DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

“Best Of Door County” Art Gallery to Welcome New Artists

Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 1, 2021) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our New Artist Welcome on Saturday, April 17 from 10am – 4pm. This show will feature the work of Trisha Spice, Deborah Stull-Kinsley, Tom Smith, and Paula Radl. […]

BHCA Easter Egg Hunt at Waseda Farms

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (March 30, 2021) – Join in on a new tradition of Egg Hunts at Waseda Farms on Logerquist Road in Baileys Harbor. Get out into the wide open spaces, hike the trails and reconnect with nature! Waseda Farms […]

Griffon String Quartet Awarded Green Bay Grant

Award covers the full 2021 year. Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 31, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon, was recently awarded a generous grant from the Irene Daniell Kress Fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation for its work […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Awarded Raibrook Foundation Grant

Fish Creek, Wis. (March 25, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a grant from the Raibrook Foundation to assist the theater in replacing and improving its outdoor scenic construction area. “We are incredibly […]

Christkindlmarkt Brings Holiday Cheer to Door County in 2021 with Help from Department of Tourism Grant

Sister Bay, Wis. (March 23, 2021) – This holiday season, the Sister Bay Historical Society will host Door County’s first ever Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas market, with help from a $22,838 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. […]

Midsummer’s Music Announces Emerging Composers Initiative

Composer-in-Residence Program Expands. Sister Bay, Wis. (March 22, 2021) –Midsummer’s Music announces a new program designed to provide a platform for more talented young composers that expands on its Composer-in-Residence Program instituted in 2016 with the appointment of Jacob Beranek. […]

Peninsula Players Presents – The Biggest Angel: 1961

Fish Creek, Wis. (March 22, 2021) –Greg and Audra visit February and March of 1961 when the fate of the theater was decided at the courthouse in Sturgeon Bay where the Door County Sheriff held a public auction. Although a […]

Northern Sky Presents “Only the Silly Songs”

A collection of the goofiest, most belly-laugh-inducing songs and scenes from the Northern Sky video archive. Fish Creek, Wis. (March 22, 2021) – As part of its ongoing virtual winter season, Northern Sky will present Only the Silly Songs: An April Fool’s […]

Lighthouse Festival Tickets Available April 1

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 19, 2021) – The beacons are beckoning you to Door County for the 28th Annual 2021 Lighthouse Festivals. Take a tour and experience the 14 lighthouses of the peninsula and islands again, or for the first time. […]

Goodbye Winter Sale Going On Now at all On Deck Stores

Door County, Wis. (March 19, 2021) – It’s time for winter to fade away, and also time for big savings on all things winter at On Deck. Choose from our tremendous selections at all On Deck Locations! Save up to […]

Register Now for Kids WOW! at Write On, Door County

Juddville, Wis. (March 19, 2021) – A week-long creativity camp for youth ages 8-12, Kids WOW will be led by John Coy, author of young adult novels. Aspiring writers will learn about character, setting, and plot. First drafts, revisions, and practice dialogue […]

Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus to Host Public Vaccine Clinic for Cats and Dogs

In an effort to keep Door County’s animals happy and healthy, the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hosting a low-cost public vaccine clinic on Thursday, April 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the WHS Door County Campus, 3475 Park Drive […]

Jazz Studio Sessions in April from Birch Creek, Online Classes Open to All Musicians

Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 16, 2021) – Each Saturday morning in April, Birch Creek’s nationally and internationally renowned Big Band Jazz faculty will share their musical expertise during one-hour online Studio Sessions. The classes are open to aspiring young music […]

Sister Bay Historical Society Launches New Docent-Led Tours Program at Corner of the Past Heritage Site

Sister Bay, Wis. (March 16, 2021) – The Sister Bay Historical Society has announced its launch of a new daily program of docent-led tours for the 2021 summer and fall seasons. The Society’s Corner of the Past heritage site and its […]

Griffon String Quartet’s Virtual Concert on YouTube

The Midsummer’s Music resident string quartet performs Piazzolla, Drago and more! Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 15, 2021) – On March 14, the Griffon String Quartet premiered a virtual concert on YouTube and the performance is still available to view at your convenience! […]

Miller Art Museum’s Virtual Fundraiser “Hand to HeART” Silent Auction Debuts March 19

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 12, 2021) – The Miller Art Museum is excited to announce the debut its silent auction, part of the organization’s upcoming virtual fundraiser, titled Hand to HeART: A Virtual Fundraiser Pairing Creativity + Comfort, on Friday, March […]

Peninsula Players Theater ‘The Thin Man’ Audio Play Free on Monday, April 5

Fish Creek, Wis. (March 12, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre presents an audio reading of two “Adventures of the Thin Man” radio episodes on Monday, April 5, at 7 p.m. CDT as part of The Play’s the Thing, the theater’s winter […]

Peninsula Players Presents “When Angels Step In – 1960”

Fish Creek, Wis. (March 10, 2021) – In March of 1960, the Internal Revenue Service seized the theater’s real estate and property to sell to the highest bidder to settle unpaid back taxes. With the assistance of financial angels, the […]

What’s New for 2021 in Sturgeon Bay? A lot!

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 10, 2021) – Sturgeon Bay is hitting the ground running in 2021 with a TON of new places to explore, new dining opportunities to enjoy, and wide-open spaces that will put smiles on your faces! Here’s a […]

Northern Sky Offers Scholarship Opportunity for Door County High School Seniors

The scholarship is made possible through a generous gift. Fish Creek, Wis. (March 10, 2021) –Northern Sky Theater, together with Werner and Sue Krause, announces the third annual Northern Sky Theater Werner and Sue Krause scholarship, which will support a […]

March Open Day at Open Door Bird Sanctuary, Meet the Newest Resident

Jacksonport, Wis. (March 8, 2021) – On Saturday March 13 from 11-3pm, Open Door Bird Sanctuary will open to enjoy the first signs of spring outdoors and their inspiring raptor residents. The response the last couple of years has been so […]

Sól Grass Music Festival Debuts June 25-26 on Washington Island

Washington Island, Wis. (March 8, 2021) – BackRoads Events presents the ‘second’ 1st Annual Sól Grass Music Festival. The two day bluegrass festival will be held on June 25-26, 2021 at the Washington Island Campground, 745 East Side Road, Washington […]

Community Foundation Announces Creation of Philanthropic Services Team

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 8, 2021) – The Door County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of a philanthropic services team. These philanthropic professionals will offer counsel to donors as they develop new and more effective strategies helping Door […]

Northern Sky Presents Its Full 1993 Production of Malarkey!

A collection of Irish songs, stories, and humor. Fish Creek, Wis. (March 8, 2021) – As part of its ongoing virtual winter season, Northern Sky Theater will present the full video of its 1993 production of Malarkey, a collection of Irish songs, […]

Registration Now Open for WODC Poetry Conference, Upcoming Events

Juddville, Wis. (March 4, 2021) – This time last year, Write On staff and board members were geared up to go to San Antonio for the annual Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) conference. As news of the first death […]

DCEDC Appoints New Officers & Elects New Board Members for 2021

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 4, 2021) – The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) announces the appointment of new officers to it’s executive board and elects a new board member for 2021. Ann Renard, of Renard’s Cheese Stores & Rosewood Dairy […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Awarded 100+ Women Who Care Northern Door County Grant

Fish Creek, Wis. (March 5, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a grant from the 100+ Women Who Care Northern Door County giving circle. This grant of $4,875 will assist the theater in replacing […]

Call for Participation Community Mosaic Project

Ephraim, Wis. (March 4, 2021) — The Hardy Gallery is launching a Call for Artists for the very popular Community Mosaic Project – people from all creative backgrounds and all ages are encouraged to participate! The Community Mosaic Project was […]

Northern Sky Presents Texas Folk/Jazz Duo Karen Mal and Will Taylor in Concert

An evening of Celtic music to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day season as well as Karen and Will’s upcoming Celtic album release. Fish Creek, Wis. (March 1, 2021) – As part of its ongoing winter season, Northern Sky Theater will present […]

2021 Peninsula Players Scholarship Applications Now Available

Fish Creek, Wis. (March 1, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to provide scholarships for its third year to Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music or theater. A $500 scholarship will be awarded this […]

Tickets Now on Sale for Miller Art Museum’s Virtual Fundraiser “Hand to HeART”

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 1, 2021) – The Miller Art Museum is excited to announce Hand to HeART: A Virtual Fundraiser Pairing Creativity + Comfort, scheduled for the evening of Monday, March 29, 2021. In lieu of an in-person event, the […]

Boys & Girls Club Update: “Coffee Hour with John McMahon” Debuts on Zoom March 16

Door County, Wis. (March 1, 2021) – John McMahon, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Door County is hosting “Coffee Hour with John McMahon” on Zoom this coming March 16 at 9:00 a.m. Coffee is not provided […]

Southern Door Teacher Chosen for Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award

Brussels, Wis. (February 26, 2021) – The Southern Door County School District received word that our elementary teacher, Mrs. Jessica Meacham, has received the 2021 Herb Kohl Foundation Teacher Fellowship Award. Mrs. Meacham received her Bachelor of Science degree in […]

Midsummer’s Music Names New Associate Director

Michelle Meacham brings solid business administration experience to the organization. Sister Bay, Wis. (February 26, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s longest-running summer chamber music series, recently named Michelle Meacham to the position of Associate Director. A graduate of Carroll University, Michelle […]

Miller Art Museum Expands Access, Unveils Two New Exhibitions on March 6

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 25, 2021) — The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is excited to unveil two new exhibitions starting Saturday, March 6: Primary Characters: Contemporary American Realism by Ariana Vaeth and Women Telling Stories in honor of International Women’s Day […]

“Beautiful Possibilities” Juried online show at Woodwalk Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (February 25, 2021) — Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor has announced the gallery’s first juried online show, Beautiful Possibilities, which will open March 1st. Gallery co-owner Jillaine Seelfedt made the announcement and said, “We created Beautiful Possibilities […]

Volunteer Center of Door County Announces Closure of Organization

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 22, 2021) – Through the last many years, the Volunteer Center of Door County has been dedicated to its mission of connecting people to volunteer opportunities which develop their skills, create a greater sense of community, and […]

Wisconsin’s Green Tier Legacy Communities Program

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 22, 2021) – What is Wisconsin’s Green Tier Legacy Communities program, and why should we want to know? Green Tier Legacy Communities is a forward-looking, cost-saving approach to good environmental management and sustainability, offered by Wisconsin’s Department […]

2021 Fire & Ice – Ice Carving Competition Results

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 16, 2021) – Volunteer ice carvers braved the chilly elements, Saturday, February 13, 2021. 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 […]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Postponed

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 18, 2021) – It is with a heavy heart that Destination Sturgeon Bay has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 St. Patrick’s Day Parade to 2022. After consulting with Door County Public Health and the […]

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