DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Meet the Authors at Write On: Book Signings and Reading by Joanne Nelson and Nadine Kenney Johnstone

Juddville, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – Write On, Door County presents two opportunities to meet authors with new books released on Wednesday, July 19. Both programs are free and open to the public. Nadine Kenney Johnstone will sign copies of […]

DCA Presents The Marshall Tucker Band

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – On Saturday, July 15, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present The Marshall Tucker Band in concert. The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young and hungry six-piece outfit in […]

Door County YMCA introduces its new Mission Advancement Executive

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – It’s with great enthusiasm that the Door County YMCA introduces its new Mission Advancement Executive, Brett Cleveland. Brett has been with the organization since 2021, and most recently occupied the role of Member […]

Sturgeon Bay Sidewalk Sales 2023

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – Find the best sales of the summer! Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Sail Through the Avenues Sidewalk Sales will be held on Thursday, July 27. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary deals at unique shops and […]

Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Performs at Fishstock on Sun., July 16

Band’s Main Musical Influence is Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt Fish Creek, Wis. (June 11, 2023) – The third concert in the 2023 Fishstock Concert Series will feature Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble this coming Sunday, July 16. The ensemble has […]

Midsummer’s Music Pairs Mendelssohn, Haydn, Moeran

Sister Bay, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2023 concert season with a sumptuous program featuring electrifying string quintets by Felix Mendelssohn and Michael Haydn – Franz Joseph Haydn’s much-neglected younger brother – […]

DCA’s Sierra Ferrell Concert Canceled

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – We write with some very disappointing news. We have just learned from Sierra Ferrell’s management that she is canceling all of her shows scheduled between July 8 and 14. We are so disappointed […]

Popular Door County Musicians Present “Buckets of Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan” at Woodwalk Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – Woodwalk Gallery will present “Buckets of Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan” for five nights from Tuesday-Saturday, July 18-22 at 7 p.m. Memphis multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis, California-based string player Chris Irwin, local folk […]

Pre-Show Seminar Features Mystery Scholar Dr. Christopher Chan

Speaking on Noël Coward before the Saturday, July 22 performance of “Blithe Spirit.” Fish Creek, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,” Peninsula Players Theatre will host Agatha Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan […]

Door-Tran First Local Non-Profit to Benefit from Door County Candles “Candles Creating Change / Local Support a Cause” Initiative

Carlsville, Wis. (July 7, 2023) – Door County Candle Company presented a check to Door-Tran in the amount of $1,250.00 from their Candles Creating Change / Local Support a Cause initiative. Door-Tran was the first non-profit to benefit from this […]

Door County YMCA Celebrates Monumental Milestone of 10,000 Members

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 7, 2023) – The Door County YMCA is thrilled to announce a significant achievement as it reaches a remarkable milestone of 10,000 members. This noteworthy accomplishment reflects the strong sense of community, dedication, and unwavering support […]

Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ Now at Peninsula Players Theatre

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 7, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of Noël Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit.” This witty, haunting play has been a smash hit in London, […]

Write On, Door County Presents One-Day Writing Intensives

Scholarships and Hybrid Options Available for Writing On The Door Juddville, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – Write On, Door County presents Writing On The Door, a series of three one-day writing intensive classes with award-winning faculty, August 7 – 9. […]

DCA Presents Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – On Thursday, July 13, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters in concert. Deeply rooted in Tennessee hillbilly boogie, California country, and British Invasion pop, […]

Pianist Jeannie Yu Takes on Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto

Sister Bay, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music earns high praises for presenting works by lesser-known composers – especially composers of color and women composers – often alongside household names like Bach and Mozart. With its Emperor Concerto & Jeannie Yu program, […]

Art in the Door

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – Destination Door County is thrilled to announce the Art in the Door contest winners. Four talented local artists each received a $2,000 prize, and their artwork will appear in upcoming marketing campaigns promoting […]

Ephraim’s Fyr Bal Chieftain, GG Paschke

Ephraim, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – It is with great pleasure that we congratulate G.G. Paschke on being elected Ephraim’s 57th Fyr Bal Chieftain. G.G. has been a member of the Ephraim Historical Foundation since 1967 and continues to be an […]

Roots Vagabond Sierra Ferrell Sells Out DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – On Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present magnetic roots singer Sierra Ferrell in a sold-out concert. The evening will also feature special guest Cat Clyde. With her […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents Eric Lewis, Will Healy, Four World Premieres

Virtuoso guitarist and Door County favorite Eric Lewis teams up with Midsummer’s Composer-in-Residence Will Healy to present two incredible concerts with four world premieres. Sister Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its […]

AJ & Gabrielle Dillon Featured on Cover of 2023 Door County Dining Guide

Sister Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2023) — Door Guide Publishing, a tourism publisher in Sister Bay, WI, announced today that the cover of the company’s 2023 Door County Dining Guide publication features a photo of Green Bay Packers running back […]

Birch Creek Announces 2023 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 28, 2023) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 season of the summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. Featuring the talented Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a group of exceptional jazz students, […]

Fishstock Concert Series Launches Season with July 2 Will Kruger Tribute to John Denver

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 28, 2023) — Fishstock Concert Series has announced the start of its 2023 season with a July 2nd series-opening tribute to the music of John Denver by nationally-known singer/songwriter Will Kruger. Kruger’s musical roots go back […]

KT Tunstall and Martin Sexton Take the Stage at DCA July 1

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 26, 2023) – On Saturday, July 1, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a powerhouse double bill: KT Tunstall and Martin Sexton. In the years since he began busking in Boston in the ’90s, […]

Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus to Host Public Vaccine Clinic for Dogs & Cats

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is hosting a low-cost public vaccine clinic on Friday, July 14 from 2-4pm at the WHS Door County Campus, 3475 Park Drive in Sturgeon Bay. The clinic is open to anyone […]

Spring Turns to Summer at Crossroads

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 21, 2023) – Now that restoration and water quality research are well underway at Crossroads, this is the season for the young to explore the environment. It is true in nature and it is also true […]

Pride Anthems at DCA June 23

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 21, 2023) – On Friday, June 23, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Pride Anthems, a live Pride celebration featuring a cadre of touring performers and Door County’s own Owen Alabado. Pride Anthems […]

Remembering Rachmaninoff, Remembering Tchaikovsky

On the occasion of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, Midsummer’s Music celebrates with his Trio élégiaque, dedicated to his mentor, Tchaikovsky, with the inscription, “In Memory of a Great Artist.” The “Great Artist” is represented on this program by his First String […]

DCHS Hosts 9th Annual Root Beer Festival

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2023) – In a world brimming with culinary delights, there is one beverage that has captured the hearts and palates of millions across the globe: Root Beer. From its humble beginnings to becoming a beloved […]

Open Door Pride’s 7th Annual Pride Festival

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2023) – Open Door Pride will be hosting its 7th Annual Pride Festival on June 24 from 10am – 5pm in Martin Park, 207 South 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Festival will include vendors, food, beverages, music, […]

Sturgeon Bay Celebrates 4th of July, 2023

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (Jun 19, 2023) – Let’s celebrate! Sturgeon Bay is gearing up for a spectacular 4th of July celebration. Join in the Independence Day festivities along the water at Sunset Park beginning at 5 pm on Tuesday, July […]

Buoyant Songwriter Mat Kearney at DCA with Special Guest Marc Scibilia

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 16, 2023) – On Monday, June 26, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Nashville-based, Oregon-born songwriter Mat Kearney along with special guest Marc Scibilia. Mat Kearney’s catchy, mellow compositions and deft blending of […]

Midsummer’s Music and ‘Women to be Heard’

Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music is a leader among chamber music organizations in presenting works by lesser-known composers—especially composers of color and female composers. Too long denied sufficient hearings, the three women in Midsummer’s “Women to be […]

Alpine Resort Hosts Zenshin Daiko Taiko Group

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 14, 2023) – Alpine Resort will be hosting Zenshin Daiko, an award-winning 10-piece children’s Taiko group from Maui, Hawaii, June 23-28, for a series of performances in Door County. Zenshin Daiko is celebrating its 25th anniversary […]

“Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival ” Helps Local Non-Profits

Click to enlarge. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2023) —The 9th annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival” kicked off in Sister Bay on Saturday, June 10 with “kids” of all kinds watching as Grand Marshalls Fuzzy Sunstrom and […]

Egg Harbor Historical Society’s Bingo Night at Kress Pavilion

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – Join in on the fun – and maybe even win some cash! – with a bingo fundraiser for the Egg Harbor Historical Society’s restoration of Door County’s historic bookmobile. On the road 4 days a week from […]

Summer 2023 Open Season at Open Door Bird Sanctuary

Jacksonport, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be open every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm now through September 2. They will include Sunday, July 2, and Sunday, September 3 in their roster of public […]

Legendary Roots Rockers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – On Tuesday, June 20, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will open its 2022-23 season with a concert by legendary roots rockers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the Auditorium’s Main Stage. With […]

Door County History Days: The Door Peninsula Celebrates Its Unique Heritage, June 19-25

Door County, Wis. (June 9, 2023) — For the second consecutive year, dozens of cultural and historical institutions throughout Door County have come together to launch Door County History Days, a weeklong celebration of history and heritage on the Peninsula. […]

Uncovering Stones to Discover Your Past

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 9, 2023) – Join Gibraltar Historical Association to discover the best practices for headstone care and find what lies beneath the moss, lichens, and debris. The program is a part of Heritage Alliance History Days. Please […]

14th Annual Crossroads Trail Run

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 9, 2023) – On Saturday, June 17, the 14th annual Crossroads Trail Run, “Door County’s First and Only Trail Run,” welcomes participants of all ages to choose a 2k, 5k, or 10k distance at the Crossroads at […]

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