Sister Bay, Wis. (November 13, 2020) — Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced its first-ever Scandinavian Christmas Market, a “pop-up store” scheduled for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday weekends of Nov. 20-21-22, Nov. 27-28-29, and Dec. 4-5-6, from 10 am–5 pm (Sundays, 10 am–3 pm). The Scandinavian Christmas Market will be located inside Al Johnson’s new retail […]
Miller Art Museum Shifts Operating Model in the Wake of New County Restrictions as COVID-19 Numbers Surge in Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 13, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announced today that it will transition operations to an appointment-only model beginning on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in an effort to mitigate the spread of the surging coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Door County. The announcement came ahead of Governor Tony Evers […]
Tom Beerntsen Announces March 2021 Retirement from Door County YMCA
Door County, Wis. (November 13, 2020) – Tom Beerntsen, CEO of the Door County YMCA, announced his intention to retire effective March 31, 2021. Tom served as CEO in Door County for the last six plus years. He has a lifetime of work in the YMCA organization. “During his tenure, Tom improved the visibility and image […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Burrito
Meet Burrito, a 1-year-old guinea pig available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus! He weighs 2lbs and loves to eat snacks, like veggies and fruit! Skittish at first, Burrito is working on becoming more comfortable being handled. With time and patience, he can learn to trust you! Guinea pigs make great […]
Door County Delivered Offers Northern Sky Gift Boxes for “Home for the Holidays: Wherever You Are”
Fish Creek, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – In conjunction with Northern Sky Theater’s December 12 event Home for the Holidays: Wherever You Are, Door County Delivered is offering specialty Northern Sky gift boxes this holiday season. Available for $125 or $200, these boxes include an assortment of Door County treats, music, and gift items. The boxes must […]
Does Door County Need More Fall & Winter Activities?
Jacksonport, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – Does Door County need more fall & winter activities? Cave Point Paddle & Pedal sure thinks so! They know activities bring people up to Door County, so they are going to continue to offer e-bike tours and rentals during the winter months. Make your reservation now for an electric Fat Tire Bike rental […]
Door County Takes Home Two Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards at State Tourism Conference
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – Two Door County tourism organizations were recently presented with Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards. Destination Door County (DDC) and the Baileys Harbor Community Association (BHCA) were honored for their work by Destinations Wisconsin at the statewide tourism organization’s annual fall tourism conference, held virtually this year on Thursday November 5, 2020. Destination Door […]
Grants Support Non-Profits Providing Critical Services During Health Crisis
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – A $10 million investment aimed at providing economic stabilization for nonprofit organizations providing critical services to Wisconsinites during COVID-19 was recently announced. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected folks and families across our state in nearly every aspect of their lives,” said Gov. Evers. “Our nonprofit organizations have been […]
COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Awarded to Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (November 11, 2020) — Governor Tony Evers announced that $15 million in COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grants has been awarded to 385 cultural organizations across Wisconsin. Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to be one of the 15 Door County cultural organizations to receive a grant. The COVID-19 Cultural Organizations Grant Program, administered by the Wisconsin […]
Griffon String Quartet to Stream New, Free Concert November 15
The Midsummer’s Music resident string quartet performs Mozart and Dohnányi Sister Bay, Wis. (November 6, 2020) – The Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform its premiere concert for its 2020/2021 season. The first of four scheduled streaming programs begins at 3:00 pm (CT) on November 15. This […]
