DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Miller Art Museum to host “Dinner á la Art” Fundraiser on September 23

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 23, 2023)—The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay has announced it will host its fall fundraising event, Dinner á la Art, on Saturday, September 23 at the Donald and Carol Press Pavilion in Egg Harbor. The […]

Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 21, 2023) – Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula is the local chapter of a national organization dedicated to promoting environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant […]

Judge D. Todd Ehlers To Host Pre-Show Seminar

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 21, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of Joanna McClelland Glass’s “Trying,” Judge D. Todd Ehlers will host a special pre-show seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m., in the theater before the […]

Midsummer’s Music Weaves Splendid Stories

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 21, 202) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2023 concert season with its colorful Splendid Stories program featuring works for horn, flute, and clarinet in addition to two violins, viola, cello, and […]

“Happy Together” Tour at DCA August 29: The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV, The Cowsills

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 21, 2023) – On Tuesday, August 29, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present the “Happy Together” Tour, featuring The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV, and […]

Filmmaker Featured in Write On Conversation

Pamela K. Johnson talks about her documentary that focuses on Black people and swimming. Juddville, Wis. (August 17, 2023) – Write On, Door County is pleased to host a coffee and conversation with filmmaker Pamela K. Johnson on Tuesday, August 29, […]

Open Door Pride Awards Two Scholarships to Local Graduating Seniors

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 17, 2023) – It was Open Door Pride’s second year giving out its IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility) scholarship to a local high school senior. Open Door Pride decided to give out two scholarships this […]

Janet Planet to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, August 20

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 17, 2023) – Singer-songwriters Janet Planet will appear at the Fishstock Concert Series in Fish Creek on Sunday, August 20. The blend of Janet’s voice with her band creates a wonderful version of jazz and standards. […]

Bring Your Young Boat-Builders to Marina Fest for a Special Experience

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 17, 2023) – The Sister Bay Lions Club has announced that Marina Fest’s Bill Steger Memorial Boat Building tent will be open on September 2nd to provide school-age children from pre-school to 12 years old the […]

Birch Creek Fall Concert Series include Hispanic Heritage Month, World Class Artists, Guest Performers

Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 16, 2023) – Birch Creek presents five concert dates for its Fall Concert Series, plus a fundraiser featuring jazz mallets and Latin roots in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month sponsored by the Associates Volunteers. The world-class […]

‘Trying’ Cast Announced at Peninsula Players Theatre

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 14, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of “Trying” by Joanna McClelland Glass and the return of actor Lee E. Ernst to Wisconsin. “Trying” runs for […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents Passionate Piano Quintets

Two piano quintets by Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor are exhilarating and passionate works full of the kind of color, virtuosity, and intensity for which their organ works are widely known. Sister Bay, Wis. – August 11, 2023 – Midsummer’s Music […]

Open Door Bird Sanctuary Holds 8th Annual Hoot-e-Nanny with New Offerings

Jacksonport, Wis. (August 14, 2023) – The popular Hoot-e-Nanny fundraiser, held annually at Woodwalk Gallery, has been instrumental in providing funding for various larger scale projects at the sanctuary. For the last couple years, those funds have been used to balance […]

Love Letter Consignment Boutique Opens in Fish Creek

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2023) – Top of the Hill Shops is excited to welcome its newest shop, Love Letter Consignment Boutique, to their shopping complex. Love Letter will feature a mix of name-brand and luxury women’s clothing, shoes, hats, […]

Creating Characters That Pop: New Class with Comic June Melby Offered by Write On

Juddville, Wis. (August 11, 2023) – Write On, Door County announces a new addition to their August line-up of programs with stand-up comedian June Melby. Characters: How to Make them Pop off the Page will be offered on Saturday, August […]

Ted Laitner, Bill Parsons and Wendy Halloran Recognized for Service to Peninsula Players Theatre

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2023) – The Board of Directors of Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, recently honored Wendy Halloran, Ted Laitner and Bill Parsons for their service as members of the theater’s board of directors. At August’s […]

Patty & Craig to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, August 13

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2023) – Singer-songwriters Patty & Craig will appear at the Fishstock Concert Series in Fish Creek on Sunday, August 13. Often described as immensely talented performers with classic folk voices, Patty & Craig (Patty Stevenson […]

New European Tour Operator Focuses On Families Traveling With Young Children

Lisbon, Portugal (August 11, 2023) – EuropeForTheFamily.com (EFTF) announced a slate of tours in Portugal and Spain designed specifically for families. EFTF Tours blazes a new path in the tour industry by focusing on small groups of families who share a […]

Matthew Kraus Wins Third Red Jacket at Red Putter Pro Tournament

Ephraim, Wis. (August 9, 2023) – The Red Putter Mini Golf in Ephraim announced today that Matthew Kraus became the first Pro Tournament contender to win three times this past Saturday, August 5. Matthew held on to his Champion title at […]

Exclusive Tours of Historic Binkhaven Property in Ephraim

Ephraim, Wis. (August 9, 2023) – The Ephraim Historical Foundation, in partnership with Elliot Taillon and Austin Pierce, will be offering exclusive tours of the historic Binkhaven property in Ephraim on Friday, August 18 at 10AM and 1PM. Originally built […]

Blues On The Bay Benefits Door County Secret Santa

Ellison Bay, Wis. (August 9, 2023) – Benefiting Door County Secret Santa, Blues on the Bay returns to the Ellison Bay waterfront on August 26! Door County’s only blues festival, Blues on the Bay, will have performances by well-known national […]

Gibraltar Historical Association Presents Cornils Riding Stables

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 7, 2023) – After many years of hoping, the Gibraltar Historical Association is happy to announce our August event, “Cornils Riding Stables,” presented by Herb Hardt. Beginning in the 1920s and up until the 1970s, the Cornils […]

Drivers, Get Ready for the 2023 Fall Festival Derby

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 7, 2023) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association has announced registration is open for the 2023 Fall Festival Derby Race. The Derby Race is set for 10:00 am on Sunday October 15, 2023, and will be held […]

Climate Change Coalition Hike in Peninsula State Park

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 7, 2023) – Join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County in a Peninsula State Park forest hike from 1 to 3 pm Saturday, Aug. 26. Lee Frelich, director of the University of Minnesota Center for […]

Vignes School Reunion Planned

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 7, 2023) – Door County Historical Society is excited to host a Vignes School Reunion, at Heritage Village at Big Creek on Saturday, September 16 between 11 am – 4 pm. This event promises to be an […]

Matthew Fowler to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, August 6

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 4, 2023) – Singer-songwriter Matthew Fowler will appear at the Fishstock Concert Series in Fish Creek on Sunday, August 6. Born and raised in Florida, Fowler fell in love with music at an early age, and by […]

Midsummer’s Music Continues 33rd Season of Extraordinary Chamber Music in Door County

Sister Bay, Wis. (August 4, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 33rd season of presenting exceptional chamber music in the vacation paradise of Door County, Wisconsin. Concerts hailed as “exciting, pulse-pounding, and riveting” are performed in […]

Katie Dahl Presents Album Release Concert at Woodwalk Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 4, 2023) – Nationally touring, Door County-based singer-songwriter Katie Dahl will play an album release concert for her new record “Seven Stones” at Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor on Friday, August 18, at 7 p.m. She’ll […]

DCA Presents “Queen of Kids’ Music” Laurie Berkner

Fish Creek, Wis. (August 4, 2023) – On Sunday, August 13, at 3 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present “kindie rock” artist Laurie Berkner. Best-selling, award-winning children’s musician Laurie Berkner has been a longtime fixture on TV’s Nick Jr., […]

Open Door Pride August Mixer

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (Augusts 1, 2023) – Open Door Pride’s August Mixer will be on August 20, 2023 at Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center’s outdoor pool at 107 North 1st Avenue, Sturgeon Bay from 2pm until 5pm. We will […]

PortSide Builders Wins Wisconsin Builders Association Badger Craftsman Award

Door County, Wis. (August 1, 2023) – PortSide Builders is honored to be a recipient of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) Badger Craftsman Award, in New Home Design and Construction, $500,000 – $750,000 category. This state-wide competition is open to […]

Griffon String Quartet Names New Musicians

Sister Bay, Wis. (July 31, 2023) – Following a lengthy and thorough process of interviewing and auditioning dozens of incredibly talented applicants, Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, recently selected violinist Alex Norris and cellist Jesse Nummelin to join […]

AJ Dillon Bobblehead with Bobbling Quads Unveiled

Milwaukee, Wis. (July 31, 2023) – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, in conjunction with Bobbles Galore and AJ Dillon unveiled a special edition bobblehead featuring the Green Bay Packers fan-favorite running back. The release comes as Dillon and the Packers began the […]

DCA Announces Late Fall Series: Blues, Roots, and Hoots

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce “Blues, Roots, and Hoots,” a series of shows running from October 22 through November 25 and including a 3-day festival, November 3-5. “October and November […]

Pianist David Hazeltine and Bassist Billy Peterson Perform at Alpine Resort

Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – Legendary pianist David Hazeltine and world-renowned bassist Billy Peterson will play a very special one-time performance in Burton’s on the Bay dining room on Thursday, August 3 from 6-9pm. David Hazeltine is a […]

Peninsula Players Musical Pre-Show Seminar Hosted by Linda Fortunato and David Corlew

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of the musical comedy, “Dames at Sea,” Peninsula Players Theatre Artistic Director Linda Fortunato and Music Director David Corlew will host a special pre-show seminar on musical theater and movie musicals Friday, August […]

Hand-Picked Bluegrass to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, July 30

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – Hand-Picked Bluegrass from Tomahawk, Wisconsin will appear at the Fishstock Concert Series in Fish Creek on Sunday, July 30. Hand-Picked Bluegrass is a high energy band playing contemporary and traditional bluegrass. Besides top-notch […]

“Dames at Sea” A Frothy Musical Comedy Now at Peninsula Players Theatre

Fish Creek, Wis. (July 27, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of the tap-happy musical comedy “Dames at Sea” with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin […]

100+WWC Celebrates 5 years: $28,000 awarded in July 2023 Giving Event

$461,000 in giving to 53 Door County nonprofits in 21 giving events! Door County, Wis. (July 26, 2023) – Stormy skies, unexpected and intermittent rain did not deter the 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle from its philanthropic […]

Washington Island Literary Festival Sept. 21-23

Washington Island, Wis. (July 24, 2023) – The theme for this year’s Washington Island Literary Festival is Space for the Unexpected. The fest features five award-winning authors over three days of workshops, author panels, readings, and more, at historic and picturesque locations around the […]

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