DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Local Door County Author Releases Fifth Historical Romance Novel

On March 27, 2019, local Door County resident and author, Katherine Hastings, released her latest romance novel. The Arch Pirate blends fact with fiction in this 17th century historical romance. Based on the real-life pirate Captain Henry Avery, Hastings crafted […]

Southern Door Open Audition Call for ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

The Southern Door Community Auditorium is proud to announce the re-birth of tjhe Door County community musical with the upcoming production of Little Shop of Horrors July 19-21, 2019. This is a call to performers to audition at one […]

Door County Environmental Council Lecture: Safe Lawns

The folks at Crossroads at Big Creek are enthusiastic fans of science. They make a big deal about trying to base their decisions on scientific data. Recently there was a radio report about a lawsuit against Monsanto and the difficulty […]

‘The Play’s the Thing’ Concludes with ‘The Gentleman Thief’

“When you are discovered by a householder–with revolver–in his parlor at half-past three in the morning, it is surely an injudicious move to lay stress on your proficiency as a burglar. The householder may be supposed to take that for […]

Tree Planting Collaborations Celebrate Earth Day

Here’s an item for your next round of Door County Nature Trivia: How many trees have the Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC) and partner organizations planted in the county since 2016? The answer is an astonishing 10,000-plus. For […]

Door County Honored with Three Awards at Wisconsin Governor’s Tourism Conference

Door County recipients were honored with three awards during the Governor’s Tourism Awards Banquet at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism on March 19, 2019. Each year Wisconsin’s tourism industry honors five Governor’s Tourism Awards recipients at the Wisconsin Governor’s […]

2019 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Award Winners

The 26th annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11am with over 30 participating businesses and organizations. The award for best business entry was received by Bay Shore Outfitters for their creative float and […]

Ben Bedford in Concert at Lost Moth Gallery March 24

Lost Moth Gallery welcomes Ben Bedford in concert, performing songs off his new CD, The Hermit’s Spy Glass. Bedford establishes himself as a songwriter in the tradition of musical icons ranging from Bill Morrissey to Woody Gutherie, casting individual people in […]

Humane Society Hosts Bottle Baby Open House, Volunteer Info Session

Bottle Baby Open House Wednesday, April 3 from 1 – 2 pm The Wisconsin Humane Society is hosting open houses for those interested in fostering “bottle baby” kittens. Bottle babies are orphaned, neonatal kittens too young to eat solid food on their […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents the Griffon String Quartet in Concert

The Griffon String Quartet will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim on Friday, March 15. The quartet is the result of a collaboration between Midsummer’s Music Ltd. in Door County, the Fine Arts Institute at East High in […]

2019 Festival of Nature at The Ridges

Registration for the 17th annual Festival of Nature begins on Monday, March 18 at 10:00am sharp. This event is held Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26 and features more than 60 programs, including birding, biking, hiking and paddling experiences. Explore Door County and […]

Plum Bottom Gallery’s Demo Day Featuring Chad Luberger

Don’t miss Plum Bottom Gallery’s latest Demo Day featuring resident porcelain artist Chad Luberger on Saturday March 24! Catch Luberger behind the wheel between 10:30-12:00 creating one of a kind hand thrown ceramics and see his newest collection on display […]

“Tales of Men and Ghosts” Enthrall Audience with its Spooky Tales

Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of “Tales of Men and Ghosts” adapted by Steve Pickering from stories by Edith Wharton on Monday, March 4 to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. “It was thrilling to hear audible reactions from the […]

Singer-Songwriter Susan Gibson to Perform at White Gull Inn

Singer-songwriter Susan Gibson will be featured in concert at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Weds., March 27. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are $22. A Minnesota native, Gibson is a Wimberley, TX-based singer-songwriter who has released four […]

Door County Coffee & Tea Co. to Be Seen on Manufacturing Marvels®

An artisan coffee-roaster for more than 25 years, Door County Coffee & Tea Co., is excited to announce that their roasting facility will be showcased on Manufacturing Marvels® on the Fox Business Network on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Produced by […]

DCMM Announces 2019 Door County Lighthouse Festival Tours

The Door County Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the tour line-up for the 2019 Door County Spring and Fall Lighthouse Festivals, June 7-9 and October 12-13. Exciting additions to the Festivals this year include adventurous kayak excursions to view […]

Celebrate County Door at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16

The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub, and Door County Medical Center present the 26th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Come celebrate County Door by watching the St. Patrick’s Day Parade throughout the streets of Sturgeon Bay on March […]

Historic Structure Report to be Completed for Eagle Bluff Light Station

The Door County Historical Society renewed their 1960 commitment to preserve Eagle Bluff Light Station, located in Peninsula State Park, by commissioning a Historic Structure Report (HSR). The Jeffris Family Foundation, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, awarded a Historic Structure Report […]

The Rushes Awarded with the RCI Gold Crown Resort® Property Designation

The Rushes today announced it has earned the prestigious RCI Gold Crown Resort® designation by RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange. A select number of RCI affiliated resorts meet RCI’s requirements for recognition and have earned the RCI Gold […]

Baileys Harbor Winter Indoor Farmers Markets

Annie Miller of Door County Kraut Companyhas announced two upcoming Winter Indoor Farmers Markets at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall Auditorium, scheduled for Sat., March 9, and Sat., April 13, 10 am – 2 pm. Buy local, meet friends old […]

Leathem Smith’s Snowy Days Medallion Has Been Found

The Lodge at Leathem Smith’s Snowy Days Medallion $1,000 Search is officially over. The Lodge at Leathem Smith’s Snow Days Medallion Search started on February 4, 2019 and ended on February 22nd, 2019 after 18 cryptic clues were released. Participants […]

Maritime Speaker Series: The Sinking of the Half-Moon

The Maritime Speaker Series at the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) continues on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7pm. Rhys Kuzdas, DCMM Curator and Exhibits Manager, will preview his presentation for the upcoming Council of American Maritime Museums conference on […]

Door Shakespeare Tickets on Sale for 2019 Season

Tickets are now on sale for Door Shakespeare’s 2019 season, featuring “Henry V”and”The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Door Shakespeare is offering special early bird discounts, with savings of up to 35%, through their website (www.doorshakespeare.com), over the phone (920.839.1500), and […]

“Writing On The Door: Paths to Publication Conference” features Authors, Editors and Publishers

Write On, Door County has launched a new two-day conference for aspiring writers who want to learn more about how to get their work into print. The “Writing on the Door: Paths to Publication Conference” takes place April 12-13, 2019 […]

Final Day for Free Shipping and 5% Off at Door County Coffee & Tea Co.

Today is the last day to get FREE SHIPPING plus 5% off everything at Door County Coffee & Tea Co. Mardi Gras is upon us and what better way to celebrate? Use code ‘MardiGras5’ when checking out. Offer ends at […]

DCMM & WMM Celebrate 50th Birthdays with Golden Ticket

The year 2019 brings a milestone anniversary for not just one but two of Northeastern Wisconsin’s most treasured cultural institutions. Both the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum (WMM) were founded in 1969, meaning both museums […]

Ghostly Tales Slated for March 4 Play Reading Series

Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of “Tales of Men and Ghosts” a new play adapted by Steve Pickering from stories by Edith Wharton. “Tales of Men and Ghosts” will be performed March 4 at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located […]

Rotary Shipyard Tour Tickets Available

The Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay presents the 26th Annual Shipyard Tour on Saturday, May 4, 2019. For one day each year, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and CenterPointe Yacht Services open their doors to the public for tours of the shipbuilding industry. […]

Tickets on Sale March 1st for Northern Sky Theater’s 2019 Summer & Fall Seasons

Northern Sky Theater announces ticket sales and casting for the 2019 Summer and Fall Seasons in Door County, Wisconsin. Tickets are on sale March 1st online at www.NorthernSkyTheater.com and at the Northern Sky box office at the Green Gables shops […]

Birch Creek Jazz Quartet Visits Door County Schools for Artists in the Schools

Nearly 300 Door County students from choir and band programs at Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Sevastopol and Gibraltar schools took part in Birch Creek’s “Artists in the Schools” program on Friday, February 15, 2019. Artists in the Schools began in […]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Participants Wanted

Come celebrate County Door in fashionable St. Patrick’s Day style. Enter your business, organization, or group in the 26th annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is now accepting parade participants for the St. Patrick’s Day […]

Owl-O-Rama at The Ridges

4th Annual Owl-O-Rama! Saturday, March 2 from 9:00am – 4:00pm These fascinating birds of prey are known for their distinct calls, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. There will be great learning experiences for the entire family. Activities include night hikes, crafts and […]

Plum Bottom Pottery ‘Art Show 2’ Features Artist Mary White

Plum Bottom Pottery invites you to “Art Show 2” featuring Mary White on Saturday, March 2 from 10-4pm. Come and see this dynamic body of work inspired by Door County’s many dimensions. White will be on hand all day to talk about […]

DCA Saturday Features Lecture About Empathy in Children; Holiday Music Motel WRiTER’S NiGHT

On March 2, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present two compelling events: at 10 a.m., a Door County Talks presentation about developing fairness, respect, empathy, and equality in children; and at 7 p.m., WRiTER’S NiGHT: an original open mic hosted […]

Maritime Speaker Series featuring filmmaker Jake Heffernan: Lighthouses of Door County Rescheduled

After canceling the original presentation due to a snowstorm, the Maritime Speaker Series: Lighting the Door has been moved to Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7pm at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Join Wisconsin independent filmmaker Jake […]

Midsummer’s Music Composer in Residence Wins Worldwide Choral Competition

The Gesualdo Six, a men’s vocal consort from the United Kingdom, recently announced the results of their worldwide choral competition and the Midsummer’s Music 20-year-old Composer In Residence is a winner. Jacob Beranek hails from Oconomowoc, WI, and was named […]

2019 Fire & Ice – Ice Carving Competition Results

Volunteer ice carvers braved the chilly elements today, Saturday, February 16, 2019. Carvers began chipping, sawing, and molding ice blocks throughout Sturgeon Bay at 9am. Unique and original “ice-terpieces” were formed out of 300-pound crystal clear ice blocks. The brave […]

DCHS Endowment Fund 1st Program of 2019: Wisconsin Cheese & Door County Cheese Factories

Where would Wisconsin Brie without cheese? The Door County Historical Society is excited to announce their first program of 2019: Wisconsin Cheese & Door County Cheese Factories. The two-part program will benefit the DCHS Endowment Fund and is slated for […]

Wisconsin Arts Board Awards Grant to Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce it was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) through their Creation & Presentation program. Funds from the grant will support the Peninsula Players continued development and presentation of outstanding theatrical productions […]

Door County Rubber Stamps Presents Spring 2019 Art Extravaganza Weekend

The Spring Art Extravaganza returns to Door County Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7. Enjoy a variety of crafting classes taught by Sarah Justison from The Paper Cut in Appleton, WI. The weekend will also include a welcome breakfast, wine […]

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