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DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Plum Bottom Gallery Welcomes Acrylic Artist Rachel Christopoulos to Its Collection

October 23, 2026

Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 23, 2026) – Plum Bottom Gallery is excited to welcome acrylic artist Rachel Christopoulos to its collection of more than 200 nationally collected artists and jewelers. Known for her vibrant Impressionist Pop Art paintings, Christopoulos brings a fresh […]

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Fish Creek Native & Gibraltar Alumna Brings New Ballet to DCA

October 23, 2026

Fish Creek, Wis. (October 23, 2026) – On Sunday, October 25, the Fish-Creek based Smith-Redmann Dance Co. will present The Firekeeper at 7 p.m. at Door County Auditorium. Get ready for Halloween with hazy parties by lamplight, strange and haunting rituals, memories […]

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Explore the History of Door County’s Orchards at DCHS November Dine & Discover

October 23, 2026

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 23, 2026) – From blossoming cherry trees to generations of family-owned orchards, fruit growing has played an important role in shaping Door County’s history, economy, and identity. The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) will explore this […]

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 Maritime Speaker Series: Great Lakes Influence on the Cold War

October 19, 2026

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 19, 2026) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Maritime Speaker Series (presented in partnership with series sponsor the Door County Medical Center). The […]

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EVENTS

Getting Ready for Winter Walk – Newport State Park

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Full Moon Hike – Newport State Park

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Nature’s Halloween Magic

October 23, 2026

The changing season makes late October and early November an ideal time to explore the outdoors and discover some of nature’s most fascinating mysteries. As Halloween approaches, thoughts often turn to magic, folklore, and things that appear a little mysterious. […]

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Discovering the Science of Fall

October 15, 2026

The changing season makes October an ideal time to explore the outdoors and observe these natural phenomena firsthand. Crossroads at Big Creek offers several opportunities for community members to connect with nature throughout the month. Winnie-Pooh-Looza, a month-long countywide celebration […]

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Frosty Mornings Offer a Window into Nature’s Hidden Science

October 8, 2026

As crisp autumn mornings arrive in Door County, many residents will begin to notice a familiar seasonal sight: delicate ice crystals sparkling across lawns, leaves, and windshields. While beautiful, frost is also a fascinating example of science at work. Frost […]

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Hoots, Hikes and Hundred Acre Wood

October 6, 2026

As autumn settles across Door County, the days grow shorter, the nights get cooler, and a different cast of wildlife begins to emerge. For those who take the time to slow down and listen, fall offers an opportunity to experience […]

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DOOR DINING NEWS

At the Top of Their Game

June 29, 2026

Door County’s culinary scene reaches new heights. Written by Katy Spratte Joyce. Photos by Kayla Larsen. Originally printed in the 2026 Door County GO! Guide. The white clapboard farmhouse walls of Wickman House no longer echo with the clink of its cocktail glasses or the hum of its bustling dinner service. Yet for many visitors, […]

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DC MUSIC NEWS

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

August 31, 2026

By Jim Berkenstock, Artistic Director I’ve been thinking about our final program which starts this Friday and ends with a flourish at our Labor Day Gala on the 7that Bjorklunden. It’s been on my mind because I love the music on it and the combination of pieces. It begins with a thoughtful and elegant Prelude […]

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Designing the 2026 Go! Guide Cover

July 25, 2026

Fred Seger came to our attention by means of a long and winding road. We’re very glad he did, as we’ve gotten nothing but great comments about the 2026 Go! Guide cover he designed for us this past winter. If Fred’s story interests you, you can find out more about him and his art on […]

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NORBERT BLEI

Notebook: Door County in August

July 25, 2026

Working in a converted chicken coop north of Ellison Bay, for 40-plus years writer Norbert Blei (8/23/1935 – 4/23/2013) chronicled Door County through the lives of its inhabitants. Both Meditations on a Small Lake and a revised edition of DOOR WAY: The People in the Landscape, the first book in Blei’s “Door Series,” are available […]

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