Door County Couples Featured in Public Television Documentary

Roy Lukes with his “partner in nature” Charlotte. Photo by Len Villano.

Cooperative Educational Service Agency #7 (CESA 7)  announced the broadcast dates of its latest documentary titled Door County Gems on Wisconsin Public Television (WPT). The program will debut May 12, 9:30 pm, on the Wisconsin Channel. It will also be streaming online at wpt.org/wisconsinchannel. Additional broadcast dates in May include May 13 at 12:30 am and May 13 at 5 pm on the Wisconsin Channel.

Door County Gems is the ultimate love story featuring two couples with a tremendous love for each other, an exceptional love for their craft, and an immense love for their home, Door County. The writing and photographs of Roy and Charlotte Lukes, two of Wisconsin’s most influential and beloved naturalists, are profiled within the documentary. Award-winning master potters David and Jeanne Aurelius’ handcrafted pottery from their Ellison Bay studio is also highlighted. The stories take an in-depth look at how the couples’ collaboration with each other made an impact in Door County and beyond. For more information visit etpnew.net/productions/door-county-gems.php.