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Events For May
Location: Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: Mar 25 2012 - Jun 17 2012
http://www.dcmm.org
One hundred years ago on April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. The disaster that followed set off a chain of events that changed maritime history forever. This exhibit explores the impact that the Titanic’s sinking had on Maritime commerce everywhere, including the Great Lakes. 920-743-5958.
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Location: Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek
Dates: Apr 13 2012 - Jul 14 2012
http://www.peninsulaschoolofart.com
Discover how stop motion animation, created with traditional artistic techniques, can be just as compeling as computer-generated films filled with special effects. Experience works that feature the full range of artistic disciplines such as painting, drawing and sculpture, as well as the unique hands-on pin screen technique. 920-868-3455.
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Location: Multiple Locations in Door County
Dates: Apr 15 2012 - Nov 15 2012
http://www.SegwayTheDoor.com
Segway tours to what you want to see: Peninsula State Park, Baileys Harbor Lighthouses, Sturgeon Bay, Washington Island, Cave Point, and Ellison Bluff. From April 15th to November 15th. Cost $74-$84 per person. 1.5 hours, plus training. Call for a reservation: 920-376-0256.
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SEGWAY THE DOOR TOURS IN STURGEON BAY
Location: Downtown Sturgeon Bay in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: Apr 15 2012 - Nov 15 2012
http://www.SegwayTheDoor.com
Historic downtown Sturgeon Bay Segway Tour. 45 minute Segway experience in Sturgeon Bay. Cost: $45 per person. Call for a reservation: 920-376-0256.
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Location: Depart from Seaquist Orchard Farm Market in Sister Bay
Dates: Apr 27 2012 - Jun 03 2012
http://www.seaquistsegway.com
Tour times are by reservation. Come and view the cherry and apple blossoms from your own Off-Road Segway! Guided tours are offered either half-hour or one hour long on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Cost $25 and $45 per person. Call 920-421-4111 for reservations.
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DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE
Location: Ridges Santuary in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 17 2012 - May 19 2012
http://www.ridgessanctuary.org
This 3-day series of hikes, presentationa and workshops is a great way to find out more about the natural wonders of Door County. Sponsored by the Door County Land Trust, The Ridges Sanctuary, Crossroads of Big Creek, The Nature Conservancy, The Clearing Folk School and the Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources. For more info and to register for events, please visit www. ridgessanctuary.org/festival.htm. 920-839-2802.
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Location: Village-wide in Egg Harbor in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 17 2012 - May 20 2012
http://www.eggharbordoorcounty.org
The 4th annual Girlfriends Great Eggscape. Escape for the whole weekend - to relax, relate and release! A getaway weekend with a trolley tour, workshops, exercise classes, pub crawl, shopping, and much, much more! The event fee is $69 - and includes welcome reception (hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting), DJ for dance, karaoke, exercise extravaganza, midnight snacks on Saturday, trolley shuttle, and Sunday brunch. Plenty of optional classes available.
For questions or registration: 920-868-5164.
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Location: Carrington Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 17 2012
http://www.thelandmarkresort.com
Dinner at 6:30pm, show at 8pm. Featuring comedian Amber Preston. 920-868-5162. At the Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Rd., Egg Harbor.
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ISADOORA THEATRE: CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
Location: Ephraim Village Hall in Ephraim
Dates: May 17 2012 - May 20 2012
http://www.isadoora.com
Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Circle Mirror Transformation traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents, who gather each week for an acting class taught at the local community center. They soon learn more about each other and themselves than they bargained for, revealing secrets they never intended and transforming in ways they never expected. Tickets: 920-493-3667.
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Location: County-wide in Door County
Dates: May 18 2012 - May 20 2012
http://www.madeindoorcounty.net
Experience “Made in Door County” products featuring tours and special promotions at select businesses throughout the county. 800-527-3529.
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Location: Downtown Baileys Harbor in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.doorcountyscottierally.com
Nearly 200 Scottish Terriers come together and strut their scottitude. Complete with kilts and bagpipers. Parade at 11:30am. 920-493-5878.
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Location: Baileys Harbor Town Hall in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.baileysharbor.com
9am-4pm. Celebrate with a Spring Arts & Crafts Fair on the front lawn of the Town Hall. 920-839-2366.
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Location: Baileys Harbor Town Hall in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 19 2012
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7-9:30pm. In conjunction with the Festival of Nature there will be a barn dance at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Live music will be provided by Sugar on the Floor Barn Dance Orchestra. No experience or partners needed. All the dances will be taught by the caller, Terry Simeone. This event is open to the public and alcohol-free. Sponsored by the Door County Folk Alliance, Ltd. Donations accepted at the door.
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Location: Door Peninsula Winery in Carlsville
Dates: May 19 2012 - May 20 2012
http://www.dcwine.com
Please join us for our 4th annual wine and chocolate event as we return to our chocolate roots with a salute to fruit...and chocolate. Seatings are approximately 30-40 minutes and only $25 per person. Call for reservations at 800-551-5049.
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Location: Departs Sturgeon Bay and Carlsville in Door County
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Guests will partake in private wine tastings at 2 award-winning wineries, followed by a carriage ride in the quaint village of Fish Creek. Trolley navigates guests to hidden peninsula blossoms, forest wildflowers and scenic overlooks. Top it off with lunch at the historic White Gull Inn. Limited seating. Call 920-868-1100 for reservations. $58 per person. Duration 5 hours. Departs Sturgeon Bay lodgings 9:30-10am, northern Door lodging pick up at Door County Coffee & Tea in Carlsville 10am.
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Location: Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 19 2012 - May 20 2012
http://www.dcshepherdsmarket.com
10am-4pm. New location, at the Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 County Rd. G, in Egg Harbor. 18th Annual Fiber Art and Art-to-Wear Sale! Featuring fleeces, yarns, rovings, unique knit, woven and felted products, equipment, baskets and other fiber related accessories from local artists.
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Location: Carrington Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.thelandmarkresort.com
9pm. Hosted by Cheryl Simons. At the Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Rd., Egg Harbor. 920-868-5162.
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PROGRESSIVE DINNER TROLLEY OUTING
Location: Pick-up at Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Pick up at 5pm. Trolley guests will experience unique stops for hors d’oeuvres/cocktails at a surprise location, an elegant dinner at English Inn and a decadent dessert at a Romantic Inn. Selected Saturdays only in February thru June. $75 per person. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations.
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Location: Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.peninsulaschoolofart.com
Drop in any time between 9am and noon for art-making fun that correlates with the current exhibition’s theme in the School’s Guenzel Gallery. Free for families with children ages 3017. 920-868-3455.
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Location: Country Ovens/Cherry DeLite in Forestville
Dates: May 19 2012 - May 20 2012
http://www.CountryOvens.com
Country Ovens/Cherry DeLite celebrates their 25th anniversary. 800-544-1003
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Location: Mr. G’s in Jacksonport
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.doorshakespeare.com
7pm. Join us on Saturday, May 19 for the Bard’s Birthday Bash/Trivia Challenge at Mr. G’s. Have some fun, food and drinks while also supporting Door Shakespeare’s 2012 season. Doors open at 6pm for dinign. A $30 entry ticket allows you to take part in the games and enjoy an array of great hors d’oeuvres, one free drink, plus dancing and msic by the fabulous rockin’ Dow Jones (starts at 10pm). Cash bar also. Call 920-839-1500 to make your reservation or email us at doorshakespeare@gmail.com.
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WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Whitefish Dunes State Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 19 2012
10am. Wildflower Stroll. Get to know your spring flowers on this gentle hike about the park. Meet at the amphitheater for this family program. State Park vehicle sticker required. 920-823-2400.
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Location: Community Wide in Sister Bay
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.cometosisterbay.com
Individual sales throughout the village with guide map and coupons for restaurant specials. 920-854-4118.
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Location: Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com
7pm. Featuring Eric Lewis, Tommy Burroughs & Jimmy Davis. Like the “Memphis Sound” they love, these award-winning, versatile musicians defy simple definition and know no boundaries when it comes to musical styles. Tickets: $20 Adult, $15 Seniors, $10 Students. 920-743-1760.
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Location: Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 19 2012
http://www.doorcountyhabitat.org
4pm-8:30pm. Fun for the whole family! Meet Packer Players, participate in the Question and Answer Session, get autographs with your VIP Tickets, music by Andy’s Automatics, petting zoo, face painting, Packer memorabilia silent auction, and True Tailgate Barbie! Benefit for Door County Habitat for Humanity. $5 general admission, limited number of VIP tickets $30. On sale at Pick n Save, Marchant’s Foods, Main Street Market and Habitat for Humanity. 920-743-2869.
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Location: Baileys Harbor Town Hall in Baileys Harbor
Dates: May 20 2012
1pm. The Friends of Door County Libraries will host a Book and Author event with Magill Weber, author or ’Door County Outdoors, A Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, Paddling, Beaches, and Natural Places“. Event is co-sponsored by The Ridges Sanctuary in conjunction with its Festival of Nature. The book is a thorough and handy reference for all nature lovers and sport folk. Admission is free; non-perishable food donation for Feed My People are appreciated.
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Location: Countywide in Door County
Dates: May 20 2012
http://doorcountybaseball.tripod.com
Enjoy affordable family fun! Attend a Door County League Baseball game. Games start at 1:30pm. Food and drink available at concession stands. Today’s games: Institute at West Jacksonport, Egg Harbor at Kolberg, Sister Bay at Washington Island and Maplewood at Baileys Harbor.
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Location: Tiki Bar at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 20 2012
http://www.stoneharbor-resort.com
2-6pm. Live music at the Tiki Bar on the patio with Andy’s Automotives. 920-746-9004.
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Location: Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Washington Island
Dates: May 23 2012
http://www.truebloodpac.com
9am. Container Gardening. Master Gardener, Jerry Landwehr, provides an interesting and educational workshop outside on the patio. Learn how to select and work with plants to create dramatic container gardens. 920-847-3355.
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ISADOORA THEATRE: CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION
Location: Ephraim Village Hall in Ephraim
Dates: May 24 2012 - May 27 2012
http://www.isadoora.com
Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm. Circle Mirror Transformation traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents, who gather each week for an acting class taught at the local community center. They soon learn more about each other and themselves than they bargained for, revealing secrets they never intended and transforming in ways they never expected. Tickets: 920-493-3667.
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Location: Carrington Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 26 2012
http://www.thelandmarkresort.com
9pm. Hosted by Cheryl Simons. At the Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Rd., Egg Harbor. 920-868-5162.
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Location: Departs Carrington Pub & Grill in Egg Harbor
Dates: May 26 2012 - May 27 2012
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Enjoy the ’intoxicating’ tales of four of Door County’s haunted pubs and taverns. Must be 21 years or older. Departs Carrington Pub & Grill at the Landmark Resort at 7pm. Call for reservations (920) 868-1100. Cost: $35 per person. Limited seating available.
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PROGRESSIVE DINNER TROLLEY OUTING
Location: Pick-up at Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek
Dates: May 26 2012
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Pick up at 5pm. Trolley guests will experience unique stops for hors d’oeuvres/cocktails at a surprise location, an elegant dinner at English Inn and a decadent dessert at a Romantic Inn. Selected Saturdays only in February thru June. $75 per person. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations.
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Location: Settlement Shops in Fish Creek
Dates: May 26 2012
10am-2pm or sellout. There will be an early Plant Sale Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 26th to promote the gardening season in Door County.
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Location: Departs from Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek
Dates: May 26 2012 - May 27 2012
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Step aboard the ’Trolley of the Doomed’ as we share tales of ghostly sunken ships, haunted lighthouses and mysterious happenings on the darker side of this spirited peninsula. Departs at 7pm from Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek. Call (920) 868-1100 for reservations. Limited seating available.
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Location: Departs Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery in Fish Creek
Dates: May 26 2012 - May 27 2012
http://www.doorcountytrolley.com
Chauffeured trolley takes you to 4 award winning wineries for private tastings. Followed by a chef prepared gourmet lunch at Galileo’s at Liberty Square. $60 plus tax. Call (920) 868-1100 for reservations. Limited seating available.
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Location: Lakeside Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 26 2012 - May 27 2012
http://www.jacksonport.net
Art Fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more. 920-823-2288.
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WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Whitefish Dunes State Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 26 2012
6:30am. Bird Exploration. Join amateur birders Bill and Sarah Krouse for a morning of birding. This adult focused program will allow participants to explore a variety of habitats for migrating birds. Meet at the shelter building for this longer program. Dress for the weather. State park vehicle sticker required. 920-823-2400.
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WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAMS
Location: Whitefish Dunes State Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 26 2012
11am Beach Discovery. Explore the changing shoreline and discover treasures the waves have left behind. 2pm Outdoor Exploration. Take a stroll with the naturalist to experience spring flora and fauna. Explore the natural world through stories and science. Meet at the amphitheater for these family programs. State park vehicle sticker required. 920-823-2400.
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Location: Peninsula Research Station in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 26 2012
http://www.dcmga.org
9am-noon. Sale of vegetables and flowering plants, both annuals and perennials as well as hypertufas and picture frames for planting. 920-746-7952.
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Location: Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 26 2012 - May 27 2012
http://www.sturgeonbay.net
10am-5pm. 14th annual juried multi-media art show, entertainment, childrens’ activities, food and beverages. 800-301-6695.
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SUMERTIME LAWN CONCERT: BOUNDING MAIN
Location: Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay
Dates: May 26 2012
http://www.holidaymusicmotel.com
4-6pm. Bounding Main, an a capella quinted from Janesville, Wi. performs maritime music, sea chanties, and nautical ballads from as far back as 400 years ago in addition to a few contemporary maritime classica. Dressed in self-described Elizabethan Sea Dog regalia, Bounding Main delightfully introduces historical music to listeners who might otherwise consider it old fashioned. This all ages concert is perfect for the whole family. Free and open to the public. 920-743-5571.
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ROBERT J & THE ROWDY PRAIRIE DOGS IN CONCERT
Location: Trueblood Performing Arts Center in Washington Island
Dates: May 26 2012
http://www.truebloodpac.com
8pm. These Northern boys with Southern hearts are from Madison, Wi. and play original Americana songs written by award winning songwriter, Robert J. This Bluesy, County-Rocking, Storytelling, Swampy, Southern-style music will take you on a journey down the Dixie highway from one end of the Mississippi River to the other. 920-847-3355.
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Location: Countywide in Door County
Dates: May 27 2012
http://doorcountybaseball.tripod.com
Enjoy affordable family fun! Attend a Door County League Baseball game. Games start at 1:30pm. Food and drink available at concession stands. Today’s games: Baileys Harbor at Egg Harbor, Washington Island at Institute, West Jacksonport at Sister Bay and Maplewood at Kolberg.
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WHITEFISH DUNES STATE PARK NATURE PROGRAM
Location: Whitefish Dunes State Park in Jacksonport
Dates: May 28 2012
6:30am. Bird Exploration. Join amateur birders Bill and Sarah Krouse for a morning of birding. This adult focused program will allow participants to explore a variety of habitats for migrating birds. Meet at the shelter building for this longer program. Dress for the weather. A state park vehicle sticker is required to enter park. 920-823-2400.
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