DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Annual Crane Symposium

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (March 21, 2024) – Join The Ridges for a weekend celebration of Wisconsin Cranes! Sandhill Cranes have made a comeback after decades of declining populations. Our Crane Symposium events are offered to expand awareness and appreciation of […]

Bridging the Gap: The History of the Sturgeon Bay Railroad Bridge

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Door County Maritime Speaker Series, presented in partnership with series sponsor Door County Medical Center. The Maritime […]

Solving Door County Landscape Problems with Native Plants

Next Door County Master Gardeners lecture. Free and open to the public. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – Many gardeners in Door County are interested in using more native plants because they provide food for insects, birds, bats, small mammals […]

Planning Begins for 30th Annual Marina Fest

Sister Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – The 16th Annual Marina Fest is set to take place in Waterfront Park, Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31, and Sunday September 1, 2024. This year’s festival will be another family fun weekend of live […]

Door County Boardwalk in Sturgeon Bay Announces Upcoming Events

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2024) – Door County Boardwalk in Sturgeon Bay is Door County’s brand-new multi-entertainment complex. This entertainment destination features Door County Sandbox (indoor golf, axe throwing, and a lively bar and restaurant), Door County Gala (a […]

Door County Boardwalk: The Peninsula’s New Multi-Entertainment Destination

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 15, 2024) – Door County Boardwalk, a new multi-entertainment and event center located in the heart of downtown Sturgeon Bay, has opened its doors at 1023 Egg Harbor Rd. Co-owner Steve Estes said the goal of […]

Colin & Friends Performs Free ‘Musical March Madness’ Concerts on March 17-18

Ephraim, Wis. (March 15, 2024) — Colin & Friends Concerts is hosting a new series of free musical events on Sunday, March 17 and Monday, March 18 at 2:00 pm (both days) at Ephraim Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia Street. Celebrated […]

Women’s Fund of Door County Story Slam Tickets Available March 15

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 12, 2024) – The Women’s Fund of Door County will present its 11th annual Tales of Our Lives Story Slam on Saturday, April 20. This year’s event includes an exciting new collaboration with Northern Sky Theater, […]

2024 Door County Short Film Festival Plays to a Sold-Out Crowd

Sister Bay, Wis. (March 12, 2024) – A sold-out audience of almost 300 people came to Northern Sky’s Gould Theater to celebrate the art of filmmaking at the 15th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) on February 16 and 17. […]

Open Door Pride’s IDEA Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 12, 2024) – Open Door Pride is awarding a $500 IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility) scholarship to a graduating Door County senior who demonstrates a passion for inclusivity, diversity, increasing sensitivity, and building community. All students […]

New Monthly Open Mic Offered by Write On, Door County

Juddville, Wis. (March 12, 2024) – Write On, Door County introduces a new monthly open mic storytelling series specifically for writers of prose. Hosted by Tony Smith and Rosemary Steubi, the series will be held 2 – 4 pm the fourth […]

Open Door Pride Accepting Nominations for the Sandy Brown Award

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 8, 2024) – Open Door Pride is accepting nominations through April 10 for the annual Sandy Brown Award. The award celebrates people and organizations who have made Door County a more welcoming place for all to live […]

Women’s Fund of Door County Invests in Children First

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 8, 2024) – Children First Development Center, Inc. (Children First) received $50,000 from the Women’s Fund of Door County. The grant will allow Children First to make facility improvements including new flooring and adding a wall to […]

DC Laundromat Ribbon Cutting

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 7, 2024) – Destination Sturgeon Bay is excited to welcome one of the organization’s newest members to the Sturgeon Bay business community: DC Laundromat. Media and the community are welcome to join Destination Sturgeon Bay, Door County Economic […]

Door County YMCA Raises $30,000 During YMCA Day of Giving

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 7, 2024) – The Door County YMCA is thrilled to announce the tremendous success of its YMCA Day of Giving event, held on March 5th, 2024. Through the generous support of the community, the YMCA was able […]

Children First Celebrates Purchase of New Property in Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 6, 2024) – On Friday, March 1st, 2024, Children First Development Center, Inc. (Children First) completed the purchase of the building and property at 1743 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. “We are incredibly thankful to the Door County […]

Door-Tran Receives Grant to Support Mission to Provide Affordable, Available, Accessible Transportation Options

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 4, 2024) – Door-Tran has been awarded a Legacy Grant of $3,800 by the Wispact Foundation. This funding will allow us to serve some of the most vulnerable in our community including persons with disabilities. This […]

FIRE Fitness Ribbon Cutting

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 5, 2024) – Destination Sturgeon Bay is excited to welcome one of the organization’s newest members to the Sturgeon Bay business community: FIRE Fitness. FIRE (Functional. Intensive. Resistance. Exercise) Fitness will be opening their newest camp program in […]

Birch Creek Announces 2024 Season Concerts, Tickets on Sale Now

Egg Harbor, Wis (February 28, 2024) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to present the highly anticipated 2024 summer concert season, featuring captivating performances by advanced student musicians and world-class faculty performing artists who study and teach by […]

2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 28, 2024) – Get ready to paint the town green as Sturgeon Bay hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 16, sponsored by Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub. Beginning at 11 am, the parade will […]

Pro Arte Quartet Performs Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ in Green Bay and Door County

Sister Bay, Wis. (February 27, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music, Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, and First Presbyterian Church present Franz Joseph Haydn’s Seven Last Words of Christ, featuring the legendary Pro Arte Quartet, along with respected Door County and Green Bay […]

DCA Presents Grammy Nominee Hans Christian in Coffeehouse Concert Series

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 27, 2024) – DCA will present the final installment of annual Coffeehouse Concert series with a performance in its cozy fireside lobby by Grammy-nominated composer/instrumentalist Hans Christian. The concert, which is sold out, will take place Saturday, […]

DCA Presents “Makin’ Cake with Dasha Kelly Hamilton” on Friday, March 1

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 23, 2024) – Former Wisconsin poet laureate Dasha Kelly Hamilton will present her spoken word piece “Makin’ Cake” on the DCA Main Stage on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. In “Makin’ Cake,” Dasha Kelly Hamilton […]

Newberry & Verch to Perform at White Gull Inn

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 23, 2024) – The musical folk duo Newberry & Verch will be featured in concert at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, March 6.. Tickets for the 8 PM concert are $35. Growing […]

CCCDC Names Jess Reinke as New Communications Manager

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 22, 2024) – The Climate Change Coalition of Door County has named Jess Reinke of Sturgeon Bay as its new communications manager. Working with Executive Director Jeff Lutsey and the CCCDC Advisory Board, she will raise awareness, […]

DCMM Recognized for Excellence: Passes the American Alliance of Museums’ Core Documents Verification Program

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 22, 2024) – The Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. (DCMM) recently learned that the organization has passed the American Alliance of Museums’ Core Documents Verification, an important milestone in its ongoing efforts […]

Southern Door County School District Welcomes Dr. Kevin Krutzik as New Superintendent

Southern Door, Wis. (February 20, 2024) — The Southern Door County School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Kevin Krutzik as its new Superintendent, effective July 1, 2024. With a 19-year career in education, Dr. Krutzik brings […]

Experience the Magic: Individual Tickets on Sale at Peninsula Players Theatre Beginning March 1

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 19, 2024) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is delighted to announce that individual tickets will go on sale beginning March 1 for its captivating 89th season. Performances begin on June […]

DCA’s Door County Talks Series Explores Creativity and Artificial Intelligence

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 19, 2024) – DCA will present the second installment of its Door County Talks series Saturday, February 24, with a morning talk by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lecturer Kristopher Purzycki. The presentation is entitled “For the Love of […]

March Maritime Speaker Series: Freshwater Fisheries – Migratory Fish in Door County

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2024) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Door County Maritime Speaker Series, presented in partnership with series sponsor Door County Medical Center. The Maritime Speaker […]

Midsummer’s Music Welcomes New Board Member

Award-winning pianist William Koehler begins his first term as a board member. Sister Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music draws on the wisdom, experience, and guidance from individuals who comprise the board of directors. Board members typically exhibit a […]

Meet the Cast of ‘4000 Days’ Peninsula Players Theatre Play Reading

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 16, 2024) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for “4000 Days” by Peter Quilter, its second offering of The Play’s The Thing, the theater’s winter play reading series. Actors La Shawn Banks and Patrick Michael Tierney make their Peninsula Players […]

Community Business Associations “Support the Door” with Inaugural Food Drive

Door County, Wis. (February 14, 2024) – From February to May help your neighbors in need by donating to the “Support the Door – Food Drive,” coordinated by the Community Business Associations in Baileys Harbor, Carlsville, Door County North, Egg […]

Destination Door County Awards Largest Distribution to Date of Community Investment Fund Grants

Door County, Wis. (February 13, 2024) – Destination Door County (DDC) is pleased to announce the fourth grant cycle has awarded six projects a total of $376,035 from their Community Investment Fund. The projects were awarded grants ranging from $15,000 […]

Community Invited to Reception for Artist Buttons Wolst

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 9, 2024) – The community is invited to attend a reception on Friday, February 16th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Spring Exhibition featuring […]

The Ridges Sanctuary to Host Owl-O-Rama 2024

Family-Friendly Event Creates Awareness about Door County Owls Baileys Harbor, Wis. (February 9, 2024) – March is prime time to hear the calls, and for those who are lucky, see owls in Door County. Owl species found in the area […]

Door County 2024 Official Destination Guide Now Available

Door County, Wis. (February 9, 2024) – Destination Door County (DDC), the tourism marketing and management organization for Door County is excited to announce the release of the 2024 Door County Official Destination Guide. The guide provides visitors with travel information, […]

Final Week of Charles L. Peterson at Miller Art Museum, Making Way for ‘CREATIVE POWER’ Debuting February 14

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 5, 2024)—The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay will reveal a new exhibition on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, titled ‘CREATIVE POWER,’ presented in collaboration with ARTS for ALL Wisconsin. The exhibit follows Charles L. Peterson in […]

Winter Visits to DCMM

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 5, 2024) – A reminder that the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay is open seven days a week, 10am-4pm, now through April. This quieter time on the peninsula is a great opportunity to leisurely explore the museum […]

Holly Feldman Named Northern Sky Theater’s Managing Director

Dave Maier Assumes Role of Company Manager Fish Creek, Wis. (February 5, 2024) – Northern Sky is pleased to announce that long-time Northern Sky staff member Holly Feldman has assumed the role of managing director. Former managing director, Dave Maier, […]

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