DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
May 28 Opening Reception Celebrates Miller Art Museum’s Three New Exhibitions
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 25, 2022)—The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is set to unveil three new exhibitions on Saturday, May 28: For the Love of Chardin in the first-floor main galleries, Until Next Time featuring work by artist Elysia Holland Michaelsen, and Still […]
Read MoreGraham Park Official Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 25, 2022) – Destination Sturgeon Bay and the City of Sturgeon Bay will celebrate the official opening of Graham Park, 10 Pennsylvania Street, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 3 at 11 am. Destination Sturgeon […]
Read MoreMagical Mysterious Tour Opening Reception at Woodwalk Gallery May 29
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 23, 2022) – Woodwalk Gallery’s show, the Magical Mysterious Tour, is an extension of the juried online show held by Woodwalk Gallery during March and April. Co-owner, Jillaine Seefeldt, says, “I love that that so many […]
Read MoreAlpine Golf Course Announces Leagues Starting May 30
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 23, 2022) – The Alpine Golf Course is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Ladies League, Men’s League and its first-ever Co-ed league starting May 30, 2022. The Leagues include Ladies, Men’s and […]
Read MoreNorthern Door Pride Festival Returns for its Second Year
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 23, 2022) – Northern Door Pride is so excited to announce the 2nd Pride event in Northern Door County history will be happening on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at the Sister Bay Village Hall. 2021’s event was amazing, […]
Read More2022 Farmers Market in Downtown Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 19, 2022) – The Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market will open for its inaugural weekend on Saturday, June 4. The market is set to run every Saturday 8am -12pm through October 15. This year, Destination Sturgeon Bay is […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Awards Scholarship to Local Student
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 18, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce its 2022 Peninsula Players Theatre Scholarship recipient. The theater and its Board of Directors created this annual award to foster the career path and arts education of graduating […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Offers Two Music Programs for Adult Musicians
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 16, 2022) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center, nationally known for its summer music academy for advanced student high school musicians, is again offering programming this summer to include two music programs for adults: Wind Ensemble […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Presents Spectacular Inaugural Gala
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 16, 2022) – On Sunday, May 29, at 3:00pm at the Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor, the Griffon String Quartet presents its inaugural gala, a public fundraiser to support the quartet’s important, ongoing mission […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary presents Raptor Rambles: Discover Daytime Raptors
Jacksonport, Wis. (May 16, 2022) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary is bringing back the Raptor Rambles, a pair of fun and family friendly events. The first event on Friday June 10 will be an opportunity to meet and learn about […]
Read MoreNew Gift Greatly Impacts the Y’s Heart of the Community Capital Campaign
Door County, Wis. (May 13, 2022) – The Door County Y is excited to announce a very generous gift of $2 million dollars from Jackie and Steve Kane. Having made a previous commitment to this project, Jackie and Steve were […]
Read MoreThe Parade of Scots Returns
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 13, 2022) – Scottish Terriers are known for their diehard attitude and on Saturday, May 21st they are returning to Baileys Harbor, WI for the 1st “Parade of Scots” since 2019. WOOFSCOT has been selected as the […]
Read MoreDC Kraut Co. Menu at Baileys Harbor Farm Market Sunday, May 15
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 13, 2022) – The Sunday Baileys Harbor Farmers Market begins this Sunday from 9am–1pm, rain or shine, on the lawn at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. Many tenured vendors are returning, as well as some new […]
Read MoreSpringtime in the Woods Guided Hike
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 13, 2022) – Join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County for Springtime in the Woods, a guided hike with nationally known forester Lee Frelich, Ph.D. director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology, […]
Read MoreHerbalist David LaLuzerne and Village of Egg Harbor Host Forage & Feast: Dandelion Dinner
Proceeds benefit Village of Egg Harbor’s Green Tier Initiatives Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 12, 2022) – As a cap off to Village of Egg Harbor’s No Mow May, you are invited to join Herbalist, David LaLuzerne for a delicious event […]
Read MoreThe Hardy Gallery Announces a Call for Entries for its 60th Annual Wall-to-Wall Juried Exhibit
Ephraim, Wis. (May 11, 2022) — The Hardy Gallery is pleased to kick off the 2022 season with its 60th Annual Wall-to-Wall Juried Exhibit, on view May 28 – July 10, 2022. Submissions will take place in person on Friday, […]
Read MorePeninsula School of Art and Write On Door County Partner to Present a Free Community Open House
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 11, 2022) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, and fellow arts organization Write On Door County will present a free Community Open House on May 21. Each organization will offer a […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Installs Tent for 2022 Wedding Season
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 10, 2022) –The Alpine Resort recently installed a spacious 4,000 square-foot sailcloth tent to be utilized for weddings and special events for the 2022 season. The outdoor tent can accommodate up to 225 seated guests or […]
Read MoreEgg Harbor Man Wins Door County Half Marathon
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 10, 2022) – The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k returned to spring for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, May 7, and more than 1,500 runners were rewarded with perfect May weather […]
Read MoreCrossroads Celebrates Door County’s Big Plant, eBird Global Big Day, Total Eclipse
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 6, 2022) – This will be a big, big, big weekend at Crossroads. On Saturday morning, March 14, our Habitat Healers will participate in the Climate Change Coalition of Door County’s BIG PLANT. That Saturday also […]
Read MorePianist Juho Pohjonen Replaces Peter Jablonski for Grand Finale of August Symphony Series
Ephraim, Wis. (May 5, 2022) – Peninsula Music Festival President & CEO, Christoph Ptack, today announced that Finnish pianist Juho Pohjonen will replace Peter Jablonski for the Grand Finale concert of the Symphony Series “NORDIC GREATS” featuring Grieg’s Piano Concerto in […]
Read MoreAmythyst Kiah to Perform Solo at DCA May 13
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – On May 13, Grammy-nominated songwriter Amythyst Kiah will present a solo concert at Door Community Auditorium (DCA). The concert, presented in partnership with Write On Door County and their Health & Healing Writer’s […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Welcomes Lisa Schlenker as Production Company Manager
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 3, 2022) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce that Lisa Schlenker will join the company as Production Company Manager and Resident Designer. Schlenker brings a wealth of experience to bear on this newly created position, in which […]
Read MoreCrossroads Environmental Restoration Project
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – Finally, it is May, and it seems like this month, folks all over Door County are making an effort to plant trees and to protect pollinators. Those two worthy objectives come together as a […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet to Perform Price, Dvořák
Concert features works by African American composer Florence Price and Czech composer Antonín Dvořák Sister Bay, Wis. (May 2, 2022) – Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” Midsummer’s Music’s quartet in residence, the Griffon String […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Celebrates 32 Years of Extraordinary Chamber Music in Door County
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 28, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, is celebrating its 32nd season of presenting exceptional chamber music in the vacation paradise of Door County, Wisconsin. Concerts hailed as “exciting, pulse-pounding and riveting” […]
Read MoreDeath’s Door Dance Festival
Door County, Wis. (April 27, 2022) – July 22nd through the 24th, 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. Join us […]
Read MoreMusic for Food Concert on May 14
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 26, 2022) – The need to address hunger insecurity has never been as great and the statistics are shocking. 1 in 7 people nationwide is food insecure. That means every sixth person you see might be […]
Read MoreKick Ash Community Event April 26
Ellison Bay, Wis. (April 25, 2022) – You’re invited to gather at Kick Ash in Ellison Bay for an evening with Colleen Baldrica, the talented author of top selling book Tree Spirited Woman. Join the event from 6-7pm on Tuesday, […]
Read More“Nature’s Medley” Artist Reception Featuring Door County Artist Marcia Nickols
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (April 22, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary will host an Artist Reception, titled “Nature’s Medley” on May 5th from 4-6 pm, featuring the works of talented Door County artist, Marcia Nickols. Nickols work includes water-based oils, mixed […]
Read MoreDoor Peninsula Astronomical Society’s Viewing Night & Planetarium Grand Re-Opening
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 22, 2022) – “Oh, WOW!” It is almost an involuntary response when folks experience a show in the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society’s Planetarium. We also hear the “Oh, wow!” the first time people see the rings of […]
Read MoreThe Hardy Gallery 2022 Exhibit Schedule Announced
Ephraim, Wis. (April 22, 2022) – The Hardy Gallery has been a pillar of the Door County art community since the mid-1900s, providing exhibits that surprise with each new season. We look forward to a much-anticipated start on Saturday, May […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Announces 48th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art Award Winners
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 21, 2022) – The Miller Art Museum announced at a free public reception held Monday evening the award winners for the Museum’s 48th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art, on display now through Monday, […]
Read MoreHappy National Volunteer Week
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 20, 2022) – Northern Sky is celebrating National Volunteer Week by recognizing the power of volunteers to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms our world. Northern Sky would not be as strong as […]
Read MoreSlocan Ramblers to Perform at the White Gull Inn
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 18, 2022) – The Slocan Ramblers, a Canadian bluegrass group, will perform at the White Gull Inn, Fish Creek, on Wednesday, April 27. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are $30. The Slocan Ramblers, 2020 International Bluegrass […]
Read MoreSecond Annual Door County Big Plant
Door County, Wis. (April 18, 2022) – More than 50 schools, churches, municipalities, organizations and private landowners will join forces to plant some 10,000 trees over the next month in the second annual Door County Big Plant, a project of […]
Read MoreFishstock Concert Series Launches New Season with Will Kruger Performance July 3
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 15, 2022) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced the start of its 2022 season with a July 3rd performance by singer/songwriter Will Kruger. Kruger’s musical roots go back to the folk eera and his influences are musicians […]
Read MoreEvery Day is Earth Day Celebration 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 15, 2022) – Crossroads at Big Creek is proud to be one of the participating organizations in Door County’s Every Day is Earth Day Celebration 2022. While the official Earth Day is April 22, the county-wide celebration […]
Read MoreCommunity Comes Together to Protect Children
The Door County YMCA joins the Five Days of Action to protect children from sexual abuse. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 13, 2022) – The Door County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 18-22, 2022. The Five […]
Read MoreJohn McGivern’s Mainstreets Preview Party in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association will be hosting a preview party for John McGivern’s Main Streets television show at 5:00pm on Wednesday, April 20 at the Sister Bay Village Hall. John McGivern’s Main […]
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