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  • Movies That Matter Screens ‘Nazi Legacy’ Oct. 17

    On Oct. 17 at 4:30 pm Movies That Matter presents a free screening of What Our Fathers Did: A Nazi Legacy. The film delves into the relationship of Niklas Frank and Horst von Wächter, both sons of high-ranking Nazi officials who have differing opinions and thoughts about their fathers. Philippe Sands, a distinguished human rights […]

  • Short Film Fest Director Shares His Favorite Fall Flicks

    Editor’s note: October is synonymous with dark nights and even darker films. But your autumn film selections don’t always have to be that way! We reached out to Chris Opper, director of the Door County Short Film Festival, for his top autumn picks and as promised, he turned out with a selection of adventures, dramas, […]

  • TAP Hosts Screening of Kuhns’ ‘Escarpment’

    Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) will host a showing of the film Escarpment by Roger Kuhns on Oct. 10 at 7:30 pm. Escarpment is the natural history story of eastern Wisconsin and the Niagara Escarpment region of the Great Lakes. The film was shot on location along the entire length of the Niagara Escarpment, with a […]

  • Land Trust Screens ‘Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman’ Documentary Oct. 4

    The Door County Land Trust will host a screening of the documentary film Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman at Crossroads at Big Creek, Sturgeon Bay, on Oct. 4 at 7 pm. Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman tells the inspiring story of heartland heroes who are feeding the world while stewarding the land and water. Viewers will find striking similarities […]

  • Free Three-Part Screening of ‘Race: The Power of Illusion’

    The Racial Justice Action Team of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) is screening a three-part PBS mini-series, Race: The Power of an Illusion. Each screening is followed by a thoughtful, civil and honest community dialogue about America’s understandings of race and what it means for Door County. This event is free. Race […]

  • Free Screening of ‘Gender Revolution’ at UUF

    On Sept. 19 at 4:30 pm Movies That Matters presents a free screening of Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric. This powerful film explores the rapidly evolving complexities of gender identity in today’s society. PFLAG of Door County screened the National Geographic documentary in Sturgeon Bay, and had many requests to show the movie […]

  • Wisconsin Filmmakers Needed for Wisconsin Film Festival

    Wisconsin Film Festival 2018 is now accepting Wisconsin’s Own submissions. 2018 will mark the 20th annual Wisconsin Film Festival (April 5-12). Wisconsin filmmakers, or filmmakers who have made a film with a Wisconsin connection, are invited to submit their work. The Wisconsin Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Wisconsin’s Own and Wisconsin’s […]

  • Climate Documentary Showing at Crossroads Sept 1

    Crossroads at Big Creek will screen the documentary A Time to Choose Sept. 1 at 2 pm. Thanks to the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, Crossroads has screening rights to the film, allowing Crossroads to show – for free – this “in-depth look at the remarkable people working to save our planet.” This hopeful […]

  • Crossroads Hosts Documentary Screening Aug 29

    Forget about the heat of summer in the air-conditioned lecture hall at Crossroads at Big Creek Aug. 29 for a screening of Chasing Ice at 2 pm. This award-winning documentary gathered evidence of the Earth’s changing climate in the far north. The film shows exquisite photography with a message. The screening is free and open […]

  • UUF Screens ‘Poverty, Inc.’ Aug. 15

    On Aug. 15 at 4:30 pm, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County is holding a free screening of Poverty, Inc. The film inspires critical thinking in actions toward global poverty, calling for authentic international empowerment and development. The film draws from more than 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries. The film is part of […]

  • July 14-17, 2017

    Door County Folk Festival, Cathy Grier And More Weekend Plans

    Ever wanted to learn how to square dance? How about escaping the heat and spending time at a park doing fun activities for the whole family? There’s even a golf tournament for fans of the game to sink their teeth into. Come on up and enjoy mid-July with us on the peninsula and on Washington […]

  • UUF to Hold Free Screening of Noam Chomsky Documentary

    On July 18 at 4:30 pm, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County is holding a free screening of Requiem for the American Dream. This film spotlights Noam Chomsky’s life and his perspectives on inequality in our society. In a series of interviews that took four years to film, Chomsky breaks down the political policies that […]

  • Movies, TV Shows, Albums & More: Local Libraries Offer Digital Renting Service

    Times are changing at the library. Digital renting services at Door County libraries provide free access to eBooks and audiobooks for library card holders through smartphones and tablets to be used at home. Say you and some friends decide to bring back the old book club after noticing a new and exciting title circulating bestseller […]

  • JuneFallingDown

    Local Film ‘June Falling Down’ Premieres June 29 at DCA

    On June 29 at 8 pm, Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present the public premiere of the Door County-based, festival-favorite film June Falling Down. This feature film set in Door County tells the story of a young woman returning home for her best friend’s wedding, which happens to coincide with the one-year anniversary of her […]

  • Climate Change Coalition Hosts Screening of ‘From the Ashes’

    The Climate Change Coalition of Door County will host a screening of a new National Geographic documentary, From the Ashes, on June 21, 7 pm, at the Sevastopol Town Hall. The program is free and open to the public. From Appalachia to the West’s Powder River Basin, From the Ashes goes beyond the rhetoric of […]

  • One Big Home

    “One Big Home” Documentary Screening at TPAC June 2

    The first Washington Island screening of the documentary film ONE BIG HOME will be held at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Road, Washington Island, on June 2 at 7:30 pm. The film is the creation of Thomas Bena, a contractor-turned-filmmaker who decided to trade his tool belt for a camera in an attempt […]

  • United Way Invites Families to “Be Our Guest” at Special Family Screening of “Beauty and the Beast”

    United Way of Door County is inviting families to “Be Our Guest” at a special opening-weekend premiere of the new movie Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens. The special family screening starts at 10 am, doors open at 9:30 am, March 18 at Sturgeon Bay Cinema, 1820 Alabama St., Sturgeon Bay. […]

  • Dirty Deuce, Logan Creek Hike & More Weekend Plans

    Winter is showing no signs of slowing down in its final days! Stay warm with our top picks for the weekend ahead. Friday, March 17 Musical Mathematicians Join Door County favorites Dirty Deuce for a rockin’ good time at Carrington Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. 8 pm. Saturday, March 18 Beauty and the Beast Catch […]

  • Findy Dory

    DCA Screens “Finding Dory”

    On March 3 at 6:30 pm, Door Community Auditorium will present a screening of last year’s popular animated feature Finding Dory. Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) is a wide-eyed, blue tang fish who suffers from memory loss every 10 seconds or so. The one thing she can remember is that she somehow became separated from […]

  • Around the Corner with John McGivern

    Auditorium to Host Screening of Public Television Episode “Fish Creek & Ephraim”

    Join Wisconsin Public Television for a free community premiere screening of the “Fish Creek & Ephraim” episode of the hit public television show Around the Corner With John McGivern. Come meet John McGivern, learn about the show’s production, and see Fish Creek & Ephraim — two communities that offer a “wonderful Door County experience” according […]