Wed, June 12, 2024 by Jim Berkenstock “The sap is rising!” Few people remember that quote or its disastrous results. Adlai Stevenson III was running for Governor of Illinois a long time ago. He made that statement shortly after he announced his candidacy comparing his elation at running with early spring when the sugar maples come to […]
Something to Say
Midsummer’s Music has developed a solid reputation for giving concerts that create a very powerful impression among audience members. We have even taken to saying that these events are “Not just a concert, it’s an experience.” But I have puzzled over just what is at the heart of that special experience and especially how to […]
Open Door Bird Sanctuary Summer 2024 Open Season
Jacksonport, Wis. (Jun 10, 2024) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary will officially kick off the summer season with its first public day on Saturday, June 15. Open every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm through Aug 31, they will also include Friday, July 5, and Sunday, September 1 in the roster of public days. […]
Experience Evenings in Ephraim Bondemarked and Concerts Mondays This Summer
Ephraim, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – The Ephraim Business Council is excited to bring back another season of fun Monday evenings this summer from June 17 to August 26. From 3:30pm to 6:30pm, visit the open grass lots adjacent to the Red Putter in north Ephraim for Bondemarked, which is Norwegian for farmers market. After […]
Womens Storytelling Night at Write On
Celebrate Pride with Visiting Writers Juddville, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – Write On, Door County hosts an evening of storytelling with three visiting writers-in-residence: Dinah Dale, Amy Estes, and Julia Nusbaum. The event celebrates Pride Month and is presented in partnership with Northern Door Pride and Open Door Pride. The event is free and open […]
Door County YMCA Reaches All-Time High Goal
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – The Door County YMCA is thrilled to announce the success of its Annual Campaign, meeting all fundraising goals and reaffirming its commitment to the community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. This year’s campaign, fueled by the generous support of local businesses, individual donors, and dedicated […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Spring
Meet Spring, she is a 2-year-old cat available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Her black and orange coat is stunning, and this pretty girl weighs 7 pounds. She is looking for a home that can give her time and patience to help her develop and share her best self since […]
DCA Opens 2024 Summer Season June 19 with Little River Band
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – DCA will open its 2024 season June 19 with Australian rock group Little River Band. Glenn Frey, cofounder of The Eagles, dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” The first band ever to have Top Ten hits for six consecutive years, Little River Band […]
Midsummer Music’s 34th Season Magic Starts June 13
The Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Magic program features breathtaking masterpieces and a hauntingly beautiful work by an Englishwoman. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 4, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, launches its 2024 concert season with a program celebrating works by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, and Alice Verne-Berdt. The “Mozart, Mendelssohn, and […]
3rd Annual Door County History Days
The Door Peninsula Celebrates Its Unique Heritage, June 17-23, 2024 Door County, Wis. (June 4, 2024) – For the third consecutive year, dozens of cultural and historical institutions throughout Door County have come together for Door County History Days, a weeklong celebration of history and heritage on the Door Peninsula. From Monday, June 17th to […]
