September 2018
Movies That Matter
Showing "I Voted?" an in-depth examination of the United States election system. After-movie discussion facilitated by the League of Women Voters. Free.
Find out more »Writing Session
"When Faith is a Verb," led by Rev. Karen Hering. An afternoon of guided writing (for writers and non-writers alike) exploring faith as something we do. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Informational Presentation
“Residential Solar Power: What’s Happening and How Does It Work?” presented by John Hippensteel, president of the renewable energy firm Lake Michigan Wind & Sun. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »October 2018
UUFDC Book Club
Discussing "Illegal People: How Globalization Created Migration and Criminalizes Immigrants" by David Bacon.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Estella Lauter reading from her new book, "You Never Said. We Didn't Ask," followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA." Directed by Robert Greenwald, the film tells the stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. Discussion with HELP of Door County follows. Free.
Find out more »November 2018
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Rolf Olson, followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies" (2015, NR, 1hr 30min, Documentary/Drama/News). The film combines the use of personal stories, expert opinions, and behavioral experiments to uncover the reasons why people are dishonest. Free.
Find out more »December 2018
Sit Around Singing
Group singalong led by Katie Dahl.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Jami Hanreddy followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "Paper Tigers." The film focuses on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC). Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »Solstice Holiday Party
Enjoy yummy food and joyful company. All are welcome.
Find out more »January 2019
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring David Clowers followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "Saving Snow." Free.
Find out more »February 2019
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring youth poets from Gibraltar high school followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "Dolores." The film tells the story of Dolores Huerta, among the most important, yet least-known, activists in our history. Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »March 2019
Sit Around Singing – CANCELLED
Group singalong led by Katie Dahl.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Donna Johnson followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Griffon String Quartet
Playing Beethoven String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6, Joan Tower String Quartet No. 5, “White Water," and Debussy String Quartet in G Minor, Op. 10. $29/adults. $10/students. Free/ages 12 & under.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation America." A three-part documentary that delves into the history and present state of food co-ops. Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »April 2019
Social Economic Community Discussion
"Mental Health Behind Bars." The program features a video and TED Talk, as well as a speaker sharing mental health efforts in Door County jails. Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Margaret Rozga followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "A Better Life." A moving film of a Mexican illegal immigrant father in East L.A. struggling to protect his son from gangs and immigration agents, and striving to give his son the opportunities he never had. Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »Social Economic Community Discussion
"Healthcare Advocacy for Women." The program features two TED Talks and a speaker focusing on women's health care issues. Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »May 2019
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Thomas and Ethel Mortenson Davis, followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "We Are Water." An imaginative look at the fragile relationship between our modern society and our fresh water resources. Discussion led by Cpt. Jim Robinson follows. Free.
Find out more »June 2019
Documentary Showing
Showing 'A Place of Our Own: The Challenge of 'Home' in Door County.' Learn more abut this critical problem of our neighbors, friends, and the backbone of Door County’s economy.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Screening of "Minding the Gap," a documentary that follows the lives of three adolescent boys of different races in Rockford, Ill. A discussion will follow the film. Free.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Magical Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Much More!" features music by Joaquin Turina, Louise Farrenc, and Felix Mendelssohn. With a poetry reading. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Quintessential Quintets" features music by Wolfgang Mozart and Johannes Brahms. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »July 2019
Midsummer’s Music
"Clara, Robert, and Felix" features music by Clara Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, and Robert Schumann. $29/adults. $10/student.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Max Garland, the 2013-14 Wisconsin Poet Laureate, followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Garland will read some of his poetry and discuss Walt Whitman's bicentennial birthday. Free.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Prescient Youth" features music from composers before they were 21. Composers include Jacob Beranek (Midsummer's composer-in-residence), Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Felix Mendelssohn. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music Coffee Talks
An informal presentation on music topics by Midsummer's Music's ensemble members and friends. William Hoehn will present "Conversations with Music, or How the Onion Hears Music." Free. Space is limited to 35 people. Call 920.854.7088 for reservations.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
Showing "SWIM TEAM," a documentary about a New Jersey YMCA-based swim team made up of kids on the autism spectrum. Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »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. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Ethan Hendricks Farnham and Mara Packard, Northern Door youth poets, will be the featured poets. An open mic will follow, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies That Matter
A film will be shown. Discussion follows. Free.
Find out more »“White Fragility” Talk
Sponsored by the Racial Justice Action Team, join together to watch a YouTube lecture by sociologist Robin DiAngelo discussing her best-selling book, "White Fragility." Afterward there will be a discussion.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Profound Piano Quartets" features music by Brahms, Schubert, and Kahn. $29/adults. $10/students.
Find out more »September 2019
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Marilyn L. Taylor, former Poet Laureate of Wisconsin, followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Movies that Matter
Showing "Troubled Waters," a News21 documentary that takes viewers across the country into the neighborhoods affected by contaminated drinking water. Free. A discussion will follow.
Find out more »October 2019
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Jude Genereaux followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »“The Continuing Adventures of Carbon Man”
Roger Kuhns' solo show explores the personal paths we can take to address climate change. The monologue delves into multiple perspectives. Original music accompanies the narrative. $15/person. Reception to follow.
Find out more »November 2019
Movies that Matter
Screening "If Beale Street Could Talk," a drama that's set in Harlem during the early-1970s. Rated R. This free screening will be followed by a discussion.
Find out more »December 2019
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
The featured poet is Jack Redell, who will speak, followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »January 2020
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring a reading from current Door County Poet Laureate Nancy Rafal, followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »February 2020
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Gibraltar High School student-poets will take the stage, followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »International Mother Language Day
Readers will share poems written in their native language, whether poems of their own creation or written by a famous poet from their home country. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »March 2020
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring Susan T. Moss, and followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »Griffon String Quartet
CANCELLED. Featuring Jessie Montgomery’s “Strum;" Paul Hindemith’s String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 2; and Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 with acclaimed pianist Nariaki Sugiura.
Find out more »April 2020
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
CANCELED. Featuring a poet followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry, and reception. Free.
Find out more »October 2021
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring poet Carrie Sherrill followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry. Free.
Find out more »March 2022
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring poet June Nirschl followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry. Free.
Find out more »May 2022
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Featuring poet Ralph Murre followed by an open mic, providing an opportunity for others to read their poetry. Free.
Find out more »July 2022
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Poet Estella Lauter will read her poetry about travel, followed by an open mic where others can read their own poetry. Guests can meet Lauter after the event.
Find out more »August 2022
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Local poet Paulette Laufer will read her poetry, followed by an open mic where others can read their own poetry. Guests can meet Laufer after the event.
Find out more »Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors
Don’t miss these tremendous young musicians, who are students at Birch Creek Music Academy. Bring chairs and pack a picnic. The concert is outside and will be canceled in inclement weather.
Find out more »September 2022
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Marilyn L Taylor will read her poetry, then others can read their own.
Find out more »Alzheimer’s Speaker
Martin Schreiber will discuss his experiences as an Alzheimer's caregiver.
Find out more »October 2022
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Stephen Anderson will read his poetry, then others can read their own.
Find out more »November 2022
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Lee LeVoy will read her poetry, then others can read their own.
Find out more »December 2022
“Heal Hearts & Homes”
Ajamou Butler discusses healing justice.
Find out more »Griffon String Quartet
Violin, viola & cello.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Edward Dimaio will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »January 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Cathryn Cofell, Bruce Dethlefsen & C. Kubasta will read their poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »February 2023
An Experiential Approach to Spirituality
Presented by Doc Heide.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »March 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Mike Orlock will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »MomsRising Drop-In Postcard Party
Parents write to government leaders about their concerns. Babysitter on hand.
Find out more »Gender Discussion
Art Kopischke discusses the gender binary & non-binary identity.
Find out more »April 2023
“The Rights of Nature” Lecture
Anahkwet (Guy Reiter,) a Menominee Activist, discusses nature's legal rights.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »Poetry Reading
Indigenous poets perform their work.
Find out more »Poetry Reading
Indigenous poets perform their work.
Find out more »May 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »“The Story of Tricklebee Café”
Learn about Wisconsin's first pay-what-you-can community café in Milwaukee.
Find out more »June 2023
Pavement Sealant Presentation
Learn to protect your family from the toxins in pavement sealants.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »Creating Better Communities
Peninsula Pulse co-owner Myles Dannhausen Jr. discusses to foster healthier communities.
Find out more »A Conversation on Food Ethics
Learn about the world's food web & how to foster a sustainable earth.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Opening with a Flair," featuring classical music on piano, violin, viola & cello. $38/person.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"Women to Be Heard," a classical concert by Ilse Fromm-Michaels, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel & Johanna Müller-Hermann. $38/person.
Find out more »Expanding Perspectives of Disability
Artist Mauree Childress discusses disability etiquette, accessible spaces & more.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
The music of Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky. $38/person.
Find out more »July 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
The music of Brahms. $38/person.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
The music of Crusell, Haydn & Beethoven. $38/person.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
Schubert trio on violin, cello & piano. $38/person.
Find out more »August 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music
"19th-Century French Rapture." Classical music on violin, viola, cello & piano. $38/person.
Find out more »September 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »October 2023
Fall Favorites
Duo Pianists with mezzo soprano, Cynthia Stiehl. Concert will include selections by Bach, Chopin, Schubert, Bizet and more. Free. Donations encouraged.
Find out more »Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »November 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »December 2023
Emily Dickinson Poetry Series
Albert DeGenova will read his poetry, then others may share theirs.
Find out more »March 2024
Dickinson Poetry Series
First Door County appearance for the Milwaukee poet and educator Scott Lowery. Poems from his new book, Mutual Life, witnessing everyday life during tumultuous times. Free and open to all. Light refreshments. Bring a poem for open mic.
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