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Freedom Country Fest – June 12th at St. Nicholas Parish Grounds in Freedom

Freedom Country Fest – June 12th at St. Nicholas Parish Grounds in Freedom

Country music band Parmalee will be performing LIVE on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Freedom Country Fest on the grounds of St. Nicholas Parish in Freedom.

Gates open at 5 pm with food, drinks, and music! The 2 opening acts are Emily Ann Roberts followed by Darryl Worley.

Advanced ticket prices are $50 for General Admission and $75 for Reserved Seats or Pit Tickets. General Admission tickets are available at St. Nicholas Parish, The Meat Block in Greenville, Haen Meats in Kaukauna, several Freedom businesses, or at www.ticketstaronline.com. 

Visit www.freedomcountryfest.com for more information!

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Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 9th and May 14th

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 9th and May 14th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold open auditions on Saturday morning, May 9th and Thursday evening, May 14th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.

Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2026-2027 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

An online application and audition scheduling instructions are available at the “Join Our Cast” link on the production’s website:  www.christmasstars.org.  Auditions are by appointment.  Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers.

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Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3pm.  Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen. 

Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale.  All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton from December 4th through 7th and from December 11th through 14th.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1:00 pm performance on December 6th. The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.

For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org.

To visit the Xavier Theatre box office, please use the main theatre entrance, Door #1, located under the arched canopy.  10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during box office hours.

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Calling all High School Students! Join us for Homecoming Mass on October 4th!

Calling all High School Students! Join us for Homecoming Mass on October 4th!

Start off your Homecoming with the beautiful tradition at St. John Nepomucene where you attend the 4:30 p.m. Mass and receive a special blessing!

We are looking for high school students to participate in the readings and Prayers of the Faithful during Mass. Please contact Sarah or Dani in the Faith Development Office at (920) 788-9033 or at ssimon@stjn.org or danihietpas@stjn.org if you are interested or have any questions.

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Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 13th

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 13th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold an open audition on Tuesday evening, May 13th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.

Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2025-2026 school year and adults of all ages who enjoy singing and dancing are invited to audition.

An online application and audition scheduling instructions are available at the “Join Our Cast” link on the production’s website:  www.christmasstars.org.  Auditions are by appointment.  Music and accompaniment are provided by the producers.

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A Christmas Carol, presented by St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy on December 20th and December 21st

A Christmas Carol, presented by St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy on December 20th and December 21st

A Christmas Carol, presented by St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy
Friday, December 20, 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 21, 1 p.m.
St. Katharine Drexel-St. Mary’s Site Gym (119 W. 7th St., Kaukauna)

A Christmas Carol is a delightfully clever and fresh adaptation of the classic novel by Charles Dickens, presented by the St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy junior class. The classic hymns, dance pieces, and seasonal treats (served during intermission) will draw audience members into the Christmas spirit.

Admissions is $7/person, or $20/ family, at the door. 

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Christmas Stars 2024 is just around the corner!

Christmas Stars 2024 is just around the corner!

Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen.  Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale.

All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 Prospect Avenue in Appleton from December 5th – 8th and 12th – 15th. An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1 pm performance on December 7th. 

The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.  Get tickets at www.christmasstars.org or the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office at (920) 733-8840.  Hours are expanded to Monday through Friday from noon until 3pm and one hour before each performance.

If going to the Xavier Theatre box office in-person, please use the main theatre entrance, Door #1, located under the arched canopy, and ring the bell.  10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during weekday, daytime box office hours.

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Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Christmas Stars ticket sales are open online and at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre box office!

Box office hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from noon until 3pm.  Come and be delighted by a spectacular Broadway-style revue featuring religious and secular holiday music performed by a cast of singers, dancers and actors ages five to senior citizen. 

Experience the dazzling Christmas parade, a visit from Santa and the breathtaking “Living Nativity” finale.  All performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 Prospect Avenue, Appleton from December 5th through 8th and from December 12th through 15th.

An American Sign Language interpreter will be provided at the 1:00 pm performance on December 7th. The fully accessible theatre is equipped with a hearing loop.

For performance times, ticket purchases or questions, please call 920-733-8840 or visit www.christmasstars.org.

To visit the Xavier Theatre box office, please use the main theatre entrance, Door #1, located under the arched canopy.  10 minute courtesy parking along the curb is available during box office hours.