DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Door County Short Film Fest Offers April 21 Encore Showing of 2018 Films at The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay

The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has announced an expansion of the Door County Short Film Fest to include an encore showing of movies that were first unveiled at the 9th Annual Festival in Sister Bay on February 16-17, 2018. […]

Midsummer’s Music Announces 2018 Summer Concerts

Door County’s Midsummer’s Music continues radically appealing concerts for the 28th summer season, with exciting opportunities to experience powerful music played by brilliant musicians in intimate settings throughout the county. The entire summer season includes nine unique programs in 37 […]

Celtic Nights “Oceans of Hope” at DCA March 15

On Thursday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m., Irish performance troupe Celtic Nights will present their production “Oceans of Hope” at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. On March 14 and 15, the troupe will also perform for Door County […]

Celebrate County Door at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center and Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub present the 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Come celebrate County Door by watching the St. Patrick’s Day Parade throughout Sturgeon Bay on March 17 at 11 a.m. There are many […]

New Location for 2018 Wine Fest Announced

The Door County Wine Trail is excited to announce plans for the 3rd annual Door County Wine Fest on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 1-5pm. We invite you to join us in Martin Park located in historic Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Enjoy […]

Celtic Nights “Oceans of Hope” at DCA March 15

Grammy Nominee Claire Lynch to Perform at White Gull March 21

Grammy nominee Claire Lynch and her band will perform Wednesday, March 21, at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $20. Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, […]

Sister Bay Hosts Easter Egg Hunt March 31

Get your picture taken with The Easter Bunny at the 11th annual Sister Bay Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, at 10:30 am. Hunt for colorful eggs with candy inside at Waterfront Park in downtown Sister Bay (inside Village […]

Peninsula Music Festival Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Peninsula Music Festival is currently accepting applications for its $3000 college scholarship. Information and applications are available from the guidance and music departments of each of the Door County Schools as well as the Festival’s website: www.musicfestival.com, click […]

Midsummer’s Music Announces 2018 Summer Concerts

Details for the Hardy’s 2018 Exposure to Creativity Program Announced

Details for the Hardy’s 2018 Exposure to Creativity Program Announced Gibraltar High School students will participate in free art workshops during the month of March For one day during the school year students step away from the black and white […]

Maritime Speaker Series: Wisconsin Lighthouses

The March 1, 2018 from 7-8pm, Door County Maritime Museum Maritime Speakers will be Barb and Ken Wardius, life-long residents of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have traveled statewide and nationally and pursued their hobbies of photography, reading, hiking, bird study, history […]

Northern Sky Receives Grant from Wisconsin Arts Board, Ling Joins Board of Directors

Wisconsin Arts Board Grant Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce that it has received a matching grant of $11,500 from the Wisconsin Arts Board. This grant supports Northern Sky’s commitment to writing and developing new works of musical theater […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Free Play Reading of ‘A Trick of the Light’

Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of “A Trick of the Light,” a new comedy by Peter Moore, Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m., at Björklunden, located at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. “A Trick of the Light” is the second […]

Call for Artists for The 2018 Community Mosaic Project

The Hardy Gallery is launching a Call for Artists for the wildly popular Community Mosaic Project; people from all creative backgrounds and all ages are encouraged to participate. The Community Mosaic Project was first launched in 2008 in partnership with […]

Door County’s ‘The Emissary’ Next Greens N Grains Dinner and a Movie

Meet for a screening Q&A on March 8 with Tim and Holly Erskine, the multi-talented Ellison Bay couple that created ‘The Emissary,’ the first sci-fi epic adventure film shot entirely in Door County, featuring a talented cast of local actors. When […]

3rd Annual Owl-O-Rama & Owl Prowl Hikes at The Ridges

Owl-O-Rama Saturday, March 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm These fascinating birds of prey are known for their distinct calls, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. There will be great learning experiences for the entire family. Activities range from night hikes, crafts and workshops* […]

Renowned Dance Ensemble Ailey II Performs at DCA on February 25

On Sunday, February 25, renowned dance ensemble Ailey II will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Earlier that day, they will also offer a dance workshop at Andria’s Dancin’ on the Door. Ailey II is […]

Lost Moth Gallery features an Intimate Evening with Dan Navarro

Dan Navarro will perform March 8 in a Thursday evening Lost Moth Gallery concert, stopping in on his national tour with his new CD , “Shed My Skin!” Dan Navarro started his career as a songwriter for artists as diverse […]

Celebrate County Door & Participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Come celebrate County Door and enter your float or group in the annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is now accepting entry applications for the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade taking place Saturday, March […]

Door Shakespeare Board will Match $24,000

Door Shakespeare cannot thank you enough! The Board of Directors issued a Matching Challenge to kick-off their Annual Year End Campaign and you responded… WOW, have you responded! Door Shakespeare received $24,000.00 that the board will match 100%, effectively doubling your already very generous donations. […]

Birch Creek Community Outreach – Artists in the Schools Bringing Professional Musicians to Door County Schools

More than 600 Door County students from choir and band programs at Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay and Sevastopol schools took part in Birch Creek’s “Artists in the School” program on Monday, February 12, 2018. Artists in the Schools began in […]

DCA Lineup Features “SEED” screening, Africa in International Politics & Holiday Music Motel WRiTER’S NiGHT

On March 2 and 3, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a dynamic weekend of film (a screening of “SEED: The Untold Story”), lecture (about Africa’s role in international politics), and music (WRiTER’S NiGHT). WRiTER’S NiGHT is an original open […]

Lee Radtke Exhibit and Reception for New Paintings of Ships in Sturgeon Bay Harbor

Award-winning artist Lee Radtke will have an exhibit featuring his maritime-focused oil paintings at the Door County Maritime Museum from March 9 through May 31. Paintings featured will include the winter fleet at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, as well as tugboats […]

Harmonious Wail to Perform Its ‘Gypsy Jazz’ at White Gull Inn on Feb. 28

The White Gull Inn has announced the Gypsy jazz band Harmonious Wail will perform at its next White Gull House Concert, scheduled for Weds., February 28. The concert is the fourth in a series of six in the Inn’s 34th season […]

Fire & Ice Weekend – So Hot It’s Cool!

Carve out some time to come to Sturgeon Bay Saturday, February 17 for the 13th annual Sturgeon Bay Fire and Ice weekend. Snow and ice carvers will sculpt jaw-dropping masterpieces throughout Sturgeon Bay in a competition for cash prizes and the […]

Craft Beer Pairings with Sonny’s Famous Pizza on Feb. 15

Join Sonny’s on Thursday, February 15 from 7:30-9pm for an evening of craft beer pairings with Sonny’s famous pizza. Meet the brewers, get a deeper look into the unique art of their brew, and enjoy a night full of flavorful […]

Door County Rubber Stamps Winter Hours

Big news in the Rubber Stamp Industry and at Door County Rubber Stamps in Sturgeon Bay. While the snow is falling from the sky this winter, know that the crew at Door County Rubber Stamps is doing more than just shoveling snow! […]

Civility Matters: Talking Together

Save the date as the Door County Civility Project’s “Civility Matters” returns on Wednesday, April 18. Hear Dr. Kay Collier McLaughlin, author of six books including Talking Together: Getting Beyond Polarization Through Civil Dialogue. Rather than focusing on how awful […]

Door Shakespeare Announces New Producing Artistic Director and 2018 Season

Door Shakespeare is stepping into 2018 with a new leader at the helm. The Door Shakespeare Board of Directors recently announced the hiring of Michael Stebbins as the company’s new Producing Artistic Director. Stebbins, a Kenosha, WI native, spent eight […]

Door County Short Film Fest Announces Official Schedule

The Door County Short Film Fest is happening in Sister Bay February 16 & 17, 2018, and they have announced their official film lineup. Films are as short as 2 minutes and as long as 20 minutes and are all produced […]

Capacity Crowd Attends Peninsula Players’ Reading of ‘Go Save Your Life’

Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of “Go Save Your Life” by Nasir Bin Zakaria, as told to Laura Toffenetti on Monday, February 5 to an audience of more than 130. “Go Save Your Life” was produced as part of The […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces 2018 Fall Season

Northern Sky’s Fall Season features the musical comedy Muskie Love playing August 31st – October 20th at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek. Premiering in 2004, Muskie Love was the first collaboration by the now veteran writing team of Dave Hudson […]

Lively DCA Lineup Features “Moonlight” screening, Latinos in the American Electorate Lecture, and Ben Larsen Concert

On February 16 and 17, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a lively weekend of film (a screening of “Moonlight”), lecture (about Latinos in the American electorate and beyond), and music (Door County singer and guitarist Ben Larsen). Movies at […]

Broadway Love Songs at Birch Creek

Reserve your place at this special Valentine’s Weekend Concert! Music performed by Birch Creek Symphony Faculty member Jodie DeSalvo, piano, and guest artist Jonathan Zeng, tenor. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and light desserts will be available, plus a cash bar. All […]

81st Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest

The 81st Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest has begun! The Door County Advocate will once again sponsor the contest. Thank you to the 17 local businesses that have joined in the fun again this year. New this year, there […]

‘In Defense of Food’ Dinner and a Movie at Greens N Grains on February 15

“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants,” says author and journalist Michael Pollan. With that seven-word maxim, he distills a career’s worth of reporting into a prescription for reversing the damage being done to people’s health by today’s industrially driven […]

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