DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
The Hardy Gallery Announces a Call for Entries for its 60th Annual Wall-to-Wall Juried Exhibit
Ephraim, Wis. (May 11, 2022) — The Hardy Gallery is pleased to kick off the 2022 season with its 60th Annual Wall-to-Wall Juried Exhibit, on view May 28 – July 10, 2022. Submissions will take place in person on Friday, […]
Read MorePeninsula School of Art and Write On Door County Partner to Present a Free Community Open House
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 11, 2022) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, and fellow arts organization Write On Door County will present a free Community Open House on May 21. Each organization will offer a […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Installs Tent for 2022 Wedding Season
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 10, 2022) –The Alpine Resort recently installed a spacious 4,000 square-foot sailcloth tent to be utilized for weddings and special events for the 2022 season. The outdoor tent can accommodate up to 225 seated guests or […]
Read MoreEgg Harbor Man Wins Door County Half Marathon
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 10, 2022) – The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k returned to spring for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, May 7, and more than 1,500 runners were rewarded with perfect May weather […]
Read MoreCrossroads Celebrates Door County’s Big Plant, eBird Global Big Day, Total Eclipse
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 6, 2022) – This will be a big, big, big weekend at Crossroads. On Saturday morning, March 14, our Habitat Healers will participate in the Climate Change Coalition of Door County’s BIG PLANT. That Saturday also […]
Read MorePianist Juho Pohjonen Replaces Peter Jablonski for Grand Finale of August Symphony Series
Ephraim, Wis. (May 5, 2022) – Peninsula Music Festival President & CEO, Christoph Ptack, today announced that Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen will replace Peter Jablonski for the Grand Finale concert of the Symphony Series “NORDIC GREATS” featuring Grieg’s Piano Concerto in […]
Read MoreAmythyst Kiah to Perform Solo at DCA May 13
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – On May 13, Grammy-nominated songwriter Amythyst Kiah will present a solo concert at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). The concert, presented in partnership with Write On Door County and their Health & Healing Writer’s […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Welcomes Lisa Schlenker as Production Company Manager
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 3, 2022) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce that Lisa Schlenker will join the company as Production Company Manager and Resident Designer. Schlenker brings a wealth of experience to bear on this newly created position, in which […]
Read MoreCrossroads Environmental Restoration Project
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – Finally, it is May, and it seems like this month, folks all over Door County are making an effort to plant trees and to protect pollinators. Those two worthy objectives come together as a […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet to Perform Price, Dvořák
Concert features works by African American composer Florence Price and Czech composer Antonín Dvořák Sister Bay, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” Midsummer’s Music’s quartet in residence, the Griffon String […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Celebrates 32 Years of Extraordinary Chamber Music in Door County
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 28, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, is celebrating its 32nd season of presenting exceptional chamber music in the vacation paradise of Door County, Wisconsin. Concerts hailed as “exciting, pulse-pounding and riveting” […]
Read MoreDeath’s Door Dance Festival
Door County, Wis. (April 27, 2022) – July 22nd through the 24th, 2022, Door County will welcome dance movers, makers, and shakers from across the Midwest (and beyond) with the premiere Summer performing arts event- Death’s Door Dance Festival. Join us […]
Read MoreMusic for Food Concert on May 14
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 26, 2022) – The need to address hunger insecurity has never been as great and the statistics are shocking. 1 in 7 people nationwide is food insecure. That means every sixth person you see might be […]
Read MoreKick Ash Community Event April 26
Ellison Bay, Wis. (April 25, 2022) – You’re invited to gather at Kick Ash in Ellison Bay for an evening with Colleen Baldrica, the talented author of top selling book Tree Spirited Woman. Join the event from 6-7pm on Tuesday, […]
Read More“Nature’s Medley” Artist Reception Featuring Door County Artist Marcia Nickols
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (April 22, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary will host an Artist Reception, titled “Nature’s Medley” on May 5th from 4-6 pm, featuring the works of talented Door County artist, Marcia Nickols. Nickols work includes water-based oils, mixed […]
Read MoreDoor Peninsula Astronomical Society’s Viewing Night & Planetarium Grand Re-Opening
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 22, 2022) – “Oh, WOW!” It is almost an involuntary response when folks experience a show in the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society’s Planetarium. We also hear the “Oh, wow!” the first time people see the rings of […]
Read MoreThe Hardy Gallery 2022 Exhibit Schedule Announced
Ephraim, Wis. (April 22, 2022) – The Hardy Gallery has been a pillar of the Door County art community since the mid-1900s, providing exhibits that surprise with each new season. We look forward to a much-anticipated start on Saturday, May […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Announces 48th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art Award Winners
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 21, 2022) – The Miller Art Museum announced at a free public reception held Monday evening the award winners for the Museum’s 48th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art, on display now through Monday, […]
Read MoreHappy National Volunteer Week
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 20, 2022) – Northern Sky is celebrating National Volunteer Week by recognizing the power of volunteers to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms our world. Northern Sky would not be as strong as […]
Read MoreSlocan Ramblers to Perform at the White Gull Inn
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 18, 2022) – The Slocan Ramblers, a Canadian bluegrass group, will perform at the White Gull Inn, Fish Creek, on Wednesday, April 27. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are $30. The Slocan Ramblers, 2020 International Bluegrass […]
Read MoreSecond Annual Door County Big Plant
Door County, Wis. (April 18, 2022) – More than 50 schools, churches, municipalities, organizations and private landowners will join forces to plant some 10,000 trees over the next month in the second annual Door County Big Plant, a project of […]
Read MoreFishstock Concert Series Launches New Season with Will Kruger Performance July 3
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 15, 2022) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced the start of its 2022 season with a July 3rd performance by singer/songwriter Will Kruger. Kruger’s musical roots go back to the folk eera and his influences are musicians […]
Read MoreEvery Day is Earth Day Celebration 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 15, 2022) – Crossroads at Big Creek is proud to be one of the participating organizations in Door County’s Every Day is Earth Day Celebration 2022. While the official Earth Day is April 22, the county-wide celebration […]
Read MoreCommunity Comes Together to Protect Children
The Door County YMCA joins the Five Days of Action to protect children from sexual abuse. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 13, 2022) – The Door County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 18-22, 2022. The Five […]
Read MoreJohn McGivern’s Mainstreets Preview Party in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association will be hosting a preview party for John McGivern’s Main Streets television show at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 20 at the Sister Bay Village Hall. John McGivern’s Main […]
Read MoreSpring 1 Art Show To Take Place At Plum Bottom Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Plum Bottom Road location on Saturday, April 23 from 10am-5pm to join them for the opening reception of their Spring I Art Show! Featured artists will […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society Receives $25,000 from National Trust for Historic Preservation
$2.5 million funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – At a news conference today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Telling the Full History Preservation Fund announced its award […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery Opening in April with Magical Mysterious Tour
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – Woodwalk Gallery is extending its season a little more, opening weekends starting April 15 then shifting to daily starting May 1. The opening show, titled Magical Mysterious Tour, is an expanded version of […]
Read MoreEcologist Brad Herrick to Explore Invasive Jumping Worms at Next Lecture in Door County Master Gardeners Education Series
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – Many Door County gardeners have been shocked to discover invasive jumping worms in their lawns, gardens and woodlands. Ecologist Brad Herrick will explore the impact of this new non-native soil invader in the next lecture […]
Read MoreEGGStravanza at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 8, 2022) – At Crossroads at Big Creek this time of year, we think about eggs. We aren’t alone. Eggs are significant in the commemorations of several religious holidays. And for years, it has been a Crossroads tradition to offer […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Celebrates Artistic Achievement of Student Artists in “48th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 6, 2022) – The Miller Art Museum is proud, in collaboration with the following exhibition sponsors: Artists Guild, LLC, Kathy and John Campbell, the Cramer Family Fund in memory of Tricia Cramer, Dennis and Bonnie Connolly, […]
Read MoreSister Bay Hosts 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 16
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 30, 2022) – Get your picture taken with The Easter Bunny at the 14th Annual Sister Bay Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 am. Hunt for colorful eggs with candy inside at the Sister […]
Read MoreRegistration & Open House for Peninsula Preschool’s 2022-23 School Year
Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am – Noon Ephraim, Wis. (March 30, 2022) – Interested parents of preschool-age children are invited to visit Peninsula Preschool’s classroom and meet the director to learn about the 2022-23 curriculum. Registration on April 9 (9:00 am – […]
Read MoreLearn About Shipwrecks Around Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2022) – Join the Door County Maritime Museum at the Sturgeon Bay Museum for an evening of classic Great Lakes folk songs, with three longtime members of Northern Sky Theater: Doc Heide, Craig Konowalski, and Holly […]
Read MoreThe Art of Collaboration on Display in Peninsula School of Art’s Latest Exhibition
Fish Creek, Wis. (March 26, 2022) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, opens its latest exhibition, Dynamic Duos: Art of Collaboration, on Friday, April 8, with a free public opening reception from 4:30 to 6pm. The exhibition […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Welcomes New Board Members
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music draws on the wisdom and guidance from individuals who comprise the board of directors. Board members typically exhibit a special, continued dedication to Midsummer’s Music through their support for the organization, musicians […]
Read MoreCrossroads at Big Creek Receives Grant from Wisconsin Humanities Council
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2022) – Crossroads at Big Creek recently received an $8,859 grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council. These funds will help Crossroads introduce the community to our Ida Bay Preserve and share the stories of the people […]
Read MoreFamily Friendly Easter Trolley Rides on Saturday, April 16
Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – Join Door County Trolley in celebrating an early, sweet taste of Spring and the Easter holiday. The well-known trolley company is offering complimentary Family Trolley Rides through Egg Harbor in search of what the Easter […]
Read MoreIndividual, Group and Season Tickets for Peninsula Players Theatre Now on Sale
87th Season Running June 14 through October 16. A five-show season filled with drama, mystery, music, mayhem and more! Fish Creek, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – Join Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, during its […]
Read MoreRenowned Door County Naturalist, Charlotte Lukes, to Present Lecture in Door County Master Gardeners Education
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – Award-winning naturalist, author and teacher, Charlotte Lukes, will speak on “Door County Wildflowers, Weeds, and Seeds” at the next lecture in the Door County Master Gardeners Association’s Education Series on Tuesday, April 5, […]
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