June 2016
Classical Concert
Classical music for people that dogs will enjoy. No charge, free will donation to benefit Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue. Meet Felix from Wisconsin Sheltie Rescue.
Find out more »July 2016
Door County Art League Meeting
6:15pm. Art critique session. 7pm. Meeting. Woodwork artisan, Michael Doerr, is the featured speaker. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »October 2016
Author Reading
Fred M.B. Amram reads from and discusses his memoir-in-stories "We're in America Now".
Find out more »November 2016
Gratitude Journaling
Write on, Door County's executive director shows how to create a "gratitude journal". Learn how to pay attention to and remember the good things in life. Previous writing experience not necessary. Free.
Find out more »January 2017
Peace of Poetry
Come together to share and listen to poems promoting peace. Free and open to all ages.
Find out more »February 2017
Poetry Discussion
Naomi Shihab Nye's collection "Transfer: poems" is the focus. Free and open to the community.
Find out more »Parent Partnership Gathering
A light breakfast, speakers, and childcare provided. All parents welcome. Call 920.743.2701 for more information.
Find out more »March 2017
Irish Sing-Along
All are welcome to sing along, listen to soloists and enjoy light refreshments. Printed lyrics provided. Free, but donations accepted.
Find out more »April 2017
Friendly Crafters
Join other paper crafters to work on your creations. Call Holly at 823.2220 or Olive at 818.0190 for more information.
Find out more »Activities at the Church
9-11am. Parent Partnership Gathering. A light breakfast, speakers, and childcare provided. All parents welcome. Call 920.743.2701 for more information. 7pm. Weather Themed Sing-Along. Song books available. Local singer-musician John Contratto will lead songs. All ages welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Free will offering.
Find out more »Earth Day Presentation
“The Paris UN Climate Change Conference: Some Sobering News, Some Hopeful News,” presented by entomologist Dick Smythe, will focus on international commitments to slow this global threat and mitigate its worst effects. A question and answer period will follow.
Find out more »May 2017
Discuss Door County Meeting
A public reception to release the "Growing Older Final Report" and unveil artwork inspired by the project. Registration requested, please email [email protected] or call 920.746.1786
Find out more »June 2017
Old Fashioned Sing-Along
A walk down memory lane. Donations accepted for a clean water project. Lyrics will be provided.
Find out more »October 2017
Halloween Pizza Party
Sit down and relax after trick-or-treat in the neighborhood with pizza, popcorn, and family-friendly movies. All ages welcome. Freewill donations toward food accepted.
Find out more »December 2017
Midsummer’s Music
Featuring the Hunt Quartet. The repertoire for the first half of the concert includes Quartettsatz in C Minor by Franz Schubert and String Quartet No. 4, Op. 18, by Ludwig van Beethoven while the second half features familiar holiday pieces. Free.
Find out more »January 2018
Mini-Series Screening
5pm. Light supper with soup and bread. 5:30-7:30pm. “Race: The Power of an Illusion.” Showing episode 1, “The Difference Between Us.” A three-part series focusing on what race is, what it isn’t, and why it continues to be such a troubling idea in America today. Followed by a thoughtful, civil, and honest dialogue. Free.
Find out more »Mini-Series Screening
5pm. Light supper with soup and bread. 5:30-7:30pm. “Race: The Power of an Illusion.” Showing episode 2, “The Story We Tell.” A three-part series focusing on what race is, what it isn’t, and why it continues to be such a troubling idea in America today. Followed by a thoughtful, civil, and honest dialogue. Free.
Find out more »Mini-Series Screening
5pm. Light supper with soup and bread. 5:30-7:30pm. “Race: The Power of an Illusion.” Showing episode 3, “The House We Live In.” A three-part series focusing on what race is, what it isn’t, and why it continues to be such a troubling idea in America today. Followed by a thoughtful, civil, and honest dialogue. Free.
Find out more »February 2018
Pancake Dinner
Featuring live music from the Sturgeon Bay High school Jazz Band, pancakes, hot cocoa, and a topping buffet. With bingo, face paint, games, and prizes. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Environmental Program
"State and National Efforts," presented by Rev. Tisha Brown. A six-week program series focused on Environmental Justice. Free and open to all.
Find out more »Environmental Program
"The Relationship Between Spirituality & the Environment," presented by Dr. William Urbrock, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, UW Oshkosh. A six-week program series focused on Environmental Justice. Free and open to all.
Find out more »March 2018
Environmental Program
"Environmentally Responsible Design," presented by Virge Temme. A six-week program series focused on Environmental Justice. Free and open to all.
Find out more »Environmental Program
"Agriculture and Our Environment," presented by Lynn and Nancy Utesch, founders of Kewaunee Citizens Advocating Responsible Environmental Stewardship. A six-week program series focused on Environmental Justice. Free and open to all.
Find out more »Environmental Program
"Global Threats to Fresh Water," presented by Scott Hansen, DNR Fisheries Biologist. A six-week program series focused on Environmental Justice. Free and open to all.
Find out more »Environmental Program
"Effective Strategies for Advocating for the Environment to Government Leaders," presented by representatives from Write On Door County, League of Women Voters and the Door County Civility Project. The finale of a six-week program series focused on Environmental Justice. Free and open to all.
Find out more »June 2018
Midsummer’s Music
“Disparate Spirits” featuring Escalay (“The Water Wheel”) by Hamza El Din; Quartet, H 315 by Bohuslav Martinů; and Piano Quintet in F Minor by César Franck. Music promoting the Celebrate Water Door County initiative. A reception follows the concert. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
“From Homespun to Exotic” featuring Notturno in E-flat Major, D. 897 by Franz Schubert; Trio in G Major (“Gypsy”) by Franz Joseph Haydn; and Trio No. 2 in G Major, Op. 112 by Joachim Raff. A reception follows the concert. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »August 2018
Trunk Show
"Color-Brave Photo Project: Black and Brown Faces, A New Narrative." Features the portraits and personal stories of people of color. With a reception (6pm) followed by a community conversation about the exhibit (7pm).
Find out more »Trunk Show
"Color-Brave Photo Project: Black and Brown Faces, A New Narrative." Features the portraits and personal stories of people of color.
Find out more »September 2018
Midsummer’s Music
“Creative Aquifers” featuring Dover Beach, Op. 3, by Samuel Barber and features a mezzo soprano; Adagio for Strings, Op. 11, by Barber; Three Rhapsodies (2011) by Paul Schoenfield; and Piano Quintet in A Major (“The Trout”), D. 677, by Franz Schubert. Music promoting the Celebrate Water Door County initiative. A reception follows the concert. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »Parent Symposium of Door County
All parents and caregivers of small children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion or sexual orientation. Light refreshments are potluck; coffee is always provided. Featuring guest speakers, events and activities. Childcare provided.
Find out more »“On Top of Spaghetti” Fundraiser
Seatings at 4:30-5:30pm & 6-7pm. An evening filled with Italian ambiance, strolling violins, a delicious pasta and meatball dinner and a silent auction to benefit JAK’s Place. $15/adults. $5/ages 10 & under.
Find out more »October 2018
10th Annual Halloween Party
Relax after trick-or-treating. Featuring family-friendly movies and food. Free. Free-will donations collected for food.
Find out more »December 2018
Gingerbread House Decorating
Enjoy hot cocoa and snacks as you build a gingerbread house. Limited space. Reservations required by calling 920.746.9645. $25/house, includes house, icing, decorations, chef tips & tricks.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music Holiday Concert
A holiday concert of classical music and holiday favorites. Free. Donations accepted.
Find out more »“Radical Self Love and Artistic Integrity”
Presented by Rae Senarighi, a transgender, non-binary artist and illustrator. Rae is personally driven to combat the misunderstanding and marginalization of the trans community through art.
Find out more »March 2019
Film Screening
Showing "Becoming More Visible" by Pamela French. Challenged by how to identify since early childhood, four fearless transgender young adults defy societal norms to be their true selves and become more visible. Popcorn and beverages available. Free.
Find out more »Informational Presentation
Learn more about cannabis, legalization, decriminalization, its history, and effects on the body and brain. The City of Sturgeon Bay and Village of Egg Harbor will include advisory referendums about recreational and medical cannabis in spring.
Find out more »May 2019
Film Screening
Showing 'Harvest of Empire,' a 90 minute documentary produced in 2012 and based on the book of the same title by journalist Juan Gonzalez. The documentary contains graphic scenes not appropriate for young children. Donations will be accepted for Annunciation House, a Catholic charity in El Paso, Texas, provides support to refugees at the Mexico border.
Find out more »Mental Health Parent Café
A place for parents to come together to listen, talk, build friendships and support each other around the topic of mental health. RSVP to Chad Welch at 920.421.3146. Free.
Find out more »July 2019
Midsummer’s Music
"Czech and Triple Czech" features music by Novák, Škroup, and Dvořák. $29/adult. $10/student.
Find out more »August 2019
Midsummer’s Music
"The Piano Virtuoso as Composer" features music by Clementi, Busoni, Hummel, and Czerny. Write On poet will read poem inspired by music. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Profound Piano Quartets" features music by Brahms, Schubert, and Kahn. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »October 2019
Rotary Club of Door County North
Short business meeting followed by program by 6220 District Governor Steve Handrick. Visitors welcome. $5/breakfast, non-member.
Find out more »December 2019
Griffon String Quartet
Playing classical pieces and holiday favorites. Free. Donations accepted.
Find out more »Griffon String Quartet
Playing classical pieces and holiday favorites. Free. Donations appreciated.
Find out more »Griffon String Quartet
Performing a holiday concert. Donations accepted (suggested $10).
Find out more »January 2020
Documentary Screening
Watch "Almost Sunrise," a documentary on moral injury told through the story of two combat veterans and their struggles with PTSD. Stay after for pizza and a discussion. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »March 2020
Door County Parent Playgroup
CANCELED. All parents and caregivers of small children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. Light refreshments are potluck; coffee is always provided. Parents meet and chat while children play in the large nursery and adjoined lounge. Free.
Find out more »Door County Parent Playgroup
CANCELED. All parents and caregivers of small children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. Light refreshments are potluck; coffee is always provided. Parents meet and chat while children play in the large nursery and adjoined lounge. Free.
Find out more »April 2020
Door County Parent Playgroup
CANCELED. All parents and caregivers of small children are welcome regardless of race, sex, religion, or sexual orientation. Light refreshments are potluck; coffee is always provided. Parents meet and chat while children play in the large nursery and adjoined lounge. Free.
Find out more »July 2021
Midsummer’s Music
Performing works by Johann Baptist Vanhal, Ludwig van Beethoven and Sergei Liapunov. $30/ticket. For more information and COVID policies, visit midsummersmusic.com.
Find out more »August 2021
Midsummer’s Music
Featuring work by Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms and Quinn Mason, 2021 Composer-in-Residence Fellow. $30/ticket. For more information and COVID policies, visit midsummersmusic.com.
Find out more »June 2022
Midsummer’s Music
"Best of the Unknown Greats" featuring music by Friedrich Kiel and Joachim Raff. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »Griffon String Quartet
Performing music by Dmitri Shostakovich and Felix Mendelssohn. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »July 2022
Midsummer’s Music
"Mozart & Healy" featuring music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Will Healy, Midsummer's Music composer-in-residence. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Trio Magic" featuring music by Laura Netzel, Joachim Turina and Franz Schubert. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Lush & Thrilling Romantic Poetry" featuring music by Franz Schubert, Friedrich Gernsheim and Carl Maria von Weber. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Homeland Sentiments" featuring music by Mykola Lysenko, Philipp Scharwenka and Antonín Dvořák. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »August 2022
Midsummer’s Music
"Down Home & Heavenly" featuring music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Libby Larsen and Ferdinand Ries. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »September 2022
Midsummer’s Music
"A Date with Destenay" featuring music by Louise Farrenc, Edouard Destenay and César Franck. $35/adults. $15/students. Free/ages 12 & younger.
Find out more »Home-Based Childcare Networking Event
Connect with other childcare providers and learn about available resources. Nutrition training from DCMC dietician. Refreshments served. RSVP at 920.421.3149 or [email protected].
Find out more »October 2022
Halloween Brat Fry
Proceeds support domestic violence awareness.
Find out more »Halloween Pizza Party
Halloween movies, crafts & trick or treating for kids & their parents. Costumes encouraged.
Find out more »December 2022
Opening Reception
Featuring Dennis M. Connolly's photography.
Find out more »Mental Health Forum
Therapist Lauren Daoust discusses elders' mental health.
Find out more »Holiday Fundraiser Concert
Featuring the Griffon String Quartet. Food & monetary donations benefit Feed & Clothe My People.
Find out more »Blue Christmas Service
A time of reflection for those who struggle around the holidays.
Find out more »January 2023
MLK Forum
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.
Find out more »Mental Health Forum
Sheriff Tammy Sternard discusses mental health & the justice system.
Find out more »Mayor Public Forum
Mayor Ward discusses the city's past, present & future.
Find out more »February 2023
Holocaust Forum
Millie Kritzler discusses her experiences.
Find out more »Black History Month Lecture
A Sturgeon Bay resident discusses Black history & his family's experiences.
Find out more »Mental Health Lecture
A JAK's Place volunteer discusses parenting a child with a mental illness.
Find out more »March 2023
Mental Health Lecture
Cathy Keller discusses the connection between physical & mental health.
Find out more »April 2023
Artist Reception
Local teachers exhibit their art.
Find out more »Immigration Lecture
An immigration attorney discusses family-related immigration & deportation defense.
Find out more »Armed Intruder Training
Learn ADD (Avoid, Deny, Defend) strategies.
Find out more »Domestic Abuse Lecture
Tracey Robertson discusses the impact of HELP of Door County.
Find out more »May 2023
Classical Recital
Recital by 17 Griffon String Quartet students learning to play violins, violas & cellos.
Find out more »Spring Concert
Music by the Community Choir of Door County.
Find out more »June 2023
Young Adult Story Share
Symone Sandoval discusses growing up Latina in a predominantly white county, & Scout Feldman discusses finding her voice & helping others do the same.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Opening with a Flair," featuring classical music on piano, violin, viola & cello. $38/person.
Find out more »July 2023
Midsummer’s Music
The music of Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky. $38/person.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
The music of Crusell, Haydn & Beethoven. $38/person.
Find out more »Blood Drive
Register online at redcross.org. Reservations preferred, walk-ins welcome (there may be a greater wait time).
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
Schubert trio on violin, cello & piano. $38/person.
Find out more »August 2023
Midsummer’s Music
"19th-Century French Rapture." Classical music on violin, viola, cello & piano. $38/person.
Find out more »September 2023
Adult Forum & Reception
Hope United Church of Christ welcomes its Scholar-in-residence to Sturgeon Bay, Jennifer Stevens. Discussion topic will be "Dispelling Native American Sterotypes"
Find out more »Adult Forum
Hope United Church of Christ welcomes its Scholar-in-residence to Sturgeon Bay, Jennifer Stevens. Discussion topic will be "The Oneida 'Great Law'"
Find out more »Adult Forum
Hope United Church of Christ welcomes its Scholar-in-residence to Sturgeon Bay, Jennifer Stevens. Discussion topic will be "Oneida 'Philosophy of the Great Mind'"
Find out more »October 2023
Midsummer’s Music
Autumn Music Fest. Pro Arte Quartet
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
Autumn Music Fest. Griffon Strong Quartet. Free event. Registration and donations encouraged. 920.854.7088
Find out more »Volunteer Training
Training session to volunteer to provide one-on-one adult literacy tutoring. $25/person.
Find out more »Halloween Pizza Party
Area youth and their parents are invited for hot pizza, halloween movies, and seasonal crafts before or after you Trick or Treat! Costumes are optional but encouraged. ALL are welcome at this free community event.
Find out more »November 2023
Door County’s New Tool to Build Affordable Housing
Brett Bicoy speaks about housing.
Find out more »December 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters Presentation
Jennifer Aldrich speaks about mentoring a child in our community.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music Holiday Concert
Concert performing holiday classical music. Tickets are free but can be reserved at midsummersmusic.com.
Find out more »Blue Christmas Service
A time of reflection for those who struggle around the holidays.
Find out more »April 2024
Door-Tran Annual Meeting
Attendees will learn about 2023 accomplishments and future goals of transportation services to meet the ongoing transportation needs for Door County residents. RSVP appreciated. Free.
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