DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE

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 […]

Free 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 […]

Amber’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, […]

Grants 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 […]

Two 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 […]

Door 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 […]

Ghostly 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 […]

Southern 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 […]

March 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 […]

Frykman 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 […]

Two 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 […]

Birch 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 […]

Peninsula 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 […]

Maritime 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 […]

St. 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 […]

5th Annual Owl-O-Rama

Owl-O-Rama – Saturday, February 29, 9am – 2pm These fascinating birds of prey are known for their distinct calls, nocturnal habits, and silent flight. There will be great learning experiences for the entire family. Activities include night hikes, Story hour, […]

Ghostly Play Reading Slated for Monday, March 2

Peninsula Players Theatre presents a reading of Joseph Zettelmaier’s latest theatrical project entitled Haunted: The Great Lakes Ghost Project on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. at Björklunden, located at 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. Zettelmaier is a four-time nominee for the […]

DCMM Congratulates Sevastopol SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Team

The Door County Maritime Museum extends huge congratulations to Sevastopol School District’s SeaPerch underwater robotics team for winning second place at the North Coast Marine Manufacturing Alliance’s Northeast Wisconsin regional SeaPerch competition on Saturday, February 22nd. The Sevastopol team earned their trip […]

Tickets On Sale March 2nd For Northern Sky Theater’s 2020 Outdoor & Indoor Seasons

Northern Sky Theater announces ticket sales and casting for the 2020 season in Door County, Wisconsin. Tickets are on sale March 2nd online at www.NorthernSkyTheater.com and at the Northern Sky box office at the Gould Theater in Fish Creek or via phone […]

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