September 2015
Josh McDowell
Presenting “Evidence that demands a verdict, Old Testament”.
Find out more »Josh McDowell
10:45am. Presenting “Evidence that demands a verdict, New Testament”.
Find out more »Prairie Brass Band
Award winning 35 member band playing British brass band instrumentation and directed by Mary Barnes-Gingrich.
Find out more »HOMES/Tied By Water Presentation
Poet and performance artist Moheb Soliman will engage the public through a participatory art piece involving an overhead projector and the then he has used around the Great Lakes in which people can interact with and contribute to the project. Free.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
Featured authors are Hampton Sides, Lin Enger, John Hildebrand, Kevin Miyazaki, Alice D’Alessio, Don Kilpela, Danielle Sosin, Anne-Marie Oomen and Peter Geye. Visit http://truebloodpac.com/3rd-annual-washington-island-literary-festival/ to register or for more information.
Find out more »Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets
Performing their new show “Everything Old is New Again,” a musical journey through the decades.
Find out more »May 2016
Variety Show
"A Taste of Chicago-Madison" features music, dances, monologues and live dramatic advertisements by Washington Island School students. Homemade pies of all kinds will be on sale during intermission. Freewill donations appreciated.
Find out more »The Two Julians
Julian Hagen and Julian Dawson return by popular demand bringing together these performers from the Isles of Washington and Britain. $15/adult. $10/student. Free/child 12 & under.
Find out more »June 2016
“Dear Rhoda”
Written by long-time island resident, Donna Russell when she bought a trunk at a garage sale and found a treasure trove of love letters written in the 1920's to a woman named Rhoda Katz, who was confined to a sanitarium.
Find out more »“Dear Rhoda”
Written by long-time island resident, Donna Russell when she bought a trunk at a garage sale and found a treasure trove of love letters written in the 1920's to a woman named Rhoda Katz, who was confined to a sanitarium.
Find out more »Harpeth Rising
Fusion of folk, newgrass, rock and classical. $15/adult. $10/student. Free/12 & under. $18/adult at the door.
Find out more »Julian Hagen
"Maritime Songs & Stories." Joined by his Door County friends. $15/adult. $10/student. Free/12 & under. Tickets available for pickup at door.
Find out more »July 2016
Art & Craft Fair
For the fourth year, over 20 artists and craftspeople will be selling their unique and beautiful work in this outdoor show.
Find out more »Lynn Gudmundsen & David Hatch
Beatles to Beethoven, violin, guitar, tight vocal harmonies.
Find out more »Michael Perry
Join author, humorist, musician and radio host Michael Perry for a freewheeling evening of "behind the pages" stories drawn from the hilarious and heartfelt stories that fill his bestselling books and humor recordings. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »VIVO
A lively jazz-pop bossa-samba music ensemble. $15/adult. $10/student. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »The Waymores
Country. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/12 & under. $18/adult at the door.
Find out more »Sam Fazio Trio
Backstage Jazz Club. Tickets include non-alcoholic beverage and dessert. Wine, beer and hard cider available for purchase. $20/adult. $12/student.
Find out more »August 2016
Washington Island Music Festival
"Island Excursion". Pieces by Mozart, Martinu, Stark & Schumann.
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Inside the Notes with Samantha George & Guests. In the Red Barn. Free
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
Premiere Performance. Pieces by Mozart, Schubert, Petering, Farkas, Bartok.
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Inside the Notes with Samantha George & Guests. In the Red Barn. Free.
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Open Rehearsal. Stephenson's "The Devil's Tale". Free.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
The Devil's Tale. Co-production with Island Players. Pieces by Haydn, Whitacre, Carter, Stephenson.
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Lecture & discussion with cellist Scott Tisdel. Free.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
Children's Concert. Pieces by Grieg & Petering.
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Inside the notes with Samantha George & Guests. With Eric Ewazen in the Red Barn. Free.
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"Island Songs & Landscapes". Festival Chorus - Jenny Gettel, soprano & Douglas Anderson, baritone. Pieces by Vivaldi, Mozart, Bruch & Ewazen.
Find out more »RUNA
Celtic music and step dancing. 5-7pm. Pre-concert reception at Fragrant Isle. $30/ticket (includes pre-concert & concert). $15/adult. $10/student. Free/12 & under. $18/adults at door.
Find out more »Radio Free Honduras
Honduran music legend and guitar virtuoso Charlie Baran, and his band of seasoned Chicago musicians. $15/adult. $10/student. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »The Honey Dewdrops
Americana roots music. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »Janet Planet
Jazz. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »September 2016
“The Emissary”
A comical, family-friendly science fiction quest, shot in Door County. Mindfulness matters in a race to find a time bomb from outer space. Free. Donations encouraged.
Find out more »Birds of Chicago
The collective centered around JT Nero and Allison Russell performing their Americana Roots music, combining country, folk, and soul. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
This year's theme will be "Mystique & Mystery of the Midwest." Visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.com for more information.
Find out more »“Blue Collar Diaries”
Presented by Michelle Berg. Portraying some 20 different characters, Berg spins tales of her childhood years in a performance evocative of Lily Tomlin’s best solo work. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »“Abraham Lincoln in Song”
Chris Vallillo will help listeners garner a better understanding of what drove the interests and passions of one of America’s greatest presidents. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »October 2016
Viva La Diva – ENCORE
In her one woman show, Kathy Sparrenberger performs the styles of the singers she has loved and respected throughout her career including: Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Bette Midler, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Adele and more. $15/adult. $10/students. Free/12 & under. $18/adult at door.
Find out more »November 2016
Veterans Day Program
Four veterans introduce and speak about four prominent islanders who served during the past century. Directed by the American Legion.
Find out more »May 2017
Tannahill Weavers
One of Scotland's premier traditional bands with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. $15/adult. $12/student. Free/under 12 years old.
Find out more »June 2017
Julian Hagen & Friends
Enjoy music from this Washington Island singer/songwriter and his friends. $15/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »“Steadfast Women/Iron Men”
Gayle Johnson depicts the harsh and sometimes joyful settling of Washington Island by Irish, Scandinavian, and Icelandic settlers. Set in the 1830s to 1870, photos from the Island Archives will be used for many of the scenes. $15/Adult. $8/Student. Free/Students 12 years and younger.
Find out more »“Steadfast Women/Iron Men”
Gayle Johnson depicts the harsh and sometimes joyful settling of Washington Island by Irish, Scandinavian, and Icelandic settlers. Set in the 1830s to 1870, photos from the Island Archives will be used for many of the scenes. $15/Adult. $8/Student. Free/Students 12 years and younger.
Find out more »“Steadfast Women/Iron Men”
Gayle Johnson depicts the harsh and sometimes joyful settling of Washington Island by Irish, Scandinavian, and Icelandic settlers. Set in the 1830s to 1870, photos from the Island Archives will be used for many of the scenes. $15/Adult. $8/Student. Free/Students 12 years and younger.
Find out more »Frogwater
Duo playing Celtic, bluegrass, and blues. $15/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »July 2017
Julian Hagen & Friends
CD release concert covering everything from folk to bluegrass. $15/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »“Population: 485”
A story of emergency volunteers who answer the call 24 hours a day, set against a backdrop of conflagrations and tangled wrecks, bar fights and smelt feeds. $20/adults. $15/students. Free/children 12 and under.
Find out more »Four Guyz in Dinner Jackets
Performing Doo Woop to 80s music. $20/adults. $15/students.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music Festival
“Dangerous Waters” featuring Death’s Door, 2017 by Beranek, Island Suite by Foote and Bull, Der Wind by Schreker, and Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25 by Brahms. 6pm-8pm. Concert only. $15/adults. $10/students. Free/Age 12 and under. 4pm-8:30pm. Concert w/Alexander's catered cruise on The Island Clipper. Guests are transported to the venue via the Cherry Train. $95/adult. $76/students.
Find out more »Katie Dahl and Rich Higdon
Folk. Playing on the Green. Freewill donations appreciated.
Find out more »Red Barn Night w/the Hagen Family Singers
Join Julian Hagen and his musical family for an evening of folk, country, pop & maybe a few stories & jokes, Washington Island style. $5/admission.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. Visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com for more information.
Find out more »August 2017
American Young
Nashville country duo. $18/adults. $12/students.
Find out more »Lynn Gudmundsen & David Hatch
Acoustic guitar, violin & vocals. Playing on the Green. Freewill donations appreciated.
Find out more »Kim Souther & Friends
Renowned cellist playing jazz/folk/gypsy selections. $15/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »September 2017
greenTONES
Female a cappella group performing Doo Wop to hip hop. $18/adults. $12/students.
Find out more »Prairie Brass Band
30 member Chicago band. $20/adults. $15/students.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
This year's theme is "Exploring Frontiers, Real and Imagined." Visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.com for more information.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
This year's theme is "Exploring Frontiers, Real and Imagined." Visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.com for more information.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
This year's theme is "Exploring Frontiers, Real and Imagined." Visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.com for more information.
Find out more »November 2017
Veterans Day Program
Four veterans introduce and speak about four prominent islanders who served during the past century. Directed by the American Legion.
Find out more »December 2017
“Christmas Island” Holiday School Program
An original musical that is Disney inspired. Someone summons the fairy godmother to the Island to grant a wish, but who summoned the fairy godmother and the wish are the mystery to be solved. Bake sale held in conjunction. Proceeds benefit the school. Freewill donations appreciated.
Find out more »Film Screening
1pm & 3:30pm. Showing "Dunkirk." (2017 PG-13 1hr 46min Action/Drama/History)
Find out more »May 2018
Tannahill Weavers
Scotland's premier traditional band. $18/adults. $13/students. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »June 2018
Pangelic
Unique harp and steelpan duo. Performing original compositions, jazz standards and classics. $18/adults. $13/students. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »Harpeth Rising
Dynamic and powerful, this trio of young women includes expansive three part harmonies, consummate musicianship and a deft yet soulful lyrical perspective. $16/adult. $11/student. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »July 2018
“Salute to the Troops”
A musical production created by Donna Russell and Julian Hagen, that takes the audience on a journey with the cast to salute the troops over 200 years, showing the crucial role music has played in the lives of our soldiers. $16/adult. $11/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »“The Wonder Bread Years”
Staring Pat Hazell. Delivering a laugh till you cry look at childhood in the sixties. $20/ticket.
Find out more »Genevieve Heyward
Smoky smooth songstress adept at piano and guitar. Held outdoor. Freewill donations.
Find out more »Janet Planet & Her Trio
Jazz. $18/adult. $13/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »“Shadowlands”
Based on the true story of C. S. Lewis's mid-life love affair with Joy Davidman Gresham, a forty-one year old American woman from New York. Presented by the Island Players.
Find out more »“Shadowlands”
Based on the true story of C. S. Lewis's mid-life love affair with Joy Davidman Gresham, a forty-one year old American woman from New York. Presented by the Island Players.
Find out more »“Shadowlands”
Based on the true story of C. S. Lewis's mid-life love affair with Joy Davidman Gresham, a forty-one year old American woman from New York. Presented by the Island Players.
Find out more »Kevin Van Ess and the Talk of the Town
Swing/Dixieland style jazz group. $18/adult. $13/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »The Guthrie Brothers
Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show. Honoring the Red Barn night. $5/ticket.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »August 2018
Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
World class symphony orchestra musicians perform a series of concerts. Chamber music concerts, open rehearsals, lectures and children's program complement the main performances. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »“Door of the Dead”
First Annual Songwriting retreat. Featuring American Young & Friends. For more information visit truebloodpac.com. $18/adult. $12/students. $1/12 & under.
Find out more »Buckets of Rain
Six of Door County’s favorite musicians reunite to pay tribute to Bob Dylan in a revue that has become one of the peninsula’s favorite concert traditions. $16/adult. $11/student. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »Kathy Sparrenberger
"Greatest Hits from Nashville to Broadway." With Rich Maisel. $20/adult. $15/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »“The Norwegians”
Two women hire nice Norwegian hit men to whack their ex-boyfriends, who turned out to be the practical, warm, thoughtful, destructive, evil and jilting kind. $16/ticket.
Find out more »“The Norwegians”
Two women hire nice Norwegian hit men to whack their ex-boyfriends, who turned out to be the practical, warm, thoughtful, destructive, evil and jilting kind. $16/ticket.
Find out more »September 2018
Claudia Russell & Bruce Kaplan
Contemporary folk with an attractive blend of blues, jazz and pop. $16/adult. $11/student. Free/12 & under.
Find out more »Switchback
Celtic and Americana roots music. $18/adult. $13/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
This year's theme, "Words on Water," is celebrating, reflecting upon, and generating literature with a focus upon topics, plots, issues and ideas concerning water. Visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.org for more information.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
This year's theme, "Words on Water," is celebrating, reflecting upon, and generating literature with a focus upon topics, plots, issues and ideas concerning water. Visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.org for more information.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
This year's theme, "Words on Water," is celebrating, reflecting upon, and generating literature with a focus upon topics, plots, issues and ideas concerning water. Visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.org for more information.
Find out more »Steve March-Torme & His Trio
A powerful delivery of jazz standards, Broadway favorites and original songs. $25/adult. $20/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »October 2018
Colosssal Fossils
A night of discovering the past as we welcome the Colossal Fossils team to our stage. Come touch, see, and hear about these prehistoric animals.
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