In this issue
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Linebacker Chris LeCloux was instrumental in the Door County Destroyers’ last-second 27-26 win against the Washington County Untouchables at Bailey Harbors Recreation Park on Saturday, Aug.
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Linebacker Chris LeCloux was instrumental in the Door County Destroyers’ last-second 27-26 win against the Washington County Untouchables at Bailey Harbors Recreation Park on Saturday, Aug.
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Standings, results and schedule.
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Standings, results and schedule.
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2013 Women’s Double Header League Softball
Standings, results and schedule.
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2013 Women’s Double Header League Softball
Standings, results and schedule.
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Interactive Hike at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve
Interested in learning how to help the Pitcher’s thistle? Discover how this federally threatened species is vulnerable to habitat degradation and invasive plants.
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Interactive Hike at Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature Preserve
Interested in learning how to help the Pitcher’s thistle? Discover how this federally threatened species is vulnerable to habitat degradation and invasive plants.
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The Bigs Return to Door County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin once had a strong presence in Door County. But that once vibrant program waned during the last decade until there was only a single match left between an adult “Big” and a child “Little” in the entire county as recently as a year and half ago.
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The Bigs Return to Door County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin once had a strong presence in Door County. But that once vibrant program waned during the last decade until there was only a single match left between an adult “Big” and a child “Little” in the entire county as recently as a year and half ago.
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Twelve Gets You Thirteen and Other Lagniappes
The other morning I was feeding my alien fetus its preferred breakfast of Little Debbie mini-chocolate donuts and coffee [Note: regular readers will remember the column from several years ago where I surmised that an alien abduction and impregnation was the only logical explanation for my expanding waistline] when I began to wonder about bakers and, more specifically, the term “baker’s dozen.
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Twelve Gets You Thirteen and Other Lagniappes
The other morning I was feeding my alien fetus its preferred breakfast of Little Debbie mini-chocolate donuts and coffee [Note: regular readers will remember the column from several years ago where I surmised that an alien abduction and impregnation was the only logical explanation for my expanding waistline] when I began to wonder about bakers and, more specifically, the term “baker’s dozen.
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Article posted Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:07am
12.1 - The percent of obese U.S. children ages 2-5.
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Article posted Thursday, August 15, 2013 10:07am
12.1 - The percent of obese U.S. children ages 2-5.
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Approval to Research County Zoning Withdrawal Procedure
Welcome to the Notes from the Grove providing information about Liberty Grove town government to residents and visitors. • Maureen Murphy, the new county administrator, introduced herself to the town board and those in attendance at the Aug.
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Approval to Research County Zoning Withdrawal Procedure
Welcome to the Notes from the Grove providing information about Liberty Grove town government to residents and visitors. • Maureen Murphy, the new county administrator, introduced herself to the town board and those in attendance at the Aug.
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Crows Possess Facial Recognition Capabilities
• Crows and ravens are pretty smart birds. They can use tools, and in times of excess, they bury food caches (nuts, seeds, etc.) under a thin layer of soil.
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Crows Possess Facial Recognition Capabilities
• Crows and ravens are pretty smart birds. They can use tools, and in times of excess, they bury food caches (nuts, seeds, etc.) under a thin layer of soil.
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I’ve heard it say serenity / is dull – no edge to fall from
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I’ve heard it say serenity / is dull – no edge to fall from
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Highlights from the Great Lakes Water Level Community Workshop
Docks continue to tower above the surface of Lake Michigan and Door County communities continue to search for funds to dredge harbors, but the state of Wisconsin wants shoreline residents to know they’re here to listen.
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Highlights from the Great Lakes Water Level Community Workshop
Docks continue to tower above the surface of Lake Michigan and Door County communities continue to search for funds to dredge harbors, but the state of Wisconsin wants shoreline residents to know they’re here to listen.
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Indian Pipes – Phantoms of the Woods
I’ve always admired people who are constantly aware of nature around them. They seem to know what’s blooming on their property, along roadsides or in their woods.
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Indian Pipes – Phantoms of the Woods
I’ve always admired people who are constantly aware of nature around them. They seem to know what’s blooming on their property, along roadsides or in their woods.
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Abbie Lenius was one of the Sunrise School Ambassadors last year, a group that was formed to introduce third through fifth graders to service-learning opportunities in Door County.
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Abbie Lenius was one of the Sunrise School Ambassadors last year, a group that was formed to introduce third through fifth graders to service-learning opportunities in Door County.
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DOT Agrees to Maintain Right-of-Way in Sister Bay
• The Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to maintain the existing right-of-way between Mill Road and Scandia Road in Sister Bay.
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DOT Agrees to Maintain Right-of-Way in Sister Bay
• The Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to maintain the existing right-of-way between Mill Road and Scandia Road in Sister Bay.
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Harlie’s Help the Homeless Event
Harlie Busch, a fourth grade student at Southern Door, came up with an idea this past February to help the homeless in Door County. At first, her parents, Mike and Pam Busch, thought it may be a phase.
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Harlie’s Help the Homeless Event
Harlie Busch, a fourth grade student at Southern Door, came up with an idea this past February to help the homeless in Door County. At first, her parents, Mike and Pam Busch, thought it may be a phase.
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New York Times bestselling author, humorist, musician, and small town Wisconsinite Michael Perry spoke and signed books at Novel Ideas Bookstore in Baileys Harbor on Aug. 8.
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New York Times bestselling author, humorist, musician, and small town Wisconsinite Michael Perry spoke and signed books at Novel Ideas Bookstore in Baileys Harbor on Aug. 8.
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George Larsen, an influential Door County musician, philanthropist and friend, died on Monday, Aug. 5, at 88 years old. He left behind his wife Barbara, sons Jeff and Steven, and grandchildren Blakey and Peter.
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George Larsen, an influential Door County musician, philanthropist and friend, died on Monday, Aug. 5, at 88 years old. He left behind his wife Barbara, sons Jeff and Steven, and grandchildren Blakey and Peter.
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Article posted Thursday, August 15, 2013 9:45am
One of the year’s most delightful and important fundraisers for the Door County Humane Society is only one week away. It’s “Bark By The Bay” on Aug. 24, stepping off at 9 am in Martin Park on Third Avenue and Oregon Street in Sturgeon Bay.
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Article posted Thursday, August 15, 2013 9:45am
One of the year’s most delightful and important fundraisers for the Door County Humane Society is only one week away. It’s “Bark By The Bay” on Aug. 24, stepping off at 9 am in Martin Park on Third Avenue and Oregon Street in Sturgeon Bay.
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Bills Could Allow Schools to Start Earlier
Matching bills in the state Senate and Assembly could allow school districts to start before Sept. 1, despite the tourism industry’s fight to keep the current date.
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Bills Could Allow Schools to Start Earlier
Matching bills in the state Senate and Assembly could allow school districts to start before Sept. 1, despite the tourism industry’s fight to keep the current date.
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New Location for Bark in the Park Fundraiser
For 2013, the longest-running event sponsored by the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) has a new site – Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. The “Bark in the Park” fundraiser will be held Aug.
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New Location for Bark in the Park Fundraiser
For 2013, the longest-running event sponsored by the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) has a new site – Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. The “Bark in the Park” fundraiser will be held Aug.
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Maybe I’ve been listening to too much Neil Young lately. One particular tune has been banging around in my head like a bowling ball and it’s accomplishing the opposite of what the title suggests, “Don’t Let it Bring You Down."
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Maybe I’ve been listening to too much Neil Young lately. One particular tune has been banging around in my head like a bowling ball and it’s accomplishing the opposite of what the title suggests, “Don’t Let it Bring You Down."
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Rev. Roger Ferlo to Speak at Church of Atonement
The Rev. Roger Ferlo, president of Bexley Hall and Seabury Western Seminaries, will speak at 7:30 pm on Aug. 21 at the Church of the Atonement. Rev. Ferlo, who took office July 1, was associate dean and director of the Institute for Christian Formation and Leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary as well as a professor of religion and culture.
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Rev. Roger Ferlo to Speak at Church of Atonement
The Rev. Roger Ferlo, president of Bexley Hall and Seabury Western Seminaries, will speak at 7:30 pm on Aug. 21 at the Church of the Atonement. Rev. Ferlo, who took office July 1, was associate dean and director of the Institute for Christian Formation and Leadership at Virginia Theological Seminary as well as a professor of religion and culture.
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Women’s Employment Project Changes Its Name
A new name may be just the thing one Door County organization needs to move forward. That’s what the staff of the Women’s Employment Project, Inc.
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Women’s Employment Project Changes Its Name
A new name may be just the thing one Door County organization needs to move forward. That’s what the staff of the Women’s Employment Project, Inc.
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Your Representatives in the News
State Assembly Representative Garey Bies Bies said he doesn’t support a bill that would repeal the rule that requires public schools to start after Sept.
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Your Representatives in the News
State Assembly Representative Garey Bies Bies said he doesn’t support a bill that would repeal the rule that requires public schools to start after Sept.
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Egg Harbor will host the ultimate Door County literary gathering Aug. 16 – 18 and 24 featuring readings, lectures, open mics, live music, and book fair.
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Egg Harbor will host the ultimate Door County literary gathering Aug. 16 – 18 and 24 featuring readings, lectures, open mics, live music, and book fair.
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Soundman extraordinaire Billy Triplett died of cardiac arrest on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the place he was happy to call home the last few years, Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay.
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Soundman extraordinaire Billy Triplett died of cardiac arrest on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the place he was happy to call home the last few years, Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Job Center Holds Work Certified Program
Door County Job Center can help people find jobs with the Work Certified Program. This 90-hour session, from Aug. 26 – Sept. 13, will help to improve opportunities for employment.
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Door County Job Center Holds Work Certified Program
Door County Job Center can help people find jobs with the Work Certified Program. This 90-hour session, from Aug. 26 – Sept. 13, will help to improve opportunities for employment.
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Applications Available for Fall Sustainability Grants
Fall Sustainability Grant Applications are now available online from the Door County Community Foundation (DCCF). Completed applications must be received by Oct.
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Applications Available for Fall Sustainability Grants
Fall Sustainability Grant Applications are now available online from the Door County Community Foundation (DCCF). Completed applications must be received by Oct.
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Enter Miss Door County 2014 Competition through Sept. 21
Women between the ages of 17 and 24 are eligible to compete for the title of Miss Door County 2014 on Feb. 1, 2014, at the Southern Door Auditorium. Areas of competition are: interview, talent, evening wear and swimsuit.
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Enter Miss Door County 2014 Competition through Sept. 21
Women between the ages of 17 and 24 are eligible to compete for the title of Miss Door County 2014 on Feb. 1, 2014, at the Southern Door Auditorium. Areas of competition are: interview, talent, evening wear and swimsuit.
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Ephraim Men’s Club Awards Scholarships to Gibraltar Graduates
The Ephraim Men’s Club awarded college scholarships to six 2013 graduates of Gibraltar High School. Four-year awards go to Clarissa Jauregui of Fish Creek, Ainsley Nelson of Ephraim and Andrea Nelson of Sister Bay, while one-year awards go to Robert Volpe of Ephraim, Josephine Shabbit of Ephraim and Megan Swain of Fish Creek.
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Ephraim Men’s Club Awards Scholarships to Gibraltar Graduates
The Ephraim Men’s Club awarded college scholarships to six 2013 graduates of Gibraltar High School. Four-year awards go to Clarissa Jauregui of Fish Creek, Ainsley Nelson of Ephraim and Andrea Nelson of Sister Bay, while one-year awards go to Robert Volpe of Ephraim, Josephine Shabbit of Ephraim and Megan Swain of Fish Creek.
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Camping for a Cause Event Raised Funds for Neighbor-to-Neighbor
Quietwoods RV Sales & Service Center hosted its annual Kick-off to Camping – “Camping for a Cause” – from May 31 - June 2 at Quietwoods South Camping Resort in Brussels.
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Camping for a Cause Event Raised Funds for Neighbor-to-Neighbor
Quietwoods RV Sales & Service Center hosted its annual Kick-off to Camping – “Camping for a Cause” – from May 31 - June 2 at Quietwoods South Camping Resort in Brussels.
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Northern Door Volleyball League 2013 Results
Standings: 1. Husby’s 33-0 2. Peninsula Pub 27-6 3. PC Junction 27-6 4. Blue Horse Beach Café 26-7 5. Peninsula Pulse 19-14 6. Tapuat Kombucha 16-17 7.
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Northern Door Volleyball League 2013 Results
Standings: 1. Husby’s 33-0 2. Peninsula Pub 27-6 3. PC Junction 27-6 4. Blue Horse Beach Café 26-7 5. Peninsula Pulse 19-14 6. Tapuat Kombucha 16-17 7.
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YMCA Begins Search for New CEO
The Door County YMCA will soon be launching a search for a new chief executive officer after current CEO Dan Powell resigned last week. Powell accepted the CEO position at the Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, Wash.
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YMCA Begins Search for New CEO
The Door County YMCA will soon be launching a search for a new chief executive officer after current CEO Dan Powell resigned last week. Powell accepted the CEO position at the Whatcom Family YMCA in Bellingham, Wash.
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DCEDC May Merge Funds With Nearby Counties
When businesses get grant help from Door County Economic Development Corporation, the funds and the red tape on those funds comes all the way from the top.
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DCEDC May Merge Funds With Nearby Counties
When businesses get grant help from Door County Economic Development Corporation, the funds and the red tape on those funds comes all the way from the top.
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Roundy’s Stores to Offer Locally Grown Produce
Roundy’s, Inc., a leading grocer in the Midwest, last week announced a joint venture with the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative (WFHC), a member of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin program, in an effort to provide communities with locally grown produce in its Wisconsin market grocery stores.
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Roundy’s Stores to Offer Locally Grown Produce
Roundy’s, Inc., a leading grocer in the Midwest, last week announced a joint venture with the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative (WFHC), a member of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection’s (DATCP) Something Special from Wisconsin program, in an effort to provide communities with locally grown produce in its Wisconsin market grocery stores.
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Center for Optimal Health Hosts Grand Opening Celebration
Join the Center for Optimal Health, Door County’s only integrative and nutritional-based healthcare clinic, for the grand opening of its new location in the Fairfield building in downtown Sturgeon Bay at 242 Michigan St.
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Center for Optimal Health Hosts Grand Opening Celebration
Join the Center for Optimal Health, Door County’s only integrative and nutritional-based healthcare clinic, for the grand opening of its new location in the Fairfield building in downtown Sturgeon Bay at 242 Michigan St.
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Bay Lakes Builders Earn 2013 Guildmaster Award
Bay Lakes Builders has been awarded a 2013 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting and home services professions.
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Bay Lakes Builders Earn 2013 Guildmaster Award
Bay Lakes Builders has been awarded a 2013 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting and home services professions.
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Cupcake Heaven and Linger Coffeehouse Host United Way Fundraisers
Cupcake Heaven and Linger Coffeehouse are hosting separate fundraisers to benefit the United Way. In August, Cupcake Heaven in Sister Bay is partnering with United Way of Door County.
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Cupcake Heaven and Linger Coffeehouse Host United Way Fundraisers
Cupcake Heaven and Linger Coffeehouse are hosting separate fundraisers to benefit the United Way. In August, Cupcake Heaven in Sister Bay is partnering with United Way of Door County.
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Week-long Add to the Archives Event at Door County Historical Museum
The Door County Historical Museum will have a weeklong Add to the Archives event and display of “Door County Orchard Memories” beginning Aug. 17. Do you have any memories of cherry or apple picking in Door County? The museum will collect photos, related items or memories from people who were a part of those times and activities.
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Week-long Add to the Archives Event at Door County Historical Museum
The Door County Historical Museum will have a weeklong Add to the Archives event and display of “Door County Orchard Memories” beginning Aug. 17. Do you have any memories of cherry or apple picking in Door County? The museum will collect photos, related items or memories from people who were a part of those times and activities.
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“Dearly Departed” Presentation at Ephraim Moravian Cemetery
The Ephraim Historical Foundation and the Ephraim Moravian Church will present “Dearly Departed,” a living history of our loved ones in the Ephraim Moravian Cemetery on Aug.
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“Dearly Departed” Presentation at Ephraim Moravian Cemetery
The Ephraim Historical Foundation and the Ephraim Moravian Church will present “Dearly Departed,” a living history of our loved ones in the Ephraim Moravian Cemetery on Aug.
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Bjِrklunden Offers “A Guided Tour through the History of the American Musical Theatre”
From Sept. 8 – 13, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering this seminar “A Guided Tour through the History of the American Musical Theatre” with Roger Nelson.
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Bjِrklunden Offers “A Guided Tour through the History of the American Musical Theatre”
From Sept. 8 – 13, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering this seminar “A Guided Tour through the History of the American Musical Theatre” with Roger Nelson.
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Door County Fiddle Fest Features The Blue & The Blond
The second annual Door County Fiddle Fest will be held Aug. 21 at 7 pm and features Vidar Skrede with The Blue & The Blond and Door County Fiddlers. The Blue & The Blond is where Finnish kantele meets Norwegian hardingfele, strings sounding with voices, tunes and songs are approached with warmth; or in other words, a folk music duo with a Nordic horizontal polarity.
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Door County Fiddle Fest Features The Blue & The Blond
The second annual Door County Fiddle Fest will be held Aug. 21 at 7 pm and features Vidar Skrede with The Blue & The Blond and Door County Fiddlers. The Blue & The Blond is where Finnish kantele meets Norwegian hardingfele, strings sounding with voices, tunes and songs are approached with warmth; or in other words, a folk music duo with a Nordic horizontal polarity.
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Lloyd Jones Takes the Peg Egan PAC Stage on Aug. 18
Lloyd Jones and his band will take the stage at the Peg Egan Performing Art Center’s Sunset Concert Series August 18 at 7 pm. Jones is a master of the soulful understatement, the raw growl, and the groove.
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Lloyd Jones Takes the Peg Egan PAC Stage on Aug. 18
Lloyd Jones and his band will take the stage at the Peg Egan Performing Art Center’s Sunset Concert Series August 18 at 7 pm. Jones is a master of the soulful understatement, the raw growl, and the groove.
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Tommy Burroughs and Eddie Smith Visit Woodwalk Concert Series
Straight from Memphis award-winning musicians Tommy Burroughs and Eddie Smith will bring their “soul country” style to the Woodwalk Concert Series on Aug.
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Tommy Burroughs and Eddie Smith Visit Woodwalk Concert Series
Straight from Memphis award-winning musicians Tommy Burroughs and Eddie Smith will bring their “soul country” style to the Woodwalk Concert Series on Aug.
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Linden Centre Recognized by New York Times
Brian and Jeanee Linden, owners of the Linden Gallery in Ellison Bay, were recently recognized in the New York Times for the Linden Centre – their boutique hotel in China’s Yunnan Province.
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Linden Centre Recognized by New York Times
Brian and Jeanee Linden, owners of the Linden Gallery in Ellison Bay, were recently recognized in the New York Times for the Linden Centre – their boutique hotel in China’s Yunnan Province.
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Valmy hosts the 31st Annual Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show
The Valmy Thresheree, taking place Aug. 16 – 18, celebrates the rural farming of yesteryear – the heritage, history, and machinery. The three-day event features a tractor pull, chainsaw competition, polka music, pig wrestling, delicious food, a barn dance, and row after row of Allis Chalmers to swoon over.
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Valmy hosts the 31st Annual Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show
The Valmy Thresheree, taking place Aug. 16 – 18, celebrates the rural farming of yesteryear – the heritage, history, and machinery. The three-day event features a tractor pull, chainsaw competition, polka music, pig wrestling, delicious food, a barn dance, and row after row of Allis Chalmers to swoon over.
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Island Players: A Costumer’s View
Costuming an Island Players (IP) production is always a great adventure. The costume crew is challenged to find garments and accessories that create the right look for the mood and period of the play, as well as fitting the actors, who come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
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Island Players: A Costumer’s View
Costuming an Island Players (IP) production is always a great adventure. The costume crew is challenged to find garments and accessories that create the right look for the mood and period of the play, as well as fitting the actors, who come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes.
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Maestro Falletta Breaks Ground at Peninsula Music Festival
When JoAnn Falletta conducts the Aug. 20 Peninsula Music Festival Crossing the Channel concert, she will have the distinction of being the first female to conduct a full concert in the music fest’s 61-year history.
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Maestro Falletta Breaks Ground at Peninsula Music Festival
When JoAnn Falletta conducts the Aug. 20 Peninsula Music Festival Crossing the Channel concert, she will have the distinction of being the first female to conduct a full concert in the music fest’s 61-year history.
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Unofficial Reunites at The Sister Bay Bowl
In 2005 four Gibraltar High School students – Matt Burress, Hans Emanuelson, Clark Lundquist, and Max Grabenkort – came together to play some music. “We were the classic high school garage band, four friends learning to play our instruments,” smiles Emanuelson.
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Unofficial Reunites at The Sister Bay Bowl
In 2005 four Gibraltar High School students – Matt Burress, Hans Emanuelson, Clark Lundquist, and Max Grabenkort – came together to play some music. “We were the classic high school garage band, four friends learning to play our instruments,” smiles Emanuelson.
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Candlelight Walk through Whitefish State Park
As the sun sets over the dunes at Whitefish State Park, enjoy a walk along the sandy beach and through the forested dunes during a candlelight walk on Aug.
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Candlelight Walk through Whitefish State Park
As the sun sets over the dunes at Whitefish State Park, enjoy a walk along the sandy beach and through the forested dunes during a candlelight walk on Aug.
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Monarch Tagging Workshop at The Ridges
Learn more about monarchs by participating in a Monarch Tagging Workshop at The Ridges Sanctuary. Attend either Aug. 30 or 31 from 10 – 11:30 am at Marshall Cabin, located at 8288 Hwy Q in Baileys Harbor.
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Monarch Tagging Workshop at The Ridges
Learn more about monarchs by participating in a Monarch Tagging Workshop at The Ridges Sanctuary. Attend either Aug. 30 or 31 from 10 – 11:30 am at Marshall Cabin, located at 8288 Hwy Q in Baileys Harbor.
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Discover Flowers, Meadows and Insects at Crossroads
On Aug. 19, visit Crossroad’s Heritage Garden and see insect pollinators. Join the naturalist in enjoying the flowers and the butterflies and other insects that visit.
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Discover Flowers, Meadows and Insects at Crossroads
On Aug. 19, visit Crossroad’s Heritage Garden and see insect pollinators. Join the naturalist in enjoying the flowers and the butterflies and other insects that visit.
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Death’s Door BBQ Contest Held Aug. 24
On Aug. 24, Washington Island will host its second annual Death’s Door BBQ contest. This year’s competition promises to be bigger and better than last year’s event, which drew an estimated crowd of 3,000.
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Death’s Door BBQ Contest Held Aug. 24
On Aug. 24, Washington Island will host its second annual Death’s Door BBQ contest. This year’s competition promises to be bigger and better than last year’s event, which drew an estimated crowd of 3,000.
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“Surviving Family” Screened at North Ephraim Theater
The North Ephraim Theater, sponsored by High Point Inn, will be showing Surviving Family on Aug. 17 at 9 pm. Surviving Family is a movie about Terry, a smart and beautiful woman about to marry a terrific guy.
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“Surviving Family” Screened at North Ephraim Theater
The North Ephraim Theater, sponsored by High Point Inn, will be showing Surviving Family on Aug. 17 at 9 pm. Surviving Family is a movie about Terry, a smart and beautiful woman about to marry a terrific guy.
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Annual Friends of Pen Park Meeting Held Aug. 24
Weborg Point in Peninsula State Park will be the setting for the annual meeting of the Friends of Peninsula State Park on Aug. 24 at 11:30 am. A picnic potluck lunch will be followed by a short business meeting, which will include a report from Park Superintendent Kelli Bruns.
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Annual Friends of Pen Park Meeting Held Aug. 24
Weborg Point in Peninsula State Park will be the setting for the annual meeting of the Friends of Peninsula State Park on Aug. 24 at 11:30 am. A picnic potluck lunch will be followed by a short business meeting, which will include a report from Park Superintendent Kelli Bruns.
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Peninsula State Park volunteer Georgia Feldman holds a fox snake, a nonvenomous snake that can grow as long as five feet.
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Peninsula State Park volunteer Georgia Feldman holds a fox snake, a nonvenomous snake that can grow as long as five feet.
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Fiddler’s Green Offers Exotic Fare
The funky exterior of Fiddler’s Green may beckon you beneath the gigantic antlers and mannequin sailor through the doors to more wildly stimulating décor – animal print furniture, maritime artwork, a bearskin rug – but the fresh, tasty, exotic food served on mismatched plates will keep you in your seat.
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Fiddler’s Green Offers Exotic Fare
The funky exterior of Fiddler’s Green may beckon you beneath the gigantic antlers and mannequin sailor through the doors to more wildly stimulating décor – animal print furniture, maritime artwork, a bearskin rug – but the fresh, tasty, exotic food served on mismatched plates will keep you in your seat.
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40 Years of Beautiful Creations from Gloria Hardiman
Forty years ago this summer, the old Nippert store at the intersection of County F and Maple Grove Road was reborn as Gloria Hardiman’s Maple Grove Gallery.
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40 Years of Beautiful Creations from Gloria Hardiman
Forty years ago this summer, the old Nippert store at the intersection of County F and Maple Grove Road was reborn as Gloria Hardiman’s Maple Grove Gallery.
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“The Game’s Afoot” at Pen Players
The Game’s Afoot, a new whodunit from Ken Ludwig, began August 14 at Peninsula Players Theatre. The Game’s Afoot has a three-week run with performances Tuesday through Sunday through Sept.
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“The Game’s Afoot” at Pen Players
The Game’s Afoot, a new whodunit from Ken Ludwig, began August 14 at Peninsula Players Theatre. The Game’s Afoot has a three-week run with performances Tuesday through Sunday through Sept.
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Accomplished Musicians and Conductors Perform at Peninsula Music Fest
Standing ovations and encores has been the norm at the concerts of the 61st annual Peninsula Music Festival. With four concerts before another season is gone, there is still a chance to be part of the excitement.
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“The House of Blue Leaves” to Begin at TAP
The House of Blue Leaves, by John Guare, opens Aug. 21 at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP); the play will run through Sept. 13. Directed by Ryan Schabach, the play tells the story of a zookeeper who dreams of being a successful songwriter.
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“The House of Blue Leaves” to Begin at TAP
The House of Blue Leaves, by John Guare, opens Aug. 21 at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP); the play will run through Sept. 13. Directed by Ryan Schabach, the play tells the story of a zookeeper who dreams of being a successful songwriter.
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Midsummer’s Music to Receive Donation from Eventual Sale of Manor
Mark Kunstman, executive director of Midsummer's Music Festival, was recently notified by the heirs of the Frank Spitzer estate, otherwise known as The Ellison Bay Manor, of their intention to donate a portion of the proceeds of the eventual sale of Manor to the organization.
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Midsummer’s Music to Receive Donation from Eventual Sale of Manor
Mark Kunstman, executive director of Midsummer's Music Festival, was recently notified by the heirs of the Frank Spitzer estate, otherwise known as The Ellison Bay Manor, of their intention to donate a portion of the proceeds of the eventual sale of Manor to the organization.
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Taking my golf enthusiasm to another level in hopes of a golf journalism career, with the most blasé interest from some friends/family, has been memorable.
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Taking my golf enthusiasm to another level in hopes of a golf journalism career, with the most blasé interest from some friends/family, has been memorable.
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Register for Inaugural Peninsula Park Golf Classic
Registration is open for the inaugural Peninsula Park Golf Classic on September 8 at Peninsula State Park Golf Course. The format for the event is an 18-hole, four-person scramble with a picnic-style dinner (catered by Alexander’s Restaurant) under a tent at Nicolet Bay.
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Register for Inaugural Peninsula Park Golf Classic
Registration is open for the inaugural Peninsula Park Golf Classic on September 8 at Peninsula State Park Golf Course. The format for the event is an 18-hole, four-person scramble with a picnic-style dinner (catered by Alexander’s Restaurant) under a tent at Nicolet Bay.
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Gould Chomeau Golf Winners Announced
The 36th annual Gould Chomeau golf tournament was held August 4. Seventy-four golfers participated; winners include: • Low Gross: Women – Bonnie Spielman 87; Men –Stu Chomeau 74.
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Gould Chomeau Golf Winners Announced
The 36th annual Gould Chomeau golf tournament was held August 4. Seventy-four golfers participated; winners include: • Low Gross: Women – Bonnie Spielman 87; Men –Stu Chomeau 74.
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Results from county leagues.
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Results from county leagues.
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Golf events from around the county.
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Golf events from around the county.
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(With apologies to Bob Seger) Got well trained at Stevens Point – Natural Resources Management Major, He loves this Rock. Grew up on the St. Croix River, Bought his boats two feet at a time.
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(With apologies to Bob Seger) Got well trained at Stevens Point – Natural Resources Management Major, He loves this Rock. Grew up on the St. Croix River, Bought his boats two feet at a time.
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Door County locals Kurt Linczmaier and Lauren Sunstrom celebrated their engagement with friends and family at The Cornerstone Pub. A love drunk Linczmaier even took two celebratory shots of ranch dressing at the impromptu party, which took place hours after he proposed to Sunstrom following a delicious dinner at Glidden Lodge.
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Door County locals Kurt Linczmaier and Lauren Sunstrom celebrated their engagement with friends and family at The Cornerstone Pub. A love drunk Linczmaier even took two celebratory shots of ranch dressing at the impromptu party, which took place hours after he proposed to Sunstrom following a delicious dinner at Glidden Lodge.
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What kind of beer do you bring when you are going to spend a weekend with a friend whose elderly canine companion is clearly nearing the end of its life? That’s what I asked myself when I went to spend a weekend with Autumn, a sweet, 15-year-old rescue dog who I had known for the last half of her life? I am not a pet owner, but I am an animal lover, and Autumn and I were pals.
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What kind of beer do you bring when you are going to spend a weekend with a friend whose elderly canine companion is clearly nearing the end of its life? That’s what I asked myself when I went to spend a weekend with Autumn, a sweet, 15-year-old rescue dog who I had known for the last half of her life? I am not a pet owner, but I am an animal lover, and Autumn and I were pals.
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Understanding the texture of cheese is an important way to recognize its flavor profile and taste qualities. The spectrum goes from fresh cheese with soft texture to hard cheese with more salt and often deep complex flavors.
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Understanding the texture of cheese is an important way to recognize its flavor profile and taste qualities. The spectrum goes from fresh cheese with soft texture to hard cheese with more salt and often deep complex flavors.
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Article posted Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:20am
Dear Mary Pat, Good heavens! I returned home the other night after a long day at work to find my roommate plucking her eyebrows with a little compact mirror on my couch! Gross.
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Article posted Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:20am
Dear Mary Pat, Good heavens! I returned home the other night after a long day at work to find my roommate plucking her eyebrows with a little compact mirror on my couch! Gross.
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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?
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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?
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Article posted Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:04am
Leo (July 23 – August 22): This moment in celestial time, meditate on your past and prepare for the future with a complete overhaul of your lifestyle.
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Article posted Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:04am
Leo (July 23 – August 22): This moment in celestial time, meditate on your past and prepare for the future with a complete overhaul of your lifestyle.
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Article posted Wednesday, August 14, 2013 10:33am
Look closely…where in Door County is this located?
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DCAL Gallery Hosts Brunchette Reception
The Door County Art League (DCAL) Gallery will showcase the artwork of Gale Ritchey and Maren Larsen from Aug. 17 – 23. A brunchette reception is scheduled for Aug.
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DCAL Gallery Hosts Brunchette Reception
The Door County Art League (DCAL) Gallery will showcase the artwork of Gale Ritchey and Maren Larsen from Aug. 17 – 23. A brunchette reception is scheduled for Aug.
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Classes and Events and Artists Guild
The August 20 session of Tuesdays with Jen at Artists Guild is titled “Sculpey Switchplate Covers,” meeting 10 am – 12 pm. Students will use colored polymer clay to create designs on switchplate covers.
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Classes and Events and Artists Guild
The August 20 session of Tuesdays with Jen at Artists Guild is titled “Sculpey Switchplate Covers,” meeting 10 am – 12 pm. Students will use colored polymer clay to create designs on switchplate covers.
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Michael Doerr Reception at Martinez Studio
Martinez Studio celebrates the contemporary handmade furniture of Michael Doerr during their Guest Artist Weekend, August 15 – 19. Doerr will be at the gallery from 12 – 4 pm each day and for the public reception held Aug.
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Michael Doerr Reception at Martinez Studio
Martinez Studio celebrates the contemporary handmade furniture of Michael Doerr during their Guest Artist Weekend, August 15 – 19. Doerr will be at the gallery from 12 – 4 pm each day and for the public reception held Aug.
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Fitness Apparel at Wearable Art Show
Mary Mendla from Grafton, Wisconsin will be one of the fiber artists exhibiting at the Door County Wearable Art Show on August 24 & 25. The Sister Bay Village Hall at Waterfront Park will become an indoor boutique for ten artists and their apparel, jewelry and accessories.
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Fitness Apparel at Wearable Art Show
Mary Mendla from Grafton, Wisconsin will be one of the fiber artists exhibiting at the Door County Wearable Art Show on August 24 & 25. The Sister Bay Village Hall at Waterfront Park will become an indoor boutique for ten artists and their apparel, jewelry and accessories.
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Jewelry Trunk Show at Plum Bottom Pottery
Venture out to Plum Bottom Pottery on Aug. 16 & 17 to see jewelry artist Angela Lensch and her latest hand-woven and one-of-a-kind fine art jewelry. The trunk show, featuring the second phase of Lensch’s summer jewelry collection, will be set up amongst Plum Bottom’s gorgeous gardens from 10 am – 5 pm.
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Jewelry Trunk Show at Plum Bottom Pottery
Venture out to Plum Bottom Pottery on Aug. 16 & 17 to see jewelry artist Angela Lensch and her latest hand-woven and one-of-a-kind fine art jewelry. The trunk show, featuring the second phase of Lensch’s summer jewelry collection, will be set up amongst Plum Bottom’s gorgeous gardens from 10 am – 5 pm.
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Local Sculptor Shows in National Exhibits
Deborah Dendler, sculptor and resident of Door County and Newton, Mass., is exhibiting two bronze sculptures in national juried shows. The Academic Artists Association’s Exhibition of Contemporary Realism in Vernon, Conn.
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Local Sculptor Shows in National Exhibits
Deborah Dendler, sculptor and resident of Door County and Newton, Mass., is exhibiting two bronze sculptures in national juried shows. The Academic Artists Association’s Exhibition of Contemporary Realism in Vernon, Conn.
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DCAL Plein Air Artists Celebrate Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
The idyllic history and beauty of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse continues through paintings rendered by Door County Art League (DCAL) artists last month. Setting up their easels in the lighthouse’s yard, the artists are returning for an exhibition of their completed projects on August 20, 12:30 – 5 pm.
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DCAL Plein Air Artists Celebrate Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
The idyllic history and beauty of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse continues through paintings rendered by Door County Art League (DCAL) artists last month. Setting up their easels in the lighthouse’s yard, the artists are returning for an exhibition of their completed projects on August 20, 12:30 – 5 pm.
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2forU Gallery Features Arthur and Dee Hopper
2forU Design & Gallery will feature the work of Arthur and Dee Hopper from August 16 – September 6. The public is invited to “meet and greet” the artists on Aug.
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2forU Gallery Features Arthur and Dee Hopper
2forU Design & Gallery will feature the work of Arthur and Dee Hopper from August 16 – September 6. The public is invited to “meet and greet” the artists on Aug.
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Ellison Bay Pottery Welcomes Joanne Kirkland
John Dietrich and Diane McNeil of Ellison Bay Pottery in Ellison Bay announce Joanne Kirkland, a potter who was represented by The Potters Wheel for twenty years, is now showing and selling her work at their gallery.
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Ellison Bay Pottery Welcomes Joanne Kirkland
John Dietrich and Diane McNeil of Ellison Bay Pottery in Ellison Bay announce Joanne Kirkland, a potter who was represented by The Potters Wheel for twenty years, is now showing and selling her work at their gallery.
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Calling All Local/Regional Photographers
The Hardy Gallery in Ephraim has announced a call for entries for “Focus on the Door” photography exhibition, to be on display Aug. 31 – Oct. 15. Participation is open to all photographers working in all mediums and styles, including both experimental and mixed-media techniques, for an entry fee of $10 for Hardy members or $25 for nonmembers.
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Calling All Local/Regional Photographers
The Hardy Gallery in Ephraim has announced a call for entries for “Focus on the Door” photography exhibition, to be on display Aug. 31 – Oct. 15. Participation is open to all photographers working in all mediums and styles, including both experimental and mixed-media techniques, for an entry fee of $10 for Hardy members or $25 for nonmembers.
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Peninsula School of Art Student Exhibition Opens Aug. 23
For the first time in the 48-year history of Peninsula School of Art, a juried student exhibition will be on display in the School’s Guenzel Gallery. Entitled “Making Our Mark,” and on view from Aug.
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Peninsula School of Art Student Exhibition Opens Aug. 23
For the first time in the 48-year history of Peninsula School of Art, a juried student exhibition will be on display in the School’s Guenzel Gallery. Entitled “Making Our Mark,” and on view from Aug.
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Miller Art Museum Call for Entries
The Miller Art Museum announces a call for entries for the upcoming 38th Juried Annual Exhibit from Nov. 9 – Dec. 28. Both emerging and professional artists, 18-years-old and older, are invited to participate in this competition, juried by art professionals.
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Miller Art Museum Call for Entries
The Miller Art Museum announces a call for entries for the upcoming 38th Juried Annual Exhibit from Nov. 9 – Dec. 28. Both emerging and professional artists, 18-years-old and older, are invited to participate in this competition, juried by art professionals.
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How Much of Door County is Forested?
Ever wonder how much of Door County is covered with forests and trees? Check out this map made by the Door County Planning Department.
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How Much of Door County is Forested?
Ever wonder how much of Door County is covered with forests and trees? Check out this map made by the Door County Planning Department.
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The Pulse staff took a break this weekend to explore Door County and enjoy what it has to offer. Check out what we did: Alissa Ehmke enjoyed a weekend in the woods with her family, just like she did when she was growing up in Door County.
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The Pulse staff took a break this weekend to explore Door County and enjoy what it has to offer. Check out what we did: Alissa Ehmke enjoyed a weekend in the woods with her family, just like she did when she was growing up in Door County.
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AT&T to Improve Service in Door County
After acknowledging the lack of cell phone coverage in Door County, AT&T announced it is expanding its service in Northeast Wisconsin with the purchase of 32 cell towers in Door, Brown, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties.
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AT&T to Improve Service in Door County
After acknowledging the lack of cell phone coverage in Door County, AT&T announced it is expanding its service in Northeast Wisconsin with the purchase of 32 cell towers in Door, Brown, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties.