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Area: Sturgeon Bay

  • Obituary: Margaret Mary Morrison

    Margaret Mary Morrison (nee Kiernan) 87 years old a resident since 2013 of Anna’s Healthcare of Sturgeon Bay died May 22, 2017 with her daughters by her side.   She was born to the late Arthur and Julia (nee Murphy) Kiernan of Jersey City, NJ.   Margaret loved her Catholic faith and regularly attended the Masses […]

  • Memorial Service: Robert ‘Chip’ Parmentier

    Robert “Chip” Parmentier, 74, of Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday, December 1, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. A graveside committal service will be held at 3 pm Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Bayside Cemetery, Sturgeon Bay.

  • Southern Door Brings Speaker John Underwood to Talk to Door County’s Student Athletes

    Southern Door High School brings John Underwood, founder of the Human Performance Project and Life of an Athlete, in a presentation for students, parents and interested members of the community at 6 pm on Sunday, June 4, at Crossroads at Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay. Underwood has worked with Olympic and professional athletes to help them […]

  • St Peter’s Lutheran Church Hosts Maker Fun Factory for Kids

    St Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay is hosting a summer event for kids called Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School from June 12-16, 9 am – 12 noon. At Maker Fun Factory, the children, age 3 (potty trained) through those entering sixth grade, will learn that they have been created by God for a […]

  • Waterfront Mary’s Hosts Relay For Life Fundraiser

    On June 17, Relay For Life of Door County is throwing a beach party at Waterfront Mary’s in Sturgeon Bay. There will be an opening Survivor Ceremony Walk through the Potawatomi State Trail at 2 pm and a Luminaria Ceremony at 5:30 pm. There will also be the Ryan Thompson band, a volleyball tournament, drawings, […]

  • Portrait, Landscape and Abstract Photo Exhibit at Hope Church

    Starting June 21 and running until Aug. 15, Hope Church Art Alcove Gallery will host Door County photographer Dennis M. Connolly, as he presents, Connection, 30 Years of Visual Interrelationships. This exhibit will incorporate both black-and-white and color, film and digital images of landscapes, urban scenes and people. Connolly especially enjoys portrait photography of people […]

  • Local Photo Book Selected as Finalist in International Contest

    The Secret Treasures of Door County by Thomas Jordan was just named one of three finalists for Best Photography 2017 International Book Awards. There were more than 1,500 entries in numerous categories from all over the world. Jordan, a full-time resident of Door County, retired from advertising in Milwaukee in 2012. He and his wife […]

  • Bloomsday Comes to Sturgeon Bay June 16

    Write On, Door County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting writing and reading, brings Bloomsday – an internationally celebrated day – to the area on June 16, with a wide variety of activities for children, families, and adults. Youth and family activities take place in Sawyer Park from noon – 4 pm, with storytelling, writing, […]

  • Southern Door Softball, Baseball Advance

    Southern Door Softball Run Continues The Southern Door softball team advanced to the WIAA sectional final, where they will play Weyauwega-Fremont Thursday, June 1, at 5:30 pm. The game is in Chilton. The winner will advance to the state tournament in Madison. You can listen to the game on WDOR, 93.9 FM. Southern Door Baseball […]

  • Sturgeon Bay Pick ‘n Save Gets A Refresh

      As Lynn Lyon finished a short photo session with two of her team members in front of the new cheese display at the recently refreshed Sturgeon Bay Pick ’n Save, a customer came up to her and said, “That must have been easy for you because you are always smiling!” This raises all kinds […]

  • June 2-4, 2017

    Free State Park Weekend, Bird Fest & More Weekend Plans

    With the season officially welcomed in with Memorial Day, next weekend’s activities are going to get you outside and keep you there. A great mix of park visits as well as strange Door County events are sure to keep you amused. Friday, June 2 City-Wide Garage Sale Taking place both Friday and Saturday of this […]

  • Sturgeon Bay Bike Auction May 30

    The Sturgeon Bay Police Professional Police Association will hold a bike auction on Tuesday, May 30, at 5 pm. The auction will be held at the Sturgeon Bay Police Dept. garage, located at the City Hall complex, off Nebraska Street. Approximately 40 bikes in all sizes and conditions, and other miscellaneous items, will be auctioned […]

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    Rogue Theater Presents: “Double Booked”

    Rogue Theater announces Double Booked, an original comedy directed by Stuart Champeau and Marcel Bruyere, will be on stage May 26-28 and June 2-4. Rogue Theater’s production of Double Booked, a family-friendly show, is sure to bring back memories from the golden age of movies and television. With no shortage of laughs, confusion, music and […]

  • Rogue Theater Children's Camp

    Rogue Theater’s Summer Children’s Theater Camp

    To help bring dreams to life for children in the community, Rogue Theater has created a Children’s Theater Camp. Rogue’s dedicated performing artists will work with young people to not only develop their theater arts skills, but also to increase their creativity – a key factor in lifelong success. Students will explore creativity and build […]

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    Third Avenue Presents: “Velvet Gentleman”

    Now through June 4, Velvet Gentleman is on stage at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) in Sturgeon Bay. Velvet Gentleman, created and performed by TAP Co-artistic Director James Valcq, is a colorful journey into the mind and music of the witty and eccentric composer Erik Satie whose music ranges from the comically bizarre to the hauntingly […]

  • Whitefish Dunes new shipwreck exhibit. Photo by Len Villano

    Whitefish Dunes State Park Celebrates 50 Years

    The Friends of Whitefish Dunes will host a 50th anniversary event on July 14, 11 am to 1:30 pm, that celebrates the park and honors those who have worked on behalf of the park since 1967. Live music will be performed by Last Man Standing bluegrass band. Artists Lynn Gilchrist, Barbara Shakal and Mac Schueppert […]

  • Russell Kim. Duetto. Ink. Miller Art Museum.

    Wildlife Biennial Celebrates Artists’ Fascination with Living Creatures

    The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is scheduled to open its newest exhibition on June 3 – sculpture, paintings and drawings by 44 regional artists from across Wisconsin – in its Wildlife Biennial XVIII. The exhibition will be open to the public from June 3 to July 18 with a free public reception […]

  • Copperbox at SteelBridge Songfest. Photo by Len Villano

    Steel Bridge Songfest Takes Over Sturgeon Bay June 8-11

    From June 8-11, this picturesque Door County community will once again rock to the original music of Steel Bridge Songfest. More than 130 songwriters and bands from across the country will perform at the event, held at nine indoor and outdoor venues. Confirmed acts include Brett Newski, who was recently named “Best Singer Songwriter” at […]

  • Wave Point Enhances Television Quality

    Just in time for the start of the popular summer season, local DISH regional service provider WeConnectTM has taken its expertise for connecting satellite television in homes, businesses and major public institutions to a Door County hot spot. The company recently installed a DISH smartboxTM system to deliver satellite TV with an enhanced viewing experience […]

  • Isadoora Theatre Company Starts Playwrights’ Collective

    Isadoora Theatre Company announces the start of Isadoora’s Playwrights’ Collective. This collective is open to anyone in the area who is interested and has written a play (or film script) of any length (anything from 10 minutes to a full-length or a work-in-progress, regardless of whether it’s ever been read or produced), or anyone who’s […]