DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Winter Water Fest at DCA
Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce Winter Water Fest, a fun-packed weekend of activities inspired by this year’s Celebrate Water Door County initiative. Highlights of Winter Water Fest will include a school residency and public performance by Chicago’s […]
Read MoreDoor County Sculptor Jeff Olson Helps Gibraltar Students Create Wooden Boats Currently on Display at DCA
In conjunction with the upcoming Winter Water Fest at Door Community Auditorium (DCA), Door County sculptor Jeff Olson helped Gibraltar Elementary School students create wooden boats, which are currently on display in DCA’s Link Gallery of Children’s Art. Olson, who […]
Read More‘Moonglow’ – An Evening of Love Songs at Birch Creek
Birch Creek celebrates the Valentine’s weekend with an evening concert of classic love songs and jazz standards from the great American songbook. On Saturday evening, February 16, Katie Ernst (Birch Creek Jazz Faculty, vocals and bass) will perform in the […]
Read MoreGallery Winter Exhibition Reception at Door County Community Foundation
The community is invited to attend a reception on Saturday, January 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Door County Community Foundation. The reception celebrates the Lobby Gallery Winter Exhibition featuring works by Dan Cross, Arlene Stanger, and […]
Read MoreSara Glenn of True North Receives Realtor® of the Year Award
Each year, the Door County Board of Realtors® honors one of its members with the Realtor® of the Yearaward, which recognizes contributions both to the real estate profession and to the community at large. This year, the award’s recipient was […]
Read MoreNew Lecture Series at Door Community Auditorium: Door County Talks
Door Community Auditorium teams up with The Door County Civility Project to present Door County Talks, a series of five free lectures presented in the cozy Fireside Lobby. This year’s series is themed around promoting civility, strengthening community, and encouraging […]
Read MoreDoor County Maritime Museum Offers Free Admission to Government Employees During Shutdown
The Door County Maritime Museum is joining other museums and cultural institutions across the country in offering free admission to federal employees and their immediate families during the government shutdown. In addition, since the Door County Maritime Museum is in […]
Read MoreDCA Weekend Features Concert by Seth Raddatz; Lecture About Civility
On Saturday, January 26, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will offer two entertaining events: a 10 a.m. “Door County Talks” presentation about civility and the public sphere, and a 7 p.m. Fireside Coffeehouse Concert by Door County singer-songwriter Seth Raddatz. Door […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Presents Three Unique February 2019 Concerts at Shepherd of the Bay
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church will be hosting three Peninsula Music Festival “February Fest Concerts” on February 9, 16 and 23, 2019. Performances begin at 2:00pm. The February 9 event features pianists Andrew Armstrong and Inna Faliks, who willshowcase […]
Read MoreAll Things Chocolate at the Old Town Hall in Fish Creek on Feb. 2
Gibraltar Historical Association is back with “All Things Chocolate” a tantalizing way to fundraise for the 2019 season. Can you think of a better way to enjoy a winter day then to have loads of sweet chocolates to choose from? […]
Read More‘Fashion Forward’ Fashion Show at Kress Pavilion Feb. 2
Fashion Forward is a fashion show centered around female empowerment. It will showcase the creative works of various designers and stylists from Door County and beyond. Fashion Forward is proud to donate its proceeds to HELP of Door County, a […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series featuring Filmmaker Jake Heffernan: Lighthouses of Door County
On Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 7pm, the Maritime Speaker Series continues at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Join Wisconsin independent filmmaker Jake Heffernan for a rare look inside Door County’s historic lighthouses. Jake will share his […]
Read MoreFolksingers Johnsmith and Dan Sebranek Return to the White Gull Inn
Wisconsin singer-songwriters Johnsmith and Dan Sebranek will be featured in concert at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on WedS., January 16. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $22. For more than 30 years, Johnsmith has been sharing […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces 2019 Winter Play Reading Series
Peninsula Players Theatre announces the 2019 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Fully cast readings of the plays will be performed at Björklunden at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor Mondays, February […]
Read MorePenArt’s Open Studios Provides Access to Equipment and Community of Artists
Artists of all media and levels are invited to participate in the weekly Open Studios program at Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F. Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm. The fee for access to all studio areas is $10, no membership is […]
Read More“Hamiltunes” Singalong Headlines DCA Winter Weekend
On Saturday, January 19, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will offer two fun ways to come in from the cold: at 10 a.m., a Door County Talks lecture about dealing with online anger and violence, and at 7 p.m., a free […]
Read MoreFirst Installment of New “Door County Talks” Series Discusses Building Community Through the Arts
On Saturday, January 12, at 10 a.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a free lecture by Kelli Strickland entitled “Building Community and Common Ground through the Arts.” This marks the first installment of DCA’s brand-new series Door County Talks. […]
Read MoreWarning of Invasive Insect Species in Northeast Wisconsin, Events at Crossroads at Big Creek
For several years, the Ida Bay Preserve at Crossroads at Big Creek has been a survey site for researchers from The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. They were concerned about devastating plant pests called Hemlock Woolly Adelgids […]
Read MoreO’Meara’s Culinary Tour of Ireland
O’Meara’s Irish House of Fish Creek is excited to invite you on another memorable and captivating journey around Ireland. The leisurely itinerary encompasses some of the finest scenery in Europe, blended with history and culture. It is truly an experience […]
Read MoreJanuary Events at the Door County YMCA
2019 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN EVENT DATES Mark your new 2019 calendars with the following dates and support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Winter events include: • Soup Day at the Northern Door Program Center on Monday, January 21 • Annual Community Breakfast […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay’s Freighter & Ship Schedule
Watch the giants of the Great Lakes arrive for winter layup at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. Ships from 500′ to over 1000′ make their way through the Sturgeon Bay Canal. We do not have specific arrival times, and schedule is subject […]
Read MoreRhys Kuzdas Joins the Door County Maritime Museum as Curator and Exhibits Manager
The Door County Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Rhys Kuzdas as Curator and Exhibits Manager for the Museum. Kuzdas will be responsible for running the curatorial needs of two museum locations, the Cana Island Lighthouse, […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas from the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop
A note from Tannenbaum Holiday Shop owners, Sue Ann and Ron Flittner: “We want to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas! We are closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to allow our employees time to enjoy the holiday […]
Read MoreNicolet National Bank Employees Support Door-Tran
Nicolet National Bank employees choose to support various causes throughout the community through contributions made to the Nicolet National Foundation, Inc. Recently, they found Door-Tran’s Vehicle Repair Grant program to be a worthy cause to support. Jane Jandrin, Branch Manager […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Calls for CHAIRries Artists
Calling all artists! The Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is looking for artists to embellish an Adirondack chair or create a chair of their own for the inaugural CHAIRries street art program. Presented by the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center and Associated […]
Read MoreNew Years Eve Fundraiser at Egg Harbor’s Kress Pavilion
Ring in 2019 with live piano, a balloon drop and vinyl dance party to benefit the Kress Pavilion Programming! On Dec 31, the Friends of the Pavilion will host its second annual New Years Party at the Donald and Carol […]
Read MoreJacksonport Polar Bear Club Prepares for 33rd Annual Swim
The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club is preparing to take their annual plunge into Lake Michigan for the 33rd time at 12 noon on Tuesday January 1, 2019. For the past thirty-two years the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club has celebrated the New […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Receives Grants from Wisconsin Arts Board and Green Bay Packers Foundation
Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce that it has received a matching grant of $11,000 from the Wisconsin Arts Board. This grant supports Northern Sky’s commitment to writing and developing new msuicals tailored for the company’s unique multi-generational audiences. […]
Read MoreSister Bay to Celebrates New Year the Wisconsin Way with Help from Tourism Grant
The Sister Bay Advancement Association is putting the cherry on top of 2018 with their second-annual New Year’s Eve Cherry Drop. With help from a $12,536 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, Sister Bay is […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series featuring Dr. Patrick Forsyth: “Great Lakes Fisheries”
On Thursday, January 3, 2019, at 7pm, the Maritime Speaker Series at the Door County Maritime Museum continues with an exploration of the past, present and future of the Green Bay aquatic and fisheries community. Dr. Patrick S. Forsythe, Associate […]
Read MoreClimate Change Coalition of Door County Present “Saving Snow”
The Climate Change Coalition of Door County and the League of Women Voters will present a screening of the documentary Saving Snow at 7 pm Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. The program […]
Read MoreHome for the Holidays with Northern Sky Theater
Reunite with Northern Sky favorite Jeff Herbst and his friends for an uplifting evening of intimate seasonal songs and delightful holiday humor! The stars of Home for the Holidays 2018 took time out of their rehearsal to talk to Tim Kowols […]
Read MoreJoin for Free at the Door County YMCA
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, Santa has a gift for you! Santa visited the Y early this and dropped off a gift especially for you, your family and friends! When you join the Y between December 15, 2018 and […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay’s Parade, Window Decorating & Moo-La-La Winners
Holiday lights are twinkling, and the snow is glistening throughout the city of Sturgeon Bay. The annual Christmas by the Bay holiday parade kicked off celebrations throughout the city on November 17, with a total of 25 festive float entries. […]
Read MoreMore Fun Activities at the New Year’s Eve Cherry Drop in Sister Bay
The New Year’s Eve Cherry Drop event adds more fun activities to ring in the New Year in downtown Sister Bay, Saturday, December 29 – Monday, December 31, 2018. Watch a professional Ice Sculptor carve unique designs, ice Skate with […]
Read More“Play It Forward” Celebrates Holidays and Door County Community
On Thursday, December 27 at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present its sixth annual Play It Forward concert, bringing together many of Door County’s favorite musicians to benefit a worthy cause. Through these performers’ donated time, as well […]
Read MoreDoor-Tran Supported by WisDOT
Door-Tran is one of 60 agencies in the state that will receive funding to support transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Per the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s announcement on December 3, nearly $6.3 million in state […]
Read MoreFree Cherry Wine Cheese Spread at Door Peninsula Winery
Each day through the 12th, Door Peninsula Winery will feature a different, exclusive online deal! Today’s deal: Spend $100 before tax or shipping, by phone or online, and get a free 8oz tub of our famous Cherry Wine Cheese Spread! […]
Read More10th Annual Small Forest Base Camp Christmas Concert Dec. 21
Small Forest (Jeanne Kuhns, Marybeth Mattson and Patrick Palmer) with special guest, George Sawyn, will continue their Christmas Concert tradition at Base Camp in Sister Bay, December 21 at 7pm. A$10 donation appreciated but not mandatory. It has become a […]
Read MoreYour Gateway to Local Shopping this Holiday Season
The holiday season is well underway in Sturgeon Bay. If you’re still needing to finish up (or start) your holiday shopping, Sturgeon Bay is the place to be. Noted as the “Gateway City to Wisconsin’s Door County” by the StarTribune, […]
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