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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Corner of the Past Museum Hosts Variety of Programs in August
The Corner of the Past historical museum in Sister Bay has many activities coming up throughout August. “Quilts of the Century” is the theme chosen by the Sturgeon Bay Quilters Guild for their upcoming exhibit at the museum.
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The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering a GPS seminar at SkipperBud’s Quarter Deck Marina on Aug. 11 from 9 – 11 am. GPS has become a common tool for navigation; however, using GPS on the water is distinctly different from a moving map display in a car.
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Controversial Author David Kirby to Speak at DCEC Program
David Kirby, author of the controversial best-seller Animal Factory and Evidence of Harm, is the presenter for the annual Door County Environmental Council free summer program on Aug. 22.
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Mike Orthober Adds to “Seasons of Life” Display
Master taxidermist Mike Orthober of Egg Harbor will be at the Door County Historical Museum on Aug. 18 mounting a specimen for the “Seasons of Life” display.
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Winemaker’s Dinner at Parallel 44
Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery is hosting a Winemaker’s Dinner on Aug. 24. Executive Chef Matt Winters from The Marq and Winemaker Steve Johnson will present a five-course gourmet meal, and each course will be expertly paired with Parallel 44 wines.
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Noble Museum Presents “A House in Mourning”
“A House in Mourning” is the special exhibit of Victorian Era funeral items on display at the Alexander Noble House Museum in Fish Creek. The museum is “in mourning” to depict the September 1905 death of Alexander Noble with windows, doors and mirrors draped in black crape, and the clocks have been stopped at the time of Noble’s death.
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Learn “The History of the Ridges Sanctuary” with the BHHS
The Baileys Harbor Historical Society will celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Ridges with the program “The History of the Ridges Sanctuary” on Aug. 21.
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Northern Door Volleyball League Standings & Results
Although the final scheduled night of volleyball was August 8, final standings will be determined after August 15 due to make-up games.
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“Side Effects May Include” Performed at Woodwalk Gallery
At the Woodwalk Gallery on Aug. 12, 15 and 16 at 7:30 pm, Wendy Kaplan, president of MadKap Productions, will present Side Effects May Include written by former Seinfeld writer Marc Jaffe and playwright Eric Coble.
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“Souvenir” Ends, and “Shirley Valentine” Begins
Celebrate Stage Door Theatre Company’s production of Souvenir by attending a special cast party and performance on Aug. 10. The party begins at 7 pm with live music in the theater lobby by singer/songwriter Caleb Navarro.
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KIDS from Wisconsin Take Southern Door Stage
The Southern Door Community Auditorium announces the KIDS from Wisconsin, the state’s official musical ambassadors, will make their only Door/Kewaunee County appearance on Aug. 14 at 7 pm.
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Bjِrklunden Presents “Americana”
Bjِrklunden presents “Americana,” a program featuring saxophone and piano music inspired by the American musical ethos on Sept. 4 at 7 pm. The program will explore the fusion of ragtime, jazz, and musical theatre; and featured American composers include Gunther Schuller, Mohammed Fairouz, and William Albright.
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PMF’s “Rhapsody in Blue” Features Jonathan Overby Narration
Jonathan Overby will narrate Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” with the Peninsula Music Festival on Aug. 11 at 6:30 pm. The concert entitled “Rhapsody in Blue” features the music of Aaron Copland and Ira Gershwin and takes place at the Door Community Auditorium.
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TAP Presents “The Girl Singer: A Tribute To Rosemary Clooney”
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) announces tickets are now available for Ellen Winters’ original show “The Girl Singer: A Tribute To Rosemary Clooney.” The show will run for two performances on Aug. 11 at 7:30 pm and Aug. 12 at 2 pm.
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“Chicago” Continues through August 12
The Tony Award-winning, razzle-dazzle hit musical Chicago is currently on stage at Peninsula Players Theatre until Aug. 12. This electrifying musical with book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander, and lyrics by Fred Ebb is based on the play Chicago by Maurine Dallas Watkins, who based her play on actual events in 1920s Chicago.
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Flamenco Night at Peg Egan PAC
The Peg Egan PAC will host Flamenco Night on Aug. 12 at 7 pm. This free event pairs the Flamenco music and dance of Kimball & Fernandez with the culinary delights of Parador tapas restaurant.
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Big Band Jazz Concerts Continue at Birch Creek
World-class artists continue to perform Big Band Jazz concerts Wednesday through Saturday evenings at Birch Creek Music Performance Center through Aug.
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Krista Detor Featured at Woodwalk Concert Series
Woodwalk is pleased to welcome back Krista Detor with storyteller Arbutis Cunningham to the Woodwalk Concert Series on Aug. 10. With her acclaimed album, Mudshow, Detor was established as a gifted player on the world stage.
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Congratulations to Mario Gonzalez
When we’re young we had no choice when our parents did collect us. They moved Mario to DC from his home in central Texas. At first a tough transition, a move he wished he could delete.
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Andrew Will Cabernet Franc Columbia Valley 2010 Washington State
After our Petit Verdot tasting last week, we decided to hit up another Bordeaux blend varietal that is seeing more and more time as a leading role. The Cabernet Franc grape has become a more noticeable varietal by itself over the last few years, while maintaining its role as blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in French and New World red blends.