To start the Halloween weekend off in Fish Creek, take a ‘Ghost Tour of Door County’ by Door County Trolley, with a stop at Alexander Noble House at 6pm on Friday, October 25. Saturday, October 26 is when the fun really begins, starting with ‘Family Art Day’ at the Peninsula School of Art from 9am–12pm. […]
The Boldt Company to Build Maritime Lighthouse Tower
The Door County Maritime Museum Board of Directors recently voted to select The Boldt Company as the General Contractor for the Maritime Lighthouse Tower project. The company was chosen as part of a competitive bidding process. “Boldt has an outstanding reputation and has been associated with several world-class projects in Door County in recent years, […]
Door Shakespeare Announces Auditions for its Youth Production
Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stebbins, and Managing Director, Amy Ensign, are pleased to announce student auditions for the youth production of Something’s Rotten in the State of Denmark, by William Shakespeare and Joseph Wallace. Auditions for students 8 to 17 years old will take place at the Door County Community Foundation’s Peninsula meeting room […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Magneton
Meet Magneton, a 7-month-old kitten available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. This sweet boy has been with us since July being treated for ringworm and he finally beat it! Now that he is healthy, he can’t wait to have a place to call home. Magneton will be your shadow, following […]
The Ridges’ “Restore The Range Light” Campaign Success
The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, WI began the “Restore The Range Light” campaign in the spring of 2016. Since then, over $305,000 has been raised to restore the iconic Upper Range Light to its early 1900’s appearance. With these funds secured, the “Restore the Range Light” campaign officially closed on September 30, 2019. “The […]
Birch Creek Jazz Combo Visits Door County Schools for Artists in the Schools
“Thank you so much for bringing us the Artist in the Schools series. Our students were inspired by the fabulous music and encouraged to hear that they could make mistakes in practice and grow from them. Our students are now inspired to practice. Our students loved the experience!!! What a treat it was to have Rick, Reggie and Jeff. It […]
DCMM Capital Campaign Receives $1 Million Gift
The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) recently received a significant pledge of support for their Maritime Lighthouse Tower project capital campaign. The George Kress Foundation from Green Bay will contribute $1-Million to help facilitate the expansion of the Maritime Museum along the working waterfront of Sturgeon Bay. “We are very appreciative of this generous support […]
Annual Jewelry Showcase at Plum Bottom Gallery
Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Annual Jewelry Showcase on Sunday, October 13 from 11am–4pm at their Plum Bottom Road Location. Explore collections from over 20 nationally collected jewelry artists, as well as their resident jewelry maker Angela Olson Luberger. Let the staff help you get a jump start on your holiday shopping list […]
Fall Fest Bus will Run Between Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay on Oct. 19
New to 2019 with the goal of providing a safe ride to Fall Fest-ers, there will be a Fall Fest Bus running between Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay on Saturday, October 19. There will be two buses running the same route at a staggered pace. One will start at 9am, the second at 10am. The […]
Third Coast Percussion Performs “Paddle to the Sea” at DCA
On Friday, October 25, Chicago’s Grammy-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). The troupe will present their acclaimed production “Paddle to the Sea” at 7 p.m. on the 25th, in addition to performing matinees for Door County students on October 23 and 24. Focused around the classic children’s book and […]
