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COVER STORY Features
ARTS & CULTURE
7 Acre of Art Sculpture Valley launches Appleton’s first outdoor public sculpture exhibition By Amelia Compton Wolff
24 The Incredible Work of Bees and Their Keepers Backyard beekeepers face challenges, but reap sweet rewards By Amelia Compton Wolff
EVENTS
Splash City 14 Six community leaders usher 16 in summer with a soak Festivals & Farmers Markets Photography by David Jackson A run-down of the summer’s hottest (and freshest) happenings
FOOD & DINING
26 Taco Season Six creative feats of taco engineering, foxcitiesmagazine.com perfect for scarfing down this summer By Amelia Compton Wolff Visit foxcitiesmagazine.com to browse our events calendar – updated daily – for the latest on art shows, concerts, classes and Departments more. 6 Artist Spotlight PLUS... 8 Not to be Missed ∂ Events Listings and Exhibits 13 Showcase ∂ Searchable Dining Guide 22 ∂ Read our Blogs 28 Ask Chef Jeff ∂ Downloadable Edition 29 Where to Dine ARTIST SPOTLIGHT hidden IN PLAIN SIGHT
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Correct submissions will be eif Larson’s paintings often depict wild figure narratives in an immediate, eye-catching style. entered in a drawing for a L“When it comes to my style, I’ve always walked to the beat of my own drum,” says Larson, a $25 gift certificate to Milwaukee native. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh in 2005, Larson became increasingly involved in the Fox Valley artistic community. Many of Larson’s works have garnered critical attention at numerous galleries, causing viewers to wonder how anyone could dream up the enchanting ideas portrayed in his art. “In a lot of ways, I’m impulsive with my art, whether it’s in the content or in the medium itself,” Larson says. “There are different levels of impulsive, but the most important part of creating art for me is listening to myself and trusting myself. As I get older, I find myself becoming more flexible with my styles and expressions in my art. Ultimately, I believe in trying to tell stories with a blend of humor and seriousness. I believe in humanity and people and I hope to make something that can give people joy and a moment of serious reflection, even if that reflection only lasts for a few seconds.” Name: Leif Larson Larson was featured as Appleton Public Library’s artist-in-residence Residence: Oshkosh through March and April, a position that included conducting Medium: Acrylic, workshops and public outreach. In the future, Larson hopes to continue Watercolor, Ink, Paper that outreach, especially with aspiring artists. Email your entry to: “I’ve had 10 strong years of painting and I hope to continue doing that, but I’m really interested in [email protected] giving back to the community as Or send to: much as I can. I hope to have a FOX CITIES Magazine positive influence on others, P.O. Box 2496 whether it’s through teaching, Appleton, WI 54912 classes, giving private lessons, or lecturing; I really want to help others develop a creative attitude MAY WINNER in life,” he says. “People might think that you need to be a genius if you want to be an artist, but it’s really all about having a positive attitude and listening to yourself. The world needs creativity now more than ever, and I want to help foster that creativity in any way I can.” Larson’s work is currently displayed in Take Me to the River’s “Tributary” exhibition in which artists across diverse mediums examine how their personal relationships shape the community. The show runs through July 7 at Sounds Alive Music and Arts Education Center in Neenah. John Hendrickson, Kaukauna For updates on Larson’s work, visit www.leiflarson.com. Answer: The Little Chute Windmill — By Dan Meyer
6 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 arts & culture Acre of ART By Amelia Compton Wolff
Sculpture Valley launches Appleton’s first outdoor public sculpture exhibition
community without art is invisible to “A the world.” Alex Schultz found himself returning to this quote so often that it became the tag line for his arts advocacy organization, Sculpture Valley. The Appleton-based nonprofit is working to establish the Fox Valley as a nationally recognized arts and culture destination. Two-Headed Trojan Ducky by Rob Neilson. Rubber, wood, paint. 56” x 48” x 82 ”, 2004 “Art gives us an identity,” says Schultz, who riverfront or the parklet on College Avenue so you visual art during the music festival which occurs serves as president of Sculpture Valley. “There’s a see how art works in the community. That’s the August 3–6, as well as throughout downtown year- bubbling under the surface and Appleton is challenge of this, to find the right pieces and give round. Mile of Music is sponsoring a sculpture. absolutely eager and ready for this.” them their own space,” Schultz says. “As downtown Appleton becomes a bigger To achieve this goal, Schultz and Sculpture Neilson, an associate professor of art at destination, making public art accessible is what’s Valley Co-founder Rob Neilson are launching Lawrence University, says the project offers going to create a more well-rounded experience,” Acre of Art in July. Acre of Art, a program of dimensional artists an opportunity to show their Willems says. “Rob and Alex have put together a Sculpture Valley, is poised to be Appleton’s first work while enhancing Appleton’s public spaces. pretty impressive project. This is a big leap forward outdoor public sculpture competition and juried “It’s a means for people to engage with the in how the Appleton community can embrace the exhibition. community and engage with art, to grapple with concept of public art.” The rotating exhibition, funded by area big, beautiful ideas,” he says. “It creates discussions In June, a panel of local judges will review businesses and individual sponsors, will introduce about what we value, how we see ourselves and our artist submissions and select works based on their up to 12 new public art pieces each year on two- place in the state, in the country and the world.” visual and cultural impact as well as their relation year leases. This means at any given time, Neilson and Schultz point to the success of to the selected sites. Installation will occur in July Appleton’s downtown and riverfront districts will creative initiatives like Mile of Music as proof the with an opening reception to follow. Special host up to 24 sculptures created by artists area is eager for more art. The duo first conceived events and tours during Mile of Music are also throughout the Upper Midwest. After a two-year Acre of Art while attending Mile of Music. being planned. run, sculptures will be removed and replaced with “Rob and I would do the Mile thing and we’re While Acre of Art is the first endeavor of its a new crop of art. Sponsors will have the option to walking from one venue to the next thinking, ‘It kind in Appleton, Neilson says it plays off the buy the work before it is released for public sale or sure would be nice to have something else creative momentum that already exists in the area returned to the artist. Sculpture Valley intends to engaging me while I’m taking part in this,” which offers advantages for individuals looking to purchase one work per season to be placed Schultz says. make an artistic impact. permanently within city parks, urban green spaces Sculpture Valley is now partnering with Mile “The scale of Appleton really is the beauty of or along public trails. of Music, as well as Appleton Downtown Inc.’s a place like this,” he says. “[Schultz] and I can put Sculpture Valley has several potential art sites Creative Downtown Appleton, Tundraland Home sculptures out there and change the aesthetics of a selected, but the final selections will be dependent Improvements and Boldt Company to bring Acre city as just two guys with an idea. If this were on sponsors and the artwork itself. of Art to life. Chicago, we couldn’t do anything to change the “The goal is to have the pieces spread wide. Mile of Music Co-founder Dave Willems says face of it, but in Appleton we can. And I’m You may have to go to The Refuge, down to the he was excited by the prospect of adding more convinced it’s ready.”
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MUSIC ARTS EVENTS
Beer, Brats and Beethoven Studio Art Class: Red Wine Painting July 1 June 17 A free family musical celebration Red wine isn’t just for drinking! Get creative in sponsored by Wisconsin Timber this new class and learn how to take one of your Rattlers and the Fox Valley favorite adult Symphony Orchestra. 7:30pm. beverages and Fox Cities Stadium, Appleton. create beautiful 733-4152. artwork. Ages 21+. 5–7pm. The Trout Lunchtime Organ Recital Museum of Art, July 5 Appleton. Organist Dr. David Bohn will 733-4089. perform a selection of pieces on the 1926 Austin theater organ Art on in the museum’s Ogilvie Hall. the Town Free. 12:15pm. History Museum July 21 at the Castle, Appleton. Enjoy music, food 735-9370. and art, including impressive chalk art, as you stroll and shop along College Avenue. 6–9pm. College Appleton Street Music Week J-Council Diana Ross Avenue, Appleton. June 12–16 June 28 July 12 954-9112. Bring an instrument to jam on the This free musical performance by Ross’ famed and extraordinary street or just enjoy local performers J-Council is part of the Live! From career as a singer and songwriter as they raise funds for Feeding America Hydro Park summer concert series has spanned almost five decades. Eastern Wisconsin. 12–1pm. Houdini which features the area’s finest 8–11pm. Fox Cities Performing Plaza and College Ave. (Drew St.– musicians. 5:30–8:30pm. Hydro Arts Center, Appleton. Walnut St.), Appleton. 734-1969. Park, Kaukauna. 766-6304. 730-3760.
ON STAGE
The Sunshine Boys Other Desert Cities Footloose June 7–11 & 13–16 June 28–30 & July 1–2, 5–8 July 27–30 & August 2 –6 Presented by Attic Theatre. Top- Presented by Attic Theatre. Presented by Riverside Players. A billed vaudevillians Al and Willie as Brooke Wyeth returns home after dancing ban instituted by a preacher “Lewis and Clark” are grudgingly a six-year absence to celebrate brings his rebellious daughter and reunited when CBS requests them Christmas and announces she is the new kid in town closer together. Art at the Park for a “History of Comedy” publishing a memoir dredging up a 27–29 & 2–5, 8pm. 30 & 6, 7pm. retrospective. 7–10 & 13–16, 7pm. tragic event in the family’s history. Riverside Park, Neenah. 886-6060. July 30 This treasured community event showcases the 11, 2pm. UW-Fox Valley 28 –30 & 1, 5–8, work of nearly 200 participating artists from Communication Arts Center, 7pm. 2, 2pm. throughout the country. 9am–4pm. City Park, Menasha. 734-7887. UW-Fox Valley Appleton. 733-4089. Communication Unnecessary Farce Arts Center, June 21–25 Menasha. Presented by Riverside Players. 734-7887. Two cops. Three crooks. Eight Information is subject to change, we recommend doors. Confusion and comedy confirming dates and times with the organizer. To ensues. 21–24, 8pm. 25, 7pm. have your event considered for publication, submit Riverside Park, Neenah. 886-6060. online at foxcitiesmagazine.com.
8 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 OUTDOOR FUN
27th Annual Garden Walk July 15 Homeless Connections’ annual garden walk allows participants to tour seven breathtaking gardens throughout the Fox Cities. Rain or shine, tickets required. 10am–5pm. Various locations. 734-9603.
Park to Park Paddle July 22 This 8.4 mile public paddle launches into the Fox River at Shattuck Park in Neenah, into Lake Winnebago, the Menasha Lock and Little Lake Butte des Morts, ending at Lutz Park in Appleton. 7:30am –1:30pm. Various locations. Bark in the Park 716-3150. June 11 Bring your furry friend out to the ballpark Best Friends Gourmet Bike Tour for a game, team autographs and goodies July 23 from Fox Valley Animal Referral Center. Ride through the Neenah countryside 1–4pm. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, with rest stops featuring baked goods, Appleton. 733-4152. fruit and beverages. The Taste on the Trestle ride is followed June 22 by a gourmet Future Neenah and Community picnic at St. First Credit Union present this Mary’s Central foodie adventure that will feature High School. local restaurants providing Registration culinary samples and begins at 6am. entertainment from local Gourmet musicians and artists. Proceeds dining, benefit Loop the Little Lake 10:30am–3pm. Trestle Project. Tickets required. Various routes, 5:30-8:30pm. Trestle Trail Bridge, Neenah. Neenah/Menasha. 722-1920. 729-5600.
COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS
Community Festival: Louisiana June 10 Explore the music, stories, food, art and more of Creole and Cajun cultures. 11am–3pm. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. 458-6144.
Juneteenth Festival June 11 Eighth annual celebration of freedom, unity and Wheelmen, a national group of high- community. Free for all ages. 12 – 6pm. wheel bicycle enthusiasts. Guests can ride City Park, Appleton. 832-1564. with the Wheelmen, play games and watch demonstrations. 9am–4pm. Summer Kickoff: Bike to Boogie Manitowoc County Historical Society. 684-4445. June 14 Dance to the sounds of Boogie and the Yo-yo’z, enjoy a locally-brewed beer from Hops on Hill Lion’s Tail Brewery and kickoff summer in July 27 style. Ride your bike to the event and Enjoy dozens of craft beers and tastes of receive a raffle ticket for prizes. Green Bay’s best restaurants at this music- 6–9pm. Plexus front lawn, infused gathering to benefit the Neenah. 722-1920. preservation and education needs at Heritage Hill State High Wheel Weekend Historical Park. Tickets required. 6–8pm. Heritage June 17 The Manitowoc County Hill State Historical Park, Historical Society and Green Bay. The Fitness Store present 448-5150. this event featuring members of The
June 2 01 7 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 9 arts & culture Art on the Streets Nightlife in Green Bay just got a little stranger. On Broadway Inc. is launching a new night Throwback Summer market series this July where weird is welcome. The series, called igNight Markets, are Step back in time at these history-themed events scheduled for July 15, August 19 and September 16. Locations will rotate throughout unusual niches in Green Bay’s Broadway District. Past Times in the Park June 14 Brian Johnson, executive director of On The Neenah Historical Society and Neenah Parks & Broadway Inc., says he hopes the night Recreation Department will provide toys and games market series will create a stronger that children have enjoyed for centuries for a free appreciation for the arts in Green Bay in evening of old-fashioned fun. Refreshments a way that is edgy, but also inviting. The available. 6:30-8pm. Green Park, Neenah. 729-0244. markets are placing an emphasis on interactive art with live muralists, Here is the Church, Here is the Steeple blacksmiths, poets, glass blowers, Walking Tour: Part II theater and dance troupes performing July 12 throughout the summer. Explore the architecture and influential Visitors will be also be able to purchase congregations that shaped Appleton, touching on art from various vendors. Food carts many religions. Explore some of the grandest houses will provide a variety of dining options of worship. Registration required. 6pm. History throughout the night with sitting areas Museum at the Castle, Appleton. 735-9370. available. Beverage vending at igNight will feature beer from local breweries like Titletown Brewing, Hinterland, Stillmank and Badger State. Appleton History Speaker Series July 12 An igNight launch party is scheduled for June 10 from 6–10 p.m. and will feature a pop-up Learn about Cloud Buick in a presentation by Steve performance by musical artist LOLO, a Mile of Music fan favorite. Cloud at this Appleton Historical Society event. For more information visit www.ignightmarket.com or call 437-2531. 7pm. St. Bernadette Church lower level, Appleton. — HA 734-1302.
LIVE AFTER 5: FREE MUSIC Celebrate the end of the work day at these evening concerts that don’t cost a penny.
Kyle Megna and the Monsoons Homemade Brew
Live! From Hydro Park Concerts in the Courtyard Future Neenah Evening Heid Music Summer Sunday at the June 7–August 9 May 31–August 30 Concert Series Concert Series Amphitheater This series features local music Up-and-coming musicians from June 21–August 16 June 1–August 31 June 11–August 20 acts with an opening around the country, with Bring your blanket or lawn chair Move, groove and relax to the Come for the music, stay for performance by Appleton Rock regional artists blended in, are to this concert series featuring a rhythm of the region’s hottest the raffle prizes at this series School students each week. showcased in this series. diverse lineup of regional live bands during these coordinated by the Kimberly Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm. Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm. musicians and bands. concerts. Thursdays, 5:30– Amphitheater board of directors. Hydro Park, Downtown Radisson Paper Valley Hotel Wednesdays, 6–8pm. Shattuck 8:30pm. Houdini Plaza, Sundays, 6:30pm. Sunset Park, Kaukauna. 766-6300. Courtyard, Appleton. 733-8000. Park, Neenah. 722-1920. Appleton. 954-9112. Kimberly. 788-7507.
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10 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 MOVIE NIGHT Cozy up with your favorite people for a fun movie night out
Bike-In Movie Night: Big Trouble in Little China June 15 Jack Burton must help his friend rescue his fiance from bandits in San Francisco's Chinatown. Presented by Badger State Brewing Co. and Green Bay Bicycle Collective. Free. Rated PG-13. 6–10pm. Badger State Brewing Company, Green Bay. 634-5687.
Sing June 23 In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario’s attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than Native American Celebration anticipated. Free. Rated PG. 7:30–10pm. Wanick Park, The Menominee and Oneida Nations invite you to the historic Charles Sherwood. 989-1589. A. Grignon Mansion in Kaukauna for a day of Native American dancing, crafts and food on June 24. Grab your lawn chairs and make Jaws your way down to the Mansion to see the Menominee Woodland July 1 Boys & Girls Club perform dances featuring traditional stories at 1 A giant man-eating great white p.m. Men and boys will perform the Menominee Fish Dance shark attacks beachgoers on Amity symbolizing the return of the sturgeon to their spawning beds which, Island, prompting a hunt by the in turn, will promise a good harvest. Women and girls will perform the local police chief with help from of Swan Dance celebrating the return of spring by mimicking the a marine biologist and professional migration of our feathered friends. The Oneida Smoke Dancers will shark hunter. Rated PG-13. 7pm. also be performing. Visitors can feel free to take part in some social Time Community Theater, Oshkosh. dances too. 231-5500. Crafts will be available for children before and after the performance and a historian will also be talking about Menominee history in Wisconsin. Indian tacos, hamburgers and brats will be available for purchase as well as the ever-popular fry bread, a traditional food Native Americans serve at home and gatherings. Recipes vary between tribes and the Menominee and Oneida Nation invite you to try their own rendition. A twist on the crowd-favorite, Indian tacos are traditional tacos served on fry bread. Flip to page 14 The Woodland Boys & Girls Club hope to pass on knowledge of for your guide to Menominee traditions to the youth, as well as the community through song and dance. The Mansion will also be open for docent-led tours this summer’s from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. as well as from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tour festivals and admission prices can be found at www.gringonmansion.org or by farmers markets! calling 766-6106. — HA
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THREE EXHIBIT OPENINGS
“I’m Tellin ’,” spoken word art 2016 Best of Show; Jon Wos, “Who is Li Hu,” oil on canvas Allison Reimus, “Sew Bad,” Oil, collage on sewn canvas, 2015
Tributary 37th Annual SECURA Fine Arts Exhibition Settling the Ghost: June 2–July 7 June 7–June 25 a contemporary art exhibition Regional artists express across diverse mediums how This is one of Northeast Wisconsin's top competitive, July 1 4–August 6 relationships with our inner selves, our natural juried fine arts exhibitions featuring work from the Young Space and Standard Projects present a group landscapes and each other shape our community. region’s most talented artists. Tu-Sa, 10am–4pm. Th, exhibition of contemporary visual art by international M–F, 3–8pm. Sounds Alive Music & Arts Education 10am–8pm. Su, 12–4pm. The Trout Museum of Art, early-career and emerging artists. The project utilizes Center, Neenah. 574-6841. Appleton. 733-4089. the global reach of the Internet and collapses it in an unexpected place — a former police station in rural Wisconsin. Open by appointment. Standard Projects, Hortonville. young-space.com/settling-the-ghost
organizations who are excited to interact with and Butterflies & Family Ties provide a fun experience for families,” said Patricia There are rarely opportunities to see hundreds of Heeg, special events coordinator at Family Services of butterflies in one location, but Appleton’s City Park will Northeast Wisconsin. Parent Connection is a program provide that opportunity in one of the most visually of Family Services, which has been providing services striking events of the season. On June 17, Parent for individuals and families since 1899. Connection will be Donations and sponsorships from the Butterfly Festival holding their are critical components of Parent Connection’s ninth annual revenue, which funds parenting workshops and other Butterfly Festival resources that encourage, strengthen and support which kicks off at families in northeastern Wisconsin. The Festival’s 9 a.m. With fun slogan is “Helping Families Fly” and takes its theme activities such as face from the program’s goals. According to Wendy painting, inflatable Schwalbe, program manager of Parent Connection, activities and butterfly “The goal of Parent Connection is to help new parents demonstrations, the festival transition into parenthood and give them the tools reaches its peak just before noon with needed to be the best parents they can be. It is like the release of more than 1,000 butterflies. nurturing a cocoon and watching the butterfly unfold “Every year, there are a lot of unique activities for kids and eventually fly on its own.” like the butterfly relay race, hair painting, yarn For more information on the festival, visit Parent caterpillars, butterfly face masks, planting station, art Connection’s website at familyservicesnew.org/parent- projects, football toss, yoga in the park and spinning connection/butterfly-festival. the prize wheel. Each activity is sponsored by local —DM
12 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 Wonder Garden
The fantastical world of lush England woodlands will be making its way to the Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh. “Wonderland: Photographs by Kirsty Mitchell” will showcase large- scale photographs of theatrical characters set against elaborate scenes bursting with colors of the passing English seasons. Mitchell is an award-winning photographer and fashion designer from Surrey, England. She has collaborated with hair and makeup artist Elbie Van Eeden to compose intense, dream-like versions of her homeland. Kirsty Mitchell, The Stars of Spring Will Carry You Home, 2014 Each piece will be accompanied by videos documenting the artist’s creative process. Mitchell has dedicated this series to her mother, Maureen, who passed away from a brain tumor in 2008. “Wonderland” is not only an escape from reality, it is a way for the artist to come to terms with her grief. Mitchell quickly gained a worldwide following and has made the series available to all viewers in “The Wonderland Book.” The Paine will be introducing Mitchell’s work for the first time at an American museum, from June 17 to October 15 in the Main Gallery. Members of the museum can preview the exhibit on June 16, where Laura Fiser, the Paine’s curator of collections and exhibitions, will lead a gallery talk. More summer events at the Paine Art Center and Gardens can be found on their website www.thepaine.org. — HA
Kirsty Mitchell, The Ghost Swift, 2012
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2017 FESTIVALS AND FARMERS MARKETS
FESTIVALS June 16-17 | 39th Annual Metro Jam July 4 | Festival Foods Fire over July 21-23 | 50th Winneconne Free two-day music festival with national, the Fox Sovereign States Days June regional & local acts in a full spectrum of Daylong Independence Day celebration A weekend filled with a parade, street musical styles, including Saturday with live entertainment, patriotic dances, fireworks, a carnival, flea markets, June 2-4 | Great Wisconsin Cheese headliner Ruthie Foster. 5:30-9:30pm ceremonies, veteran salutes, fantastic food, art shows, & more. 21, 8pm-midnight; 22, Festival Friday, 12-10pm Saturday. Washington children’s activities, ski shows & the 8am-8pm; 23, 8am-5pm. Marble Park, Music, rides, kids entertainment, parade, Park, Manitowoc. 683-5980. Festival Foods Fireworks. Events all day, Winneconne. 410-7574. walk/run, cheese tasting, cheese carving fireworks at dusk. 1pm. Memorial Leicht demo, cheese curd eating contest, cheese June 17 | 28th Annual Strawberry Fest Park, Hagemeister Park, Main Street July 21-23 | Paperfest breakfast & grilling contest. 2, 5pm-12am, Featuring a downtown art/craft fair with Bridge, & CityDeck, Green Bay. 437-5972. Family-orientated festival that raises 3, 10:30am-12am & 4, 8am-5pm. Doyle more than 100 vendors from across the money for nonprofits in the Fox Valley. Park, Little Chute. 788-7380. Midwest, strawberry shortcake, a children’s July 4 | Gills Rock 4th of July 21, 5:30pm-1am; 22, 9am-1am; 23, 11am- costume contest, live entertainment, great Celebration 7:30pm. Sunset Park, Kimberly. 997-9700. June 4 | Art on the Island food & more. Events begin with city band Join the Door County Maritime Museum More than 70 artists/craftspeople concert Fri. at 7pm, continuing with for an event-packed day with music, a boat July 25-30 | Outagamie County Fair representing a wide variety of arts and events Sat. from 9am-4pm. Waupaca. regatta & fireworks at dusk. 5-10pm. Door Big-name entertainment, fair exhibits, crafts fill a tree-lined park on Lake (715) 258-7343. County Maritime Museum. 743-5958. commercial exhibits, midway rides & food. Winnebago. Food, live music, kids’ crafts, 25, 5-10pm; 26-29, 10am-midnight; 30, free admission & parking. 10am-4pm. June 17 | 9th Annual Butterfly Festival July 4 | Hometown 4th of July 10am –6pm. Seymour. 833-2941. Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac. 322-0495. Fun-filled family event with face painting, Celebration crafts, games, inflatable activities, butterfly Omro’s Annual Hometown Parade, music July 26-30 | Oshkosh Main Street June 9-10 | BrillionFest demonstrations & food. 9am. City Park, by the Cougars & James Due. Food will be Music Festival On Friday, famous electric light street Appleton. 739-4226. available. Omro-Rushford Volunteer Fire A celebration of the City of Oshkosh and parade at 9pm. On Saturday, History House Department Annual Firework display at the downtown community. Features 100+ special exhibit 9am-12pm, carnival games, June 17 | Midwest Sunsplash Music dusk. Events begin at 12pm. Omro. musicians, Artists, Comedians & vendor fair, live music & rummage sales all Festival 685-6960 ext. 23. Entertainers. Venues throughout Oshkosh. weekend. Peters Park, Brillion. 418-1376. Run/walk/bike, art, dance, food, drinks, oshkoshmainstreetmusicfestival.com. live music including folk, funk, jazz, blues, July 6-9 | Lifest June 10 | 27th Annual Manitowoc salsa, zydeco, polka, rockabilly, bluegrass Annual Christian rock festival. 8am- Garden Fair and reggae. Benefiting YouthGo Neenah. midnight daily. Sunnyview Expo Center, August A gardener’s paradise in downtown Free Admission. 10am–10:30pm. Main Oshkosh. (800) 955-5433. August 3-6 | Mile of Music Manitowoc! More than 90 vendors selling Street between Racine Street and Mill 800 live music sets from 200 local & plants including annuals, perennials & Street and Faith Technologies parking lot, July 7-9 | 3rd Annual Subfest national acts in more than 70 venues herbs. Crafters & artists will be selling Menasha. 944-4302. A festival celebrating the submarine around downtown Appleton. Times vary. garden art, fine crafts, statuary & furniture. freshwater capitol of the world. Submarine www.mileofmusic.com. Free, rain or shine. 10am–3:30pm. June 22-24 | Darboy Chickenfest street art, a submarine sandwich eating Washington Park, Manitowoc. 682-2050. Community festival celebrating chicken, competition, water ski-show, food, drinks, August 3-12 | Sturgeon Bay Maritime complete with fireworks, live music, fireworks and more. 7-8 9am-10pm; 9, Week June 10 | Oshkosh Irish Fest carnival rides, vendors, games & a 9am-5pm. Downtown Manitowoc. 684- A variety of maritime events happening in Enjoy music, food, dancers, presentations, Chicken Chase. 22, 6:30-10pm; 23, 0218. various places around Sturgeon Bay. Events vendors, 5K, raffle, & more! 11:30am-11pm. 6:30pm-12am & 24, 12pm-12am. Darboy include a Sikaflex challenge, the 26th Leach Amphitheater, Oshkosh. 573-0959. Community Park, Appleton. 996-1153. July 9 | Faire on the Green From photography to jewelry to annual Door County Classic & Wooden June 11 60th Annual watercolors & pottery, enjoy the works of Boat Festival, live music and fireworks. | June 30-July 2 | Woodland Indian Art Times vary. Door County Maritime Winnebagoland Art Fair Show & Market more than 100 talented artists & Fine art and crafts, juried event for the An art competition & market showcasing craftspersons. Featuring antiques and retail Museum, Sturgeon Bay. 743-6246. whole family including a Silent Auction. the unique artistic styles of Native items, fair food & live entertainment. Plenty of art to choose from; multiple art Americans in the upper Midwest & 9am-4pm. Paine Art Center & Gardens, medias are represented. Food vendors & Northeastern regions of the United States. Oshkosh. 235-6903. FARMERS MARKETS music to entertain. South Park, Oshkosh. Times vary. Radisson Hotel & Conference 10am–4pm. 303-9200. Center, Green Bay. 288-9544. July 13-15 | Rock USA Downtown Appleton Farm Market Thur, 1pm. Fri & Sat, 11:45 am. Ford Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 28. 8am-12:30pm. June 9-11 | 24th Annual Lighthouse June 30-July 2 | Altrusa Polkafest Festival Park, Oshkosh. 882-4949. College Avenue from Appleton Street to Festival Great polka bands, themed basket raffles Drew Street and Houdini Plaza, Appleton. Coordinated by the Door County & food! 30, 6-10pm; 1, 12:30-8:30pm; 2, July 15-16 | Midsummer Festival of 954-9112. Maritime Museum. Join us for three days Polka Mass at 10am & music 11:30am- the Arts of boat excursions & guided land-based 6:30pm. Romy’s Nitingale, Black Creek. Shop 130 artists’ booths, enjoy live music, BayCare Clinic presents Farmers tours to 11 historic Door County 731-8869. participate in family activities, gain free Market on Broadway Wisconsin Lighthouses. Varying tour times admission to the John Michael Kohler Wednesdays, May 31-Aug. 30. 3-8pm & available between 9am-9pm. 743-5958. July Arts Center. 15, 10am-5pm. 16, 10am- Sep. 6-27, 3-7pm. Broadway St., Green 4pm. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Bay. 437-2531. June 20-24 | Country USA July 3 | Festival Foods Appleton Sheboygan. 458-6144. The maximum country music & camping Fireworks Chilton Farmers Market festival. Five days of non-stop, world class Fox Cities’ best fireworks display sponsored July 15 | Acoustic Fest Fridays, Jun.16-Oct. 27. 11am-4pm. entertainment, featuring country music’s by the Appleton Area Jaycees, with live Free music festival of diverse, accomplished Chilton Eagles Club. 849-9787. biggest & hottest headliners. Gates open music, children’s activities & food & acoustic musicians & family entertainment. 2:15 daily. Ford Festival Park, Oshkosh. beverages. 4-11pm, fireworks starting at 11am-9pm. Washington Park, Manitowoc. De Pere Festival Foods Farmers 882-4949. approx. 9:30pm. Memorial Park, 686-3070. Market Appleton. 730-1770. Tuesdays, May 23-Oct. 31. 7am-noon. June 15-18 | Chilton Summer Festival July 16 | 42nd Annual Bergstrom- 1001 Main Avenue, De Pere. 336-6520. Including a citywide rummage sale, city July 3-4 | CommunityFest Mahler Museum of Glass Arts band concert Thursday night at 7pm at Cosponsored by the cities of Neenah & Festival Fish Creek Settlement Shops Farmers Menasha. Afternoon & evening activities The festival features fine arts & crafts from Market Hobart Park, brat fry Friday at 10am, Wednesdays, June 7-October 18. 9:30am- fireworks Friday at dusk, street dance including the Parade of Lights in Neenah artists across the region in a variety of 1:30pm or sell-out. Cancelled if Saturday at 8pm and the state’s biggest on July 3, & activities at Riverside Park in media, as well as great food, children’s thunderstorms. One mile south of Father’s Day parade Sunday at 11am. Neenah & Jefferson Park in Menasha. 3, activities & a beer garden. 10am-4pm. downtown Fish Creek, 9116 Hwy. 42. 418-1650. 12-11pm, 4, 8am-11pm. 886-6100. Riverside Park. Neenah. 751-4658. 868-3788.
14 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Oshkosh Wednesday Farmers Market Market Wednesdays, July 19-Sept. 27. 3-7pm. Wednesdays, June 7-Oct. 25. 11am-3pm. South Park, Shelter #1 & 2 at the corner S. Main St. Plaza and Sheboygan St., of South Park Ave. & Georgia St., Fond du Lac. Saturdays, May 13-Oct. 28. Oshkosh. 252-2532. 8am-noon. On Main St. from Western Ave. to Sheboygan St., Fond du Lac. 322-2006. Plymouth Farmers Market Thursdays, June 15-Oct. 12. 12-5:30pm. Downtown Green Bay Farmers Market Fairfield Plaza, 2133 Eastern Ave., Saturdays, May 27-Oct. 28. 7am-noon. Plymouth. 457-7272. S. Washington Street from Walnut to Stuart St., Green Bay. 437-5972. Pulaski Street Market Mondays, June 19-Sept. 25. 4-7pm. Green Lake Farmers Market Corner of Wisconsin and Pulaski Streets. Fridays, May 26-Sep. 29. 3-6:30pm. Town 822-4400. Square, Green Lake. On the corner of Hill and Mill Street. 294-3231. Shawano Farmers Market Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 7. 8am-noon. Downtown Kaukauna Farmers Market 201 S. Washington St., Shawano. Saturdays, June 10-Oct. 14. 7:30am-Noon. (715) 851-9834. 101 Crooks Ave, the parking lot on the corner of Second St. & Hwy. 55, Sheboygan County Interfaith Kaukauna. 766-6304. Organization Farmers Market Wednesdays, 9am-3pm, Saturdays 8am- Little Chute Village Market 2pm. June 3-Oct. 28. Fountain Park, on Thursdays, June 15-September 28 3-7pm. the corner of 8th St. & Erie Ave., Windmill Plaza at 130 W Main St, Little Sheboygan. 457-7272. Chute. 788-7380 Sister Bay Corner of the Past Manitowoc Farmers Market Farmers Market Saturdays, May 6-Oct. 28. 8am-2pm. Saturdays, June 24-Oct. 7. 8am.-12pm. Tuesdays, June 6-Oct. 31. Noon-6pm. 8th 1.5 miles south of downtown Sister Bay, and Quay St., along the Manitowoc River, Hwy 57 at Country Lane. 854-9242. Manitowoc. 686-6930. Sturgeon Bay Farm/Craft Market Menasha Farm Fresh Market Saturdays, June 3-Oct. 28. 8:30am to Thursdays, June 8-Oct. 26. noon. Market Square, 421 Michigan St., 2-6pm. 140 Main St., Menasha. Sturgeon Bay. 746-2427. 967-3608. Two Rivers Farmers & Future Neenah Farmers Crafters Market Market Wednesdays & Saturdays, June 17-Oct. 21. Saturdays, May 6-Oct. 8am-noon. Shattuck Park, 28. Wednesday, Neenah. 722-1920. 1-5:30pm, Saturdays, Future Omro Farmers Market 8am-1pm. Central Park, Thursdays, June 1-Oct. 12. 4- Downtown Two Rivers. 7pm. Scott Park, Omro. 685-7005. 794-1482. Oneida Farmers Market Watson Street Thursdays, June 22-Oct. 5. Noon- Farmers Market 6pm. N7332 Water Circle Tuesdays, June 6-Oct. Place, Oneida. 31 4-7pm. Saturdays, 819-1933. June 3-Oct 28 7am- 12pm. Village Green, Oshkosh Saturday Ripon. 748-7466. Farmers Market Saturdays, June 3-Oct. Waupaca 28. 8am-12:30pm. 400 Farmers Market & 500 Blocks of N. Daily, year-round. 6am-6pm. Main St. & 100 Block of E. Fulton St. and Main St. Church Ave., Oshkosh. (City Square), Downtown Waupaca. 252-2532. (715 ) 258-4411.
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Six community leaders usher in summer with a soak
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Whether dry or drenched, these Fox Citians are fierce. Some run restaurants, others organize art shows, but all of them make our community a more interesting place to live. Let’s raise a glass to their contributions and lack of inhibitions.
16 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 Lisa Cruz President, Red Shoes PR
June 2 01 7 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 17 Josh Dukelow Host, “Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow” on WHBY
18 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 Liborio Torres Osorio and Kimberly Finnell Executive Chef/Co-owner and Co-owner, respectively, Osorio’s Latin Fusion
June 2 01 7 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 19 James Fenlon Little Chute Village Administrator
20 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 Jean Detjen Vice President of Arts, Culture and Music, Launch Wisconsin Founder and Managing Director, Take Me to the River
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The Incredible Work of Bees andTheir Keepers By Amelia Compton Wolff Backyard beekeepers face challenges, but reap sweet rewards
hen it comes to beekeeping, Laura Hetland “You can’t get any closer to nature than with adheres to the words of American writer bees,” says Wayne Gerdts, owner of Honey Bee Wand naturalist Henry David Thoreau who Ware beekeeping supply store in Greenville. “So said, “The keeping of bees is like the direction of many customers tell me they go out for hours on sunbeams.” end just watching their bees.” Hetland, an Appleton native, believes the Each bee in a colony has a job to do. The insects are inexplicably linked to the world as we queen’s only job is to lay eggs and perpetuate the know it and intimately bound to all the earth’s hive. She is capable of laying up to 2,000 eggs each essential functions. day. Male bees, called drones, exist only to mate “When you get to play that role as the bees’ with the queen. Worker bees, which are all female, keeper or guardian, it’s like you’re protecting the do everything else, from foraging for nectar and sunshine itself,” she says. “And you’re protecting pollen to cleaning the hive. The average worker the flowers that depend on that sunshine and bee lives for six weeks during honey production pollination. Beekeeping connects me more to season and will make only 1/12 teaspoon of honey everything in life.” in that time. Hetland first began working with bees when Gerard Schubert, president of the East Central she lived in Hawaii and continues her beekeeping Wisconsin Beekeepers Association, sums up the journey back in Appleton through her blog, The work of bees in three words: fascinating, Honey Huntress. In Hawaii, Hetland learned how industrious, beneficial. According to the U.S. each hive of honey bees has its own distinct Department of Agriculture, bees accomplish personality, usually dictated by its queen’s roughly 80 percent of insect crop pollination in demeanor. Before entering the hives, Hetland and the country, or about $15 billion in added crop her beekeeping mentor would spend time in quiet value. Almonds, apples, blueberries, onions and observation of the bees’ subtle movements and oranges wouldn’t exist without them. Thirty flight patterns, searching for clues that would percent of the food we eat depends on the reveal the hive’s needs that day. pollination of bees. “I’m not a religious person, but if I were to For Schubert, beekeeping is as confounding as claim anything as my religion it would be these it is enthralling, but that’s part of its appeal. bees right here,” Hetland says. “There’s still so much to learn about bees and why they do what they do,” says Schubert, who At work, but in danger has been keeping bees at his apiary in Borth for the For many beekeepers, there is something last six years. He will have 12 hives this year and innately spiritual about the relationship forged at maturity each colony will contain 50,000 to between human and hive, and it’s easy to see why. 60,000 bees. “For people who like a challenge, this Witnessing the work of bees up close is awe- is an ideal hobby.” inspiring. Beekeeping today is a challenge because of the
24 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 numerous threats that exist for bees. required. North American bee populations are Appleton Pollinator Project All property declining at an alarming rate. Larry Cain, owners within co-president of the Fox Valley Beekeepers With bee populations declining nationwide, Lawrence a 400-foot radius of a proposed Association, says habitat loss, pesticides University Assistant Professor of Biology Israel Del hive will be notified and have 14 days to and parasites are just a few of the threats Toro, along with Visiting Professor Relena R. Ribbons object to a permit. One objection causes a bees face. and five undergraduate students, launched the permit to be denied. “We have harmed their habitat by Appleton Pollinator Project (B.Y.O.–Beez). The project Many local beekeepers acknowledge reducing natural areas. We also have strives to evaluate and quantify Appleton’s bee the ordinance is a step in the right become habituated to the use of pesticides biodiversity, then determine how urban green spaces direction, but disagree on the yearly and herbicides,” Cain says. “We as a can be used to help save native bee populations. neighborhood approval requirement. culture need to make some hard choices “To get a permit, you have to run a in how we proceed, especially in regards to The project will test several methods. The first is to gauntlet that often times fails,” says Cain, beekeeping.” grow pollinator gardens meant to increase food who elected to keep his hives on his A survey by the Bee Informed sources for bees. The second is creating honeycomb- Grand Chute rental property rather than Partnership reports 50 percent of shaped “beehives” meant as shelter for the majority at his Appleton home. Wisconsin hives were lost during the of bees in Wisconsin which are non-hiving, solitary Currently, Riverview Gardens and 2015-16 season. Wisconsin winters are bees that do not sting. Lawrence University hold the only hard on bees and can exacerbate the Del Toro and his students, with the help of Appleton beekeeping permits in Appleton. Cain negative effects of disease and parasites anticipates Neenah will permit more small- such as the Varroa mite, which is a major City Parks, identified 17 sites where pollinator gardens, hives or both will be deployed in May and scale beekeepers under its new ordinance, contributor to hive loss. which passed in April, that requires June. Sites include Lawrence University, Riverview “This isn’t our grandfather’s world of beekeepers to notify only those abutting Gardens, Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, Gordon Bubolz beekeeping when they could put bees in a neighbors with whom they share a lot line. box and harvest honey with maybe a 15 Nature Preserve as well as Tellulah, Pierce, Plamann Gerdts, a third generation beekeeper, percent colony loss over winter,” Schubert and Memorial Parks. “The goal is to figure out what says despite “unrealistic” requirements on says. “Today’s beekeepers must become combination of treatments increase native pollinator beekeeping, business at Honey Bee Ware educated on what’s harming the honey populations the most,” Del Toro says. is growing. He says educating the general bees and be proactive in helping their Community members will play a large role in data public on honey bees, which are generally managed colonies survive.” collection, as the project relies on citizens to become docile, has been crucial. “We’ve had a steady increase in Urban beekeeping the scientists. Once the pollinator gardens and hives business for the past several years,” he says. Bee advocates have proposed urban are in place, community members can use a “Ordinances are changing and people are beekeeping, the practice of keeping bees smartphone app to take geo-referenced images of finding out just because there’s a beehive in urban spaces, to help both cities and bees they see at each site while playing a pollinator bees. Urban bees have shown better themed game. The information gathered through the nearby that doesn’t mean you’re going to winter survival rates, possibly because app will help Del Toro and his students determine get stung.” they are gathering nectar and pollen from which treatments work best for each species of bee, There are several ways to help bees diverse sources that haven’t been heavily while also providing a learning opportunity. even if you don’t plan to become a sprayed with pesticides. Residents enjoy beekeeper. Hetland suggests planting bee- “This project lends itself well to community and more fruitful gardens, and easy access to friendly flowers like crocus, bee balm, educational engagement,” Del Toro says. “We want raw, local honey, as a result. zinnias and asters. Buy locally-grown, Communities throughout the Fox people to think more broadly about bees.” For ethically-harvested fruits, vegetables and Cities are responding to increased interest updates, visit byobeez.weebly.com. honey from farmers and beekeepers in the in urban beekeeping. Currently Fox area. Also, skip spraying your yard. Some Crossing, Grand Chute, Oshkosh, pesticides are highly toxic to bees. Kimberly, Appleton and Neenah have ordinances that allow the keeping of Reducing or eliminating the use of bees in urban settings. pesticides and herbicides can help avoid harming helpful pollinators. The City of Appleton’s beekeeping ordinance passed in 2015 and requires If you do plan to embark on a beekeeping journey, Hetland says to be prospective beekeepers to pass a one-time inspection with a fee of $145 and prepared for a long-term commitment. to obtain an annual permit for $59. Annual neighborhood approval is also “Once you get stung,” she says, “you’re stung for life.”
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June 2 01 7 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 25 food & dining
Six feats of taco engineering, perfect for scarfing down this summer
By Amelia Compton Wolff
Photography by Courtney Martin
acos are the ultimate summer Tfood. They exemplify freshness. Garlic-Wine Lobster Taco They satisfy without weighing you Draft Gastropub, Appleton Summer and seafood go together like pools and pina down. These hand-held portals of coladas. Celebrate this culinary marriage with deliciousness make simultaneous the seafood taco sampler debuting on Draft Gastropub’s menu this month. walking and eating a real The trio includes a cajun salmon possibility – a must during summer taco, a shrimp scampi taco and a garlic-wine lobster taco. All festivals when you can’t slow three are topped with chef- made poblano remoulade, down, even to take a bite. But one carrot slaw and grilled of the taco’s best attributes is its mango chutney for that coveted balance of savory chameleon-like ability to suit and sweet. almost any culinary situation. From traditional to trendy, the taco can be customized in countless ways. These six taco trailblazers show us their favorite interpretations.
26 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | June 2 01 7 Ahi Tuna Taco Antojitos Mexicanos, Appleton Wine tasting flights are so 2010. Today it’s all about the taco flight and Antojitos Mexicanos features a flight of three new tacos each month. The June flight is made up of three open- faced tacos each on a crispy corn tortilla, similar to a tostada. The flight includes a seared ahi tuna taco, scallop taco and calamari taco. The seafood is cooked in a smoky chipotle sauce and topped with mango salsa, avocado, cilantro and spicy mayo. “We chose seafood options because it’s fresh and it hits the spot on summer days with a cold cerveza or a nice margarita,” says Manager Fernando Almanza.
Barbacoa Taco Lindo Michoacan, Appleton Everyone knows the key to a successful taco is the tortilla, and Lindo Michoacan’s corn tortillas are made fresh daily. Co-owner Pedro Juarez says the barbacoa tacos made with goat meat are just the thing if you
desire a traditional taste. Lindo
Michoacan’s tacos are served traditionally with fresh cilantro, raw onion and lime wedges, but can be ordered American-style ! with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese. FYI: The restaurant will be closing for a brief Salud! hiatus from June 12 –July 10 for remodeling. Trust us, these tacos are worth the wait. Get your daily serving of fruits and veggies the fun way
FRUIT: Veracruz Margarita Solea Mexican Grill, Menasha, Neenah and Appleton Fresh-squeezed lime juice, Grand Marnier orange liqueur and premium Pastor Taco Milagro tequila create this margarita Vintage Cantina, Green Bay named for the hometown of Solea The secret to Vintage Cantina’s owner Eduardo Sanchez. The surprise pastor taco is the pineapple- ingredient is a splash of Dos Equis, a marinated pork that is roasted pilsner-style beer, which mellows the on a vertical rotisserie. “We sourness of the citrus juice and creates a roast the pork on a gyro spit smoothness that is oh, so refreshing. so the customer gets a peek of it as it slowly cooks,” says VEGGIE: Carrot Jalapeno Executive Chef Ben Raupp, Margarita who knows that anticipation Osorio’s Latin Fusion, Appleton is a taco’s best condiment. Adventurous imbibers will adore this The pastor taco is available savory take on the margarita. Carrot- everyday after 4 p.m. and jalapeño puree is shaken with tequila Raupp suggests ordering it and Osorio’s homemade lime mix for a “Vintage style” which comes fresh and fiery marg you will be craving with salsa roja, guacamole and all summer. pickled corn.
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Q. I like to take advantage of the local pick-your-own orchards, especially Temp tation Taco strawberries in June. I'm not a jam or Zacatecas Mexican Grill & jelly person and I don’t can. How can Tequila Lounge, Neenah I preserve the berries for use later in Tacos gets the gourmet treatment the year? — Karen, Darboy at Zacatecas and the special feature taco is a prime example. Its base is a handmade corn tortilla infused with cilantro and layered with a second “tortilla” made of grilled Chihuahua and Oaxaca cheeses. The star is shrimp that’s been marinated in mezcal tequila and grilled, nestled among grilled corn and zucchini. The taco is finished with fresh cilantro and avocado mousse. Co-owner Ernesto Padilla-Lopez says when it comes to devouring this work of art, there are no rules. “Eat it with your hands or a fork,” he says, “but the main thing is you need to enjoy it.”
A. There are a couple of things you can do besides jams and jellies to preserve Wisconsinator Taco foods for future use, but it really depends upon how you intend to use Paloma Restaurant, Oshkosh them in the future. Many people wash Oshkosh’s newest taco bar their fruits and freeze them on sheet “Wisconsinizes” the taco as seen in pans until frozen solid and then bag this ode to our state’s classic cuisine. The Wisconsinator is them up. One challenge is that the made with crumbled bratwurst, 4- freezing process bursts the cells of the year Wisconsin cheddar, fruits and causes them to become a bit sauerkraut, red onion, ketchup, softer (mushy) when thawed. Another mustard and shaved jalapeño thing that can be done is to prepare the slices for a little kick. General fruits into pie fillings. Although similar to Manager Casey Cameron says jam, this is a convenient way to preserve skeptical diners have been surprised the fresh fruit in the way that you will use how much they love the unusual it later. Another idea, and probably the combination, but try it for yourself to way I would preserve them, is as a puree. become a believer. Using either a blender or similar device, simply take the washed, fresh fruits and puree them until either chunky or completely smooth and freeze. What a wonderful treat this fruit puree will be in the middle of winter for several preparations, including, of course, to turn into a strawberry margarita! I hope this helps you, Karen!
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Chef Jeff Igel is Program Director of Culinary Outreach at Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton. “Chef Jeff” has spent his entire career in the restaurant and hospitality industry, serving in many capacities.
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Order a chef-inspired Best Pizza and Best Non-Chain Late-Night Dining in feature and watch it disappear before your eyes. A 2014, 2015 and 2016! Delicious pizzas, subs, salads, wings The Appleton Street Sports Bar & Grill selection of more than 160 local, craft and microbrew and more, including the best gluten-free crust around. beers, and a rotating wine list complement our seasonal Pizza lounge with free movies, Wi-Fi and computer. 124 N. Appleton St., Appleton 731-8885 food offerings. Unexpected menu items aren’t the only At Appleton Street Sports Bar & Grill you’ll find High-quality ingredients — including hand-chopped things mesmerizing guests — enjoy plated brunch appetizers, salads, gourmet burgers, made-from-scratch veggies and fresh Italian sausage. Large selection of Sundays from 9am to 3pm. Open M–Sa at 11am, Su at pizza and more. For Friday fish lovers there’s pan-fried Wisconsin beers and ciders. 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Closed Su & M. cooked rolls plus other specialty items will keep you down the road. Stop in for a coffee or espresso drink and www.facebook.com/basilcafepho. snagging plates all day or night. Sip a craft cocktail at our a from-scratch pastry or dessert from our bakery case. Our adjacent bar where you can also enjoy à la carte made-to- deli case is full of artisan Wisconsin cheeses and meats, Café Debé order sushi rolls. Open M –Sa, 12pm –9pm; Private organic rotisserie chickens and house-made favorites. No 3925 Gateway Drive, Appleton 702-4810 parties available on Sundays. time to sit down? Order to go! On warmer days, we’ll Fresh, Fast, Delicious. Located within the Fox Valley open the garage doors on our four-seasons patio. Winner Hematology & Oncology building we’re proud to offer a Little Diner Xpress of the 2016 FOX CITIES Magazine Golden Fork Awards 16 oz., $3 latte all day, every day! Stop in for a healthy 1939 N. 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Photo credit: Adam Shea Photography Photographer Adam Shea took this image on a sunny afternoon last July from the upper floor of the One Neenah Center Tower during the Shattuck Park Summer Concert Series. The spiral-shape of the park caught his eye. “It is similar to the golden ratio found in nature,” Shea says. “The golden ratio is something that permeates the entire universe – math, science, art and photography.”
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