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On the Cover Erin Wilkum, director of development and communications at CHAPS Academy. Photo by Tracy Van Zeeland of M.C. Kinney Photography, Appleton. March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 5 artist spotlight HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
Recognize this local architectural detail? Send us your answer along with your name and address by March 12, 2014. t all started by learning to play the alto saxophone. Correct submissions will be I entered in a drawing for a As Appleton-based musician Jon Schiedermayer now recalls, those lessons are what propelled him to a career in music, a career that reached another milestone with the recent release of “The $25 gift certificate to Dead,” an album that is part of his Smalt Mine project. Throughout his career, Schiedermayer has performed with several groups and collaborated with other artists. This album, however, is based on his solo work as a songwriter. “‘The Dead’ is a collection of songs that I thought worked well together and were ready for release,” Schiedermayer says. A lot has changed since the 10 year-old Schiedermayer took alto sax lessons, but music has become a central tenet of his life, particularly writing and recording his own songs. “Maybe it’s easy to write a song, probably anyone can do it. But creating a unique piece of music that resonates with a listener and in some way interacts with her/his emotional or intellectual being seems so unlikely, like it would take magic or a miracle,” he says. “The Dead,” culminated a busy year for Schiedermayer. “Swum” is an album recorded with Jared Lopes, a musician from Seattle. “The Order of Removal,” another of his recent projects, is an album based on a DNR article about tree farm management, proving the axiom that inspiration can come the most unlikely sources. Submit your entry to Schiedermayer clearly finds joy in his work. While the financial reward of a blockbuster [email protected] or album would be great, sales do not define his success. FOX CITIES Magazine “Hopefully, a listener will hear a song and P.O. Box 2496, Appleton, WI 54912 want to listen to it again and again,” Schiedermayer says. “I love working on music, whether it’s my own or any of my Jon Schiedermayer Name: collaborators’. Love isn’t Residence: Appleton, WI usually considered an Medium: Music achievement, but it kind of is, Price range: Cheap to free right?” For fans who share a love of “The Dead,” Schiedermayer has already begun work on a follow-up album due to be released this spring or summer. He also has been working on another album with fellow musician Shannon Williams, of Mineral Point. To experience “The Dead” download the album at bandcamp.com or pick up a physical copy FEBRUARY WINNER at the Exclusive Company in Appleton. Laureen Geise, Shiocton — Nicole Dunbar correctly answered Outagamie County Administration Building in Appleton.
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arts events 8 | UW-Manitowoc Lakeshore Wind 13–16 | Cinderella Ensemble Winds of March The Dance Company performs the 1 | River Roots w/ Corey Chisel community service award classic children’s tale. Th–Sa, 7pm; River Roots brings together 2 artists presentation & music. 7:30–9:30pm. Su, 2pm. Walter Theatre, St. Norbert & their bands to support The Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc. College, Avenue mission of working together 683-2184. De Pere. 800-SNC-BOXX. to build a community of generosity. 8 | Vic Ferrari Symphony on the 14 | Shamrocks & Shenanigans 7:30pm. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. Rocks This revue consists of traditional Irish 433-3343. A high-powered rock symphony songs, both sung & instrumentals, as show featuring the biggest hits of well as Irish dancing, poetry & folk 1 | Gallery Walk classic rock. 8pm. Meyer Theatre, tales. F, 7:30pm; Sa, 2:30pm & Oshkosh galleries & businesses open Green Bay. 433-3343. 7:30pm. Plymouth Arts Center. their doors to feature artwork of all 892-8409. varieties & genres. 6–9pm. 8 | Cello Fury Downtown Oshkosh. 426-3232. Three classically trained cellists & a 14 | UW-Fox Valley Concert Band rock drummer from PA perform high- UWFox presents the concert band’s 1–2 | Wicked energy original music 7:30–9:30pm. winter concert. 7:30pm. Perry Hall, Sa, 2–5pm & 7:30–10:30pm; Su, Cup O Joy, Green Bay. 435-3269. UWFox. 832-2625. 1–4pm & 6:30–9:30pm. Fox Cities 8–9 Arti Gras 14 | H.M.S. Pinafore Performing Arts Center, Appleton. | The Gilbert & Sullivan Players 730-3760. Annual visual & performing arts festival featuring the works of 100 present this comedic opera as 1, 2, 6-9 | Rooms of Blooms artists. 10am–5pm. Brown Country romantic sailors, sisters, cousins & Paine Art Center & Gardens, Veterans Memorial Arena, Green aunts sing & dance their way across Oshkosh. 235-6903. Bay. 494-3401. the deck of the fanciful British naval vessel w/ the improbable name. 8pm. 1–8 | Tarzan 9 | New Century Saxophone Weidner Center for the Arts, Green Shipwrecked off the coast of Africa, Quartet Bay. 494-3401. the young son of an English couple is Brown County Civic Music raised by a troop of gorillas to Association hosts the performance of 14 | The Crossing this innovative group. 2pm. Ralph Enjoy intricate arrangements of manhoods. Th & F, 7pm; Sa, 2pm & traditional & original Celtic tunes. 7pm; Su, 2 pm. Perry Hall, Menasha. Holter Auditorium. Green Bay. 338-1801. 6:30 & 8:45pm. Cup O Joy, Green 832-2646. Bay. 435-3269. 9 | Music @ the Library 7 2 | The Temptations Steven Arvid Anderson performing 14–16 | Annie For more than 40 years, The Annie tells the story of how a little Temptations have prospered w/ a originals & covers of The Beatles, Neil Young & the folk era. 2–3pm. orphan outsmarts the cruel Miss series of smash hits including The Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. Hannigan, befriends the President & Way You Do The Things You Do & softens the heart of billionaire Oliver Paine Art Center and Gardens, Rooms of Blooms My Girl. 8pm. Meyer Theatre, 9 | Tonic Sol-Fa Warbucks. Fr & Sa, 6:30pm; Su, Design by Twigs Floral Gallery & Silhouettes Green Bay. 433-3343. Tonic Sol-fa has spent the past 2pm. Fox Valley Lutheran High Photo by Weston Imaging Group decade on the road carving their School, Appleton. 739-4441. 5–6 | Spank! Harder–The Sequel niche as the nation’s top vocal group. Spank! Harder picks up where the 15 | Sidewalk Prophets 7pm. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. A contemporary Christian music original left off, parodying not only 433-3343. Fifty Shades but also taking aim at a band from Nashville, TN. 6:30 & variety of women’s pop culture. 11 | Tao: Phoenix Rising. 8:45pm. Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Rooms of Blooms Known worldwide for explosive 7:30pm. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. 15 | Celtic Woman. 433-3343. rhythms, athleticism & jaw-dropping Featuring the Aontas Choir, colors remind us why costumes, Tao continues the beat of a championship Irish dancers, 6 | Jump Rhythm Jazz Project Japanese tradition into the 21st bagpipers & drums. 7:30pm. Weidner we love spring Celebrates the communal core of century. 7:30–9:30pm. Fox Cities Center for the Arts, Green Bay. 494- jazz performance in rhythmically Performing Arts Center, Appleton. 3401. Spring will come. syncopated conversations to beat- 730-3760. driven sounds. 7pm. Door County 15 | Fox Valley Symphony & Cory That’s one of the messages the color-popping Auditorium, Fish Creek. 868-2728. 11, 13 | Lucky Plush Productions, Chisel Concert arrangements comprising the Paine Art Center Dance Theater Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons Lucky Plush Productions‚ The Better and Gardens Rooms of Blooms display will help 7 | Diavolo. get the full symphonic treatment. Visually stunning & impossibly Half is a playful look at contemporary 7:30–9:30pm. Fox Cities Performing to deliver when it debuts for a fifth year. athletic, Diavolo redefines modern relationships. Tu, 6:30pm; Th, Arts Center, Appleton. 730-3760. “The presentation began in 2010 and continues dance. 7:30–10pm. Fox Cities 7:30pm. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. 458-6144. 15 | Atlantic Steps each March to bring the hope of spring and Performing Arts Center, Appleton. The inspiring epic story of Ireland’s 730-3760. warm weather back to the area,” says Kelli 12 | Gaelic Storm oldest dance style, sean-nós. 7:30pm. Gaelic Storm is “a whirlwind ruckus” Marsicek, marketing coordinator at the Paine. 7–9, 13–15 Hysterical Productions Capitol Civic Center, Manitowoc. | combining influences from rock, 683-2184. Presents Les Miserables bluegrass, Jamaican, African & After weeks of high temperatures below freezing, Fr & Sa, 7:30pm; Su 2pm. Grand Middle Eastern music. 8pm. Meyer 16 Sunday Concert Series: Rakes Opera House, Oshkosh. 424-2350. | reminders of spring should be welcome. Theatre, Green Bay. 433-3343. of Mallow This Irish group from the Fox Valley Running concurrent the exhibit “Ruth 7–9, 13–16 | Shrek: The Musical 13 | The Reduced Shakespeare features a dulcimer, guitar, fiddle, 12- Grotenrath and Schomer Lichtner: A Vibrant Life Shrek tells the story of a swamp- string guitar, banjo, bass, whistle, dwelling ogre who goes on a life- Company–The Complete World of Love and Art,” flowers in the exhibit hall of Sports (abridged) drums & singers. 2–3pm. Neenah changing adventure through a It’ll be a marathon of madness & Public Library. 886-6315. complement the bold, colorful and whimsical kingdom filled with fairytale misfits. mayhem as the world’s great sporting paintings of the two artists, Marsicek says. Th & Fr, 7pm; Sa & Su, 1pm & events are shrunk down to theatrical 16 | Fox Valley Symphony Youth 7pm. Appleton North High School. size. 7:30pm. Weidner Center, Green Orchestras For the rest of the mansion, designers created 997-3994. Bay. 494-3401. Concert featuring works of displays inspired by the rooms themselves. Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Dvorak, Designers work in different rooms each year to 8 | Great Music from the Olde 13 | Men are From Mars, Women Beethoven & more. 4:30–6:30pm. World are From Venus Lawrence Memorial Chapel, ensure a different look each spring. Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3 & Sexy & fast-paced, this show is Appleton. 968-0300. Rooms of Blooms displays is vibrant colors Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Feat. definitely for adults, but will leave Samantha George, violin soloist & audiences laughing & giggling like 16 | Celebrations Feb. 27–March 2 and March 6–9. The Neenah Community Band conductor. 7:30–10pm. Weidner little kids. 7:30pm. Meyer Theatre, presents its spring concert. 2pm. — Nicole Dunbar Center, Green Bay. 435-3465. Green Bay. 433-3343. Perry Hall, Menasha.
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Cory Chisel has a new sound. On March 15, Chisel joins the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra for what he describes as “a unique blending of classical music and storytelling that is sure to be a high point in the year for me.” Chisel and The Wondering Sons will perform their songs while accompanied by the orchestra, the first time Chisel’s music will receive symphonic treatment. Chisel and the Wondering Sons will also perform without the orchestra. In a final flourish, Chisel will perform one of his favorite symphonic works. “Cory has never had his work done with an orchestra and never performed live with classical musicians on stage, so Bonnie Brandenburg Kevin Bedat-Fitzpatrick this is going to be a lot of fun for all of us,” says Jamie LaFreniere, director of operations & marketing for the Fox [email protected] [email protected] Valley Symphony Orchestra. (O) 920-993-7230 (O) 920-993-7251 (M) 920-707-3086 (M) 608-354-7861 The performers are already looking forward to the show. 2830 E. JOHN ST. APPLETON “We are all digging deep to uncover something that has yet to be heard by a live audience,” Chisel says. www.bonniebrandenburg.com — Nicole Dunbar
18–23 | Ghost–The Musical 29 | David Wilcox Baer Gallery at Bush Art Center, Relive the Oscar-winning movie in a David Wilcox's lyrical insight is St. Norbert College, De Pere. brand-new Broadway musical. Tu–Fri, matched by a smooth baritone voice, 337-3181 7:30–10pm; Sa, 2–4:30pm & 7:30– virtuosic guitar chops & creative Katie Ries: This Land is Your Land 10pm; Su, 1–3:30pm & 6:30–9pm. open tunings. 7:30pm. Thrasher thru Mar 14. Urban Land Scouts Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Opera House, Green Lake. 294-4279. introduces the basics of ecoliteracy & Appleton. 730-3760. land stewardship using the structure 29 | The Gathering Space Talent & ephemera of traditional scouting. 20 | Bobby Shew Swap Public reception, Feb 20, 5–7pm. ++ Jazz at the Trout Season III presents The Rebel Alliance Theater is 3025 YearsYears ExperienceExperience Bobby Shew. Advance tickets putting on a talent show. 7–9pm. The Senior Art Exhibition recommended. 7:30–9pm. Trout Gathering Space, Omro. 685-2094. Mar 31–May 3. The Senior Art Museum of Art, Appleton. 733-4089. Exhibition is the capstone experience for Senior Art & Design majors at St. 21 | Josh Cleveland opening exhibits Norbert College. Public reception, An acoustic mix of rock & soul, April 4, 5–7pm. Cleveland is an evocative storyteller. Allen Priebe Gallery, UW Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, 7:30–9:30pm. Cup O Joy, Green Bay. Oshkosh. 424-0147 435-3269. Neenah. 751-4658 Honors Exhibition Mar 5–25. Fox Valley Area High School 22 | Academy Symphonic Band & Glass Exhibition Wind Ensemble Annex Gallery, UW-Oshkosh. thru Mar 31. See the work of more Concert. 7–9pm. Lawrence Memorial than 100 student artists from around Chapel. 832-6632. 424-0147 Divine Comedy the Fox Valley. thru Mar 26. 100 prints 22 | Kings Countrymen Bluegrass Founders Hall Art Gallery, A bluegrass gospel group from commissioned in honor of Dali’s Mondovi. 7:30–9:30pm. Cup O Joy, Dante’s Inferno. UW-Manitowoc. 683-4735 Green Bay. 435-3269. The Steampunk Project Appleton Public Library. Mar 3–Apr 3. Interactive exhibit by 22 | Academy String Orchestra & 832-6173 Joan Sonnier Emmett features LAMP Orchestra Lee Mothes: Oceans & Dreams gadgetry & mixed mediaincluding Members of the orchestra in grades Mar 3–Apr 30. Watercolors & the “Quivering Wack-a-Doodle”, the 5–8 join w/ the Lawrence Adult acrylics. “Ferro-Magnetic-Undulator”, & Music Program in a spring concert. several “Continuum Perpetuators”. 3–5pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, ARTgarage. 448-6800 Appleton. 832-6632. The Originals. Frank Juarez Gallery, Mar 4–29. Original works of three of Sheboygan. 559-7181 22 | Makerspace: Make Something the original artists of the ARTgarage. Variables Entertaining thru Mar 22. LJ Douglas & Gary Join film students & faculty from The Aylward Gallery, UWFox, Justis work in a process of free Lawrence University to create stop- Menasha. 832-2626 association. The key is to remain motion animated movies, flip books open to change & variation. & thaumatropes. 10am–2pm. Charlotte Darling: Celebrating 55 Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. Years in Stone Retooled thru Mar 14. UWFox Scholar Series. Mar 29–May 3. Dale Knaack has 29 | Lawrence Academy of Music Closing reception, Mar 14, 5pm. discovered new methods & materials Girl Choir Wine, Women & Art to express himself through drawing & 2 & 7pm. Lawrence Memorial Mar 20–23. Women’s Fund for the painting. Chapel, Appleton. 832-6632. Fox Valley exhibit. Reception, Mar 20, 5pm. New London Public Museum. 29 | An Evening w/ Steve March- 982-8520 Tormé Frank & Lynn Zetzman: In the History & Science of the Spend an evening captivated by Throes of Quarry Pinewood Derby March-Torme’s style & brand of pop- Mar–Apr 30. Clay & fiber. Mar 17–Jun 23. Discover the history jazz, wit, charm & warmth. 7:30– Reception, Apr 4, 5pm. & science of the Pinewood Derby, 9:30pm. Silver Lake College, the Cub Scouts annual race, through Manitowoc. 683-2184. cars, photos & more.
March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 9 Plymouth Arts Center. 892-8409 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Folk Dancers 14, 28 | Soup w/Substance Of the Earth of Fox Valley Hike, snowshoe or blaze your own thru Mar 28. Lisa Lehmann w/ select Watch or participate in traditional trail at the Garden. Then come WI Photographers folk dancing every Monday. 7:30pm. indoors to enjoy homemade soup, Memorial Building, Menasha. bread & dessert. A short garden topic Wisconsin Maritime Museum, 734-4029. will be featured & the evening will Riverside Gallery, Manitowoc. end w/ live music. 5:30–8pm. Green 4 | Mardi Gras Night 684-0218. Celebrate Fat Tuesday @ this Mardi Bay Botanical Garden. 490-9457. Bells & Whistles, Flags & Flashes: Gras party, complete w/ a parade. Lost Languages of the Lakes 15 | Saturday Night Dance 5:30–9pm. Grand Meridian, Featuring Scott Sadro. Doors open @ thru Mar. While today’s ships have Appleton. 968-1742. modern communication rooms, 200 6pm. 7pm. Thompson Community yrs ago sailors on the Great Lakes 4 | Oshkosh Fine Arts Association Center, Appleton. 225-1700. used bells, flags, whistles & flashes of Monthly meeting, art demonstration light to send messages. & business meeting. 6:30pm. 22 | De Pere Antique Show & Sale The show features 65 select dealers Oshkosh Senior Center. 233-8731. from the Midwest. Come search, Wriston Art Center Galleries. discover & have fun. 9am–5pm. St. Lawrence University, Appleton. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Gaming @ the Library Norbert College, De Pere. 355-5144. 832-6621. Join the fun while playing The Obsolescence of Artifacts contemporary & classic board games. 22 | Annual Fox Valley Bike Swap thru Mar 16. Featuring research by Ages 18+. 2:30–4:30pm. Appleton This event will feature new, used & Lawrence students on the “thingness” Public Library. 832-6173. vintage bicycles of all types. A of art. Leech Gallery variety of other cycling gear will be Opposing Dysfunction 7 | 1st Friday Concert Series available. 9am–3pm. Sunnyview thru Mar 16. Paintings by Leslie An annual performance showcasing Expo Center, Oshkosh. 420-7580. Smith III. Hoffmaster Gallery the talent of Steven Paul Spears' voice studio. 2–3pm. Neenah Public 22 | Maple Syrup Saturday & My Eyes are Not Shut Library. 886-6315. Pancake Breakfast thru Mar 16. Photographs & video Learn about harvesting sap and see by Sandra Dyas. Kohler Gallery 7 | Swing-O-Matics the final processing for bottling. Shawn Sheehy Press your zoot suit & shine those After the tour, enjoy a taste of fresh Mar 28–May 4. Book arts. dance shoes as this popular band maple syrup served over ice cream. Hoffmaster Gallery. channels the swinging spirit of the Pancake & Porkie Breakfast before '40s & '50s to the dance floor. Must the tour starting @ 9:30am. 10am– Carol Emmons be 21+. 6:30-9:30pm. John Michael Mar 28–May 4. Sculptural 2pm. Gordon Bubolz Nature Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. installation. Kohler Gallery. Preserve, Appleton. 731-6041. 458-6144. 7–8 | Ikebana 24 | St. Pat’s Lunch community The traditional Japanese art of floral St. Pat's Lunch featuring Bill Clancy. arranging will be demonstrated & 12–2pm. Thompson Community & cultural events displayed by local practitioners. 9am– Center, Appleton, WI. 225-1700. 1 Adopt-a-Bucket 4pm. Green Bay Botanical Garden. | 490-9457. 28–29 | State Gardening Conference Families, scout troops, youth groups, –Garden Expectations businesses & individuals are welcome 8 | Hops & Props ట Outagamie County Master Gardeners to decorate a bucket to be hung in Sample more than 250 different Association hosts this year's annual the Sugarbush. Gordon Bubolz beverages provided by micro- conference. F, 6–9:30pm; Sa, 8am– Nature Preserve, Appleton. 11am– breweries & distributors from across 5pm. Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, 2pm. 731-6041. the world & learn about the brewing Appleton. 739-9496. process & history. 7–10pm. EAA 1–2 | NE Wisconsin Orchid Society AirVenture Museum, Oshkosh. 28–30 | Sport & Home Spring Show 426-6281. Extravaganza Orchids on display & for sale. The 40th Annual Home & Garden Educational presentations both days. 8 11th Annual Children's Tea Party Show has been super-sized to include Sa, 10am–5pm; Su, 10am–4pm. | & Fashion Show fabulous home & garden ideas & the Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk. The Arc Fox Cities presents this latest for sporting enthusiasts. F, 3– 428-4595. annual event, which involves both 8pm; Sa, 10am–6pm; Su, 10am–4pm. children w/ & without disabilities. 1–2 | EAA’s Family Flight Fest Fond du Lac Fairgrounds Expo Kick off springtime by discovering 11am–1pm. Bridgewood Resort Center. 922-9067. the exciting world of aviation w/ an Hotel, Neenah. 725-0943. 29 Satuday Night Dance interactive, educational family 13–16 Home & Garden Show | experience. EAA AirVenture | Featuring the Still Crusin Band. Th, 4–8pm; F, 12–8pm; Sa, 10am– Doors open @ 6pm. 7–9:30pm. Museum, Oshkosh. 426-4815. 8pm; Su, 10am–4pm. Brown Country Thompson Community Center, Veterans Memorial Arena & ShopKo Appleton. 225-1700. Hall, Green Bay. 494-3401.
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10 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 Combining for a great cause It’s a powerful combination for a powerful cause. The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region’s spring fundraiser combines wine and art to raise money to support women and girls throughout the Fox Cities. Wine, Women & Art, set for March 20 in the Aylward Gallery at UW-Fox Valley, is one of the newest events on the Women’s Fund calendar, but Executive Director Becky Boulanger says community interest in the event has grown rapidly. “Women like to get together socially after work, and wine is often part of that equation,” Boulanger says. The event features works from several Fox Valley artists, providing the Women’s Fund an opportunity to highlight the success of those women while raising money to fund education opportunities for others. The Women’s Fund, a nonprofit organization, holds fundraisers and educational events throughout the year to support women and girls in the Fox Valley. Since the fund began in 1997, $775,000 in grants have been awarded, including $45,000 in 2013. — Nicole Dunbar
29 | NNC Sporting Clay Shoot 6 | Let's Talk About... 20 | Women's History Month- Clay shoot at J&H Game Farm to The Exxon Valdez: It's been 25 years. Neenah Historical Society benefit Navarino Nature Center. What have we learned from this & Neenah's first female mayor, Marigen 8am–3pm. Shiocton. 715-758-8134. other environmental disasters? Carpenter, speaks about her 10–11am. Appleton Public Library. experiences. 6:30–8pm. Neenah lectures, readings, 832-6392. Public Library. 886-6315. 6 | Maritime Speaker Series 27 | Creative Writing @ the Library discussions & Lt. Commander John Kaser, Explore creative writing through supervisor of the US Coast Guard exercises & free writing. Newcomers presentations Marine Safety Detachment in always welcome. Led by Sharrie Sturgeon Bay. 7pm. Door County Robinson. 10am–12pm. Appleton 1 | Outagamie County Master Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Public Library. 832-6392. Gardeners 743-5958. Perennials, the old standbys & the 27 | Walk a Mile in My Shoes new varieties. 10–11:30am. Appleton 10 | Suburban Homesteading: The topic for discussion is bullying. Public Library. 832-6392. Community Supported 6:30–8pm. Appleton Public Library. Agriculture 832-6173. 3 | Poetry @ the Library A presentation by Jodi Lesli of Multi-generational open mic. For Oakridge Farms, Neenah. 7–8:30pm. 28 | Jillian Michaels: Maximize teens & adults. 4–5pm. Appleton Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. Your Life ట Public Library. 832-6392. The health & wellness expert appears 13 | Creative Writing @ the Library live at the Weidner for an evening of 3 | On the Road w/ Master Explore creative writing through inspiration, information & motivation. Gardeners exercises & free writing. Newcomers 7:30pm. Weidner Center, Green Bay. Travel to Austria, Germany & Italy always welcome. Led by Sharrie 465-2726. w/ Bridget Staley. 7–8pm. Appleton Robinson. 10am–12pm. Appleton Public Library. 832-6392. Public Library. 832-6392. 29 | Antiques Appraisal w/ Mark Moran 5 | Downtown Book Club 17 | Knit2Together Bring in your antiques & collectibles A Curious Man: The Strange & Multi-generational knitting circle w/ to have them appraised by antiques Brilliant Life of Robert "Believe It or a variety of skill levels. Led by expert Mark Moran. 12:30–3:30pm. Not" Ripley by Neal Thompson. Sharrie Robinson. 6:30–8pm. Menasha Public Library. 967-3690. Discussion led by Howard Porter. Appleton Public Library. 832-6392. 12–1pm. Appleton Public Library. 832-6392. 7 = Suitable for families with young children. ట = Reservation required.
March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 11 children must be accompanied by an films adult for the entire movie. 6:30–8pm. 8 | Healthy Lifestyle Cooking Menasha Public Library. 967-3670. Demonstration ట 3 | Monday Matinee 7 Debbie Guenterberg, registered Join us for a movie & free popcorn. 27 | Thursday Afternoon @ the dietitian for Prevea Health, will be Title TBA. 2–4:30pm. Menasha Movies: 12 Years a Slave out for National Nutrition Month. Public Library. 967-3692. The harrowing account of a black She will discuss cooking techniques man, born free in New York State, for healthy eating on the go. 6-7pm. 4 | Tuesday Night Movie: Ender’s who was drugged, kidnapped & sold Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton. Game into slavery in 1841. Rated R. 4– 715-758-6999. Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by 6pm. Appleton Public Library. 832- the International Military to lead the 6173. 10 | Tech Talk Tuesday: Social fight against the Formics, a genocidal Media Round-up alien race which nearly annihilated Become in-the-know & learn about the human race in a previous classes & workshops Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter & more invasion. PG-13. 6pm. Neenah social networking sites. 1:30pm. Public Library. 886-6315. 1 | Job Seeker Saturday Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. Presentations & workshops will be 6 | Thursday Afternoon @ the offered on a wide range of topics of 11 | Walking Stick Workshop ట Movies: Gravity Create your own personalized interest, including barriers to walking stick, hand crafted & Dr. Ryan Stone is a brilliant medical employment, the job search process, Photo by by Max Hermans of engineer on her first shuttle mission decorated. 9am. Navarino Nature resume writing & LinkedIn. 9am– Center, Shiocton. 758-6999. Thompson Photo Imagery, Oshkosh. w/ veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky. 4pm. Menasha Public Library. 967- The shuttle is destroyed, leaving 3690. 11 | Creative Journey Stone & Kowalsky spiraling out into Travel Experiences: Share your travel the blackness. 4–6pm. Appleton 1, 4, 7–8, 11, 14–15, 18, 21–22 | experiences w/ us. 10am–12pm. Take to the Streets Public Library. 832-6173. Help w/ Healthcare Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. In-person assistants will be at the The barricades go up March 7. 8 | Growing Up Irish Menasha Public Library all day to 15 | Rain Barrel Workshop ట Tales from an Irish family growing up help you w/ questions about the Looking to add a rain barrel to water That’s the day the characters from Victor in Wisconsin. 10:30–11:30am. New Affordable Care Act & signing up for the flowers or garden? 9am. Navarino Hugo’s timeless novel Les Miserables take to London Public Museum. 982-8520. health insurance. Tu, 9am–12pm; Fr, Nature Center, Shiocton. 758-6999. the stage of the Grand Opera House, the first 8:30am–5pm; Sa, 8:30am–4:30pm. 10 | Monday Matinee: Enough Said 15 | Leopold Bench Workshop ట ever staging of a Broadway musical by A divorced woman who decides to Menasha Public Library. 967-3690. Add a touch of Aldo Leopold to your Hysterical Productions. pursue the man she's interested in 4 | Legal Assistance Clinic garden or woods by building a learns he's her new friend's ex- Get advice on how to represent Leopold Bench. 1pm. Navarino It’s a major coming out for the Oshkosh-based, husband. PG-13. 1pm. Neenah yourself or get a referral to an Nature Center, Shiocton. 758-6999. semi-professional performance company, Public Library. 886-6315. attorney who can possibly represent 18 | Creative Journey which secured the rights to the iconic 13 | Thursday Night @ the Movies: you without a fee. There will be Celebrate "Spring" w/ Game Day & production less than one year ago. Happy volunteer attorneys available to Potluck & bring your artist trading Journey from the swamps of evaluate your problem. 4–6pm. cards. 10am–12pm. Appleton Public “We have a handful of resident performers in Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in Menasha Public Library. 967-3690. Library. 832-6173. our company,” says Angela O’Donnell, the search of what really makes people 4 Creative Journey happy. Documentary. Not rated. 6– | 18 | Non-Fiction Book Club director for Les Miserables and one of the Quote Collage: Design a collage of Join us for serious & not so serious 8pm. Appleton Public Library. 832- your favorite short quote. Art founders of Hysterical Productions. “Looking at 6173. discussion of contemporary supplies provided. 10am–12pm. nonfiction. 2pm. Menasha Public them, and what they are capable of, only an Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. emotional, rangy, intense show would give them 118 | Tuesday Night Movie: Book Library. 967-3690. Thief 8, 20 | Bilingual Conversation Club the chance to flex their talent muscles for you.” While subjected to the horrors of Practice your Spanish/English skills 22 | Willow Workshop ట World War II Germany, young Liesel Participants will have the choice to Hysterical Productions was created four years w/ engaging learning activities w/ our make either a willow trellis, plant finds solace by stealing books & facilitator. Sa,10–11:30am; Th, 6– ago to stage the “Spirits of the Grand” tours at sharing them w/ others. Under the stand or table. 9am. Navarino Nature 8pm. Menasha Public Library. 967- Center, Shiocton. 758-6999. the historic opera house, and is involved with stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee is 3690. interactive theatrical experiences such as tours, being sheltered by her adoptive 22 | Altered Art Collages & Bottles theme dinners and reenactments. parents. PG-13. 6pm. Neenah Public 8 | Beaded Jewelry ట See what you can do w/ book covers, Library. 886-6315. Create your own set of earrings, magazine clippings, beads, quotations, The Hysterical Productions performance of Les necklace or bracelet. All materials family photos & maps. 1–4pm. 8 | Children’s Movie Night @ The are provided. 1:30–3:30pm. Menasha Menasha Public Library. 967-3690. Miserable runs March 7–14. Library 7 Public Library. 967-3690. — Sean P. Johnson Movie TBA. Free popcorn. All 7 = Suitable for families with young children. ట = Reservation required.
12 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 24 | Suburban Homesteading – 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 | Lapsit 15 | Pooches & Pages ట Making "Healthy" Home Made Storytime for 2 y.o. & young threes. Kids in grades 1–5 are invited to sign Soda 10am. Neenah Public Library. up for a 15-minute time slot to read This presentation will offer a 866-6315. to a canine friend. 10am–12pm. discussion about fermented soda as Little Chute Public Library. 788- 6, 13, 20, 27 | Toddle Time well as a hands on demonstration. Storytime for children 12–23 mo. 7825. 6:30–8pm. Neenah Public Library. old. 9:15am. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. 18 | Turtle Tots Preschool 866-6315. Adventure—Windy Weather *ట Wind makes a difference to our 25 | Creative Journey 6, 13, 20, 27 | Family Story Time Film: Bread & Tulips. 10am–12pm. Super stories await you. Perfect for weather & helps us fly our kites. Find Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. preschoolers & their out how wind bring the seasons. parents/caregivers.10:15–10:45am. 9:30–11am. Heckrodt Wetland children’s events Kimberly Public Library. 788-7515. Reserve, Menasha. 720-9349 6, 20 | Book Groups—Page Turners 18 | Birthday Party for the Animals & classes 8–11 y.o. book group. 3:45pm. Kids can come out & play games, see Neenah Public Library. 866-6315. live animals & enjoy a party treat. 1 | We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Program is geared for kids 8 & under. Michael Rosen’s award-winning book 6 | Book Group—Girlfriends Read 10am. Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt is 8 y.o. & up. 6:30pm. Neenah Public Green Bay. 391-3671. brought vividly & noisily to the stage Library. 866-6315. in this fun-filled adaptation. 11am. 19 | Earth’s Dinosaur Zoo 7 | Splat the Cat Party Get up close & personal w/ an Weidner Center, Green Bay. 494-3401. We’ll read stories by Rob Scotton amazing array of creatures from 4 | Dr. Seuss Party about Splat That Crazy Cat, do a bygone eras. 7pm. Weidner Center, The Menasha Public Library Children’s craft & activities & & have a Green Bay. 494-3401. Graffiti art rolls Department will host a party for kids treat. For preschoolers & caregivers. in grades K-5 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 10–10:30am. Menasha Public Library. 24–28 | Break It Up into the limelight 967-3670. A week of spring break fun: science, birthday. 6:30–7:15pm. Menasha movie, crafts, birds & marble Public Library. 967-3670 Is it art? Is it vandalism? What does it all mean? 8 | Pooches & Pages madness. 1pm. Neenah Public 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 Toddle 1st–5th grade kids reading to therapy Library. 866-6315. These are questions probed in the newest | dogs. 15 minute appointments. Time exhibit at the National Railroad Museum, “From Storytime for children 12–23 mo. 10–11am. Neenah Public Library. 25 | Laura Ingalls Wilder Pioneer 866-6315. Party Big Boy to Boxcars: The Good & Bad of old. 10:30am. Neenah Public Library. Follow us out on the prairie to fun 866-6315. Railroad Graffiti.” 8 | Art Activity Day adventure & pioneer days at our 4, 11, 18, 25 Evening Family Spring Madness & St. Patrick’s Day Laura Ingalls Wilder party. Kids in Featuring the photographs of Andrea Fuhrman | Fun, flowers, butterflies, shamrocks, Storytime grades K-5.6:30–7:15pm. Menasha and Tim Noll, the exhibit explores the graffiti 2–6 y.o. storytime. 6:30pm. Neenah rainbows, & gold coins w/ real gold Public Library. 967-3670. Public Library. 866-6315. leaf, all made out of glass. often seen on railroad cars as both art and 10am–1pm. Bergstrom-Mahler 29 | Science Discovery Day vandalism, and in both a social and historical 4, 11, 18, 25 | Our Time Museum of Glass. 751-4658. Discover something new at our free 3–5 y.o. storytime. 10:00am. Neenah museum science days. Join us for an context. Public Library. 866-6315. 12 | Early Dismissal Movie in-depth look at birds. 9:30–11:30am. “We hope the community will use this exhibit as Mary Poppins. Rated G. 1pm. New London Public Museum. 5 | Japanese Doll Festival Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. 982-8520. a place to both examine the fine art Our program will feature Japanese photography, but to also use it as a basis of doll crafts, simple origami, rice cakes 13 | Lego Mania ట & placing the dolls in the display Come build w/ us! Each month we social discourse about graffiti’s role in the case. 4–4:40pm. Menasha Public have a new theme. Legos provided. community, as an art form, and the social and Library. 967-3670. 3:45–4:30pm. New London Public More on the Web political issues it suggests,” said Jacqueline D. Library. 982-8519. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Baby Time Frank, executive director of the museum. Storytime for children 0–11 mos. 15 | Youth Activity Fair ∂ Expanded 9:15am. Neenah Public Library. 866- Enjoy a morning of fun w/ your Calendar Listings It’s appearance may be controversial, but graffiti has become an accepted artistic style in major 6315. family & get connected w/ your Our online events calendar is community. Learn about more than cities and within the art world as a whole, a 5, 12, 19, 26 Family Story Time updated daily with concerts, | 20 youth organizations providing topic the exhibit also explores. Super stories await you. For information. 9am–12pm. Boys & classes, exhibits and more. preschoolers & parents/caregivers. Girls Brigade, Neenah. Find out “What’s Going On” The exhibit runs through 2015. 10:15–10:45am. Little Chute Public 967-3670 every day of the week. Library. 788-7825. — Sean P. Johnson
March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 13 Arts & Culture
Get off the couchBy Sean P. Johnson “People are really struggling this year, not just tastes, The YMCA of the Fox Cities has a full There’s plenty to do to with the length of winter, but the severity of it,” he catalog of classes that can keep you active until keep you active says. “We have to be inventive to find things we Mother Nature gets around to a spring thaw. can do to stay active.” It’s not just exercise classes, either. From fine Whether it’s a class to learn a new hobby, a arts to computers to foreign languages, the To paraphrase the late George Harrison: it’s chance to get the blood pumping or just an YMCA’s five locations offer a wealth of been a long, cold Wisconsin winter. opportunity to socialize, Fox Cities It looks like it’s sticking around, too. residents have plenty of options to choose Howard Porter knows how tough that can be from. on people. It’s easy, he says, to stay inside, stay on The alternative is to go completely the couch and wait for spring to finally show up. stir crazy by the Ides of March. The problem is, that’s the wrong approach. “We usually have between 20 to 25 “It just feeds into the depression they can programs a month,” says Elizabeth Eisen, experience,” says Porter, an active retiree and a who handles adult programming at the former psychologist. “It’s important to get out, Appleton Public Library. “We have even if it’s just for a while.” everything from poetry to board games to He follows his own advice. programs where you can just get together Porter’s active with a book club and regularly and talk.” attends classes and events at the Appleton Public Event calendars for the region’s Library. He recently stopped by a program called libraries are packed with activities for the Let’s Talk, a one-hour session where folks gather to winter months. The Appleton Public discuss current events and culture. Sometimes the Library, for example, offers a class on topics are predetermined, sometimes not. Tuesday’s called Creative Journey which The important thing, Porter says, is it gives includes activities such as learning to people a chance to get out of the house, interact decorate cakes. opportunities to keep both mind and body active and maybe even learn something along the way. At Neenah, the Makerspace program for during the winter months. Scott Schuldes, a family nurse practitioner March includes learning stop motion animation Some classes meet for several weeks, others may with ThedaCare Physicians-Hilbert, couldn’t and creating flip books. be just a one-day event. Even just an hour can help. agree more. If the library’s adult programs don’t suit your Schuldes says he recently tried snowshoeing at
14 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 one of the region’s nature centers—almost all of Looking for something to do? which are offering Every month, FOX CITIES Magazine snowshoeing, cross publishes a listing of classes, country skiing or outdoor lectures, films and other events to winter nature hikes. keep you active (starting on page He and several 8). Our online calendar is updated employees at the clinic are each day with new activities. Go to taking a yoga class during www.foxcitiesevent.com. the lunch hour. “It’s important to take the time to take care of yourself,” he says. “Not only will it help you, but it will help you be a better spouse and a better parent if you do.” People are creatures of habit, Schuldes says, and if the habit becomes sitting on the couch with a bowl of chips and your feet up, that can be really hard to break when the weather changes. Keeping active is an important part of the many programs offered by the city of Appleton’s Park and Recreation department. Courses include learning foreign languages, exercise and a series of luncheon’s specifically designed to learn and socialize. “For many of them, it’s that social component,” says Heidi Erickson, a recreation programmer with Appleton’s Park and Recreation department. “They can have that conversation.” The winter months can be a great time to take a class to learn a new skill or try a hobby you’ve been thinking about. Many companies associated with hobbies such as woodworking or photography also offer introductory classes and seminars. Not sure where to start? Fox Valley Technical College offers a wide range of adult education and enrichment classes, covering everything from computer programming to cooking to sewing and quilting. If a class is not your forte, and it’s just an opportunity to get out and socialize that you crave, there are opportunities to do that costing nothing more than your time and a little effort to get there. The Fox River Mall, for example, opens its doors early to give people a chance to walk and socialize while sheltered from the elements. “For many, it’s a chance to get up, get out and socialize,” Schuldes says. “They have a coffee klatch going and it’s how they are effectively dealing with the long winter.” That’s why Porter looks forward to his next outing. His book club will be discussing the latest book on the founder of Ripley’s Believe it of Not. “I haven’t read it yet, but I’m looking forward to the discussion,” he says.
March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 15 showcase L Woman on Fire The Aylward Gallery at UW Fox Valley will host the 80th birthday celebration and exhibit closing of artist Charlotte Darling with a reception Mar. 14 at 5pm. Enjoy refreshments, live music and an opportunity to meet the artist. The “55 Years of Carving in Stone” exhibit features forty works by Darling. Gallery hours are M–Sa, 8:30am–9pm and Su, 1–5pm. Admission is free. 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha. For information call 920-832-2824 or like us on Facebook at L facebook.com/UWFoxValleyAylwardGallery. Soda Like the Good Ol’ Days Enjoy summer anytime of the year with a bottle of Flavor 8 Soda. Find your favorite flavor at participating grocers, eateries and cafés in the Fox Cities and greater Green Bay. Visit www.enjoyflavor8.com or like us on Facebook to find out where you can get soda the way it used to be. The Gospel comes to life…
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is for Kids is for is for Where good beginnings Learning Museum last a lifetime! For Faith, Values New exhibits, trails, gift shop, Child’s Choice and Learning choose m hands-on activities, picnic area. Learning Center Foxl Valley Lutheran Oneida Museum k1800 S. Lawe St., Appleton High School W892 Cty. Rd. EE, De Pere childschoicelearningcenter.com 5300 N. Meade St., Appleton 869-2768 738-7770 739-4441 www.fvlhs.org Oneida-nsa.gov/museum n is for is for Paper is for “Celebrating All Things Paper – Quarry Quest Rocks The Wonder and the Legacy” Come move the earth in giant Learn about rocks, fossils, pwith hands-on fun and q machinery, dig for fossils, and r minerals, and more at the Weis! interactive exhibits. prospect for gold. Sept. 13, 2014. Weis Earth Science Museum Paper Discovery Center Michels Materials Quarry UW-Fox Valley 380-7491 Neenah 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha o www.PaperDiscoveryCenter.org quarryquest.com 832-2925 weismuseum.org is for is for is for Victorian Singing Theatre family fun Attic Theatre has big events for Get Switched On! Enriching Lives little actors. Visit our website vHearthstone Historic s through Singing for workshop & audition dates. t House Museum Appleton Boychoir Attic Theatre 625 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton 955-2224 734-7887 730-8204 appletonboychoir.com www.attictheatreinc.com u www.hearthstonemuseum.org is for eXplore! is for Field trips, summer camps, outreach and home school Youth programs. Adventure awaits! Sharing the art of ballet xHeritage Hill Historical Park ywith the community. 2640 S.Webster Ave., Green Bay Makaroff Youth Ballet 448-5150 800-721-5150 257-8288 w www.heritagehillgb.org makaroffyouthballet.org z People L The Reinforcer Becky Boulanger’s job is all about building a better future. As the executive director of the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, she spends the better part of each day working for the advancement of girls and women in the Fox Cities. She’s a fundraiser, an organizer, a networker, a promoter and doer of just about every job you can associate with a small nonprofit. There is always another task to accomplish, and not always enough time. But there is one thing she FOX does on a daily basis she always enjoys—she tells women and girls how great they are and can be. “I get to ask people if they know how awesome they really are,” Boulanger says. “I love it when I can help people see themselves how others see them.” Boulanger joined the Women’s Fund in 2005, starting out as a volunteer working just a few hours a week. She gradually took on more hours, and in 2009, became the agency’s executive director, a position in which she celebrated five years in CITIES February. Boulanger is responsible for safeguarding, growing and promoting the fund and its programs. The fund has delivered more than $775,000 in grants, nearly $45,000 in 2013. Boulanger has helped create educational programs such as the recent breakfast focussing on older women and depression. The Fox Cities area has one of the highest number of depression assessments FAB in the country. Older women are particularly vulnerable, as they tend to become isolated from family and friends as they age. “We can provide the programs that can help the community learn and get the conversation going,” she says.
FIVEBy Sean P. Johnson
he Fox Cities is home to many individuals and agencies willing Tto help others in need. Many work in nonprofit agencies where success can be directly attributed to the leadership they have in place. Many also are women, Leadership is not surprising since women make up a majority of the nonprofit workforce, according to recent studies. Those studies also note that on a national level, women are a the capacity to distinct minority in leadership positions. Not so in the Fox Cities. “We have so many talented and successful women in the translate vision community,” says Kathi Seifert, a former executive vice president of Kimberly Clark who now owns her own consulting firm and serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards. “There are many nonprofits into reality. who could use that expertise.” Seifert has worked informally with others to link talented women with area nonprofits that need additional expertise, whether it’s a —Warren Bennis board member, staff or just a volunteer to help with an event. It’s often just a matter of making the connection. For this year’s Movers & Shakers, FOX CITIES Magazine searched for leaders delivering important services to the community Photos by Tracy Van Zeeland of M.C. Kinney Photography, Appleton. who might not be well known—at least not yet.
18 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 The challenge of creating a list of Movers & Shakers in the Fox Cities is that there are always more people on the list than you can include in the magazine. Or, sometimes you get a few folks just don't quite fit the final profile. Be sure to check out foxcitiesmagazine.com to see other women who are making a difference in the Fox Cities's nonprofit sector. L The up and comer Erin Wilkum admits to catching a few sideways glances. She knows they aren’t ill-intended, it’s just that many folks don’t expect to see a 25 year-old in the role of development director. “I’m not what people think a development director should be,” Wilkum says. “They get over it pretty quickly, though.” When Wilkum joined CHAPS Academy in 2010, her goal was a role as a direct service provider. She was finishing her human services degree at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. It helped that she knew a bit about horses—she used to ride competitively—and joined the staff of the Shiocton-based agency as an equine specialist, a role in which she worked with the horse to keep the therapist and the client safe. “I thought I wanted to be a counselor,” Wilkum says. Roughly 280 hours later, she realized that direct service was not for her. But she discovered she had other talents CHAPS could use. “I had some creative leadership skills that could be used to grow the agency,” says Wilkum, who would eventually shift her role at CHAPS to case management and other administrative roles, until CHAPS created the position of director of development and community relations. For Wilkum, it’s a chance to use her skills to connect CHAPS to donors sharing the agency’s vision. She forged relationships with ThedaCare and Appleton Medical Center that resulted in the largest grants CHAPS has ever received. “I’ve helped us build, that’s what my world is about,” she says.
March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 19 L The Concerned Parent Harriett Redman never set out to build a nonprofit agency. Indeed, she was doing quite well in her professional life, having risen to the position of director of marketing of Aid Association for Lutherans, now Thrivent. Events in her personal life steered her in a different direction. In the early 1990s, her youngest son was diagnosed with developmental disabilities. While there were many resources available for him, she quickly noticed there was nothing in place for siblings and other family members. Not one to take no for an answer, she created the Siblings Network for the Fox Valley. “There was no ‘Googling’ in 1992,” Redman says, recalling her search just to find basic information for helping siblings. “There are programs in place that are well accepted, but none wanted to make siblings a priority. It made sense to start our own with a mission to support siblings.” Fortunately for the Fox Valley, Redman has skills in this arena. She holds a master’s degree in family education and brings an unrivaled passion to researching and digesting information. As the founder, she served as a board member for several years and built the Siblings Network from serving a few families to an agency with more than 3,600 siblings in its database. As the agency grew, so did it’s need for day-to-day leadership. Redman stepped in and agreed to take the executive director position, though she continues to work 20 hours a week as a volunteer. It’s been 10 years. She can’t see ever giving it up. “The siblings role is uniquely critical, as they will have a longer relationship than anyone,” Redman says. “There are still challenges and I am energized there is a need and demand for what we do.” L The Serial Entrepreneur Mary Beth Leopold just can’t stop herself from taking on a challenge. Having retired—more than once—from successful business enterprises, the Fox Cities resident had moved north to enjoy a slower pace at the lakehouse she and her husband own. She just couldn’t do it. The drive to lead and succeed was simply too great. Leopold soon found herself back in Appleton taking on a new challenge, guiding Rebuilding Together Fox Valley. “Even when I was a business owner, I was always involved with nonprofits and in helping to make the community I was in a better place,” Leopold says. “This is an opportunity for me to give back in a bigger way.” Leopold is new to the position, having taken over in December of 2013, but needs no time to ease in. She’s already looking for ways she can apply her skills to help the agency grow. “We may be nonprofit, but we need to make sure we run like a business,” Leopold says. “We are held to a higher standard. We have more than shareholders, we have heartholders.” For RTFV, that means finding ways to help the elderly, veterans and disabled stay in their homes. RTFV helps repair and renovate their homes so they can stay longer, reducing the demand on other facilities. Leopold draws on many best practices from her business career attract both funding and donors, and operate lean to stretch those dollars and provide for a better return. “I want to make us a nonprofit that is able to help more people,” she says. “If I can help a person stay in their house—even for just one more year—that benefits the whole community they live in.”
20 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 LThe Vocal Advocate Caroline Lasecki has no problem raising her voice to draw attention to a problem. “Sexual assault is the topic no one wants to talk about,” says Lasecki, who has served as executive director of the Sexual Assault Crisis Center since 2010. “There was a time when saying sexual assault would make people cringe, but the community has really wrapped it’s arms around us.” Lasecki has helped to make that change. Like many of her counterparts, Lasecki did not readily aspire to working in the nonprofit sector. She had success working as an executive recruiter. In 2006, life presented an opportunity that would change her career path. Lasecki’s daughter graduated high school, and when she left for college, Lasecki had extra time on her hands. A letter looking for volunteers to join the board of SACC arrived about the same time. “I thought I could help,” she said. Lasecki joined the board and became increasingly active. She Jerry Murphy helped to create the “Shall We Dance” event, which is now the organization’s largest fundraiser. When the executive director left in & Associates 2010, she was part of the search team looking for a replacement. • Retirement Income • Mutual Funds She realized she was attracted to the position. Planning • Advisory Services “I could never get enough,” she said. “I always wanted to know what • 401(K) Rollovers more we could do.” • Fee-Based Planning • Estate Planning She left the board and submitted her application as a candidate. through LPL Financial JERRY MURPHY • Charitable Giving After a nationwide search and several interviews, Lasecki was selected. CLU, ChFC • 529 Educational • Annuities It’s been her passion ever since. Planning Lasecki guides a staff of 16–20 trained advocates, and works with 1047 NORTH LYNNDALE DR., SUITE 2B, APPLETON area police departments and hospital staff to increase their understanding and awareness when handling sexual assault cases. 920-739-5549 www.MurphyAdvisor.com “We are making progress,” she says. “I’m not going away.” Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.
March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 21 At Home
2014 NARI LEVEL BEST AWARDS By Sean P. Johnson
From total transformation to making the most of a small space, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry “Level Best” Awards celebrate the remodeling work local contractors perform to help homeowners realize a vision for their home. This year, the judges singled out several award- worthy projects from RESIDENTIAL ADDITION $100,000 AND OVER Winner: Mosquito Creek Home Renovations members of the Fox At first blush, it doesn’t even look like the same house. In many ways, that’s the point. When the owners of this Valley chapter of NARI. lakefront home approached Mosquito Creek Home Renovations, they asked for a complete transformation of their Selections range from the summer home to a year-round residence. As the function changed, it’s no surprise the overall look complete makeover of a would change as well. To meet the owners vision, Mosquito Creek would need to summer home to add a second floor to what was constructed in 1985 as a single story dwelling. Fortunately, the original building’s construction reflecting a homeowner’s made it a good candidate for a second story. A second story also allowed them to stay within the footprint of the original BEFORE love for Hawaii in a building, avoiding additional complications to an already detailed permitting process. bathroom remodel. “An unbelievable, remarkable job,” McKinney says. “It’s difficult to even imagine the original, one- story origin.” With the structure finalized, the rest of the project consisted of a complete remake of the home, including a stucco finish for the exterior and ceiling, room configuration, finish and millwork changes for Judging this year’s Level Best Awards: the interior. Bob McKinney, faculty member with the Interior One of the greatest challenges was determining how best to connect the two floors with a staircase Design Program at Fox Valley Technical College that did not exceed the original building footprint. Several options, including a spiral staircase were Pete Weyenberg, senior associate with Coldwell Banker, The Real Estate Group, Inc. considered before the parties settled on an open straight run with an upper balcony and atrium. Jody Kuhn, senior inside sales/design consultant “Wow,” Weyenberg says. “This appears to have been an extremely complicated project to complete with the Kitchen Design Center at Mid State Supply with fantastic results. Well Done.”
22 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR UNDER $80,000 Winner: Mosquito Creek Home Renovations When they built houses in the 1920s, they didn’t take into account the needs of a growing family nearly a century later. But that’s what the craftsmen at Mosquito Creek faced when they tackled this Level Best winning interior renovation. A growing family wanted to create more space for their children to play and for the family when they entertained. The space available in the 1920s-era house was a basement with low ceilings, plain cinderblock walls, small windows and a myriad of exposed wires and plumbing. In addition to creating a more liveable space, the project also called for the addition of a bathroom/laundry room with a shower. “They did a great job,” says Weyenberg. “A lot of work and craftsmanship went into redesigning duct work and supporting structures.” By removing and relocating old wiring and plumbing, as well as using recessed lighting, additional headroom was created. Studded walls helped relocate plumbing and other infrastructure for the new bathroom/laundry room and interior wall openings were enlarged to create a singular, larger feel to the basement spaces. “They enhanced a blah, unattractive 20s basement and it is now a warm, vital space for the family’s children,” says McKinney, who noted that budget BEFORE constraints may have been the toughest obstacle for the project.
RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $50,000 Winner: Mosquito Creek Home Renovations The kitchen has become a central gathering spot for many families. But what if the design of your kitchen discourages more than two people from using it at one time? That was the challenge Mosquito Creek faced with this project. The original U-shaped kitchen caused congestion, while a peninsula and cabinets closed the space off from the dining area. How does The space simply did not fit their lifestyle. your contractor To provide a better working measure up? space, a wall between the family room and kitchen was removed To learn more about NARI and the peninsula was scrapped. and why your contractor should An L-shaped design with a be a NARI member, visit kitchen island created a more www.remodelfoxvalley.com open space with better traffic flow. Cabinets and appliances were relocated, while builders used a specially crafted beam to replace the load bearing wall between the family room and kitchen, further opening the space. “This renovation was worth every penny that was invested,” says McKinney. Builders updated much of the area’s electrical, lighting and plumbing infrastructure. New sinks, countertops and a backsplash topped off the new look while remaining within a strict budget. “The most important job the contractor had appears to be providing a quality job at a low cost,” says Weyenberg. “These upgrades will increase the market value and the warm feel of the home.” BEFORE
March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 23 KITCHEN REMODEL OVER $50,000 Winner: Mosquito Creek Home Renovations Sometimes a room just wears out its welcome. That was the complaint when homeowners approached Mosquito Creek about giving their kitchen a modern day makeover. And while they were in there, could they fix the leaky skylight, relocate a garage entrance door and convert a hall closet to pantry storage? The result was a contemporary kitchen with an island, hallway pantry and butler area that provides better traffic flow from the kitchen into the open dining room and living areas. The space fits the owner’s entertaining style BEFORE better by providing additional seating and “The contemporary feel making the kitchen an seems to fit nicely and will easy place for family and increase the home’s value guests to gather. immediately,” says Weyenberg. “The customer should be well pleased with BEFORE the finished project.” The leaking skylight was removed and the space sealed, while new appliances, countertops, sinks and a backsplash completed the new look. Entertaining guests is more easily accomplished with a six burner stove, sub- zero refrigerator and a wine cooler relocated for better access. “The new mud room and the butler’s pantry are great assets,” says McKinney. “A really terrific remodel.”
Thinking About Remodeling? There are a lot of options out there, and we’d like to help you choose the right one for you. Call the NARI-Fox Valley’s Homeowner Hotline, 832.9003, or visit us on the Web at remodelfoxvalley.com We’ll send you a free brochure on how to select a contractor, and a list of NARI remodelers in the Fox Cities.
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24 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 RESIDENTIAL BATH $20,000 AND OVER Winner: Welhouse Construction Services Working with a pre-1978 tri-level did not leave the builders at Welhouse Construction Services a lot of space to create the homeowner’s vision for a luxury master bath with a Hawaiian theme. The bath was not just small, it lacked ventilation, dual sinks and would require additional plumbing and wiring to be run up from the lowest level. Along with a long list of other challenges, much of the work needed to be completed while the owners were on vacation. To create more space, the tub was replaced and a swinging door was converted to a pocket door, keeping the footprint the same but creating room for a walk-in shower. A second sink was added to the vanity, along with a cabinet between them. A new toilet, new plumbing and a skylight were also added to the space. “Working on multi-level homes can be very challenging, especially moving materials through the home without damage.” says Weyenberg. “The use of glass and tile gives a nice modern feel and will certainly enhance the market value.” Complementing the new look is a shower mosaic that resembles palm trees. “This remodel will definitely add dollars to the value of the home,” says McKinney. “Dated baths are never a comfort point for those who live in the space and certainly a turnoff for future buyers.” BEFORE
• Locally remanufactured laser toner cartridges • 100% unconditionally guaranteed • Free pickup and delivery • Full line of printing supplies • Laser printer repair & maintenance 1800 S. Lawe St., Appleton 830-1072 www.foxlasertoner.com March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 25 Dining ++ Going Green By Sean P. Johnson Dining on corned beef and cabbage for St. Pat’s
St. Patrick’s Day brings out the the bar manager for Greene’s Pour House in cabbage has become the signature dish of St. Irish in everyone. Neenah, which expects to see good crowds Patrick’s Day. It’s not a traditional dish in Ireland. For one day, at least. throughout the weekend and through Monday. Raising cattle and curing beef date back to Every March 17, many of us claim a bit of He suspects the dish’s limited availability is the 1600s in Ireland, but as a British colony, the the legend of St. Patrick by donning green, what drives the demand. industry was controlled by the British and much sharing a beverage or two and celebrating with “It’s one of those unique foods that is only of the beef was shipped back to the British Isles. what has become the traditional meal to mark widely available once a year,” VanHandel says. Beef was too expensive for the average Irish the day: corned beef and cabbage. “It’s one of those holidays people keep to just family, which would have more likely eaten With more than 34 million people in the one day a year.” pork with potatoes. US claiming Irish ancestry—seven times the They’ve seen the same trend population of Ireland—it’s no wonder local at The Woods in Waupaca, restaurateurs get an early start prepping for that where owner Don Johnson days most demanded dish. wasn’t certain whether he would “It’s seems that more people are coming out serve the weekend before, or just every year,” says Rhoda Steffel, general manager on St. Patrick’s Day. of Mark’s East Side in Appleton. “We’ve been “It just seems to be more of a doing it on St. Pat’s for more than 20 years and thing on that day,” he says. “But, it really has become a fun day. Besides, corned I will be cooking for it ahead of beef is so tasty.” time and last year we did the And popular. whole weekend.” In anticipation of St. Patrick’s day, Mark’s At Mark’s East Side, Steffel has ordered more than 1,500 pounds of corned says they have tried in the past beef and nearly 800 pounds of cabbage to meet to serve the dish at different diner’s demands, Steffel says. They start serving times of year, particularly when on March 10th, stop for the weekend and start it’s halfway to St. Patrick’s Day, up bright and early on the 17th through the but it was not a big draw. following day, she says. “I just don’t think it’s the “It’s a slow cooking process where we start same when it’s not on St. overnight and constantly adjust it until we get Patrick’s Day,” she says. “Like a Friday fish fry, Yet, as the Irish immigrated to the U.S., it just right,” she says. there is just something special about it being they found the opposite. It was pork that was What makes the dish so popular? Certainly, that one time or one day.” expensive, while beef was cheap and readily folks seem to love the taste, says Jay VanHandel, There is a bit of irony that corned beef and available, as was nutrient dense cabbage.
26 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 Want to get into the holiday by making corned beef and cabbage on your own? Our resident expert, Chef Jeff Igel, shares his recipe for the St. Patrick’s Day treat: Corned Beef and Cabbage Serves 6 One 3-pound corned beef brisket (uncooked), in brine 16 cups cold water 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 4 whole allspice berries 2 whole cloves 1/2 large head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), cut into 8 wedges 8 small new potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Place the corned beef in a colander in the sink and rinse well under cold running water. Place the corned beef in a large Dutch oven with a tight- The two were paired up and corned beef and cabbage quickly became fitting lid, add the water, bay leaves, peppercorns, allspice synonymous with being Irish and St. Parick’s Day, at least in the U.S. and cloves. Bring to a boil, uncovered, and skim off any While the tradition may be “Americanized,” those involved take it no less scum that rises to the surface. Cover and transfer pan to seriously. Family recipes are an important part of the culinary tradition and are the oven, and braise until very tender, about 3 hours and 45 minutes. closely guarded. At Spat’s Food and Spirits in Transfer the corned beef to a cutting board and cover Appleton, the recipe used by Julie tightly with foil to keep warm. Add the cabbage and and Bill Neubert predates their potatoes to the cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Lower ownership. It was handed down to the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, them by the previous owner, and about 20 minutes. given it’s popularity, they have Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cabbage to a large continued to use it, while also platter. Slice the corned beef across the grain of the meat adding some family touches of their into thin slices. Lay the slices over the cabbage and own to the overall meal. surround it with the potatoes. Ladle some of the hot “We’ve introduced an Irish stew cooking liquid over the corned beef and season with using Guinness beer and a corned pepper. Serve immediately with the mustard or beef and cabbage dinner where we horseradish sauce. top the potatoes with the stew that Serving suggestion: Whole-grain mustard or horseradish has become really popular,” Bill sauce (recipe follows) Neubart says. “My mother also comes into town for that week just Horseradish Sauce: to make her Irish torte.” 3/4 cup mayonnaise At Spat’s, the prep work is already well underway for the nearly 2,800 3/4 cup sour cream pounds of corned been and 3,000 pounds of cabbage they expect to serve. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons jarred grated horseradish There are also 800 pounds of potatoes and 300 pounds of carrots to peel and (with liquid) chop. 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest They will start serving up corned beef and cabbage dinners the week before 2 teaspoons kosher salt and will keep the dish on the menu through the 18th. Freshly ground black pepper Of course, they do get a bit of practice. Spat’s has found success serving In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour corned beef and cabbage outside of the St. Pat’s holiday. They now serve it four cream, horseradish, zest, and 2 teaspoons salt. Season times a year as a lead up. generously with pepper to taste. Refrigerate the “We know folks love it,” Neubart says. “We get nearly four to five times horseradish sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. more business during those weeks.”
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March 2014 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 27 ask Chef Jeff SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Have a culinary question? Send us an email or go to our $ website and click on Your Input. 3 years for 30 Q. What is the best way to prepare hot food for a crowd (10 –50 plus a $10 restaurant people) in advance, and then how do you travel with it, and then serve it 4–6 hours after preparing it? –– Sheila Hansen, Appleton gift certificate* A. Sheila, This is a question and challenge that caterers ponder on a daily basis. In our classes at Fox Valley Technical College, we strive to teach our students to remember that it doesn’t matter how good your food is when you cook it — it’s how good your food is when it is eaten that counts! Some simple suggestions would include preparations that can be cooked when you get to your destination. Many foods can be pre- prepped and then cooked or heat- Name treated at the last minute. When considering foods that will be held Address for substantial period of time, the foods I think of first that will hold the best are foods that are moist and City State Zip contain a sauce. Think of meatballs or braised beef tips that should hold Phone for a reasonable time without any degradation in quality.
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Recipe courtesy of: CALL FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT 920-733-7788 DRINK Mojitos Mexican Grill & OF THE MONTH Bar by Sangria's A tropical twist on a classic drink is just what we need to welcome spring to the Fox Cities. When Guava Nectar is added into a traditional mojito mixture of mint, sugar and lime, the result is a refreshing taste of the Caribbean in a glass. Remember, the secret is the shake — you can’t do it too much. GUAVA MOJITO 6 mint leaves, fresh 2 oz rum 1/2 tsp agave nectar 1 shot guava syrup 1/2 tsp sugar Soda Water 5 lime slices 7-Up Squeeze the juice from the five lime slices, then muddle juice, sugar, nectar and hand-crushed mint leaves in a hurricane glass. Add rum and shake with ice. Add shot of guava syrup and shake again. Fill the remainder of the glass with a half-and-half mixture of soda water and 7-Up. Garnish with a lime slice and a mint leave. 28 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2014 where to dine
Antojitos Mexicanos Mi Casa Mexican Grill 207 N. Richmond St., Appleton. 380-0244. 2190 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton. A family-owned restaurant in downtown Appleton 731-6200. serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Come in and Enjoy Mexican cuisine made using family check out our new food and drink menus! Be sure to recipes influenced by the Veracruz, Oaxaca try the guacamole, which is made right in front of & Puebla regions of Mexico, including your eyes. Our dining room might be small, but we homemade tamales and soups. The Mole guarantee that the flavors will be BIG! Happy hour sauce has been handed down for generations. M–Th, 3–6pm, featuring homemade sangria and Family run, we offer daily specials and the fruity drinks. Mondays and Wednesdays are 2-4-1 grill and smoker are always fired up and house margaritas all day! Come in for our lunch ready. Our full bar features homemade specials, starting at $5.99, M–F, 11am–2:30pm. Tamarind & Jamaica margaritas. Enjoy a Open M–Sa, 11am–9pm; closed Sunday. We also meal or drink on our patio. Open M, W–Su offer carry out! at 11am. Closed on Tuesdays. micasamexicangrill.com. Carmella’s: an Italian Bistro 716 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton. 882-4044. Osorio’s Latin Fusion Authentic Italian cuisine in a European style setting 1910 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton. with a lively atmosphere and welcoming staff. Enjoy 955-3766. Welcome to Osorio’s Latin Fusion, a family pastas, entrees, appetizers, salads and sandwiches any owned establishment where food is prepared time of day. Divine desserts are made in house and entirely from scratch right in our kitchen. the wine list spotlights Italian wines. We offer a Our menu, including a large selection of private dining area for small groups, and off-site gluten free items, merges sensational Latin catering. Winner of seven 2013 FOX CITIES flavors with our other favorite foods to create Magazine Golden Fork Awards, including Best a unique taste. Consider booking a private room for Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse Overall. Su–Th, 11am–9pm; F & Sa, 11am–10pm. your next event. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days 333 W. College Ave., Appleton. 733-8000. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more. a week. www.osorioslatinfusion.com Located inside the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. carmellasbistro.com Honored with the NFL’s Most Valuable Property Sai Ram Indian Cuisine (MVP) Award in 2009. Extraordinary Steaks, GingeRootz Asian Grille 253 W. Northland Ave., Appleton. 733-3003. Superb Wines and Legendary Service. Enjoy world- 2920 N. Ballard Rd., Appleton. 738-9688. One of the finest authentic Indian restaurants in the class dining set among Coach Lombardi’s personal Winner of the 2013 FOX CITIES Magazine’s Midwest and winner of seven FOX CITIES memorabilia and classic photos. Experience a Golden Fork Award for Best Asian Food! Discover Magazine Golden Fork awards for “Best Indian commitment to excellence in food, beverage and how the finest ingredients come together to create a Food.” We offer a menu of options from vegan and service that is commensurate with the standards of new world of flavor. Stop in for lunch or dinner in vegetarian, to chicken, lamb, seafood and beef. All our namesake. The award-winning restaurant our contemporary dining area, or relax with a drink dishes are prepared fresh to suit your taste. Not a features extraordinary USDA prime cuts of beef and in the Zen Lounge. Have a special event on the curry fan? No problem! Try our famous tandoori or a wine list that Wine Spectator Magazine has named horizon? From business meetings to birthdays, our biryani dishes in our newly remodeled candlelit “one of the most outstanding in the world.” banquet room will spice up any party. Relax on our dining room. Lunch: M–Sa, 11am–2pm. Dinner: www.vincelombardisteakhouse.com new heated patio! Open daily 11am–9:30pm; bar M–Th, 4:30–9pm; F & Sa, 4:30–9:30pm. open 11am–close; Happy Hour, M–Th, 4–7pm with www.SaiRamCuisine.com Zuppas 1540 S. Commercial St., Neenah. 720-5045. complimentary appetizers with drinks. Our top-flight chef team led by Chef Peter Kuenzi, gingerootz.com Stone Cellar Brewpub 1004 S. Olde Oneida St., Appleton. 731-3322 urban cafeteria setting, and penchant for local High Cliff Restaurant, Located in the “Between the Locks”, a 155 year old ingredients ensure that your food is creative, fresh Banquets & Catering historic brewery building. Stone Cellar Brewpub and ready fast. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Zuppas Café offers chef-prepared soups, sandwiches, W5095 Golf Course Rd., Sherwood. 989-1050. features the Fox Cities’ best handcrafted, national There are exciting changes happening at High Cliff award winning beers made on premise. The salads and more. Enjoy handcrafted pastries and Restaurant! We’re offering a brand new menu and restaurant features an extensive menu including desserts with coffee or take home a variety of fresh have done some remodeling. Now is a great time to steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, award winning pizza, prepared salads and entrees from our deli. Our Green join our Cliff Club. Members receive free appetizers, creative appetizers and traditional pub favorites. In Room is perfect for your personal or business gathering. M–F, 8am–8pm; Sa, 11am–3pm; closed meals, desserts and beer, as well as daily drink addition, enjoy our selection of gourmet sodas made Su. Visit zuppas.com for daily specials. specials and discounts on lunch, sunday brunch and in the brewery. We even have Appleton’s oldest beer catering. Ask your server for details. Hours: W–Th, garden! Come enjoy the unique atmosphere, experience excellent food and great service. 4:30–8pm; F–Sa, 4:30–9pm; Su, 9:30am–1pm & Brewpub fare with a flair! stonecellarbrewpub.com 4:30–8pm. For menus and entertainment schedule, NEXT TIME OUT, MAKE IT MARK’S go to highcliffrestaurant.com Stuc’s Pizza 110 N. Douglas St., Appleton. 735-9272. The Kangaroost 1395 W. American Dr., Menasha. 725-2215. 3301 W. Prospect St., Appleton. 766-7662. With twelve Golden Fork awards to our name, Serving diner style food with a local flair, including 2009’s “Best Gourmet Pizza,” you can’t do Kangaroost presents chef inspired versions of classic better than Stuc’s for great pizza in a casual, family- favorites. On the menu, which changes seasonally, friendly environment. Famous for our Chicago-style Family owned and operated since 1967. expect to find pastries made from scratch daily, a deep-dish pies, we also make a mean New York-style BEST SUPPER CLUB custom Kangaroast coffee blend and the freshest hand-tossed, and a crispy thin crust. Sit back with a Voted #1 in the Fox Cities for our ingredients sourced locally from area farmers beer or glass of wine, and see why our pizza is “The GERMAN CUISINE whenever possible. Open 7 days a week for breakfast Good Mood Food.” Or, dig into a calzone or one of served until 11am and on the weekends until 2pm. our many pasta dishes. Our second location is now 1405 E. WISCONSIN AVE., APPLETON Kitchen hours: Su –W, 7am–2pm; Th, 7am–8pm; F, open on Hwy. CB and American Dr., right off of 733-3600 7am–9pm; Sa, 8am–9pm. Now serving a limited Hwys. 10-441 – we’re spreading the good mood! www.markseastside.com cocktail menu, along with beer and wine from local stucs.net Happy Hour: M–Th, 3–6pm. Lunch: M–F, 11am–2pm distillers and brewers. www.thekangaroost.com Dinner: Six Nights a Week (closed Sundays).
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he small clip belies the Timportance of the person making the edits. One-time Appleton resident Edna Ferber, a Pulitzer Prize winning novelist and short story writer, made the corrections to her Who’s Who entry for the 1918–1919 edition. In green ink, Ferber adds the name of her latest book “Fanny Herself, 1917” and crosses out the reference to her religion. The correction form is signed and dated Dec. 13, 1917. Ferber began her career as a reporter for the Appleton Daily Crescent at the age of 17. She would write for the Milwaukee Journal and Chicago Tribune before she began publishing short stories and novels. Having spent her childhood in Appleton, Ferber used the city as a setting for some of her early works such as “The Homely Heroine” and Edna Ferber, circa 1917 “A Bush League Hero.” Her best known works include “So Big,” “Show Boat,” “Cimarron,” “Giant” and “Ice Palace.” Ferber won the Pulitzer Prize in 1924 for “So Big.” Many of her books were adapted to successful plays and movies.
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