The Spring Art Extravaganza returns to Door County Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7. Enjoy a variety of crafting classes taught by Sarah Justison from The Paper Cut in Appleton, WI. The weekend will also include a welcome breakfast, wine and cheese reception, and a White Elephant gift exchange. The Spring Art Extravaganza will be […]
Door County Maritime Museum Welcomes New Board Member
The Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. (DCMM) is pleased to announce the recent election of Alison Walker to the Board. In addition to joining the DCMM Board, Walker has also assumed the responsibilities of Board Treasurer. She will join the Executive and Finance Committees. Alison Walker […]
Door County Is Introduced to The Griffon String Quartet
New Music Group Launched Through Efforts of Midsummer’s Music, Fine Arts Institute and St. Norbert College By Laurel Ciohon In a lively press conference followed by a reception at Door County Maritime Museum on January 16, 2019, the Door County community was officially introduced to The Griffon String Quartet, a full-time, resident quartet made up […]
February News from Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking
‘Get Your Art ON’ with Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking this winter season. Door County winters offer the perfect setting for a ‘catch up and renew your artful self’ session. Typically, Door County experiences a season of cooler temperatures, snow falling softly on the countryside, and north winds sharing the message of “stay inside […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: John Paul
Meet John Paul. This 12-year-old love bug shows endless amounts of affection to everyone he meets. All he wants is to be right next to you, rubbing his head on your leg, shoe, hand, elbow, whatever he can reach! ‘Tis the season of love and John Paul has a lot of it to give. Like […]
Ice Carving, Free Trolley Rides, Fire & Ice and More in Sturgeon Bay
ICE CARVING COMPETITION Watch artists of all levels – beginner, intermediate, and advanced – sculpt “ice-terpieces” out of blocks of ice. Starting at 9am, carvers will start chipping and melting the ice to create an original sculpture. Carvers will be outside of the several Sturgeon Bay businesses competing for cash prizes. In addition to ice […]
The $1,000 Search Starts February 4 at The Lodge at Leathem Smith!
The Lodge at Leathem Smith has hidden a medallion worth up to $1,000 in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The Lodge at Leathem Smith’s Snow Days Medallion Search starts on February 4, 2019. All proceeds will be benefiting the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Participants can find a new clue on display as early as 4 p.m. […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Tater
Tater is one of over 40 cats that were rescued from a hoarding situation in December. If you walk past his suite, you may not even notice anyone is in there. Likely hiding in his cubby, this timid 1-year-old boy is still learning what it’s like to have positive interactions with people, but his appreciation […]
New Exhibit at Door County Maritime Museum – “The Water Defines Us: DCMM@50”
The Door County Maritime Museum celebrates 50 years of service to the community in 2019. Opening Monday, February 4, 2019, “The Water Defines Us: DCMM@50” is a new exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay that celebrates the half-century of maritime preservation and education that the people of Door County have made […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Husky
Husky was so excited for extra attention that he would barely hold still for a picture. Once he realized it was a photo shoot, he started modeling like a pro! He was brought in as a stray so we don’t know much about his past, but we do know he is friendly, affectionate, and happy […]
