DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

100+ Women Who Care in Northern Door County

100+ Women Who Care Northern Door County is a group of local women with a mission to connect like-minded women to make a meaningful contribution to our local community. The group meets quarterly and members donate $100 a piece ($50 each […]

The Ellie Helm Foundation Donates $10,000 to Support Youth Mental Health Program

The Ellie Helm Foundation has recently awarded $10,000 to the United Way of Door County for the STRIDE program. STRIDE (Strengthening Trust and Resilience, Instilling Independence, and Discovering Empowerment) is an initiative dedicated to removing barriers to access quality mental […]

Local Restaurant’s Luncheons Support Climate Change Coalition

Goose & Twigs, the new Sister Bay restaurant whose menu stresses local foods, sustainability and culinary imagination, is hosting a weekly Luncheon Club through the winter to benefit the Climate Change Coalition of Door County. The luncheons, held from 11 […]

Sister Bay Fall Festival Announces Best Parade Entry

The Sister Bay Advancement Association has awarded the 2019 Fall Festival Parade Best Entry to David Pfeifer Insurance, David Pfeifer Insurance has a long tradition of providing insurance and risk management solutions to the larger Door County area with a […]

Christmas Concerts at Birch Creek on Saturday, December 7

Birch Creek Music Performance Center presents two holiday concerts in Juniper Hall on Saturday, December 7. Christmas at Birch Creek begins with a 2:30pm matinee family concert at which all children ages 11 and under receive free admission. Symphony and […]

Door County Favorites Play Double Bill at DCA November 30: Giving Thanks with Capitol Sun Rays, Katie Dahl, and Eric Lewis

Saturday, November will be an evening of hometown love and world-class talent as Katie Dahl (accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis) releases a new album and Birds of Chicago return to the DCA stage with their new supergroup Capitol Sun Rays, […]

Maritime Speaker Series: “What it Means to be a Friend of Plum and Pilot Island”

The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held on Thursday, December 5th, and will feature Paul Kuehn talking about “What it Means to be a Friend of Plum and Pilot Island”The Door County Medical […]

Holiday Party for Senior Citizens of Southern Door County School District

All senior citizens who live in Southern Door, ages 62 and over, are invited to attend the 33rd Annual Holiday Party. This year’s party will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, and is sponsored by the high school students and […]

Sturgeon Bay is Giving Away Money!

The Moo-La-La Giveaway is finally here! The popular Sturgeon Bay tradition of giving away money continues for the 2019 holiday season starting this weekend! Participating businesses around Sturgeon Bay will have Moo-La-La Giveaway entry boxes. Fill out an entry slip […]

Northern Sky Theater Presents Home for the Holidays 2019 at their new Gould Theater

After 12 years of performing its holiday show at the Gibraltar Town Hall, Northern Sky Theater announces the very first Home for the Holidays to be held at their new Gould Theater. This year’s concert will feature three talented performers: Eric […]

Peninsula Music Festival Unveils Exciting 68th Season Line-Up for 2020 Symphony Series

Christoph Ptack, Executive Director of the Peninsula Music Festival, has announced the performance schedule for the upcoming 68th season. “For the 2020 season, the Festival Orchestra boasts a roster of sixty-five musicians,” said Ptack, “who represent leading Symphony and Opera […]

The Hardy Gallery Launches It’s 10th Annual Holiday Online Auction Fundraiser

The Hardy Gallery is announcing its 10th Annual Holiday Online Auction, which will begin Sunday, November 24 at 12 p.m. central time and will remain open for bidding until Sunday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m. central time. Vendors from across Door County, as well […]

Photos with Santa Event at Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus

Join the festive atmosphere at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus on Saturday, December 7 from 2–4 pm for light refreshments, raffles, tours of the shelter, our bake sale, and of course, photos with Santa! Bring your kids and pets […]

Restoring More Representative Democracy Discussion at Kress Pavilion Nov. 13

Matt Rothschild, Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, will be at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 13 to lead a discussion on the practice and consequence of Gerrymandered Redistricting. In the 2018 elections, Wisconsin voters elected a Democratic Senator, […]

3rd Annual fm106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop in Sister Bay

The 3nd Annual fm106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop™ will return to Sister Bay this year for an evening of celebration as Door County greets a new decade! The Lodge Cherry Drop™ can be described as similar to the Times Square […]

Christmas is Coming Early to Sturgeon Bay

See Sturgeon Bay sparkle this holiday season. Join the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, Nicolet National Bank, and the rest of the Sturgeon Bay community as we celebrate the holidays November 22-24 during the annual Christmas by the Bay event. Come […]

The Ridges Receives Sustainability Grant from the Door County Community Foundation

The Ridges in Baileys Harbor, WI has received a $1,000 sustainability grant from the Door County Community Foundation for its Washington Island Environmental Education Pilot Program. The goal of the program is to connect concepts learned in the classroom with […]

Dawn Shefchik Joins PortSide Builders, Inc. as Home Selection Designer

PortSide Builders is pleased to announce Dawn Shefchik has joined PortSide Builders, Inc. as their full-time Home Selection Designer, serving customers in both Door County and Fox Valley. She will be working hands on with customers to assist and guide […]

Baileys Harbor Community Yoga Every Sunday

Starting November 3, you are invited to join Anna Mae Beyer for a morning of movement and meditation every Sunday in Baileys Harbor. The style of this class will vary. Anna Mae will be drawing not only from the traditional […]

Singer-Songwriter May Erlewine & “Special Consensus” Bluegrass Featured in November-December White Gull Concerts

Singer-songwriter May Erlewine will be featured at the first concert scheduled in the 36th season of winter folk concerts at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, November 20. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are $25. One […]

Southern Door High School Student Council to Hold Blood Drive Nov. 8

The Southern Door Student Council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 9am-2pm at Southern Door High School, located at 2073 County Highway DK in Brussels. Anyone who is at least […]

Griffon String Quartet to Visit Three Door County Schools

In supporting their mission of enhancing student learning and academic achievement through increased exposure to – and participation in – music, the Griffon String Quartet, hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will visit three Door […]

November 2019 Events at the Door County YMCA

Here is everything happening at the YMCA this November! Friday, November 1 – JULIET (Just Us Ladies Indulging In Everything Tasty). Cornerstone Pub in Baileys Harbor at 12:00 pm. Please RSVP. Friday, November 1 – DCY Swim Team Mock Meet. […]

Maritime Lighthouse Tower Groundbreaking Scheduled for November 13

The Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the Maritime Lighthouse Tower museum expansion. The ceremonial groundbreaking, signaling the start of construction activities, will take place on Wednesday, November 13th, […]

Annual ‘Capture the Spirit’ Festivities in Sister Bay Nov. 29

Come to see Santa with his elves and favorite reindeer at Sister Bay’s annual ‘Capture the Spirit’ holiday lighting festivities on Friday, November 29 from 3–5pm. Enjoy some hot chocolate and candy before Santa arrives at 4:30pm to light the […]

Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series FEB FEST 2020 Returns with Masterful Concerts

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay will again play host to Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series “FEB FEST 2020” on February 8,15 and 22, 2020. Performances begin at 2:00 pm, run 60 to 70 minutes, and […]

Merry-Time Festival of Trees Returns to Maritime Museum

Create a new holiday tradition for your family and friends by visiting the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) during the 8th Annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees. The Festival runs daily at the Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay (120 North Madison […]

An Evening with Michael Perry at Kress Pavilion

Author and humorist Michael Perry is coming to the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on Nov. 6 for an intimate event to benefit Write On, Door County. An Evening with Michael Perry will include a program by Perry – the New […]

Maritime Speaker Series: “The 100-Year History of Tugboat John Purves”

The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held on Thursday, November 7th, and will feature Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) volunteers talking about “The 100-Year History of the Tug John Purves.” Built in 1919, the John Purves has […]

Plum Bottom Gallery’s Annual Pottery Show Nov. 2-29

Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Annual Pottery Show from November 2–29 with an opening reception from 11-5pm on Saturday, November 2 at their Plum Bottom Road location. Come out to see the latest from resident potter Chad Luberger, […]

Fish Creek’s Jack-o-Lantern Days Festivities Oct. 26

To start the Halloween weekend off in Fish Creek, take a ‘Ghost Tour of Door County’ by Door County Trolley, with a stop at Alexander Noble House at 6pm on Friday, October 25. Saturday, October 26 is when the fun […]

The Boldt Company to Build Maritime Lighthouse Tower

The Door County Maritime Museum Board of Directors recently voted to select The Boldt Company as the General Contractor for the Maritime Lighthouse Tower project. The company was chosen as part of a competitive bidding process. “Boldt has an outstanding […]

Door Shakespeare Announces Auditions for its Youth Production

Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stebbins, and Managing Director, Amy Ensign, are pleased to announce student auditions for the youth production of Something’s Rotten in the State of Denmark, by William Shakespeare and Joseph Wallace. Auditions for students 8 to […]

The Ridges’ “Restore The Range Light” Campaign Success

The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor, WI began the “Restore The Range Light” campaign in the spring of 2016. Since then, over $305,000 has been raised to restore the iconic Upper Range Light to its early 1900’s appearance. With these […]

Birch Creek Jazz Combo Visits Door County Schools for Artists in the Schools

“Thank you so much for bringing us the Artist in the Schools series. Our students were inspired by the fabulous music and encouraged to hear that they could make mistakes in practice and grow from them. Our students are now inspired to […]

DCMM Capital Campaign Receives $1 Million Gift

The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) recently received a significant pledge of support for their Maritime Lighthouse Tower project capital campaign. The George Kress Foundation from Green Bay will contribute $1-Million to help facilitate the expansion of the Maritime Museum […]

Annual Jewelry Showcase at Plum Bottom Gallery

Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Annual Jewelry Showcase on Sunday, October 13 from 11am–4pm at their Plum Bottom Road Location. Explore collections from over 20 nationally collected jewelry artists, as well as their resident jewelry maker Angela Olson […]

Fall Fest Bus will Run Between Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay on Oct. 19

New to 2019 with the goal of providing a safe ride to Fall Fest-ers, there will be a Fall Fest Bus running between Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay on Saturday, October 19. There will be two buses running the same […]

Third Coast Percussion Performs “Paddle to the Sea” at DCA

On Friday, October 25, Chicago’s Grammy-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). The troupe will present their acclaimed production “Paddle to the Sea” at 7 p.m. on the 25th, in addition to performing matinees for […]

40th Annual Southern Door Craft & Vendor Fair Nov. 3

The Southern Door Athletic Booster Club is pleased to announce the 40th Annual Southern Door Craft & Vendor Fair. The event will take place on Sunday, November 3 from 9am–3pm at the Southern Door Schools north of Brussels on County Rd […]