Fox Cities P.A.C.

a la cARTe! 2025 Schedule of Events:

5:30-6:30 PM - VIP Kickoff in Thrivent Hall (VIP Ticket holders only)

Kimberly-Clark Theater

Enjoy drinks at the Center Bar throughout the evening as well as complimentary light bites from The Bar, Appleton Beer Factory, Bowl 91, Crazy Sweet, Doughlicious and Sai Ram Indian Cuisine
Set 1 (6:30-7:30 PM): Ace Champion, AKA Good Buffalo
Set 2 (7:30-9:00 PM): Broadway Karaoke with a live DJ and celebrity MC, Otis Day of 95.9 KISS FM

6:30-9:00 PM - Outdoor Activities on Thrivent Plaza

Joseph Huber Band
S'mores available to roast over fire pits provided by Vande Hey Company
Access to local food trucks including MeowMeow Sushi, Bistro Bites and Doughlicious
Beer tasting opportunity with Fox River Brewery

7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Backstage Experiences

Loading Dock: Live pop music from the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Quartet, plus wine tasting with Breakthru Beverage and Wine Pull opportunities
Dressing Room 7-8 Building For Kids will be hosting a Medieval Knights themed activities (promoting their "Building For Grown Ups event on November 8, 2025)
Dressing Room 6 IndUS of the Fox Valley will be providing Henna art for a $5 donation to the Center.
Dressing Rooms 3-5 Will feature pop-up displays from History Museum at the Castle (promoting their Houdini Walking Tour on October 29, 2025); check it out and enjoy conversation with fellow arts philanthropists in this quiet space

9:00 - 10:00 p.m. - On stage in Thrivent Hall

Cornerstone Jazz Orchestra performing Big Band classics with Fred Astaire swing dancers.

Plus enjoy complimentary gourmet popcorn from Festival Foods.

(Raffle winners will be drawn at 9:30 p.m.!)

Interactive Activities Throughout the Building - including backstage!

Raffle drawing for $1,000 Appleton International Airport Flight Voucher, and for 2025-26 Fox Cities P.A.C. Presents Ticket Package (select 2 tickets to 3 shows of your choice from the Arts Alive!, Spotlight and/or Viewpoint Speaker Series)
Interactive Fundraising activities including Broadway Karaoke, Spin It to Win It, wine/beer tasting, Henna Art, and s'more packages
Donation stations to support arts education and accessibility (First 25 donors receive exclusive a la cARTe! swag!)

Food and Drinks

Complimentary sweet and savory light bites from local restaurants available in Kimberly-Clark Theater
Signature mocktails, one drink ticket and cash bar access included for GA ticket holders; signature cocktails and Center bar included for Premium and VIP ticket holders.
Access to local food trucks, Wine and Beer tasting and s'mores throughout the evening