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Performing Arts and Museums
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Door County Maritime Museum
The museum (pictured) houses four galleries featuring exhibits on shipbuilding, lighthouses, ship models, and authentic pilothouse. Two art exhibit areas in the 20,000 sq. ft. facility. Located on the waterfront in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Keeper's house at Cana Island and Lighthouse open seasonally near Baileys Harbor.
www.dcmm.org
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Door Community Auditorium
A 750-seat venue that offers excellent acoustics and an intimate setting for performances. Enjoy the Fireside Coffeehouse series, the Peninsula Music Festival, local and professional theater, dance, music and "Kaleidoscope" educational programs. Fish Creek. Tel: 920-868-2728 www.dcauditorium.org
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American Folklore Theatre
Always Original. Truly Professional. Memorably Musical. American Folklore Theatre is the only theatre in Door County, and one of only a few in the nation, that produces original musical shows. The family appropriate shows are performed under the stars at Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, Monday thru Saturday, June 14-August 27. Tel: (920) 854-6117. www.folkloretheatre.com
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Door Shakespeare
Performs outdoors at the beautiful Björklunden Garden: July 14-Aug 21 at 7:30 PM – Shakespeare's hilarious "The Comedy of Errors" (Thurs, Sat, Mon) and the classic restoration comedy "She Stoops to Conquer" (Wed, Fri, Sun). Picnic, stroll the grounds and enjoy. Björklunden is located south of Baileys Harbor, off Hwy 57. Tel: (920)-839-1500 www.doorshakespeare.com
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Peninsula Art School of Door County
For forty years, the Peninsula Art School has been a destination for exploration in the visual arts. Offering over 200 one- to five-day workshops with nationally recognized faculty in watercolor, painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. Serving students of all ages and abilities – from beginner to professional artist. The Guenzel Gallery, within the PAS, hosts exhibitions, meet the artist events, social events, poetry readings and concerts.
Tel: 920-868-3455 www.PeninsulaArtSchool.com
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Art and Nature Center
Located in an old school house, the Art and Nature Center features the art of local artists in a variety of media, as well as live exhibits and displays pertaining to the natural history of the Island. Open June 10 - September 18. Tel: (920)847-2025 or (920)847-2657
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Peninsula Music Festival
Celebrating 53 years as Northeast Wisconsin's only fully professional symphony orchestra. Music Director Victor Yampolsky is joined by musicians from America's finest orchestras for 3 weeks, Aug. 2 – 20, 2005. Season highlights include Sibelius Symphonies 4, 5, 6 & 7; pianist Lilya Zilberstein, Haydn's The Creation featuring the Apollo Chorus of Chicago & much more. Tickets range from $23-$49 with discounts for children & students. Tel: 920-854-4060 www.musicfestival.com
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The Ridges Sanctuary
The Ridges Sanctuary is an unusual pocket of boreal forest. Rare and threatened wildflowers find refuge within the alternating ridges and swales of the sanctuary. Throughout the wildflower season a delightful display of natural beauty greets visitors. Beginning in early spring and continuing through late autumn the Sanctuary features a terrestrial tapestry of native flowers. Trails are open to the public for a fee. Guided hikes offered during the season. Groups need reservations. Tel: (920) 839-2802 www.ridgesanctuary.org
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Francis Hardy Center for the Arts
Celebrating 43 years on the historic Anderson Dock in Ephraim. Juried & Invitational exhibits featuring regional artists; "Art Studio Tour - Gallery Crawl" a countywide self-guided tour, the third Thursday of each month, featuring the working visual artists, musicians, and writers of Door County. Daily, weekly and monthly art programs & events all season.
Tel: 920-854-5535 www.thehardy.org
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Peninsula Players Theatre
Since 1935 the Theatre-in-a-garden has offered visitors professional Artistic excellence & scenic beauty. Come early & stroll the cedar-lined shore, explore the colorful gardens & watch a spectacular sunset over the waters of Green Bay before seeing the latest Broadway plays & musicals. Performing from late June through mid-October. Located off Hwy. 42 between Fish Creek and Egg Harbor. Tel: 920-868-3287 www.peninsulaplayers.com
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Birch Creek Music
Performance Center
Birch Creek is Door County's unique summer music school and concert venue. By day, nationally known music professionals teach promising young musicians. By night from late June through August, these same professionals appear in Birch Creek's 500-seat concert barn and perform in series devoted to Symphony, Percussion & Steel Band, and Big Bands. 8 PM concerts are preceded by student prelude performances at 7:30 in the campus' open-air gazebo. Picnic grove available. Te: 920-868-3763 www.birchcreek.org
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Midsummer's Music Festival
Door County's premier chamber ensemble celebrates its 15th season June 7 - July 2 and Labor Day Weekend (September 2-4), with performances comprised of varied repertoire for winds, strings, vocal and piano. The Festival features world-class chamber music performed by some of the Midwest's finest principal musicians. Exceptionally intimate and inviting settings throughout the Peninsula-Bjorklunden, The Clearing, Hardy Gallery, Peninsula Art School, along with spectacular private homes.
Tel: 920-854-7088 www.midsummersmusic.com
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Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art
Considered a "gem" in Door County, this art center exhibits work by local, national and international artists in a variety of mediums from photography to sculpture. Permanent collection features prints and maquettes by British artist Henry Moore. Fairfield Center store offers an exciting variety of eclectic items from around the world. Open all year. Art shown at right is by Henry Moore, and is entitled "Reclining Figures Man & Woman I."
Tel: (920) 746-0001 www.fairfieldcenter.org
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Third Avenue Playhouse
Passionate about drama, comedy, music or dance? Satisfy your longings with the best in local and professional performances. Year-round classes and workshops in theater arts, all conducted by professionals. Enhance your knowledge of, and appreciation for, performance of all sorts. The Third Avenue Playhouse puts you up close to the on-stage action. Guaranteed to make your theater experience memorable. Located in the heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay. www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com
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The Miller Art Museum
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, the Museum hosts seven changing exhibits each year, a stunning permanent collection of Wisconsin art and a wind devoted to the founder Gerhard CF Miller. Other services include: art classes for kids and adults, lectures, tours, unique gift shop and outreach. FREE, accessible, enriching! Tel: 920-746-0707 Museum: 920-743-6578
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The Clearing
Since 1935, people have come to The Clearing in northern Door County to learn in a beautiful and inspiring setting. The Clearing offers weeklong residential classes from May through October in the arts and fine crafts, humanities and natural sciences. Classes are taught in the relaxed, informal style of the Danish folk school tradition. Summer seminars and fall and winter day classes complete The Clearing's offerings. The Clearing is on the State and National Historic Registers.
Tel: 920-854-4088 or toll free 877-854-3225 www.theclearing.org
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Island Players
On Friday, Saturday, July 22nd, 23rd and Monday, July 25th, Island Players will present Visit To A Small Planet by Gore Vidal and The Case of The Crushed Petunias by Tennessee Williams, two light-hearted comedies that raise important possibilities for our lives today. Performances will be at 7:30 PM at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center, Washington Island. Tel: 920-847-2215
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Door Off Broadway
Visitors to Door Off Broadway are personally welcomed to an evening of stylish New York dining and theatre in quaint Door County. Featuring the finest in Broadway musicals and comedies, Door Off Broadway provides friendly table-side service combined with a menu not typical of other dinner theatres.
Tel: 920.823.2899 www.dooroffbroadway.com
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Bjorklunden's Boynton Chapel
Crafted in ancient Norwegian style, the Björklunden Chapel is ornately decorated with handcarved woodwork and 41 hand-painted murals. Admission $3.00/person. Tel: 920.839.2216 www.lawrence.edu/about/bjork/chapel.shtml.
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Old Anderson Farm House
A renovated 1875 farmhouse, restored, historic farm buildings, log cabins. View turn-of-the-century furnishings, antiques, artifacts, photos, tools & farm implements. Heritage programs and demonstrations on Saturdays. Farmer's Market every Sat. in July-Sept. from 8 AM to noon. Garden Walk in July; Pancake Breakfast in the Barn August 13; Quilt Show August 20 and 21.
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Noble Historic Museum
This 1875 Victorian home is an authentic example of Greek Revival farmhouse architecture and is Fish Creek's oldest frame residence. Many original furnishings and artifacts are displayed. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Tel: 920-868-2091
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Sunset Concert Cruises
Enjoy a concert cruise on the "Spirit of LaSalle." Departs from Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. The 2007 season begins June 19th. For details: www.concertcruises.com
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What type of tightrope walk does your home/work balance most closely resemble? (Choose one)
n One with a safety net
n One with no safety net
n One I do while juggling 3 balls
n One I do while juggling 3 balls, 4 fire batons, 5 machetes and a bowling ball
n I'm no fool: I leave the tightrope walking up to my partner.
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