DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

Joy 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 […]

25% 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 […]

Door 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 […]

Emergency 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 […]

Door County Coffee Co. is Here to Bring You Comfort through Coffee; Win Coffee for a Year

We understand that you may be spending more time sipping coffee in the comfort of your own home and we are here to help make it easier for you to stay right where you are. With Free Shipping on all […]

COVID-19 Fraud Attempt in Baileys Harbor

Baileys Harbor, Wis. (March 31, 2020) – On March 31, 2020, the Door County Sheriff’s Office was alerted to a fraud attempt involving the COVID19 pandemic. The suspect impersonated a local government official, via email address, and a message was […]

April 2020 Events at Door County YMCA

Wednesday, April 1 – Sturgeon Bay Program Center Food Distribution (ongoing event in partnership with Door County Meal Cooperative). Food Distribution is from 3–5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Visit Door County Meals Cooperative on Facebook for more information. Wednesday, April 1 – American Red […]

Poll Workers Desperately Needed

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (March 31, 2020) – Poll workers are desperately needed for the election on April 7, 2020. Hours are 6:15 am – close of day (usually around 10 pm). Full days are necessary. Pay is $9 per hour. You […]

DCMM Online Educational Resources

As our community transitions to a “new normal” during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Door County Maritime Museum wishes to continue to fulfill our mission to preserve and celebrate the rich maritime history of Door County and the Great Lakes. We […]

Sewing Call to Action: Homemade Facemasks for Our Community

By Cathy Edmundson Door County (March 31, 2020) –– I hope you and your family have been able to stay safe and healthy these past few trying weeks. My name is Cathy Edmundson, and I’m a member of the Door County […]

COVID-19 Update Confirmed in Door County

Door County (March 30, 2020) —Department of Health and Human Services announced today that there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Door County. This individual has remained isolated since time of testing. Door County Public Health and the Wisconsin […]

Drinking Your Best Cup of Coffee at Home with Door County Coffee Co.

The current state of not only the United States, but the World right now is something unlike anything we have ever seen. There are millions of people around the world staying in their homes, working, teaching, living…doing everything from the […]

Editor of Sturgeon Bay High School’s Literary Magazine Makes Appeal for Creative Writing Submissions, Including Those Featuring Coronavirus

STURGEON BAY, Wis. (March 28, 2020) — Georgia Feldman, editor of Sturgeon Bay High School’s literary magazine, The Clipper Collection, has sent out a mass appeal to her fellow students to submit creative writing that addresses all topics and genres, […]

COVID-19: Revised Ticket Policy at Peninsula Music Festival

By Christoph Ptack, Executive Director, Peninsula Music Festival As we’re all painfully aware, the spread of COVID-19 across the United States, and the number of postponed concerts and season cancellations continues to grow. Over the weekend, the Milwaukee Ballet closed […]

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 […]

Laura 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 […]

DCA 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 […]

Door 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 […]

Response 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 […]

Baileys 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 […]

Climate 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 […]

Cousins 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. […]

A 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 […]

Maritime 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 […]

Woodwalk 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 […]

Griffon 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 […]

Door 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 […]

Funkhouser 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 […]

Door 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 […]

Peninsula 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 […]

Door 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 […]

Miller 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 […]

Door 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 […]

PenArt 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 […]

Peninsula 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 […]

Maritime 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 […]

Mojo 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 […]

Destination 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, […]

Northern 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 […]

Jeanne 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 […]

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