Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 5, 2020) – If you live in Door County, then you have most likely heard the news about the Younkers building on 3rd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay. Todd Trimberger and Dr. Kelton Reitz, owners of Bliss Marketplace, are the new owners of the historic retail building and has big plans to […]
Griffon String Quartet May Day greetings & Online Music Lessons
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 4, 2020) – The Griffon String Quartet of Midsummer’s Music are currently working with children in northeast Wisconsin via the Einstein Series, a highly interactive program for school-age children. Students participate in private or group lessons or educational outreach programs. The quartet visits schools and classrooms to perform and discuss string […]
Door County Maritime Museum Online Educational Resources
The Maritime Museum staff is continuing to make our educational resources available online as quickly as we can, and substituting in-person programs with virtual outreach activities. On May 8th , in partnership with the Peninsula Pulse newspaper, we’re launching the “Float Your Boat!” paper and cardboard boat-building challenge. We are asking students – and anyone else who […]
Door Shakespeare Cancels 2020 Performance Season
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 2, 2020) — Door Shakespeare has announced that while it had hoped to celebrate its 25th Anniversary Summer Season in style, and had brought together an amazing company in order to do just that, the company’s 2020 season has been cancelled. Three productions (The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised], Wittenberg, […]
Jewish Museum Milwaukee Virtual Offerings Include New Exhibit about Fish Creek Potter Abe Cohn
Milwaukee, Wis. (May 4, 2020) — A new online exhibit at Jewish Museum Milwaukee features a powerful exploration of the life and work of Door County potter Abe Cohn. Together with his wife Ginka Cohn, the couple owned and operated the well-known Potter’s Wheel art gallery in Fish Creek for several decades. You can see […]
Door County Emergency Response Fund: Donate or Apply
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 1, 2020) – In an effort to provide a coordinated philanthropic response to the current COVID-19 health crisis, the Door County Community Foundation and the United Way of Door County have activated the Door County Emergency Response Fund. Overcoming the extraordinary challenges of today – and the months ahead – will require […]
Friends of Plum & Pilot Islands Cancel Annual Sunset Cruise and Early Work Days for Safety
Door County, Wis. (May 1, 2020) – The Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands would like to thank our members and supporters for being part of our organization. While it was a difficult decision, our team has agreed to cancel our popular annual Sunset Cruise fundraiser set for late July, as well as all May […]
DCA Season Features Old Crow Medicine Show, Chick Corea, The Four Tops, Tanya Tucker, The Wailers, and More
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 1, 2020) – Door Community Auditorium (DCA) has announced its 2020-21 Main Stage performance schedule, featuring a diverse array of performers that includes Old Crow Medicine Show, Chick Corea, The Four Tops, Tanya Tucker, The Wailers, and more. DCA staff report that many of them believe the 2020 season is the […]
DATCP Adopts Emergency Rule Prohibiting Late Fees on Rentals
Madison, Wis. (April 29, 2020) –The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has approved an emergency rule to prohibit late fees or penalties for missed or late rent payments during COVID-19. Due to the rapidly changing economic landscape, many people have also had to navigate job losses, furloughs, and layoffs. As a result, […]
Sunshine House and Quantum PC Collaborate to Bring Technology to Client Services
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 29, 2020) – There are no secrets as to the capability of technology in our modern day society. From leisure to work, technology has changed the way we approach our daily lives. Sunshine House has recently been provided a generous donation, from an anonymous donor, to upgrade their technology capabilities and […]
