Archives: May 2015

Downtown Placemakers Campaign Growing with Community Support

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

In April, we officially announced our Downtown Placemakers campaign, and in just a month we hit a major milestone: we've already raised more than $1,000! Hard-working staff, dedicated volunteers, unique businesses, and a supportive community are among the vital ingredients for this early success. But the essential element is the donors! The individual men and [...Read More]

65th Annual Flag Day Parade is June 13th

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The City of Appleton Parade Committee has announced The 65th Annual Flag Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. The event is recognized as the oldest Flag Day Parade in the nation. The parade will be a tribute to the United States Navy and honor the many faces of freedom. This [...Read More]

Vulcan Plant Historical Marker Dedication

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The City of Appleton Historic Preservation Commission will commemorate the Vulcan Street Plant Replica Building with a historical marker at a dedication ceremony on Friday May 29. The Vulcan Street Plant Replica Building is perhaps one of the earliest examples of a hydroelectric plant that sold electricity commercially and provided incandescent lighting service to the [...Read More]

Lunchtime Live Concert Line-Up

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Enjoy options for FREE outdoor live music this summer! Lunchtime Live Concerts - Thursdays in Houdini Plaza* June 4-Aug. 27, 11:30am-1pm : Enjoy acoustic music by local musicians on your lunch hour! Bring your lunch, grab takeout from a Downtown restaurant or purchase on-site from local vendors. 2015 Lunchtime Live Line-Up: June 4: Tom Winch June 11: Kyle [...Read More]

Radisson Paper Valley Hotel purchase agreement in place

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The City of Appleton is pleased to announce that the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel has recently been placed under contract for purchase by Inner Circle Investments. “We have been eagerly waiting for the right buyer to take ownership of the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel,” said Mayor Tim Hanna. “The Paper Valley is an important business [...Read More]

Happy Trails Event Expands Route

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Fifth Annual Happy Trails event, presented by Scheels, will be held at Telulah Park on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. New this year is a 11-mile bike ride that will start at 8 a.m. in Telulah Park and go along the Fox River in Appleton, Kimberly and Little Chute. Beginning [...Read More]

See Flim, the Movie at Warch Cinema on June 4th

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

See the hilarious "Flim, the Movie", one day before its New York, L.A. Miami and Chicago premieres and its worldwide release, at the Warch Cinema (Warch Campus Center - Lawrence University - Appleton, WI) Thursday, June 4th @ 7 PM. This critically acclaimed and award winning film was a big hit at the Raindance Film Festival in London and is a BIFA [...Read More]

One Great Place Photo Contest

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Photographers! Here's your opportunity to showcase your One Great Place photos in Downtown Appleton. We are looking for photos of Downtown Appleton and the Riverfront. Winning photos will be displayed in the Houdini Plaza Fountain! Submit your entries in the following three categories: 1. Downtown & Riverfront Events: Events that are specific to downtown Appleton [...Read More]

The Art of Shiny Glass featured at Studio 213 for Art on the Town

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Studio 213 is featuring the art of shiny glass from Emilie Steinmann for this month's Art on the Town this Friday. Emilie Steinmann (Ooh, Shiny! Art Glass) is a Fox Valley native, married and has a daughter. Emilie does fused glass art, she has been learning glass working techniques since her teens. She pulls her [...Read More]

Free Admission for Art on the Town at the Fox Cities Building for the Arts