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Midsummer’s Music Presents One of the Greatest Piano Quintets Ever Written

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César Franck’s monumental Piano Quintet is dramatic, impassioned, and harmonically rich. Sister Bay, Wis. (August 18, 2025) – Concluding its 2025 summer season, Midsummer’s Music presents one of the five greatest piano quintets ever written: César Franck’s monumental Piano Quintet. Dramatic, impassioned, and harmonically rich, Franck’s quintet remains a cornerstone of the genre. The piece premiered […]

Star Cellist Sterling Elliott Headlines Peninsula Music Festival’s ‘The New World’

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Door County, Wis. (August 13, 2025) — One of classical music’s brightest young stars is coming to Door County. On Thursday, August 21 at 7:30 PM, the Peninsula Music Festival welcomes internationally acclaimed cellist Sterling Elliott for The New World, an evening pairing Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with his beloved Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” Led […]

Jazz Vocalist Janet Planet to Perform at Fishstock Concert Series on August 17

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Fish Creek, Wis. (August 13, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 8th concert of its 2025 season will feature an August 17 performance by renowned jazz vocalist Janet Planet. “The blend of Janet’s voice with her excellent band creates a powerful listener experience of both jazz and standards,” said concert promoter Steve Ellmann. […]

100+WWC Presents $34,000 in July 2025

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100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Continues Trend of Giving Events. The July 2025 Giving Circle presented $34,000 to achieve more than $752,000 awarded to 71 nonprofits since July 2018. Door County, Wis. (August 12, 2025) – 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) Giving Circle continued its philanthropic platform of providing financial support […]

New Parade Registration Process Announced for Sister Bay’s Fall Fest

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Sister Bay, Wis. (August 12, 2025) – Big news for Fall Fest fans! The Sister Bay Advancement Association is introducing a new registration process and updated rules and regulations for the iconic Fall Fest Parade. Starting this year, all parade participants must register in advance. This change ensures a more organized, safe, and enjoyable experience […]

Birch Creek Announces 2025 Fall Concert Series: A Season of Jazz, Dueling Pianos, and Holiday Traditions

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Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 11, 2025) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center invites audiences to experience its 2025 Fall Concert Series, a dynamic lineup of performances by Birch Creek faculty and guest artists. From spirited Dixieland jazz to a dazzling piano showdown, and culminating in a cherished holiday tradition, these concerts bring together exceptional musicianship and […]

GRAMMY-Winner Dame Evelyn Glennie Headlines “Percussion Party” at Peninsula Music Festival on August 19

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Door County, WIs. (August 9, 2025) — The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) invites audiences to experience a night like no other on Tuesday, August 19, with Percussion Party—a thrilling and transformative evening featuring internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY Award-winning percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. Conducted by Rune Bergmann, the Festival’s Music Director and Conductor, this extraordinary program promises to dazzle […]

Wisconsin Humane Society Issues Urgent Plea for Volunteer Foster Parents

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Highest need is for cats and kittens to alleviate overcrowding WISCONSIN (August 7, 2025) – The Wisconsin Humane Society is asking for the public’s help in wake of unprecedented intake of animals, especially surrendered cats in recent days. On Tuesday alone, 100 cats and kittens came in as surrenders or strays across their locations. WHS is […]

Folk Music Legend Mark Dvorak to Perform at Fishstock Concert Series on August 10

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Fish Creek, Wis. (July 6, 2025) – Fishstock Concert Series has announced that the 7th concert of its 2025 season will feature an August 10 performance by well-known folk music legend Mark Dvorak, dubbed Chicago’s “official troubador” on WFMT-FM’s Midnight Special show. Among other accolades, the Chicago Tribune has called Mark Dvorak “masterful,” and the Fox […]