DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Sunshine House Cancels 2020 Sunflower Fest
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 18, 2020) – It is with heavy heart that Sunshine Resources has decided to cancel our annual Sunflower Fest that was scheduled to take place on September 12 in Martin Park, Sturgeon Bay. Of course, the safety […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Presents Socially Distanced Concert Labor Day Weekend
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 18, 2020) – Midsummer’s Music will present a live, socially distant, outdoor performance of the Friends of Old program Saturday, September 5, on the grounds of Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor. Enjoy the music of Anton Reicha and Ludwig […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay’s Night Market Extended into October
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 13, 2020) – Sturgeon Bay has had so much success with the Under the Stars Night Market that they’ve decided to extend into September and October. Join Sturgeon Bay businesses on September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 10, […]
Read MoreDoor Community Auditorium Cancels 2020 Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 13, 2020) – Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) has canceled the remainderof its 2020 season. The majority of cancelled shows have been or will be rescheduled for 2021. DCA had previously pivoted […]
Read MoreRed Putter Mini Golf announces 2020 ‘Non-Tournament’
Ephraim, Wis. (August 10, 2020) — Red Putter Mini Golf on Hwy 42 in North Ephraim has announced the winner of its first-ever ‘NON-Tournament’ Mini Golf Tournament, held on August 1-8, 2020. Rocky Marciano, of Sister Bay, won the NON-Tournament […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Offers “Trunk Songs” as Part of their Ongoing Virtual Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 11, 2020) – As part of its ongoing virtual season, at 7 p.m. on August 7, Northern Sky Theater will present Trunk Songs, a virtual concert of songs that were written for original Northern Sky musicals but […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Receives WAB CARES Grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 11, 2020) – Birch Creek is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board’s WAB CARES program, which is providing emergency support for arts organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Read MoreComet NEOWISE over Olson’s Dock by the Frykman’s
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 11, 2020) – Earlier this summer, Comet NEOWISE put on a spectacular show all across the northern hemisphere. Door County has some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi and endless landscapes from which to observe and […]
Read More2020 Sister Bay Fall Festival Cancelled
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 11, 2020) – The Sister Bay Advancement Association is deeply saddened to announce that the Sister Bay Fall Festival has been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic and guidance on large gatherings from the Centers for […]
Read MoreDoor County Inspired Art Show
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 7, 2020) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to Door County Inspired Art Show Saturday, August 8 from 11am-4pm. The show will feature artists using mediums of oil and acrylic paintings as well as pastels. Door […]
Read MoreFine Line Designs Gallery Announces Second Exhibit of 2020 Season
Ephraim, Wis. (August 7, 2020) — Fine Line Designs Gallery continues their 2020 season with their second exhibit, which opens Thursday, August 6. Exhibit II features two Door County-based artists: ceramic sculpture artist Stephanie Evans and oil painter Pamela Murphy. […]
Read MoreSubmit Your Writing to Write On for a Chance to be Published in the Pulse
Juddville, Wis. (August 7, 2020) – Do you have a story, essay, poem or other creative piece of writing you would like to share in print? Write On, Door County has forged a partnership with Peninsula Pulse, Door County’s weekly […]
Read MoreDoor Shakespeare Announces its First Virtual Production, J. M. Barrie’s “Rosalind”
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 4, 2020) – Door Shakespeare, Producing Artistic Director Michael Stebbins, and Managing Director Amy Ensign, proudly announce their first virtual production: “Rosalind,” by J.M. Barrie, running Wednesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 13. Shows are Wednesdays […]
Read MoreDoor County Home Builders Association Host the 2020 Virtual Showcase of Homes
In Response to the Canceled In-Person Showcase of Homes, DCHBA Bring the Homes to You…Virtually Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 3, 2020) – In response to the canceled in-person Showcase of Homes event in May due to COVID-19, The Door County […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Presents Composers with Soaring Spirits
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 31, 2020) – Midsummer’s Music, Door County’s premiere chamber music series, presents its second streaming concert program, Soaring Spirits, August 12 – 16, which features three composers of color. These three spirits of African descent are voices that […]
Read MoreSay Cheese! Wisconsin Cheese Masters to Host Fundraiser for Open Door Bird Sanctuary Aug. 9
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 31, 2020) – The spirit of support that defines the Door County Community supports sometimes brings birds of two different feathers together. That’s the case with Egg Harbor’s Wisconsin Cheese Masters and Jacksonport’s Open Door Bird […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces Transition in Leadership for its Board of Directors
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 31, 2020) – After serving Northern Sky Theater for twenty-three years as board vice chair, Cyndy Stiehl steps into the board chair role succeeding Mary Seeberg, who served in that role since 1997. Stiehl was one […]
Read MoreAnnual Harvest Festival Postponed to 2021
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 31, 2020) – It is with a heavy heart that Destination Sturgeon Bay Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Harvest Festival. After consulting with many partners, including vendors, local businesses, the […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Debuts Virtual Concert Season
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – Midsummer’s Music, Door County’s premiere chamber music series, debuts a virtual concert season August 5, featuring music by Haydn, Tchaikovsky, and Widor. Titled Restless Passion, the program highlights music of both Haydn and Tchaikovsky, which […]
Read MoreThe Still Point Exhibit at Woodwalk Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – For the second featured exhibit of the season, Woodwalk looks to capture a moment in time. The Still Point title alludes to the idea of a still life painting but can also represent […]
Read MoreDoor County Maritime Museum Welcomes New Board Member
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – The Board of Directors of the Door County Maritime Museum & Lighthouse Preservation Society, Inc. (DCMM) is pleased to announce the recent election of Nathan Dineen to the Board. Nathan J. Dineen is […]
Read MoreReclaimed Roof Shingles Carved into Turtles
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 28, 2020) – This sea turtle began its life in the heart of a mighty western red cedar somewhere in the great Northwest a century or two ago. When the timber was eventually harvested it was […]
Read MorePublic Health to Issue Emergency Advisory Requiring Face Coverings
Door County, Wis. (July 24, 2020) – Effective Friday, July 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM Door County Public Health is issuing an Emergency Advisory which stipulates that everyone 5 years and older wear a face covering or mask when in public. […]
Read MoreSister Bay Piggly Wiggly Joins Other Retailers in Requiring Masks
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 22, 2020) – Effective immediately, Door County Piggly Wiggly is joining other large retailers in requiring shoppers to wear a face mask when they visit our store in Sister Bay. While our staff has been wearing […]
Read MoreEgg Harbor Cancels Festivals
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 21, 2020) – The Egg Harbor Village Board of Trustees and the Egg Harbor Business Association (EHBA), after consulting with Door County Public Health, have come to a difficult decision to cancel the Door County Sports & […]
Read MoreEagle Bluff Opening for the 2020 Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 21, 2020) – The Door County Historical Society is excited to announce Eagle Bluff Lighthouse is opening July 20th! In partnership with the WI DNR, the DCHS has put extra safety precautions in place to protect […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Reimagined for 2020
Celebrating 30 years of Extraordinary Chamber Music Midsummer’s Presents a Five-Week Virtual Season Showcasing Classical Favorites and Seldom Heard Treasures by Women and Composers of Color Sister Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2020) – Midsummer’s Music, whose concerts have been hailed […]
Read MoreChalk The State Event at Artzy Studio July 25-26
Ephraim, Wis. (July 21, 2020) – Artzy Studio in North Ephraim is partnering with the Museum of Wisconsin Art for the statewide event to “Chalk The State.” On July 25 – 26 from 11am – 3pm, Artzy Studio encourages kids, families and […]
Read MoreDCMM to Host Boathouse Sidewalk Sale
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 16, 2020) – The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is hosting a Boathouse Sidewalk Sale on Thursday and Friday, July 30-31, 10am-4pm, and Saturday, August 1, 10am-1pm. The Boathouse Sidewalk Sale coincides with Destination Sturgeon Bay’s […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Partners Locally and with Arts Organizations Statewide for Chalk the State Event
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 10, 2020) — The Miller Art Museum, in partnership with the Door County Library, Boys and Girls Club of Door County and Destination Sturgeon Bay, is pleased to partner with arts organizations across Wisconsin for the first Chalk the State event, spearheaded by the […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Online Names Symphony Concerto Competition Winners
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 14, 2020) – Birch Creek completed its first two sessions of virtual music instruction with 42 young music students participating in Percussion & Steel Band Online (June 22-26) and Symphony Online (June 29-July 3). World-renowned Birch […]
Read MoreSail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales is ON!
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 14, 2020) – The money-saving Sturgeon Bay shopping tradition continues Thursday, July 30, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with a long list of super sales and deals at the annual city-wide Sail Thru the Avenues Sidewalk Sales. […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces Cancellation of 2020 Fall Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 10, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater, in Door County, Wisconsin, has announced that it will cancel its 2020 fall indoor season in the new Gould Theater. The company hoped to present Naked Radio in September and October, as well […]
Read More‘Clean Seals’ are a Hit with Hospitality Businesses Worldwide
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 9, 2020) – Just over a month ago Sunshine House, a non-profit organization in Sturgeon Bay providing employment opportunity and day service programming for individuals with special needs, launched Clean Seals. Clean Seals are a unique […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces Cancellation of Autumn Show
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 9, 2020) — Peninsula Players Theatre has made the difficult decision to cancel its autumn performance of Richard Dresser’s “Rounding Third.” In mid-April, Door County’s premiere professional theater announced the cancellation of its 85th summer season for the continued safety […]
Read MoreExperience Sturgeon Bay Under the Stars
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 9, 2020) – Destination Sturgeon Bay is partnering with the City of Sturgeon Bay to bring you Sturgeon Bay’s first ever Night Market! Beginning July 11 and running every Saturday until the end of August, the Under […]
Read MoreThe Stars Will Be Out July 17 for Mary’s Playlist Concert
A celebration of Mary’s 23-year tenure with Northern Sky Friday, July 17 – 7:00 pm via Zoom. Fish Creek, Wis. (July 6, 2020) – Join Northern Sky Artists as they perform Mary’s favorite songs live from around the country. In between songs, […]
Read MoreMaritime Lighthouse Tower Topping Off Embargoed until 11:30am on July 2
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2020) – The Door County Maritime Museum and The Boldt Company will hold a small, private event on Thursday, July 2 to commemorate a significant project benchmark as the final structural pieces are placed at the […]
Read MoreAnnual Sturgeon Bay Fine Art Fair Postponed to 2021
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 3, 2020) – It is with a heavy heart that Destination Sturgeon Bay Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 22nd annual Fine Art Fair. After consulting with many partners, including vendors, local businesses, the […]
Read MoreThe Community Blood Center Hosts Blood Drive with Bailey’s Harbor Town Hall
Community members are encouraged to schedule a donation to support local hospitals and patients. Bailey’s Harbor, Wis. (July 3, 2020) – The Community Blood Center (CBC), a local non-profit organization supplying life-saving blood and platelets to hospitals in Wisconsin and […]
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