Last night my wife and I caught a stunning performance of the combined choral groups and orchestra of Lawrence University. All 20th-century music, selected and conducted by mind who love great music. Deeply touching, powerful, inspiring . . . what an evening. The performance was in beautiful Lawrence Chapel. And it was free. Parking was free, too. We have so many terrific, low-cost performances in this area. Experiencing something similar in a large town would eat through your wallet in a hurry and require a lot more time, traffic, and hassle. Appleton has such a nice mix. Broadway comes to the PAC, but there's always something almost as good for a lot less nearby.