
May 2016
Gallery Grand Opening
Margaret Lockwood Gallery, opening in the old PBI warehouse. There will be beverages and appetizers served by Nistebox, music by Tarl Knight, and a performance by Jaco the Magician. Featured are Lockwood's Door County landscapes.
Find out more »June 2016
City Voices
Spoken word event "About Sturgeon Bay". Voices of four men and three women. Free.
Find out more »Roger Kuhns
Performs his new monologue "A View From the Bridge: The Future of Sturgeon Bay". Free.
Find out more »Art/Speaks
Write in response to various works of art. Write on Door County representative will be on hand to assist those who want help with their writing. Free.
Find out more »July 2016
Art/Speaks
A free ekphrastic writing lab for those interested in writing in response to art. Come to write and to share work.
Find out more »Motionpoems
Todd Boss' short-short films based on contemporary poems.
Find out more »January 2017
Door County Reads
Book Discussion of "Empire Falls" by Richard Russo. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »May 2017
Art/Speaks
A free ekphrastic writing lab for those interested in writing in response to art. Come to write and to share work.
Find out more »Opening Reception
Featuring work by Margaret Lockwood, Dan Bresnahan, Steven Haas, Angela Lensch, Skye, and Renee Schwaller. With live music by Cathy Grier and food from Nistebox.
Find out more »June 2017
Poetry + Music
Join poets Donna Hilbert, Sharon Auberle, and Ralph Murre and guitarist Christy Christensen for an evening of poetry, music, food, and friendship.
Find out more »Playwrights’ Collective Meeting
Open to anyone in the area who is interested and has written a play (or film script) of any length, including works in progress. This is an open-ended, process-oriented group; have the opportunity to hear work read aloud within the group and gain from feedback and insights. To sit in on the group is free. If you wish to hear your own work read aloud, there is a $10 membership contribution per calendar year, $5 for high school students 18…
Find out more »Book Reading and Signing
M.L. Collins presents her satirical novel "Out the Door!". Light food and beverages available.
Find out more »“Walter Cronkite is Dead”
Isadoora Theater Company presents this insightful comedy about what might be possible if people from opposite sides of the political aisle would stop shouting and take one night to listen. $15/adults. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »July 2017
CD Release Party
For the new double CD, "A Bel Canto Summer." Featuring violinist David Perry, flutist Jean Berkenstock, and members of the Midsummer’s Music ensemble. Meet the musicians, enjoy a glass of wine with light hors d’oeuvres, and purchase an autographed CD set.
Find out more »August 2017
Art/Speaks
A free ekphrastic writing lab for those interested in writing in response to art. Come to write and to share work.
Find out more »“Bobby is dead. Long live Bobby.”
A puppet play imagining what Robert F. Kennedy might have to say today to those who would listen. The play features Chris Weidenbacher as the voice of Bobby and Kate Utzinger as a puppeteer. A discussion time and refreshments follows. Held in the Inside/Out performance space. Seating is limited. Reservations recommended by calling Allin at 493.2912. $20/suggested admission.
Find out more »September 2017
Art/Speaks
A free ekphrastic writing lab for those interested in writing in response to art. Come to write and to share work.
Find out more »Open Auditions
Auditioning for roles for two females (who can play ages mid 20s to mid 30s) and two males (one who can play late 20s, one who can play age range 50s-60s). Performance dates in November. Scripts available upon request. Auditions also available by appointment, call 920.662.3052.
Find out more »November 2017
“Proof”
Isadoora Theatre Company presents a four character play by David Auburn that is in turns about mathematics and the difficult equations of family and relationships, about discoveries that are both scientific and human. Held in the Inside/Outside Theater space. Some adult content. For more information or to reserve tickets call 920.495.5940. $15/adults. $10/students and seniors.
Find out more »Holiday Art Crawl Opening Reception
Come and chat with the artists of the 2017 Holiday Art Crawl. Refreshments available. Open to the public.
Find out more »January 2018
Book Discussion
Discussing Door County Reads 2018 selection, “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir” by Kao Kalia Yang.
Find out more »February 2018
Art/Speaks
A free ekphrastic writing lab for those interested in writing in response to art. Come to write and to share work.
Find out more »April 2018
Informational Meeting
If you are 50 or older and are interested in challenging your brain in new and fun ways, stop in to learn more about Deaths Door Knockers, a start up improvisational theatre company.
Find out more »May 2018
Opening Reception
For the "The Colors of Water" exhibit. Includes a poetry reading by Rolf Olson, fresh produce and snacks by Robbens Nest Farm, wine, and other beverages. Part of Celebrate Water initiative.
Find out more »June 2018
“From Soup to Nuts”
Three Monologues by Craig Little. Directed by Arthur Hopper featuring Richard Carlson, Chris Milton, and Lori Wier. Held in the Inside/Outside space. $15/adults. $10/seniors and students.
Find out more »Film Screening
"After Louie" by Vincent Gagliostro. Part of Pride Week. Free.
Find out more »July 2018
“Under Our Water”
Featuring an imagined under the bay experience surrounding you with the art work of kids ages 5-11 years old who are members at the Boys and Girls Club.
Find out more »August 2018
“Proof”
Isadoora Theatre Company presents a four character play that is in turns about mathematics and the difficult equations of family and relationships. Some adult content. Held in the Inside/Outside Space. For more information or to reserve tickets call 920.495.5940. $15/adults. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »September 2018
Candidate Meet & Greet
With Assembly 1st District Candidate Roberta Thelen. Includes light appetizers, wine, beer, lemonade, music and conversation.
Find out more »October 2018
“Helen”
In this fresh take on Euripides' tragicomedy, Helen never went to Troy but spent the war fought in her name in an Egyptian hotel room waiting for her husband, Menelaus, to come find her and take her home. $15/adults. $10/students and seniors.
Find out more »November 2018
Kick-off Party
Meet the artists for the 2018 Holiday Art Crawl in Sturgeon Bay.
Find out more »Play Reading
Featuring "The Dancing Men" by Tonie Bear and Ian Toyne, and "Murder at Al Johnson's" by Tim Toepel. From the Rogue Theater murder mystery script contest. Free.
Find out more »December 2018
Play Reading
Featuring "The Beloved Song Birds" by Mark Hunt, and "Murder on Cottage Row" by Stanley Eisenhammer. From the Rogue Theater murder mystery script contest. Free.
Find out more »April 2019
Art/Speaks
A free ekphrastic writing lab for those interested in writing in response to art. Come to write and to share work. Led by an accomplished writer.
Find out more »May 2019
Open Auditions
For the 2019 summer season at Isadoora Theatre. Reading from the scripts for their 2019 shows: 'The Realistic Joneses' by Will Eno, 'The Moors' by Jen Silverman, and 'Three Days of Rain' by Richard Greenberg. Held in the Inside/Out Theater space.
Find out more »Author Reading
Peg Bresnahan will read from her new book of poetry, 'Hunger To Share.' There will be light refreshments and books for sale. Held in conjunction with a gallery reception (5-6:30pm).
Find out more »June 2019
“The Realistic Joneses”
Two suburban couples who have even more in common than their identical homes and their shared last names. During the play, their relationships begin to intertwine. Call 920.495.5940 for reservations. $15/adults. $10/students and seniors.
Find out more »“The Realistic Joneses”
Two suburban couples who have even more in common than their identical homes and their shared last names. During the play, their relationships begin to intertwine. Call 920.495.5940 for reservations. $15/adults. $10/students and seniors.
Find out more »August 2019
Live-Lit Storytelling
Jeremy Owens, creator and producer of “You’re Being Ridiculous," will lead Live-Lit Storytelling: From Page to Stage. Participants will be encouraged to take part in that evening’s WRiTERS NiGHT at the nearby Tambourine Lounge. $60. Call 920.868.1457 to register.
Find out more »“The Moors”
Two sisters and a dog live out their lives on the bleak English moors, dreaming of love and power. The arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set all three on a strange and dangerous path. $15/adults. $10/students and seniors.
Find out more »October 2019
Playwrights’ Collective Festival
Showcase readings of new plays by area playwrights, and read by local actors from Isadoora Theatre Company. Today's reading is "Moby's Tempest" by Bela Sandor. Free.
Find out more »Playwrights’ Collective Festival
Showcase readings of new plays by area playwrights, and read by local actors from Isadoora Theatre Company. Today's reading is "A Shade of Blue" by Tonie Bear. Free.
Find out more »Playwrights’ Collective Festival
Showcase readings of new plays by area playwrights, and read by local actors from Isadoora Theatre Company. Readings include "Numb" and "The Adventures of Artemis & Apollo" by Tonie Bear; "Sweet Child of Mine" by Tim Toepel; scenes from "I Remember Blue" by Margaret Magle; and Act I from "Selling A House" by Phyllis Zatlin. Free.
Find out more »November 2019
“Three Days of Rain”
This Pulitzer Prize-winning show by Richard Greenberg centers on a brother, sister and their childhood friend as they meet to settle their parents' estate. It's a tense and brittle reunion, and much more is at stake than who gets the house. $15/adults. $10/students/seniors.
Find out more »January 2020
Small Forest
In the kick-off of Jeanne Kuhns' newest concert series, Jeanne Kuhns and Marybeth Mattson will play original soulful songs full of their gorgeous harmonies. $20/ticket. Pay at the door. The entrance is the lower back door facing the bridge.
Find out more »February 2020
George Sawyn and Jeanne Kuhns
Jeanne Kuhns, creator of the Woodwalk Concert and the Lost Moth Concert Series, established a small series in Sturgeon Bay. $20. Pay at the door. The entrance is the lower back door that faces the bridge. Call 920.495.2928 for reservations.
Find out more »Jeanne Kuhns and George Sawyn
Doors open at 6:30pm. This duo has been performing together for more than 10 years, and they will perform a set of Kuhns' originals and then switch over to covers for the second set. $20. The entrance is on the Michigan Street side at the back of the building.
Find out more »March 2020
“The Thugs”
CANCELED. The Obie Award-winning dark comedy about work, thunder and the mysterious things that are happening on the 9th floor of a big law firm. When a group of temps try to discover the secrets that lurk in the hidden crevices of their workplace, they realize they would rather believe in gossip and rumors than face dangerous realities. $15/adults. $10/seniors and students.
Find out more »Robin and Jenny Bienemann
CANCELED. Jeanne Kuhns, creator of the Woodwalk Concert and the Lost Moth Concert Series, established a small series in Sturgeon Bay. $20. Pay at the door. The entrance is the lower back door that faces the bridge. Call 920.495.2928 for reservations.
Find out more »“The Thugs”
CANCELED. 2 & 7:30pm. The Obie Award-winning dark comedy about work, thunder and the mysterious things that are happening on the 9th floor of a big law firm. When a group of temps try to discover the secrets that lurk in the hidden crevices of their workplace, they realize they would rather believe in gossip and rumors than face dangerous realities. $15/adults. $10/seniors and students.
Find out more »April 2020
Julian Hagen and Chicago Friends!
Jeanne Kuhns, creator of the Woodwalk Concert and the Lost Moth Concert Series, established a small series in Sturgeon Bay. $20. Pay at the door. The entrance is the lower back door that faces the bridge. Call 920.495.2928 for reservations.
Find out more »July 2020
Art/Speaks
Connect writing with the visual arts by writing in response to featured artwork. Led by poet Francha Barnard. Perfect for both beginning and advanced writers in any genre. Face-masks and social distance required. Free.
Find out more »October 2020
Art/Speaks
Connect writing with the visual arts by writing in response to featured artwork. Led by poet Francha Barnard. Perfect for both beginning and advanced writers in any genre. Face-masks and social distance required. Free.
Find out more »July 2021
Art/Speaks
Connect writing with the visual arts by writing in response to featured artwork. Led by poet Francha Barnard. Perfect for both beginning and advanced writers in any genre.
Find out more »October 2021
The Play Along Series
A reading of "Uncanny Valley" by Thomas Gibbons. The play documents a non-biological human as he learns to navigate the world in the not-too-distant future. Free, donations appreciated. Presented by Isadoora Theater. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling 920.562.2838.
Find out more »December 2021
“A Christmas Carol: In Prose: A Ghost Story of Christmas”
This lightly edited novella Charles Dickens wrote in 1843 has been divided among four voices and will be read chorally.
Find out more »January 2022
Art/Speaks
Connect writing with the visual arts by writing in response to featured artwork. Perfect for both beginning and advanced writers in any genre.
Find out more »February 2022
Open Auditions
Isadoora Theatre and Company is looking for actors ages 18 and older to audition for a myriad of roles. Scripts provided. Interested in technical or learning the workings of a theatre company? Let's talk. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Held in the Inside/Outside space. For more information, visit facebook.com/Isadoora.
Find out more »Open Auditions
Isadoora Theatre and Company is looking for actors ages 18 and older to audition for a myriad of roles. Scripts provided. Interested in technical or learning the workings of a theatre company? Let's talk. Proof of vaccination and masks required. Held in the Inside/Outside space. For more information, visit facebook.com/Isadoora.
Find out more »May 2022
“Art”
Originally a French play by Yasmin Reza. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting. Marc is horrified, and their relationship suffers considerable strain as a result of their differing opinions about what constitutes "art." Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please and mollify both of them. Held in the Inside/Outside Space. Presented by Footlight Theatre.
Find out more »“Art”
Originally a French play by Yasmin Reza. Serge, indulging his penchant for modern art, buys a large, expensive, completely white painting. Marc is horrified, and their relationship suffers considerable strain as a result of their differing opinions about what constitutes "art." Yvan, caught in the middle of the conflict, tries to please and mollify both of them. Held in the Inside/Outside Space. Presented by Footlight Theatre.
Find out more »Opening Reception
For the "Three Part Harmony" exhibit, featuring works by Margaret Lockwood, Prisca Benson-Fittshur, Becky Bodmer, Reneé Schwaller, Barb Shakal, Kelly Bresnahan, Steven Haas and Dan Bresnahan. The reception on the patio will feature beverages and light appetizers by Serves You Right and live music by Marcus Trana.
Find out more »Marcus Trana
Playing live music for the Margaret Lockwood Gallery opening.
Find out more »June 2022
“Constellations”
Imagine a multiverse – infinite universes filled with infinite possibilities, outcomes and situations. Imagine two people who meet, fall in love, or possibly don’t, who dream big dreams, whether realized or not. So many different stories, so many possible variations. Suitable for mature high school students and up. $15/ticket. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »“Constellations”
Imagine a multiverse – infinite universes filled with infinite possibilities, outcomes and situations. Imagine two people who meet, fall in love, or possibly don’t, who dream big dreams, whether realized or not. So many different stories, so many possible variations. Suitable for mature high school students and up. $15/ticket. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »“Constellations”
Imagine a multiverse – infinite universes filled with infinite possibilities, outcomes and situations. Imagine two people who meet, fall in love, or possibly don’t, who dream big dreams, whether realized or not. So many different stories, so many possible variations. Suitable for mature high school students and up. $15/ticket. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »“Constellations”
Imagine a multiverse – infinite universes filled with infinite possibilities, outcomes and situations. Imagine two people who meet, fall in love, or possibly don’t, who dream big dreams, whether realized or not. So many different stories, so many possible variations. Suitable for mature high school students and up. $15/ticket. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »“Constellations”
Imagine a multiverse – infinite universes filled with infinite possibilities, outcomes and situations. Imagine two people who meet, fall in love, or possibly don’t, who dream big dreams, whether realized or not. So many different stories, so many possible variations. Suitable for mature high school students and up. $15/ticket. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »“Constellations”
Imagine a multiverse – infinite universes filled with infinite possibilities, outcomes and situations. Imagine two people who meet, fall in love, or possibly don’t, who dream big dreams, whether realized or not. So many different stories, so many possible variations. Suitable for mature high school students and up. $15/ticket. $10/students & seniors.
Find out more »July 2022
Art/Speaks
Free writing lab hosted by Write On, Door County poet Francha Barnard. All level writers are welcome to attend and write in response to the art on display.
Find out more »Coffee Talks
Flautist Heather Zinninger Yarmel discusses 'Taoism and Alexander Technique in Music: A beginner’s journey to finding greater freedom in music-making.' Seating is first come, first served.
Find out more »October 2022
Art/Speaks
A free creative lab led by a local poet. Write in response to visual art.
Find out more »January 2023
Art/Speaks
Write in response to visual art. Led by local poets.
Find out more »“Hello Out There” – CANCELED
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. In the theater space below the gallery. $20/person.
Find out more »“Hello Out There” – CANCELED
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. In the theater space below the gallery. $20/person.
Find out more »“Hello Out There” – CANCELED
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. In the theater space below the gallery. $20/person.
Find out more »“Hello Out There”
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. $20/person. Cash or check at the door.
Find out more »“Hello Out There”
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. $20/person. Cash or check at the door.
Find out more »“Hello Out There”
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. $20/person. Cash or check at the door.
Find out more »February 2023
“Hello Out There”
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. $20/person. Cash or check at the door.
Find out more »“Hello Out There”
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. $20/person. Cash or check at the door.
Find out more »“Hello Out There”
One-act play by Actor's Collaborative Door County. $20/person. Cash or check at the door.
Find out more »March 2023
“Tobacco Road” Play Reading
Former sharecroppers face poverty during the Great Depression. Presented by Rogue Theater. Includes adult content. $10/suggested donation.
Find out more »“Tobacco Road” Play Reading
Former sharecroppers face poverty during the Great Depression. Presented by Rogue Theater. Includes adult content. $10/suggested donation.
Find out more »