DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Annual 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 […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery July Happenings
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 3, 2020) – On July 15, Ohana Hospitality and Woodwalk Gallery will present experiential dining with Southeast Asian Fusion Cuisine. Limited seating still available $110 per person for a four course meal, with wine pairings and […]
Read MorePMF’s PlayON! Campaign Hits Major Milestone: 75% Raised, $20,000 to Go!
Sister Bay, Wis. (June 29, 2020) – On May 13, the Peninsula Music Festival began raising funds to provide the eighty musicians of our Festival Orchestra with a stipend to aid in the financial relief efforts caused by the COVID-19 […]
Read MorePlum Bottom Gallery Trunk Show featuring Jewelry by Luberger, Wong, Zelichenok, and Russell
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 29, 2020) – Plum Bottom Gallery (Downtown) invites you to an outdoor jewelry trunk show Saturday, July 4 from 11am–5pm. The gallery will feature the newest creations from resident jewelry artist, Angela Olson Luberger, and well-known […]
Read MoreJackson Harbor Soup Launches Online Store, Expands On-Site Seating
Washington Island, Wis. (June 26, 2020) – Jackson Harbor Soup, one of Washington Island’s newest businesses, has had a remarkable run of success in its first few years. Even under the stresses of the current coronavirus crisis, the popular soup and […]
Read MoreThe Red Putter Mini Golf announces NON-Tournament August 1 – 8
Ephraim, Wis. (June 28, 2020) – Red Putter Mini Golf on Hwy 42 in North Ephraim has announced that it will hold its first-ever ‘Non-Tournament’ Mini Golf Tournament on August 1-8, 2020. The original owner of the Red Putter, Bob […]
Read MoreMiller Makes Changes to Art & Treasures Fundraiser Due to COVID-19, Seeks Donations from Community
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 26, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announced today that it will be accepting donations for its late summer Art & Treasures Sale starting on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The fundraiser was […]
Read MoreKatie Dahl Announces Weekly Wednesday Afternoon Performances at The Cookery
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 27, 2020) – The Cookery in Fish Creek is pleased to announce a Wednesday happy hour series featuring music by popular Door County singer-songwriter Katie Dahl. Starting July 1, Dahl will perform outside every Wednesday 3-5 […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces the 2020 Recipients of the Werner and Sue Krause Scholarship
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 23, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce the 2020 winners of the Werner and Sue Krause Scholarship. The Northern Sky Theater Werner & Sue Krause Scholarship is available to Door County students pursuing a degree […]
Read MoreFine Line Designs Gallery Announces First Exhibit of 2020 Season
Gallery will be open and acting in accordance with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s best practices to reopen retail spaces. Ephraim, Wis. (June 23, 2020) — Fine Line Designs Gallery announces its first exhibit of the 2020 season, which opens […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Issues Regional Call for Artists for 45th Juried Annual
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 23, 2020) — The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay is pleased to announce a call to artists for its 45th Juried Annual Exhibition, scheduled for August 29 – October 19, 2020. Eight artists will be recognized […]
Read More“Paper’s and Pastel” Art Show 2 at Plum Bottom Gallery
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 22, 2020) – Plum Bottom Gallery invites you to “Paper and Pastels” Art Show 2 Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 10-4pm. The show will feature artists working in the mediums of paper and pastel drawings. […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces Virtual Season While Adjusting the Recent Schedule
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 22, 2020) – While they await definitive plans for their potential fall season, Northern Sky Theater in Door County, Wisconsin announces a three-pronged virtual season to continue its mission of developing original work, employing its artists, […]
Read MoreCherries Jubilee Line The Streets of Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 18, 2020) – Destination Sturgeon Bay is so excited to announce our 2020 Street Art Project, Cherries Jubilee! They’re celebrating 20 years of public art in Sturgeon Bay in the best way possible – with cherries! This […]
Read MoreDCMM Announces Accessibility Initiatives
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 18, 2020) – The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is pleased to announce participation in a number of programs and initiatives to increase accessibility to the exhibits and collections of the Museum for visitors and local […]
Read MoreFrom the Edge of a Field
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 18, 2020) – Nature is constantly a source of comfort, wonder and inspiration and once again, Woodwalk is featuring a nature oriented show. From the Edge of a Field opens Thursday June 25th with a mix […]
Read MoreFree Neighborhood Dairy Distribution
Southern Door, Wis. (June 18, 2020) – A drive-through Dairy Distribution will take place Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 4pm to 6pm at the Maplewood Church parking lot, at 7491 County Road H, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. A free cooler bag […]
Read MoreMcCarthy to Pedal Peninsula in Four Days
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 16, 2020) – It took him 3 years to do it the first time. Now Mike McCarthy is on a mission to bring awareness to Door County’s maritime history, the ecology of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, […]
Read MoreGraham Park Project Begins
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 16, 2020) – Destination Sturgeon Bay is thrilled to announce the start of the Graham Park Project which broke ground on Monday, June 15. This groundbreaking is the beginning of a big project for Sturgeon Bay, […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary Now Open for the Season
Jacksonport, Wis. (June 16, 2020) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary is now open for the season. New this year, they will be open every Saturday from June 20 – September 5, as well as Friday, July 3 and Sunday, September 6. The […]
Read MorePeninsula Music Festival Names 2020 George Verheyden Memorial Scholarship Winner
Ephraim, Wis. (June 13, 2020) – The Peninsula Music Festival is proud to announce that Door County native, Mya Ploor, is this year’s recipient of the George Verheyden Memorial Scholarship. A recent graduate of Sevastopol High School, Mya will be attending […]
Read MoreAl Johnson’s Introduces Stabbur® Aquavit Spice Mixes
Three Specialty Aquavits — Midsommar, Vår and Vinter — Launched for Home Mixologists Sister Bay, Wis. (June 2020) — Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant has announced its introduction of three new varieties of Stabbur Aquavit Spice Mixes that allow home bartenders, […]
Read MoreWe’re Halfway to our Goal! PMF Musicians Affected by COVID-19 Financial Crisis Need Your Help
Ephraim, Wis. (June 9, 2020) – At times of great challenge, music helps to uplift us, but right now, the musicians of the Festival Orchestra NEED YOUR HELP! The challenges being presented by COVID-19 are unprecedented, and the financial effects on […]
Read MoreTickets Go On Sale Today for Door Community Auditorium
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 9, 2020) – The 2020/21 Main Stage Season lineup is the result of eight months of planning, scheduling, and negotiating, plus another two and a half months of contingency planning, adopting safety protocols, and rescheduling. Many […]
Read MoreSecond Call for Participation Community Mosaic Project
Ephraim, Wis. (June 5, 2020) — The Hardy Gallery is launching a Second Call for Artists for the popular Community Mosaic Project; people from all creative backgrounds and all ages are encouraged to participate. The Community Mosaic Project was first […]
Read MoreAnnouncing 2020 Recipients of the Peninsula Players Scholarships
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 8, 2020) — Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce the recipients of its Annual Outstanding Student Award and Peninsula Players Scholarships. Peninsula Players Theatre fashioned the Outstanding Student Award in 2018 to recognize and reward graduating high […]
Read MoreSafe at Home Order Provided New Door County Inn Owners with Opportunity to Remodel Rooms and Other Spaces
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 7, 2020) – Cautious travelers visiting Door County following Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Safe at Home closure will find fresh, clean and completely remodeled interiors at Fish Creek’s Cedar Court Inn, as well as abundant green space and a spacious pool […]
Read MoreSturgeon Bay Organizations Team Up to Recharge Local Businesses
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 4, 2020) – Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) and Destination Sturgeon Bay are partnering to bolster small businesses in the area. The not-for-profit utility will be matching every $50 gift card purchased through Destination Sturgeon Bay with […]
Read MoreWisconsin Arts Board Awards Grant to Peninsula Players Theatre
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 3, 2020) — Peninsula Players Theatre is pleased to announce it was awarded a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) through their Creation & Presentation program. Funds from the grant will support the Peninsula Players continued development and […]
Read MoreSolomon Lindenberg Awarded 7th Annual Norbert Blei Memorial Scholarship
Door County, Wis. (June 2, 2020) — The organizers of the Norbert Blei Memorial Scholarship have announced the 2020 winner of the group’s annual scholarship in honor of the well-known Door County writer. A graduating senior from Gibraltar Area Schools in […]
Read MoreCancelation of 2020 Root Beer Festival
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 3, 2020) – The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is saddened to announce its Root Beer Festival, scheduled for July 11th, will be canceled this year. The Board of Directors made this decision out of concern for the […]
Read More“We’re All In” Small Business Grant
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (June 2, 2020) – The “We’re All In” Small Business Grant program is designed to help small businesses get back on their feet as they re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and Safer at Home, while also encouraging adoption […]
Read MoreDoor Community Reschedules Summer Shows for 2021
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 1, 2020) – Due to public safety concerns, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) has postponed all of its July and August shows, rescheduling them for 2021. With a few exceptions, DCA currently plans to present its fall […]
Read MoreBirch Creek’s 45th Season Goes Online
Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 29, 2020) – Forty-two of Birch Creek’s world-renowned faculty members will be teaching music students in Percussion & Steel Band, Symphony and Big Band Jazz this summer through the newly launched “Birch Creek Online” program. In […]
Read MoreEvery Good Morning Needs a Good Night, New Book by Local Author Now Available
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 27, 2020) – Good Night, Door County by Baileys Harbor resident Ann Heyse has recently been published by Sand Beach Press. The 32-page children’s book is a night-time companion book to the very popular Good Morning, […]
Read MorePlaywrights’ Collective Critique Group with Write On, Door County
Juddville, Wis. (May 26, 2020) – Write On is proud to partner with the Playwrights’ Collective to present a virtual critique group for playwrights and scriptwriters to gather and discuss their work. Join us twice a month to discover what the group […]
Read MorePenArt’s 2020 Door County Plein Air Festival Goes (Mostly) Virtual
Fish Creek, Wis. (May 26, 2020) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, announces a (mostly) virtual Door County Plein Air Festival in 2020. The event will be held July 19 through August 7, 2020. […]
Read MoreSouthern Door Convocation Plaza Brick Order Deadline is June 15
Southern Door, Wis. (May 25, 2020) – Help shape the future by purchasing a brick (or bricks) to honor your current or past student, a favorite staff member, achievements – academic, athletic or artistic – or show your service organization […]
Read MoreCommunity Dinner Program Ends May 29, New Food Pantry Coalition Launched to Fill the Gap
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – The Door County Meals Cooperative (www.DoorCountyMeals.org) announced today that the final night of the free community dinner program will be Friday, May 29. To ensure that struggling people still have access to healthy […]
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