Archives: October 2015

Wisconsin Bike Summit will be held in Appleton WI on November 6th

Posted on Oct 30, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Wisconsin Bike Fed and the Appleton Wisconsin Bike Summit Host Committee are pleased to announce the Wisconsin Bike Summit will be held in Appleton WI on November 6th 2015 at the Warch Center of Lawrence University. This year’s theme is Shifting Gears and attendees will be able to choose from a variety of presentations [...Read More]

Exhibition Center Communication and Updates

Posted on Oct 30, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Exhibition Center project took a very important step last night! Exhibition Center Communication and Updates: Last night the Appleton Common Council met in special session and approved the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Documents- 1. Cooperation Agreement 2. Room Tax Commission and Tourism Zone Agreement 3. Ordinance Imposing the Room Tax I have again attached those documents for your [...Read More]

Recipe: Fall Farm Market Rainbow Rice Stuffed Heart of Gold Squash

Posted on Oct 29, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

With all the vibrant colors of fall richly surrounding us, it seemed an absolutely delicious idea to create a meal with fall farm market finds that tantalize the senses with a rainbow of color and flavor. Fox Cities Farm’s market booth invited us to a sampling of their beautiful fall fare; we gratefully received: (Look [...Read More]

Create More Share More Art on the Town Video

Posted on Oct 29, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoOD3oxI_8I] Strathmore Artist Papers was at our recent Art on the Town sharing art supplies with our community so more of us can create art. Here is a note from the event organizer: Hello! I wanted to send a quick thank you to both of you and Appleton Downtown Inc. for being so easy [...Read More]

Fox Valley to Host State of Black America Event October 29th in Appleton SiriusXM’s Joe Madison and Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux Headline Event

Posted on Oct 27, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

As race relations dominate national news headlines, an organization focused on fostering better relations among African Americans and other Fox Valley residents will host the area’s first-‐ever ‘State of Black America’ forum October 29th. Economist, Author and Political Commentator, Dr. Julianne Malveaux will team up with Civil Rights Leader and preeminent Radio Host Joe Madison [...Read More]

Council set to vote on latest exhibition center agreements

Posted on Oct 26, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

The Appleton Common Council will convene a special meeting on Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m., to vote on agreements related to the proposed Fox Cities Exhibition Center. The council is expected to vote on the latest version of a proposed hotel room tax increase. The new proposal, drafted in response to feedback from the [...Read More]

Trick or Treat at Downtown Appleton Farm Market this Saturday

Posted on Oct 26, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

This Saturday at market, starting at 9 a.m. there will be trick or treating for the kids (in costume or not) at each of the farm market vendors outside on College Avenue. Then, inside City Center Plaza there will be games, prizes and costume contest.

Downtown Now Has Drive Thru Coffee

Posted on Oct 21, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Seth's Coffee is now open at 323 E. Washington St. ph. 221-3310 Seth's is a drive thru coffee, espresso bar, and bakery stop. Enter off Durkee St. and turn in the alley towards Seth's. Seth's also has a walk up window for easy access.

Local Residents Honor Thedacare Hospitals Appleton Medical Center, Theda Clark Award Winners for 14th Year in a Row

Posted on Oct 20, 2015 by Appleton Downtown Inc.

Local residents named ThedaCare’s two Fox Cities hospitals as the best in the area for the 14th year in a row. Appleton Medical Center (AMC) and Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah received the 2015-16 Consumer Choice Awards from the National Research Corporation. AMC won in the Appleton market while Theda Clark won in the [...Read More]

Fox Valley Chorus October 27th Open House