Fox Cities Performing Arts Center

We are honored to be nominated for Appleton Downtown’s Walter Kalata Landmark Award and now we need your vote!  https://lnkd.in/ggfWnHgh   Help us be recognized by the community as one of many organizations and businesses in the downtown district that has withstood the test of time, giving people a place where we can remember the past and converse about the future. Plus, check out and support our AMAZING downtown neighbors by giving a vote for other awards too - together we make one great place! One vote per person, must be submitted by Monday, October 21.

We grooved, we tasted, and we created with you on Friday night to raise funds in support of the Center’s mission, ensuring we are a multicultural gathering place for all.  Our hearts are full with the amount of love received in celebration of the live performing arts - thank you! ❤️ Check out some highlights from the fun night below ⬇️ Special thanks to… Special thanks to… ◾ Sponsor Capital Credit Union ◾ In-Kind supporters Appleton International Airport, Crazy Sweet, FASTSIGNS, Heirloom Kitchen Catering, Vande Hey Company, Inc. and Wedding Perfect ◾ Performers Fly Circus & Aerial Arts, Fox Valley Latin Dancers, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Quartet, Jackson Mankowski, Jennifer Harlee, Magician Daryl Rogers, Salsa Manzana, SoundFire DJ, and The Talk of the Town. ◾ Mini-Escape Room hosts Building for Kids Children's Museum ◾ Food vendors Meow Meow Sushi, Osorio's Latin Fusion and The Howard Food Truck ◾ All of the generous community businesses that contributed prizes to the Take A Chance Wall

It may only be Tuesday, but we have your weekend plans figured out! Get your tickets to à la cARTe!, a new fundraising event, this Friday, October 4 and enjoy a diverse range of live arts experiences in the backstage spaces of the Center while supporting the mission.  From sushi and burger food trucks, roaming magician and Latin dancers, raffles and prizes, beer and wine flights and so much more, you’ll experience the Fox Cities P.A.C. like never before! https://lnkd.in/gsH6TNjW

Looking to put your next event in the spotlight? 🌟 Consider the Fox Cities P.A.C. as the premier venue for your next employee holiday gathering, corporate meeting and more! With 6 unique event spaces, we are able to accommodate groups of all sizes. Learn more about our offerings and how we can help make your dream event a reality! https://lnkd.in/gU2KGxQj

Announcing expansion of our Rush Ticket Program! 📣 To enhance accessibility to the arts, we are introducing reduced ticket prices through a new Community Rush Ticket Program for Wisconsin state assistance recipients, similar to rates offered to students. The expanded program is available for select events exclusively at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center's ticket office, starting one hour before showtime, for patrons enrolled in one or more Wisconsin state assistance programs. Patrons interested in utilizing Community Rush must present valid documentation of their program enrollment at the time of ticket purchase. For more details on eligibility, accepted forms of documentation and current shows with rush available, visit foxcitiespac.com/rush.

Looking for a night out with your team to bond and create memories while giving back to the community? Purchase tickets for your employees to enjoy a celebration for a cause at your Fox Cities P.A.C. at à la cARTe! on October 4th. You will enjoy a diverse range of live arts experiences as you explore the Center’s behind-the-scenes spaces including the loading dock, dressing rooms, and Thrivent Hall’s impressive stage. GROOVE … to live music, visual performances and more – including a 12-piece Latin ensemble on stage in Thrivent Hall. TASTE … complimentary sweet and savory bites and signature mocktails — plus access to food trucks and beer and wine flights! CREATE … and become part of the art through interactive activities, like Broadway karaoke with Soundfire DJ! All while supporting mission-based initiatives that unite our community through inspiring performances and programs. Don’t wait! Purchase tickets today to start creating memories with your team: https://lnkd.in/gsH6TNjW

Last week we celebrated and welcomed back the Guest Experience team as they began preparing for the new season while enjoying each other’s company, including an Amazing Race style competition! These familiar faces ensure visitors to the Center enjoy their time through event services, patron services, client experiences and internal events. Be sure to say “Hello!” to these staff members at your next visit to your Fox Cities P.A.C.!

Happy National Arts in Education Week! The arts are an essential part of education to help foster artistic learning, innovative thinking and creativity. We thank all local educators who enhance their students’ learning by joining us at the Center to see classroom lessons come to life on stage.  We are honored to be your partner in arts in education. Thank you to Amcor Education Series Title Partner, Amcor and Co-Partners, Kimberly-Clark, Miller and Schneider.

Love the arts and working with community members? Consider joining the cast at your Fox Cities P.A.C.! Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive team of professionals. Visit https://lnkd.in/giyCAQiq for full-time, part-time and volunteer opportunities as we gear up for the 2024-25 season!

Yesterday the Center staff gathered for an annual staff retreat filled with team engagement and connection building, reflection on the past season, and future planning for the season ahead.