DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
PenArt Opens Big little Art Show on Nov 4
Fish Creek, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, opens its latest exhibition, Big little Art Show on Friday, November 4, with a free public opening reception from 4:30 to 6pm The exhibition runs through […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Offers Traditional Swedish Julbord on Dec. 9 & 10
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2022) — With its unique foods and hand-crafted gifts, a Scandinavian Christmas is special. This December, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay is serving its traditional version of the famous Swedish Julbord, […]
Read More100+Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC): Over $27,000 awarded in October 2022 Giving Event
$360,000 in giving to 44 Door County nonprofits since 2018! Door County, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – The 100+ Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC) giving circle’s philanthropic impact continues to grow. The October giving event recognized and awarded […]
Read More2nd Annual ‘Christkindlmarkt Door County’ Reprises Traditional European Holiday Cheer for 2022
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2022) — The Sister Bay Historical Society has announced the dates for its 2nd Annual Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas market. Once again, Christkindlmarkt will take place on three subsequent weekends in November and December, on Fridays, […]
Read MoreNovember Events at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – This week at Crossroads, it’s all about collecting and/or dispersing seeds. The Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula, the Door County Master Gardeners Association and the Door County Seed Library are teaming up with Crossroads […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Visits Door County Elementary School
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – In support of its mission to enhance student learning and academic achievement through increased exposure to – and participation in – music, the Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and […]
Read MoreMerry-Time Festival of Trees Nov. 12 – Jan. 2
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – Joyously celebrate the holidays by enjoying dozens of beautifully decorated trees and decorative displays in the museum, November 12– January 2. Fantastically decorated by local businesses, organizations and residents, each of these extraordinary […]
Read MoreNick Dumas and Branchline to kickoff 38th Season of White Gull Inn Winter Concert Series
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – One of the top emerging artists in bluegrass, Door County resident Nick Dumas will perform with his band Branchline on Wednesday, November 30, in the opening concert of the White Gull Inn’s winter concert […]
Read MoreA “Heart” Overflowing: Capital Campaign Eclipses $9.9M Mark
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 28, 2022) – Construction is underway at the Door County Y’s Sturgeon Bay program center. There’s been a flurry of activity, the site has been excavated, footings are going in and pipes and electrical are being moved around. […]
Read MoreCall For Public Street Art Artists
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 28, 2022) – Calling all artists! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for artists to participate in their 23rd Annual Street Art Project, a unique collaboration of art created to beautify the streets for Sturgeon Bay. This […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society Announces New Executive Director
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 28, 2022) – The Door County Historical Society announced Amy Frank has been named Executive Director of the organization. For nearly four years, Frank served as the Managing Director at Third Avenue PlayWorks. She managed the […]
Read MoreChildren’s Concerts Feature Griffon Violinist
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 28, 2022) – Griffon String Quartet Violinist Roy Meyer will be featured in two Children’s Concerts in northeast Wisconsin on November 12. The concerts are based on the picture book Because by Mo Willems, which explores ideas behind what […]
Read MoreJim Nelson Recognized Service to Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 25, 2022) – The Board of Directors of Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, recently honored Jim Nelson for his decade-plus service as a member of the theater’s board of directors. At October’s board meeting, […]
Read MoreRidges Sanctuary Halloween Hike on the Boardwalk
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (October 25, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary will host its annual Halloween Hike on Saturday, October 29. The Hidden Brook Boardwalk will be open for hiking from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Special Halloween-themed stations will be placed along the boardwalk that […]
Read MoreSister Bay Advancement Association 2022 Names Ron Kane Volunteer of the Year
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 25, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association has awarded the 2022 Sister Bay Volunteer of the Year award to Ron Kane. For over 40 years, Ron has been active in government and tourism related efforts […]
Read MorePoms and Tassels Gift Topper Workshops at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 25, 2022) – Let’s get together for some cozy, crafty fun. There’s no better time for making something than the winter months. I love this time of hibernation, warm drinks, and short days because it means […]
Read MoreSouthern Door High School Presents The Addams Family
Performance Dates Extended to Two Weekends for 2022! Southern Door, Wis. (October 24, 2022) – “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky!” The Southern Door High School Music Department is proud to present “The Addams Family – […]
Read MoreEvening with Owls
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 21, 2022) – Halloween creatures – owls, crows and bats – all live at Crossroads, and that makes us very happy, for these “scary” animals make a positive contribution to the habitats of the preserve. We don’t even […]
Read MoreIt’s Spooky Season in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 19, 2022) – Sturgeon Bay invites you and your family to enjoy a day of festive Halloween fun on Saturday, October 29th! Thrills & Chills, presented with Quantum PC, will include kid friendly, Halloween themed activities […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Music Performance Center Receives Wisconsin Arts Board Grant
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 19, 2022) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is honored to announce that, for the 19th year, it has received a Creation and Presentation grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board supported by funds from the State […]
Read MoreDestination Door County Highlights a Year in Review at Annual Dinner
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 19, 2022) – Around 160 Door County business leaders enjoyed a beautiful dinner at Burton’s on the Bay at the Alpine Resort on Tuesday evening, October 18 for Destination Door County’s (DDC) annual dinner. The evening […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series: Aboard the Great Lakes Maritime Academy Fleet
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 17, 2022) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Maritime Speaker Series (presented in partnership with series sponsor the Door County Medical Center). The Maritime […]
Read MoreMarty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Return to DCA By Popular Demand
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 17, 2022) – On Saturday, October 22, at 7 p.m., Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Stuart returns by popular demand […]
Read MoreSouthern Door Community Auditorium and Vegas Edwards Twins Present The Ultimate Variety Show
Sunday, October 23rd, 2:00 pm, Tickets: $15.00 Southern Door, Wis. (October 12, 2022) – Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created […]
Read MoreBack by Popular Demand: Birch Creek Big Band Jazz Faculty Trio Visits Door County Schools for Artists in the Schools
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 12, 2022) – Birch Creek Big Band Jazz faculty musicians provided music education for students at several area Door County school districts on Monday, October 10, 2022. Reggie Thomas, piano, Rick Haydon, guitar, and Jeff Campbell, […]
Read MoreAnother Successful Tree Planting Effort Wraps Up
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – The Climate Change Coalition’s Fall Big Plant and Grow program wrapped up Oct. 7 with the planting of 180 trees at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. In all, this tree education and […]
Read MoreNovember’s Fury the Storm of 1913, White Hurricane
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – Gibraltar Historical Association invites you to attend our last Gibraltar Talks of the season. Our talks center around the history of Gibraltar, historical events, music from the past, and the celebration of our […]
Read MoreBirds and Bees, Flowers and Trees at Crossroads this Week
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – “Let me tell ya ’bout the birds and the bees, And the flowers and the trees, And the moon up above….” That old song does a pretty good job of summing up the programs at Crossroads at […]
Read MoreManhattan Transfer Performs at DCA October 14
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – On Friday, October 14, at 7 p.m., Grammy Award-winning vocal group Manhattan Transfer will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will also make a special guest […]
Read MoreHouse Tour Showcasing High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Homes in Door County
Door County, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – Architects Virge Temme and Meghan Hawkins, both specialists in sustainable homes and passive house construction, will host an architectural tour of four high-performance homes in Egg Harbor, Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay Saturday, Oct. […]
Read MoreAward Winners Announced for the Miller’s 47th Juried Annual
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – On September 17, the Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay unveiled its 47th Juried Annual—a survey and celebration of contemporary work by Wisconsin visual artists—to a reception of over 120 attendees. 8 regional visual artists […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery Call for Artists
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – Featuring work from nearly 80 artists, Woodwalk Gallery is a top destination in Door County. The gallery is known for its extensive collection of a wide range of works; from woodwares and ceramics […]
Read MoreThrills & Chills in Sturgeon Bay 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – Sturgeon Bay invites you and your family to enjoy a day of festive Halloween fun on Saturday, October 29! Thrills & Chills, presented with Quantum PC, will include kid friendly, Halloween themed activities held […]
Read MorePay-What-You-Will Performance at TAP for Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 3, 2022) – Third Avenue Playworks has undergone a renaissance of sorts between the renovation of the theater building and some change in management and mission in the last year. One thing that has not changed […]
Read MoreDoor County Soil & Water Conservation Department To Host Local Conservation Awareness Poster Contest
Door County, Wis. (October 3, 2022) – Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department (SWCD) is excited to announce that students across the county can participate in the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Poster contest. The Wisconsin Land and Water […]
Read MoreHalf Marathon Registration Opens Oct. 1
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 3, 2022) – The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k is back in Peninsula State Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Registration for the race is open now! Fees for the race likened to “running […]
Read MoreDestination Door County Releases 2022-2023 Winter Guide
Door County, Wis. (October 4, 2022) – Destination Door County is ready to welcome the winter season with the release of the 2022-2023 Official Winter Guide. The guide is a supplement to Destination Door County’s Official Destination Guide. The guide is […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery’s Annual Jewelry Showcase
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 27, 2022) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our Fish Creek location on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-6pm. This show will feature the work of Plum Bottom Gallery’s 100 jewelry artists. View this magnificent collection […]
Read MoreJoin in the 76rd Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade
Sister Bay, Wis. (September 27, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association announced an open invitation for businesses, groups, and individuals to be part of the 76th Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade. Participation is free. The winning entry will receive the […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Hosts Inaugural Rocktoberfest Oct. 7-9
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 27, 2022) – Alpine Resort is hosting its inaugural Rocktoberfest during Pumpkin Patch Festival Weekend, Oct. 7-9, featuring nightly live music entertainment in Alpine’s big outdoor tent. On Oct. 7, Unity The Band, an award-winning original […]
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