DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Back by Popular Demand: Birch Creek Big Band Jazz Faculty Trio Visits Door County Schools for Artists in the Schools

Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 12, 2022) – Birch Creek Big Band Jazz faculty musicians provided music education for students at several area Door County school districts on Monday, October 10, 2022. Reggie Thomas, piano, Rick Haydon, guitar, and Jeff Campbell, […]

Another Successful Tree Planting Effort Wraps Up

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – The Climate Change Coalition’s Fall Big Plant and Grow program wrapped up Oct. 7 with the planting of 180 trees at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. In all, this tree education and […]

November’s Fury the Storm of 1913, White Hurricane

Fish Creek, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – Gibraltar Historical Association invites you to attend our last Gibraltar Talks of the season. Our talks center around the history of Gibraltar, historical events, music from the past, and the celebration of our […]

Birds and Bees, Flowers and Trees at Crossroads this Week

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – “Let me tell ya ’bout the birds and the bees, And the flowers and the trees, And the moon up above….” That old song does a pretty good job of summing up the programs at Crossroads at […]

Manhattan Transfer Performs at DCA October 14

Fish Creek, Wis. (October 11, 2022) – On Friday, October 14, at 7 p.m., Grammy Award-winning vocal group Manhattan Transfer will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will also make a special guest […]

House Tour Showcasing High-Performance, Energy-Efficient Homes in Door County

Door County, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – Architects Virge Temme and Meghan Hawkins, both specialists in sustainable homes and passive house construction, will host an architectural tour of four high-performance homes in Egg Harbor, Baileys Harbor and Sister Bay Saturday, Oct. […]

Award Winners Announced for the Miller’s 47th Juried Annual

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – On September 17, the Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay unveiled its 47th Juried Annual—a survey and celebration of contemporary work by Wisconsin visual artists—to a reception of over 120 attendees. 8 regional visual artists […]

Woodwalk Gallery Call for Artists

Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – Featuring work from nearly 80 artists, Woodwalk Gallery is a top destination in Door County. The gallery is known for its extensive collection of a wide range of works; from woodwares and ceramics […]

Thrills & Chills in Sturgeon Bay 2022

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 6, 2022) – Sturgeon Bay invites you and your family to enjoy a day of festive Halloween fun on Saturday, October 29! Thrills & Chills, presented with Quantum PC, will include kid friendly, Halloween themed activities held […]

Pay-What-You-Will Performance at TAP for Open Door Bird Sanctuary

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 3, 2022) – Third Avenue Playworks has undergone a renaissance of sorts between the renovation of the theater building and some change in management and mission in the last year. One thing that has not changed […]

Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department To Host Local Conservation Awareness Poster Contest

Door County, Wis. (October 3, 2022) – Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department (SWCD) is excited to announce that students across the county can participate in the Wisconsin Land and Water Conservation Poster contest. The Wisconsin Land and Water […]

Half Marathon Registration Opens Oct. 1

Fish Creek, Wis. (October 3, 2022) – The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k is back in Peninsula State Park on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Registration for the race is open now! Fees for the race likened to “running […]

Destination Door County Releases 2022-2023 Winter Guide

Door County, Wis. (October 4, 2022) – Destination Door County is ready to welcome the winter season with the release of the 2022-2023 Official Winter Guide. The guide is a supplement to Destination Door County’s Official Destination Guide. The guide is […]

Plum Bottom Gallery’s Annual Jewelry Showcase

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 27, 2022) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our Fish Creek location on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-6pm. This show will feature the work of Plum Bottom Gallery’s 100 jewelry artists. View this magnificent collection […]

Join in the 76rd Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade

Sister Bay, Wis. (September 27, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association announced an open invitation for businesses, groups, and individuals to be part of the 76th Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade. Participation is free. The winning entry will receive the […]

Alpine Resort Hosts Inaugural Rocktoberfest Oct. 7-9

Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 27, 2022) – Alpine Resort is hosting its inaugural Rocktoberfest during Pumpkin Patch Festival Weekend, Oct. 7-9, featuring nightly live music entertainment in Alpine’s big outdoor tent. On Oct. 7, Unity The Band, an award-winning original […]

Americana Songwriter Shakey Graves Performs at DCA October 2

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 26, 2022) – On Sunday, October 2, at 7 p.m., Americana songwriter Shakey Graves will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Babe Club will open the show. Known for a smoky, spectral fusion […]

Bayside Tavern Returns to its Original Appearance

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 26, 2022) – Gibraltar Historical Association and Bayside Tavern are excited to announce the September 28 event at Noble Square, celebrating the alterations of the Bayside Tavern returning to its original appearance. The celebration will be at […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces 2022 Werner & Sue Krause Scholarship Recipient

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 26, 2022) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Northern Sky Werner & Sue Krause Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in theater or music performance who exhibit […]

2022 Fall Festival Derby

Sister Bay, Wis. (September 26, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association has announced registration is open for the 2022 Fall Festival Derby Race. The Derby Race is set for 10:00 am on Sunday October 16, 2022, and will be […]

Maritime Speaker Series Returns In-Person AND Online

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 22, 2022) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Maritime Speaker Series (presented in partnership with series sponsor the Door County Medical Center). The Maritime Speaker Series offers […]

Door County Coastal Byway Launches New Website

Door County, Wis. (September 20, 2022) – The Door County Coastal Byway – a National and Wisconsin Scenic Byway, has announced the release of its enhanced, smartphone-compatible website (www.doorcountycoastalbyway.org). The Door Byway showcases breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, the Bay of […]

Five 2022 Graduates Honored with Thomas H. Lutsey-Waseda Farms Scholarship

More than $865,000 in college scholarships has been awarded to 129 graduating high school seniors from Wisconsin who have pursued a career in agriculture in the 37-year history of the program. Green Bay, Wis. (September 20, 2022) – Before the […]

2nd Annual Door County Author & Book Fair on Oct. 1

More Than Two Dozen Writers with Ties to Door County Showcased at Write On, Door County Write On, Door County will host the second annual Door County Author and Book Fair, Saturday, October 1, 10 am – 3 pm. The […]

Songwriting Legend Gordon Lightfoot Performs at DCA September 22

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 20, 2022) – On Thursday, September 22, at 7 p.m., songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Jake Wildhorn will open the show. Lightfoot’s performance is presented in partnership […]

Virtuosic, Fun Ensembles Canadian Brass Perform at DCA September 16

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 15, 2022) – On Friday, September 16, at 7 p.m., Canadian Brass will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. They’ll also perform a student matinee; more information below. Named by The Washington Post […]

Pottery and Pumpkins Show at Plum Bottom Gallery Sept. 17

Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 15, 2022) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our Plum Bottom Road location on Saturday, September 17 from 3-5pm. Featured artists will be at the gallery from 3-5pm with artist talks beginning at 4pm. This […]

Fifty Years in the Family: How the White Gull Inn Has Changed and Stayed the Same Since 1972

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 15, 2022) – Gibraltar Historical Association is excited to announce its September 22 Gibraltar Talks, Fifty Years in the Family, with guest speaker Meredith Coulson-Kanter. Meredith will share the history of how her family came to […]

Door County YMCA Welcomes Interim CEO Steve Harty

Door County, Wis. (September 15, 2022) – Effective September 7, 2022, Steve joined the organization as the Interim CEO. Steve has served the YMCA organization in a variety of positions over his 38 year career. Harty retired in December of […]

Dr. Robert Jeske Presents The Myth of Unspoiled Wilderness: A Master Gardener Lecture

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 27, the Door County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA) will present a lecture by Dr. Robert Jeske discussing the role humans have made in the landscape and the prehistoric development of […]

Write On Names New Executive Director

Juddville, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – Door County’s home for storytellers has a new Executive Director. Write On, Door County has selected Al DeGenova to lead the organization in the next phase of its evolution. DeGenova is a writer, poet, teacher […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents the Incomparable Pro Arte Quartet at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilion

Wisconsin’s famed string quartet to play works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Mozart Sister Bay, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – Hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “One of the greatest quartets of our time,” the Pro Arte Quartet will perform Sunday, September 18, […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Breaks Ground on New Company Housing: Capital Campaign Continues

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 13, 2022) – On Wednesday, September 8, Peninsula Players Theatre broke ground on two new dormitories that will house its interns and staff members. The company announced the Act II Protecting the Past, Ensuring the Future capital campaign on […]

Carrie Fountain Featured at Write On, Door County’s Fall Gala

Juddville, Wis. (September 8, 2022) – Write On, Door County will host their fall gala Thursday, Sept. 29 on the grounds of the Writing Center, celebrating where words meet nature and old friends unite with new. Tickets are $125 through […]

Annual St. Peter’s Cares Walk on October 1

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 8, 2022) – Join the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Outreach Team as it hosts its annual St. Peter’s Cares Walk on Saturday, October 1. The Walk is an easy traverse across beautiful Sturgeon Bay, crossing both […]

Upcoming September Events at Crossroads

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – Crossroads is pleased to announce that the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society will hold its September meeting on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the lecture hall of the Collins Learning Center so […]

Cana Island Lighthouse Reopened Friday, August 12

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – We are excited to announce that the Phase 4 restoration work at Cana Island is nearly complete and the lighthouse tower and keeper’s quarters reopened to the public starting on Friday, August 12 at […]

Katie Dahl Announces Kickstarter Kickoff Concert and Packer Party September 25

Fish Creek, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – On Sunday, September 25, Katie Dahl will launch a Kickstarter fundraising campaign for her new album, Seven Stones, with a special concert, Q&A session, and (optional) post-show Packer party at Northern Sky’s Gould […]

Owner of On Deck Clothing Receives Buying Award through Northwest Buyers Association

Door County, Wis. (September 6, 2022) – Mitch Larson, Owner of On Deck Clothing Company (photographed on the left), received the Northwest Buyers $10,000,000 merchandise buying award this past weekend. Following his award, Mitch stated, “We are proud of our […]

Another Million Dollar Gift Steps uUp the Door County Y’s Heart of the Community Capital Campaign

Door County, Wis. (September 1, 2022) – Imagine walking 44 laps around the same track several times a week for 23 years (though less than 44 in most recent years), racking up roughly 150,000 laps, or about 13,000 miles. That’s […]

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