DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Ephraim’s Fyr Bal Chieftain, GG Paschke
Ephraim, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – It is with great pleasure that we congratulate G.G. Paschke on being elected Ephraim’s 57th Fyr Bal Chieftain. G.G. has been a member of the Ephraim Historical Foundation since 1967 and continues to be an […]
Read MoreRoots Vagabond Sierra Ferrell Sells Out DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – On Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present magnetic roots singer Sierra Ferrell in a sold-out concert. The evening will also feature special guest Cat Clyde. With her […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Presents Eric Lewis, Will Healy, Four World Premieres
Virtuoso guitarist and Door County favorite Eric Lewis teams up with Midsummer’s Composer-in-Residence Will Healy to present two incredible concerts with four world premieres. Sister Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its […]
Read MoreAJ & Gabrielle Dillon Featured on Cover of 2023 Door County Dining Guide
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2023) — Door Guide Publishing, a tourism publisher in Sister Bay, WI, announced today that the cover of the company’s 2023 Door County Dining Guide publication features a photo of Green Bay Packers running back […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces 2023 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 28, 2023) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 season of the summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. Featuring the talented Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a group of exceptional jazz students, […]
Read MoreFishstock Concert Series Launches Season with July 2 Will Kruger Tribute to John Denver
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 28, 2023) — Fishstock Concert Series has announced the start of its 2023 season with a July 2nd series-opening tribute to the music of John Denver by nationally-known singer/songwriter Will Kruger. Kruger’s musical roots go back […]
Read MoreKT Tunstall and Martin Sexton Take the Stage at DCA July 1
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 26, 2023) – On Saturday, July 1, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a powerhouse double bill: KT Tunstall and Martin Sexton. In the years since he began busking in Boston in the ’90s, […]
Read MoreWisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus to Host Public Vaccine Clinic for Dogs & Cats
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is hosting a low-cost public vaccine clinic on Friday, July 14 from 2-4pm at the WHS Door County Campus, 3475 Park Drive in Sturgeon Bay. The clinic is open to anyone […]
Read MoreSpring Turns to Summer at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 21, 2023) – Now that restoration and water quality research are well underway at Crossroads, this is the season for the young to explore the environment. It is true in nature and it is also true […]
Read MorePride Anthems at DCA June 23
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 21, 2023) – On Friday, June 23, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Pride Anthems, a live Pride celebration featuring a cadre of touring performers and Door County’s own Owen Alabado. Pride Anthems […]
Read MoreRemembering Rachmaninoff, Remembering Tchaikovsky
On the occasion of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, Midsummer’s Music celebrates with his Trio élégiaque, dedicated to his mentor, Tchaikovsky, with the inscription, “In Memory of a Great Artist.” The “Great Artist” is represented on this program by his First String […]
Read MoreDCHS Hosts 9th Annual Root Beer Festival
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2023) – In a world brimming with culinary delights, there is one beverage that has captured the hearts and palates of millions across the globe: Root Beer. From its humble beginnings to becoming a beloved […]
Read MoreOpen Door Pride’s 7th Annual Pride Festival
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2023) – Open Door Pride will be hosting its 7th Annual Pride Festival on June 24 from 10am – 5pm in Martin Park, 207 South 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Festival will include vendors, food, beverages, music, […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Celebrates 4th of July, 2023
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (Jun 19, 2023) – Let’s celebrate! Sturgeon Bay is gearing up for a spectacular 4th of July celebration. Join in the Independence Day festivities along the water at Sunset Park beginning at 5 pm on Tuesday, July […]
Read MoreBuoyant Songwriter Mat Kearney at DCA with Special Guest Marc Scibilia
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 16, 2023) – On Monday, June 26, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Nashville-based, Oregon-born songwriter Mat Kearney along with special guest Marc Scibilia. Mat Kearney’s catchy, mellow compositions and deft blending of […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music and ‘Women to be Heard’
Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music is a leader among chamber music organizations in presenting works by lesser-known composers—especially composers of color and female composers. Too long denied sufficient hearings, the three women in Midsummer’s “Women to be […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Hosts Zenshin Daiko Taiko Group
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 14, 2023) – Alpine Resort will be hosting Zenshin Daiko, an award-winning 10-piece children’s Taiko group from Maui, Hawaii, June 23-28, for a series of performances in Door County. Zenshin Daiko is celebrating its 25th anniversary […]
Read More“Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival ” Helps Local Non-Profits
Click to enlarge. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2023) —The 9th annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival” kicked off in Sister Bay on Saturday, June 10 with “kids” of all kinds watching as Grand Marshalls Fuzzy Sunstrom and […]
Read MoreEgg Harbor Historical Society’s Bingo Night at Kress Pavilion
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – Join in on the fun – and maybe even win some cash! – with a bingo fundraiser for the Egg Harbor Historical Society’s restoration of Door County’s historic bookmobile. On the road 4 days a week from […]
Read MoreSummer 2023 Open Season at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Jacksonport, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be open every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm now through September 2. They will include Sunday, July 2, and Sunday, September 3 in their roster of public […]
Read MoreLegendary Roots Rockers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – On Tuesday, June 20, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will open its 2022-23 season with a concert by legendary roots rockers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the Auditorium’s Main Stage. With […]
Read MoreDoor County History Days: The Door Peninsula Celebrates Its Unique Heritage, June 19-25
Door County, Wis. (June 9, 2023) — For the second consecutive year, dozens of cultural and historical institutions throughout Door County have come together to launch Door County History Days, a weeklong celebration of history and heritage on the Peninsula. […]
Read MoreUncovering Stones to Discover Your Past
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 9, 2023) – Join Gibraltar Historical Association to discover the best practices for headstone care and find what lies beneath the moss, lichens, and debris. The program is a part of Heritage Alliance History Days. Please […]
Read More14th Annual Crossroads Trail Run
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 9, 2023) – On Saturday, June 17, the 14th annual Crossroads Trail Run, “Door County’s First and Only Trail Run,” welcomes participants of all ages to choose a 2k, 5k, or 10k distance at the Crossroads at […]
Read MoreVolunteer Ushering Opportunities Available at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 9, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre is excited to open its five-show season starting on June 13 and seeks volunteer ushers for each performance through October 15. Those interested in helping with ushering duties may call the Box […]
Read MoreOpen Door Pride & Write On, Door County Co-Host Fun Night Pride Mixer
Juddville, Wis. (June 8, 2023) – One of Open Door Pride’s many Pride Month Mixers will be on June 11, 2023 at Write On, Door County located at 4210 Juddville Road, Juddville from noon until 3pm. Join Open Door Pride […]
Read More“History Days”: Door County’s Growing Annual History Event
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 8, 2023) – You are cordially invited to join the Heritage Alliance of Door County to kick-off the 2nd Annual History Days Celebration at the Miller Art Museum on Mon., June 19 at 11:00 am. Bring the family […]
Read MoreSuccessful Senior Health and Wellness Days at the Door County YMCA
Door County, Wis. (June 6, 2023) – After a three year hiatus, the Door County YMCA, in partnership with the Door County Medical Center, brought back the annual Senior Health and Wellness Day. The event, which focuses on promoting health […]
Read MoreDCA to Present “Play It Forward” at Stabbur Beer Garden June 10
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 6, 2023) – On Saturday, June 10 at 3 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present its annual Play It Forward concert, which brings together some of Door County’s best-loved musicians to benefit a worthy cause. […]
Read MoreOpen Door Pride Disco Theme June Mixer
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 6, 2023) – One of Open Door Pride’s Pride Month Mixers will be on June 9, 2023 at Drömhus located at 611 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay from 7pm until 10pm. Come and dance the night away […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music 2023 Opening Night June 14
Sister Bay, Wis. (June 6, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, launches its 2023 concert season with a program celebrating works by composers Béla Bartók and Gabriel Fauré. Written only 15 years apart, these two powerfully romantic […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Opens the 2023 Season with “Percussion at the Movies”
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 1, 2023) – On Thursday, June 22, Birch Creek Music Performance Center will present its opening night concert – “Percussion at the Movies” – on the Stage of Stars inside the historic Dutton Concert Barn. Opening […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces Artistic Company of its 88th Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 1, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the artistic company for its 88th season, performing June 13 through October 15, 2023. Nestled in Door County, […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society Refreshes “Saturdays at the Village” for Families
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 31, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society is thrilled to bring back Saturdays at the Village, exciting program designed to engage families and individuals of all ages in an immersive educational experience about the captivating […]
Read MorePizza Socials for Pride Month
Door County, Wis. (May 31, 2023) – Wild Tomato has selected Open Door Pride to be the recipient of its donation creation pizza for the month of June. Whenever someone purchases the Donation Creation at either Sister Bay or Fish […]
Read More2023 Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 31, 2023) – The Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market will kick off this weekend on Saturday, June 3. The market is set to run every Saturday morning from 8 am until noon through October 14. This year, […]
Read MoreDCHS Receives CIF Grant
Door County, Wis. (May 31, 2023) – The initial grant awards from Destination Door County’s new Community Investment Fund (CIF) were announced recently. Eight projects will benefit from a total of $325,251, including the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse restoration project. Destination Door […]
Read MoreMilwaukee Arts Activist Mauree Childress and Friebert Legacy Featured in Concurrent Exhibitions at Miller Art Museum
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 25, 2023) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is pleased to announce the opening of two new exhibitions on Saturday, June 3, 2023: Expanding Perspectives by Mauree Childress and Door County Through the Eyes of Joseph Friebert […]
Read MoreGovernor Tony Evers Visits Washington Island
Washington Island, WI (May 25, 2023) – The Washington Island Electric Cooperative (WIEC) hosted Governor Tony Evers last Thursday at an important meeting that included Quantum Technologies, an industry leader in advanced communications and network solutions. The meeting followed a $2.5 […]
Read MoreSister Bay’s 9th Annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade” Scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2023
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 23, 2023) — The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has announced that the 9th Annual Roofing of the Goats Parade in 2023 is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th on Hwy 42 in downtown Sister Bay. The annual Roofing […]
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