May 2008
DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS
5/1 - 5/31/08
All over Door County
A month-long celebration of cherry blossoms and the spring season with self-guided tours. Special events include a countywide lighthouse walk, boat, trolley, and scenic air tours, and community celebrations with arts and crafts, food and music. Info: 1-800-52-RELAX.
COMEDY - MA'S CASE
5/1 - 5/4/08 Thursday through Saturday 7:30 pm • Sunday 2:00 pm
Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay
Written & Directed by Carol Lyons.
Petey Poirot, the Belgian Detective, is back - and this time his Ma is with him! Don't miss this side-splitting, comedy who-dun-it! The second in the popular Belgian Detective series. Sponsored by MasterCare Carpet Cleaning Services and Steven & Theresa Selvick. Tickets: $12 Adult/$10 Student/$7 Child. Info: 920-743-1760.
DOOR COUNTY HALF-MARATHON
5/3/08 10:00 am
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek
Race starts at 10:00 am on a paved surface within the Peninsula State Park. All finishers receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal as well as food and drink at the finish line. Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners, top male and female master runners and top three finishers in each age group. Mary Knutson, race organizer: 920-421-1519. Mailing address: Door County Half-Marathon, P.O. Box 658, Sister Bay, Wi 54234.
NICOLET BAY 5K FUN RUN/WALK
5/3/08 10:30 am
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek
The Nicolet Bay 5K Fun Run/Walk begins at 10:30 am, just after the start of the half marathon. This race also starts near the beach and participants will follow a course along the water on Shore Road going around the bay past Welcker’s Point, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse to Bluff Road and back. Walkers are welcome to participate in the 5K.
All finishers will receive a t-shirt, as well as food and drink at the finish line. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers and door prizes will be given out too. Mary Knutson, race organizer: 920-421-1519.
SHIPYARD TOURS
5/3/08 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sturgeon Bay
Tour and view the current projects of 3 shipyards that continue to flourish in the 21st century. Bay Ship, Palmer Johnson, and Great Lakes Yacht Services. Tickets available at the shipyard entry gates on the day of the event. Info: 920-746-8460.
DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING
5/3/08
Pick up at 5:00 pm at Orchard Country Winery, Fish Creek
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.
COMEDY CLUB - LANDMARK RESORT
5/8/08
Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor
The Landmark Resort is pleased to host Comedy Club. We bring in top performers from across the country. Don’t be surprised if you see any one of our comics appearing in the next big sit-com.
TIMES:
We start serving our buffet dinner at 6:30 pm. The Comedy Club performance begins at 8:00 pm.
PRICING:
The price of admission is $15 for the show only. Your best value is the buffet package; the price is $20 for the dinner and show.
RESERVATIONS:
Reservations are required. Call 920-868-3205.
CHRIS BARNES
Barnes can best be described as a high-energy comic that will take an audience and keep them laughing as he interprets his experiences of life.
SCOTT DERENGER
With the Midwestern, big-city attitude of a Chicagoan, Scott is quick and witty. His innuendos and analogies will keep you thinkin’ and laughin’ for days.
DRINK SPECIAL
Special drink prices all evening!
SCRAPBOOK SPECTACULAR - LANDMARK RESORT
5/9 - 5/13/08
Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor
You are invited. Join us the second weekend of the month. Each scrapbook event starts on Friday, and runs through midnight on Tuesday.
Come for a day, two or all weekend. There will be plenty of time and space for you to work on your own scrapbook or journaling ... in spacious, secure workrooms.
The Landmark Resort features 1, 2 and 3-bedroom suites with a full kitchen, living room, and private deck. In addition, we offer four swimming pools (1 indoor), whirlpools, steam rooms, tennis courts, fitness center, wireless internet access, game room, and casual family dining. And all of this is located in the heart of the Door County experience.
Friends, fun, photos is all you need for this great weekend getaway to work on your projects. We have April and May events as well.
For details, and to reserve your table ... call Louise or Lorie at 920-868-3205 or 800-273-7877.
Or e-mail Lorie at: DC.Scrap.Nut@gmail.com.
15th ANNUAL EGG HARBOR BLOSSOM RUN
5/10/08 8:30 am
Boat Launch Park, Egg Harbor
15th Annual Blossom Run. Fun run held at the boat launch park in Egg Harbor. 2 and 5 mile walk/run and 1 mile youth run. Race begins at 8:30 am. Register day of run, 7:00 - 8:00 am. Info: 920-743-4949.
SISTER BAY FESTIVAL OF BLOSSOMS
5/10/08
Downtown Sister Bay
Taste of Sister Bay, flower box prizes, maypole raising, Irish dancers, children’s parade, face painting, community-wide garage sale, bonfire with live entertainment and flower box drawing. Info: 920-854-2812.
DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING
5/10/08
Pick up at 5:00 pm at Orchard Country Winery, Fish Creek
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.
CONCERT - FOUR GUYZ IN DINNER JACKETS
5/10 - 5/11/08 Saturday 7:30 pm • Sunday 2:00 pm
Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay
The Guyz are back with an all new show! Don't miss the hilarious hi-jinx and wonderful harmonies of this fab foursome!
Sponsored by MasterCare Carpet Cleaning Services and Steven & Theresa Selvick. Tickets: $15 Adult/$12 Student/$8 Child.
Info: 920-743-1760.
KARAOKE NIGHT - LANDMARK RESORT
5/10/08 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Carrington Pub & Grill, Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor
Hosted by "The Karaoke Queen" Cheryl Simon, we have karaoke scheduled most Saturday nights.
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH - LANDMARK RESORT
5/11/08
Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor
Join us for a scrumptuous Mother's Day Brunch ...
TIME:
Sunday, May 11, 2008. Serving 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
PRICE:
Adults (ages 12 and older) ... $14.99
Children (ages 4-11) ... $8.95
Children (ages 3 and under) ... free
RESERVATIONS:
Reservations required.
Call the Landmark Resort at 868-3205.
MENU:
Our Mother's Day Brunch menu includes mixed greens salad, pasta salad, cole slaw, fresh fruit, rolls and bread, bacon, sausage, omelets (made to order), pancakes, baked cod, seafood pasta, rosemary-roasted pork loin, Turkey Ala Kiev, apple walnut stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, morning potatoes, cinnamon rolls, muffins, pastry, coffee cake, assorted desserts, a vaariety of juices, and coffee.
EXHIBIT: WENCE AND SANDRA MARTINEZ
5/15/2008 To 6/28/2008
Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art, Sturgeon Bay
On Thursday, May 15, the Fairfield Art Center will open its Summer season with the exhibition Wence & Sandra Martinez: "Presence", in the first floor main gallery. There will be a free reception at 6:30 pm with wine and hors d’oeuvres. "Presence" incorporates several pieces of new work created this past winter in Teotitlan Del Valle in Mexico. The exhibit will run through June 28. Info: 920-746-0001.
ISADOORA THEATRE PRESENTS: THE COVER OF LIFE
5/15 - 5/18/08 7:30 pm Thursday - Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday.
Ephraim Village Hall, Ephraim
Isadoora Theatre Company presents “The Cover of Life” by R.T. Robinson. In 1943, three brothers are off to war and Life Magazine picks up the down-home story about their young wives. Filled with charm and fun, this deeply affecting, timeless story follows the lives of six women thrown together by war and their struggle for self-worth. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 students. Info: 920-493-3667.
KEEPERS' KIN RECEPTION - THE HISTORY OF CANA ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
5/16/08 Seatings are at 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm
Crossroads at Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay
Enjoy a dessert social with relatives of lighthouse keepers and learn more about the history of Door County's lighthouses through an in-depth presentation by Steve Karges. Steve is the author of Keepers of the Light, an in-depth look at Door County's lights. Keepers' Kin will be taking place at Crossroads at Big Creek. For directions and more information on Crossroads please visit www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org. $15 Keepers’ Kin ticket includes:
- Presentation by Steve Karges
- Listen to lighthouse keepers’ kin memories
- Complimentary pass to tour the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay
- Explore the historic village at Crossroads at Big Creek
- Enjoy desserts and refreshments
Seating is limited; please order early.
Order tickets online or call (920) 743-4045.
STURGEON BAY OPEN BASS TOURNAMENT
5/16 - 5/18/08
Sawyer Park, Sturgeon Bay
18th Annual Open Bass Tournament starts on Friday. Dock Dance, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Pavillion at Sawyer Harbor. Prizes awarded after 4:00 pm on Sunday. Info: www.sbobt.org.
BAILEYS HARBOR SPRING ART & CRAFT FAIR
5/17/08
Front Lawn of Town Hall, Baileys Harbor
Fair will take place on the front lawn of the Town Hall. Info: 920-839-2366.
CONCERT - BENT GRASS
5/17/08 7:30 pm
Third Avenue Playhouse, Sturgeon Bay
Bent Grass will have you smiling from start to finish. Banjo, guitar, mandolin, stand-up bass, dobro, and four-part harmonies. Traditional and original bluegrass and gospel music.
Tickets: $15 Adult/$12 Student/$8 Child. Info: 920-743-1760.
BAILEYS HARBOR BOAT CRUISES
5/16 - 5/18/08
Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Marina
Each 90-minute narrated cruise will go past Old Baileys Harbor Light, Cana Island Light & the Baileys Harbor Range Lights. Limited seating. Reservations strongly recommended. Arrive at Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Marina 15 to 20 minutes before departure time. Tickets: Friday - 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm,
Saturday - 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm,
Sunday - 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm. $22 per person. Info: 920-743-5958.
STURGEON BAY BOAT CRUISES
5/16 - 5/18/08
Door County Maritime Museum dock, Sturgeon Bay
Each two-hour cruise will go past Sherwood Point Light and both lights at the Sturgeon Bay Canal Station. The Fred A. Busse, a retired Chicago fire tug, will depart the dock at the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society in Sturgeon Bay. Tickets: Friday - 12:50 pm, Saturday - 9:50 am & 12:50 am, Sunday - 12:50 am, Adults - $25
Youth (9-17) - $12,
8 & under - FREE.
Info: 920-743-5958.
4TH ANNUAL SISTER BAY COMMUNITY RUMMAGE SALE
5/17/08
4th Annual Sister Bay Community Rummage Sale. Over 40 sale sites.
Info: 920-854-2812.
DOOR COUNTY SCOTTIE RALLY
5/17/08
Downtown Baileys Harbor
Scottish Terrier aficionados from across North America will once again be convening in Baileys Harbor for the 8th Annual Door County Scottie Rally. A highlight of this event will be the Parade of Scots which will feature over 160 scotties, and the Clan Donald Pipe and Drum Corps. The Parade of Scots is open to the public. A scottie booth will be available at the Baileys Harbor Craft Fair at the Town Square with more information and items to purchase. Best view of parade at 11:20 am around Town Hall.
ROCK ISLAND SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
5/17/08 1:00 pm
Potawatomie Lighthouse - Rock Island
A celebration will take place on the lighthouse grounds beginning at 1:00 pm. Julian Hagen will provide music, lighthouse cake and milk will be served, and several dignitaries will give brief speeches marking the occasion. That evening a banquet will be held at Karly’s on Washington Island. Space is limited to the first 120. Tickets are $25 for dinner and door prizes. An original painting by Audrey M. Off and a beautiful quilt will be raffled off (tickets $5, or 5 for $20).
14th ANNUAL SHEPHERD’S MARKET
5/17 - 5/18/08 Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00pm
Whitefish Bay Farm, 3831 Clark Lake Rd. (County WD) near Jacksonport.
Northeastern Wisconsin’s oldest fiber event. Info: 920-743-1560.
15th ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE WALK
5/17 - 5/18/08 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lighthouses in Door County
A self-guided, countywide tour of 5 mainland lighthouses. Walk the grounds and soak in the history of Door County’s fabled lighthouses:
- U.S. Coast Guard Canal Station, Sturgeon Bay
- U.S. Coast Guard Sherwood Point, Sturgeon Bay
- Cana Island Lighthouse, Baileys Harbor
- Ridges Range Lights, Baileys Harbor
- Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek
Tickets:
Good both days for all 5 mainland lights. Take your time and visit each of the sites on your own schedule. Tickets not required for Sherwood Point nor Canal Station. Adults - $12/Youth ages 5-17 - $5/Children 4 & under - free.
Info: 920-743-5958. This is a major Door County event.
LIGHTHOUSE TROLLEY TOURS
5/17 - 5/18/08
Door County Maritime Museum parking lot, Sturgeon Bay
Not interested in driving to all of the lighthouses? Let A.J. and his wonderful team take the wheel and show you the sites! "Old Time" Trolley Tours of the five lighthouses on the Walk's mainland tour will leave from the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society in Sturgeon Bay. Departures: Saturday - 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Sunday - 9:00 am. Tickets: $51 per person (includes trolley transportation, Lighthouse Walk ticket and box lunch).
Call (920) 868-1100 for details & reservations.
GILLS ROCK BOAT CRUISES
5/17 - 5/18/08
Gills Rock dock, Gills Rock
This tour extends into Lake Michigan past St. Martin & Poverty Islands, then docks on Rock Island for a one mile hike to the Pottawatomie Light. Bring your own sack lunch. Pilot & Plum Islands will be circled on the return trip. Saturday and Sunday - departs at 9:00 am and returns at 3:00 pm.
Adults - $45
Children 4-11 - $15. Info: 920-743-5958.
DOOR COUNTY FESTIVAL OF NATURE
5/22 - 5/24/08
Baileys Harbor area
The festival is a three day program of guided field trips through some of Door County’s most unique and beautiful nature areas. Evening lectures, canoe and boat trips. Pre-registration required. Info: 920-839-2802.
ISADOORA THEATRE PRESENTS: THE COVER OF LIFE
5/22 - 5/25/08 7:30 pm Thursday - Saturday, 2:30 pm Sunday.
Ephraim Village Hall, Ephraim
Isadoora Theatre Company presents “The Cover of Life” by R.T. Robinson. In 1943, three brothers are off to war and Life Magazine picks up the down-home story about their young wives. Filled with charm and fun, this deeply affecting, timeless story follows the lives of six women thrown together by war and their struggle for self-worth. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 students. Info: 920-493-3667.
GHOST TOURS OF DOOR COUNTY
5/23 - 5/26/2008
Throughout the County
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. Join our scary, fun and informative fright filled tour that is truly one of a kind. Limited seating, call 920-868-1100.
KARAOKE NIGHT - LANDMARK RESORT
5/24/08 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Carrington Pub & Grill, Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor
Hosted by "The Karaoke Queen" Cheryl Simon, we have karaoke scheduled most Saturday nights.
JACKSONPORT MAIFEST
5/24 - 5/25/08
Lakeside Park, Jacksonport
Art Fair, fun run, great food, music, horse pull, parade and more. Info: www.jacksonport.org.
STURGEON BAY ANNUAL FINE ART FAIR
5/24 - 5/25/08 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunset Park, Sturgeon Bay
10th Annual juried multi-media art show with entertainment, children's activities, food and beverages.
WASHINGTON ISLAND ART & NATURE MUSIC FESTIVAL
5/25/08
Washington Island
Enjoy chamber music, buffet dinner, and a silent auction. Reservations required.
Info: 920-847-3434.
RAISE THE CURTAIN AFT KICK OFF PARTY
5/25/08
Alpine Resort, Egg Harbor
Join American Folklore Theatre as it kicks off another great season of original shows at its 5th annual party. A social hour will begin at 5:00 pm, with a sit-down dinner to follow at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious dinner with cash bar as you mingle with fellow AFT supporters and the wonderful company members. Take in a song or two by the AFT cast. Silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $40 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. Info: 920-854-6117.
EASTERN STAR MASONIC LODGE FISH BOIL
5/31/08
Masonic Lodge, Sturgeon Bay
All you can eat fish, potatoes, cole slaw, and dessert at the Masonic Lodge on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Serving at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Info: 920-743-6845, 920-743-5764. Day of event 920-743-2596.
BIRDING FESTIVAL - BIRDING DEATH’S DOOR
5/31 - 6/1/2008
Washington Island and Rock Island
The Second Annual Birding Festival features both resident and migratory birds on Washington and Rock Islands. This two day event includes guided tours, banquet and special speaker. Experience boreal & northern hardwood forest, wetlands, grasslands, cliffs and beaches. For the experienced and beginning birder. Call for registration info and enjoy some great family fun! Info: carol@wisferry.com or www.washingtonislandchamber.com. Info: 920-847-2179.
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