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    Video: Ellison Bay Spring Art Crawl

    "Gardens and Gardening'' was the theme for this year's spring art crawl hosted by Ellison Bay Arts on May 18-19. The two-day self-guided tours carried the art of creating, learning, cooking and living well.

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    Abe Cohn is shown with his wife and business partner, Ginka, having a laugh while at work in the studio at their Potters Wheel Gallery in Fish Creek in 2005. Abe Cohn passed away May 10, two years after Ginka's death, and fellow artists remember the Cohns' openness and pioneering impact on the Door County art scene. File/Your Key to the Door Weekly

    Goodbye to a 'grandparent' of Door County art

    Abraham Cohn came from the Milwaukee area to open the first pottery studio/gallery in Door County in 1956 and kept his Potters Wheel Gallery in Fish Creek running in the 57 years ever since.

    • May 14, 2013
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    David Clowers, as Leonard, interrogates the seated possible terrorist Zamir (played by Marcel Bruyere) in a rehearsal scene from the Isadoora Theatre Company production of 'Why Torture Is Wrong, And The People Who Love Them.' Zamir's wife, Felicity (Mary Hall), and Leonard's wife, Luella (Lola DeVillers) look on. Tina M. Gohr/Your Key to the Door Weekly

    Laughing through our anxieties

    Isadoora Theatre Company always has prided itself on producing plays that are sometimes edgy, sometimes topical, sometimes controversial.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Movie on environment plays next in UU series

    A documentary on the state of the natural environment is featured in the next showing of the Movies That Matter series at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County.

    • May 14, 2013
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    RIGHT: Hamish Macbeth shows off its Scottish kilt while taking part in last year's Parade of Scots, part of the annual Door County Scottie Rally in Baileys Harbor. Hamish Macbeth is owned by Kathie Craig of Burlington. File/Your Key to the Door Weekly

    Scotties on parade in Baileys Harbor

    What began as a small gathering of Scottish Terriers and their owners in Door County is now an international event, as the 13th annual Parade of Scots, part of the Door County Scottie Rally, takes place May 18 in Baileys Harbor.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Spaces available, but filling, for Festival of Nature

    Nature enthusiasts can explore Door County's natural beauty and diversity through over 40 field trips and programs conducted by expert field trip leaders during the Door County Festival of Nature, which takes place May 24 and 25 and is taking registration

    • May 14, 2013
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    Paddle tours added to Ridges summer schedule

    The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor is adding paddle tours to its regular guided nature hikes this summer.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Brian Sostek and Megan McClellan of Sossy Mechanics star in 'Trick Boxing,' playing from May 17 to 26 at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay.

    TAP gets physical with 'Trick Boxing'

    Third Avenue Playhouse brings a unique, multi-arts production to its stage with a two-week run of 'Trick Boxing,' opening May 17.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Door Shakespeare to hold Ceilidh Party

    With 'Macbeth' on its schedule this summer, Door Shakespeare is holding a lively evening of traditional Scottish folk music, dancing, and story telling for its spring fundraising event.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Bonnie Paruch

    Paruch opens studio with release of first book

    Sister Bay-based artist Bonnie Paruch opens her remodeled studio and gallery with the publication of her first book, 'A Brush With Life,' which will be introduced at a grand opening for the studio from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 to 25.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Island fiber arts school open for 35th season

    The Sievers School of Fiber Arts on Washington Island opens its 35th season May 17, teaching classes in weaving, knitting, spinning, quilting, basketry, surface design, beadwork, book and paper arts, dyeing, felting and more.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Get your fiber intake at Shepherds' Market

    Northeast Wisconsin's oldest fiber event and sale, the Door County Shepherds' Market, holds its 19th annual edition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 and 19 at Woodwalk Gallery.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Eight of the more than 300 6-by-6-inch canvas 'tiles' that made up the final results of last year's Community Mosaic Project, held by the Hardy Gallery in Ephraim. Submitted

    Hardy announces plans for sixth Community Mosaic

    The Hardy Gallery in Ephraim announced preparations for the launch of the organization's sixth annual Community Mosaic Project, which will be unveiled July 19.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Edward 'Pudge' DeGraff, who died in 1997, is shown working on one of his popular woodcarvings. The Door County Maritime Museum is seeking maritime-themed carvings by DeGraff for a future exhibit dedicated to him. Submitted

    DCMM seeks 'Pudge' carvings for exhibit

    The Door County Maritime Museum is seeking maritime-themed works by the late Edward 'Pudge' DeGraff for an upcoming exhibit dedicated to the popular Door County carver at the Sturgeon Bay museum.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Kara Rouer. Submitted

    So. Door senior Rouer earns PMF scholarship

    Kaira Rouer, a senior at Southern Door High School, was named the the recipient of the Peninsula Music Festival college scholarship. Rouer will be attend Lawrence University in Appleton this fall.

    • May 14, 2013
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    DeSalvo does tribute to Borge in UU show

    Reservations are being taken for a special performance, 'A Tribute to Victor Borge,' taking place May 24 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County.

    • May 14, 2013
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    The Petra van Nuis Quartet — from left, guitarist Andy Brown, vocalist van Nuis, double bassist Joe Policastro and drummer Bob Rummage — comes from Chicago for a jazz concert May 19 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County. Submitted.

    Jazz quartet in concert at fellowship

    The Petra van Nuis Quartet brings jazz from Chicago to Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County for a concert at 3 p.m. May 19.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Try Peninsula's best tastes in YMCA benefit

    The Door County YMCA holds its the 12th annual Dining Around the Door fundraiser May 19 at Alpine Resort in Egg Harbor, where guests can share a toast with friends, bid on auction items, enjoy waterfront dining and support the Y.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Wine trail members hold first Wine Fest Weekend

    Door County has more wineries — seven — than any other county in Wisconsin. These state-of-the-art wineries, which have excelled in prestigious wine competitions, have joined together to form the Door County Wine Trail.

    • May 14, 2013
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    In Good Taste: Finding the right wine a matter of personal taste

    This week, we go from vine to wine, grape juice aged to perfection with just the slightest 'Did they wash their feet first?' flavor of a truly great vintage.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Crossroads at Big Creek: Red is good for early maple leaves

    Birders have had a great month at Crossroads at Big Creek because the late spring has meant a late 'leaf-out,' so migrating songbirds have not been obscured by foliage.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Reflections and Directions: Learning to appreciate what dogs can offer

    The annual Door County Scottie Rally descends on Baileys Harbor this weekend and with it a festival dedicated to one breed of dog – the Scottish terrier.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Bandwidth: Club, bar and restaurant gigs: May 15-26

    ROCK JAM, 8 p.m. to midnight, with top Door County musicians including guitar whiz Chris Aaron. Poh's Corner Pub, 164 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. No cover for 21 and older only. (920) 743-3933.

    • May 14, 2013
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    To-Do List: May 15-26

    FAMILY FILM, 3 p.m. 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Dog Days'; popcorn provided. Door County Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Free. (920) 743-6578.

    • May 14, 2013
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    At the Galleries

    ALCHEMY FIELDS, 9533 Wisconsin 57, Baileys Harbor.

    • May 14, 2013
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    At the State Parks

    Whitefish Dunes State Park is at 3275 Clark Lake Road (County WD), south of Jacksonport. Naturalist programs are offered year-round. The shelter building is available daily. Annual or daily park stickers are required while visiting.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Lineup announced for Harmony By the Bay

    Some new, regional touring names and a few favorites will be heard in the 2013 Harmony by the Bay concert series at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay, which was announced recently.

    • May 13, 2013
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    A beetle sits on a milkweed plant at The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor. These and other creatures might be seen on a 'Signs of Spring' walk held May 11 by The Ridges. Submitted

    Hike to find frogs, spring signs at The Ridges

    The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor holds two No Family Left Inside programs this weekend, and registration is required for each.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Cohn to hold memoir workshop at fellowship

    Registrations are being taken for a free two-hour workshop given by Myrna Leigh Cohn on an introduction to memoir writing at 1 p.m. May 23 at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Trumpet studio in concert at Björklunden

    Björklunden, a Door County campus for Appleton liberal arts school Lawrence University, offers an informal concert for trumpet enthusiasts May 12.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Kapolnek named coordinator at Pen Players

    Peninsula Players Theatre hired Danielle Kapolnek for its newly redefined position of Development and Events Coordinator. She succeeds Alan Kopischke, who left to take a position with Birch Creek Music Performance Center.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Players taking sign-ups for Spring Clean volunteers

    In a few short weeks, the acting company and technicians of Peninsula Players Theatre will arrive from across the country to begin their 78th year presenting plays along Door County's shore.

    • May 7, 2013
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    TAP holds recital for students in state contest

    Selected students from Door County's four mainland high schools who performed in the Wisconsin School Music Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival will give a recital at 2 p.m. May 11 at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay.

    • May 7, 2013
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    String academy announces summer programs

    The Door County String Academy is taking registrations for its 2013 summer programs. All take place at Hope Church, 141 S. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Enrollments are limited.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Fundraising campaign launched for TAP's 'Menagerie'

    Third Avenue Playhouse is launching a new Kickstarter online fundraising campaign, this time to cover the expenses in producing the season-opening play in its Studio Theatre.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Alto Judy Paulson and first tenor Duryea Johnson let their voices be heard during the Peninsula Singers spring concert in Sturgeon Bay last year. This year's spring concerts take place May 11 in Sturgeon Bay and May 12 in Fish Creek. File/Your Key to the Door Weekly

    Peninsula Singers express the 'Joy of Song'

    The Peninsula Singers present their annual spring concert, this year titled 'Joy of Song,' at two venues this weekend.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Eight of the more than 300 6-by-6-inch canvas 'tiles' that made up the final results of last year's Community Mosaic Project, held by the Hardy Gallery in Ephraim. Submitted

    Hardy Gallery readies for juried exhibit, Community Mosaic

    The Hardy Gallery in Ephraim announced that the prospectus is now available online for its 51st Annual Juried Exhibition, which is set to kick off the organization's 2013 summer season May 25.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Art school takes applications for Doerr youth scholarships

    The Peninsula School of Art is taking applications for the Kathryn A. 'Katie' Doerr Young Artists Endowed Fund, established in 2012 by Doerr's family to provide support for the school's youth scholarships and youth outreach programs.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Edward 'Pudge' DeGraff, who passed away in 1997, is shown working on one of his popular woodcarvings. The Door County Maritime Museum is seeking maritime-themed carvings by DeGraff for a future exhibit dedicated to him. Submitted

    Exhibit of lighthouse paintings opens at maritime museum

    The Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay celebrates the Peninsula's towering icons with a new art exhibit titled 'The Lighthouse Show.'

    • May 7, 2013
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    Local jewelry designer named to Stout advisory board

    Samara Christian, owner and designer of Samara Jewelry Designs in Sturgeon Bay, has accepted a position on the University of Wisconsin-Stout Art and Design Professional Advisory Board.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Craft beer pairing party to benefit Birch Creek

    Mojo Rosa's in Egg Harbor is teaming up with New Glarus Brewing Co. to tap specialty craft beers to benefit Birch Creek Music Performance Center with a beer pairing party starting at 5 p.m. May 13.

    • May 7, 2013
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    In Good Taste: Use beer's many different flavors in your cooking

    Beer — it's what's for dinner. My dear friend, former co-worker, boss, chef, restaurateur Patrick Barbercheck of Bluefront Café is awesome. He and I met years ago. He's a great chef, with a diverse bag of culinary tools at his disposal.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Crossroads at Big Creek: Sit-down time varies for bird mothers

    On Mother's Day weekend, many of the wild creatures at Crossroads at Big Creek are becoming mothers. For fish, frogs and insects, motherhood does not extend beyond laying eggs, but for birds and mammals, motherhood is a genuine commitment.

    • May 7, 2013
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    At the State Parks

    Whitefish Dunes State Park is at 3275 Clark Lake Road (County WD), south of Jacksonport. Naturalist programs are offered year-round. The shelter building is available daily. Annual or daily park stickers are required while visiting.

    • May 7, 2013
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    Bandwidth: Club, bar and restaurant gigs: May 8-19

    ROCK JAM, 8 p.m. to midnight, with top Door County musicians including guitar whiz Chris Aaron. Poh's Corner Pub, 164 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. No cover for 21 and older only. (920) 743-3933.

    • May 7, 2013
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    To-Do List: May 8-19

    BROADBAND SUMMIT, Roundtable discussions on county telecommunications infrastructure and service upgrades and debut of the new telecommunications layer on the Door County GIS map.

    • May 7, 2013
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    At the Galleries

    • AUDREY M. OFF GALLERY AND FRAMERY, 40 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Creations by Door County artist Audrey Off, who also has 30 years of experience in picture framing and design. Gallery includes works by Kari Anderson, Charles Peterson, Marion Burmeister, Sandra Peterson, Mary Uhl, Faith Frykman and R.D. Bentley. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. (920) 743-2259 or www.doorcountyart.com.

    • May 7, 2013

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