DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

#GivingTuesday at the Door County YMCA

The Door County YMCA is committed to its mission to engage and connect all people in pursuit of well-being and a vibrant, healthy and welcoming community. We believe that all people have potential. We believe that active and connected families make […]

Robbie Fulks to Perform at White Gull Inn on Dec. 5th

Singer-Songwriter Robbie Fulks will be featured in concert in the second of five concerts scheduled in in the 35th season of winter folk concerts at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, December 5. Fulks will be accompanied […]

Peninsula Players Announces 2019 Season

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 84th season performing June 18 through October 20, 2019. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin’s scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces 2019 Season

Northern Sky Theater has announced its 2019 Summer and Fall Seasons in Door County, Wisconsin. The summer season includes three original musicals playing in rotating repertory at the outdoor amphitheater in Peninsula State Park. Northern Sky will be premiering a […]

The Lone Bellow Brings “Brooklyn Country Music” to DCA

On Tuesday, December 4, at 7 p.m., Brooklyn indie folk trio The Lone Bellow will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. The Lone Bellow sings what they call “Brooklyn country music”: beautiful, sincere, exquisitely harmonized […]

Frederick Stonehouse discusses US Life-Saving Service for Speaker Series at Door County Maritime Museum

The Maritime Speaker Series at the Door County Maritime Museum continues on Thursday, December 6 at 7pm with Frederick Stonehouse discussing the US Life-Saving Service on the Great Lakes. Admission is free of charge with either a non-perishable food donation or […]

Ephraim’s Christmas in the Village Saturday, December 1

Ephraim Business Council presents the annual Christmas in the Village celebration on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Enjoy festive activities and treats as you celebrate the holidays with family and friends. The free, family friendly event begins with holiday stories and […]

Door Shakespeare Presents Readings from David Sedaris’ Holidays on Ice

For theatergoers looking for unique fare this holiday season, Door Shakespeare has just the ticket. Michael Stebbins, Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director, will bring to life – with simply a chair, podium, boom box and a bottle of water – holiday […]

Door County Maritime Museum Participates in Museum Store Sunday

The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) will be participating in Museum Store Sunday (MSS) on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The Maritime Museum store will be offering 25% off storewide; in addition, the first 25 customers to make a purchase in […]

Christmas Concerts at Birch Creek on Saturday, December 1

Birch Creek Music Performance Center presents two holiday concerts on Saturday, December 1st. “Christmas at Birch Creek” begins with a 2:30 PM Matinee Family Concert. Symphony and Percussion Session faculty bring the spectacular sounds of brass and percussion to classic […]

Peninsula Music Festival Appoints Christoph Ptack as New Executive Director

Peninsula Music Festival, now entering its 67th season, announced today that it has named Christoph Ptack as the Festival’s new Executive Director. Ptack will officially begin his tenure with the company in January 2019. A former Artistic Administrator at the […]

Katherine Shonk Presents Humor in Fiction Writing Workshop

Many short stories and novels are funny, and many are moving, but it’s the rare piece of fiction that manages to be both funny and emotionally resonant. In a special workshop, Funny Sad, Funny Ha Ha Or Both, author Katherine […]

Northern Sky Theater’s Home for the Holidays 2018

Door County’s award-winning Northern Sky Theater has announced the line-up for its annual holiday concert at the Old Gibraltar Town Hall. Home for the Holidays will offer the opportunity to reunite with Northern Sky favorite Jeff Herbst and his friends Ryan Cappleman and Tom Donoghue for an uplifting […]

Local Door County Author Releases New Book

Native Door County resident Katherine Hastings released her new book, “A War Within”, on November 7. The historical romance novel is the second released for Hastings in 2018, preceded by her first novel, “In the Assassin’s Arms” which came out […]

Signing at Door County Kids for Sue Steckart Jarosh’s New Children’s Book

Sue Steckart Jarosh, who has previously published two other children’s books — Door County’s Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Mouse and Baileys Harbor Range Lights Rascal — has released a new book from Door County Polar Bear Press, Door County’s Eagle Bluff […]

Ellison Bay Tree Lighting

It’s that time of year! Ellison Bay’s annual tree lighting! Join your community on Sunday, November 18 at 5pm to gather around the big Christmas tree for a candlelit evening of song, inspiration, fellowship and fun! Located next to the […]

Celebrate Fall at Woodwalk Gallery

Fall at Woodwalk is always lovely and this year was spectacularly golden. They have made it through the super busy season and now shift to their holiday hours, Friday–Sunday 11am–4pm through December 16. Woodwalk has an amazing variety of art that […]

Write On Partners With Door Community Auditorium to Present “Words on Water”

Write On partners with Door Community Auditorium to present Words on Water for the Fireside Coffeehouse Series. Presented annually as “Words on Fire,” the 2019 offering will be part of the county-wide celebration and discussion of water. The program will […]

CTA Employer of the Year Award Announced, New Board Members Voted In at 2018 DCVB Annual Meeting

More than130 Door County business leaders enjoyed a beautiful dinner at Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens Ballroom on Tuesday evening October 30th for the Door County Visitor Bureau’s (DCVB) 93rd annual meeting. The evening started with a 5:30 PM social hour followed […]

Big Mouth and The Power Tool Horns Swing into the Holidays at DCA

On Saturday, November 24, DCA will get into the holiday spirit with a triple-bill of festive performers, as Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns swing into the holidays with special guests Woody Mankowski and Steve March-Tormé. Big Mouth, one […]

Tannenbaum Holiday Shop Open House

With Halloween come and gone, it is time to get ready for Thanksgiving and all the wonderful family traditions. From watching a parade, to cooking turkey, or watching a football game, this time of year is filled with so many […]

Travel the World, Slice by Slice at Sonny’s Italian Kitchen

Take your taste buds on a delicious travel adventure when you try pizzas from around the world! From deep dish to Neapolitan, you can take a tour of the globe in pizza pie form at Sonny’s. Join Sonny’s Italian Kitchen […]

Sister Bay’s 2nd Annual New Years Eve Cherry Drop

Door County says farewell to 2018 on New Year’s Eve and welcomes in the New Year with the 2nd Annual Cherry Drop! What is a Cherry Drop? Creators of the event, fm 106.9 the Lodge, describe it as similar to the […]

Jeanne Kuhns Painting “New Matriarch” Receives an Award of Excellence

Jeanne Kuhns’ painting, “New Matriarch” has been juried into the online show, “Our Bond With Nature “ on the Manhattan Arts International website “The Healing Power of Art.” She is an Award of Excellence Winner and is honored to be one of […]

Early November Events at Crossroads at Big Creek

There’s nothing like the change of season – and lately, it seems like the season has been changing every couple hours – to look back and also to anticipate the future. Public programs at Crossroads this week seem to do both. On […]

Annual Pottery and Wood Show at Plum Bottom Gallery

Plum Bottom’s Annual Pottery and Wood Show will take place on Saturday, November 3 from 11am–4pm. The show will feature artists Chad Luberger, Rich Agness, Lynn Wood, Steve Skinner, and wood turner Ed Brogan. Stop by to enjoy food, wine, […]

‘Merry-Time Festival of Trees’ Returns to Maritime Museum

Create a new holiday tradition for your family and friends by visiting the Door County Maritime Museum during the Merry-Time Festival of Trees. Uniquely decorated trees and wreaths donated by businesses and individuals in the community can be found throughout […]

Milwaukee Musaik Performs Midsummer’s Music World Premiere Encore

Jacob Beranek, Composer-in-Residence for Midsummer’s Music of Door County, will have his Partita Melodica performed by Milwaukee Musaik at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 5, at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Beranek’s work received its world premiere performance in August of this […]

Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center Awarded WPS Downtown Revitalization

The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center recently received a $500 grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Downtown Revitalization grant program to support their downtown wayfinding design initiative. The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center will use the money in support of this critical […]

Katie Dahl and Peter Mulvey Perform at Kress Pavilion Nov. 14

Popular Door County singer-songwriter Katie Dahl will join nationally touring singer-songwriter (and Milwaukee native) Peter Mulvey to present an intimate evening of songs at Kress Pavilion (7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor) on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. Admission is […]

Santa Claus is Coming to Light Up Sister Bay!

Come to see Santa with his elves and favorite reindeer at the annual Capture the Spirit holiday lighting festivities on Friday, November 23 from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Enjoy hot chocolate and cider before Santa arrives at 4:30 to light the […]

DCA Presents Third-Annual Blues & Roots Fest

Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to present its third-annual Blues & Roots Fest at 7 p.m. on November 1 and 2, featuring Phil Cook, Music Maker Blues Revue, and Paul Thorn. Phil Cook (Thursday, November 1) is a Wisconsin […]

Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore Open White Gull’s 35th Concert Season Oct. 22

Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore will be featured at the first concert scheduled in the 35th season of winter folk concerts at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, November 7. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are […]

Christmas is Coming Early to Sturgeon Bay

See Sturgeon Bay sparkle this holiday season. Join the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, Nicolet National Bank, and the rest of the Sturgeon Bay community as we celebrate the holidays November 16-18 during the annual Christmas by the Bay event. Come […]

Ellison Bay Fall Art Crawl

Fall colors should be at their peak when you crest the Ellison Bay Hill overlooking the panorama of the Niagara Escarpment. This quiet yet vibrant town is the home of a unique community of artists, craftspeople, galleries and spectacular natural […]

“Classical Dance Suites by the Famous B’s!” at the Kress Pavilion

On November 9, 2018 at 4:30PM the Kress Pavilion will host a lively classical concert with selections from early Baroque through to the Present, featuring two woman composers, including Amy Beach, Byrd, Bach, and Bartok in the Great Hall. Beth […]

Haunted Harbor Halloween Party

Ghouls and goblins get ready for the Baileys Harbor “Haunted Harbor Halloween Party” on Wednesday, October 31. Start your night off by Trick or Treating throughout downtown from 5pm-7pm. Be sure to pop in at businesses staying open for all […]

Ghosts, Witches, Zombies – Oh My!

Have a spooktacular time during the 7th annual Thrills on Third event on Saturday, October 27 in Sturgeon Bay. Spend the day walking the historic Third Avenue and taking part in the numerous Halloween activities. The day begins at 9am. All […]

Maritime Speaker Series Returns to Door County Maritime Museum

The Maritime Speaker Series returns to the Door County Maritime Museum for the 2018-2019 season. This year boasts an impressive lineup of speakers to educate and entertain maritime enthusiasts. The monthly series kicks off on Thursday, November 1st at 7pm […]

Art show 12: Abstract Realism at Plum Bottom Gallery

Plum Bottom Welcomes you to Art show 12: Abstract Realism on October 20th from 11-4pm! Come see the latest from paper artist Heather Allard, painter Mark Pflughoeft, and Cleary Wamhoff, glass artist Laurel Grey and Door County favorite Mary White. […]

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