Nearly 300 Door County students from choir and band programs at Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Sevastopol and Gibraltar schools took part in Birch Creek’s “Artists in the Schools” program on Friday, February 15, 2019. Artists in the Schools began in 2002 as a way for Birch Creek and its faculty to give back to the […]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Participants Wanted
Come celebrate County Door in fashionable St. Patrick’s Day style. Enter your business, organization, or group in the 26th annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is now accepting parade participants for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade taking place on Saturday, March 16 at 11am. Parade lineup begins at 10:15am in […]
Owl-O-Rama at The Ridges
4th Annual Owl-O-Rama! Saturday, March 2 from 9:00am – 4:00pm These fascinating birds of prey are known for their distinct calls, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. There will be great learning experiences for the entire family. Activities include night hikes, crafts and workshops*, live birds from the Open Door Bird Sanctuary and even a demonstration from an […]
Plum Bottom Pottery ‘Art Show 2’ Features Artist Mary White
Plum Bottom Pottery invites you to “Art Show 2” featuring Mary White on Saturday, March 2 from 10-4pm. Come and see this dynamic body of work inspired by Door County’s many dimensions. White will be on hand all day to talk about her newest collection and will be demoing her unique painting technique form 11-2pm. Working in acrylic, […]
DCA Saturday Features Lecture About Empathy in Children; Holiday Music Motel WRiTER’S NiGHT
On March 2, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present two compelling events: at 10 a.m., a Door County Talks presentation about developing fairness, respect, empathy, and equality in children; and at 7 p.m., WRiTER’S NiGHT: an original open mic hosted by Cathy Grier that will move north from The Holiday Music Motel’s Tambourine Lounge for one night […]
Maritime Speaker Series featuring filmmaker Jake Heffernan: Lighthouses of Door County Rescheduled
After canceling the original presentation due to a snowstorm, the Maritime Speaker Series: Lighting the Door has been moved to Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7pm at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Join Wisconsin independent filmmaker Jake Heffernan for a rare look inside Door County’s historic lighthouses. Jake will share his experiences […]
Midsummer’s Music Composer in Residence Wins Worldwide Choral Competition
The Gesualdo Six, a men’s vocal consort from the United Kingdom, recently announced the results of their worldwide choral competition and the Midsummer’s Music 20-year-old Composer In Residence is a winner. Jacob Beranek hails from Oconomowoc, WI, and was named the “21 years and under” category winner. His composition, Abendgebet (Evening Prayer) will be premiered […]
2019 Fire & Ice – Ice Carving Competition Results
Volunteer ice carvers braved the chilly elements today, Saturday, February 16, 2019. Carvers began chipping, sawing, and molding ice blocks throughout Sturgeon Bay at 9am. Unique and original “ice-terpieces” were formed out of 300-pound crystal clear ice blocks. The brave group of ice carvers took to the streets of Sturgeon Bay to create spectacular works […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Snap
This week’s Featured Pet is 8-year-old Snap. He was originally brought to the WHS Door County Campus as a stray on January 14 and was not feeling the best. Thanks to our wonderful team, Snap got the care he needed and is feeling so much better! He is a cautious yet talkative guy who likes to […]
DCHS Endowment Fund 1st Program of 2019: Wisconsin Cheese & Door County Cheese Factories
Where would Wisconsin Brie without cheese? The Door County Historical Society is excited to announce their first program of 2019: Wisconsin Cheese & Door County Cheese Factories. The two-part program will benefit the DCHS Endowment Fund and is slated for February 23rd at Stone Harbor Resort. The first program begins at 11am. Jim Pionkoski is […]
