DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

100+WWC Awarded 28K in April 2023 Giving Event

$427,000 in giving to 50 Door County nonprofits in 20 giving events Door County, Wis. (May 1, 2023) – The 100+ Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle continues to have a philanthropic impact. The phrase that best sums […]

Door County Musicians Partner to Fight Food Insecurity

Two concerts aim to combat hunger in Door County. Sister Bay, Wis. (April 28, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Colin & Friends Concerts, Ephraim Moravian Church, and Cynthia Stiehl are collaborating with the United Way of Door […]

DCMM seasonal properties open for Summer 2023 on Monday, May 1

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 28, 2023) – Visit the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in Gills Rock and celebrate the area’s commercial fishing tradition! This Museum features a shipwreck exhibit, including artifacts brought up from the depths of Lake Michigan, and visitors are directed to the […]

Heritage Village at Big Creek Hosts Opening Day Celebration

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 28, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society is proud to announce the Heritage Village Opening Day Celebration on May 20, 2023. The event will take place at Heritage Village at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, […]

DCA Season Includes Gladys Knight, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sierra Ferrell, KT Tunstall, Martin Sexton, Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters, and Hiplet Ballerinas

Fish Creek, Wis. (April 24, 2023) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce its 2023 performance schedule, featuring a diverse array of performers that includes Gladys Knight, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sierra Ferrell, KT Tunstall, Martin Sexton, Billy […]

New Sip & Shop Event in Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 27, 2023) – You’re invited to spend the afternoon shopping at unique shops and boutiques throughout Downtown Sturgeon Bay. Bounce from shop to shop while enjoying delicious samples and get special in-store discounts. Enjoy a night […]

Open Door Pride May Mixer

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 27, 2023) – Open Door Pride’s May Mixer will be on May 17, 2023 at ARTicipation Studio & Gallery located at 10 East Oak Street in Sturgeon Bay from 5–8pm. The event is free and open to […]

Northern Sky’s Tuesday Crew Wins Golden Heart Award

Fish Creek, Wis. (April 25, 2023) – What a way to celebrate National Volunteer Week! Last night was the Door County Volunteer Golden Heart Awards Celebration and our Tuesday Crew won in the Arts & Culture category. Northern Sky’s Tuesday Crew […]

Solar Power: From Science to Policy to Plugging In

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (April 25, 2023) – “Solar Power: From Science to Policy to Plugging In” will be the theme of the Door County Solar Celebration May 12 and 13. The festivities will begin at Bjorklunden, Lawrence University’s north campus and retreat […]

Learn About Straw Bale Gardening at Door County Master Gardeners Educational Lecture

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 17, 2023) – Learn the pros and cons of straw bale gardening at the upcoming presentation in the Door County Master Gardeners (DCMGA) Educational Lecture Series on Saturday, April 29, at Crossroads at Big Creek, starting […]

ODBS Snowy Owl Gets His Name

Jacksonport, Wis. (April 21, 2023) – The response to the Open Door Bird Sanctuary’s naming contest was fabulous! They had a hard time narrowing down over 200 submissions! Drum Roll Please: We are officially welcoming Oslo to Door County with […]

Sturgeon Bay’s New Spring Shopping Event

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 21, 2023) – Destination Sturgeon Bay will be holding a brand new event this spring: Cherry Bounce! Cherry bounce is a sip and shop style event which will take place on Friday, May 12th from 4 […]

Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus to Hold Annual Rummage Sale to Benefit Animals

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 21, 2023) – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is excited to announce that they will once again be holding an Annual Rummage Sale fundraiser at Arle Memorial on Friday, May 5 from 12-6 p.m. […]

Maritime Speaker Series: Between Boats and Brews

Captain Pabst’s Interesting Career Switch in Wisconsin Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 19, 2023) – The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online on Thursday, May 4 at 7pm,featuring “Between Boats and […]

Savory Spoon’s 20th Anniversary

Ellison Bay, Wis. (April 19, 2023) – We are looking forward to the Savory Spoon Cooking School’s 20th season with great excitement! Many of you await the schedule of classes as you prepare for your summer fun. The 2023 season schedule of classes is […]

Door County Historical Society Welcomes New Employees

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 19, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society announced the addition of two new employees to the staff. Michaela Kraft and Wendy Wagner both joined the organization in April of this year. Michaela Kraft will fill the […]

Open Door Pride’s Mixer

Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 17, 2023) – Open Door Pride’s April Mixer will be on April 23, 2023 at Golf ‘n More In-Door at 4614 Harbor School Road, Egg Harbor from 2–5pm. The event is free and open to the […]

Northern Sky Sweethearts Win Big on NBC Game Show

Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 14, 2023) – Christiana and Nic Trapani, who met each other while working for Northern Sky, were on NBC’s The Wall this past Tuesday, April 11. Christiana’s parents, longtime Northern Sky volunteers and supporters George and […]

Earth Day Celebration

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 14, 2023) – To those of us involved in environmental stewardship, every day really is Earth Day, but each year around April 22, the date Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson designated as Earth Day back in 1970, many of […]

Sunshine Resources of Door County Celebrates 50th Annual Awards Dinner

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 12, 2023) – Sunshine Resources is excited to announce the 50th Annual Sunshine Resources of Door County Awards Dinner on May 17, 2023 5pm – 8pm. Held at the beautiful Stone Harbor Resort (107 N. 1st […]

Woodwalk Gallery Opening Day and More

Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 11, 2023) – This winter was good to us. Slow days, cross country skiing, sledding, snowmen, and cozy fires. But we are so excited to welcome in spring and open our doors to you again! Save the date and […]

Celebrate Spring at The Dörr Hotel

Sister Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2023) – April is off to a wonderful start at The Dörr Hotel. Winter’s grip has loosened up and spring has finally arrived! On Saturday, May 6th, The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k […]

Miller Art Museum Celebrates 49th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 7, 2023) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay celebrates 49 years in 2023 of honoring Peninsula student artists with its 49th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art. The exhibition, opening on Saturday, April 15, […]

International Dark Sky Week with Fish Migration, Fruit Production, Soil Science, Beekeeping Lectures

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 7, 2023) – At Crossroads at Big Creek, we will celebrate the upcoming International Dark Sky Week with lectures about fish migration, fruit production, soil science, and beekeeping. We also will be involved with community science […]

Celebrate National Poetry Month at Write On, Door County

“Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks” —Plutarch Juddville, Wis. (April 7, 2023) – Of all the quotes about poetry, Plutarch’s seemed the most appropriate as we explore the many ways poetry intersects with other art forms this […]

Birch Creek Goes Green with New Solar Panels on Two Buildings

Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 6, 2023) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center, a non-profit summer music academy, has taken a major step towards sustainability by installing new solar panels on two of its buildings. The organization’s commitment to green energy […]

Door County Library Seeks Seed Stewards to Save Local Seed Variety

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 4, 2023) – The Door County Seed Library is recruiting at least 25 seed stewards to participate in the 2023 Seed Steward Program to help preserve Ken Paschke beans, which are a unique, bred-in-Door County variety. […]

Applications for Open Door Pride’s 2023 IDEA Scholarship Due April 30

Door County, Wis. (April 4, 2023) – Open Door Pride has announced that applications for the non-profit’s IDEA Scholarship are due by April 30. For the second year in a row, the group will award a $500 IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, […]

Door County Historical Society Presents April Dinner Program

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 31, 2023) – Join the Door County Historical Society for an unforgettable evening of food and history at our upcoming dinner program. The event will take place on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Al Johnson’s Restaurant in […]

Northern Door Cancer Support Group Launches April 5

Sister Bay, Wis. (March 31, 2023) — A striking need in Northern Door was apparent from the first two gatherings of Northern Door Cancer Support. Some attendees were asking for immediate support, others were overwhelmed by their efforts to provide […]

100+WWC Quarterly Next Giving Circle April 24

That evening, total awards since inception will approach $394,000! Door County, Wis. (March 30, 2023) – The next quarterly giving event of the 100+WWC giving circle will be held in person at the Kress Center, Egg Harbor and via livestream […]

Peninsula Music Festival Welcomes Executive Director with Door County Roots

Ephraim, Wis. (March 30, 2023) – In a statement issued March 30, 2023, by PMF Board Chair David Keen, “On behalf of the Peninsula Music Festival, I’m excited to announce that Scott Stolarz has joined us as our new Executive […]

Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus No Longer Requiring Adoption Appointments Starting April 1

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 29, 2023) – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is excited to announce open adoption hours, starting Saturday, April 1, 2023. Adoption appointments will no longer be required in order to see animals; simply stop […]

Women’s Fund of Door County to Host 9th Annual Tales of Our Lives

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2023) – The Women’s Fund of Door County will host its ninth annual “Tales of Our Lives: A Story Slam” on Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28 at the Door County Fire Company, 38 […]

Door County Big Plant 2023

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2023) – The Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCC) is launching its annual Big Plant, with the goal of planting 10,000 new trees across the county in April and May. CCC will provide tree […]

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

Fish Creek, Wis. (March 27, 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 […]

Spring Events at The DöRR

Sister Bay, Wis. (March 23, 2023) – It doesn’t feel like spring today in Door County, but it will soon enough! The DöRR has put together some great events in the month of April. There is a little something for everyone. […]

Door County Community Foundation Grants Awarded to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Door County Maritime Museum

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 23, 2023) – Door County Community Foundation recently awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin from their Children and Youth Fund for the Door County Youth Mentoring Program. Mental health problems in children and adolescents […]

19th Annual Sister Bay Rummage Sale

Sister Bay, Wis. (March 22, 2023) – Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring cleaning! It’s time to sell your stuff at the 19th Annual Sister Bay Rummage Sale. The Rummage Sale will take place on Saturday, May 20. […]

Maritime Speaker Series: Captain Dan Seavey – A Pirate Behaving Badly on the Great Lakes

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 22, 2023) – The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online on Thursday, April 6 at 7pm, featuring “Captain Dan Seavey: A Pirate Behaving Badly on the Great […]

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