DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
PortSide Builders Wins Wisconsin Builders Association Badger Craftsman Award
Door County, Wis. (August 1, 2023) – PortSide Builders is honored to be a recipient of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) Badger Craftsman Award, in New Home Design and Construction, $500,000 – $750,000 category. This state-wide competition is open to […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Names New Musicians
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 31, 2023) – Following a lengthy and thorough process of interviewing and auditioning dozens of incredibly talented applicants, Midsummer’s Music’s resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, recently selected violinist Alex Norris and cellist Jesse Nummelin to join […]
Read MoreAJ Dillon Bobblehead with Bobbling Quads Unveiled
Milwaukee, Wis. (July 31, 2023) – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, in conjunction with Bobbles Galore and AJ Dillon unveiled a special edition bobblehead featuring the Green Bay Packers fan-favorite running back. The release comes as Dillon and the Packers began the […]
Read MoreDCA Announces Late Fall Series: Blues, Roots, and Hoots
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce “Blues, Roots, and Hoots,” a series of shows running from October 22 through November 25 and including a 3-day festival, November 3-5. “October and November […]
Read MorePianist David Hazeltine and Bassist Billy Peterson Perform at Alpine Resort
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – Legendary pianist David Hazeltine and world-renowned bassist Billy Peterson will play a very special one-time performance in Burton’s on the Bay dining room on Thursday, August 3 from 6-9pm. David Hazeltine is a […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Musical Pre-Show Seminar Hosted by Linda Fortunato and David Corlew
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – In conjunction with its production of the musical comedy, “Dames at Sea,” Peninsula Players Theatre Artistic Director Linda Fortunato and Music Director David Corlew will host a special pre-show seminar on musical theater and movie musicals Friday, August […]
Read MoreHand-Picked Bluegrass to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, July 30
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 28, 2023) – Hand-Picked Bluegrass from Tomahawk, Wisconsin will appear at the Fishstock Concert Series in Fish Creek on Sunday, July 30. Hand-Picked Bluegrass is a high energy band playing contemporary and traditional bluegrass. Besides top-notch […]
Read More“Dames at Sea” A Frothy Musical Comedy Now at Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 27, 2023) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is proud to announce the cast of the tap-happy musical comedy “Dames at Sea” with book and lyrics by George Haimsohn and Robin […]
Read More100+WWC Celebrates 5 years: $28,000 awarded in July 2023 Giving Event
$461,000 in giving to 53 Door County nonprofits in 21 giving events! Door County, Wis. (July 26, 2023) – Stormy skies, unexpected and intermittent rain did not deter the 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle from its philanthropic […]
Read MoreWashington Island Literary Festival Sept. 21-23
Washington Island, Wis. (July 24, 2023) – The theme for this year’s Washington Island Literary Festival is Space for the Unexpected. The fest features five award-winning authors over three days of workshops, author panels, readings, and more, at historic and picturesque locations around the […]
Read MoreDoor County Community Foundation’s 2023 Philanthropists of the Year
Door County, Wis. (July 24, 2023) – The Community Foundation is pleased to honor Donald & Carol Kress for their remarkable leadership and commitment to Door County. Each year, the Community Foundation honors Door County’s great philanthropists at the Celebration of Giving. Philanthropists give their time to […]
Read MoreRidges Sanctuary Receives $73,000 Grant for Dwarf Lake Iris Restoration
Project Aims to Expand Population of Rare Species Baileys Harbor, Wis. (July 24, 2023) – The Ridges Sanctuary has announced the awarding of federal funds for implementation of the Dwarf Lake Iris (Iris lacustris) Restoration Project through the US Fish & […]
Read MoreRussian Musicians Stas and Misha to Perform at Fishstock on Sun., July 23
Russian Musicians “Will Have You Dancing In The Aisles!” Fish Creek, Wis. (July 21, 2023) – The fourth concert in the 2023 Fishstock Concert Series will feature well-known Russian musicians Stas and Misha this coming Sunday, July 23. Stas Vanlevski and […]
Read MoreBloodys, Brews & Bacon 2023
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2023) – What’s better than a Sunday morning brunch on the water? Join Destination Sturgeon Bay for the 3rd Annual Bloodys, Brews & Bacon on Sunday, August 6th! This small-scale festival features local Door County […]
Read MoreRed Putter Pro Tournament Begins August 5
Ephraim, Wis. (July 21, 2023) – The excitement is building at the Red Putter Mini Golf in Ephraim as the 21st annual Pro Tournament approaches! The Pro Board is full of names that have already qualified for the tournament and many […]
Read MoreTickets on Sale for Women’s Fund of Door County’s Annual Celebrate Women Luncheon
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 19, 2023) – Tickets for the Women’s Fund of Door County’s Celebrate Women Luncheon go on sale today, July 19. This annual event will be held on Friday, September 15 at Stone Harbor Resort & Conference […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery to Host Plein Air Day in Honor of the Door County Plein Air Festival
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 19, 2023) – Plum Bottom Gallery, a renowned Door County art destination, is delighted to announce its upcoming Plein Air Day in honor of the highly anticipated Door County Plein Air Festival. This special event will […]
Read More20th Annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts Celebrates Wisconsin Artists
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 19, 2023) – The 20th Annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts is set to take place on Saturday, August 12, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Waterfront Park in Sister Bay. This year’s festival promises to […]
Read MoreGreat Horned Owl Released After Traumatic Rescue
Door County, Wis. (July 19, 2023) – Your gift for wild animals before 7/31 will be matched up to $10,000! After this Great Horned Owl was hit by a vehicle, he got stuck in the grill of the car! A Wisconsin Department of […]
Read MorePenArt’s Door County Plein Air Festival Celebrates the Tradition of Outdoor Painting
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 17, 2023) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, presents the 17th Annual Door County Plein Air Festival with free and ticketed events July 23 through July 29; and an online exhibition and […]
Read MoreNew Exhibits at Miller Art Museum Featuring Large-Scale Photography and Giverny-Inspired Paintings
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 17, 2023) — The Miller Art Museum, located in downtown Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is pleased to debut Suzanne Rose: Blind Spot — to pass among them, organized by the Museum of Wisconsin Art, and Séjour: Impressions of Giverny […]
Read MoreDCA 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, […]
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