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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.

  • “Add to the Archives” Focuses on WWII

    The Door County Historical Museum, in conjunction with the Door County Archives, hosts the final “Add to the Archives” on Sept. 15. This day will focus on collecting information about Door County during World War II.

  • Movies That Matter Series Screens “50/50”

    A free screening of 50/50, a 2011 comedy inspired by a true story, will be shown at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim on Sept. 18 at 4:30 pm.

  • LWV Presents “Patriocracy”

    Political dysfunction and polarization have brought American politics to historical lows and, worse, American voters are angry. In the crossfire, the loudest voices have drowned out reason and fact with fear and anxiety.

  • “Haunted Happening” Benefits Food Pantries

    The Pirates in the Harbour will host the third annual Halloween party, “Haunted Happening,” on Oct. 27 at Mr. G’s Logan Creek Grille. The party features music by Sound Track Past and Present from 7 pm until midnight.

  • UUF Welcomes Katie Dahl and Rich Higdon

    On Sept. 21 at 7 pm, folk singer-songwriter Katie Dahl will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim. Rich Higdon, West Jacksonport’s resident bassist-percussionist and founding member of the Sheboygan-based blues band, the Water Street Hot Shots, will join Dahl.

  • Bent Grass Plays at TAP

    The Kimberley House is sponsoring a fundraising concert at Third Avenue Playhouse in Sturgeon Bay on Sept. 15 at 7:30 pm. Bent Grass is a bluegrass group from Green Bay that plays not only bluegrass but standards and originals as well.

  • AFT Revives “And If Elected”

    In 1992, American Folklore Theatre (AFT) first presented And If Elected, a romp through US presidential campaigns from George Washington to the first George Bush.

  • Pen Players Offers Free Public Seminars

    Peninsula Players Theatre’s series of free public seminars continues for its seventh fall season. Free seminars, providing inside looks at topics related to Lombardi, are held select Saturdays from 2:30 – 4 pm in the rehearsal hall.

  • Stage Door Theatre Hosts Benefit Nights

    Stage Door Theatre Company announces the last chance to see Shirley Valentine; the final two performances will be held Sept. 14 and 16 at 7:30 pm. This play features Amy Ensign as Shirley, a wisecracking, completely unpredictable English housewife who proves it’s never too late to recapture your dreams.

  • DC String Academy Announces Youth Programs

    The Door County String Academy (DCSA) announces the 2012 – 2013 School Year Program. Programs include Violin/Viola/Cello Lessons and Youth String Orchestra.

  • “Families Helping Families” Concert at Shepherd of the Bay

    On Sept. 16 at 4 pm, Judy and Carl Jackson will play their 9th annual two-piano benefit concert at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay.

  • The Most Important Spectator

    Imagine being an expert in a field where accurate, instinctual, and swift assessment is simply an expectation. Then imagine making those assessments and decisions in front of plenty of onlookers – sometimes bleachers full of crazy sports fans.

  • Geisseman Scores Four Touchdowns in Pioneers’ Victory

    Sevastpol’s Cody Giesseman breaks a tackle and runs for one of his four touchdowns in the Pioneer’s 36-14 victory over St Mary’s Central Aug. 31.

  • DCSA Wraps Up Another Successful Season

    Door County Soccer Association (DCSA) wrapped up their 30th summer season with an end of the year meeting for coaches and board members. Registration showed an increase from last year with 373 players in Sturgeon Bay, and including players in the Northern Door and Washington Island leagues, registration is over 500.

  • High School Sports Schedules

    Varsity sports schedules from Door County high schools.

  • Falling back into Films

    You know you’re craving some butter lovers microwave popcorn, a soft blanket over your tan legs, and an entertaining, stimulating film spinning in your neglected DVD player.

  • Weekend ReCAP

    1_Friday afternoon, car packed, we headed over on the Washington Island Ferry for the 5th annual “I Heart Camping!” weekend.

  • Waterfront Mary’s: Live Music with a Great View

    Waterfront Mary’s Bar and Grill in Sturgeon Bay has offered the city and county an abundance of live music since its inception nearly a decade ago. As one of the few places providing a live music outlet throughout the year, including the quiet winter months, residents and visitors alike have made the waterfront bar a regular destination.

  • Tom Pease Performs at Autumn Fest

    Kids of all ages, get ready to sing along with Tom Pease at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall on Sept. 15 from 3 – 5 pm. Pease will appear in concert as part of Baileys Harbor’s Autumn Fest activities, courtesy of The Ridges Sanctuary.

  • Mah Jongg Groups Gather at YMCA Centers

    Want to experience a touch of ancient Chinese culture right here in Sturgeon Bay? Starting Sept. 11, community members are invited to the Sturgeon Bay YMCA on Tuesdays from 1 – 3 pm for a free Mah Jongg group.