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14 2017 Summer Parade of Homes Builders and artists collaborate in a new twist on this classic event By Grace Reif
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Send us your answer along with your name and address no later than August 14, 2 017. The tandem bike still from Moondog. Correct submissions will be ilmmaking is not a bubble. It’s a type of art form that incorporates fine art painting, entered in a drawing for a “F photography, music, dance — everything.” Len Borruso’s appreciation for the different aspects of $25 gift certificate to filmmaking is reflected in his work as a cinematographer and director. Borruso’s films are colorful and monochromatic, focused on solitary figures and communities and centered around cultural ideas and experimentation. Innovation doesn’t always stem from huge gestures; sometimes it’s found in the space between two extremes. Originally from Queens, New York and raised in Jersey City, Borruso was fascinated by imagery from an early age. “I was always going on long walks and taking pictures,” he says. “I always liked telling stories with my pictures.” The area’s communal atmosphere has allowed Borruso to bring out the humanity of film in his work. “I have a 1879 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton (920 ) 739-6123 humanistic take on things,” he says. “I concentrate
Photo by Graham Washatka of Graham Images on people and their obstacles, how they keep fighting and try to overcome them.” Name: Len Borruso As a teacher at Renaissance School for the Arts Email your entry to: Residence: Appleton in Appleton, Borruso has had the opportunity to [email protected] Medium: Film, cinematography and directing influence the next generation of artists and the Or send to: local art community. Although the Fox Cities have FOX CITIES Magazine multiple locations to view blockbuster movies, there aren’t many opportunities to see smaller, local P.O. Box 2496 films. “Lawrence [University] has their theater, and you could do a screening at the library, but we Appleton, WI 54912 don’t have a place to show films on a consistent basis. Films have been shown at the Fox Cities P.A.C., but it’s JUNE WINNER a special thing. It’s hard to get,” says Borruso. In the future, Borruso hopes to create the Appleton Film Center, a venue in downtown Appleton which would show foreign, local and indie films while also functioning as a classroom space for aspiring filmmakers. The center is not yet confirmed as an upcoming project for Crane shot still from Mobius Appleton, but it continues to gain steam as Appleton’s film scene grows. Borruso is the Appleton Public Library’s artist-in-residence for August, where he’ll display his work and give public lectures and workshops. Keep your eyes open for developments in the Appleton Film Center’s progress. In the meantime, check out Borruso’s film coterie, Ekphrasis, on Vimeo. For more from Borruso about local collaborations and the increasing diversity in film, visit Joanne P. Kolodzik, Appleton foxcitiesmagazine.com. — By Dan Meyer Answer: Lawrence Memorial Chapel
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The Fox River Valley has proved to be fertile ground for photography even since its early days, as seen in this 1902 book series featuring images of the area.
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SPORTS & RECREATION
Wisconsin Timber Rock Cancer Walk Rattlers Baseball: Fang’s August 19 Birthday Chalk messages in honor of loved August 18 ones affected by cancer while Come celebrate Fang’s Birthday! enjoying live music! Hosted by Post-game Boy Scout sleepover. Rock Cancer presented by the Pre-game Special Memories Spierings Cancer Foundation. Petting Zoo. Gates open, 5:30pm. Registration, 10am. Walk, 11am. Game starts, 7:05pm. Fox Cities Doyle Park, Little Chute. Stadium, Appleton. 733-4152. 788-7189.
Harbor House’s 6th Annual Warrior Princess Mud Run Bike to the Beat August 19 August 5 This non-competitive 5K adventure HISTORY EVENTS Bike to the Beat is a bike ride for all run/walk and obstacle course is abilities and families, offering 10, 20, designed for women and men of all Appleton Historical Society presents 36 or 48 mile routes. Pedal to the fitness levels. Complete the course Riverside Walk beat of the music as this bike ride is at your own pace, get covered in August 13 part of Mile of Music with plenty of mud and join Harbor House The annual Appleton Historical Society Riverside live music, food and beverages on Domestic Abuse Programs on the Cemetery Walk will focus on the City Pioneers the course. Post-ride party, 2pm. journey to end domestic abuse. who lived in Appleton when it was just a budding Jones Park, Appleton. 993-9000. 8am–1pm. Mosquito Hill Nature community. 2pm. Riverside Cemetery, Appleton. Center, New London. 779-6433. 540-3699.
Vintage Car Show August 13 FAMILY FUN Vintage car show featuring vehicles up to 1959. Brat fry Outdoor Movie Night Gadgets & Grub available on site and August 7 & 21 August 17 the Mansion will be Bring blankets for the hill Calling all technology lovers, curiosity seekers and open for tours at or lawn chairs for the foodies! Test-drive a Tesla, try out a VR headset regular admission parking lot, space and ride a motorized longboard while enjoying food prices. 11am–3pm. courtesy of Stadtmueller from food trucks and Planet Perk Cafe. 3–7pm. The Grignon Mansion, Kaukauna. 766-6106. and Associates. Carry-ins Grind Cowork Space, Oshkosh. 230-8325. welcome, but Carnival Appleton in the Great War Walking Tour Time will offer popcorn, Party at Smith Park August 16 soda/water and cotton August 23 Join the History Museum and Fleet Feet Sports Fox candy. 7, The Secret Life Don’t miss outdoor games and cool treats hosted by Valley for a walking tour around the historic of Pets (PG) 21, Trolls Elisha D. Smith Public Library. Rain location is the grounds of Riverside and St. Joseph’s Cemeteries, (PG). 7–10pm. Kaukauna library. No registration required. 1:30–2:15pm. and remember the courage and ultimate sacrifice of Public Library. 766-6340. Smith Park, Menasha. 967-3670. Appleton’s Company A – 150th Machine Gun Battalion, during The Great War. 6 –8pm. Summer Fun in the Pug Day at the Park Riverside Cemetery Chapel, Appleton. 735-9370. Park: Flight Night August 27 August 9 Bring water, chairs, dog treats, etc. and enjoy as Information is subject to change, we recommend This free event showcases hot air balloons scheduled to your pug plays with other pugs (and other small dogs) and confirming dates and times with the organizer. To have appear. Weather permitting. 5–7:30pm. Darboy the humans visit. Weather permitting. 2–5pm. Outagamie your event considered for publication, submit online at Community Park, Appleton. 832-5905. County Dog Park, Appleton. [email protected]. foxcitiesmagazine.com.
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Grand KaKalin Fiber Arts music, food and Group drink in August 7 participating Bring completed and in-progress businesses. 5–8pm projects to share. Share creative College Ave, ideas, learn various forms of crafts Downtown and meet new people with a common Appleton. interest in fiber arts. Meets in the 954-9112. conference room on the first Monday of the month. 6–7pm. Kaukauna Artstreet Public Library. 766-6340. August 25–27 View the original Garrison Keillor's Prairie works of 200 Home Love and Comedy Tour artists from throughout the August 8 10am –6pm (music until 9 pm); 27, Enjoy stories, love duets, family country. Other activities include 10am–5pm. Downtown Green Bay. drama, poetic outbursts and our artist demonstrations, children’s 435-5220. famous Singing Intermission featuring activities, cultural displays, culinary The Old Scout. Garrison Keillor, specialties, and music, dance and Wicked with Heather Masse, sound-effects theatrical performances. 25, 3–7pm (music until 10 pm); 26, August 30–September 10 genius Fred Newman, Richard Dworsky Long before Dorothy arrives in the and the exemplary Road Hounds. Land of Oz, there is a misunderstood 7:30–10:30pm. Fox Cities Performing girl born with emerald-green skin. Arts Center, Appleton. 730-3760. When they meet, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of Art On The Town's Paint on friendships, until the world decides to the Town call one “good” and the other August 18 “wicked.” Times vary. Fox Cities Start with creative projects for kids in Performing Arts Center, Appleton. Houdini Plaza from 3–5pm and 730-3760. continue into the night with artists,
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Reclaimed Reads Homemade Kombucha Workshop August 10 August 12 Learn how to turn old books, magazines and newspapers Mary from Tapuat Kombucha will present on the benefits of into decor you will be proud to display in your home. kombucha and how you can make it at home. This free Registration workshop is hosted by The Farmory Green Bay. 10am– required. 6–8pm. 12pm. NeighborWorks Green Bay. 448-3075. Hortonville Public Library. 779-4279. Mosaic Workshop August 17 & 24 Video Editing This two-part workshop will teach you how to make fun Workshop mosaics for the outdoors. Mosaics made in this workshop August 12 will be kept in our Interactive Learning Garden as art Join artist-in- pieces. Registration required. 11am–12pm. Kaukauna Public residence Len Library. 766-6340. Borruso at the Digital Creation Women’s Equality Day Celebration Lab and learn to August 24 edit video using Keynote speaker Dr. Sylvia Carey-Butler presents "Not A Adobe Premiere. Participants can bring a flash drive or Mac Feminist but a Womanist.” Registration required by Aug. hard drive. Ages 14 and up. 11am–12:30pm. Appleton 21. 4–6pm. Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Public Library. 832-6173. Appleton. 738-7766.
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Field Day: Heckrodt Prairie Hootenanny
Head to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in Menasha on Saturday, August 26 from 12–3 p.m. for a prairie celebration of artisan food, live music and nature. Enjoy folk songs by Neenah-based bluegrass band 2nd Strings while overlooking the reserve’s mature prairie. Event goers will experience the prairie in many ways; from riding through it on a horse pulled wagon, to learning about native prairie birds of prey and snakes, to observing the local plants and pollinators with magnifying lenses and binoculars on the event observation platform. Guests may also purchase and release a butterfly. Food offerings, including grilled sweetcorn, apples with honey, popcorn and root beer floats, will highlight local producers and celebrate the end of summer harvest. Advanced ticket purchase strongly encouraged. For more information, call 720-9349.
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Noon Tunes Art at Noon Out to Lunch Concert Series Gallery Talk Wednesdays August 2–30 August 10 Wednesdays August 3–24 August 16 Fill your soul with music while you fill Take a lunchtime tour of the Summer Bring or buy a lunch and enjoy a Get an insider’s look at the gallery over your belly and refresh your mind. Bring a 2017 exhibition, The Artwork of mid-day break. A variety of free the lunch hour during a docent-led walk lunch or enjoy takeout from one of the Kenn Kwint. 12-12:30pm. Wriston Art entertainment will be featured along and talk. 12-12:30pm. Bergstrom-Mahler many eateries downtown. 12 –1pm. Galleries at Lawrence University, with a restaurant vendor of the week. Museum of Glass, Neenah. 751-4658. Creative Parklet Place (next to Copper Appleton. 832-6942. 11:30am-1pm. Shattuck Park, Neenah. Rock Coffee Co.), Appleton. 954-9112. 722-1920.
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10 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 Namaste in Nature Get your “om” on at these free outdoor yoga sessions. Fairy Walk Yoga in the Park August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Join Kaukauna Public Library and 1000 Islands Environmental Drop-in for a 60-minute class led by Suzy Weyenberg of Center on August 28 for their annual Fairy Walk celebrating Empower Yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or beach all things mythical and magical. Fairy costumes strongly towel. 6pm. City Park, Appleton. encouraged (as if you had to ask.) Take part in whimsical activities, Yoga in the Park such as face painting and a August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 fairy hair station, and stroll Ryanne Cunningham of Flow Yoga Studio leads these 1-hour, down the nature center’s all-levels yoga sessions. DJ CRS will be spinning downtempo boardwalk lined with fairy yoga jazz at most events. 6pm. Voyager Park, De Pere. houses created by area youth. Vote for your favorite Yoga at the Farmers Market house while enjoying live August 5, 12, 19 & 26 music and food vendors. Pick up your produce at the Downtown Appleton Farm Market The first place winner will and stick around for a 60-minute yoga class. Participants should receive a family membership bring mats or towels. 10am. Houdini Plaza, Appleton. to The Building for Kids Children’s Museum in Appleton. Youth ages 10 and under are invited to enter their own fairy house creations into the competition. The theme of the house may be anything the budding architect wishes, but should be made from all natural materials with minimal help from adults. Houses must be dropped off at 1000 Islands between August 21 –25. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with fairy house winners announced at 7:15 p.m. Registration is required, but tickets are free. Visit kaukaunalibrary.org for more information. — ACW
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New Exhibit: People of the Waters
The Oshkosh Public Museum has done its history homework. After more than five years of research and development, the museum will unveil its new, permanent “People of the Waters” exhibit on Tuesday, September 5. The previous exhibit, “Wetlands & Waterways,” had greeted visitors for 20 years, but the stories it told bordered on outdated. As Oshkosh Public Museum Marketing & Membership Coordinator Karla Szekeres puts it, “People want to be better engaged. They no longer want just objects Farm-to-Table Dining behind a glass with [a] reading label.” Looking for a way to eat local, healthy food while simultaneously supporting area chefs and restaurants? Look no further than “People of the Waters” will attempt to breathe more life into 13,000 years Future Neenah’s Farm to Table Harvest Brunch and Sunset Dinner, of prehistoric and early life in Oshkosh and its surrounding areas. The taking place on Sunday, August 13. exhibit will introduce a much more hands-(and The event brings together local farmers market vendors and chefs from feet)-on environment, Zuppas, Town Council Kitchen & Bar and Cannova’s, resulting in local featuring an interactive produce and meats being turned into some of the best dishes around. longhouse dwelling, a “It doesn’t get any more locally-sourced than this,” says Pamela Barnes, walk-over event coordinator for Future Neenah. The event was a smash hit last archaeological year, selling out within a week of initial ticket sales opening. “All in excavation site under a attendance were very impressed with the evening and are looking plexiglass floor and a forward to coming back this year,” Barnes says. touchscreen geological The second annual dinner is out of this world: the dinner itself has four map. courses and the event also features a phenomenal wine selection along While the new with live music. The open-air dinner exhibition has vastly allows diners to appreciate the view expanded its timeline, it from Neenah’s Mahler Park as the sun still cannot include slowly dips below the horizon. The every detail. “As event, sponsored by Community First historians, we want to Credit Union, has made strides this year tell every story there is; in becoming more inclusive as a whole. you can’t do that in The brunch is a new addition to the 2,000 square feet. What event this year, set at a lower price we were able to do is focus the major storylines and [keep] it entertaining point than the dinner to allow more and engaging as an exhibit,” Szekeres says. people to join the experience. The dinner and brunch is organized by Despite this streamlining, “People of the Waters,” speaks to a wide scope Future Neenah, a community non-profit of audiences. Much of its native narrative came from the Wisconsin Act 31 dedicated to promoting the economic curriculum covered by fourth graders: from the Ice Age to the impacts of and cultural vitality of the community. the fur trade. Community surveys starting in 2004 and ranging from school age children to senior center members reported that 65 percent of The event takes place in Neenah’s respondents ranked Native American culture as their topic of choice — Mahler Park on Sunday, August 13, with the brunch beginning at 10 a.m. this exhibit makes an effort to speak to everyone. and the dinner kicking off at 5 p.m. For more information about Future Neenah and the event, visit www.neenah.org. More details about “People of the Waters” and its grand opening can be found at www.oshkoshmuseum.org. — DM — LZ
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12 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 Three Fun Festivals Burger Fest August 11–12 Witness “The World’s Largest Hamburger Parade,” take the plunge on the ketchup slide and check out the burger memorabilia collection at the Seymour Community Museum. Friday Balloon Rally from 4–9pm. Saturday Home of the Hamburger Festival on Depot St, 12–9pm. Downtown Seymour. 833-6688. Sherwood Summerfest August 20 This fourth annual event features food, community, beverages and live entertainment for all ages. Free admission. 11am–7pm. Wanick Choute Park, Sherwood. 989-1589. Wisconsin’s Best Rib Fest September 1–4 Professional barbecuers from Texas will be coming to Oshkosh to create their masterpieces of meat! From food and family fun to music and entertainment, you don’t want to miss this event. 1, 5–11pm; 2–3, 11am–11pm; 4, 11am– 4pm. Menominee Park, Oshkosh. 216-9429.
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The Vegabonds Alicia Michelle and Sprited Strings Delfeayo Marsalis Mile of Music Spirited Strings Fox Jazz Fest presented by Tundraland August 20 September 2–3 August 3–6 Trinity Lutheran Church will host a The Fox Jazz Fest is a free, 2-day This four-day original music event takes bluegrass-gospel-style outdoor worship concert from local, regional and national over College Avenue in a flurry of service and public concert featuring jazz artists. Cap off your summer with festival fervor, offering 850 live multi-instrumentalist Alicia Michelle and the perfect musical experience great for performances by more than 230 national her group, Spirited Strings. Alicia has family, friends and old/new jazz lovers. and local artists in 70 venues. Various been critiqued as a “musical genius” 12–6:30pm. Jefferson Park, Menasha. locations and times, downtown and “a young Mozart.” Limited seating 749-2787. Appleton. mileofmusic.com. available, first come first serve. Service, 10–11a.m. Concert, 1–1:55pm. Riverside Park, Neenah. 235-0402.
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hits Home Art By Grace Reif Home design and local art unite at HBA Fox Cities’ Summer Parade of Homes
2017 SUMMER or more than 50 years, the Parade of Homes incorporate original artwork into the parade Fhas showcased the work of local home homes’ decor. PARADE OF HOMES builders and provided potential home buyers Megan Schlimm, director of marketing and August 12 –13 & 17 –20 with a way to keep up on the latest home trends. events for HBA Fox Cities, explains that the 11 a.m. to 5p.m. weekends This summer, attendees to the 2017 Summer addition of local art is a win-win for both artists 5p.m. to 8p.m. weekdays Parade of Homes will see trends unfold in a new and homebuilders because it draws new attendees Addresses for the Parade of Homes are way through the work of eight visual artists from to the event. available online during the event dates. Wisconsin. “It allows the artists to have that exposure to View the map and buy tickets at The Home Builders Association of the Fox a group of people that wouldn’t have otherwise foxcitiesparadeofhomes.com or purchase Cities (HBA Fox Cities) is partnering with Take seen their work and vice versa,” she says. “It them in-person at parade homes during Me to the River, a creative initiative that brings might bring in a few people who are very event hours. art to unexpected places in the Fox Cities, to interested in the artist concept, but have never
14 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 been to a Parade of Homes.” Beyond seeing work from local home builders and artists, attendees can get a taste of national home trends that are especially popular in the Fox Cities. Schlimm says the biggest trend this summer is the modern farmhouse look which emerged during the 2017 Winter Parade of Homes in February. Modern farmhouse design is a mix of classic country charm (think wood beams and big kitchen islands) and urban-inspired Dark Zina, Stephen Wysocki. 14" x 11" oil on canvas. $425 (sold) decor (like exposed brick walls and iron pipes). It makes perfect sense that this style is popular in the Fox Cities – the area is a perfect blend of the urban and the not-so-urban. Modern farmhouse style is exemplified in one such parade home by Steckling Builders of Neenah. When designer and co- owner Tracy Steckling describes the modern farmhouse concept, it is easy to see the appeal. “It’s comfortable yet elegant. The layout is very open, with a large kitchen, dining area, and living room all melding into one space,” she says. “There’s chalkboard details on the walls and shiplap ceilings for a more rustic feel, but with modern light fixtures.” The Steckling Builders’ home is being outfitted with half a dozen bucolic works by painter Stephen Wysocki, a UW-Green Bay graduate residing in With the Wind, Stephen Wysocki. 36" x 48" oil on canvas. $2100 (sold) Armstrong Creek. Wysocki’s Americana-style acrylic paintings pair perfectly with the home’s modern farmhouse aesthetic. The featured paintings will be a mix of large, statement pieces and smaller works depicting tractors, barns, chickens and other rural essentials. While the subjects depicted are staples of country living, Wysocki’s highly-textured painting style meshes with the home’s urban details. Wysocki, who learned of the Parade of Homes art initiative on Take Me to the River’s Facebook page, says as a working Wisconsin-based artist, opportunities like these are vital. “It means survival Raven, Stephen Wysocki. basically, that’s how I 10" x 20" oil on canvas. $700 look at it,” he says. “Every show you can get into means more sales, and that means you can make art another day.” To experience this marriage of art and home design in the Fox Cities, attend the 2017 Summer Parade of Homes, taking place August 12 –13 and August 17 –20. For more information, visit foxcitiesparadeofhomes.com.
So Bright, Stephen Wysocki. 14" x 11" oil on canvas. $425 (sold)
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August 2 01 7 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 17 18 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 Our 11 th annual photo contest PEOPLE , PLACES &THINGS By Amelia Compton Wolff
PRIZES Winning photographs will be on display at The Trout Museum Sincere thanks to the area businesses that have generously of Art in Appleton from August 9– September 7. provided our winners with the following prizes: CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel , downtown Appleton Grand Prize: One-night stay Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center , Neenah First Place Prizes: $75 toward a stay, dinner or golf Foxley’s Gallery , Appleton Second Place Prizes: $50 toward custom framing Murray Photo and Video, Inc. , downtown Appleton Third Place Prizes: $25 toward photo processing
GRAND PRIZE WINNER (left) “Autumn Mist” by Stan Feavel, Appleton
This iconic sculpture by celebrated artist Dallas Anderson of Neenah is a recognizable local landmark in Appleton. “I knew instantly that it was City Park PANEL OF JUDGES Shown left to right and I like the history behind it,” Jeni Strom said. The judges were impressed by Moderator Feavel’s use of light to highlight the texture of the tree leaves above the Shannon Van Grinsven , owner, PeoplePaperPrints fountain. “Walking into the park, I noticed that the late day afternoon sun was Matt Carpenter , executive director, History Museum at the Castle combining with the high winds to create an interesting mist around the figures Diane Stuckrath , director of business development, Heart of the Valley Chamber in the fountain,” Feavel says. “The photo was taken with Telephoto to get a close view of the water and mist on the figurines without misting the lens.” Karl Volkman , The Karl Volkman Group, First Weber Realtors Palmer found the image evoked a positive mood. “There’s something about the Tina Palmer , owner, Vintique and Red Door Mercantile fountain and the children that reminds me of hope,” she said. Jeni Strom , marketing assistant, Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
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FIRST PLACE “Opening Day” by Ryan Lanning, Appleton April weather in Wisconsin can be unpredictable, but our captured two iconic figures of the Fox Cities in a way they love for baseball is undying. The beautiful irony of this are rarely seen, as well as the humor it evoked. “It’s image is that it was taken by a former Fang mascot. Ryan whimsical and fun,” Palmer said. “I like how the mascots Lanning served as Fang while he was a college student and seem to be unaware that their photo is being taken.” took this photo on the Timber Rattlers opening day of the Volkman agreed. “It’s all about the lean,” he said. “It makes 2017 season. The judges appreciated how the photo me laugh.”
20 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 SECOND PLACE “Setting Sails” Geneva Franzke, Neenah It’s a common sight in the Fox Cities – sailors and boaters preparing to embark on a journey around Lake Winnebago. In this image, Rick Franzke of Neenah is doing just that. “I’m a water guy, so I see people like that all the time out on the lake,” Volkman said. Van Grinsven viewed the image as telling a story with an uncertain ending. “It looks like the light on him may be coming from an impending storm,” she said. Photographer Geneva Franzke confirms this theory. “Storms circled the lake and luckily stayed away from the waters until we sailed a bit and returned to the docks after 9 p.m. that night,” she said. “Then it downpoured on the guys!”
THIRD PLACE “Eyes to the Horizon: Kristin Diable” Elena Jane Anderla, Appleton Appleton resident Elena Jane Anderla took this photograph during Mile of Music, one of the Fox Valley’s most anticipated annual music festivals. Louisiana singer-songwriter Kristin Diable was performing in Jones Park as part of the festival and become the subject of Anderla’s award-winning shot. “Her 1970s style definitely helped make the photo,” Anderla says. The judges appreciated how it captures the diversity of the Fox Valley’s evolving music scene. “The image is really strong in its compositions and colors,” Carpenter said.
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FIRST PLACE “High Cliff Sunset” John Rast, Kaukauna If at first you don’t succeed, keeping shooting until you do. Photographer John Rast achieved this shot of High HONORABLE MENTION Cliff State Park Harbor on his third “Asylum Point Lighthouse” attempt. “I had to wait until this time Pat Williquette, Neenah of year to get the proper alignment of the sun as it was setting,” he says. The The nooks and crannies of the Fox judges appreciated how Rast was able Cities are great photograph fodder. to balance multiple components within One such place is Asylum Point Park the image. “I found it interesting how in Oshkosh. “Asylum Point is such a all the elements are represented – the cool spot, but you rarely see it water, rocks and sunset,” Volkman said. photographed,” said Palmer, who Rast wanted to depict the area’s loved how this image captured the pristine and diverse landscape. “I think lighthouse within the park. Pat this shows some of the beautiful natural Williquette had photographed the resources that can be shared by all in park before, but a light blanket of the Fox Valley,” he says. snow that had fallen the previous night caused her to see it in a new way. “I was struck by how beautiful and peaceful it was,” Williquette says, “my footprints in the snow on the foot bridge and the piece of blue trying to break through the clouds. You don’t have to go far to find little hidden gems like this.”
22 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 SECOND PLACE “Downtown Vibrancy” Manuel Vivas, Menasha Northeast Wisconsin is well-known for its natural beauty, but it also offers an interesting urban landscape, as seen in this photo of Appleton’s Houdini Plaza. “To me, this image reveals the colorful life and diversity encountered throughout downtown Appleton,” says photographer Manuel Vivas. Diane Stuckrath found the image title to be especially fitting. “This images depicts the heart of the Fox Cities – downtown Appleton – and all its vibrancy,” she said.
THIRD PLACE “October Fog” Colleen Andrasko, Oshkosh It was a foggy, yet sunny fall morning and Colleen Andrasko was on her way home from dropping off her daughter at preschool. The unusual weather prompted her to take a detour to Lake Winneconne Park in Winneconne for some photos. “A photography teacher once told me, ‘If you can’t take a good photo in your backyard, you can’t take a good photo,’” she says. The Fox Cities’ backyard is made of many bodies of water, so Carpenter felt this image epitomizes the area. “That’s what I liked about this dock going into infinity,” he said. “It’s a haunting, fleeting moment that is hard to capture.”
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FIRST PLACE “Ice Shove Photographer” by Carrie Hildebrand, Oshkosh
Larger than life, dramatic and short-lived, the impressive tiny person on the right,” Stuckrath said. Hildebrand says ice shoves that pile up along Lake Winnebago are a the photo reveals that life in the Fox Cities can be awe- photographer's dream. This past February, Carrie inspiring in unpredictable ways. “You don't need to travel Hildebrand captured another photographer snapping some far to see nature and beauty at its best,” she says. “And if pictures at Menominee Park in Oshkosh which set her you happen to live on the shores of the lake, nature may image apart from the rest. “I like the perspective of the shot just come to you.” when you compare the enormity of the ice shove with the
Winning photographs will be on display at The Trout Museum of Art in Appleton from August 9– September 7.
24 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 THIRD PLACE “Catch of the Day” by Heather Landers, Kaukauna One rainy March day, Heather Landers judges loved the precise timing that was decided to drive through Menasha’s required to capture an action shot such as Jefferson Park on her lunch hour and saw this. Carpenter was drawn to this image pelicans in the cove by the docks. “I because of what it reveals about the Fox patiently watched from my car by the boat River’s resurgence. “It speaks to me because launch for a while as three of the pelicans it shows the river is clean enough for fished and I got lucky to capture one of pelicans to be here,” he said. “That’s a them with their lunch,” she says. The relatively recent thing.”
SECOND PLACE “Old Glory” Dana Schmidt, Grand Chute Dana Schmidt snapped this picture during the 2016 Memorial Day Parade in Appleton, as a gentle breeze billowed the flag at the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Appleton Street. “You can’t really get any more Fox Cities than this,” said Strom of this well- timed, patriotic photo. “I love the way the clouds look against the blue sky.” In fact, it was the day’s clear and calm weather that inspired Schmidt. “I think this image reveals that life in the Fox Cities is much more than cold winters,” she says. “Our summers in the Fox Cities are everything summer should be – lots of sun, live music, water sports, outdoor activities and much more.”
August 2 01 7 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 25 food & dining
Spice
By Amelia Compton Wolff NThe FOiXr CITIEvS Magaazine gn uide to acurry n the United States and much of the hospitality instructor at Fox Valley Technical West, “curry” is a catchall term for any College in Appleton, has roughly 45 curry spicy, saucy dish of South Asian origin. recipes in his arsenal. “There’s not one exact I The reality, however, is much more recipe for curry,” he says. “Curry recipes are complex. From India to Thailand, curries very generational and are developed among come in countless variations that are families, so they can be very different. They influenced by local ingredients and regional will also have different applications traditions. depending on the culture.” In India, the birthplace of curry, you’ll Siva Rajarathinam, owner of Sai Ram find lentil-based curries and dishes that use Indian Cuisine in Appleton, says Indian food yogurt or ghee (clarified butter). Thai curries is a perfect example of this, as cooking styles will often use coconut milk and a curry paste differ widely throughout the country. that includes fresh ingredients such as “In India, each state has its own lemongrass, lime leaves and ginger. language, its own culture, its own food,” he Scott Finley, chef and culinary arts & says. “A lot of people think makhani and
26 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 tikka masala are the same, but when you eat it, they are completely different.” Enhance Your Lifestyle One thing that is true Color-Coded Curry You can find these homes on Luxuryportfolio.com for most curries is that Taste of Thai Owner they start with a base, Natcha Jitmaiwong breaks usually a blend of dry down the difference between $825,000 spices or a wet paste. Larry three popular Thai curries. Great for entertaining. Chomsisengphet, general Yellow: Yellow curries tend to be 4–5 Bedrooms, manager of Basil Cafe in mellow and more closely 5-car garage, Appleton, says their curry resemble Indian curries. Town of Clayton. paste, which serves as the Jitmaiwong says Taste of Thai foundation for the adds peanut paste to their restaurant's traditional curry yellow curries for a hint of dishes, starts with soaking sweetness. $1,090,000 both fresh Thai chilies and Red: Red curry packs a punch, as North Appleton. dried Szechuan chilies its base is made from red Pool, Tennis Court, 4- overnight. The chilies are chilies. Spicy and bold, many car garage, ground with Lao blue rooted people enjoy the up front heat skateboard park. ginger, lemongrass and kaffir of red curry. Jitmaiwong lime leaves. recommends it if you’re “After all the ground up looking for high spice levels. ingredients are mixed, we Green: While green curry is still $1,295,000 then sauté this with a lot of spicy, Jitmaiwong says it’s more Gorgeous home custom oil over low heat for over of a slow burn. “When you an hour,” Chomsisengphet built by Houlihan. Near taste red curry, the spice kicks says. “This draws out the Butte des Morts Country you right away. Green curry is flavors and capsaicin from Club. Wooded ravine site. smooth at first and the spice the peppers, and releases the kicks you later.” flavors of the other herbs.” The complexity of curries can be intimidating to home cooks wishing to try their hand at an authentic dish. Rajarathinam says when it comes to curry, practice really does make perfect. “It’s not like a sandwich that can just be put together,” he says. “It takes a lot of time to understand before the flavor comes.”
Basic Dry Curry Blend The experts agree – when possible, make your own curry blend or paste for the best flavor. This recipe provided by Chef Scott Finley should get you started.
4 Tbls coriander seeds 2 Tbls fenugreek 2 Tbls cumin seed 5–6 cloves 4 tsp black peppercorns 1–2 tsp turmeric 3 tsp mustard seed 5–6 dried chilies or 2 Tbls chili flakes Add all ingredients except turmeric to a dry, heavy skillet and toast. Once lightly browned and fragrant, add the turmeric and stir for 10-15 seconds. Allow to cool. Transfer spices to a coffee grinder and grind until smooth. Store in airtight container.
Continued August 2 01 7 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 27 ASK CHEF JEFF Have a culinary question for Chef Jeff? Go to foxcitiesmagazine.com and click curry Community Chat.
Q. What are some suggestions for preparing kabobs? I want to grill them, but am unsure how to get all the ingredients cooked to the appropriate From soup to sushi, curry in the Fox Cities takes many forms. doneness? — Caesar, Kaukauna OHere are sevenn must-try dishes.
Kow Boon
A. Kabobs are an excellent item for the grill because they are fun to make and can provide a very colorful presentation. Evil Jungle Prince Here are a few helpful hints: Photo by Courtney Martin • For a good quality product, everything on the skewers should be done at the same time. In order to accomplish this, The dish: The dish: items like potatoes or carrots might Chicken Curry Kow Boon have to be blanched or par-cooked Diners can experience a Filipino take on Basil Cafe in Appleton serves up a prior to assembling the skewers. curry at Manila Resto in Oshkosh. “If you can traditional Lao rice vermicelli noodle curry • Another thing to keep in mind is the categorize Filipino food, it was Asian fusion soup, called kow boon, which is revered for its type of protein you are using. Shrimp before Asian fusion came out,” says Owner Marlo soul-soothing properties. To make the soup, cooks very quickly and can become Cuaresma Ambas. “There’s tons of influences curry paste is mixed with ginger, lemongrass and tough and rubbery if overcooked. from neighboring countries like Malaysia.” lime leaf-infused chicken broth. Shredded Chicken needs to be cooked so it isn’t Manila’s Malaysian-inspired curry includes chicken breast is added to the slightly spicy pink and squishy in the middle. Beef potatoes, carrots, green and red bell peppers, and coconut curry broth and is topped with bamboo and pork can be cooked medium so either chicken or seafood, but chicken tends to shoots, mint and cilantro. The soup is served they don’t cause as big of a challenge. be traditional. Based on Northern Filipino with bean sprouts, limes, mint, cilantro, lettuce cuisine, Manila’s dishes are flavorful without • The skewer also plays a big impact in and, more traditionally, cabbage and chopped being heat-forward so don’t worry about burning your finished product. Wooden skewers banana flower blossom. “It’s sort of like phó your tastebuds off. Looking for an interesting can be soaked ahead of time to help where you can add all of these extra herbs and way to enjoy your meal? The restaurant recently them withstand the heat of the grill, but ingredients to make it your own,” says General introduced the Fox Valley to a new dining over time they may eventually dry out Manager Larry Chomsisengphet. (FYI – Basil concept – the boodle fight. Originating from a and burn. Metal skewers are a solution, Cafe is currently closed for summer vacation, but tradition in the Philippine military, a boodle will reopen August 22.) but remember that metal conducts heat fight is when soldiers would dine communally at and thus cooks from the inside as well. long, banana leaf-covered tables. A variety of food • Don’t forget to baste while cooking. A is served atop a bed of rice directly on the leaves. The dish: chicken makhani flavorful marinade with a base of wine, “It’s a sign of brotherhood and that everyone is soy sauce or fruit juice with your of equal ranks,” Ambas says. Groups of two or Sai Ram Owner Siva Rajarathinam says favorite seasonings can go a long way more can book a boodle at Manila at least three chicken makhani, otherwise known as “butter to a fantastic finished product. days in advance. chicken,” is a gateway curry. In fact, he often sees diners follow the same Indian food Happy grilling! evolution. “It starts with makhani,” he says, The dish: Curry Chips “then it goes to tikka masala, then curry and ∂ then we bring the spiciest, vindaloo.” While To read more from Chef Jeff Eric Buss, manager of McGuinness Irish Pub these dishes are often treated with a blanket and get his recipes, go to in Appleton, says most people don’t think of reference of “curry,” they are all different. “We foxcitiesmagazine.com curry as an Irish food, but it’s a culinary staple start with the same main ingredients like chilies, and click on columns. throughout the country. “In Ireland after a night coriander and black pepper, but each dish is out on the town, you go to a chip shop or a prepared in a different way, which is how you get ‘chipper,’” Buss says. “It’s the standard late-night the different flavors.” Mild and creamy, makhani Chef Jeff Igel is Program Director of pub grub.” In this tradition, McGuinness serves is a dish that originated in Delhi and is made by Culinary Outreach at Fox Valley curry chips — thick-cut french fries with an mixing butter and tomato puree with spices such Technical College, Appleton. “Chef Jeff” imported curry sauce on the side. Buss describes has spent his entire career in the restaurant as cumin, cloves, cinnamon, coriander and and hospitality industry, serving in many the sauce as a blend of red and yellow curry that’s fenugreek. capacities. a bit on the sweeter side with mild heat.
28 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 Chicken Curry Photo by Courtney Martin
Curry Chips Photo by Courtney Martin Chicken Makhani Photo by Courtney Martin
Godzilla Roll Photo courtesy of Katsu-Ya
Lodeh Photo by Enny Pickett
The dish: Evil Jungle Prince The dish: Lodeh The dish: godzilla roll The darling of the Thai curry world is At Java Warung in Appleton, an entire At Katsu-Ya of Japan in Appleton, sushi gets certainly massaman, with it’s mildly sweet and section of the menu is dedicated to curry. Owner the deluxe treatment with the addition of a special creamy disposition. This holds true at Taste of and head chef Enny Pickett says lodeh is a vegan curry sauce made with mayonnaise, curry powder Thai in Appleton where Owner Natcha green papaya stew made with tropical mixed and a couple secret ingredients. The curry sauce is Jitmaiwong says the massaman curry is one of their vegetables and one of her personal favorites. smooth and complements the fresh ingredients most popular dishes. Those looking to branch out Pickett makes three different curry pastes that are found in both the Godzilla and veggie curry rolls. should try Jitmaiwong’s favorite, Evil Jungle the base for all the curries at Java Warung. She The Godzilla roll is made with a shrimp jalapeño Prince, which combines two curries. “We mix it up blends ingredients such as garlic, shallots, popper at the center, and is topped with tuna with red curry and massaman curry so that’s why coriander, galangal and turmeric in a food tartar and curry sauce. The veggie curry roll is it’s really tasty,” Jitmaiwong says. Evil Jungle processor and then sautes the paste to bring out drizzled with the same curry sauce, but is made Prince features chicken, beef or pork that is the flavors. Pickett assures that while the curries with cucumber, avocado, asparagus, cream cheese sautéed in coconut milk and served with mixed are flavorful, they aren’t “hot.” “Indonesian curry and cilantro before being rolled in sesame seeds. vegetables and fresh basil. If you want it really is very subtle,” she says. “People don’t need to be spicy, simply ask and the chef will add fresh chilies scared.” (FYI – Java Warung is currently closed for for extra heat. summer vacation, but will reopen August 24.)
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Photographer Craig Augustine captured this beautiful July sunset from the rooftop of the Zuelke Building in downtown Appleton. "With the faded vibrancy of the summer sunset and the sparkling city lights down College Ave. all the way to the mall," Augustine says, "this marvelous vista incorporates all that is beautiful about downtown Appleton.”
30 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | August 2 01 7 WHERE TO DINE
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