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Milestones for Players, TAP, Midsummer’s Significant anniversaries highlight the summer music and stage season in Door County — By Ed Huyck, Advocate correspondent
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eninsula Players is a place for long artists, local performers a place to showcase memories. their talents and emerging talent a place to James Maronek remembers his explore. first visit from nearly 60 years ago, and his “The fact that we have not only survived, first task as a young employee of the theater but thrived during some extremely challenging (he had to repaint a billboard on State 42). times reinforces for us that our mission is still Greg Vinkler made his first visit in the early timely and well-supported by the members of 1980s, though he had to wait several more our community,” says Judy Drew, TAP’s execuyears to actually perform. tive director. Veteran performer Tim Monsion describes Part of TAP’s success is due to the teams of his first encounter as “a fantasy come to life. It volunteers who help make the facility run, all was a theater that looked as if it had sprouted of which helps the downtown facility to present form the mossy earth and then grown organi“an ambitious, year-round schedule of events,” cally in the woods, with the trees and ferns Drew says. and wild flowers. It was enchantment. And All of this makes for powerful memories. still is.” “We were hosting a children’s theater resiThe company celebrates its 75th anniversadency program and after the first rehearsal, ry in 2010. The present facility on the shores as the children were leaving the theater, I noof Green Bay is a far cry from the humble ticed one little first-grader whose cheeks were open-air performance of “Hay Fever” that flushed and whose eyes were sparkling.” PHOTO COURTESY PENINSULA PLAYERS kicked off the theater’s history. The spirit, AUDIENCE MEMBERS watch a show at Peninsula Players, in a theater which was updated Drew says. “As she passed by me, I asked her however, is still the same. For the company, and remodeled in 2006, along with the stage house and other amenities. if she had enjoyed her day. She flung her arms it’s a chance to “play” in a summer camp atout and with a big smile told me, ‘Yes! I’m go“Panic,” by Joseph Goodrich, Sept. 8-Oct. 17. mosphere. In return, the audience gets to see ing to be a star!’” Peninsula Players performs Tuesdays through Sundays exciting shows, some making their premiere, in an openSome of the new stars and old favorites coming this at its “theater in a garden,” off State 42 on Peninsula air, state-of-the-art theater. summer include: Players Road, midway between Egg Harbor and Fish For 2010, Peninsula Players will present: “TAPFest,” June 4. Creek. Tickets range from $29 to $36. For showtimes “Heroes,” by Gérald Sibleyras, translated by Tom Pete Thelen CD Release concert, June 26. and more information, call 920-868-3287 or visit the Stoppard, June 15-July 4. “Something’s Rotten in the State of Denmark, July 8website at www.peninsulaplayers.com. “Over the Tavern,” by Tom Dudzick, July 7-25. 11. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s “A Little Night A Little Night Music, July 17. Third Avenue Playhouse Music,” July 28-Aug. 15. Da Tree Guys, July 24. For the past decade, Third Avenue Playhouse has giv“Comic Potential,” by Alan Ayckbourn, Aug. 18-Sept. Door County Bluegrass Camp Kickoff, July 31 en audiences in Sturgeon Bay a chance to see national 5. See ‘MILESTONES,’ Page 5 Award Winning Property
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“On Golden Pond,� Aug. 12-15 and 19-22 Hagen Family Summer Concert, Aug. 28. Located in downtown Sturgeon Bay, Third Avenue Playhouse presents theatrical productions and concerts throughout the year. Call 920-746-1760 or visit online at www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com for current information.
Midsummer’s Music Festival
Also celebrating a major anniversary, Midsummer’s has brought the best in chamber music to intimate venues throughout Door County as it enters its 20th season. The talented company will present six programs in a number of concerts in the area from June 11-July 11 and over Labor Day weekend. Call 920-8547088 or visit www.midsummersmusic. com for more information.
American Folklore Theatre
For decades, American Folklore The-
atre has entertained audiences with original musicals and revues, all performed outdoors in the amphitheater at Peninsula State Park. Three shows are on tap for summer 2010. Mark Twain’s “Life on the Mississippi,� by Douglas M. Parker and Denver Casado. “Cheeseheads: The Musical,� by Paul Libman and Dave Hudson “Bone Dance,� created by Jeffrey Herbst; music by Marshall Keating and Herbst. Shows run in repertory from mid-June through the end of August. Tickets are $5$18, or $5 more for reserved seating. A park sticker is not needed to attend. For information, call (920) 854-6117 or visit www.folkloretheatre.com
Door Shakespeare
Door Shakespeare produces energetic and thrilling productions of the Bard and other classic playwrights from the outdoor stage at Bjorklunden, located south of Baileys Harbor off State 57. Two shows will be presented in repertory this season: Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Noth-
ing,� from July 10-Aug. 21; and Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s “The Rivals,� from July 9-Aug. 22. Call 920-839-1500 or visit online at www.doorshakespeare.com for performance and ticket information. Door Community Auditorium Attached to Gibraltar High School in Fish Creek on State 42, Door Community Auditorium offers concerts throughout the summer, and is also the home of Peninsula Music Festival. For more information, call 920-868-2728 or visit online at www.dcauditorium.org. Summer highlights: “Jimmy Stewart: A Humorous Look at His Life,� presented by Rich Little. 7:30 p.m. May 30. Mountain Heart and Lynn Gudmundsen, June 20. Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer, June 29. John Hiatt with the Combo, July 5. Julian Hagen and Friends, July 10 Los Lobos, July 23 The Machine Performs Pink Floyd, July 31. Gaelic Storm, Aug. 15
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Birch Creek Music Performance Center
The summer music academy has hosted concerts on its rustic Egg Harbor campus for decades. As in past years, the concerts – made up of student and their professionally performing instructors – are split into Symphony (June 24-July 3), Percussion and Steel Band (July 8-17) and Big Band Jazz (July 21-Aug. 14). Call 920-868-3763 or visit www.birchcreek. org for more information.
Peninsula Music Festival
One of the oldest cultural institutions in Door County, Peninsula Music Festival brings top-quality music for a 58th summer season. Under the baton of Victor Yampolsky, the professional PMF Orchestra will also be joined by special guests, featuring some big names in the classical music world, during its Aug. 3-21 run. Concerts take place Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Door Community Auditorium. For information, call (920) 8544060 or visit www.musicfestival.com.
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Old lights get new treatment
The annual celebration of the Peninsula’s important maritime structures is now called the Door County Lighthouse Festival — Resorter Reporter
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he long-popular Door County Lighthouse Walk undergoes a few changes in 2010 — including its
ern areas of the Peninsula and combine lighthouses with wine tasting opportunities. A smaller-capacity landbased tour featuring all of the mainland lights is offered Saturday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday evenings offer Ghost/Mystery tours, leaving from the museum in Sturgeon Bay, that will tie in with its coming “Ghosts! Haunted Lighthouses of the Great Lakes� exhibit.
a series of works celebrating over 200 historic beacons. As for the boat trips, the day-long Island name. Clipper tour will take visitors past a couNow called the Door County Lighthouse ple of Michigan lights before stopping at Festival, the weekend event returns for its Rock Island. A first-of-its-kind tour to Plum 17th year June 11-13. The Door County Island is also offered, as is the return of Maritime Museum, which organizes the the popular trip to the Chambers Island festival, is now taking ticket orders. light; space is extremely limited for the The event encompasses a dozen tour Plum Island tour. packages which include some traditional Other tours will leave Gills Rock, Baileys favorites, a first-of-its-kind journey and the Harbor and Sturgeon Bay to highlight the long-awaited return of another as part of lights and sights in those areas. a significant face lift. The annual “Keeper’s Kin� dessert soAs always, the lighthouses are the focial is different this year, too. Previously cal point of the weekend. How they are held on the museum Scheduled to op en May 23 is “G presented is a bit different. grounds, es of the Great hosts — Haunt Lakes,� an exhi ed Lighthousbit created in-h Event organizers have done away with this year County Maritim ouse by the Doo e Museum. r the comprehensive ticket offering admisthe June The lighthouses will be presente d with their hist sion to the five mainland lighthouses. 11 gathed haunts. They ory and purpor incl tRather, lighthouses will maintain their ering is Island on Green ude three lights in Door Cou nty: Chambers Bay, Pottawatom and Sherwood regular hours and admission fees. staged ie on Death’s Door Passage Point on Green Bay. Other feat lights are Eagl Both the Sherwood Point Lighthouse aboard e Harbor on La ured haunted ke Superior, Fa Lake Erie, Gib and Canal Station light in Sturgeon Bay the Harbor irport Harbor raltar Point on on Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, Se are operated by the U.S. Coast Guard Lady for a Old Presque Is ul Choix on La le on ke Michigan an Lake Huron. and offer free admission. However, the sunset cruise d Tawas Point on Saturday and Sunday of the festival to SherLegend surrou nds the reporte ADVOCATE FILE PHOTO BY CHRISTINE NESHEIM d haunts in the date back mor weekend are the only days the property wood Point facilities, which e than 100 ye VISITORS FLOCK to Eagle Bluff Lightouse at ar s bu as and lighthouse are open to the public at Lighthouse. t also have be recently as 20 Peninsula State Park, one of the traditional stops en reported -30 years ago. they are reporte A true hauntin Sherwood Point. As in past on the Door County Lighthouse Festival. g is rare, but d and documen ted more than ize. Very often The festival will offer an assortment of years, relamost may real something unna tural will happ a logical explan land-based and boat tours that give parof lighthouses. tives of Door en that may ha ation, but there ve are times whe tional explanat ticipants the best opportunities to experiThere are four land-based tours; two County lightn no logical, ra ion can be foun d. ence Door County’s unmatched collection are split between the northern and southhouse keepVisitors to the ex hibit will learn — these hauntings and maybe won ers will be on through hands-o der — about n experiences cal illusions, fil board to share like created op ms, visual/aud M OTEL & s UItes tiio effects and m children’s dres stories and anore. There’s also s-up area, light a house word sc identification fli swer questions. rambles, lightho p-chart, plasma Door County Lodging Fish Creek WI use ball, scents an Door County M A Door Countyd a large puzz ar iti m e M le. useum is at 12 Perfect Location With Great Rates! Sturgeon Bay. themed dessert 0 N. Madison Regular admis Ave., sion is $7.50 5-17. Hours ar spread is part for adults, $4 e from 10 a.m s @Gorgeous 0ENINSULA 3TATE 0ARK ages .-5 p.m. daily. tion, call 743-5 of the package. For more inform 958 or go to w as (IKING s "IKING s 'OLFING s "EACHES ww.dcmm.org Keepers’ Kin . has traditionally s ,IGHTHOUSES s 7INERIES s 4ROLLEY Nationally renowned lighthouse sold out. s 4HEATRES s 'ALLERIES 7ORKSHOPS artist Donna Elias will be on hand at the For advance tickets or more informa&ISH #REEK 7) museum to sign prints and discuss her action, call 743-5958 or go to www.dcmm. claimed Great American Light Collection, org. W W W A P P L E C R E E K R E S O R T C O M s I N F O A P P L E C R E E K R E S O R T C O M
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Get back to nature at state parks
Door County’s five state parks offer serenity, shorelines and much more — By Heidi Hodges, Advocate correspondent but with its stage within the park borders), a bike and water recreation rental stand and a great little nature center. You’ve got yourself a park that would take more than a single vacation to explore. The park’s main entrance is in Fish Creek. You know you have to come back after you buy your yearly state park sticker. But for now, let’s check out Newport State Park, near the tip of the Peninsula on the lakeside. This quiet, understated park is peaceful serenity. One special feature is shoreline on both Lake Michigan (including a fabulous sandy bathing beach) and pristine Europe Lake. There’s camping here, but it takes a hearty soul to backpack and trek everything in — there are no vehicle sites. Those who indulge will experience nature like it is meant to be experienced — raw. There’s one more park to explore, but we need some boat tickets. First, you hop on a ferry to Washington Island. Then, after a drive across the big island, you board the passengers-only Rock Island Ferry to Rock Island State Park. Suffice it to say, this is a remote location, and not one for the faint of heart. But the joy of sitting on a sand dune and hearing nothing but waves lapping the shore — no traffic noise whatsoever — is something you can’t imagine unless you try. Even better, come with camping gear. Sure, you have to tote in your food and tent. But it’s a small price to pay for the sense of adventure and isolation you will find here. Plus, you get to experience the grandeur of a thunderously towering boathouse. A renovated lighthouse at the tip of the island offers tours. There is so much of nothing to do here, you could keep busy doing it for a week or more (if you plan your food out carefully). Well, that’s it for the grand tour. It’s hard to choose, so you’ll probably have to come back again. And again. You wouldn’t want to miss a thing.
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Individual sales Sunset Park, Stur History Center. Friday Monument Point t ar Beach in Peninia ed juried multim pacas and llamas, a raffle, silent auc throughout the vilwalking tour included Road, Carlsville. p.m. 12th annual tion , sula State Park. 9 s, itie tiv ac t, children’s lage with guide map regatta, children’s activities and craf in the admission to 10 a.m.-6 p.m. a.m.-2 p.m. Learn show. Entertainmen ts s along the water. and coupons for ge and ra , of ve cou rse, be the Ephraim Village Cheer your chamthe d burn an ing of to kayak or try od the “winter fo restaurant specials. Museums. $5 adults, pion knight at the witch.” 920-854-4989. 1-800-301-6695. out new ones,; 920-854-2127. $3 ages 6-18. 920Joust Arena. Feast no experience May 22 — DOOR 854-9688. like a king with necessary. 920-854-7598. COUNTY SCOTTIE RALLY, downtown June 19 — THE RIDGES RIDE FOR NATURE, the Royals. Delight in the antics of street perJune 7-14 — HERITAGE DAYS, Fish Creek. Baileys Harbor. 11:30 a.m. parade with Ridges Sanctuary, Baileys Harbor. 7:30 a.mformers, belly dancers and musicians. $9-$12 The community’s Gibraltar Historical Associanearly 200 Scottish Terriers from across North 3 p.m. Bicycle the back roads of Door County. admission; the faire is a charity fundraiser. tion celebrates the history of Gibraltar TownAmerica. Complete with kilts and bagpipers. Sagwagon, rest stops, well-marked routes, 920-973-8233. ship and Fish Creek. 920-493-5868. nature notes and a pasta lunch. Walking tours, music, May 22 — SPRING FLING, Baileys Harbor June 10-1 920-839Noble House tours, 3— STEE Town Hall. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Outdoor arts and 2802 or www. programs and events. SONGFE L BRIDGE July 1 — RIDGES FAMILY DISCOVERY ST Downtown crafts fair. 920-839-2366. ridgessanctu1-800-577-1880 or Sturgeon B NIGHT, Baileys Harbor Town Hall. 7-8:30 May 22-23 — DOOR COUNTY SHEPay. Interna songwriters ary.org. www.fishcreekinfo. ti o n p.m. The Ridges Sanctuary invites kids and a sh l o w case with o HERDS’ MARKET, Northeast Wisconsin’s oldbands and June 20 -Aug. ver 100 com. adults to explore nature with lots of hands-on so lo is ts . Three nig est fiber event. Whitefish Bay Farm, 3831 1 — EPHRAIM in clubs thro hts of musi June 12-Sept. 25 and hands-in activities. 920-839-2802. u g c h o Clark Lake Road (County WD), Sturgeon Bay. ut downtow FAMILY SINdaylong o — CORNER OF THE n July 2-4 — DOOR COUNTY BREEZE a n da utdoor con 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10-3 Sunday. 920GALONGS, cert next to Michigan PAST/OLD ANDERWINDSURFING REGATTA, Ephraim. 920S the treet Bridg 743-1560. Ephraim Village e. www.sb SON HOUSE MU833-6470 or www.26.brinkster.com/dcsf 5 .com. May 27-29 — DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL Hall. 7:30 p m. SEUM, Sister Bay. breeze. 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view party and Gala Auction Friday, July 23 concert dates and other information call 920Aug. 7-8 — 2OTH ANNUAL CLASSIC at Peninsula School of Art. Watch over 100 847-3434. AND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL, Door artists paint during the Dockside Quick-Paint Aug. 4-8 — DOOR COUNTY FAIR, John County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. 10 competition July 24 in Clark Miles County Park, Sturgeon Bay. a.m.-4 p.m. Dozens of vintage vessels on disJuly 3-4 — RENAISSANCE FANTASY Park, Fish Creek. 920-868Carnival rides, play including the 149-foot tug John Purves. Aug. 14 — D FAIRE, Monument Point Road, Carlsville. 10 OOR COUN 3455. food stands, 4Demonstrations and popular two-day Sikaflex TY a.m.-6 p.m. See skillful demonstrations of time FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS July 22-24 — DOOR H animal barns, quick-and-dirty boat building and sailing conhonored arts, crafts and armored combat. Waterfront Park , Sister Bay. Day COUNTY ANTIQUE SHOW g r a n d s t a n d test. Entertainment, raffle, plein air painting, $9-$12 admission; the faire is a charity fundlong festival fe aturing artists de AND SALE, Gibraltar High events, kids and maritime author session. 920-743-5958. raiser. 920-973-8233. m onstrations, live m School, Fish Creek. 10 a.m.family tents. 920Aug. 14 — WASHINGTON ISLAND FAIR, us ic , cultural July 7-11 — DOOR COUNTY FOLK FESTItours, culinary delights, childre 5 p.m. 36th annual. Spon746-2261. Community Center. Craft booths, food booths, VAL, Ephraim, Sister Bay and Baileys Harbor. n’s activities, narrat sored by the Sister Bay Lions Aug. 6 — exhibits and bingo. 920-847-2179. ed trolley tours Celebrating ethnic folk dancing and music of Si ster Bay and A Club to benefit Leader Dog SCANDINAVIAN Aug. 19 — UNDER THE BIG TOP, Washingfrom many countries with dancing and music nderson Museu m an d C or for the Blind. Featuring 35 FESTIVAL, Washton Island School grounds. 7:30 p.m. Island ne r of the Past. 92 workshops, parties, concerts, children’s pro0-8542127 through professional dealers plus ington Island. musicians under the direction of Julian Hagen gram and more. 773-463-2288, 920-421May 31, 920-8 54crystal and china repair on Scandinavian Fest and Cindra Hokkanen. 920-847-3434. 2812 starting 2986 or www.dcff.net. June 1. site. Admission is $5 ages Kaffe and Stavkirke Aug. 21 — WEST FEST, Madison Avenue, July 8 — EIGHTH ANNUAL GARDEN 17 and older, good all three Open House at TrinSturgeon Bay. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate a Wild WALK, various locations, Sister Bay. 10 a.m.days. 715-355-5144. ity Lutheran Church, West day with a craft show, chili cook-off, live 4 p.m. Benefiting the Sister Bay Historical July 24-Aug. 1 — K/D SALMON TOURScandinavian Brunch at Bethel Church, Scanentertainment, food and beverages. 1-800920-854-5257 or www.sisterbayhistory.org. NAMENT, multiple locations. 28th annual. dinavian dance festi301-6695. July 10 — ART IN THE PARK, WashingMY Participating ports include Sturgeon Bay, Baival in the evening and Aug. 21 — VAL — ton Island Art and Nature Center. 920-847Aug. 20-22 leys Harbor, Washington Island, Algoma and Scandinavian worship CANDLELIGHT E ERE 2179. THRESH Kewaunee. More than $40,000 in cash and service at Trinity LutherBEACH WALK,, ry, July 10 — JEFFERSON STREET FESTIVAL, Celebration of antique farm machine prizes. $25 for entire tournament, $13 for an Church. 920-847Whitefish Dunes pig Sturgeon Bay. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music, mud al ition trad games and the one day. 920-883-9792. 2179. State Park. 7:30strolling entertainers, children’s activities, food wrestling contest. 920-743-4859. July 26-27 Aug. 7 — CHERRY 9:30 p.m. Stroll and beverages. 1-800-301-6695. — SOUTHFEST, Lakeside Park, for one mile on the July 15-18 LGIAN DAYS ERN DOOR Jacksonport. Historical display, fine arts and shore. Part of the walk is handicapped acces— AMISH QUILT July 10-11 — BE a tractor pull es lud Inc . rk FIRE DEcrafts, food, music, family fun and more. 920sible. State park vehicle sticker required. 920Pa n SHOW AND SALE, Brussels Tow all tournament, ftb so g PA RT M E N T 823-2316. w Da 823-2400 . g Sister Bay Village Bi on Saturday, muPICNIC, , country and polka Hall. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. firemen’s challenge rade 10 a.m. Pa Forestville t. gh ni daily. 920-823id -m on no . Saturday sic . Fire Station, 50 14 2288. Sunday. 920-825County J July 17 — FLY-IN and State 42. Co-ed FISH BOIL, Washingsoftball tournament, motorcycle ride, live enton Island Airport. Sponsored by the ostresorts.com m e r o tertainment, parade, kids activities, silent aucf Lions Club. 920-847-2179. tion, cash prize raffle, food and beverages. July 17-18 — DOOR COUNTY TRIATHny of our four Resorts Parade at 11 a.m. Sunday. LON, Murphy Park, Egg Harbor. Event offers Stay at a ! July 27 — 50TH ANNUAL HOUSE AND Sprint (1/4-mile swim, 18-mile bike, 3.1-mile doorcountyinn.com westwoodshores.net GARDEN WALK, countywide. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. run) and Half Iron (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile (920) 854-2328 (920) 746-4057 Stroll through a showcase of five homes and bike, 13.1-mile run) distances. Advance reg(800) 768-6317 (800) 440-9190 gardens in the county. Benefiting Door County istration required. 8 a.m. Saturday and SunMemorial Hospital Auxiliary. $25. 920-746day. 920-606-2458. 1071. July 17 — KIDS’ TRIATHLON, Door County July 31 — SAND SCULPTURE CONTEST, YMCA, Sturgeon Bay. In conjunction with the Whitefish Dunes State Park. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Door County Triathlon. Intermediate triathOne & Two Bedroom Suites with Full Kitchens In-room Fireplaces and Whirlpools Prizes in three categories. Come and be crelon for boys and girls ages 4-14. 920-743Outdoor Heated Pool – Playground & Grilling Area Indoor/Outdoor Pools ative in the sun and sand. Contact park for 4949. Great Location Between Ephriam & Sister Bay Shorefront Picnic Area rules. State park vehicle sticker required. 920July 17-18 — JURIED ART AND CRAFT Located 3 mi. North of Sturgeon Bay 823-2400. FAIR, ANTIQUE TRACTOR AND FARM IMnewportresort.com parkwoodlodge.com July 31 — NINTH ANNUAL CARLSVILLE PLEMENT EXHIBIT, Ellison Bay. Artwork, hand(920) 868-9900 (920) 868-2046 DAY, Carlsville. Parade at 10 a.m. Food, live crafted treasures, jewelry, photography and (800) 468-6160 (800) 433-7592 music, art and craft vendors, free trolley rides more. Artist demonstrations. Tractor parade. and family fun. 920-743-2228. Engine demos. Hay rides. 1800 Log Museum Tours both days. Annual/Perennial plant sale Saturday. Food, beverages. Fundraiser for Liberty Grove Historical Society. 11871 State Aug. 2-13 — WASHINGTON ISLAND Standard Lodge Rooms, Kitchenettes and Suites Living Room w/Fireplace 42. 920-854-1926 MUSIC FESTIVAL, Trueblood Performing Art Indoor Pool & Whirlpool – Great Location Across Fully Equipped Kitchen July 19-24 — PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL, countyCenter. A series of concerts led by Artistic From Peninsula Park in Fish Creek Indoor/Outdoor Pools & Playground wide. Artists have six days in the open air to Complimentary Continental Breakfast Director Stephen Colburn, principal oboist Located in Beautiful Egg Harbor paint Door County on canvas. Collector’s Preof the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. For
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A guiding light for art on the Peninsula
Find you way to galleries with the 2010 Door Peninsula Arts Guide — By Jon Gast, contributng editor, Door County Magazine
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’m sure most of us have faced a task that seems a bit too much; over our heads. That’s exactly the way I felt a few years back when Door County Publishing Company General Manager Gina Ward approached our magazine staff with the concept of producing an arts guide. Having lived and written in Door County for 30 years, certainly I felt somewhat prepared to handle a topic like art even if most of that time was spent covering sports. But I’ve rubbed shoulders with a few artists over the years, done a few stories and marveled at the quality of work our sizeable artist colony has produced. But could I assemble the editorial content to produce the kind of quality publication Ward had in mind and do justice to an arts community that is surprisingly bigger and more diverse than most people realized? I had to because, obviously, the Peninsula needed a guide. The result has been the Door Peninsula Arts Guide. “We had talked on and off about creating a visual, quality Arts Guide since about 2003,� said Ward, whose passion for art was the driving force behind the creation of the publication. “Finally, in 2007, having several artists on our staff, with great enthusiasm we began planning. We started out with a small pocket size publication. Then
in 2008, we took survey feedback from the arts community and collaborated with artist and gallery owner Tim Nyberg on improvements.�
Faith Frykman, an artist who worked at Door County Publishing and shared Ward’s particular passion for the project, was also instrumental in
the creation of the guide. “I saved Collector’s Guides, from Santa Fe, going back to my very first trip, in the late ’80s that we used for a top notch example,� Ward further explained. “The Arts Guide is all inclusive, meaning that even if you do not run an ad and you are an artist showing on the Door Peninsula, your name will be in the index where your art will be referenced to a gallery.� Frykman, who has since retired from Door County Publishing, and Nyberg have continued to be positive forces on improvements and have stayed on as artistic/design consultants. As for me, producing the editorial content wasn’t as daunting as I first had feared. It became clear the editorial was going to play a supporting role in a publication filled with spectacular advertisements, the required maps and detailed listings and index that make the piece a handy reference guide for the art hunter. Features like the ones this year on cover artist Jack Anderson and the late master IsAbel Beaudoin are offered to provide a splash of personality from an imposing list of artists who fill seven pages of index. Toss in an ample helping of calendar and a listing of the county’s non-for-profit galleries you’re ready to begin a winding journey through the county’s bountiful array of visual and performing arts offerings. Circulation has been increased by 5,000
copies to 50,000 with distribution through the galleries, the Door County Advocate office is Sturgeon Bay, the Door Reminder office in Sister Bay and at the Kewaunee News office in Algoma. Copies can also be found in Wisconsin locations outside of the county at places like the Wisconsin Museum of Art, in West Bend, the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Madison. “We are very pleased with the 2010 edition,� said Ward, who said this year’s guide has been enhanced with the addition of a fold-out map. “It is a wonderful effort from the artists, galleries and theaters, to our magazine employees. Our design guru, Bill Vandermause, put all the elements together, piece by piece and created this wonderful showcase of art on the Door Peninsula. We hope that this impressive graphic display of the arts attracts art enthusiast to come to the Peninsula.� And, apparently, it has. “Recently one of our account executives, Kim Jacobs, received a call from a woman in Illinois that asked for copies of the 2010 arts guide,� said Ward. “She was calling for a group of about 100 couples out of the Chicago area ... which travels together. They saw a copy of the 2009 Arts Guide in Chicago and decided to plan an arts vacation get-away to Door County in June. So far, 25 couples have signed up.� I think it was the editorial that got them.
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Relaxing in Baileys Harbor Spring Fling & Scottie Rally - May 22nd, 2010 Step into Spring in a truly unique way! Enjoy Wisconsin's only Scottie Dog Rally & Parade. This is true a great time for the entire family. After the parade take a slow stroll through the fine selection of Arts & Crafts at our Town Hall lawn.
120th Annual 4th of July Celebration - 2010 Come rain or shine, Baileys Harbor is the place to be for the true charm of a small town Independence Day celebration! Activities are planned for the entire family all day. Get here early and plan to stay through to the evening’s fireworks display. The parade begins at 10:00 am and runs for over an hour with close to 100 floats, marching bands, local celebrities including the VFW and the Volunteer Fire Department. Food & beverage served all day, games, Arts & Crafts fair, and live entertainment! This year we are proud to present Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns beginning at
30th Annual Autumnfest - September 18th, 2010 September will bring the 16th Annual Classic & Antique Car Show with nearly 100 entries! Come vote for the People’s Choice Award. Along with the Car Show, enjoy our fabulous Annual Arts & Crafts fair. Enjoy a day of food, crafts and classic cars accompanied by live music!
There's no better way to practice your relaxation techniques than joining us for our Concerts In The Park Series! Beginning Saturday July 3rd, 2010, BHCA is very proud to present a list of talent that will be sure to keep you coming back every Saturday until September 4th, 2010.
Baileys Harbor
- Shop - Stay - Play - Baileys Harbor
AD Firewood Here is the line-up that has the Baileys Harbor Community Association 2805 S. Highland Rd @ Hwy F sprucing up their picnic baskets in anticipation of the open air Concerts In The Park. Baileys Grove Campground 2552 Cty Hwy F, 920.839.2559 -7/03/2010 - Dr. Freeze & The Cool Cats - Acoustic Blues Baileys On The Rocks -7/10/2010 - Lewis & Burroghs - Folk & Blue Grass 7962 Ward Street, 920.585.4241 -7/17/2010 - Ben There, Dan That! - Contemporary Acoustic & Cover -7/24/2010 - Dirty Deuce - Rock n Roll
Cedar Beach Inn/House 8006 Hwy 57, 920.559.1877
-7/31/2010 - North Bound - Americana, Rock & Blues
Carraig Cottages 224.522.9575
-8/07/2010 - Julian Hagen - Original Acoustic & Americana -8/14/2010 - Mark, Seth & Austin Raddatz - Folk & Country
Door County Maritime Museum www.dcmm.org, 920.743.5958
-8/21/2010 - pat mAcdonald + melaniejane, AKA Purgatory Hill -8/28/2010 - Lost Mothra Band - Original Acoustic Folk, Rock, Jazz, & Blues -9/04/2010 - Steve Lavell, Christopher Alley & Matt Fischer - Folk & Pop 2:00 PM SATURDAYS!!! SEE YOU THERE!
www.baileysharbor.com
Baileys Sunset Motel & Cottages 8404 Hwy 57, 920.839.2218
Espresso Lane Coffe Café 8037 Hwy 57, 920.839.2647 Fish Creek Moccasin Works 8099 Hwy 57, 920.839.2500 Gordon Lodge & Top Deck Restaurant 1420Pine Dr, 920.839.2331 Harbor Song Cottage
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920.839.2394 Hjertenjem 8024 Hwy 57, 920.839.2600 Journey's End Motel & Cabins 8271 Journey's End Ln 920.839.2887 Kiehnau's Service 8074 Hwy 57, 920.839.9189 Loc haven Log Cabins 7740 Chapel Ln, 920.839.1470
www.musicfestival.com 920.854.4060 Perret Homes Inc perrethomesinc.com, 920.499.1757 Scofield North Waterfront Rentals 7754 Chapel Ln, 920.839.1503 Segway Of Door County segway@doorcounty.com 920.376.0256
Nelson Lakeview Suites & Motel 7670 Hwy 57, 920.839.2326
Silver Strike Charter Fishing www.doorcountycharterfishing.com 920.854.6069
New Yardley Inn 3360 County Hwy E, 920.839.9487
Square Rigger Harbor Motel 7950 Hwy 57, 920.839.2016
Nita’s Garden Gate 8081 Hwy 57, 920.839.9090
The Harbor Inn 7992 Hwy 57, 920.839.2358
Northcote Clock & Stein Shop & Cottages 7701 Elm Point Rd.
P C Junction 7898 Cty Hwy A, 920.839.2048
The Inn at Windmill Farms /Morning Mist Studio 3829 Fairview Rd, 920.868.9282
Peninsula Music Festival
Whitecaps Guest Suites
Novel Ideas 8085 Hwy 57, 920.839.1300
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Concerts In the Park Series SATURDAYS @ 2:00 PM July through September, 2010
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