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Steve March Torme Highlights Auditorium’s Winter Slate

Door County’s premier performing arts venue hasn’t gone silent. This winter, the Door Community Auditorium in Fish Creek presents a series of events sure to stimulate the mind, the heart and the funny bone. Comprised of coffeehouse concerts, free lectures, complimentary film screenings, and the perennially popular Door County Idol, the Auditorium’s diverse winter lineup brings a great depth of musical, intellectual, and cultural enrichment to Fish Creek and Door County.

On the Mainstage

The winter season consists of three mainstage presentations. On Dec. 30, Wagner-Guthrie Entertainment presents crooner Steve March Tormé (son of the legendary Mel Tormé). Steve March Tormé is known for wowing audiences with his delivery of jazz standards, Broadway favorites, and original songs. On Feb. 4, DCA partners with Peninsula Players and Fish Creek Winter Fest to present Baby Wants Candy, an entirely improvised and hysterical 60-minute musical. And, on Feb. 11, teens from across the Door Peninsula compete for the title of 2012 Door County Idol.

Coffeehouse Concerts

On Jan. 14, DCA launches its annual Coffeehouse Concert Series. This year, the series consists of performances by local bluegrass favorites Highland Road (1/14), Door County singer-songwriters Katie Dahl (1/21) and Seth Raddatz (1/28), Didgeridoo player Brian Pertl (2/17), local song- and jokesters Ben There, Dan That (2/25), and accomplished composer/songwriter John Hegner (3/3). The Coffeehouse concerts are held on Saturdays at 7 pm with the exception of Pertl’s which will be held on a Friday and take place in the DCA lobby with the exception Highland Road’s which will take place on the mainstage. Coffeehouse concerts are $14, general admission; advance ticket reservations are strongly recommended.

Lectures

DCA will once again host the free St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture Series. The diverse lecture topics range from the U.S. Supreme Court, interpretations of the Bible and the role of the Didgeridoo in Australian society. Lectures are free to the public; freewill donations are accepted. Coffee and bakery items will be available for sale at both the lectures and concerts thanks to Ecology Sports Base Camp Coffee.

Movies at The Door

Finally, on most Fridays in January and February, DCA will offer free movie showings, consisting of several 2012 Oscar contenders and 2011 winners. The movie line-up will be posted on the DCA website on January 4th.

Visit http://www.dcauditorium.org for a full 2012 winter event schedule. The Door Community Auditorium box office, located at 3926 Hwy. 42 in Fish Creek, is open from noon to 5 pm, Monday through Friday and noon to showtime on day of show. Tickets may be purchased in person, on the phone at 920.868.2728, or online at http://www.dcauditorium.org.