DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreDining 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 […]
Read MoreOn 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 […]
Read MorePeninsula 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 […]
Read MoreAl 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 […]
Read MoreFM106.9 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 […]
Read MorePartnership 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 […]
Read MoreBliss 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 […]
Read MoreGriffon 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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreJewish 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 […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreFriends 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 […]
Read MoreDCA 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, […]
Read MoreSunshine 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 […]
Read MoreSubmit 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 […]
Read MoreRaise 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 […]
Read MoreWoodwalk 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 […]
Read MoreOn 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, […]
Read MoreMidsummer’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, […]
Read MoreNorthern 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 […]
Read MoreMessage 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 […]
Read MoreArt 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 […]
Read MorePhoto 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 […]
Read MoreForget 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: […]
Read MoreDoor 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 […]
Read MoreDCMM 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. […]
Read MoreMidsummer’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 […]
Read MorePeninsula 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 […]
Read MorePerformance Schedule & Ticket Policy Update at Door Shakespeare
Know that we are thinking of you during this uncertain and untested time. Also know that Door Shakespear, like thousands of other arts organizations across the country, are doing their best to navigate the challenges that we currently face and […]
Read MoreSomeone Needs Your Stimulus Check, Especially If You Don’t
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 17, 2020) – More than 20 million people in the United States have just lost their job. If you are NOT one of those people, think about donating your government stimulus check to help someone who is. Consider […]
Read MoreJeannie Yu of Midsummer’s Music Sends a Message of Hope Along with Music
I hope I can give you a few minutes of escape from the grim realities of the situation at this time. I never could have imagined a world so small, literally where you cannot fly off to somewhere else. Fortunately, […]
Read More‘Shop Door County Online’ Headed by fm 106.9 The Lodge and Rewind 97.7
Ephraim, Wis. (April 16, 2020) – April 13 to the 18 has recently been designated National Shop Local Online Week, created by broadcasters throughout the United States to bring awareness for the need to shop local during the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Read MorePublic Health Dept. Orders Temporary Closure of Door County Campgrounds
Door County, Wis. (April 16, 2020) – The Door County Public Heath Department has announced the immediate temporary closure of all campgrounds in Door County as a “reasonable and necessary act to prevent, suppress, and control the COVID-19 virus.” Susan Powers, […]
Read MoreCold Brew Coffee At Home with Door County Coffee Co.
Carlsville, Wis. (April 14, 2020) – Door County Coffee Co. is all about spending lots of extra time at home – and that means everyone has to get creative with their coffee! They know you all miss your lattes and […]
Read MoreNew Date for Sturgeon Bay’s Fine Art Fair
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 14, 2020) – Destination Sturgeon Bay been in contact with City and State officials on the status of late spring events and corresponding public safety. After weeks of discussion and research, we have made the executive decision […]
Read MoreDoor County Mourns First COVID-19 Related Death
Sturgeon Bay, WI (April 13, 2020) – Door County Public Health is saddened to report the county’s first death associated with COVID-19. The individual was a hospitalized male in his 70’s with multiple underlying medical conditions. Due to privacy laws, […]
Read MoreNew Light Boxes by Little Sister Puzzle Co.
Sister Bay, Wis. (April 13, 2020) – Little Sister Puzzle Company and Frykman Studio Gallery are proud to announce their new line of magic light boxes! Ok, they’re not really magic, but they are guaranteed to brighten your nights with their […]
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