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The men of the Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus welcome Janet Planet to our 91st Anniversary Season performance stage!

The men of the Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus welcome Janet Planet to our 91st Anniversary Season performance stage!

“The men of the Appleton MacDowell Male Chorus welcome Janet Planet to our 91st Anniversary Season performance stage. She will join us in song as we present a concert of hope and inspiration for a fast-moving world. 

Two concerts remain in Appleton: 

May 3rd at 7 pm in the Xavier High School Fine Arts Theatre 

May 4th at 2 pm in the Lawrence University Memorial Chapel 

Tickets are available for $20 from all chorus members, at the door, and on our website: www.macdowellchorus.com. Follow us on Facebook for details about the chorus, joining the chorus, and future events.”

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ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Open Auditions

Open auditions for ALL RISE! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a dramatic musical based on the life of Christ, will be held on Thursday evening, January 18th and Saturday morning, January 20th, at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Adult and student performers, grades three through twelve, of all faiths are invited to audition. Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production. 

Performances dates for the 2024 season are March 21st through March 24th, with a special performance for Religious Education groups on March 20th. 

Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available.  Those auditioning will also be asked to do a simple movement/dance audition.

Performances and rehearsals are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton on Sunday evenings with soloists and actors in leading roles also rehearsing on some Sunday afternoons. Peter Leschke is the show’s musical director and Mary Doverspike, Jr. is the choreographer.

For more information visit the show’s website: www.newpassionplay.org and click or tap the “Join Our Cast” button near the top of the page.

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Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols – December 18th – Presented By St. Ignatius Gr. 7-12 Choir and Band

Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols – December 18th – Presented By St. Ignatius Gr. 7-12 Choir and Band

St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy will present Advent Sacred Lessons and Carols Prayer Service on Monday, December 18th 6 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church (308 Desnoyer St in Kaukauna).

This is presented by St. Ignatius upper school (grades 7-12) choir and band students. This inspiring evening Advent event will feature the reading of Sacred Scripture interspersed with the singing and playing of Sacred Music.

The event is free, open to the public and family friendly. Any and all parishioners from the community are encouraged to attend!

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“Witness”, a contemporary Catholic Christian band serving the Diocese of Green Bay is seeking musicians!

“Witness”, a contemporary Catholic Christian band serving the Diocese of Green Bay is seeking musicians!

“Witness”, a contemporary Catholic Christian band serving the Diocese of Green Bay, is seeking an electric guitarist, bass guitarist and percussionist.

Proficiency with traditional Catholic hymns is required; familiarity with contemporary Christian music is a plus.

Rehearsal is one to two times per month on Monday or Wednesday evenings; liturgy is one to two times per month at various local parishes.

Please contact Rhonda Mayer at rmayer322@gmail.com if interested in joining our talented group led by the Holy Spirit.