DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Peninsula 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 […]
Read MoreDoor County Favorites Play Double Bill at DCA November 30: Giving Thanks with Capitol Sun Rays, Katie Dahl, and Eric Lewis
Saturday, November will be an evening of hometown love and world-class talent as Katie Dahl (accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis) releases a new album and Birds of Chicago return to the DCA stage with their new supergroup Capitol Sun Rays, […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series: “What it Means to be a Friend of Plum and Pilot Island”
The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held on Thursday, December 5th, and will feature Paul Kuehn talking about “What it Means to be a Friend of Plum and Pilot Island”The Door County Medical […]
Read MoreHoliday Party for Senior Citizens of Southern Door County School District
All senior citizens who live in Southern Door, ages 62 and over, are invited to attend the 33rd Annual Holiday Party. This year’s party will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, and is sponsored by the high school students and […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay is Giving Away Money!
The Moo-La-La Giveaway is finally here! The popular Sturgeon Bay tradition of giving away money continues for the 2019 holiday season starting this weekend! Participating businesses around Sturgeon Bay will have Moo-La-La Giveaway entry boxes. Fill out an entry slip […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Presents Home for the Holidays 2019 at their new Gould Theater
After 12 years of performing its holiday show at the Gibraltar Town Hall, Northern Sky Theater announces the very first Home for the Holidays to be held at their new Gould Theater. This year’s concert will feature three talented performers: Eric […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Unveils Exciting 68th Season Line-Up for 2020 Symphony Series
Christoph Ptack, Executive Director of the Peninsula Music Festival, has announced the performance schedule for the upcoming 68th season. “For the 2020 season, the Festival Orchestra boasts a roster of sixty-five musicians,” said Ptack, “who represent leading Symphony and Opera […]
Read MoreThe Hardy Gallery Launches It’s 10th Annual Holiday Online Auction Fundraiser
The Hardy Gallery is announcing its 10th Annual Holiday Online Auction, which will begin Sunday, November 24 at 12 p.m. central time and will remain open for bidding until Sunday, December 1 at 8:00 p.m. central time. Vendors from across Door County, as well […]
Read MorePhotos with Santa Event at Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus
Join the festive atmosphere at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus on Saturday, December 7 from 2–4 pm for light refreshments, raffles, tours of the shelter, our bake sale, and of course, photos with Santa! Bring your kids and pets […]
Read MoreRestoring More Representative Democracy Discussion at Kress Pavilion Nov. 13
Matt Rothschild, Director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, will be at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor at 6:30pm on Wednesday, November 13 to lead a discussion on the practice and consequence of Gerrymandered Redistricting. In the 2018 elections, Wisconsin voters elected a Democratic Senator, […]
Read More3rd Annual fm106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop in Sister Bay
The 3nd Annual fm106.9 The Lodge Cherry Drop™ will return to Sister Bay this year for an evening of celebration as Door County greets a new decade! The Lodge Cherry Drop™ can be described as similar to the Times Square […]
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 22-24 during the annual Christmas by the Bay event. Come […]
Read MoreThe Ridges Receives Sustainability Grant from the Door County Community Foundation
The Ridges in Baileys Harbor, WI has received a $1,000 sustainability grant from the Door County Community Foundation for its Washington Island Environmental Education Pilot Program. The goal of the program is to connect concepts learned in the classroom with […]
Read MoreDawn Shefchik Joins PortSide Builders, Inc. as Home Selection Designer
PortSide Builders is pleased to announce Dawn Shefchik has joined PortSide Builders, Inc. as their full-time Home Selection Designer, serving customers in both Door County and Fox Valley. She will be working hands on with customers to assist and guide […]
Read MoreBaileys Harbor Community Yoga Every Sunday
Starting November 3, you are invited to join Anna Mae Beyer for a morning of movement and meditation every Sunday in Baileys Harbor. The style of this class will vary. Anna Mae will be drawing not only from the traditional […]
Read MoreSinger-Songwriter May Erlewine & “Special Consensus” Bluegrass Featured in November-December White Gull Concerts
Singer-songwriter May Erlewine will be featured at the first concert scheduled in the 36th season of winter folk concerts at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, November 20. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are $25. One […]
Read MoreSouthern Door High School Student Council to Hold Blood Drive Nov. 8
The Southern Door Student Council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 9am-2pm at Southern Door High School, located at 2073 County Highway DK in Brussels. Anyone who is at least […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet to Visit Three Door County Schools
In supporting their mission of enhancing student learning and academic achievement through increased exposure to – and participation in – music, the Griffon String Quartet, hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will visit three Door […]
Read MoreNovember 2019 Events at the Door County YMCA
Here is everything happening at the YMCA this November! Friday, November 1 – JULIET (Just Us Ladies Indulging In Everything Tasty). Cornerstone Pub in Baileys Harbor at 12:00 pm. Please RSVP. Friday, November 1 – DCY Swim Team Mock Meet. […]
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