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August 2023
Splendid Stories-Midsummers Music
We have stories to tell … from the short, whimsical, and inventive caricatures by Jan Bach for Flute and Horn, to the broad landscape of Sibelius’ En Saga, to the heartfelt patriotism of Dvorak’s striking String Quintet with double bass—the one he dedicated “To my Nation.” Stories you’ll want to hear. Four Two-Bit Contraptions Jan Bach Flute and Horn En Saga, Op. 9 (Gregory Barrett arr.) Jean Sibelius Flute, Clarinet, Horn, and Strings Quintet in G Major, Op. 77 Antonín…
Find out more »One Book’s Journey
$20
Author Joanne Nelson shares the process of how her essay collection went from accepted manuscript to published book released last month. $20. Online. For more information, please visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Stories of the Full Moon Around the Campfire
Join park staff around the campfire on this night of the Full Sturgeon Moon. Listen to stories and tales, or share your own. Bring your own chair. Park in Lot 3; follow the blacktop path to the shelter building fire ring.
Find out more »Figure Drawing
A two-hour studio session for artists to reference the human form for their work. Artists 18 years of age and older are welcome to attend. Doors open at 6pm, please come in early to set up, as doors lock and artists begin promptly at 6:30pm. Please bring your own materials. Studio fee is $15 for museum members and $20 drop-in fee per session. Six session punch cards are also available.
Find out more »September 2023
Art/Speaks
A creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art led by local poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill. Free. Juddville Contemporary Clay Studio and Gallery, 8496 Highway 42, Fish Creek. For more information, visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Celebratory Fireworks! -Midsummers Music
A season like this needs a concluding celebration! The pyrotechnics begin with Dora Pejacevic’s romantically sumptuous Piano Quartet followed by our most requested piece, Schoenfield’s outrageous Café Music. Our program and season conclude with music for piano and strings by the great Richard Strauss, coming from the same period as his tone poems, Don Juan and Death and Transfiguration, it is likewise a tour de force! Come celebrate with us. Piano Quartet in D Minor, Op. 25 Dora Pejacevic Violin,…
Find out more »Friday, September 1, 7 pm: Poetry Meets Music
Write On collaborates with Midsummer’s Music features local poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill June reading a poem writing in response to music to be played at tonight’s concert. For more information, please visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Newport Wilderness Days | Day 1
This event at Newport State Park was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s official friends group, to showcase their beautiful wilderness park. Volunteers lead hikes and programs Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest. Saturday, Sept. 2nd 8:30 am Coffee on the Beach donated by Carol Ash, NWS board member and owner of Kick Ash Coffee, Ellison Bay. What a great way to start your day with a hot cup…
Find out more »Local Authors Discuss Writing Poetry
Members of the Door County Published Authors Collective read from their work and discuss their creative process and their paths to publication. Free. For more information, please visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Fireside Stories with Artist Christopher T Wood
Saturday, September 2 7 – 9pm Dome House | 5015 South Cave Point Drive Join 2023 Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist-in-Residence, Christopher T Wood as we gather around the fire to exchange stories about The Dome House and the surrounding lands, whether real or imagined, past or future. The price of admission is a story to share.
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