DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

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 […]

Raise the Curtain, An Event to Support Northern Sky and Their Artists

Fish Creek, Wis. (April 27, 2020) – Join Northern Sky for a day-long virtual fundraising event to celebrate their 30th anniversary. On Saturday, May 23, Northern Sky celebrate “together” with wonderful footage of past performances. This will be the DEBUT […]

Woodwalk Gallery & Rustics By Design Updates

EGG HARBOR (April 27, 2020) — Woodwalk Gallery has announced that virtually every piece of 2020 art in the unique Egg Harbor gallery can now be viewed on its website through an “In the Gallery” page. Owner Jillaine Burton Seefeldt […]

On Deck Clothing Company Launches Online Store

On Deck Clothing Company is excited to announce the launch of its online store. Everything you love about their Fish Creek, Sister Bay, and Sturgeon Bay stores is now coming to you anywhere, anytime! Every week you will find more brands, […]

Midsummer’s Music Delays 2020 Season Ticket Sales

Sister Bay, Wis. (April 25, 2020) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, recently announced the 2020 summer concert series. In consideration for the safety of its audiences and musicians, which is of paramount concert to the organization, […]

Northern Sky Offers a Promise Pass Flexible Ticket to the Public

Fish Creek, Wis. (April 24, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater, in Door County, Wisconsin, has announced that it will offer a new type of ticket pass for future shows. The company is calling it a Promise Pass. In light of […]

Message from Birch Creek’s Executive Director and Board of Trustees

Egg Harbor, Wis. (April 24, 2020) – After careful review of available information relating to the impact of COVID-19, the Birch Creek Board of Trustees and Executive Director have unanimously voted to cancel Birch Creek’s 2020 summer season, including all […]

Art for Mom, Made by a Mom

Egg Harbor, Wis. (Arpil 24, 2020) – Let’s make sure we show some extra love this Mother’s Day to all our hardworking Moms. Every day they’re helping us get through quarantine. Let’s give thanks and gift them a little something […]

Photo Submission Winner #SturgeonBayLove

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 21, 2020) – Sturgeon Bay is feeling all of the love from all across the country with the pictures that you’ve posted onto their Facebook page! Congratulations to the Week 1 winner, Jennifer Moeller! They’ll continue to pick […]

Forget Netflix, Binge on Northern Sky At Home Series Part 5

Are you ready for something other than a movie? We’ve got just what you’ve been craving – familiar faces with greetings from your Door County Northern Sky family! Click to watch on YouTube: Into the Archives with Molly & Chase: […]

Door County Beer Festival is Scheduled to Take Place as Planned

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (April 20, 2020) – The event organizers for the annual Door County Beer Festival in Baileys Harbor recently announced that the event is still scheduled to take place as planned for June 20, 2020. The festival noted […]

DCMM Museum Store Now Online

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 20, 2020) – The new Door County Maritime Museum online Store is now open and available for anyone wanting to make a purchase. All purchases made through the online store support the mission and programming of the Museum. […]

Midsummer’s Music HOPES to Celebrate 30 Years of Extraordinary Chamber Music in Door County this Summer

Sister Bay, Wis. (April 20, 2020) – We at Midsummer’s Music are doing all we can to adapt to the COVID-19 outbreak, and we express our concern that you are well. We hope and have planned that our 30th season […]

Peninsula Players Theatre Announces Cancellation of Summer Shows

Fish Creek, Wis. (April 17, 2020) – Peninsula Players Theatre, like so many other organizations trying to forge ahead in the wake of these unprecedented times, has made an incredibly difficult decision. For the safety of its artists, volunteers, patrons, employees and […]

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