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Wega Arts features One-Act Play Festival from June 20-22

Wega Arts’ One-Act Play Festival features performances and staged readings June 20-22 at the Gerold Opera House in Weyauwega. More than 75 new one-act plays were submitted for consideration. Five plays will be fully staged during the festival, and three will receive … Continue reading

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Fox Valley youth to present musical through TeenStage in Appleton

TeenStage, a KidStage teen theater troupe, next week is performing the musical “Don’t Stop Believin’” in Appleton. The troupe takes to the stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday through June 20 at OuterEdge Stage, 303 N. Oneida Street. In the musical, a group of … Continue reading

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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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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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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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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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Ballet concert performances Friday and Saturday to feature youth dancers, musicians

This weekend Makaroff Youth Ballet will present its spring concert, which features live music by the Fox Valley Symphony Youth Orchestra. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Friday and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Perry Hall in the Communication Arts Center … Continue reading

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Appleton men’s chorus holds spring concerts in April, May

The MacDowell Male Chorus is holding three performances of its spring concert in April and May at three different Appleton venues. The first performance starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church, 325 East Franklin St. The second … Continue reading

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Tickets available for Fox Valleyaires spring show

The Fox Valleyaires Men’s Chorus on April 6 performs its 69th annual a cappella four-part harmony show, “Kountry Korn.” The show is inspired by the American television variety show “Hee Haw.” Minneapolis-based guest quartet “Vocality” and Fox Valleyaires chapter quartets … Continue reading

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Boys state basketball tournament tickets go on sale Monday

One of my most memorable high school experiences was during my senior year in high school when those of us who were part of the boys basketball team got tickets to attend the WIAA state boys basketball tournament. After three … Continue reading

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