DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Holiday Coffee Sale at Door County Coffee Co.
Select holiday and fall coffees are now 50% off at Door County Coffee Company – both online and in-store! Save on all these favorites before they are gone. As the weather cools and holiday celebrations continue, now is a fantastic […]
Read MoreJoshua Davis Featured in January Concert at the White Gull Inn
Singer songwriter Joshua Davis will be featured at the first concert of the year scheduled at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, January 8. Tickets for the 8 PM concert are $25. . A prolific songwriter, Joshua […]
Read MoreIce Carvers Needed for Sturgeon Bay’s Fire and Ice Event
Express your creativity in a unique medium – ice! Challenge yourself during Destination Sturgeon Bay’s Fire and Ice event on Saturday, February 15 and carve an ice sculpture. Destination Sturgeon Bay is seeking beginner, intermediate and advanced ice carvers for […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series: “The ABCs of ABS and the Winter Fleet”
The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held on Thursday, January 9th, and will feature Daniel LaMere talking about “The ABCs of ABS and the Winter Fleet.” The Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker […]
Read MoreCelebrate the Season with Holiday Cheer at Northern Sky Theater
“The concert is distinctive for how it touches familiar chords and yet explores the new and off-the-beaten track. Imagine buying a new pair of shoes that feel just right right away…There, you’ve got it.” – Warren Gerds, Critic at Large […]
Read MoreStriver Gymnasts Striving for Perfection
The YMCA Striver Gymnastics Team competed this past weekend in the Green Bay YMCA Invitational Meet at downtown YMCA Gymnastic Center. The Striver Team sent gymnasts in seven different levels to compete. Within those levels, gymnasts are awarded by age. Team […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Purchases Casperson Funeral Home Property in Sister Bay
The owners of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay, “the place with the goats on the roof,” announced today that they have purchased the Casperson Funeral Home property in downtown Sister Bay. The sale of the two+ […]
Read More“Play It Forward” Celebrates Holidays and Door County Community, Benefits Go Bo! Foundation
On Monday, December 30 at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present its seventh annual Play It Forward concert, which brings together some of Door County’s best-loved musicians to benefit a worthy cause. Play It Forward celebrates the generous […]
Read MoreJacksonport Polar Bear Club Prepares for 34th Annual Plunge
The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club is preparing to take their annual plunge into Lake Michigan for the 34th time at 12 noon on Wednesday January 1, 2020. For the past thirty-three years the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club has celebrated the New […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery’s Annual Gift Show
Plum Bottom invites you to their Annual Gift Show Saturday, December 21 from 10–5pm at their downtown Egg Harbor location. Let their elves help you find something for the last hard-to-shop-for people on your list with a selection of one […]
Read MoreDoor County’s Scholarship Network
The Door County Scholarship Network is the most comprehensive source for local scholarship information for students from Door County. Whether pursuing a graduate degree, bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree, or a technical certificate, students of all ages can use this website […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Announces Parade Float Winners, Moo-La-La Winner
Holiday lights are twinkling, and the snow is glistening throughout the city of Sturgeon Bay. The annual Christmas by the Bay holiday parade kicked off celebrations throughout the city on November 23, with a total of 26 festive float entries. […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Exceeds Giving Tuesday Goals
Giving Tuesday was a huge success for Northern Sky thanks to the generous support of their donors. An anonymous donor provided a challenge gift to match every donation on Giving Tuesday up to $5,000. When the company reached their goal […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces Holiday Open House December 19
Northern Sky invites the public to enjoy holiday treats and get a sneak peak of the new Gould Theater and Creative Center on Thursday, December 19th from Noon to 6:00pm. Northern Sky will also offer their “employee discount” on select […]
Read MoreSouthern Door Elementary Receives Wisconsin School Health Award
Southern Door Elementary was presented with the Wisconsin School Health Award. The Award was presented during the Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference on Thursday, December 5, 2019. The award was accepted by Elementary School Principal-Cory Vandertie, Behavior Interventionist/Coach-Sheila […]
Read More11th Annual Small Forest Christmas Show at Base Camp Coffee
The annual Christmas Concert by Small Forest is set to take place on December 22 at Base Camp Coffee. Jeanne Kuhns, Marybeth Mattson, Patrick Palmer and George Sawyn have been performing a variety of classic, modern and original holiday songs […]
Read MoreNatural Christmas Event at The Ridges
The Ridges in Baileys Harbor will once again hold its annual Natural Christmas event. Spend a few hours this holiday season surrounded by the natural beauty of The Ridges Sanctuary. Stroll down the softly lit Hidden Brook Boardwalk, enjoy an […]
Read MoreDoor County Reads, Partnered with Write On, Door County, Offer Free Copies of ‘Virgil Wander’
Write On is proud to be a partner in the Door County Reads program, a partnership that began our very first year. The selection for this year’s program is Leif Enger’s novel Virgil Wander. After his car flies off the road […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces its 85th Season in 2020
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce its 85th season performing June 16–October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin’s scenic shore, the award-winning acting company of Peninsula Players has […]
Read MoreEuropean Thursdays at Glacier Ledge in Egg Harbor
During the month of December, Glacier Ledge Restaurant in Egg Harbor will be featuring 3 nights of specially prepared European meals. Each Thursday before Christmas, the chefs at Glacier Ledge will serve a 5-course meal from different regions of Europe. […]
Read MoreOn Giving Tuesday, Consider a Donation to Midsummer’s Music
With the recent tax changes, most taxpayers now no longer itemize deductions for their donations to organizations like Midsummer’s Music. However, it is still possible for you to receive a sizable deduction by making your donation from your retirement plan directly to Midsummer’s Music. […]
Read MoreDecember Events at Door County YMCA
Wednesday, December 4 – Wisdom Wednesday in Sturgeon Bay at 9:50am. Medicare 101 with Elizabeth Kostichka. Friday, December 6 – JULIET (Just Us Ladies Indulging in Everything Tasty) at the Mink River Basin in Ellison Bay at 12:00pm. Please RSVP […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Butik Offering 15% Off Online thru Dec. 5
Al Johnson’s Swedish Butik is offering 15% off online now thru December 5. Also take advantage of free shipping on orders over $100 AND a free box of Swedish Pancake Mix with every order! Choose from items such as Al’s […]
Read MoreCome for the Satire, Stay for the Sweets: Door Shakespeare’s Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stebbins, and Managing Director, Amy Ensign, are pleased to announce an evening of holiday entertainment on Monday, December 16. Let the merrymaking begin as Door Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director, Michael Stebbins, reads selected essays […]
Read MoreOnline Sale at Door County Coffee & Tea Co. thru Dec. 3
Now thru December 3, enjoy 30% off everything online at Door County Coffee & Tea Co. There is also free shipping on any order over $49. To shop, simply click here and use code Holiday30 at checkout! Choose from 50+ […]
Read MoreTannenbaum Holiday Shop’s Friends & Family Sale Dec. 10
It is almost time for Tannenbaum Holiday Shop’s Friends and Family Sale! The sale this year is on Tuesday, December 10. Nearly everything is marked down 30% off. There are some exclusions, but there will be so much on sale, […]
Read MoreDCA Announces 2020 Winter Lineup
On the heels of a jam-packed summer and fall season, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) announces its vibrant 2020 winter season. The Door County Talks morning lecture series, coffeehouse concerts in DCA’s cozy lobby, and stellar shows on DCA’s state-of-the-art main […]
Read MoreBaileys Harbor Holiday Light Parade, Tree Lighting
Join Baileys Harbor for a great community event including a Christmas Parade of Lights, arts and crafts, and a tree lighting ceremony! Take a stroll through downtown Baileys Harbor and check out all the trees that the local businesses and […]
Read MoreFour Door County Organizations Receive Green Gifts from Cellcom
Four organizations in Door County have been selected to receive a 2019 Cellcom Green Gift, including Crossroads at Big Creek, Gibraltar School, Climate Change Coalition of Door County and The Ridges Sanctuary. Crossroads at Big Creek manages 200 acres across three […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery Hosts Resident Artist Demos Nov. 30
Plum Bottom Gallery is excited to hosting demos from our resident artists Saturday, November 30 from 11am–2pm. Meet Chad Luberger at the Plum Bottom Road location and see him at work behind the wheel. Chad created one of a kind […]
Read MoreNobel House in Fish Creek Invites You to their Tree Lighting Celebration
Bundle up and jaunt on down to Noble Square at 5:00pm on December 7 in the quaint little village of Fish Creek. Watch the snowflakes fall from the sky, sing carols by candle light and ring in the spirit of […]
Read MoreThanksgiving Feasts and Festivities at The Lodge at Leathem Smith
For the first time ever, join The Lodge at Leathem Smith this Thanksgiving for dinner with friends and family, or order Thanksgiving dinner to pick up and serve at home. Talented chefs, Neller Card and Nicki Himebauch will serve plates […]
Read MoreFour Winter Concerts by The Griffon String Quartet Scheduled for Dec. 13-15
Midsummer’s Music has announced four new Winter Concerts by the renowned Griffon String Quartet in early December. The Quartet, which launched in the fall of 2018, is composed of four of the finest young professional musicians in the country. The […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Offers Traditional Swedish Julbord on Dec. 6-7
With its unique foods and hand-crafted gifts, a Scandinavian Christmas is special. This December, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay is serving its traditional version of the famous Swedish Julbord, a multi-course Christmas smörgåsbord (or buffet) that […]
Read MoreBrilliant Stranger’s Small Business Saturday Sale plus “Meet the Maker” on Nov. 29-30
Brilliant Stranger has announced a 2-day sale on November 29-30, with an opportunity to meet one of the shop’s key design creatives, Courtney Van Auken of Tizzy Dee. On both sale days, enjoy 10% off all wearables, including clothing, jewelry, hats, […]
Read More100+ Women Who Care in Northern Door County
100+ Women Who Care Northern Door County is a group of local women with a mission to connect like-minded women to make a meaningful contribution to our local community. The group meets quarterly and members donate $100 a piece ($50 each […]
Read MoreThe Ellie Helm Foundation Donates $10,000 to Support Youth Mental Health Program
The Ellie Helm Foundation has recently awarded $10,000 to the United Way of Door County for the STRIDE program. STRIDE (Strengthening Trust and Resilience, Instilling Independence, and Discovering Empowerment) is an initiative dedicated to removing barriers to access quality mental […]
Read MoreLocal Restaurant’s Luncheons Support Climate Change Coalition
Goose & Twigs, the new Sister Bay restaurant whose menu stresses local foods, sustainability and culinary imagination, is hosting a weekly Luncheon Club through the winter to benefit the Climate Change Coalition of Door County. The luncheons, held from 11 […]
Read MoreSister Bay Fall Festival Announces Best Parade Entry
The Sister Bay Advancement Association has awarded the 2019 Fall Festival Parade Best Entry to David Pfeifer Insurance, David Pfeifer Insurance has a long tradition of providing insurance and risk management solutions to the larger Door County area with a […]
Read MoreChristmas Concerts at Birch Creek on Saturday, December 7
Birch Creek Music Performance Center presents two holiday concerts in Juniper Hall on Saturday, December 7. Christmas at Birch Creek begins with a 2:30pm matinee family concert at which all children ages 11 and under receive free admission. Symphony and […]
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