By Jim Berkenstock, Midsummer’s Music Artistic Director From the very beginning, Midsummer’s Music has made a point of presenting programs featuring pieces with varied instrumentation. We have done this for the sake of variety and interest. We sometimes say that the sounds on our programs are something like the Door County weather—constantly changing. It’s a […]
Sturgeon Bay Harvest Fest & Street Art Auction 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 25, 2022) – Usher in the spirit of autumn with Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction on Saturday, September 17. Don’t miss the Annual Classic Car Parade sponsored by the Old Bolts Car Club. Taking place the evening before Harvest Fest, the classic car parade will kick-off the […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Top Cat
Top Cat is a wonderful 8-year-old cat available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. This friendly guy weighs 9 pounds and enjoys being around people and showing off his glorious whiskers. Like all cats at WHS, Top Cat has been neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Please make an appointment at the WHS […]
UW-Oshkosh Seeks Door County Private Well Owners for Continuation of Groundwater Study
Door County, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – Door County residents with private wells are invited to participate in a groundwater study this fall. Well owners are asked to RSVP online https://uwo.sh/doorco-wellsfall22. The University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Environmental Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) is conducting a groundwater study in Door County, WI. This is a […]
Opening of Focus on Five: Printmakers from the Vox Populi Print Collective
Ephraim, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – The Hardy Gallery presents Focus on Five, a print show guest curated by Christine Style. This show explores a deeper view of prints by five artists from “The Devil’s Dictionary” Vox Populi printmaking exchange project. Exhibiting artists include Barry Carlsen (Wisconsin), Mary Hood (Arizona), Rachael Griffin (Wisconsin), Andy Rubin (Wisconsin), and Jayne Reid Jackson […]
Ridges Sanctuary Announces Range Light Boardwalk Dedication and Artists Reception
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary is hosting two special events on Labor Day weekend that celebrate nature for all. We will open the weekend with a dedication of our new ADA-compliant boardwalk that extends accessibility to the Baileys Harbor Range Lights for visitors of all ages and abilities. We will […]
Midsummer’s Music Performs English, German Quintets
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music continues its ambitious 2022 summer concert series with a program entitled “Quintet Elegance,” featuring works by Dame Ethel Smyth and Franz Schubert, starting with an exclusive Salon Concert sponsored by Nicolet National Bank at the Courtney/Reschka residence in Sister Bay on the evening of August 27. Musicians […]
Dunk Tank Fundraiser for DEFIBS4DOORCOUNTY
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – The Sister Bay Marina Fest Committee, in partnership with the Sister Bay Advancement Association, will have a Dunk Tank Fundraiser at Marina Fest. Scheduled for 10:00am on Saturday, September 3 in Waterfront Park. The Dunk Tank Fundraiser will feature local business owners, who have each agreed to raise […]
Midsummer’s Music Musicians Housing Needed
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 19, 2022) – Right now, two Midsummer’s Music musicians need housing. Others will need housing at times during the next three programs – ending on Labor Day – from generous, gracious hosts who will welcome them into their homes. Hosts receive complimentary tickets to a regular performance as a thank you. Additional […]
Wildflowers Need Dark Skies
By Coggin HeeringaInterpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. With August winding down and the sun setting a bit earlier each day, members of the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society are increasing their efforts in KEEPING THE DOOR DARK. Their monthly public viewing program in August will be a special “Dark Skies Viewing Night.” Clearly, amateur […]
