DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Griffon String Quartet Making a Difference for Music Students in NE Wisconsin

In 2019 and 2020, your generosity supported the Griffon String Quartet’s mission in northeast Wisconsin. Just consider … 95 educational visits with 160 students in Green Bay elementary and middle schools51 community concerts to 2,402 adults and students40 private instruction sessions […]

Obituary: Robert D. Hastings III

July 22, 1948 ~ January 3, 2021 As a true titan of innovation and adventure, always off after his next big idea, Robert “Bob” Hastings led an interesting and diverse life. Janitor. Painter. Football player. Architect. Real Estate Developer. CEO. […]

What’s Happening at Write On, Door County

A Note from the Directors’ Desks As we sit here in the cozy Writing Center looking out at the whites and greys of winter settling in, we are reminded of all that we have to be thankful for, despite the […]

DCMM Quiet Season Hours and Accessibility

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 8, 2021) – As we welcome the quiet season on the peninsula, the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) wants to remind local residents and visitors that the museum in Sturgeon Bay is open seven days a week, […]

Fire & Ice Weekend – Customized for your Comfort

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 8, 2021) – The weekend officially kicks off on Friday, February 12 with the Candlelight Ski & Snowshoe at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve from 6PM – 8PM. Trails that wind through Crossroads’ 125-acre Big Creek […]

Public Arts Initiative (PAI) of Egg Harbor & Kress Pavilion Announce Virtual 2-Day Workshop: “Between The Cracks – The Gift of Liminality”

Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 7, 2021) – As we enter into this winter of unknowns and isolation for many, this time in history can be seen as a gift as much as a struggle, and within this liminal, in-between space is […]

Southern Door FFA Member Receives Second Grant Award

Southern Door, Wis. (January 6, 2021) – Chloe LaCrosse, daughter of Jeremy and Tracy LaCrosse, received a $500 State Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grant sponsored by Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Chloe’s plan is to improve her herds’ genetics through flushing her […]

Grant Will Support Efforts of Peninsula Transit Coalition

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (January 5, 2021) – Door-Tran received a $2,500 grant to support the Peninsula Transportation Coalition’s investigation of an extension of existing countywide public transportation systems. The grant from the Door County Community Foundation is the latest step […]

Tannenbaum Holiday Shop Announces Sale, Winter Hours

A note from Ron and Sue Flittner, owners of Tannenbaum Holiday Shop: Happy New Year! It is officially 2021 and we made it thru 2020. Thank you for all of the wonderful Christmas greetings and messages. We are truly grateful […]

Southern Door High School to Offer Capstone Diploma Program

Diploma Program Focuses on College-Level Research, Collaboration, and Presentation Skills Crucial for College and Career Success Southern Door, Wis. (January 4, 2021) – Southern Door High School is one of approximately 1,800 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone™ Diploma program―an […]

Great Lakes/Great Books

Juddvile, Wis. (January 4, 2021) – Great Lakes/Great Books Club is now meeting at the new Write On, Door County center in Juddville! This club welcomes all who want to discuss works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that have the Great Lakes as […]

Play it Forward Benefit Concert & Virtual Variety Show at DCA

Featuring & Benefiting Some of Door County’s Most Beloved Performers. Available on Facebook & YouTube. Fish Creek, Wis. (December 30, 2020) – If you haven’t been able to watch Door Community Auditorium’s 8th Annual Play It Forward Concert and Virtual Variety Show, […]

Spot, Space Offer 40% Off Storewide, In-Store & Online for 2 Days Only

Shop Spot’s two-day sale that happens once a year! Sister Bay, WI (December 29, 2020) — Spot and Space are having their annual year-end sale on December 30–31, 2020 with 40% off everything, both in stores and online! For the […]

Door County YMCA Welcomes Heidi Erickson as New CEO

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 28, 2020) – The Board of Directors of the Door County YMCA has appointed Heidi Erickson as the fifth CEO in the thirty-four-year history of the Door County YMCA. Heidi will begin her new position on January 4, […]

Treat Yourself to 20% Off thru Dec. 29 at Spot

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 26, 2020) – Now that you have bought gifts for everyone else this holiday season, now it’s time to TREAT YOURSELF! Spot, with locations in Sister Bay and Egg Harbor, are offering 20% OFF everything (excludes the […]

Door County Coffee Co. E-Certificates Arrive In Time for Christmas

Carlsville, Wis. (December 23, 2020) – It’s the perfect last-minute gift for coffee lovers! New this season, e-Gift Certificates from Door County Coffee & Tea Co. will send holiday cheer right to their inbox! Not sure which coffee they like best […]

Door County Modern Explorer: McCarthy Pedaled Peninsula in 4 Days

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 23, 2020) – It took him three years to do it the first time, and just four days in June of 2020. Door County hotel owner/operator Mike McCarthy completed a personal quest to circumnavigate the Northern Door Peninsula in his sit-on-top […]

Island Orchard Cider wins Silver Medal for Pear Reserve Cider from Cidercraft Magazine

Cidercraft Magazine’s competition included 450 submissions in 15 categories Ellison Bay, Wis. (December 23, 2020) – Island Orchard Cider is excited to announce it won a Silver medal from Cidercraft Magazine for its Pear Reserve Cider. Cidercraft is an international […]

Northern Sky Theater Presents “The New Year with Northern Sky”

A collection of original songs by Northern Sky artists in honor of the New Year. Fish Creek, Wis. (December 21, 2020) – As the first offering of its brand-new winter season, Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce The New Year with […]

12th Annual Door County Short Film Fest Goes Virtual, February 12-21, 2021

$20 Ticket Features 10 Days of Streaming, with Four Feature Films and 30 Short Films Sister Bay, Wis. (December 21, 2020) — Event organizers have announced that the 12th Annual Door County Short Film Fest (DCSFF) will be a virtual online […]

Sunshine Resources of Door County & Mirrix Looms See Continued Growth

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 21, 2020) – Sunshine Resources of Door County and Mirrix Looms look to take their relationship to a new level, even after a 23-year partnership! “Twenty-four years ago, we started Mirrix Looms in a garage. As our […]

Door County YMCA to Provide Holiday Meal Access Opportunities at No Cost

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 21, 2020) – The Door County YMCA and the Door County Food Pantry Coalition are proud to partner to provide meal access opportunities to individuals and families in Door County over the holiday season at no cost. […]

Doing Business Locally Pays Dividends

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 17, 2020) – Door County Cooperative began mailing over $160,000.00 to local residents as part its stock retirement program. Qualifying Cooperative members will be receiving a check for 5 percent of the total stock they have […]

Door County Emergency Response Fund

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 17, 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 […]

DCMM Closed January 11-12

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 17, 2020) – To allow Museum staff to complete some larger building maintenance projects, the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay will be closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday, January 11-12, 2021. The Museum will […]

Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series to Debut at the Kress Pavilion

Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 17, 2020) – The Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series is set to debut at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on Sunday, February 7th, with additional concerts on the 14th, and 21st, […]

A Very Special Virtual Christmas Concert Video from Birch Creek

Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 15, 2020) – The highlight of the holiday season at Birch Creek is the annual “Christmas at Birch Creek” concerts in Juniper Hall. This year, Birch Creek produced a Virtual Christmas Concert video with the same […]

‘It Sounds Like a Christmas Carol’ a Holiday Audio Play from Peninsula Players

Fish Creek, Wis. (December 15, 2020) — Peninsula Players Theatre is thrilled to announce, in collaboration with Dirt Hills Productions, “It Sounds Like a Christmas Carol” by Neil Brookshire and Cassandra Bissell will be available on the theater’s website beginning on Tuesday, December 15. “It Sounds Like a […]

Door County Food Pantry Coalition

Door County, Wis. (December 15, 2020) – The food pantries of Door County, working in partnership with United Way and the Community Foundation, have created the Door County Food Pantry Coalition. It’s our community’s coordinated, sustainable response to providing food and […]

Northern Sky Theater Announces It’s First-Ever Winter Season

Fish Creek, Wis. (December 15, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce its first-ever Winter Season, featuring eight virtual offerings, including both live concerts and archived material.“We’ve had a holiday show for years now, but we’ve never programmed […]

Door County YMCA Annual Soup Day Monday, December 14

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 14, 2020) – The Door County YMCA will host its Annual Soup Day Fundraiser today, Monday, December 14. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign which ensures that no one is ever turned from the Y due […]

Unwrapping Sturgeon Bay Brings the Best Gift of 2020

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 11, 2020) – When we “reimagined” our traditional Christmas by the Bay Weekend, never did we think we’d have the community participation that we did! Anywhere between 500-700 cars participated in this community car parade and to say that […]

Fish Creek Cancels Winter Festival, Unveils Winter {Festive} Tour of Lights

Fish Creek, Wis. (December 9, 2020) — Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Fish Creek Civic Association (FCCA) has made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Fish Creek Winter Festival, planned for February 5-7, 2021. Regretfully, all events associated with […]

Woodwalk Gallery Artist Competition

Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 9, 2020) – Woodwalk Gallery is looking to give online exposure to amateur and professional artists working in 2D mediums. They seek pieces that demonstrate ingenuity and inspiration. They want to see art that shows talent, keen […]

4th Annual fm 106.9 the Lodge Cherry Drop™ Cancelled

Ephraim, Wis. (December 9, 2020) – Many of us are eagerly awaiting to bid farewell to 2020. With the anticipation of the coming new year, the 4th annual Cherry Drop™ was expected to once again draw a large crowd in downtown […]

Northern Sky Theater Presents “Home for the Holidays: Wherever You Are” December 12

Fish Creek, Wis. (December 7, 2020) – Northern Sky Theater is pleased to announce Home for the Holidays: Wherever You Are, a multifaceted, interactive holiday extravaganza featuring a premiere concert, a daylong social media celebration, and an artist-created shopping experience called the Rekindle Market. […]

Gov. Evers Announces Grants to More Than 650 Wisconsin Lodging Industry Partners

Madison, Wis. (December 7, 2020) — Gov. Tony Evers today announced that COVID-19 Lodging Grants have been awarded to 663 Wisconsin lodging operators. The grants aim to provide stabilization to our state’s lodging industry as it continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and […]

Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series to Debut at the Kress Pavilion

Egg Harbor, Wis. (December 7, 2020) – The Peninsula Music Festival’s Chamber Music Series is set to debut at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on Sunday, February 7th, with additional concerts on the 14th, and 21st, […]

Griffon String Quartet to Stream Free Holiday Concert December 20

Sister Bay, Wis. (December 7, 2020) – The Griffon String Quartet, hailed for “superb playing, palpable chemistry, spirit, and emotional connection,” will perform its annual holiday concert at 3:00 pm, Sunday, December 20, streaming simultaneously on the Griffon’s YouTube channel and […]

Miller Art Museum Issues Call for Art, Invites Community to Contemplate the Role of Art in a Post-Pandemic World

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (December 3, 2020) — The Miller Art Museum is pleased to partner with the Door County Library to offer a visual arts component for the 2021 NEA Big Read program, which will focus on the novel titled Station […]

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