Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 20, 2020) – The 18th Annual Door County Festival of Nature has been rescheduled for September 3 – 6, 2020. Due to concerns involving COVID-19 and the health and safety of its participants, trip leaders, and volunteers the Ridges staff made the decision to reschedule the Festival back in mid-April. The […]
#MaritimeHonors – A National Maritime Day Salute to Front-Line Coronavirus Workers
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 20, 2020) – What started as a maritime salute to local healthcare workers, first responders and other front line staff in the fight against the coronavirus, is on the way to becoming a national event. Each year on May 22nd, the United States celebrates National Maritime Day. Maritime Day recognizes one […]
Plum Bottom Gallery Now Open for Safe Shopping
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 19, 2020) – The day is finally here! Plum Bottom Gallery announced that they will open their doors at both locations this Friday, May 22 at 10am. They are bursting at the seams with new art and can’t wait for you to view it safely! Like everywhere, they have implemented the safest way for […]
Door County North Publishes Digital Version of 2020 Tourism Brochure
Ellison Bay, Wis. (May 18, 2020) — Door County North, the local business association for communities within the Town of Liberty Grove, Wisconsin, has announced the launch of its first-ever digital tourism brochure. The new 30-pg. four-color brochure is currently being distributed to potential northern Door County visitors by means of a link on various […]
Peninsula Pet Tip of the Week: Pet Obesity
Pet obesity is a growing problem that tends to creep up on pet owners. When frequent inclement weather limits your walks or the amount of tasty treats increases, we tend to see an influx in overweight pets. It can be challenging to determine if your pet is overweight, so it is best to talk to […]
Artist Auction Proceeds Split 50/50 with Northern Sky Artists
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 19, 2020) – Northern Sky’s artist auction starts now! The “Raise the Curtain” auction link is live. Artist auction proceeds will be split 50/50 with their artists. Northern Sky will then pick one lucky winner who registers on the auction site to win a Peninsula State Park Prize Package! Register and view artist […]
Rental Assistance Now Available to Struggling Door County Residents During Current COVID-19 Health Crisis
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 19, 2020) – To help keep struggling Door County residents from being evicted from their homes during the pandemic and resulting recession, the Door County Community Foundation and the United Way of Door County have partnered with Lakeshore CAP to offer an expanded Rental Assistance Program. Support for this program is […]
Coffee Chat with Jim Berkenstock: Secret Sauce
I’ve often referred to cooking when talking about music. We use some of the same words to describe music and foods — words like “sweet,” “sharp,” “dry,” “complex,” etc. Frequently, an audience member tells me after the concert that they liked a certain piece, but they don’t know for sure why they did … or […]
Standing Up For DCMM
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 18, 2020) – On May 1st, the Maritime Museum announced that Board of Directors member John Baumgartner had pledged $50,000 to personally match any contribution to the Museum during the month of May, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $100,000. That figure corresponds with the lost revenue the Museum is currently […]
New Door County Initiative Focuses on Cleanliness and Safety
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 15, 2020) – A new commitment to cleanliness and safety initiative has been launched in Door County, and all area businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate. To help ensure safety for both visitors and residents, the commitment to cleanliness and safety initiative provides guidance for Door County businesses and organizations that make […]
