Fish Creek, Wis. (July 31, 2020) – After serving Northern Sky Theater for twenty-three years as board vice chair, Cyndy Stiehl steps into the board chair role succeeding Mary Seeberg, who served in that role since 1997. Stiehl was one of the inaugural members of the expanded board who was first approached in 1997 by […]
Annual Harvest Festival Postponed to 2021
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 31, 2020) – It is with a heavy heart that Destination Sturgeon Bay Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Harvest Festival. After consulting with many partners, including vendors, local businesses, the City Sturgeon Bay, and Door County Health Department, we believe that this is the best […]
Midsummer’s Music Debuts Virtual Concert Season
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – Midsummer’s Music, Door County’s premiere chamber music series, debuts a virtual concert season August 5, featuring music by Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Widor. Titled Restless Passion, the program highlights music of both Haydn and Tchaikovsky, which is often animated by the folk musics with which they were familiar. Working within fairly […]
The Still Point Exhibit at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – For the second featured exhibit of the season, Woodwalk looks to capture a moment in time. The Still Point title alludes to the idea of a still life painting but can also represent a moment in time and a vision of one’s own internal “still point”, all of […]
Door County Maritime Museum Welcomes New Board Member
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – The Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. (DCMM) is pleased to announce the recent election of Nathan Dineen to the Board. Nathan J. Dineen is a partner with the law firm of Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C., with offices in […]
Reclaimed Roof Shingles Carved into Turtles
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – This sea turtle began its life in the heart of a mighty western red cedar somewhere in the great Northwest a century or two ago. When the timber was eventually harvested it was cut to length and hand split into cedar shakes which then protected the roof of […]
Public Health to Issue Emergency Advisory Requiring Face Coverings
Door County, Wis. (July 24, 2020) – Effective Friday, July 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM Door County Public Health is issuing an Emergency Advisory which stipulates that everyone 5 years and older wear a face covering or mask when in public. The following precautions are advised to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Door County: […]
Sister Bay Piggly Wiggly Joins Other Retailers in Requiring Masks
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 22, 2020) – Effective immediately, Door County Piggly Wiggly is joining other large retailers in requiring shoppers to wear a face mask when they visit our store in Sister Bay. While our staff has been wearing face masks for months, the decision to require guests to wear masks at all times […]
Egg Harbor Cancels Festivals
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 21, 2020) – The Egg Harbor Village Board of Trustees and the Egg Harbor Business Association (EHBA), after consulting with Door County Public Health, have come to a difficult decision to cancel the Door County Sports & Classic Car Show (August 8), Egg Harbor AleFest (September 19) and the Pumpkin Patch festival […]
Eagle Bluff Opening for the 2020 Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 21, 2020) – The Door County Historical Society is excited to announce Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is opening July 20th! In partnership with the WI DNR, the DCHS has put extra safety precautions in place to protect Eagle Bluff Lighthouse patrons and employees: ● Masks are required for guests to enter the Gift […]
