Wed, July 19, 2023 by Jim Berkenstock Who was the most precocious classical composer of all? Many would reasonably say Mozart, but I guess my title gives away my choice. This is not to say that Mendelssohn was a better composer than Mozart. It is just a comparison of their quickness in developing a mature style. Perhaps […]
PenArt’s Door County Plein Air Festival Celebrates the Tradition of Outdoor Painting
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 17, 2023) – Peninsula School of Art (PenArt), 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek, presents the 17th Annual Door County Plein Air Festival with free and ticketed events July 23 through July 29; and an online exhibition and sale July 30 through August 13, 2023. Plein Air painting has long been a tradition in […]
New Exhibits at Miller Art Museum Featuring Large-Scale Photography and Giverny-Inspired Paintings
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 17, 2023) — The Miller Art Museum, located in downtown Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is pleased to debut Suzanne Rose: Blind Spot — to pass among them, organized by the Museum of Wisconsin Art, and Séjour: Impressions of Giverny by Brigitte Kozma on the second floor Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine. Both exhibitions will be on […]
DCA Presents Rebirth Brass Band July 25
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 17, 2023) – On Tuesday, July 25, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present iconic New Orleans ensemble Rebirth Brass Band. Whether they’re appearing on HBO’s Tremé or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed […]
Midsummer’s Music Masters Schubert’s ‘Mountain’
Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat is one of two monumental trios he wrote at the height of his creativity. It’s a mountain to climb, but the view is worth it! Sister Bay, Wis. (July 17, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music, Wisconsin’s oldest summer chamber music series, continues its 2023 concert season with a program celebrating one of […]
We Love Honeybees
By Coggin Heeringa, Interpretive Naturalist, Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. Thanks to the Beekeepers of Door County, we have several demonstration hives at Crossroads. Thanks to our restoration efforts, our preserves also are home to native wild bees – probably more species than we even realize. We all love honeybees. These very special insects make honey […]
Midsummer’s Music Awarded Women’s Fund Grant
Midsummer’s Music received $2,500 from the Women’s Fund of Door County to support performances with music by women composers. Sister Bay, Wis. (July 15, 2023) – Midsummer’s Music is pleased to announce that it was awarded a $2,500 grant from the Door County Community Foundation’s Women’s Fund in support of its dedication to presenting music by […]
DCA Presents “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 15, 2023) – On Thursday, July 20, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present R&B legend Gladys Knight in concert. Gladys Knight is a seven-time Grammy winner who has enjoyed #1 hits on the Pop, Gospel, R&B and Adult Contemporary charts, and has triumphed in film, television, and live […]
July Dinner Program Features Baileys Harbor Fish Company
Door County, Wis. (July 15, 2023) – The Door County Historical Society will host the July Dinner Program on July 24, 2023, at the Log Den in Egg Harbor. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., offering attendees an opportunity to mingle and enjoy the scenic surroundings before dinner at 6:00 p.m. Following dinner, will […]
Peninsula Pet of the Week: Toro
Meet Toro, he is a 3-year-old dog available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. He is 67 pounds with a white and brown brindle coat and has an awesome attitude that he’s looking to share in a new loving home. Toro loves attention, going for walks, and his share of treats. […]