DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
“Patriotic Strains” Colin & Friends Concert on July 7 will Feature U.S.-UK Music
Ephraim, Wis. (July 5, 2024) – Colin & Friends has announced the new musical performance group will celebrate the red, white, and blue with stirring musical pomp from both America and England on Sunday, July 7 at 2:00 pm and […]
Read MoreIsland Orchard Cider Wins Big During Cider Award Season
Ellison Bay, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – Island Orchard Cider wins eleven awards during the 2024 hard cider award season, notably receiving the highest award of two platinum medals in the Cidercraft Awards and a gold medal in the Great […]
Read MoreKite Day in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – Come fly with us at the 3rd annual Kite Day in Sister Bay event at the Sister Bay Sports Complex on Saturday, July 13 from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Members of the Wisconsin Kiters Club […]
Read MoreGibraltar Talks on July 11
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – Gibraltar Historical Association is teaming up with David Watkins, a Vintage Music Expert, to bring the connection between Chambers Island, Paramount Records, and the Alexander Noble House full circle. Paramount Records, known for […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces 2024 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 1, 2024) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to unveil the much-anticipated 2024 season of the summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. This series will spotlight the exceptional Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a group of talented jazz […]
Read More“Family Funk Phenomenon” 23 Skidoo & The Secret Agency to Perform at DCA July 8
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 28, 2024) – On Monday, July 8, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present family-friendly band 23 Skidoo & The Secret Agency. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is a Grammy-winning, internationally-touring, purple-velvet-tuxedo-wearing family funk phenomenon. Combining the positive, primal […]
Read More2024 Sturgeon Bay Celebrates 4th of July
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 28, 2024) – Let’s celebrate! Sturgeon Bay is gearing up for a spectacular 4th of July celebration. Join in the Independence Day festivities along the water at Sunset Park beginning at 5 pm on Thursday, July 4. […]
Read MoreFree June 30 Concert by Colin & Friends at Ephraim Moravian Church
Ephraim, Wis. (June 28, 2024) — Colin & Friends is presenting a special free ‘Sibelius & More!’ concert with a one-time 3pm performance this coming Sunday, June 30 at Ephraim Moravian Church, located at 9970 Moravia St. The concert will […]
Read MoreFlower Shows Return to Door County
Door County, Wis. (June 28, 2024) – The Door Garden Club will bring flower shows back to Door County with its Tabescapes flower show that will be open to the public from 9 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, July 23, […]
Read MoreExcitement Grows for the 2024 Symphony Session Concerts at Birch Creek
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 26, 2024) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is set to celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular concert, “A Birch Creek Symphonic Fourth,” on Thursday, July 4. The 90-piece Birch Creek Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Taka Matsunaga […]
Read MoreFishstock Launches 2024 Concert Season with June 30 Reunion Show
Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Great Lakes Rhythm Kings Dixieland Band’s First Apppearance in Door County Fish Creek, Wis. (June 25, 2024) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced the start of its 2024 season with a June 30 series-opening celebration of […]
Read MoreEphraim’s 59th Fyr Bal Festival Celebrated the Start of Summer on June 15
Ephraim, Wis. (June 24, 2024) – The summer season got off to a festive start at the 59th annual Fyr Bal in Ephraim on Saturday, June 15, presented by the Ephraim Business Council. Attendees enjoyed activities, music, vendors and more […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Pre-Show Seminar Features Filmmaker Neil Brookshire
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 24, 2024) — Filmmaker, actor and playwright Neil Brookshire will host a pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Tuesday, July 2, at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with a performance of Neil Simon’s comedy “I Ought To […]
Read MoreDoor County Musician Katie Dahl Leads Vacations to Europe
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 24, 2024) – Door County-based singer-songwriter Katie Dahl leads regular vacations to Europe with fans and friends. In fall 2024, Dahl will lead two trips to Scotland, and in 2025, she’ll lead trips to Scotland, Ireland, […]
Read More100+WWC Next Giving Event July 22
Door County, Wis. (June 24, 2024) – The next quarterly Giving Event of the 100+WWC Giving Circle will be held in person at Donald & Carolyn Kress Pavilion Great Hall, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor and via livestream on Monday, […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Explores Mystical World of Schumann’s ‘Fairy Tales’ and Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’
Schumann’s “Fairy Tales” is one of his final compositions. Beethoven’s “Ghost” gets its name from the haunting sound of the piano’s soft tremolando that underlies parts of the slow movement. Haydn’s Trio in C Major is not so scary, but […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Guitar Phenom Molly Tuttle July 2
On Tuesday, July 2, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present an evening with guitar phenom Molly Tuttle. Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist Molly Tuttle is a virtuosic guitarist with a gift for insightful songwriting. Tuttle spins spellbinding stories that […]
Read More“Bluegrass Wizard” Sam Bush Performs at DCA June 30
On Sunday, June 30, renowned bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). Multi-Grammy Award-winning vocalist, mandolin, fiddle, and guitar player Sam Bush pushes the boundaries of traditional bluegrass, incorporating improvisation and diverse musical genres […]
Read MorePositive Trends: Door County’s Visitor Economy Shows Continued Growth in 2023
Media contact:Julie Gilbert, President/CEO, Destination Door Countyjulie@doorcounty.com or 920-818-1131 June 14, 2024 – Door County, WI. Last year showed continued prosperity for Door County as its tourism industry continued to flourish, contributing immensely to the local economy and enhancing the quality of […]
Read MoreHelp Butterflies, Bees And Other Pollinators During Pollinator Week
Celebrate Wisconsin’s Native Pollinators By Creating Habitat And Volunteering MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to help native pollinators during Pollinator Week, June 17-23, and throughout the rest of the summer and fall. A pollinator […]
Read MoreMUSEUM BUILDINGS OPENING DAY FEATURES POTAWATOMI PROGRAM
Liberty Grove Historical Society has announced that its season opening on Sat., June 22 (10 – 4 pm) will feature a 1pm program about the Potawatomi of Northern Door Peninsula. Forest County Potawatomi Nation Historical & Cultural Preservation Officer Sam […]
Read MoreColin & Friends Performs Three Free Celebratory Concerts During Fyr Bal
Ephraim, Wis. (Jun 14, 2024) — Colin & Friends will be fired up this weekend with three FREE celebratory concerts as part of Ephraim’s annual ‘Fyr Bal’ festivities. In honor of the community’s international heritage and folklore, Colin & Friends […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary Summer 2024 Open Season
Jacksonport, Wis. (Jun 10, 2024) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary will officially kick off the summer season with its first public day on Saturday, June 15. Open every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm through Aug 31, they will […]
Read MoreExperience Evenings in Ephraim Bondemarked and Concerts Mondays This Summer
Ephraim, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – The Ephraim Business Council is excited to bring back another season of fun Monday evenings this summer from June 17 to August 26. From 3:30pm to 6:30pm, visit the open grass lots adjacent to […]
Read MoreWomens Storytelling Night at Write On
Celebrate Pride with Visiting Writers Juddville, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – Write On, Door County hosts an evening of storytelling with three visiting writers-in-residence: Dinah Dale, Amy Estes, and Julia Nusbaum. The event celebrates Pride Month and is presented in […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Reaches All-Time High Goal
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – The Door County YMCA is thrilled to announce the success of its Annual Campaign, meeting all fundraising goals and reaffirming its commitment to the community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. […]
Read MoreDCA Opens 2024 Summer Season June 19 with Little River Band
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 7, 2024) – DCA will open its 2024 season June 19 with Australian rock group Little River Band. Glenn Frey, cofounder of The Eagles, dubbed Little River Band “the best singing band in the world.” The […]
Read MoreMidsummer Music’s 34th Season Magic Starts June 13
The Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Magic program features breathtaking masterpieces and a hauntingly beautiful work by an Englishwoman. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 4, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, launches its 2024 concert season with a program celebrating […]
Read More3rd Annual Door County History Days
The Door Peninsula Celebrates Its Unique Heritage, June 17-23, 2024 Door County, Wis. (June 4, 2024) – For the third consecutive year, dozens of cultural and historical institutions throughout Door County have come together for Door County History Days, a […]
Read MoreLocal Author Judy DuCharme Introduces 10th Book
Door County, Wis. (June 4, 2024) — Local author Judy DuCharme’s tenth book, Who Will Rescue Us? A Love Story, will be released this June 18, 2024. The timely novella deals with concerns ripped from today’s headlines, DuCharme said. It […]
Read MoreKick off the Summer Season at the 59th Annual Fyr Bal: Spring into Summer Festival
Ephraim, Wis. (June 3, 2024) – Welcome the sunny days of summer at the 59th annual Fyr Bal (pronounced “feer ball”) festival, presented by the Ephraim Business Council. The event will be held throughout the Village of Ephraim on Saturday, […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Opens the 2024 Season with “Percussion at the Disco: I just want to celebrate the 70s!”
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 3, 2024) – On Thursday, June 20, Birch Creek Music Performance Center will present its opening night concert – “Percussion at the Disco: I just want to celebrate the 70s!” – on the Stage of Stars inside […]
Read MoreCommunity Business Associations Continue to “Support the Door” with School Supplies Drive
Door County, Wis. (May 30, 2024) – From June to August help Door County schools by donating to the “Support the Door – School Supplies Drive,” coordinated by the Community Business Associations in Baileys Harbor, Carlsville, Door County North, Egg […]
Read MoreGrand Re-Opening Unveils A Fresh, Colorful Spot in Egg Harbor
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 29, 2024) – Spot opened its doors to their new shop just a few doors down from the original location this past week. Jennie Bexell, owner, renovated what was formerly known as Signature Pieces in Egg […]
Read More2024 Farmers Market in Downtown Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 29, 2024) – The Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market will kick off this weekend on Saturday, June 1. The market is set to run every Saturday morning from 8 am until noon through October 12. This year, visitors […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery to Host Annual Outdoor Art Show
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 28, 2024) – Plum Bottom Gallery, a renowned Door County art destination, is delighted to announce its upcoming Annual Outdoor Art Show. This special event will take place on Saturday, May 25 from 11 AM – […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Awarded Women’s Fund Grant Supporting Women Composers, Performers
Midsummer’s Music received $5,500 from the Women’s Fund of Door County to support performances with music written by women composers and performed by women musicians. Sister Bay, Wis. (May 28, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music is pleased to announce that it was […]
Read MoreKatie Dahl Presents Album Release Concert at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 28, 2024) – Nationally touring, Door County-based singer-songwriter Katie Dahl will play a concert at Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor on Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m. This is Dahl’s only planned solo performance in Door […]
Read MoreDeath’s Door Marine Acquisition
Whitewater, Wis. (May 28, 2024) – Summerset Marine Construction, a leading vertically integratedmanufacturer of custom piers and lifts, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Death’s Door Marine, a renowned marine service provider based in Sturgeon Bay. This strategic partnership, […]
Read MoreAuthor Rebecca Meacham Reads from Her Newest Book
Reading Features Special Guests The Griffon String Quartet Juddville, Wis. (May 20, 2024) – Write On Door County is pleased to hold a publication reading for Rebecca Meacham from her new collection, Feather Rousing. Special guests for the event are […]
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