FREE sneak peek of HOUDINI & DOYLE A new series on Fox The History Museum at the Castle in Appleton will be the site of the Wisconsin premier of Houdini & Doyle, a new series on Fox. The showing will occur on Friday, April 29 from 6:30pm – 7:30. The evening event will include concessions, [...Read More]
Happy Spring and Happy Earth Week! Just Act Natural is hosting their annual Earth Day & 7th Anniversary Celebration THIS SATURDAY from 10-4 and we would be honored if you - our fantastic customers - could join us. Here's the highlights: John Pfeiffer will be playing music from 10 a.m. - Noon Serving homemade Earth [...Read More]
Seven films from six countries in four days highlight Lawrence University’s 5th annual Latin American and Spanish Film Festival April 20-23. The festival features some of the best films from the 2014-2015 international season, including two Academy Award nominees as well as a selection of winners and nominees at some of the most prestigious international [...Read More]
Daylong Specials, Raffles Add to Girlfriends’ Festivities in Downtown The latest fashions, tasty pastries, raffles, giveaways and a host of special deals will highlight Ladies Day Downtown! In Downtown Appleton on Saturday, April 30. A special event of Appleton Downtown Inc. (ADI) in partnership with Harbor House, Ladies Day Downtown! is an ideal girlfriend getaway [...Read More]
Art on the Town is Third Friday of the month from May 'til September May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept.16 Downtown Appleton's art museum, galleries, studios and stores open their doors to allow the public to experience their favorite or brand-new form of art! Take this art walk and enjoy numerous [...Read More]
Wisconsin War Stories is a collection of photographic portraits of Wisconsin war veterans featured in Wisconsin War Stories", produced by Wisconsin Public Television. This award-winning series of documentaries about World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War is a collection of personal stories of Wisconsin men and women who fought in these [...Read More]
The 66th Annual Appleton Flag Day Parade entry deadline is Monday, April 18th at 5:00pm. Entry applications are available at www.appleton.org or info@appletondowntown.org. Decorative floats, musical units and marching bands are urged to apply. The selected participants will be notified via regular mail in early May. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 11th at 2:00 [...Read More]
Here are 5 reasons why you should burn Eco Candles. Eco Candle is located at 123 E. College Avenue. 1. Eco Candle uses 100% Midwest-grown soybeans 2. American made glassware 3. Eco Candles are handmade right here in Appleton. 4. Soy burns cleaner and longer than paraffin candles 5. High quality fragrance and essential oil [...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.
You may have noticed a Purple Angel decal on the door or window of neighboring downtown businesses: shops, restaurants, bars or taverns. It means that owners and employees have received simple training in how to offer hospitality and customer service to customers who have some symptoms of dementia: confusion, difficulty making choices, problems with handling [...Read More]