Door County Arts : Music
Bluegrass with Highland Road at Door County Auditorium - Feb 8, 2010 - 7:02:03 PM

Highland Road performs bluegrass in the truest tradition of Scottish, Irish, and English immigrants who inspired the musical storytelling genre.  Taking the stage in the next Door Community Auditorium Fireside Coffeehouse Concert of the winter season, Highland Road band members Andy Coulson, Tad Gilster, Rick Gordon, and Tony Gebauer will perform on Saturday, February 20 at 7 pm.  Their program will include bluegrass, a bit of country, and a smattering of folk music.

Door County Arts : Music
The Four Freshmen Bring the Sound to the Peninsula - Jan 30, 2010 - 12:10:12 PM

One of the most influential musical sounds of the last 60 years will fill the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek on Saturday evening, Feb. 13, when the Four Freshmen take the stage in the annual Valentine's weekend concert.  Not only will the evening feature the rich blend of the group's rich harmony, but some comedy will be mixed in as comedian C. Willi Myles will open the show which begins at 8 p.m.

Door County Arts : Galleries
Vintage Nest of Door County ... A Traveling Show - Jan 30, 2010 - 10:21:24 AM
Winter in Wisconsin can be daunting, but Vintage Nest of Door County, the first "occasional sale" on the peninsula, is arriving just in time to dispel the chill in the air.  Featuring a variety of vintage pieces--clothing and collectibles, garden decorations, jewelry and clothing -Vintage Nest of Door County is a fashion feast whose theme hints at spring.        

 

Door County Arts : Music
Katie Dahl Stars at DCA Fireside Coffeehouse - Jan 18, 2010 - 8:22:33 PM
When Katie Dahl picked up a guitar for the first time, it was the music of Cheryl Wheeler, Pete Seeger, Dar Williams-all of her favorites-that she choose to play. Today, the accomplished singer/musician/songwriter no longer needs to perform other artists' music.  She brings her music and her unique style to the Door Community Auditorium Fireside Coffeehouse on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7 pm.

Features : Fish Creek
Lynn Gudmundsen Opens Door Community Auditorium - Jan 1, 2010 - 11:02:04 AM

Being a classically trained violinist has provided Lynn Gudmundsen the wherewithal to expand her repertoire to perform "a bit of everything."  The well known Door County entertainer gets that opportunity Saturday, Jan. 16 in the opening of the annual Door Community Auditorium Fireside Coffeehouse concerts. 

 

Features : Ephraim
Ephraim's Anderson Dock is More Than a Marina - Jul 1, 2009 - 9:00:00 AM

Boats can tie up for the day

For those of you that are repeat visitors to Ephraim, there are certain landmarks that you would insist newcomers have to see in order to state that they had been to this town. For most, these landmarks include the Anderson complex, which is composed of four main buildings. One such building is the Anderson Barn, which contains photographs, artwork, artifacts and stories of Ephraim’s history. The Barn is also home to the wheel of the ship Ebenezer, which was the only schooner that was built in Ephraim. 

One other must-see part of this complex is the Anderson Dock, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Anderson Dock is a working dock, with seasonal and transient slips available for rent, and is best known for the graffiti-covered dock warehouse.

Door County Arts : Music
Egg Harbor's Peg Egan Performing Arts Center Opens Second Season With Richie Havens - Jun 28, 2009 - 3:30:06 PM

Richie Havens ... remember him from Woodstock?

The Door Peninsula was settled by farmers, lumbermen, and fishermen more than 150 years ago.  Arriving from countries around the globe, the early pioneers knew long days of unending hard work.  But at the end of the week, it was music that filled their homes, simple instruments like a guitar, fiddle, flute, jaw harp, accordion.  The rare piano arrived with a flourish and soon became a gathering point for sing-a-longs.

Door County Arts : Theater and Film
Skyway Drive In - Outdoor Movies and Much More! - Jun 21, 2009 - 9:35:20 PM

Always a double feature

For those of us old enough to remember drive in movie theatres, we’re also old enough to remember when they began to disappear. Having grown up near Chicago, a double screen drive in theatre was one of our favorite family destinations. Sadly, the majority of the drive in theatres that once existed no longer do. In Wisconsin, the number of drive ins has dropped from sixty-five to just ten. One such gem is the Skyway Drive In located between Fish Creek and Ephraim.

Founded by Orville and Elton Voeks, the Skyway was their second theatre business, having founded the Lake Cinema in Baileys Harbor. Unfortunately, after just over fifty years of business, Lake Cinema, one of the last Quonset Hut-style theatres left in the country, was sold in 2000 and torn down in 2001 after changing hands for sixth time.