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  • Short Course Construction Underway

    Sylvia Ferdon is serious about golf. She played professionally, coached a collegiate team for 17 years and has teed off on courses around the country.

  • Short Course Construction Underway

    Sylvia Ferdon is serious about golf. She played professionally, coached a collegiate team for 17 years and has teed off on courses around the country.

  • Crossroads Run Welcomed in the Summer Solstice

    The trails at Crossroads at Big Creek stretched out before 438 eager participants from 10 different states on Door County’s first summer morning. Rolling through damp coniferous woods and open meadows, runners weaved over several wooden bridges crossing the flowing waters of Big Creek.

  • Crossroads Run Welcomed in the Summer Solstice

    The trails at Crossroads at Big Creek stretched out before 438 eager participants from 10 different states on Door County’s first summer morning. Rolling through damp coniferous woods and open meadows, runners weaved over several wooden bridges crossing the flowing waters of Big Creek.

  • Sea Kayak Symposium Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    From July 12 – 14, the 10th annual Door County Sea Kayak Symposium returns to Rowleys Bay. With some of the finest instructors from across the country and guided day trips to many of the county’s bays, it’s no wonder this symposium has become a peninsula favorite.

  • Sea Kayak Symposium Celebrates 10th Anniversary

    From July 12 – 14, the 10th annual Door County Sea Kayak Symposium returns to Rowleys Bay. With some of the finest instructors from across the country and guided day trips to many of the county’s bays, it’s no wonder this symposium has become a peninsula favorite.

  • Door County League Baseball

    Standings, results and schedule

  • Door County League Baseball

    Standings, results and schedule

  • 2013 Women’s Double Header League Softball

    Standings, results and Schedule

  • 2013 Women’s Double Header League Softball

    Standings, results and Schedule

  • Northern Door Volleyball League

    Standings, results and schedule.

  • Northern Door Volleyball League

    Standings, results and schedule.

  • Native Mimic Songbirds

    I can thank my parents from the bottom of my heart for developing in me, from an early age, an interest in birds and nature. For many years, after I had left home for college, for service in the U.

  • Native Mimic Songbirds

    I can thank my parents from the bottom of my heart for developing in me, from an early age, an interest in birds and nature. For many years, after I had left home for college, for service in the U.

  • Insomnia, My ‘Fishbowl’ and “Funky Winkerbean”

    Everyone I have talked to agrees that the past two weeks have been some of the busiest the peninsula has seen in many, many years. Indeed, the smiles on the faces of business owners easily outshine the hint of fatigue in their eyes.

  • Insomnia, My ‘Fishbowl’ and “Funky Winkerbean”

    Everyone I have talked to agrees that the past two weeks have been some of the busiest the peninsula has seen in many, many years. Indeed, the smiles on the faces of business owners easily outshine the hint of fatigue in their eyes.

  • Caffeinated Honeybees and Tailor-made Spider Webs

    Honeybees benefit from a shot of caffeine, just as humans. Caffeine has been shown to improve focus and alertness, and may even enhance memory in people.

  • Caffeinated Honeybees and Tailor-made Spider Webs

    Honeybees benefit from a shot of caffeine, just as humans. Caffeine has been shown to improve focus and alertness, and may even enhance memory in people.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:12pm

    34.4 - Millions of Americans projected to drive more than 50 miles from home on the Fourth of July holiday this year.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 11, 2013 10:12pm

    34.4 - Millions of Americans projected to drive more than 50 miles from home on the Fourth of July holiday this year.

  • Zoning Amendment Petition is Approved

    Welcome to Notes from the Grove, providing information about Liberty Grove town government to residents and visitors. • The board has tabled for two months issuing citations for ordinance violations on the John Olson properties to provide the family with additional time to clean up the properties.

  • Zoning Amendment Petition is Approved

    Welcome to Notes from the Grove, providing information about Liberty Grove town government to residents and visitors. • The board has tabled for two months issuing citations for ordinance violations on the John Olson properties to provide the family with additional time to clean up the properties.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:58pm

    Each cat and dog that arrives at the shelter makes an impression on us; sometimes that’s how their name is chosen. Often we see the animals display their individual personalities as they become more confident and assured they are safe.

  • Article posted Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:58pm

    Each cat and dog that arrives at the shelter makes an impression on us; sometimes that’s how their name is chosen. Often we see the animals display their individual personalities as they become more confident and assured they are safe.

  • Altrusa Club Receives Walmart Foundation Grant

    Walmart Foundation, with the support from staff at the local Walmart store, provided a $2,500 grant to Altrusa Club of Door County for its upcoming Back-to-School Fair.

  • Altrusa Club Receives Walmart Foundation Grant

    Walmart Foundation, with the support from staff at the local Walmart store, provided a $2,500 grant to Altrusa Club of Door County for its upcoming Back-to-School Fair.

  • Veterans Service Council Presents Blue Star Banners to Active-duty Service Members

    The Door County Veterans Service Council would like to present family members of all currently serving Door County active-duty service members with a blue star banner.

  • Veterans Service Council Presents Blue Star Banners to Active-duty Service Members

    The Door County Veterans Service Council would like to present family members of all currently serving Door County active-duty service members with a blue star banner.

  • Charlene Berg Wins Olde Ellison Bay Days Pie Baking Contest

    The fourth annual Pie Baking Contest at Olde Ellison Bay Days was a great success and winners were exceedingly happy. First prize went to Charlene Berg, owner of Gallery Ten in Gills Rock, and her chocolate bourbon pecan pie.

  • Charlene Berg Wins Olde Ellison Bay Days Pie Baking Contest

    The fourth annual Pie Baking Contest at Olde Ellison Bay Days was a great success and winners were exceedingly happy. First prize went to Charlene Berg, owner of Gallery Ten in Gills Rock, and her chocolate bourbon pecan pie.

  • Scholarships Available for “Taste of Emerge” Training

    The Democratic Party of Door County (DPDC) offers four ($25) scholarships to the “Taste of Emerge” training in Door County in support of Democratic Women considering or preparing to run for office.

  • Scholarships Available for “Taste of Emerge” Training

    The Democratic Party of Door County (DPDC) offers four ($25) scholarships to the “Taste of Emerge” training in Door County in support of Democratic Women considering or preparing to run for office.

  • Cholesterol Screenings Offered at Door County Health Department

    Cholesterol screenings will be offered at the Door County Health Department on July 17 by appointment. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, glucose, triglycerides and ratio.

  • Cholesterol Screenings Offered at Door County Health Department

    Cholesterol screenings will be offered at the Door County Health Department on July 17 by appointment. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, glucose, triglycerides and ratio.

  • Deadline Approaches for the Fair’s Open Class Exhibit

    The deadline to register an open-class exhibit at this year’s Door County Fair is July 17 at 4:30 pm. Open-class exhibitors are residents of Door County of any age.

  • Deadline Approaches for the Fair’s Open Class Exhibit

    The deadline to register an open-class exhibit at this year’s Door County Fair is July 17 at 4:30 pm. Open-class exhibitors are residents of Door County of any age.

  • Nancy Rafal Presents Moonlight Bay History at Baileys Harbor Town Hall

    On July 17 at 7 pm, the Baileys Harbor Historical Society will host a program about the history of Moonlight Bay, presented by Nancy Rafal at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.

  • Nancy Rafal Presents Moonlight Bay History at Baileys Harbor Town Hall

    On July 17 at 7 pm, the Baileys Harbor Historical Society will host a program about the history of Moonlight Bay, presented by Nancy Rafal at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.

  • Baubles & Beads Fundraiser at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club

    The Birch Creek Associates invite the community to their annual fashion show and luncheon – Baubles & Beads – on July 18 at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club Members’ Clubhouse.

  • Baubles & Beads Fundraiser at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club

    The Birch Creek Associates invite the community to their annual fashion show and luncheon – Baubles & Beads – on July 18 at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club Members’ Clubhouse.

  • Cherry Festival at Sister Bay Moravian Church

    Sister Bay Moravian Church holds it annual Cherry Festival on July 18, 11 am – 2 pm. Brats, hot dogs, cherry desserts and baked goods will be available.

  • Cherry Festival at Sister Bay Moravian Church

    Sister Bay Moravian Church holds it annual Cherry Festival on July 18, 11 am – 2 pm. Brats, hot dogs, cherry desserts and baked goods will be available.

  • Trout Boil to Benefit Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation

    The Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation will have a traditional trout boil on July 20, 5 – 7 pm, at the Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 County Road DK, in Brussels.

  • Trout Boil to Benefit Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation

    The Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation will have a traditional trout boil on July 20, 5 – 7 pm, at the Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 County Road DK, in Brussels.

  • Neighbor-to-Neighbor Receives Sustainability Grant

    The Door County Community Foundation, Inc. has awarded a sustainability grant of $1,000 to Neighbor-to-Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers to support their Medical Equipment Loan Program through the purchase of knee walkers and equipment labeling.

  • Neighbor-to-Neighbor Receives Sustainability Grant

    The Door County Community Foundation, Inc. has awarded a sustainability grant of $1,000 to Neighbor-to-Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers to support their Medical Equipment Loan Program through the purchase of knee walkers and equipment labeling.

  • Farm Service Agency Reminders

    Tim Siehr, Director of the Door County and Kewaunee County Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices, announced that participants enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) may request to hay certain acreage enrolled in CRP.

  • Farm Service Agency Reminders

    Tim Siehr, Director of the Door County and Kewaunee County Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices, announced that participants enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) may request to hay certain acreage enrolled in CRP.

  • Health & Wellness Ministry Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings

    Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry offers free blood pressure screenings twice a month at Main Street Market and St. Rosalia’s Church. For more information visit NorthernDoorHealthWellness.

  • Health & Wellness Ministry Offers Free Blood Pressure Screenings

    Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry offers free blood pressure screenings twice a month at Main Street Market and St. Rosalia’s Church. For more information visit NorthernDoorHealthWellness.

  • Alison Fletcher Joins Sister Bay’s Baylake Bank

    Alison M. Fletcher has joined Baylake Bank’s Sister Bay Financial Center team as a premier banker. Fletcher has been in the financial services industry for more than 25 years and is best known for working effectively with clients while building long-term relationships.

  • Alison Fletcher Joins Sister Bay’s Baylake Bank

    Alison M. Fletcher has joined Baylake Bank’s Sister Bay Financial Center team as a premier banker. Fletcher has been in the financial services industry for more than 25 years and is best known for working effectively with clients while building long-term relationships.

  • Door County Eye Associates Remind Consumers to Protect Eyes from UV Rays

    Dr. J. Eric Paulsen of Door County Eye Associates reminds consumers that overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, whether it’s cloudy or sunny, summer or winter, can be harmful to vision and eye health.

  • Door County Eye Associates Remind Consumers to Protect Eyes from UV Rays

    Dr. J. Eric Paulsen of Door County Eye Associates reminds consumers that overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, whether it’s cloudy or sunny, summer or winter, can be harmful to vision and eye health.

  • Dr. Paul Feit Receives Formal Citation from Garey Bies

    Dr. Paul Feit, owner of Dentistry by Design, recently received a formal citation from State Representative Garey Bies, on behalf of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

  • Dr. Paul Feit Receives Formal Citation from Garey Bies

    Dr. Paul Feit, owner of Dentistry by Design, recently received a formal citation from State Representative Garey Bies, on behalf of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

  • Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week Celebrates Maritime Heritage

    Sturgeon Bay will once again honor its rich maritime heritage with a diverse collection of entertaining and fun events from July 25 to August 4. Officially titled “Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week: A Salute to the U.

  • Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week Celebrates Maritime Heritage

    Sturgeon Bay will once again honor its rich maritime heritage with a diverse collection of entertaining and fun events from July 25 to August 4. Officially titled “Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week: A Salute to the U.

  • Door County Fair to Hold First Firefighter Challenge

    This year’s Door County Fair takes place July 31 – August 4 at John Miles County Park in Sturgeon Bay. Musical acts on the Miller Lite Stage will include: Vic Ferrari, Glas Hamr, Boogie & the Yo-yo’z and Back Home Boys.

  • Door County Fair to Hold First Firefighter Challenge

    This year’s Door County Fair takes place July 31 – August 4 at John Miles County Park in Sturgeon Bay. Musical acts on the Miller Lite Stage will include: Vic Ferrari, Glas Hamr, Boogie & the Yo-yo’z and Back Home Boys.

  • Campfires at Peninsula State Park

    Don MaKuen, Kathleen Harris, and Charlie Dickson invite the community to a Peninsula State Park Campfire on the following Mondays: July 15 & 29 and August 12 & 26.

  • Campfires at Peninsula State Park

    Don MaKuen, Kathleen Harris, and Charlie Dickson invite the community to a Peninsula State Park Campfire on the following Mondays: July 15 & 29 and August 12 & 26.

  • Nature of Door County Byway Tour on July 20

    The Door County Coastal Byway is a Wisconsin Scenic Byway that stretches over 66 miles as it loops through the beautiful Door Peninsula. Beginning just north of Sturgeon Bay, the Byway offers abundant opportunity for bird watching, post-card quality scenery, fascinating cultural history and accessible natural geologic features.

  • Nature of Door County Byway Tour on July 20

    The Door County Coastal Byway is a Wisconsin Scenic Byway that stretches over 66 miles as it loops through the beautiful Door Peninsula. Beginning just north of Sturgeon Bay, the Byway offers abundant opportunity for bird watching, post-card quality scenery, fascinating cultural history and accessible natural geologic features.

  • Domicile Hosts Stuff-o-Rama Flea Market

    The Stuff-o-Rama Flea Market will be held on July 20 at Domicile from 8 am – 3 pm. Vendors will sell antiques, glassware, jewelry, furniture, baseball cards, household items, junior clothing, toys, books, crafts and more.

  • Domicile Hosts Stuff-o-Rama Flea Market

    The Stuff-o-Rama Flea Market will be held on July 20 at Domicile from 8 am – 3 pm. Vendors will sell antiques, glassware, jewelry, furniture, baseball cards, household items, junior clothing, toys, books, crafts and more.

  • Family Programs at Crossroads, Rain or Shine

    Family programs have been very popular this summer at Crossroads at Big Creek. Programs are offered rain or shine at the Collins Learning Center. On July 15, search the meadows for the birds and wildflowers of summer, and on July 16, explore how animals move using feet, fins, and feathers in Animal Acrobatics.

  • Family Programs at Crossroads, Rain or Shine

    Family programs have been very popular this summer at Crossroads at Big Creek. Programs are offered rain or shine at the Collins Learning Center. On July 15, search the meadows for the birds and wildflowers of summer, and on July 16, explore how animals move using feet, fins, and feathers in Animal Acrobatics.

  • Taj Mahal, James McMurtry and Rising Appalachia at DCA

    Taj Mahal, James McMurtry and Rising Appalachia will all perform on the Door Community Auditorium stage within the same week in July. Blues Legend Taj Mahal will perform on July 13.

  • Taj Mahal, James McMurtry and Rising Appalachia at DCA

    Taj Mahal, James McMurtry and Rising Appalachia will all perform on the Door Community Auditorium stage within the same week in July. Blues Legend Taj Mahal will perform on July 13.

  • Krista Detor Performs at Woodwalk Gallery

    Jeanne Kuhns’ Woodwalk Concert Series announces Krista Detor, a singer-songwriter and pianist from Indiana, will perform on July 12 at 7 pm. Her music has been featured on NPR and the BBC, and she tours the U.

  • Krista Detor Performs at Woodwalk Gallery

    Jeanne Kuhns’ Woodwalk Concert Series announces Krista Detor, a singer-songwriter and pianist from Indiana, will perform on July 12 at 7 pm. Her music has been featured on NPR and the BBC, and she tours the U.

  • Sunken Boat Recovered in Fish Creek

    An 18-foot sailboat was recovered from the bottom of the Fish Creek marina on Monday morning, shortly after it sank to the bottom of the mooring area.

  • Sunken Boat Recovered in Fish Creek

    An 18-foot sailboat was recovered from the bottom of the Fish Creek marina on Monday morning, shortly after it sank to the bottom of the mooring area.

  • Your Representatives in the News

    State Senator Frank Lasee Lasee introduced a senate bill regulating employers’, educational institutions’ and landlords’ access to the personal internet accounts of employees, students, tenants and applicants.

  • Your Representatives in the News

    State Senator Frank Lasee Lasee introduced a senate bill regulating employers’, educational institutions’ and landlords’ access to the personal internet accounts of employees, students, tenants and applicants.

  • Birch Creek Makes Magic in the Music

    The Birch Creek campus pulsates with the beats of drums, the shakes of maracas, and the hammering of xylophones. The Percussion & Steel Band session students arrived for their two-week experience just two days prior and already sound like they’ve been performing together for months.

  • Birch Creek Makes Magic in the Music

    The Birch Creek campus pulsates with the beats of drums, the shakes of maracas, and the hammering of xylophones. The Percussion & Steel Band session students arrived for their two-week experience just two days prior and already sound like they’ve been performing together for months.

  • Village Administrator Hired in Sister Bay

    Matthew Zeke Jackson was hired as the Sister Bay village administrator on July 10. “Of the five individuals that were interviewed he was clearly the best fit for the village,” Robert Kufrin said.

  • Village Administrator Hired in Sister Bay

    Matthew Zeke Jackson was hired as the Sister Bay village administrator on July 10. “Of the five individuals that were interviewed he was clearly the best fit for the village,” Robert Kufrin said.

  • Preserving Chambers Island

    The landowners on Chambers Island are aging, and many fear seeing their big tracts of forested land developed and split into small parcels. “As we pass away, there’s a need for paying attention to where the land is going,” Dick Baudhuin said.

  • Preserving Chambers Island

    The landowners on Chambers Island are aging, and many fear seeing their big tracts of forested land developed and split into small parcels. “As we pass away, there’s a need for paying attention to where the land is going,” Dick Baudhuin said.

  • Gibraltar Area Schools Budget Approved

    • At its July 8 meeting, the Gibraltar School Board approved a preliminary budget of $9.721 million for the 2013-14 school year, with projected expenditures of $9,524,592 million.

  • Gibraltar Area Schools Budget Approved

    • At its July 8 meeting, the Gibraltar School Board approved a preliminary budget of $9.721 million for the 2013-14 school year, with projected expenditures of $9,524,592 million.

  • Water Testing Available

    • Residents of the Village of Egg Harbor and the towns of Egg Harbor and Baileys Harbor can have their water tested by the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Center for Watershed Science and Education.

  • Water Testing Available

    • Residents of the Village of Egg Harbor and the towns of Egg Harbor and Baileys Harbor can have their water tested by the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Center for Watershed Science and Education.

  • Five Tips to Help Your Sustainable Lifestyle

    • Collect rainwater for domestic use Rather than water your plants with a hose, try collecting rainwater in barrels and reusing the water normally directed to the sewer.

  • Five Tips to Help Your Sustainable Lifestyle

    • Collect rainwater for domestic use Rather than water your plants with a hose, try collecting rainwater in barrels and reusing the water normally directed to the sewer.

  • Becoming a Master Naturalist

    As funding drops for environmental education, conservation and science, one program is out to find and train volunteers to fill the gap. “There’s an ever-increasing need for volunteers, particularly with revenue falling for environmental education programs,” said Kate Reilly.

  • Becoming a Master Naturalist

    As funding drops for environmental education, conservation and science, one program is out to find and train volunteers to fill the gap. “There’s an ever-increasing need for volunteers, particularly with revenue falling for environmental education programs,” said Kate Reilly.

  • Celebrating Belgian Heritage in Southern Door County

    You might not expect visiting Southern Door County to be much like taking a European vacation. But if you get off of the big highway between Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay, you’ll pass Brussels, Namur and Luxemburg, businesses selling Belgian breakfasts, chocolate and beer and a countryside dotted with brick, Belgian-style homes.

  • Celebrating Belgian Heritage in Southern Door County

    You might not expect visiting Southern Door County to be much like taking a European vacation. But if you get off of the big highway between Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay, you’ll pass Brussels, Namur and Luxemburg, businesses selling Belgian breakfasts, chocolate and beer and a countryside dotted with brick, Belgian-style homes.

  • Fairland Bluegrass Band at Peg Egan PAC

    Fairland Bluegrass Band will host a special performance open to the public at the Peg Egan PAC in Egg Harbor on July 13 at 7 pm. “Bluegrass music is not just a genre, it’s a true American art form.

  • Fairland Bluegrass Band at Peg Egan PAC

    Fairland Bluegrass Band will host a special performance open to the public at the Peg Egan PAC in Egg Harbor on July 13 at 7 pm. “Bluegrass music is not just a genre, it’s a true American art form.

  • Music in the Gardens Series Welcomes Mike Mangione & The Union

    On July 16 at 7 pm, Mike Mangione & The Union will take the stage for the new Music in the Gardens concert series at Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC).

  • Music in the Gardens Series Welcomes Mike Mangione & The Union

    On July 16 at 7 pm, Mike Mangione & The Union will take the stage for the new Music in the Gardens concert series at Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC).

  • Rock and Blues from Mad Cats at Mojo Rosa’s

    Mad Cats band will be performing at Mojo Rosa’s on July 13. Mad Cats performs a variety of rock and blues, high-energy music. Music starts at 9 pm. For more information, visit MojoRosas-DoorCounty.

  • Rock and Blues from Mad Cats at Mojo Rosa’s

    Mad Cats band will be performing at Mojo Rosa’s on July 13. Mad Cats performs a variety of rock and blues, high-energy music. Music starts at 9 pm. For more information, visit MojoRosas-DoorCounty.

  • Michael Smith at Lost Moth Gallery

    On August 3 at Lost Moth Gallery, Michael Smith will conduct a songwriting workshop at 4 pm, followed by a concert at 7:30 pm. His skills as a songwriter are legend, famous for writing “The Dutchman” and many other iconic songs.

  • Michael Smith at Lost Moth Gallery

    On August 3 at Lost Moth Gallery, Michael Smith will conduct a songwriting workshop at 4 pm, followed by a concert at 7:30 pm. His skills as a songwriter are legend, famous for writing “The Dutchman” and many other iconic songs.

  • MacReady’s Music on Mondays Features the Girls of Small Forest

    MacReady Artisan Bread Company and the girls of Small Forest, Jeanne Kuhns and Marybeth Mattson, have teamed up for MacReady's Music on Mondays, 4:30 – 6 pm.

  • MacReady’s Music on Mondays Features the Girls of Small Forest

    MacReady Artisan Bread Company and the girls of Small Forest, Jeanne Kuhns and Marybeth Mattson, have teamed up for MacReady's Music on Mondays, 4:30 – 6 pm.

  • Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social at The Clearing

    The Clearing Folk School hosts an old-fashioned ice cream social on July 17. Sample six flavors of ice cream and all the fixings from The Clearing kitchen.

  • Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social at The Clearing

    The Clearing Folk School hosts an old-fashioned ice cream social on July 17. Sample six flavors of ice cream and all the fixings from The Clearing kitchen.

  • Door County Folk Festival Returns July 12 – 14

    On July 12 – 14, the Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) presents a fun-filled, educational dance/music weekend in Baileys Harbor, Ephraim and Sister Bay.

  • Door County Folk Festival Returns July 12 – 14

    On July 12 – 14, the Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) presents a fun-filled, educational dance/music weekend in Baileys Harbor, Ephraim and Sister Bay.

  • Add to the Archives Event Focuses on Door County Orchards

    The Door County Historical Museum will have a weeklong Add to the Archives event and display of “Door County Orchard Memories” beginning August 17. The museum will collect photos, related items or memories from people who were a part of those times and activities.

  • Add to the Archives Event Focuses on Door County Orchards

    The Door County Historical Museum will have a weeklong Add to the Archives event and display of “Door County Orchard Memories” beginning August 17. The museum will collect photos, related items or memories from people who were a part of those times and activities.

  • “Arbitrage” Screened at UUF

    Arbitrage, a 2012 suspense thriller about love, loyalty, and high finance, will be shown at the UU Fellowship on July 16 at 4:30 pm. The film is part of the monthly Movies That Matter series examining a wide range of issues.

  • “Arbitrage” Screened at UUF

    Arbitrage, a 2012 suspense thriller about love, loyalty, and high finance, will be shown at the UU Fellowship on July 16 at 4:30 pm. The film is part of the monthly Movies That Matter series examining a wide range of issues.

  • Salsa with J-Ro Held at the Florian

    Beginning July 14, J-Ro’s Salsa Sundays Dance Night will be held at Florian 2 Lakeshore Rib & Steakhouse in Baileys Harbor. Salsa dance lessons are from 6 – 7 pm, and open dancing (salsa, merengue, & bachata) starts at 7 pm.

  • History Speaks at Ephraim Village Hall

    History Speaks marked the 24th season with the opening event on July 9 at Ephraim Village Hall. A variety of different topics and a host of interesting speakers highlight the 2013 program that centers on local history.

  • History Speaks at Ephraim Village Hall

    History Speaks marked the 24th season with the opening event on July 9 at Ephraim Village Hall. A variety of different topics and a host of interesting speakers highlight the 2013 program that centers on local history.

  • Emerge Wisconsin Puts More Dem Women in Office

    One year ago, Mandy Wright was a sixth grade public school teacher. Last November she beat Wausau conservative radio talk show host Patrick Snyder by 911 votes to become the state representative for the 85th Assembly District.

  • Program Hopes to Bring Suicide Talk into the Open

    The reports come with alarming regularity: • Suicide by members of the military hit an all-time high in 2012, and suicide among veterans is on the rise.

  • Program Hopes to Bring Suicide Talk into the Open

    The reports come with alarming regularity: • Suicide by members of the military hit an all-time high in 2012, and suicide among veterans is on the rise.

  • DCA Mural Artist Reunited with Work

      Seeing his creation for the first time in 20 years, David Giffey’s blue eyes seemed to dance with joy and appreciation across the wavy waters of the mural “Door County/The Water” on the south wall of the Door Community Auditorium entryway.

  • DCA Mural Artist Reunited with Work

      Seeing his creation for the first time in 20 years, David Giffey’s blue eyes seemed to dance with joy and appreciation across the wavy waters of the mural “Door County/The Water” on the south wall of the Door Community Auditorium entryway.

  • Doorways Workshops Return to Bjِrklunden

    “Camp was so, so, so, so much fun and I love, love, love, love Shakespeare!” said Olivia, age 7, a Doorways student in 2012. What is Doorways? Doorways is first graders playing the witches in Macbeth, fourth grade boys dueling in Romeo and Juliet, students ages 7 to 12 coming together to create the hilarious play within the play in Midsummer Night’s Dream, and high school students engaging in a battle of wits in Comedy of Errors.

  • Doorways Workshops Return to Bjِrklunden

    “Camp was so, so, so, so much fun and I love, love, love, love Shakespeare!” said Olivia, age 7, a Doorways student in 2012. What is Doorways? Doorways is first graders playing the witches in Macbeth, fourth grade boys dueling in Romeo and Juliet, students ages 7 to 12 coming together to create the hilarious play within the play in Midsummer Night’s Dream, and high school students engaging in a battle of wits in Comedy of Errors.

  • “The Wonder Bread Years” at Peg Egan Performing Arts Center

    The production of The Wonder Bread Years, featuring Pat Hazell, one of the top writers from the show Seinfeld, will take the stage at the Peg Egan Performing Art Center’s on July 14 at 7 pm.

  • “The Wonder Bread Years” at Peg Egan Performing Arts Center

    The production of The Wonder Bread Years, featuring Pat Hazell, one of the top writers from the show Seinfeld, will take the stage at the Peg Egan Performing Art Center’s on July 14 at 7 pm.

  • Creative Kids Day at American Folklore Theatre

    Kids will have a chance to look behind the scenes of a professional theater at American Folklore Theatre’s Creative Kids Day in Peninsula State Park on July 19.

  • Creative Kids Day at American Folklore Theatre

    Kids will have a chance to look behind the scenes of a professional theater at American Folklore Theatre’s Creative Kids Day in Peninsula State Park on July 19.

  • Percussion & Steel Band Concerts Begin at Birch Creek

    The Birch Creek Percussion & Steel Band concerts continue with captivating music from around the world. Familiar faces return to perform in Percussion & Steel Band concerts such as Dan Moore.

  • Percussion & Steel Band Concerts Begin at Birch Creek

    The Birch Creek Percussion & Steel Band concerts continue with captivating music from around the world. Familiar faces return to perform in Percussion & Steel Band concerts such as Dan Moore.

  • PMF Seminar at Bjِrklunden with Jim Grine

    From August 4 – 9, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering the seminar “The Music of the 2013 Peninsula Music Festival: An Illuminating Musical Journey” with Jim Grine.

  • PMF Seminar at Bjِrklunden with Jim Grine

    From August 4 – 9, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering the seminar “The Music of the 2013 Peninsula Music Festival: An Illuminating Musical Journey” with Jim Grine.

  • Free Seminars at Pen Players

    Peninsula Players Theatre’s popular series of free public seminars continues July 13, with Peninsula Players company members Joe Foust and Noah Simon.

  • Free Seminars at Pen Players

    Peninsula Players Theatre’s popular series of free public seminars continues July 13, with Peninsula Players company members Joe Foust and Noah Simon.

  • “The Glass Menagerie” On Stage at TAP

    The Stage Door Theatre Company, the professional theatre troupe in residence at the Third Avenue Playhouse presents its first production of the 2013 summer/fall season, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.

  • “The Glass Menagerie” On Stage at TAP

    The Stage Door Theatre Company, the professional theatre troupe in residence at the Third Avenue Playhouse presents its first production of the 2013 summer/fall season, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie.

  • Doug LaBrecque Joins PMF’s “Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch”

    Ron Bohmer, who was originally scheduled to sing in the August 10 Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) “Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch,” has been cast in a principal role in the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon.

  • Doug LaBrecque Joins PMF’s “Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch”

    Ron Bohmer, who was originally scheduled to sing in the August 10 Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) “Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch,” has been cast in a principal role in the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon.

  • FRAMED

    Fisherman Jason Krucek recently caught this smallmouth bass near Gills Rock while enjoying the great outdoors with his uncle Kurt Schorsch.

  • FRAMED

    Fisherman Jason Krucek recently caught this smallmouth bass near Gills Rock while enjoying the great outdoors with his uncle Kurt Schorsch.

  • Congratulations to Elvin Frisque

    Deck out in red, white, and blue Elvin Frisque is the Fourth of July server for you! With a beaming smile and star-shaped shades, Elvin serves juicy brats and sweet lemonades.

  • Congratulations to Elvin Frisque

    Deck out in red, white, and blue Elvin Frisque is the Fourth of July server for you! With a beaming smile and star-shaped shades, Elvin serves juicy brats and sweet lemonades.

  • A Dip Into the Cellar

    It had been a long week and I felt like I deserved a treat, so I closed my eyes and reached into my beer “cellar” (the bottom row of my fridge) and pulled out, ta da, a bottle of St.

  • A Dip Into the Cellar

    It had been a long week and I felt like I deserved a treat, so I closed my eyes and reached into my beer “cellar” (the bottom row of my fridge) and pulled out, ta da, a bottle of St.

  • The Cheese Insider

    A category of cheeses that dates back to the very first cheeses created, are known as soft or fresh cheese. This includes the following: Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta, Mascarpone, Queso Blanco, and Ricotta.

  • The Cheese Insider

    A category of cheeses that dates back to the very first cheeses created, are known as soft or fresh cheese. This includes the following: Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Feta, Mascarpone, Queso Blanco, and Ricotta.

  • Article posted Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:06pm

    Dear Mary Pat, My wife’s family has their annual vacation coming up in August. It ends up being six separate groups of us renting cabins alongside each other in northern Wisconsin.

  • Article posted Wednesday, July 10, 2013 3:06pm

    Dear Mary Pat, My wife’s family has their annual vacation coming up in August. It ends up being six separate groups of us renting cabins alongside each other in northern Wisconsin.

  • Article posted Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:56pm

    Look closely…where in Door County is this located?

  • Article posted Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:56pm

    Look closely…where in Door County is this located?

  • Overheard, Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

    Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

  • Overheard, Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

    Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

  • Article posted Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:53pm

    Cancer (June 22 – July 22): In this climate of confusion, note that the equinox is closer to Washington Island and Pluto is now part of the University of Wisconsin – Arboretum.

  • Article posted Wednesday, July 10, 2013 2:53pm

    Cancer (June 22 – July 22): In this climate of confusion, note that the equinox is closer to Washington Island and Pluto is now part of the University of Wisconsin – Arboretum.

  • The Past is a Foreign County

    “The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” This oft-quoted opening sentence from L. P. Hartley’s novel The Go-Between has become almost proverbial.

  • The Past is a Foreign County

    “The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” This oft-quoted opening sentence from L. P. Hartley’s novel The Go-Between has become almost proverbial.

  • Door County’s DJ Hope Reyes Auditions for ‘The Voice’

    DJ Hope Reyes keeps the party going into the wee hours of the morning with a voice that seems made for radio. Between amateur karaoke singers’ renditions of “I’ve Got You Babe” and “Copacabana,” Reyes takes up the microphone and rocks songs by country artists, rock artists, and everything in between – from “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack to “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.

  • Door County’s DJ Hope Reyes Auditions for ‘The Voice’

    DJ Hope Reyes keeps the party going into the wee hours of the morning with a voice that seems made for radio. Between amateur karaoke singers’ renditions of “I’ve Got You Babe” and “Copacabana,” Reyes takes up the microphone and rocks songs by country artists, rock artists, and everything in between – from “I Hope You Dance” by Lee Ann Womack to “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey.

  • Shark Diving: Brave, Reckless, or a Little of Both?

    It was an overcast day, but the sea was deep blue. I had to pee again but getting in and out of my wetsuit was too formidable a challenge to make it worthwhile. Plus, there were sharks in there.

  • Shark Diving: Brave, Reckless, or a Little of Both?

    It was an overcast day, but the sea was deep blue. I had to pee again but getting in and out of my wetsuit was too formidable a challenge to make it worthwhile. Plus, there were sharks in there.

  • The Yarnell Hill Fire

    There are things that happen to which you must respond. You have no choice. They will not let you rest until you write. Something. And so you sit at the keyboard and begin.

  • The Yarnell Hill Fire

    There are things that happen to which you must respond. You have no choice. They will not let you rest until you write. Something. And so you sit at the keyboard and begin.

  • American Life in Poetry: Column 418

    Robert Morgan, who lives in Ithaca, New York, has long been one of my favorite American poets. He’s also a fine novelist and, recently, the biographer of Daniel Boone.

  • American Life in Poetry: Column 418

    Robert Morgan, who lives in Ithaca, New York, has long been one of my favorite American poets. He’s also a fine novelist and, recently, the biographer of Daniel Boone.

  • Night Sky Highlighted During Universe in the Park

    Graduate students from the University of Wisconsin – Madison will be visiting several state parks in Door County this summer and early fall to present Universe in the Park sessions, an outreach program of the school’s Astronomy Department.

  • Night Sky Highlighted During Universe in the Park

    Graduate students from the University of Wisconsin – Madison will be visiting several state parks in Door County this summer and early fall to present Universe in the Park sessions, an outreach program of the school’s Astronomy Department.

  • Equal Parts Hobby and Sport

    When Tiger Woods was penalized for an improper drop this past April, he was docked two strokes during the middle of my slumberous Saturday morning. Friends texted me, asking what Tiger did wrong and assuming oft-forgotten golf rules would halt his chase at another major victory.

  • Equal Parts Hobby and Sport

    When Tiger Woods was penalized for an improper drop this past April, he was docked two strokes during the middle of my slumberous Saturday morning. Friends texted me, asking what Tiger did wrong and assuming oft-forgotten golf rules would halt his chase at another major victory.

  • 14-Year-Old Sinks Hole-in-One

    Ethan Diestler, a 14-year-old student at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, used a pitching wedge for a 125-yard shot to the fourth green at Bay Ridge Golf Course in Sister Bay.

  • 14-Year-Old Sinks Hole-in-One

    Ethan Diestler, a 14-year-old student at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, used a pitching wedge for a 125-yard shot to the fourth green at Bay Ridge Golf Course in Sister Bay.

  • Golf League Results

    Results from Door County golf leagues.

  • Golf League Results

    Results from Door County golf leagues.

  • Q&A – Questions & Artists – Don Thompson

    This interview was not planned. It just happened. I met Don Thompson several weeks ago at he and his wife Jean’s business, The Door County Bakery. The bakery is just south of Sister Bay on Highway 57.

  • Q&A – Questions & Artists – Don Thompson

    This interview was not planned. It just happened. I met Don Thompson several weeks ago at he and his wife Jean’s business, The Door County Bakery. The bakery is just south of Sister Bay on Highway 57.

  • Golf Events

    Golf events from around the county.

  • Golf Events

    Golf events from around the county.

  • Fish Creek Artists Open Studios for Gallery Tour

    On July 25 and 26 from 11 am to 5 pm, the public is invited to an open studio gallery event throughout Fish Creek. Four Door County women artists will open their studios/galleries to visitors to see new works, works in progress and demonstrations.

  • Fish Creek Artists Open Studios for Gallery Tour

    On July 25 and 26 from 11 am to 5 pm, the public is invited to an open studio gallery event throughout Fish Creek. Four Door County women artists will open their studios/galleries to visitors to see new works, works in progress and demonstrations.

  • Local Artists Give Back to the Hardy Gallery

    The Hardy Gallery announces the opening reception of the 2013 Collection Invitational at 5:30 pm on July 19. This year, the Hardy is honored to have 44 local, established artists selected to exhibit their work.

  • Local Artists Give Back to the Hardy Gallery

    The Hardy Gallery announces the opening reception of the 2013 Collection Invitational at 5:30 pm on July 19. This year, the Hardy is honored to have 44 local, established artists selected to exhibit their work.

  • DeGraff Exhibit Open at Maritime Museum

    An exhibit celebrating the work of wood carver Edward “Pudge” DeGraff and his wife Mary opened July 6 at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay.

  • DeGraff Exhibit Open at Maritime Museum

    An exhibit celebrating the work of wood carver Edward “Pudge” DeGraff and his wife Mary opened July 6 at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay.

  • Awards Announced for Door Prize for Portraiture

    Guest juror Graeme Reid, director of exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, announced the award recipients of the Door Prize for Portraiture on June 27 at a reception for the artists and an estimated crowd of 130 at Chez Cheryl Art Space.

  • Awards Announced for Door Prize for Portraiture

    Guest juror Graeme Reid, director of exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend, announced the award recipients of the Door Prize for Portraiture on June 27 at a reception for the artists and an estimated crowd of 130 at Chez Cheryl Art Space.

  • Summer Gala at Plum Bottom Pottery

    Plum Bottom Pottery announces its seventh annual summer art gala will be held July 14, 4 – 8 pm. Enjoy the newest creations from all of Plum Bottom’s nationally collected artists’ as well as enjoying the Italian culinary creations of Pamela Moore.

  • Summer Gala at Plum Bottom Pottery

    Plum Bottom Pottery announces its seventh annual summer art gala will be held July 14, 4 – 8 pm. Enjoy the newest creations from all of Plum Bottom’s nationally collected artists’ as well as enjoying the Italian culinary creations of Pamela Moore.

  • Sister Bay Introduces Goats on Poles

    The Year of the Goat in Sister Bay gets another nod with the latest public art project in the Village: Goats on Poles. Fourteen Door County artists decorated life-sized goat cut outs, which are now hanging in Sister Bay along Highways 42 and 57.

  • Sister Bay Introduces Goats on Poles

    The Year of the Goat in Sister Bay gets another nod with the latest public art project in the Village: Goats on Poles. Fourteen Door County artists decorated life-sized goat cut outs, which are now hanging in Sister Bay along Highways 42 and 57.

  • DCAL Gallery Features Joubert and Heinrichs

    The Door County Art League (DCAL) Gallery showcases the artwork of Polly Joubert and Mitch Heinrichs as artists of the week, July 13 – 19. This exhibit begins with a special wine and cheese artist reception on July 14, 12 – 3 pm.

  • DCAL Gallery Features Joubert and Heinrichs

    The Door County Art League (DCAL) Gallery showcases the artwork of Polly Joubert and Mitch Heinrichs as artists of the week, July 13 – 19. This exhibit begins with a special wine and cheese artist reception on July 14, 12 – 3 pm.

  • Grand Opening for 2forU Design & Gallery

    Heidi Atanasov invites Door County visitors and locals to the grand opening of her fine art gallery, 2forU, in Fish Creek on July 12, 3 – 6 pm. Refreshments will be served, and admission is free.

  • Grand Opening for 2forU Design & Gallery

    Heidi Atanasov invites Door County visitors and locals to the grand opening of her fine art gallery, 2forU, in Fish Creek on July 12, 3 – 6 pm. Refreshments will be served, and admission is free.

  • Hardy Gallery Announces Juried Exhibit Award Winners

    The Hardy Gallery recently announced the award winners for the organization’s 51st Annual Juried Exhibition. A juror panel comprised of Jack Anderson, Bonnie de Arteaga, Judi Ekholm, Brian Pirman and Kristi Roenning judged this year’s exhibit.

  • Hardy Gallery Announces Juried Exhibit Award Winners

    The Hardy Gallery recently announced the award winners for the organization’s 51st Annual Juried Exhibition. A juror panel comprised of Jack Anderson, Bonnie de Arteaga, Judi Ekholm, Brian Pirman and Kristi Roenning judged this year’s exhibit.

  • Artist’s Reception at Bejeweled Images Fine Jewelry

    Join Bejeweled Images Fine Jewelry on July 13 & 14, 10 am – 5 pm, for refreshments and to meet their featured artist of the month, photographer Paul Rommelfaenger.

  • Artist’s Reception at Bejeweled Images Fine Jewelry

    Join Bejeweled Images Fine Jewelry on July 13 & 14, 10 am – 5 pm, for refreshments and to meet their featured artist of the month, photographer Paul Rommelfaenger.

  • New Artwork by Paula Swaydan Grebel at Mr. Helsinki

    More than 25 colorful still life paintings and sketches by Paula Swaydan Grebel will be on display and for sale at the Mr. Helsinki Restaurant in Fish Creek from July 13 to August 29.

  • New Artwork by Paula Swaydan Grebel at Mr. Helsinki

    More than 25 colorful still life paintings and sketches by Paula Swaydan Grebel will be on display and for sale at the Mr. Helsinki Restaurant in Fish Creek from July 13 to August 29.

  • Community Mosaic Project to be Unveiled on July 19

    The 6th annual Community Mosaic Project canvases arrived at the Hardy Gallery in Ephraim on June 24. The Community Mosaic Project, presented in partnership with the Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay, has brought together professional and emerging artists and community members to create a visual tapestry of public art at the Hardy’s iconic facility in Ephraim.

  • Community Mosaic Project to be Unveiled on July 19

    The 6th annual Community Mosaic Project canvases arrived at the Hardy Gallery in Ephraim on June 24. The Community Mosaic Project, presented in partnership with the Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay, has brought together professional and emerging artists and community members to create a visual tapestry of public art at the Hardy’s iconic facility in Ephraim.

  • Amanda Dewitt Joins Plum Bottom Pottery

    Plum Bottom Pottery announces Amanda Dewitt, long time owner and artist at Amanda DeWitt Jewelry, is showing her work at Plum Bottom Pottery. After 20 years of owning and operation her own gallery, Dewitt has put her focus on her studio work, creating one-of-a-kind sterling silver jewelry.

  • Amanda Dewitt Joins Plum Bottom Pottery

    Plum Bottom Pottery announces Amanda Dewitt, long time owner and artist at Amanda DeWitt Jewelry, is showing her work at Plum Bottom Pottery. After 20 years of owning and operation her own gallery, Dewitt has put her focus on her studio work, creating one-of-a-kind sterling silver jewelry.

  • Door County Fair Photo Workshop with Suzanne Rose

    Suzanne Rose Fine Art Photography + Workshops presents a fine art photo workshop focusing on the county fair August 1 – 4. This four-day intensive will prove to be a treasure trove of subject matter for every photographer, from the 4H exhibits of barnyard animals to the old-fashion mom & pop booths selling brats, beer and corn-on-the-cob.

  • Door County Fair Photo Workshop with Suzanne Rose

    Suzanne Rose Fine Art Photography + Workshops presents a fine art photo workshop focusing on the county fair August 1 – 4. This four-day intensive will prove to be a treasure trove of subject matter for every photographer, from the 4H exhibits of barnyard animals to the old-fashion mom & pop booths selling brats, beer and corn-on-the-cob.

  • Calligraphy and Acrylics Created during Artists Guild Classes

    Youth classes at Artists Guild for July 19 are focused on Magnified Flowers/Georgia O'Keefe for the younger classes and Thaumatropes/3-D Hands for teens.

  • Calligraphy and Acrylics Created during Artists Guild Classes

    Youth classes at Artists Guild for July 19 are focused on Magnified Flowers/Georgia O'Keefe for the younger classes and Thaumatropes/3-D Hands for teens.

  • Jan Comstock’s Work Juried into Multiple Exhibits

    Artwork by Door County artist Jan Comstock, titled “Free At Last,” was selected for inclusion in Oil Painters of America’s (OPA) Summer Salon hosted by the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, Michigan.

  • Jan Comstock’s Work Juried into Multiple Exhibits

    Artwork by Door County artist Jan Comstock, titled “Free At Last,” was selected for inclusion in Oil Painters of America’s (OPA) Summer Salon hosted by the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey, Michigan.

  • Annual Amish Quilt and Craft Show at Mr. G’s

    The 16th Annual Amish Quilt and Craft Show will be held at Mr. G’s Hall in Jacksonport from July 11 to 14, 9 – 5 pm. Over 90 Amish quilts, in a variety of popular styles and patterns, will be available as well as a selection of Amish wall hangings, pillows, table runners and other decoration items.

  • Annual Amish Quilt and Craft Show at Mr. G’s

    The 16th Annual Amish Quilt and Craft Show will be held at Mr. G’s Hall in Jacksonport from July 11 to 14, 9 – 5 pm. Over 90 Amish quilts, in a variety of popular styles and patterns, will be available as well as a selection of Amish wall hangings, pillows, table runners and other decoration items.

  • Classes and Events at Artists Guild

    Wine Glass Painting is the theme for the July 16 session of Tuesdays with Jen Aldrich at Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay, held 10 am - noon. The cost is $25 and includes all materials.

  • Classes and Events at Artists Guild

    Wine Glass Painting is the theme for the July 16 session of Tuesdays with Jen Aldrich at Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay, held 10 am - noon. The cost is $25 and includes all materials.

  • “Day is Done” Exhibit at Piece by Peace Gallery

    Piece by Peace Gallery, in the shops of Green Gables in Ephraim, is featuring an art exhibit entitled “Day is Done.” Several of the artists displaying work in the gallery were asked to create an original interpretation in their media of choice of a photograph taken by gallery owner Kathleen Clark of a Door County sunset.

  • “Day is Done” Exhibit at Piece by Peace Gallery

    Piece by Peace Gallery, in the shops of Green Gables in Ephraim, is featuring an art exhibit entitled “Day is Done.” Several of the artists displaying work in the gallery were asked to create an original interpretation in their media of choice of a photograph taken by gallery owner Kathleen Clark of a Door County sunset.

  • Door County Poet Laureate Releases New Chapbook

    Finishing Line Press in Kentucky announced the forthcoming publication of Estella Lauter’s chapbook Transfiguration: Re-imagining Remedios Varo. Transfiguration is based on the work of a brilliant painter, Remedios Varo (1908-1963), who began her life in Spain, followed a Surrealist poet to Paris during the Spanish Civil War, fled from Marseilles to Mexico City during WWII, and created an extraordinary body of figurative work.

  • Door County Poet Laureate Releases New Chapbook

    Finishing Line Press in Kentucky announced the forthcoming publication of Estella Lauter’s chapbook Transfiguration: Re-imagining Remedios Varo. Transfiguration is based on the work of a brilliant painter, Remedios Varo (1908-1963), who began her life in Spain, followed a Surrealist poet to Paris during the Spanish Civil War, fled from Marseilles to Mexico City during WWII, and created an extraordinary body of figurative work.

  • Largest Library Sale of the Year

    Plan to come to the Friends of Door County Libraries Book Sale at the Sturgeon Bay Library from July 25 – 27. As in the past, thousands of items are available for this sale in the basement of the library.

  • Largest Library Sale of the Year

    Plan to come to the Friends of Door County Libraries Book Sale at the Sturgeon Bay Library from July 25 – 27. As in the past, thousands of items are available for this sale in the basement of the library.

  • DCAL Artists Celebrate Eagle Bluff Lighthouse’s 50th Anniversary

    As the dawn of the 20th century arrived, Fish Creek and Ephraim’s town-folk packed picnic lunches and visited the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse on Sunday afternoons.

  • DCAL Artists Celebrate Eagle Bluff Lighthouse’s 50th Anniversary

    As the dawn of the 20th century arrived, Fish Creek and Ephraim’s town-folk packed picnic lunches and visited the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse on Sunday afternoons.