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Gospel Legend Mavis Staples Performs at DCA

On Thursday, August 29, at 8 p.m., gospel legend Mavis Staples will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Mavis Staples has been a solid rock of American music, from the Delta-inflected gospel sound she helped create in […]

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Fall Concert Series at Birch Creek Begins August 31st

Birch Creek presents five concert dates for its Fall Concert Series plus an evening at a jazz club style bistro created in Juniper Hall for the Associates’ Fall Fundraiser on October 12. The world-class faculty performing artists of Birch Creek […]

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Northern Haus Opening 8/19 Features Ribbon Cutting with Tours of Venue

Northern Haus is brand new event venue located is Sister Bay, WI. Northern Haus looks forward to hosting weddings, family reunions, corporate events, retreats, specialty classes and beyond. The grand opening celebration kicks off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours […]

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Four Upcoming Events at Crossroads at Big Creek to Focus on Bees

Crossroads at Big Creek is shaping up for a colorful event next weekend when the Door County Beekeepers Club will hold their Community Honey Harvest on Saturday, August 24 from 9 am -12 pm. To prepare for this sweet occasion, […]

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“Toft Point: A Nature Lover’s Dream” Guided Hike

The public is invited to join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County for “Toft Point: A Nature Lover’s Dream,” the second of two guided hikes through this pristine old growth forest in Baileys Harbor, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from […]

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PenArt Exhibition is More than a Sum of its Parts

Peninsula School of Art’s (PenArt) latest exhibition The Future of the Collage opens August 16th and runs through October 5th, 2019 at PenArt’s Guenzel Gallery, 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, Wisconsin. The exhibition features works by seven contemporary collage artists including B. […]

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Peninsula Players Theatre Opens ‘Silent Sky’ August 21

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is excited to announce the opening of Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson. Silent Sky tells the story of unsung astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose discoveries at Harvard […]

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Midsummer’s Music Welcomes New Musicians

Midsummer’s Music draws on the extraordinary talent of musicians from the Chicago Symphony, Chicago’s Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony, Aspen Music Festival, China National Symphony and the Ravinia Festival, among others. Each year, in order to […]

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Fishstock Concert Series Features Jazz Vocalist Janet Planet on Sun., August 18

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by acclaimed jazz vocalist Janet Planet and band on Sunday, August 18. Based in Oshkosh, Planet has been a mainstay of the Wisconsin jazz scene throughout her roughly 30-year career. As noted in Isthmusby […]

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Northern Sky Theater Announces Grand Opening of the Creative Center and Barbara & Spencer Gould Theater

Northern Sky Theater announces the Grand Opening of its Creative Center and their newest show, Dad’s Season Tickets, set to premiere in the Barbara and Spencer Gould Theater this fall. The Gould Theater, a first of its kind in Northern Door County, will be […]

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Fishstock Concert Series Features Folksingers Joe Jencks and Carolyn Carter on Sun., August 11

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by folksingers Joe Jencks and Carolyn Carter on Sunday, August 11. Joe Jencks is a veteran of the international folk music circuit, an award-winning songwriter, and a celebrated vocalist. Merging conservatory […]

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Meet Peninsula Players’ Actor Will Skrip ‘Ghost The Musical’s’ Sam Wheat

Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to bring “Ghost The Musical” by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard to Door County audiences.  This musical romantic-thriller about the power of love performs through August 18 and is based on the Academy […]

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Door County Scrimshanders’ Announces Their Final Season

2019 will be the last season for the Door County Scrimshanders in North Ephraim.  The proprietors, Dawn and Gary Kiracofe, plan to retire after 40 years in business.  The Kiracofes opened their first Scrimshaw Shop on Mackinac Island’s Main Street in 1979.  Larger […]

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Michaels, Perlewitz, Hart and Zuehlke Receive Awards from DCMM

On Monday, August 5, the winners of the annual Door County Mariner Awards and Coast Guard Person of the Year Award were announced at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. BM1 Andrew Michaels won the Coast Guard Person of the Year […]

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Pre-Show Seminar at Peninsula Players Features Intuitive Reader

Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of “Ghost The Musical,” by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, will host intuitive reader Penny Slusher for a free pre-show seminar Friday, August 9 in the theater at 6:30 p.m. Slusher […]

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Midsummer’s Music Celebrates Violinist David Perry’s 20th Season

During an exclusive, private event in Ephraim on July 30, Midsummer’s Music celebrated 20 years of concerts with world-renowned violinist David Perry. Artistic Director Jim Berkenstock attributes great credit for the success of Midsummer’s Music to Perry: “When David Perry […]

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Fishstock Concert Series Features John Ford-Coley on Sunday, August 4

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by singer-songwriter John Ford-Coley on Sunday, August 4. Ford-Coley is well-known as half of the Grammy-nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, who had several extremely popular songs. Continuing to perform his […]

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Food Trucks & Floaties at Anclam Park

Beat the summer heat by heading to Anclam Beach & Park in Baileys Harbor on Saturday, August 17 from 11am–4pm. No shoes, no shirts, no problem as we celebrate our Food Truck scene with Chives’ Harbor Pizza and Harbor Griddle […]

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German Festival in Sturgeon Bay

Join the Door County Historical Society to celebrate German Festival! The historical society will host its annual German Festival on Saturday, August 10. Activities will be held from 10am to 3pm at the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. […]

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Join DCMM to celebrate the Cana Island Lighthouse Sesquicentennial

On Wednesday, August 7, 3-6pm the Door County Maritime Museum will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cana Island Lighthouse. Cana Island is perhaps Door County’s most photographed lighthouse, celebrating 150 years of standing watch on the shore of Lake […]

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American Pickers to Film in Wisconsin

Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Wisconsin! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in October 2019. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating […]

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Ghost The Musical Opens July 31 at Peninsula Players Theatre

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is excited to announce the opening of “Ghost The Musical” by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart (of Eurythmics fame) and Glen Ballard.  This timeless musical fantasy about […]

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Door County’s Historic Lodge Celebrates 90 Years

Horse drawn carriages, a famous 19th hole, and a looming Great Depression are just a few of the elements that make up the Maxwelton Braes Golf Course and Lodge construction story. The resort witnessed the golden age of travel, the […]

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Celebrating Local Artists in Sister Bay on August 10

Come to the only Door County art show exclusively featuring only Door County artists! The 17th annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts takes place in Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 – 5:00pm. Thirty artists will […]

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Eclectic Big Band Squirrel Nut Zippers Performs at DCA August 11

On Sunday, August 11, at 8 p.m., eclectic nine-piece band Squirrel Nut Zippers will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek, joined by special guest Sierra Ferrell. Quirky nine-piece band Squirrel Nut Zippers reunited last year in celebration […]

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Classic & Wooden Boat Festival Returns to Sturgeon Bay

Visit the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay during the 29th annual Door County Classic & Wooden Boat Festival, Saturday and Sunday August 10-11. The Festival features a remarkable assortment of historic and beautiful vessels proudly displayed by their owners […]

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Maritime on Madison August 10

Calling all coasties, mariners and lovers of all things water! Sail down to Maritime on Madison on Saturday, August 10 from 10am–5pm. Enjoy a full day of family-friendly fun on Madison Avenue located on the West Waterfront of Sturgeon Bay. […]

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Donna Lindboe Trupin’s Newest Works on Display at Fine Line Designs Gallery

In addition to the rotating exhibits at Fine Line Designs Gallery, there are over 100 artists exhibiting at the gallery for the 2019 season. One of these artists is former Door County resident and long-time gallery favorite Donna Lindboe Trupin, […]

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Speak Easy Casino Night at Maxwelton Braes

On Sept 27, Maxwelton Braes, Thyme Cuisine and the Ellie Helm Foundation will host its second annual casino night in the lodge hall. Together with Casino Events, the evening will be a night of Black Jack, Craps, Poker and Roulette for […]

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Midsummer’s Music Presents Czech, Baroque, and Piano Concerts July 24 – August 4

Midsummer’s Music, Door County’s premiere chamber music series, presents three extraordinary programs from July 24 through August 4 in unique venues throughout the beautiful Door County Penninsula. On Thursday, July 25, at 7pm, Midsummer’s Music will perform the final salon […]

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U.S. Coast Guard Band Great Lakes Tour

Friday, August 9 at 7 p.m. at the Southern Door Community Auditorium in Brussels Wisconsin, the U.S. Coast Guard Band performs in concert as part of their 2019 tour of the Great Lakes region. Director, Lieutenant Commander Adam Williamson, and […]

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Rogue Theater Invites You to Meet Playwright Marie Kohler on July 21

Playwright Marie Kohler of A Girl of the Limberlost will be at Rogue Theater’s Sunday performance on July 21 at 2:00pm. Come to meet her, see her amazing script in action, and be able to ask questions afterwards in a […]

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Summer Concerts at Birch Creek: Big Band Jazz, Now Thru August 10

Big Band Jazz, Session I, is in full swing at Birch Creek with faculty and students performing on the Stage of Stars in the Dutton Concert Barn four nights each week through August 10. The program each night includes songs […]

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Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Comes to DCA

On Thursday, August 1, at 8 p.m., Tusk: The World’s #1 Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will come to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek.  No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks—just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac […]

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History of Door County Maple Syrup & the Jorns Family

The Door County Historical Society will host its Saturday afternoon yesteryear program “History of Door County Maple Syrup & the Jorns Family,” presented by Steve Jorns, on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 pm in the Vignes School at the Heritage […]

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Fishstock Concert Series Features Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble on Sunday, July 21

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble on Sunday, July 21. A world traveling instrumental acoustic jazz group based in Madison, WI, CGSE has been largely influenced by the legendary Roma Gypsy jazz guitarist […]

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Pre-Show Seminar Features Mystery Scholar Dr. Christopher Chan

Peninsula Players Theatre, in conjunction with its production of Agatha Christie’s “A Murder is Announced” by Leslie Darbon, will host Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the theater. Chan will speak about “The Queen of […]

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Join DCMM to celebrate the Cana Island Lighthouse Sesquicentennial

On Wednesday, August 7 from 3-6pm the Door County Maritime Museum will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Cana Island Lighthouse. Cana Island is perhaps Door County’s most photographed lighthouse, celebrating 150 years of standing watch on the shore of […]

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Midsummer’s Music Presents Brilliant Baroque Composers Czech and Triple Czech Concerts in July

Midsummer’s Music presents a Baroque Brilliance series of concerts from Wednesday, July 24 through Sunday, July 28. The program includes Handel’s Concerto Grosso in B-flat Major, Op. 3, No. 2 (1734) for two oboes, bassoon, strings, and harpsichord; Albinoni’s Concerto […]

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Door Shakespeare’s “Shake It Up Saturday” Continues Through August 17; “Wine Nights” Continue Through August 1

Join Door Shakespeare for “Shake it Up Saturday,” a casual pre-show chat and activity designed to introduce patrons of all ages to William Shakespeare and Henry V.  Door Shakespeare’s Managing Director, Amy Ensign, reviews the characters of the play and takes […]

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