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“War Horse” to feature family event during Appleton run June 25-30 at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

The National Theatre of Great Britain’s “War Horse,” which plays June 25-30 in Appleton, features a Kids’ Day on Broadway on June 29. The run at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is the Wisconsin premiere of the show, a winner of … Continue reading

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Art on the Town on June 21 includes Coventry exhibit

Coventry Glassworks & Gallery is holding a reception June 21 to introduce “Dancers by Dobberke,” a selection of new works by Fox Cities artist Pat Dobberke. The reception runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at Coventry, 514 W. College Ave., downtown Appleton. Refreshments … 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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Fox Valley Symphony announces change in plans for season finale concert’s guest artist

The Fox Valley Symphony has announced that due to a minor injury, guest artist and pianist Claire Huangci is unable to perform Saturday during the ensemble’s season finale concert. Joining the Fox Valley Symphony as guest artist for the concert … Continue reading

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Trout Museum of Art seeking entries for juried Members’ Biennial Exhibition

The Trout Museum of Art is inviting member artists to submit artwork for consideration for its juried Members’ Biennial Exhibition. Adult members may enter up to three works of art in all media. The entry and artwork delivery deadline is … Continue reading

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Fox Valley Symphony announces youth competition

The Fox Valley Symphony is seeking entrants for its Youth Soloist Competition, which takes place Jan. 12 at Lawrence University in downtown Appleton. Applications must be postmarked by Dec. 12 and accompanied by a $30 non-refundable deposit. The competition is … Continue reading

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International silver artist to visit Mystical Earth Gallery on Saturday

International silver artist Alena Zena, who works with natural gemstones, silver and leather, plans to greet customers Saturday at Mystical Earth Gallery in downtown Appleton. The public event with Zena runs from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mystical Earth Gallery, 112b E. College … Continue reading

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The History Museum at the Castle to throw party Friday to celebrate “Machines in Motion” exhibit, work of Leonardo da Vinci

The History Museum at the Castle on Friday is celebrating the exhibit “Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion” with a wine and hors d’oeuvres event for the community. “Buona Sera, Leonardo!” runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the … Continue reading

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Fox Valley Symphony schedules youth concerts for Nov. 17 and 18

The Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestras Program has scheduled two fall concerts that both take place at Lawrence University in downtown Appleton. Tickets go on sale today for the concert that Philharmonia performs in collaboration with Lawrence’s Academy String Orchestra … Continue reading

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Lawrence University invites community to celebrate composer Debussy’s 150th birthday with ‘carnival’ Sunday

The Lawrence University Conservatory of Music piano department on Sunday is celebrating the 150th birthday of French composer Claude Debussy by inviting the community to a “Debussy Carnival.” The event, which is free, is a multimedia examination of the social and cultural … Continue reading

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