DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Door County’s Peninsula School of Art Hosts National Juried Exhibition

The American Impressionist Society’s (AIS) 19th Annual National Juried Exhibition will be held September 27th through October 28th, 2018 at the Peninsula School of Art’s Guenzel Gallery, 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, Wisconsin. This year’s exhibition will feature 175 […]

SBAA receives JEM Grant for New Year’s Eve Cherry Drop

Wisconsin’s Department of Tourism awarded the Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) a Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant for the New Year’s Eve Cherry Drop event in the amount of $12,536.25.This grant is open to non-profit tourism organizations and offers funding […]

John Hippensteel to Speak at Climate Change Coalition Monthly Program on September 26

John Hippensteel, president of the renewable energy firm Lake Michigan Wind & Sun, will speak on “Residential Solar Power: What’s Happening and How Does It Work?” for the Climate Change Coalition’s monthly program at 7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 26. The […]

Northern Sky Theater to Distribute Free Ticket Vouchers for “Muskie Love” to All Door County Students

Though Northern Sky has offered a free Door County student ticket to their summer season for more than a decade, this is the first time the company has made this opportunity available in the fall. “A core piece of […]

Door County Historical Society Hires New Executive Director

The Door County Historical Society announced today that Bailey Koepsel has joined the organization as Executive Director, following the retirement of Trudy Herbst. The Board of Directors believes that now is the time to hire a full-time Executive Director so […]

Salvage Playwright Hosts Post-Show Discussion Sept. 15

FISH CREEK, WI — Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with the Wisconsin debut of Joseph Zettelmaier’s “Salvage,” will host a post-show discussion Saturday, September 15 with the playwright, creative team and cast. An earlier post-show discussion is slated for Saturday, September 8, with […]

Peninsula Players Intern Program

Working Alongside Professionals to Present 83rd Season FISH CREEK, WI — There are few places quite like Peninsula Players Theatre. Located on picturesque Green Bay, the historic residential summer theater is both a host to professional talent and a haven for […]

Casino Night Fundraiser at Maxwelton Braes on September 21

Baileys Harbor Autumn Fest Kicks off with a Fundraiser for the Ellie Helm Foundation. On Sept 21, Maxwelton Braes, Thyme Cuisine and the Ellie Helm Foundation will host its first casino night in the newly redecorated lodge hall at Maxwelton […]

Tour of Italy Wine Dinner at Thyme Cuisine on September 13

Thyme Cuisine will host a Tour of Italy Wine Dinner on September 13, 2018 at the newly remodeled event hall upstairs at Maxwelton Braes Lodge in Baileys Harbor, Door County. This event features wines from Italy presented by VinoDude, and […]

Potter Rich Agness Now on Exhibit at Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery

Come to Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery to see the latest artwork from potter Rich Agness, whose stoneware spans the rigorously functional to the purely decorative. From beautiful mugs and egg bakers to stunning vase forms, Agness’s work delights the […]

Acclaimed Songwriter Dar Williams Performs at DCA September 17; Katie Dahl Opens

On Monday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m., acclaimed singer-songwriter Dar Williams will take the stage at DCA (Door Community Auditorium) in Fish Creek. Local songwriter Katie Dahl will open the show. Known for the intelligence of her songwriting and […]

The Matchsellers are the Woodwalk Concert Series Finale

Woodwalk Concert Series presents The Matchsellers for our finale show of the 2018 season. These incredibly gifted musicians who eloquently perform unconventional, uplifting bluegrass will leave you feeling absolutely delighted and deeply satisfied. As featured on NPR’s Mountain Stage Radio Show, […]

Salvage Makes Wisconsin Debut on September 5 at Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the Wisconsin première of “Salvage,” a new play by Michigan playwright, Joseph Zettelmaier. “Salvage,” an intriguing play that has more twists than a corkscrew, opens at Door County’s theatrical icon […]

March in the 73rd Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade

Announcing an open invitation for businesses, groups, and individuals to be part of the 73rd Annual Sister Bay Fall Fest Parade. Participation is free. The winning entry will receive the annual trophy and a contribution, in their name, to the charity […]

The Emissary Movie at Newport State Park on Aug. 31

Enjoy a movie about the stars above while under the stars on August 31st at Newport State Park, north of Ellison Bay. The Emissary Movie will be shown at the park pavilion, near Parking Lot 3, at 7 pm. Click […]

Birch Creek Favorite and Steel Pan Master Liam Teague Returns

Liam Teague is returning to Birch Creek on Saturday night, September 1 to present another virtuoso steel pan performance on the Dutton Concert Barn stage. This time, he is bringing members of the Northern Illinois University Steel Band to perform with […]

Northern Sky Theater’s Musical Comedy “Muskie Love” Opening August 31

Northern Sky’s Fall Season features the musical comedy Muskie Love playing August 31st – October 20th at the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek. Premiering in 2004, Muskie Love was the first collaboration by the now veteran writing team of Dave Hudson […]

Julian Hagen at Woodwalk Concert Series on August 31

Julian Hagen, Door County’s well loved Washington Island musician performs at Woodwalk Concert Series on Aug 31 at 7 pm. Hagen comes from five generations of Islanders who have made music an important part of their daily lives. Hagen says, “Spending […]

Chicago Band, Nine Worlds Ensemble to Make Their Door County Debut

On Friday, August 31, the Kress Pavilion will host Chicago Based band, Nine Worlds Ensemble for a very special performance in the Great Hall. Coming off a tour that included a stop at the Chicago Botanical Garden, Nine Worlds has […]

Midsummer’s Music Concludes 2018 Season with Creative Aquifers Program

Midsummer’s Music 2018 summer season concludes with the Creative Aquifers program, featuring music by Samuel Barber, Paul Schoenfield, and Franz Schubert, and vocals by international mezzo-soprano star Susan Platts. The organization is pleased to be among the businesses that are […]

Hannah Wong Trunk Show at Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery

Plum Bottom Pottery & Gallery is excited to host Hannah Wong for a trunk show featuring her stunning jewelry! Join us Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend from 10-5 to explore all her latest styles! Meet the artist either […]

Fall Lighthouse Festival Tickets Now On Sale

Tickets are now on sale for the 4th Annual Door County Fall Lighthouse Festival. This annual festival takes place October 6-7, 2018 and is comprised of land and boat tours featuring some of Door County’s most iconic lighthouses. Visitors will […]

Living on Love Opens August 15 at Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the regional première of “Living on Love,” a new romantic comedy by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play “Peccadillo” by Garson Kanin. The delightful “Living on Love” […]

U.S. Poet Laureate to Visit Door County in October

The local arts organization Write On, Door County will bring U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith to Door County for a program with students and a public reading on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Southern Door Community Auditorium in […]

Top Teams to Compete In 7th Annual Death’s Door BBQ on August 25th

Professional barbecue teams from around the country have entered the 7th Annual Death’s Door BBQ (DDBBQ) contest scheduled for Saturday, August 25, 2018. The event, held at the Washington Island Airport, is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. A […]

Orchid Symposium at The Ridges

The Ridges will host an Orchid Symposium at the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center on Friday, September 14 from 8:30 – 4:00. This full-day event will feature presentations by leading experts in the field, including The Smithsonian, Illinois College, University of […]

Midsummer’s Music Plays Czechs Smetena, Dvořák, and Beranek

After a brief break, Midsummer’s Music 2018 summer season resumes with A Czech Life program, featuring music by Bedřich Smetana, Antonín Dvořák, and Midsummer’s own Composer-in-Residence, Jacob Beranek. Though few in number, Smetana’s chamber music compositions play an important role […]

Ghostwrighting Featured Topic for Pre-Show Seminar at Peninsula Players

Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of the Midwest premiere of a new Broadway comedy “Living on Love,” will host author Patricia Skalka. Skalka will present in a free pre-show seminar on the process and challenges of ghostwrighting […]

Sara Vanderkleed Trunk Show at Plum Bottom Gallery

Plum Bottom Gallery is proud to present a new collection from artist Sara Vanderkleed. In newest batch of work from Vanderkleed she is dreaming of Door County. Created with acrylic paints and bits that she has collected from her trips […]

Upcoming Events at the Door County YMCA

STURGEON BAY PROGRAM CENTER GYM CLOSURE Monday, August 20 – Monday, September 3: Sturgeon Bay Program Center Gymnasiums A/B and C will be CLOSED for annual maintenance. For more information please call 920.74.4949. ANNUAL MEETING AND VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION PICNIC Thursday, August […]

Hoedown at Thyme Cuisine on September 2

Thyme Cuisine will be hosting a Hoedown on September 2, 2018 at their restaurant in Baileys Harbor. The event will take place outside on their patio and include a BBQ, drink specials, and live music from Whiskey Ditch. This event […]

Al Johnson’s and WPR Celebrate Summer with Traditional Scandinavian Feast

Stabbur Beer Garden at Al Johnson’s will be the site of a traditional Swedish summer celebration on August 16 at 7 pm. Wisconsin Public Radio is hosting its first-ever Crayfish Sommerfest celebration, an event well-known throughout Sweden as a Kraftskiva. […]

Living History: Blacksmithing at Noble Square

Living History is an activity that brings a trade from a bygone era to life. Gibraltar Historical Association has teamed up with Door County’s Thumbs Up Riders to bring old together with the new by demonstrating horse shoeing at Noble […]

Door County Wearable Art Show Returns to Sister Bay for Its 8th Year

The artists and organizers of the Door County Wearable Art Show will once more transform the Sister Bay Village Hall into a showroom and boutique full of local and regional designer-made contemporary clothing, accessories and jewelry on Saturday and Sunday, […]

7th Annual Fiddle Fest at Bjorklunden

The 7th Annual Door County Nordic FiddleFest is proud to present acclaimed Celtic fiddler Hanneke Cassel and Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Vidar Skrede in Door County for the first time. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear these great artists in an intimate setting […]

Midsummer’s Music Cellist Walter Preucil Plays 500th Concert

Midsummer’s Music Cellist Walter Preucil celebrated his 500th concert with the organization on July 21 during the Bach at 333 program at the Old Gibraltar Town Hall in Fish Creek. In 1991, Walt joined the original Midsummer’s Music ensemble for the […]

“The Dixie Swim Club” Presented by Rogue Theater

Rogue Theater heats up summer with the amazing script, The Dixie Swim Club, by Nicholas Hope, Jessie Jones, and Jamie Wooten. Sponsored by the Women’s Fund of Door County, this all-female cast celebrates the best of women’s relationships. Enduring friendships are […]

Celebrate the 2018 Season at Door Shakespeare’s Annual Gala

It’s your last chance to get tickets to Door Shakespeare’s Annual Gala! Enjoy an evening of live music and performance. Savor a farm-to-table buffet. Participate in the silent auction and paddle raiser for Door Shakespeare’s fundraising initiatives. Tickets are $75. […]

Son Volt and Pokey LaFarge Will Share Bill at DCA August 12

On Sunday, August 12, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a not-to-be missed double bill: seminal Americana band Son Volt, and “riverboat soul” bandleader Pokey LaFarge. Son Volt has been one of the seminal bands of the […]

Maritime on Madison

Calling all coasties, mariners and lovers of all things water- sail down to Maritime on Madison, Saturday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun on the waterfront, Madison Avenue located on the […]

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