DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Tartan Terrors Perform at DCA October 15
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 10, 2023) – On Sunday, October 15, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Tartan Terrors, a group that’s been described as “their own Celtic Invasion.” Tartan Terrors mix the energy of a rock […]
Read MoreThrills & Chills in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 10, 2023) – Sturgeon Bay invites you and your family to enjoy a day of spooky Halloween fun on Saturday, October 28th! Thrills & Chills, presented with Quantum Technologies, will include kid friendly, Halloween themed activities […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces Burn the Mortgage – Build the Bridge Campaign Goal Achieved
Northern Sky has raised $500,000 that will be matched by anonymous donors Fish Creek, Wis. (October 6, 2023) – Northern Sky Theater has successfully reached its $500,000 ‘Burn the Mortgage – Build the Bridge’ campaign challenge goal through the generosity […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society’s October Dinner Program
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 6, 2023) – Join DCHS for an unforgettable evening this October as we delve into the fascinating world of 20th-century motels and their pivotal role in shaping American travel culture. Our guest speaker, melaniejane, will lead […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Announces New Tasting Classes at Burton’s on the Green
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 5, 2023) – The Alpine Resort is excited to announce the kick-off to its new tasting classes starting October 9 at Burton’s on the Green located at the Alpine Golf Course Clubhouse. Guests will enjoy fun and […]
Read MoreThe Best Reason to Get Outside this Fall!
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 5, 2023) – Sturgeon Bay is home to the Eastern Terminus of Wisconsin’s beautiful National Scenic Trail, the Ice Age Trail. Take on the Ice Age Trail’s October Mammoth Hike Challenge, and hike a portion of the […]
Read MorePoetry Booster Workshop
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (October 2, 2023) – Give your poetry a creative boost during a five-day workshop Oct. 22-27 at the Björklunden retreat center in Baileys Harbor, Door County Wisconsin. The workshop is led by Bruce Dethlefsen, the 2011-12 poet laureate […]
Read MoreSister Bay Advancement Association Announces 2023 Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Wagner
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 2, 2023) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is proud to announce that Kathy Wagner has been named the 2023 Sister Bay Volunteer of the Year. For over 25 years, Kathy has been active with philanthropic and […]
Read MoreGrand Opening of the Renovated Sturgeon Bay Program Center at Door County YMCA
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 2, 2023) – The Door County YMCA is excited to announce the grand opening of the newly renovated Sturgeon Bay Program Center on Sunday, October 8th, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Reveals Ravel’s Harmonies, Hues
The final weekend of Midsummer’s inaugural Autumn Music Fest features the Griffon String Quartet exploring Maurice Ravel’s creative harmonies and hues in two free concerts. Sister Bay, Wis. (October 2, 2023) – The final weekend of Midsummer Music’s inaugural Autumn Music […]
Read MoreAward Winners Announced for Miller Art Museum’s 48th Juried Annual
On Display through Saturday, October 28, 2023 Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 29, 2023) — On Friday, September 16, the Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay unveiled its 48th Juried Annual—a survey and celebration of contemporary work by Wisconsin visual artists—to a reception of […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series: Fringe History of the Great Lakes
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 28, 2023) – Each Fall, Winter and Spring, the Door County Maritime Museum hosts experts and interesting characters from around the country for the Maritime Speaker Series (presented in partnership with series sponsor the Door County Medical Center). The Maritime Speaker […]
Read MoreThird Annual Door County Book and Author Fair Featured Dozens of Authors
Event Moves to Martin Park in Downtown Sturgeon Bay Juddville, Wis. (September 28, 2023) – Sturgeon Bay’s Martin Park will become a Writers’ Block on Saturday, October 7, as dozens of published authors who live in or have significant ties […]
Read MoreThe Sixth Annual Ellie Helm “SPIRIT” Award
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 28, 2023) – The YMCA Striver’s Gymnastics Team awarded the fifth Annual Ellie Helm Spirit Award at their 2022-2023 team banquet. The Ellie Helm Spirit Award stands for Sportsmanship, Positivity, Inspiration, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Six characteristics […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Hiplet Ballerinas October 6
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 26, 2023) – On Friday, October 6, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a performance by the fiery dance troupe Hiplet Ballerinas. Hiplet (pronounced HIP-LAY), formerly known as “The Rap Ballet,” is an […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Hosts Rocktoberfest October 6-8
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 26, 2023) – Alpine Resort will be hosting Rocktoberfest during Pumpkin Patch Festival weekend, October 6-8, featuring nightly live music entertainment under Alpine’s big outdoor waterfront tent for its Concerts in the Tent music series. On […]
Read MoreEV Charger Mini-Grant Applications Re-open October 1st
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 26, 2023) – Applications re-open for Destination Door County’s 2023 EV Charger Mini-Grant on October 1, 2023 at 8:00am. Awards in the amount of $1000 are available to any Door County business, non-profit organization, or government entity wishing to […]
Read More100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Next Giving Event October 23
Total awards over 5 Years of Giving will approach $490,000! Door County, Wis. (September 26, 2023) – The next quarterly Giving Event of the 100+WWC Giving Circle will be held in person 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor and via livestream on […]
Read MoreTragedy hits Fish Creek: The Sinking of the Erie L. Hackley
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 21, 2023) – The Sinking of the Erie L. Hackley is considered the largest single sea disaster in the history of Green Bay waters. Join the Gibraltar Historical Society on October 3rd, the 120th anniversary of this […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Receives Wisconsin Arts Board Grant
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 21, 2023) – Birch Creek is pleased to announce that it has received a Creation and Presentation Program grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board, underwritten by funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort to Launch New Merchandise Line, Partners with UGG Founder Brian Smith
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 21, 2023) – The Alpine Resort is excited to announce its new Alpine merchandise line to launch in Spring 2024 which will feature a Spring/Summer apparel line and aFall/Winter line later in the year. The Alpine […]
Read MoreRegister Now for Door County Historical Society’s September’s Dinner Program
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 18, 2023) – Join Door County Historical Society for their September Dinner Program, where delectable cuisine meets the thrill of Door County history trivia! Get ready for an evening filled with delicious food and exciting challenges […]
Read More‘The Lovers’ Lead Midsummer Music’s Autumn Music Fest
Two concerts featuring oboist Lindsay Flowers, clarinetist JJ Koh, and pianist Garret Ross introduce Midsummer Music’s first Autumn Music Fest series. Sister Bay, Wis. (September 15, 2023) – Among chamber music organizations, Midsummer’s Music is a leader in presenting provocative works […]
Read MoreMarty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Return to DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 15, 2023) – On Thursday, September 28, at 7 p.m., Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Stuart returns after wildly successful appearances […]
Read MoreDCA Presents “Alive Again – A Tribute to Chicago” September 16
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 14, 2023) – On Saturday, September 16, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present “Alive Again,” a tribute to the band Chicago. The Midwestern tribute band Alive Again is made up of stellar musicians […]
Read MoreWomen’s Fund Renames Primary Grant Program and Refines Priorities
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 14, 2023) – The Women’s Fund of Door County, a component fund of the Door County Community Foundation, is accepting grant applications for its fall cycle until Monday, September 18th. The Women’s Fund Community Grants, previously […]
Read MoreCommunity Invited to Reception for Artist Susan Reynolds-Smith
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 12, 2023) – The community is invited to attend a reception on Friday, September 22nd from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Fall Exhibition featuring works […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Launches Inaugural ‘Autumn Music Fest’
Sister Bay, Wis. (September 12, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, is launching its inaugural Autumn Music Fest to present exceptional classical music in Green Bay and Door County, Wisconsin, under the glow of some of the […]
Read MoreChoir!Choir!Choir! Leads Epic ’80s Singalong at DCA September 22
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 12, 2023) – On Friday, September 22, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Choir!Choir!Choir!, the international singalong phenomenon, back by popular demand and this time presenting an epic ’80s singalong. Daveed Goldman and Nobu Adilman […]
Read MoreNominations Open For 2023 Sister Bay Volunteer Of The Year
Sister Bay, Wis. (September 8, 2023) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is thrilled to announce nominations are open for the 2023 Sister Bay Volunteer of the Year, designed to honor the exceptional individuals who selflessly contribute their time and efforts […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Awarded Grants from The Shubert Foundation and Wisconsin Arts Board
Creek, Wis. (September 8, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre is proud to announce that it was awarded grants from The Shubert Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board, the state’s arts agency. Funds from the grants will support the theater’s continued development and presentation of its […]
Read MoreCathy Grier and the Troublemakers Perform at Alpine Resort
Egg Harbor, Wis. (September 7, 2023) – Cathy Grier and the Troublemakers will be performing blues and grooves under the Alpine tent as part of its live music series with Concerts in the Tent on Wednesday, September 13 from 6-9pm. […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Pre-Show Seminar Features Scholar of Mysteries
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 7, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of “Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery,” Peninsula Players Theatre will host Agatha Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan on Friday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the theater. Chan […]
Read MoreThe Ridges Sanctuary Adopts Master Plan
20-Year Plan Advances Vision to Inspire the Conservation of Nature Baileys Harbor, Wis. (September 5, 2023) – In 1934, as a bulldozer stood ready to tear up 40 acres of boreal forest in Baileys Harbor, it was met by fierce opponents. […]
Read MoreNew Exhibition Opening September 15 at Miller Art Museum in Door County Celebrates Wisconsin Art
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 5, 2023) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is pleased to announce the opening of its 48th Juried Annual on Friday, September 15, 2023. Eight award winners, including the recipient of the Gerhard CF Miller Award […]
Read MoreDoor County Climate Change Coalition Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (September 5, 2023) – It’s a party – and everyone is invited! The Climate Change Coalition of Door County is marking 10 years of climate education and action with a celebration Wednesday, Sept. 20, at About Thyme Farm, […]
Read MoreNew Online Classes Offered by Write On, Door County
Juddville, Wis. (September 5, 2023) – Write On, Door County offers several new online programs this fall for writers at all levels. One-time workshops as well as on-going classes are scheduled in a variety of genres. More Grammar for Writers, […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray September 10
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 1, 2023) – On Sunday, September 10, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Blues Hall of Fame musician Robert Cray. With five Grammy wins and more than 20 acclaimed studio albums, Robert Cray […]
Read MoreEric Lewis & Friends to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, Sept. 3
Fish Creek, Wis. (September 1, 2023) – Eric Lewis, the well-known Memphis musician, will perform with a select group of his wide-ranging musician friends at the final musical event of Fishstock Concert Series’ 2023 season in Fish Creek on Sunday, Sept. […]
Read MoreMonthly Midday Miniconcerts Showcase Griffon String Quartet’s Targeted Programming for Seniors
The Midsummer Music’s resident string quartet’s B Double Sharp programming benefits the mind and spirit of seniors in the community. Sister Bay, Wis. (August 30, 2023) – Hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” Midsummer Music’s professional ensemble […]
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