DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Midsummer’s Music Charges with Renewable Energy
The June/July portion of the Midsummer’s Music season rounds out with the Renewable Energy program. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joachim Nicolas Eggert, the unknown Swedish composer, and Joachim Raff, the remarkable German composer, all show that unmistakable ability to infuse their […]
Read MoreArt Show 7: GLASS at Plum Bottom Gallery
Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to Art Show 7: GLASS on Saturday, July 28th from 1:00-4:00PM, featuring work from our talented glass artists Sarka Evans, Laurel Grey, Josephine Geiger, Rose Klemen, and Kellie Hanson. Enjoy a glass of Von Steihl […]
Read MoreSail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales
The money-saving Sturgeon Bay shopping tradition continues Thursday, July 26, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with a long list of super sales and deals at the annual city-wide Sail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales. Put on your shopping shoes and make […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary Visits Door Shakespeare for ‘Will In The Woods’ Program
The Open Door Bird Sanctuary will visit Door Shakespeare on Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 pm as part of the “Will In The Woods,” a free education initiative sponsored by Door County Medical Center. The sanctuary, which provides homes on […]
Read MoreRogue Theater Brings “Story Theatre” by Paul Sills to the Stage
Rogue Theater’s Co-Artistic and Managing Director Stuart Champeau is going back to his roots, bringing the brilliant, Tony Award winning “Story Theatre” show by Paul Sills to the stage. Here you will meet again Henny Penny, the Golden Goose, Venus […]
Read MoreGroundbreaking Country Artist Ronnie Milsap Comes to DCA July 28
On Saturday, July 28, at 8 p.m., groundbreaking country singer Ronnie Milsap will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Country artist Ronnie Milsap helped draw the boundaries around what country music could be—and then he […]
Read MoreBook Club Favorite Faith Sullivan Visits Door County
Award-winning novelist Faith Sullivan visits Door County to give a sneak preview of her ninth novel, Ruby and Roland, scheduled to be published by the non-profit literary press Milkweed Editions in fall of 2019. Write On, Door County will present […]
Read MoreHappiness is Homemade in Door County
Karen Buhk has kept her traditional family recipes alive in Happiness is Homemade in Door County, a cookbook that contains the most delicious desserts and meals from the past to the present. Growing up in Seymore, a small farming community […]
Read MoreBlues Traveler Comes to DCA July 17
On Tuesday, July 17, at 8 p.m., beloved jam band Blues Traveler will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Blues Traveler is one of America’s most popular live bands, having built a dedicated fan base […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Announces Scholarship Winner
The Peninsula Music Festival has selected Spencer Berndt, a recent graduate of Gibraltar High School, as the recipient of their college scholarship. Spencer will be attending University of Wisconsin – Stout where he will major in computer science and minor […]
Read MoreLEGO Event in Sister Bay July 21-22
Brick Party by the Bay LEGO event adds more family friendly activities for kids of all ages. At the Sister Bay Village Hall on Saturday & Sunday, July 21-22, from 10:00 – 3:00pm. See a LEGO Train Village with the […]
Read MoreSail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sale in Sturgeon Bay
The Sturgeon Bay shopping tradition continues Thursday, July 26 with super sales and deals at the annual Sail through the Avenues Sidewalk Sale. Venture throughout Sturgeon Bay from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take advantage of extraordinary deals at […]
Read MoreIndie Folk Band Darlingside Comes to DCA July 10
On Tuesday, July 10, at 8 p.m., indie folk quartet Darlingside will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. While Darlingside’s appearance at DCA will be their first in Door County, the band has been steadily […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces Creative Kids Day for 2018
For more than a decade now, Northern Sky Theater has offered a day of creativity dedicated to children and teens interested in learning more about what it means to be part of a professional musical theater troupe in Door County. […]
Read More“Come Sunday” at Woodwalk Concert Series
Woodwalk Concerts presents “Come Sunday” on Friday, July 6. This group is a Chicago based septet with a brand new twist on two of America’s original musical genres. Come Sunday melds jazz and gospel into one swingin good time. Their sensational […]
Read MoreSamara Jewelry Designs is Retiring from Retail
For 37 years, Samara & Greg Christian have worked together, creating one-of-a-kind designs using the lost wax casting process, a technique they learned while studying art at UW-Stout, setting them apart from other jewelry designers. “We were trained to think […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Presents Guest Artist Michael Burritt
Birch Creek presents guest Artist Michael Burritt on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 7:30 PM. Experience a concert performance with one of the world’s leading percussion soloists, from the Eastman School of Music: Michael Burritt. Be one of the lucky […]
Read MoreSummer Gala at Plum Bottom Gallery
Plum Bottom Gallery is putting the ART in PARTY and inviting all of you to our 12th Annual Summer Gala, Sunday, July 8, 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Come to the gallery to hob and nob with our artists, fellow […]
Read MoreFine Line Designs Gallery’s Season Continues with Second Exhibit
Fine Line Designs Gallery’s 2018 season continues with a second exhibit featuring two Door County-based artists and longtime favorites of the gallery: oil painter Pamela Murphy, and sculpture artist Stephanie Evans. The two artists will be on hand for an […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Celebrates the 4th of July
Get your red, white, and blue apparel ready because Sturgeon Bay is ready to put on a spectacular 4th of July celebration! Help Sturgeon Bay celebrate America’s freedom in Sunset Park at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4. Stake your […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Gets Exotic
Midsummer’s Music continues its unique twist on the Million Dollar Quartet while adding a new program of exotic music. Midsummer’s Million Dollar Quartet is a hypothetical version of the 1956 impromptu jam session between Johnny Cash, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, […]
Read MoreSean Grennan’s Now and Then Makes World Premire at Peninsula Players Theatre’s 83rd Season Opener
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre and Door County’s theatrical icon, opened its 83rd season June 12 with the world première of “Now and Then” by Sean Grennan, a new comedy-drama featuring Erica Elam, Sean Fortunato, Barbara […]
Read MoreDoug Forrest at Lost Moth Gallery on July 1
Texas singer/songwriter Doug Forrest returns home to Wisconsin with a suitcase full of songs to share on July 1 at 7pm at Lost Moth Gallery Concert Series. A passion for art, music, and theater has taken him on a long […]
Read More5th Annual Door County Food Wine Music Festival Returns June 23
Door County’s only outdoor “foodie” festival is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. Scheduled for Saturday, June 23, Uncork Summer will once again take place on the beautiful grounds of Wickman House in Ellison Bay. Mickie Rasch, Door County North’s […]
Read MoreBlues Guitar Legend Buddy Guy Performs at DCA July 7
On Saturday, July 7, at 8 p.m., blues guitar legend Buddy Guy will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Eric Clapton once described Buddy Guy as the best guitar player alive. He has won seven […]
Read MoreHarpeth Rising at Woodwalk Concert Series June 29
Harpeth Rising describes their genre as Chamberfolk. These three classically trained musicians play original music, as intricately arranged as a string quartet, lyrically rooted in the singer/songwriter tradition, and wrapped in three-part vocal harmonies reminiscent of both Appalachia and Medieval Europe. […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery Invites You to Shine: An Independence Day Jewelry Trunk Show
Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to Shine: an Independence Day jewelry trunk show! Come to the gallery Sunday, July 1st from 10-5 to see the latest work from Lara Knutson, Ann D Kearney, and Alicia Winalski! This trio of amazing […]
Read MorePercussion & Steel Band Stars Perform at Birch Creek
“He is in the company of artists such as Isaac Stern, Duke Ellington and Rostropovich” – Al O’Connor, former long-time Steel Pan Director at Birch Creek, from Door County Living magazine, Early Summer 2018. Mr. O’Connor is talking about Liam […]
Read MoreCelebrate Summer at Door County Wine Fest
Summer is officially here and what better way to celebrate than with a glass of wine? Let your worries go and sample a variety of savory award-winning wines at Door County Wine Fest. Join us for the third annual Door […]
Read MoreSecretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism Will Visit Door County Coffee
Door County Coffee & Tea Co. is excited to announce that Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Stephanie Klett, will be visiting Door County Coffee on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 to help them kick-off their the celebration of their […]
Read MoreEllie Helm Foundation Benefit Sunday, June 24
The community is invited to a benefit fish boil for the Ellie Helm Foundation. The benefit will be held on Sunday, June 24th, hosted by the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim. Admission is $25 for adults and $17 for […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary Announces Hours for its Third Summer Season
Open Door Bird Sanctuary, launching into its third season, has announced the start of its hours for the 2018 season, which begin June 23. Visit the sanctuary every Saturday from June 23 through September 1 (plus on the holiday weekend […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay’s Bench Invasion
Have you noticed any changes throughout Sturgeon Bay recently? Twenty-five embellished, adorned, and enhanced, benches have decorated the streets and businesses around Sturgeon Bay. This public street art project is the third Benches by the Bay program presented by the […]
Read MoreDoor Shakespeare 2018 Season Kicks Off on June 28
Door Shakespeare opens it 23rd season with two comedies from the bard: Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Joseph Hanreddy, on Thursday, June 28 and The Comedy of Errors, directed by Leda Hofmann on Thursday, July 5 (both at 7:30). Performances […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Presents the 2018 Summer Season Opening Night June 21
Birch Creek Music Performance Center will celebrate the opening night of its 43rd season on Thursday, June 21st, with “Positively Percussion I: A Faculty Showcase.” The event will begin Birch Creek’s four-session concert season, starting with seven concerts of Percussion […]
Read MoreTaste of Spain Wine Dinner at Thyme Cuisine on June 20
Thyme Cuisine will host a Taste of Spain Wine Dinner on June 20, 2018 at the newly remodeled event hall upstairs at Maxwelton Braes Lodge in Baileys Harbor, Door County. This event features wines from Spain presented by VinoDude, and […]
Read MoreAscendant Singer-Songwriter Margo Price Performs at DCA June 15
On Friday, June 15, at 8 p.m., Margo Price—a fast-rising star in the world of American songwriters—will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Margo Price pawned her wedding ring to record her first solo album, […]
Read MoreDoor Shakespeare Awarded Youth-in-Theater Grant
On May 22, Door Shakespeare, Baileys Harbor, was awarded a Youth in Theater Mini-Grant through the Door County Community Foundation in the amount of $500. Twelve year-old Beatrix Dramm applied for the grant, with Elyse Edelman, Door Shakespeare’s Camp Will […]
Read MoreThe Beach Boys Sell Out DCA Season Opener June 9
On Saturday, June 9, at 8 p.m., pop music legends The Beach Boys will open the 2018 season at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. The show is sold out. The Baltimore Sun writes, “The Beach Boys sound better […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Breaks Ground on New Campus
On Sunday, May 27th, Northern Sky’s company members, capital campaign donors and board of directors gathered to officially break ground on the company’s new campus on the corner of A & F in Fish Creek. In 2017, Northern Sky embarked […]
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