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Xavier Children’s Theatre will present The Emperor’s New Clothes on May 17th

Xavier Children’s Theatre will present The Emperor’s New Clothes on May 17th

Xavier Children’s Theatre will present The Emperor’s New Clothes, an adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Anderson by Kathryn Schultz Miller at 7:00 pm on Friday, May 17th at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton.

The production, a clever play within a play, is directed by Maureen Milbach. Told with humor and some audience participation, it promises to be fun for children and entertaining for all ages.  The show is approximately 45 minutes and is ideal for children in Pre-K through sixth grade.  Tickets are available online anytime at www.xaviertheatre.com or the box office, (920) 733-8840. 

The box office is open Wednesdays from noon until 3:00 pm for walk up and phone sales, along with Monday, May 13th and Friday, May 17th from noon until 3:00 pm and one hour before the performance for walk up sales.  Educators, including home school groups, may contact the box office for information on daytime matinees on May 16th and 17th.

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Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 11th & May 16th

Christmas Stars – Open Auditions on May 11th & May 16th

Christmas Stars, an annual holiday-themed musical revue, will hold open auditions on Saturday morning, May 11th and Thursday evening, May 16th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton.

Students entering Kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2024-2025 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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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to present “God’s Healing through Music, Story & Art” on April 22nd at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to present “God’s Healing through Music, Story & Art” on April 22nd at Xavier Fine Arts

On Monday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to present “God’s Healing through Music, Story & Art”. This special night will bring together internationally known singer/songwriter and recording artist Luke Spehar, author Bob Kroll (“The Father Wound”), and artist Brian Keliher (Ars Deo “Art for God”). 

No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives is an all-volunteer, lay Catholic ministry recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay. It exists to encourage and enable Catholics to “investigate their faith” through a variety of events involving speakers, live performances, films, etc. We gratefully acknowledge our collaboration with St. Francis Xavier High School, Appleton WI.

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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Fr. Tim Shillcox on March 25th at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Fr. Tim Shillcox on March 25th at Xavier Fine Arts

On Monday, March 25th, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Fr. Tim Shillcox to present “HE TOOK A TOWEL – A Holy Week Meditation that reflects on Jesus’ last hours with his disciples the night before He died. This will begin at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. 

Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem is a Norbertine Formation Director.

No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives is an all-volunteer, lay Catholic ministry recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay. It exists to encourage and enable Catholics to “investigate their faith” through a variety of events involving speakers, live performances, films, etc. We gratefully acknowledge our collaboration with St. Francis Xavier High School, Appleton WI.

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All Rise! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play 2024!

All Rise! The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play 2024!

In this, our 17th year, we are blessed to continue offering you a timeless, inspiring production celebrating the life, death and triumphant resurrection of our Lord.  Strengthen your Lenten journey March 21st through March 24th at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre in Appleton.  This production is appropriate for all ages.

A video sampling of the show may be seen on the production website by visiting: www.newpassionplay.org. 

For more show information and tickets, please visit: www.newpassionplay.org or call the Xavier box office at (920)-733-8840.  Open hours are Monday and Wednesday from noon to 3:00 pm.

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Celebrate, Xavier Catholic School’s largest fundraiser coming up on February 3rd!

Celebrate, Xavier Catholic School’s largest fundraiser coming up on February 3rd!

The Sky is the Limit!

Celebrate, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System’s largest single-event fundraiser will be held on February 3, 2024.  Bidding on auction items and supporting Xavier Catholic Schools is open to anyone. 

Please visit our website: Celebrate2024.givesmart.com to view auction items and to make a donation. Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff!

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CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Dr. Edward Bayer on February 5th at Xavier Fine Arts

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host Dr. Edward Bayer on February 5th at Xavier Fine Arts

On Monday, February 5th, our CIA-Faith Mission Operatives ministry is excited to host DR. EDWARD BAYER, a well-liked and respected pediatrician serving with St. Gianna Clinic, to present “BE NOT AFRAID: Live What You Believe” at 7 p.m. at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. Dr. Bayer will speak to the challenges one must face to live according to one’s Christian faith in today’s culture. 

Additionally, the night will begin with a brief invitation from Fr. Mark Mleziva to join others praying for vocations in the Diocese of Green Bay.

No tickets needed! Free will offering encouraged. For details, please visit: sites.google.com/site/ciafmo/events-1.

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives is an all-volunteer, lay Catholic ministry recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay. It exists to encourage and enable Catholics to “investigate their faith” through a variety of events involving speakers, live performances, films, etc. We gratefully acknowledge our collaboration with St. Francis Xavier High School, Appleton WI.

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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.