Long-Run Calendar
| GHOSTS - HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSES OF THE GREAT LAKES March 1-Dec. 31 | • | Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. This interactive exhibit delves into the world of the paranormal with the new exhibit “Ghosts! Haunted Lighthouses of the Great Lakes.” Elements explore the mystery surrounding paranormal activity at some of the Great Lakes’ most famous lighthouses. 920-743-5958. |
| ABSTRACTIONS March 5-April 18 | • | Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Small group invitational. Learning to look |
| UNRUFFLED VIEWS: THE DRESS AS SYMBOL April 15-July 9 | • | Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. When the dress is used as a powerful symbol. |
| : ANNUAL SALON OF DOOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART. Arpil 23-May 31 | • | Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Student art from five Door County High Schools in all media are represented. Call for reception and awards date and time. 920-746-0707. |
| FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS April 29-June 5 | • | County-wide. Month-long plus celebration of spring. Beautiful blooming flowers, gardens, woods and orchards. Special events include self-guided tours, community celebrations with arts and crafts, food and music. 800-527-3529. |
| NATURALIST GUIDED HIKES Mid-May-Mid-Oct. | • | 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 |
| WISCONSIN WILDLIFE BIENNIAL XV June 4-July 19 | • | Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. All-media featuring students from Door County’s five high schools. |
| SATURDAY FARMER’S MARKET IN STURGEON BAY June 4-Oct. 29 | • | 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. |
| DISCOVERY BIRD HIKES June 4-July 30 | • | 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 |
| SISTER BAY HISTORICAL TOURS June 11-Sept. 24 | • | 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. |
| TUESDAY FARMER’S MARKET IN JACKSONPORT June 14-Oct. 25 | • | Lakeside Park. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 920-823-2288. |
| PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE June 14-Oct. 16 | • | Peninsula Players Theatre. America’s oldest professional resident summer theatre. Tuesday-Sunday. 920-868-3287. |
| AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE June 15-Aug. 27 | • | 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. |
| HARMONY BY THE BAY June 15-Aug. 31 | • | Martin Park, Sturgeon Bay. Wednesday evening concert series. 7 p.m. 1-800-301-6695. |
| EVENINGS IN EPHRAIM June 20-Aug. 22 | • | 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. |
| TUESDAY FARMER’S MARKET IN STURGEON BAY June 21-Sept. 27 | • | Martin Park. 3-7 p.m. 800-301-6695. |
| THURSDAY CONCERTS IN THE PARK June 23-Aug. 11 | • | 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. 920-868-3717. |
| HISTORIC IVERSON HOUSE AND MORAVIAN CHURCH TOUR June 23-Sept. 1 | • | Ephraim. 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays. Weekly tours of Ephraim’s Moravian Church, followed by the Historic Iverson House. 920-854-9688. |
| BIRCH CREEK CONCERT SERIES June 23-Aug. 13 | • | 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. |
| PEG EGAN SUNSET CONCERT SERIES June 26-Aug. 21 | • | Peg Egan Performing 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. |
| DOOR SHAKESPEARE July 8-Aug. 21 | • | The Gardens of Bjorklunden Estate, Baileys Harbor. Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and another classic comedy. 920-839-1500. |
| CENTENNIAL July 23-Sept. 13 | • | Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Photographer Chris Winters captures the workings of the 101-year-old steamship Challenger. |
| DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL EXHIBITION July 23-Aug. 13 | • | Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek. Works created by featured artists during the Plein Air Festival. |
| WASHINGTON ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 1-12 | • | Various locations. A series of concerts led by Artistic Director Stephen Colburn, principal oboist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. 920-847-3434. |
| PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 2-20 | • | Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. 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. |
| ART SALE Aug. 5-20 | • | Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Museum fundraiser. |
| BACKGROUNDS IN THE FOREGROUND Aug. 19-Oct. 24 | • | 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. |
| AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE FALL SEASON Sept. 2-Oct 15 | • | Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Indoor performances. Curtain times vary. 920-854-6117. |
| 36th JURIED ANNUAL Sept. 17-Nov. 8 | • | Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Works from artists in a five-county Northeastern Wisconsin area. |
| ALL FIRED UP: CONTEMPORARY IRON SCULPTURE Sept. 30-Nov. 5 | • | 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. |
| 30 PAINTINGS/30 DAYS Nov. 11-Dec. 31 | • | 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. |
| DECK THE HALLS WITH ART Nov. 12-Dec. 28 | • | . Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Door County Art League members and others interpret holiday themes. |
| NATURE OF ROMANCE Dec. 2-March 31, 2012 | • | County-wide. Treat yourself and 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. |
