Dr. Roger Kuhns describes it as, “a 650–mile, curvilinear cliff exposure of up-ended Niagara dolomite that stretches through eastern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.”

Woodwalk Gallery is combining the power of troubadours and teachers to inspire and inform you about your connection to thisrocky ledge known as the Niagara Escarpment.

Dr. Roger Kuhns

Environmental activist Bob Bultman joins with educator and engineer Dr. Roger Kuhns in presenting informational segments interspersed with the music of troubadours Jeanne Kuhns, Marybeth Mattson and Mark Raddatz. Bring a picnic dinner, a bottle of wine and your questions and an open mind. Prepare to be connected, inspired and empowered by learning what you can do to maintain the treasure that is the Niagara Escarpment.

Dr. Roger Kuhns is a geologist and environmental scientist with over 30 years experience in natural resources, land use, geology, ecology, hydrology, geochemistry, remediation, renewable energy, strategy and planning, mineral exploration, river and coastal studies, economics, and communication. He will show parts of his Niagara Escarpment movie, give explanations and answer your questions.

Bob Bultman is a consulting naturalist and environmental educator with particular interest in restoration ecology, caves and the Niagara Escarpment.

Bob Bultman 'crabwalking' over water in the cave passage

Bob volunteers at cave sites to educate the public about the Niagara Escarpment and how to protect this geologic feature. He will discuss the plight of the bats that live in Door County cave sites.

Mark Raddatz, known as “ Dylan of the Door,” is one of the Peninsula’s musical icons. Radditz will sing along with upcoming singer/songwriter Mary Beth Mattson and Jeanne Kuhns, concert host at Woodwalk and 2008 female musician of the year. These three singer/songwriters all love Door County’s unique landscape and many of their songs and poems are grounded in their relationships with this natural world.

The evening starts at 6 pm and will last ’til around 9:30 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.

Woodwalk Gallery and Events Barn is located south of Egg Harbor, one mile west of Hwy 42 at 6746 Hwy G. Call 920.868.2912 or 920.495.2928.

Rick Younglove encourages local songwriters, poets, comedians and authors to come out of their closets and join with him on Thursdays. As a gifted musician, writer and humorist, Younglove will host and mentor “Writer’s Night” on the first three Thursdays of each month in the newly renovated lounge/lobby of the motel from 7 – 10 pm (sign-up at 6:30pm). Individuals of any age and at all levels of talent and experience are enthusiastically welcomed. It’s free to participate and free to simply attend.

You may bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The Holiday Motel will serve complimentary coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Discounted rooms are offered to anyone attending the event from afar.

“Most open mics focus primarily on songs, but I want to open this up to spoken-word and comedy,” says Younglove. “There’s a lot of talent around here needing an outlet.”

“Getting a chance to play for a real listening audience inspires and motivates writers to come up with new stuff,” says pat mAcdonald. “Even if it’s just playing for each other, the exposure has a positive effect on the work. In the future, we plan on working with area schools and galleries to incorporate the visual arts into the future of the Holiday as well.”

“Writer’s Night” will be held at the Holiday Music Motel on the first three Thursdays of each month. Fresh material can be debuted, tested and refined in front of a receptive audience of peers, community members and hotel guests. On the last Thursday of each month the event will migrate to Andy’s Nautical Inn, at 123 Kentucky Street in Sturgeon Bay where the strongest performances of the past 3 weeks will be invited to perform their material for a larger audience. Those selected to perform will be awarded Nautical Inn gift certificates. Andy Mueller, chef and owner of the newly renovated Nautical Inn is enthusiastically receptive to hosting the monthly events.

Marybeth Mattson, Holiday Motel management team member adds, “In addition to being a place that cultivates creativity, we also want to be a place where the community feels welcome and at home. We want everyone to come in, take a look around and feel include us as an integral part of the Sturgeon Bay performing arts community.”

For further information please visit Holiday Music Motel online, call 920.743.5571 or email: holidayhouseconcerts@gmail.com.