Chamberfolk: Three classically trained musicians playing original music, as intricately arranged as a string quartet, lyrically rooted in the singer/songwriter tradition, and wrapped in three-part vocal harmonies reminiscent of both Appalachia and Medieval Europe. Building from the tonal depth of the cello (or is it a bass?), layer in the shimmering sounds of a violin […]
Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras Presents Service to Music Award
At the annual workshop of the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras (AWSO), the Service to Music Award was presented to Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). “The Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras serves as a resource for the growth and appreciation of orchestral music in the state of Wisconsin. The Association promotes and facilitates the exchange of […]
New Managing Director for Door Shakespeare
Door Shakespeare is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Ensign as its new Managing Director. Ms. Ensign has over thirty years of experience in theatre, instructional design, retail sales, training, and marketing. After graduating from the University of Washington with a BA in Drama, Amy began work as a trainer for the naturally based skin and […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Rocket
New this week is Rocket, a 2-year-old male tabby who was living on the streets of Sturgeon Bay and is now ready for a home of his own. He had a minor injury to his paw when he arrived, but we got him cleaned up, healthy, and back in action. He’s already been neutered, microchipped, […]
Door County Author Introduces Second book
Sue Steckart Jarosh grew up in DePere and Door County where she spent many summer days at the family cottage on Cave Point Road in Jacksonport. She attended St. Norbert College and graduated in 1967 with a degree in Elementary Education and began teaching first grade at Huntley School in Appleton, WI. There she met […]
Lyft Comes to Door County
Come to Husby’s on Thursday, May 10 at 5pm to meet the general manager for Lyft Wisconsin. Learn all about the Lyft ride share program, get answers to all your questions, and get help signing up! Uber drivers are welcome. Questions? Call the Sister Bay Advancement Association at 920.854.3230.
New Shipwrecks Exhibit Coming May 26
The Door County Maritime Museum is sailing into summer with the unveiling of its “Shipwrecks of Door County” interactive exhibit. With help from a $39,550 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the museum is welcoming visitors to explore the role shipwrecks play in Wisconsin’s maritime history. The “Shipwrecks of Door […]
Sister Bay’s 80th Annual Ice-Out Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 80th annual Ice Out Contest in Sister Bay. This year, the Ice Out raft started floating at 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, in the middle of a record 30” snow fall in Sister Bay! Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant – $25 gift certificate: Patrick Seubert Bargains Unlimited – $25 gift […]
Fine Line Designs Gallery Kicks Off 2018 Season
Fine Line Designs Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of its doors for the 2018 season, beginning on Friday, May 4 at 10:00 am. In addition to new works by tenured Fine Line artists, the gallery is pleased to welcome several new faces to the gallery. These include two oil painters, John McGee from […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Tabby
This is Tabby, a 6-month-old Domestic Shorthair looking for a barn, stable, out-building, or shed to patrol. She gets extremely stressed when confined indoors with people, so she’s gone into our Barn Cat program. She vows to keep mice and other rodents away from your property in return for a warm place to sleep and […]
