DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Birch Creek Celebrates 50th Season with World-Class Performances & Special Events
Egg Harbor, Wis. (March 3, 2025) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center proudly announces its 50th season, a summer filled with world-class concerts, special guest artists, and unique celebrations marking this milestone year. Advanced student musicians will perform alongside nationally recognized […]
Read MoreLumbering to Yachting: The Evolution of Anderson Dock by Jeff O’Keeffe
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 3, 2025) – The next presentation of the Maritime Speaker Series is Thursday, March 6 at 7pm: Lumbering to Yachting: The Evolution of Anderson Dock by Jeff O’Keeffe. The Anderson Dock and Warehouse is without a doubt one of Door […]
Read MoreDoor County Master Gardeners Association and Wild Ones-Door Peninsula Announce March Educational Events
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 3, 2025) – The Door County Master Gardener Association in collaboration with Wild Ones- Door Peninsula, have scheduled several educational events in March, suggesting that anyone can create a garden that will be a pollinator magnet. Native plants […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Increases Scholarship for Door County Students
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 26, 2025) – Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the continuation and expansion of its scholarship program for Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music, or theater. Beginning in […]
Read MoreDNR Now Accepting Artwork For The 2026 Turkey, Pheasant And Waterfowl Stamp Contest
Wisconsin (February 25, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps. Each year, local […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society Hosts March Dine & Discover Luncheon Featuring Architect William Bernhard
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (February 24, 2025) — The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) invites the community to its March Dine & Discover Program on Saturday, March 22, at Samuelson’s Creek Pub and Grill in Sturgeon Bay. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with lunch served at noon, […]
Read MoreMeet the Cast ‘Do You Turn Somersaults?’
Peninsula Players Theatre play reading on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. Fish Creek, Wis. (February 21, 2025) – Peninsula Players Theatre is delighted to announce the cast for its upcoming reading of “Do You Turn Somersaults?,” a charming love story by Aleksei Arbuzov, […]
Read MoreFamily Day at Sister Bay Ice Rink Saturday
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 21, 2025) – The Teresa K. Hilander Community Ice Rink will host a family day at the rink in Sister Bay on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12 – 6 pm. The rink will offer free skate […]
Read MoreA Record-Breaking Year for the 16th Annual Door County Film Fest
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 18, 2025) – Over 400 film lovers braved the snowy weather to gather at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater this past weekend, making the 16th Annual Door County Film Fest a resounding success. The event celebrated the […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Spring Concerts
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 17, 2025) – To celebrate the arrival of Spring, the Griffon String Quartet will perform three exhilarating community concerts on March 7, 8, and 9. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted. Click the dates below to […]
Read MoreDCA Hosts Rock Pioneers Listening Session and Bayside Radio Theatre Performance on February 8
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 17, 2025) – February 22 with two events: a 10 a.m. DJ set by David Watkins focused on rock music pioneers, and an evening performance by Bayside Radio Theatre at 7 p.m. David Watkins’ curated set […]
Read MoreSupport Threatened And Endangered Species Recovery With The Endangered ResourcesTax Checkoff
All Donations On Your Wisconsin Income Tax Form Are Matched Wisconsin (February 14, 2025) – Show your love for nature by donating to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Endangered Resources Fund. All donations made through your Wisconsin income tax […]
Read More87th Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest
Sister Bay, Wis. (February 14, 2025) – Get ready for the return of a beloved tradition: the 87th Annual Sister Bay Ice Out Contest! After last year’s warm temperatures prevented our iconic “Goat on a Boat” from floating on the […]
Read MoreDNR Now Hiring State Park System Seasonal Staff
Wisconsin (February 11, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now hiring seasonal staff for Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas. This unique and rewarding opportunity allows you to utilize your skills or discover new ones. […]
Read MoreRe-named Door County Film Fest Announces 2025 Selections
16th Annual Event Expands to 3 Days, Features New Ticketing Options Fish Creek, Wis. (February 11, 2025) — The Door County Film Fest has announced its official program lineup for the 16th annual event, scheduled for February 13-15 at Northern […]
Read More2025 Winter Open Days at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Jacksonport, Wis. (February 11, 2025) – Enjoy the serenity of Open Door Bird Sanctuary during their 6th annual Winter Open Days. Join them on Saturday, February 15, March 15 and April 26 between 11-4pm. Bring your own equipment to enjoy their […]
Read MoreNick Dumas and Branchline Featured in Concert at the White Gull Inn
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 10, 2025) – One of the top emerging artists in bluegrass, Nick Dumas & his band Branchline are bringing a hard driving bluegrass performance back to the White Gull Inn, Fish Creek, on Wednesday, February 12. Tickets for […]
Read MoreVehicles Falling Through Ice; Be Extra Careful On Frozen Waterbodies
Wisconsin (February 7, 2025) – Snowmobilers and ATV/UTV riders: No ice is 100% safe. DNR wardens report a number of incidents of recreational vehicles going through the ice throughout the state. The DNR’s 2025 fatal crash reporting reflects six fatal off-highway […]
Read MoreChristine Lavin Featured in Concert at the White Gull Inn
Singer-Songwriter Christine Lavin will perform at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek, on February 26. Tickets for the 8 PM concert are $35. Fish Creek, Wis. (February 7, 2025) – Christine Lavin started her professional life as a waitress/bread […]
Read More100+WWC January 2025 Giving Circle Presented $32,000
More than $679,000 awarded to 65 unique nonprofits since July 2018. Door County, Wis. (February 5, 2025) – 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle continues its philanthropic platform to provide financial support to nonprofits of Door County […]
Read MoreThe Play’s the Thing: Of Serpents & Sea Spray
Fish Creek, Wis. (February 3, 2025) – Join Peninsula Players Theatre on Monday, February 3rd at Björklunden’s Vail Hall at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor for a 7:00 p.m. play reading. Admission is free, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning […]
Read MoreExperience the Magic of “Wizard of Oz On Ice” in Door County
Southern Door, Wis. (January 3, 2025) – Prepare to be captivated as Ice Creative Entertainment and the Southern Door Community Auditorium present “Wizard of Oz On Ice,” a reimagined, all-new production that breathes fresh life into the beloved classic. This performance […]
Read MoreLove Letter Grand Re-Opening Event
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 31, 2025) – Love Letter, previously located at Top of the Hill Shops, has moved to downtown Fish Creek in the former Hide Side Boutique building. They will be having a grand re-opening event on Winterfest […]
Read MorePart-Time Job Opening at Write On
Juddville, Wis. (January 31 2025) – Write On, Door County is excited to be expanding their part-time staff with a new Administrative Assistant position. In addition to general administrative duties, they are looking for someone with a proven background in […]
Read MoreDCA Hosts Early Country Music Heroes Listening Session and Sold-Out Zephyr Ciesar Concert on February 8
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 31, 2025) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will continue its 2025 winter season on Saturday, February 8 with two events: a 10 a.m. DJ set by David Watkins focused on heroes of early country music, and a […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces 2025 Winter Play Reading Series
Fish Creek, Wisconsin (January 28, 2025) – Peninsula Players Theatre announces the 2025 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Readings of the three plays will be performed at Björklunden at 7590 […]
Read MoreWrite On Presents Influential Women of Theatre
Talk and Discussion by Visiting Playwright Anne Bertram Juddville, Wis. (January 27, 2025) – Write On, Door County will present a talk and discussion by playwright Anne Bertram on three influential women theatre artists: Izumo no Okuni, Aphra Behn, and […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Moving Operations to Golf Course in 2026
Egg Harbor, Wis. (January 21, 2025) – As part of our ongoing plan to create best in class service, grounds and guest experiences, the Alpine Resort announced it will be moving its operations to the 190 acres of golf and […]
Read MoreAll Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 24, 2025) – The award-winning documentary film “All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes” will be shown at Crossroads at Big Creek this Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 pm, as part of their […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series: The Ledge, the Lake, and the Limestone
How the Niagara Escarpment impacted the stone industry and maritime development of Door County Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 23, 2025) – The next presentation of the 2024-2025 Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online […]
Read MoreFincantieri ACE Marine Joins DNR’sGreen Tier Program
Wissonsin (January 23, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Fincantieri ACE Marine (FAM) was accepted into Tier 1 of the Green Tier program. Green Tier is a voluntary program for businesses, local governments and organizations committed […]
Read MoreMeet the Cast of ‘Of Serpents & Sea Spray’
Peninsula Players Theatre Play Reading Monday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. Fish Creek, Wisconsin – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast for a reading of the play “Of Serpents & Sea Spray” by Rachel Bublitz, the first presentation of its 2025 […]
Read More2025 Fire & Ice Festival
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 22, 2025) – Celebrate the winter season during Sturgeon Bay’s community-wide Fire & Ice Festival presented by Destination Sturgeon Bay, February 14-15. The weekend begins on Friday, February 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm: enjoy a luminary-lit […]
Read MoreParticipate in Sister Bay’s Annual Ice Out Contest 2025
Sister Bay, Wis. (January 21, 2025) – It’s that exciting time of year again—Sister Bay is planning for the Annual Ice Out Contest! With these chilly temperatures, we’re feeling optimistic that our Goat will make his appearance on the bay soon. […]
Read MoreMaster Gardeners and Wild Ones Open 2025 Lecture Series with “Going Wild In Door County Parks”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 20, 2025) – Learn about the environmentally-friendly projects underway in Door County Parks at the upcoming presentation in the Door County Master Gardener Association /Wild Ones- Door Peninsula Educational Lecture Series, hosted by Crossroads at Big Creek […]
Read MoreExplore the History of Street Clocks at the Door County Historical Society’s First “Dine & Discover” Program of 2025
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 20, 2025) — The Door County Historical Society is kicking off its 2025 “Dine & Discover” series with an engaging luncheon event featuring a captivating journey into the history of street clocks. Join us on Saturday, February 22, […]
Read MoreLocal Songwriter Katie Dahl Joins Minnesota Poets for Afternoon Event at Write On, Door County
Juddville, Wis. (January 20, 2025) – Door County songwriter Katie Dahl will team up with Minnesota poets Susan Jaret McKinstry and Leslie Schultz for an afternoon of music and poetry at Write On, Door County in Juddville on Saturday, January 25, […]
Read MoreCirque Kalabanté Brings African Circus to DCA Main Stage
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 20, 2025) – On Sunday, January 26, at 3 p.m., Cirque Kalabanté will bring the dynamic energy of an African circus to the DCA Main Stage. Cirque Kalabanté presents “Afrique en Cirque,” a show created by […]
Read MoreOpportunities, Challenges of Restoring Native Prey Fishes to the Great Lakes
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 16, 2025) – This week Crossroads at Big Creek will launch the 2025 Fish Tales Lecture Series on Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 PM with the program “Opportunities and Challenges of Restoring Native Prey Fishes to the […]
Read MoreAll Things Chocolate at 2025 Winterfest
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 15, 2025) – All Things Chocolate is not just a fundraiser; it raises FUN to a whole new level. Our commitment to preserving history for future generations remains unwavering, just like our beloved event. Winterfest is back, […]
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