By Walter M. and Mary K. Hirthe, Door County Almanak, No. 3, 1986 Although the age of steam was well launched on the Great Lakes by 1818, the revolution made possible by steam power did not reach the northern islands of Lake Michigan until half a decade after the Civil War. The fishermen of Washington […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: John Doe
Adoptable animals are back at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! Adoptions are by appointment only on Saturdays from 12-4pm. More information can be found on our Facebook post. Meet John Doe, a 4-year-old cat available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! Upon arrival as stray, this handsome guy was nervous […]
Interview with Midsummer’s Music Violinist Ann Palen
Respectfully submitted by Allyson Fleck Ann Palen has played violin with Midsummer’s Music since 2014. Growing up in Edwardsville, Illinois, Ann studied Suzuki violin. Her start to instruction was somewhat of a challenge for her mom, but not what you might think. Ann’s mom was teaching Suzuki violin, and her students were not improving as […]
Miller Art Museum Partners Locally and with Arts Organizations Statewide for Chalk the State Event
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 10, 2020) — The Miller Art Museum, in partnership with the Door County Library, Boys and Girls Club of Door County and Destination Sturgeon Bay, is pleased to partner with arts organizations across Wisconsin for the first Chalk the State event, spearheaded by the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) in West Bend. Events will be taking place across the […]
Birch Creek Online Names Symphony Concerto Competition Winners
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 14, 2020) – Birch Creek completed its first two sessions of virtual music instruction with 42 young music students participating in Percussion & Steel Band Online (June 22-26) and Symphony Online (June 29-July 3). World-renowned Birch Creek faculty and a host of new and returning students from around the country spent […]
Sail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales is ON!
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 14, 2020) – The money-saving Sturgeon Bay shopping tradition continues Thursday, July 30, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with a long list of super sales and deals at the annual city-wide Sail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales. Put on your shopping shoes and make your way throughout the city of Sturgeon Bay […]
Northern Sky Theater Announces Cancellation of 2020 Fall Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 10, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater, in Door County, Wisconsin, has announced that it will cancel its 2020 fall indoor season in the new Gould Theater. The company hoped to present Naked Radio in September and October, as well as And If Elected in October. The company cited ongoing concerns regarding the pandemic, limits on gatherings, […]
‘Clean Seals’ are a Hit with Hospitality Businesses Worldwide
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 9, 2020) – Just over a month ago Sunshine House, a non-profit organization in Sturgeon Bay providing employment opportunity and day service programming for individuals with special needs, launched Clean Seals. Clean Seals are a unique sticker with light weight adhesive and a perforation in the center that breaks if the […]
Peninsula Pet Tip of the Week: Coming When Called
Coming when called is something dogs have to be taught how to do. The only way to get your dog to come reliably is with training. The best way to teach this is to take small steps, have patience, and be consistent! Here are some tips to help kick start your at-home training: First practice […]
Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Cancellation of Autumn Show
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 9, 2020) — Peninsula Players Theatre has made the difficult decision to cancel its autumn performance of Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third.” In mid-April, Door County’s premiere professional theater announced the cancellation of its 85th summer season for the continued safety of its artists, volunteers, patrons, employees and community. “We weighed numerous scenarios, created social distance […]
