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February 2008
NOTE:
Schedules sometimes change, so always confirm with the organization in
question to make sure that the event you are interested in, is still
scheduled to take place.
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Dates of event: 11/2/2007 - 3/16/08
At Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art.
From November 2 through March 16 in the first-floor Arthur Light Gallery, the Fairfield will exhibit rotating works from its permanent collection, which is centered on the work of Henry Moore. In addition to Moore, who Newsweek called “the sculptor of the (20th) century,” the collection also includes the work of other important modern artists, such as Wassily Kandinsky, Alberto Giacometti and Renee Magritte. More info, call: 920-746-0001.
FREE, DAILY DOCENT-LED TOURS – STURGEON BAY
Dates of event: 11/7/2007 - 3/16/08
At Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art. Starting on Wednesday, November 7th, the art center will offer free, daily, docent-led tours of its exhibitions starting at 1:30pm. The free, daily tours will run through March 16, 2008. Curator-led tours will be available to school groups. The tours will give museum visitors an intimate opportunity to learn more about signature artist Henry Moore and the museum’s world-class permanent collection, as well as the rotating exhibitions in the b2 gallery. 920-746-0001.
THE SATURDAY SALON – STURGEON BAY
Location: Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art
Dates of event: 1/5/08 To 3/29/08
The Saturday Salon: Sketching and Painting in the Galleries. Every Saturday afternoon from January 5 through March 29th, the Fairfield will welcome local artists at every level - student, amateur and professional - for an afternoon of drawing and painting in the galleries. The Saturday Salon will be free and open to the public. 920-746-0001.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING:
Date of event: 2/02/08
Pick up at 5 PM Orchard Country Winery. Trolley guests will experience unique stops for hors d’oeuvres/cocktails at a surprise location, an elegant dinner at The Inn at Kristofer’s, and a decadent dessert at a romantic inn. Selected Saturdays only in January through May. $70 per person. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations. Pick up at 5pm at Orchard Country Winery (1/2 mile south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42). Please tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
WINTER WONDERLAND TOURS
Date of Event: 2/02/08
Pick up countywide. Trolley guests will tour/taste at an award-winning winery, followed by a cozy sleigh ride through the Door's most wintry landscapes. Top it off with a fireside lunch at the romantic White Gull Inn. Call 920-868-1100. $51 per person. Limited seating available. Pick up countywide 9:15-10 AM. And please tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
LECTURE: EVOLUTION VS. CREATIONISM IN AMERICAN LIFE – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 2/02/08
At the Door Community Auditorium - 9AM. Dr. Anindo Choudhury. Of Saddled Dinosaurs and Beached Arks: Evolutionism vs. Creationism in American Life. This lecture will address how the theory of evolution is being challenged and exploited by American life and politics. Info - 920-868-2728.
FIRESIDE COFFEEHOUSE CONCERT: JEANNE KUHNS
Date of Event: 2/02/08
At the Door Community Auditorium - 7PM. Weaving mystical lyrics and intriguing musical patterns, singer/songwriter Jeanne Kuhns’ music is a mix of bluesy progressive folk. Drawing from her dreams, Jeanne’s original songs reflect her passion for relationships, the earth, and the “magical moments we experience every day.” Jeanne is currently recording her third album “Ghost Ranch.” Tickets: $14. Call 920-868-2728.
21st ANNUAL FISH CREEK WINTER FESTIVAL - FISH CREEK
Dates of events: 2/08/09 – 2/10/08
Fish Creek will host a weekend of fun and frivolity. Winter Fest activities will feature something to delight every age. From spitting a cherry pit to sampling chili or an evening of rock & roll, the weekend’s activities will include food, music and games. Kites Over the Bay will paint the sky with a rainbow of color, Peninsula Art School will serve up homemade soup in handcrafted pottery bowls, the Door Community Auditorium will host the 4th Annual Door County Idol. Call 920-868-2728
We have attended several times, and with children! This is a fun event with lots for the kids. Most recently, this event takes place in Clark Park, along the water front with a big tent But look for local last minute directions that will be available all over town. It used to be out on the ice in the harbor. This is a fun Winter event, with lots of good eating and fun events – check for specific details this year.
DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING
Date of Event: 2/09/08
Trolley guests will experience unique stops for hors d’oeuvres/cocktails at a surprise location, an elegant dinner at The Inn at Kristofer’s, and a decadent dessert at a romantic inn. Selected Saturdays only in January through May. $70 per person. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations. Pick up at 5pm at Orchard Country Winery (1/2 mile south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42). And tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
WINTER WONDERLAND TOURS
Date of Event: 2/09/08
Pick up countywide. Trolley guests will tour/taste at an award-winning winery, followed by a cozy sleigh ride through the Door's most wintry landscapes. Top it off with a fireside lunch at the romantic White Gull Inn. Call 920-868-1100. $51 per person. Limited seating available. Pick up countywide 9:15-10 AM. And please tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
CELEBRATING WINTER FESTIVAL ON WASHINGTON ISLAND
Dates of Event: 2/09/08 – 2/17/08
A week filled with fun, flavorful and themed events to take the chill out of your winter blues. Enter the annual Chili Cook-off, take in a play or musical performance, hike/snowshoe the nature trail or be surprised by some of the once in a lifetime events that are created each year. For more info call the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce at 920-847-2179.
LIONS CLUB ANNUAL FISH DERBY ON WASHINGTON ISLAND
Dates of Event: 2/09/08 – 2/17/08
A week long fishing competition offering prizes for the top catches to those who take on the challenges of the frozen waters of Lake Michigan. A family fun luncheon and famous Bingo, held at the historic and famous Nelson’s Hall & Pub for the fisherman and non fishing visitors and friends. Call for details. 920-847-2179.
DOOR COUNTY IDOL CONTEST – FISH CREEK
Date of event: 02/09/08
At the Door Community Auditorium (Top of the Hill in Fish Creek)
Competing for the title of Door County Idol, some of the peninsula’s most talented young singers between the ages of 15-19 will perform for a panel of three judges. The audience will actively participate in voting for the Idol’s winning contestant. Tickets, $8 adults, $5 students. 920-868-2728.
WINTER WINE & CHERRY FEST – FISH CREEK
Date of event: 2/09/08
Free product tastings, winter sleigh rides, live music, food and activities. For more information, check our website at www.orchardcountry.com. Read our Review!
SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST
Date of event: 2/09/08
At the Hands on Art Studio, in Fish Creek.
11AM – 3PM. www.handsonartstudio.com. or call 888-868-9311.
NEWPORT STATE PARK CONDLELIGHT SKI, HIKE &SNOWSHOE
Date of event: 2/09/08
At Newport State Park - One-mile trail lighted by homemade candles. Bonfire and refreshments. Park sticker required. 6-9 PM. Call 920-854-2500.
DOOR COUNTY AUDITORIUM – WORKING THE MUSICAL– FISH CREEK
Dates of event: 2/14/08 – 2/17/08 (also 2/21 – 2/24/08)
At the Door Community Auditorium – 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:30 PM Sunday. Isadoora Theatre Company presents Working - the Musical by Studs Terkel, Stephen Schwartz and James Taylor. The hopes, dreams, joys and concerns of the average working American are the focus of this unique, extraordinary musical. It’s a highly original look at the American landscape that’s simply impossible to forget. Tickets: $15 each. 920-493-3667.
ISLAND PLAYERS PRESENT: TIME FLIES by DAVID IVES – WASHINGTON ISLAND
Dates of event: 2/15/08 – 2/17/08
At the The Washington Hotel. Winter production, Time Flies by David Ives performed at the Washington Hotel. Performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday matinee at 2 PM. Directed by David Ranney. Info: 920-847-2179.
“Fire and Ice” - STURGEON BAY
Date of event: 2/16/08
A city wide event, the day is filled with ice carvers turning massive blocks of ice into works of art. The evening is filled with hot entertainment and dinner/dance at Stone Harbor Resort. For more information call 800-301-6695.
While strolling down historic Third Avenue, warm up with a great cup of coffee at Kicks, get gourmet fudge and caramel corn at Copper Kettle Confections, or see cool art at AMO Gallery & Framery, and cool things for the home at The Dancing Bear and great clothing at Wilkins and Olander!
WINTER WONDERLAND TOURS
Date of Event: 2/16/08
Pick up countywide. Trolley guests will tour/taste at an award-winning winery, followed by a cozy sleigh ride through the Door's most wintry landscapes. Top it off with a fireside lunch at the romantic White Gull Inn. Call 920-868-1100. $51 per person. Limited seating available. Pick up countywide 9:15-10 AM. And please tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
THE CLAREMONT TRIO IN CONCERT – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 2/17/08
At the United Methodist Church (836 Michigan Ave.) . 7:30 PM, doors open at 6:45 PM. Classical trio featuring twin sisters Emily and Julia Bruskin on violin and cello and Donna Kwong on piano. Three beautiful and talented young ladies created this trio in 1999 when all three were students at Juilliard School of Music. They won the prestigious Young Concert Artists Competition in 2001 and the first Kalichstein/Laredo/Robinson International Trio Award in 2003, leading to a major 20 city tour of the US. Call 920-743-5626 or 920-854-5572.
DOOR COUNTY AUDITORIUM – WORKING THE MUSICAL– FISH CREEK
Dates of event: 2/21/08 – 2/24/08
At the Door Community Auditorium – 7:30 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:30 PM Sunday. Isadoora Theatre Company presents Working - the Musical by Studs Terkel, Stephen Schwartz and James Taylor. The hopes, dreams, joys and concerns of the average working American are the focus of this unique, extraordinary musical. It’s a highly original look at the American landscape that’s simply impossible to forget. Tickets: $15 each. 920-493-3667.
TRAVEL ADVENTURE CINEMA SERIES
Date of event: 2/22/08
Location: First Baptist Church of Sister Bay. 7:30 PM. Travel Adventure Cinema Series feature #4. Corsica and the Rivieras. Stan Walsh. Tickets $6. Students through high school free. Tickets available at the door. Call 920-854-4825.
WINTER WONDERLAND TOURS
Date of Event: 2/23/08
Pick up countywide. Trolley guests will tour/taste at an award-winning winery, followed by a cozy sleigh ride through the Door's most wintry landscapes. Top it off with a fireside lunch at the romantic White Gull Inn. Call 920-868-1100. $51 per person. Limited seating available. Pick up countywide 9:15-10 AM. And please tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING
Date of Event: 2/23/08
Trolley guests will experience unique stops for hors d’oeuvres/cocktails at a surprise location, an elegant dinner at The Inn at Kristofer’s, and a decadent dessert at a romantic inn. Selected Saturdays only in January through May. $70 per person. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations. Pick up at 5pm at Orchard Country Winery (1/2 mile south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42). And tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you!
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