DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Climate Change Coalition Fall Tree Planting

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 16, 2021) – The Climate Change Coalition of Door County is distributing 650 trees to 14 local churches, organizations and businesses, including all eight branches of the Door County library system, in an ongoing effort to […]

Door-Tran Extends Office Hours to Northern Door County

Sister Bay, Wis. (September 13, 2021) – Door-Tran is pleased to announce office hours in Northern Door County. The office is located at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Sister Bay. September 15th kicks off the first date staff will be available […]

Katie Dahl, Karen Mal, and David Stoddard Swap Songs in Performance at Gould Theater

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 13, 2021) – On Sunday, September 19, at 2 p.m., three songwriters—Katie Dahl of Door County; Karen Mal of Austin, Texas; and David Stoddard of Minneapolis, Minnesota—will perform their original songs at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater in […]

Steely Dan Tribute Band Steely Dane to Perform at DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 13, 2021) – On Saturday, September 25, at 7 p.m, Steely Dan tribute band Steely Dane will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Winner of the 2015 MAMA award for best cover band, […]

Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula Offer Two Programs

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 13, 2021) – Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula is a chapter of a national organization dedicated “Promoting environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities. They invite the […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents the Incomparable Pro Arte Quartet at Kress Pavilion

Wisconsin’s famed string quartet to play an all-Beethoven program. Sister Bay, Wis. (September 8, 2021) – Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “One of the greatest quartets of our time,” the Pro Arte Quartet will perform Sunday, September 19, at […]

Celebrate Fall with Plum Bottom Gallery’s Pumpkins and Pottery Show

Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 8, 2021) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our Pumpkins and Pottery Show on Saturday, September 18, from 10am–4pm. This show will feature Rich Agness, Paul Ray, Corey Silverman, and Mark Rosenbaum. These artists create […]

Reggae Legends The Wailers to Perform at DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 8, 2021) – On Sunday, September 19, at 7 p.m., iconic reggae band The Wailers will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. The Wailers are living reggae legends. Their story began when The […]

Help Save the Little Sister Resort Barn

Sister Bay, Wis. (September 2, 2021) – We have an incredible opportunity to save the Little Sister Resort Barn from being torn down and lost forever. This barn is important historically for two reasons – 1. It is a part of […]

UW-Oshkosh Seeks Door County Private Well Owners for Continuation of Groundwater Study

Door County, Wis. (September 2, 2021) – Door County residents with private wells are invited to participate in a groundwater study this fall. Well owners are asked to RSVP online at https://uwo.sh/doorco-wells-21. The University of WI Oshkosh Environmental Research and Innovation Center […]

Door-Tran FUN Event Returns

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 2, 2021) – Door-Tran is pleased to announce the return of their FUN event, after taking a year off due to the pandemic. The Sixth Annual FUN event will once again be held at the Egg […]

Fall Concert Series at Birch Creek Begins September 4

Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 2, 2021) – Birch Creek presents five concert dates for its Fall Concert Series plus an evening of heart-warming jazz duos hosted in Juniper Hall for the Associates’ Fall Fundraiser on October 9. The world-class faculty […]

Northern Sky Presents Musical Comedy Naked Radio

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 31, 2021) – Beginning August 23, Northern Sky Theater presents Naked Radio, their 2017 musical comedy hit by Paul Libman and Dave Hudson. The show will run through November 6 (Northern Sky’s latest-ever fall date) in Northern […]

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Perform at DCA September 11

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 31, 2021) – On Saturday, September 11, at 7 p.m., Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Marty Stuart is the living, breathing […]

The Infinite Sphere of Nature at Woodwalk Gallery Sept 5 – Oct 3

Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 31, 2021) – Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor is pleased to welcome Wisconsin artists Lynn Schoenecker (silk screening), Evelyn Grasse (watercolors) and Rockford native, Tom Linden (plein air oils). Nature is so vast and this show takes […]

SiriusXM’s John Clare to Celebrate Midsummer’s Music’s 30 Magical Years

The Symphony Hall host and legendary classical music personality comes to Door County to salute Midsummer’s Music in three concerts. Sister Bay, Wis. (August 31, 2021) – The legendary John Nasukaluk Clare – of SiriusXM channel 76 Symphony Hall fame and […]

Annual St. Peter’s Cares Walk on Sat., Sept. 11

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 27, 2021) – Join the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Outreach Team as it hosts its annual St. Peter’s Cares Walk on Saturday, September 11. The Walk is an easy traverse across beautiful Sturgeon Bay, crossing both […]

Half Off Summer Clothing, Footwear and Accessories at On Deck

Door County, Wis. (August 27, 2021) – Update your Summer wardrobe at these spectacular discounted prices! All On Deck stores still have a large inventory of Summer 2021 goods just waiting for you. Save 50% on shoes, clothes and accessories from […]

It’s Time for Pumpkin Spice at Door County Coffee Co.

Carlsville, Wis. (August 27, 2021) – As Door County Coffee Co. prepares to close the chapter on summer, for coffee lovers, it is just beginning of their favorite time of the year – Fall coffee season! More specifically, Pumpkin Spice season! There is […]

Hoot-e-Nanny Fundraiser and Ohana Dinner at Woodwalk Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 26, 2021) – Woodwalk Gallery is looking toward the end of August already! They have several wonderful events going on at the gallery and online. If you want to support a great local environmental cause that Woodwalk […]

Door County Concerto World Premiere at Midsummer’s Music

2021 Composer Fellow Quinn Mason paints a musical portrait of Door County. Sister Bay, Wis. (August 23, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music is excited to present the world premiere of the Door County Concerto by 2021 Composer Fellow Quinn Mason on August 26. Mason’s […]

Eric Lewis and Friends “What Should Be The 23rd Annual Show” at Fishstock September 5

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 23. 2021) – One of Door County’s favorite musicians, Eric Lewis, returns to the Fishstock Concert series for the first time since 2019. This will be the last show of the season for Fishstock. Eric Lewis is […]

Three Powerful Programs Illuminate Musical Diversity at Midsummer’s Music

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 23, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music’s 2021 season-end features three powerful programs in 10 intense concerts starting August 26 with the world premiere of the Door County Concerto by Composer Fellow Quinn Mason and culminating in a not-to-be-missed fundraiser extravaganza […]

Open Door Bird Sanctuary Presents Raptor Rambles: Nighttime Birds of Prey

Jacksonport, Wis. (August 23, 2021) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary is introducing a pair of fun and family friendly events called Raptor Rambles. Their fall edition is Friday, September 10 from 6-8pm and will be an opportunity to meet and learn […]

Blue Moon Framery Opening September 10

Door County’s Only Master Certified Picture Framer Opening Business in Heart of Sturgeon Bay Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 20, 2021) – Dedicated to the art and craft of preservation framing in Door County, Janine Beuchner is pleased to announce the opening […]

Join Pet Walk Door County to Support Local Animals

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 20, 2021) – Pet Walk is the Wisconsin Humane Society’s annual walk for animals, and your support is needed now more than ever! This year the event will be held in-person at Sunset Park in Sturgeon […]

Paint and Sip at The DöRR Hotel

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 18, 2021) – Space is limited! Book now for the Paint and Sip at The DöRR Hotel on Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13, 2021. Schedule of events: Friday, November 12: • Happy hour from […]

Romantic Comedy Up Next at Peninsula Players Theatre

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 18, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for “Romance in D” by James Sherman, performing August 24 through […]

Milwaukee-Based Dead Horses Return to DCA By Popular Demand

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 18, 2021) – On Saturday, August 28, at 8 p.m., indie folk duo Dead Horses will return to the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage by popular demand. Dead Horses is an intimate folk duo made […]

John Hiatt, Jerry Douglas to Perform at DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 16, 2021) – On Sunday, August 22, at 8 p.m., roots/rock songwriter John Hiatt and Dobro virtuoso Jerry Douglas will take the stage for a high-energy performance at DCA (Door Community Auditorium). The Los Angeles Times […]

Write On, Door County’s Annual Fall Gala

Juddville, Wis. (August 16, 2021) – The Write On dream has become a reality due to the dedication of early and continuous supporters. Join Write On, Door County on the grounds of their beautiful new Writing Center for an evening […]

The Beethoven Sphere Revolves at Midsummer’s Music

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 16, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music launches its Sultry Summer Concert Series Friday, August 20, with The Beethoven Sphere program featuring Beethoven’s Duet, “With Two Eyeglasses Obligato,” in E-Flat and his Piano Concerto #4 in G Major, Op. 58 (chamber version), […]

Eric Lewis to Perform with Guest Artists, The Griffon String Quartet, at Woodwork Gallery Aug. 20

Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 16, 2021) – Woodwalk Gallery has announced that Memphis musician Eric Lewis will return to Door County for his first show since December 2019. Lewis will perform both solo and with his special guests, The Griffon […]

Red Putter Mini Golf Announces 2021 Tournament Winners

Ephraim, Wis. (August 10, 2021) — Red Putter Mini Golf on Hwy 42 in North Ephraim has announced the winners of its 19th Red Putter Pro Tournament, held this past Saturday, August 7, 2021. The 2021 Red Putter Pro Champion […]

Audrey Viste Awarded 8th Annual Norbert Blei Memorial Scholarship

Door County, Wis. (August 10, 2021) — The organizers of the Norbert Blei Memorial Scholarship have announced the 2021 winner of the group’s annual scholarship in honor of the well-known Door County writer. A graduating senior from Gibraltar Area Schools […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features Jazz Vocalist Janet Planet on August 22

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 10, 2021) — The 2021 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by acclaimed Wisconsin jazz vocalist Janet Planet and her band on Sunday, August 22. Based in Oshkosh, Planet has been a mainstay of the […]

Island Orchard Cider Wins 5 Silver Medals at Largest International Hard Cider Competition

Ellison Bay, Wis. (August 10, 2021) — Island Orchard Cider won five silver medals at the 15th Annual Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) held July 28-30th in Grand Rapids, Michigan. GLINTCAP is the largest and most prestigious […]

Ridges Field Trip to Explore Climate Crisis Impacting Local Plants and Animals

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 9. 2021) – How is the climate crisis impacting local plants and animals? Katie Krouse, director of operations at The Ridges Sanctuary, will lead a Climate Change Coalition field trip at The Ridges Wednesday, Aug. 18, to […]

Fiber Art Featured at Plum Bottom Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 9, 2021) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Fiber Show on Sat.urday, August 21, from 10am–4pm. This show will feature Michele Cohn, Gail Gilson Pierce, Jean Corby, and Valerie Weberpal. These artists create stunning framed […]

North Mississippi Allstars Bring Blues Rock to DCA Main Stage

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 9, 2021) – On Monday, August 16, at 8 p.m., Southern blues rock band North Mississippi Allstars will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson grew up soaking in […]