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August 2023
Vintage Market – Ellison Bay
Enjoy a unique shopping experience in the Museum Barn for our unique items at our bi-annual Vintage Market and help support LGHS, meet local people and view the beautiful museum grounds. A wide selection of estate and vintage items will be available for a suggested donation. Come for the shopping, but stay for the music. Plenty of parking and seating available. Don’t worry if you can’t make the August Vintage Market, our next Vintage Market is Saturday, September 9, 10 am…
Find out more »Island Fair
Island Fair • 12pm-5pm • August 12th sponsored by the W.I. Lions Club Located on the W.I. School Grounds on Main Rd. $1.00 admission. Parade • Noon Bingo • 2pm Raffle • 4:30pm Live Music • Classic Cars • Food Stands • Beverages Stands Games, Fair exhibits ( Cash Prizes ) in Gym.
Find out more »Word | Play
Drop in during these hours to enjoy a variety of word games such as Scrabble, Wordsmithery, and Pun Intended. Free. For more information, please visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457
Find out more »Healing Through Writing
A safe and open space for participants to write about old or new pains or loss or happy moments. Free. For more information visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Big Band Jazz Summer Favorites
Saturday, August 12, 2023 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Birch Creek Music Performance Center (map) For four weeks in July and August, the nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians of the Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra bring their chemistry, charisma and exceptional musicianship to Birch Creek audiences. Jazz I and Jazz II student combos play pre-concert music and student ensembles perform at the start of each concert.
Find out more »Universe In The Park
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 or headlamps with a red lens (protects night vision). Meet at Lot 3, and follow path to…
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 »Author Reading : Ann Heyse
Local author Ann Heyse reads from her newly released historical novel set in a Door County lighthouse. Free. For more information visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 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 Séjour–Impressions of Giverny by Brigitte Kozma. Through her painterly blending and fine detail, she embodies the essence of Giverny with an emotive color palette and represents her mastery as a painter through a collection of 23 works in oil. Bring a friend, make a date or take a break - museum admission is always free.
Find out more »Art & Treasures Fundraiser Sale
18th annual Art & Treasures Fundraiser, benefitting the Miller Art Museum’s mission and programming. Find an eclectic collection of new and gently used items original fine art and reproductions, art-related items, art supplies, books, a diverse selection of high-quality frames, household décor, vintage goods, collectibles, holiday items, jewelry and unique oddities.
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