DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Opens Its Doors for an Unforgettable Season
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 15, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society will open the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse for the 2023 season on May 19, 2023. Located in Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is an iconic […]
Read MoreArchaeological Dig, Astronomical Society Viewing Night, German Garden at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 12, 2023) – History will come alive at Crossroads this weekend! Our Spring Archaeological Dig is underway. During the Door County Historical Society’s Opening Day of the Heritage Village on Saturday, May 20, costumed interpreters will […]
Read MoreUpcoming Events at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 11, 2023) – We are so thrilled to be opening (ALL) our doors at Woodwalk Gallery with this warmer weather and sunshine upon us! Our guiding intentions are that Woodwalk is a place that celebrates many […]
Read MoreDoor County Land Trust to Host Plant Giveaway Days
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 11, 2023) – In cooperation with The Big Plant, the Door County Land Trust will be giving away native evergreen and perennial seedlings on the Saturdays of May 13 and 20. On both days, the events begin […]
Read MoreStories of the People of the Cove Estuary
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 10, 2023) – For the next two weeks, “Stories of the People of the Cove Estuary” will be the theme for educational outreach programs at Crossroads at Big Creek. We are continuing to sponsor archaeological digs at The Cove Estuary […]
Read MoreThe Northern Door Pride 2023: The Circus!
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 8, 2023) – Northern Door Pride is so excited to announce our 3rd Annual June Pride event, held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Sister Bay Village Hall. The past two events were amazing, and […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Dedicates Northern Door Program Center to Jackie and Steve Kane
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 5, 2023) – The Door County YMCA is pleased to announce the dedication of its Northern Door Program Center to Jackie and Steve Kane in recognition of their outstanding commitment to the organization. Over the years, […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society’s May Dinner
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 5, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society’s May dinner meeting is all about family! Ann Sheridan, Ed & Sandy Miller, and Laurie Baum will present a program entitled Family Matters: The Duclons, the Davenports, and […]
Read More“You Gotta Love Door County Parks”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 1, 2023) – Door County Parks Manager Tim Kazmierczak will make the case that “You Gotta Love Door County Parks” at the next presentation in the Door County Master Gardeners (DCMGA) Educational Lecture Series on Thursday, May […]
Read MoreHardy Gallery Announces Call for Entries for 61st Annual Wall-to-Wall Juried Exhibit
Ephraim, Wis. (May 1, 2023) — The Hardy Gallery is pleased to kick off the 2023 season with its 61st Annual Wall-to-Wall Juried Exhibit, on view May 26 – July 9, 2023, with an opening reception, Friday, May 26, 5:30-7pm. […]
Read MoreKatie Krouse First Woman to Serve Executive Director for The Ridges
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 1, 2023) – As part of a planned leadership succession process, the Ridges SanctuaryBoard of Directors today announced that Katie Krouse will become the next Executive Director of the organization, while Andy Gill will transition from […]
Read More100+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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreDCMM 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 […]
Read MoreHeritage 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, […]
Read MoreDCA 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 […]
Read MoreNew 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 […]
Read MoreOpen 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 […]
Read MoreNorthern 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 […]
Read MoreSolar 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 […]
Read MoreLearn 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 […]
Read MoreODBS 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 […]
Read MoreSturgeon 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 […]
Read MoreWisconsin 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. […]
Read MoreMaritime 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 […]
Read MoreSavory 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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreOpen 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 […]
Read MoreNorthern 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 […]
Read MoreEarth 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 […]
Read MoreSunshine 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 […]
Read MoreWoodwalk 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 […]
Read MoreCelebrate 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 […]
Read MoreMiller 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, […]
Read MoreInternational 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 […]
Read MoreCelebrate 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 […]
Read MoreBirch 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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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. […]
Read MoreApplications 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, […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
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