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August 2025
A Night at the Movies: Heroes
Conductor: Maestro Rune Bergmann and Yale conducting students. John Williams: “Raiders March” from Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Charlie Chaplin and David Raskin: Smile from Chaplin Jeremy Chase: “Caribou” John Williams: “Viktor’s Tale” from The Terminal John Williams: “With Malice Towards None” from Lincoln John Williams: Theme from Schindler’s List John Williams: Theme from Jaws John Williams: Suite from Star Wars Conductor: Rune Bergmann Guest Conductors: Stefano Boccacci and Ezra Calvino Get ready for a thrilling cinematic adventure as the Peninsula Music Festival…
Find out more »Wind Ensemble Retreat
The Wind Ensemble Retreat, taking place from August 13 – 16, invites adult musicians of intermediate to advanced levels to refine their music reading and performance skills. Participants will engage in daily rehearsals, sectionals, and masterclasses, culminating in a public performance. The retreat is co-directed by educators Jim Stombres, Steve Sveum, and Brayer Teague - all renowned for their contributions to music education and performance. The program is in its eighth year.
Find out more »Free Fridays
Free Sanctuary admission, educational activities 9am-12pm. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
Find out more »Fossil Finds; Geology Bingo Drop-in Program
Door County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks, just waiting to be discovered. Look for the table down at the beach area for this self-paced, drop-in program, playing geology bingo in the beach area. Lot 3.
Find out more »Art/Speaks
A creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art led by local poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill. Free. Peninsula School of Art, 3900 County Road F, Fish Creek. Free. For more information, visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Wind Ensemble Retreat
The Wind Ensemble Retreat, taking place from August 13 – 16, invites adult musicians of intermediate to advanced levels to refine their music reading and performance skills. Participants will engage in daily rehearsals, sectionals, and masterclasses, culminating in a public performance. The retreat is co-directed by educators Jim Stombres, Steve Sveum, and Brayer Teague - all renowned for their contributions to music education and performance. The program is in its eighth year.
Find out more »The Basics of Screenwriting with Adam Sleper
Discover the anatomy of a scene, script structure, character development, and more. $30. For more information, visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Campfire Fun with Park Staff
The staff at Newport will be gathering around the campfire and sharing their best pudgy pie recipes. There will be some pie irons for you to try your hand at making one or bring your own! Ingredients for staff’s favorite recipes will be supplied. Meets at the fire ring by to the shelter building, a short walk from Lot 3.
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