DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
GRAMMY-Winner Dame Evelyn Glennie Headlines “Percussion Party” at Peninsula Music Festival on August 19
Door County, WIs. (August 9, 2025) — The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) invites audiences to experience a night like no other on Tuesday, August 19, with Percussion Party—a thrilling and transformative evening featuring internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY Award-winning percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. Conducted […]
Read MoreWisconsin Humane Society Issues Urgent Plea for Volunteer Foster Parents
Highest need is for cats and kittens to alleviate overcrowding WISCONSIN (August 7, 2025) – The Wisconsin Humane Society is asking for the public’s help in wake of unprecedented intake of animals, especially surrendered cats in recent days. On Tuesday alone, […]
Read More2025 Red Putter Pro Tournament Results
Ephraim, Wis. (August 7, 2025) – It was a near perfect day in Ephraim on Saturday, August 2nd, when 88 golfers took to the mini golf greens in a battle to win The Red Jacket at the Red Putter Pro […]
Read MoreFolk Music Legend Mark Dvorak to Perform at Fishstock Concert Series on August 10
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 6, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 7th concert of its 2025 season will feature an August 10 performance by well-known folk music legend Mark Dvorak, dubbed Chicago’s “official troubador” on WFMT-FM’s Midnight Special […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society’s Dine & Discover Series
Late Summer Lineup of History, Local Flavor, and Community Connection Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 4, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society’s 2025 Dine & Discover series continues this summer and into the fall with two memorable evenings that combine local history, good […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Indie Rock Band Cloud Cult
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 4, 2025) – On Sunday, August 10, at 8 p.m., indie rock band Cloud Cult will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). Cloud Cult’s philosophical lyrics and indie-chamber-rock sound has been lauded by critics as “insane […]
Read MoreDonations to the Wisconsin Humane Society TRIPLED in August
Wisconsin (July 4, 2025) – In August, every single dollar donated to the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) will be tripled by a generous group of donors. This is WHS’s largest campaign of the year, and couldn’t come at a better […]
Read MoreCelebrate Summer’s Grand Finale at Marina Fest 2025 in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 31, 2025) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is thrilled to announce the return of Marina Fest, one of Door County’s most beloved annual events! Taking place over Labor Day weekend, August 30–31, 2025, Marina Fest […]
Read MoreInaugural Jazz Festival Featuring Live Jazz Throughout Door County
Week-Long Festival Brings Live Jazz Programming in Door County August 4th-9th with Performances from Sister Bay to Sturgeon Bay. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 31, 2025) – The inaugural Door County Jazz Festival will feature live Jazz music throughout the Door […]
Read MoreCelebrate Belgian Culture at the 2025 Kermiss
Brussels, Wis. (July 31, 2025) — The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) invites the community to experience the rich traditions of Belgian-American culture at the 2025 BHC Kermiss on Sunday, August 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Held on the scenic […]
Read MoreHandpicked Bluegrass Band to Perform at Fishstock Concert Series on August 3
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 29, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 6th concert of its 2024 season will feature an August 3rd performance by the high-energy Handpicked Bluegrass Band. Playing contemporary and traditional bluegrass, Handpicked Bluegrass Band […]
Read MoreRed Putter Pro Tournament Saturday, August 2
Ephraim, Wis. (July 28, 2025) – It’s tournament time at The Red Putter Mini Golf in North Ephraim! Many golfers are practicing or still trying to qualify for the Pro Tournament to be held on Saturday, August 2nd. This is […]
Read MoreGibraltar Historical Association 150th Celebration
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2025) – The Gibraltar Historical Association invites you to join us at Noble Square, located on the corner of Main Street, in Fish Creek, on July 29th for our 150th Celebration.This celebration is not just about the past, but […]
Read MoreSister Bay Historical Society Fish Boil
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2025) – The Sister Bay Historical Society is hosting its 4th annual Fish Boil on Thursday, August 7th at the Corner of the Past in Sister Bay featuring masterboilers Fuzzy and Gene Sunstrom. There will […]
Read MoreTall Ships Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2025) – Destination Sturgeon Bay and the Door County Maritime Museum are thrilled to announce the return of the Tall Ships to our waterfront from July 31 to August 3, 2025! This unforgettable maritime celebration […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Presents “A Night in Vienna” – A Dazzling Tribute to Classical Elegance
Door County, WIs. (July 22, 2025) – Step into the elegance and grandeur of Vienna with A Night in Vienna, a captivating concert presented by the Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) on August 16, 2025. Under the baton of Maestro Rune Bergmann, […]
Read MoreRussian Musicians Stas and Misha Perform at Fishstock Music Series July 27
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 22, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 5th concert of its 2025 season will feature a July 27 performance by well-known Russian musicians Stas and Misha. Stas Vanglevski and Misha Litvin of “Stas […]
Read MoreDCA Hosts Jazz Legend Arturo Sandoval July 30
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 21, 2025) – On Wednesday, July 30, at 8 p.m., jazz legend Arturo Sandoval will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval was born in Cuba […]
Read MoreA Powerful Union: Strings of Midsummer’s Music and the Griffon String Quartet Join Forces for a Rare Octet Experience
Chamber music masterworks come to life in an evening of octets and tribute. Sister Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2025) – Experience the combined brilliance of the acclaimed strings of Midsummer’s Music and the popular Griffon String Quartet as they unite under […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society’s Dine & Discover Series Continues with Summer Lineup of History, Local Flavor, and Community Connection
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 18, 2025) – The Door County Historical Society’s 2025 Dine & Discover series continues this summer with three memorable evenings that combine local history, good food, and community fellowship in unique Door County settings. On Monday, July 28, guests are […]
Read MoreRising Cat Intake Prompts Wisconsin Humane Society to Launch Cat Adoption Promotions
Green Bay and Door County, Wis. (July 18, 2025) – Right now, cat population levels are soaring at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS). To help encourage adopter interest, WHS has launched two new initiatives in addition to their ongoing Kitten Buddy […]
Read MoreDoor County Supergroup “Buckets Band” Presents “Buckets of Rain” and “Buckets of Prine” in Rotation at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 16, 2025) – The popular “Buckets Band,” a Door County supergroup, will take the stage eight times at Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor for “Buckets of Rain” (the songs of Bob Dylan) and “Buckets of Prine” […]
Read MoreThe Wailin’ Jennys Back at DCA by Popular Demand July 23
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 16, 2025) – On Wednesday, July 23, at 8 p.m., folk trio The Wailin’ Jennys will return to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) by popular demand. The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Heather Masse—three […]
Read MoreMusic and Revolution: 1789, 1848, 1917
Across different times, places, and styles, music can express, inspire, or accompany revolutionary sentiments—whether political, cultural, or aesthetic. Sister Bay, Wis. (July 16, 2025) – Midsummer’s Music invites the public to a compelling afternoon of history, politics, and sound with its […]
Read MoreInspired by Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt, Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Appears July 20 at Fishstock Concert Series
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 14, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 4th concert of its 2025 season will feature a Sunday, July 20 performance by Madison’s Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble, an acoustic jazz group greatly influenced by […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Music Performance Center Announces 2025 Jazz Concert Series
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 11, 2025) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center will celebrate its 50th season with a powerful lineup of jazz concerts featuring the Birch Creek Jazz Orchestra, talented student performers, and acclaimed guest drummer Harold Jones. From […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Mat Kearney in Concert July 22
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 11, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 22, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present “charmingly tender” songwriter Mat Kearney in concert. Heartfelt Nashville songwriter Garrett Adair will open the show. Dive In Magazine called Adair […]
Read MoreSail Through The Avenues Sidewalk Sales 2025
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 11, 2025) – Find the best sales of the summer! Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Sail Through the Avenues Sidewalk Sales will be held on Thursday, July 24. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary deals at unique shops […]
Read MoreFishstock Series Features Pacific NW Singer/Songwriter Brittany Jean on Sunday, July 13
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 3rd concert of its 2025 season will feature a July 13 performance by Pacific Northwest-based singer/songwriter Brittany Jean. While she largely performs her own songs from […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Sara Evans, “One of the Best Hard Country Singers Left in Nashville,” on July 16
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – On Wednesday, July 16, at 8 p.m., DCA will present acclaimed Nashville-based country singer Sara Evans on its Main Stage. Over the last two decades, Missouri native Sara Evans has carved a successful […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces 2025 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – As Birch Creek Music Performance Center celebrates its landmark 50th season, the Jazz Ambassador concert series returns with an exciting lineup of community performances across Door County. From mid-July to mid-August, audiences will […]
Read MoreSteeped in Amour: Romantic Trios for the Heart
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – Midsummer’s Music is at it again—mixing beloved classics with hidden gems in a way only it can. Its latest concert series, The Language of Love: French Piano Trios, is a romantic romp through the […]
Read MoreSAIL Program Reaches More Northern Door County Communities
Now Serving Older Adults in Baileys Harbor, Ephraim, Sister Bay, and Liberty Grove Sister Bay, Wis. (July 9, 2025) – Senior Advocacy for Independent Living (SAIL), a local non-profit program that helps older adults remain connected and independent at home, […]
Read MoreEmerging Conductors Take the Spotlight at Peninsula Music Festival
Door County, Wis. (July 2, 2025) — The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) proudly features the exceptional talents of its Karen Smuda Emerging Conductor Scholarship recipients, Stefano Boccacci (he/him) and Ezra Calvino (they/them), in two distinct and captivating concerts this August. […]
Read MoreJohn Denver Tribute Artist Will Kruger to Perform for July 6th ‘Environmental Awareness’ concert at Fishstock
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 2, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the traditional Environmental Awareness concert of its 2025 season, on July 6th, will feature a performance by singer/songwriter Will Kruger. Kruger’s musical roots go back to the early […]
Read MoreJJ Grey & Mofro Return to DCA By Popular Demand July 10
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 30, 2025) – On Thursday, July 10, at 8 p.m., JJ Grey & Mofro will return to the DCA (Door Community Auditorium) Main Stage by popular demand. From his early days playing cover music behind chicken […]
Read MoreGRAMMY-Nominated Soprano Molly Netter Joins Midsummer’s Music for Baroque Masterpieces
GRAMMY-nominated soprano Molly Netter brings her radiant voice and dazzling virtuosity to a program rich with both drama and humor. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 30, 2025) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2025 concert season with […]
Read MoreWomen’s Fund of Door County Announces New $30,000 Women’s Health Grant Opportunity
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 30, 2025) — The Women’s Fund of Door County is proud to announce a new grant opportunity aimed at advancing the health of women and girls throughout Door County. This initiative is designed to support the development, […]
Read MoreIsland Orchard Cider Takes First Place with Award-Winning Hopped Brut Apple Cider
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin (June 28, 2025) — Island Orchard Cider, a hard cider and cider vinegar company based in northern Door County, is proud to announce that its Hopped Brut Apple Cider has won Best-in-Class – Gold in the Hopped Cider Category […]
Read MoreSteve March-Tormé and Michael Murphy Celebrate the Music of 1970 with Nostalgic “Tumbleweed Re-Connection” at DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 28, 2025) – On Monday, July 7, at 8 p.m., Steve March-Tormé and Michael Murphy will join forces at DCA (Door Community Auditorium) to perform Elton John’s classic 1970 album Tumbleweed Connection, along with other hits […]
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