Family Activities to Historical Museums Looking for something new or fun to do? Then Downtown Appleton is the place for you! From a recognized kids' museum and world-class performing arts center to historical and art museums, there's something to open your mind and keep you entertained.
APPLETON BOYCHOIR 111 W. College Avenue, 4th Floor 955-2224 Founded in 1979, the Appleton Boychoir has grown to include over 200 members. Since its founding, the Boychoir has made appearances with many exceptional choirs and orchestras and the typical Appleton Boychoir Season proudly brings some of the world's finest musical groups of children and young people to the Fox Cities. Membership is by audition and a boy remains in the program through the end of his eighth-grade year or until his voice changes. http://www.appletonboychoir.com/
APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY 225 S. Oneida Street 832-6173 Learn, know, gather and grow -- your center of community life. Whether you're looking for a good read, a place to host a meeting or just somewhere to connect to the Web, we have what you need. APL also offers CDs, DVDs and a plethora of programs and art exhibits. www.apl.org
APPLETON YACHT CLUB 1200 S. Lutz Drive 733-9848
APPLETON YMCA 218 E. Lawrence Street 739-6135 80,000 sq feet dedicated to fitness and health including 3 swimming pools, 3 gyms, 4 racquetball courts, Lifestyle Center, weight room, cycling and more. Fitness classes throughout the day and on weekends. Daily drop-in child-care M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Day Care M-F 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and preschool/Pre-K and school age programs available. YMCA day passes and AWAY program memberships accepted. Mon - Fri 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat 5:45 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Summer weekends til 3 p.m. only). http://ymcafoxcities.org/
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE FOX VALLEY 117 S. Locust Street 731-0555
THE BUILDING FOR KIDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 100 W. College Avenue 734-3226 The third largest children's museum in the State of Wisconsin, The Building for Kids Children's Museum build's children's imagination, creativity and confidence. In addition to semi-permanent exhibits and interactive programming; the museum hosts traveling exhibitions from throughout the country. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sun. Noon - 5 p.m. www.buildingforkids.org
FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (FOX CITIES PAC) 400 W. College Avenue 730-3760 Northeast Wisconsin's premier venue for the performing arts features the Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities and the Boldt Arts Alive! Series. In addition to drawing the community together for world-class performances, the Fox Cities P.A.C. also provides educational opportunities and hosts community events. For more information, visit www.foxcitiespac.com. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center - Where the Arts Come Alive!
FOX CITIES ROTARY MULTICULTURAL CENTER 128 N. Oneida Street 882-4056
FOX VALLEY SYMPHONY 111 W. College Avenue 968-0300 HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM 625 W. Prospect Avenue 730-8204 Come explore the first home in the world to be lit by hydro-electricity! See the original light fixtures and switches in this beautiful 1880's Victorian home. Discover history in the hands-on hydro-adventure center. Guided tours, special events and exhibits offered throughout the year. Thursday - Friday: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission charged. www.hearthstonemuseum.org
THE HISTORY MUSEUM AT THE CASTLE 330 E. College Avenue 735-9370 Explore history through hands-on activities at The History Museum,located in a former Masonic Temple. Exhibits weave national and local events together to provide perspective and inspire and appreciation for history. The AKA Houdini exhibit gives visitors an inside look at world-renowned magician and performer Harry Houdini. Children will enjoy uncovering the secrets behind Houdini's famous illusions through hands-on activities. Will you pass the test? http://www.myhistorymuseum.org/
LAWRENCE ACADEMY OF MUSIC 100 Water Street 832-6632 The Academy provides instruction for 2,000 children and adults in piano, voice, harp, and most band or orchestral instruments. Enroll in Early Childhood Music classes, Girl Choir, New Horizons Ensembles (adults only!), youth bands or orchestra, or summer camps. Visit the website for teacher biographies and concert schedules! www.lawrence.edu/dept/acad_music
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY 711 E. Boldt Way 832-7000 http://www.lawrence.edu/
MAKAROFF YOUTH BALLET THEATRE 105 N.Walnut Street 257-8288 Northeast Wisconsin's premier nonprofit youth ballet company, MYB continues the 50-year Makaroff family legacy of excellence in ballet. Jeanette Makaroff, former dancer and Ballet Mistress for Milwaukee Ballet, serves as Artistic Director. MYB's mission is to make the fine art of ballet accessible to the community through its young, advanced dancers. MYB performs two concerts each season as well as other engagements. http://www.focol.org/makaroffyouthballet/
OUTEREDGE STAGE 303 N. Oneida Street 800-987-1680
PAPER DISCOVERY CENTER 425 W. Water Street 380-7491 Discover the world of paper by crawling through a paper machine, or dodging a giant sneeze. Explore the history of the first paper mill to use hydroelectric power. Admire the views of the Fox River while you make your own paper to take home. Learn how paper affects our lives and our environment through hands-on exhibits. Home to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame. Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. - Sat. www.paperdiscoverycenter.org
SKYLINE COMEDY CAFE 1004 S. Olde Oneida Street 734-5653
THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER 820 W. College Avenue 733-2860 Providing more than 50 social, recreational, health & fitness, arts, & lifelong learning activities and services each month accessible to all adults. Thompson Café open Tuesday - Thursday for lunch year 'round with Grandpa's Grill on Thursdays from May thru Oct. Space may be rented during and after normal business hours. Open Monday- Friday 8:30-4:30pm. http://www.thompsoncenter.org/
THE TROUT MUSEUM OF ART The Reigel Building, 111 W. College Avenue 733-4089 Be a Part of the Art. As one of the region's premier spaces for visual arts, The Trout Museum of Art features exhibitions of regional, national and international visual art. The museum frequently presents special events, lectures and jazz performances in the newly remodeled 1922 historic complex which also contains studios for art classes. www.troutmuseum.org.
WHITE HERON CHORALE (Reigel Building, 4th floor) 111 W. College Avenue 832-9700 WRISTON ART CENTER & GALLERIES (Lawrence University Campus) 613 E. College Avenue 832-6621
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