on Sunday, July 19 at Crossroads at Big Creek.

  • Genealogy Program at Crossroads

    The Door County Historical Society will present “Finding Your Roots,” a special program about genealogy, on Sunday, July 19 at Crossroads at Big Creek.

  • Brazil Travelogue at Base Camp

    Keith and Ursula Leede will present a travelogue movie about their experiences in Brazil at Base Camp Coffee Bar on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm.The Leede’s will offer a look into the country of Brazil, travelling from Rio de Janero to Iguazu falls.

  • Brazil Travelogue at Base Camp

    Keith and Ursula Leede will present a travelogue movie about their experiences in Brazil at Base Camp Coffee Bar on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm.The Leede’s will offer a look into the country of Brazil, travelling from Rio de Janero to Iguazu falls.

  • Culture Club – Going with the Flow is Key to Dockside Quick Paint Success

    One artist’s leisurely Dockside Quick Paint is another artist’s pressure cooker. As part of the annual Door County Plein Air Festival, hosted by the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, this open painting event has been known to draw up to 75 artists to paint alongside the festival’s 40 masters.

  • Culture Club – Going with the Flow is Key to Dockside Quick Paint Success

    One artist’s leisurely Dockside Quick Paint is another artist’s pressure cooker. As part of the annual Door County Plein Air Festival, hosted by the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, this open painting event has been known to draw up to 75 artists to paint alongside the festival’s 40 masters.

  • An Artist, An Influence: Jay DeFeo

    I have always been intrigued by the lives of women artists, especially how they navigated the creative process and issues of family and mortality. The great Jay DeFeo was one of these women, and she has had a great influence on my development as an artist.

  • An Artist, An Influence: Jay DeFeo

    I have always been intrigued by the lives of women artists, especially how they navigated the creative process and issues of family and mortality. The great Jay DeFeo was one of these women, and she has had a great influence on my development as an artist.

  • Short Shots

    The Hole-In-One ClubTwo Sturgeon Bay residents and Cherry Hills employees marked a one on their scorecards while playing Cherry Hills:<br

  • Short Shots

    The Hole-In-One ClubTwo Sturgeon Bay residents and Cherry Hills employees marked a one on their scorecards while playing Cherry Hills:<br

  • Player Profile: Griff Goetsch

    Hometown:  Sturgeon BayHome Course:  IdlewildHandicap:  22Years Playing:  36 Best 18-hole score:  82, at Green Back in Portland, OregonHole-in-one(s)?:  NoFavorite Golf Memory:  “Being chased by a kimono dragon in Indonesia.

  • Player Profile: Griff Goetsch

    Hometown:  Sturgeon BayHome Course:  IdlewildHandicap:  22Years Playing:  36 Best 18-hole score:  82, at Green Back in Portland, OregonHole-in-one(s)?:  NoFavorite Golf Memory:  “Being chased by a kimono dragon in Indonesia.

  • Outing Outcomes

    Chop ‘N Shop with a Cop Golf Outing• Gross:1st:  (57) Tassoul, Andy, Magno, Zubella2nd:  (57) Boettcher,

  • Outing Outcomes

    Chop ‘N Shop with a Cop Golf Outing• Gross:1st:  (57) Tassoul, Andy, Magno, Zubella2nd:  (57) Boettcher,

  • Upcoming Golf Events

    July 20:Grand Scandia Golf Scramble, Maxwelton Braes920.839.2321July 22:Wisconsin Parks Outing, Idlewild920.743.

  • Upcoming Golf Events

    July 20:Grand Scandia Golf Scramble, Maxwelton Braes920.839.2321July 22:Wisconsin Parks Outing, Idlewild920.743.

  • Making the Turn

    Stonehedge Re-Opens Under New OwnershipWith some buzz in the local golf community, Stonehedge Golf Course has re-opened its doors as of July 3 of this year, under new ownership.

  • Making the Turn

    Stonehedge Re-Opens Under New OwnershipWith some buzz in the local golf community, Stonehedge Golf Course has re-opened its doors as of July 3 of this year, under new ownership.

  • Wine:30

    From Tiny Acorns…The delicious marriage of wine and oak is one of winemaking’s more intriguing and mysterious production steps.

  • Wine:30

    From Tiny Acorns…The delicious marriage of wine and oak is one of winemaking’s more intriguing and mysterious production steps.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:20pm

    Question:  In 1934, the US Treasury produced a $100,000 bill. Who appeared on it? Last Issue’s Question:  Who was the first black person ever to win a Wimbledon singles title, and when? Answer:  Althea Gibson, 1957

  • Article posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:20pm

    Question:  In 1934, the US Treasury produced a $100,000 bill. Who appeared on it? Last Issue’s Question:  Who was the first black person ever to win a Wimbledon singles title, and when? Answer:  Althea Gibson, 1957

  • Article posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:19pm

    Virgo (August 23 – September 22):  Your lucky coffee drink this week is a double short skim mocha latte with a heaping tablespoon of whipped cream, a dollop of chocolate syrup, and approximately 265 particles of cinnamon powder.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:19pm

    Virgo (August 23 – September 22):  Your lucky coffee drink this week is a double short skim mocha latte with a heaping tablespoon of whipped cream, a dollop of chocolate syrup, and approximately 265 particles of cinnamon powder.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:15pm

    Dear Mary Pat,I am totally fed up with people using my dumpster! My business has a large dumpster behind my building and people are always putting their trash in my dumpster.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 16, 2009 4:15pm

    Dear Mary Pat,I am totally fed up with people using my dumpster! My business has a large dumpster behind my building and people are always putting their trash in my dumpster.

  • Opening the Door on “The Door Jam”

    For high-school age kids in Door County, summers are not for the weak of heart – 50-hour workweeks, multiple jobs, bosses that seem to lack the phrase “take it easy” in their vocabulary, and very little time to relax.

  • Why Is It…?

    “Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people.

  • Snippets from Science

    • A problem with finding a vaccine for the flu virus is that there are almost a hundred different “strains” of influenza virus.

  • By the Numbers

    10 Percent of all public road mileage that is part of the state highway system <p

  • By the Numbers

    10 Percent of all public road mileage that is part of the state highway system <p

  • Notes from the Grove

    Welcome to the Notes from the Grove providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tidbits of information about goings on in Town Government.

  • Notes from the Grove

    Welcome to the Notes from the Grove providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tidbits of information about goings on in Town Government.

  • Degrees of Separation

    Do you know someone in Door County who rolls the dice rather than buying health insurance? A family who finds the cost of insurance so prohibitive that they’ll risk a health crisis and bite the bullet if it occurs? Maybe you know someone who purchases health insurance but to keep the cost reasonable opts for a deductible so high that the policy is only useful for a catastrophic health event.

  • Degrees of Separation

    Do you know someone in Door County who rolls the dice rather than buying health insurance? A family who finds the cost of insurance so prohibitive that they’ll risk a health crisis and bite the bullet if it occurs? Maybe you know someone who purchases health insurance but to keep the cost reasonable opts for a deductible so high that the policy is only useful for a catastrophic health event.

  • Our Town – Sevastopol’s Sesquicentennial Celebration

    I grew up in the Town of Sevastopol, and when I learned that the town was planning a Sesquicentennial Celebration on Saturday, July 18, I found myself wanting to learn more.

  • Our Town – Sevastopol’s Sesquicentennial Celebration

    I grew up in the Town of Sevastopol, and when I learned that the town was planning a Sesquicentennial Celebration on Saturday, July 18, I found myself wanting to learn more.

  • An Outlook

    Item #1:  Back in 1997, when the Internet was still relatively young, I conducted my first search for references to “Grutzmacher” and, among the results, I discovered a site from a woman in Amsterdam whose personal page prominently featured a photograph of her beloved pet “Dzungarian dwarfhamster” named (you guessed it) “Grutzmacher.

  • An Outlook

    Item #1:  Back in 1997, when the Internet was still relatively young, I conducted my first search for references to “Grutzmacher” and, among the results, I discovered a site from a woman in Amsterdam whose personal page prominently featured a photograph of her beloved pet “Dzungarian dwarfhamster” named (you guessed it) “Grutzmacher.

  • WPS Credit for AC Program

    Air conditioning spikes electricity use on hot summer days, driving up electricity rates, but WPS is offering the HELP Energy Conservation Program to reduce AC use.

  • WPS Credit for AC Program

    Air conditioning spikes electricity use on hot summer days, driving up electricity rates, but WPS is offering the HELP Energy Conservation Program to reduce AC use.

  • Clean Boats, Clean Waters Seminar Offered

    Clean, unpolluted water is what drives the local economy. The Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) is inviting everyone to take an active role in preserving the integrity of our water with a Clean Boats, Clean Waters seminar on on Saturday, July 25, 12:30 – 4 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.

  • Mickelson’s technique for hybridizing a hemerocallis

    The hybridizer is in effect becoming involved with the sex life of a plant. Blooms have both stamens (the “male” pollen producing organ) and pistils (the “female” seed producing organ).

  • The Daylily Man on Old Stage

    In 2000 when Ronald Mickelson planted 20 assorted daylilies around the base of his new deck, little did he think those flowers would lead to a second career.

  • The Daylily Man on Old Stage

    In 2000 when Ronald Mickelson planted 20 assorted daylilies around the base of his new deck, little did he think those flowers would lead to a second career.

  • Local Girls Basketball Team Takes Major Tournament

    The Wisconsin Legends Silver U15 girls basketball team shocked organizers of the Chicago Nike Summer Showcase tournament when it won the prestigious tournament July 14 in Schaumburg.

  • Local Girls Basketball Team Takes Major Tournament

    The Wisconsin Legends Silver U15 girls basketball team shocked organizers of the Chicago Nike Summer Showcase tournament when it won the prestigious tournament July 14 in Schaumburg.

  • Quick Notes

    • The FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card, distributed by the United Way of Door County, continues to be a successful program.

  • Quick Notes

    • The FamilyWize Prescription Drug Discount Card, distributed by the United Way of Door County, continues to be a successful program.

  • Door County Humane Society Featured Pets

    ROLY POLY puppies! We are seven puppies that are looking for new, loving homes that will appreciate all the puppy kisses and cuddles we have to offer.

  • Door County Humane Society Featured Pets

    ROLY POLY puppies! We are seven puppies that are looking for new, loving homes that will appreciate all the puppy kisses and cuddles we have to offer.

  • A Fish Creek Fashion Show

    Most people don’t think to link “Door County” and “fashion show” in the same sentence, but Brilliant Stranger aimed to turn that notion on it head with its Refab Fashion Show, which was held this past Saturday, July 11.

  • A Fish Creek Fashion Show

    Most people don’t think to link “Door County” and “fashion show” in the same sentence, but Brilliant Stranger aimed to turn that notion on it head with its Refab Fashion Show, which was held this past Saturday, July 11.

  • Business Briefs

    • Kathryn Krauss of Lasee Upholstering & Marine Canvas in Sturgeon Bay is the winner of a $1,000 cash award for the best business plan originating from the NxLevel Entrepreneurial Training course conducted earlier this year and sponsored by the Door County Economic Development Corporation and the UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center.

  • Business Briefs

    • Kathryn Krauss of Lasee Upholstering & Marine Canvas in Sturgeon Bay is the winner of a $1,000 cash award for the best business plan originating from the NxLevel Entrepreneurial Training course conducted earlier this year and sponsored by the Door County Economic Development Corporation and the UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center.

  • My Gluten-free Week

    Almost two years ago my girlfriend committed to a wheat-less life and switched to a gluten-free diet after years of stomach problems. She wasn’t formally diagnosed with celiac disease (the test is expensive), but after dozens of tests, doctor visits, eliminating gluten was her most effective treatment.

  • My Gluten-free Week

    Almost two years ago my girlfriend committed to a wheat-less life and switched to a gluten-free diet after years of stomach problems. She wasn’t formally diagnosed with celiac disease (the test is expensive), but after dozens of tests, doctor visits, eliminating gluten was her most effective treatment.

  • Fifth Door County Triathlon Saturday

    Egg Harbor will welcome close to 2,000 tough athletes this weekend as the Door County Triathlon brings its largest event yet to the shores of the town.

  • Fifth Door County Triathlon Saturday

    Egg Harbor will welcome close to 2,000 tough athletes this weekend as the Door County Triathlon brings its largest event yet to the shores of the town.

  • A Way to Learn

    As endless tourists rushed over bridges Saturday, July 11 to fuel the economic engine of Door County, one visitor was less typical. While many came to see the county's beauty, U.

  • A Way to Learn

    As endless tourists rushed over bridges Saturday, July 11 to fuel the economic engine of Door County, one visitor was less typical. While many came to see the county's beauty, U.

  • Ever Wonder…How the DOT chooses highway projects?

    When resurfacing work began on Highway 42 between Egg Harbor and Fish Creek this spring, I was a little surprised the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) was redoing that stretch.

  • Ever Wonder…How the DOT chooses highway projects?

    When resurfacing work began on Highway 42 between Egg Harbor and Fish Creek this spring, I was a little surprised the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) was redoing that stretch.

  • Celebrating Gerarld Norz July 25

    A celebration of the life of Geri Norz will be held at the Fish Creek Fire Station at 3496 County F July 25 at 1 pm. Norz, who owned and operated the Fish Creek General Store (now the Fish Creek Market) with his wife Ann for 30 years, died June 8 at age 78.

  • Celebrating Gerarld Norz July 25

    A celebration of the life of Geri Norz will be held at the Fish Creek Fire Station at 3496 County F July 25 at 1 pm. Norz, who owned and operated the Fish Creek General Store (now the Fish Creek Market) with his wife Ann for 30 years, died June 8 at age 78.

  • July 10 – 17

    What Happened • The Republican field of candidates aiming to take out Congressman Steve Kagen (D-Appleton) grew to three. Reid Ribble, a Kaukauna roofing contractor, announced his candidacy for the 8th Congressional District, which includes Door County.

  • July 10 – 17

    What Happened • The Republican field of candidates aiming to take out Congressman Steve Kagen (D-Appleton) grew to three. Reid Ribble, a Kaukauna roofing contractor, announced his candidacy for the 8th Congressional District, which includes Door County.

  • July 17 – 24

    Coming Up • The Town of Baileys Harbor will consider implementing an architectural review committee at a special joint meeting of the Town Board and Plan Commission Aug.

  • July 17 – 24

    Coming Up • The Town of Baileys Harbor will consider implementing an architectural review committee at a special joint meeting of the Town Board and Plan Commission Aug.

  • Mixed Signals From Business Owners On Two-Way 3rd Ave

    Sturgeon Bay business owners and operators are split, just as they have been for years, on the recent switch to two-way traffic on Third Avenue in Door County’s only city.

  • The Lettie Mink Ranch

    Northern Door is well known for its orchards and fishing boats and fallow dairy farms. And while most visitors are familiar with Mink River, few of them know that the peninsula once was home to mink ranches.

  • The Story Behind The American Pelecinid, the June Bug, and Skunks

    Every time I see holes in a lawn dug by skunks, I am reminded of my first close look at what I thought was an Ichneumon Fly. An entomologist friend had brought it and, being trained in the study of butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, bugs and other insects, quickly informed me that I was admiring an American Pelecinid (pel-e-SY-nid) Wasp.

  • The Story Behind The American Pelecinid, the June Bug, and Skunks

    Every time I see holes in a lawn dug by skunks, I am reminded of my first close look at what I thought was an Ichneumon Fly. An entomologist friend had brought it and, being trained in the study of butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, bugs and other insects, quickly informed me that I was admiring an American Pelecinid (pel-e-SY-nid) Wasp.

  • 30 Years Later: Carter’s Energy Speech

    Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of President Jimmy Carter's famous speech on the energy crisis and his call for American sacrifice. Many historians view it as the final nail in the coffin of his presidency,

  • 30 Years Later: Carter’s Energy Speech

    Yesterday was the 30th anniversary of President Jimmy Carter's famous speech on the energy crisis and his call for American sacrifice. Many historians view it as the final nail in the coffin of his presidency,

  • Baseball Day in Baileys Harbor

    My girlfriend and I made our way to Baileys Harbor yesterday afternoon to catch some of the Grudge Match between the Sister Bay Bays and Baileys Harbor A's (Bays won!), and the day was a testament to

  • Baseball Day in Baileys Harbor

    My girlfriend and I made our way to Baileys Harbor yesterday afternoon to catch some of the Grudge Match between the Sister Bay Bays and Baileys Harbor A's (Bays won!), and the day was a testament to