Category: Entertainment
Door County entertainment news from the staff of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living. Find the latest details on concerts, performing arts, theater, and much more from the Door County scene.
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Cheryl Wheeler, Kenny White At White Gull
Singer-songwriter Cheryl Wheeler and special guest Kenny White will play the next installment of the White Gull Inn’s winter concert series on April 10, 8 pm. During her live shows, Cheryl Wheeler combines multiple personas – she’s simultaneously an intelligent poet, a militant trend-defier and a hilarious social critic. The folk artist’s achingly honest love […]
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Meet the Seavers will play Drömhus on April 13, 6-8 pm. Since relocating to Wisconsin in 2021, the act has been defying genre and gaining a reputation for their unique style. They aren’t country, jazz, Americana, rock or pop; fans classify them as New Century Swing. Odd time signatures and hypnotic beats combine with poetic […]
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We’ve got live music and crafty things coming up this weekend: Time Machine Band April 5, 6:30-10 pm, Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N. 1st Ave. in Sturgeon Bay This five-piece party rock band plays all the classics, from Led Zeppelin to Van Halen to KISS. Block Print Workshop April 7, 1-3 pm, Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 […]
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Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) will ring in its 2024 season with a season-launch party on April 7, 5-7 pm. Guests can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and learn about this year’s lineup of shows, artists, directors and community partners at TAP. Space is limited. Visit thirdavenueplayworks.org/seasonlaunch or call 920.743.1760 to reserve a spot. The party will be […]
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Piano duo NEW Dueling Pianos will present a dinner show at Door County Gala on April 6, 6 pm. The hilarious, interactive dinner show is driven by audience requests and covers a plethora of musical genres. Tickets cost $70 and include a buffet meal. Guests can buy 10 tickets for the price of nine. Visit […]
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some ideas! Cool Bay Jazz March 31, 5-7 pm, Drömhus, 611 Jefferson St. in Sturgeon Bay Local musicians Dennis Keith Johnson, John Lewis, Tim Fox and Bill Knipfer play a cozy set. Photo from Drömhus’ Facebook page. GET CRAFTY Watercolor Class March 30, 1-4 pm, ARTicipation […]
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How to know when it’s time to share the load by CYNTHIA GERMAIN [email protected] Caregiving can be rewarding, but physically and emotionally demanding at the same time. Whether you’re taking care of an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic illness or a disabled family member, there may come a time when you need extra […]
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PenArt Spotlights Past Artists-in-Residence
Peninsula School of Art (PenArt) is celebrating participants in its residency program with a new exhibit titled Time and Space: A Survey of Artists-in-Residence. Launched in winter 2022, PenArt’s residency program gives artists time and space to immerse themselves fully into their creative practices and pursue new projects and ideas – hence the name of […]
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Ruby’s Revival: James is Back as a Solo Artist
Sturgeon Bay songstress Ruby James isn’t afraid of being afraid. Fear is a feeling the Americana-inspired artist embraces as she makes her return to the stage. “I’m all up for doing things that scare the s#%* out of me,” James said. That includes playing shows at big-name Door County venues after putting her solo sets […]
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Server of the Week: Tiffany Johnson, AC Tap
Tiffany’s smiling as the regulars unwind. They’re swapping local news and feeling mighty fine. She’s a Green Bay native, spent some time out west. Colorado was OK, but Wisconsin’s her nest. Fantasy football, a major obsession. Don’t like the Pack? You’ll face quick ejection. Married to a rocker – he’s in the Mink River Ramblers. […]
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This April, patrons can craft their way into spring at their local library. At the Egg Harbor Library, patrons can drop into the Maker Space to create a unique canvas book bag using a Cricut machine, a cutting and crafting tool. Children under 12 need adult assistance for this craft. In the library’s Children’s Room, […]
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Gallery Night, Murder-Mystery Show At Drömhus
Sturgeon Bay eatery and event venue Drömhus will host a gallery night featuring the work of painter Sarah Jane Keiser on April 5, 6-8 pm. A Wisconsin native, Keiser was raised in a family of woodcarvers and outdoorsmen, with both art and nature serving as central tenets of her upbringing. She now splits her time […]
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A few months ago we started to get emails about our crossword from some unhappy puzzlers. “It’s impossible!” one person wrote. I thought that person was a bit hysterical and maybe just frustrated. But then more complaints trickled in. I kept making notes to myself to try it and see if it really was too […]
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Fishstock Reels In 10 Artists for 2024 Season
While folk is the focus of the annual Fishstock concert series, genres from jazz to bluegrass to Dixieland are represented in this year’s 10-show lineup as well. Each concert begins at 7 pm at the Fishstock Concert Barn, 3127 Cty F in Fish Creek, with pre-show music starting at 5:30. General-admission tickets will be available […]
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Anne Hills And Jeanne Kuhns Play Kick Ash
Contemporary folk singer Anne Hills and local singer-songwriter Jeanne Kuhns will perform together at Kick Ash Coffee in Ellison Bay, April 6 at 7 pm. Accompanied with her guitar, banjo or simply a Tibetan bell, Hills puts her heart and soul into her performances. Her song Follow That Road has been a folk classic since […]
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As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, it’s time to defrost and hop into spring. Here’s what’s happening around the county this Easter. Easter Egg Hunts Sturgeon Bay Family Worship Center, 1715 Michigan St.March 30, 10-11:15 am Worship songs and an Easter message will accompany an egg hunt and prize giveaways. Brussels Brussels […]
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On the Record: DJ David Watkins with huge assortment of vintage vinyl
David Watkins started collecting records as a teenager. Now he’s 57, and his collection is still growing. A 1960s music revival during Watkins’ high-school career drew him towards garage punk, ska and other music from the era. He wanted to know where this music came from and what influenced it, so he found himself traveling […]
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Dance Into Spring At The Kress
The Door County Folk Alliance will host a barn dance March 23, 7-9 pm, at the Kress Pavilion. Guest caller Tim Jenkins will lead participants through circle and long-line dances, and a live band will provide music. Dancers should be at least 8 years old and be able to follow the instructions on their own. […]
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Parent Corner: A Chickadee in Your Palm
I keep birdseed in my trunk for emergencies. You never know when you and your child might need the sweet, playful weight of a chickadee on your palm or head. Visiting the White Cedar Nature Center in Peninsula State Park is a magical experience during the chilly months. Among the branches of the towering spruce […]
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Mike At the Movies: “Dune” Enters Sci-Fi/Fantasty Folklore
by MIKE ORLOCK [email protected] That huge sigh you might have heard emanating from the west a couple weeks ago wasn’t wind from a storm front blowing in off the Rockies. It was Hollywood execs exhaling after the opening grosses of Dune: Part Two (PG-13), which had been moved to March 1 from its originally scheduled […]