DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Spring 1 Art Show To Take Place At Plum Bottom Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Plum Bottom Road location on Saturday, April 23 from 10am-5pm to join them for the opening reception of their Spring I Art Show! Featured artists will […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society Receives $25,000 from National Trust for Historic Preservation
$2.5 million funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – At a news conference today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Telling the Full History Preservation Fund announced its award […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery Opening in April with Magical Mysterious Tour
Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – Woodwalk Gallery is extending its season a little more, opening weekends starting April 15 then shifting to daily starting May 1. The opening show, titled Magical Mysterious Tour, is an expanded version of […]
Read MoreEcologist Brad Herrick to Explore Invasive Jumping Worms at Next Lecture in Door County Master Gardeners Education Series
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 11, 2022) – Many Door County gardeners have been shocked to discover invasive jumping worms in their lawns, gardens and woodlands. Ecologist Brad Herrick will explore the impact of this new non-native soil invader in the next lecture […]
Read MoreEGGStravanza at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 8, 2022) – At Crossroads at Big Creek this time of year, we think about eggs. We aren’t alone. Eggs are significant in the commemorations of several religious holidays. And for years, it has been a Crossroads tradition to offer […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Celebrates Artistic Achievement of Student Artists in “48th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 6, 2022) – The Miller Art Museum is proud, in collaboration with the following exhibition sponsors: Artists Guild, LLC, Kathy and John Campbell, the Cramer Family Fund in memory of Tricia Cramer, Dennis and Bonnie Connolly, […]
Read MoreSister Bay Hosts 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt April 16
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 30, 2022) – Get your picture taken with The Easter Bunny at the 14th Annual Sister Bay Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 am. Hunt for colorful eggs with candy inside at the Sister […]
Read MoreRegistration & Open House for Peninsula Preschool’s 2022-23 School Year
Saturday, April 9, 9:00 am – Noon Ephraim, Wis. (March 30, 2022) – Interested parents of preschool-age children are invited to visit Peninsula Preschool’s classroom and meet the director to learn about the 2022-23 curriculum. Registration on April 9 (9:00 am – […]
Read MoreLearn About Shipwrecks Around Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2022) – Join the Door County Maritime Museum at the Sturgeon Bay Museum for an evening of classic Great Lakes folk songs, with three longtime members of Northern Sky Theater: Doc Heide, Craig Konowalski, and Holly […]
Read MoreThe Art of Collaboration on Display in Peninsula School of Art’s Latest Exhibition
Fish Creek, Wis. (March 26, 2022) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, opens its latest exhibition, Dynamic Duos: Art of Collaboration, on Friday, April 8, with a free public opening reception from 4:30 to 6pm. The exhibition […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Welcomes New Board Members
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music draws on the wisdom and guidance from individuals who comprise the board of directors. Board members typically exhibit a special, continued dedication to Midsummer’s Music through their support for the organization, musicians […]
Read MoreCrossroads at Big Creek Receives Grant from Wisconsin Humanities Council
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 28, 2022) – Crossroads at Big Creek recently received an $8,859 grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council. These funds will help Crossroads introduce the community to our Ida Bay Preserve and share the stories of the people […]
Read MoreFamily Friendly Easter Trolley Rides on Saturday, April 16
Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – Join Door County Trolley in celebrating an early, sweet taste of Spring and the Easter holiday. The well-known trolley company is offering complimentary Family Trolley Rides through Egg Harbor in search of what the Easter […]
Read MoreIndividual, Group and Season Tickets for Peninsula Players Theatre Now on Sale
87th Season Running June 14 through October 16. A five-show season filled with drama, mystery, music, mayhem and more! Fish Creek, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – Join Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, during its […]
Read MoreRenowned Door County Naturalist, Charlotte Lukes, to Present Lecture in Door County Master Gardeners Education
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 23, 2022) – Award-winning naturalist, author and teacher, Charlotte Lukes, will speak on “Door County Wildflowers, Weeds, and Seeds” at the next lecture in the Door County Master Gardeners Association’s Education Series on Tuesday, April 5, […]
Read MoreFly a Pride Flag for June Pride Month
Door County, Wis. (March 21, 2022) – Help spread the word throughout Door County that all are welcome by joining businesses and neighbors in flying a Pride flag in June! Open Door Pride is providing rainbow flags for any Door […]
Read MoreUncork Summer Food-Wine-Music Festival On Hold Again for 2022
Uncork Organizer Door County North Launches New Event for Same Weekend Ellison Bay, Wis. (March 21, 2020) — Door County North, the business association for far northern Door County — including Ellison Bay, Gills Rock, Northport and Rowleys Bay — […]
Read MoreMiller’s New Educational Space, M3 will “Bring Imaginations Alive with Ink” in Workshop on March 26
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 15, 2022) — M3, the Miller Art Museum’s new satellite space, located at 142 S. 3rd Avenue in downtown Sturgeon Bay, is offering its inaugural workshop, Mountain and Water Painting with Seth Taylor. The workshop is […]
Read MoreAnnual “Roofing of the Goats Parade” Returns to Sister Bay on Saturday, June 11, 2022
Sister Bay, Wis. (March 18, 2022) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is happy to announce that, after a 2-year hiatus, its “Roofing of the Goats Parade” is back and scheduled for Saturday, June 11th in downtown Sister Bay. The Goat Parade starts […]
Read MoreIce Cider Wins Silver Medal for Island Orchard Cider in International Cidercraft Awards
Ellison Bay, Wis. (March 18, 2022) — Island Orchard Cider wins a silver medal for Ice Cider in the 5th Annual Cidercraft Awards! The Cidercraft Awards included entries from over 500 cideries worldwide, with a blind taste test by cider […]
Read MoreOn Deck Clothing Company Supporting Door County Candle Company’s Razom for Ukraine
Door County, Wis. (March 18, 2022) – Door County Candle Company has created a Support Ukraine Candle. 100% of the profits are donated to Razom for Ukraine, a Ukrainian 501 (c)(3) organization. Razom means thankful. On Deck is offering its support by selling the Ukraine […]
Read More‘A Rock Sails By’ Closes Peninsula Players Theatre’s 2022 Winter Play Reading Series
Cast Announced for Monday, April 4 Performance! Fish Creek, Wis. (March 17, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to present an in-person reading and a virtual audio recording of “A Rock Sails By,” a new play by Sean Grennan, as part of its […]
Read MoreScholz First Door County Master Gardener to be Awarded Honored Status
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 16, 2022) – Longtime Door County educator and environmentalist, Carl Scholz, became the first Door County Master Gardener to be awarded Honored Status in recognition of his significant contributions over more than 25 years of volunteer […]
Read MorePolar Bear Press Introduces Newest Book, ‘Camden and the Cana Island Cat’
Jacksonport, Wis. (March 16, 2022) – Door County Polar Bear Press is the title company for author Sue Jarosh and her Door County book collection. All books are signed and are available at select DC shops, Farmers Markets in Sturgeon Bay, Jacksonport […]
Read MoreUpcoming Events at Crossroads at Big Creek
By Coggin Heeringa, Program Director/Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Maybe it’s our name – “Crossroads” – but it often seems that apparently disparate programs and projects intersect here. For example, currently, our archaeological research team is waiting for the results of interpretive […]
Read MoreDoor County Lighthouse Festival Tickets on Sale
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 16, 2022) – The Door County Maritime Museum staff and supporters are beaming with excitement to once again host the Door County Ligthhouse Festivals! The 2022 events mark the 29th annual Spring Lighthouse Fesitval, June 10-12, and Fall […]
Read MoreFrank Kutka Presents “Buffalo Bird Woman’s World” at Door County Master Gardeners Lecture
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – On Thursday, March 24, Door County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA) will feature Frank Kutka presenting the fascinating story of Maxidiwiac, or Buffalo Bird Women, a renowned Hidatsa farmer on the Fort Berthold Reservation in western […]
Read MoreArtist Reception Featuring Live Music by Cathy Grier Set for March 19
With Artists Sally Duback, Peggy Macnamara, Pamela Murphy, and Sandra Shackelford Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announces it will host back-to-back events on Saturday afternoon, March 19, 2022. The museum […]
Read MoreTAP’s Announces 2022 Season of Performances
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 14, 2022) – Third Avenue PlayWorks has announced 2022 season of performances – the first season scheduled by TAP’s new artistic director, Jacob Janssen. The schedule features four plays and one musical, starting in May and continuing […]
Read MoreGreat Lakes Photo/Writing Contest Submission Deadline Is April 1, 2022
Share Your Great Lakes Love With The World Wisconsin (March 14, 2022) – Each year, the DNR holds a photo contest and writing project dedicated to showcasing Wisconsin’s Great Waters. Each year’s winners are compiled into a calendar featuring a unique […]
Read MoreRodale Institute and Village of Egg Harbor Host Healthy Soil, Healthy Food, Healthy People
Regenerative and Organic Practices for Farm Resilience Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 9, 2022) – Robert Rodale, J.I. Rodale’s son, coined the term “regenerative organic” to distinguish a kind of farming that goes beyond sustainable. He proved that soil health is intrinsically […]
Read MoreDoor County Kraut Co. Pi’s for Peace
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (March 9, 2022) – Door County Kraut Company is a member of the Wisconsin Baker’s Association. The Wisconsin Bakers Foundation is the charitable arm (501 (c) (3) of our Association. Given the gravity of the situation in Ukraine […]
Read MoreCommunity Invited to View “People if Impact” Exhibition
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 8, 2022) – The community is invited to the Door County Community Foundation to view “People of Impact.” The exhibit features photographs highlighting impactful community members taken by Dennis Connolly, Tina M. Gohr, Tom Groenfeldt, Thomas Jordan, […]
Read More2022 Sturgeon Bay Rotary Shipyard Tours
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 8, 2022) – The Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay announces online advanced tickets are now on sale for the 29th Annual Shipyard Tour on Saturday, May 7, 2022. For one day each year, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding opens […]
Read MoreBecome a Birch Creek Volunteer
Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 7, 2022) – Spring is just around the corner and in April our volunteers will begin to register for their summer volunteer assignments. If you haven’t applied yet, please do so soon! Know that if you volunteered […]
Read MoreHelp Prevent Spreading Invasive Species
Wisconsin (March 7, 2022) – It’s Invasive Species Week! Invasive plants, animals and pests are taking a toll on Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers and landscapes. They can cause environmental or economic harm and have been introduced in various ways, often unintentionally. In […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet to Perform Mozart, Hindemith in March Community Concerts
The Midsummer’s Music resident string quartet plays three free spring concerts. Sister Bay, Wis. (March 7, 2022) – Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” Midsummer’s Music’s quartet in residence, the Griffon String Quartet, announces three mid-March […]
Read MoreYMCA Day of Giving Delivers Massive Impact
Door County, Wis. (March 7, 2022) – The Door County community came out in full force to support the Y during our third annual Day of Giving, held March 1. From open to close at both the Northern Door Program Center in […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Student Scholarship Applications Due April 4
Fish Creek, Wis. (March 4, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to award scholarships for its fourth year to Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music or theater. A $500 scholarship will be presented this spring […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces 2022 Season Concerts, Tickets on Sale Now
Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 4, 2022) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to present the 2022 season of summer concerts, with tickets on sale now at BirchCreek.org/Tickets. All concerts will take place inside the Dutton Concert Barn at […]
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