DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Frederick Stonehouse discusses US Life-Saving Service for Speaker Series at Door County Maritime Museum
The Maritime Speaker Series at the Door County Maritime Museum continues on Thursday, December 6 at 7pm with Frederick Stonehouse discussing the US Life-Saving Service on the Great Lakes. Admission is free of charge with either a non-perishable food donation or […]
Read MoreEphraim’s Christmas in the Village Saturday, December 1
Ephraim Business Council presents the annual Christmas in the Village celebration on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Enjoy festive activities and treats as you celebrate the holidays with family and friends. The free, family friendly event begins with holiday stories and […]
Read MoreDoor Shakespeare Presents Readings from David Sedaris’ Holidays on Ice
For theatergoers looking for unique fare this holiday season, Door Shakespeare has just the ticket. Michael Stebbins, Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director, will bring to life – with simply a chair, podium, boom box and a bottle of water – holiday […]
Read MoreDoor County Maritime Museum Participates in Museum Store Sunday
The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) will be participating in Museum Store Sunday (MSS) on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The Maritime Museum store will be offering 25% off storewide; in addition, the first 25 customers to make a purchase in […]
Read MoreChristmas Concerts at Birch Creek on Saturday, December 1
Birch Creek Music Performance Center presents two holiday concerts on Saturday, December 1st. “Christmas at Birch Creek” begins with a 2:30 PM Matinee Family Concert. Symphony and Percussion Session faculty bring the spectacular sounds of brass and percussion to classic […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Appoints Christoph Ptack as New Executive Director
Peninsula Music Festival, now entering its 67th season, announced today that it has named Christoph Ptack as the Festival’s new Executive Director. Ptack will officially begin his tenure with the company in January 2019. A former Artistic Administrator at the […]
Read MoreKatherine Shonk Presents Humor in Fiction Writing Workshop
Many short stories and novels are funny, and many are moving, but it’s the rare piece of fiction that manages to be both funny and emotionally resonant. In a special workshop, Funny Sad, Funny Ha Ha Or Both, author Katherine […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater’s Home for the Holidays 2018
Door County’s award-winning Northern Sky Theater has announced the line-up for its annual holiday concert at the Old Gibraltar Town Hall. Home for the Holidays will offer the opportunity to reunite with Northern Sky favorite Jeff Herbst and his friends Ryan Cappleman and Tom Donoghue for an uplifting […]
Read MoreSigning at Door County Kids for Sue Steckart Jarosh’s New Children’s Book
Sue Steckart Jarosh, who has previously published two other children’s books — Door County’s Eagle Bluff Lighthouse Mouse and Baileys Harbor Range Lights Rascal — has released a new book from Door County Polar Bear Press, Door County’s Eagle Bluff […]
Read MoreEllison Bay Tree Lighting
It’s that time of year! Ellison Bay’s annual tree lighting! Join your community on Sunday, November 18 at 5pm to gather around the big Christmas tree for a candlelit evening of song, inspiration, fellowship and fun! Located next to the […]
Read MoreCelebrate Fall at Woodwalk Gallery
Fall at Woodwalk is always lovely and this year was spectacularly golden. They have made it through the super busy season and now shift to their holiday hours, Friday–Sunday 11am–4pm through December 16. Woodwalk has an amazing variety of art that […]
Read MoreWrite On Partners With Door Community Auditorium to Present “Words on Water”
Write On partners with Door Community Auditorium to present Words on Water for the Fireside Coffeehouse Series. Presented annually as “Words on Fire,” the 2019 offering will be part of the county-wide celebration and discussion of water. The program will […]
Read MoreCTA Employer of the Year Award Announced, New Board Members Voted In at 2018 DCVB Annual Meeting
More than130 Door County business leaders enjoyed a beautiful dinner at Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens Ballroom on Tuesday evening October 30th for the Door County Visitor Bureau’s (DCVB) 93rd annual meeting. The evening started with a 5:30 PM social hour followed […]
Read MoreBig Mouth and The Power Tool Horns Swing into the Holidays at DCA
On Saturday, November 24, DCA will get into the holiday spirit with a triple-bill of festive performers, as Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns swing into the holidays with special guests Woody Mankowski and Steve March-Tormé. Big Mouth, one […]
Read MoreTannenbaum Holiday Shop Open House
With Halloween come and gone, it is time to get ready for Thanksgiving and all the wonderful family traditions. From watching a parade, to cooking turkey, or watching a football game, this time of year is filled with so many […]
Read MoreTravel the World, Slice by Slice at Sonny’s Italian Kitchen
Take your taste buds on a delicious travel adventure when you try pizzas from around the world! From deep dish to Neapolitan, you can take a tour of the globe in pizza pie form at Sonny’s. Join Sonny’s Italian Kitchen […]
Read MoreSister Bay’s 2nd Annual New Years Eve Cherry Drop
Door County says farewell to 2018 on New Year’s Eve and welcomes in the New Year with the 2nd Annual Cherry Drop! What is a Cherry Drop? Creators of the event, fm 106.9 the Lodge, describe it as similar to the […]
Read MoreJeanne Kuhns Painting “New Matriarch” Receives an Award of Excellence
Jeanne Kuhns’ painting, “New Matriarch” has been juried into the online show, “Our Bond With Nature “ on the Manhattan Arts International website “The Healing Power of Art.” She is an Award of Excellence Winner and is honored to be one of […]
Read MoreEarly November Events at Crossroads at Big Creek
There’s nothing like the change of season – and lately, it seems like the season has been changing every couple hours – to look back and also to anticipate the future. Public programs at Crossroads this week seem to do both. On […]
Read MoreAnnual Pottery and Wood Show at Plum Bottom Gallery
Plum Bottom’s Annual Pottery and Wood Show will take place on Saturday, November 3 from 11am–4pm. The show will feature artists Chad Luberger, Rich Agness, Lynn Wood, Steve Skinner, and wood turner Ed Brogan. Stop by to enjoy food, wine, […]
Read More‘Merry-Time Festival of Trees’ Returns to Maritime Museum
Create a new holiday tradition for your family and friends by visiting the Door County Maritime Museum during the Merry-Time Festival of Trees. Uniquely decorated trees and wreaths donated by businesses and individuals in the community can be found throughout […]
Read MoreMilwaukee Musaik Performs Midsummer’s Music World Premiere Encore
Jacob Beranek, Composer-in-Residence for Midsummer’s Music of Door County, will have his Partita Melodica performed by Milwaukee Musaik at 7:00 pm on Monday, November 5, at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Beranek’s work received its world premiere performance in August of this […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Visitor Center Awarded WPS Downtown Revitalization
The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center recently received a $500 grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Downtown Revitalization grant program to support their downtown wayfinding design initiative. The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center will use the money in support of this critical […]
Read MoreKatie Dahl and Peter Mulvey Perform at Kress Pavilion Nov. 14
Popular Door County singer-songwriter Katie Dahl will join nationally touring singer-songwriter (and Milwaukee native) Peter Mulvey to present an intimate evening of songs at Kress Pavilion (7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor) on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. Admission is […]
Read MoreSanta Claus is Coming to Light Up Sister Bay!
Come to see Santa with his elves and favorite reindeer at the annual Capture the Spirit holiday lighting festivities on Friday, November 23 from 3:00 – 5:00pm. Enjoy hot chocolate and cider before Santa arrives at 4:30 to light the […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Third-Annual Blues & Roots Fest
Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to present its third-annual Blues & Roots Fest at 7 p.m. on November 1 and 2, featuring Phil Cook, Music Maker Blues Revue, and Paul Thorn. Phil Cook (Thursday, November 1) is a Wisconsin […]
Read MoreMollie O’Brien & Rich Moore Open White Gull’s 35th Concert Season Oct. 22
Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore will be featured at the first concert scheduled in the 35th season of winter folk concerts at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, November 7. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are […]
Read MoreChristmas is Coming Early to Sturgeon Bay
See Sturgeon Bay sparkle this holiday season. Join the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center, Nicolet National Bank, and the rest of the Sturgeon Bay community as we celebrate the holidays November 16-18 during the annual Christmas by the Bay event. Come […]
Read MoreEllison Bay Fall Art Crawl
Fall colors should be at their peak when you crest the Ellison Bay Hill overlooking the panorama of the Niagara Escarpment. This quiet yet vibrant town is the home of a unique community of artists, craftspeople, galleries and spectacular natural […]
Read More“Classical Dance Suites by the Famous B’s!” at the Kress Pavilion
On November 9, 2018 at 4:30PM the Kress Pavilion will host a lively classical concert with selections from early Baroque through to the Present, featuring two woman composers, including Amy Beach, Byrd, Bach, and Bartok in the Great Hall. Beth […]
Read MoreHaunted Harbor Halloween Party
Ghouls and goblins get ready for the Baileys Harbor “Haunted Harbor Halloween Party” on Wednesday, October 31. Start your night off by Trick or Treating throughout downtown from 5pm-7pm. Be sure to pop in at businesses staying open for all […]
Read MoreGhosts, Witches, Zombies – Oh My!
Have a spooktacular time during the 7th annual Thrills on Third event on Saturday, October 27 in Sturgeon Bay. Spend the day walking the historic Third Avenue and taking part in the numerous Halloween activities. The day begins at 9am. All […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series Returns to Door County Maritime Museum
The Maritime Speaker Series returns to the Door County Maritime Museum for the 2018-2019 season. This year boasts an impressive lineup of speakers to educate and entertain maritime enthusiasts. The monthly series kicks off on Thursday, November 1st at 7pm […]
Read MoreArt show 12: Abstract Realism at Plum Bottom Gallery
Plum Bottom Welcomes you to Art show 12: Abstract Realism on October 20th from 11-4pm! Come see the latest from paper artist Heather Allard, painter Mark Pflughoeft, and Cleary Wamhoff, glass artist Laurel Grey and Door County favorite Mary White. […]
Read MoreAn Immersive Screening of the Cult Classic, Clue, at Maxwelton Braes
A Halloween-fringe celebration of the cult classic, Clue, Maxwelton Braes Lodge and Thyme Cuisine bring you an immersive screening of the film with seven suspects, six weapons and five dead bodies. For one night, Maxwelton Braes will be transformed into […]
Read MoreEagle Bluff 150th Anniversary Celebration
The Door County Historical Society is proud to announce the 150th Anniversary of the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse. Please join us on October 15 to commemorate Eagle Bluff’s 150 years of service. On October 15, 1868, the light beamed from the […]
Read MoreFall Colors Segway Tours
Now is the time to book your Autumn Colors Tour. Peak colors should arrive in Northeast Wisconsin the 2nd or 3rd week of October. Best colors in Door County: Peninsula State Park, Ellison Bay, or Cave Point Segway Tour. Best colors in Green Bay: Everything Green Bay or […]
Read MoreSister Bay Advancement Association 2018 Volunteer of the Year
The Sister Bay Advancement Association has awarded the 2018 Sister Bay Volunteer of the Year award to Sally and Jeff Pfeifer. Sally and Jeff have been residents of Sister Bay for over 30 years, and have two daughters, Mollie and […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Resident String Quartet to Perform Free Premiere Concert
Midsummer’s Music Ltd. In Door County, the Fine Arts Institute at East High in Green Bay, and St. Norbert College in De Pere, have launched a ground-breaking project to enhance student learning and academic achievement through increased exposure to—and participation […]
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