DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Miller Art Museum Launches Sketchbook Challenge, Seeks to Share Community Narrative Surrounding COVID-19
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 26, 2020) — The Miller Art Museum invites community members to participate in a sketchbook challenge—no matter age or skill level—to document this unprecedented time in our lives. The Miller will have FREE sketchbooks available to […]
Read MoreLaura Sawosko Serenades Us ‘Home’
By Laurel Ciohon In the midst of the chaos that is Covid-19, many of us are looking for a glimpse of positivity anywhere we can find it, whether it’s neighbors helping neighbors with grocery shopping, uplifting photos on social media […]
Read MoreDCA Launches Online “Spring Training” Programming in Response to Community’s Lockdown
Hoping to spread comfort and cheer during this time of state- and worldwide lockdowns, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) has announced three weeks of “Spring Training” programming on DCA’s Facebook page. Each weekday through Friday, April 3, DCA is offering five […]
Read MoreDoor County Health Advisory to Seasonal and Second Homeowners
Door County, Wis. (March 25, 2020) – Pursuant to WI. Stat. 252.03(1), the Door County Public Health Officer has issued a Travel Advisory Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the national spread of the COVID-19 virus: Due to high […]
Read MoreResponse to COVID-19 from ‘We Are HOPE, Inc.’
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 25, 2020) – It is with a heavy heart that We Are HOPE, Inc. announces our close to the public effective March 25, 2020 per the Safer At Home Order from Governor Evers. As a certified […]
Read MoreBaileys Harbor Coloring Contest
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.” – Kurt Vonnegut Grow your soul and participate in the Baileys Harbor Coloring Contest! The theme is “Favorite Thing […]
Read MoreClimate Change Forum Canceled
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 24, 2020) – The Climate Change Coalition of Door County has canceled its annual Climate Change Forum, scheduled for May 9 at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, due to the coronavirus pandemic and concern for […]
Read MoreCousins Walk in Ellison Bay Asking for Vacuum Bags Make Face Masks
Ellison Bay, WIis. (March 24, 2020) – Marcy Farber, owner of Cousins Walk in Ellison Bay, is collecting vacuum cleaner bags and quarter inch elastic to help with grassroots efforts to make face masks for front line workers during the Covid-19 crisis. […]
Read MoreA Message from Door County YMCA CEO Tom Beerntsen
Door County, Wis. (March 24, 2020) – As you know, the Door County YMCA is currently closed due to COVID-19 until further notice. They plan to restore full operations in concert with the re-opening of our respective school districts. Throughout […]
Read MoreMaritime Museum COVID-19 Update
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 24, 2020) – The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus situation and implementing our Emergency Response Plan that outlines specific recommendations to meet the standards and recommendations made by the […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery: A Door County Tradition For Over 25 Years
In these challenging times, when there is much we cannot control, we can be creative in how we continue to connect with you to bring you the beauty and joy found in art. At this time, Andrew and Jillaine of […]
Read MoreGriffon String Quartet Receives Women’s Grant
Midsummer’s Music and its resident string quartet, the Griffon String Quartet, are extremely grateful to have been awarded a $4,000 grant from the Women’s Fund in support of the quartet’s education and outreach mission. The funds cover activities that started […]
Read MoreDoor County Fire Chiefs and DCESC Appeal for Volunteers
The Door County Fire Chiefs Association (DCFCA) announced today that the group has been quietly working to develop a program that can assist with the non-emergent needs of the entire Door County community during the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of […]
Read MoreFunkhouser Joins DCMM Team
The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is pleased to welcome Paige Funkhouser to the Museum staff as Community Engagement Manager. Paige brings a wealth of event planning, marketing and public relations experience to her new role. As the DCMM Community […]
Read MoreDoor County Emergency Response Fund
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 Fund. The Emergency Response Fund provides flexible […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theater Extends Scholarship Deadline
Peninsula Players Theatre will be extending the deadline for its student scholarship from Monday, April 6 to Monday, April 27, 2020. Scholarships are available for Door County high school seniors pursuing a major or minor in arts management, music or theater. A […]
Read MoreDoor County Rubber Stamps Announces New Dates for the Spring 2020 Art Weekend
In honor of St. Patrick, and Oscar’s mother, Mary O’Sullivan, let’s sing, dance, feast, frolic, laugh and rejoice! If you are not too exhausted after all of that, Oscar of Door County Rubber Stamps would like to address their Spring […]
Read MoreMiller Art Museum Temporarily Closes Amid Growing Nationwide COVID-19 Outbreak
The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay announced that it will temporarily close its galleries beginning at 5pm Tuesday, in an effort to mitigate the spread of the rapidly growing novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Although there are no confirmed cases […]
Read MoreDoor Shakespeare Modifies its 2020 Summer Season Schedule
Door Shakespeare has adjusted dates of its 2020 summer season. ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare’ was to have its first performance on May 20 at Ephraim Village Hall. With the change to the schedule, the production will now run […]
Read MorePenArt Makes Art Available Online and at Home
Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, responds to the shut down of local schools and organizations by offering art education and appreciation opportunities online and creating free “art kits” for local families. “The heart of our mission is […]
Read MorePeninsula Players April 6 Play Reading Canceled
Peninsula Players Theatre is canceling the final presentation in its play reading series, The Play’s The Thing, which was scheduled for Monday, April 6, at Björklunden. “We understand that many patrons are concerned about the current world situation with COVID-19/Coronavirus,” said Managing […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series: April 2nd Presentation Cancelled
The Door County Maritime Museum has made the decision that the presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd will be cancelled, out of concern for containing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A copy of […]
Read MoreMojo Rosa’s, Villaggios, Village Café, Pink Bakery Offering Free Delivery
Mojo Rosa’s and Village Café are offering free delivery to most of Egg Harbor and Fish Creek (Horseshoe Bay to downtown Fish Creek to Memorial and Division Road). The hours of free delivery will be 5-8 pm, seven days a […]
Read MoreDestination Sturgeon Bay to Cancel St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Based on the Declaration from the office of Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Health Services regarding social gatherings, Destination Sturgeon Bay will be cancelling the St. Patrick’s Day Parade scheduled for Saturday, March 14. This parade cancellation, however, […]
Read MoreNorthern Sky Theater Creative Center & Gould Theater Receives Architectural Design Award
Northern Sky Theater Creative Center & Gould Theater,designed by Madison-based firm Strang, Inc., has been awarded In Business’ 2020 Commercial Design Award for Best New Development or Renovation in the Retail Category. The annual In Business Commercial Design Awards recognize the best commercial design […]
Read MoreJeanne Kuhns’ Concert Series Presents Robin and Jenny Bienemann at Margaret Lockwood Gallery
Robin and Jenny Bienemann are both singer-songwriters and instrumentalists. Jeanne Kuhns’ Concert Series at Margaret Lockwood Gallery welcomes the Bienemann’s on March 21 in a show highlighting their solo songs and duo arrangements. By turns hilarious and heartfelt, this cutting-edge […]
Read MoreFree Community Showings of Groundbreaking Childcare Documentary “No Small Matter”
There are more than 1,000 children under the age of five in Door County today. How many ofthem have to be taken care of all day, every day by an adult? ALL of them. Some families are able to have […]
Read MoreAmber’s Last Promise Awards Grant to Sunshine House for Mental Health Awareness Classes with Counseling Associates of Door County
Sunshine House has recently been granted funds from Amber’s Last Promise to host mental health awareness sessions for their clients. Sessions will be led by Counseling Associates of Door County and will cover subjects such as Self Esteem, Healthy Friendships, […]
Read MoreGrants Awarded to United Way of Door County and Door County Medical Center Foundation
The Women’s Fund of Door County has awarded the United Way of Door County a Sustainability Grant. This grant supports the Door County Partnership for Children and Families. The Partnership, a program of the United Way, will use this grant […]
Read MoreTwo Door County Residents Join the Midsummer’s Music Board of Directors
Midsummer’s Music draws on the wisdom and guidance from individuals who comprise the board of directors. Board members typically exhibit a special, continued dedication to Midsummer’s Music through their support for the organization, musicians and staff. We welcome Ann Morgan […]
Read MoreDoor County Wellness Festival Assembles Diverse Lineup of over 30 Presenters, Advanced Tickets Now Available
Scheduled for June 4-7, the Door County Wellness festival will present a diverse line up of presenters in inspiration, nourishment and movement. Practitioners from Door County and beyond will offer four days of workshops and talks at the Kress Pavilion […]
Read MoreGhostly Play Enthralls: The Play’s The Thing Concludes Monday, April 6
Peninsula Players Theatre presented a reading of Joseph Zettelmaier’s Haunted: The Great Lakes Ghost Project on Monday, March 2, to a capacity crowd at Björklunden. This collection of Midwest ghostly tales from around the Great Lakes region captivated those in attendance.Several years ago […]
Read MoreSouthern Door School District Celebrates Groundbreaking
The Southern Door County School District invites all community members to a Groundbreaking Event, to join in a celebration as the District starts construction on projects from their successful referendum. The ceremony will be held on March 16, 2020 at […]
Read MoreMarch 2020 Events at Door County YMCA
Tuesday, March 3 – YMCA Day of Giving. See website for full event details. Wednesday, March 4 – Wisdom Wednesday in Sturgeon Bay at 9:50am. Honor and Remember with Joe Molnar. Friday, March 6 – JULIET (Just Us Ladies Indulging […]
Read MoreFrykman Studio Gallery Presents Little Sister Puzzle Company
Frykman Studio Gallery is proud to announce Little Sister Puzzle Company, featuring wooden jigsaw puzzles made by the folks at the Frykman Studio Gallery in Sister Bay. David Frykman draws his own unique puzzle designs while Luke and Heather Frykman mount their photographs […]
Read MoreTwo Stages. Ten Shows. Total Joy. Tickets for Northern Sky’s 2020 Season On Sale NOW
Are you ready for ten times the fun? Be one of the first to get your tickets for Northern Sky’s Anniversary Season! Northern Sky’s 2020 season celebrates 50 years of performances in the park, 30 as a professional theater company, and […]
Read MoreBirch Creek 2020 Summer Concert Tickets on Sale Now
Birch Creek Music Performance Center is happy to present the 2020 season of summer concerts, with tickets going on sale March 1. Tickets may be purchased online at birchcreek.org/tickets or by calling the Birch Creek office at (920) 868-3763. Opening […]
Read MorePeninsula Players Theatre Announces Ticket Sales for its 85th Season
Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce individual tickets go on sale March 1 for its 85th season performing June 16 through October 18, 2020. Nestled along Door County, Wisconsin’s scenic […]
Read MoreMaritime Speaker Series Built for Battle: Sturgeon Bay Ships in World War II
The next presentation of the Door County Medical Center Maritime Speaker Series will be held on Thursday, March 5, and will feature DCMM Curator Rhys Kuzdas taking about Built For Battle: Sturgeon Bay Ships in World War Two. The year 2020 marks the 75th […]
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day Parade Participants Wanted
Come celebrate County Door in fashionable St. Patrick’s Day style. Enter your business, organization, or group in the 27th annual Sturgeon Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Destination Sturgeon Bay is now accepting parade participants for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade taking […]
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