Lawrence University offers global music seminar at Bjorklunden

Lawrence University is offering a global music seminar that runs from June 16-21 at Bjorklunden, an estate south of Baileys Harbor on the shore of Lake Michigan. Brian and Leila Pertl are the instructors for “Worlds of Music: An Engaging … Continue reading

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Freedom Area Community Theatre to stage Freedom’s Got Talent 2013

Freedom Area Community Theatre this month is staging the talent show Freedom’s Got Talent 2013. Performances begin at 7 p.m. June 13 and 14 at Freedom High School, N4021 County E, Freedom. This year’s theme is “A Night at the … Continue reading

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“Art on the Street” summer event in Menasha seeks participating artists

Organizers of “Art on the Street” have issued a call for artists to display their work during the multi-day summer event. During the event, an open-air art fair experience in an urban environment, artists showcase and sell their art on blankets … Continue reading

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NEW World Cinema chooses Czech movie for June film feature

“Autumn Spring,” a 2001 movie from the Czech Republic, is the June film on NEW World Cinema’s lineup. NEW World Cinema, an ongoing series, showcases foreign films with English-language subtitles and offers discussions after each film showing. The showings of “Autumn Spring” begin … Continue reading

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Appleton-based Sweet Adelines vocal quartet merits award

“Vocalicious,” a quartet of the Appleton-based Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, won the Novice Quartet award during the Region 22 Sweet Adelines International competition in Appleton. The award goes to the highest scoring quartet in the competition that … Continue reading

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Piano concert on Sunday to benefit First English Lutheran Church mission, intern programs

Pianist Lee Tomboulian on Sunday is presenting a concert showcase of music from “Imaginarium,” a recording that features his compositions. The concert starts at 3 p.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 326 E. North Street in downtown Appleton. Admission is $10. Half of … Continue reading

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KidStage to showcase “Alice in Wonderland” performances on Saturday

More than 200 children in eight different casts will perform Saturday in KidStage’s spring showcase of “Alice in Wonderland.” All performances take place at OuterEdge Stage, 303 N. Oneida Street, Appleton. General admission tickets cost $6 for adults and $4 for students and … Continue reading

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“Tarzan” among shows on UWFox Theatre’s 2013-14 season schedule

The musical “Tarzan” is among the shows that UWFox Theatre is planning to stage during its 2013-14 performance season. Auditions for “Tarzan,” a production based on the Disney film, are scheduled for Nov. 19. Performances run Feb. 27-March 2 and … Continue reading

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Fox Jazz Fest announces performance lineup for Labor Day weekend event

The Fox Jazz Fest has announced its lineup for the 20th consecutive free community event, which takes place over Labor Day weekend Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 in Menasha. The event runs from noon to 8 p.m. both days at … Continue reading

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Glass Onion Bead Co. in Appleton schedules girls’ art camps

Glass Onion Bead Co. in Appleton is holding a series of “Girls Rock” art camps this summer for girls ages 8 to 12. “Sparkle Divas” features making scarves, decorating hats, creating jewelry and sculptures and painting a collage. Session options … Continue reading

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