DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Door County YMCA Celebrates 12,000 Members and Growing
Door County, Wis. (January 14, 2025) – The Door County YMCA is thrilled to announce a significant milestone: 12,000 members and counting! This achievement reflects the incredible support and commitment of the Door County community to health, wellness, and connection. […]
Read MoreNo Ice Is 100% Safe: Be Careful On Frozen Waterbodies
Wisconsin (January 13, 2025) – As snow is predicted over the next week in much of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to be extra careful when traversing any frozen waterbody. Ice is still forming, and […]
Read MoreCelebrate Valentine’s Day with “L-O-V-E: Love Songs from the Great American Songbook” at Birch Creek
Egg Harbor, Wis. (January 13, 2025) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to present “L-O-V-E: Love Songs from the Great American Songbook.” This Valentine’s Dinner Concert fundraiser will take place on Saturday, February 15 in Juniper Hall, featuring […]
Read MoreThird Coast Bluegrass Featured in Concert at the White Gull Inn
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 13, 2025) – In its first concert of the new year, the White Gull Inn welcomes back the five member band Third Coast Bluegrass, on Wednesday, January 22. Tickets for the 8 PM concert are $35. The […]
Read MoreDNR Now Accepting Entries For 2026 State Park And Forest 12-Month Vehicle Admission Pass
Design Contest Open To High School Students Across Wisconsin Wisconsin (January 9, 2025) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2026 12-month Wisconsin state park and forest vehicle admission […]
Read MoreSaturday Science Program: “Auroras”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 9, 2025) – In spite of the fact that days are getting (a bit) longer, we at Crossroads at Big Creek know that many people experience falling spirits and even seasonal depression enduring the dark days of winter. For the […]
Read More2025 Winter Open Days at Open Door Bird Sanctuary
Jacksonport, Wis. (January 9, 2024) – On Saturday Jan 18, Feb 15, March 15 and April 26 from 11am – 4pm, come an enjoy the serenity of Open Door Bird Sanctuary during their 6th annual “Winter Open Days.” Stop in anytime […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Announces 2025 FebFest Series Featuring Principal Musicians
Door County, Wis. (January 8, 2025) — The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) is delighted to announce its 2025 FebFest series, showcasing three exceptional performances held on February 2, February 16, and February 23 in Door County, Wisconsin. FebFest continues the tradition […]
Read More2025 Fire & Ice Gala
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 8, 2024) – Tickets are available now for Destination Sturgeon Bay’s 2025 Fire & Ice Gala – an evening you won’t want to miss! Join us at Stone Harbor Resort on Saturday, February 15, for an unforgettable evening […]
Read MoreRolf Olson Named DCHS Volunteer of the Year
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 6, 2024) — The Door County Historical Society held its 2024 Annual Meeting of the Membership on November 25, 2024 where Rolf Olson was named the DCHS Volunteer of the Year. Since 2014, Rolf Olson has […]
Read MoreLead Donor Identified for Door Community Auditorium’s Annex Project
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 6, 2024) – The anonymous lead donor for Door Community Auditorium’s “Annex” project has been named. Chris Cramer of Gibraltar has committed in excess of one million dollars to seed the project, which will build a second […]
Read MoreDCA Kicks Off Winter Season with Guitarola Coffeehouse Concert, Morning Roots of Rock & Roll DJ Set by David Watkins
Fish Creek, Wis. (January 6, 2024) – DCA will kick off its 2025 winter season on Saturday, January 11 with two events: a 10 a.m. DJ set by David Watkins focused on the roots of rock and roll, and an evening […]
Read More100+WWC Next Giving Event is Monday, January 27
Door County, Wis. (January 2, 2024) – The next quarterly Giving Event of the 100+WWC Giving Circle will be held in person at Donald & Carolyn Kress Pavilion Great Hall, 7845 Church Street, Egg Harbor and via livestream on Monday, January 27, […]
Read More‘Tis The Season for Giving
Juddville, Wis. (December 31, 2024) – With the holiday season upon us, Write On, Door County is humbled by the generosity, moral support, and participation of their donors. Your invaluable gifts launched their second decade to an impressive 32% increase in […]
Read MorePBS Wisconsin Education: Wisconsin Lighthouses
Wisconsin (December 31, 2024) – Did you watch the broadcast premiere of the Wisconsin Lighthouses film on PBS Wisconsin on Monday, December 2? If you missed it (or want to watch again), the film is available for streaming on PBSWisconsin.org. PBS Wisconsin Education has a fun companion […]
Read MoreOpen Door Pride, Northern Door Pride and PFLAG Door County Seek Consultants, Volunteers
Door County, Wis. (December 31, 2024) – As part of an initiative intended to bolster support and resources for transgender people in Door County, local LGBTQ and ally groups Open Door Pride, Northern Door Pride and PFLAG Door County are seeking […]
Read MoreUpcoming Events at Crossroads
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 27, 2024) – This is the week we ring out the old year and ring in the new. We jokingly call this our “Annual Ring.” So, it has become a tradition at Crossroads at Big Creek that on […]
Read MoreDCA Announces Vibrant 2025 Winter Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 27, 2024) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce its exciting 2025 winter season, which includes three vintage music DJ sets on Saturday mornings, three Coffeehouse Concerts in DCA’s cozy lobby, and three stellar shows […]
Read MoreHelp Keep Door County’s History Alive
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 22, 2024) – Since 1926, the Door County Historical Society has worked to preserve and share our community’s remarkable history. History isn’t just about the past—it shapes our identity, connects us to one another, and teaches valuable […]
Read More‘Colin & Friends’ Celebrate the New Year with Three Special FREE Concerts
Ephraim, Wis. (December 22, 2024) – Following the recent success of their sold-out “Songs that Sleigh” performance at the Door Community Auditorium, Colin & Friends is now poised to bid farewell to 2024 and usher in new beginnings with a celebratory […]
Read MoreIncidental Take Notice For Door County
Madison, Wis. (December 20, 2024) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare snake, which may result from three trail expansions in Door County. Incidental take refers to […]
Read MoreWarm Hands Warm Hearts Event
Door County, Wis. (December 20, 2024) – Hundreds and hundreds of donations were collected from the 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle at their fourth annual “Warm Hands Warm Hearts” event in December. Each year, 100+WWC asks two […]
Read MoreFinal Weekend to Attend “A Glimpse of Christmas Past”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 20, 2024) — Don’t miss your last chance to experience the timeless magic of “A Glimpse of Christmas Past” at Heritage Village. The annual tradition concludes this Friday and Saturday, December 27 and 28, from 4:00 PM to […]
Read MoreLead Donor Identified for Door Community Auditorium Annex Project
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 20, 2024) – The anonymous lead donor for Door Community Auditorium “Annex” project has been named. Chris Cramer of Gibraltar has committed in excess of one million dollars to seed the project, which will build a […]
Read MoreWrite On, Door County Calendar of Events for January 2025
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 17, 2024) – Write On, Door County offers the following events for writers and readers throughout Door County during the month of January. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at our center, 4210 Juddville Road, […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series: The Lakeland Lawsuits
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 17, 2024) – The next presentation of the 2024-2025 Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held both in person and online on Thursday, January 9 at 7pm, featuringThe Lakeland Lawsuits by DCMM Collections Coordinator Brennan Christianson. (Note: not the first Thursday […]
Read MoreDoor Community Auditorium Welcomes Two New Board Members
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 16, 2024) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, expanding its leadership team to 13 members. Mike Harris, a seasoned entrepreneur with a track […]
Read MoreDoor Peninsula Astronomical Society Viewing Nights
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2024) – The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society (DPAS) has scheduled additional holiday programs at the Leif Everson Observatory and the Stonecipher Astronomy Center so the people of the community can share the wonders of the […]
Read MoreExperience History and Community at “A Glimpse of Christmas Past”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 13, 2024) — The Door County Historical Society invites you to A Glimpse of Christmas Past, an annual celebration highlighting the holiday season through history and community. This event takes place every Friday and Saturday in December […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Celebrates a New Era of Leadership: Jeff Herbst to Take Emeritus Role
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 13, 2024) – Northern Sky Theater is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter in its storied history with a leadership transition that honors both its remarkable past and its dynamic future. After 32 years as […]
Read MoreEphraim’s Christmas in the Village Brought Holiday Cheer
Ephraim, Wis. (December 9, 2024) – Ephraim was bursting with holiday cheer at the Ephraim Business Council’s annual Christmas in the Village celebration on December 7, 2024. Santa arrived on the Ephraim Fire Department’s fire truck and was welcomed into […]
Read MoreEarly Ice Covers Unsafe, DNR Warns
Madison, Wis. (December 10, 2024) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges the public to practice early-winter ice safety on all of Wisconsin’s waterbodies and remember that no ice is safe ice. The temperature swings that mark the final […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Music Performance Center Announces New Executive Director
Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 9, 2024) – The Birch Creek Music Performance Center Board of Trustees is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jenna Ferdon as its next Executive Director. This announcement marks an exciting new chapter in Birch Creek’s […]
Read MoreA Collaboration for the Holidays: Local Nonprofits Unite for “A Glimpse of Christmas Past”
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 6, 2024) — Step back in time this December as the Door County Historical Society’s Heritage Village comes alive with the sights, sounds, and spirit of the holiday season during A Glimpse of Christmas Past. Presented by the Door County […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Awarded Green Bay Packers Foundation Grant
Sister Bay, Wis. (December 6, 2024) – Midsummer’s Music’s affiliate, the Griffon String Quartet, was selected by the Green Bay Packers Foundation to receive a generous grant supporting its work with residents in Green Bay through its Einstein Series programs, B […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Colin and Friends’ “Songs that Sleigh” December 14
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 5, 2024) – On Saturday, December 14, at 7 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Colin Welford and a bevy of his talented friends in a holiday spectacular they’re calling “Songs that Sleigh.” Colin Welford has […]
Read MoreKatie Dahl, Anne Heaton, and Jenny Bienemann Present “Songs to Light a Winter’s Night” on December 20 in Ellison Bay, December 21 in Sturgeon Bay
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 5, 2024) – Popular Door County musician Katie Dahl will be joined by acclaimed songwriters Anne Heaton (Milwaukee) and Jenny Bienemann (Chicago) for “Songs to Light a Winter’s Night,” an evening of original and classic songs […]
Read MoreCelebrate 125 Years Of The Wisconsin State Park System In 2025
Madison, Wis. (December 5, 2024) – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is previewing a year-long celebration of the quasquicentennial anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System in 2025. The public is invited to participate in the 125th anniversary […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Announces Matching Donation Opportunity & Gift Certificates
Ephraim, Wis. (December 2, 2024) — The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF), a cornerstone of Door County’s vibrant arts scene, is thrilled to announce a special matching gift opportunity to support its mission of bringing world-class musical performances to the region. From […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Awarded Grant from Packers Foundation
Fish Creek, Wis. (December 2, 2024) – Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce it has received a $3,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation in support of its community outreach program, The Play’s the Thing. This generous contribution will […]
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