Archives: September 2015

What a Ribbon Means to Us - Appleton Police Department

Posted on Sep 14, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Appleton Police Chief Todd Thomas recently authorized the wearing of a blue and black ribbon, during the month of September, on the uniform of employees of the Appleton Police Department. In conjunction with us wearing these ribbons, we are supplying C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) ribbons, in the lobby of our department, for any community [...Read More]

Art on the Town PARK(ing) Day Fairy Wonderland Mini Park at Angels Forever - Windows of Light

Posted on Sep 12, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

PARK(ing) DAY is an annual, worldwide event where artists, activists and citizens independently (but simultaneously) turn metered parking spots into "PARK(ing)" spaces: temporary public parks and other spaces for people to enjoy. PARK(ing) Day is intended to promote creativity, civic engagement, critical thinking, unscripted social interactions, generosity and play. Amanda Cupcake will be at Angels Forever / [...Read More]

Trout Museum Open Late on Thursdays

Posted on Sep 9, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Trout Museum of Art will extend its hours starting Thursday. It will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays to coincide with efforts to engage community members with downtown Appleton’s art, music and food scene. The museum’s extended hours will give patrons extra time to visit the Norman Rockwell: A Portrait [...Read More]

Appleton Public Library Fox Arts Network FAN Pass

Posted on Sep 8, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Appleton Public Library is excited to announce their newest program, Fox Arts Network FAN Pass. Appleton Public Library has partnered with over 20 local educational, art and entertainment organizations to bring this unique program to you. Starting mid-September APL will have various free offers for you to "check out" from their partner organizations. A display [...Read More]

Green Gecko Express Coming in City Center

Posted on Sep 4, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

ANNOUNCEMENT! Green Gecko Express - Fresh * Fast * Healthy. That's right, we're changing our City Center store to better serve you. Changes will include an expanded salad bar that features three soups daily, organic and /or sustainably grown produce and more toppings. We will also be adding more breakfast options including a variety of [...Read More]

My Day at the Appleton Downtown Farm Market (Part 2)

Posted on Sep 3, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

I was invited to be a part of the Farm Market bloggers this summer. Being a ‘foodie’, I was excited to have been asked and curious about the vendors that were selected for me. I was truly not disappointed! Here is Part 2 of my visit… I was thrilled to see Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe [...Read More]

Midweek Farm Market Photo Tour

Posted on Sep 2, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

On Wednesdays from 2-6pm in Houdini Plaza, experience a smaller, more intimate Farm Market that still offers a great variety of products including fresh fruits & vegetables, exotic meats & cheeses, breads & baked goods, specialty food & handcrafted items along with live music. Click here for a list of vendors at the Midweek Farm [...Read More]

Video: Soup and Dippity at the Midweek Farm Market

Posted on Sep 2, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izTM_Kh2qow] Tim from Soup & Dipity shares what's great about their products and shopping at the Midweek Farm Market. Our Midweek Farm Market is Wednesday from 2 - 6 pm in Houdini Plaza through the end of September.

My Day at the Appleton Downtown Farm Market (Part 1)

Posted on Sep 1, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

I was invited to be a part of the Farm Market bloggers this summer. Being a ‘foodie’, I was excited to have been asked and curious about the vendors that were selected for me. I was truly not disappointed! My first stop was at the ‘Produce with Purpose Farm’ stand. Rick Slager and his wife, [...Read More]

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