Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2024) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Door County Maritime Speaker Series, presented in partnership with series sponsor Door County Medical Center. The Maritime Speaker Series offers an assortment of monthly programs – from historical topics to current issues affecting the […]
5 Reasons to Love February in Fish Creek
By Visit Fish Creek “Roses are red, violets are blue. We love Fish Creek, and so do you!” Ok, bad poetry attempts aside, it’s impossible to hide our unwavering admiration for this charming fishing village nestled between the bluffs and the bay. And with an abundance of activities still in full swing, February is the perfect time […]
Midsummer’s Music Welcomes New Board Member
Award-winning pianist William Koehler begins his first term as a board member. Sister Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music draws on the wisdom, experience, and guidance from individuals who comprise the board of directors. Board members typically exhibit a special, continued dedication to Midsummer’s Music through their support for the organization, musicians, and staff. […]
Meet the Cast of ‘4000 Days’ Peninsula Players Theatre Play Reading
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 16, 2024) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for “4000 Days” by Peter Quilter, its second offering of The Play’s The Thing, the theater’s winter play reading series. Actors La Shawn Banks and Patrick Michael Tierney make their Peninsula Players Theatre debuts in “4000 Days” and are joined by Karen Moeller, who returns for her second season […]
Community Business Associations “Support the Door” with Inaugural Food Drive
Door County, Wis. (February 14, 2024) – From February to May help your neighbors in need by donating to the “Support the Door – Food Drive,” coordinated by the Community Business Associations in Baileys Harbor, Carlsville, Door County North, Egg Harbor, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Sister Bay, and Sturgeon Bay and in partnership with the United […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Rhoda
Meet Rhoda, she is a 4-month-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. This gal weighs 32 pounds and is all wiggles and tail wags with everyone she meets. Her favorite thing is play time and she is eager to find a home of her own where she can learn, […]
Destination Door County Awards Largest Distribution to Date of Community Investment Fund Grants
Door County, Wis. (February 13, 2024) – Destination Door County (DDC) is pleased to announce the fourth grant cycle has awarded six projects a total of $376,035 from their Community Investment Fund. The projects were awarded grants ranging from $15,000 to $150,000. Recipients included two local units of government and four non-profit organizations. This grant […]
Community Invited to Reception for Artist Buttons Wolst
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 9, 2024) – The community is invited to attend a reception on Friday, February 16th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Spring Exhibition featuring works by Buttons Wolst. The Community Foundation is located at 222 N 3rd Avenue in […]
The Ridges Sanctuary to Host Owl-O-Rama 2024
Family-Friendly Event Creates Awareness about Door County Owls Baileys Harbor, Wis. (February 9, 2024) – March is prime time to hear the calls, and for those who are lucky, see owls in Door County. Owl species found in the area include Great Horned, Barred, Saw-Whet, Eastern Screech, and infrequently, Snowy Owls. To raise awareness in the […]
Wildlife Pairing Up for Valentines Day
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. At Crossroads at Big Creek, the creatures seem to sense Valentine’s Day. A few days ago, we noticed a pair of red fox showing great interest in each other. Love (or at least pair bonding) is in the air And as the days get increasing […]
