• AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE, 24th year. “Strings Attached,” a world premiere comedic tale of tangled string-playing twins by Dave Hudson and Colin Welford, 8 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. “Packer Fans from Outer Space,” a cosmic musical that tackles the heart, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays. “Guys on Ice,” hit ice fishing musical by Fred Alley and Jimmy Kaplin, 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Peninsula Park Amphitheater, Fish Creek. $20 adults, $10 teens, $6 children, $7 additional for reserved seating. Admission does not require a state park car sticker. Creative Kids Day, 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3:30 p.m. July 18, theater workshop for children, ages 6 to 16, $25 each or $60 for three siblings or more. (920) 854-6117.
• BIRCH CREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE CENTER, 39th year. Big Band Jazz I, July 23, 26, “Swinging Through the Ages.” July 24, 25, “Great American Big Band.” Big Band Jazz II session, July 30, Aug. 2, “Legacy of the Big Band.” July 31, Aug. 1, “Essentially Ellington, Basie and Miller.” All concerts start at 8 p.m., most preceded by a 7:30 p.m. student prelude in the gazebo. Dutton Concert Barn, 3821 County E, Egg Harbor. $29 adults, $10 students, $6 ages 11 and younger, $34 reserved seats. (920) 868-3763.
• CHILDREN’S STORY TIME, 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Bayside Bakery and Café, Shops of Green Gables, 10347 Water St., Ephraim.
• CONCERTS IN THE PARK (all free unless noted):Sunset Concert Series, 7 p.m. Sundays, Peg Egan Performing Arts Center, Cherry View Park, Church Street, Egg Harbor: July 27, Flamenco Night with guitarists Kimball and Fernandez and dancers; optional pre-show tapas dinner by Parador restaurant with stage-side seating; call (920) 868-2255 for prices and reservations. Aug. 3, Bluegrass with Grammy Award nominee Dailey and Vincent. (920) 493-5979. Evenings in Ephraim, 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Harborside Park, 9996 Water St., Ephraim: July 28, Jeanne Kuhns and Small Forest band; (920) 854-4989. Concerts in the Park, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Noble Square Park, Wisconsin 42 and Main Street, Fish Creek: July 29, Talk of the Town, Dixieland and swing; (920) 868-2091. Concerts in the Park, 3 p.m. Wednesdays, gazebo in Waterfront Park, Sister Bay; 7 p.m. July 23, Birch Creek Jazz; 7-9 p.m. July 30, Unity playing Reggae; (920) 854-2812. Harmony by the Bay, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Martin Park, 207 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay: July 23, roots-rock with Uncle Lucius; July 30, Rev. Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys. Concerts in the Park, 5 p.m. Thursdays, Harbor View Park, Dock Road, Egg Harbor: July 24, jazz with the Birch Creek Ambassadors; July 31, Matt Wahl, folk music; (920) 868-3717. Concerts in the Park, 5 p.m. Fridays, Town Hall lawn, 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor: July 25, folk with Katie Dahl and Rich Higdon,; Aug. 1, Seth and Mark Raddatz, country, folk; (920) 839-2366.
• COOKING SCHOOL, 6 p.m. and $65 unless otherwise noted: Noon July 24, “Lunch and Learn: Parisianne French Picnic,” $35. July 24, “Taste of Door County.” July 25, “Wood Fired Pizza Extravaganza,” $60. 10 a.m. July 26, “Dreams of Buttery Croissants,” $55. July 26, “Grilled to Perfection.” July 31, “Asian Bistro 101,” $60. Aug. 1, “Mediterranean Flavors with Wine Pairing,” $75. 9:30 a.m. Aug. 2, “Pasta Amore,” $60. Aug. 2, “Tequila Sunset,” $60. Savory Spoon Cooking School, 12042 Wisconsin 42, Ellison Bay. (920) 854-6600.
• CORNER OF THE PAST TOURS, 17th season. Renovated 1875 Anderson farmhouse, and 14 restored farm buildings and photo gallery. Sponsored by Sister Bay Historical Society. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Wisconsin 57 and Fieldcrest Road, Sister Bay. $1. (920) 854-7680.
• DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY TOURS: Bloody Mary and Brunch Tour, 10 a.m. Sundays, pick-up at Orchard Country Winery, 9197 Wisconsin 42, Fish Creek. Visit three establishments in a 3.5 hour tour. $51. Ghost Tours, 7 p.m. daily, pick-up at Orchard Country Winery, two-hour tour aboard the “Trolley of the Doomed” to take in haunted sites and stories; $18-$25. Lighthouse Tours, pick-up 9:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays at Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N Madison, Sturgeon Bay, and 10 a.m. at Orchard Country Winery; five-hour tour visits four lights, lunch at Gordon Lodge; $64. Narrated Scenic Tours, 60 minutes, three to four tours daily leaving from Orchard Country Winery; $9-$14. Premiere Wine Tours, 10 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, pick-up at Orchard Country Winery. Five-hour tour includes tastings and lunch; $63. Haunted Trolley Pub Crawl, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays starting June 17, pick-up at Carrington Pub & Grill, The Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor; ages 21 and older only. Four-hour tour to visit haunted local taverns; $35. Classic Beer Tour, 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays starting June 16, pick-up at Orchard Country Winery. Visit three locations for craft beer tastings and appetizer pairings; $49.95. Reservations recommended for all tours. (866) 604-5573.
• DOOR SHAKESPEARE, through Aug. 16. “The Comedy of Errors,” 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. Saturdays. “King Lear,” 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 p.m. Saturdays. Preshow discussions, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays except Aug. 8. Family nights, 6:45 p.m. July 24, 30, Aug. 7, 13, reservations required. Wine nights, 6:45 p.m. July 23, Aug. 9, $25. Outdoors in the Garden at Bjorklunden, 8093 Wisconsin 57, Baileys Harbor. Play tickets $27 adults, $17 students with ID, $7 ages 12 and younger, $37 Queen’s Box reserved seating. (920) 839-1500.
• DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB, fifth season. Tournament-style duplicate contract bridge sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League. Solo players should contact certified director and Life Master Barbara Piester for a partner. Noon Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Fridays. Stella Maris Catholic Church, 7710 Wisconsin 42, Egg Harbor. $7. (920) 868-1954 or dcbridgeclub@yahoo.com.
• EPHRAIM HISTORICAL WALK, TRAM TOURS: Learn the history of Ephraim from 1853 to the present in a 90-minute guided walk, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Also tram tours, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Leave from Anderson Barn History Museum, Ephraim. $3 adults, $2 ages 6 to 18 plus $5 adults, $3 students general admission. (920) 854-9688.
• EPHRAIM MUSEUMS TOUR, Visit the Anderson Barn History Museum, Anderson Store, Pioneer Schoolhouse and Goodletson Cabin; sponsored by Ephraim Historical Foundation. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. $5 adults, $3 ages 6 to 18. (920) 854-9688.
• FARMERS MARKETS:Baileys Harbor, 9 a.m. to noon Sundays, Town Hall lawn, 2392 County F; (920) 839-2366. Jacksonport, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Lakeside Park, Wisconsin 57; (920) 823-2288. Fish Creek, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Settlement Shops, 9106 Wisconsin 42; (920) 868-3788. Sister Bay, 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Mill Road and Post Office Lane; (920) 854-4118. Also 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Corner of the Past, 10310 Fieldcrest Road. (920) 854-7680.. Sturgeon Bay, 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Market Square, 421 Michigan St.; (920) 746-2914.
• FISHSTOCK MUSIC SERIES, 7 p.m. Sundays. July 27, old-school Americana by Carolyn Carter with the Cobb Brothers. Aug. 3, Monroe Crossing bluegrass band. Camp David, 3127 County F, Fish Creek. $15 suggested donation. (920) 839-2981.
• GARDEN TOURS, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 1. Briggsville Gardens, 3273 Mathey Road, Sturgeon Bay. $5. (920) 743-1246.
• GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS, noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Popelka Trenchard Glass, 64 S. Second Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-7287.
• GUIDED NATURE HIKES, 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. The Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor. $5 Ridges members, $8 nonmembers. (920) 839-2802.
• HERITAGE VILLAGE AT BIG CREEK, nine buildings from the years 1852 to 1910 open 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily. Blacksmith demonstrations, Thursdays. 2 p.m. July 27, “Funeral practices a Century Ago” with Todd Huehns. 2 p.m. Aug. 3, “How People Coped in Severe Winters a Century Ago” with George Evenson. Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Free. (920) 421-2332.
• HIKE, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through July 27. Learn the history, folklore and landscape of the 128-acres of The Clearing on a docent-led hike; wear sturdy walking shoes. Also open house, noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 26. The Clearing Folk School, 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. (920) 854-4088.
• MORAVIAN HERITAGE WALKING AND TRAM TOURS, leaves from the Anderson Barn History Center, Ephraim, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Learn the heritage of the Moravian faith with tram stops at Ephraim Moravian Church and cemetery and the Iverson House. Walking tour has tour of the Iverson House; leaves from Moravian Church, 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. $3 adults, $2 ages 6 to 18 plus $5 adults, $3 students general admission. (920) 854-9688.
• MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk (about 8:30 p.m.). “Elf,” starring Will Ferrell, July 25. Martin Park, 207 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay.
• NOBLE HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Docent-guided tours of an 1875 10-room Greek Revival farmhouse with exhibit of life and clothing in the 1900s. Noble House, 4167 Main Street, Fish Creek. Also “Garments of our Foundation” on display at Gibraltar Historical Association history center adjacent to the museum, afternoons Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. (920) 868-2091.
• PADDLE TOURS, 8 a.m. guided eco-tour of Clark Lake run by Bay Shore Outfitters; meet at the nature center at The Ridges Sanctuary, 8288 County Q, Baileys Harbor; (920) 854-7598 for reservations. 3 p.m. guided eco-tour of Kangaroo Lake leaving from Lakeshore Adventures, 8133 Wisconsin 57, Baileys Harbor; (920) 493-3474 for reservations. $55 each.
• PENINSULA PLAYERS, 79th year. Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” classic whodunit, 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, through July 26, closing show 4 p.m. July 27. “The Mystery of Irma Vep – A Penny Dreadful” by Charles Ludlam, a broad comedy that combines Victorian gothic with sitcomesque humor, two actors play all the parts, July 30 through Aug. 17. Reserved seat tickets $35 to $41. 4351 Peninsula Players Road, Fish Creek. (920) 868-3287.
• ROGUE THEATER: “Alabama Bound” by Charlotte Higgins, monologues from five women living hard lives in Alabama, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through July 27; $15. Adult Actor’s Lab with TV, stage and film actor Spencer Milligan; 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 12; $100. The Depot Performing Arts Center, 341 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. (920) 818-0816.
• SINGALONGS, 7:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 10. Village Hall, 9996 Water St., Ephraim. Free. (920) 854-9688.
• STAGE DOOR THEATRE CO.: “Talley’s Folly,” Pulitzer-Prize winning romantic comedy by Lanford Wilson, starring Amy Ensign and Drew Brhel. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through July 25. “Trick Boxing,” written, choreographed and performed by Megan McClelland and Brian Sostek, a fast-paced musical physical comedy that features puppetry, boxing and dance, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays, July 30 through Aug. 24 except Aug. 19. Studio Theatre, Third Avenue Playhouse, 239 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay. $22 adults, $17.60 VIP members, $10 students ages 12-25, $5 ages 11 and younger, general admission. (920) 743-1760.
• WALKING TOUR, 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 29. Guided historical tour of downtown Fish Creek buildings. (920) 868-2091.
To submit information for this calendar, email cnharris@charter.net or mail Cheri Harris, 216 S. 10 Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Information must be received by noon Sundays for inclusion in the coming week’s Your Key to the Door Weekly.
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