DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Mothers & Others Day
On May 11, Write On, Door County hosts a community open house to celebrate those who shaped and inspire us. Juddville, Wis. (April 15, 2024) – The nonprofit Write On, Door County will host a Mothers & Others Day open […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Names New Development Director
Koki Sato brings experience in performance and arts administration to the organization. Sister Bay, Wis. (April 15, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s longest-running summer chamber music series, recently named Koki Sato as its new Development Director. Sato is the founder and […]
Read MoreReserve Your Spot For Mother’s Day Brunch at Burton’s on the Bay
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 15, 2024) – Burton’s on the Bay at Alpine Resort, located at 7715 Alpine Rd in Egg Harbor, will be serving Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12 between 10am to 2pm featuring an assortment of delectable […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2024
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 12, 2024) – Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay (Door County), WI, founded by family patriarch Al (Axel Albert Otto) Johnson in 1949, is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024. The restaurant is […]
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Every Day is Earth Day
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Sturgeon Bay, Every Day is Earth Day is an annual event celebrating the people, organizations, and businesses that uphold our sustainable culture in Door County and beyond. On Sunday, April 21 from 1:00-4:00, […]
Read MoreNature Notes: Documenting the Natural World
By Jackie Rath, Program Coordinator, The Ridges On most weekdays around noon, Ridges staff make their way to the center table in the back offices to eat lunch. While this routine might feel repetitive, the conversations from these gatherings are […]
Read MoreSpring into Sturgeon Bay
By Destination Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay offers a plethora of picturesque walking trails that excite nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Here are FIVE walking trails to add to your itinerary for your Sturgeon Bay Spring Getaway: Crossroads at Big […]
Read More“Spring Break” in Fish Creek Like a Pro
By Visit Fish Creek Sure, Fish Creek is a popular destination for summer vacation. But have you ever visited in spring? Whether you’re looking for action-packed weekend, a chance to reconnect with nature, or a cozy hideaway for a few […]
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DOOR DINING NEWS
By Marise Redmann (Originally published in 2023 Door County Go! Guide) A life well-lived is even better when it involves great food. For couples, it can also be a shared bond. Gabrielle and AJ Dillon, for instance, who share both a life and a love of great food. Gabrielle is a photographer and political science […]
Read MoreDC LIFESTYLES
By Marise Redmann (Originally published in 2023 Door County Go! Guide) The love starts early. When growing up on a farm, the tractor is like another family member, with designated brands in specific colors. The orange Allis Chalmers, the red Farmall, gray Ford, sand and red Case, and green John Deere. “Tractors were as common […]
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February 6, 1934 – October 3, 2023 Jean Wideroe Berkenstock, 89, passed away with her husband at her side on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, James Turner Berkenstock, a daughter, Nina Swanson, a stepson, Paul Berkenstock, grandchildren Jake Hoogheem, Keven […]
Read MoreNORBERT BLEI
September 18, 2023 By Norbert Blei Working in a converted chicken coop north of Ellison Bay, for 40+ years writer Norbert Blei (8/23/1935 – 4/23/2013) chronicled Door County through the lives of its inhabitants. A revised edition of DOOR WAY: The People in the Landscape, the first book in Blei’s “Door Series,” was published August […]
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