DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Plum Bottom Gallery’s Demo Day Featuring Chad Luberger

Don’t miss Plum Bottom Gallery’s latest Demo Day featuring resident porcelain artist Chad Luberger on Saturday March 24! Catch Luberger behind the wheel between 10:30-12:00 creating one of a kind hand thrown ceramics and see his newest collection on display […]

“Tales of Men and Ghosts” Enthrall Audience with its Spooky Tales

Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of “Tales of Men and Ghosts” adapted by Steve Pickering from stories by Edith Wharton on Monday, March 4 to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. “It was thrilling to hear audible reactions from the […]

Singer-Songwriter Susan Gibson to Perform at White Gull Inn

Singer-songwriter Susan Gibson will be featured in concert at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Weds., March 27. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are $22. A Minnesota native, Gibson is a Wimberley, TX-based singer-songwriter who has released four […]

Door County Coffee & Tea Co. to Be Seen on Manufacturing Marvels®

An artisan coffee-roaster for more than 25 years, Door County Coffee & Tea Co., is excited to announce that their roasting facility will be showcased on Manufacturing Marvels® on the Fox Business Network on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Produced by […]

DCMM Announces 2019 Door County Lighthouse Festival Tours

The Door County Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the tour line-up for the 2019 Door County Spring and Fall Lighthouse Festivals, June 7-9 and October 12-13. Exciting additions to the Festivals this year include adventurous kayak excursions to view […]

Celebrate County Door at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 16

The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub, and Door County Medical Center present the 26th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Come celebrate County Door by watching the St. Patrick’s Day Parade throughout the streets of Sturgeon Bay on March […]

Historic Structure Report to be Completed for Eagle Bluff Light Station

The Door County Historical Society renewed their 1960 commitment to preserve Eagle Bluff Light Station, located in Peninsula State Park, by commissioning a Historic Structure Report (HSR). The Jeffris Family Foundation, located in Janesville, Wisconsin, awarded a Historic Structure Report […]

The Rushes Awarded with the RCI Gold Crown Resort® Property Designation

The Rushes today announced it has earned the prestigious RCI Gold Crown Resort® designation by RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange. A select number of RCI affiliated resorts meet RCI’s requirements for recognition and have earned the RCI Gold […]

Baileys Harbor Winter Indoor Farmers Markets

Annie Miller of Door County Kraut Companyhas announced two upcoming Winter Indoor Farmers Markets at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall Auditorium, scheduled for Sat., March 9, and Sat., April 13, 10 am – 2 pm. Buy local, meet friends old […]

Leathem Smith’s Snowy Days Medallion Has Been Found

The Lodge at Leathem Smith’s Snowy Days Medallion $1,000 Search is officially over. The Lodge at Leathem Smith’s Snow Days Medallion Search started on February 4, 2019 and ended on February 22nd, 2019 after 18 cryptic clues were released. Participants […]

Maritime Speaker Series: The Sinking of the Half-Moon

The Maritime Speaker Series at the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) continues on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7pm. Rhys Kuzdas, DCMM Curator and Exhibits Manager, will preview his presentation for the upcoming Council of American Maritime Museums conference on […]

Door Shakespeare Tickets on Sale for 2019 Season

Tickets are now on sale for Door Shakespeare’s 2019 season, featuring “Henry V”and”The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Door Shakespeare is offering special early bird discounts, with savings of up to 35%, through their website (www.doorshakespeare.com), over the phone (920.839.1500), and […]

“Writing On The Door: Paths to Publication Conference” features Authors, Editors and Publishers

Write On, Door County has launched a new two-day conference for aspiring writers who want to learn more about how to get their work into print. The “Writing on the Door: Paths to Publication Conference” takes place April 12-13, 2019 […]

Final Day for Free Shipping and 5% Off at Door County Coffee & Tea Co.

Today is the last day to get FREE SHIPPING plus 5% off everything at Door County Coffee & Tea Co. Mardi Gras is upon us and what better way to celebrate? Use code ‘MardiGras5’ when checking out. Offer ends at […]

DCMM & WMM Celebrate 50th Birthdays with Golden Ticket

The year 2019 brings a milestone anniversary for not just one but two of Northeastern Wisconsin’s most treasured cultural institutions. Both the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum (WMM) were founded in 1969, meaning both museums […]

Ghostly Tales Slated for March 4 Play Reading Series

Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of “Tales of Men and Ghosts” a new play adapted by Steve Pickering from stories by Edith Wharton. “Tales of Men and Ghosts” will be performed March 4 at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located […]

Rotary Shipyard Tour Tickets Available

The Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay presents the 26th Annual Shipyard Tour on Saturday, May 4, 2019. For one day each year, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding and CenterPointe Yacht Services open their doors to the public for tours of the shipbuilding industry. […]

Tickets on Sale March 1st for Northern Sky Theater’s 2019 Summer & Fall Seasons

Northern Sky Theater announces ticket sales and casting for the 2019 Summer and Fall Seasons in Door County, Wisconsin. Tickets are on sale March 1st online at www.NorthernSkyTheater.com and at the Northern Sky box office at the Green Gables shops […]

Birch Creek Jazz Quartet Visits Door County Schools for Artists in the Schools

Nearly 300 Door County students from choir and band programs at Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Sevastopol and Gibraltar schools took part in Birch Creek’s “Artists in the Schools” program on Friday, February 15, 2019. Artists in the Schools began in […]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Participants Wanted

Come celebrate County Door in fashionable St. Patrick’s Day style. Enter your business, organization, or group in the 26th annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is now accepting parade participants for the St. Patrick’s Day […]

Owl-O-Rama at The Ridges

4th Annual Owl-O-Rama! Saturday, March 2 from 9:00am – 4:00pm These fascinating birds of prey are known for their distinct calls, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. There will be great learning experiences for the entire family. Activities include night hikes, crafts and […]

Plum Bottom Pottery ‘Art Show 2’ Features Artist Mary White

Plum Bottom Pottery invites you to “Art Show 2” featuring Mary White on Saturday, March 2 from 10-4pm. Come and see this dynamic body of work inspired by Door County’s many dimensions. White will be on hand all day to talk about […]

DCA Saturday Features Lecture About Empathy in Children; Holiday Music Motel WRiTER’S NiGHT

On March 2, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present two compelling events: at 10 a.m., a Door County Talks presentation about developing fairness, respect, empathy, and equality in children; and at 7 p.m., WRiTER’S NiGHT: an original open mic hosted […]

Maritime Speaker Series featuring filmmaker Jake Heffernan: Lighthouses of Door County Rescheduled

After canceling the original presentation due to a snowstorm, the Maritime Speaker Series: Lighting the Door has been moved to Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7pm at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Join Wisconsin independent filmmaker Jake […]

Midsummer’s Music Composer in Residence Wins Worldwide Choral Competition

The Gesualdo Six, a men’s vocal consort from the United Kingdom, recently announced the results of their worldwide choral competition and the Midsummer’s Music 20-year-old Composer In Residence is a winner. Jacob Beranek hails from Oconomowoc, WI, and was named […]

2019 Fire & Ice – Ice Carving Competition Results

Volunteer ice carvers braved the chilly elements today, Saturday, February 16, 2019. 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 clear ice blocks. The brave […]

DCHS Endowment Fund 1st Program of 2019: Wisconsin Cheese & Door County Cheese Factories

Where would Wisconsin Brie without cheese? The Door County Historical Society is excited to announce their first program of 2019: Wisconsin Cheese & Door County Cheese Factories. The two-part program will benefit the DCHS Endowment Fund and is slated for […]

Wisconsin Arts Board Awards Grant to Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce it was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) through their Creation & Presentation program. Funds from the grant will support the Peninsula Players continued development and presentation of outstanding theatrical productions […]

Door County Rubber Stamps Presents Spring 2019 Art Extravaganza Weekend

The Spring Art Extravaganza returns to Door County Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7. Enjoy a variety of crafting classes taught by Sarah Justison from The Paper Cut in Appleton, WI. The weekend will also include a welcome breakfast, wine […]

82nd Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest

The Polar Vortex made sure that we have plenty of ice on the Bay and that can only mean one thing – guess what day and time the ice will go out in the Sister Bay Marina and maybe win some […]

Door County Maritime Museum Welcomes New Board Member

The Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. (DCMM) is pleased to announce the recent election of Alison Walker to the Board. In addition to joining the DCMM Board, Walker has also assumed […]

The Peninsula Singers’ Spring Rehearsals to Begin

Peninsula Singers registration and first rehearsal will be held at the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan Street on Monday, March 4 starting at 6:15 PM with registration and refreshments followed by practice starting at 7:00 PM. The Peninsula Singers […]

10th Annual Door County Short Film Fest Arrives in Sister Bay on Feb. 15-16

The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has announced that the 10th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) will take place in the Sister Bay Village Hall on Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 16. Friday night will feature the […]

Door County Is Introduced to The Griffon String Quartet

New Music Group Launched Through Efforts of Midsummer’s Music, Fine Arts Institute and St. Norbert College By Laurel Ciohon In a lively press conference followed by a reception at Door County Maritime Museum on January 16, 2019, the Door County […]

Matthew Burress Celebrates Door County Release of New Album, “The Fountain”

On Saturday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m., singer-songwriter (and Door County native) Matthew Burress will celebrate the official Door County release of his new CD “The Fountain” with an intimate concert in DCA’s cozy Fireside Lobby. “The Fountain” is the […]

February News from Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking

‘Get Your Art ON’ with Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking this winter season. Door County winters offer the perfect setting for a ‘catch up and renew your artful self’ session. Typically, Door County experiences a season of cooler temperatures, […]

DCA Presents “We Shall Overcome” February 19

On Tuesday, February 19, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present “We Shall Overcome,” an electrifying, multifaceted musical tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “We Shall […]

“Apparitions” Door County Themed Play Drew Capacity Crowd of Over 160

Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of Kristine Thatcher’s “Apparitions” on Monday, February 4 to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. Thatcher was commissioned by the Peninsula Players in the mid-1990s to write a play using Door County’s history and unique character […]

Katie Dahl and Tim Grimm Perform at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilion February 24

Popular Door County singer-songwriter Katie Dahl will join nationally touring singer-songwriter Tim Grimm to present an intimate evening of songs at Kress Pavilion (7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor) on Sunday, February 24 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20. Advance ticket […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Installation of Hearing Loop

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre and Door County’s theatrical icon, is pleased to announce the installation of a “hearing induction loop” listening assistance system and receivers in its audience pavilion. Hearing loops help make the theater […]

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