DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
2021 Fine Art Fair in Downtown Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 18, 2021) – Bring your creativity and prepare to be in the midst of 62 artists this Memorial Day weekend during the 23rd annual Fine Art Fair in its new location, Martin Park (207 S. 3rd Avenue). On Saturday, […]
Read MoreThe Ridges Sanctuary Announces a New Senior Leadership Team
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 16, 2021) – The Ridges Sanctuary Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Andrew (Andy) Gill as Executive Director and Katie Krouse as Director of Operations. Andy served as the Executive Director of […]
Read MoreDoor County Cooperative Owners Receive Cash Dividends
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 16, 2021) – The 81st annual Shareholders Meeting of the Door County Cooperative will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 beginning at 5:00 pm. Our annual meeting will be broadcast online and you can watch the […]
Read MoreEnchanting Evenings and Magical Matinées Await with Midsummer’s Music
Sister Bay, Wis. (May 16, 2021) – Midsummer’s Music welcomes audiences for a spectacular 2021 season that celebrates Beethoven’s 250th birthday and includes new and larger venues where everyone can revel in the lineup of a inclusive combination of familiar and lesser-known composers. Opening night […]
Read MoreGrand Re-Opening Event at Trilliant in Fish Creek
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 16, 2021) – Trilliant Diamonds & Jewelry is excited to announce that they expanded their store during the off-season, more than doubling their space at Top of the Hill Shops in Fish Creek. Not only have they […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery to Host Annual Outdoor Art Show
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 13, 2021) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our Annual Outdoor Art Show starting Saturday, May 29, from 11am-4pm. Update your garden decor with new pieces from Laurel Grey, Sharon Miller Thompson, Rose Kleman, Chris Russel, […]
Read MoreChristening of the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower & National Maritime Day Salute
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 12, 2021) – The public is invited to join the Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum on Saturday, May 22 at 11am to celebrate the opening of Sturgeon Bay’s newest landmark! The Christening ceremony for […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces 2021 Werner & Sue Krause Scholarship Recipients
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 12, 2021) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the Northern Sky Werner & Sue Krause Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree in theater or music performance who exhibit […]
Read MoreFarmers Market In Jacksonport Opens May 18 at Lakeside Park
Jacksonport, Wis. (May 12, 2021) – Jacksonport will have a Farmer’s Market this year and it is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The Market will be held at Lakeside Park in downtown Jacksonport on Tuesday mornings from 9 […]
Read MoreFundraiser for Open Door Bird Sanctuary at The Spoon in Sturgeon Bay
Jacksonport, Wis. (May 10, 2021) – Now that Open Door Bird Sanctuary has two Eagles to care for, they need to upgrade some of our husbandry equipment. Weight assessment is a critical part of keeping their birds happy and healthy and […]
Read MoreContract Awarded for the Door County Broadband Infrastructure Engineering Assessment
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 10, 2021) – Broadband services have become a matter of public need and necessity and an essential infrastructure for economic development and community quality of life. Broadband is now considered along with water, sewer, electric power, and […]
Read MoreNew Owners of Historic Sturgeon Bay Home Open Door County Dragonfly Bed and Breakfast
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 10, 2021) – Once run as the Reynolds House, new owners Lauren and Matt Huston have revamped and reopened the Sturgeon Bay bed and breakfast on 7th and Nebraska St as the Door County Dragonfly. Opening a […]
Read MoreSouthern Door County School District Receives WEDC Grant for Fab Lab Equipment
Southern Door, Wis. (May 6, 2021) – The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced today that the Southern Door County School District is the recipient of a state grant to fund new fabrication laboratory (fab lab) facilities, which will equip Wisconsin […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Returns to its Roots with Simplified, People-Centric Season
The company will present three shows outdoors in the Peninsula State Park amphitheater and two shows indoors at their Gould Theater. Fish Creek, Wis. (May 6, 2021) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce the slate of shows for its 2021 summer […]
Read MoreSpots Still Available for Mother’s Day Brunch at Glacier Ledge
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 6, 2021) – We’re sure by now you have made plans for Mom, but just in case, Glacier Ledge in Egg Harbor has a few spots still available for Sunday (Mother’s Day) Brunch. On Sunday, May 9 from 9am […]
Read MoreBlown Glass Show at Plum Bottom Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 3, 2021) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to their Blown Glass Show on Saturday, May 15, from 11am-4pm. This show will feature Ron Hinkle, Mark Rosenbaum, Corey Silverman, and Bryce Dimtrek. Each of these artists creates […]
Read MoreNew Wine and Picnic Boutique to Open in Fish Creek
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 3, 2021) – The Ginger House, a new wine and picnic boutique, is opening this spring at The Settlement Shops in Fish Creek. The boutique will feature curated picnic packages, beautiful wines, and a selection of international goods […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Will Have In-Person Shows in 2021; Announces “Raise the Curtain” May 30
The company will launch the 2021 season with Raise the Curtain: Take a Leap, a daylong virtual fundraising event culminating in the world premiere of the musical Not Even Remotely. Fish Creek, Wis. (May 3, 2021) – After a year of exclusively virtual […]
Read MoreDestination Door County Launches Leave No Trace Tuesday
Door County, Wis. (April 30, 2021) – Destination Door County (DDC) is excited to announce a new community initiative called Leave No Trace Tuesday, a monthly community mixer that will take place the second Tuesday of each month. DDC staff, […]
Read MoreTannenbaum Holiday Shop Extends Their Hours, Offers Great Gifts for Mom
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 30, 2021) – Tannenbaum Holiday Shop is excited to be extending their hours and will now be open 7 days a week. They would like to remind you that masks (covering your nose and mouth) are still […]
Read MoreRecipe for a Healthy Kid Available at the Door County YMCA Healthy Kids Day®
Event features a day of activities to celebrate kids being kids. Door County, Wis. (April 30, 2021) – Following a year of social distancing, virtual school, mask wearing and endless hours of screen time, the Door County YMCA is hosting their […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Moves to New Location
Ephraim, Wis. (April 28, 2021) – Although we’re sad to say goodbye to our lovely home and many friends at the Shops of Green Gables, we’re extremely excited to announce that after 69 years, WE ARE NO LONGER RENTERS! Nothing could make us happier […]
Read MoreSouthern Door High School Student Council Holds Blood Drive May 6
Brussels, Wis. (April 26, 2021) – The Southern Door Student Council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive from 9am-2pm on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Community Center in Brussels, located at 1366 Junction Road (DK). […]
Read MoreThe Hardy Gallery Announces a Call for Entries for its 59th Annual Juried Exhibit
Ephraim, Wis. (April 23, 2021) — The Hardy Gallery is pleased to kick off the 2021 season with its 59th Annual Juried Exhibit, on view May 29 – July 11, 2021. Submissions will take place in person on Friday, May […]
Read MoreWomen’s Fund Virtual Story Slam April 26-30
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 26, 2021) – Join the Women’s Fund of Door County for a virtual Story Slam: Tales of Our Lives Monday, April 26–Friday, April 30 at www.womensfunddoorcounty.org. A story slam is more than just a storytelling event: It’s […]
Read MoreThe Urgent Need to Stop Burning Gas: Electrify Our Economy with Clean Power
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 26, 2021) – Bruce Nilles, executive director of Climate Imperative, will speak at 7 pm Wednesday, May 5, in a talk titled “The Urgent Need to Stop Burning Gas: Electrify Our Economy with Clean Power Now!” To […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary Launches Raptor Rambles
Jacksonport, Wis. (April 23, 2021) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary has announced the introduction of a pair of fun and family friendly events called Raptor Rambles. The first event is on Thursday, June 3. It will be an opportunity to meet […]
Read MoreSouthern Door Community Auditorium Presents Free Virtual Concert of LEAP 2021
Southern Door, Wis. (April 22, 2021) – LEAP 2021: The Human Kindness Project will be presented this year in a virtual format on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 7pm. As an alternative to the customary live performances done for the past […]
Read MoreNative Plant and Tree Give-Away Aims to Improve Wildlife Habitat Throughout Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 22, 2021) – Door County Land Trust will give away 1,000 native tree and plant seedlings over the next month. The trees and plants are free and will be available at scheduled locations from Sister Bay […]
Read MoreDoor County Emergency Response Fund Now Open to Arts, Environmental, Historical and Other Charities
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 22, 2021) – If you’re an arts organization, environmental group, historical society, or other kind of nonprofit that is incurring expenses related to COVID-19, you are invited for the first time to join human service charities in […]
Read MoreDoor Community Auditorium Presents Spring Coffeehouse Series
This series of virtual concerts and workshops features artists with deep Door County roots. Door Community Auditorium (DCA) is pleased to announce that its Spring Coffeehouse Series successfully premiered on DCA’s Facebook Page on April 8, 2021. The premiere featured […]
Read MoreKick Ash After Hours
Ellison Bay, Wis. (April 20, 2021) – Kick Ash After Hours is back! Join friends at Kick Ash every Friday and Saturday from 4-9pm for wine, coffee, and small plates, including cheese, meat and veggie boards. There are also plenty […]
Read MoreSouthern Door County School District Earns Spectrum Award
Southern Door, Wis. (April 19, 2021) – The Southern Door County School District was recently honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) with a Spectrum Award of Excellence, the highest recognition, for its work in school communications. Spectrum Awards […]
Read MoreGov. Evers Announces $100 Million Investment in Economic Recovery
Madison, Wis. (April 19, 2021) – Gov. Tony Evers today announced a $100 million investment in Wisconsin’s economic recovery as part of the state’s funds received under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act. The investment aims to ensure businesses and […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Announces Launch of Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 16, 2021)—The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay has announced the launch of the Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency, open to artists residing in the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, […]
Read MoreDCMM Closed to the Public on Monday, April 26
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 15, 2021) – To allow Museum staff to complete some larger building maintenance projects, the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay will be closed to the public on Monday, April 26, 2021. The Museum will resume regular […]
Read MoreBookmaking and Mother’s Day… A Great Combination!
Juddville, Wis. (April 15, 2021) – The first two sessions in Write On, Door County’s Make A Book program are perfect activities to celebrate Mother’s Day. The first workshop, Make A Book: Mother’s Day Edition for Adults, is on May 6 from 2:00pm-4:00pm. […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Presents 1963 – 1964: A Changing of the Guard
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 14, 2021) – This week, Peninsula Players Presents takes a closer look at the 1963 and 1964 seasons. It was during this time that Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation, Inc. was created to ensure solid management of the theater including […]
Read MoreCOVID Vaccines for Staff
Door County, Wis. (April 14, 2021) – Are you looking for a cost-effective way to vaccinate yourself and your staff? Door County Public Health has free vaccination clinics. Although they have not been able to open a Northern Door clinic yet, they […]
Read MorePMF Forgoes August Symphony Series; 3-Concert Recital Series to Replace for 2021
Ephraim, Wis. (April 12, 2021) – Wisconsin’s Peninsula Music Festival has been a musical Tradition of Distinction in Door County for nearly seven decades; and although this report may come as no surprise, it has now been made official. Due to […]
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