This blog is written and presented by Jason Buss, Director and Co-Founder of the Wildwood Film Festival. Order your tickets today and experience an incredible, eclectic line-up of films made right here in Wisconsin! I was recently asked to explain the Wildwood Film Festival event to somebody that had never attended it. Wildwood Film Festival [...Read More]
Are you curious about the giant chalkboard inside the parklet at 215 E. College Avenue? This interactive exhibit was initiated by Miron Construction Co., Inc. to engage the community and inspire people to share their dreams with others. The exhibit itself is based on the “Before I Die” global art project that invites people to [...Read More]
Discover Wisconsin featured Downtown Appleton as a favorite destination for girlfriend getaways. Discover Wisconsin visited The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Downtown Appleton Farm Market, Spa BenMarNicos and Anne shared quick downtown overview. The downtown segments start at 2:45 in this video.
[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]
Foxtrot Over the Fox: Community Building Hope for Sexual Assault Survivors by Josh Dukelow. On October 3, Downtown Appleton became the backdrop for a fundraiser for the Sexual Assault Crisis Center - Fox Cities. Iconic buildings, the Farmers Market, and the Fox River all play a starring role in the event. It's a great example [...Read More]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ1dtu7P4Ew] Meet Dale and Mary of Crazy Sweet on College Avenue in downtown Appleton. Crazy Sweet is located at 201 W. College Ave. will satisfy your sweet tooth.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DhjFk37GY4&w=640&h=360] Paul Evansen, Downtown TV host, has a couple of odd experiences as he discusses upcoming Downtown Appleton events Death By Chocolate and Leap Local. Death By Chocolate is February 14th. Leap Local is a special shopping event for Leap Day on February 29th.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo8cH_vrA7A&w=560&h=315] Since its opening in 2009, the Warch Campus Center has brought new energy to the Lawrence University Campus. From dining and movies to meeting spaces and more, the building is buzzing, 24-hours-a-day. In this video a pair of students share their thoughts on this magnificent facility and show you some of their favorite spots.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym4LNb9iCmI&w=560&h=315] Genelle from Globally Sound Fair Trade demonstrates a scarf sling and link Tying with a fair trade scarf from Equador. Check out more videos on how to tie your scarves from Globally Sound Fair Trade on You Tube and their website Globally Sound Fair Trade 604 W College Ave www.globallysound.com