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August 2024
Mad Agnes at Fishstock Music Series
8/11 Mad Agnes at Fishstock Music Series Mad Agnes has won hearts on two continents with their signature intricate harmonies, compelling songwriting, and passionate delivery. The genre-blending trio – Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders – creates an exciting, inclusive performance, delivering new original songs, selections from their 13 album catalog, storytelling and impromptu vocal improv. Prior to each show, acclaimed local guitarist George Sawyn will play in the outside seating area from 5:30–6:45 pm, and tailgating by patrons…
Find out more »Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors
MacReady Artisan Bread Monday, August 5, 2024 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 7836 Wisconsin 42Egg Harbor, WI, 54209United States (map) The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, an elite student jazz combo selected through auditions, serve as community outreach and perform at various Door County venues while gaining experience as traveling musicians.
Find out more »Special Program: Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower
Mon., Aug. 12th – Special Program: Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower 8:30 pm Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is the best place to view this spectacular meteor shower as it is Wisconsin’s only designated International Dark Sky Park. No seating is available, so bring a lawn chair or blanket, flashlights,…
Find out more »OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge Hikes
Tues., August 13th - OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge Hikes – 9 am Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate, enjoying the health benefits of hiking. You’re encouraged to hike at your own pace. This week’s hike will be the Newport/Ridge Trail (west), a moderate 2.5-mile loop. Meet at Lot 3. Find out more at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/93516
Find out more »Publication Celebration
Tuesday, August 13, 5:30 pm: Publication Celebration Join Sturgeon Bay resident Sally Collins for the release of her novel Muddled Cherries.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival Masterworks VI: British Evening
British Evening featuring works by Sir Edward Elgar, including his well-known Enigma Variations and Cello Concerto. Get tickets at musicfestival.com
Find out more »Monarch Madness
Wed., August 14th – Monarch Madness– 1 pm Join the park naturalist as she explains all about monarchs amazing life cycle. Find out about Newport’s Monarch Monitoring site. Meets in the Nature Center, Lot 1. Find out more at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/96036
Find out more »Let’s Talk Trees!
Thur., Aug. 15th – Let’s Talk Trees! – 10 am Join Donna Danielson, a local natural resources educator, will lead this fascinating talk about WI trees. Meet at the Sugarbush Trail, Lot 4. Find out more at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/96041
Find out more »Invasive Species Forum with Matt Wallrath
Fri., Aug. 16th – Invasive Species Forum with Matt Wallrath – 10 am Come learn about what invasives species means in Wisconsin with Matt Wallrath of the Wisconsin First Detectors Network. Local topics and statewide projects will be discussed. Bring questions about your yard, forests, and favorite parks! Meets in the Nature Center, Lot 1. Find out more at https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/events/96051
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