DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Door 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 […]
Read MoreOnline Writing Opportunity with Write On, Door County
Juddville, Wis. (April 13, 2020) – Join Write On, Door County for an online fiction writing workshop with Liza Wiemer on April 23 from 7–8:30pm. In this online 90 minute Zoom class, you’ll explore different techniques that will help you […]
Read MoreWelcome to the Marketplace by Bliss
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (April 10, 2020) – We are happy to announce that Todd Trimberger and Dr. Kelton Reitz, owners of Bliss on Jefferson Street, have purchased the 3rd Avenue Younker’s building. Bliss has been a staple in the Sturgeon Bay […]
Read MoreEphraim Cancels Annual Fyr Bal Festival
Ephraim, Wis. (April 9, 2020) – According to the the Village of Ephraim’s facebook page, Ephraim officials have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Fyr Bal Festival due to the COVID-19 situation. At this unprecedented time, the health […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Announces Cancellation of 2020 Outdoor Season & Delay of Indoor Season
Fish Creek, Wis. (April 8, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater, in Door County, Wisconsin, has announced that it will cancel its 2020 outdoor season in Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, and delay the start of the indoor season in the new […]
Read MoreDCMM Built for Battle Exhibit Online
The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is pleased to present our newest exhibit Built for Battle: Sturgeon Bay Ships in World War II online. The Museum is working to make our educational resources and archives available online as quickly as possible. Beginning […]
Read MoreWater Levels to Remain High During Seasonal Rise
Detroit (Arpil 8, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Clair and Erie set new monthly mean water level records for March 2020, which were previously set in 1986. All of […]
Read MoreJoy From a Distance: Northern Sky at Home
Please enjoy this weeks installment of Northern Sky at Home. We’ll keep bringing you joy from a distance. Follow us on Facebook for more fun. “Big Canoe” by Fred Alley and James Kaplan with Puppets Alex Campea sings “Fish Boil” From “Oklahoma in […]
Read More25% Off Al Johnson’s Entire Online Store, Curbside Food To-Go
Al Johnon’s Swedish Restaurant and Butik in Sister Bay may not be able to send you one of their famous goats on the roof to keep you entertained during quarantine, but they can send you lots of great items from […]
Read MoreDoor County Lighthouse Festival Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the 2020 Door County Spring and Fall Lighthouse Festivals, June 12-14 and October 3-4, are now on sale! The Lighthouse Festivals include land-based, boat, adventure and now air tours with options to reach all 11 of the treasured lighthouses of Door […]
Read MoreEmergency Response Fund Makes First Distributions
Overcoming the extraordinary challenges of today – and the months ahead – will require an extraordinary effort by the people of Door County. Because we’re asking you to have faith in us, the United Way of Door County and the Door County Community […]
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