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Door County Publishing is a division of Gannett Co. Copyright 2011

by Key to the Door Illustrated. All rights reserved. Key to the Door Illustrated magazine is dedicated to familiarizing visitors to Door County with the many opportunities that await them on the Door Peninsula. We would be delighted to receive your comments.

We have made every effort to assure accuracy but prices, hours and menus may change.

Key to the Door Illustrated is published annually. Distribution is made on a regular basis through state and county information centers and the magazine’s network of advertisers.

Extra copies are available. Send $3.50 S/H. For advertising rates, deadline dates or other information please call 920.743.3321 When writing advertisers, please mention Key to the Door Illustrated.

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The Door Peninsula is a great place to vacation. We hope this publication assists you in getting the most out of your stay here.

Those of us who live here take great pride in our community and we’re delighted to share its magnificent beauty with you. We feel Key to the Door Illustrated is a unique vacation guide, blending considerable feature material with attractive advertising.

Key to the Door Illustrated is the oldest vacation guide on the Peninsula, founded in 1954. We like to think it’s become a collector’s item of sorts, so don’t discard the magazine when your vacation is over.

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DOOR COUNTY PUBLISHING P.O. Box 130/235 N. 3rd Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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KEY TO THE DOOR STAFF Publisher / Kevin Corrado General Manager / Gina Ward Contributing Editor / Jon Gast Layout & Design / Bill Vandermause Advertising Consultants Ann Kaminski, Mark Rittle & Kim Jacobs Sales & Editorial Assistant / Ruth Johnson

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Door County Map........................................................................ 4 Cover Artist: Richard Delcarson................................................... 6 Calendar of Events...................................................................... 8 Algoma........................................................................................ 9 Sturgeon Bay/Southern Door....................................................13 Museums..................................................................................15 Shipbuilding...............................................................................19 Fish Creek/Egg Harbor/Baileys Harbor/Jacksonport..................21 Performing Arts.........................................................................23 Maritime Trail.............................................................................28 Ephraim/Sister Bay/Ellison Bay/Gills Rock/ Washington Island.....................................................................29 State/County Parks...................................................................30 Public Galleries..........................................................................34 Fishing/Kewaunee County.........................................................36 Key to the Advertisers.........................................................37-41 Coupons......................................................................... 38 & 41 Advertiser Index.........................................................................41

MORE INFORMATION ON ADVERTISERS For more specific information on Key to the Door Illustrated advertisers, please turn to pages 37-41. The magazine is divided into four geographic regions, beginning with Sturgeon Bay/Southern Door and heading north up the Peninsula. Kewaunee County advertising can be found at both the front and back of the magazine. In addition, there is a listing for “Services” on Pages 40 & 41. A handy alphabetical listing of advertisers can be found on Page 41.

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Shop 4 Gr eat Stor es Looking at the painting on the cover, viewers probably feel as though they are directly on the water — as opposed to looking at the sailboat from the shoreline.

And that’s the whole idea, according to Richard “Rich” Delcarson, this year’s Key to the Door Illustrated cover artist.

“On Eagle Harbor” depicts a sailboat named Flight and its owner Bob Davis, a friend of Delcarson. Davis is shown with his son, Rob. Delcarson, a boater himself, recalled circling Flight a number of times. In fact, he cruised fairly close and took photographs. The pictures later served as reference as he chose the best angle, drew the scene and painted in his Fish Creek home studio.

“It was a nice day, a beautiful day. Everything was blue around me — the water was blue, the sky was blue,” Delcarson recalled.

The 20-by-24-inch painting is done in oil, a medium Delcarson prefers. He also likes gouache, which is an opaque watercolor. Each medium has its advantages and disadvantages, he said.

Gouache is very forgiving, according to Delcarson. He used it often during his commercial art career when he needed to make fast changes in advertisements.

“With oil, you can’t make changes. You don’t have time for it to dry,” Delcarson said.

“Gouache is a beautiful medium. If you love a tree, but want to move it, you can paint it out and put it in another place,” he said.

“One of the things I like about oil is it is permanent. It is going to be there,” he continued.

A glass covering is not necessary for an oil painting, but it is needed to protect a gouache image.

“With gouache, you have to have glass over the painting.

That detracts from the image a little bit I think. And with an oil painting, you just frame it and hang it. It’s easier to work with,” he said.

The artist has taken a one-year “sabbatical leave” from oil painting —

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Sister Bay’s Busiest Commercial Center for Over 100 Years Featuring time he said was necessary to break away from routine. He is returning to the easel with an open mind, uncertain whether he is going to continue painting Door County landscapes or choose a new direction for subject matter.

“Sometimes you come to a point where maybe you want to do something else and paint something else,” Delcarson said.

“So, I had to take a break and think about it. Now, I’m going to get back into it, but exactly what I’m going to paint I don’t know yet.”

Delcarson, who hails from Detroit, Mich., was attracted to art as a child in the 1930s. He later attended Menzinger Art School and entered the commercial art field in 1949, drawing and painting automobiles for advertising.

Delcarson created his car drawings from blueprints well in advance of when the cars —Chevrolets, Chryslers, Fords — were actually available to see. Eventually, he established his own art business, Delgraphics Studio, on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

A background in the U.S. Navy, drew Delcarson to boats and the water. In the 1950s he owned a Chris-Craft small power boat.

Delcarson and his wife, Jane, a freelance calligrapher, began traveling to Door County in 1966. They retired in 1989 and moved from their home in Hinsdale, Ill., to the Peninsula. Today, their studio is known as Del Graphics, meaning “of the graphics.”

Delcarson’s art has been part of juried exhibits at the Hardy Gallery, Miller Art Museum and the Door County Art League.

Color prints of eight different Door County scenes by Delcarson are sold at the Cana Island Lighthouse, Miller Art Museum, Jacksonport Craft Cottage, Gwendolyn’s Art & Jewelry and at Del Graphics.

“Door County is a mecca for subject matter,” Delcarson said.

Donna Marie Pocius, an Egg Harbor-based freelance writer, writes about the arts, travel, decorating and business. Contact her at donnamarie@ dcwis.com.

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7: SHIPYARD TOURS. Three Sturgeon Bay shipyards. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tour and view current projects at three shipyards. Tickets available at the gates on the day of the event. 920-746-8460.

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DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON & NICOLET BAY 5K. Peninsula State Park. A 13.1-mile runs in a beautiful park on a closed road course. 10 a.m. halfmarathon, 10:30 a.m. 5k run. No race day registration. 920-421-1519.

12-15: GIRLFRIENDS GREAT EGGSCAPE-WOMEN’S GETAWAY WEEKEND. Egg Harbor. Village-wide. A getaway weekend with a trolley tour, workshops, exercise classes, art and wine crawl, shopping, pajama pizza party and much more! 920-868-3717.

18: HEALTHY LIVING FAIR. Northern Door County YMCA. Gather helpful health care information from local businesses and take part in numerous interactive health screenings. 920-868-3660.

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ANNUAL SCOTTIE DOG RALLY. Downtown Baileys Harbor. Nearly 200 Scottish terriers come together. Parade complete with kilts and bagpipers.

11:30 a.m. 920-493-5878.

28-29: STURGEON BAY FINE ART FAIR. Sunset Park. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 13th annual juried multi-media art show, entertainment, children’s activities, food and beverages. 800-301-6695.

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LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL. County-wide. Assortment of guided mainland and boat trips to outlying lights to give the enthusiast an assortment of experiences from which to choose. Preceded by Friday evening Keepers’ Kin Social cruise. 920-743-5958.

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SISTER BAY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL. Downtown in Sister Bay. Norwegian dancers, maypole raising, children’s parade, bonfire in Waterfront Park at sunset.

Parade at 11:30 a.m. 920-854-2812.

11: PADDLE FEST: Nicolet Beach in Peninsula State Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Demo new kayaks, no experience necessary. Park sticker required to enter park. 920-854-7598.

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DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE. Ridges Sanctuary. The Ridges Sanctuary and five local conservation groups offer guided field trips through some of Door County’s unique and beautiful natural areas, many not generally open to the public. 920-839-2802.

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28-29: MAIFEST. Lakeside Park in Jacksonport. Art fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more. 920-823-2068.

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5: STATE PARK OPEN HOUSE DAY. All five state parks. Admission to all state parks is free. Info: Whitefish Dunes 920-823-2400, Newport 920-854-2500, Potawatomi 920-746-2890, Peninsula 920-868-3258.

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21-22: DOOR COUNTY SHEPHERD’S MARKET. Whitefish Bay Farm.

Northeast Wisconsin’s oldest fiber sale featuring fleeces, yarn, and hand made products. Raffles, demonstrations. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 920-743-1560.

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HERITAGE DAYS. Throughout Fish Creek. The history of Gibraltar Township and Fish Creek is celebrated. Historic walking tours, Noble House tours, music programs and events. 800-577-1880.

21: SPRING FLING. Baileys Harbor Town Hall. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring Arts & Crafts Fair on the lawn of the front Lawn of the Town Hall. 920-839-2366.

21: PORTS OF CALL GALA. An evening of food and fun to benefit the historic preservation efforts of the Door County Maritime Museum. 920-743-5958.

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9-12: STEEL BRIDGE SONGFEST. Downtown Sturgeon Bay. International songwriter showcase, 3 nights and a day with over 100 bands, and soloists on 10 stages. 920-743-5605.

VILLAGE-WIDE RUMMAGE SALE. Sister Bay. Community-wide. Individual sales throughout the village with a guide map and coupons for restaurant specials. 920-854-4118 or www.sisterbaytourism.com.

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FYR BAL. Village-wide in Ephraim. Annual festival re-creates traditions of Norwegians celebrating midsummer. Live music, art and craft show, alpacas and llamas, a raffle, silent auction, regatta, children’s activities and crafts.

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18: RIDGES RIDE FOR NATURE. County-wide. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bicycle the back roads of Door County and support the education programs of the Ridges Sanctuary. New this year is a Century Ride! Pasta lunch. Register online or call. Info: 920-839-2802.

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TABLESCAPES: ARTFUL SETTINGS. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. Noon-3 p.m. Top decorators create lavish tabletop displays to be raffled to benefit the school.

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OLDE ELLISON BAY DAYS. Community Park. Arts, crafts, food, fun and games. Saturday 11 a.m. parade. 920-854-5448.

RENAISSANCE FANTASY FAIRE. Monument Point Rd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Cheer for your champion knight at Joust Arena. Feast like a king.

Street performers, belly dancers and musicians. Demonstrations of timehonored arts and crafts. 920-973-8233.

25: PARADE OF PONDS. County-wide. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Self-guided tour of water gardens throughout Door County. 920-856-1561.

25-26: LITTLE STURGEON DAYS. County Hwy CC. Community-wide rummage sale, arts and crafts, music, kids’ activities, food and refreshments. Parade at 11a.m. on Sunday. 920-824-5222.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - FISH CREEK. Display of fireworks at dusk. 800-577-1880.

2-3: RENAISSANCE FANTASY FAIRE. Monument Point Rd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Joust Arena. Feast like a king. Street performers, belly dancers and musicians. Demonstrations of time-honored arts and crafts. 920-973-8233.

2-3: ART ON THE SCENIC SIDE. Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Fair, refreshments and family fun. 920-854-9372.

3: 30th ANNUAL FFA ALUMNI DAIRY BREAKFAST. Country View Farm.

6-11:30 a.m. 920-743-4956.

3-4: INDEPENENCE DAY CELEBRATION-EGG HARBOR. Harborview Park and Downtown Egg Harbor. Starts on the 3rd of July with live music, family fun and fireworks over Green Bay at dusk. On the 4th, celebrate with a parade at 1:30 p.m. 920-868-3717.

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30: CARLSVILLE DAY. Downtown Carlsville. Parade at 10 a.m., food, live music, art and craft vendors, free trolley rides at Dairy View Country Store, Door County Coffee and Tea, Door Peninsula Winery and Pet Expressions. 920-743-2228.

HAIRPIN 5K RUN/WALK. Gibraltar Town Hall. 8:30 a.m. annual run/walk up the Fish Creek bluff and back down Cottage Row. Online registration available. 920-868-3284, ext. 205 or www.hairpinrun.com.

SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST. Whitefish Dunes State Park. 11 a.m. Sand creations on the beach. Prizes in three categories awarded. State park sticker required to participate. 920-823-2400.

ROCK. Food and live music start at 5 p.m. Boat regatta at 6:30 p.m. in the harbor. Fireworks at dusk. 920-854-2972.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS: WASHINGTON ISLAND. Ball Park. Fireworks at dusk. 920-847-2179.

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WASHINGTON ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Various locations. A series of concerts led by Artistic Director Stephen Colburn, principal oboist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 920-847-3434.

4: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONSTURGEON BAY. Sunset Park. An old-fashioned ice cream social, Peninsula Symphonic Band performance at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks.

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PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL. Door Community Auditorium. 58th season of the Peninsula Music Festival, a professional symphony orchestra presenting nine concerts in three weeks. Opens under the baton of Victor Yampolsky.

920-854-4060.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONBAILEYS HARBOR. Parade at 10 a.m., arts and crafts, live entertainment and children’s games. Fireworks at dusk. 920-839-2366.

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DOOR COUNTY FOLK FESTIVAL. Sister Bay, Ephraim, Baileys Harbor.

Celebrating ethnic folk dancing and music from many countries. Featuring dancing and music workshops, concerts, children’s program, fish boil dinner. 920-421-2986.

8: DRAGONFLY WORKSHOP. Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. View up-close many different species, possibly including the endangered Hines Emerald dragonfly. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. $10/family. 920-839-2802 or www.RidgesSanctuary.org.

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GARDEN WALK: Throughout Northern Door County. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Benefits Sister Bay Historical Society’s Old Anderson House Museum and Corner of the Past.

920-854-7680.

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BELGIAN DAYS. Brussels Town Park. Includes a tractor pull on Saturday, Big Dawg softball tournament, fireman’s challenge, country and polka music. Saturday noon to midnight, Sunday 10 a.m.-5p.m. 920-825-1450.

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JEFFERSON STREET FESTIVAL. Sturgeon Bay. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Annual celebration featuring live music, strolling entertainers, children’s activities, food and beverages.

800-301-6695.

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DOOR COUNTY TRIATHLON. Murphy Park, Egg Harbor. 8 a.m. One of the most popular and scenic triathlons in the Midwest. Sprint (1/4-mile swim, 18-mile bike, 3.1-mile run) on Saturday, Half Iron (1.2-mile swim,56-mile bike, 13.1-mile run) on Sunday. Advance registration required. 920-606-2458.

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KIDS TRIATHLON. Door County YMCA. In conjunction with the Door County Triathlon. Offering an intermediate level triathlon for boys and girls ages 4-14 at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center. 920-743-4949.

16: THE GARDEN DOOR OPEN HOUSE. UW Peninsular Research Station, Sturgeon

Come and enjoy an elegant getaway with us in a quiet and romantic atmosphere. Featuring eight suites beautifully decorated with selected antiques, each with its own private bath. Suites include double whirlpools, fireplaces, cable TV, veranda, and a sumptuous breakfast delivered to your room each morning. All this while enjoying the pristine beauty of Little Harbor’s waterfront at your doorstep.

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NATURALIST GUIDED HIKES. Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. Join the naturalist for a relaxed, 90-minute hike through one of Door County’s most pristine natural areas. $5 for Ridges members, $8 for nonmembers, children under 18 free. Check out dates and times by calling 920-839-2802 or visit www.RidgesSanctuary.org.

JUNE 2011

4-7/19: WISCONSIN WILDLIFE BIENNIAL XV. Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. All-media featuring students from Door County’s five high schools.

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4-10/29: SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET IN STURGEON BAY. Market Square (Corner of Michigan and 4th) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturdays. Fresh produce and crafts from local sources. 920-746-2914.

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4-10/29: SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET IN SISTER BAY. Farmers’ Market takes place at Sister Bay Historical Society’s Corner of the Past (Highway 57 and Fieldcrest Road). 8 a.m.-Noon.

SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL. Washington Island. Scandinavian Kaffe and Stavkirke open house at Trinity Lutheran Church, Scandinavian brunch at Bethel Church, Scandinavian Dance festival. 920-847-2179.

CHERRY FEST. Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Historical display, fine arts and crafts, food, music, family fun and more. 920-823-2316.

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& WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL. Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Features dozens of vintage vessels on display including the 149-ft tug John Purves. Demonstrations and popular 2-day Sikaflex quick and dirty boat building contest. Entertainment, raffle, Paint the Bay plein air art event, maritime author sessions and children’s activities. 920-743-5958.

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PERSEID METEOR SHOWER. Newport State Park. View the spectacular shower in the darkest place in Door County. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. 920-854-2500.

13: DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS. Waterfront Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Day-long festival featuring artists’ demonstrations, live music, cultural tours, culinary delights, children’s activities, and narrated trolley tours of Sister Bay Anderson House Museum and Corner of the Past. 920-854-2812.

19-21: THRESHEREE & ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW. Northeast Wisconsin Antique Power Assoc Grounds, Valmy. Friday night gate opens 6 p.m. Horse and tractor pull, entertainment, games, arts and crafts, great music, food and refreshments. 5505 Country View Rd. (off of Hwy 57). 920-743-4859.

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WEST FEST. Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Celebrate a Wild West day along with a craft show, chili cook off, showdown at high noon, live entertainment, plus food and beverages. 800-301-6695.

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TUG FEST. Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Fourth annual event held in conjunction with West Fest celebration. Hosted by the Door County Maritime Museum with activities centered on the tug John Purves. Includes tours of the tug and children’s activities. 920-743-5958.

4-7/30: DISCOVERY BIRD HIKES. Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor, 6:30 a.m. Bird enthusiasts of all abilities, ages and interest explore the great birding hot spots in the Baileys Harbor area. Outings are held every Saturday morning in June and July. Meet at the Ridges’ Marshall Cabin. 920-839-2802 or www.

RidgesSanctuary.org.

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SISTER BAY HISTORICAL TOURS. Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House Museum. Tour the 1825 farmhouse and restored farm buildings. Group tours available. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Historical Society.

920-854-7680.

14-10/25: TUESDAY FARMER’S MARKET IN JACKSONPORT. Lakeside Park. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 920-823-2288.

14-10/16: PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE. Peninsula Players Theatre.

America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre. Tuesday-Sunday. 920868-3287.

15-8/31: HARMONY BY THE BAY. Wednesday evening concert series.

Martin Park, Sturgeon Bay. 7 p.m. 1-800-301-6695.

15-8/27: AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE. Peninsula State Park.

Presenting a trio of family-friendly and affordable shows under the stars at Peninsula State Park. Vehicle sticker not required to attend. 920-854-9117.

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IN EPHRAIM. Harborside Park Gazebo. 7-9 p.m.

Enjoy spectacular sunsets over Eagle Harbor and take advantage of late-night shopping, dining and activities with participating businesses open until 8 p.m. or later. 920-854-4989.

Bay. 1-4 p.m. Tour the educational demonstration garden maintained by the Door County Master Gardeners and the UW Research Station staff. Master Gardeners will also be there to answer questions and interact in activities during the open house.

Refreshments will be served. 920-746-7952.

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18-24: PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL. County-wide. Free and ticketed events. Artists have 6 days to paint Door County. Collector’s preview party and gala auction July 22. Watch over 100 artists paint during the Dockside Quick-Paint competition in Clark Park July 23. Painting begins at 9 a.m. 920-868-3455.

20: WASHINGTON ISLAND FAIR. Community Center. Crafts booths, food booths, exhibits and bingo. 920-847-2179.

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26-27: MONARCH BUTTERFLY WORKSHOP. Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor,

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19: OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House

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3-7: DOOR COUNTY FAIR. John Miles County Park, Sturgeon Bay. Carnival rides, food stands, 4-H animal barns, grandstand events, kids and family tents. 920-746-2261.

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Museum, Sister Bay. 6-8 p.m. Enjoy do-it-yourself sundaes and a variety of delicious homemade cupcakes in the unique setting of the Koessl Barn and surrounding farm yard. 920-868-7680.

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K/D SALMON TOURNAMENT. County-wide. Participating ports include Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and Kewaunee. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes. 920-883-9792.

26: HOUSE & GARDEN WALK. Five Homes and Gardens. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Showcase of five homes and gardens. Benefits the Door County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. 920-746-1071.

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DOOR COUNTY ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE. Gibraltar High School.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Features 35 professional dealers plus crystal and china repair on site. Sponsored by the Sister Bay Lions Club. Benefits the Leader Dog for the Blind Program. 715-355-5144.

CANDLELIGHT BEACH WALK. Whitefish Dunes State Park. 7:30-9:30 p.m. A beach grid makes part of the trail handicapped accessible. Stroll along with family and friends on this quiet one mile walk. 920-823-2400.

10 a.m. Learn about the amazing migration of the Monarch butterfly and then go afield with a naturalist to capture and tag these delicate creatures. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. $10/family. 920-839-2802 or www.

RidgesSanctuary.org

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3: LABOR DAY WEEKEND RUN AND DUATHLON. Northern Door YMCA, Fish Creek. 5k run/walk, 1/4 mile Children’s Run and a Duathlon with a 2-mile run and 12-mile bike. 920-868-3660.

3: MARINA FEST. Sister Bay Marina. Pancake breakfast, food and beverage booths, live music and dancing under the big tent, children’s boat building, craft tent, championship Water Board Warriors ski show and fireworks. Info: 920-854-2812 or www.sisterbaytourism.org. >> CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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21-9/27: TUESDAY FARMER’S MARKET IN STURGEON BAY. Martin Park. 3-7 p.m. 800-301-6695.

SISTER BAY WATERFRONT CONCERT SERIES. Park Gazebo.

3 p.m. (some at 7 p.m.). Visit www.sisterbaytourism.com for schedule.

THURSDAY CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Harbor View Park, Egg Harbor. 5 p.m. Live music with local bands on the bay of Green Bay. Merchants and businesses open until 9 p.m. Full concert schedule available on line. 920868-3717.

23-9/1: HISTORIC IVERSON HOUSE AND MORAVIAN CHURCH TOUR. Ephraim. 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays. Weekly tours of Ephraim’s Moravian Church, followed by the Historic Iverson House. 920-854-9688.

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BIRCH CREEK CONCERT SERIES. Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Egg Harbor. Birch Creek celebrates its 36th season of performances in the Dutton Barn, Courtyard Gazebo and Juniper Hall. Symphony: June 23-July 2; Percussion and Steel Band July 7-16; Big Band Jazz July 20-August 13. Concerts at 7:30 p.m. 920-868-3763. >> CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Arts Center, Egg Harbor. 7 p.m. Sunday concert series features the best of folk, blues, pop, jazz and world music from some of the top rated touring artists from around the U.S. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Full concert schedule available on line. 920-868-3717.

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DOOR SHAKESPEARE. The Gardens of Bjorklunden Estate, Baileys Harbor. Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twelfth Nightâ&#x20AC;? and another classic comedy.

920-839-1500.

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WILDERNESS DAY. Newport State Park. A day of hikes and programs to celebrate Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only formally designated Wilderness State Park. 920-854-2500.

10: CORN FEST. Schopfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hilltop Dairy. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Events feature a walk through the 20-acre corn maze, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games, bakery items, food, raffle, silent auction, plus corn and pie eating contests. Proceeds benefit Sunshine House. 920-743-7943.

10: JAZZ ON JEFFERSON. Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 1-8 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon into evening of live jazz, special events featured in stores plus food and beverages.

800-301-6695.

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TASTE OF THE DOOR. Peninsular Research Station, Sturgeon Bay. 1-4 p.m. Hwy 42 just north of the 42/57 split. Join Master Gardeners to taste foods made from ingredients harvested in Door County. Samples available throughout the day. Pesto Festo contest with visitors tasting and judging for the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choice award. 920-746-9026.

Chris Winters captures the workings of the 101-year-old steamship Challenger.

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23-8/13: DOOR COUNTY PLAIN AIR FESTIVAL EXHIBITION. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. Works created by featured artists during the Plein Air Festival.

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WASHINGTON ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Various locations. A series of concerts led by Artistic Director Stephen Colburn, principal oboist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 920-847-3434.

2-20: PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL. Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. World Class Symphonic Music every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Tickets: 920-854-4060 or www.musicfestival.com.

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ART SALE. Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Museum fundraiser.

BELGIAN KERMISS CELEBRATION. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Old time celebration of the harvest. Authentic Belgian food, historical presentation, live music. 920-856-1651.

tainment, food. 920-839-2366.

RIDGES RECYCLE EXTAVAGANZA-FLEA MARKET. Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. To benefit The Ridges Sanctuary. 920-839-2802.

17: HARVEST FESTIVAL & HARVEST MOON CELEBRATION. Sturgeon Bay city-wide.

9 a.m.-11 p.m. Celebration of autumn featuring a craft and car show, food booths, music and entertainment plus childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. Preview the decorated sturgeons before the live auction at 6 p.m. followed by the Harvest Moon Celebration. 800-301-6695.

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36th JURIED ANNUAL. Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Works from artists in a five-county Northeastern Wisconsin area.

30-11/5: ALL FIRED UP: CONTEMPORARY IRON SCULPTURE. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. The versatility of this ancient, inexpensive medium will be explored through small-scale sculpture and wall hangings. Iron Pour benefit, Oct. 1, 4-8 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2011

11-12/31: 30 PAINTINGS/30 DAYS. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. This exhibition will explore what changes, what remains the same, and what is of personal value to artists that do a painting a day for 30 days.

12-12/28: DECK THE HALLS WITH ART. Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay.

tour from Southern Door to Washington Island. Celebrate an exploration of local producers and food preparers. 800-527-3529.

INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE. Fish Creek village-wide. Deals on gifts and merchandise in Fish Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shops, galleries and boutiques. Beautiful fall colors and festivities. 800-577-1880.

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RUN WILD. Potawatomi State Park. 10k run, 3-mile run/walk and 1/3- mile Smokey Bear run. Refreshments, door prizes and trophies. Childcare available.

920-743-6866.

6-9: AMISH QUILT SHOW AND SALE. Mr. Gâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Banquet Hall, Jacksonport. 920823-2288.

8-9: FALL FUN FEST AND CIDER PRESSING PARTY. Washington Island Farm Museum. 920-847-2179.

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PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL. Egg Harbor, village-wide. Fall colors and family fun. One of Door Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest festivals. Entertainment, art and crafts, rides, live music, and lots of treats to eat. Restaurants are open and street vendors offer, roasted sweet corn, caramel apple sundaes, chili, turkey legs and more. 920-868-3717.

Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-2, Sun. (May-Oct.) 11-5

a loved one to a special getaway, from December through March. Dozens of romance packages are offered including cozy lodging, scrumptious food and many extras. 800-527-3529.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012

GUIDED SHOESHOE HIKES, Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor.

1p.m. These hikes with a Ridges naturalist cover the cultural and natural history of the ridges and swales in their â&#x20AC;&#x2122;off seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Some snowshoes available for hike participants. Call ahead to reserve. 920-839-2802.

CANDLELIGHT SKIS, Various state parks. Saturday evening skis on level candlelit trails. For details call : Newport State Park, 920-854-2500, Peninsula State Park, 920-868-3258, Whitefish Dunes State Park, 920-823-2400.

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19-10/24: BACKGROUNDS IN THE FOREGROUND. Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. This exhibition will shine a light on modern symbolism with representative paintings and photographs in a variety of styles.

2-10/15: AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE FALL SEASON. Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Indoor performances. Curtain times vary.

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JACK O’LANTERN DAYS. Fish Creek, village-wide. Haunting Halloween Parade, decorations throughout town, discount coupons at participating merchants, trick or treating. Ghost Tour trolley rides. House in Mourning at Historic Noble House. Costume parties. 800-577-1880.

8: ART DAY FOR ANIMALS. Hands on Art Studio. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Benefits the Door County Humane Society. Hay rides, hay house, haunted treasure hunt, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, games and prizes.

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FOLK ART FAIR. Door County YMCA. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Browse through displays of fine art, bid on silent auction items and enjoy a fabulous spread of food including baked goods, soups, sandwiches Bradley Lakeand more while supporting the BELMAR Door County YMCA’s Youth in Government program. 920-743-4949.

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Anderson Store (above & below) is part of Ephraim’s impressive collection of historical buildings. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO.

The Anderson Barn, the hub of museum activity, is home to the popular Hands-On Hayloft where kids can play with the past. Two new exhibits are also displayed at the barn—“The Garments of Our Foundation,” featuring prominent Ephraim women, and “The Roots of Our Village,” depicting the stories of five pioneer families.

Other activities include a tour of the Ephraim Moravian Church and Historic Iverson House, Thursdays only from 1:30-3 p.m.beginning June 23 ($5). Child’s Play story and craft time for young children at 10:30 a.m. on July 5, 19 and Aug. 2, 16 ($5).

History Speaks, held at Ephraim Village Hall 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays in July (Free). And Norwegian-style Svalhus (by appointment only).

Museums open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday from June 17-Sept.

3. Fridays and Saturdays only from Sept. 9-Oct. 8. Adults $5, students $3, 6 and under free. ephraim.org

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Explore history, legends and lore at the Door County Maritime Museum’s “Ghosts! Haunted Lighthouses of the Great Lakes” exhibit — an intriguing, educational experience with interactive displays for all ages. This year’s museum Ports of Call event kicks off a weekend (July 1-4) and featuring the tall ship Denis Sullivan with deck tours and evening cruises.

The museum is open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m.May 28-September 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in fall/winter at 120 N. Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Admission for museum and Tug John Purves (Adults $12.50, Youth ages 17-5 $9, Children 4 & under free. 920-743-5958 (www.dcmm. org). Separate rates are available.

Don’t miss touring DCMM’s Cana Island Lighthouse located on Lake Michigan. Open April 30-Oct. 30. Admission to island, >> CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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The Door County Historical Museum features the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history â&#x20AC;&#x201D; antique fire trucks, the iconic cherry and apple industries, ethnic settlements and more. A detailed wildlife diorama is a must see. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 1-Oct. 31 at Michigan Street and Fourth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Free admission. 920-743-5809. map.co.door.wi.us/museum At the Historic Noble House, the oldest frame residence in Fish Creek, visitors can capture a glimpse of life at the turn of the century, including a country doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. Tours daily noon to 4:30 p.m. mid-June to mid-October. Located at Highway 42 and Main Street (Adults $4, Children $2).

Walking tours of Fish Creek offered at 4 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. Fridays June 24-Sept. 14 at the old waterfront Town Hall. (920) 868-2091. www.historicnoblehouse.org On Washington Island, explore natural and historical artifacts at the Jacobsen Museum. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from May 28-Oct. 10 at Little Lake Road.

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Historic farm buildings and friendly animals bring the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural history to life at the Washington Island Farm Museum. Connect todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generation with old-fashioned farm fun with hands-on classes. Located on 3 acres on Jackson Harbor Road. Open daily May 28-Oct. 10.

Corner of the Past and the Old Anderson House Museum, located at State Highway 57 and Fieldcrest Road, features late 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s furnishings, photographs, and artifacts of Sister Bay. Visit exhibits in the granary, machine shop, migrant workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cabin, summer kitchen, sawmill, blacksmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s barn and more. Featuring Summer Saturday Heritage events and artisan programs. Open June & September 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays; and also 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fridays in July & August ($1). www.sisterbayhistory.org The Historic Village at Crossroads at The Crossroads at Big Creek features historic Door County buildings from 1880 to 1910 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a school, church, general store, blacksmithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop, fish house, heirloom garden and more. Free guided tours Sunday afternoons June-October. 2041 Michigan Street, east of State Highway 42-57, Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-5895. www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org/village.htm The Farm,4285 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay, is a living museum of rural America that delights all ages. Feed goats, pigs, cows and more, hike the grounds, and discover a bit of the past in the many historic buildings. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28-mid October. 920-743-6666. www. thefarmindoorcounty.com (Adults $8, Youth ages 4-12 $4, 3 and under free).

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The Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum on Washington Island celebrates the local history of commercial fishing, the U.S. Coast Guard and area shipwrecks at this former fishing village. Open daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 28-October 10.

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25-26: HOLLY DAYS. Villagewide. Take a walk in the past with old time caroling, breakfast with Santa, horse drawn wagon rides, Christmas Tree lighting and more! 920-868-3717.

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CAPTURE THE SPIRIT. Downtown Sister Bay. Tree lighting at Waterfront Park, St. Nick, music, art fair in the Village Hall. 920-854-2812.

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3: HOLIDAY HOME TOUR. Countywide. 1:30-4 p.m. Tour five homes.

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BED & BREAKFAST WALK. Sturgeon Bay. Visit historic inns and B&Bs festively decorated for the holidays. Proceeds benefit United Way of Door County. 920-743-4200.

10: RIDGES NATUAL CHRISTMAS. Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. 3-6 p.m. The log cabins at the Ridges Sanctuary are decorated with natural materials and open to visitors. Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate, listen to live holiday music, and make simple nature crafts or a fresh wreath. Take a hike and check out the view of luminaries lighting the boardwalk between the Rangelights. Event is free, small charge to make a wreath. 920-839-2802.

JANUARY 2012 1: POLAR BEAR PLUNGE. Lakeside Park. The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club presents a refreshing dip in the icy waters of Lake Michigan on New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! Noon sharp. 920-823-2288 or www.doorbell.net/pbc.

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14: WINTER HARBOR MADNESS. Egg Harbor. Ice fishing tournament, snowmobile poker run and Sno Ball Dance.

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Leathem Smith Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding and Dry Dock

south, you come around the curve to Madison Avenue and are

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caught unaware of the vista that opens up before you. Beyond

And at no time was that more evident than during World War II. The

the buildings of the west side businesses, you see the ribbon

demand for ships was so great that the local shipyards were put into high

of water forming the bay that cuts the county in half, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the

gear to the point where a ship was being launched every five days. The

shipyard in the distance that grabs your attention. In the winter

city of Sturgeon Bay filled the demand for workers to build the ships. More

the yard with it giant vessels form an artificial skyline, but even in

than 7,000 workers were employed as builders at a time when the pre-war

the summer some of these huge ore carriers remain.

population of Sturgeon Bay was around 6,600.

Located midway in the length of Lake Michigan, and pro-

From 1968 to 1986, Bay Shipbuilding built 39 hulls, some of these

tected from the violence that can suddenly develop on the lake,

among the largest ships to traverse the Great Lakes. Among the largest

Sturgeon Bay is an ideal location to develop and build ships

were six 1,000-foot-long vessels, 105 feet wide (wider than the locks on

of all sizes. The history of shipbuilding is full of shipyards that

the St. Lawrence Seaway) that carried coal, taconite and other goods

thrived and yet passed into history. Today, Sturgeon Bay is the

between major ports on the Great Lakes.

home of Bay Shipbuilding, Inc. and Palmer Johnson Yachts, Inc.

Today, Bay Shipbuilding Co., recently purchased from the Manitowoc

Both of these companies have threads that lead back to early

Marine Corp. by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, has become an industry

Sturgeon Bay.

leader in the construction of OPA-90 compliant vessels, dredges, and

Bay Shipbuildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots extend back into the 19th Century.

dredging support equipment such as scows, deck barges, and tugs, along

Its ultimate creation in 1970 was the culmination of what

with bulk cargo self-unloading solutions. At any time throughout the year

amounted to a merging of yards that through the years included

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When Hans died in 1931, his son, Palmer, took over the company. In 1956, Sturgeon Bay Boat Works became Palmer Johnson Boats, Inc. when an ailing Palmer Johnson sold the shipyard to Milton Stern, R.A. Stern, Dr. Hubert

worldwide for its racing yachts, aluminum-hulled luxury yachts and sport fishing

Grota and Robert Tilden. The local ownership group

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renamed it, setting in motion a series of events that would

the company to new heights. In 1998, Palmer Johnson built and delivered La

make Palmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name known internationally.

Baronessa, a 195-foot aluminum luxury yacht which at the time was the largest

The new local owners expanded operations with several

yacht ever built in the United States since 1930, at a cost of about $35 million.

boats built before it was sold in 1961 to Pat Haggerty

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Stage is set for entertaining year Door Community Auditorium For two decades, the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek has brought top-notch national and international acts to the northern half of the Peninsula.

Attached to Gibraltar High School in Fish Creek on Highway 42, the auditorium serves multiple purposes during the year.

It is the home for Gibraltar School productions and community events. Each August, the longstanding and nationally-acclaimed Peninsula Music Festival presents its series in its hall.

And throughout the year, national acts visit to present concerts and performances in its intimate, 750-seat setting.

Only part of the 2011 season was booked before deadline, but even those include a mix of styles sure to please people of wildly different tastes: â&#x2014;? Mason Jennings with special guest Elephant Revival, May 7. â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Streetlampâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An evening with the leading cast members of the Chicago production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jersey Boys,â&#x20AC;?

June 24 and 25 (Tentative). â&#x2014;? 5 Milers in Concert (benefit for DOORCANcer, Inc. and the auditorium), July 23. â&#x2014;? Ricky Lee Jones, July 29. â&#x2014;? Daily & Vincent, Aug. 7.

For a complete list of performances and ticket prices, call 920-868-2728 or visit online at www.dcauditorium.org.

Peninsula Music Festival The 59th season runs Aug. 2-20 at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek. There are nine symphony concerts conducted on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

Conductor Victor Yampolsky brings musicians from Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest orchestras to the Door Community Auditorium

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each August for this annual event. The programs have been planned to include a variety of interesting music, some new and some familiar. Season highlights: From Broadway to Hollywood; Verdiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Requiem; cellist Wendy Warner; guitarist Jason Vieaux, & more. Tickets start at $30 ($10 students/children). For more information call 920-854-4060 or visit www. musicfestival.com.

Peninsula Players Since 1935, Peninsula Players â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theatre in a Gardenâ&#x20AC;? has provided audiences a chance to see a professional company of actors take on longtime favorites and new works.

The 2011 season includes: â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making God Laugh,â&#x20AC;? by Sean Grennan, June 14-July 3. â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Importance of Being Earnest,â&#x20AC;? by Oscar Wilde, July 6-24. â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Few Good Men,â&#x20AC;? by Aaron Sorkin, July 27-Aug. 14. â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Fox on the Fairway,â&#x20AC;? by Ken Ludwig, Aug. 17-Sept. 4. â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;God of Carnage,â&#x20AC;? by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, Sept. 7-Oct. 16.

Peninsula Players performs Tuesdays through Sundays at its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theater in a Garden,â&#x20AC;? off of Highway 42 on Peninsula Players Road midway between Egg Harbor and Fish Creek.

Tickets range from $29 to $36. For show times and more information, call 920-868-3287 or visit the website at www.peninsulaplayers.com.

American Folklore Theatre For decades, American Folklore Theatre has entertained audiences with original musicals and revues, all performed outdoors at Peninsula State Park. Three shows are on tap for summer 2011, including a world premiere â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bing! The Cherry Musicalâ&#x20AC;? by Paul Libman and Dave Hudson and a return of a couple AFT favorites, â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guys and Does,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x2014;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lumberjacks in Love.â&#x20AC;?

Shows run in repertory from mid-June through the end of August. Tickets are $5-$19, and $6 more for reserved seating. A park sticker is not needed to attend. For information, call (920) 854-6117 or visit www.folkloretheatre.com.

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Third Avenue Playhouse Located in downtown Sturgeon Bay, the Third Avenue Playhouse presents theatrical productions and concerts throughout the year. As of press time, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer schedule includes: â&#x2014;? Steel Bridge Songfest Young Artists Showcase, June 11. â&#x2014;? For Kids

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Washington Island Music Festival Every year in August, Washington Island welcomes its Music Festival, a series of concerts which this year will be held Aug. 1-18 at a variety of locations.

World-class musicians donate their talents to the Festival, spending two weeks living and performing on the Island and establishing strong ties to the community. For more information call 920-847-3434 or visit www.washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.

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Best of all, these sights and stops are easier than ever to access, thanks to the Wisconsin Maritime Trails program.

The on-line site, maritimetrails.org, takes visitors on a tour of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shorelines, with stops at historical sites along the way. The Door Peninsula--from Green Bay northward--is one region. Others include Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lake Superior region, and two separate regions in southeastern Wisconsin.

Click on a region and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find a wealth of locations to visit, with in-depth information on each one.

The trail isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a traditional walking, hiking kind, but rather, a virtual tour. By taking the information from the site, visitors can create their own, custom tour of the peninsula, featuring a series of real-life stops along the shore, from shipwreck locations to Native American campsites to prehistoric shoreline formations and fossils.

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In this day and age of Internet accessibility, the Maritime Trails site can be bookmarked on a mobile device and ready to go. But even if you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t up-to-speed on technology, with a little planning, you can create your tour. And most stops have informational boards on site.

Now, if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lighthouses youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re after, the site lists them all, and provides information on each one.

Click on Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park, for instance. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a photo, a description and a brief history. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find out that it along with Cana Island Lighthouse near Baileys Harbor and Pottawatomie Light on Rock Island maintain public visiting hours in-season. There are 11 in all, nearly all still providing navigational aid to mariners.

Each historic site includes a link to MapQuest for driving directions. (Although, be warned: We found driving directions were less than accurate on several locations. Best to stick with local sources and media like the Key to the Door Illustrated.)

Some lighthouses are inaccessible to the public, like Pilot Island Lighthouse. But thanks to the Maritime Trails site, it is possible to view photos and learn how to get a little closer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; close enough to see the relic. (The site indicates it is possible to see the lighthouse better while on a Washington Island Ferry crossing from Northport.)

If you want to take the information with you, there are printable versions with information on each site.

Probably the best reason to visit the Trails Internet site is to learn where the â&#x20AC;&#x153;secretâ&#x20AC;? locations of Door County are -- the places only locals and long-time visitors know.

And that may take you on a different path than merely lighthouses. There are, in fact, shoreline markers for several different things, like shipwrecks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some close enough and shallow enough, you can see their outlines and ribs jutting out from the surface.

For scuba divers and snorkelers, mooring buoys are set on certain wrecks.

As of this writing, the siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s access to mooring and dive information was not accessible.

However, further information can be found at wisconsinshipwrecks.org, another site maintained by the State Historical Society and University of Wisconsin Sea Grant.

Knowing the location of shipwrecks is a huge boon for the dive industry. Visitors unfamiliar with Door County waters now have opportunity to locate fabulous wrecks, even hard-to-find ones.

But you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to get wet to enjoy most of what the Maritime Trails program has to offer.

There are several museums from Sturgeon Bay to Gills Rock and beyond, to the islands. The Trails site (along with another story in this issue) provides a description for each.

Besides using Maritime Trails as a resource for planning a vacation tour around the peninsula, the site is wonderful for research.

If you happen to know the name of a ship that wrecked in Wisconsin waters, even those not included on the Maritime Trails, and want to know more about its history, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an easy matter of submitting the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name (in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;researchâ&#x20AC;? area of the site.)

That feature, no doubt, is for the hardcore maritime history enthusiasts.

The rest is simply fun to â&#x20AC;&#x153;surf.â&#x20AC;? There are so many photos, field notes and historical stories, you could find yourself virtually immersed in the Maritime Trail.

But remember: As fun as that may be, nothing beats visiting the real deal in Door County.

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Nearly everyone who visits Door County is impacted one way or another by its stunning collection of state parks. Maybe it was climbing the observation towers at either Peninsula or Potawatomi parks, hiking a trail at wilderness Newport, walking the beach at Whitefish Dunes or being captivated by the boathouse as your ferry approaches Rock Island.

But if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re visiting Door County and think you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been impacted by a county-owned park youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re probably mistaken. Visitors rarely miss either Cave Point or Cana Island. Each is a county park, but the designation is rarely affixed to those iconic attractions. Cave Point, with its limestone bluffs and pounding surf, has been the jewel of the park system for years. A little further north up the Lake Michigan shore, Cana Island was just recently added to the park ledger after years of federal ownership. Its lighthouse and tower symbolize the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maritime heritage.

Massachusetts-born landscape architect John Nolenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendation for the formation of a state park system in Wisconsin was favorably received and formally implemented in 1909. Peninsula State Park (920-868-3258), an expanse of 3,776 acres, was established the same year. Door County would never be the same. While Peninsula is not only the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most heavily used park, it is one of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular publicly-owned destinations.

Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary appeal remains its stunning overlooks of the sparkling waters of Green Bay. It continues to be one of Wisconsinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top camping destinations with 472 campsites. There youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also find popular Nicolet Beach, boat launches, a golf course, 20 miles of hiking and biking trailsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including a rough-terrain mountain bike path â&#x20AC;&#x201D; plus an extensive road system. It also is summer home to American Folklore Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning outdoor theater. Peninsula is located off Highway 42 between Ephraim and Fish Creek, Potawatomi State Park (920-746-2890) has its entrance on Park Road off Highway 42-57 south of Sturgeon Bay. It is a jewel of the Sturgeon Bay shoreline in Sawyer Harbor. The half-mile long Ancient Shores nature trail is a feature of the 17 miles of trails that wind through this 1,225-acre site. There is a boat ramp because this is a popular park among fishermen. Campers, too, find peaceful retreat in the 123 campsites the park provides.

Rock Island State Park (920-847-2235) is the northernmost park in Door County. Day-trippers enjoy a magnificent beach, miles of inland and shore side hiking trails and there are 40 sites reserved for tent campers.

Biking is not allowed on the island. A magnificent boathouse and the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest lighthouse are its primary structures. Outside of private boating, access to the island is via the ferry Karfi from Washington Island.

On the mainland, a southbound traveler next can visit Newport State Park (920-854-2500) at the end of County Road NP, north of Ellison Bay. Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2,373 acres are devoted to a wilderness credo, so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only one mile of road for motor vehicles. The road terminates in a sand beach and picnic area from which radiate more than 30 miles of hiking trails, including some 15 miles of unpaved trails suitable for off-road bikes. There are no overnight spaces for RVs, but hardy backpackers enjoy 16 remote campsites, many on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Whitefish Dunes State Park (920-823-2400) is off County Road WD from Highway 57 south of Jacksonport. The towering sand dunes of this 863-acre park form the backdrop of one of the best-loved beaches in Door County. Naturalist programs for every age level, along with exhibits on ancient cultures, are features of the well-equipped nature center. A two-mile self-guided nature trail highlights the trees and plants native to this part of Wisconsin. Behind the ancient dunes are more than 13 miles of hiking trails to explore. This a day-use park only, meaning there is no camping.

Besides Cana and Cave Point, there are 17 other county parks which offer an eclectic mix representing historical footnotes, misnomers, family beaches, boat launches and unspoiled habitat.

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In Southern Door County, Sugar Creek Park is a wonderful piece of classic Door County property that sets the tone for the quiet, out-of-way nature of the county park system.

Not far away, Robert LaSalle Park on County Highway U commemorates the landing spot of the French explorer although its accuracy has been questioned. Regardless of its historical significance, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to discover a stunning Lake Michigan sunrise.

The first Door County park was hardly influenced by the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning beauty.

Tornado Park memorializes a small southern Door County village that was wiped out by the horrific firestorm of 1871. Located just off Highway 57, the quiet wayside marks the well site where residents of Williamsonville tried to escape the flames. The wildfire was the same one that ravaged Peshtigo on the other side of Green Bay on the same day of the famed Chicago fire.

One other wayside, Meridian Park near Jacksonport, marks the 45th parallel (midway between the equator and the North Pole).

Unfortunately, meridian is a term that refers to longitude rather than latitude.

Further north, Ellison Bluff Park is another lesser known favorite just off Highway 42 south of Ellison Bay. But it features one of the most scenic overlooks on the Peninsula.

Door Bluff Headlands occupies the northernmost real estate on the Door Peninsula. The park is an undeveloped natural area of woods and cliffs on Green Bay, west of Gills Rock, with natural trails, but no facilities.

The narrow Peninsula offers one the opportunity to dip a foot into Lake Michigan at The Ridges beach in Baileys Harbor and then hop in the car for a short drive to Frank Murphy Park off County Highway G in Egg Harbor for a swim in Green Bay. The remains of excavated quarry provide a stunning backdrop and reminder of the mining and loading port that operated around the new Old Stone Quarry Park on County Highway B north of Sturgeon Bay there. Today, recreational boats load and off-load. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of a number of launching facilities the parks department operates.

The county provides other launch facilities, ideal picnic spots and beaches from Forestville to Washington Island. For a map and complete listing of the parks can be found at http://map. co.door.wi.us/parks/Park-Locations.htm

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Sister BayThe ~ Hwy. ~ 920.854.5491 ~ www.jjswaterfront.com Exhibitions: April 15-July 9: “Unruffled Views — The Dress as Symbol,” with an opening reception at 5-7 p.m. on May 28. This show explores feminist and traditional viewpoints, with artwork in an array of media.

July 18-23: Door County Plein Air Festival, which incorporates many free and private ticketed events around the Peninsula. The purchase of works begins with the ticketed Collector’s Preview & Gala Silent Auction on July 22.

July 23: Door County Plein Air Festival Quick Paint Competition & Auction, scheduled for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 23 in Fish Creek. Watch featured artists create work for noon auction in Clark Park; family-friendly activities include a kids’ paint.

July 24-Aug. 13: Door County Plein Air Festival Exhibition, with an opening reception at 5-7 p.m. on July 23. View and purchase works created during the festival’s first week, with proceeds to benefit PSA. Aug. 19-Sept. 24: “Backgrounds in the Forefront,” with an opening reception at 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 19. The exhibit spotlights modern symbolism with representative paintings and photographs in a variety of themes.

Sept. 30-Nov. 5: “All Fired Up — Contemporary Iron Sculpture,” with an opening reception at 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 1. This exhibit explores this ancient medium through small-scale sculptures and wall hangings.

Oct.1: Iron Pour Benefit, at 4-8 p.m. All ages may create an iron tile and witness a fiery iron pour at dusk. Proceeds benefit PSA. Nov. 11-Dec. 31: “30 Paintings/30 Days,” with an opening reception at 5-7 p.m. on November 12. Discover what happens when artists do one painting a day for 30 days.

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The Link Gallery, which literally links Gibraltar Schools with the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek, was created to accommodate exhibits that promote understanding and explore ideas in the humanities, the creative arts, history and the sciences.

Exhibitions: May 2-31: Gibraltar Elementary School Art Exhibit.

June 1-July 31: “Celebrating 20 Years with the Door Community Auditorium,” a photography retrospective.

Aug. 1-Sept. 28: Gibraltar Historical Association Presents “Love of the Land — Historical Photographs by Ferdinand Hotz,” depicting Door County towns and landscapes in the early 1900s.

Sept. 29-Oct. 15: “American Folklore Theatre Celebrates The Spitfire Grill,” highlighting the legacy of Fred Alley & The Spitfire Grill.

Mid-October to mid-November: Lions Club Peace Poster Contest with Gibraltar Middle School, with dates TBD. In the last 20 years, more than 4 million children from nearly 100 countries have participated in this international contest. Call or visit the website for updates.

Melzer Gallery

Three years ago, the acclaimed Birch Creek Music Performance Center opened this free public gallery on its property three miles east of Egg Harbor on County Highway E. The first year, the gallery showcased “Birch Creek Through Lens and Brush,” an exploration of the music center as a source of inspiration for visual artists. The next year, “Birch Creek Associates — Celebrating 20 Years” featured photography that documented the work and successes of Birch Creek’s volunteer corps.

The Miller Art Museum, given to Door County by Ruth and Gerhard Miller in 1975, is located within the Door County Main Library in Sturgeon Bay. It features changing exhibitions as well as works from the permanent collection, including the late Gerhard Miller’s watercolor and egg tempera paintings.

Exhibitions: April 23-May 31: “37th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art,” with an opening reception at 7-8:30 p.m. on April 25. Incorporates work in all media by students from Door County’s five high schools.

June 4-July 19: “Wildlife Biennial XV,” with an opening reception at 5-6:30 p.m. on June 4.

The exhibit features Wisconsin’s finest wildlife artists working in multiple media.

July 23- Sept. 13: “Centennial Photographer Christopher Winters,” with an opening reception and museum talk at 5-6:30 p.m. on July 23.

Aug. 5-20: Art Sale Fundraiser featuring unique donated items, including art, jewelry, house wares, books, ceramics, glass and more. Donations must be received Aug. 1-4.

Sept. 8: Museum talk by photographer Christopher Winters, 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 17-Nov. 8: “36th Juried Annual,” with an opening reception at 5-6:30 p.m. on Sept.

17. The exhibit comprises two-dimensional work by artists from Door, Brown, Manitowoc, Kewaunee and Oconto counties.

Oct. 13: Critique of 36th Juried Annual by artist and educator Craig Blietz, 10:30 a.m.

Nov. 12-Dec. 28: “Deck the Halls with Art,” with an opening reception at 3-4:30 on November 12. Also incorporates the “Holiday Boutique” museum fundraiser.

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In the last four decades, Door County’s hospital has amassed an impressive collection of artwork. In fact, it’s one of the largest such collections on the peninsula, showcasing a valuable cross-section of Door County’s art history.

In the past, MDCMC exhibited rotating selections from its collection in a space known as the Corner Gallery. Moving forward, however, it will display featured artwork near the elevators to provide easy access to the general public, and the pieces will be hung as if in a professional gallery setting.

At press time, MDCMC had not yet installed the apparatus required to hang the artwork.

Gerald Worrick, president and CEO, said he anticipates resuming rotating shows next year. In the meantime, the public is welcome to view the artwork that permanently decorates its public spaces, particularly in the new $20.5 million addition.

Unitarian Universalist Gallery

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, located in Sister Bay, has a public art gallery with monthly art exhibitions featuring the work of local artists in all media. The gallery also has an impressive permanent collection that includes the work of Angela Lensch and Louis Smolak. It’s open from May to October.

At press time, three exhibitions had been scheduled for the 2011 season. Please call or visit the website for updates regarding the July, August and September exhibitions.

Exhibitions: May 1-30: Paintings by Andrea Jauquet and Nancy Sargent.

June 2-29: Karon Winzenz, mixed media.

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The Hardy is located at the Anderson Dock, a national historic landmark that celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2008. The art center, now in its 49th season, offers art exhibitions, special events and educational outreach programs. It’s open from May until October.

Exhibitions: May 15-19: “Wall-to-Wall” Salon Exhibition, with a kick-off party scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. on May 14. Incorporates all artwork submitted for the 49th Annual Juried Exhibition and includes popular “People’s Choice Awards.”

May 28-July 10: 49th Annual Juried Exhibition, with an opening reception at 5:30-7 p.m. on May 27. The exhibit features the work of local, regional and national artists representing a variety of media.

July 16- August 28: Collection Invitational Exhibition and Collector’s Choice Benefit, with an opening reception at 5:30-7 p.m. on July 15. A presentation of art by professional regional artists.

July 16-August 28: The 4th Annual Community Mosaic Project, with an opening reception at 5:30-7 p.m. on July 15. This show incorporates 300 6” x 6” canvases crafted by community members of all skill levels and ages.

September 3-October 11: A final exhibition will take place at the Hardy this fall, with an opening reception scheduled for 5:30-7 p.m. on Sept. 2. Call or visit the website for updates.

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This year, Birch Creek is continuing a special show it opened in May 2010: “Celebrating 35 Years.” This exhibition incorporates photographs that chronicle the organization’s colorful history and shine a spotlight on its faculty, students and visiting notables such as Woody Herman and Libby Larsen.

While visiting, peruse the back hallways of the Birch Creek barn, which feature photographs that illustrate the ongoing history of Birch Creek. And don’t miss the artwork that adorns the new rehearsal center. This includes original oil paintings, ink drawings, fabric work, posters and photographs.

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The Door Peninsula has long been known as a haven for working artists — and for viewing art in its many forms. What many people may not realize, however, is that not all of the art venues here are traditional galleries and art studios.

Door County also is home to seven distinctive public art galleries, expertly designed and curated facilities that provide a world-class experience for visitors and collectors alike. During the 2011 season, these galleries are showcasing a broad range of exhibitions, some in collaboration with other acclaimed peninsula organizations. Many also are featuring a series of special events, from gallery talks and receptions to signature fundraisers and the 2011 Door County Plein Air Festival.

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Wisconsin is hoping to hook more anglers with its first-ever daily fishing license this summer.

For sure, fishing solo can be a soul-soothing adventure, but fishing with a friend doubles the fun.

The idea is for experienced anglers to invite someone on an outing. At $8 for residents or $10 for non-residents, it won’t break the bank. If the rookie likes it and wants more action, he’ll be able to deduct the amount already paid when upgrading to an annual license.

Although the new license does not include fishing privileges for salmon or trout, it does allow the purchaser to fish for any other legal hook-and-line species that swims Kewaunee and Door County waters.

The list of potential targets is long. Among the most popular on inland lakes and Green Bay waters are bass, bluegill, crappie, musky, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch.

As always, young anglers age 15 and under — resident and non-resident alike — fish for free in Wisconsin, with no license or trout and salmon stamps needed.

There’s also a Free Fishing Weekend for those who want to give it a try at no cost. This year’s dates are June 4-5.

If you’re already a seasoned angler and want the excitement of knowing that the next strike could be a “money” fish, there are a variety of tournaments taking place.

From small club events to the Midwest’s largest smallmouth fishing contest — the Sturgeon Bay Open May 13-15 (sbobt.org) — the Peninsula’s bayside waters attract hundreds of bass fishing fanatics, and for good reason: three-pound-plus smallies are common, five-pounders aren’t rare and monster bass larger than seven pounds have been weighed in tourneys the past two years.

On the lakeside, there’s the Kewaunee Trout Fest Offshore Challenge July 16 (kewaunee.org), Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament July 23-31 (kdsalmon.com) and Sturgeon Bay Offshore Challenge Aug. 19-21 (sturgeonbayoffshorechallenge.com).

There’s also the Great Lakes Classic the third week of June and the Shanty Days Full Moon Fishing Contest Aug. 10-14, both at Algoma (wildtimes@wizunwired.net).

Kewaunee County’s rich mix of agricultural, indoor and outdoor recreation and of course, fishing hot spots — Algoma and Kewaunee on the lake side and Dyckesville on Green Bay — attracts a diverse mix of visitors.

From art galleries to antique shops and boutiques to wineries, there’s something for everyone. Fish markets, cheese factories and coffee houses lure many motorists along the roads less travelled south of Sturgeon Bay. There’s access to the Ahnapee State Trail, a century-old winery, thousands of feet of sandy shorelines and a half-mile, handicapped-accessible boardwalk made of recycled plastic at Algoma.

Kewaunee has a lakeside park for beachcombers, a modern winery southwest of the city and an impressive salmon and trout egg-taking facility, small zoo and ATV and mountain bike course west of the city.

The two ports combine for more than 50 charter boats and some of the best fishing on the Great Lakes, including state-leading Chinook salmon and rainbow trout catches.

There are dozens of special events scheduled, including the Main Street Car Show May 21, Doll & Teddy Bear Show and Sale June 25 and Shanty Days Festival Aug. 12-14, all in Algoma; the Rio Creek Fly-In July 2 in Rio Creek; Trout Festival July 15-17 in Kewaunee; and Kewaunee County Fair in Luxemburg July 21-24.

Kele Alpacas Day on the Farm Sept. 3 southwest of Kewaunee offers a chance to learn about alpacas, including spinning and weaving demonstrations; the Wet Whistle Wine Fest in Algoma Sept. 16-17 includes grape stomping competitions; and Ag Heritage Days Sept. 25-26 in Luxemburg features antique farm equipment, tractor and horse pulls and more.

For more information and a list of other events, call (920) 487-2041 or 388-4822, or go online at www.algoma.org or www.kewaunee.org.

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PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL Box Office: 3045 Cedar St., Ephraim. Concerts: Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. With Conductor Victor Yampolsky, this professional symphony orchestra will present nine concerts in three weeks August 2-20, 2011. World class orchestra, world class musicians, world class guest artists! Tickets start at $30, children and students just $10 (920) 854-4060. www.musicfestival.com.

5100 Bay Shore Dr., Sturgeon Bay. Relax and enjoy yourself in one of our eight waterfront suites. In-room fireplace, double whirlpool, private bath. Old World charm and hospitality await you. Plus nightly bonfires, private pier, swimming, boating, and fishing. Full breakfast served to your room. Great sunsets. Smoke-free. Open in the winter. (920) 743-3789. Visit our Web site: www.Littleharborinn.com.

JJ’S LA PUERTA RESTAURANT. 6301 Hwy. 57, Jacksonport. Now enjoy JJ’s on the lakeside too. JJ’s famous upbeat, casual atmosphere, Mexican/American food, awesome burgers and renowned margaritas have made it a favorite Door County landmark. (920) 823-2700

EGG HARBOR LANDMARK RESORT.

4929 Landmark Drive, Egg Harbor. Your best value in lodging. All suites with a fully-equipped kitchen, living room and dining room. Free Internet access, heated swimming pools, whirlpools, steam rooms. Outstanding view of Green Bay and casual fine dining. A visit to the Landmark is sure to please all of your senses. (920) 868-3205. www.thelandmarkresort.com.

BAILEYS HARBOR

BAILEYS HARBOR YACHT CLUB RESORT. 8151 Ridges Road. One- and two-bedroom suites with scenic views, fireplaces, kitchens, wireless Internet, whirlpools, loft bedrooms and balconies. Staterooms feature sitting area, kitchenettes, patios and lake views. Indoor and outdoor heated pools, whirlpool, saunas, fitness room, playground, and bike rentals. Seasonal packages and rates.

(920) 839-2336. www.bhycr.com.

THE RUSHES. 3014 Rushes Rd. Located on the shore of Kangaroo Lake on the Quiet Side. The Rushes offers 48 condo units with 1400 square feet of luxury. All units include high speed Internet access and complimentary amenities. Indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room, bikes, boats, skis, snowshoes, exercise room and game room. For reservations, please call (888) 839-2730. www.therushes.com.

FISH CREEK

THE ENGLISH INN. 3713 Hwy. 42, between Fish Creek and Ephraim. Enjoy Old World charm in

our fireside lounge and dining room. Choose from over 60 entrees for dinner, a wine list of 200 varieties, plus a full bar. Computerized wine pairing available with your dinner. Open 5pm daily, May-December; weekends January-April. (920) 868-3076. View our full menu at: www.TheEnglishInn.com.

Gibraltar Grill. 3993 Main St. (Hwy. 42), Fish Creek, WI 54212. (920) 868-4745 • www. gibraltargrill.com. Fish Creek’s unique setting for outdoor dining and entertainment. Casual family dining featuring specialty sandwiches and entrees of steak, grilled salmon, pan-fried walleye, and pasta creations. Enjoy lunch and dinner on the expansive porch with stone fireplace and the beautifully landscaped outdoor patio. Beer and wine. Children’s menu and carryout available. Dog-friendly outdoor patio. Open mid-May through October.

COUNTY WIDE

STURGEON BAY

ARTISTS GUILD. Located at 117 N Third Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Door County’s Winsor & Newton

Premier Art Centre, featuring a comprehensive selection of art supplies and staffed by Certified Art Material Professionals. Artists Guild also carries art related gifts and is Door County’s center for all your framing needs. (920) 743-9900.

AMO GALLERY & FRAMERY. 40 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. A Door County native, Audrey

Off creates unique images of her favorite sights. Expert custom framing, with over 30 years experience.

Originals and reproductions by Charles Peterson, Kari Anderson, R.D.Bentley, Sandra Peterson, Faith Frykman and others. Open year-round. (920) 743-2259. Fax: (920) 746-8719. www.doorcountyart.com. >> CONTINUED ON PAGE 39

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GREENWOOD SUPPER CLUB.

County A at County F, two miles east of Fish Creek. Bar opens 4pm. Dining room opens 5pm, Serving nightly June-October (weekends only mid-June). Full menu, lighter fare menu, ala carte sandwiches, plus nightly specials with the finest in seafood and steaks. Fresh Door County broiled whitefish and king- and queen-cut prime rib. Large cocktail bar.

Sorry, we do not accept reservations.

EPHRAIM

Edgewater Resort.

Overlooking Eagle Harbor on Highway 42 in Ephraim. Relax yearround at one of Door County’s most historic waterfront resorts. Dramatic renovations have blended the Edgewater’s rich heritage with luxurious amenities. Classic suites feature whirlpools, fireplaces, kitchens, living rooms and harbor-view verandas. Private pier and shoreline, outdoor pool and hot tub, sauna, exercise room, seasonal restaurant. Nonsmoking environment. 10040 Water St.• PO Box 143 • Ephraim. www.edgewaterresort.com.

SECOND STORY RESTAURANT. Highway 42 at the Ephraim Shores Motel, Ephraim.

Breakfast includes homemade bakery, omelets, eggs Benedict and Belgian waffles. Lunch includes burgers, Mexican salads, seafood salad, homemade soups and sandwich specials. Dinner features steaks, whitefish, chicken Marsala, daily specials, salad bar and more. Panoramic view of Eagle Harbor.

Also children’s menu. Open daily mid-May through October. (920) 854-2371.

WATERBURY INN.

10321 Water St. (Highway 42), PO Box 149, Ephraim. Voted one of Door County’s best night stays in 2006. The Waterbury Inn offers you a home away from home. With affordable family lodging, our one- and two-bedroom suites offer you a fully equipped kitchen, cable and free wireless Internet. Our inn amenities include indoor/outdoor pool and spa, fitness room, BBQ areas and a children’s playground. (920) 854-2821 (800) 720-1624. www.waterburyinn.com.

Smallmouth Bass Oshkosh jewelry designer Paul Spanbauer has created a series of trophy fish rings for the angler. Each ring is heavy, hand-made & cast in 14K Gold or Sterling Silver and contains a natural diamond or ruby for the eye. The inside may be engraved with the fish’s weight, length and date of catch.

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724 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. A tantalizing mixture of accessories for your home or home away from home. Delightful wall adornments, lamps, silk flora, accent furniture, candleholders and unique vessels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all with a truly unique flair. We invite you to come in, browse and lose yourself. Experience a bit of Bliss, a definite not to be missed Door County shopping experience. (920) 743-6722

CORNUCOPIA.

714 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything for the Kitchenâ&#x20AC;? Whether a chef or casual entertainer, this adorable specialty kitchen shop is easy to fall in love with! Cornucopia lines include top brands such as: Le Creuset, All-Clad, Henckels, Mariposa, Tin Woodsman pewter, and Pep-Art and Peugeot Pepper Mills. Practical, frivolous or just plain fun, we offer an extensive variety of gadgets, cookbooks, barware , bakeware, and collectables. Our dedication to customer service and strong commitment to quality is sure to bring you back. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve surrounded ourselves with what we love and know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love it too. We strive to exceed your expectations. Bridal registry available, appointments encouraged. (920) 743-0231.

Dancing Bear. 13 N 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 920-746-5223.The fanciful image of dancing bears hints at the whimsy of our toy store. Carefully chosen selection of toys, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books, baby gifts, dolls, puzzles, games, science kits, stuffed animals - Playmobil, Thomas Wooden Railway, North American Bear, Gund, Steiff, Trudi, Manhattan Toy, Sevi, Melissa & Doug, Green Toy, Crazy Bands, Japanese Erasers, Madame Alexander dolls. Our eclectic store also features little luxuries for grown-ups like M.A. Hadley Pottery, local jewelry, and locally made organic bath & body lines.

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ENCHANTED. Visit our store located at 151 N 3rd Ave in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy a pleasant shopping experience. Unique fashionable clothing, jewelry, purses and accessories for all ages. Tin signs, home accessories, Door County gift items, incense and perfume oils. Open year â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;round. (920) 743-5454.

GWENDOLYNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. 44 N. Third Ave., Historic Downtown Sturgeon Bay. Open year-round. Jewelry created from many elements including 14K gold, sterling silver and other metals, many pieces incorporating gemstones. Displaying artwork, blown and stained glass and gifts, all selected with both good design and affordability in mind. Stop and see an outstanding collection of exquisite designer jewelry by award-winning artists. (920) 746-0662.

MONTICELLO ON JEFFERSON.

Jefferson Street Shops, Sturgeon Bay. An extraordinary destination where you can celebrate the pure essence of shopping; where you are able to wrap yourself in small luxuries and breathe. In this charming house you will be seriously delighted finding the best of everything, whether to please yourself or someone special. Extraordinary treasures -- expressive clothing, artful gifts, vibrant jewels, wonderful books and whimsical adornments to nourish your beautiful and imaginative soul. Live-Love-Laugh. (920) 746-4100.

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MAIN STREET SHOPS. Some of Door Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest stores all in one location. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, Home dĂŠcor, Christmas/holiday, Bath& Body, Beauty Salon, Scrapbooking, and much more. For a fun filled shopping experience. Located in the heart of Egg Harbor, 7828 Hwy 42. www.mainstreetshopsdoorcounty.com

BAILEYS HARBOR NORTHCOTE CLOCK & STEIN SHOP. 7701 Elm Point Rd. (East Shore Kangaroo Lake), Baileys Harbor. Like shopping in Germany! Hundreds of unique items imported directly from the Black Forest including cuckoo clocks and over 1,000 beer steins as well as glassware, nautical items, pewter figures, wind chimes, bar mirrors and more. (920) 839-2215. www.northcotecottages.com.

FISH CREEK CONNIE GLOWACKI GALLERY,

Top of the Hill Shops, Unit B23, Fish Creek. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watercolors with Spiritâ&#x20AC;?. Gallery and art demonstrations. Nationally known, award-winning artist demonstrates as she creates realistic and impressionistic watercolors and drawings. Original watercolor paintings, limited edition prints & notecards avail. Open daily 10am-5pm. (608) 7744737. www.connie-glowacki.com.

SMALL WORLD MARKET, LLC. 139 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Specializing in Fair Trade, environmentally friendly and socially responsible goods from Third World countries. Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Organics, Peace Coffee, Equal Exchange Coffee, No Sweat, Earth Creations, Putamayo, and more. Guilt-free shopping â&#x20AC;&#x201C; help change the world, one purchase at a time. Open year-round. (920) 746-8820. www.

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EDGEWOOD ORCHARD GALLERIES

T. SIMON JEWELERS. 69 S. Madison Ave. The largest display of diamonds and gemstones

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JORNS SUGAR BUSH. 4518 County T, Egg Harbor, half mile east of Highway 42. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you have made it light, you have made it right.â&#x20AC;? Perfect-score Jornsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; maple syrup won a blue ribbon at the North American and International Conference. Homemade maple syrup and candy, jams, jellies and gifts. Mail orders welcome. Open year-round. (920) 868-3161. www.jornssugarbush.com.

ECODOOR. Top of the Hill Shops, #B-17, Fish Creek, (920) 868-5400, www.ecodoorliving.com.

and endless ideas for the avid knitter. Join classes and workshops for knit and crochet, beginners and beyond. Hours Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9am-5:30pm; Thurs. 9am -8pm; Sat 9am-4pm; Sun 11am-3pm (May â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct). Drop in for open knitting Tues. 9:30-noon and Thurs. 5-8 p.m. (920) 746-SPIN (7746). www.spinofdoorcounty.com.

Holly Yashi Jewelry

offers a quality selection of ladies apparel, jewelry and accessories featuring designers from the U.S. and Canada, also handmade one-of-a-kind pieces. Open daily, May-October, weekends thereafter.

Off-street parking available. (920) 868-1505.

from proper aging and curing. Featuring selections of fine Wisconsin cheese, sausages, gifts and much more. All gift packages and bulk purchases shipping throughout the year. Open Mon.-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-2, Sunday (May thru October) 11-5. With two locations to serve you: Renards Cheese-Old Hwy 57 (2189 Cty DK) Sturgeon Bay, WI (920)825-7272 Fax: (920)825-1479 www.renardscheese.com.

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Full Service Design Center. Accessories, furniture, blinds, draperies, carpet, tile, all for you. (920) 868-9008. www.Doorcountyinteriorsanddesign.com.

JANEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DESIGNS. 7765 Highway 42, Egg Harbor, next to Maxwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House. This specialty shop

for everyoneâ&#x20AC;?. Featuring a large game and puzzle room, an assortment of nostalgic cooking and humorous books, hand-made fiber creations, old fashioned gifts and dĂŠcor, a variety of Amish popping corns - seasons - poppers from Indiana and for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;men,â&#x20AC;? the largest Walk-in-Humidor in three counties. Elliottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is one very unique place. Open year-round 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M-F, Sat till 5 and Sun till 3. Or call us at (920) 743-3172.

RENARDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHEESE. Renardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality cheeses have the character and flavor that come only

Shorewood Village Shops Ephraim)920.854.7047

DOOR COUNTY INTERIORS & DESIGN. 7266 Highway 42, Egg Harbor. Voted the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best

ELLIOTTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. 716 Jefferson St., east side of Sturgeon Bay, (Bus. Hwy 42-57). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just a bit of everything

Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek and Uptown Sister Bay in the Village Exchange with our 2 new ventures, On Deck Resort Wear and Bills Dry Goods. Classic, casual sportswear, resort wear, footwear & decorated logo wear for men, women and children. All Stores open year-round. Quality never goes out of style. www.ondeckclothing.com.

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BIRCH CREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE CENTER. PO Box 230, Egg Harbor. Summer hours: 8-6 Mon-Fri with extended hours on concert nights. Winter hours: 9-4 Mon-Fri. Concerts in symphony, percussion and steel band, and big band jazz, June 23-Aug 14, 2011. 920-868-3763. www.birchcreek.org.

DOOR COUNTRY GIFTS. 160 N 3rd Ave., Downtown Sturgeon Bay. Featuring Door Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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A DECORATORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GALLERY. 4633 Market Street at Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Greatest selection of art in Door County. Prints by Charles Peterson, Redlin, Hanks, Capser, White, Lumbers, Bateman, Doolittle, Barnhouse, Phillips, Olsen, Isaac and more. Originals by: Charles L.Petreson, Jerry Gadamus, Art and Dee Hopper, Phill Austin and Charles White. If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to find it. Same Day Custom Framing. (920) 868-3010 or (800) 278-8787. www.decoratorsgallery.com.

DOUBLE DELITES. 7818 Highway 42, Egg Harbor. Featuring fresh-made Artesian Italian Gelato ice cream, along with gourmet popcorn flavors like buttery caramel, zesty cheese and premium hybrid tender white corn. There are approximately 30 flavors of Gelato in store that are rotated on a daily basis. More than 18 flavors of popping popcorn fill the store with a wonderful aroma and fun atmosphere. Chocolates, giftware, smoothies and more. (920) 868-2221. Doubledelites.com, Popcorn tins available online.

largest selection of souvenir sweatshirts and T-shirts; adult to 3XL, kids 6 months to 16. Also souvenirs, resort wear, jewelry, postcards and locally-made jams and food items. (920) 743-7459. In Fish Creek visit our shop at Fishtail Funwear, Harbor Court Shops. www.doorcountyshirts.com.

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in Door County. Many designer pieces exclusive only to T. Simon. Many handcrafted by the owner herself. In-store goldsmith work includes: repairs, remounts and custom designs. We also offer a wide variety of diamond anniversary bands, engagement rings and wedding bands. Hours: Mon.-Thurs.

9:30am-5pm, Fri. 9:30am-7pm, Sat. 9:30am-3pm .After November 18: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-8pm, Sat. 9:30am-4pm, during December: Sun. 10am-2pm. (920) 743-2206.

WILKINS & OLANDER. A unique shopping experience awaits you as you shop for the fashion needs of the season. You will find a wonderful selection of updated and traditional sportswear, shoes and accessories. Our specialty lines include Pandora Jewelry, Vera Bradley, Switch Flops, Brighton, Karen Kane, Barbara Lesser, Tribal and I Can Too. We have two locations: 120 N. Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 743-8840, and Founders Square, Fish Creek, (920) 868-3168. www.wilkinsandolander.com. (800) 926-3610.

Eco-friendly, contemporary selections in home accessories, tableware, kitchenware, furniture and bath products produced using sustainable, organic, renewable, recycled or non-toxic materials. Open daily 10am-5pm, May - Oct.

4140 Peninsula Players Rd., Fish Creek. Open daily 10-5, May-Oct. Since 1969, a highly innovative gallery of fine art in all media. Housed in a beautifully restored stone fruit barn with an outdoor courtyard and surrounding sculpture gardens. (920) 868-3579 or winter (920) 823-0022. www.edgewoodorchard.com.

FISH CREEK BASKETRY. Top of the Hill Shops, Highway 42 and Spring Road, Unit B20. Quaint, country shop with a wonderful assortment of handmade baskets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; many woven right in the store by Katie â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and unique gifts: candles, pottery, pictures, tabletop ware, cards, accent furniture and, for your sweet tooth, delicious truffles! Open daily; winter weekends. (920) 868-1672. E-mail: fishcreekbasketry@dcwis.com.

FISH CREEK KITE CO.

3903 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Next to the YMCA. Specializing in the finest kites from around the world, as well as kite accessories, wind socks, wind spinners, flags and toys.

Web and mail orders are filled year-round. Stop in or call for free catalog, (920) 868-3769. www. fishcreekkiites.com

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NEW at the Top of the Hill Shops. A lovely array of gifts, garden and home decor, featuring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Florals By Janâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Custom wreaths, swags and arrangements. Extended summer hours. (920)868-3262 9341 Spring Rd. A-15, Fish Creek, WI 54212

The Magic Jacket. Top of the Hill Shops, Hwy 42 & Spring Rd.

A fun place to shop for unique, comfortable clothing (xs-generous sizing)...Rundholz, Rina Zin, Lola, Lilith, Kedem, Krista Larson, No Blu, Babette, Blanque, Planet, Kokomarina, Comfy, Sympli, Skif, and Lee Andersen.

Fabulous shoes, purses, accessories, and incredible jewelry. Open 10 AM Daily May-Oct. Weekends Nov.-April, or by appointment. (920) 868-2019 magicjacket.com.

WISCONSIN CHARM.

Oshkosh jewelry designer Paul Spanbauer has produced a line of rings for the avid fisherman. These rings entitled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;GREAT LAKES TROPHY FISH RINGSâ&#x20AC;? are produced with the likeness of fish caught from the Great Lakes. Beautifully crafted, these rings will become heirlooms. See all the rings at www.wisconsincharm.com

THE MAIN COURSE. Top of the Hill Shops, Highway 42 & Spring Rd., Fish Creek. A toy store for cooks and their kitchens! Featuring top quality brands of cookware, a selection of teas, coffee & tea brewing items and a nice showing of hand-decorated Polish Pottery. Open daily â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Oct., seasonal hours Fri. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun. only. Special orders welcome. (920) 868-2424. www.toysforcooks.com.

CARLSVILLE

ON DECK CLOTHING COMPANY.

Candleworks of Door County. 5789 Hwy. 42 Carlsville Explore the candle factory and take advantage of factory direct savings on the highest quality scented candles. Shop one of the Midwestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest selections of candles and accessories. Even dip your own candle creation. Open all year. (920) 746-2125, toll free (877) 263-5975. www.CandleworksDC.com

Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek and Uptown Sister Bay in the Village Exchange with our 2 new ventures, On Deck Resort Wear and Bills Dry Goods. Classic, casual sportswear, resort wear, footwear & decorated logo wear for men, women and children. All Stores open year-round. Quality never goes out of style. www.ondeckclothing.com. >> CONTINUED ON PAGE 40

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PURE JOY CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOUTIQUE.

Spring Road and Highway 42, Top of the Hill Shops, Fish Creek. Specializing in exquisite and unique gifts from layette to size 6X. (920) 868-3032 www. purejoybaby.com. sales@purejoybaby.com

TOP OF THE HILL SHOPS. One Stop-23 Shops and a cafĂŠ! Corner of Hwy. 42 and County

F, north end of Fish Creek, across from Door Community Auditorium. Enjoy a memorable shopping experience in a park-like setting. Join us for breakfast and lunch, and explore our galleries, boutiques, and specialty shops. Ample parking available. www.shoppingdoorcounty.com.

WHAT NEXT? Top of the Hill Shops, Highway 42 & Spring Rd., Fish Creek. Complete collection of NAOT footwear as well as handcrafted clothing and accessories by local and regional artists. Find private-label clothing produced right in Door County at the What Next? Studio/Outlet. Ready-made or custom designed garments. Leather bags, contemporary gifts, jewelry and fragrances by Terranova.

(920) 868-2993.

EPHRAIM

HARBOR TEA AND SPICE OOMPANY. 10566 Country Walk Dr., upper level next to Piggly Wiggly. Unique to Door County, Harbor Tea and Spice Company presents nearly 100 of the freshest teas available â&#x20AC;&#x201C; loose leaf or prepackaged. Explore our selection of tea accessories including cast iron, ceramic, glass and porcelain teapots, infusers, ice tea makers, etc. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of tea of your choice. Discover 130 fresh spices, spice blends and herbs for the discriminating cook. (920) 854-5522 www.harborteaandspice.com.

HUDSON ROAD TRADING COMPANY, LLC.

10647 N. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. Open Mon. - Thurs. 9am-6pm; Fri & Sat. 9am-8pm; Sun. 10am-4pm. Check out the new location in downtown Sister Bay next to Drink Coffee for the best shopping experience in Door County. Featuring Artisan one-of-a-kind jewelry, Beaded jewelry, Minerals and Fossils, Fashion Accessories, Unique Home Decor, and a lot more at reasonable prices. (920) 854-9595. www.hudsonroad.com. email: sisterbay@hudsonroad.com.

ON DECK CLOTHING COMPANY.

AUNT VELMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOUSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;N HEART.

Shorewood Village, PO Box 490, Ephraim. Located in the Historic District of Ephraim. Lighthouse, Lodge Looks and gifts for everyday and holidays.

Souvenirs, Door County and Ephraim tees and sweatshirts. Open May thru October. (920) 854-2483.

THE BEAD BUCKET. Located in the Shorewood Village shops, behind Leroyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coffee. Jewelry

gallery and full-service bead shop. Jewelry, beads, books, findings, tools, kits, Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable service. Established 1997. Open daily mid-June through August and weekends in the spring and fall. (920) 854-7047.

CARATS AND KARATS. Hwy. 42, Shorewood Village, Ephraim. Owners and designers, Paul and Anne Lings create special pieces of jewelry in 22K and 24K gold, using ancient goldsmithing techniques, or in 18K gold and platinum for traditional and contemporary designs. Gorgeous handmade chains, beautiful toys to hang from them, fine gemstones and antiquities. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4. (920) 854-5334.

PET EXPRESSIONS. Shorewood Village Shops, 9922 Water St. (Highway 42) Ephraim. Fun and fashion gifts for the pampered pet and pet lover. Gifts for the Pet: Fashion collars and coats, Dishes, fun Toys and Doggie Delights - our natural treats. Gifts for the Pet Lover: a huge array of unique Breed-Specific items including stationery, figurines, ornaments, mugs and Tees. Open daily 10-5, mid-May until mid-October. Pets are always welcome! (920) 854-5445. Visit our shop at the Carlsville Marketplace, seven miles north of Sturgeon Bay at 5781 Highway 42. www.Petexp.com.

PKJ DESIGNS & MICHAEL BEASTER. On Pioneer Ln. behind the Ephraim Village Hall and Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hat CafĂŠ. All one-of-a-kind original jewelry & furniture. Door County Memories Jewelry Collectionâ&#x201E;˘ by Pamela Jeffcoat. Unique and off-beat furniture by Michael Beaster. Distinctive paintings

by Marcia Nickols. 28th Door County season. 11am-5pm Daily. (920) 854-9229.

RED DOOR GALLERY. 3050 Cedar St., Ephraim. Majestic landscapes of Door County and the scenic Cotswolds area of England by L.H. LaMont. Traditional oil paintings, and pen and ink drawings.

Wed-Sat 10-6. (920) 854-9812. www.reddoorgallery.com

SISTER BAY AFFordable Satellite TV, Internet & Telephone.

#33 Country Walk Shops, Sister Bay WI 54234 920-358-6184. Featuring LOCAL Service and LOCAL Support, for Residential and Commercial Services w/Dish Network, DirecTV, Charter, HughesNet, WildBlue and Vonage. SAVE $20-$80 per month (Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s over $800 per YEAR) by having your own custom triple play combination.

Ask about FREE Installation & Equipment.

BARGAINS UNLIMITED. Off Canterbury Ln. and Hwy. 57, Scandia Village Campus, Sister Bay.

Highly successful resale shop operated by the SCAND, Inc. Auxiliary. Profits enrich residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives at Scandia Village Retirement Center. Donations of clothing, household goods, kitchen equipment and furniture welcome. Open Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sat, 10am-4pm, Sundays 12-4pm. (920) 854-9669.

BIRDIES OF DOOR COUNTY. 10590 Country Walk Drive, Sister Bay. Unique gifts for everyone. Specializing in GOLF, NATURE and SPORTS TEAM THEMES. We offer gift items for both inside and outside the home, as well as personal gifts such as jewelry and desk accessories.

Birdies is also your birding supply store for northern Door county; we carry birdhouses, bird feeders, baffles, books, and many other wild birding accessories. Open May-Oct.. (920) 854-5511. birdiesofdoorco@gmail.com CHEESECAKE, ETC.

Garden Level, #21, Country Walk Shops, Sister Bay 920-854-5000.

The BEST CheeseCake and LOTS of ETC, featuring: homemade FRESH All Natural CheeseCake, Premium Kosher Ice Cream, Gourmet Coffee, Smoothies, Custom Soups, 99¢ Belgian Waffles, Fresh Salads & Sandwiches, Meals & MORE! Free WI-FI in natural setting w/Indoor & outdoor seating, ample parking.

Sturgeon Bay, Fish Creek and Uptown Sister Bay in the Village Exchange with our 2 new ventures, On Deck Resort Wear and Bills Dry Goods. Classic, casual sportswear, resort wear, footwear & decorated logo wear for men, women and children. All Stores open year-round. Quality never goes out of style.

PAPER WORK PLUS. Located in Country Walk Mall, Sister Bay., locally owned and operated.

PWP offers the largest supply of printer cartridges in Northern Door along with many services including faxing, scanning, copying, laminating, Fed Ex shipping, Kodak Photo kiosk and much more. Open M-F, 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm, Sat. 9-Noon. 920-854-3322 PIGGLY WIGGLY. Country Walk Mall, Sister Bay.. (920) 854-2391. Full service supermarket

in Northern Door County. We have a great selection of wines, liquors, and beer to go along with our deli, bakery, meat and produce departments. Come and let our friendly staff help you! Open everyday at 730am

QUILTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S QUEST.

10590 Country Walk Dr, Sister Bay. Enjoy a complimentary cup of Door County coffee as you browse through Door Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one-stop quilt shop. Over 3,000 bolts of unique fabric, a wide range of specialty notions, an excellent large selection of books and patterns, gifts for quilters and nonquilters alike. Open 10-5 daily May-Oct, and Thu-Sat in winter. We are ALWAYS willing to accommodate special hour requests so please call us at (920) 854-1824. E-mail: quiltersquest@ ymail.com.â&#x20AC;˘ www.DoorCountyQuilts.com.

TANNENBAUM HOLIDAY SHOP. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The

Store My Wife Would Like.â&#x20AC;? Largest selection of quality collectibles, handcrafted items and seasonal dĂŠcor in Door County. Shop Tannenbaum first!

Look for a 120-year-old church on the north end of Sister Bay. Open year-round. Hours daily 10am-5pm; longer hours July-October â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:30am-5:30pm, Friday and Saturday until 6pm. Group reservations preferred: (920) 854-5004. www.tannenbaumholidayshop.com.

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Hudson Road Trading Company.......... 33

A Summer Cottage.............................. 29

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a New Season................................ 26

Algoma Chamber of Commerce............. 9

Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Designs .................................... 22

AMO Gallery . ..............................17 & 37

JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S La Puerta Restaurant.................... 34

Andyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Silver Strike Fishing................... 36

Jorns Sugar Bush................................ 22

Anglerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edge Sportfishing Charter....... 36

Karlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar............................................ 36

von Stiehl Winery in Algoma. An overwhelmingly positive staff will help you find your favorite among nearly 30 varieties from dry grape to sweet fruit wines! While visiting, tour arched limestone caverns which date back to the Civil War era. Offering a high quality product at a valued price makes von Stiehl Winery an absolute â&#x20AC;&#x153;must stopâ&#x20AC;? destination. Open 7 days a week, yearround. Tours & Tastings May-Oct.. Tastings Nov.-April. (800) 955-5208. www.vonstiehl.com.

Artists Guild, The.................................. 16

Landmark Resort.................................. 24

Aunt Velmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.................................30 & 38

Leprechaun Fishing Charters, LLC....... 36

Baileys Harbor Yacht Club.................... 25

Little Harbor Inn.................................... 10

WIENKEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MARKET.

Bargains Unlimited............................... 33

Magic Jacket........................................ 27

Beaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ho-made.................................... 35

Main Course, The................................. 27

Bead Bucket, The........................30 & 38

Main Street Shops................................ 22

Bearcatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fishing House......................... 9

NorthCote Clock..........................25 & 39

Birch Creek Music Center..................... 24

Off the Hook........................................... 9

Birdies of Door County......................... 32

On Deck Clothing.................5, 7, 17 & 37

Bliss.............................................18 & 37

Oscarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s................................................. 18

Off the Hook Coffee House & CafĂŠ. Great coffee, food, and homemade frozen custard the way YOU like it. We are proud to say that we do not â&#x20AC;&#x153;fryâ&#x20AC;? anything.

Everything we serve is HOMEMADE from SCRATCH, like your Grandmothers used to make.

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for some friendly chat over the best cup of coffee in the region, or an affordable meal for your family, Off The Hook Coffee House & CafĂŠ should be your first destination stop in Algoma !

VON STIEHL WINERY. 115 Navarino St., Algoma. The road less traveled leads to the

292 County Road S, Algoma (between Algoma and Sturgeon Bay). Get A Taste of Door County at Wienkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique farmstead. Fresh produce, baked goods, home canning, homemade fudge, Norwegian lefse, greenhouse, and much more. Family owned and operated for over 35 years. (920) 743-7014 or 487-5722. www.wienkes.com.

COMMUNICATIONS THE DOOR REMINDER OFFICE SUPPLY. 235 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Fullservice 1- to 4-color commercial printer. High-speed copying, full line of office products (920) 743-2274.

HEALTH CARE SCANDIA VILLAGE GOOD SAMARITAN. 10560 Applewood Rd., Sister Bay. A senior living community consisting of villas, apartments, assisted living, a care center and special care unit for Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and dementia residents. Full rehabilitative physical, occupational, massage and speech therapy is available. All ages are welcome. Come in for a tour of the campus. (920) 854-2317. www.scandiavillage.com.

Candleworks of Door County, Inc.............

Paper Work Plus LLC........................... 32

........................... Inside Front Cover & 39

Pet Expressions ..........................30 & 37

Carats & Karats.................................... 30

Piggly Wiggly........................................ 32

ELLISON BAY/GILLS ROCK

LEGAL

Cheesecake etc................................... 32

Pirates Cove......................................... 33

STEPHEN P. JOHNSON, LAW OFFICE. 54 E. Oak St., Sturgeon Bay. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust your future to anyone less than the best. For more than 35 years, Attorney Stephen Johnson has committed himself and his practice to protecting the rights of his clients. He has successfully represented thousands of people in criminal defense, traffic and drunk driving, bankruptcy, foreclosures, estate planning and more. (920)743-2129. www.doorcountyattorney.com.

Clearing, The........................................ 35

PKJ Designs/Michael Beaster...................

Connie Glowacki Gallery ..................... 27

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Cornucopia..................................18 & 37

Pure Joy............................................... 27

RECREATION

Dancing Bear...............................17 & 37

Quilters Quest...................................... 32

Deer Run Golf Course & Resort............ 36

Red Door Gallery.................................. 31

Door County Fire Boat Cruise.......14 & 41

Renardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cheese..........................12 & 39

Door County Gifts.........................17 & 37

Rushes, The......................................... 25

Door County Interiors & Design............ 24

Scandia Village..................................... 31

Door County Trolley......................26 & 41

Scandinavian Lodge............................. 43

Door Reminder Office Supply.......17 & 41

Sievers................................................. 36

Eco Door.............................................. 27

Small World.......................................... 16

Edgewater Resort................................. 31

Spa at Sacred Grounds........................ 31

Edgewood Orchard Gallery.................... 1

Spin...................................................... 14

Egg Harbor Fun Park........................... 24

Stephan P. Johnson............................. 17

Elliottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marchantile.......................18 & 37

T Simon Jewelers................................. 14

Enchanted....................................16 & 37

Tannenbaum Shop............................... 35

English Inn, The.................................... 26

The Farm.............................................. 13

Fish Creek Basketry............................. 26

Tina Marieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique............................. 9

Fish Creek Kite..................................... 28

Top of the Hill Association............26 & 27

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Fishinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Magician Charters..................... 36

Village Clothier...................................... 32

THE SPA AT SACRED GROUNDS.

Glidden Lodge...................................... 20

Von Stiehl Winery ..........................2 & 41

Glidden Lodge Restaurant-Donnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s...... 20

Waterbury Inn....................................... 29

Glow..................................................... 32

Waterfront / JJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s................................... 34

Greenwood.......................................... 28

What Next?.......................................... 27

Gwendolynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.................................16 & 39

Wienkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market.............................9 & 41

Harbor Tea & Spice.............................. 32

Wilkins & Olander Clothiers.................. 17

Hot Tamales......................................... 14

Wisconsin Charm................................. 37

BEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HO-MADE PRODUCTS, LTD. One-half mile east of Gills Rock on Highway 42. Since

1884, and on the same family homestead, four generations of Landins produce more than 100 varieties of jams, jellies, pickles and relishes plus homemade pies, and cookies. Open daily year-round.

Closed Sundays Nov 1-May 20. Mail orders. (920) 854-2268. www.beashomadeproducts.com.

THE CLEARING. 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. A folk school for adults, offering classes

in the arts, humanities and natural sciences in a quiet, secluded setting on the water in northern Door County. It was founded in 1935 by renowned landscape architect and conservationist, Jens Jensen, and is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Call (920) 854-4088, Visit: www.theclearing.org or stop by the visitor center at 12171 Garrett Bay Road in Ellison Bay for information.

ALGOMA BEARCATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FISH HOUSE. 295 4th St., Hwy. 42, Algoma. Bearcat and Linda Berkovitz welcome you to their store. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find home-smoked fish, fish spreads, fresh fish, seafood, cheese, sausage, bait and gifts. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll freeze or smoke your catch â&#x20AC;&#x201D; regular, brown sugar, Cajun or lemon pepper brine. Stop in to pick up a quick meal. Open year-round. (920) 487-2372. www.bearcatfish.com.

TINA MARIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOUTIQUE. 625 Fourth St. (Hwy 42) Downtown Algoma. Largest selection of Bridal, Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dresses, Prom, and Formalwear. Designer apparel and casual clothing for all occasions. Undergarments, jeans, tops, jackets, and sweaters. Infants, Children & Adults Clothing sizes XS thru XXX plus for the entire family. Extensive line of shoes, handbags, and custom jewelry. Tuxedoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/ suits to purchase or rent. In house alterations. Dry cleaning drop off. Open Mon - Fri 9am-6pm & Sat 9am-5pm. (920) 487-3711. www.tinamariesboutique.com.

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A Decoratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gallery....................21 & 21

Sister Bay. Visit our two shops, Village clothier featuring womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resale clothing and new clothing at sale prices. Village Resale has a nice selection of resale home accessories, antiques, kids corner, books, and much more. Open Daily 10am-4pm, May - Oct.; Nov.-April, Thurs.-Sun. 10am-4pm.

(920) 854-9331.

VILLAGE CLOTHIER SALE AND RESALE STORE. Country Walk Shops, Lower Level

10%

Thomas Wooden Railroad, full price items (Many Thomas sets always on sale at Dancing Bear), 10% off Gund full price items. 10% off full price Madame Alexander Play Baby Dolls.

INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

GLOW. Country Walk Shops, Lower Level, 10581 Country Walk Lane, Sister Bay. Door Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s #1 nail salon offers all artificial and natural nail treatments as well as tanning beds to get your â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;glowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on whether the sun is shining or not. Fabulous spa pedicures, full body waxing, full-service hair salon, hair extensions. (920) 854-6323.

One free votive candle with a purchase of $25 or more, limit one coupon per family per day. Offer expires April 1, 2012 Free votive candle will be from a collection of unwrapped votive candles. Refer to our ad on the inside front cover.

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Door County Fireboat Cruises, LLC. 20 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay. Tour the waterfront on board a retired Chicago Fireboat! Fire hose demonstration. Narrated tours at 10:30 am & 12:30 pm daily. Snacks & beverages. July 4th Fireworks Cruise and Aug. 6th Evening on the Bay fireworks cruise . Private parties available. Pet friendly. (920) 495-6454.www.ridethefireboat.com or email: fireboatcruises@gmail.com.

DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY. move to entertainment section 6 tours to choose from:

1) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lighthouse Trolley Tourâ&#x20AC;? with a scenic waterfront lunch, 2) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scenic Narrated Tourâ&#x20AC;? with Door Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colorful legends and lore, 3) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ghost Tour of Door County.â&#x20AC;?â&#x2C6;&#x2019;Experience the dark side of this spirited peninsula, 4) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Premier Wine Tours of Door County,â&#x20AC;? 5) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haunted Olde Sturgeon Bayâ&#x20AC;? â&#x2C6;&#x2019;Ghost Tour, 6) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Haunted Trolley Pub Crawlâ&#x20AC;?â&#x2C6;&#x2019; visit 4 haunted Door County taverns & Pubs. Tours start at Orchard Country Winery, half-mile south of Fish Creek on Highway 42.

(920) 868-1100 â&#x20AC;˘ www.doorcountytrolley.com.

EGG HARBOR FUN PARK. 7340 Highway 42, south of Egg Harbor. Family fun, rain or

shine. Enjoy 18 holes of mini-golf fun, try your racing skills on our new Go Kart track, cool off with a soaking game of Water Wars or enjoy our video arcade. After playing, enjoy a pizza or ice cream at our snack bar. Parties for all occasions, call for reservations. (920) 868-9417.

THE FARM. 4285 Hwy 57, north of Sturgeon Bay. A living museum of rural America.

Bottle feed goat kids, lambs, and piglets. Milk a goat and see chicks hatch. Nature trails, pioneer log buildings and exhibits. Open 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5pm Memorial Day weekend thru Oct 16, 2011. (920) 743-6666 www.thefarmdoorcounty.com.

PIRATEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF.

Highway 42 & 57 intersection, Sister Bay. Meet the challenge, discover the fun! Explore the mysterious hideout of pirates while testing your putting skills. Enjoy 18 challenging championship holes, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll putt your way through mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls. Swashbuckling fun for the entire family! Open daily, 9:30am -10pm. (920) 854-4929.

10453 Townline Road, northern Ephraim.

Specializing in a wide variety of massage therapy and skincare. Our wooded setting and serene atmosphere facilitate a deeply relaxing spa experience. Healing bodywork, nurturing skincare, aromatic body treatments, signature services, couples massage, private steam and sauna are available year round by appointment only. (920) 854-4733. www.sacredgroundsspa.com.

VISITOR INFORMATION/SERVICES ALGOMA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Quality of life and quality of business.

Along with a beautiful view, Lake Michigan offers visits to the city sport fishing, pleasure boating, swimming and just relaxing on the beach. The waterfront and numerous city attraction provide great entertainment for the family and friends. (920) 487-5203. www.algoma.org.

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Michael Beaster Functional Art Furniture

Unique & Offbeat Furniture Using a Variety of Woods

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flight of Fancyâ&#x20AC;?

4 Different Colors of 14 Kt Gold & Sterling Silver

Original Paintings by Marcia Nickols "Georgia" P.O. Box 337 Ephraim, WI 54211

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