DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

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 […]

Roger Kuhns’ New Solo Show Explores Climate Change

Geologist Roger Kuhns will bring his new solo show, “The Continuing Adventures of Carbon Man,” to Door County on October 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water St. (Highway 42), Ephraim. The program begins at 7:30 […]

Plum Bottom Gallery Invites You to Art Show 7: Abstracted Worlds

Plum Bottom is excited to invite you to Art Show 7: Abstracted Worlds running October 19 – November 1 with an artists reception on Saturday, October 19 from 1–4pm at their Plum Bottom Road location. Meet Door County acrylic artist Mary […]

Northern Sky Theater Offers First Student Matinee to Door County Schools

Northern Sky Theater will perform two student matinees in October for four of the Door County school districts. “Offering student matinees has been a challenge in the past, since we were always limited by our rental spaces during the school […]

Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens: Oh My Gosh!? with The Special Consensus at DCA October 20

On Sunday, October 20, at 7 p.m., Manitowoc Minute’s Charlie Berens comes to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) to perform his show “Oh My Gosh!?”. Nationally acclaimed bluegrass band The Special Consensus (featuring Sturgeon Bay’s own Nick Dumas) opens the show. […]

Sister Bay Advancement Association Announces 2019 Volunteer of the Year

The Sister Bay Advancement Association has awarded the 2019 Sister Bay Volunteer of the Year award to Ashley Lusk. Ashley is the founder of Homebody Personal Training, offering one-on-one in-home and studio fitness training, specializing in helping elderly residents in […]

Sturgeon Bay’s ‘Thrills on Third 2019’

Ghosts, witches, zombies – oh my! Watch out for the spooky characters you may come across during the 8th annual Thrills on Third event, sponsored by Quantum PC Services, happening throughout the historic Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, October […]

Fall Open House, Door Shakespeare Reading Series at Woodwalk Gallery

Woodwalk Gallery’s Fall Open House is Saturday, October 26 from 11am–3pm. Stop in for fall treats, warm apple cider and fall specials in the gallery! The second offering in the Door Shakespeare Reading Series will take place on Monday, October 14 […]

Al’s Intros New Dirndl Design for Servers for First Time in Over 20 Years

(definition) Dirndl: a woman’s dress with close-fitting bodice and full skirt, commonlyof colorful and strikingly patterned material, fashioned after Tyrolean peasant wear. Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced that an intensive search for a new uniform design to outfit […]

Lodge at Leathem Smith Builds Kitchen Dream Team

Paul Meleen, owner and operator of The Lodge at Leathem Smith is building a kitchen’s dream team including two chefs that have appeared on The Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Game” show. Nicki Himebauch, Neller Card and Emilie Rose Bishop are […]

One Night, Two Family Friendly Events at PenArt

Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, welcomes artists and art enthusiasts of all ages on Saturday, October 12, for two family-friendly events from 4–8pm – the tenth annual Community Iron Pour Event and an artist […]

Farm Kids Talk about ‘The Farm’s’ Early History

The Door County Historical Society will host its Saturday afternoon yesteryear program “Farm Kids Talk About The Farm’s Early History,” presented by Jane Scholz Raben, Marsha Scholz Lindh, Jan Schopf, Julie Schopf Heroux, and Laurie Schopf Stache on Saturday, October 12 […]

Artzy Studio 2019 Holiday Fine Art Show

Artzy Studio’s 2nd Annual Holiday Fine Art show will take place between October 4–31, 2019. It will feature 100 new artworks by ten premiere Wisconsin Artists! The Holiday Collection includes Owl Art by Clarence P. Cameron, Paintings by Irene Olson, Linda Markwardt […]

“A Cup of Joe to End Polio” – Local Rotary Clubs Band Together to Eliminate Polio

Four area Rotary Clubs in Door and Kewaunee Counties will mark historic progress toward a polio free world while urging the community support to end the paralyzing disease. The Rotary Clubs of Door County North, Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay, and Sturgeon […]

Due to Demand, More Shows Added for “Dad’s Season Tickets”

“Dad’s Season Tickets is a fabulous show that none other than Northern Sky Theater can do with the same meaning, heart and humor.” – review by Warren Gerds, Critic-at-Large, WFRV-TV Northern Sky Theater is half way through the run of our most […]

The Public Arts Initiative Invites You to Season 3 of “Celebrate! Sculpture” in Egg Harbor

The Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor, the non-profit organization responsible for the purchase and display of public art in Egg Harbor (including this years EGGstavagaza), invites you to walk the Village of Egg Harbor and enjoy the third season […]

Griffon String Quartet to Perform Four Concerts in Northeast Wisconsin

Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, celebrates their second season of concerts and community and educational events with a series of performances throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” their […]

8th Annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees Nov. 8–Dec. 10

Planning for the 8th Annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees is well underway and the Door County Maritime Museum is including a few surprises to make this year bigger and better than ever! With beautiful holiday trees in every gallery and […]

Authors to Present a Variety of Readings with Write On, Door County

As the temperatures start to cool down, it’s time to think about which books to staff on your winter reading table. This October, Write On, Door County presents a variety of opportunities to meet poets and novelists and find some […]

DCHS Presents “The History of Brewing in Wisconsin”

The Door County Historical Society will host its monthly dinner program, “The History of Brewing in Wisconsin,” presented by Jerry Janiszewski, on Monday, October 21, at 6:00 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church. Jerry will discuss how the European immigrants […]

Big Mouth and The Power Tool Horns at DCA October 5

On Saturday, October 5, at 7 p.m., Door County crowd favorites Big Mouth and The Power Tool Horns will bring their wide-ranging, high-energy music to the DCA Main Stage. Big Mouth’s performance is part of DCA’s fall series Blues, Roots, […]

DCHS Presents ‘The History of Whitetails Unlimited’

The Door County Historical Society will host its Saturday afternoon yesteryear program “The History of Whitetails Unlimited,” presented by Russ Austad, on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00 pm in the Collins Learning Center at Cross Roads at Big Creek in […]

Plum Bottom Presents Art Show 6: From the Land

Plum Bottom welcomes you to Art Show 6: From the Land running September 28–October 11 with an artist reception on Saturday, September 28 from 1–4pm at the Plum Bottom Road location. Featuring the newest collections of mosaics by Shaka Evans, […]

Birch Creek presents the Jazz Combo of Jeff Campbell, Rick Haydon and Reggie Thomas on Oct. 12

Birch Creek’s dedicated volunteers, known as The Associates, present a festive evening of social time, delicious food and incomparable music to raise funds to support the Birch Creek Play It Forward program. This year on Saturday October 12, Birch Creek’s […]

Maritime Speaker Series Details Announced

The Door County Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the complete schedule for the 2019-2020 Maritime Speaker Series, this year presented in partnership with series sponsor the Door County Medical Center. The Maritime Speaker Series offers an assortment of monthly […]

Climate Change Coalition of Door County Distributes 400 Trees for its Fall Tree Planting Project

The Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC), with support from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship’s Environmental Justice Action Team, has distributed more than 400 young trees for its fall tree planting project, working with partners across the county to expand […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces Additional Performances of “Dad’s Season Tickets” at the Gould Theater

Due to the overwhelming popularity of their new musical comedy, Dad’s Season Tickets, Northern Sky Theater announces the addition of three matinee performances at the Gould Theater this fall. The three performances of Dad’s Season Tickets will include 10:00am performances on October 11 […]

Speak Easy Casino Night at Maxwelton Braes

On Sept 27, Maxwelton Braes, Thyme Cuisine and the Ellie Helm Foundation will host its second annual casino night in the lodge hall. Together with Casino Events, the evening will be a night of Black Jack, Craps, Poker and Roulette for […]

Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival Oct. 12-13

Tickets are selling fast of the 2019 Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 12-13. The Festival weekend includes boat and adventure tours that together reach many of the eleven treasured lighthouses of Door County. Tickets for the Door […]

Door County Wearable Art Show Coming October 5th & 6th

The Door County Wearable Art Show, an art lovers’ local tradition, returns October 5 and 6 to Sister Bay. Shop local and regional designer-made contemporary clothing, accessories and jewelry, and meet the artists in person. This fall’s shows promises to […]

Twilight Tours at Eagle Bluff Lighthouse

Join the Door County Historical Society for Twilight Tours at the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. On September 28 and October 12 the lighthouse will be opened from 6:00pm–8:00pm. The Door County Historical Society invites guests to delight in the tales of the […]

Street Art to Take Shape Next Weekend in Sturgeon Bay for Chalk the Bay

The Miller Art Museum, in collaboration with the Door County Library, Boys and Girls Club of Door County and the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC), is pleased to feature artists John Soukup (Cedar Rapids, IA), Shelley Heath (Brookfield, WI) and Kimberly Wood (St. Joseph, MI) next […]

Tannenbaum Holiday Shop Hosts Book Signings, Open House

Tannenbaum Holiday Shop will have a couple of book signings coming up! Diane Davies will be signing books on September 28 from 11am–2pm. Diane is the author of Life in the Neck, a great book that debuted last year. We […]

Southern Door Elementary STEM Program Awarded $10,000 Grant

In early 2019, America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Bayer Fund, partnered with local farmers to nominate rural schools and awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to enhance their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. Because […]

Wisconsin Cheese Masters Presents 5th Annual “STINKFEST”

Wisconsin Cheese Masters will present the 5th Annual “STINKFEST” on Saturday, September 21 from 2–4pm. This outdoor event (our neighbors love it when the wind blows in their direction) will feature free samples of the very “aromatic” Wisconsin Limburger and Wisconsin […]

New Season, New Saturday Programs for All Ages at PenArt

Saturdays are made for art making, viewing and learning at Peninsula School of Art (PenArt). Beginning in September at its campus at 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, PenArt will be offering free and low cost programs focused on local families, […]

Griffon String Quartet to Welcome Public with Free Season-Opening Night Market Performance

The acclaimed Griffon String Quartet will open their second full season as the Midsummer’s Music resident ensemble with a free performance at Green Bay’s Night Market on Saturday, September 21, at 7:30pm. Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, […]