Along with Books, Check Out the New Library
There is a stigma that libraries are places specifically for reading. While many libraries across the nation have tried to dispel this myth by introducing movies and music to their collections, they...
View ArticleHot Dog! It’s Time for Pooch Pictures Again
Returning to Appleton for a tail-wagging good time was Macbeth Studio and its First Fridays: Dog Days Edition. Over 50 dogs were in attendance at this event held in the Awareness Gallery Friday, August...
View ArticleCheck Please! Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation Raises Funds for Local Kids
Since 1972, the Orlando Orthopaedic Center’s mission has been to help Central Floridians restore their health, but the center doesn’t stop there. The Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation’s latest...
View ArticleIntervention is Prevention: The Campaign That Takes a Stand for Active...
The Victim Service Center of Central Florida transforms lives and works to prevent violence in our community every day. In collaboration with the Victim Service Center (VSC), Appleton branded,...
View ArticleGet Shaken, not Stirred at KBC’s Hats and Heroes Ball 2016
Kids Beating Cancer (KBC) is back with their not-so-secret mission—keeping hope alive, fighting for a cure for every child and keeping the family together. The theme of Hats and Heroes Ball 2016 is...
View ArticleShow Your Stripes: Zebra Coalition Takes Over the Appleton Awareness Gallery
As a thank you to the donors who support Orlando’s LGBT+ community, we invited them to a special event of Zebra Coalition’s Lives of a Different Stripe exhibit, open in the Appleton Awareness Gallery....
View ArticlePaddle Faster, I Hear Drummers: Dragon Boat 2016
What activity requires a group of people working in unison and provides a full body workout? The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival, of course. With over 70 teams that partake in this...
View ArticleGet Ready for a Howlin’ Good Time at Furball 2016
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando’s annual Furball is back again on November 5, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of supporting pets and pet lovers. Taking place at Rosen Shingle Creek, this...
View ArticleStride with Pride and Show Your Colors in Downtown Orlando
The annual Orlando Come Out With Pride festival begins on Thursday, November 10th and ends on Sunday, November 13th. Hosted by the Metropolitan Business Association (MBA) of Orlando, this event is put...
View ArticleHealing Wounds Through Compassion and Creativity — Appleton Visits Children’s...
For a child, being the victim of a severe burn can create pain that extends beyond physical. There can also be lasting social, emotional and psychological impacts. The Children’s Burn Foundation of...
View Article11 Years and Counting: Dolly’s Appleton Anniversary
Senior art director and designer, Dolly Sanborn, began her career at Appleton Creative through a chance encounter 11 years ago with CEO and creative director, Diana LaRue. Since her first day on the...
View ArticleIn the Spirit of Giving: 10 Wonderful Local Nonprofits to Give Back to This...
Appleton’s Top Nonprofits of 2016 from A to Z Some of our most rewarding work is done for the organizations we adore and support. As part of our various Good Apples Initiatives, we make it our mission...
View ArticleAnd the Winner is … Appleton Creative: 2016 Creativity Awards
The Competition The 46th Annual International Creativity Awards is a global contest for professional advertisers and graphic designers, alike. For nearly 50 years, they’ve awarded the best marketing...
View ArticleZebra Coalition Sports New Stripes
Zebra Coalition is beginning 2017 on a high note. This year brings Zebra Coalition a revamped, modern website to support the organization’s objectives in the Orlando LGBT+ community. Zebra Coalition is...
View ArticleThings to Do in Orlando for Valentine’s Day 2017
Valentine’s Day has arrived again and Orlando is filled with lovely escapades and events catered to both couples and singles. Whether you were ready to fall in love or fall asleep on this international...
View ArticleA Victorious Day for Central Florida Nonprofits
Thursday, February 2nd marked Victory Cup Initiative’s second annual philanthropic competition held at Rollins College in the Harold and Ted Alfond Sports Center. Ten nonprofit finalists were...
View ArticleZebra Coalition is Putting on the Ritz with Old Hollywood
Old Hollywood conjures up images of glamorous soirees, beautiful starlets and timeless fashion. Go back in time with Zebra Coalition’s Wild Nights and experience the essence of class on Sunday, March...
View ArticleEmpowering Women with Power Tools at Women Build 2017
Rosalynn Carter, the 39th First Lady of the United States and avid supporter of Habitat for Humanity, remarked, “There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home.” For more than 40 years,...
View ArticleSwing Your Partner Round and Round at the 2017 Cattle Barons’ Ball
The historical Gold Rush ignites feelings of discovery and adventure. On Saturday, April 1st at 6 p.m., you too can feel the excitement at the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Barons’ Ball. Put on your...
View ArticleA Day of Recognition and Merriment in the Appleton Awareness Gallery
The opening show for our newest Appleton Awareness Gallery exhibit was a success. Featuring artwork created by child burn survivors and their burn buddies at Camp Tequesta in November 2016, the gallery...
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