February 2009
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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DOOR COUNTY WINTER WONDERLAND TOUR
Dates of event: February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Pickup is county-wide between 9:15 and 10 AM.  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 for reservations. $54 per person (plus tax). Includes trolley transportation, fireside lunch, and sleigh ride.  Limited seating available. See our Review of Door County Trolley! 
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EXHIBIT -THE BIG READ: A TOM SAWYER EXPERIENCE- STURGEON BAY
At Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art, 242 Michigan St.
Dates of event: 1/22/2009 To 3/14/2009
The Big Read returns to Door County for a second year, this time featuring Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. This exhibit, displayed in four sections, reflects the 1876 classic’s continuing resonance with the public and its ongoing impact on contemporary art, from the earliest years of the 20th century to present day.
Call 920-746-0001.

MILLER ART MUSEUM EXHIBIT – STURGEON BAY
EXHIBIT-DENISE FLEMING
Dates of event: 1/24/2009 To 4/14/2009
A great family event. Denise Fleming, a Young Children’s Book Illustrator and 1994 Caldecott Honor Award winner.  The exhibit displays 80 original art works in a playful park-like setting with fun art activities, 12 of her books to read, puppet play and more! Museum hours: Monday 10 AM-8 PM, Tue-Sat 10 AM-5 PM. Call 920-746-0707.

FOLK CONCERT SERIES AT THE WHITE GULL INN - FISH CREEK
Date of event: 2/04/09
Concert: Peter Mulvey.  Visit the White Gull Inn website for additional information.  And please tell them DoorCountyNavigator.com sent you! Optional pre-concert dinner served at 6 PM, Hunter Style Chicken, truffle scented mashed potatoes, pear walnut salad with blue cheese dressing. Triple chocolate pie with cappuccino cream for dessert, $18.95. Concert begins at 8 PM. Tickets for concert $15. 920-868-3517
 

WINTER FESTIVAL ROCK & ROLL ART NIGHT – FISH CREEK
Date of event: 2/06/09
At Hands on Art Studio, 3655 Peninsula Players Rd.  Live music during Adult Night from 6:30-10:00 PM. Create your own art. Live music, beer and food available. Bring your own wine. Help us rock & roll the winter blues away! Must be 21 years or older. For information call 888-868-9311.

BOOK DISCUSSION - THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 2/6/09 - 2/7/09
2 PM at Fairfield Center for Contemporary Art.  The Fairfield hosts “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” book discussion groups in the Main Gallery.  These discussions are free and open to the public.  Call 920-746-0001.

22nd  ANNUAL FISH CREEK WINTER FESTIVAL - FISH CREEK
Dates of events: 2/06/09 – 2/08/09
Fish Creek will host a weekend of fun and frivolity. Winter Fest activities will feature something to delight every age. This year’s activities include a parade, fireman’s pancake breakfast, the always-popular chili cook-off, family games, sleigh rides, wine tastings, candlelight ski and Kites Over the Bay.  Peninsula Art School will serve up homemade soup in handcrafted pottery bowls and the Door Community Auditorium will host the now infamous 5th Annual Door County Idol.  New this year: Dog sled rides and a gathering around small bonfires Friday evening!  Call 800-577-1880

We have attended several times,  and with children!  This is a fun event with lots for the kids. This is a fun Winter event, with lots of good eating and fun events – check for specific details this year.

LIONS CLUB ANNUAL FISH DERBY ON WASHINGTON ISLAND
Date of Event: 2/07/09 – 2/15/09
A week long fishing competition offering cash 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 TROLLEY PROGRESSIVE DINNER OUTING
Dates of Event: 2/07/09, 2/21/09
Pick up at 5 PM at 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. $73 per person. Call 920-868-1100 for details/reservations. Pick up at 5 PM at Orchard Country Winery (1/2 mile south of Fish Creek on Hwy 42).

WINTER WINE & CHERRY FEST – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 2/7/09
At Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market from 10 AM-5 PM. Enjoy complimentary wine and product tastings, winter sleigh rides, live music, food and activities. Paint your own wine glass. Enter to win a Door County Romance Basket. Cherry Pit Spit competition at 2 PM. For information call 866-946-3263.

CANDLELIGHT SKI – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 2/7/09
At Peninsula State Park.  5:30 -8 PM. Ski gently rolling one-mile, candle-lit trail through forest and meadows.  Bonfire with refreshments at the warming shelter. Park sticker required, donation suggested.  Info, call 920-868-3258.

5th ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY IDOL CONTEST – FISH CREEK
Date of Event:  2/07/09
At the Door Community Auditorium (Top of the Hill in Fish  Creek) beginning at 7:00 PM.  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.

Peninsula Music Festival’s February Fest
Dates of Event:  2/08/09, 2/15/09, 2/22/09
The Peninsula Music Festival will once again present the February Fest, three chamber concerts at different locations, in three weeks during the month of February.  Each concert is on Sunday at 3:00 PM.
On February 8th, the first concert at The Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, features The Rose Ensemble, a vocal consort specializing in early Renaissance music.  On February 15th, The ZYLYEO Quartet performs at the Ephraim Moravian Church.  February Fest closes on February 22nd with a piano recital by Frederick Moyer at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran church in Ellison Bay. Each concert features about 75 minutes of music with a reception to follow. Seating is general admission. Tickets: $30. A 3 concert ticket package is available.  Call 920-854-4060 for details.

ISADOORA THEATRE PRESENTS “SHE LOVES ME” – EGG HARBOR
Dates of Event: 2/12/09 – 2/15/09 and 2/19/09 – 2/22/09
Shows at Juniper Hall at Birch Creek Music Performance Center
3821 County E.   Considered by many the most charming musical ever written. “She Loves Me” was a Tony Award nominee for Best Musical (1964) and the winner of Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Revival (1994). Time: 7:30 PM Thurs-Sat, 2:00 PM Sunday. Tickets: $15 Musicals/$12 Adult /$7 Students. Check with Box Office: 920-493-DOOR (3667) for payment restrictions.

THE LETTERMEN IN CONCERT – FISH CREEK
Date of Event:  2/13/09
A Valentine’s treat at the Door Community Auditorium.  The Lettermen have thrilled audiences with their unique vocal style for over forty-five years.  A great stroll down memory lane.  Concert at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $38/$33/$28. Call 920-868-2728.

“FIRE AND ICE” WEEKEND- STURGEON BAY
Dates of event: 2/13/09 – 2/15/09
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!

CANDLELIGHT SKI, HIKE AND SNOWSHOE – ELLISON BAY
Date of Event: 2/14/09
At Newport State Park.  6 –9 PM.  Experience Newport State Park in a different light. Ski, hike, or snowshoe on a 1-mile trail lit by homemade candles. A bonfire, refreshments and lit grills will greet participants at the end of the trail. Meet at the picnic area by parking lot 3, near the Fern/Europe Bay Trail. 5:30 - 8:30 PM.   Park sticker required. Info, call 920-854-2500. 

FIRESIDE COFFEEHOUSE SERIES: HIGHLAND ROAD –FISH CREEK
At the Door Community Auditorium
Date of Event: 2/21/09
Bluegrass is at its heart, American roots music at its best when performed by an ensemble of musicians performing on acoustic stringed instruments. The Highland Road band members perform bluegrass, a bit of country and a smattering of folk music on a variety of instruments including the banjo, mandolin, bass, and guitar.  Starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets: $14.  Call 920-868-2728. 

THIRD AVENUE PLAYHOUSE – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 2/21/09
Copper Box in Concert. Celebrate Mardi Gras with a little squeeze box rock! Featuring your favorites along with selections from their new CD.
Tickets: $15 Adults/$12 Students/$8 Children.  Time: Saturday 7:30 PM. Call 920-743-1760 

ST. NORBERT DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES – FISH CREEK
Date of Event: 2/21/09
At Door Community Auditorium 9 AM. Dr. David Weggee discusses Opinion Polls: The Truth, the Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth Plus or Minus 3%. Admission is free and open to the public. 920-868-2728.

THIRD AVENUE PLAYHOUSE – STURGEON BAY
Dates of Event: 2/27/09 – 2/28/09
The Emperor’s New Clothes. The students of St. John Bosco perform in a new adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s story of two no-good carpetbaggers posing as tailors who try to swindle the Emperor out of his non-existent clothes..Tickets: $7 Adults/$5 Students/$3 Children.  Time: Friday 7:00 PM. Call 920-743-1760

DOOR COUNTY WALLEYES FOR TOMORROW FISHING DERBY – STURGEON BAY
Date of Event: 2/28/09
At the Wave Pointe Marina in Sturgeon Bay.  Get an early start!  4 AM - 6PM. Door County Walleyes for Tomorrow/Dave Pagels Memorial Ice Fishing Derby. A fun-filled day highlighted by a fishing tournament which ends at 2pm. Raffles for artwork, fishing supplies, hunting equipment, kids events and live music. All proceeds from the fishing contest go toward fish stocking and habitat improvement projects. For more info call 920-621-7439 or 920-495-9100.

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