The Polar Vortex made sure that we have plenty of ice on the Bay and that can only mean one thing – guess what day and time the ice will go out in the Sister Bay Marina and maybe win some cash and prizes! Cast your ballot at any of the 16 local Sister Bay businesses […]
Door County Maritime Museum Welcomes New Board Member
The Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. (DCMM) is pleased to announce the recent election of Alison Walker to the Board. In addition to joining the DCMM Board, Walker has also assumed the responsibilities of Board Treasurer. She will join the Executive and Finance Committees. Alison Walker […]
The Peninsula Singers’ Spring Rehearsals to Begin
Peninsula Singers registration and first rehearsal will be held at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan Street on Monday, March 4 starting at 6:15 PM with registration and refreshments followed by practice starting at 7:00 PM. The Peninsula Singers is a non-profit, non-auditioned chorus that welcomes any singer of high school age or older. […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Cupid
Everyone knows Cupid helps people fall in love, and our very own Cupid the cat is no exception! Stare into her striking gold eyes and you will be hooked. She is 1 year old, a mere 5lbs, and loves to have her chin rubbed. Although Cupid is a bit shy, with some time and patience she […]
10th Annual Door County Short Film Fest Arrives in Sister Bay on Feb. 15-16
The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has announced that the 10th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) will take place in the Sister Bay Village Hall on Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16. Friday night will feature the local premiere of a regionally-produced film beginning at 6 pm, while on Saturday, short films […]
Door County Is Introduced to The Griffon String Quartet
New Music Group Launched Through Efforts of Midsummer’s Music, Fine Arts Institute and St. Norbert College By Laurel Ciohon In a lively press conference followed by a reception at Door County Maritime Museum on January 16, 2019, the Door County community was officially introduced to The Griffon String Quartet, a full-time, resident quartet made up […]
Matthew Burress Celebrates Door County Release of New Album, “The Fountain”
On Saturday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m., singer-songwriter (and Door County native) Matthew Burress will celebrate the official Door County release of his new CD “The Fountain” with an intimate concert in DCA’s cozy Fireside Lobby. “The Fountain” is the first full-length solo album by the Minneapolis-based folk songwriter Burress, who grew up in Door […]
February News from Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking
‘Get Your Art ON’ with Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking this winter season. Door County winters offer the perfect setting for a ‘catch up and renew your artful self’ session. Typically, Door County experiences a season of cooler temperatures, snow falling softly on the countryside, and north winds sharing the message of “stay inside […]
DCA Presents “We Shall Overcome” February 19
On Tuesday, February 19, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present “We Shall Overcome,” an electrifying, multifaceted musical tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Shall Overcome” showcases repertoire from the African-American music traditions that moved generations of civil rights activists […]
“Apparitions” Door County Themed Play Drew Capacity Crowd of Over 160
Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of Kristine Thatcher’s “Apparitions” on Monday, February 4 to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. Thatcher was commissioned by the Peninsula Players in the mid-1990s to write a play using Door County’s history and unique character as its major influence. “Apparitions” was produced as part of The Play’s the Thing, a […]
