Looking for something to do? Then Downtown Appleton is the place for you. From a newly revamped children's museum to a worldclass performing arts center and Northeastern Wisconsin's only large format movie theater, there's something to open your mind and keep you entertained.
AMERICAN INDIAN CENTER OF THE FOX VALLEY
128 N. Oneida Street 882-8830
APPLETON ART CENTER
(see listing under Arts)
111 W. College Avenue 733-4089
www.appletonartcenter.org
APPLETON BOYCHOIR
111 W. College Avenue, 4th Floor 955-2224
n 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. www.appletonboychoir.org
APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
225 S. Oneida Street 832-6173
An integral part of the Downtown experience for
over a century, make the library a part of your visit
to Appleton. Whether it's reading the latest novel
or an old favorite, it's here! Need to access the
Internet for school, business or pleasure? Here is
the latest in technology at your fingertips; use
computers or the free WiFi access. The library also
offers CDs, DVDs, live programs, art exhibits, and
so much more. Check it out! Open:
Sept–May: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. May–Labor Day: Mon.-Thurs. 9-8, Fri. 9-6 Sat. 9-1
Closed Sundays in the summer.
www.apl.org
APPLETON YACHT CLUB
1200 S. Lutz Drive 733-9848
APPLETON YMCA
218 E. Lawrence Street 739-6135
http://ymcafoxcities.org/appletonlocation.html
ATTIC THEATRE
734-7887
The Attic Theatre brings another year of great community theatre to the Fox Cities. March will feature "Home Town" by Appleton's own Fred Gaines at the Music–Drama Center of Lawrence University. In August, The Attic returns to Lawrence with the musical "Suburb" and Neil Simon's "Rumors." A children's show and workshop is also part of the 2008 season. http://www.attictheatreinc.com/
THE BUILDING FOR KIDS - FOX CITIES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
100 W. College Avenue 734-3226
http://www.buildingforkids.org/
EXTREME PC COMPUTER ARCADE
614 W. College Avenue 738-9032
http://www.extremepcgaming.net/
FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
400 W. College Avenue 730-3760
Northeast Wisconsin's premier venue for the performing arts features the M&I Bank Broadway Across America – Fox Cities and the Boldt Arts Alive! Series. In addition to presenting world–class performing arts, the center also provides educational opportunities and serves as a gathering place for community events. http://www.foxcitiespac.com/
FOX CITIES ROTARY
MULTICULTURAL CENTER
128 N. Oneida Street 882-4056
http://www.foxcitiesmulticultural.org/
FOX VALLEY SYMPHONY
111 W. College Avenue 968-0300
The Fox Valley Symphony, led by Music
Director Brian Groner, performs classical, pops,
educational and outdoor concerts year-round
in the Fox Cities. The FVS is comprised of
professional and community musicians from
throughout the state of Wisconsin and presents
regional and national guest artists each season.
www.foxvalleysymphony.com
FOX VALLEY YOUTH BALLET THEATRE
105 N.Walnut Street 257-8288
Northeast Wisconsin's only nonprofit youth ballet company, MYB continues the 47–year Makaroff family legacy of excellence in ballet. Jeanette Makaroff, former ballerina and Ballet Mistress for Milwaukee Ballet, serves as Artistic Director. MYB's mission is making the fine art of ballet accessible to the community through its young and advanced dancers. MYB performs two annual concerts as well as other engagements. http://www.focol.org/makaroffyouthballet/
HARMONY CAFE
124 N. Oneida Street 920-734-CAFE
(right behind City Center Plaza)
FOOD: Wraps, sandwiches, grilled sandwiches, build–your–own pizzas and more. DRINKS: Locally roasted organic coffee, smoothies, espresso, harmaccinos, home–made chai, kids' drinks and more. Cybercafé and free wireless Internet. A first–of–its–kind, non–profit coffeehouse and program of Goodwill Industries. Free programs include live music every Friday & Saturday, open mic every Thursday, support groups, issue discussions, multicultural programs and more. Open weekdays: 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. http://www.focol.org/harmonycafe/
HEARTHSTONE HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM
625 W. Prospect Avenue 730-8204
Come explore the first home in the world lit by hydroelectricity! Discover original light fixtures and switches in this beautiful 1880s Victorian home. Our Hands–On Hydro–Adventure center is sure to please everyone. Special events and exhibits throughout the year. Guided tours offered Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Sat. 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Admission charged. http://www.focol.org/hearthstone/
THE HISTORY MUSEUM AT THE CASTLE
330 E. College Avenue 735-9370
http://www.foxvalleyhistory.org/
LAWRENCE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
100 Water Street 832-6632
Opportunities abound at Lawrence Academy
of Music to explore the arts in a supportive
environment for music lovers of all ages. The
Academy serves almost 1,900 individuals from
N.E. Wisconsin and upper Michigan, providing
individual instruction on almost every instrument
and voice, a superb Early Childhood Music
program, instrumental ensembles and girl choirs,
chamber music and summer camps. The Academy
enhances the cultural life of the community by
presenting students and faculty in public performances. www.lawrence.edu/dept/acad_music/
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
115 S. Drew Street 832-7000
http://www.lawrence.edu/
PAPER DISCOVERY CENTER
425 W. Water Street 380-7491
www.paperdiscoverycenter.org
RIVERVIEW COUNTRY CLUB
1101 S. Oneida Street 733-2354
http://www.riverviewccappleton.com/
THOMPSON COMMUNITY CENTER
820 W. College Avenue 733-2860
http://www.thompsoncenter.org/
WHITE HERON CHORALE
111 W. College Avenue 832-9700
The White Heron Chorale will put the energy and
joy of fine, live music into your life! The concerts
give you the finest in outstanding and entertaining
vocal music. For the last 30 years, the Chorale has
been entertaining audiences in the Fox Valley
with programs featuring music that touches on
classical, contemporary, musical theatre, jazz,
folk songs and music from around the world.
Under the baton of Richard Bjella, director of
choral studies at Lawrence University, the
Chorale features 75 volunteer singers.
www.whiteheronchorale.org
