This winter, the Door Community Auditorium presents a series of
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sure to stimulate the mind, the heart and the funny bone. Comprised of
coffeehouse concerts, free lectures, complimentary film screenings, and the
perennially popular Door County Idol, the Auditorium’s diverse winter lineup brings
a great depth of musical, intellectual, and cultural enrichment to Fish Creek
and Door County.
On the Mainstage
The winter season consists of three mainstage presentations. On December 30, Wagner-Guthrie
Entertainment presents crooner Steve March Tormé (son of the legendary Mel
Tormé). Steve March Tormé is known
for wowing audiences with his delivery of jazz standards, Broadway favorites,
and original songs. On February 4, DCA partners with Peninsula Players and Fish
Creek Winter Fest to present Baby Wants Candy, an entirely improvised and
hysterical 60-minute musical. And, on February 11, teens from across the Door Peninsula
compete for the title of 2012 Door County Idol.
Coffeehouse Concerts
On January 14, DCA launches its annual Coffeehouse Concert Series. This year, the series consists of
performances by local bluegrass favorites Highland Road (1/14), Door County
singer-songwriters Katie Dahl (1/21) and Seth Raddatz (1/28), Didgeridoo player
Brian Pertl (2/17), local song- and joke-sters Ben There, Dan That (2/25), and
accomplished composer/songwriter John Hegner (3/3). The Coffeehouse concerts are
held on Saturdays at 7 p.m. with the exception of Pertl’s which will be held on
a Friday and take place in the DCA lobby with the exception Highland Road’s
which will take place on the mainstage. Coffeehouse concerts are $14, general
admission; advance ticket reservations are strongly recommended.
Lectures
DCA will once again host the free St. Norbert Distinguished Lecture
Series. The diverse lecture topics range from the U.S. Supreme Court,
interpretations of the Bible and the role of the Didgeridoo in Australian
society. Lectures are free to the public; freewill donations are accepted. Coffee
and bakery items will be available for sale at both the lectures and concerts
thanks to Ecology Sports Base Camp Coffee.
Movies at The Door
Finally, on most Fridays in January and February, DCA will offer free
movie showings, consisting of several 2012 Oscar contenders and 2011 winners.
The movie line-up will be posted on the DCA website on January 4th.
DCA Executive Director Cari Lewis says of the winter season, “There’s
no need for cabin-fever this winter! From mid-January through early-March, DCA has something going
on every weekend. We look forward to sharing some great music, learning,
exploring, and enjoying some laughs with Door County friends and neighbors.”
Visit www.dcauditorium.org for a full 2012 winter event schedule. The
Door Community Auditorium box office, located at 3926 Hwy. 42 in Fish Creek, is open from noon to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday and noon to showtime on day of show. Tickets may
be purchased in person, on the phone at (920) 868-2728, or online at
www.dcauditorium.org.
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