Fish Creek, Wis. (April 17, 2020) – Peninsula Players Theatre, like so many other organizations trying to forge ahead in the wake of these unprecedented times, has made an incredibly difficult decision. For the safety of its artists, volunteers, patrons, employees and community, it is canceling the summer performances of its 85th season. At this time, it is the […]
A Message from Door Community Auditorium
By Cari Lewis Thank you for being an important part of Door Community Auditorium! DCA’s board, staff, and program committee look forward to unveiling our 2020 Main Stage Season to our closest friends next week. This year, in lieu of our traditional season preview party, sponsors, Auditorium Society members, volunteers, playbill advertisers, and community ambassadors […]
Midwest Governors Form COVID-19 Coalition
Wisconsin (April 17, 2020) – State of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and his regional colleagues in the Upper Midwest are working together to judge when best to start easing stay-at-home restrictions and reopen their states’ economies. Today, the coalition becomes official, with Wisconsin’s Tony Evers, Illinois’s J.B. Pritzker, Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer, Mike DeWine of Ohio, […]
Performance Schedule & Ticket Policy Update at Door Shakespeare
Know that we are thinking of you during this uncertain and untested time. Also know that Door Shakespear, like thousands of other arts organizations across the country, are doing their best to navigate the challenges that we currently face and are considering a number of scenarios to address them. As of this writing, Door Shakespeare […]
Someone Needs Your Stimulus Check, Especially If You Don’t
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 17, 2020) – More than 20 million people in the United States have just lost their job. If you are NOT one of those people, think about donating your government stimulus check to help someone who is. Consider giving your stimulus check to the Door County Emergency Response Fund. In an effort to quickly […]
Meet Savory Spoon’s Guest Chef Laurie Conrad
By Janice Thomas Baking during quarantine is both incredibly enjoyable and slightly challenging for me. On the one hand, I find baking to be a very pleasant pursuit. It creates a feeling of coziness in my kitchen, which is usually pretty fun, and in the end, we wind up with something delicious. On the other hand, baking […]
Fried Eggs & Frico with Polenta
Compliments of the Laurie Conrad at Blue Daisy, LLC., guest chef at The Savory Spoon in Ellison Bay Ingredients: ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)½ cup cooked polenta1-2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed1 teaspoon garlic (minced)2 large eggs (cage free)2 cups torn greens (kale, chard, collard)Sea salt & pepper to […]
Jeannie Yu of Midsummer’s Music Sends a Message of Hope Along with Music
I hope I can give you a few minutes of escape from the grim realities of the situation at this time. I never could have imagined a world so small, literally where you cannot fly off to somewhere else. Fortunately, we have music and we have ways to share from a distance. I am wishing […]
‘Shop Door County Online’ Headed by fm 106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7
Ephraim, Wis. (April 16, 2020) – April 13 to the 18 has recently been designated National Shop Local Online Week, created by broadcasters throughout the United States to bring awareness for the need to shop local during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many Door County businesses struggle as they explore new ways to adapt, generate a trickle […]
Public Health Dept. Orders Temporary Closure of Door County Campgrounds
Door County, Wis. (April 16, 2020) – The Door County Public Heath Department has announced the immediate temporary closure of all campgrounds in Door County as a “reasonable and necessary act to prevent, suppress, and control the COVID-19 virus.” Susan Powers, Door County Health Officer/Public Health Manager, announced the campground closure order, and referenced the applicability […]
