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August 2025
Midsummer’s Music: César Franck Piano Quintet
César Franck Piano Quintet Pick the five greatest Piano Quintets in the literature and Franck’s has to be among them. Saint-Saëns was the pianist at the premiere. Here is an opportunity to hear Jeannie Yu in her favorite repertoire. Flutist Heather Zinninger returns to perform Amy Beach’s colorful and evocative Theme and Variations with strings. This program will close our season at our annual Labor Day Gala at Björklunden. A special and celebratory afternoon indeed! Theme and Variations in A…
Find out more »Mark Edgar Stuart
Lovable and literary, smart yet plain-spoken, heartening, funny, and always memorable. Most folks will find themselves compatible with Mark Edgar Stuart, whose complementary musicality and contagiously honest voice showcase a resilient and relaxed artist, both sage and seasoned. You'll have a tough time finding a more widely-embraced modern singer-songwriter in Memphis – Stuart's enthusiasm about his adopted hometown and what it has to offer is magnetic, and his songs will stick with you. Grammy-winning music writer/director Robert Gordon is a…
Find out more »Piano Retreat
The Piano Retreat, offered August 22 – 25, caters to piano enthusiasts, teachers, and semi-professionals aiming to deepen their artistry. Participants will benefit from masterclasses, lectures, and performance opportunities in a non-competitive setting. The retreat features instruction from renowned pianists Susan Tang, Jodie DeSalvo, and Soo Young Lee, each bringing a wealth of experience and pedagogical insight.
Find out more »Memoir Mondays
A creative lab for seniors to encourage them to writer their life stories. Free. Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. For more information, visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park
(August 25 or 26 – Whichever night has the best viewing conditions) Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be telescopes and other equipment set up with some of Door County’s best amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights of the night sky. All are welcome to bring their own telescopes or binoculars. Flashlights or headlamps with red lens cover is recommended. It is always a good idea…
Find out more »Crave Cuisine’s Secret Supper Club Series: A Celebration of Elegance and Seasonality
Experience an evening of culinary artistry with Crave Cuisine’s Secret Supper Club Series: A Celebration of Elegance and Seasonality. This intimate, 26-seat farm-to-table dinner in Sturgeon Bay features a chef-curated four-course menu inspired by the finest local farms and artisans. Your evening begins with a choice of a welcome drink, enjoy a glass of wine or a mocktail, followed by a stroll through the grounds with seasonal passed bites. Once seated, enjoy a surprise from the chef before embarking on…
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music: César Franck Piano Quintet
César Franck Piano Quintet Pick the five greatest Piano Quintets in the literature and Franck’s has to be among them. Saint-Saëns was the pianist at the premiere. Here is an opportunity to hear Jeannie Yu in her favorite repertoire. Flutist Heather Zinninger returns to perform Amy Beach’s colorful and evocative Theme and Variations with strings. This program will close our season at our annual Labor Day Gala at Björklunden. A special and celebratory afternoon indeed! Theme and Variations in A…
Find out more »Socrates’ Café
Use open conversation, listening, and empathy to examine life’s big questions. Free. For more information, please visit www.writeondoorcounty.org or call 920-868-1457.
Find out more »Midsummer’s Music: The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet
The Majesty of Schubert’s Octet Schubert’s Octet was inspired by Beethoven’s Septet, which was immensely popular. Schubert adds a second violin to the ensemble. It is his chamber music answer to the Great C-Major Symphony—a masterpiece of immense proportions. Gernot Wolfgang joins us to introduce his “Impressions,” which are suggestive of imaginary paintings, “Carnival of Venice,” “Dream,” and “Country Road.” Wolfgang, a Grammy-nominated composer, also uses the same instrumentation – clarinet, bassoon, horn, violins, viola, cello, and bass – as…
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