DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

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, […]

Fire & Ice, After-Dark Luminary Walk, Sturgeon Bay Ice Harvest

By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. In Door County, Destination Sturgeon Bay’s Fire & Ice Festival is always a highlight of winter, and we at Crossroads at Big Creek are thrilled to again host the kick-off event, […]

Bill Theisen Joins Northern Sky’s Board of Directors

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 1, 2024) – Northern Sky is pleased to announce the addition of Bill Theisen to its board of directors. Theisen’s relationship with Northern Sky began in 2002 when he directed the co-production of The Spitfire Grill with Skylight […]

100+WWC Continues Trend of Giving Events After Five-Year Span

The January 2024 Giving Circle presented the largest awards yet at $30,000 for a grand total of $526,000 awarded to 54 unique nonprofits. Door County, Wis. (February 1, 2024) – 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle continues its […]

DCA Presents Zany Vaudeville/Chamber Music Troupe The Fourth Wall on Friday, February 9

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 1, 2024) – DCA will present the high-energy vaudeville/chamber music troupe The Fourth Wall on its Main Stage Friday, February 9. The Fourth Wall puts a vaudevillian twist on classical chamber music with their one-of-a-kind variety show, […]

Songwriter Concerts by Jenny Bienemann, Katie Dahl, Jess Holland & Jeanne Kuhns

Door County, Wis. (January 29, 2024) – Popular Door County musicians Katie Dahl, Jess Holland, and Jeanne Kuhns will join Chicago’s Jenny Bienemann for two Door County concerts: at Third Avenue Playworks (TAP) in Sturgeon Bay at 7:30 p.m. on February […]

Southern Door High School Blood Drive February 9

Southern Door, Wis. (January 29, 2024) – The SDHS Student Council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive from 9am-2pm on Friday, February 9th in the high school gym. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age, […]

DCA’s Door County Talks Series Opens with Talk About Wisconsin Elections

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 29, 2024) – DCA will kick off its annual Door County Talks series Saturday, February 3, with a morning lecture by St. Norbert College professor Charles Jacobs. The talk is entitled “Wisconsin Elections and the Supreme Court.” […]

Fish Creek’s 36th Annual Winterfest

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 29, 2024) – We’re approaching a special time in Fish Creek. For most of Wisconsin (and the Midwest!) it’s the “quiet, middle-of-winter” season. For us, it’s “almost the best time of year” season. That’s because, in a […]

Are there Sturgeon in Sturgeon Bay?

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 26, 2024) – Sturgeon will be the topic at Crossroads’ Fish Tales Lecture Series on Thursday, February 8, when Dr. Patrick Forsythe presents, “Elevating Optimism of the Menominee River Through Successful Up and Downstream Passage of Lake Sturgeon.” […]

Miller Art Museum Announces Acceptance of Applications for 2024 Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 26, 2024) – The Miller Art Museum, located in downtown Sturgeon Bay, today announced that applications are open for its 2024 Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency program. After three successful years of welcoming four visual artists […]

Show Some Love for Eagle Bluff Lighthouse

Door County, Wis. (January 26, 2024) – Although owned by the state of Wisconsin, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse has been managed and maintained by the Door County Historical Society since 1960. The planned restoration and reconstruction project we are working on is […]

All Things Chocolate 2024

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 26, 2024) – Temptation equals All Things Chocolate. Yes, the Gibraltar Historical Association is gearing up for another splendid event at the Old Town Hall in Fish Creek. We focus much of our time and energy […]

Baptiste Paul and Duncan Tonatiuh to Headline WODC’s Young Writers Conference

One-Day Program for Middle- and High-School Students to be Held in Downtown Sturgeon Bay Juddville, Wis. (January 23, 2024) – Award-winning authors Baptiste Paul and Duncan Tonatiuh will headline Write On, Door County’s Young Writers Conference, to be held Saturday, […]

Quantum Technologies Connects 300 Homes to High-Speed Internet on Washington Island

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 23, 2024) – Quantum Technologies, in partnership with the Washington Island Electric Cooperative, is proud to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of the Washington Island fiber optic internet project. This milestone marks a significant […]

Dinosaur World Live Presents Stunning Puppetry on DCA Main Stage January 30

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 23, 2024) – DCA will present the stunning puppetry of Dinosaur World Live on its Main Stage on Tuesday, January 30, at 6 p.m. The troupe will also present a daytime student matinee performance. Dinosaur World Live […]

DCHS Announces Exciting Programs for 2024 Season

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 23, 2024) – Get ready to embark on a journey through history with the Door County Historical Society (DCHS)! We’re excited to extend a special invitation for not one, but two luncheons and eight dinners in […]

Meet the Cast of ‘The Nature Plays’

Peninsula Players Theatre Play Reading Monday, February 5 at 7:00 p.m. Fish Creek, Wis. (January 19, 2024) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for its first offering of The Play’s the Thing, the theater’s winter play reading series presented […]

DCA Kicks Off Coffeehouse Series with Acclaimed Door County Songwriter Katie Dahl

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 19, 2024) – DCA will kick off its annual Coffeehouse Concert series with a performance in its cozy fireside lobby by beloved Door County songwriter Katie Dahl on Saturday, January 27, at 7 p.m. Coffee and […]

2024 Fire & Ice Gala

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 19, 2024) – Tickets are available now for Destination Sturgeon Bay’s 2024 Fire & Ice Gala presented with Stone Harbor Resort! The annual gala will take place at Stone Harbor Resort on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Starting at […]

Mark Dwyer Presents Techniques to Enhance Impact of Perennials

At First 2024 Door County Master Gardeners Lecture; Free and Open to the Public Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 17, 2024) –Horticulturalist and popular speaker Mark Dwyer will kick off the Door County Master Gardeners Educational Lecture series on Tuesday, January […]

The Hardy Gallery Announces a Call for Artistsfor the 2024 Community Mosaic Project

Ephraim, Wis. (January 17, 2023) – The Hardy Gallery is excited to announce a Call for Artists for the popular Community Mosaic Project. People of all ages and creative backgrounds are encouraged to participate! This project aims to bring the […]

Willie’s Cornerstone Foundation to Provide Critical Support For Door County Residents Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses

Door County, Wis. (January 17, 2023) – Willie’s Cornerstone Foundation aims to assist Door County residents who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses, excluding cancer, and lack coverage under Medicare or Medicaid by providing financial support. The support provided is not meant for […]

Miller Art Museum Spotlights Storytellers in Upcoming Programming for Door County Reads 2024

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 17, 2024)—The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is pleased to partner with the Door County Library in hosting two programs in conjunction with the 2024 Door County Reads Festival, which is scheduled to run […]

Ski-For-Free Program, Fish Tales Lecture Series, and More at Crossroads

By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. “To everything there is a season,” according to the lyrics of a folk song by the Byrds. Now that we have had some snow, we think … hope … it is […]

Maritime Speaker Series: Native Canoes In Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 12, 2024) – 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 Speaker […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Welcomes New Board Member

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 12, 2024) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of retired banker and Door County resident Mike Fordney to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. Fordney grew up in Manitowoc, […]

Birch Creek Presents “Music of the Heart” Valentine’s Concert Fundraiser

Egg Harbor, Wis. (January 10, 2024) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to present “Music of the Heart,” an enchanting Valentine’s Concert fundraiser featuring the remarkable talents of Birch Creek Big Band Jazz session faculty members Mardra Thomas […]

Woodwalk Gallery Winter Workshops

By Joslyn Villalpando, Woodwalk Gallery owner I’m so excited to bring a series of winter workshops to Woodwalk! Around 2013, I was teaching elementary art and going to SAIC at night for graduate school. My days were consumed with work […]

New Edition of Living in God’s Country: Ellison Bay

Originally published in 1966, the previously out-of-print Living in God’s Country: Ellison Bay, Door County, WI traces the growth of Ellison Bay over the past 150 years. Originally titled A Century in God’s Country, the updated version explores the area’s […]

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