
February 2022
Door County Talks: Our First Nations
"Potawatomi Nation Through Time" presented by Abtegishgok “Holly” Daniels and Ndokmankwet “Marcus” Daniels. Detailing the major events from pre-European contact to the present day. The Potawatomi have a rich history as caretakers of the land surrounding Lake Michigan, including what is now Door County. Free, donations encouraged. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »Bessie, Billie and Nina: Pioneering Women in Jazz
Powerfully and playfully blazing new trails in both their music and activism, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone became three of the twentieth century’s most influential vocalists. Charenée Wade, Camille Thurman, and Tahira Clayton (backed by an all-female band) celebrate the lasting legacies of these iconic artists with performances of some of their classic songs. $35-$58/ticket.
Find out more »Documentary Screening
Join the Gibraltar Girls basketball team for a showing of "Alaskan Nets." The movie, produced by Chris Pratt, is a story about an Alaskan community and how their love for basketball brings their community together. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and concessions. Proceeds benefit the girls basketball program. $10/ticket.
Find out more »March 2022
Door County Talks: Our First Nations
"Ancient Roots: Connecting Our Shared Histories" presented by Waqnahwew Benjamin Grignon and Pitaepanuhkiw Lucy Grignon of the Menominee Nation. Reconnecting to their cultural inheritance through the land, plants, and wildlife on their ancestral homelands, the two will share some of their journey. Free, donations encouraged. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »Coffeehouse Concert Series
Wade Fernandez performs, closing out the Door County Talks and Coffeehouse series. Limited seating available. Mask required regardless of vaccination status. $17.50/ticket.
Find out more »Door County Talks: Our First Nations
"Ho-Chunk History: Past, Present & Future" presented by William Nąąwącekǧize Quackenbush. This presentation entails the steeped history of the Ho-Chunk People here, as relayed through oral history which reaches as far back as the last glacial episode and beyond. Free, donations encouraged. Masks required regardless of vaccination status.
Find out more »Passport Program: Nobuntu
Together, this all-female a cappella quintet celebrates the African philosophy “ubuntu,” which values humanity’s compassion and interconnectedness. Drawing international acclaim for its inventive performances, Nobuntu’s concerts range from traditional Zimbabwean songs to Afro-jazz to gospel. $28-48/ticket.
Find out more »April 2022
Passport Program: Black Violin
Led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin), Black Violin fuses R&B, soul, rock, hip-hop, and classical styles with astonishing results. $28-45/ticket.
Find out more »“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
An interactive musical comedy that chronicles the experiences of six adolescent overachievers vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. $10/adults. $5/students & seniors.
Find out more »“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
An interactive musical comedy that chronicles the experiences of six adolescent overachievers vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. $10/adults. $5/students & seniors.
Find out more »May 2022
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
An interactive musical comedy that chronicles the experiences of six adolescent overachievers vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. $10/adults. $5/students & seniors.
Find out more »Amythyst Kiah
With an unforgettable voice that’s both unfettered and exquisitely controlled, the Tennessee-bred singer/songwriter expands on the uncompromising artistry she most recently revealed as part of Our Native Daughters—an all-women-of-color supergroup. $30-$55/ticket.
Find out more »June 2022
Patty Griffin
A quintessentially American artist whose wide-ranging canon and nimble, captivating voice explore the intimate moments and universal emotions that bind us together. $55-78/ticket.
Find out more »Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft for more than 50 years, creating music that exemplifies the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. $55-75/ticket.
Find out more »Okee Dokee Brothers
With songs written under wide-open skies and harmonies fine-tuned around the campfire, a spirit of friendship and adventure is at the heart of the Okee Dokee Brothers’ Americana folk music. $15-29/ticket.
Find out more »Charley Crockett
Part neo-country-western, part bluesman, Crockett is all storyteller. Young Texas songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson will open the show. $45-78/ticket.
Find out more »July 2022
Indigo Girls
Over a 35-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the Grammy-winning duo has recorded 16 studio albums (seven gold, four platinum, one double platinum), sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following. $50-75/ticket.
Find out more »WAR
The original street band, has been sharing its timeless music and message of brotherhood and harmony for more than four decades, reaching millions across the globe. $58-78/ticket.
Find out more »The High Kings
Marking out a new and bright era for Irish folk music, and they’re bringing sold-out audiences worldwide along for the journey. They sing the songs of Irish yesteryear, as well as new folk originals, with incredible versatility and skill. $28-48/ticket.
Find out more »The War and Treaty
The War and Treaty have amassed a following as eclectic as their sound itself, a bluesy but joyful fusion of Southern soul, gospel, country and rock-and-roll. The husband-and-wife team are known for live shows that are revival-like in their intensity. $25-48/ticket.
Find out more »CANCELED – Cloud Cult
The New York Times hailed the band’s philosophical lyrics and an alternative-orchestral-folk-rock sound as “an invocation of the life force.” Cloud Cult has grown into an ever-shifting, multimedia band featuring an evolving lineup of musicians, often incorporating live painting into concerts, pioneering multimedia artistry. $25-30/ticket.
Find out more »Doc’s 70th Birthday Bash
Doc Heide, beloved local performer and co-founder of Northern Sky Theater, writes powerful songs that made him a Kerrville New Folk Finalist. Come help celebrate his 70th birthday with this once-in-a-lifetime concert of his songs sung by talented friends from around the nation. $35/ticket.
Find out more »Keillor & Company
Keillor & Company featuring Garrison Keillor, Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard. An evening of stand-up, storytelling, song and poetry. $48-75/ticket.
Find out more »August 2022
Peninsula Music Festival
"Bravo Beethoven." With guest conductor David Danzmayr and featured musician, Inna Faliks, piano. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"A Debut of Distinction" features works by Saint-Säens and Bruckner. With guest conductor David Danzmayr and featured musician, Benjamin Beilman, violin. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Bold and Brilliant" includes work by R. Strauss, Mendelssohn and Brahms. With guest conductor Ward Stare and featured musician Drew Peterson, piano. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Ani DiFranco
Among DiFranco’s many gifts is the ability to give voice to our deepest frustrations and tensions, on both a personal and political level. Couple that with her instrumental virtuosity, kinetic vocals and unparalleled onstage charisma, and you’ve got a performer the Washington Post calls “the greatest folk-rocker of her generation.” $38-65/ticket.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Virtuosity" includes work by Beethoven, Quantz, Haydn and Vivaldi. With guest conductor Ward Stare and featured musicians Susanna Self, flute, and Simone Porter, violin. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Goodyear Goes Gershwin" includes work by Bernstein, Gershwin and Tchaikovsky. With guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger and featured musician Stewart Goodyear, piano. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"The Three B's" includes work by Brahms, Bruch and Beethoven. With guest conductor Marcelo Lehninger and featured musician Rachel Barton Pine, violin. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Love and War" includes work by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich and Brahms. With guest conductor Yaniv Dinur and featured musician Oliver Herbert, cello. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"A Heroic Return" includes work by Mendelssohn and Beethoven. With guest conductor Rune Bergmann and featured musician Bella Hristova, violin. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Nordic Greats" includes work by Sibelius, Grieg and Nielsen. With guest conductor Rune Bergmann and featured musician Juho Pohjonen, piano. Celebrating the 70th year. $35-$75/ticket. $10/children & students.
Find out more »Bass Extremes
Renowned bassist Victor Wooten will join forces with Steve Bailey and Derico Watson for an evening of virtuosic, high-energy music. $28-48/ticket.
Find out more »Asleep at the Wheel
Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country. $35-58/ticket. Buy tickets in-person, on the phone at 920.868.2728 or online at dcauditorium.org.
Find out more »September 2022
The Temptations
Celebrate this vocal soul-funk group's 60th anniversary. $68-89.50/ticket.
Find out more »Passport Program: Canadian Brass
Brass ensemble playing Baroque to Dixieland. $45-65/ticket.
Find out more »Gordon Lightfoot
Singer-songwriter with 50 years of musical experience. $65-88/tickets.
Find out more »October 2022
Shakey Graves
Homespun sound with a hollow body guitar, a distorted amp & a suitcase drum. $39.50-59.50/ticket.
Find out more »Manhattan Transfer
Jazz-infused vocals from a group that spans generations. $48-68/ticket.
Find out more »Marty Stuart
Celebrating country music history with rollicking, relevant tunes. $55-75/ticket.
Find out more »November 2022
December 2022
“Wizard of Oz”
Classic tale performed by Gibraltar middle school students.
Find out more »“Wizard of Oz”
Classic tale performed by Gibraltar middle school students.
Find out more »“Wizard of Oz”
Classic tale performed by Gibraltar middle school students.
Find out more »Gibraltar at DCA
Secondary band concert.
Find out more »CANCELED – Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns plays a dance-worthy mix of blues, jazz and rock. $20-38/ticket.
Find out more »January 2023
“Gratitude Revealed”
Film by Louie Schwartzberg. Free showing.
Find out more »Door County Talks
Former governor Martin Schreiber discusses being an Alzheimer's caregiver.
Find out more »Winter Movement Class
All level dancers welcome. Free, but registration required.
Find out more »Passport Program: Step Afrika!
A blend of traditional and contemporary African dance styles. $28-48/ticket.
Find out more »February 2023
Community Singalong
Led by local singers.
Find out more »Door County Talks
Michael Brecke discusses religion as community glue.
Find out more »John Lewis & Friends
Local multi-instrumentalist. $17.50/person.
Find out more »Passport Program: Songs We Love
A journey through the early years of jazz. $28-48/ticket.
Find out more »Door County Talks
A panel from UW-Green Bay discusses loneliness & community.
Find out more »Cathy Grier & Paul Taylor
Two local blues artists.
Find out more »March 2023
Soundscape Workshop
Led by composer John Hegner.
Find out more »“Words on Fire”
Local poets read their work, accompanied with music by John Hegner. $17.50/person.
Find out more »“Circle of Drums”
Featuring Jahmes Tony Finlayson.
Find out more »Passport Program: Yamato
Bringing the sound of Japan’s Wadaiko drums to audiences worldwide. $28-48/ticket.
Find out more »April 2023
“Ridge and Swale” Screening
A documentary about conservation & community in Door County.
Find out more »May 2023
Forensics Showcase
Performances by the Southern Door High School forensics team.
Find out more »June 2023
Peninsula Symphonic Band
Classical music by a local ensemble.
Find out more »Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Country rock. $50-75/ticket.
Find out more »KT Tunstall & Martin Sexton
A Scottish singer-songwriter joins an American troubadour. $45-68/ticket.
Find out more »Pride Anthems
Music from George Michael to Madonna to Lady Gaga. $25-35/ticket.
Find out more »Mat Kearney
A mellow blend of hip-hop & folk. $29-49/person.
Find out more »July 2023
BoDeans
Heartland rock anthems. $45-69/person.
Find out more »Sierra Ferrell
Gypsy jazz & country. $28-48/ticket.
Find out more »Billy Bob Thorton & the Boxmasters
Hillbilly boogie, California country & British Invasion pop. $45-68/person.
Find out more »The Marshall Tucker Band
Seminal southern rock. $65-85/ticket.
Find out more »Gladys Knight
Pop, gospel & R&B extraordinaire. $129-165/ticket.
Find out more »Rebirth Brass Band
Funk & hip-hop combined with brass band traditions. $29-59/ticket.
Find out more »Girl Named Tom
Folk sibling trio. $30-50/person.
Find out more »August 2023
Peninsula Music Festival
"American Dream." The music of Boyer, Gershwin & Copland. $35/person.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"A Gently Breeze From Fyn," the music of Nielsen. $35/person.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Norwegian Romance," the music of Svendsen, Halvorsen & Grieg. $35/person.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Baroque & Bruckner." The music of Bologne, Bach & Bruckner. $35/person.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
The music of Mozart. $35/person.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Finlandia," the music of Rautavaara & Sibelius. $35/person.
Find out more »Laurie Berkner
Groovy folk & "kindie rock."$30/ticket.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"A Night in Stockholm," the music of Stenhammar, Alfven, Peterson-Berger & Rachmaninoff. $35/person.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"French Feelings," the music of Boulanger, Saint-Saens, Ravel & Debussy. $35/person.
Find out more »Peninsula Music Festival
"Transforming Finale," the music of Fung & Mahler. $35/person.
Find out more »Happy Together Tour
'60s & '70s classics by The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, The Classics IV & The Cowsills. $79.50-$99.50/ticket.
Find out more »September 2023
Robert Cray
Roots, blues & soul. $39-69/ticket.
Find out more »Alive Again
Chicago tribute band. $25-45/person.
Find out more »Choir! Choir! Choir!
'80s singalong performance. $22/ticket.
Find out more »Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
Western & rockabilly tunes. $55-75/ticket.
Find out more »October 2023
Hiplet Ballerinas
Afro-centric fusion of hip-hop & ballet. $29-59/ticket.
Find out more »Tartan Terrors
Celtic rock infused with dance, folklore & humor. $25-39/ticket.
Find out more »Passport Program: “When You Wish Upon A Star”
A jazz tribute to 100 years of Disney. $29-59/ticket.
Find out more »Memphis & Door County Voices
Two of Memphis’ best vocalists, Susan Marshall & Reba Russell, backed by Cathy Grier, Paul Taylor, John Lewis, Solomon Lindenberg & Eric Lewis. $30/person.
Find out more »November 2023
“Stay Prayed Up”
A gospel tent revival presented as a movie matinee. Part of the Blues, Roots and Hoots festival. $30-38/ticket.
Find out more »Bizhiki Unbound
Bizhiki Unbound weaves the ethereal vocals and visceral drumming of traditional powwow music into a contemporary soundscape.
Find out more »Charlie Berens
7pm & 9:30pm. Of the popular web series, Manitowoc Minute. For more information, visit dcauditorium.org.
Find out more »Ridge & Swale Screening
Discover the inspiring story of conservation in Door County in this documentary from Peninsula Filmworks. Free.
Find out more »Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Featuring blues, jazz & rock by Big Mouth & The Power Tool Horns. $29-49/ticket.
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