DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Upcoming Events at Crossroads at Big Creek
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2022) – On Friday, July 22, at 6 pm, the Climate Change Coalition will bring Dr. Joel Charles, chair of the Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action, to Crossroads to present a program on the […]
Read MoreSister Bay’s New Summer Fish Boil Launches on August 10
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2022) – Sister Bay Historical Society has announced the August 10th launch of its first-ever “Summer Fish Boil” at the organization’s Corner of the Past Museum property in Sister Bay. The new annual event will […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Presents Three German Romantic Masters
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 19, 2022) – As much as today, during the Romantic period from approximately 1800 to 1850, music and poetry went hand-in-hand. Music often inspires poets, and poetry often inspires composers. It is this symbiotic relationship that Midsummer’s […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery Under New Ownership
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 19, 2022) – The Woodwalk Gallery has new caretakers. The gallery and event space south of Egg Harbor was purchased by Matt and Joslyn Villalpando, who realized a dream seven years in the making at the […]
Read MoreDoc’s Birthday Bash at DCA to Feature a Host of Beloved Door County Performers
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – On Sunday, July 24 at 8 p.m., Doc Heide and more than a dozen special guests will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) for a one-of-a-kind celebration called Doc’s Birthday Bash. […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Announces New Docking Rates at Newly Restored Pier
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – The Alpine Resort has officially announced its new docking rates at its newly restored pier for the 2022 season. The Alpine will offer free courtesy docking with a minimum $50.00 same day Burton’s […]
Read MoreSB Celebrates Maritime Weekend 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – Celebrate the kick-off of Maritime Week in Sturgeon Bay with a spectacular fireworks display! Enjoy an evening full of festivities starting at 5PM on Saturday, August 6 at Sunset Park. Stay for an […]
Read MoreCaravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble to Perform at Fishstock on Sat., July 17
Band’s Main Musical Influence is Legendary Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt Fish Creek, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – The third concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble this coming Sunday, July 17. The ensemble has […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Popular Minnesota Band Cloud Cult in Concert July 22
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 11, 2022) – On Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m., popular Minnesota band Cloud Cult will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the Top Ten Green […]
Read MoreTerese Allen to be Featured at Dinner in the Vineyard on Washington Island
Washington Island, Wis. (July 11, 2022) – Chef and writer, Terese Allen, will be featured chef at Gathering Ground’s 4th annual fundraiser, Dinner in the Vineyard, which will be held on July 29, 2022 on Washington Island. The dinner, set […]
Read MoreSail Through The Avenues Sidewalk Sales 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 11, 2022) – Calling all bargain shoppers! Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Sail Through the Avenues Sidewalk Sales will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Take advantage of extraordinary deals at unique shops and boutiques during this […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Performs Scintillating Summer Serenades
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 8, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music continues its extensive 32nd concert season with a program featuring works by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, his contemporary Paul Wrantizky, and Bernard Molique. Entitled Scintillating Summer Serenades, the thrilling program consists of a […]
Read MoreDCMM’s Classic & Wooden Boat Show
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 8, 2022) – You’re invited to bring your crew, friends and family for boating and fun on Sturgeon Bay’s historic West Waterfront, with its new promenade and the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower! For your enjoyment, […]
Read MorePacific Northwest Singer/Songwriter Brittany Jean Debuts at Fishstock on Sat., July 10
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 8, 2022) – The second concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature popular Pacific Northwest singer/songwriter Brittany Jean this coming Sunday, July 10. The performance will be her first appearance in Door County, said […]
Read MoreDCA Presents The War and Treaty in Concert July 12
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – On Tuesday, July 12, at 8 p.m., rootsy soul duo The War and Treaty will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. West Virginia-born singer Christian Lopez will open the show. Since […]
Read MoreNative American Music at Noble Square
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – Join us at Noble Square for a Native American Flute music performed by Vibhas Kendzia on Wednesday, July 13th at 2:00pm. Vibhas joins us from the mystic mountains of Sedona, Arizona, to bring […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces 2022 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 5, 2022) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to present the 2022 season of summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a jazz combo comprised of advanced students, are scheduled to perform […]
Read MoreFly Away Kite Day in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – Come fly with us at Kite Day in Sister Bay happening at the Sister Bay Sports Complex on Saturday, July 16 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Members of the Wisconsin Kiters Club will be on […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Rousing Irish Band The High Kings in Concert July 7
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2022) – On Thursday, July 7, at 8 p.m., rousing Irish band The High Kings will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. To say that The High Kings are charting a new course […]
Read More‘Write Me a Murder’ Makes a Bang at Peninsula Players Theatre
Running July 6th through July 24th. Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for the suspense-filled “Write Me a Murder” […]
Read MoreSip Coffee & Wine Bar Now Open in North Ephraim
Spot & Space expand bringing you Sip & Spot Home. Ephraim, Wis. (July 1, 2022) — Sip & Spot Home are officially open in northern Ephraim, located in the old Rusty Rabbit building. Jennie Bexell, owner of Spot and Space […]
Read MoreDCA Presents WAR in Concert July 3
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 28, 2022) – On Sunday, July 3, at 8 p.m., funk/rock/soul band WAR will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. The multi-platinum-selling WAR (known to some as “the original street band”) has been […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Launches Final Phase of the Heart of the Community Capital Campaign
Door County, Wis. (June 28, 2022) – The Door County YMCA is excited to announce the final phase of its Heart of the Community Capital Campaign. This campaign, which started in the fall of 2019 was paused by spring of 2020, […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Iconic Folk Duo Indigo Girls in Concert July 1
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 23, 2022) – On Friday, July 1, at 8 p.m., iconic folk duo Indigo Girls will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche will open the show. Over a […]
Read MoreTop of the Hill Shops Door CANcer Fundraiser Event with Music by Nashville Star Skyelor Anderson
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 23, 2022) – After a wildly successful fundraising event last summer, Top of the Hill Shops is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Parking Lot Party on July 1, 2022! Last year, over $13,500 was raised […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Celebrates 4th of July
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 23, 2022) – Get ready to celebrate! Sturgeon Bay is gearing up for a spectacular 4th of July celebration! Help Sturgeon Bay celebrate Independence Day along the water in Sunset Park. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. […]
Read MoreThe Hardy Gallery Announces Award Winners from the 60th Annual Juried Exhibit
Ephraim, Wis. (June 21, 2022) – The Hardy Gallery is pleased to announce the award winners of the 60th Annual Juried Exhibit. Out of 140 submissions from artists throughout the Peninsula and Midwest region, five individual artists were awarded financial merit […]
Read MoreAbstraction of Environment Open House/Exhibit Reception at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 21, 2022) – Summer is under way with the second show at Woodwalk Gallery on Sunday, June 26 from 1-4pm. “This year we are doing things a little differently, partly to maintain some consistency in our […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music’s Griffon String Quartet Plays Mendelssohn and Shostakovich Cyclical Works
Sister Bay, Wis. (June 21, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet, Midsummer’s Music’s engaging resident ensemble, headlines the third program of Midsummer’s 2022 exciting summer season with four dynamic concerts from June 24 through June 30. Chosen by Griffon members as […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Songwriter Charley Crockett in Concert June 29
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 21, 2022) – On Wednesday, June 29, at 8 p.m., one-of-a-kind songwriter Charley Crockett will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Part neo-country-western, part bluesman, Charley Crockett is a powerful storyteller and songwriter. […]
Read MoreCrossroads 13th Annual Trail Run & Walk
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 17, 2022) – The inaugural Land Restoration School at Crossroads at Big Creek opened this week. On Saturday, June 18, Crossroads will hold the 13th annual Crossroads Trail Run & Walk with a restoration twist, and even […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Family-Friendly Americana Act Okee Dokee Brothers June 23
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 17, 2022) – On Thursday, June 23, at 6 p.m., kid-friendly Americana duo Okee Dokee Brothers will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). Ticket holders may also elect to purchase tickets for a pre-show, family-style pizza […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces Housing Capital Campaign and Lead Donor
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 17, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce the public launch of its capital campaign, Act II: Protecting the Past, Ensuring the Future. Through the Act II Housing Campaign, the theater plans to raise $3.5 million to […]
Read MoreDeath’s Door Dance Festival
Door County, Wis. (June 17, 2022) – Door County will welcome dance movers, makers, and shakers from across the Midwest (and beyond) with the premiere Summer performing arts event, Death’s Door Dance Festival, July 22-24. Join us on Friday, as […]
Read MoreSouthern Door Announces New Elementary Principal
Southern Door, Wis. (June 14, 2022) – The Southern Door County School District is proud to announce that a familiar face will be returning to the district as elementary principal starting July 1. At a Board of Education Special Meeting […]
Read MoreDCA Presents New Orleans Legends Preservation Hall Jazz Band in Concert June 22
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 14, 2022) – On Wednesday, June 22, at 8 p.m., New Orleans legends Preservation Hall Jazz Band will return to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) by popular demand. Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB) has held the torch of […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Performs 20th Century Composers with English Connections
This program includes an unpublished quintet from Charles Villiers Stanford. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music continues its exciting 2022 concert season with an inspiring program featuring 20th century English classical composers Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Ralph Vaughn Williams, and […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery Music Scene Heats Up for 2022
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 14, 2022) – One of the amazing attributes of Woodwalk Gallery, besides the body of artists it represents, is the tremendous acoustics. Musicians love to play all types of music in this historical and open-air barn/gallery […]
Read MoreFirst-Ever Door County History Days: A Weeklong Celebration of the Peninsula’s Unique Heritage June 20-26
Door County, Wis. (June 9, 2022) – For the first time ever, cultural institutions in Door County have come together for Door County History Days, a weeklong celebration of history and heritage throughout the Peninsula. From Monday, June 20th to […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery Fish Creek To Host Grand Opening Celebration
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 8, 2022) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Fish Creek location for their Grand Opening Celebration on June 18 from 4–7pm. This show will feature the work of Angela Olson Luberger (Door County Resident), […]
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