DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Fine Line Designs Gallery Announces Final Exhibit of 2020 Season
Ephraim, Wis. (August 28, 2020) — Fine Line Designs Gallery concludes their 2020 season with an exhibit full of wonder, curiosity, and appreciation for the world around us. The gallery’s third exhibit features four artists — oil painter Dean Bradshaw, […]
Read MoreDowntown Jewelry and Glass Trunk Show
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 28, 2020) – Plum Bottom Gallery (Downtown) invites you to our virtual and in-person jewelry and glass trunk show on Sunday, September 6, from 11 AM- 4 PM. We will be featuring the newest work from […]
Read MoreUnveiling of The Community Mosaic Project August 15 – September 13
Ephraim, Wis. (August 21, 2020) – The Hardy Gallery’s annual Community Mosaic Project is on display beginning August 15, and consists of more than 212 individual 6”x 6” canvases made by members of the community. Celebrating its 13th year, the […]
Read MoreDCMM Announces 2020 Mariner Award Winners
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 25, 2020) – The Door County Maritime Museum is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Door County Mariner Awards and Coast Guard Person of the Year Award. William C. “Bill” Parsons is recognized with the Mariner […]
Read MoreMiller Juried Annual Opens Aug 29, Collection Display Highlights Travel in Time of COVID-19
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 20, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is set to open a new exhibition on Saturday, August 29 featuring contemporary artwork by artists from the Northeast Wisconsin Lakeshore region, including Door County. […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Offers Online Studio Sessions for Student, Amateur and Professional Musicians
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 25, 2020) – Each Saturday morning in September, beginning on September 12th, nationally and internationally renowned Birch Creek faculty and alumni will share their musical expertise during online Studio Sessions. Aspiring young music students, as well […]
Read MorePenArt’s Guenzel Gallery Now Open with New Exhibition
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 14, 2020) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, reopens its Guenzel Gallery to the public with a new exhibition titled, New Media 10101: Art and Technology. The exhibition will run August 15 through […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Presents “Mancheski Playlist” and “When Life Gives Ya cLemons” Virtual Events
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 21, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater will kick off the autumn with two more offerings in its virtual season: two live concerts, broadcast online on two consecutive weeks, featuring two of their beloved company members. It […]
Read MoreAppliance Recycling Shredding Day September 12 in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (August 19, 2020) – The Liberty Grove Town Board and the Sister Bay Village Board have authorized a cooperative venture to increase recycling and protect the environment. All residents, business owners or operators, and owners of property […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary Holds the 5th Annual Hoot-e-Nanny with New Offerings
Jacksonport, Wis. (August 19, 2020) – The popular Hoot-e-Nanny fundraiser, held annually at Woodwalk Gallery, has been instrumental in providing funding for various larger scale projects at the sanctuary, but for the last couple years, those funds are used to […]
Read MoreNet-Zero Bjorklunden
Challenges and opportunities in moving towards a carbon-neutral future Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 18, 2020) – The Climate Change Coalition of Door County will host a virtual event at 7 pm Wednesday, September 2, when Lawrence University Professor of Geosciences […]
Read MoreMarjorie Aurelius of Sister Bay Receives $500 Puppy Supply Shopping Spree at Door County Cooperative Country Store Through Make-A-Wish Foundation
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 18, 2020) – On Monday July 27, Marjorie Aurelius, age 6, and her mother, Lauren Aurelius, visited the Door County Cooperative Country Store to stock up on supplies for their new Goldendoodle puppy, Rue, that was gifted […]
Read MoreSunshine 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 […]
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