Spring in Door County: we can feel it in the air!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Spring in Door County takes on many meanings. The most obvious being the change in the landscape. Even with our surprise snowstorm last weekend, daffodils survived the shock and are popping up along the roadsides and woods. Trilliums can’t be far away.

Another sign of spring in Door County is the annual announcement of the performing arts season. The 2012 season includes some old favorites and some new surprises.

June 7 – 10 brings another Steel Bridge Songfest to the streets and venues of Sturgeon Bay. pat mAcdonald and melaniejane have another amazing weekend of music planned and while the artists have not yet been announced, keep track here and check back often.

Peninsula Players has a strong line-up, but I predict the odds on favorite for the season will be Lombardi. Fresh off a successful run on Broadway, Lombardi tells the story of the man not just the myth.

Jeanne Kuhns Woodwalk Concert Series has an exciting season that includes he return of her son Eli Mattson and old favorites Marybeth Mattson, Katie Dahl and Krista Detor.

Coming soon: more announcements of the upcoming season in Door County!

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Door County’s American Folklore Theatre announces a new summer show

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

From the Peninsula Pulse: American Folklore Theatre’s 2012 season features the debut effort  of the writing team Emilie Coulson and Katie Dahl – “Victory Farm.” From the article:

American Folklore Theatre’s (AFT) 2012 season features the debut of the first play written by the team of Emilie Coulson and Katie Dahl. Victory Farm is a story of “family, forgiveness, and the fruits of our labor” set in World War II Door County. The music is being created by award-winning composer James Valcq, who is best known for the worldwide success of The Spitfire Grill written with AFT co-founder, Fred Alley.

Emilie Coulson grew up in Door County and Katie Dahl has been a fixture on the county music scene for years and we’re sure their collaboration will be the show you won’t want to miss this summer! Check out the rest of the AFT Season here.

Begin planning your summer in Door County right here with a call to the  outstanding properties of the Door County Inns and Resorts.

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Door County Mid/Late Winter Update

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Upper left to right: Julian Hagen; The Normal Heart live reading; Marybeth Mattson. Lower left to right: Seth Raddatz; Jana Nyberg; Cynthia Stiehl

It’s mid-February in Door County and visions of spring are dancing our in our heads. In that spirit here are a few Door County updates of events coming up in what is left of our winter and into spring for you to peruse:

Sturgeon Bay’s Third Avenue Playhouse has many events coming up in the next few months.
Here are a few: (All shows at 7:30 pm)
• February 25 – Copperbox
• March 20 – Julian Hagen
• April 10 – Marybeth Mattson & Seth Raddatz Door County Humane Society Benefit
• April 24 – Cynthia Stiehl Door County Maritime Museum Benefit
• April 25 – Jana Nyberg Group
• May 1 – Jeanne Kuhns & Lost Mothra
• May 12 – The Normal Heart

The Peninsula Pulse has an inspirational story by Myles Dannhausen on the relocation of a Fish Creek favorite – the Blue Horse Bistro. This is a tale of small business owners in Door County rising above some substantial  challenges to continue their dream. And it also shows how a community bands together to help their own.

Now that you have had a taste of Door County in February, isn’t it time you take advantage of the great winter rates and head on over? Contact any of the fine properties of Door County Inns and Resorts. You’ll be glad you did!

 

 

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Fish Creek’s Celebration of Winter and More!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

Fish Creek Winter FestivalFish Creek Winter Festival celebrates its’ 25th year of bringing outdoor fun to the month of February in Door County. Back in the early days this family favorite festival was called “Fish Creek Winter Games” because of its emphasis on an array of Olympic style games featuring the awarding of medals.

Today the playing of outdoor winter games is just as important. Get a load of these selections:

GAMES INSIDE the TENT - minnow racing, sasquatch ball toss, bean bag cannon shoot, kid’s fishing pond, pie tin toss, marshmallow shoot out & wheel of fortune

GAMES OUTSIDE the TENT - toilet seat toss, snowshoe obstacle course, ice bowling, football toss, crazy golf, bike toss, hockey shot, basketball shot, wheel of meat & hunter’s darts

Now add a dash of other crazy activities including  Shoe Dancing, the Human Foosball Tournament and you get the feeling of where this is all going. Check out the complete schedule here.

Also featured this weekend is the now annual Peninsula School of Art benefit: SOUP! Project on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 11 am – 3 pm. During the event, handcrafted ceramic bowls will be for sale and those who make a purchase can partake in a bountiful hot soup-and-bread buffet. As in past years, community-created bowls are $15 each, with “premium” bowl designs created by area professional potters priced at $40. Find out more at the Peninsula Pulse right here.

And don’t miss the antics of Baby Wants Candy at the Door Community Auditorium on Saturday night at 7:30 pm. This performance is sponsored by that venerable Door County institution: the Peninsula Players. Find out why Chicago Sun Times named the show, “Chicago’s Most Consistently Funny and Crowd-Pleasing Show.”

 

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This Weekend in Door County: Entertainment to Warm Your Soul – some of it free!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

I know its winter in Door County, but his weekend features a bevy of events to warm the soul of any winter visitor.

At the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek:
• Friday, January 20, 7PM Free  – Movie Night featuring SUPER 8: a film by J.J. Abrams
In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident.
• Saturday, January 21, 9AM Free – Distinguished Lecture Series: Biblical Interpretations
St. Norbert’s College Lecturer: Dr. Thomas M. Bolin, Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Dr. Bolin’s research focuses on the ancient literary and cultural contexts of the Hebrew Bible as well as ancient Israelite history, specifically wisdom literature and post-exilic texts.
• Saturday, January 21, 7PM $14 – Coffeehouse Concert in the Fireside Lounge: Katie Dahl
Known for easy humor, a golden alto voice and poignant original music, Katie has shared the stage with the likes of Julie Gold and Dar Williams. Buy Tickets

Scene from Fish Creek Winter Festival. Photo from visitfishcreek.com

Coming in February:
Fish Creek Winter Festival, February 2-3
The 25th Annual winter shindig featuring family friendly activities, both indoors and out.

Peninsula Music Festival’s February Fest: Two weekends of beautiful music.
Saturday, February 11 at the Peninsula School of Art- Thomas Kluge Trio
Thomas Kluge, Viola; Amy Thieman, Flute; Katie Wychulis, Harp
Friday, February 17 at the Ephraim Moravian Church – The Music of Jane Austen
Josefien Stoppelenburg, Soprano/Violin and Stephen Alltop, Piano

Door County Idol -
Saturday, February 11 at 7PM $10 reserved seating at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek
(Part of the Fish Creek Winter Festival)
Door County teens compete for the title of the 2012 Door County Idol in this highly-anticipated annual event celebrating our amazing homegrown talent. The finalists, selected from dozens of auditioning students, will perform two songs of their choice. The winner will be selected by a panel of judges with help from the audience.
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And before you come up for your winter getaway, visit the fine properties of the Door County Inns and Resorts. We have great winter prices on our fabulous suites. We’ll leave the heat on!

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