From 1896 to 1926, the world famous Economist Thorstein Veblen spent his summers on Washington Island. In 1916 he built a study cabin and a home for his wife and two step daughters. The study cabin has been moved and is being restored on the shore of Little Lake. The Washington Island Heritage Conservancy is […]
Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens: Oh My Gosh!? with The Special Consensus at DCA October 20
On Sunday, October 20, at 7 p.m., Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens comes to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) to perform his show “Oh My Gosh!?”. Nationally acclaimed bluegrass band The Special Consensus (featuring Sturgeon Bay’s own Nick Dumas) opens the show. Comedian, actor, and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Berens is a dynamic talent in the world of […]
Sister Bay Advancement Association Announces 2019 Volunteer of the Year
The Sister Bay Advancement Association has awarded the 2019 Sister Bay Volunteer of the Year award to Ashley Lusk. Ashley is the founder of Homebody Personal Training, offering one-on-one in-home and studio fitness training, specializing in helping elderly residents in Northern Door County. The youngest of nine siblings, Ashley grew up in Dykesville and has […]
Sturgeon Bay’s ‘Thrills on Third 2019’
Ghosts, witches, zombies – oh my! Watch out for the spooky characters you may come across during the 8th annual Thrills on Third event, sponsored by Quantum PC Services, happening throughout the historic Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, October 26. Costume parade participants should gather at Community Foundation Square (222 N. Third Ave.) at […]
Fall Open House, Door Shakespeare Reading Series at Woodwalk Gallery
Woodwalk Gallery’s Fall Open House is Saturday, October 26 from 11am–3pm. Stop in for fall treats, warm apple cider and fall specials in the gallery! The second offering in the Door Shakespeare Reading Series will take place on Monday, October 14 at 7pm. It is Richard Nelson’s 2010 somewhat historically accurate, but highly fictionalized comedy, How Shakespeare […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Puff
Meet Puff! This 9-year-old lady is available for adoption at the WHS Door County Campus and lives up to her name, look at all that puffy fur! She is very friendly and encourages head scratches by leaning into your hand with all her might! If you give good pets, Puff will reward you with kisses. […]
Al’s Intros New Dirndl Design for Servers for First Time in Over 20 Years
(definition) Dirndl: a woman’s dress with close-fitting bodice and full skirt, commonlyof colorful and strikingly patterned material, fashioned after Tyrolean peasant wear. Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced that an intensive search for a new uniform design to outfit the restaurant’s servers has successfully ended and the resulting custom uniforms will be introduced on […]
Lodge at Leathem Smith Builds Kitchen Dream Team
Paul Meleen, owner and operator of The Lodge at Leathem Smith is building a kitchen’s dream team including two chefs that have appeared on The Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Game” show. Nicki Himebauch, Neller Card and Emilie Rose Bishop are bringing a new level of creativity, grit and power to the kitchen at the Lodge […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Buster
Meet Buster, a sweet older gentleman available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. He is 18 years old but still has a lot of love to give! Some of his favorite past times include napping, having his long orange fur brushed, and chin scratches. Don’t let his grumpy expression fool you […]
One Night, Two Family Friendly Events at PenArt
Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, welcomes artists and art enthusiasts of all ages on Saturday, October 12, for two family-friendly events from 4–8pm – the tenth annual Community Iron Pour Event and an artist demonstration in conjunction with the opening of the School’s latest exhibition, Wax: Contemporary Methods. For $20, […]