Good Day
Appleton
Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Appleton. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Event organizers debuted ‘Pints at Plamann’ Tuesday, July 15 in Appleton—held at Plamann Park—which featured food, drinks, live music, games and a showcase of the new disc golf course. WBAY
- ➤ The new Boys and Girls Club in Neenah opened on Monday, July 14 and will hold its grand opening and open house on July 19 to welcome local youth. Post-Crescent
- ➤ Outagamie County Parks has launched a new summer event series at Plamann Park called Pints at Plamann — offering families local craft beverages from Stone Arch Brewpub, live music, food trucks, and fun activities at The Hillside. The event will take place on August 19 from 5 to 8 PM — and features local partnerships with Grand Chute Baseball, Pop Warner Football, and Appleton North High School. We Are Green Bay
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association used sonar on the Fox River near Oshkosh this spring to map the Berlin City wreck but discovered a shipwreck believed to be the L.W. Crane that sank in 1880—its hull measures about 90 feet long and 23 feet wide. The vessel, which once ferried passengers and freight, is located opposite the St. Paul Railroad Slip and research continues to confirm its identity. Post-Crescent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Appleton will rebuild the French Road overpass as part of the I-41 expansion project and add sidewalks and bike lanes to make crossing safer—Public Works Director Laura Jungwirth said the state will fund over $10 million while the city pays roughly $160,000, with work beginning in spring and finishing next fall. WTAQ
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Hans Kim Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — $27/$37 — Enjoy a hilarious evening with Hans Kim, a rising star in the comedy scene.
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16th Annual BFK Children’s Parade
6-8 p.m. — Appleton Downtown, Inc. — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with themed costumes and floats in this fun-filled family parade.
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Ahren Belisle Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Skyline Comedy Club — $25/$30 — Laugh along with mute comedian Ahren Belisle and one-liner specialist Ric Diez in an evening of witty humor.
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Symphony Under the Stars
7:30 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of symphonic music under the stars followed by fireworks.
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Terror Twilight Track Meet
6-8 p.m. — Alexander Gym — Open to all ages and abilities — Experience a community track meet that's now in its seventh year.
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Mile Of Music Festival 2025
12:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Houdini Plaza — Free entry — Experience a diverse lineup of talented artists at this vibrant music festival in Appleton.
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Black Note Graffiti at Mile of Music
12-3 a.m. — Mile Of Music — Free entry — Experience live performances from over 200 artists during this vibrant music festival in Downtown Appleton.
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Mile of Music Festival
1-8:10 p.m. — Lawrence Memorial Chapel — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of original music at a community-focused festival.
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DSAW Timber Rattler Game
1:10-4:10 p.m. — Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium — $18.39 per ticket — Enjoy a summer day at the ballpark while supporting ADVOCAP.
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HALF EMPTY Concert at Jones Park
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Jones Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant live performance by HALF EMPTY in a beautiful outdoor setting.
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