DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

2024 Write On, Door County Writer/Reader Retreats

Juddville, Wis. (December 29, 2022) – Does your writing group need a getaway to inspire creativity? Could your book club use a retreat to determine your next line-up of readings? At various times of the year, the Write On residence […]

Author Reading with Julie Lokun at The Dorr Hotel on January 12

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 27, 2022) — On January 12 at 6pm, The Dörr Hotel in Sister Bay is proud to host an evening of storytelling with author Julie Lokun. She’ll be sharing snippets from the upcoming book she is […]

Year End Family-Friendly Activities

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 23, 2022) – Crossroads at Big Creek will end the year with a variety of family-friendly activities (including Ski-for-Free if conditions allow. Watch our website crossroadsatbigcreek.org for current trail conditions and hours) and we are proud to […]

Ridges Reads Presents Braiding Sweetgrass: Weaving Together the Gifts the Natural World Offers Us

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (December 22, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary is hosting Ridges Reads, a community book club discussion on Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, authored by Robin Wall Kimmerer. As a botanist, Kimmerer has been […]

Burton’s on the Green Now Open at Alpine’s Clubhouse

Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 22, 2022) – Alpine Resort is excited to announce the opening of its new restaurant, Burton’s on the Green, located at the golf course clubhouse. The historic clubhouse was remodeled for a restaurant setting with new […]

Doing Business Locally Pays Dividends

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 22, 2022) – The Door County Cooperative began mailing over $165,000.00 to local residents as part of its stock retirement program. Qualifying members will be receiving a check for 5 percent of the total stock they have […]

Maritime Speaker Series: The Berylune: Journey of a Door County Boat

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online on Thursday, January 5 at 7pm, featuring “The Berylune: Journey of a Door County Boat” presented by Brennan […]

Door-Tran Receives Grant to Support Mission to Provide Affordable, Available, Accessible Transportation Options

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 19, 2022) – Door-Tran has been awarded a Legacy Grant of $7,088.22 by the Wispact Foundation. This funding will allow us to provide half-priced taxi vouchers to disabled Door County residents. This grant provides us the […]

Sister Bay’s New Year’s Eve Celebration and fm 106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop™

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 16, 2022) – Sister Bay celebrates New Year’s Eve with a shopping extravaganza throughout the village, ice skating and a bonfire at the Sports Complex, dining specials, and an early evening fireworks show at the Sports Complex. […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Welcomes New Board Members

Fish Creek, Wis. (December 14, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sarah Bonovich and Greg Wait to its Board of Directors. Bonovich was raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, graduated from St. Norbert College and now […]

Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus Hosting Adopt-A-Thon

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 14, 2022) – The WHS Door County Campus is hosting their first-ever Hoppy Holidays Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, December 17. Interested adopters are welcome to visit any time between 11am – 3pm, no appointment required. WHS has […]

Door County Short Film Festival and Northern Sky Theater Partner for 2023 Film Festival

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2022) — The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Northern Sky Theater to present the 14th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) at Northern Sky Gould Theater […]

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party with Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns at DCA

Fish Creek, Wis. (December 13, 2022) – On Thursday, December 22, at 7 p.m., Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Jazz singer, Janet Planet, will also make a special guest appearance. […]

Sturgeon Bay Fire & Ice: Call for Ice Carvers

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2022) – Calling all novice and professional ice carvers! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for ice or snow carvers to participate in Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Fire & Ice event, presented by Stone Harbor. All beginner, […]

Griffon String Quartet Launches Inaugural Winter Strings Retreat

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 9, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet’s founding mission of providing music education to youth and underserved children in northeast Wisconsin is the pivotal catalyst for launching its long-awaited endeavor of hosting the inaugural Winter Retreat for […]

Final Weekend of ‘Christkindlmarkt Door County’ 2022

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 9, 2022) – The final weekend of Sister Bay’s hugely popular Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt Door County, will take place this coming weekend, from Friday Dec. 9 through Sunday Dec. 11. Like the highly popular Christkindlmarkt events […]

Al Johnson’s Butik and Skal Annual Christmas Sale

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 8, 2022) – While out Christmas shopping, be sure to stop at Al Johnson’s Butik and, next door, at Skal, where nearly everything in both shops is 25% off! The 25% off is offered storewide, with […]

Meet & Greet with Door County Division I National Swim Champion Max McHugh

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 8, 2022) – The Door County Y & DCY Swim Team is excited to announce a “Meet and Greet” with Door County’s only Division I National Swim Champion, Max McHugh, on Saturday, December 17th at 10 a.m. in […]

Your Support Makes Write On’s Mission a Reality: Inspiring Writers and Readers of All Ages

Juddville, Wis. (December 6, 2022) – At this time of year filled with celebrations and gift giving, we find ourselves experiencing a deep sense of gratitude for the support and participation that has allowed Write On to continue to grow […]

Griffon String Quartet Plays Free Community Holiday Concerts

The Midsummer’s Music resident string quartet performs Beethoven, Villa-Lobos, and holiday favorites in Green Bay and Door County. Sister Bay, Wis. (December 6, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform […]

Door County YMCA Announces New CEO

Door County, Wis. (December 2, 2022) – The Door County YMCA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Tonya Felhofer has been named as the next CEO of the Door County Y. Felhofer brings a wealth of Y experience in […]

All-Bach Concerts Feature Griffon String Quartet Violinist Roy Meyer

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 2, 2022) – Griffon String Quartet founding member Roy Meyer will be the featured solo violinist at two all-Bach concerts in Door County on Sunday, December 11. Roy began violin studies at four years old with Kyoko […]

Tannenbaum Holiday Shop’s Annual Friends & Family Sale

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 30, 2022) – After taking a year off, Tannenbaum has decided to have their Friends and Family Sale again. For one day only (December 6 to be exact) nearly everything is on sale! There are some […]

Door County ‘Merry’-Time” Museum’s Jingle Mixer

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 30, 2022) – Door County Maritime Museum invites you to mix and mingle through the Door County ‘Merry’-Time” Museum’s winter wonderland during the Jingle Mixer on Tuesday, December 13, beginning at 6pm. During the Mixer, explore fabulous trees, wreaths and […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2023 Season

Fish Creek, Wis. (November 28, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 88th season performing June 13 through October 15, 2023. “I am delighted to share our lineup […]

The Dorr Hotel Hosts Paint n’ Sip Weekend Getaway

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 28, 2022) – Escape to Sister Bay January 13 & 14 and stay at The Dorr Hotel’s luxe accommodations while indulging in a weekend of wine and painting during their Paint ‘n Sip getaway. Guests will […]

Gibraltar’s Annual Tree Lighting 2022

Fish Creek, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – Gibraltar’s yearly event will bring back the charm of yesteryear. We invite young and old to bundle up and stroll down to Noble Square for our annual tree lighting and caroling. As snowflakes […]

Griffon String Quartet Children’s Concerts Great Success

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – The Griffon String Quartet’s recent Children’s Concerts, based on the picture book, Because, by New York Times best-selling author Mo Willems, were massively successful in bringing classical music to youth in Door County and Green Bay. The […]

Jukebox Saturday Night Presents “Music of Mancini” at DCA November 26

Fish Creek, Wis. (November 21, 2022) – On Saturday, November 26, at 7 p.m., Jukebox Saturday Night will present “Music of Mancini” on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Jukebox Saturday Night celebrates the compositions of legendary composer Henry […]

The Ridges Sanctuary Natural Christmas: A Winter Wonderland

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (November 17, 2022) – The Ridges Sanctuary is giving families and friends a chance to spend time this holiday season surrounded by its natural beauty. Guests at the old-fashioned holiday celebration can walk down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk, roast marshmallows and chestnuts […]

Does at The Dorr Weekend Getaway in Door County Nov. 18-19

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 17, 2022) — Hunter’s widows are invited to attend the annual Does at The Dörr weekend getaway. Spoil yourself with this luxurious two-day Door County escape and stay at Sister Bay’s newest waterfront hotel. Shop, drink, […]

Christmas Concerts at Birch Creek on Saturday, December 3

Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 17, 2022) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center presents two holiday concerts in Juniper Hall on Saturday, December 3. “Christmas at Birch Creek” begins with a 2:30 PM Matinee Family Concert at which all children ages […]

Door County Historical Society Presents Corey Geiger on Nov 28

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 17, 2022) – The Door County Historical Society will host author Corey Geiger, to discuss his book On a Wisconsin Family Farm – Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture. The program will be presented in […]

Door County Locals Get Discounted Rate to Stay at The Dorr Hotel

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Door County residents don’t need to leave Door County to treat themselves to a luxurious getaway. From November 1-April 1, local Door County residents are invited to stay at The Dorr Hotel for […]

Shop Small Saturday in Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Save the date! Shop Small Saturday is coming up on November 26. This shopping holiday always falls on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Support small businesses throughout Sturgeon Bay by shopping locally on Saturday, […]

Egg Harbor Holly Days Nov. 25-26

Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 14, 2022) – Head to Egg Harbor’s Holly Days Festival, November 25-26, for a weekend full of old-fashioned holiday fun complete with holiday tree lighting, horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities and more. Start the day at […]

PMF Announces Programming Lineup for 2023 Winter Chamber Music Series

Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 9, 2022) – The Peninsula Music Festival’s Winter Chamber Music Series, February Fest, will return to the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on the Sundays of February 5, 12, and 19, 2023. Performances begin […]

Santa Claus is Coming to Light Up Sister Bay

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 9, 2022) – Come to see Santa with his elves and favorite reindeer at the annual Capture the Spirit holiday lighting festivities on Friday, November 25 from 3:30 – 5:30pm! Enjoy hot chocolate and treats from […]

A Weekend Filled with Holiday Spirit in Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 7, 2022) – Ring in the holiday season with Destination Sturgeon Bay and the entire Sturgeon Bay community during the 2022 Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay and Christmas by the Bay Weekend presented with Cellcom, November 18-20. Pack up […]

Upcoming Events at The Dorr Hotel

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 7, 2022) – The Dorr Hotel, Sister Bay’s newest waterfront hotel, is hosting several great events in the upcoming months. From couple’s getaways to wine tasting parties, you’re certain to enjoy a Door County escape. Stay in their […]

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