DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Open Door Bird Sanctuary Holds Kids Spring Break Camp

Jacksonport, Wis. (February 27, 2023) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary is holding its first ever Kids Spring Break Camp. In April 2022, the Sanctuary welcomed their first employee, Valerie Mann. Val comes with a great background in nature education to help […]

Midsummer’s Music Welcomes New Board Members

Sister Bay, Wis. (February 24, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music draws on the wisdom and guidance from individuals who comprise the board of directors. Board members typically exhibit a special, continued dedication to Midsummer’s Music through their support for the organization, musicians, […]

Alpine Resort Accepting Transient Docking Reservations for 2023 Season

Egg Harbor, Wis. (February 24, 2023) – Alpine Resort will start accepting transient overnight reservations for the upcoming 2023 boating season starting March 1 through its new Dockwa Profile, a marina reservations platform that allows transient boaters to reserve a slip […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Ticket Sales Begin on March 1 for its 88th Season

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 23, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce that individual tickets will go on sale March 1 for its 88th season performing June 13 through October […]

Local Door County Author Earns Prestigious Audie Award Nomination

Sister Bay, Wis. (February 23, 2023) – Katherine Hastings, a local USA Today bestselling author, has received a prestigious Audie Award nomination for her audiobook, The Wilder Widows. The book, which follows the journey of four widows on a wild bucket list adventure, […]

DCA Presents Concert by Paul Taylor and Cathy Grier; Door County Talk by Michael Brecke Feb. 25

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 21, 2023) – On Saturday, February 25, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will offer two free events: a 10 a.m. “Door County Talks” panel on loneliness, connection, and community, and an Coffeehouse Concert by Cathy Grier and Paul […]

Songwriter Concerts by Jenny Bienemann, Katie Dahl, Jess Holland, & Jeanne Kuhns in Sturgeon Bay Feb. 25; Ellison Bay Feb. 26

Door County, Wis. (February 21, 2023) – Popular Door County musicians Katie Dahl, Jess Holland, and Jeanne Kuhns will join Chicago’s Jenny Bienemann for two Door County concerts: at SWY231 Gallery in Sturgeon Bay February 25, and at Kick Ash […]

Door County YMCA Celebrates Successful $10.2M Capital Campaign

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 21, 2023) – The Door County YMCA is excited to announce the successful conclusion of its Heart of the Community Capital Campaign. The capital campaign, which was re-launched in June of 2021, after being paused due […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Cast for ‘Changing Channels’ March 6 Play Reading

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 15, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre is excited to announce the cast for its second play reading of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. A reading of “Changing Channels,” a new play […]

Maritime Speaker Series: Stories of Maritime Mayhem on Milwaukee’s Waterways

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 15, 2023) – The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online on Thursday, March 2 at 7pm,featuring “Stories of Maritime Mayhem on Milwaukee’s Waterways” presented by Matthew J. […]

2023 Door County Short Film Fest at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater Features Wisconsin Films

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 15, 2023) – The 14th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater in Fish Creek on Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18 has a specific theme for 2023: Wisconsin. Most […]

Winter Open Days Coming Up at Open Door Bird Sanctuary

Jacksonport, Wis. (February 13, 2023) – Come enjoy the serenity of Open Door Bird Sanctuary during their 5th annual “Winter Open Days” on Saturday February 18 from 11am-4pm and March 18 from 11am-4pm. Stop in and enjoy their trails for […]

Folksingers Johnsmith and Dan Sebranek to Perform at White Gull Inn

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 13, 2023) – Wisconsin singer-songwriters Johnsmith and Dan Sebranek will be featured in concert at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, February 22. Tickets for the 8 PM concert are $30. For more […]

Meet PenArt’s Winter 2023 Artists-in-Residence

Fish Creek, Wis. (Feb 9, 2023) –Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, invites the community to a free End-of-Session Studio Tour on February 21 at 4pm to meet their latest artists-in-residence. For over 55 years, Peninsula […]

Door Community Compost Initiative

Door County, Wis. (February 9, 2023) – The Climate Change Coalition’s Door Community Compost Initiative is partnering with the City of Sturgeon Bay, Sturgeon Bay Utilities, the Village of Egg Harbor, and non-profit Recycling Connections to begin a Compost Bin Group […]

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents “Songs We Love” at DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 9, 2023) – On Thursday, February 16, at 7:00 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will host Jazz at Lincoln Center as they present “Songs We Love.” A student matinee will also take place earlier in the […]

85th Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest85th Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest

Sister Bay, Wis. (February 6, 2023) – When “The Goat on a Boat” FLOATS, we know that the ice has gone out in Sister Bay! It’s time to guess the date and time that our “Goat on a Boat” will […]

Door County Historical Society Presents First Program of 2023 on February 25

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 6, 2022) – The Door County Historical Society will host a luncheon program on Saturday February 25, 2023 at Stone Harbor Restaurant in Sturgeon Bay. The program is entitled Ida Bay Site: 1000 Years of Indigenous […]

DCA Presents Concert by John Lewis and Friends; Door County Talk by Michael Brecke Feb. 11

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 6, 2022) – On Saturday, February 11, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will host two winter events: a 10 a.m. “Door County Talks” presentation by Michael Brecke about religious practice and community, and an evening concert by […]

Griffon String Quartet Receives Scholarship Funds from Ephraim Historical Foundation, Ephraim Moravian Church

Sister Bay, Wis. (February 2, 2023) – In 2022, Midsummer’s Music partnered with the Ephraim Historical Foundation and Ephraim Moravian Church to present three concerts featuring music by African American composer Florence Price. Admission to the concerts was collected to establish […]

The Miller Announces Open Call for 2023 Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 2, 2023) – The Miller Art Museum, located in downtown Sturgeon Bay on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula, is pleased to announce that the open call for applications for its third-year artist residency program is now open. The deadline […]

Quantum Technologies is Bridging the Digital Divide in Door County

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 2, 2023) – Quantum Technologies, owned and operated by Nathan Drager and Erin Helgeson, is making it their mission to bridge the “Digital Divide” in Door County. For several years, Quantum Technologies has been partnering with […]

2023 Fire & Ice Festival

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 2, 2023) – Celebrate the winter season during Sturgeon Bay’s community-wide Fire & Ice Festival presented by Destination Sturgeon Bay and Stone Harbor Resort, February 17-18. The weekend begins with a luminary-lit hike at Crossroads at Big […]

100+Women Who Care of Door County: Over $27,500 Awarded in January 2023

$394,000 in giving to 47 Door County nonprofits since 2018! Door County, Wis. (January 30, 2023) – The 100+ Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC) giving circle’s philanthropic impact continues to grow and grow. The January giving event recognized and […]

DCA’s Second “Let’s Play” Event Features Community Singalong Led by Cheryl Pfister, Deirdre Fellner, and Avery Burn

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 30, 2023) – On Saturday, February 4, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will offer the second installment of its new “Let’s Play” series: a free community singalong led by three Door County songleaders: Cheryl Pfister, […]

Door County Reads, Nature Club, Beekeeper Club and Much More at Crossroads

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 30, 2023) – Door County Reads began this week. Sponsored by the Door County Library and its Friends of Door County Libraries support group, Door County Reads is an annual exploration and celebration of a specific book. […]

Writer’s Workshop with Rachel Werner Coming to Dorr Hotel March 10 & 11

Sister Bay, Wis. (January 30, 2023) — Writers of all experience levels are invited to a Writer’s Workshop with Rachel Werner at The Dörr Hotel in Sister Bay, Wisconsin on March 10 & 11, 2023. Writers can stay in luxe […]

How to Make Your Garden a Pollinator’s Paradise at Door County Master Gardeners Educational Lecture

Free and Open to the Public Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 26, 2023) – Even small landscapes and gardens can help support native pollinators through the incorporation of appropriate plantings and some specific techniques. At the next Door County Master Gardeners […]

Door County Short Film Festival to Feature Wisconsin Films

Sister Bay, Wis. (January 26, 2023) – The 14th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) at Northern Sky Gould Theater will have a definite Wisconsin theme this year. Most of the 25 films being shown were filmed or directed by Wisconsin filmmakers. […]

2023 Peninsula Players Theatre Student Scholarship Applications Due April 3

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 25, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to award scholarships for its fifth year to Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music or theater. A $500 scholarship will be presented this spring […]

Door County Short Film Festival Tickets Available

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 24, 2023) – Northern Sky Theater is excited to host the 14th Annual Door County Short Film Festival at the Gould Theater! Advance tickets are available online at our website (https://northernskytheater.easy-ware-ticketing.com/events) and at the door on the days of […]

Maritime Speaker Series: Love and Life on the Great Lakes with Mr. and Mrs. Captain

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 24, 2023) – Just in time for Valentine’s Day! The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online on Thursday, February 2 at 7pm,featuring “Love and Life on the Great […]

All Things Chocolate 2023

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 24, 2023) – Gibraltar Historical Association is back with “All Things Chocolate,” an irresistible way to fundraise for the 2023 season. All Things Chocolate started in 2014 when Eunice Rutherford decided we needed a better fundraiser. […]

Griffon String Quartet Hiring New Musicians

Sister Bay, Wis. (January 24, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, is now accepting applications for musicians to fill the positions of Violin II, Viola, and Cello. In May 2022, Midsummer’s announced changes that were in […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Cast for ‘Painted Desert’

Monday, February 6 Play Reading Fish Creek, Wis. (January 19, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre is excited to announce the cast for the first play reading of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. A reading of […]

Midsummer’s Music to Receive $10K Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Sister Bay, Wis. (January 19, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Challenge America award of $10,000. This grant will support the Griffon String Quartet’s […]

Making Astronomy Accessible

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 18, 2023) – The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) will hold a Viewing Night Saturday, January 21 starting at 5:30 at the Astronomy Campus, 2022 Utah Street in Sturgeon Bay. If the skies are clear, members […]

Music for Food Concert Benefits Feed & Clothe My People

The Griffon String Quartet’s holiday concert raises money and food for local charity. Sister Bay, Wis. (January 18, 2023) – The Griffon String Quartet’s special Music for Food benefit holiday concert on December 16 attracted a generous audience to Hope United […]

Community Invited to Opening Reception for Artists David Graham and Terri Warpinski

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 17, 2023) – The community is invited to attend a reception on Friday, January 27th from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Winter Exhibition featuring works by […]

The Hardy Gallery Announces Call for Artists for the 2023 Community Mosaic Project

Ephraim, Wis. (January 17, 2023) — The Hardy Gallery is launching a Call for Artists for the very popular Community Mosaic Project – people from all creative backgrounds and all ages are encouraged to participate! The Community Mosaic Project was […]

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