Jacksonport, Wis. (June 16, 2020) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary is now open for the season. New this year, they will be open every Saturday from June 20 – September 5, as well as Friday, July 3 and Sunday, September 6. The sanctuary is open from 12–4pm. An exciting program at starts at 1pm with guided trail […]
Peninsula Music Festival Names 2020 George Verheyden Memorial Scholarship Winner
Ephraim, Wis. (June 13, 2020) – The Peninsula Music Festival is proud to announce that Door County native, Mya Ploor, is this year’s recipient of the George Verheyden Memorial Scholarship. A recent graduate of Sevastopol High School, Mya will be attending Luther College in the Fall, where she will be pursuing a double major in Music […]
11th Annual Crossroads Trail Run Goes ‘Virtual’
By Coggin Heeringa, Director, Crossroads at Big Creek The Crossroads Trail Run 2020 promised to be the best ever. We had generous sponsors, exciting plans, and registrations were coming in. And then, everything changed. It was clear that, for the health and safety of our volunteers and run participants, the traditional race format would not […]
Peninsula Pet Tip of the Week: Dangerous Foods for our Pets
Every now and then, we may be tempted to give our pets a table scraps or two. However, there are a number of foods that we ingest that are actually quite dangerous for our pets. Most already know that chocolate and caffeine aren’t safe, but did you know that avocado, can cause vomiting and diarrhea […]
We’re Halfway to our Goal! PMF Musicians Affected by COVID-19 Financial Crisis Need Your Help
Ephraim, Wis. (June 9, 2020) – At times of great challenge, music helps to uplift us, but right now, the musicians of the Festival Orchestra NEED YOUR HELP! The challenges being presented by COVID-19 are unprecedented, and the financial effects on our artists have been devastating! It is these beloved members of the PMF family who […]
Tickets Go On Sale Today for Door Community Auditorium
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 9, 2020) – The 2020/21 Main Stage Season lineup is the result of eight months of planning, scheduling, and negotiating, plus another two and a half months of contingency planning, adopting safety protocols, and rescheduling. Many think it is the best season ever, and we hope that we are able to […]
Second Call for Participation Community Mosaic Project
Ephraim, Wis. (June 5, 2020) — The Hardy Gallery is launching a Second Call for Artists for the popular Community Mosaic Project; people from all creative backgrounds and all ages are encouraged to participate. The Community Mosaic Project was first launched in 2008 in partnership with the Artists Guild in Sturgeon Bay as a way […]
Announcing 2020 Recipients of the Peninsula Players Scholarships
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 8, 2020) — Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of its Annual Outstanding Student Award and Peninsula Players Scholarships. Peninsula Players Theatre fashioned the Outstanding Student Award in 2018 to recognize and reward graduating high school students across Door County for their achievements in and enthusiasm for the performing arts. Graduating […]
Safe at Home Order Provided New Door County Inn Owners with Opportunity to Remodel Rooms and Other Spaces
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 7, 2020) – Cautious travelers visiting Door County following Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Safe at Home closure will find fresh, clean and completely remodeled interiors at Fish Creek’s Cedar Court Inn, as well as abundant green space and a spacious pool patio ideal for social distancing. First-year owners Matt, 46, and Susie Cottick, 45, purchased the historic […]
Sturgeon Bay Organizations Team Up to Recharge Local Businesses
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 4, 2020) – Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) and Destination Sturgeon Bay are partnering to bolster small businesses in the area. The not-for-profit utility will be matching every $50 gift card purchased through Destination Sturgeon Bay with an extra $25. “The COVID-19 public health emergency increased the need for our community to […]
