DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras Presents Service to Music Award

At the annual workshop of the Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras (AWSO), the Service to Music Award was presented to Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR). “The Association of Wisconsin Symphony Orchestras serves as a resource for the growth and appreciation of […]

New Managing Director for Door Shakespeare

Door Shakespeare is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Ensign as its new Managing Director. Ms. Ensign has over thirty years of experience in theatre, instructional design, retail sales, training, and marketing. After graduating from the University of Washington with a […]

Door County Author Introduces Second book

Sue Steckart Jarosh grew up in DePere and Door County where she spent many summer days at the family cottage on Cave Point Road in Jacksonport. She attended St. Norbert College and graduated in 1967 with a degree in Elementary […]

Lyft Comes to Door County

Come to Husby’s on Thursday, May 10 at 5pm to meet the general manager for Lyft Wisconsin. Learn all about the Lyft ride share program, get answers to all your questions, and get help signing up! Uber drivers are welcome. […]

New Shipwrecks Exhibit Coming May 26

The Door County Maritime Museum is sailing into summer with the unveiling of its “Shipwrecks of Door County” interactive exhibit. With help from a $39,550 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, the museum is welcoming […]

Sister Bay’s 80th Annual Ice-Out Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 80th annual Ice Out Contest in Sister Bay. This year, the Ice Out raft started floating at 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, in the middle of a record 30” snow fall in Sister Bay! […]

Fine Line Designs Gallery Kicks Off 2018 Season

Fine Line Designs Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of its doors for the 2018 season, beginning on Friday, May 4 at 10:00 am. In addition to new works by tenured Fine Line artists, the gallery is pleased to […]

Door County Potters Guild Show May 5-6

The Door County Potters’ Guild invites everyone to their annual studio tour, May 5 and 6, from 10 am to 5 pm. This year’s theme is “Pitchers of All Sizes” and nine unique studios on the peninsula are participating. The […]

Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair Volunteers Needed

Are you in town over Memorial Day weekend? Enjoy art and have some time to spare? Please volunteer your time and help make the 20th annual Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair a success. Share some of your time and spend it […]

Tickets Available for Birch Creek 2018 Season Concert

Birch Creek Music Performance Center is pleased to announce that tickets for the 2018 summer concert season are available for purchase at birchcreek.org/tickets. All 2018 concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. with pre-show music at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. […]

Book Launch Party and Reception for Patricia Skalka’s Death Rides the Ferry

Meet Door County’s #1 best-selling author Patricia Skalka as she celebrates the release of the fourth book in her Dave Cubiak mystery series, Death Rides the Ferry. Each of the books in the Dave Cubiak series is situated in Door […]

“Hunters of the Sky” at Kress Pavilion on Saturday, April 21

In celebration of International Bird Day, Open Door Bird Sanctuary has announced it will bring its “Hunters of the Sky” program to the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor next Saturday, April 21, from 12-1pm. Accompanied by several live raptor birds, […]

Northern Sky Theater to Distribute Free Tickets for Two World Premieres to All Door County Students

Northern Sky Theater will once again invite all Door County students to a complimentary evening of entertainment under the stars. Northern Sky will distribute nearly 4,000 free tickets to every elementary, middle and high school student at all five Door […]

Maxwelton Braes presents Prom Night Back to the 80s

Kick off your Sunday shoes and join us for dancing, drinks, and radical night! In celebration of neon, Michael Jackson, hairbands, and spiked punch, Maxwelton Braes Lodge and Thyme Cuisine bring you Prom Night Back to the 80s on Saturday, […]

Door Shakespeare Summer 2018 Tickets on Sale, Early Bird Prices

Door Shakespeare Summer 2018 tickets are on sale! Take advantage of the EARLY BIRD offer through May 15 when you order tickets for MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS! Adult- $30.00 Early Bird Discount: $25 Student- $20.00 […]

Kick-off Party in Sawyer Park to Mark CELEBRATE WATER DAY in Door County

All are invited to participate in Celebrate Water Door County Day at Sawyer Park on May 5, 1:00-2:00 PM. Celebrate Water is a year-long series of activities to celebrate Door County’s water, understand the threats to our water, and inspire […]

Poetry Potluck and International Poetry Reading Commemorate National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month and Write On offers two special events to celebrate poetry from around the world and to meet others who appreciate poetry. A poetry potluck focused on Japan is scheduled for Friday, April 20 and a […]

Freddy & Francine to Perform at White Gull Inn on April 18

Freddy & Francine, an Americana-Soul duo comprised of Bianca Caruso and Lee Ferris, will perform at the last White Gull Inn house concert of the winter season on Weds., April 18 in Fish Creek. Tickets for the 8 pm performance […]

Tickets On Sale April 2 For Northern Sky Theater’s 2018 Summer Season

Northern Sky Theater announces ticket sales and casting for the 2018 Summer Season in Door County, Wisconsin. Northern Sky’s Summer Season includes three musical comedies playing in rotating repertory from June 13th – August 25th at the outdoor amphitheater in Peninsula […]

Children’s Literature Conference features Authors, Illustrators, Editors and Publishers

Write On, Door County presents a two-and-a-half day conference for adults who want to write books for children and teens. The Writing on the Door: Children’s Literature Conference takes place April 6 –7 in Sturgeon Bay and features some of […]

Door County Thrive Hosts Community Seed Swap & Potluck

A “seed swap” and community potluck takes place April 5, starting at 6 p.m., at the new Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor, sponsored by Door County Thrive. This event also partners with the Village of Egg Harbor’s […]

Peninsula Players Announces Free Play Reading of ‘A Fine Bright Day Today’ April 2

Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of “A Fine Bright Day Today,” a new play by Philip Goulding, Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. “A Fine Bright Day Today,” a warm and […]

Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park in Jacksonport

Easter is wonderful sign of spring! Plans are underway for the annual Jacksonport Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Jacksonport Area Business Association. It will be held on Saturday, March 31 at Lakeside Park in downtown Jacksonport. The event is […]

Sister Bay Announces 2018 Summer Concert Series Lineup

Sister Bay’s annual Summer Concert Series returns on Wednesday, June 20, bringing to the stage, 5 new artists along with perennial favorites. Concerts are from 6-9 pm, except where noted on the schedule. This program has been successful because of […]

2018 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Winners

County Door was celebrated in style, March 17 during the 25th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade throughout Sturgeon Bay. Over twenty-five businesses, clubs, or organizations dressed in green, decorated floats, and marched throughout the streets of Sturgeon Bay. Hundreds of […]

Dale Watson Coming to Door County Brewing May 6

A honky tonk legend is coming to Door County Brewing Co. Music Hall and Taproom May 6. Dale Watson, a member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, will bring his truly unique sound to the Baileys Harbor taproom on […]

Egg Harbor Non-Profit Announces the Addition of New Staff

Birch Creek Music Performance is pleased to announce the recent hiring of two qualified individuals to join its leadership team. Their experience spans a range of skills that will help Birch Creek meet the needs of students and audiences on its […]

Peninsula Music Festival Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Peninsula Music Festival is currently accepting applications for its $3000 college scholarship. Information and applications are available from the guidance and music departments of each of the Door County Schools as well as the Festival’s website: www.musicfestival.com, click on […]

Sister Bay Hosts Easter Egg Hunt March 31

Get your picture taken with The Easter Bunny at the 11th annual Sister Bay Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, at 10:30 am. Hunt for colorful eggs with candy inside at Waterfront Park in downtown Sister Bay (inside Village […]

Your 2018 Sturgeon Bay Activity Guide is Here

It’s the moment you have been waiting for…the 2018 Sturgeon Bay activity guide is now available! Read everything you need to know about Sturgeon Bay at the tips of your fingers. This magazine-style resource includes event information, shopping, dining and […]

A Crowd of 159 Attends Peninsula Players’ Reading of A Trick of the Light

Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of “A Trick of the Light,” a new comedy by Peter Moore, on Monday, March 5 to a capacity crowd. “A Trick of the Light” was produced as part of The Play’s the Thing, […]

Door County Short Film Fest Offers April 21 Encore Showing of 2018 Films at The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay

The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has announced an expansion of the Door County Short Film Fest to include an encore showing of movies that were first unveiled at the 9th Annual Festival in Sister Bay on February 16-17, 2018. […]

Midsummer’s Music Announces 2018 Summer Concerts

Door County’s Midsummer’s Music continues radically appealing concerts for the 28th summer season, with exciting opportunities to experience powerful music played by brilliant musicians in intimate settings throughout the county. The entire summer season includes nine unique programs in 37 […]

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