DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

All Aboard the USCGC Mobile Bay

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 10, 2021) – Every year, the community watches the Mobile Bay patrol the waters surrounding Sturgeon Bay. Last year, we received an invite to join the crew for an ice breaking mission! Sturgeon Bay is a proud […]

Introducing Peninsula Players’ Ghost Light Merchandise

Support Peninsula Players Theatre today by ordering new Ghost Light merchandise! All proceeds directly benefit Peninsula Players Theatre and help to ensure the future of the theater. This exclusive Ghost Light design will only be available until we are safely able to reopen the theater. […]

Winter Weather Pet Tip Using Straw

Want to make bathroom breaks more comfortable for your pet this winter? Find a bale of straw at a local farm or garden supply store to spread in a small area of your yard. A little goes a long way! […]

Schmelzer Joins DCEDC as Director of Business Development

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 8, 2021) – The Door County Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce Julie Schmelzer as the newest addition to their staff as the Director of Business Development. She will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of […]

Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe at Crossroads

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 8, 2021) – A Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe at Crossroads will be the kickoff activity for Destination Sturgeon Bay’s FIRE AND ICE Weekend. The event will take place (conditions permitting) on Friday February 12, from 6:00 […]

Northern Sky Presents Jeff’s Presidential Palooza

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 8, 2021) – As part of its ongoing virtual programming, Northern Sky Theater will present Jeff’s Presidential Palooza on President’s Day, February 15, at 7 p.m. CST. Northern Sky’s artistic director Jeff Herbst, longtime presidential history junkie, will preside […]

Southern Door Community Auditorium Presents an Evening with Award-Winning Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers

Southern Door, Wis. (February 8, 2021) – The Southern Door Community Auditorium will present a special LIVE VIRTUAL concert with one of bluegrass music’s top touring bands, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers on March 7th. The concert will be Live […]

The Ridges Sanctuary Announces New Executive Director

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (February 5, 2021) – The Ridges Sanctuary’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Mike Reed will join The Ridges as Executive Director on February 8, 2021. Mike comes to The Ridges with more than 30 years […]

Fish Tales Lecture Series Announces 2021 Speaker Lineup

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 5, 2021) – The science of Great Lakes fisheries will once again be presented by the Fish Tales Lecture Series. Fish Tales is an educational program of Crossroads at Big Creek Learning Center and Nature Preserve in […]

February 2021 Events at Door County Maritime Museum

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 5, 2021) – Deep in the dark waters of the Great Lakes swims the only freshwater member of the cod family, the burbot (Lota lota) fish. Known by many names, including ‘lawyer’ and ‘eelpout’, the burbot is […]

WODC New Hike & Write Series, A February Learning Lineup You’ll Love

Juddville, Wis. (February 5, 2021) – February, the month of love, is upon us! The Writing Center at Write On, Door County is nestled into winter and enjoying the cerulean blue skies against the trees and winter greens of our home. […]

Winter Open Days at Open Door Bird Sanctuary, Meet Newest Resident

Jacksonport, Wis. (February 3, 2021) – On Saturday Feb 13, from 11-3pm, Open Door Bird Sanctuary is having their third annual winter “open day” and this year, they are adding March 13 as well. The response the last couple of years […]

Northern Sky Presents “Love: It’s Not Just for Lumberjacks”

Fish Creek, Wis. (February 3, 2021) – As part of its ongoing virtual winter season, Northern Sky will present Love: It’s Not Just for Lumberjacks, an archival video compilation of some of Northern Sky’s favorite love songs. Lumberjacks, Packers fans, and Belgians […]

Door County Emergency Response Fund

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 1, 2021) – In an effort to provide a coordinated philanthropic response to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the Door County Community Foundation and the United Way of Door County have activated the Door County Emergency Response […]

Bassist Drew Banzhaf to Perform for 88 Key Society

Sister Bay, Wis. (February 1, 2021) – Join the members of the 88 Key Society for this private virtual performance. This Valentine’s Day program features a performance from Midsummer’s bassist Drew Banzhaf playing a selection from pieces by Beethoven and Handel. Drew also promises […]

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas From Door County Coffee & Tea Co.

Carlsville, Wis. (February 1, 2021) – Valentine’s Day is approaching! Celebrate with sweet surprises, indulgent delights and exceptional coffee from Door County Coffee & Tea Co. Whether your sweetheart is a lover of coffee, chocolate or both, Door County Coffee Co. […]

Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended to March 31

Update: The CDC eviction moratorium that was originally extended until January 31, 2021 is now extended through March 31, 2021. Madison, Wis. (January 27, 2021) – Recent federal legislation and an anticipated order from the Director of the Centers for […]

Upcoming Events at Write On, Door County

Poetry Reading and Advanced Poetry Master Class with Mark Wunderlich Join award-winning poet Mark Wunderlich and his editors at Graywolf Press for a reading and conversation about the editorial process of his new collection, The God of Nothingness, Thursday, January 28 […]

Northern Sky Presents Original California Duo Claudia Russell & Bruce Kaplan in Concert

Claudia is also known to Door County audiences as a former cast member of Northern Sky Theater where she performed in shows such as Fish and Whistle, Goodnight Irene, Old Friends, and Home for the Holidays. Fish Creek, Wis. (January 27, 2021) […]

Door County Community Foundation Looking to Hire Administrative Assistant

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 27, 2021) – The Door County Community Foundation is looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our professional staff as an Administrative Assistant. This is a newly created position needed to support the increasing workload […]

Upcoming Winter Events at Northern Sky Theater

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 25, 2021) – Did you wake up feeling sad about the Packers? Us, too. Music is always a good pick-me-up. Multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis played a concert for us Saturday night live from his office in Memphis, Tennessee, […]

Personal Interpretations, Local Museum of Civilization Inspired by Station Eleven at Miller Art Museum

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 22, 2021) — The Miller Art Museum is excited to announce the opening of a pop-up exhibition in conjunction with the Door County Library’s 2021 NEA Big Read activities, which invited artists to interpret through visual […]

Peninsula Players Announces Artistic Director Greg Vinkler to Retire

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 25, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre’s Board of Directors made dual announcements today. When the theater’s 2021 season comes to a close, Artistic Director Greg Vinkler will step down from administrative duties and retire. Linda Fortunato, a dedicated company member […]

Midsummer’s Music Now Accepting Applications Online for Part-Time Associate Director

Sister Bay, Wis. (January 25, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music, has brought chamber music to Door County Wisconsin audiences for more than three decades. Our concerts, which have been called “exciting, pulse-pounding and riveting” have included world premieres and feature world-class artists. […]

Peninsula Players Cast Announced for ‘The Dust of Death’ Virtual Production

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 21, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for “The Dust of Death,” an adaptation by Neil Brookshire of Fred Merrick White’s science-fiction short story, “The Dust of Death: The Story of the Great […]

Love in the Water: February DCMM Maritime Speaker Series

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 21, 2020) – Deep in the dark waters of the Great Lakes swims the only freshwater member of the cod family, the burbot (Lota lota) fish. Known by many names, including ‘lawyer’ and ‘eelpout’, the burbot is […]

Superintendent Vickman to Retire from Southern Door

Southern Door, Wis. (January 19, 2021) – The Southern Door Board of Education accepted the retirement of Superintendent Patricia Vickman at last night’s board meeting, effective June 30, 2021. Vickman will retire after 45 years in education and nine years serving […]

Northern Sky Presents Eric Lewis, Live from Memphis

“Eric Lewis defies the old saying about the jack of all trades being master of none. Whether he’s picking mountain music with a string band, grinding out blues, or making the sacred steel squall and cry, ‘masterful’ is one of […]

How Performing Arts Organizations Challenged the Covid Crisis – and Won!

Courtesy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Door County, Wis. (January 18, 2020) – On April 16 this past year, the unthinkable happened. Peninsula Players – Door County, Wisconsin’s oldest, largest, and best-known outdoor theatre – announced that it was cancelling its entire […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces 2021 Virtual Winter Play Reading Series

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 15, 2021) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce that The Play’s the Thing, its winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences, will be offered virtually in 2021. Fully cast play readings will be available to […]

Miller Art Museum Launches 2021 with ‘From Deep Within: Meditations of Wisconsin Abstractionists’ and Extension of ‘Winter’s Spring

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 13, 2021) — The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is set to unveil a new exhibition on January 16 that provides a platform for the exploration and discussion of abstract art. From Deep Within: Meditations […]

DCA Raises Record-Breaking Amount from the 8th Annual ‘Play It Forward’ Concert for Local Artists

Fish Creek, Wis. (January 13, 2021) – Door Community Auditorium is pleased to announce that the 8th Annual Play It Forward Concert and Virtual Variety Show successfully premiered via on-line video on December 23, 2020. The event served as a fundraiser […]

New Percussion & Steel Band Online Studio Sessions from Birch Creek begin in January

Egg Harbor, Wis. (January 13, 2021) – For three Saturday mornings beginning on January 30th, and going through February 13th, nationally and internationally renowned Birch Creek Percussion & Steel Band faculty will share their musical expertise during one-hour online Studio […]

Griffon String Quartet Making a Difference for Music Students in NE Wisconsin

In 2019 and 2020, your generosity supported the Griffon String Quartet’s mission in northeast Wisconsin. Just consider … 95 educational visits with 160 students in Green Bay elementary and middle schools 51 community concerts to 2,402 adults and students 40 private […]

Obituary: Robert D. Hastings III

July 22, 1948 ~ January 3, 2021 As a true titan of innovation and adventure, always off after his next big idea, Robert “Bob” Hastings led an interesting and diverse life. Janitor. Painter. Football player. Architect. Real Estate Developer. CEO. […]

What’s Happening at Write On, Door County

A Note from the Directors’ Desks As we sit here in the cozy Writing Center looking out at the whites and greys of winter settling in, we are reminded of all that we have to be thankful for, despite the […]

DCMM Quiet Season Hours and Accessibility

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 8, 2021) – As we welcome the quiet season on the peninsula, the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) wants to remind local residents and visitors that the museum in Sturgeon Bay is open seven days a week, […]

Fire & Ice Weekend – Customized for your Comfort

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 8, 2021) – The weekend officially kicks off on Friday, February 12 with the Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve from 6PM – 8PM. Trails that wind through Crossroads’ 125-acre Big Creek […]

Public Arts Initiative (PAI) of Egg Harbor & Kress Pavilion Announce Virtual 2-Day Workshop: “Between The Cracks – The Gift of Liminality”

Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 7, 2021) – As we enter into this winter of unknowns and isolation for many, this time in history can be seen as a gift as much as a struggle, and within this liminal, in-between space is […]

Southern Door FFA Member Receives Second Grant Award

Southern Door, Wis. (January 6, 2021) – Chloe LaCrosse, daughter of Jeremy and Tracy LaCrosse, received a $500 State Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant sponsored by Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Chloe’s plan is to improve her herds’ genetics through flushing her […]

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