The Ridges will host an Orchid Symposium at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center on Friday, September 14 from 8:30 – 4:00. This full-day event will feature presentations by leading experts in the field, including The Smithsonian, Illinois College, University of Minnesota, and University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Following the presentations will be an orchid focused […]
Midsummer’s Music Plays Czechs Smetena, Dvořák, and Beranek
After a brief break, Midsummer’s Music 2018 summer season resumes with A Czech Life program, featuring music by Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, and Midsummer’s own Composer-in-Residence, Jacob Beranek. Though few in number, Smetana’s chamber music compositions play an important role in his musical output. The piece Midsummer’s ensemble will play is a string quartet titled […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Biscotti
Biscotti is a handsome, 2-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. This adorable guy is a total busy bee, and loves going for long walks and checking out all the smells along the way! After a long day, Biscotti enjoys curling up in a cozy spot or snacking on […]
Ghostwrighting Featured Topic for Pre-Show Seminar at Peninsula Players
Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of the Midwest premiere of a new Broadway comedy “Living on Love,” will host author Patricia Skalka. Skalka will present in a free pre-show seminar on the process and challenges of ghostwrighting in the theater Thursday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to performances of “Living on […]
Sara Vanderkleed Trunk Show at Plum Bottom Gallery
Plum Bottom Gallery is proud to present a new collection from artist Sara Vanderkleed. In newest batch of work from Vanderkleed she is dreaming of Door County. Created with acrylic paints and bits that she has collected from her trips to the county these mixed media pieces are snapshots of Door County life. Cool and […]
Upcoming Events at the Door County YMCA
STURGEON BAY PROGRAM CENTER GYM CLOSURE Monday, August 20 – Monday, September 3: Sturgeon Bay Program Center Gymnasiums A/B and C will be CLOSED for annual maintenance. For more information please call 920.74.4949. ANNUAL MEETING AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PICNIC Thursday, August 23 at 5:30pm in Peterson Park, Sturgeon Bay program center: Join us for a potluck style picnic and […]
Hoedown at Thyme Cuisine on September 2
Thyme Cuisine will be hosting a Hoedown on September 2, 2018 at their restaurant in Baileys Harbor. The event will take place outside on their patio and include a BBQ, drink specials, and live music from Whiskey Ditch. This event is open to the public and western attire is encouraged. Drink specials will feature the […]
Al Johnson’s and WPR Celebrate Summer with Traditional Scandinavian Feast
Stabbur Beer Garden at Al Johnson’s will be the site of a traditional Swedish summer celebration on August 16 at 7 pm. Wisconsin Public Radio is hosting its first-ever Crayfish Sommerfest celebration, an event well-known throughout Sweden as a Kraftskiva. The outdoor event at Stabbur features boiled crayfish as the featured main course, plus delicious […]
Living History: Blacksmithing at Noble Square
Living History is an activity that brings a trade from a bygone era to life. Gibraltar Historical Association has teamed up with Door County’s Thumbs Up Riders to bring old together with the new by demonstrating horse shoeing at Noble Square. See live horses, the bending of metal, and learn how to shoe a horse […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Cookie
With adorable black and white markings and big brown eyes, Cookie is sure to melt your heart! This sweet 1-year-old is a bit timid at first, but will warm up quickly with a little time and tasty treats. Cookie loves going for walks and enjoying the relaxing sounds of nature. Cookie has already been spayed, […]
