DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
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 […]
Read MoreDoes 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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreGrants 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 […]
Read MoreCOVID-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 […]
Read MoreGriffon 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 […]
Read MoreSouthern 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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. […]
Read MoreBaileys 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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. […]
Read MoreDCMM 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 […]
Read MoreEarth 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 […]
Read MoreSturgeon 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 […]
Read MoreReimagining 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 […]
Read MoreMidsummer’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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreHome 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. […]
Read MoreSouthern 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 […]
Read More2020 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 […]
Read MoreDCMM 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 […]
Read MoreNorthern 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 […]
Read More2020 Virtual Community Healthy Living Fair
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 26, 2020) – This week the Door County YMCA is excited to partner with Door County Medical Center to offer the 2020 Healthy Living Fair with a twist. What has in the past been one of the […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Presents “Bone Dance ReBOOnion” on Halloween
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 24, 2020) – Saturday, October 31, at 7 p.m., tune in for Northern Sky Theater’s virtual Bone Dance ReBOOnion, a slightly spooky (and very fun) walk down memory lane to revisit Bone Dance, Northern Sky’s cult classic collection of ghost […]
Read MoreSouthern Door High School Selects D.A.R. Good Citizen Award Recipient
Southern Door, Wis. (October 24, 2020) – Griffin Slezewski, senior at Southern Door High School, has been selected by the faculty and members of his class as this year’s recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizen Award. […]
Read MoreGibraltar Historical Association Wreath Sale
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 20, 2020) – Welcome in the holiday season by purchasing fresh wreaths, swags, and kissing balls. Lush Wisconsin greens are freshly cut and made to order wreath arrives days later. It is never early to prepare for […]
Read MoreDoor County Historical Society Announces Halloween Event
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 24, 2020) – On Saturday, October 31, the Door County Historical Society will be hosting a new event, Heritage Halloween, from 3-7pm at Heritage Village. Admission is free, but freewill donations will be accepted. This year, the […]
Read MoreSpook-tacular Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 21, 2020) – Beginning Monday, October 5, kids can pick up a Spook-tacular Sturgeon Bay Scavenger Hunt Map at the Destination Sturgeon Bay Welcome Center. Kids must go around to participating businesses and find our Sturgeon […]
Read MoreTuck into Autumn with a Poetry Workshop at Write On, Door County
Juddville, Wis. (October 21, 2020) – Looking to inspire and spark your poetic creative energy, expand your writing community, and connect with others in a group led by experienced, award-winning instructors, all while maintaining social distance? All fall and winter, Write On, Door […]
Read MoreAutumn Edition of “The Play’s the Thing” Dramatic Audio Production for Halloween
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” broadcast live Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. Fish Creek, Wis. (October 20, 2020) — Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce, in collaboration with Chicago Radio Theatre, a dramatic live audio production of Edgar […]
Read MoreExploration of Connections and Uncovered Narratives Awaits in New Miller Art Museum Exhibition
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 16, 2020) — The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay will open a new exhibition featuring Wisconsin artist Leslie Iwai on October 24, 2020. Winter’s Spring: An Ältere Garten by Leslie Iwai features nearly 30 works by […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Presents “I Love A CabaRAY!” October 24
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 19, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater continues its robust virtual season with I Love a CabaRAY!, a virtual cabaret featuring actor/singer Ray Jivoff. Most recently seen by Door County audiences as the titular “dad” in Dad’s Season Tickets, Ray […]
Read MoreVirtual Jack O’ Lantern Days & Bonnie Smith Memorial Costume Contest
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 19, 2020) – To keep the spirit of Jack o’ Lantern Days alive, Fish Creek has decided to turn their Costume Contest into a virtual event this year! They will miss seeing all of the costumes […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces New Members to the Board of Trustee
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 19, 2020) – Birch Creek is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its 18 member Board of Trustees. Diane Taillon, Owner/Broker of Arbor Crowne Properties, joins the Birch Creek Board for the […]
Read MoreCall for Public Street Art Artists
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 14, 2020) – Calling all artists! Destination Sturgeon Bay is looking for artists to embellish or create their own cherry for their annual street art program, Cherries Jubilee. Presented by Destination Sturgeon Bay and Nicolet National Bank, […]
Read MoreLipstick Optional: Celebrating the Women of Northern Sky
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 13, 2020) – Welders. Doctors. Politicians. Football fans. Single mothers. Cherry farmers. Lumberjacks. These are just a few of the many memorable women Northern Sky playwrights have written into existence over the years. It’s a rich […]
Read MoreRich Agness Pottery Show
Egg Harbor, Wis. (October 13, 2020) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to our “Pottery Show featuring Rich Agness” on Saturday, October 24 from 11am–4pm. The show will feature an exclusive, never before seen collection from Rich Agness, a well known […]
Read MoreBucks for Bo
Sister Bay, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – When 12-year-old Bo Johnson died from leukemia in 2012, no one could have guessed that his dying wish would help create an active and successful foundation aimed at fighting childhood cancers through donations to […]
Read MoreHand over Fist: The Future of Water
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – Join the Climate Change Coalition of Door County for a virtual presentation about the future of water at 7pm on Thursday, October 29. The speaker is George Hawkins, former CEO of the District of Columbia […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Presents “Lipstick Optional: Celebrating the Women of Northern Sky” October 17
Fish Creek, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – With its rich canon of original work, Northern Sky Theater has brought dozens of iconic female characters to the stage. The many characters Northern Sky playwrights have written into existence include welders, doctors, […]
Read MorePat Hellen Memorial Golf Scramble Donation to Support Family and Youth Programming at the YMCA
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (October 9, 2020) – Deborah Hellen, Carl Podlasek, and Jim Bresnahan presented a check from the First Annual Pat Hellen Memorial Golf Scramble to the Door County Y’s Northern Door Program Center Executive Director Tyler Powell. The […]
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