History is a guide to navigation in perilous times. History is who we are and why we are the way we are.
~ David C. McCullough

Music at the Museum

Join us on October 11th, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. -10:00 p.m. and enjoy three floors of live music, great food, and entertainment.

Main Level

The smooth sounds of the Appleton Jazz group, The Cully Swanson Trio, and hors d'ouevres from Michiels Fox River Banquets will start the evening off right.

Have your fortune read in the National Award Winning exhibit, The Times They Are A-Changin’ and enjoy music from the 1960's performed by Milwaukee trio, Dangerous Folk.

Lower Level

Learn about the history of wine, beer and cheese making in the Fox Valley and enjoy "Funky Folk Rock" from guitarist and singer Cory Swadley from Madison, WI.

Take yourself back to the Roaring Twenties. Try on vintage hats from the era and pose by the Model-T for a souvenir photograph.

Wine tasting sponsored by McKnight and Carlson Wines, locally made cheese samples courtesy of Simons Specialty Cheese, and beer tasting from Stone Cellar Brewery.

Ogilvie Hall (Upper Level)

The Lee Tomboulian Quartet from Appleton, WI will open playing a variety of Jazz arrangements. The 10 member horn ensemble, Madisalsa, from Madison, WI will later take the stage playing performing contemporary and Latin-influenced music that is guaranteed to please.

Try to break out of jail, and shack off shackels in AKA Houdini and witness up-close magic by local performer, Lou Lepore.

There's More?!

Throughout the evening bid on exciting silent auction prizes such as Packer Tickets, theatre and dining packages, gift baskets, entertainment, and more.

Enter a raffle to win a one-of-a kind, custom framed historic photograph of downtown Appleton - framing courtesy of Avenue Art & Co.

Please Join Us!

Tickets are $75 each and may be purchased online by clicking this link, in person at The History Museum, 330 East College Avenue or McKnight & Carlson Wines, 1350 West College Avenue.

To Order by Phone, call (920) 735-9370 extension 104. Tickets will be held at will call.

Thank you to our sponsors

Fox Cities Magazine
McKnight & Carlson Wines
Michiels Fox River Banquets
Simon’s Specialty Cheese
Stone Cellar Brew Pub
WFRV-CBS TV 5

Special thanks to

Avenue Art & Co.
Branching Out
Fast Signs
Heid Music
NEW Printing
OEC Graphics
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
Ron Altenburg
The Scene