DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Al Johnson’s Launches New Lingonberry-Brewed Beer

In celebration of the well-known business’s 70th anniversary, Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has launched its first beer in a partnership with Badger State Brewing Company of Green Bay, WI. Bartenders at Stabbur at Al Johnson’s, the three-year-old Swedish […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features “Stas and Misha” on July 14

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by Russian musicians Stas and Misha on Sunday, July 14. Stas Venglevski is a native of Moldova and earned his Masters in music at the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow. Misha […]

Plum Bottom Gallery’s Annual Summer Gala

Plum Bottom Gallery invites you our annual Summer Gala, Saturday, July 13, 3:00–7:00pm. Don’t miss their biggest event of the summer celebrating 13 years of art excellence in Door County. Come to the gallery on Plum Bottom Road to hob […]

The Righteous Brothers Perform Their Soul Hits at DCA

On Monday, July 22, at 8 p.m., legendary soul duo The Righteous Brothers (Bill Medley and Bucky Heard) will perform their classic hits and more at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Starting in 1962, The Righteous Brothers made […]

Alexander Nobel House Invites You to Visit “Victorian Customs & Gown”

Turn back the clock as you tour our exhibit of vintage gowns, ranging from the mid 1800’s to the mid 1900’s and learn more about the customs and origins of popular traditions that have stood the test of time. Gowns ranging […]

Peninsula Players Appoints New Board Members

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Wendy Halloran and Peggy Reineck to its Board of Directors. Halloran and Reineck’s election to the Board of Directors is for a three-year term. Halloran has been a teacher, public school administrator, educational […]

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

The public is invited to join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County for “Toft Point: A Nature Lover’s Dream,” a guided hike through this pristine old growth forest in Baileys Harbor, on Saturday, July 20, from 10am– noon. Charlotte […]

Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week Returns August 3-11

Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week returns August 3-11, 2019, as the City once again honors its rich maritime heritage with entertaining and fun-filled events. In addition to focusing on Sturgeon Bay’s extraordinary maritime history, the week honors the area’s local Coast […]

LEGO Event Returns to Sister Bay July 20-21

LEGO lovers of all ages are invited to get inspired and be entertained at the Brick Party by the Bay! Stop by the Sister Bay Village Hall on Saturday, July 20 and/or Sunday, July 21 from 10:00 – 3:00pm. Witness […]

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Return to DCA By Popular Demand

On Friday, July 19, at 8 p.m., Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will return by popular demand to Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. With four Grammy Awards to his name and more than four million records sold, […]

Sunshine House Free Concert in Martin Park

Join Sunshine House and Todd Carey for a free concert at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, July 27 from 4–8pm. You will hear fantastic music that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Food, wine and beer will […]

Sail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales

The money-saving Sturgeon Bay shopping tradition continues Thursday, July 25, from 9am–5pm 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 your way […]

Fishstock Concert Series Features Michael P. Smith on July 7

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will feature a performance by musician Michael P. Smith on Sunday, July 7. Smith is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter who Rolling Stone Magazine once called “The greatest songwriter in the English language.” Smith has been singing […]

Peninsula Players Awards Local Students

Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of its Annual Outstanding Student Awards and the Inaugural Peninsula Players Theatre Scholarship. Last spring, Peninsula Players fashioned the Outstanding Student Award to recognize and reward graduating high school students across […]

Hannah Wong Jewelry Trunk Show at Plum Bottom Gallery, Plus 20 Different Featured Jewelry Artists

Plum Bottom Gallery is celebrating its jewelry artists with events at both locations this week! Plum Bottom is excited to welcome jewelry artist Hannah Wong to their new location in the heart of downtown Egg Harbor. Wong’s jewelry trunk show […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces Creative Kids Day for 2019

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. […]

What’s A Doodle? New Children’s Book by Door County Resident, Anne Emerson

Anne Haberland Emerson’s new book Doodle Love asks and answers that question in a delightful celebration of the love between dogs and their owners. Emerson has been in the business of enriching the Door County community with art and beauty for most […]

Nowhere Else in the World – Double Keyboard Piano Performance at Birch Creek

Building a double piano has been on Peter Nehlsen’s bucket list for decades. After more than 2,000 hours spanning a year of work, Peter’s dream has come true and just as importantly, there are performers and audiences who are intrigued […]

Soulful Songwriter Amos Lee Performs at DCA; Mutlu Opens

On Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m., soul songwriter Amos Lee will perform at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Lee’s fellow Philadelphian songwriter Mutlu opens the show. Amos Lee’s voice has been described as “honeyed—light amber, mildly sweet, […]

New Door County Romantic Comedy Novel Released

Local Door County author Katherine Hastings has released her newest romance novel, and the first in a series set in Door County. The Other Half is a romantic comedy that takes place primarily in Baileys Harbor. The Door Peninsula Passions series are full-length romance […]

Shari Gransee Selected as Juror for Milwaukee Art Museum’s Lakefront Festival of Art

Shari Gransee, owner of Ephraim’s Fine Line Designs Gallery, was selected as a juror for the Milwaukee Art Museum’s annual Lakefront Festival of Art (LFOA), which took place June 21–23 on Milwaukee’s lakefront. For over 50 years, the LFOA has […]

Fishstock Concert Series Launches 2019 Season with Musician Will Kruger

The 2019 Fishstock Concert Series will open with singer/songwriter Will Kruger’s tribute to John Denver on Sunday, June 30. Kruger’s musical roots go back to the folk eera and his influences are musicians like Peter, Paul & Mary, Simon & […]

PenArt launches new Try It and Family Drop-In Programs

Peninsula School of Art’s (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, Wisconsin opens its doors to creative learners of all ages this summer with two new program offerings – Try-It Programs and Family Drop-In Fridays. Both programs require no previous experience or pre-planning, just […]

2019 Door County Independence Day Guide Map

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Door County Historical Society’s Root Beer Festival

Join the Door County Historical Society to celebrate everything root beer! The historical society will host its annual Root Beer Festival on Saturday, July 6. Activities will be held from 10am–3pm at the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. […]

Door County Maritime Museum Announces Annual Wooden Boat Raffle

Tickets are now on sale for the Door County Maritime Museum’s annual Wooden Boat Raffle. The Grand Prize of the raffle is the hand-built 16’ St. Lawrence River Skiff, produced by the Museum’s Wooden Boatbuilding instructors and class participants. The […]

Award-Winning California – Songwriter Claudia Russell Brings Her Eclectic Folk to Door County

California-based singer/songwriter Claudia Russell brings her unique Americana sound to Gibraltar Town Hall in Fish Creek on July 20 at 7:30 pm. Accompanied by her husband, Bruce Kaplan, on mandolin and guitar, Russell will also be joined by two of Door County’s […]

Midsummer’s Music Explores the Piano Trios of Clara and Robert Schumann, and Mendelssohn

From Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, July 7, Door County’s Midsummer’s Music presents a series of concerts dedicated to the Piano Trios of Felix Mendelssohn, and Robert and Clara Schumann, including Clara Schumann’s Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (1846), Robert Schumann’s Trio […]

Iconoclastic Songwriters Alejandro Escovedo and pat mAcdonald Perform at DCA

On Monday, July 8, at 8 p.m., iconoclastic songwriters Alejandro Escovedo and pat mAcdonald will perform in a not-to-be-missed double-bill at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. A Mexican-American kid with Texas roots and a California upbringing, Dallas-based songwriter […]

Excitement Grows for the 2019 Symphony Session Concerts at Birch Creek

Music will fill the air at Birch Creek on Wednesday, July 3 with the Symphony Session opening night starring Burton Concerto Competition winners, Jonathan Bass (Piano) of Washington Island, Wisconsin and Gabe Roethle (Violin) of Rockford, Illinois. The opening night […]

New Crane Sculptures Featured at Artzy Studio in Ephraim

Artzy Studio in North Ephraim is now featuring artist, Tom Nelson. Nelson is a second generation Wisconsin sculptor and is the son of renowned metal sculptor, Ellis Nelson. Tom is continuing the tradition by creating large metal sculptures of his […]

Live Music Saturdays at The Settlement Shops

The Settlement Shops just south of Fish Creek, Wisconsin is excited to announce live music on Saturday afternoons with Seth Raddatz & Friends this Summer. Shop local while you listen! Stop in Great Northern by Design for a beautiful home. […]

Classic Albums Live Recreates Queen’s “A Night at the Opera” at DCA

On Wednesday, July 3, at 8 p.m., Classic Albums Live Recreates Queen’s iconic album “A Night at the Opera” at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Widely regarded as Queen’s greatest album (and one of the greatest in the […]

Art Show: Fiber at Plum Bottom Gallery

Plum Bottom welcomes you to Art show 3: Fiber running June 22–July 4 with an opening reception Saturday, June 22 from 11am–4pm at their Plum Bottom Road location. Come see the newest work in fiber from their incredible artists! Michelle Cohn […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces $20,000 Grant Award from The Shubert Foundation

Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce it has received a $20,000 award from The Shubert Foundation. The Shubert Foundation has awarded a record total of $30 million to 533 […]

‘Ryanhood’ at Woodwalk Concert Series on June 28

Woodwalk Concert Series welcomes back Ryanhood hailing from Tuscon, Arizona. This fantastic duo is comprised of Cameron Hood’s rich and folky lead vocals, Ryan Green’s explosive guitar and mandolin riffs, and their airtight vocal harmonies. Tuscon Weekly said Ryanhood’s sound is […]

Glenn Miller Orchestra, Legend of Big Band Music, Performs at DCA

On Saturday, June 29, at 8 p.m., legendary big band the Glenn Miller Orchestra will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) in Fish Creek. Glenn Miller, founder of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, said, “A band ought to have […]

Midsummer’s Music Presents Mozart and Brahms Quintets

Door County’s Midsummer’s Music continues its 29th season with a series of concerts dedicated to the extraordinary quintets of Mozart and Brahms from Sunday, June 23 through Wednesday, July 3. The program includes Mozart’s Quintet for Horn and Strings in E-flat […]

Birch Creek Offers Two Music Programs for Adults

Birch Creek Music Performance Center, nationally known for its summer music academy for advanced student high school musicians, has expanded its programming to include two music programs for adults: Adult Band Camp (August 15-18) and Chamber Music Retreat (August 22-24.) […]

DCA Announces “Pay What You Can” Program with Support from Al Johnson’s

With support from Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce a community outreach program for the 2019-20 Main Stage Season: The Al Johnson’s 70th Anniversary “Pay What You Can” Ticket Program. Al Johnson’s […]

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