DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

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 […]

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 […]

Destination Door County News

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – I don’t think it’s an understatement when we say that the past several months were something that we never anticipated. Not once would we ever have thought that we’d have to encourage people […]

All On Deck Clothing Stores are Now Open

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – On Deck has re-opened their Fish Creek, Sister Bay and Sturgeon Bay doors. All stores are open daily at 9 am. On Deck staff are excited to welcome you back where customers will […]

Sunshine House of Door County Creates Clean Seals® for Hotels

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 21, 2020) – As we begin to see businesses reopen after months of closure, many are taking action to ensure their customers and guests are comfortable and assured that their experience will be safe. Sunshine Business […]

Limited Offer from Woodwalk Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 21, 2020) – For 2 days only, Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor is offering 10% off select artists. Don’t delay! This deal will only last through May 22. Artists that are featured in this offer are: Christy Kelly-Bentgen, […]

Electronic Recycling Event in Southern Door

Gardner, Wis. (May 21, 2020) – The Town of Gardner, in partnership with the Southern Door County School District will hold an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (rain or shine) in […]

Door County Festival of Nature Rescheduled

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 […]

#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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Door County Cooperative Owners Receive Cash Dividends

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 15, 2020) – In accordance with the current Governors order, the Door County Cooperative has made the difficult decision to cancel its annual June customer appreciation event in Sturgeon Bay. For the first time in the history of […]

PMF Launches ‘PlayON’ Fund to Assist Festival Musicians Through COVID-19 Financial Crisis

Ephraim, Wis. (May 14, 2020) – Yesterday afternoon, the Peninsula Music Festival officially launched its ‘PlayON’ initiative, aimed at funding stipends for each member of the Festival Orchestra to assist in the financial recovery efforts caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The […]

Discover Wisconsin TV Launches Annual Photo Contest

Madison, Wis. (May 12, 2020) – Discover Wisconsin, the state’s leading media brand and tourism TV show, has launched its popular photo contest via social media. In partnership with Wisconsin Counties Association, 12 fan-submitted photos will be published in Discover […]

PenArt Cancels In-Person Programs and Events through Aug 30

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 11, 2020) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, announces they are cancelling all in-person programs and events through August 30. They will be taking some programs online and offering new […]

Miller Art Museum Moves to Virtual Platform to Share and Celebrate Artistic Achievement of Local Youth in ‘46th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art’

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 11, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum is pleased to present the 46th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art (SoHSA) exhibition of student artwork opening in virtual format Monday, May 11, 2020. Presented in collaboration with Peninsula art […]

Door County 4th of July Events Canceled

Door County, Wis. (May 12, 2020) — It is with great disappointment that the communities of Door County have announced that 4th of July festivities have been canceled throughout the county, including fireworks celebrations in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Sturgeon […]

Little Sister Puzzle Co. Introduces New Peninsula State Park ‘Eagle Tower Memento’

Sister Bay, Wis. (May 12, 2020) — The former Door County landmark, Eagle Tower, was constructed in 1932 atop the 180-foot Eagle Bluff in Peninsula State Park, where it stood for 84 years, serving both as a fire lookout and […]

Gov. Evers Announces Another Turn of the Dial for Wisconsin Businesses

Madison, Wis. (May 10, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced another turn of the dial on Safer at Home to add even more opportunities for Wisconsin businesses to get back to work in a safe and responsible way. Emergency […]

Door Shakespeare Says Goodbye to the 2020 Summer Season

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 7, 2020) – Door Shakespeare has cancelled its 2020 summer season. ‘Wittenberg,’ ‘Hamlet,’ and ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]’ were scheduled to run in repertory in the Garden at Björklunden from July 1 through […]

Dining on Mother’s Day 2020 in Door County

While we’re still in the midst of COVID19, many folks are wondering: Where can I get mom a great meal on Mother’s Day? We’ve done all the hard work for you and compiled a list of everyone serving food on […]

On Deck Clothing Company Announces Launch of New Online Store

Door County, Wis. (May 6, 2020) – On Deck Clothing Company, which operates five retail stores in Door County, WI, has announced the launch of its new online store, a goal the company has had for years, said Mitch Larson, owner of […]

Peninsula Music Festival to By-Pass August 2020 Concerts; Announces 2021 Symphony Series Lineup

Ephraim, Wis. (May 6, 2020) – Wisconsin’s Peninsula Music Festival has been a musical Tradition of Distinction in Door County for nearly seven decades; and although this news will come as no surprise, it has now been made official. After much waiting […]

Al Johnson’s Launches Weekly Video Series About Its Famous Goats

Sister Bay, Wis. (May 5, 2020) — Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced the online release of a new weekly video series, “Your Weekly Dose of Goat,” which has debuted on the well-known company’s YouTube Channel. Click here […]

FM106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7 Seek Nominations to Honor Local Heroes

Ephraim, Wis. (May 5, 2020) – Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, fm 106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7 seek to honor two members from the Door County community who have gone above and beyond to help others. While many people are […]

Partnership for Infection Prevention

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 5, 2020) – Door County Public Health and Door County Medical Center are publishing the attached guidelines to help our local businesses prepare to re-open towards the end of May, and to assist essential businesses as they […]

Bliss Marketplace Supports Sunshine Resources of Door County

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Submit Your Safer-at-Home Story

Juddville, Wis. (April 28, 2020) – There are two new exciting opportunities from Write On, Door County – “Door Posts” and an Online Poetry Class. Are you looking for something to do at home? Do you want to try your hand […]