DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

July 2021 Events at the Door County YMCA

Sunday, July 4 – Happy 4th of July! YMCA Facilities are both open 7:00 am – 11:00 am Wednesday, July 14 – Yoga in the Park • Join us for FREE community yoga classes at Peterson Park. Beginners to more experienced yogis are welcome […]

Composer Diversity Integral to Midsummer’s Music

German, African American, and modern-day composers on one program! Sister Bay, Wis. – July 1, 2021 – Midsummer’s Music, whose concerts are called “exciting, pulse-pounding, and riveting,” is actively committed to accessibility and intentional inclusivity in all aspects of its work […]

Peninsula Music Festival Chair Announces New Governance Model, Updates Play On! Progress

Ephraim, Wis. (June 30, 2021) – Peninsula Music Festival Chair, David D. Keen, today announced plans for a new organizational structure at the 69-year-old institution. “Following an internal review aimed at updating our governance model as it relates to current […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features Folksinger Joe Jencks on Sun., July 11

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 30, 2021) — The second concert in the 2021 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by well-known folksinger Joe Jencks on Sunday, July 11. Joe Jencks is a veteran of the international folk music circuit, […]

Jewelry Trunk Show Taking Place During Fourth of July Parade

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 28, 2021) – Plum Bottom Gallery’s downtown Egg Harbor location invites you to their Fourth of July Jewelry Trunk Show featuring Hannah Wong and resident jewelry artist Angela Olson Luberger. This trunk show will be from July […]

Internationally Renowned Soprano Performs with Midsummer’s Music

Canadian Mikaela Bennett has sung in London, Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, among others. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 28, 2021) – Starting July 9 with Midsummer’s Kreutzer Connotations program, internationally renowned soprano Mikaela Bennett will perform in three concerts. Mikaela Bennett is […]

Ceramic Demonstrations at Artzy Studio July 2-4

Ephraim, Wis. (June 28, 2021) – Artzy Studio in North Ephraim will be celebrating the 4th of July with ceramic demonstrations in their garden from 1–3pm on July 2–4, 2021. Owner and artist, Cynthia L. Koshalek, will be demonstrating her new techniques […]

Newport State Park July Programs

Friday, July 2nd – Trees and Shrubs of Door County – 11:00 am Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we may […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Its 86th Season July 20–September 19

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 25, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 86th season performing July 20 through September 19, 2021. “We could not be more eager to welcome patrons […]

Sister Bay Village Shuttle Bus Service Begins

Sister Bay, Wis. (June 25, 2021) – The Sister Bay Village Shuttle Bus is back for the 2021 season, beginning this Thursday, June 24 and running through Sunday, September 5. The Shuttle Bus will run every 30 minutes Thursday through Saturday […]

Bluegrass Legends The Special Consensus Play at DCA July 2

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 25, 2021) – On Friday, July 2 at 8 p.m., The Special Consensus will bring a rollicking night of bluegrass to the DCA Main Stage. A bluegrass quartet with a sound as shiny as a newly minted penny. […]

Kids From Wisconsin to Open 53rd Season LIVE! In Egg Harbor

A Statewide PROFESSIONAL Tour Coming Your Way by KIDS Brussels, Wis. (June 23, 2021) – The Kids From Wisconsin’s NEW 2021 troupe will present Live! In Living Color in Egg Harbor at the Peg Egan Amphitheatre on Monday, July 26, […]

New Exhibit Opening at Death’s Door Maritime Museum

Gills Rock, Wis. (June 23, 2021) – Opening July 3rd, the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock will host a new, semi-permanent exhibit entitled From-Net-To-Table. Scheduled to run for at least two seasons (2021-2022) the new exhibit highlights the people who are […]

Fishstock Concert Series Launches 2021 Season with Musician Will Kruger

Annual “Environmental Awareness Concert” Features John Denver Tribute Fish Creek, Wis. (June 23, 2021) — The 2021 Fishstock Concert Series will open with singer/songwriter Will Kruger’s tribute to John Denver on Sunday, July 4. Kruger’s musical roots go back to […]

Griffon String Quartet Names New Violinist

Sister Bay, Wis. (June 21, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, has chosen a new violinist: Ji-Yeon Lee, an award-winning chamber musician and educator will join the quartet for the first time in a special summer […]

Free Neighborhood Dairy Distribution in Southern Door

Southern Door, Wis. (June 22, 2021) – A free drive-through Dairy Distribution will take place Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 4pm to 6pm or until supplies run out, at the Southern Door High School parking lot, at2073 County Highway DK […]

Mighty Mouth and Special Guests Kick Off DCA Season June 25

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 22, 2021) – On Friday, June 25 at 8 p.m., Door County crowd favorites Mighty Mouth will bring their wide-ranging, high-energy music to the DCA Main Stage. Mighty Mouth’s concert will be the first concert of DCA’s […]

Northern Sky Presents “The Fisherman’s Daughters” Now Through July 10

Northern Sky presents The Fisherman’s Daughters now through July 10at their outdoor amphitheater in Peninsula State Park Fish Creek, Wis. (June 18, 2021) – Tickets are selling quickly for Northern Sky Theater’s first in-person show in over 18 months. Northern Sky is kicking off […]

The Hardy Gallery Announces Award Winners from the 59th Annual Juried Exhibit

Ephraim, Wis. (June 17, 2021) – The Hardy Gallery is pleased to announce the award winners of the 59th Annual Juried Exhibit. Out of 143 submissions from artists throughout the Peninsula and Midwest region, five individual artists were awarded financial merit […]

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from On Deck Clothing Co.

Father’s Day is fast approaching on June 20! Visit any of the three On Deck locations in Door County for great gifts for Father’s Day. Here are On Deck’s top Father’s Day gift ideas: “Father to Daughter” or “Father to […]

Tug Pub Pop-Up at DCMM

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 17, 2021) – Enjoy a refreshing drink and the view of Sturgeon Bay’s working waterfront from the new Tug Pub, located on the second floor of the Door County Maritime Museum (120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay). […]

Open Door Bird Sanctuary Open June 19

Jacksonport, Wis. (June 14, 2021) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary will officially open for the summer on Saturday, June 19. They will be open every Saturday from 11 am – 4 pm through September 4. There will also be Open Days […]

2021 Summer Events at Glacier Ledge, Door Artisan Cheese

• Celebrate Pride Month all of June with Thursday night “Pride Night” drink and dinner specials. • June is National Dairy Month, as well as Glacier Ledge and Door Artisan Cheese’s 4th birthday! Enjoy 10% off four or more Door […]

Birch Creek’s 46th Season Opens with Outdoor Concerts

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 14, 2021) – On Thursday, June 17th, Birch Creek Music Performance Center will present its Opening Night concert – “Walking in Rhythm, Moving in Sound” – outside on the newly created outdoor stage in front of […]

Photography to be Featured at Plum Bottom Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 10, 2021) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Photography show on Saturday, June 12 from 10-4. This show will feature the work of Carol Pflughoeft, Paul & Lisa Schultz, and Lori Reed. These artists create […]

June Events at Liberty Grove Historical Society

Liberty Grove Historical Society Fish Boil Fundraiser The Viking Grill in Ellison Bay, 12029 WI-42 Friday, June 25, 4-8 PM Join us for our 20th Annual (Carryout) Fish Boil. Help support the efforts of Liberty Grove Historical Society to preserve […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Awarded Shubert Foundation Grant

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 10, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre is proud to announce it has received a $20,000 award from The Shubert Foundation. The Shubert Foundation has awarded a record total of $32 million to 560 not-for-profit performing arts organizations across […]

Farm and Field Bike Tour on Washington Island

Washington Island, Wis. (June 7, 2021) – Mark your calendars for Washington Island’s Farm and Field Bike Tour on June 27! There is a $35 registration for adults and $15 for kids 12-4. Under age 4 are free. Registration is day-of from […]

Midsummer’s Music 2021 Season Begins June 18

Sister Bay, Wis. (June 7, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music, whose concerts have been hailed as “exciting, pulse-pounding, and riveting,” will present a season of live, in-person performances starting June 18. Audiences will be wowed with a spectacular 2021 series that celebrates […]

Door Community Auditorium Announces its 2021/2022 Season

Fish Creek, Wis. (June 3, 2021) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) has announced its 2021/2022 30th Anniversary Main Stage performance schedule, featuring a diverse array of performers that includes Mavis Staples, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Four Tops, The Wailers, Ballet […]

Peninsula Music Festival Names 2021 George Verheyden Memorial Scholarship Winner

Ephraim, Wis. (June 3, 2021) – The Peninsula Music Festival is proud to announce that Isabella Dippel has been awarded the 2021 George Verheyden Memorial Scholarship. A recent graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School, Isabella is in the process of […]

Search for Next DDC President Begins, Interim CEO Announced

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 2, 2021) – The search for Destination Door County’s (DDC) next President/CEO is underway, the organization’s board of directors announced today. Door County’s tourism marketing and management organization is working with executive search firm SearchWide Global to conduct […]

Industry and the Environment Highlighted in New Miller Art Museum Exhibition, Factory Made

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 31, 2021)—The Miller Art Museum, located in downtown Sturgeon Bay one block east of the Steele Bridge Creative District, is set to unveil Factory Made: Artists Explore the Industrial Scar on Saturday, June 5. With a focus on […]

New PenArt Exhibition Explore the Intersection of Painting and Sculpture

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 31, 2021) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, presents a new exhibition, 2.5 D: Breaking the Surface, June 4 through July 17, 2021. The exhibition features the works of 10 regionally and […]

Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Pets

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 31, 2021) – In an effort to keep Door County’s animals happy and healthy, the Wisconsin Humane Society is thrilled to offer a low-cost vaccine clinic for cats and dogs at the Door County Campus on Thursday, […]

Katie Dahl in Concert at Woodwalk June 18

Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 31, 2021) – On Friday, June 18, at 7 p.m., Door County songwriter Katie Dahl will perform outdoors at Woodwalk Gallery, her first public concert appearance since before the pandemic. The locally based, nationally touring Dahl is […]

Tickets On Sale June 1 For Northern Sky Theater’s 2021 Outdoor & Indoor Seasons

The company will present three shows outdoors in the Peninsula State Park amphitheater and two shows indoors at their Gould Theater. Fish Creek, Wis. (May 26, 2021) – Tickets go on sale June 1 for Northern Sky’s 2021 season, which features three original musicals […]

DCMM Announces Matching Challenge

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 26, 2021) – During this morning’s Christening of the new Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower in Sturgeon Bay, Door County Maritime Museum Executive Director Kevin Osgood announced a matching challenge grant to jump-start the exciting final phase […]

American Pickers to Film in Wisconsin

Door County, Wis. (May 26, 2021) – The American Pickers are excited to return to Wisconsin! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in July 2021. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, […]

Beautiful Possibilities Opening Show at Woodwalk Gallery Sunday, May 30

Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 24, 2021) – The first show, titled Beautiful Possibilities, is an extension of the juried on-line show held by Woodwalk Gallery during March and April. Co-owner, Jillaine Seefeldt, says, “I was really excited that so many of our […]

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