DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Fifty Years in the Family: How the White Gull Inn Has Changed and Stayed the Same Since 1972
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 15, 2022) – Gibraltar Historical Association is excited to announce its September 22 Gibraltar Talks, Fifty Years in the Family, with guest speaker Meredith Coulson-Kanter. Meredith will share the history of how her family came to […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Welcomes Interim CEO Steve Harty
Door County, Wis. (September 15, 2022) – Effective September 7, 2022, Steve joined the organization as the Interim CEO. Steve has served the YMCA organization in a variety of positions over his 38 year career. Harty retired in December of […]
Read MoreDr. Robert Jeske Presents The Myth of Unspoiled Wilderness: A Master Gardener Lecture
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 27, the Door County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA) will present a lecture by Dr. Robert Jeske discussing the role humans have made in the landscape and the prehistoric development of […]
Read MoreWrite On Names New Executive Director
Juddville, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – Door County’s home for storytellers has a new Executive Director. Write On, Door County has selected Al DeGenova to lead the organization in the next phase of its evolution. DeGenova is a writer, poet, teacher […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Presents the Incomparable Pro Arte Quartet at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilion
Wisconsin’s famed string quartet to play works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Mozart Sister Bay, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “One of the greatest quartets of our time,” the Pro Arte Quartet will perform Sunday, September 18, […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Breaks Ground on New Company Housing: Capital Campaign Continues
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – On Wednesday, September 8, Peninsula Players Theatre broke ground on two new dormitories that will house its interns and staff members. The company announced the Act II Protecting the Past, Ensuring the Future capital campaign on […]
Read MoreCarrie Fountain Featured at Write On, Door County’s Fall Gala
Juddville, Wis. (September 8, 2022) – Write On, Door County will host their fall gala Thursday, Sept. 29 on the grounds of the Writing Center, celebrating where words meet nature and old friends unite with new. Tickets are $125 through […]
Read MoreAnnual St. Peter’s Cares Walk on October 1
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 8, 2022) – Join the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Outreach Team as it hosts its annual St. Peter’s Cares Walk on Saturday, October 1. The Walk is an easy traverse across beautiful Sturgeon Bay, crossing both […]
Read MoreUpcoming September Events at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – Crossroads is pleased to announce that the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society will hold its September meeting on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of the Collins Learning Center so […]
Read MoreCana Island Lighthouse Reopened Friday, August 12
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – We are excited to announce that the Phase 4 restoration work at Cana Island is nearly complete and the lighthouse tower and keeper’s quarters reopened to the public starting on Friday, August 12 at […]
Read MoreKatie Dahl Announces Kickstarter Kickoff Concert and Packer Party September 25
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – On Sunday, September 25, Katie Dahl will launch a Kickstarter fundraising campaign for her new album, Seven Stones, with a special concert, Q&A session, and (optional) post-show Packer party at Northern Sky’s Gould […]
Read MoreOwner of On Deck Clothing Receives Buying Award through Northwest Buyers Association
Door County, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – Mitch Larson, Owner of On Deck Clothing Company (photographed on the left), received the Northwest Buyers $10,000,000 merchandise buying award this past weekend. Following his award, Mitch stated, “We are proud of our […]
Read MoreAnother Million Dollar Gift Steps uUp the Door County Y’s Heart of the Community Capital Campaign
Door County, Wis. (September 1, 2022) – Imagine walking 44 laps around the same track several times a week for 23 years (though less than 44 in most recent years), racking up roughly 150,000 laps, or about 13,000 miles. That’s […]
Read MoreMusical Whodunit ‘Murder for Two’ Up Next at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 1, 2022) –Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, closes its 87th season with the madcap musical whodunit “Murder for Two” with book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and book and music by […]
Read MoreOhana Hospitality Farm-to-Table Dinner at Woodwalk Gallery Sept. 18
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 1, 2022) – Ohana, meaning family in Hawaiian and Hospitality, meaning the generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers; this team focuses on both. Ohana Hospitality, inspired by their love for each other and sharing beautiful food and beverages with friends […]
Read MoreJeff Awards Honor Peninsula Players Theatre Company Members with Nominations
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 30, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, celebrates the announcement of Chicago’s 2022 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations with the recognition of current and past company members. The Joseph Jefferson Awards are […]
Read MoreFishstock Concert Series Features Eric Lewis & Friends on Sun., Sept. 4
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 30, 2022) – The final concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a season-closing Gala performance by Eric Lewis & Friends this coming Sunday, September 4. Among his many plaudits, Lewis has been nominated in […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Celebrates 32nd Season, Franck’s 200th Birthday
The final 2022 summer season program features French composers Louise Farrenc and Edouard Destenay, along with Belgian composer César Franck, concluding with a Labor Day fundraising gala. Sister Bay, Wis. (August 30, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music’s 2022 summer concert series concludes […]
Read MoreBirch Creek 2022 Fall Series Features Omega Double Keyboard, World Class Artists
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 30, 2022) – Birch Creek presents five concert dates for its Fall Concert Series plus a fundraiser featuring an evening of jazz in Juniper Hall sponsored by the Associates Volunteers on October 8. The world-class faculty […]
Read MoreMotown Legends The Temptations Perform at DCA September 2
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 26, 2022) – On Friday, September 2, at 8 p.m., Motown legends The Temptations will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. This year, The Temptations celebrate their 60th anniversary. Throughout those six decades, […]
Read MoreFishstock Concert Series Features Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Davis on Sun., Aug. 28
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 26, 2022) – The next concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature well-known singer-songwriter Jimmy Davis this coming Sunday, August 28. With a career that has spanned four decades and traversed more than a million […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Harvest Fest & Street Art Auction 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 25, 2022) – Usher in the spirit of autumn with Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Harvest Fest and Street Art Auction on Saturday, September 17. Don’t miss the Annual Classic Car Parade sponsored by the Old Bolts Car […]
Read MoreUW-Oshkosh Seeks Door County Private Well Owners for Continuation of Groundwater Study
Door County, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – Door County residents with private wells are invited to participate in a groundwater study this fall. Well owners are asked to RSVP online https://uwo.sh/doorco-wellsfall22. The University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Environmental Research and […]
Read MoreOpening of Focus on Five: Printmakers from the Vox Populi Print Collective
Ephraim, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – The Hardy Gallery presents Focus on Five, a print show guest curated by Christine Style. This show explores a deeper view of prints by five artists from “The Devil’s Dictionary” Vox Populi printmaking exchange project. Exhibiting […]
Read MoreRidges Sanctuary Announces Range Light Boardwalk Dedication and Artists Reception
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary is hosting two special events on Labor Day weekend that celebrate nature for all. We will open the weekend with a dedication of our new ADA-compliant boardwalk that extends accessibility […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Performs English, German Quintets
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music continues its ambitious 2022 summer concert series with a program entitled “Quintet Elegance,” featuring works by Dame Ethel Smyth and Franz Schubert, starting with an exclusive Salon Concert sponsored by Nicolet National […]
Read MoreDunk Tank Fundraiser for DEFIBS4DOORCOUNTY
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 22, 2022) – The Sister Bay Marina Fest Committee, in partnership with the Sister Bay Advancement Association, will have a Dunk Tank Fundraiser at Marina Fest. Scheduled for 10:00am on Saturday, September 3 in Waterfront Park. […]
Read MoreFishstock Concert Series Features Jazz Vocalist Janet Planet on Sunday, August 21
FISH CREEK, DOOR COUNTY, WI — The next concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature acclaimed jazz vocalist Janet Planet and her band this coming Sunday, August 21. Based in Oshkosh, Planet has been a mainstay of the […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Musicians Housing Needed
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 19, 2022) – Right now, two Midsummer’s Music musicians need housing. Others will need housing at times during the next three programs – ending on Labor Day – from generous, gracious hosts who will welcome them into […]
Read MoreWestern Swing Pioneers Asleep at the Wheel Perform at DCA August 28
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 19, 2022) – On Sunday, August 28, at 8 p.m., Western swing pioneers Asleep at the Wheel will perform their high-energy honky-tonk music on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Founded in 1970, Asleep at […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort’s Summer Music Series Welcomes Back Birch Creek’s Brad Stirtz
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 16, 2022) – Alpine Resort’s Summer Music Series with Concerts in the Tent and music at Burton’s on the Bay is thrilled to welcome back Birch Creek’s Brad Stirtz and his jazz trio performing on Saturday, […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery To Host Door County Inspired Art Show
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 16, 2022) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our Plum Bottom Road location on Sat. Aug 20 from 3-6pm for a Door County Inspired Art Show. Featured artists will be at the gallery with artist […]
Read MoreODBS Hoot-E-Nanny 2022 Fundraiser at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 16, 2022) – Get your party clothes on and step out to the Hoot-E-Nanny 2022 Fundraiser! Join Open Door Bird Sanctuary at Woodwalk Gallery for a delicious dinner, fine musical entertainment, awesome raffles and auction items, plus […]
Read MoreCommunity Honey Harvest
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 16, 2022) – This week, Crossroads hosts the “Community Honey Harvest,” which, without a doubt, is the sweetest event of the year. On Saturday, August 22, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., the Door County Beekeepers Club will share the […]
Read MoreBass Extremes (Victor Wooten, Steve Bailey, and Derico Watson) Perform at DCA August 22
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 16, 2022) – On Monday, August 22, at 8 p.m., renowned bassist Victor Wooten will join forces with Steve Bailey and Derico Watson (together, they’re called Bass Extremes) to present an evening of virtuosic, high-energy music […]
Read MoreThe Intimate ‘I and You’ Explores Human Connections at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – 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 its production of Lauren Gunderson’s “I and You.” Gunderson was awarded the […]
Read MoreJohn Ford Coley to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, August 14
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – The seventh concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature John Ford Coley, the musician who leapt to fame as half of the duo England Dan and John Ford Coley — and then […]
Read MoreCana Island Lighthouse Reopens Friday, August 12
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – The Door County Maritime Museum is excited to announce that the Phase 4 restoration work at Cana Island is nearly complete and the lighthouse tower and keeper’s quarters will be back open to the public starting […]
Read MoreRegister Today for Pet Walk Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – Pet Walk is the Wisconsin Humane Society’s annual walk for animals, and your support is needed now more than ever! The event will be held in-person at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, […]
Read MoreWisconsin Cheese Masters to Partner for the 3rd Year with Open Door Bird Sanctuary Fundraiser
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 9, 2022) – Wisconsin Cheese Masters is partnering with Open Door Bird Sanctuary for the 3rd year to raise funds toward monthly food costs which have doubled this year. The spirit of support that defines the […]
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