DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Sister Bay’s New Year’s Eve Celebration and fm 106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop™
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 16, 2022) – Sister Bay celebrates New Year’s Eve with a shopping extravaganza throughout the village, ice skating and a bonfire at the Sports Complex, dining specials, and an early evening fireworks show at the Sports Complex. […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Welcomes New Board Members
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 14, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Bonovich and Greg Wait to its Board of Directors. Bonovich was raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, graduated from St. Norbert College and now […]
Read MoreWisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus Hosting Adopt-A-Thon
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 14, 2022) – The WHS Door County Campus is hosting their first-ever Hoppy Holidays Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, December 17. Interested adopters are welcome to visit any time between 11am – 3pm, no appointment required. WHS has […]
Read MoreDoor County Short Film Festival and Northern Sky Theater Partner for 2023 Film Festival
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2022) — The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Northern Sky Theater to present the 14th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) at Northern Sky Gould Theater […]
Read MoreUgly Christmas Sweater Party with Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns at DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 13, 2022) – On Thursday, December 22, at 7 p.m., Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Jazz singer, Janet Planet, will also make a special guest appearance. […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Fire & Ice: Call for Ice Carvers
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2022) – Calling all novice and professional ice carvers! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for ice or snow carvers to participate in Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Fire & Ice event, presented by Stone Harbor. All beginner, […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Launches Inaugural Winter Strings Retreat
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 9, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet’s founding mission of providing music education to youth and underserved children in northeast Wisconsin is the pivotal catalyst for launching its long-awaited endeavor of hosting the inaugural Winter Retreat for […]
Read MoreFinal Weekend of ‘Christkindlmarkt Door County’ 2022
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 9, 2022) – The final weekend of Sister Bay’s hugely popular Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt Door County, will take place this coming weekend, from Friday Dec. 9 through Sunday Dec. 11. Like the highly popular Christkindlmarkt events […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Butik and Skal Annual Christmas Sale
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 8, 2022) – While out Christmas shopping, be sure to stop at Al Johnson’s Butik and, next door, at Skal, where nearly everything in both shops is 25% off! The 25% off is offered storewide, with […]
Read MoreMeet & Greet with Door County Division I National Swim Champion Max McHugh
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 8, 2022) – The Door County Y & DCY Swim Team is excited to announce a “Meet and Greet” with Door County’s only Division I National Swim Champion, Max McHugh, on Saturday, December 17th at 10 a.m. in […]
Read MoreYour Support Makes Write On’s Mission a Reality: Inspiring Writers and Readers of All Ages
Juddville, Wis. (December 6, 2022) – At this time of year filled with celebrations and gift giving, we find ourselves experiencing a deep sense of gratitude for the support and participation that has allowed Write On to continue to grow […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Plays Free Community Holiday Concerts
The Midsummer’s Music resident string quartet performs Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, and holiday favorites in Green Bay and Door County. Sister Bay, Wis. (December 6, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Announces New CEO
Door County, Wis. (December 2, 2022) – The Door County YMCA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tonya Felhofer has been named as the next CEO of the Door County Y. Felhofer brings a wealth of Y experience in […]
Read MoreAll-Bach Concerts Feature Griffon String Quartet Violinist Roy Meyer
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 2, 2022) – Griffon String Quartet founding member Roy Meyer will be the featured solo violinist at two all-Bach concerts in Door County on Sunday, December 11. Roy began violin studies at four years old with Kyoko […]
Read MoreTannenbaum Holiday Shop’s Annual Friends & Family Sale
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 30, 2022) – After taking a year off, Tannenbaum has decided to have their Friends and Family Sale again. For one day only (December 6 to be exact) nearly everything is on sale! There are some […]
Read MoreDoor County ‘Merry’-Time” Museum’s Jingle Mixer
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 30, 2022) – Door County Maritime Museum invites you to mix and mingle through the Door County ‘Merry’-Time” Museum’s winter wonderland during the Jingle Mixer on Tuesday, December 13, beginning at 6pm. During the Mixer, explore fabulous trees, wreaths and […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces 2023 Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (November 28, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 88th season performing June 13 through October 15, 2023. “I am delighted to share our lineup […]
Read MoreThe Dorr Hotel Hosts Paint n’ Sip Weekend Getaway
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 28, 2022) – Escape to Sister Bay January 13 & 14 and stay at The Dorr Hotel’s luxe accommodations while indulging in a weekend of wine and painting during their Paint ‘n Sip getaway. Guests will […]
Read MoreGibraltar’s Annual Tree Lighting 2022
Fish Creek, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – Gibraltar’s yearly event will bring back the charm of yesteryear. We invite young and old to bundle up and stroll down to Noble Square for our annual tree lighting and caroling. As snowflakes […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Children’s Concerts Great Success
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet’s recent Children’s Concerts, based on the picture book, Because, by New York Times best-selling author Mo Willems, were massively successful in bringing classical music to youth in Door County and Green Bay. The […]
Read MoreJukebox Saturday Night Presents “Music of Mancini” at DCA November 26
Fish Creek, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – On Saturday, November 26, at 7 p.m., Jukebox Saturday Night will present “Music of Mancini” on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Jukebox Saturday Night celebrates the compositions of legendary composer Henry […]
Read MoreThe Ridges Sanctuary Natural Christmas: A Winter Wonderland
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (November 17, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary is giving families and friends a chance to spend time this holiday season surrounded by its natural beauty. Guests at the old-fashioned holiday celebration can walk down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk, roast marshmallows and chestnuts […]
Read MoreDoes at The Dorr Weekend Getaway in Door County Nov. 18-19
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 17, 2022) — Hunter’s widows are invited to attend the annual Does at The Dörr weekend getaway. Spoil yourself with this luxurious two-day Door County escape and stay at Sister Bay’s newest waterfront hotel. Shop, drink, […]
Read MoreChristmas Concerts at Birch Creek on Saturday, December 3
Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 17, 2022) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center presents two holiday concerts in Juniper Hall on Saturday, December 3. “Christmas at Birch Creek” begins with a 2:30 PM Matinee Family Concert at which all children ages […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society Presents Corey Geiger on Nov 28
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 17, 2022) – The Door County Historical Society will host author Corey Geiger, to discuss his book On a Wisconsin Family Farm – Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture. The program will be presented in […]
Read MoreDoor County Locals Get Discounted Rate to Stay at The Dorr Hotel
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Door County residents don’t need to leave Door County to treat themselves to a luxurious getaway. From November 1-April 1, local Door County residents are invited to stay at The Dorr Hotel for […]
Read MoreShop Small Saturday in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Save the date! Shop Small Saturday is coming up on November 26. This shopping holiday always falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Support small businesses throughout Sturgeon Bay by shopping locally on Saturday, […]
Read MoreEgg Harbor Holly Days Nov. 25-26
Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Head to Egg Harbor’s Holly Days Festival, November 25-26, for a weekend full of old-fashioned holiday fun complete with holiday tree lighting, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities and more. Start the day at […]
Read MorePMF Announces Programming Lineup for 2023 Winter Chamber Music Series
Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 9, 2022) – The Peninsula Music Festival’s Winter Chamber Music Series, February Fest, will return to the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on the Sundays of February 5, 12, and 19, 2023. Performances begin […]
Read MoreSanta Claus is Coming to Light Up Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 9, 2022) – Come to see Santa with his elves and favorite reindeer at the annual Capture the Spirit holiday lighting festivities on Friday, November 25 from 3:30 – 5:30pm! Enjoy hot chocolate and treats from […]
Read MoreA Weekend Filled with Holiday Spirit in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 7, 2022) – Ring in the holiday season with Destination Sturgeon Bay and the entire Sturgeon Bay community during the 2022 Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay and Christmas by the Bay Weekend presented with Cellcom, November 18-20. Pack up […]
Read MoreUpcoming Events at The Dorr Hotel
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 7, 2022) – The Dorr Hotel, Sister Bay’s newest waterfront hotel, is hosting several great events in the upcoming months. From couple’s getaways to wine tasting parties, you’re certain to enjoy a Door County escape. Stay in their […]
Read MoreJill Stukenberg Reading at Write On, Door County
Sturgeon Bay Native Reads from her Debut Novel Juddville, Wis. (November 7, 2022) – Write On, Door County will host a reading by Sturgeon Bay native Jill Stukenberg from her debut novel News of the Air on Saturday, November 12, 1 pm. […]
Read MoreAnnual Ellison Bay Gobble Wobble
Ellison Bay, Wis. (November 7, 2022) – Join friends and family in Ellison Bay this Thanksgiving for the annual Ellison Bay Gobble Wobble! This event features a 2.5 mile fun run/walk that starts and ends at Fitzgerald Park. Click the link below […]
Read MorePenArt Opens Big little Art Show on Nov 4
Fish Creek, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, opens its latest exhibition, Big little Art Show on Friday, November 4, with a free public opening reception from 4:30 to 6pm The exhibition runs through […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Offers Traditional Swedish Julbord on Dec. 9 & 10
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2022) — With its unique foods and hand-crafted gifts, a Scandinavian Christmas is special. This December, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay is serving its traditional version of the famous Swedish Julbord, […]
Read More100+Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC): Over $27,000 awarded in October 2022 Giving Event
$360,000 in giving to 44 Door County nonprofits since 2018! Door County, Wis. (November 2, 2022) – The 100+ Women Who Care of Door County (100+WWC) giving circle’s philanthropic impact continues to grow. The October giving event recognized and awarded […]
Read More2nd Annual ‘Christkindlmarkt Door County’ Reprises Traditional European Holiday Cheer for 2022
Sister Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2022) — The Sister Bay Historical Society has announced the dates for its 2nd Annual Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas market. Once again, Christkindlmarkt will take place on three subsequent weekends in November and December, on Fridays, […]
Read MoreNovember Events at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – This week at Crossroads, it’s all about collecting and/or dispersing seeds. The Wild Ones of the Door Peninsula, the Door County Master Gardeners Association and the Door County Seed Library are teaming up with Crossroads […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Visits Door County Elementary School
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 31, 2022) – In support of its mission to enhance student learning and academic achievement through increased exposure to – and participation in – music, the Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and […]
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