DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Miller Art Museum Issues Call for Art, Invites Community to Contemplate the Role of Art in a Post-Pandemic World

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 3, 2020) — The Miller Art Museum is pleased to partner with the Door County Library to offer a visual arts component for the 2021 NEA Big Read program, which will focus on the novel titled Station […]

Southern Door Community Auditorium Presents Free Virtual Holiday Concert Featuring America’s Got Talent Contestant Eli Mattson

Southern Door, Wis. (December 3, 2020) – Join the Southern Door Community Auditorium virtually as we welcome back Wisconsin’s very own Eli Mattson for his “Home for The Holidays” free virtual concert on December 12, at 7pm. Brought to international attention […]

Southern Door’s annual Senior Holiday Celebration Meal

Southern Door, Wis. (November 30, 2020) – All senior citizens, age 62 and over, who live in the Southern Door community are invited to participate in this year’s revamped annual Southern Door Holiday Celebration, Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Due to COVID-19 […]

Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series Tickets On Sale Now

Ephraim, Wis. (November 30, 2020) – Join the Peninsula Music Festival at the Kress Pavilion for 2021 February Fest! Tickets are on sale now, but hurry – there are only 50 available per concert. February Fest will consist of three […]

Sara Meaney Leaves Wisconsin Tourism for New Role as Chief Marketing Officer for Milwaukee Film

Wisconsin (November 25, 2020) – Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary, Sara Meaney, will leave that role later this month, Gov. Tony Evers announced on Wednesday. Meaney was appointed by Evers in December 2018 and has taken the position of Chief […]

Holiday Happenings at Glacier Ledge in Egg Harbor

Buy one, get one Gift Certificates: Happy holidays from Glacier Ledge! Right now, you can buy a gift certificate – and get one for yourself! Buy a $50 gift certificate, get a $5 certificate free. Purchase a $100 gift certificate, […]

Chicago Philharmonic Partners with Midsummer’s Music

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 25, 2020) – Chicago Philharmonic celebrates two influential black composers on Sunday, December 6, in its David Perry + Friends program presented in collaboration with Midsummer’s Music. Chicago Philharmonic Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Scott Speck, host […]

The Dörr Hotel Opens its Reservation System for Summer 2021 Launch

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 24, 2020) – The Dörr Hotel, Door County’s long-awaited boutique hotel located in Sister Bay, WI is happy to announce it is now taking reservations for the 2021 Season. The hotel started taking reservations on June […]

Maritime Speaker Series Continues

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 24, 2020) – Learn the history of Door County’s largest employer on Thursday, December 3, when Theresa and Stewart Fett present the History of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Company for the next session of the Museum’s 2020-2021 Maritime […]

Midsummer’s Music Awarded COVID-10 Cultural Grant

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 24, 2020) – Governor Tony Evers announced that $15 million in COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grants has been awarded to 385 cultural organizations across Wisconsin. Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, was included among 385 recipients […]

Ephraim’s Modified Christmas in the Village Dec. 5

Ephraim, Wis. (November 24, 2020) – Ephraim Business Council will hold a modified Christmas in the Village celebration on Saturday, December 5, 2020. Santa Claus will be arriving in Harborside Park at 5 pm on Saturday, December 5, on an […]

Give the Gift of the Peninsula Players Experience this Holiday Season

Fish Creek, Wis. (November 19, 2020) – When Peninsula Players canceled its 2020 performances due to the current health crisis, Costume Shop Manager Kyle Pingel created Camping Clothing Co. He specifically created the Shoreline Sunset design to assist the theater during its intermission. […]

Popular New Year’s Day Swim Postponed Due to Health & Safety Concerns

Jacksonport, Wis. (November 17, 2020) – The Jacksonport Polar Bear Club’s 35th annual plunge into Lake Michigan will have to wait a year. Due to ongoing health concerns regarding large gatherings, the Jacksonport Polar Bear Club has postponed their upcoming New Year’s […]

Baileys Harbor Community Association’s Weather Or Nots Receive 2020 Trailblazer Award

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (November 18, 2020) – The Baileys Harbor Community Association (BHCA) is proud to announce that we recently received the 2020 Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Award for Outstanding Marketing Campaign under $25,000 from Destinations Wisconsin during their Virtual Fall […]

Sturgeon Bay Wayfinding Project Hits the Streets

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 17, 2020) – Sturgeon Bay has long bemoaned the fact that millions of visitors pass by Sturgeon Bay “on their way to Door County”. That, however, is about to change. Through an extensive wayfinding project that […]

Frykman Gallery Transitions to Winter Hours, Offers Christmas Gifts Online

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 16, 2020) –Door County is returning to its slower pace, temperatures and leaves are dropping, and Frykman Gallery will be transitioning into their winter hours, which are Fridays and Saturdays 11-4, and by appointment or by […]

Al Johnson’s Launches First-Ever Christmas Market Pop-up in New Retail Space

Sister Bay, Wis. (November 13, 2020) — Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik has announced its first-ever Scandinavian Christmas Market, a “pop-up store” scheduled for the Friday-Saturday-Sunday weekends of Nov. 20-21-22, Nov. 27-28-29, and Dec. 4-5-6, from 10 am–5 pm (Sundays, […]

Miller Art Museum Shifts Operating Model in the Wake of New County Restrictions as COVID-19 Numbers Surge in Door County

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 13, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announced today that it will transition operations to an appointment-only model beginning on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in an effort to mitigate the spread of […]

Tom Beerntsen Announces March 2021 Retirement from Door County YMCA

Door County, Wis. (November 13, 2020) – Tom Beerntsen, CEO of the Door County YMCA, announced his intention to retire effective March 31, 2021. Tom served as CEO in Door County for the last six plus years. He has a lifetime […]

Door County Delivered Offers Northern Sky Gift Boxes for “Home for the Holidays: Wherever You Are”

Fish Creek, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – In conjunction with Northern Sky Theater’s December 12 event Home for the Holidays: Wherever You Are, Door County Delivered is offering specialty Northern Sky gift boxes this holiday season. Available for $125 or $200, these […]

Does Door County Need More Fall & Winter Activities?

Jacksonport, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – Does Door County need more fall & winter activities? Cave Point Paddle & Pedal sure thinks so! They know activities bring people up to Door County, so they are going to continue to offer e-bike tours and rentals […]

Door County Takes Home Two Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards at State Tourism Conference

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – Two Door County tourism organizations were recently presented with Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards. Destination Door County (DDC) and the Baileys Harbor Community Association (BHCA) were honored for their work by Destinations Wisconsin at the statewide tourism organization’s […]

Grants Support Non-Profits Providing Critical Services During Health Crisis

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 11, 2020) – A $10 million investment aimed at providing economic stabilization for nonprofit organizations providing critical services to Wisconsinites during COVID-19 was recently announced. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected folks and families across our state […]

COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Awarded to Peninsula Players Theatre

Fish Creek, Wis. (November 11, 2020) — Governor Tony Evers announced that $15 million in COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grants has been awarded to 385 cultural organizations across Wisconsin. Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to be one of the 15 Door County cultural […]

Griffon String Quartet to Stream New, Free Concert November 15

The Midsummer’s Music resident string quartet performs Mozart and Dohnányi Sister Bay, Wis. (November 6, 2020) – The Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform its premiere concert for its 2020/2021 season. The […]

Southern Door County School District Passes Operational Referendum

Southern Door, Wis. (November 6, 2020) – Patti Vickman, Superintendent of the Southern Door County School District, is excited to announce that District voters approved the Operational Referendum on November 3, 2020. The referendum grants permission for the District to exceed its […]

The Ellie Helm Foundation Casino Night 2020

Egg Harbor, Wis. (November 6, 2020) – Ellie Helm brought love, joy, compassion, encouragement and support to others facing hardships of their own. She made it clear to those in need that they were not alone; Ellie was in their corner. […]

Baileys Harbor Community Association Announces their Volunteer of the Year 2020

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (November 3, 2020) – 2020 was quite a year. The Baileys Harbor Community Association usually picks their Volunteer of the Year based on event volunteering and much more. With all of their event cancelations this year, the Board had […]

The Community Blood Center Hosts Blood Drive at Fish Creek YMCA

‘Tis the season of giving! Join us for a blood drive at the Fish Creek YMCA. Your donations are greatly valued at this time, as the CBC has a critically low inventory and a current need for ALL blood types. […]

DCMM Selects Exhibit General Contractor

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2020) – Construction of the Door County Maritime Museum’s landmark Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower overlooking Sturgeon Bay’s working waterfront has reached a new milestone with the selection of a nationally recognized firm as Exhibit General […]

Earth Day: The Past, Present, and Future of Environmental Action

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (November 2, 2020) – Tia Nelson, daughter of Earth Day founder Senator Gaylord Nelson, will speak at a virtual Climate Change Coalition program at 7 pm Wednesday, Nov. 18. To register, click here. The program is free and […]

Sturgeon Bay Utilities Recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 29, 2020) — Sturgeon Bay Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating commitment to and proficiency in energy efficiency, distributed generation, and environmental initiatives that support […]

Reimagining a Sturgeon Bay Christmas

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 30, 2020) – Christmas is coming early this year to Sturgeon Bay! Destination Sturgeon Bay has reimagined all of their annual Christmas by the Bay events, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank, into COVID-friendly activities for the entire family […]

Midsummer’s Music’s Quartet in Residence, the Griffon String Quartet Announces 2020-2021 Season

Sister Bay, Wis. (October 30, 2020) – Hailed for their “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” Midsummer’s Music’s quartet in residence, the Griffon String Quartet, announces its third season of concerts, community outreach, and educational events. Building on the […]

Door County Nature Works “Gift of Giving” Event Nov. 14

Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 30, 2020) – Door County Nature Works in Egg Harbor is thrilled to announce their “Gift of Giving” event on Saturday, November 14 from 10am–5pm. Shoppers will receive 10% off their purchase, and another 10% will […]

Home for the Holidays Showcase, Door County Delivered Collaboration at Woodwalk Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 29, 2020) – Woodwalk Gallery is thrilled to bring you their Home for the Holidays Showcase, which will feature decorative and functional art-like wood items for the kitchen and entertaining, glass serving pieces, pottery and furniture. […]

Southern Door High School Hosts Blood Drive Nov. 6

Southern Door, Wis. (October 29, 2020) – The Southern Door Student Council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive from 9am-2pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Community Center in Brussels, located at 1366 Junction Road (DK). Anyone […]

2020 CTA of the Year Announced

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 29, 2020) – Destination Door County is pleased to announce that Robyn Kornusky ofLittle Sweden Resort was selected as Door County’s 2020 Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year. Each year we present the CTA of the Year award […]

DCMM Merry-Time Festival of Trees, Lights On with Santa, Tree Donations

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 27, 2020) – Keep holiday traditions alive and bring your family and friends to the 9th annual Merry-Time Festival of Trees from November 14 to January 3, at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. The Festival turns […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces the Rekindle Campaign

Northern Sky Theater has announced the Rekindle Campaign, a sustainability fundraising campaign aimed at keeping the popular Door County theater solvent through mid-2022. As of the public announcement of the Rekindle Campaign in late October, Northern Sky had already raised […]