DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Michaels, Perlewitz, Hart and Zuehlke Receive Awards from DCMM

On Monday, August 5, the winners of the annual Door County Mariner Awards and Coast Guard Person of the Year Award were announced at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. BM1 Andrew Michaels won the Coast Guard Person of the Year […]

Pre-Show Seminar at Peninsula Players Features Intuitive Reader

Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of “Ghost The Musical,” by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, will host intuitive reader Penny Slusher for a free pre-show seminar Friday, August 9 in the theater at 6:30 p.m. Slusher […]

Midsummer’s Music Celebrates Violinist David Perry’s 20th Season

During an exclusive, private event in Ephraim on July 30, Midsummer’s Music celebrated 20 years of concerts with world-renowned violinist David Perry. Artistic Director Jim Berkenstock attributes great credit for the success of Midsummer’s Music to Perry: “When David Perry […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features John Ford-Coley on Sunday, August 4

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by singer-songwriter John Ford-Coley on Sunday, August 4. Ford-Coley is well-known as half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, who had several extremely popular songs. Continuing to perform his […]

Food Trucks & Floaties at Anclam Park

Beat the summer heat by heading to Anclam Beach & Park in Baileys Harbor on Saturday, August 17 from 11am–4pm. No shoes, no shirts, no problem as we celebrate our Food Truck scene with Chives’ Harbor Pizza and Harbor Griddle […]

German Festival in Sturgeon Bay

Join the Door County Historical Society to celebrate German Festival! The historical society will host its annual German Festival on Saturday, August 10. Activities will be held from 10am to 3pm at the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. […]

Join DCMM to celebrate the Cana Island Lighthouse Sesquicentennial

On Wednesday, August 7, 3-6pm the Door County Maritime Museum will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cana Island Lighthouse. Cana Island is perhaps Door County’s most photographed lighthouse, celebrating 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake […]

American Pickers to Film in Wisconsin

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Wisconsin! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in October 2019. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating […]

Ghost The Musical Opens July 31 at Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is excited to announce the opening of “Ghost The Musical” by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics fame) and Glen Ballard. This timeless musical fantasy about […]

Door County’s Historic Lodge Celebrates 90 Years

Horse drawn carriages, a famous 19th hole, and a looming Great Depression are just a few of the elements that make up the Maxwelton Braes Golf Course and Lodge construction story. The resort witnessed the golden age of travel, the […]

Celebrating Local Artists in Sister Bay on August 10

Come to the only Door County art show exclusively featuring only Door County artists! The 17th annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts takes place in Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 – 5:00pm. Thirty artists will […]

Eclectic Big Band Squirrel Nut Zippers Performs at DCA August 11

On Sunday, August 11, at 8 p.m., eclectic nine-piece band Squirrel Nut Zippers will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek, joined by special guest Sierra Ferrell. Quirky nine-piece band Squirrel Nut Zippers reunited last year in celebration […]

Classic & Wooden Boat Festival Returns to Sturgeon Bay

Visit the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay during the 29th annual Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival, Saturday and Sunday August 10-11. The Festival features a remarkable assortment of historic and beautiful vessels proudly displayed by their owners […]

Maritime on Madison August 10

Calling all coasties, mariners and lovers of all things water! Sail down to Maritime on Madison on Saturday, August 10 from 10am–5pm. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun on Madison Avenue located on the West Waterfront of Sturgeon Bay. […]

Donna Lindboe Trupin’s Newest Works on Display at Fine Line Designs Gallery

In addition to the rotating exhibits at Fine Line Designs Gallery, there are over 100 artists exhibiting at the gallery for the 2019 season. One of these artists is former Door County resident and long-time gallery favorite Donna Lindboe Trupin, […]

Speak Easy Casino Night at Maxwelton Braes

On Sept 27, Maxwelton Braes, Thyme Cuisine and the Ellie Helm Foundation will host its second annual casino night in the lodge hall. Together with Casino Events, the evening will be a night of Black Jack, Craps, Poker and Roulette for […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents Czech, Baroque, and Piano Concerts July 24 – August 4

Midsummer’s Music, Door County’s premiere chamber music series, presents three extraordinary programs from July 24 through August 4 in unique venues throughout the beautiful Door County Penninsula. On Thursday, July 25, at 7pm, Midsummer’s Music will perform the final salon […]

U.S. Coast Guard Band Great Lakes Tour

Friday, August 9 at 7 p.m. at the Southern Door Community Auditorium in Brussels Wisconsin, the U.S. Coast Guard Band performs in concert as part of their 2019 tour of the Great Lakes region. Director, Lieutenant Commander Adam Williamson, and […]

Rogue Theater Invites You to Meet Playwright Marie Kohler on July 21

Playwright Marie Kohler of A Girl of the Limberlost will be at Rogue Theater’s Sunday performance on July 21 at 2:00pm. Come to meet her, see her amazing script in action, and be able to ask questions afterwards in a […]

Summer Concerts at Birch Creek: Big Band Jazz, Now Thru August 10

Big Band Jazz, Session I, is in full swing at Birch Creek with faculty and students performing on the Stage of Stars in the Dutton Concert Barn four nights each week through August 10. The program each night includes songs […]

Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Comes to DCA

On Thursday, August 1, at 8 p.m., Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will come to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks—just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac […]

History of Door County Maple Syrup & the Jorns Family

The Door County Historical Society will host its Saturday afternoon yesteryear program “History of Door County Maple Syrup & the Jorns Family,” presented by Steve Jorns, on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 pm in the Vignes School at the Heritage […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble on Sunday, July 21

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble on Sunday, July 21. A world traveling instrumental acoustic jazz group based in Madison, WI, CGSE has been largely influenced by the legendary Roma Gypsy jazz guitarist […]

Pre-Show Seminar Features Mystery Scholar Dr. Christopher Chan

Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced” by Leslie Darbon, will host Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Chan will speak about “The Queen of […]

Join DCMM to celebrate the Cana Island Lighthouse Sesquicentennial

On Wednesday, August 7 from 3-6pm the Door County Maritime Museum will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cana Island Lighthouse. Cana Island is perhaps Door County’s most photographed lighthouse, celebrating 150 years of standing watch on the shore of […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents Brilliant Baroque Composers Czech and Triple Czech Concerts in July

Midsummer’s Music presents a Baroque Brilliance series of concerts from Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28. The program includes Handel’s Concerto Grosso in B-flat Major, Op. 3, No. 2 (1734) for two oboes, bassoon, strings, and harpsichord; Albinoni’s Concerto […]

Door Shakespeare’s “Shake It Up Saturday” Continues Through August 17; “Wine Nights” Continue Through August 1

Join Door Shakespeare for “Shake it Up Saturday,” a casual pre-show chat and activity designed to introduce patrons of all ages to William Shakespeare and Henry V. Door Shakespeare’s Managing Director, Amy Ensign, reviews the characters of the play and takes […]

Al Johnson’s Launches New Lingonberry-Brewed Beer

In celebration of the well-known business’s 70th anniversary, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has launched its first beer in a partnership with Badger State Brewing Company of Green Bay, WI. Bartenders at Stabbur at Al Johnson’s, the three-year-old Swedish […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features “Stas and Misha” on July 14

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by Russian musicians Stas and Misha on Sunday, July 14. Stas Venglevski is a native of Moldova and earned his Masters in music at the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow. Misha […]

Plum Bottom Gallery’s Annual Summer Gala

Plum Bottom Gallery invites you our annual Summer Gala, Saturday, July 13, 3:00–7:00pm. Don’t miss their biggest event of the summer celebrating 13 years of art excellence in Door County. Come to the gallery on Plum Bottom Road to hob […]

The Righteous Brothers Perform Their Soul Hits at DCA

On Monday, July 22, at 8 p.m., legendary soul duo The Righteous Brothers (Bill Medley and Bucky Heard) will perform their classic hits and more at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Starting in 1962, The Righteous Brothers made […]

Alexander Nobel House Invites You to Visit “Victorian Customs & Gown”

Turn back the clock as you tour our exhibit of vintage gowns, ranging from the mid 1800’s to the mid 1900’s and learn more about the customs and origins of popular traditions that have stood the test of time. Gowns ranging […]

Peninsula Players Appoints New Board Members

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Wendy Halloran and Peggy Reineck to its Board of Directors. Halloran and Reineck’s election to the Board of Directors is for a three-year term. Halloran has been a teacher, public school administrator, educational […]

“Toft Point: A Nature Lover’s Dream” Guided Hike Through Baileys Harbor

The public is invited to join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County for “Toft Point: A Nature Lover’s Dream,” a guided hike through this pristine old growth forest in Baileys Harbor, on Saturday, July 20, from 10am– noon. Charlotte […]

Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week Returns August 3-11

Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week returns August 3-11, 2019, as the City once again honors its rich maritime heritage with entertaining and fun-filled events. In addition to focusing on Sturgeon Bay’s extraordinary maritime history, the week honors the area’s local Coast […]

LEGO Event Returns to Sister Bay July 20-21

LEGO lovers of all ages are invited to get inspired and be entertained at the Brick Party by the Bay! Stop by the Sister Bay Village Hall on Saturday, July 20 and/or Sunday, July 21 from 10:00 – 3:00pm. Witness […]

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Return to DCA By Popular Demand

On Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m., Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will return by popular demand to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. With four Grammy Awards to his name and more than four million records sold, […]

Sunshine House Free Concert in Martin Park

Join Sunshine House and Todd Carey for a free concert at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, July 27 from 4–8pm. You will hear fantastic music that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Food, wine and beer will […]

Sail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales

The money-saving Sturgeon Bay shopping tradition continues Thursday, July 25, from 9am–5pm with a long list of super sales and deals at the annual city-wide Sail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales. Put on your shopping shoes and make your way […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features Michael P. Smith on July 7

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by musician Michael P. Smith on Sunday, July 7. Smith is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter who Rolling Stone Magazine once called “The greatest songwriter in the English language.” Smith has been singing […]

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