August 2018
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 »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 »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.
Find out more »Julian Dawson
With special guest Julian Hagen. $16/adult. $11/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »“Guys on Ice”
2pm & 7:30pm. A musical about life, love, and the one that got away (both fish and women), while keeping warm with a healthy appreciation of good bait, cold Leinie's, and the Green Bay Packers. $25/tickets.
Find out more »November 2018
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 »Katie Dahl & Peter Mulvey
Dahl is known for her original folk music, sharp-witted lyrics, and engaging performances. Mulvey is best known for his warmly wry songwriting and intense percussive guitar style. $16/adult. $11/student. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »May 2019
A.J. Croce
A piano man and a vocal stylist second. His muted growl pulls from a host of American traditions and anti-heroes. $21/adults. $16/students. $1/children 12 and younger.
Find out more »June 2019
Landscape Guitar
Playing folk, folk rock, and folk pop all set to a backdrop of lush and vibrant painted landscapes, based on the guitar theme flows through the concert. $16/adults. $11/students. $1/children 12 and younger.
Find out more »Hiroya Tsukamoto
A one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. $16/adults. $11/students. $1/children ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »Pat Hazell
Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell exposes his own sordid past from his early addiction to card tricks (up to 3 packs a day), to his recent divorce, and living happily ever after. A night of comedy. $20/adult. $15/student. $1/children 12 and younger.
Find out more »Julian Hagen & Friends
Featuring Julian Hagen and iconic Island talents. The show will focus on Washington Island history—fishing, farming, and family based community—through music and retrospective story telling. $16/adults. $11/students. $1/children 12 and younger.
Find out more »Andrew Sords
American-born, acclaimed, soloist violinist with extraordinary abilities. $18/adults. $13/students. $1/children ages 12 and under.
Find out more »July 2019
Jeffrey Foucault
An American songwriter and record producer, whose work marries the influence of American country, blues, rock 'n' roll, and folk music. $23/adults. $18/students. $1/children 12 and younger.
Find out more »Jodie DeSalvo
Playing along with Johnathon Bass and Peter Nehlsen, DeSalvo will delight audiences with a unique combination of classical and rock. $18/adults. $13/students. $1/children ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »Guthrie Brothers
Playing "Everything Everly, An Everly Brothers Show." $16/adult. $11/students. $1/children ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »Paper Birds
Claudia Russell, Bruce Kaplan, Katie Dahl and Rich Higdon will play a blend of folk with an eclectic and engaging sound. $18/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 2019
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
"Friday Finale with the Festival Chorus." With selections by Näther, Holst, Schoenfield and Thompson. For full schedule visit washingtonislandmusicfestival.com.
Find out more »“Winston Churchill: The Blitz”
Performed by Randy Otto. He comes armed with a simple lectern, Johnny Walker Red scotch, Pol Roger champagne and 47 ring cigar as he portrays one of history’s iconic members, Winston Churchill. $16/adults. $11/students. $1/children ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »Michael Miles
“From Senegal to Seeger: A History of Folk Music” is a social and political portrait of America through the eyes of the banjo. $18/adult. $13/student. $1/ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »Michael Perry
New York Times best-selling author, radio talk-show host, and raconteur, who brings his warm, good humor to the stage. $19/adult. $14/student. $1/ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »September 2019
Julian Dawson
Sharing his trademark British humor, haunting vocals, eloquent guitar, and virtuoso harmonica for an evening of the best in original songs and wonderful entertainment. $18/adult. $13/student. $1/ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »Chuck Cannon
An Academy of Country Music Award wining songwriter, Cannon’s compositions include multiple hit singles for Toby Keith, Victoria Shaw and John Michael Montgomery. $18/adult. $13/student. $1/ages 12 and younger.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
2019 Theme: Generational. Wisconsin author Jane Hamilton is the keynote speaker. Other featured writers include Rebecca Makkai, Bao Phi, Scott Russell Sanders and Luis Alberto Urrea. For more information visit washingtonislandliteraryfestival.org.
Find out more »Writers’ Walk Dedication
The 6.3-mile Writers’ Walk features six plaques located at special places on the island.
Find out more »July 2020
CANCELED – 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 2021
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 »May 2022
Live Birds
Open Door Bird Sanctuary will have a raptor presentation with live birds of prey. Freewill donation.
Find out more »Mac Powell
5pm. Doors open. 6pm. Former front-man and lead singer of Christian rock band, Third Day. $25/ticket.
Find out more »June 2022
An Island Christmas in June
For those who weren’t able to spend time with family at Christmas due to the pandemic restrictions, it may be time for friends and loved ones to get together and make up for a lost time. A time for fun and frivolity. Presented by Donna Russell. $15/ticket.
Find out more »Betsy Ade & the Well Known Strangers
Cello-infused acoustic pop-rock collaboration. $20/ticket.
Find out more »July 2022
Washington Island Craft Fair
Featuring Island and County artists selling art, jewelry, photography, fiber arts, pottery, woodworking and more.
Find out more »The Songs of John Denver, James Taylor and Joni Mitchel
Featuring an all-star cast of local singers and crack, back-up musicians. Singers Matt "Candy" Grandy, Tom Russe, Annabelle Hansen, Jessie Hansen, back-up musicians Dan Hansen, Lynn Gudmundsen, Prof Gourley, Julian Hagen and others. Held outside, unless it rains. Donations welcome.
Find out more »Kathy Sparrenberger
Love songs and stories from the movies to the stage. $20/ticket.
Find out more »Mipso
N.C.-based bluegrass and Americana. $20/ticket.
Find out more »Classic Country Night
Local musicians perform favorites from the likes of Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Held outside. Freewill donations.
Find out more »August 2022
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 »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 »Seat of the Pants Band & Guests
Featuring Julian Hagen and local musicians. Bring a picnic and enjoy a free show. Freewill donations appreciated. Held outside.
Find out more »Landscape of Guitar
A visual and auditory delight with singer/songwriter guitar duo, Patchouli and Terra Guitarra. $20/ticket.
Find out more »September 2022
The Honeygoats
A WI-based string band. $18/ticket.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
12pm-1 pm: Bring your own lunch. 1pm-3 pm: Community creative lab led by Paula Carter and Elizabeth Evans Sachs. Paid workshops available over the weekend.
Find out more »Eric Lewis & The Griffon String Quartet
Memphis multi-instrumentalist backed by string quartet. $20/ticket.
Find out more »October 2022
Live Music
Musicians from around the island and Door peninsula will perform reggae and folk. Free.
Find out more »Stephen Bryant
Grammy-nominated baritone performs opera and show tunes.
Find out more »May 2023
Shrek Jr. the Musical
Performed by Washington Island students.
Find out more »June 2023
“Island Archives”
Historical photos, refreshments, & talks by archivist Steve Reisse (3:30 & 4:30pm.)
Find out more »Variety Show
Dedicated to the memory of locals Richard and Marilyn Ver Hale.
Find out more »Jonathan Bass & Trio Voyager
Piano, cello & violin. $20/person.
Find out more »Agriculture Forum
Local farmers discuss the future of island agriculture.
Find out more »Lance & Lea
Heart-pounding harmonies & prominent guitar. $20/person.
Find out more »“A Thousand Clowns”
An unemployed writer tries to support his young nephew.
Find out more »“A Thousand Clowns”
An unemployed writer tries to support his young nephew.
Find out more »“A Thousand Clowns”
An unemployed writer tries to support his young nephew.
Find out more »Big Mouth
A rollicking mix of jazz, blues & funk. $20/person.
Find out more »July 2023
“Hold the Boat”
Original songs about Washington Island.
Find out more »Magic Show
Magical entertainment by Jason Hudy. $20/person.
Find out more »“Island Archives”
Archivist Steve Reiss discusses the African-American colony that settled in West Harbor before the Civil War.
Find out more »Classic Country Night
Featuring Stacy & Bobby Angello.
Find out more »Keepers of the Door
Performers bring Pilot Island to life through stories, poems & songs.
Find out more »Kathy Sparrenberger & Ron Hawking
Studio singers perform duets inspired by Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton & more. $20/person.
Find out more »Death’s Door Dance Festival
Activities at 5:30pm, shows at 4pm & 7pm. "Living Traditions" dance performance.
Find out more »Beatles Night
Rick Gourley plays one song off of each Beatles album. $20/person.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
Flute, clarinet, viola, cello & piano. $25/person.
Find out more »August 2023
Washington Island Music Festival
Strauss' 4 last songs. $25/person.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
The Schubert Quintet rehearses. Open to the public.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
Nocturne for clarinet, horn & piano. $25/person.
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
Children's concert featuring "The Washington Town Musicians" (wind quintet & narrator.)
Find out more »Washington Island Music Festival
Piano, woodwind, string & choir music.
Find out more »The Byrne Brothers
Traditional Irish music & dancing. $20/person.
Find out more »Julien Kozak
Folk-pop singer-songwriter.
Find out more »September 2023
Petty & Prine Night
Musicians play songs by John Prine & Tom Petty.
Find out more »Genevieve Heyward & Jackson Mankowski
Singer-songwriter duo. $20/person.
Find out more »Barbie the Movie!
Movie viewing. PG13. Free. No registration.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
Community creative lab. Free. No registration required.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
Writing workshops & opening reception. Registration required at writeondoorcounty.org.
Find out more »Washington Island Literary Festival
Author talks. For more information visit writeondoorcounty.org.
Find out more »Landscape of Guitar
Animated paintings on an onstage screen are sung to life by Patchouli & Terra Guitarra. $20/person.
Find out more »Maritime Show
Seafaring songs & stories. $20/person.
Find out more »October 2023
Reggae Night
Hear the differences between reggae, folkgae & Carribean music, as played by locals. $20/person.
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