Fish Creek, Wis. (October 23, 2023) – On September 12, 2023, golf enthusiasts and community members joined forces for the annual Pat Hellen Golf Outing, a fun-filled day of golf and charity. This year’s event was held at Maxwelton Braes and successfully raised $14,000 to support the Door County YMCA Youth Programs. The Pat Hellen […]
Door County Historical Society Presents Historic Spooks & Sprites
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 23, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society invites you to join us for a truly historical and spook-tacular Halloween celebration! On Saturday, October 28th, from 4 pm to 6 pm, we will be hosting “Historic Spooks and Sprites,” a family-friendly event that will take you on a journey through the […]
Memphis & Door County Voices, Sister Rosetta Tharpe & Beyond
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 23, 2023) – On Saturday, October 28, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Memphis & Door County Voices: Sister Rosetta Tharpe & Beyond. A jaw-dropping lineup of artists will join forces for this tribute to Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the world of blues as a whole. Premiere Memphis vocalists […]
Birch Creek’s Kate Rericha Appointed to Wisconsin Humanities Council
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 18, 2023) – Birch Creek, a renowned non-profit organization in the world of music education and cultural enrichment, proudly announces the recent appointment of its Senior Grants and Development Manager, Kate Rericha, to the Wisconsin Humanities Council. Rericha was recommended by George Tzougros, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Arts Board, and received […]
Special Consensus to kick off 40th White Gull Winter Concert Series
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 18, 2023) – It’s hard to believe that this fall, White Gull Inn folk concerts, featuring contemporary and traditional folk artists from all over the country, will be starting its 40th season. Performed in an intimate and acoustic setting in the White Gull dining room, the concerts are held approximately once a […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Nike
Meet Nike, he is a 2-month-old kitten available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. This 1-pound fluff ball loves to play and he’s the best snuggle buddy. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and goes home with a certificate for a free vet exam and a starter bag of food. Visit him […]
2024 Destination Sturgeon Bay Street Art Project Call for Artists
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 16, 2023) – Calling all artists! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for artists to participate in the 24th Annual Street Art Project, a unique collaboration of art created to beautify the streets for Sturgeon Bay. Bass Around the Bay Street Art Project, presented with Nicolet National Bank, will go on display […]
Door County Historical Society Announces Seasonal Closure of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 16, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society announces the upcoming closure of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse for the 2023 season on October 20. This year has been nothing short of remarkable, with approximately 16,000 visitors having explored the historic lighthouse, including the highly anticipated return of the Twilight Tours. As the […]
Door County’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry Generated $38.6 Million in Economic Activity in 2022
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Economic and Social Impact of $38.6 Million for Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector in Door County, Wisconsin. Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Centers Equity in Economic Research and Highlights Vital Role of Arts and Culture in Building More Livable Communities Door County, Wis. (October 13, 2023)—The Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance […]
Curiosity Unleashed
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. At Crossroads at Big Creek this week, we will present the final Door County programs for the 2023 Wisconsin Science Festival – Curiosity Unleashed. We are all about unleashing curiosity, and so are our partners, the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society and the Door County Libraries. […]
