DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
DCA Presents Rebirth Brass Band July 25
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 17, 2023) – On Tuesday, July 25, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present iconic New Orleans ensemble Rebirth Brass Band. Whether they’re appearing on HBO’s Tremé or at their legendary Tuesday night gig […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Masters Schubert’s ‘Mountain’
Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat is one of two monumental trios he wrote at the height of his creativity. It’s a mountain to climb, but the view is worth it! Sister Bay, Wis. (July 17, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Awarded Women’s Fund Grant
Midsummer’s Music received $2,500 from the Women’s Fund of Door County to support performances with music by women composers. Sister Bay, Wis. (July 15, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music is pleased to announce that it was awarded a $2,500 grant from the […]
Read MoreDCA Presents “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 15, 2023) – On Thursday, July 20, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present R&B legend Gladys Knight in concert. Gladys Knight is a seven-time Grammy winner who has enjoyed #1 hits on the […]
Read MoreJuly Dinner Program Features Baileys Harbor Fish Company
Door County, Wis. (July 15, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society will host the July Dinner Program on July 24, 2023, at the Log Den in Egg Harbor. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., offering attendees an opportunity […]
Read MoreMeet the Authors at Write On: Book Signings and Reading by Joanne Nelson and Nadine Kenney Johnstone
Juddville, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – Write On, Door County presents two opportunities to meet authors with new books released on Wednesday, July 19. Both programs are free and open to the public. Nadine Kenney Johnstone will sign copies of […]
Read MoreDCA Presents The Marshall Tucker Band
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – On Saturday, July 15, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present The Marshall Tucker Band in concert. The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young and hungry six-piece outfit in […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA introduces its new Mission Advancement Executive
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – It’s with great enthusiasm that the Door County YMCA introduces its new Mission Advancement Executive, Brett Cleveland. Brett has been with the organization since 2021, and most recently occupied the role of Member […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Sidewalk Sales 2023
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 12, 2023) – Find the best sales of the summer! Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Sail Through the Avenues Sidewalk Sales will be held on Thursday, July 27. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary deals at unique shops and […]
Read MoreCaravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble Performs at Fishstock on Sun., July 16
Band’s Main Musical Influence is Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt Fish Creek, Wis. (June 11, 2023) – The third concert in the 2023 Fishstock Concert Series will feature Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble this coming Sunday, July 16. The ensemble has […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Pairs Mendelssohn, Haydn, Moeran
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2023 concert season with a sumptuous program featuring electrifying string quintets by Felix Mendelssohn and Michael Haydn – Franz Joseph Haydn’s much-neglected younger brother – […]
Read MoreDCA’s Sierra Ferrell Concert Canceled
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – We write with some very disappointing news. We have just learned from Sierra Ferrell’s management that she is canceling all of her shows scheduled between July 8 and 14. We are so disappointed […]
Read MorePopular Door County Musicians Present “Buckets of Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan” at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – Woodwalk Gallery will present “Buckets of Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan” for five nights from Tuesday-Saturday, July 18-22 at 7 p.m. Memphis multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis, California-based string player Chris Irwin, local folk […]
Read MorePre-Show Seminar Features Mystery Scholar Dr. Christopher Chan
Speaking on Noël Coward before the Saturday, July 22 performance of “Blithe Spirit.” Fish Creek, Wis. (July 10, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit,” Peninsula Players Theatre will host Agatha Christie scholar Dr. Christopher Chan […]
Read MoreDoor-Tran First Local Non-Profit to Benefit from Door County Candles “Candles Creating Change / Local Support a Cause” Initiative
Carlsville, Wis. (July 7, 2023) – Door County Candle Company presented a check to Door-Tran in the amount of $1,250.00 from their Candles Creating Change / Local Support a Cause initiative. Door-Tran was the first non-profit to benefit from this […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Celebrates Monumental Milestone of 10,000 Members
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 7, 2023) – The Door County YMCA is thrilled to announce a significant achievement as it reaches a remarkable milestone of 10,000 members. This noteworthy accomplishment reflects the strong sense of community, dedication, and unwavering support […]
Read MoreNoël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ Now at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 7, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of Noël Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit.” This witty, haunting play has been a smash hit in London, […]
Read MoreWrite On, Door County Presents One-Day Writing Intensives
Scholarships and Hybrid Options Available for Writing On The Door Juddville, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – Write On, Door County presents Writing On The Door, a series of three one-day writing intensive classes with award-winning faculty, August 7 – 9. […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – On Thursday, July 13, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters in concert. Deeply rooted in Tennessee hillbilly boogie, California country, and British Invasion pop, […]
Read MorePianist Jeannie Yu Takes on Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music earns high praises for presenting works by lesser-known composers – especially composers of color and women composers – often alongside household names like Bach and Mozart. With its Emperor Concerto & Jeannie Yu program, […]
Read MoreArt in the Door
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 5, 2023) – Destination Door County is thrilled to announce the Art in the Door contest winners. Four talented local artists each received a $2,000 prize, and their artwork will appear in upcoming marketing campaigns promoting […]
Read MoreEphraim’s Fyr Bal Chieftain, GG Paschke
Ephraim, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – It is with great pleasure that we congratulate G.G. Paschke on being elected Ephraim’s 57th Fyr Bal Chieftain. G.G. has been a member of the Ephraim Historical Foundation since 1967 and continues to be an […]
Read MoreRoots Vagabond Sierra Ferrell Sells Out DCA
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – On Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present magnetic roots singer Sierra Ferrell in a sold-out concert. The evening will also feature special guest Cat Clyde. With her […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Presents Eric Lewis, Will Healy, Four World Premieres
Virtuoso guitarist and Door County favorite Eric Lewis teams up with Midsummer’s Composer-in-Residence Will Healy to present two incredible concerts with four world premieres. Sister Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its […]
Read MoreAJ & Gabrielle Dillon Featured on Cover of 2023 Door County Dining Guide
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2023) — Door Guide Publishing, a tourism publisher in Sister Bay, WI, announced today that the cover of the company’s 2023 Door County Dining Guide publication features a photo of Green Bay Packers running back […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces 2023 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 28, 2023) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2023 season of the summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. Featuring the talented Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a group of exceptional jazz students, […]
Read MoreFishstock Concert Series Launches Season with July 2 Will Kruger Tribute to John Denver
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 28, 2023) — Fishstock Concert Series has announced the start of its 2023 season with a July 2nd series-opening tribute to the music of John Denver by nationally-known singer/songwriter Will Kruger. Kruger’s musical roots go back […]
Read MoreKT Tunstall and Martin Sexton Take the Stage at DCA July 1
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 26, 2023) – On Saturday, July 1, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a powerhouse double bill: KT Tunstall and Martin Sexton. In the years since he began busking in Boston in the ’90s, […]
Read MoreWisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus to Host Public Vaccine Clinic for Dogs & Cats
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. – The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is hosting a low-cost public vaccine clinic on Friday, July 14 from 2-4pm at the WHS Door County Campus, 3475 Park Drive in Sturgeon Bay. The clinic is open to anyone […]
Read MoreSpring Turns to Summer at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 21, 2023) – Now that restoration and water quality research are well underway at Crossroads, this is the season for the young to explore the environment. It is true in nature and it is also true […]
Read MorePride Anthems at DCA June 23
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 21, 2023) – On Friday, June 23, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Pride Anthems, a live Pride celebration featuring a cadre of touring performers and Door County’s own Owen Alabado. Pride Anthems […]
Read MoreRemembering Rachmaninoff, Remembering Tchaikovsky
On the occasion of Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday, Midsummer’s Music celebrates with his Trio élégiaque, dedicated to his mentor, Tchaikovsky, with the inscription, “In Memory of a Great Artist.” The “Great Artist” is represented on this program by his First String […]
Read MoreDCHS Hosts 9th Annual Root Beer Festival
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2023) – In a world brimming with culinary delights, there is one beverage that has captured the hearts and palates of millions across the globe: Root Beer. From its humble beginnings to becoming a beloved […]
Read MoreOpen Door Pride’s 7th Annual Pride Festival
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 19, 2023) – Open Door Pride will be hosting its 7th Annual Pride Festival on June 24 from 10am – 5pm in Martin Park, 207 South 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. Festival will include vendors, food, beverages, music, […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Celebrates 4th of July, 2023
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (Jun 19, 2023) – Let’s celebrate! Sturgeon Bay is gearing up for a spectacular 4th of July celebration. Join in the Independence Day festivities along the water at Sunset Park beginning at 5 pm on Tuesday, July […]
Read MoreBuoyant Songwriter Mat Kearney at DCA with Special Guest Marc Scibilia
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 16, 2023) – On Monday, June 26, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Nashville-based, Oregon-born songwriter Mat Kearney along with special guest Marc Scibilia. Mat Kearney’s catchy, mellow compositions and deft blending of […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music and ‘Women to be Heard’
Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music is a leader among chamber music organizations in presenting works by lesser-known composers—especially composers of color and female composers. Too long denied sufficient hearings, the three women in Midsummer’s “Women to be […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Hosts Zenshin Daiko Taiko Group
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 14, 2023) – Alpine Resort will be hosting Zenshin Daiko, an award-winning 10-piece children’s Taiko group from Maui, Hawaii, June 23-28, for a series of performances in Door County. Zenshin Daiko is celebrating its 25th anniversary […]
Read More“Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival ” Helps Local Non-Profits
Click to enlarge. Sister Bay, Wis. (June 14, 2023) —The 9th annual “Roofing of the Goats Parade and Festival” kicked off in Sister Bay on Saturday, June 10 with “kids” of all kinds watching as Grand Marshalls Fuzzy Sunstrom and […]
Read MoreEgg Harbor Historical Society’s Bingo Night at Kress Pavilion
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 12, 2023) – Join in on the fun – and maybe even win some cash! – with a bingo fundraiser for the Egg Harbor Historical Society’s restoration of Door County’s historic bookmobile. On the road 4 days a week from […]
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