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The White Lace Inn June 2004 Newsletter

It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes
And pleasant scents the noses.
Nathaniel Parker Willis

Hello Friends!

Once again, Memorial Day has signaled the official start of the summer season, and Sturgeon Bay and all of Door County are crackling with activity. Just name your pleasure and we’ll bet you can find it here. We have over 250 miles of coastline for those of you interested in sailing, kayaking or taking a cruise. For hiking or biking, we have miles and miles of trails in some of the most beautiful parks in the state. Add to that, eleven golf courses, fishing and horseback riding and you can easily fill an entire week! And we haven’t even talked about our quaint shops, quality galleries and gourmet restaurants! Come see us this month and take in one of the town festivals, sidewalk sales or a theater event. We’re ready and waiting to help you fill your days with activities and your nights with romance!

Stay A While!

Did you know that staying with us longer saves you money? It’s true! During high season (May 28 through October 17, 2004), if you stay with us for six nights or longer, we’ll take 10% off your total bill. If you’ve only thought of Door County as a great place for a long weekend, then think again! Take a look at everything that’s going on this month and you’ll soon see that it’s easy to fill an entire week – and then some! Give us a call toll free at 877-948-5223 to make your summer reservations.

Speaking of Reservations………

Summer is definitely the busy season, so we encourage you to plan ahead. Call early for reservations – especially if you have a special room or particular dates in mind. Weekday availability is somewhat better during early June, but even that changes as we move into the third week of June and the summer activity picks up speed! Of course, never hesitate to call us at the last minute. We occasionally experience cancellations and the dates or room you want might just open up!

We Aim to Please……….

……………and we want to meet your dietary needs when you stay with us, if at all possible. If you have any medical dietary restrictions, please let us know when you make your reservations. Also, please be aware that, due to our limited restaurant license and small staff, we do not operate a full service kitchen. For those of you on a low carb diet, for example, there are several entrée substitutions that we can offer if we are aware of your needs in advance.

What Is So Rare As A Day in June?

For the fourth year in a row, over two dozen whimsically painted sturgeon are on display throughout the town as part of this year’s Sturgeon Around the Bay. The fanciful, finned friends are designed by local artists and sponsored by area businesses as part of a project developed by the Sturgeon Bay Visitor & Convention Bureau and Help of Door County. This year, White Lace Inn, Dancing Bear and May Realty are sponsoring the colorful kaleidoscope sturgeon on display in front of the Dancing Bear. Proceeds raised at the auction in late August will benefit Third Avenue Playhouse, our local performing arts center.

Summer is sizzling at Third Avenue Playhouse this month with A Night of Comedy dinner theater at Stone Harbor on June 4; a program by National Geographic author and adventurer, Broughton Coburn, on June 11 & 12; plays by Tennessee Williams on June 17 – 23; and, illusions by Tristan the Magician on June 26! Check out the entire summer season at www.ThirdAvenuePlayhouse.com or call 920-743-1760 for ticket availability.

Hop on your bike and join the Ridges Sanctuary Ride for Nature on June 12 in Baileys Harbor. The 15th annual 25 – 100 k ride will raise money to support The Ridges. Advanced registration is preferred. Call 920-839-2802.

American Folklore Theatre launches its 2004 season on June 15. This year’s productions include Muskie Love, When Dogs Could Talk and Guys on Ice. For complete scheduling and ticket information, visit www.folkloretheatre.com or call 920-854-6117.

Ephraim is host to the 40th Annual Fyr Bal Festival on June 18, 19 & 20. The Scandinavian festival celebrates the beginning of summer and features music, Norwegian dancers, crafts, food booths, fish boil, sailing regatta and bonfires with fireworks at dusk. For more information, call 920-854-4989.

Peninsula Players opens on June 22 with Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound. Hailed by The Washington Post as Neil Simon’s “finest play,” Broadway Bound is the delightful conclusion to Simon’s trilogy of memoir plays. Full of laughter, tears and insight, Broadway Bound takes a peak into a year in the life of two talented young brothers as they make their big step from obscurity to the footlights of Broadway. For more information, visit www.penplayers.com or call the box office at 920-868-3267

The Birch Creek Summer Series begins June 24 at the Birch Creek Performance Center in Egg Harbor. The Series features Symphony, Big Band and Percussion & Steel music. For schedule and ticket information, call 920-868-3763.

On June 26, Sturgeon Bay’s popular Farmers Market returns to Market Square. Market Square is located one block from the White Lace Inn, so come prepared to shop for homegrown seasonal produce and unique handcrafted items. Saturdays from 9 am through 12:30 pm.

Enjoy Concerts by the Waterfront in Sturgeon Bay on Sunday evenings beginning on June 27. Concerts under the stars at the Door County Maritime Museum. Admission is free.

As always, don’t forget to visit our Dancing Bear gift shop on Third Avenue! Remember the Golden Books from your childhood? Well, they’re back! Share Old MacDonald, Little Red Hen, The Pokey Little Puppy and Shy Little Kitten with your children or grandchildren!

Looking for a gift that says summer? You can capture the sun’s beauty with Blue Hill’s unique and lovely sun-catchers. A portion of each sale goes to non-profit groups working for the future of the human spirit.

Now you can purchase your White Lace Inn gift certificates on-line at our Dancing Bear Gift Shop! Click here and see how easy it is to give the gift of romance! Of course, you can always order your gift certificates by calling us toll free at 877-948-5223.

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