By Coggin Heeringa, Crossroads Program, Director/Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. At Crossroads’ next Fish Tales Lecture, we’ll learn how the latest acoustic telemetry technology enables fisheries professionals to pry into the secret life of fish. Dr. Chuck Krueger, founder and Director Emeritus of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), from Michigan State University, will present “Great […]
Winners Announced in Door County Hospitality Worker Thank You Campaign
Door County, Wis. (January 21, 2022) – Two Door County hospitality workers were recently selected as winners in a hospitality industry thank you campaign conducted late last year to show appreciation for a job well done in what was a very busy 2021 tourism season. David Sawyer of the Churchill Inn won a $250 Frontier Airlines […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Tango
Tango is a handsome 4-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Green Bay Campus! This playful goofball would make a great addition to someone’s family and would love to tag along on all your adventures. Tango is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, plus his adoption fee has been reduced to $75! Please visit the […]
Peninsula Players Theatre Announce Winter Play Reading Series
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 19, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre announce 2022 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Readings of the plays will be performed at Björklunden at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor on Mondays, February 7, March 7 and April 4 at 7:00 p.m. A virtual option will also be […]
Northern Sky Amphitheater Construction Update
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 19, 2022) – After a splendid series of “Home for the Holidays” shows, Northern Sky Theater has settled in for a cold, snowy January – just the way they like it! Did you know that they’ve been hard at work at their Peninsula Park amphitheater this summer? Don’t worry, everything will be […]
Island Orchard Cider Now Open During Winter Months
Ellison Bay, Wis. (January 19, 2022) — Island Orchard Cider is now open during the winter months! In the 11 years since the Door County Cider House opened its doors, this is the first time the business will be open during Door County’s quietest season. Island Orchard Cider’s Door County Cider House is now open […]
All Things Chocolate Event Canceled
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 17, 2022) – With sadness, the Gibraltar Historical Association has announced that their famous event, “All Things Chocolate,” on February 5 has been canceled due to the health department’s suggestion of no large indoor events. The annual fundraising event provides everything possible made from chocolate – truffles, hand dipped pretzels, toffee and […]
Griffon String Quartet’s International Debut in Nova Scotia
Sister Bay, Wis. (January 17, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet—hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection”—visited the prestigious Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance in Nova Scotia to focus on its musicianship, provide youth outreach, and perform its international debut. During the summer of 2021, Griffon members Vinicius Sant’Ana (violin), Blakeley Menghini (viola), and […]
Newport State Park’s 32nd Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe Event
Ellison Bay, Wis. (January 17, 2022) – Newport State Park will hold its 32nd Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe event on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thirty-two years ago, Newport State Park began the candlelight ski tradition in Door County. The tradition will carry on again this year as a portion of trail will […]
DCA Reschedules Door County Talks: Ho-Chunk History & Coffeehouse: John Lewis and Friends to March 12
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 17, 2022) – In light of our community’s current COVID-19 surge, the subsequent burden on Door County Medical Center’s capacity and staff, and concern for community well-being, DCA is rescheduling its January 22 events—Door County Talks: Ho-Chunk History, and Coffeehouse: John Lewis and Friends—to Saturday, March 12. On Saturday, March 12, Door […]
