Door County, Wis. (June 2, 2020) — The organizers of the Norbert Blei Memorial Scholarship have announced the 2020 winner of the group’s annual scholarship in honor of the well-known Door County writer. A graduating senior from Gibraltar Area Schools in Fish Creek, Solomon Lindenberg was presented with the award at Gibraltar’s ‘virtual senior banquet’ on […]
Cancelation of 2020 Root Beer Festival
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 3, 2020) – The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is saddened to announce its Root Beer Festival, scheduled for July 11th, will be canceled this year. The Board of Directors made this decision out of concern for the health of DCHS staff, society members, Heritage Village volunteers, and community members that have made […]
“We’re All In” Small Business Grant
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 2, 2020) – The “We’re All In” Small Business Grant program is designed to help small businesses get back on their feet as they re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home, while also encouraging adoption of best practices to keep employees, customers and communities safe. Funded by the federal CARES […]
Door Community Reschedules Summer Shows for 2021
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 1, 2020) – Due to public safety concerns, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) has postponed all of its July and August shows, rescheduling them for 2021. With a few exceptions, DCA currently plans to present its fall and winter Main Stage shows as initially scheduled. Fall and winter shows will be presented […]
Birch Creek’s 45th Season Goes Online
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 29, 2020) – Forty-two of Birch Creek’s world-renowned faculty members will be teaching music students in Percussion & Steel Band, Symphony and Big Band Jazz this summer through the newly launched “Birch Creek Online” program. In April, the Birch Creek Summer Residential Academy sessions and all summer concerts were cancelled due […]
Every Good Morning Needs a Good Night, New Book by Local Author Now Available
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 27, 2020) – Good Night, Door County by Baileys Harbor resident Ann Heyse has recently been published by Sand Beach Press. The 32-page children’s book is a night-time companion book to the very popular Good Morning, Door County that was published four years ago. That book quickly became a best-seller, and […]
Playwrights’ Collective Critique Group with Write On, Door County
Juddville, Wis. (May 26, 2020) – Write On is proud to partner with the Playwrights’ Collective to present a virtual critique group for playwrights and scriptwriters to gather and discuss their work. Join us twice a month to discover what the group is doing or to hear your work read aloud. The first virtual meeting is on […]
PenArt’s 2020 Door County Plein Air Festival Goes (Mostly) Virtual
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 26, 2020) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, announces a (mostly) virtual Door County Plein Air Festival in 2020. The event will be held July 19 through August 7, 2020. For 15 years, PenArt has hosted the nationally-recognized Door County Plein Air Festival, attracting artists […]
Southern Door Convocation Plaza Brick Order Deadline is June 15
Southern Door, Wis. (May 25, 2020) – Help shape the future by purchasing a brick (or bricks) to honor your current or past student, a favorite staff member, achievements – academic, athletic or artistic – or show your service organization or business’ community support. A 4″ x 8″ brick starts only at $75 and an […]
Community Dinner Program Ends May 29, New Food Pantry Coalition Launched to Fill the Gap
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – The Door County Meals Cooperative (www.DoorCountyMeals.org) announced today that the final night of the free community dinner program will be Friday, May 29. To ensure that struggling people still have access to healthy food, 8 food pantries in Door County, along with the Door County Community Foundation and […]