DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands Announces Summer 2018 Schedule of Events

The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI) have announced a robust schedule of activities on Plum Island during the 2018 summer season. Mary Beth Volmer, President of FOPPI said, “This is FOPPI’s tenth anniversary year, and it’s exciting and […]

Ellison Bay’s 7th Annual Groundhogs Day Parade

It’s easy to join in the fun at the social event of the winter season! Don’t miss Ellison Bay’s 7th Annual Groundhog Day Parade on Friday, February 2. Meet at 3:15 at Nicolet Bank, build a float, decorate your car, […]

Free Kids Days in February at DCMM

Every Sunday in February, the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay will be offering free admission to children 12 and under with an accompanying paid adult. The Door County Maritime Museum hopes to encourage more children to take interest […]

Cynthia Stiehl Concert, Peruvian Ceramics Lecture at DCA on February 10

On Saturday, February 10, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present new installments of its St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture and Fireside Coffeehouse Concert series. After a morning lecture about pre-Columbian ceramics in Peru, Saturday evening will feature a concert of “loving […]

The Valentine’s Show at Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery

Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery invites you to Art Show 1 – The Annual Valentine’s Show, Saturday, February 3 from 10-4pm. The gallery is chock full of new work – you are sure to fine that one of a kind […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Free Play Reading of ‘Go Save Your Life’

Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of “Go Save Your Life” by Nasir Bin Zakaria, as told to Laura Toffenetti Monday, February 5 at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. “Go Save Your Life” is produced […]

Peninsula Music Festival: Three Great February Concerts

The Peninsula Music Festival will present three concerts in three weeks during the month of February. The annual February Fest will feature members of the Festival’s orchestra in the intimate setting of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, Ellison Bay. […]

Peninsula Preschool & The Ridges Partnership Embrace the Snow

The partnership was established back in August 2017, but this winter snow brings more fun and learning to The Ridges/Peninsula Preschool program than one could have ever imagined. Bundled up in mittens, scarves, boots, and hats, the children embrace the […]

The Door County Maritime Museum-Gills Rock Gets a Name Change

The Door County Maritime Museum-Gills Rock will be renamed the Death’s Door Maritime Museum in 2018. The name change will be celebrated with a renaming ceremony on July 4, 2018. “We wanted to peak additional interest and create extraordinary excitement […]

Valentine’s Weekend Concert features “Broadway Love Songs” at Birch Creek

Birch Creek celebrates the Valentine’s weekend with an evening concert of Broadway Love Songs. This popular and decidedly romantic music will be performed by pianist Jodie DeSalvo (Symphony Piano Faculty) and tenor Jonathan Zeng. As the evening begins, concert guests […]

Community Breakfast featuring Keynote Speaker Tasha Nicole Johnson, Ph.D.

Join the YMCA on Wednesday, February 14 at Stone Harbor Resort for a Community Breakfast at 8:30am. This is a free community event featuring keynote speaker Tasha Nicole Johnson, Ph.D., senior director of the Character Development Learning Institute for the […]

Robinson & Rohe to Perform January 31 at White Gull Inn

The singer-songwriter duo Robinson & Rohe will perform at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, January 31. The concert is the third in a series of six during the Inn’s 34th winter folk concert series. Tickets for […]

Carve an Ice Sculpture at Fire & Ice 2018

Express your creativity in an uncommon medium – ICE! The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is seeking beginner, intermediate and advanced ice carvers for the 20th Annual Fire and Ice Festival on Saturday, February 17. Ice carvers compete for CASH PRIZES, and begin carving at 9 a.m. in various […]

Dog Training Seminars

The Door County Cooperative Country Store and True Value Store will be hosting three dog training seminars. These seminars will be presented by Hope Blueberry from Hopeful Paws Dog Training and are free to the public. Friendly pets are also […]

Deathfolk Concert, “Pelé” Screening, Latino Theology and Justice Lecture at DCA

On January 26 and 27, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present new installments of its Movies at the Door, St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture, and Fireside Coffeehouse Concert series. After a Friday evening screening of the film Pelé: Birth of a […]

February Fest at Peninsula Music Festival

It’s February Fest – come visit this winter! There are three Peninsula Music Festival concerts to attend throughout February. On February 10, it’s David Bell (clarinet and friends), on February 17, it’s Bruce Briney and Dan Grantham (trumpets), and on February […]

Soup Day–Part Two at the Northern Door YMCA

It’s Soup Day–Part Two at the Northern Door Program Center! There are more than thirty soups ready to serve and more will be delivered throughout the day. Soup varieties include: Turkey Noodle Vegetable Three Mushroom with Brie Smoked Brisket Chili Roasted Root […]

2018 Door County Official Visitor Guide Now Available

The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB), the tourism marketing organization for Door County is excited to announce the 2018 Door County Official Visitor Guide is now available. One of the Midwest’s premier travel destination offers a free travel guide to […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2018 Winter Play Reading Series

Peninsula Players Theatre announces the 2018 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Fully cast readings of the plays will be performed at Björklunden in Baileys Harbor Monday, February 5, Monday, […]

George Sawyn Solo Guitar Concert at Lost Moth Gallery

George Sawyn moved up from Chicago years ago and his guitar playing has been a true gift to Door County. Playing in wedding bands for over 35 years, George can play just about anything and always takes requests. He has […]

High-Energy “Junk Rock” Ensemble Recycled Percussion Performs at DCA, Link Gallery Reception

On Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m., high-energy “junk rock” ensemble Recycled Percussion will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. An hour before the show begins, at 6:00 p.m., The Link Gallery of Children’s Art […]

Valentine’s Weekend Concert at Birch Creek

Join Birch Creek Music Festival for a romantic evening of “Broadway Love Songs” performed in a cabaret setting in Birch Creek’s Juniper Hall on Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 pm. Music will be performed by Birch Creek faculty Jodie DeSalvo […]

Discover Wisconsin names Northern Sky “2018 Choice Destination”

This past summer Discover Wisconsin visited our theater in the woods to capture our unique Door County experience on video. Discover Wisconsin, the state’s leading media brand and tourism TV show, will be shining the spotlight on Door County in […]

The 2018 Winter Fleet

The Winter Fleet has started making their way in to Bay Shipbuilding. Watch the giants of the Great Lakes head in for winter layup at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. Ships from 500 feet to over 1000 feet make their way through the […]

“Words on Fire” Coffeehouse Concert, “June Falling Down” Screening, Humor and Health Lecture Headline DCA Winter Weekend

On January 19 and 20, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present new installments of its Movies at the Door, St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture, and Fireside Coffeehouse Concert series. After a Friday evening screening of the Door County-based film June Falling […]

Britta Salon Welcomes a New Team Member

Britta Salon is happy to introduce Georgina Saunderson-Hatch, our new Cosmetology Apprentice/Stylist/Beauty Enthusiast. Georgina offers a variety of hair extension and braiding services, as well as facial waxing. Georgina will continue to grow as a stylist over the next two years while attaining her license […]

NWTC Arrives in Sister Bay

Your new space for learning and small business development is coming to Sister Bay! Designed with Northern Door County community members and businesses in mind, the new NWTC center will support job creation and existing businesses in the area through […]

Milwaukee Indie Folk Band Dead Horses at DCA

On Saturday, January 13, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will kick off its Fireside Coffeehouse Concert Series with a concert by Milwaukee-based indie folk band Dead Horses in the intimate DCA Fireside Lobby. No Depression has hailed Dead […]

What’s Happening in the New Year at the YMCA

Mark your new 2018 Calendars with the following dates and support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Winter events include: Soup Day at the Northern Door Program Center on Monday, January 15 Soup Day at the Sturgeon Bay Program Center on Tuesday, […]

Sister Bay’s NYE Fireworks Being Moved from Marina to Ice Rink!

In a late-breaking development, it has been announced that Sister Bay’s 4th Annual New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration at 8 pm is being moved from its previous location at the Sister Bay Marina to the Teresa K. Hilander Community Ice […]

Final Frostbite Open at Red Putter on New Years Day

After eight years, the annual Frostbite Open at Red Putter Mini Golf will end this year. The owners invite you to join in on the fun one last time this New Years Day. Kick off your 2018 with a round of […]

Maritime Lighthouse Tower Project Brings in $2.5 Million for Expansion

The Door County Maritime Museum’s Lighthouse Tower expansion project has successfully finished the first stage of fundraising for this inspiring multi-million-dollar initiative, bringing in more than $2.5 million in gifts and pledges. Expanding the museum means bringing more of the […]

Main Street Shops Open Daily through the Holidays

The Main Street Shop complex (home to 19 specialty stores), located in the heart of Egg Harbor, is open and ready to serve you for the holiday shopping season. Most of the specialty stores are open for three day weekends, […]

Jacksonport Polar Bear Club Prepares for 32nd Annual Plunge

The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club is preparing to take their annual plunge into Lake Michigan for the 32nd time at 12 noon on Sunday January 1, 2018. For the past thirty-one years the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club has celebrated the New […]

Friends of Potawatomi State Park Near Fundraising Goal

The Friends of Potawatomi State Park are pleased to announce they have met the $25,000 fundraising match put forth by a generous family. The Friends group is working to raise funds for the construction and installation of a new handicapped […]

“Play It Forward for the Holidays” at Door Community Auditorium

On Thursday, December 28 at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present its fifth annual Play It Forward concert, bringing together many of Door County’s favorite musicians to benefit a worthy cause. Through these performers’ donated time, as well […]

LazyOne Door County Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Located in the Main Street Shops in downtown Egg Harbor, LazyOne Door County Leisurewear Store is celebrating its second anniversary as a purveyor of one-of-a-kind cotton leisurewear for everyone from newborn babies to kids, parents and grandparents. LazyOne Door County […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents Two Free Holiday Concerts

Midsummer’s Music presents two free holiday concerts! The Hunt Quartet plays Schubert, Beethoven and holiday favorites. No reservations or tickets necessary. Come as you are.! Friday, December 15 7:00 pm – Sister Bay Moravian Church Saturday, December 16 3:00 pm – Hope UCC, Sturgeon Bay

Door County Coffee Co. Gifts Packaged & Ready for you to Give

Let Door County Coffee Co. do the work for you this Christmas with 50+ beautifully packaged gifts they’ll ship to your family and friends! Why fuss over which size or color to choose – give the gift of coffee that fits everyone. Plus, they’ll […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces Naming Opportunities

With the end of the year fast approaching, Northern Sky Theater has announced a holiday-giving opportunity for donors making a contribution to its Constellation Campaign. In an effort to continue the strong momentum of Northern Sky’s Constellation Campaign to raise funds […]

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