DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Al 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, […]

We’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 […]

Tickets 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 […]

Second 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 […]

Announcing 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 […]

Safe 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 […]

Sturgeon 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 […]

Wisconsin 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 […]

Solomon 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 […]

Cancelation 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 […]

“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 […]

Door 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 […]

Birch 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 […]

Every 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, […]

Playwrights’ 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 […]

PenArt’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. […]

Southern 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 […]

Community 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 […]

Destination Door County News

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – I don’t think it’s an understatement when we say that the past several months were something that we never anticipated. Not once would we ever have thought that we’d have to encourage people […]

All On Deck Clothing Stores are Now Open

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 22, 2020) – On Deck has re-opened their Fish Creek, Sister Bay and Sturgeon Bay doors. All stores are open daily at 9 am. On Deck staff are excited to welcome you back where customers will […]

Sunshine House of Door County Creates Clean Seals® for Hotels

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 21, 2020) – As we begin to see businesses reopen after months of closure, many are taking action to ensure their customers and guests are comfortable and assured that their experience will be safe. Sunshine Business […]

Limited Offer from Woodwalk Gallery

Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 21, 2020) – For 2 days only, Woodwalk Gallery in Egg Harbor is offering 10% off select artists. Don’t delay! This deal will only last through May 22. Artists that are featured in this offer are: Christy Kelly-Bentgen, […]

Electronic Recycling Event in Southern Door

Gardner, Wis. (May 21, 2020) – The Town of Gardner, in partnership with the Southern Door County School District will hold an Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (rain or shine) in […]

Door County Festival of Nature Rescheduled

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (May 20, 2020) – The 18th Annual Door County Festival of Nature has been rescheduled for September 3 – 6, 2020. Due to concerns involving COVID-19 and the health and safety of its participants, trip leaders, and […]

#MaritimeHonors – A National Maritime Day Salute to Front-Line Coronavirus Workers

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 20, 2020) – What started as a maritime salute to local healthcare workers, first responders and other front line staff in the fight against the coronavirus, is on the way to becoming a national event. Each […]

Plum Bottom Gallery Now Open for Safe Shopping

Egg Harbor, Wis. (May 19, 2020) – The day is finally here! Plum Bottom Gallery announced that they will open their doors at both locations this Friday, May 22 at 10am. They are bursting at the seams with new art […]

Door County North Publishes Digital Version of 2020 Tourism Brochure

Ellison Bay, Wis. (May 18, 2020) — Door County North, the local business association for communities within the Town of Liberty Grove, Wisconsin, has announced the launch of its first-ever digital tourism brochure. The new 30-pg. four-color brochure is currently […]

Artist Auction Proceeds Split 50/50 with Northern Sky Artists

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 19, 2020) – Northern Sky’s artist auction starts now! The “Raise the Curtain” auction link is live. Artist auction proceeds will be split 50/50 with their artists. Northern Sky will then pick one lucky winner who registers on […]

Rental Assistance Now Available to Struggling Door County Residents During Current COVID-19 Health Crisis

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 19, 2020) – To help keep struggling Door County residents from being evicted from their homes during the pandemic and resulting recession, the Door County Community Foundation and the United Way of Door County have partnered […]

Standing Up For DCMM

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 18, 2020) – On May 1st, the Maritime Museum announced that Board of Directors member John Baumgartner had pledged $50,000 to personally match any contribution to the Museum during the month of May, dollar-for-dollar, up to […]

New Door County Initiative Focuses on Cleanliness and Safety

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 15, 2020) – A new commitment to cleanliness and safety initiative has been launched in Door County, and all area businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate. To help ensure safety for both visitors and residents, the commitment […]

Door County Cooperative Owners Receive Cash Dividends

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 15, 2020) – In accordance with the current Governors order, the Door County Cooperative has made the difficult decision to cancel its annual June customer appreciation event in Sturgeon Bay. For the first time in the history of […]

PMF Launches ‘PlayON’ Fund to Assist Festival Musicians Through COVID-19 Financial Crisis

Ephraim, Wis. (May 14, 2020) – Yesterday afternoon, the Peninsula Music Festival officially launched its ‘PlayON’ initiative, aimed at funding stipends for each member of the Festival Orchestra to assist in the financial recovery efforts caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The […]

Discover Wisconsin TV Launches Annual Photo Contest

Madison, Wis. (May 12, 2020) – Discover Wisconsin, the state’s leading media brand and tourism TV show, has launched its popular photo contest via social media. In partnership with Wisconsin Counties Association, 12 fan-submitted photos will be published in Discover […]

PenArt Cancels In-Person Programs and Events through Aug 30

Fish Creek, Wis. (May 11, 2020) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, announces they are cancelling all in-person programs and events through August 30. They will be taking some programs online and offering new […]

Miller Art Museum Moves to Virtual Platform to Share and Celebrate Artistic Achievement of Local Youth in ‘46th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art’

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (May 11, 2020) – The Miller Art Museum is pleased to present the 46th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art (SoHSA) exhibition of student artwork opening in virtual format Monday, May 11, 2020. Presented in collaboration with Peninsula art […]

Door County 4th of July Events Canceled

Door County, Wis. (May 12, 2020) — It is with great disappointment that the communities of Door County have announced that 4th of July festivities have been canceled throughout the county, including fireworks celebrations in Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Sturgeon […]

Little Sister Puzzle Co. Introduces New Peninsula State Park ‘Eagle Tower Memento’

Sister Bay, Wis. (May 12, 2020) — The former Door County landmark, Eagle Tower, was constructed in 1932 atop the 180-foot Eagle Bluff in Peninsula State Park, where it stood for 84 years, serving both as a fire lookout and […]

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 […]

Door 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 […]

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