Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2024) – The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) has scheduled additional holiday programs at the Leif Everson Observatory and the Stonecipher Astronomy Center so the people of the community can share the wonders of the night sky with their families and visitors. Or to just have a memorable experience. Viewing […]
Experience History and Community at “A Glimpse of Christmas Past”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2024) — The Door County Historical Society invites you to A Glimpse of Christmas Past, an annual celebration highlighting the holiday season through history and community. This event takes place every Friday and Saturday in December from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Heritage Village, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. Highlighting […]
Northern Sky Celebrates a New Era of Leadership: Jeff Herbst to Take Emeritus Role
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 13, 2024) – Northern Sky Theater is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in its storied history with a leadership transition that honors both its remarkable past and its dynamic future. After 32 years as artistic director, Jeff Herbst will transition to emeritus status in 2025, passing the torch to […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Cash
Cash is a handsome, happy, and energetic 2 ½-year-old pup looking for a loving home and available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. This intelligent boy weighs 70 pounds and enjoys learning new skills in addition to the several he’s already familiar with. Like all dogs at WHS, Cash has been […]
Night Tree
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. “Night Tree” is a cherished tradition at Crossroads at Big Creek. “Night Tree” also is a children’s book by Eve Bunting that tells the story of a family driving out “to where the quiet begins” to feed the wild creatures by decorating a tree in the forest. So […]
Ephraim’s Christmas in the Village Brought Holiday Cheer
Ephraim, Wis. (December 9, 2024) – Ephraim was bursting with holiday cheer at the Ephraim Business Council’s annual Christmas in the Village celebration on December 7, 2024. Santa arrived on the Ephraim Fire Department’s fire truck and was welcomed into Village Hall by visitors of all ages. People enjoyed creating holiday crafts and tasty treats […]
Early Ice Covers Unsafe, DNR Warns
Madison, Wis. (December 10, 2024) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice early-winter ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. The temperature swings that mark the final weeks of every year can create ice covers. “After we have the first cold nights, […]
Birch Creek Music Performance Center Announces New Executive Director
Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 9, 2024) – The Birch Creek Music Performance Center Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jenna Ferdon as its next Executive Director. This announcement marks an exciting new chapter in Birch Creek’s distinguished history as a premier institution for music education and performance. Ms. Ferdon brings a […]
A Collaboration for the Holidays: Local Nonprofits Unite for “A Glimpse of Christmas Past”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 6, 2024) — Step back in time this December as the Door County Historical Society’s Heritage Village comes alive with the sights, sounds, and spirit of the holiday season during A Glimpse of Christmas Past. Presented by the Door County Historical Society, this annual celebration offers more than just a festive stroll through history—it’s a […]
Celebrate the Season with Those You Love
By Jerod Santek, Founding & Artistic Director, Write On, Door County December often feels like the world is in fact running wild. In what should be a season to slow down and appreciate what we have, too many of us hurry from one event to another, exhausting ourselves and each other. I hope you take […]
