DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
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 […]
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 […]
Read More5th 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, […]
Read MoreGhostly 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 […]
Read MoreDCMM 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 […]
Read MoreTickets 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 […]
Read MoreBuilt for Battle – A Performance to Remember!
The Door County Maritime Museum and the Southern Door School District are collaborating to bring songs, images and stories from the 1940’s to the Southern Door stage in a presentation related to the new Museum exhibit Built For Battle: Sturgeon Bay […]
Read More2020 Fire & Ice – Ice Carving Competition Results
Volunteer ice carvers braved the chilly elements today, Saturday, February 15, 2020. Carvers began chipping, sawing, and molding ice blocks throughout Sturgeon Bay at 9am. Unique and original “ice-terpieces” were formed out of 300-pound crystal clear ice blocks. The brave […]
Read MoreKatie Dahl Notches Fifth Consecutive Month on Folk Radio Charts, Sets Off on European and East Coast Tours
Katie Dahl’s success on folk radio has continued into 2020, with February marking the Door County-based songwriter’s fifth consecutive month in the upper rankings of the international folk radio chart. After debuting at #7 in September, Dahl’s latest album, “Wildwood,” […]
Read MoreDCA Weekend Features Words on Fire Coffeehouse Concert; Lecture About American Abolitionists
On Saturday, February 29, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will offer two events: at 10 a.m., a “Door County Talks” presentation about American abolitionists, and at 7 p.m., the annual poetry/music coffeehouse Words on Fire in the DCA Fireside Lobby. Door […]
Read MoreWomen’s Fund Awards Sustainability Grant to the United Way
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 MoreApril Verch Band Performs at White Gull Inn on Feb. 26
Canadian fiddler, singer and step dancer April Verch and her band will be featured at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wednesday, February 26. Tickets for the 8 pm concert are $25 per person. While Verch is perhaps […]
Read MoreSouthern Door Student Performs at Carnegie Hall
Southern Door High School sophomore Dalena Pakalske recently performed with the 2020 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall Mixed Choir on February 2nd. Participation in these Honors Ensembles are limited to the highest-rated high school performers from across […]
Read MoreHappy Valentines Day from Door County Rubber Stamps
“I’ll share my pennies all with you, Give you half my ice cream, too, Give all the world if it were mine, If you would be my Valentine.” Door County Rubber Stamps considers all of their customers and friends their Valentine! As […]
Read MoreClimate Change Coalition of Door County & Door County Brewing Company Host 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
Beat winter’s brrs and blahs with the Climate Change Coalition of Door County and the Door County Brewing Company as they host the third annual Chili Cook-Off from 6 to 7:30 pm Saturday, March 7, at the Door County Brewing […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Musicians Margaret Butler and Heather Zinninger-Yarmel Perform with Milwaukee Musaik
Fans of Midsummer’s Music musicians Margaret Butler, oboe, and Heather Zinninger-Yarmel will be delighted to know they will perform with Milwaukee Musaik’s March 2 and April 9 concerts! The March 2 concert – Dusk to Dawn – features Night Music for Flute and String […]
Read MoreSunshine House Announces New CEO, Randy Morrow
On January 31, 2020, at the annual staff celebration dinner, Julie Gerndt, Board of Directors Chair Person, proudly announced that Randy Morrow has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer of Sunshine House (SHI). Randy began his tenure with […]
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