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Map & Business Directory of Downtown La Pointe

and Madeline Island 2 – 3

Playing on the Island 4 – 6

Enjoying Art on the Island7 – 10, 14

Relaxing on the Island11

Good News on the Island12 – 13

Events Calendar 15

Finding Inspiration in Thin PlacesBy Cindy Bielke

According to ancient Celtic wisdom, “Heaven and earth are only three feet apart. In ‘thin places’ that distance is even smaller.”

While “thin places” can occur anywhere — from a moment of grace in a diffi cult relationship to a crowded football stadium fi lled with like-minded fans — they most frequently are associated with beautiful landscapes.

I’ve always felt that this island is a thin place. Madeline’s wild beauty helps to lift the veil separating us from our spiritual and creative selves. Like in the Celtic metaphor, it is a place for many where the boundary between the sacred and the everyday “feels thin.”

Is it any wonder that so many talented artists make their home here? They surely fi nd creative inspiration in the rugged rocks, sandy beaches, magnifi cent trees and “awayness” of it all. One of my fondest treasures is a stunning pastel painting of the beach at Town Park created by Denise Bunkert, a talented Twin Cities artist and dear friend. Denise captured those awe-inspiring and fl eeting soft-as-a-petal moments when sky and water merge into oneness, delicate shades of blue and pink intertwining as the sun slowly fades for the day. Could there be any more perfect manifestation of a thin place anywhere?

Of course, for many visitors Madeline Island simply offers the opportunity to retreat. Here we can step away from most of the rules of daily life. We fi nd places on this small and mostly undeveloped island to breathe freely, to relax and to play, to explore and create, to pray, meditate or simply, to be. (continued on page 14)

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5 Lori’s Store 284 Middle Road

6 The Sugar Shack Candy Store Lakeview Place

7 Waterfront Gallery & Frames by James Main Street

8 Bremer Bank Lakeview Place

31 Madeline Island Candle Co. Middle Rd.

CULTURE & ARTS9 Bell Street Gallery on Madeline Island 807 Bell Street

10 Madeline Island Heritage Center 100 Island Lane

11 Madeline Island Museum 226 Colonel Woods Avenue

12 Madeline Island School of the Arts 978 Middle Road

13 Island Carvers Main Street

14 La Pointe Center Art Guild & Gallery Lakeview Place

15 Katherine Parfet Studio Middle Road

16 Woods Hall Studios & Gallery Main Street

17 Madeline Island Music Camp

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES19 Adventure Vacations 260 Middle Road

20 Apostle Islands Kayaks N690 Main Street

21 Madeline Island Yacht Club Main Street

22 Big Bay Town Park Big Bay Road, 7 miles from town

23 Big Bay State Park Hagen Road, 7 miles from town

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25 Motion To Go Lakeview Place

26 Madeline Island Golf Club 498 Old Fort Road

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30 Cadotte’s Cottages 295 Library Street

32 The Inn on Madeline Island Main Street 33 Island Inn 852 Main Street

34 Grampa Tony’s Main Street

35 Cafe Seiche Lakeview Place on Main Street

36 The Pub Restaurant & Wine Bar Main Street at The Inn on Madeline Island

37 Tom’s Burned Down Cafe Middle Road and Bell Street

38 Ella’s Restaurant52 Bar/Restaurant

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40 Island Shores Realty Main Street

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Your 2012 Guide toVacationing on Madeline Island

Published annually byBell Street GallerySteve McHugh807 Bell Street La Pointe, WI 54850(715) 747-209

www.BellStGallery.com

Produced byC-Change Marketing Strategieswww.C-ChangeStrategies.com

Cindy Bielke [email protected]

Editor & Writer

Cyndi Caughron [email protected]

Design & Layout

Island Magic: A Billion Years in the MakingExploring the natural wonders of the Apostle Islands — including Madeline, its crown jewel — can keep you busy for many years. There are 22 islands in the archipelago, 21 of which make up the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Madeline Island is the only island on which it is possible to own private land. The town of La Pointe was established on Madeline Island in 1834.

The geology of the Apostle Islands dates back more than one billion years. The gorgeous red sandstone caves, pillars, sea stacks and cliffs were once fl owing sand settling in this part of the Superior basin. After the last glaciers receded, Lake Superior battered the rocks into the formations visible today. The most impressive sand stone formations and sea caves are found on Sand Island, Meyers Beach (mainland), Devils, Stockton, Oak and Madeline Island. These islands amply demonstrate that geology still is a work in progress.

For more than one thousand years, the islands provided a home for Ojibwa Indians who excelled at fi shing, growing corn, berries, squash and harvesting wild rice. In the 17th century, the French began occupying the territory. They dominated the fur trade and settled a trading post called La Pointe.

Lake Superior is the greatest of the Great Lakes, with an abundance of natural resources. At 31,700 square miles, Lake Superior is the largest

freshwater lake in the world and the third deepest, containing three quadrillion gallons of fresh water.

Not surprisingly, its nickname, Gitche Gumee, means “big water.”

In 1855 the Sioux Saulte Marie lock and dam system opened Lake Superior’s waters to the rest of the world. Six lighthouses sprung up in the Apostle Islands to support the shipping, logging, mining, farming and fi shing industries. Remnants of this era can be found throughout the islands. Snorkeling ship wrecks, climbing lighthouses and exploring the living quarters and tool sheds of the historic Manitou Fish Camp are just a few ways to enjoy the relics offered by the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Life on the Island Today

Some 284 people live on Madeline Island year round. In the summer, the population swells to around 2,500 people. Madeline Island bridges the gap between wilderness and the “creature comforts of modern civilization.”

For the unitiated, downtown La Pointe is the street you’ll fi nd after you leave the ferry dock. Curious day-trippers and dedicated mall shoppers be warned: this is not the place to come if you’re looking for hordes of tourist traps and T-shirt shops! The vibe on Madeline is considerably more laid back and unique. Here, visitors can fi nd a cornucopia of local art, food, music, and artistic and cultural experiences, from live music at Tom’s Burned Down Café to “fresh art made daily” at the Bell Street Gallery. (See “Enjoying Art on the Island” stories for more about island

art and artists.)

A spirit of curiosity and willingness to explore off-beat businesses, such as the delightful Woods Hall Collective over by St. Johns United Church of Christ or the Island Carvers, will reward you with charming and totally unique treasures you won’t fi nd in any shopping mall or cookie-cutter tourist shop, not to mention the chance to relax and chat with local folks and artisians.

You’ll also fi nd two serviceable grocery stores, a great coffee shop, a local candy store, a place to rent mopeds and bicycles, and other practical and fun shops to meet most of your needs. (If you really need something and one of the businesses doesn’t have it, most likely somebody nearby knows where to fi nd it . . . just ask!)

Creature comforts aside, Madeline provides numerous ways for visitors to enjoy its natural splendor. If you don’t want to venture deep into the island, just walk a short half mile (right turn from the ferry landing) on Main Street to Joni’s Beach, a great spot to swim or watch the sun rise or set.

If you’re up for a hike, check out the trails. With trailheads on two of the islands main arterial roads, The Capser Trail is a step into the lush interior of the island within walking distance of downtown and the ferry. The gravel trail winds through the woods, starting at about one-third mile from the ferry on Big Bay Road and ends about one mile up Middle Road.

(Playing on the Island, continued on page 6)

• Breathtaking lagoons, dunes & sandstone bluffs• Northern boreal forests• 60 campsites plus picnic tables, grills, drinking water & restrooms

• 1.5-mile sandy beach & boardwalk• More than 9 miles of trails for hiking & biking• Hundreds of species of birds & wildlife, plus a wildlife observation deck

For more information: (888) 947-2757~ 4 ~

Adventure Vacations

Boat Charter, Kayak Tours, Surf and Beach Shop

715.747.2100 www.Adv-Vac.com 104 Middle Road, Madeline Island~ 5 ~

A Spinscape™ is interactive art that lets you and others create unique scenes by arranging objects (such as stones, sea glass and

other found treasures) onto a miniature spinning landscape.

Purchase an 8," 11" or 14" Spinscape at Bell Street Gallery and receive a FREE Starter Kit with special items to start your

Spinscape. Then explore the island and gather up more natural items to ‘Make a scene!’

Woods Hall sells Lake Superior agates and other trinkets. Smooth stacking stones can be found at the Town Park beach, as well as

beach glass (if you’re lucky), pine cones, driftwood and more.

Take home a true Madeline Island memory. It’s fun for all!

‘Make a Scene’ on Madeline Islandwith a Spinscape™

More Ways to Play on the IslandFamilies with younger children will want to explore the Madeline Island Historical Museum up the hill from the Ferry Dock. History unfolds at the museum in displays describing Native American life, the fur trade and arrival of missionaries, 19th century fi shing, logging, brownstone mining and local maritime lore. A lively musical slide show introduces the visitor to the “Story that is Madeline Island.” The gift shop offers books, crafts, jewelry and gift items rooted in the island’s history.

When the water beckons, kayaks and canoes are an obvious answer. Apostle Island Kayaks (ApostleIslandsKayaks.com) offers kayak rentals and tours for all ages. To rent a canoe, paddle or rowboat at Big Bay Town Park lagoon, call Bog Lake Outfi tters at (715) 747-2685.

When you’re ready for a bigger adventure, consider paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkeling or scuba diving. Experienced guides and all the equipment you’ll need for any of these activities are available through Adventure Vacations (visit www.Adv-Vac.com or call 715-747-2100).

If you prefer a less strenuous water-based outing, consider a sailboat cruise offered by Animaashi Sailing Company or Catchun-Sun Charters. Boat tours and fi shing excursions also are available through Adventure Vacations.

Golfers will appreciate the Madeline Island Golf Club (MadelineIslandGolf.com), which features an 18-hole, Scottish links-style course designed by

Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Huge double greens add a new dimension to your golfi ng experience. Pro shop, driving range, practice green, rental clubs and refreshments also are available.

Inline skating fans should plan to be on the island on Saturday June 16 for the 3rd Annual Apostle Island Inline Marathon.

Creative types and families can turn exploring the island into a fun scavenger hunt with the help of a Spinscape. The spinning art platforms (available for purchase at Bell Street Gallery) are a fun way to arrange and display all your nature fi nds — and they make a wonderful and unique souvenir when you head home.

Madeline Island Golf ClubDesigned by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

Where every green is an ‘island’ green

715-747-3212 MadelineIslandGolf.com

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(Island Magic, continued from page 4)

Further in, the Nucy Meech trail, an undeveloped but well-worn path, branches off and arcs deeper into the beautiful quiet before rejoining the Capser. There are several benches to stop and rest on along the way. Also, towards the Middle Road, there’s an overlook of tall grasses and wetlands.

For a modest entry fee or with a Wisconsin State Park sticker, The Big Bay State Park offers more than nine miles of trails, several scenic picnic areas and many breathtaking views of Lake Superior. There’s also a campground, which includes some electric sites (some rough), hot water and showers. Campsites are available by reservation. At the neighboring Town Park an expansion is underway, which will soon add more campsites, hot water and showers.

A 1.5-mile barrier beach rims the interior of the bay, and connects the state park to the Big Bay Town Park. Nestled in the trees along the beach is a boardwalk over fragile plant life and foliage, which also offers glimpses of Big Bay lagoon. There’s also the lagoon ridge trail, which runs along the hill overlooking this tiny lake in a lake, and acts as another connection between the two parks. Rough campsites are available.

Thanks to Karen Nicholas for her considerable

contributions to this article.

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Creative people have long been drawn

to beautiful, wild places so it’s no wonder that

dozens of artists of all sorts have chosen to live

and create their art amid the inspiring natural

splendor of Lake Superior and Madeline Island.

This is good news for visitors who enjoy seeing art — as well as those who may be looking for a special souvenir, memorable gift or fi ne art to display at home or in their island retreats.

Madeline Island is replete with high-quality, locally created oil, watercolor and

pastel paintings, sculptures, woodcarvings, clay works, candles, handmade jewelry, rugs, shawls and greeting cards. You can even fi nd two island-based childrens books written by local writers.

Find the Magic

Island Carvers Chris Thompson and Ken Peterson opened the doors of their studio/gallery in 2005 and the wood chips have been fl ying ever since. Chris primarily spends her time in the studio carving magical fairy creatures and

gnomes, which allows Ken to venture outdoors to transform ordinary stumps of wood into interesting and popular sculptures with only the use of a chainsaw for his artistry.

Check out his live chainsaw sculpting demonstrations every Saturday between 1–3 pm during July and August.

A new draw this year is a delightful fairy garden they have established just outside the gallery’s front door, across from the Pub and the Madeline Island Inn on Main Street. The fun landscaping feature includes fairies, gnomes and colorful fairy houses painted on rocks. The gallery is open Tuesday–Saturday in June and from Monday–Saturday in July and August, but visitors can drop by any time to see the fairy garden!

Art with Heart

Many island artists lack private gallery or studio space. Happily, that’s not a problem thanks to the generosity and

foresight of former St. John’s United Church of Christ on Madeline Island pastor Otto Schroedel, his wife Velma and island resident Tom Woods. The three teamed up, along with island residents who provided free labor, to build and open Woods Hall in 1955. (In the early 1960s the Woods family donated a two-story studio addition.)

Today, Woods Hall is a thriving community ministry providing a creative outlet for all islanders and visitors who want to make useful art. In addition to

providing weaving and pottery studios,

Woods Halls operates a sales outlet for the crafts during the summer. A percentage of the

profi ts funds the cost of operating

Woods Hall with the rest going to the artisans.

Woods Hall is the place to visit if you’re looking for a unique hand woven rag rug or a wide variety of clay pots and artistic objects. Handmade jewelry, polished rocks and

candles also tempt visitors. Woods Hall is next to St. Johns United Church of Christ across from Joni’s Beach in downtown La Pointe.

You Art to be Here

Don’t miss the La Pointe Art Guild and Gallery in the big blue building just off Main Street (between

Mission Hill Coffee and the moped rental shop). Small but delightful, it showcases local and regional artists in a variety of medium. One-of-a-kind jewelry, paintings and sculpture, along with locally made cards are available in its Backdoor Gallery.

Creating Craft and Community for 55 YearsFeaturing all Madeline Island made products:

Hand-made rugs, runners and shawls Hand-thrown potteryHand-fabricated and assembled jewelry Locally-themed cards

A large collection of Lake Superior agates and other local stonesOrganic soy candles

Open Memorial Day – Labor Day / Mon–Fri: 11–5 / Sat: 11–6 / Sun: 11– 2Open September – October 10 / Thurs–Sat: 11–5

KitschygumiContemporary Clothing designs by local designer Kathy Dawdy, under the label

Kate Johannsen

Now found at Woods Hall and The Lapointe Art Guild, on the island, Kelly & Crew on the mainland and

Local Motion in Uptown Minneapolis

“Clothes for naked Women”

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Hilary Olander-Quamme Art Guild

Cynthia Daizell Woods HallDiane Marie Art Guild

Michelle Auger Turtle Tracks Studio

Kristin LeinWoods Hall

Katherine Parfet Art Guild

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PAINTINGGinnie Cappaert, a full-time artist for the past 14 years, has signature status in the National Watercolor Society and the International Society of Acrylic Painters. Her oil paintings are minimalistic landscapes in which she combines colors and textures in a playful style.

“The peaceful, power and beauty of

the landscape has always intrigued

me,” notes Cappaert. “It is not a

specifi c time or place, but an overall

serene feeling of nature that I am

trying to create.”

Mary Johnston paints mystical landscape oil paintings. Born and raised in Duluth, she draws inspiration from the water, sky and forest surrounding Lake Superior.

“I have lived in a number of places

in the U.S. over the years, but the

scenes from the Great Lakes region

continue to be the main focus of my

creativity,” says Johnston. “I own a

piece of heaven: a cabin on beautiful

Eagle Lake on the Pike Chain in

Iron River, Wisconsin, where my

family and friends love to spend time.

There is never an end to my artistic

inspiration there in the forest.”

Fred McCormick also fi nds creative inspiration in the woods, both on the island of Mount Desert in Maine and near his Wisconsin cabin. McCormick has been drawing and painting since age 7, and formally studied art at Mars Hill College in North Carolina. He has worked in a number of media — oil, watercolor, acrylic and pencil — and has received numerous awards, including second

place in the New Jersey

Miniature Art Society’s national competition and an award of merit in the Arts for the Parks national competition sponsored by USArt magazine.

Holly Marie Tourdot has been painting for more than 30 years. Through her art Tourdot seeks to illustrate the beauty of nature so that her creations engender a feeling of appreciation, joy, and a profound sense of responsibility for the earth. Her understanding of humanity’s reliance on the planet for food, shelter, and inspiration is refl ected in her Sleeping Dogs series.

“My paintings are my

expression of love

for creation,” Tourdot explains. “They

also are prayers of

invitation for others

to nurture that same

care and mindfulness

within themselves.”

Annie Harris has been a summer resident on Madeline Island since 1978. During the winter she

lives in Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. Both locations offer beautiful views of the water and lovely sunsets that have infl uenced her paintings and color palette.

She notes,“Since I began

spending time on Madeline

Island, I searched for a

medium that could convey

the beauty of the natural

environment . . . Through

watercolors and acrylics I

can create works that both

refl ect and abstract their

natural environment. It is

my hope my paintings will

give a unique and personal

experience to the viewer,

just as Madeline Island has

given each of us a unique and

personal experience.”

Steve McHugh is not just the owner of Bell Street Gallery (along with his wife, Mary), he is an avid painter, photographer and potter. The McHughs live on Madeline Island, which provides a constant stream of seasonal artistic inspiration for Steve’s abstract art works involving a unique combination of gunpowder

and mixed media paintings. His paintings are not about imitating a “picture” but rather a snapshot of the moment in time when he is inspired to create.

“This event, this moment of

inspiration, is what I’m trying to

share,” explains McHugh. “I strive

to have the colors interact with each

other. The textures and spontaneous

interactions of color are direct from

my soul and heart. What’s happening

at the outside edges is just as

important as the center of the piece

as they reveal the layering that

goes on as a part of the process.

My technique is to apply acrylic

paints and charcoal to paper using

putty knife, roller and paintbrush.”

Paul Tourdot brings an interesting and unique perspective to his impressionist-style paintings: he was raised in a one-room schoolhouse in rural Brooklyn, Wisconsin where his mother once taught. A stint in the U.S. Army also gave him opportunities to observe rural areas in Europe. Now he brings that same fascination with country life and landscapes to his work in Northern Wisconsin and on Madeline Island.

“I’m especially struck by the Island’s

quiet beauty in winter and the magic

that is called Lake Superior. If there

was ever something to paint, this is

it,” says Tourdot.

Stellar Northern Artists Showcased at Bell Street GalleryEye-catching works from an eclectic range of north-inspired painters, glass sculptors, jewelry makers and potters can be found at Bell Street Gallery (across the street from Tom’s Burned Down Café). Here is a bird’s eye view of some of the treasures at Bell Street Gallery and the artists who created them.

Holly Marie Tourdot

Fred McCormick

Works by: Steve Hemmingway (far left)

Grace Hogan (near left)

Steve McHugh (below)

Steve Hemingway

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Hand Painted Hand Thrown Hand Blown Hand Carved Hand Crafted

715-747-2092

807 Bell StreetLaPointe, WI 54850BellStGallery.com

Gallery Hours:

Monday–Friday 10am–5pmSaturday 10am–6pm

Sunday 11am–2pm

Contemporary fine arts and crafts created by local and regional artists. Inspired by Madeline Island and the greatest of all lakes — Lake Superior.

All of our artwork is handmade. The materials and artists’ creative process are clearly visible: from a potter’s thumbprint to a painter’s brushstrokes to the finely crafted silver of a piece of jewelry. These are the things that make each piece of

artwork special and offer a tangible connection to the artist who created it.

And that is where the ‘magic’ is.

Kathy Dawdy

Candy Westfi eld

Peter Jadoonath

Paul Tourdot

JEWELRYGrace Hogan is a year-round resident of Northern Wisconsin. She uses rocks, beach glass and other natural objects from the shores of Lake Superior to create her signature jewelry.

“The natural phenomena of the

earth, which are normal and usually

unnoticed, are the intriguing, tiny

objects found when gazing down. My

fascination with the ground and the

things we stomp over in our everyday

lives has extended into my work.

I create a new realm for these objects

in order to transform society’s

generalization of them into precious

and obvious matter,” she says.

Kathy Dawdy is the creative genius behind the Kitschygumi label, which includes her original clothing and jewelry design collections. Dawdy’s highly recognized original jewelry design lines are handcrafted

in sterling silver, gold-fi ll, bronze and gemstones.

Candy Westfi eld lives on 80 acres of beautiful land in Northern Minnesota. She designs her jewelry around the North woods and Lake Superior (using beach rocks)

as key elements of her creations. Westfi eld also uses metal clays to create her line of bracelets, earrings and necklaces.

Britta Lynn Kauppila is a Duluth-based jewelry designer and metal smith with Lake Superior roots. All of her designs are handmade with fi re and hammer. Kauppila earned a bachelor degree in art from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with concentrations in jewelry and metals.

“I love the relationship between

the maker and the materials, where

human hands manipulate and shape

metal to become something very

soft and delicate, yet substantial,” she says.

Suellen Soucek is a full-time resident of Madeline Island and she has been creating her wire wrapped earrings, necklaces and pins since she moved to the Island. She uses found objects and beach glass as her materials.

CERAMICS/POTTERYMichigan native Steve Hemingway lives in Minnesota but fl y fi shes the Brule River. He is an accomplished

artist in all media, specializing in ceramics with a focus

on extensive detail and the raku fi ring process. The forces of nature and diverse cultures infl uence Hemingway’s work. He often creates

pieces related to the seasons, migrations and

geography of areas he visits.

Hemingway’s work is fi lled with native American legends, imagery and patterns.

“As a natural progression, the clay

becomes a canvas for me

to present an idea,

emotion, or metaphor

as a three dimensional

work of art,” he explains.

Peter Jadoonath has a very different approach to his work with clay. “My introduction to clay

is more a coincidence of

circumstance than an

intentional choice,” he says. “My continued involvement

with clay is driven by an addiction to

the challenge of negotiating aesthetic

elements, instinct and sturdiness

in making interesting functional

pottery.”

Those circumstances included earning a bachelor of fi ne arts degree from Bemidji State University, which Jadoonath describes “as being

surrounded by crisp sun bleached

summer lakes in the summer and

rolling seas of snow drifts in the

winter. This environment, combined

with strong and perennial professors,

made a fruitful place for trying lots

of ideas and techniques,” he adds.

In the hands of Amy von Bargen, pottery is both about function- ality and beauty. She carefully constructs and forms each of her creations into soft shapes.

“I choose to roll each slab by

hand and use ribs to compress

the clay for greater strength.

This creates a very tight

and smooth surface. Surfaces

are deliberately marked to

enhance the pot’s construction

and shape. The glazes I use

intentionally highlight the

markings, fi ring to a matte or

semi-matte fi nish that absorbs

light . . . I intend for my pots to be

used in the everyday traditions of

life. They add beauty and a sense of

occasion and ceremony in their use,” explains Von Bargen.

Ken and Pat Larson, proprietors of Larson Clayworks, live on 80 acres of the original family homestead and is widely know to be prime wood tick and mosquito country in the summer

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M A D E L I N E I S L A N D S C H O O L O F T H E A R T S

Unique Island Setting, Exceptional Workshops

Visit our newCraig Blacklock Photographic Gallery

featuring Apostle Islands photographs– Works by other Island artists also available –

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in Northern Minnesota. In the winter, along with making their clay pieces, they like to cross country ski. In the summer, along with making their clay pieces, they like to work in their garden and, if they can work it into their busy schedule, they like to go backpacking in the mountains of Wyoming, Montana or Utah.

Martye Allen lives and works on Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin. She creates functional pots in porcelain and stoneware using both wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques. Her designs are created with glazes and a wax resist technique,

which is similar to batik or a scrafi tto technique in which the image is etched through black slip to the white clay beneath. The sculptures are hand-built earthenware, brushed with terra sigillata and fi red in pine needles and sawdust.

“Working with clay, I

am fascinated by certain forms, movement and

pattern, fusing all three into both the shape of

the piece and its decoration. Imagery and the

relationship of images on the surface of the

piece are my main focus. The greatest sources of

inspiration for my drawings are the exquisite,

funny animals — both real and imagined — on

Mimbres pots from the American Southwest.

Cave painting of France and Spain, as well as

stone carvings of the Inuit people in Canada, also

are strong infl uences,” says Allen.

JD Jorgenson is a functional potter using local clay and porcelain. He draws inspiration from nature and his surroundings, incorporating them into the work. His specifi c interests lie in the raw clay, how its surface changes due to atmosphere, fl ame and ash to create a new form. He works with

local clay and his hand print often can be found within the glazed surface.

“I believe that the line between

functional work and art objects

should be blurred,” Jorgenson says. “I strive to approach that line as

often as possible by creating

pieces, which through their

everyday use are also experi-

enced as ceramic art objects.

My pieces employ subtle

brushwork, surface color and

occasional slip glazing on simple

forms.”

Jonathan Walburg is a resident of Washburn, where he works and lives with his wife and family along the beautiful south shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Walburg’s work represents a fusion of Japanese, Korean, and American pottery. It is beautiful handmade work — mugs, bowls, tableware, and serving ware, as well as decora- tive jars, vessels, garden/lawn and interior decorations — that is intended for everyday use.

“Through my experiences apprenticing in America

and in Japan for four years, I strive to bring the

best of both to the table,” Walburg says.

Michael Tonder — working with recycled plate glass, kilns, and sandblaster — creates one-of-a-kind glass sculptures. Hand- cut from fl at sheets of glass, each creation is carefully assembled,

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Pat & Ken Larson

Martye Allen

Michael Tonder

There are plenty of options for relaxing, dining and sleeping on the island: from luxurious to basic. Visitors who are interested in renting a cabin or lake home should check with the Inn on Madeline Island or Madeline Island Vacations — both represent dozens of rental properties. (See www.MadelineIsland.com for helpful links.) Before you make your selection, think about what you want to do here.

For folks who just want to get away from it all, lodging further away from town offers a quiet nature experience. Families with young children or teenagers might be more interested in housing

closer to downtown, where they can bike into town to enjoy ice cream from Grampa Tony’s after dinner, splash around at the

Inn’s pool (pool use is free for anyone who rents a property through their offi ce or available to all for a small fee), play tennis, or just hang with friends down by the dock.

Other options for accommodations include camping at either the Big Bay Town Park or Big Bay State Park, and several comfortable motels including the Island Inn just across from the Ferry Dock.

A word to the wise: make your reservations as early as possible. Madeline Island is an extremely popular summer vacation destination, particularly during the Fourth of July holiday!

Gourmands will fi nd plenty to love at Café Seiche, one of the very best restaurants anywhere. The food is always fresh and frequently local, and it is prepared with originality and fl air.

Nothing beats lingering over a delicious meal on Café Seiche’s screened-in porch as the sun sets over the lake.

Another great dining option is The Pub. If you want to get fancy, plan to eat inside

the elegant dining room. If you’d like to be more casual, you can order from the same menu while sitting outside on the comfortable patio facing the lake. Kids will enjoy playing shuffl e board or splashing around on the beach until the food arrives.

A very popular casual dining option is the Beach Club. Our favorite Beach Club choice includes the fabulous fi sh tacos. Oh, and their cocktails are pretty terrifi c too.

And, not to be missed: Mission Hill Coffee House. Marie’s breakfast sandwiches and fresh-baked goodies are always a treat. Mission Hill also offers some great wine choices!

If you want to make dinner really casual but still delicious, pick up some of the incredible BBQ ribs or smoked Lake Superior fi sh from the Island Market and General Store. If you’re lucky, Ed will be in the mood to chat and you will learn some amazing things while Marilyn wraps up your order.

Bon appétit and may all your dreams be sweet on the island.

The Inn offers a wide variety of accommoda-tions and resort amenities including a large outdoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna, as well as three Har-Tru tennis courts, a dock for daytime mooring and a gift shop.

Exceptional lakeside dining at The Pub Restaurant & Wine Bar in the spacious dining room, cozy lounge or beachfront patio.

For lodging reservations call (800) 822-6315 or visit www.MadIsland.com

For restaurant reservations call (715) 747-6315, ext. 2

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“Midwesterners need not go far for a secluded island paradise. Part of Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands archipelago, Madeline has many trappings of a tropical oasis — sandy beaches, sailing charters, sea caves, cliff-jumping, and even stand-up paddle boarding. No wonder the population swells in summer. Visit in winter and you can make fi rst tracks on a dogsled or see ice caves . . . Kayak to sea caves, historical lighthouses, and a century-old shipwreck with Adventure Vacations or Living Adventure. Raise a glass to live music at the quirky Tom’s Burned Down Cafe. Don’t miss locally caught trout on The Pub Restaurant & Wine Bar’s beachfront patio.”

Yahoo! Travel included Madeline Island in its roundupof the “World’s Most Secret Islands” in December 2011

Rave Reviews for Our Favorite Island

In case you missed it, Madeline Island

(and some of its top cool places) has

been gaining national attention. Here are

highlights from seven recent articles from

the past few years.

“America’s Best Fourth of July Fireworks Display” by Fox News, June 2010

“On the fourth, this town on Madeline Island in Lake Superior “swells with freedom lovers, artists, Native Americans, soldiers, sailors, hippies, writers, musicians,

families and a smorgasbord of free spirits in a glorious celebration of America’s Birthday like no other,” says Gary Knowles, noting that a day including a parade, picnic, and other events is capped by fi reworks exceptional in part because “an eclectic variety of amplifi ed patriotic rock, country and ballads are interspersed with readings from the Declaration of Independence, quotes from great Americans,” and eventually “the lightshow explodes for about 45 minutes high overhead and is refl ected in the harbor.”

Budget Travel included Big Bay Beach in a June 2011 article on “Secret Beaches in North America”“. . . the sandstone cliffs and pristine woods enveloping this 1.5-mile pocket of beach make for a lovely hideaway.”

Budget Travel featured La Pointe in a September 2011 article on the “10 Coolest Small Towns in America”“The residents of La Pointe, a quiet, North Woods enclave of artists on Lake Superior, take pride in waving hello to everyone they pass — even when they’re driving.”

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Travel & Leisure gave a shout out to Tom’s Burned Down Café in a June 2010 article on “Best Beach Bars”“An old tavern burned down in 1992 and was totally destroyed so that only the decks remained. That didn’t bother owner Tom Nelson, who thought, “Do not rebuild it, and they will come.” Nelson pulled in a 40-foot trailer to the decks and began serving beer from the back of the truck. Since then, he’s built more decks and a bar and added a tarp roof and knickknacks. It’s a quirky place that could keep your attention for hours between the bartenders’ stories and the view of kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders on the lake. There’s even a chance of glimpsing the northern lights.”

“Best Weekend Getaway” as noted by City Pages, June 2009

“A good Minnesotan has already ventured to the north shore of Lake Superior. While we are always partial to our home state, you’re missing out if you ignore the

southern side of the lake along the Wisconsin border. For the ultimate Lake Superior weekend, head to Madeline Island, just 90 miles east of Duluth. It’s the biggest island in the set of Apostle Islands just off Bayfi eld, Wisconsin, on the northern point of the state. . . . Most tourists access the island by taking the 25-minute ferry ride. Once you’re on the island, ditch your car and rent a bike to get the full feel of the slow-moving, peaceful, and quaint town. Explore the beautiful Lake Superior shoreline along a city park and state park. Visitors who want to spend time on the water can rent kayaks or canoes, or join tours to see the other islands, sea caves, and shipwrecks.”

Resorts and Lodges highlighted the Inn on Madeline Island as a “Top 10 Wisconsin Wedding Resort in 2010”

“Here’s a thought for your Wisconsin wedding that puts you and an entire Lake Superior island at the heart of the celebration. The Inn on Madeline Island isn’t just an inn — you can choose private vacation homes, condos, townhomes and more for any size gathering on your big day . . . Although a variety of accommodations are available all over Madeline Island — which is part of the magic — the staff at the Inn on Madeline Island can arrange every detail of your wedding including lodging, menu options, rentals, central locales for larger groups and even local park rentals.”

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La Pointe Center for the Arts

Established in 1987, La Pointe Center is a non-profit membership organization that supports local arts & community culture

Affiliate members are Positivity Children’s Theatre The Opera Society The Literary Guild Garden Masters Art Guild and Gallery,

Located along the boardwalk in downtown La Pointe, the Gallery exhibits new artwork throughout the year. Summer hours are: 111 - 3 on Sunday & 111 - 5 Monday thru Saturday

Serving Madeline Islandand the South Shore

for more than 30 years. We value your

trust.Stop by our office at

738 Main Street.

Saturday, May 26 4–7pmPeter Jadoonath — potteryFriday & Saturday, June 15–16

Steve Hemingway — ceramicsJD Jorgenson — pottery

Amy von Bargen — potterySaturday, June 23 4–7pm

Fred Kaemmer — glass blowerMartye Allen — ceramics

Saturday, June 30 4–7pmPat and Ken Larson — ceramics

Saturday, July 7 4–7pmMary Johnston — oil paintings

JD Jorgenson — potteryJohnathan Walburg — pottery

Saturday, July 14 4–7pmBritta Kauppila — jewelry

Fred McCormick — paintingsSaturday, July 21 4–7pm

Holly Tourdot — oil paintingsPaul Tourdot — oil paintings

Kathy Dawdy — jewelrySaturday, July 28 4–7pm

Grace Hogan — jewelryJim Jahoda — water colors

Johnathan Walburg — potterySaturday, August 4 4–7pm

Ginnie Cappaert — paintingsCandy Westfield — jewelry

Saturday, August 11 4–7pmAnnie Harris — paintingsGrace Hogan — jewelry

Saturday, August 18 4–7pmSteve McHugh — paintings

Kathy Dawdy — jewelrySaturday, August 25 4–7pmCarolyn Cone — jewelry

Sunday, September 2 12–4pmLocals Garden Reception

Saturday, September 22 4–7pmJD Jorgenson — potteryKathy Dawdy — jewelry

Saturday, October 20 10am–4pmFall Fest — Artist Demos

Where Art Lovers Meet Artists

Bell Street GalleryGALLERY RECEPTIONS

Finding Inspiration in Thin Places(c0ntinued from cover)

Madeline Island is a living, breathing organism. It gives us space to step back, take stock, dig deep and come away refreshed.

The late Minnesota writer Bill Holm wrote a lovely book called “The Heart Can be Filled Anywhere on Earth.” And, of course, he was absolutely right. But for me — and a few thousand other lucky folks who travel here every year — Madeline Island is something more: a thin place where we might just catch a glimpse of God, or simply listen for her heartbeat.

If you prefer a less spiritual metaphor, ponder these words from an ancient Celtic blessing that, to my ear anyway, perfectly capture the magic of Madeline Island:

Deep peace of the running wave

Deep peace of the fl owing air

Deep peace of the quiet earth

Deep peace of the shining stars

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then fi red in an electric kiln. After fi ring, the fused glass forms then are carved and etched to completion.

“Within each form, I employ internal lines, altered surface textures, and light

refl ection, refraction, and diffusion to create tension, stimulate curiosity and engage

the eye. My art refl ects many infl uences, from my experience as a forester and park

manager, to my excursions into Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and Ontario’s Quetico

Provincial Park,” he says.

Fred Kaemmer has been creating hand-blown glass pieces for more than a decade. He enjoys forming simple, functional shapes then altering them to create objects of great visual interest and appeal. His combinations of clear and colored glass frit — inside, outside and throughout his vessel forms — make his work distinctive. Kaemmer also is known for his use of metal leaf decoration in his work. He has deep

roots in this area. His family maintained an Island home for decades on one of the Apostle Islands

(which has since been acquired by the Parks department) and now has a family place

on Madeline Island.

Twin Cities artist Denise Bunkert captures the ‘soft-as-a-petal’ magic of the sunset at Town Park

using pastels.

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MaySaturday May 5

Bell Street Gallery Artist reception with Holly Tourdot (painter) and Suellen Soucek (jeweler)

Tuesday–Sunday, May 15–20 Art Guild La Pointe/Bayfi eld School Art Show

Saturday, May 26Bell Street Gallery Artist reception with Peter Jadoonath (potter) and Steve McHugh (painter)

Art Guild “Theme” Show Fundraiser Reception 4–7pm

Sunday, May 27 LaPointe Center Wine Tasting Gala at The Pub 2:30–5pm

JUNESunday, June 3

Madeline Island Ferry Reduced Ferry Day

Madeline Island Museum Visitor Appreciation Day $2 admission

Saturday, June 9 Garden Talk at La Pointe Library 10:30am

Thursday, June 14 Chequamegon Chef ’s Exhibition (Taste of South Shore Restaurants and Cafes)

Friday, June 15Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception and music with Steve Hemingway (potter), JD Jorgenson (potter) and Amy von Bargen (potter)

Saturday, June 16 Apostle Islands Inline Skate 8am

Bell Street Gallery Pottery tent & demo 10am–4pm

Island Carvers Chainsaw Demo 1–3pm

Art Guild Summer Solstice Show reception 4–7pm

Bell Street Gallery Artist reception with music

La Pointe Summer Solstice Light Parade 9pm

Island Carvers Fire Sculpture 10pm

Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts:Young Artist Concert 11am & 2pm

Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts: Arianna String Quartet

Tuesday, June 19Bell Street Gallery Children Art Adventure Class

Wednesday, June 20Bell Street Gallery Girls Night Out 5–7pm

Thursday, June 21Madeline Island Museum lecture series: Sherman Edwards, “The House That Sank.” 7pm

Saturday, June 23 Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts: Young Artist Concert 11am & 2pm

Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts:Dinner Concert/Scholarship Fundraiser 6pm

Tuesday, June 26Bell Street Gallery Children Art Adventure Class

Wednesday, June 27Bell Street Gallery Girls Night Out 5–7pm

Saturday, June 30Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Jim Jahoda (watercolor painter), Holly Tourdot (painter) and Pat and Ken Larson ceramic sculptures with Raku demo fi ring

Art Guild Reception with Judy Sebranek (painter), Sally Brown (jewelry and ceramics), Barry Grill (wood worker)


Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts:Festival Concert — Enso String Quartet with pianist Zeyda Ruga Suzuki

JUlyTuesday, July 3

LaPointe Center Opera Society “The Magic Flute” by Mozart at Library 7pm

Wednesday, July 4 Madeline Island Independence Parade down Main Street 10:30am

Music and speeches at Madeline Island Museum “A Day On the Green,” patriotic program on the museum lawn

Saturday, July 7 Peddle, Paddle, Plod & Plunge (aka P-4) bike, kayak, run and swim in teams or individual competition

Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Mary Johnston (painter) and Jonathan Walburg (potter) artist demos

Gallery Crawl with Woods Hall, Island Carvers and Bell Street Gallery


Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts: Jorja Fleezanis, violin and Zeyda Ruga Suzuki, piano with Fellowship and Advanced Young Artists 8pm

Tuesday, July 10Bell Street Gallery Children Art Adventure Class

Madeline Island Library Story time and art project 11am

Wednesday, July 11Bell Street Gallery Girls Night Out 5–7pm

Thursday, July 12Madeline Island Museum lecture series: Gene Clark, “Great Lakes Coastal Processes & Shoreline Best Management Practices” 7pm

Saturday, July 14 Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Britta Kauppila (jewelry) and Steve McHugh (painter)


Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts:Prairie Winds Quintet 8pm

Sunday, July 15Madeline Island Music Camp Concerts: Woodwind Young Artists Concert 11am

Tuesday, July 17Bell Street Gallery Children Art Adventure class


Woody Allen Film Festival “Everyone Says I Love You” Madeline Island Library 7pm


Madeline Island Library 6th Annual Madeline Island Talent Show 7pm

Friday–Sunday, July 20–22 Madeline Island Museum “Connecting Cultures: Exploring the Lake Superior Fur Trade”

Saturday, July 21Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with JD Jorgenson (potter), Holly and Paul Tourdot (painters) and Kathy Dawdy (jewelry)

Art Guild Reception with Chad Breckenridge (photographer), Hilary Olander- Quamme (jeweler) and Diane Mahn (wood sculpture) 4–7pm


Monday, July 23–Sunday, August 5Positivity Children’s Theatre 2012 at the La Pointe School




Saturday, July 28Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Jonathan Walburg (potter), Grace Hogan (jewelry) and Jim Jahoda (painter)




La Pointe Center Opera Society “La Boheme” by Puccini at Library 7pm

augustWednesday, August 1

Bell Street Gallery Girls Night Out 5–7pm

Saturday, August 4 Point to La Pointe Swim — 2 mile open water swim from Bayfi eld to Madeline Island

Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Ginnie Cappaert (paintings) and Candy Westfi eld (jewelry)


Tuesday, August 7Bell Street Gallery Children Art Adventure Class

Madeline Island Library Story time & art project 11am

Wednesday, August 8Bell Street Gallery Girls Night Out 5–7pm

Friday, August 10Sandcastle Day at Big Bay State Park

Saturday, August 11Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Annie Harris (painter) and Grace Hogan (jewelry)

Art Guild Artist Reception with Jill Lorenz (ceramics), Pat Juett (ceramics) and Rose Maloof (fi ber arts) 4–7pm

Gallery Crawl with Woods Hall, Island Carvers, Bell Street Gallery and Art Guild

Tuesday, August 14Woody Allen Film Festival “Purple Rose of Cairo” at Madeline Island Library 7pm


Saturday, August 18Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Fred McCormick (painter) and Kathy Dawdy (jewelry)


Tuesday, August 21Madeline Island Library Story time and art project 11am

Madeline Island Museum lecture series: John Carlson, “Trapping on Madeline Island.” 7pm


Saturday, August 25Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception with Carolyn Cone (jewelry), Holly Tourdot (painter)


Tuesday, August 28Madeline Island Library Story time and art project 11am

La Pointe Center Opera Society “Tosca” by Puccini at Library 7pm

Wednesday, August 29thBell Street Gallery Girls Night Out 5–7pm

septemberSaturday, September 1

Art Guild Artist Reception Autumn Arts show 4–7pm


Madeline Island Museum concert on the lawn “Ojibwe Music: Traditions and Transitions,” 7pm

Sunday, September 2 Bell Street Gallery Artist Reception in the garden with Steve McHugh (painter), Holly Tourdot (painter), Suellen Soucek (jewelry)

Tuesday, September 11thWoody Allen Film Festival “Midnight in Paris” at Madeline Island Library 7pm

Friday–Saturday, September 21–22Bell Street Gallery Art and Music celebrationJD Jorgenson (potter), Kathy Dawdy (jewelry) plus guest artists and music both days

Tuesday, September 25th LaPointe Center Opera Society “La Rondine” by Puccini at Library 7pm

Saturday–Sunday, September 29–30Madeline Island Museum – “Honoring the Treaties: Ojibwe Arts Yesterday and Today,” Sunday free admission.

octoberFriday–Sunday October 5–7

Bayfi eld Applefest — Visit Madeline Island and miss the crowds

Tuesday, October 9Woody Allen Film Festival “Hannah and Her Sisters” Madeline Island Library 7pm

Saturday, October 13Art Guild Artist Reception Fall Fest

Friday–Saturday, October 19–20 Fall Fest on Madeline Island

Bell Street Gallery music and art demos

Pumpkin Carving, costume parade, children games

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