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August 2023
Death’s Door Barbeque
Come to beautiful Washington Island for the Death’s Door Bar-B-Q at the Washington Island Airport. Presented by the Washington Island Ferry Line and the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce, the Death’s Door Bar-B-Q is a KCBS-Sanctioned Competition with 100% Certified Judges and $7,500 in Prize Money. Just picture yourself crossing the beautiful Porte De Mort passage (Death’s Door) connecting the waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay, to the unspoiled beauty of Washington Island. Don’t worry, our ferries can handle…
Find out more »Art/Speaks
A creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art led by local poets. Free! For more information and location of the event visit the website. Write On Door County 4210 Juddville Rd Fish Creek WI 54212 www.writeondoorcounty.org 920-868-14457
Find out more »Open Artist Studio | Christopher T Wood
Stop by the Dome House to meet the 2023 Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist-in-Residence, Christopher T Wood. Connect with the artist, view creations in process from his daily powdered graphite works on paper, and share your own special stories about the Dome House on the vintage 1950s typewriter.
Find out more »Splendid Stories-Midsummers Music
$38
We have stories to tell … from the short, whimsical, and inventive caricatures by Jan Bach for Flute and Horn, to the broad landscape of Sibelius’ En Saga, to the heartfelt patriotism of Dvorak’s striking String Quintet with double bass—the one he dedicated “To my Nation.” Stories you’ll want to hear. Four Two-Bit Contraptions Jan Bach Flute and Horn En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) Jean Sibelius Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 Antonín…
Find out more »Memoir Mondays
A creative lab for seniors to encourage them to write their life stories. Free. Check out website for weekly location. 4210 Juddville Road Fish Creek, WI 54212 writeondoorcounty.org 920-868-1457
Find out more »Nights at the Museum
Treat yourself! On Mondays the museum stays open after 5pm. Stop by after work to view Blind Spot–to pass among them by Wisconsin artist Suzanne Rose. Organized by the Museum of Wisconsin Art, this collection of 27 large-scale photographs explores the understated study of human folly and nature's resilience through an aesthetic influenced by pioneer photographers of the nineteenth century. Bring a friend, make a date or take a break - museum admission is always free.
Find out more »Splendid Stories-Midsummers Music
We have stories to tell … from the short, whimsical, and inventive caricatures by Jan Bach for Flute and Horn, to the broad landscape of Sibelius’ En Saga, to the heartfelt patriotism of Dvorak’s striking String Quintet with double bass—the one he dedicated “To my Nation.” Stories you’ll want to hear. Four Two-Bit Contraptions Jan Bach Flute and Horn En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) Jean Sibelius Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 Antonín…
Find out more »One Book’s Journey
$20
Author Joanne Nelson shares the process of how her essay collection went from accepted manuscript to published book released last month. $20. Online. For more information, please visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Stories of the Full Moon Around the Campfire
Join park staff around the campfire on this night of the Full Sturgeon Moon. Listen to stories and tales, or share your own. Bring your own chair. Park in Lot 3; follow the blacktop path to the shelter building fire ring.
Find out more »Figure Drawing
A two-hour studio session for artists to reference the human form for their work. Artists 18 years of age and older are welcome to attend. Doors open at 6pm, please come in early to set up, as doors lock and artists begin promptly at 6:30pm. Please bring your own materials. Studio fee is $15 for museum members and $20 drop-in fee per session. Six session punch cards are also available.
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