Community Calendar

Presented by the Friends of the Pavilion, join us for two art classes for adults who “Can’t Draw” Tangle Art Thursday, Feb. 7 1:00 p.m. Tangle Art with Liz Heller. Aimed at beginners, Liz will show you how beautiful images created from repeating patterns. To register, visit: our online portal here  Contact: Holly, 920-868-2664 $5…

4:00 P.M.     Robotics Club.      Join us for hands on Robotics experiments.      Contact:  Holly, 920-868-2664.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.     Egg Harbor Library Hygee Fridays. Pronounced “Hoogah” – Egg Harbor library is taking a hint from the Danish and Norwegian cultures and want to help our patrons slow down and get cozy. On Fridays in January, join us by the fire and enjoy a Danish Treat from Pink Bakery with…

Rescheduled due to snow —Make and Take. Join us in the Maker Space to design your own 2019 calendar! Bring 12 photos that you wish to feature and we’ll provide the pages, along with fun elements to accent your finished piece. Registration appreciated. Visit: our online portal to sign up or  Contact: Holly, 920-868-2664

2:00 p.m. Egg Harbor Library Make and Take. We have a die cutter! Join us in the Maker Space for Card Making using our Sizzix Die Cutting Machine and make a card for your lover, dog or friend! We’ll provide the materials, you bring the creativity. Registration required by Feb. 1.  To register, visit our…

2:00 p.m.   Egg Harbor Library Wonder Wednesday. Book Binding Get organized and get your journal game on!  Join us in the Maker Space for book binding with our new spiral binder. We will provide old books to upcycle, items to decorate your journal and even some bullet journal pages if you are into that kind…

2:00 p.m.   Egg Harbor Library Repair Cafe.  “At Home Computer Tune-up” with Quantum PC. Each month, over coffee and snacks we will focus on a new item to repair or up keep. This month, we focus on how to do an at home computer “tune-up” with Quantum PC.  Bring your laptop, or just come for…

New Years Eve Fundraiser at Egg Harbor Community Center Ring in 2019 with live piano, a balloon drop and vinyl dance party to benefit the Kress Pavilion Programming! (Egg Harbor) On Dec 31, the Friends of the Pavilion will host its second annual New Years Party at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion. Together, with…

Join us in the Maker Space for Glass Etching on the Cricut Machine. Participants can choose from three designs to etch on a holiday ornament. Program free, donations accepted for supplies. Register by Dec. 7 on RecDesk here

Friday, Nov. 30: Friday Night Fiesta with Dancin on the Door 5pm Hosted by Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor Library and Dancin’ on the Door Join Kress Pavilion and Dancin’ on the Door for an evening of fun in the Great Hall. With Mexican themed snacks, guided salsa, merengue dance and more for all ages. Families…

Saturday, Nov. 17: Community Dance 7 pm| Freewill donation Join us for a community dance, led by the Door County Folk Alliance. Come with or without a partner; singles are welcome. All dances are taught by a caller, and no previous experience is necessary. For more info, visit: dcfolk.com

Friday, Nov. 16: Scandinavian Cooking Demo by Sons of Norway 1pm | Cost: Donation for Materials Join us and the Sons of Norway for a Scandinavian cooking demo of krumkake and sandbakkels! To register, visit our online portal: Here

Wednesday, Nov. 14: Peter Mulvey + Katie Dahl Live at Kress Pavilion 7pm An evening of songs and stories from Peter Mulvey and Katie Dahl For more info, visit: eventbrite

Thursday, Nov. 8 : Movie Screening hosted by Door County Partnership for Children and Families Screening of “Paper Tigers” 5pm | Free Hosted by Door County Partnership for Children and Families this is a screening of “Paper Tigers” followed by a discussion panel. Paper Tigers’ chronicles a year in the life of Lincoln High School…

Tuesday, Nov. 13: Repair Café – Get your car ready for Winter 2pm | Cost: Free Join us for our new series in the Maker Space, called Repair Café. Each month, over coffee and snacks we will focus on a new item to repair or up keep. This month, we focus on how to prepare…

Wednesday, Nov 7: Egg Harbor Seed Library Open House! 10 am – 5pm | Free Seed saving is an ancient tradition with a lineage stretching back 12,000 years. But in less than a century’s time, this once fundamental part of the human experience has largely disappeared. The transition from rural agrarianism to urbanization has led…

Please join us to discuss how important Social Security claiming strategies could be to your overall retirement goals. Hosted by Edward Jones Financial Avisors, Errin Kolden and Jim Stutz for a special presentation by David Jensen, from MFS Investments. Learn about the impact of Social Security. Dinner will be served. Registration required by Oct. 23,…

Friday, Nov. 2: Dinner + Movie with The Emissary – stargazing to follow 6 pm | Free The family-friendly, sci-fi adventure film shot in Door County, will come to the Big Screen in the Great Hall Theater. The night will feature free pizza, popcorn and candy!  Come early to make an Alien-Repelling-Hat! After the show, meet…

“Classical Dance Suites by the Famous B’s!” at the Kress Pavilion on Friday, November 9 Accomplished Pianist, Sara Bong and Violinist, Beth Chafey-Hon to perform in the Great Hall Kress Pavilion will host a lively classical concert with selections from early Baroque through to the Present, featuring two woman composers, including Amy Beach, Byrd, Bach,…

Thursday Acoustic Jam: 2 – 4pm | Cost: Free + Spectators Welcome! Open to all musicians and musical instruments, this is an acoustic jam open to all levels of ability. This jam will foster community wherein new musicians can learn from the talented players and gain confidence.  The advanced players can demonstrate their learned talents…

Join us for a reading & book signing with Sammie Rae. Rae is the author of The Door in Motion, a heartfelt book of poetry and photography that will strike a cord with Door County residents and visitors. A Wisconsin native, Rae operated Sammie Rae’s Homemade in Egg Harbor since 2009. As the Peninsula Pulse…

Anahata Glow Fall Series on the Porch at the Kress, a heart-centered mindfulness practice for living your most vibrant life. Join us as we create beautiful space for the cultivation of discovering our most radiant self and life. Class will seamlessly flow through breath, meditation, and authentic heart-centered reflections. This experience can be a great…

Join Kress Pavilion, Door County Libraries, and Dancin’ on the Door for an evening of fun in the Great Hall. With Mexican themed snacks, guided salsa, merengue dance and more for the whole family. Come dance with us! Schedule of Events: 5pm: Dancing and fun! 6pm: Snacks & Festive Non-alcoholic beverages. *water provided* To sign…

Ever wanted to join a book group, but didn’t know where to go? We’d love to have you join ours! We meet at 10:30 am in the Library at the Kress Pavilion on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Books to be read and discussed are chosen by participants, six-at-a-time, and anyone in the community…

Wednesday, Sept. 12: Get Analog and Get Bullet Journaling! 2 pm | Cost: Free All ages Hosted by Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor Library and WriteOn Door County Get organized, get inspired or get writing. Bullet Journaling is the analog way of getting organized in the digital age. With pen, paper and personality, we will walk…

Chicago Band, Nine Worlds Ensemble to Make Their Door County Debut A blend of classical, jazz, pop with the complexity of world music On Friday, August 31, the Kress Pavilion will host Chicago Based band, Nine Worlds Ensemble for a very special performance in the Great Hall. Date: Friday, August 31 Time: 7:00 Doors |…

Wednesday, August 1 & Wednesday, August 8: ‘Wonder-full’ Wednesday in the Maker Space! 3D Printing Session 102 3 pm | Cost: $15, includes the course and 10 grams of filament for your first print! Hosted by Kress Pavilion In this Maker Session, we will walk through downloading, prepping, and printing 3D models. Using online catalogs,…

Sunday, August 19: Performance of ‘The Whole’ featuring Milwaukee Ballet Artists 7 pm | Cost: $20 suggested donation that goes directly to artists – cash only Hosted by Jon Mueller & Kress Pavilion Current and former Milwaukee Ballet dancers collaborate in an evening of live music and dance with experimental artists Jon Mueller (composer) and…

Join us for a fine, eclectic blend of American Music in the Great Hall On Friday, July 27, the Kress Pavilion will host Door County Band, Terry & the Cherry Pickers. Door County is blessed with extraordinary talents in most artistic areas. Music is no exception. A convergence of styles and performance creates new opportunities…

Thursday, July 19 – What’s all the Fuss about 3D Printing? 1 pm | Cost: Free Want to learn more about 3d printing? This informational discussion is the first of a few installments detailing how to go from an idea to a physical object in only a few hours! Come listen to our seminar on how…

Friday, July 13: Book Reading by Door County-Based Author Patricia Skalka 2 pm | Cost: Free Hosted by Kress Pavilion & Door County Library Join us for a reading & book signing with Patricia Skalka. Skalka is the author of Death Stalks Door County, Death at Gills Rock, Death in Cold Water, and Death Rides…

Monday, July 23 – Wisconsin Cheese 101 (encore) 6 pm | Cost: 20 Hosted by Kress Pavilion Back by popular demand – Join Jim Pionkoski and Katie Harding from Wisconsin Cheese Masters and learn about some of the best of Wisconsin Cheese. From fresh to blue, they will introduce you to their most favorite cheeses…

Tuesday, July 17 – Worm Your Way into Composting! A beginner’s intro to Vermiculture and Vermicompost 6 pm | Cost: Free Hosted by Kress Pavilion & UW-Extension Door County Not sure what to do with your kitchen, garden and yard scraps? Would you like natural, home-made fertilizer for your lawns and gardens in the spring? Then expand…

Join Gibraltar Art Teacher, Mrs. Mike for Art Club! With a number of classes to choose from, Art Club is for ages 5- 12 and is hosted in the Maker Space. Classes include: Zentangle Zoo, Far Out Fine Art, Wonderful World of Water Color, and more! Zentangle Zoo Use simple repetition of patterns and designs…

Egg Harbor Historical Society Launches Bingo at Kress Pavilion! Dust off your dauber and get your cash ready, the Egg Harbor Historical Society will start hosting once-a-month bingo at Kress Pavilion on Thursday, June 28. As part of their book mobile fundraising initiative the Egg Harbor Historical Society and Kress Pavilion welcome you to join…

On August 10, the Kress Pavilion will host its first cabaret performance in the Great Hall.  Mary Reilly and accompanist, Joan Mead make their Door County debut in “Playing for Keeps” an entertaining evening of songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook, Motown and more, which explore the challenges–and rewards–of staying in love. Many entertainers…

Tuesday, June 12 at 6pm $20 Kombucha is an effervescent fermentation of sweetened tea that employs a gelatinous symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, which is sometimes referred to as a ‘mushroom’ or ‘mother’. In this hour and half workshop you will learn how to successfully brew a batch of Kombucha, how to troubleshoot problems…

Learn about growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms with Field and Forest Products out of Peshtigo, WI Fungi are nature’s decomposers – responsible for breaking down complex organic material no other organisms can. They are also incredibly diverse, beautiful, wonderfully flavorful, and easy to grow. Learn about the benefits and fun that comes with incorporating edible…

Monday, June 25 at 11:30 AM About Chair Yoga: Chair yoga is a gentle yoga class, perfect for students with physical challenges that find it difficult to get on and off the floor as required for a traditional yoga class. Exercises explore and enhance a greater range of movement while protecting the lower back and…

Monday Beginning Yoga:  9 am This is a co-ed beginning yoga class where all level of students are welcome! The class meets at the beautiful new Kress Library/Pavilion overlooking the bay….a perfect place to come unwind. You will learn the basics of all the beginning yoga asanas and you will find that you are getting…

Wednesday Acoustic Jam: 1 – 3pm Cost: Free Open to all musicians and musical instruments, this is an acoustic jam open to all levels of ability. A song circle style jam setting, everyone will receive a turn to do their song. Participants may do an instrumental only or sing and play, their choice. This jam…

Friday Weekly Meditation & Mindfulness 7:30 AM Anahata Glow Summer Series, a heart-centered mindfulness practice for living your most vibrant life. Join us as we create beautiful space for the cultivation of discovering our most radiant self and life. Class will seamlessly flow through breath, meditation, and authentic heart-centered reflections. This experience can be a…

Last Saturdays 10 am – Noon Ages 13- 18 Game on! Have you beaten all of your friends at Wii Bowling? Or want to see if you can build the highest Jenga tower? Maybe instead you’re interested in starting a Dungeon & Dragons quest. Well at Teen Game Day at the Egg Harbor Library, we…