By Laurel Ciohon A Door County native, Joe Risch says growing up on the Peninsula clearly shaped his “artistic soul.” The youngest of three siblings, and raised on a former cherry orchard in Gills Rock, Joe fondly remembers his childhood as a series of often-solo adventures. Exploring the cherry orchard, and experiencing the beauty and […]
Mistletoe Holiday House Offers Something for Every Holiday
Mistletoe Holiday House Offers Something for Every Holiday By Laurel Ciohon While traveling north into Door County, you’ve probably noticed a gingerbread-style building nestled between Carlsville and Egg Harbor. The festive storefront is none-other than Mistletoe Holiday House, located just off Hwy 42 on Holiday Drive. The easy turn off 42 and the in-and-out parking […]
Due to Demand, More Shows Added for “Dad’s Season Tickets”
“Dad’s Season Tickets is a fabulous show that none other than Northern Sky Theater can do with the same meaning, heart and humor.” – review by Warren Gerds, Critic-at-Large, WFRV-TV Northern Sky Theater is half way through the run of our most talked about new comedy. Due to the overwhelming popularity of Dad’s Season Tickets (with 14 shows […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Hula
Meet Hula, a 4-month-old kitten available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! Hula and her siblings were found outside in the middle of summer with no mother in sight and they were in rough shape. Now that she’s had a few months to recover with a wonderful foster family, Hula is […]
The Public Arts Initiative Invites You to Season 3 of “Celebrate! Sculpture” in Egg Harbor
The Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor, the non-profit organization responsible for the purchase and display of public art in Egg Harbor (including this years EGGstavagaza), invites you to walk the Village of Egg Harbor and enjoy the third season of “Celebrate! Sculpture.” This annual art show brings new outdoor sculpture to the village for […]
Griffon String Quartet to Perform Four Concerts in Northeast Wisconsin
Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, celebrates their second season of concerts and community and educational events with a series of performances throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” their program will feature Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110, and Schubert’s String […]
8th Annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees Nov. 8–Dec. 10
Planning for the 8th Annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees is well underway and the Door County Maritime Museum is including a few surprises to make this year bigger and better than ever! With beautiful holiday trees in every gallery and new decorations to enhance the experience, this year will be sure to make an impact […]
Authors to Present a Variety of Readings with Write On, Door County
As the temperatures start to cool down, it’s time to think about which books to staff on your winter reading table. This October, Write On, Door County presents a variety of opportunities to meet poets and novelists and find some new books for your stack. Sunday, October 6, Door County Poet Laureate Nancy Rafal and […]
DCHS Presents “The History of Brewing in Wisconsin”
The Door County Historical Society will host its monthly dinner program, “The History of Brewing in Wisconsin,” presented by Jerry Janiszewski, on Monday, October 21, at 6:00 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church. Jerry will discuss how the European immigrants of the nineteenth century used their farming and brewing skills to build frontier farm breweries. […]
Big Mouth and The Power Tool Horns at DCA October 5
On Saturday, October 5, at 7 p.m., Door County crowd favorites Big Mouth and The Power Tool Horns will bring their wide-ranging, high-energy music to the DCA Main Stage. Big Mouth’s performance is part of DCA’s fall series Blues, Roots, and American Stories. Big Mouth, one of Door County’s most popular bands, is known around […]
