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8 January–May Events 14 Fox Cities Book Festival Honoring Animals 15 Exhibits with Art 16 Wish you Were Here Performer Spotlight: 10 Must-See Films, Concerts, Carol Jegen 18 Performances & Exhibits 11 Free Books for the Fox 29 Arts Organization Listings 13 The Fine Art of Teaching

At Home Home is Where the Art Is Take a glimpse inside the home studios of three Fox Cities artists. 18 By Amelia Compton Wolff Culture Shock: Spring Arts Guide 22 The Fox Cities are blooming with must-see music, exhibits, performances & films. Our arts & cultural preview will have your datebook packed with not-to-be-missed events (at least through May). Dining Eat with Your Eyes Presentation isn’t just for dishes at foxcitiesmagazine.com these restaurants that use art as a main ingredient. By Amelia Compton Wolff u Neenah artists Cori Bartz and Heather Stinson show us around their creative lairs 26 in an extended studio showcase. u Get to know Jess Riley, an Oshkosh author whose razor-sharp sense of humor has captivated readers nationwide. Jess Riley u Learn about “America’s Music: A Film History of Our departments Popular Music” film series with Lawrence University’s Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Erica Scheinberg and music librarian Antoinette Powell. 6 letter from the editor u Read up on the Neville Public Museum’s Dinner Program 20 showcase where exhibits are expounded on while dinner is served. 28 ask Chef Jeff PLUS... 27 where to dine ∂ Expanded Calendar Listings ∂ Dining Directory 30 the place we call home ∂ Blog ∂ Downloadable Edition 28

On the Cover Dale Van Minsel, The Old Church; Photograph, Inkjet. Size 14" (h) x 11" (w).

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 5 from the editor HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

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t’s easy to continue doing things in the manner that you have been doing them, so Itaking a fresh look at things doesn’t always come as often as it should. The magazine took a look at a few things over the past year and we’re very excited about changes we’ll be sharing with our readers in 2013. An invitation to attend a meeting of FAN (Fox Arts Network), an organization of Fox Cities performing arts groups, was the impetus of the change. The group wanted to discuss the ARTS GUIDE, produced twice a year by the magazine, and Recognize this local how it served the community and its arts organizations. One thought led to another, causing a serious analysis of the publication and how it fit in with monthly issues of architectural detail? FOX CITIES Magazine. Following months of pondering options on how to continue to present cultural Send us your answer along with information for northeastern Wisconsin, we are excited about incorporating the your name and address by ARTS GUIDES into issues of the magazine. CULTURE SHOCK, this January issue, January 11, 2013. is the premier of this new presentation of our spring Arts Guide. Our September Correct submissions will be issue, THE ARTS GUIDE, will replace the fall guide. Expect to find the same entered in a drawing for a preview of the upcoming art seasons in addition to several editorial features that you $25 gift certificate to would find in any of our regular issues. We have been committed to presenting an ARTS GUIDE for northeastern Wisconsin since its introduction in the fall of 1991. That first issue, developed from a brainstorming session with Lee Parker, then executive director of the Fox Valley Arts Alliance, presented a reference to area arts organizations. One article discussed The largest selection of beads in a recent community survey showing “sixty-nine percent of respondents not attending Northeast Wisconsin! cultural events more often because they didn’t know when, where, or what events were taking place.” The ARTS GUIDE mission was to change that statistic. 1011 W. College Ave., Appleton Quoting from our introduction in that first guide from 1991, “In all the arts you 920-733-2853 are an important component. Your appreciation of, and contribution to the arts www.glassonion.biz make them grow and prosper. We hope this reference makes it easier for you to do just that.” Submit your entry to [email protected] or FOX CITIES Magazine Ruth Ann Heeter, editor P.O. Box 2496 Appleton, WI 54912

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January 2013 10 | Thursday Night @ the Movies: 14 | Soup & Travel Talks: Amsterdam, 19 | Coffeehouse Concert Moonrise Kingdom Paris & Barcelona The Erin Krebs Duo performs in the 5 | Winter Walk: Intro to Snowshoeing On an island off the coast of New England Spend a cold evening in Wisconsin at the Fireside Lobby. 7pm. Door Community Join NNC Naturalist for a winter walk in the summer of 1965, two 12-year-olds Gardens enjoying a bowl of soup & dessert Auditorium, Fish Creek. 868-2728. fall in love, make a secret pact & run away while Pat Merkes presents slides of her through the forests of Navarino. 9am. 19 Lawrence University Guest Recital: Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton. together into the wilderness. 6–8pm. European travels. 6pm. Gardens of the Fox | Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. Cities, Appleton. 750-5460. Mark Kellogg, trombone 715-758-6999. 5pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612. 5 First Saturday Performance 11 | Lawrence University presents Wild 14 | Lawrence University Faculty Recital: | Space Dance Company: Luscious Layers Nathan Wysock, guitar 20 | Lawrence University Guest Recital: Foot stomping guitar, violin & banjo. 7pm. Evan Chambers, compositions ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. Nature, music, prose & humor are layered 8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612. in original work & premieres. 8pm. 8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612. 16 | Mad Shak Dance Company 5 | Lawrence University Faculty Recital Stansbury Theater, Appleton. 832-6612. 8pm. Warch Campus Center, Appleton. 20 | Lawrence University Wind Samantha George, violin, w/ guest 11 | Lawrence University’s Hi, I’m Prov! 832-6612. Ensemble Concerto Competition Stas Venglevski, bayan Holiday Show 5pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, 8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612. 17 | Neenah 101: Behind the Names Appleton. 832-6612. An improv show for the post-holiday Peter Adams, local historian, presents the 6 | Lawrence Academy of Music blues. 8pm. Warch Campus Center, real story of Theda Clark. 7pm. Neenah 20–21 | No Man’s Land (Bosnia, 2001) Chamber Ensembles Concert Appleton. 832-6612. Public Library. 729-0244. Best Foreign Film Oscar winner. Presented 2pm. Harper Hall. Lawrence University, 11 Lawrence University “Art & Text” by NEW World Cinema. Su, 2pm & M, Appleton. 832-6612. | 17 | Jazz at the Trout 7pm. UWFox Valley, Menasha. 734-0013. Opening Reception Tom Washatka, instrumentalist/composer. Works of scientific illustration on display 6 | Lawrence University Jazz Guitar 7:30pm. Trout Museum of Art, Appleton. 21 | MLK Celebration Studio Recital in the Atrium. 7pm. Thomas Steitz Hall of 733-4089. Annual Martin Luther King Jr. 6pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612. Science, Appleton. 832-7000. Celebration in collaboration w/ Toward 18 | Watercolor Class w/ Stacey Small- Community: Unity in Diversity. A 7 | The American Southwest 12 | Writing from Life Rupp Don Lorenz presents his breathtaking Honoring the autobiography found in her Demos to show techniques & “tricks.” reception will follow in Shattuck Hall. photographs of the American Southwest most recent book of poetry, Laurie 9:30am–12pm. ARTgarage, Green Bay. 6:50pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, including the Great Sand Dunes, Mesa MacDiarmid invites area writers for an 448-6800. Appleton. 832-7000. afternoon workshop to discuss their own Verde, Grand Canyon & many others. 23 Independent Film Series: The Girl 2pm. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. life stories. 1–3pm. ARTgarage, Green Bay. 18 | A Chorus Line | 448-6800. 7:30pm. Weidner Center for the Performing Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest 7 | Meet Wisconsin Authors Arts, Green Bay. 800-895-0071. Computer hacker Lisbeth is recovering in a Gavin Schmitt, author of Milwaukee 12 | Reading & Reception hospital & awaiting trial for 3 murders Mafia. Books for sale & signing. 2:30pm. Laurie MacDiarmid will read from her 19 | Guenzel Gallery Salon Public when she is released. Mikael must prove Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. most recent poetry publication, Celebration her innocence, but Lisbeth must be willing Consolation Prize. 6:30pm. ARTgarage, Works of the artists in the 11th Annual to share the details of her sordid 8 | Lawrence University Concert Green Bay. 448-6800. Guenzel Gallery Salon. 6–9pm. Peninsula experiences w/ the court. 7pm. Warch Civil War Diaries w/ jazz pianist Bill School of Art, Fish Creek. 868-3455. Campus Center, Appleton. 832-7024. Carrothers. A special tribute to the 13 | Music @ the Library David Haas, folksinger/guitarist. 2pm. 19 | 18th Annual Community 23 America's Music: A Film History of 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. | Proclamation. 8pm. Lawrence University, Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther Our Popular Music from Blues to King, Jr.’s Birthday Appleton. 832-6612. 13 Shrek the Musical 10:30am–12pm. Northeast Wisconsin Bluegrass to Broadway | The first of 6 weekly interactive public 3 & 7:30pm. Weidner Center for Technical College, Green Bay. 498-6997. 8 | Lawrence University Faculty Recital: the Performing Arts, Green Bay. programs examining uniquely American Michael Mizrahi, piano 800-895-0071. 19 | Give Spinning a Whirl musical genres through the use of Features all Beethoven repertoire. 8pm. Katrina Blasingame will show students how documentary film excerpts & scholar-led Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Appleton. 13 | Lawrence University Guest Recital: to spin yarn on a top-whirl drop spindle & discussions. 6:30pm. Warch Campus 832-6612. Robert McDonald ’73, piano receive basic knowledge on plying their 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Center, Appleton. 832-6995. 9 Flameworking Class: Introduction hand-made yarn. 9am. the ARTgarage, | Appleton. 832-6612. Green Bay. 448-6800. 24 | Kitchen Herbology to Glass Beadmaking Jackie Johnson, Herb Society of America, 5–8pm. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, 13 | Lawrence University Faculty Wind 19 | 3rd Saturday Performance demonstrates how to use what you have in Neenah. 751-4658. Quintet Concert Jazz, pop & show tunes. 7–9pm. your cupboards for simple home health 5pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612. ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800.

Honoring Animals with Art

Deciding to purchase a tile in the Fox Valley Humane be composed of 135 individual tiles, Association (FVHA)'s Every Pet Project mural was measuring 7.5-by-15.5 inches, which inevitable for Kathryn Carlson, a financial adviser in supporters may purchase. Appleton Appleton who also serves on the FVHA board of muralist Chad Brady will depict one pet of directors. It was choosing which pet to immortalize that the buyer’s choosing in each tile. Together, proved difficult. the tiles will create a cohesive 9-by-11 foot mural of a cat and dog. Ultimately, Carlson decided to salute her cocker spaniel named Martha, who Fundraising coordinator she adopted from FVHA two years ago. Elizabeth Pirner say 90 cents of every dollar raised will go right back “For them to see something like this, it resounds with “I thought it’s a good way to honor into animal care. She hopes the mural will everyone. It creates a sense of ownership that this them for the work they did with her,” add vibrancy to the already bustling center belongs to the community.” she says. “The concept is really terrific shelter as it strives to provide the best and honors not only the animals At press time, three tiles had already been purchased. alternative to a home for the animals they specifically, but also animals in general.” Pirner hopes the remaining tiles will be filled by early rescue. summer. Those interested in learning more about The Every Pet Project fundraiser began “The shelter has become a resource participating may call 733-1717 ext. 103 or go online to last fall with the unveiling of a plan to center for people to come when they foxvalleypets.org create a mural located on the curved have any need or question,” Pirner says. wall in the FVHA’s lobby. The mural will —By Amelia Compton Wolff

8 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 remedies. Time TBD. Gardens of the Fox Cities, Appleton. 750-5460. 31 | CAP Services 8th Annual Golf Inside Outing 25 | Candlelight ski/snowshoe hike CAP Services 8th Annual Golf Inside karlvolkman.com Snowshoe or ski the one mile loop across Outing is a fun, casual, golf themed the boardwalk & back by the light of the fundraising event to support the Skills Your Real Estate Resource stars, moon & candlelight. 5:30–7:30pm. Enhancement Program of CAP Services, Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton. Inc. 5:30pm. Liberty Hall, Kimberly. 715-758-6999. 427-8269. EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES 25 | Lawrence Symphony Orchestra 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, February 2013 Appleton. 832-6612. 1 & 2 | CSI Kewaunee 25 | Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: An original musical by members of Let Me Two Man Group Be Frank Productions. 8pm. Meyer Theatre, An evening of extraordinary comedy. 8pm. Green Bay. 494-3401. Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, Green Bay. 800-895-0071. 1 | Copper Box Blending roots rock, polka, & zydeco. 25–26 | Lawrence University Theatre Arts 6:30pm. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Play: “The Dumb Waiter” Sheboygan. 458-6144. Takes place in an isolated basement in England, where 2 hit men wait for an 1 | 1st Friday Concert Series: Didjeridu assignment. F, 8pm; Sa, 3 & 8pm. Memorial Featuring Brian Pertl, ethnomusicologist, on Hall Underground, Appleton. 832-6612. the Didjeridu. 2pm. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. Neenah’s desirable Limekiln Neighborhood! 26 | 17th Annual Toward Harmony w/ Unique, 4-5 bedroom home on exquisite site! Nature 1 | Jazz Series A day-long seminar on native landscaping The Bad Plus breaks down the walls of jazz $699,000 presented by Wild Ones Fox Valley. convention & creates an uncompromising 8am–4pm. Oshkosh Convention Center. body of work. 8pm. Lawrence University, 730-3986. Appleton. 832-6612. 26 | Snowshoeing Navarino 1 | Tutti! Academy Scholarship Benefit Snowshoe across the bog, toward the Sponsored by Lawrence Academy of Music beaver lodge on Pike’s Peak Flowage. to support the financial assistance program. 9am. Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton. Live entertainment, auctions, desserts from 715-758-6999. Bon Appetit & raffle prizes. Warch Campus Center. Lawrence University, Appleton. 26 | Wire Tree Sculpture w/ Ann Preston 832-6612. Discover metal-work techniques that will bring your tree to life. 9am–12pm. the 2 | Mendelsohn’s Scottish ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. Inspired by a trip to Scotland in 1829, Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony has 26 | Winterfest on Broadway evolved ingeniously into one of his Ice-sculpting, chili cook-off & more. 11am. crowning symphonic glories.7:30pm. Weider North Shore Country Club stand alone condo! Broadway District, Green Bay. 437-2531. Center, Green Bay. 435-3465. Enjoy spectacular sunsets overlooking Lake Winnebago! 26 | Fox Valley Symphony “Traditions” 2 | Art Activity Day: Valentines Day Fun $495,000 Concert Make a glass pendant for your Valentine & Join us for a concert full of traditional other Valentine’s Day projects. 10am. music. 12:50pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah. Center, Appleton. 730-3760. 751-4658. 26 | Coffeehouse Concert 2 | 1st Saturday Performance The Fairland Bluegrass Band & the Cowboy Folk & blues performed by Jerry Kyler, Offered by: Church House Band team up to present an David Younger & Dick Dombeck. 7pm. evening of old-time Gospel favorites. 7pm. ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. Karl Volkman Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. 2 | JT and the Clouds 868-2728. Steeped in the Chicago tradition of soul & 450-9400 26 | Mike Mangione & the Union in R&B. 7–pm. Door Community Auditorium, Concert Fish Creek. 868-2728. [email protected] Folk-rock sound w/ an orchestrated string 3 | Piano Duet Recitals section, soulful vocals & literate sensibility. 12:30–5pm. Harper & Shattuck Halls. 7pm. 1031 Washington Avenue, Oshkosh. Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. 410-5454. 3 | Flying Forms Baroque Concert 27 | Music @ the Library Harper Hall & Lawrence University host Franklin Nelsen, singer/songwriter music from the Baroque era. 3pm. Lawrence performing folk, country, & bluesy jazz. University, Appleton. 832-6612. 2pm. Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. 4 | Meet the Author 27 | Lawrence Academy of Music Honors Join author, Dave Crehore, as he discusses Recital his book, Bailey’s Harbor Bird & Booyah 2pm. Harper Hall. Lawrence University, Club. Book signing follows presentation. Appleton. 832-6612. 2pm. Nennah Public Library. 886-6315. 27 | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels 4 | Soup and Travel Talks: New Zealand Presented by Knight Theatre. W–F, 7:30pm; Roger & Leah Johnson spent 5 weeks Sa, 2pm & 7:30pm; Su, 2pm. Webb touring New Zealand & have created a 50- Theatre, Green Bay. 403-3950. minute movie. Two soups will be served along w/ dessert. Time TBD. Gardens of the 27 | Lawrence University Faculty Recital: Fox Cities, Appleton. 993-1900. John Gates, bass, & Karen Leigh–Post, mezzo-soprano 4 | Guest Recital: Anderson & Roe Piano 6pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Duo Appleton. 832-6612 Thrilling young duo offering adrenalized classical concerts that are revolutionizing 28 | Bo Bice 7:30pm. Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc. the piano duo experience. 8pm. Lawrence 683-2184. University, Appleton. 832-6612. 5 | BBC Concert Orchestra 31 | Lawrence University Voice 60th Anniversary North American tour. Department Area Recital 7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 11:10am. Warch Campus Center, Appleton. Appleton. 730-3760. 832-6612.

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 9 6 | Lord of the Dance 14 | America’s Music Series Performer Spotlight: A mesmerizing blend of traditional & modern Latin Rhythms from Mambo to Hip Hop: Excerpts Celtic music & dance. 7:30pm, Fox Cities from “Latin Music USA: Episode 1, Bridges” and Carol Jegen Performing Arts Center, Appleton. 730-3760. “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale” followed by a discussion. 6:30pm. Lawrence 7 | America’s Music Series Swing Jazz: Excerpts from “Ken Burns’ Jazz: Episode University, Appleton. 832-6612. Over the past 35 years, Carol 6, Wing, the Velocity of Celebration’ & a short film 15 | Owls of Navarino Jegen has been involved in just “International Sweethearts of Rhythm” followed by Walk/snowshoe while listening/ calling to owls & a discussion. 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. other wildlife. 9am. Navarino Nature Center, about every aspect of the White 832-6612. Shiocton. 715-758-6999. Heron Chorale from performer to concert coordinator. She is one of 7 | Art Meets Gala 16 | Snow Snakes & Snowshoes: Winter Open Opening reception features an artful array of House only four members who have appetizers w/ cash bar, music by John Harmon, Snow snake, snow golf, board game room, skiing, been active within the Chorale artisan market & raffle featuring original art. sledding, winter geocaching & more. 9am–1pm. since its creation in 1978. 5:30pm. ARTGarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton. 715-758-6999. 8 | Jeff Dunham 16 | Introduction to Oil Painting “We felt there was a need for The Disorderly Comedy tour by the ventriloquist & The basics of materials, mixing, applications & adults in the community to comedian. 8pm. Resch Center, Green Bay. 494-3401. cleaning. 9:30am–12pm. ARTgarage, Green Bay. participate in a demanding choral 448-6800. 9 | ArtWalk ensemble with other like-minded Local artists exhibit their works, learn the basics of 16 | 3rd Saturday Performance individuals,” Jegen says. pottery, woodturning, textiles, jewelry-making & an Leah Reed performs. 7pm. ARTgarage, Green Bay. Artisan Marketplace. 10am–2pm. Northeast 448-6800. She enjoys the camaraderie and Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay. 498-5400. connection that is exclusively for 16 | African Children’s Choir 9 | Spirited Songs: A Celebration of Choral 2pm. Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Image ©Michael Howlett / Zephyr Imaging those who participate with a Music 868-2728. committed singing assemblage. The Appleton Boychoir, Lawrence Academy Girl 16 | VOCA PEOPLE Choir & White Heron Chorale honor the venue’s A cappella & beat box versions of songs from “People who aren’t involved with music don’t really 10th Anniversary. 7pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts understand that it is not only fun, but bonding,” says Jegen, Madonna, Queen & more! 7:30pm. Weidner Center Center, Appleton. 730-3760. for the Performing Arts, Green Bay. 800-895-0071. who dedicates much of her free time to the Chorale in 9 Basic Wireworking w/ Jo Brinkley-Chaudoir addition to her full-time job as a music teacher. | 16 | Rising Stars Learn the basics of handling wire. 12–4pm. the Winners of the 2012 Concerto Competition ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. The Chorale has provided Jegen with the opportunity to perform w/ the Civic Symphony. 7:30pm. Meyer perform with a group, an experience that is becoming more 9 | Give Spinning a Whirl Theatre, Green Bay. 432-4676. Katrina Blasingame shows students how to spin yarn of a rarity in today’s society. 16 | Conservatory Opera “Albert Herring” on a top-whirl drop spindle & how to ply hand-made A lively chamber opera by Benjamin Britten. 8pm. “A lot of people aren’t connected with churches anymore and yarn. 9am. the ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. there isn’t as much group singing,” Jegen says. “But you 9 | UW-Green Bay Jazz Fest Concert 17 | Composition Studio Recital really get a sense of community [within the Chorale] which is A guest jazz artist performs w/ UW-Green Bay Jazz 12pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. Ensemble & 2 outstanding high school ensembles something you don’t get when you’re just doing your own perform. 4pm. Weidner Center for the Performing 17 | Guest Recital thing or turning on the radio. Too many people think music is Arts, Green Bay. 465-2400. Lora Deahl, piano. 3pm. Lawrence University, something you buy and consume, not something you do.” Appleton. 832-6612. 10 | Music @ the Library The organization has grown to 75 members, from just 24 Fox Valley Symphony Brass Quintet. 2pm. 17 | Guest Recital Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. Rick Murrell, Baroque trumpet. 8pm. Lawrence when it began, and this sense of companionship is what has University, Appleton. 832-6612. kept it together. 11 | Faculty Recital David Bell, clarinet, w/ guests Thomas Kluge, viola 17 & 18 | Mostly Martha (Germany, 2001) “As a singer and actress I get many opportunities to perform & Judith Jackson, piano. 8pm. Lawrence University, Presented by NEW World Cinema. Su, 2pm & M, individually, but I adore choral singing,” Jegen says. “There is Appleton. 832-6612. 7pm. UWFox Valley, Menasha. 734-0013. a dynamic involvement in choral singing where we breathe as 11 | Coffee House Series 18 | Appleton Boychoir’s Young Men’s Chorus one, we use our bodies as instruments, we physically resonate Jeffrey James, singer/guitarist. 9pm. Lawrence Festival University, Appleton. 832-6612. Men from Appleton East, North & West High together, and with the rise and fall of the musical phrases we Schools join the Appleton Boychoir. 7pm. are surfing on a physical sound. It is pure joy.” 12 | Intermediate Flameworking: Shaping Beads Appleton West H.S. Auditorium. 955-2224. Shape your beads into cones, bi-cones, cubes, etc. See Jegen and the rest of the White Heron Chorale signers in Use tools, heat & gravity to manipulate & control 18 | Jazz Small Groups action during their 35th Anniversary Celebration Concert on the molten glass. 10am–1pm. Bergstrom-Mahler 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. Museum, Neenah. 751-4658. April 6 at Lawrence Memorial Chapel as they welcome many 19, 21 | Philadanco, Dance by African American of their former conductors back to the podium for the first 14 L.A. Theatre works’ Pride & Prejudice Choreographers | Harris’s new ballet, Wake Up. The dancers trade time. For tickets, visit whiteheronchorale.org. Celebrates the 200th anniversary of the classic romanic comedy. 7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing their slippers for sneakers. 6:30pm. John Michael —By Sonia Zimmerman Arts Center, Appleton. 730-3760. Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. 458-6144.

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10 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 21 | Lawrence University presents 25 | World Music Series America’s Music Peter Phippen, World Flute Specialist. Free Books A screening of “The History of 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. Rock’n’Roll: Episode 6, Plugging In” 832-6612. for the Fox followed by a discussion. 6:30pm. Warch Campus Center, Appleton. 832-6612. 25 | Sweet Pampering: Essential Oils Walking the residential streets of the Learn the benefits of therapeutic essential Fox Valley you might come across 21 | Neenah 101: Behind the Names oils in caring for yourself. Create aromatic Learn the true story of D.W. Bergstrom. home spa bath salts & body scrubs in this a peculiar, petite structure, adorned 7pm. Neenah Public Library. 729-0244. informational & hands-on class. 6:30– in a vibrant, eye-catching aesthetic, 8:30pm. Gardens of the Fox Cities, quaintly nestled on a front lawn. 21 | Jazz @ the Trout: Steve March- Appleton. 993-1900. Torme, Vocal Jazz These are Little Free Libraries, Classic standards, original songs & stories 26–28 | The Addams Family wooden buildings no bigger than from his never boring life. 7:30pm. The 7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts a breadbox designed to the Trout Museum of Art, Appleton. 733-4089. Center, Appleton. 730-3760. specifications of its creator for the 22–23 | Beginning Chinese Brush 27 | Barbie Doll Show & Tell sheer purpose of free book exchanges. Painting on Silt w/ Sandy Melroy Bring your favorite Barbie Doll & let Learn Chinese Brush Painting by using the expert Sharon Korbeck-Verbeten tell you From striking patterns and bold 4 traditional motifs of bamboo, a bird, all about it. Then stop by the museum to colors they range in shapes and chrysanthemum & cherry blossoms on a see the new Barbie Doll exhibit. Limit 3 styles, but typically the libraries are silk canvas. 2 day class. F, 9am–2pm; Sa, Dolls per person. 4:30–6:30pm. New 9am–2pm. The ARTgarage, Green Bay. London Public Museum. 982-8520. prototyped after an old schoolhouse. 448-6800. Little Free Libraries continue to crop 27 | Music @ the Library up in various countries around the 22–23 | Candlelight ski/snowshoe hike Bluegrass. Co-sponsored by Lawrence Snowshoe or ski the one mile loop across University. 6:30pm. Appleton Public world from India and Ghana to Pakistan and Turkey, but started from humble the boardwalk & back by the light of the Library. 832-6173. beginnings in our very own Badger State. stars, moon & candlelight. 5pm. Navarino 27 | Jazz Band Concert Launching in Hudson, Wisconsin in 2009 the freestanding miniature book Nature Center, Shiocton. 715-758-6999. 8pm. Stansbury Theatre, Lawrence borrowing buildings are quickly picking up steam with more than 4,000 23 | Viking Choral Fest University, Appleton. 832-6612. 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. nationwide, 700 in Wisconsin and show the makings of a strong following in 28 | “These Shining Lives” 832-6612. University students perform Melanie the Fox Cities area. Currently there are 15 Little Free Libraries in the Fox 23 | Lawrence Symphonic Band Mamich’s play. 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. Valley area including locations on the 300 block of Kraft Street in Neenah and 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 465-2400. the front of Appleton Central High School. 832-6612. 28 | Faculty Recital With patrons able to pick up and exchange books for free, the Little Free 23 | The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Featuring Carl Rath, bassoon. 8pm. 7:30pm. Weidner Center for the Performing Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. Libraries act as a quirky and contagious way to promote literacy, an idea that Arts, Green Bay. 800-895-0071. Appleton Central High School Principal Katherine Crowley Peckham endorses. 28 | High Lonesome: The Story of 23 | Coffeehouse Concert Bluegrass “I first saw them when two of my sisters installed them in their yards in Cowboy Brothers, comprised of Documentary discussion. Co-sponsored by Wauwatosa,” she says. “I thought this would be a great way to send the Guitarists/Vocalists Chris Ayer & Bryce Lawrence University. 6:30pm. Appleton Haas. 7pm. Door Community Auditorium, Public Library. 832-6173. message on the importance of reading.” Fish Creek. 868-2728. Little Free Libraries aren’t meant to overthrow traditional libraries already 24 | Music @ the Library March 2013 established in the community, but rather supplement them by sharing the Rob Ransom performs classic rock, country same values and ideals that reading should be accessible to everyone. & gospel. 2pm. Appleton Public Library. 1 | The Dang-Its 832-6173. Honky tonk/western swing. 6:30pm. John “We have filled our library with books donated from around the school 24 | Lawrence Symphony Orchestra Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. district,” Crowley Peckham says. “At Central we recognize that many of our 3pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 458-6144. neighbors and students may not be able to afford to purchase books. While 832-6612. 1 | First Friday Concert Series: Lawrence we have an outstanding public library that is close to our school, the Little 24 | Lawrence Academy of Music Conservatory Vocalists Free Library allows anyone to ‘own’ a book.” Student Recitals Steven Paul Spears & his Lawrence 12:30–5pm. Harper & Shattuck Halls. Conservatory of Music students. 2pm. Little Free Libraries represent strong values of education and literacy and Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. without the support of the community to help share the experience, these 24 | Improvisation Group of Lawrence structures would struggle to flourish the way they have. Featuring Lawrence dance professor 1 | UW-Green Bay Wind Ensemble & Rebecca Salzer & her students. 8pm. Symphonic Band “The donations have assisted us in keeping the library stocked,” Crowley 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. Peckman says. “We love to see students peeking into the library and excited about the new book they have received.” 25 | Soup and Travel Talks: Middle East 1–2, 6–9 | “These Shining Lives” Please check out gardensfoxcities.org for University students perform Melanie Mamich’s play. 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. To find a Little Free Library near you visit LittleFreeLibrary.org or keep your details. Time TBD. Gardens of the Fox eyes peeled in your own neighborhood. Cities, Appleton. 993-1900. 465-2400. —By Andrew Scholz

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 11 1–3 | The Addams Family 7 | Lawrence University Jazz Forum 9–10 | Arti Gras 20 | ScrapArtsMusic F, 7:30pm; Sa, 2 & 7:30pm; Su, 1 & 4:30pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. Fine art fair, demonstrations, music, An eco-friendly musical empire made 6:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts 832-6612. creative art activities for children, a vibrant w/ creative energy. 7:30pm. Fox sculpture garden & cultural exhibits. 10am. Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton. Center, Appleton. 730-3760. 7 | America’s Music Film about the American Musical. 6:30pm. Shopko Hall, Green Bay. 435-5220. 730-3760. 2 | Coffeehouse Concert Door County favorites, Jeanne Kuhns, Warch Campus Center, Lawrence 10 | Music String Project/Young Band 21 | Worm Your Way to Castings! Mary Beth Mattson & Patrick Palmer University, Appleton. 832-6612. Project Concert Learn how you can build a very efficient 8pm. Memorial Chapel, Lawrence worm farm that will keep on giving! bring their harmonies & good humor 7 | Voice Area Recital 11:10am. Warch Campus Center, University, Appleton. 832-6612. 6–7:30pm. Gardens of the Fox Cities, to the DCA Fireside Lobby. 7–9pm. Door Appleton. 993-1900. Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. 868- Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. 10 | Concert Series Audra McDonald, five-time Tony-award 2728. 8 | Lunch at Lawrence 21 | Neenah 101: Behind the Names Speaker: Douglas Martin, assistant winner. 8pm. Lawrence University, William Brehm will discuss the 2 | Winter Term Theatre Arts Production professor of physics. In this audience- Appleton. 832-6612. interconnections & genealogies of many of Fred Gaines Student Playwrights Series. the area's past residents. 7pm. Neenah friendly address, Professor Martin will 10 | Music @ the Library The inaugural presentation of new one- discuss what the Higgs Boson “is,” why we Rob Ransom performs classic rock, country Public Library. 729-0244. act plays written by Lawrence Students. need it to have mass & how its discovery is & gospel. 2pm. Appleton Public Library. 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 21 | Jazz at the Trout: Bill Carrothers & both the end & the beginning of a story in 832-6173. Matt Turner, Piano & Cello Duo 832-6612. fundamental physics. 11:30am. Lawrence 7:30pm. The Trout Museum of Art, University, Appleton. 832-6612. 12 | Justin Hines Appleton. 733-4089. 2 | Lawrence Jazz Ensemble Canadian singer/songwriter. 7:30pm. Fox 8pm. Memorial Chapel @ Lawrence 8 | Laughter is the Best Medicine Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton. 21 | Elvis Lives! University, Appleton. 832-6612. Join the Appleton Medical Center 730-3760. A multi-media & live musical journey Foundation & the Community Hospice across Elvis’ life, featuring finalists from 2 | 1st Saturday Performance Foundation in welcoming Chicago’s The 14 | Monty Python’s Spamalot Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Piano & vocals. 7pm. ARTgarage, 7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts Second City comedy troupe for their Center, Appleton. 730-3760. Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest & a Green Bay. 448-6800. Laughing Matters Tour. 8pm. Fox Cities tribute to Ann-Margret. 7:30pm. Weidner PAC, Appleton. 738-6503. 15–16 | Peter and the Wolf Center for the Performing Arts, Green 2 | Establishing a “Likeness” Performed by Northeastern Wisconsin Class on portraiture. 8am–4pm. Bay. 800-895-0071. 8 | Lawrence University Wind Ensemble Dance Organization. F, 7pm; Sa, 1pm. ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. 8pm. Memorial Chapel, Lawrence University Theatre, Green Bay. 433-9510. 21–24 | Northeast Wisconsin Passion University, Appleton. 832-6612. Play 3 | Percussion Ensemble Concert 15–17 | The Little Mermaid This dramatic presentation tells the story 3pm. Memorial Chapel, Lawrence 8 | Empire Brass F & Sa, 7pm; Su, 2pm. Walter Theatre @ of Jesus' life through song, dance & University, Appleton. 832-6612. World-class trumpeter Rolf Smedvig leads St. Norbert College, De Pere. 403-3010. America’s No. 1 ambassadors of classical & dramatic scenes. 1pm. Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, Appleton. 733-8840. 3 | String Chamber Music Recital crossover brass. 7:30pm. Ralph Holter 16 | Fox Valley Concert Band 6:30pm. Harper Hall, Lawrence Auditorium, Green Bay. 338-1801. Communiversity band featuring current 22–23 | Freddie Cole Quartet University, Appleton. 832-6612. UWFox students, alumni & members of 8pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, 9 | Overture! the community. 4pm. UWFox Appleton. 730-3760. 4 | Nature & Wildlife of the Woodland Music Director Donato Cabrera presents a Communication Arts Center, Menasha. Dunes concert of orchestral masterpieces, 832-2625. 23 | Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble Jim Knickelbine discusses the Nature & including the debut of composer Mark 7pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Wildlife of the Woodland Dunes. 2pm. Grey's “Leviathan” Overture! 7:30pm. 16 | 3rd Saturday Performance Appleton. 832-6612. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. Weider Center for the Performing Arts, Tarl Knight, vocals, guitar & piano. 7pm. Green Bay. 435-3465. ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800. 23 | Academy String Orchestra & 4 | Guitar Studio Recital Lawrence Adult Music Program 8pm. Harper Hall, Lawrence University, 9, 23, 30 | Sculpting Flight w/ Naomi 17 | Sunday Concert Series: Harmonious Orchestra Appleton. 832-6612. Moes Jenkins Wail 3pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Each student will create a paper mache Jazz, swing, gypsy music & melodic vocals. Appleton. 832-6612. 5 | Ensemble Concert bird. 3pm. the ARTgarage, Green Bay. 2pm. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. 3pm. Harper Hall, Lawrence University, 448-6800. 24 | Dudley Birder Chorale Appleton. 832-6612. 17 | Appleton Boychoir’s Irish America! John Rutter’s “Gloria,” accompanied by a 9, 14, 21, 30 | Vintage Jewelry Spring Concert nine-piece symphonic brass ensemble & 6 | Jazz Forum Redesign w/ Deborah Meyer Special guests Trinity Irish Dancers. 4pm. Jeffrey Verkuilen at the Abbey organ. An eclectic mix of jazz. 3pm. Harper Hall, Learn how to use vintage jewelry, beads, Appleton West H.S. Community 3–8:30pm. St. Norbert College Abbey Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. wire, buttons & feathers to make jewelry. Auditorium. 955-2224. Church, Green Bay. 403-3864. 9, 10am–12pm; 14, 5–7pm; 21, 5–7pm; 6 | Dance Series 17 | FVL Sacred Choral Concert 24 | Music @ the Library Featuring New Voices in Dance. 8pm. 30, 9–11am. the ARTgarage, Green Bay. 6:30pm. Fox Valley Lutheran High School. 2pm. Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. Warch Campus Center, Lawrence 448-6800. 739-4441. 24 Lawrence Academy of Music Girl University, Appleton. 832-6612. 9 | Coffeehouse Concert | Freedy Johnston, songwriter. 7pm. Door 17 | Fox Valley Symphony “Magical Choir 7 | UW-Green Bay Jazz & Vocal Jazz Music” Concert 2 & 7pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Ensembles Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Special matinee performance. 2pm. Fox Appleton. 832-6612. 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. 868-2728. Cities PAC, Appleton. 730-3760. 24 & 25 | Terribly Happy (Denmark, 7 | Chamber Players 9 | Kelli O’Hara, Soprano 19, 21 | Yubal Ron Trio 2008) Featuring the faculty string ensemble. 8pm. Part of the four-concert Lawrence Artist Middle Eastern music. 6:30pm. John Presented by NEW World Cinema. Su, Harper Hall, Lawrence University, Series. 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Michael Kohler Art Center, Sheboygan. 2pm & M, 7pm. UWFox Valley, Menasha. Appleton. 832-6612. Appleton. 832-6749. 458-6144. 734-0013.

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12 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 25 | USS Lagarto Remembrance Day 7 | Gardening for Hummingbirds Ceremony Learn how to create a sanctuary for The Fine Art of Teaching Visit w/ submariners & shipyard workers hummingbirds through the use of plants, who served on or built the Manitowoc wildflowers, shrubs, trees & feeders. Torches, several distinctive kilns, walls of glass tubes varying in color and purpose, submarines. 1–4pm. Wisconsin Maritime 1:30–3pm. Gardens of the Fox Cities, endless strands of chained silver, rough etchings of vibrant ideas and a plethora of Museum, Appleton. 684-0218. Appleton. 993-1900. beads composed in intriguing shapes and textures. This isn’t an elaborate art 27 | World Music Series 9–14, 16–21, 23–28, 30 | Disney’s studio. This is the basement of local artist and teacher Beth Wenger Johnstone. 8pm. Warch Campus Center, Lawrence The Lion King Johnstone, an Appleton resident, designs lamp work style glass pieces and University, Appleton. 832-6612. Tu–F, 7:30pm; Sa, 2pm & 7:30pm; Su, 1pm & 6:30pm. Fox Cities Performing jewelry and has been perfecting her craft for nearly 27 | Celtic Crossroads two decades. Traditional Irish music, bluegrass & jazz. Arts Center, Appleton. 730-3760. 7:30pm. Weidner Center for the Performing 12 | John Tesh: Big Band Live! “I'm kind of lucky to have this space...well, Arts, Green Bay. 800-895-0071. 7:30pm. Weidner Center for the not kind of lucky I'm really lucky,” Performing Arts, Green Bay. 29 | Lawrence University Art Gallery 800-895-0071. Johnstone says. “This was just an old Exhibition store room and I've had this area Opening reception for the 3 exhibitions 12 | Lunch at Lawrence in the Wriston Art Galleries. 6pm. The Science of Strategy: “From setup for this since the mid ’90s.” Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. Auctions to Kidney Exchanges” Adam Growing up in a creative family, Galambos, associate professor of economics. Game theory has grown from graduating with a BFA in graphic April 2013 an obscure field in mathematics into a design from the University of Illinois science that is central to economics. and later co-owning an Appleton- 1 | Soldiers of Poverty Join Mary Schueller as she discusses the 11:30am. Lawrence University, based graphic design firm, Johnstone Civilian Conversation Corps in Appleton. 832-6612. has spent her life surrounded by art Wisconsin. 2pm. Neenah Public Library. 12 | Jupiter String Quartet and design. It wasn’t until she took a 866-6315. 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, glass blowing class that she eventually Appleton. 832-6749. 3 | World Music Series immersed herself completely in her craft. 8pm. Harper Hall, Lawrence University, 13 | GBSO Presents Beethoven’s Appleton. 832-6612. Eroica “I used to go to a Unitarian church and they'd have 7:30pm. Weider Center for the 5 | Swing-O-Matics a service auction every year and one of the guys was a These guys channel the swingin’ spirit Performing Arts, Green Bay. 435-3465. scientific glass blower,” Johnstone says. “He auctioned off a day of of the ‘40s & ‘50s. 6:30pm. John Michael 13 | Art Activity Day marble making, but we ended up making beads instead. About five years after Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. Make a fused glass portrait of a cat or that I finally got into it.” 458-6144. dog & other fun pet-inspired activities. 10am–1pm. Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Johnstone’s work can be found in places like Avenue Art on College Avenue in 5 | First Friday Concert Series: History Neenah. 751-4658. of the Saxophone Appleton, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Appleton, Fine Line Designs Gallery in Door Join us as the Lux Saxophone Quartet 14 | Music @ the Library County and the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum in Neenah where she also teaches presents “History of the Saxophone.” Featuring the D & A Band performing introductory and intermediate classes. 2pm. Neenah Public Library. 886-6315. rock 'n roll from the 1960s & 1970s. 2pm. Appleton Public Library. 832-6173. “I teach flame working at Bergstrom-Mahler, but I also teach at the Renaissance 5 | The Minetti Quartett Joined by distinguished guest pianist 14 | East Meets West School for the Arts where I do wire work and advertising,” Johnstone says. “I love Andreas Klein. 7:30pm. Weidner Center Featuring piano soloist Yoo Jeong Lee. 3pm. teaching the classes. It's fun to share what you know.” for the Performing Arts, Green Bay. Meyer Theatre, Green Bay. 432-4676. 800-895-0071. Johnstone can also be found sharing her work at a number of different art shows 14–15 | Do Dooni Chaar (India, 2010) including shows at the John Michael Kohler Art Center in Sheboygan and the 5 | Pianist Menahem Pressler & 4 Presented by NEW World Cinema. Su, Winds 2pm & M, 7pm. UWFox Valley, Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee. There’s a real science to the jewelry and 7:30pm. Ralph Holter Auditorium, Menasha. 734-0013. beads that Johnstone designs, but there are times when a piece comes together Green Bay. 338-1801. 18 | Jazz at the Trout: Christine that is more for her own enjoyment than anything else. 5, 19 | Friday Fright Night Movie Salerno & ZIJI Tiles TBD. Free & open to the public Vocal jazz director at UW-Green Bay “Sometimes art is making something no one will wear, it's just for fun,” Johnstone (all ages). Free raffle w/ gift certificates since 1992. 7:30pm. The Trout Museum says holding up a necklace adorned with an innumerable amount of beads. “I to the Exclusive Co. & House of of Art, Appleton. 733-4089. mean, who could wear that? You'd have a headache in 15 minutes.” Heroes). Doors open @ 7:30pm, movie 18 | Gallery Night Over the spring Johnstone plans to continue her teaching and work on more @ 8pm. Time Community Theater, Take a free trolley ride to 11 galleries in Oshkosh. Timecommunitytheater.com the Olde Main Street district. 5–8pm. elaborate pieces that she has already begun to plan out. 6 | Spring Concert: 35th Anniversary Green Bay. 437-5872. “I’m not a good ‘sit and do nothing’ kind of person,” Johnstone says. “It fulfills Celebration The White Heron Chorale will perform 18–20 | Dream Role Musical Review that need for me. I love it when I come up with something new that I really like. Songs from Broadway’s biggest hits. Sometimes it's somebody else who really likes it too, but sometimes it’s just okay w/ previous conductors & alumni. Th & F, 7–10pm; Sa, 2–5pm & 7–10pm. 7:30pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, UWFox Theatre, Menasha. 832-2646. for me to like it.” Appleton. 832-9700. —By Andrew Scholz

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 13 19–20 | UW-Green Bay Opera & Music 3 | Nabori, Salsa Local author Jess Riley Theatre Workshop Ten-piece band featuring percussion, vocals & 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. an amazing horn section. 6:30pm. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. 458-6144. presents at Fox Cities 19 | LSO & Lawrence Choirs 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. 3, 17, 31 | Friday Fright Night Movie Book Festival Free & open to the public (all ages). Free raffle 20 | Lawrence University Wind Ensemble & w/ gift certificates to the Exclusive Co. & House What started out as a casual, if not strange, Symphonic Band of Heroes). Doors open @ 7:30pm, movie @ conversation with a coworker about cellular 8pm. Memorial Chapel, Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. 8pm. Time Community Theater, Oshkosh. memory turned into Oshkosh author Jess Timecommunitytheater.com Riley’s first novel, “Driving Sideways.” 20–21 | Cabaret 2013 Sa, 6:30-pm; Su, 3pm. Stansbury Theatre, 4 | Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Concert: An Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. American Salute The story follows 28-year-old Leigh Fielding A tribute to the Armed Forces, past & present. as she road trips from Wisconsin to California 23 | Whirl Around: Spinning w/ Other Fibers 7:30pm. Capitol Civic Centre, Manitowoc. on a mission to thank the family of her kidney Katrina Blasingame teaches this second-level 683-4733. donor (whom she believes to be channeling) drop-spindle class. 9am. the ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-4800. 4 | Cabaret on Broadway and confront her estranged mother while she’s at it. Solo performers, duets & small groups of White 23, 25 | Dance Exchange Heron Chorale singers perform Broadway songs. Now in its fourth printing, “Driving Sideways” has garnered acclaim Behind all the things we use & consume there 7:30pm. Outer Edge Stage, Appleton. 832-9700. from readers and critics alike since being published in May 2008. are tales to tell, tales that are often hidden or go Despite her success in traditional publishing, Riley is exploring untold. 6:30pm. John Michael Kohler Arts 4–5 | Lawrence Academy of Music Student Center, Sheboygan. 458-6144. Recitals electronic publishing and released her second novel, “All the Lonely Sa, 12:30–5pm; Su, 12:30–5pm. Harper & People,” on Amazon last November. 24 | UW-Green Bay Wind Ensemble, Chorale Shattuck Halls. Lawrence University, Appleton. & High School Honors Band 832-6612. “Now it’s like a crazy, new, Wild West frontier with indie publishing. 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. 8 | UW-Green Bay Jazz & Vocal Jazz Ensembles I wanted to try this experiment and see what happens,” Riley says. 26 | Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Appleton. In “All the Lonely People,” Jamie 832-6749 9, 20 | Jazz Small Groups Forum Collins is a 37-year-old woman Th, 4:30pm; M, 8pm. Harper Hall, Lawrence 26–27 | Love’s Labor’s Lost University, Appleton. 832-6612. dealing with the aftermath of losing University students perform one of William her mother to cancer. After a Shakespeare’s first comedies. 7:30pm. UW-Green 9–11 | Spring Term Play: The Plough & the Stars Thanksgiving Day argument with her Bay Theatre. 465-2400. Sean O’Casey’s play takes a serious & heartfelt look at the political & social changes thrust siblings, Jamie “divorces” her family 27 | Fun Run/Walk & Earth Day Open House upon the Irish working classes. 8pm. Lawrence and posts a Craigslist ad looking for Run or walk through the fields, forest & University, Appleton. 832-6612. a new one. wetlands of the Navarino Wildlife Area. 9am. Navarino Nature Center, Shiocton. 715-758-6999. 10 | Lunch at Lawrence Strained familial relationships are a The Wisconsin Project: “Examining Wisconsin 28 | Music @ the Library Through Postcard Views Made & Found” Julie reoccurring theme in Riley’s work Jerry Duginski, blues & 1960s popular tunes on Lindemann & John Shimon, Associate and one to which many readers can acoustic guitar. 2pm. Appleton Public Library. Professors of Art. 11:30am. Lawrence University, relate. 832-6173. Appleton. 832-6612. “Even in the best of families there 28 | Lawrence Academy of Music Piano 10 | Gretchen Parlato Festival Recital 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Appleton. are challenges that can cause rifts. 1pm. Harper Hall. Lawrence University, 832-6749. We all are seeking that connection, Appleton. 832-6612. 10 | Fox Valley Concert Band that familial unconditional love and support,” Riley says. “I Featuring UWFox students, alumni & members think a lot of people are searching for that, so I try to hit that May 2013 of the community. 4pm. UWFox Communication nerve.” Arts Center, Menasha. 832-2625. 1 | UW-Green Bay Concert Choir & Riley will be presenting at the 2013 Fox Cities Book Festival, April Symphonic Band 10 | UW-Green Bay Hand Drumming & New 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. Music Ensembles 17–24. Other visiting authors include Lawrence University professor 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. David McGlynn, Milwaukee-based gardening writer Melinda Myers 1–5 | Disney’s The Lion King and New Aubrun humorist Michael Perry. In addition to standard W & F, 7:30pm; Th, 2pm; Sa, 2pm & 7:30pm; 10–11 | America Sings Su, 1pm & 6:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts 7:30pm. St. Norbert College Walter Theatre, programming, this year’s festival will highlight books about some of Green Bay. 403-3864. Wisconsin’s favorite activities and, since the festival encompasses Center, Appleton. 730-3760. 11 | Fox Valley Symphony Inspirations Concert Earth Day, there will be sessions on books about the environment, 2–4 | Love’s Labor’s Lost 7:30pm. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, sustainability and nature. University students perform one of William Shakespeare’s first comedies. 7:30pm. UW-Green Appleton. 730-3760. Visit foxcitiesbookfestival.org for more information or Bay Theatre. 465-2400. 11 | Lawrence Academy of Music Piano foxcitiesmagazine.com to read an extended interview with Riley. 3 | UW-Green Bay Chorale Recitals 7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400. 12:30–5pm. Harper Hall & Shattuck Hall @ —By Amelia Compton Wolff Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612.

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14 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 11 | Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 22 | Lawrence Jazz Band Plywood Show Edo de Waart, music director. 3pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. Apr 24–29. Functional Design 7:30pm. Ralph Holter Auditorium, 832-6612. students display their work. Green Bay. 338-1801. 23–25 | Rockin’ the 1960s Appleton Public Library. 832-6173 12 | American Guild of Organists UWFox is happy to partner w/ The Lincoln Project 7:30pm. Lawrence University, Riverside Theatre in the Park to Jan 2–Feb 28. Paintings by Daniel Appleton. 832-6612. bring you SUDS. Th, 7pm; F, 7pm; W. Green. Sa, 2 & 7pm. UW Fox Theatre, Bernard Green 12 | Lawrence Academy of Music’s Menasha. 832-2646. Academy Chamber Ensembles Mar 1–Apr 30. Photographs from 3pm. Lawrence University Harper 25 | Lawrence Symphony Orchestra around the world. Hall, Appleton. 832-6612. 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. Lenny Nagler 832-6612. May 1–Jun 28. Paintings. 14 | FVL Jazz & Choraliers Concert 6:30pm. Fox Valley Lutheran High 26 | String Chamber Music Recital ARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-680 School. 739-4441. 6:30pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 832-6612. Light and Love 16 | Taste Bud Feb 2–27. Photos by Shaunae Teske. An outdoor culinary experience & 26 | Lawrence Symphonic Band rare plant auction. 5–8pm, Green 3:30pm. Lawrence University, The Aylward Gallery, UWFox, Bay Botanical Garden. 490-9457. Appleton. 832-6612. Menasha. 832-2626 UWFox Fall Student Art Show 16 | Jazz at the Trout: Janet Planet 27 | Memorial Day @ Heritage Hill thru Jan 18. Selected works. & Tom Theabo Music, speeches, poems & ceremonies 7:30pm. The Trout Museum of Art, to honor those who have & still are Paintings Appleton. 733-4089. serving our country. 10am–4:30pm. Feb 11–Mar 8. Works by Thom Heritage Hill State Historical Park, Uebelherr. 17 | The Magical Music of Disney Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra Green Bay. 448-5150. Ceramics & Watercolor Painting Apr 1–May 3. Works by Eric King & performance. 2pm. Fox Cities 30 | Hybrid Ensemble Concert Lynn Artz. Performing Arts Center, Appleton. 8pm. Lawrence University, Appleton. 968-0300. 832-6612. UWFox Spring Student Art Show May 17–Jun 14. Selected works. 18 | Festival of Spring 31 | Lawrence Jazz Ensemble The Paine’s annual Spring Plant Sale 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Baer Gallery at Bush Art Center, & more than 200 vendors of original Appleton. 832-6612. St. Norbert College, De Pere. art, fine crafts, plants & garden 403-3370 supplies. 9am–4pm. Paine Art Center 2012 Annual Juried Student & Gardens, Oshkosh. 235-6903. exhibits Exhibition 18 | Lawrence Wind Ensemble Jan 21–Feb 21. 8pm. Memorial Chapel, Lawrence Allen Priebe Gallery, UW Oshkosh. 424-0147 Yard: The Art of Craig Blietz University, Appleton. 832-6612. Mar 1–29. A Collector’s Passion for Durer’s 18–19 37th Annual Midwestern Senior Art Exhibition | Secrets: the MAGJEKL Apr 8–May 3. Model Ships & Boats Contest Collection Modelers from throughout the Feb 4–Mar 27. nation. 9am–2pm. Wisconsin Maritime Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Museum, Manitowoc. 684-0218. Currency: Contemporary Ideas Neenah. 751-4658 about Work The Legacy of Littleton: Harvey 19 | Gamelan Apr 5–24. 4th Annual National Littleton & His Students 2:33pm. Lucinda Coleman Hall, Juried Exhibition. thru Feb 24. Features early students Lawrence University, Appleton. Graphic Design Senior Exhibition of Harvey Littleton who have carried 832-6612. Apr 30–May 5. on his legacy by further developing & 19 | Percussion Ensemble (LUPE) Senior Fine Arts Exhibition sharing glass as a studio art. 3pm. Memorial Chapel, Lawrence May 8–12. Fox Valley Area High School University, Appleton. 832-6612. Glass Exhibition Annex Gallery, UW-Oshkosh. Mar 2–30. Celebrate Youth Art 19 | Balinese Music & Dance 424-0147 Performance Month with at look at work from the Lawrence University’s Gamelan Mollie Oblinger area’s top high school artists. Cahaya Asri & the Lawrence thru Feb 25. Using wholly artificial Academy of Music’s Community and man-made materials, the artist The Building for Kids, Appleton. Gamelan. 5pm. Lawrence University, forms a kind of composite 734-3226 Appleton. 832-7165. environment. Storyland: A Trip Through Yumi Janairo Roth Childhood Favorites 19–20 | Red Cliff (China, 2008) Apr 5–24. Explores ideas of thru Jan 27. Step into the worlds of Historical costume drama presented immigration, hybridity, & 7 children’s picture books. The by NEW World Cinema. Su, 2pm & displacement through discrete objects exhibit is designed to build literacy M, 7pm. UWFox Valley, Menasha. & site-responsive installations, solo skills in young learners. 734-0013. projects as well as collaborations.

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 15 Exhibits at Evergreen, w/in Evergreen History Museum at the Castle, Chris Hipkiss & Robyn O‘Neil Portraits of Hmong Women By Kou Retirement, Oshkosh. 427-2047 Appleton. 735-9370 thru Apr 29. Work that recalls the layered Vang Inspired by Nature A.K.A. Houdini narratives & complex landscapes of thru Feb 3. Photographic portraits of thru Feb 18th. Pastels & watercolors by ongoing. The life & times of the legendary Northern Renaissance painters Hieronymus Hmong women in traditional & Joan Cason. Harry Houdini. Bosch & Pieter Brueghel the Elder. contemporary dress, along w/ their fascinating stories. Ageless Artists of Evergreen In Her Own Words: Edna Ferber Manitowoc County Heritage Center. Mar–May. Pieces by participants in ongoing. Original documents, first- 684-4445 Who are the Hmong? Evergreen’s own Ageless Art Program. editions, & photographs illuminate the life thru May 5. of Appleton’s world-renowned author. Flag of Company A, Fifth Wisconsin Regiment MuseumPLACE: A Celebration of Frank Juarez Gallery, Sheboygan. Community 559-7181 Tools of Change ongoing. The journey of 104 flags worn by ongoing. The tools, people, work, & life in the Manitowoc Guards during the Civil War. thru Jan 2014. Featuring thematically Vast Colors the Fox River Valley from 1840–1950. linked, interactive experiences which Jan 3–Feb 9. Beki Borman explores colors George Schuette Collection engage people & groups in fun, of the natural world through landscapes. Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in ongoing. Schuette’s collection displays participatory games & challenges. Motion over 1,000 Native American artifacts. Views & Visions: Alternate Realities thru Feb 3. 40 full-scale machines built by Jan 3–Feb 9. Dale Van Minsel’s Mirro Aluminum Company New London Public Museum. a group of scientists & skilled craftsmen in ongoing. A collection of goods produced 982-8520 photographs. Florence, Italy, using the same materials by the company over the past 100 years. Children & the Civil War In the Margins that were employed during da Vinci’s thru Jan 31. Honors the 150th Feb 14–Mar 23. Works by Lisa Ulik that lifetime. Victorian Tea Parlor explore the liminality of mainstream ongoing. Sit down w/ one of Manitowoc’s anniversary of the Civil War through Food: Who We Are & What We Eat first pioneers, Oliver Hubbard, at a artifacts & photographs. cultural definitions. Collagraphs, May. photographs, video & sculptural traditional late 1800s tea parlor. History of the Barbie Doll installation. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, What Makes Us Who We Are? Feb 18–May 18. A look at an American Sheboygan. 458-6144 ongoing. Items from Manitowoc’s history, Icon w/ guest curator & Barbie Doll expert Quiet Contemplation Sharon Korbeck-Verbeten. Feb 14–Mar 23. Gary Zimmerman The Kids are all Right including information about the area’s first composes photographs using shape, color, thru Jan 20. This exhibition is the first to immigrants. Made in New London lines, nature & abstraction. thru Apr. Manufacturing in New London, examine the intersection of changes in the Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. definition of family and the practice of past & present. So, how’s the, uh, view from over there? 746-0707 Mar 28–May 4. Photographs by photography. Show and Tell Northeast Wisconsin Technical Annushka Peck emerged from her Levi Fisher Ames: Animals, Wild, Tame Feb 2–Apr 15. College Art Gallery, Green Bay. experiences & an awareness of difference thru Jan 27. A selection of the self-taught 498-5487 tied to residence, location, race & artist’s works from the John Michael National Railroad Museum, Green economic position. Kohler Arts Center’s collection. Scott Menzel Bay. 437-7625 Feb 4–Mar 29. Across the Divide WISCONSIN CONFIDENTIAL: An Pullman Porters: From Service to Civil Mar 28–May 4. A new series of work by Cheri Martell & her NWTC Students Exhibition without Borders Rights April 1–May 17. Brad Fleming exploring the journey of thru Feb 3. Explore the paths less taken ongoing. The life story of the porter, from reconnection w/ family, the open road, & and hidden corners of Wisconsin through working for the Pullman Company, to Oneida Nation Museum, Oneida. the beauty of the American West. artist-made and mass-produced postcards. efforts to unionize. Housed in a restored 869-2768 1930s Pullman sleeping car. Gail Floether Steinhilber Art Gallery, Dr. Charles Smith: The Ties That Bind Oneida Nation Warriors, Honoring our thru Feb 17. Major sculptures from the art UW Oshkosh, 424-2281 Neenah Historical Society. 729-0244. Veterans environment created by Dr. Charles Smith ongoing. The contributions to America by 20th Century Artwork Collection in the yard of his Aurora, IL, home. Native American Display Oneida people. ongoing. Original works by George Segal, ongoing. Located in lobby & south hallway Ernst Trova, Victor Vasarely, Robert Ernest Hüpeden: Beyond the Forest of Neenah City Hall. A History of Iroquois Beadwork Indiana, LeRoy Neiman & Denny Dent. thru Mar 24. Hüpeden’s documenting of ongoing. Iroquois & Oneida beadwork, rural American life, in paintings created Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. lace, basketry, & other artwork. during his wanderings, reflects the Hearthstone Historic House Museum, 448-4460 The Traditional Iroquois Longhouse Appleton. 730-8204 nostalgia, patriotism, aspirations & values The Artist as Teacher Part I: The Fine ongoing. Traditional longhouses displayed of his patrons as well as the larger values of Hands-on Hydro Adventure Center Arts the clan symbol above the doorway, ongoing. Try using one of Edison’s light a state & nation on the rise. Jan 26–May 5. Local college and/or indicating that which clan resided w/in. switches, or try to generate enough Youth Art Month university faculty pieces including Wampum Diplomacy electricity to make our electric trolley Feb 17–Apr 14. 27th Annual Sheboygan paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, ongoing. Beads made of purple & white model work. County Student Art Exhibition sculpture, photography & film. seashells & clams.

Julie Shimon and John Lindermann Wish you Were Here TheWisconsin Project explores our roots

digital processes and drawing. The purpose of “The Shimon says. “This requires training of the mind to Wisconsin Project,” they say, was to challenge the dismiss nothing and to suspend all judgement.” preconceived notion of Wisconsin as a lackluster region, The vintage postcards from their collection as well as their devoid of any intricate meaning. By taking their own own photographs have been on display at the John postcard photographs with an antique camera and Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan in an exhibition collecting vintage postcards from our home state, Shimon entitled “Wisconsin Confidential” that runs through and Lindermann look to explore what it truly means to be February 3. a Wisconsinite. “The John Michael Kohler Arts Center invited us to do a “Some in the art world view the Midwest, particularly Old postcards echo heartfelt sentiments long forgotten. residency as part of the Wisconsin Project exhibition. Our Wisconsin, as banal ‘fly over’ subject matter,” Shimon The photographs depicted on these cards stop time, residency included an invitation to design a project in says. “Our project challenges that by finding meaning in taking the viewer back to an almost familiar past. These collaboration with the Kohler staff to involve the the ordinary and inviting audiences to examine, dialog, pictures and thoughts speak volumes about their origin, community for their ‘Exhibition Without Boundaries’ series.” emanating colorful details about the culture and mindset. and reflect on the emotional quality of the idiosyncrasies Wisconsin artists Julie Shimon and John Lindermann have of place as well as the perceptions of those both inside Also included at the “Wisconsin Confidential” exhibit are been exploring and expanding on these concepts since and outside of that place.” postcards submitted by other individuals which Shimon and Lindermann say will help to expand on the themes 2009 in an exhibition called “The Wisconsin Project,” Shimon and Lindermann say that a lot can be gathered and concepts “The Wisconsin Project” attempts to exude. primarily focusing on how inhabiting a single place over a simply by examining the world around us and dwelling on long period of time grounds us to where we call home. our indefinite definition of home. “More than 500 submissions were received from around the world,” Shimon says. “We wanted input and ideas Manitowoc natives, Shimon and Lindermann are “Looking carefully and attentively into a single small about Wisconsin from as many people as possible.” collaborative artists and associate professors of art at aspect of the world, we believe, can provide more insight Lawrence University where they teach photography, into the human condition than searching the world over,” —By Andrew Scholz

16 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 Oshkosh Public Museum. 236-5799 Youth Art Series The Oshcar Awards Mar 3–May 26. Art from Manitowoc area thru Apr 28. schools & home school students. Folk Art Artsplash thru Spring 2013. From intricate carvings May 12–Jul 7. A showcase of local artistic Appleton Boychoir to realistic paintings, this display of talent in Manitowoc’s downtown funded in homespun American folk art honors the part by a Wisconsin Arts Board Creative personal expression & talent of 19th & Communities grant. 20th century Wisconsin artists. 2013 SEASON Richeson School of Art & Gallery, Mathias Kitz & Family Kimberly, 560-3777 thru Spring 2013. The creative genius of Art from the Gardens the Kitz family, kin to the mastermind Apr 9–May 18. Local artist exhibit in behind the Apostles Clock. partnership w/ The Trout Museum of Art • Young Men’s Chorus Festival & Designing Women. Paine Art Center & Gardens, Oshkosh. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013, 7PM 235-6903 Silver Lake College Art Wing, Rooms of Blooms Manitowoc. 684-6691 Appleton West High School Feb 28–Mar 3 & Mar 7–10. Hamilton Wood Type exhibit Chihuly Venetians Jan 11–Feb 13. Community Auditorium May 11–Oct 13. From the George R. Guest exhibitor, Hannah Irlbeck Stroemple Collection. Jan 21–Mar 22. Paintings. • “Irish America” Spring Concert Paper Discovery Center, Appleton. Andrew Carstens 380-7491 Mar 27–May 8. Senior exhibit. featuring the Trinity Irish Dancers Health & Hygiene ongoing. How paper products help control The Trout Museum of Art, Appleton. SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2013, 4PM the spread of germs. 733-4089 Members’ Biennial Exhibition Appleton West High School Working: Man, Woman, & Machine: Jan 11–Mar 30. Deitrich Artwork Close Up Community Auditorium ongoing. The art of former Lawrence Very Rarely Three University artist-in-residence Thomas Apr 13–Jul 21. An exploration of works by Dietrich. Eleven paintings of 1950s 3 generation British artists spanning a papermaking operations in Appleton’s century of paintings, drawings & watercolors. former Fox River Paper mill. Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha. Tree to Tissue 832-2925 For more information or to purchase ongoing. Learn how a tree is turned into Dinosaur Den tickets, please call tissue. ongoing. A complete Psittacosaurus, a life- Purdy-Weissenborn Paper Lab size skull replica of Stan, the Tyrannosaurus (920) 955-ABCI (2224), ongoing. Shows the beauty that can be rex, & a thigh bone of a duck-bill dinosaur. visit www.appletonboychoir.com created using recycled paper & a variety of Explore Mines & Minerals papermaking techniques. ongoing. Walk through a lead-mine tunnel, or email [email protected]. A Child’s View of Papermaking explore WI’s mining history, discover how ongoing. A two-story paper machine to play Native Americans mined copper, learn how on & learn from. we use rocks & minerals! The 19th Century Atlas Mill Mona & Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Doug Dugal Exhibit ongoing. The history & architecture of the Riverside Gallery, Manitowoc. SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION OFFER Atlas Mill detailed through a photographic 684-0218. timeline. Ghost Ships of the Schooner Coast $ ongoing. Photography by Tamara Thomsen. 2 years for 20 Peninsula Art School & Gallery, Fish $ Creek. 868-3455 Wriston Art Center Galleries. plus a 10 restaurant Lawrence University, Appleton. 11th Annual Guenzel Gallery Salon gift certificate* Jan 3–19. Open to all artists to display & 832-6621 sell their works. Art & Text Jan 11– Mar 10. Leech Gallery. We LOVE Art: Tell Me a Story Jan 21–Mar 23. Works by local youth that Erin Beaver Jan 11– Mar 10. Paper collage. Hoffmaster showcase the figurative & literal Name connections between art and storytelling. Gallery. The Nature of Jewelry: Botanical Current Voodoo Design & Symbols Jan 11– Mar 10. Prints from the LSU Address Apr 19–Jul 13. Inspiration from plant life Print Workshop. Kohler Gallery. provides both lyrical & geometric design Caitee Hoglund (LU ’12) possibilities for 30 jewelry artists from Mar 29–May 5. From the Permanent City State Zip throughout the United States, Canada & Collection. Leech Gallery. Ireland. Sonja Thomsen Phone Mar 29–May 5. Photographic installation. Plymouth Arts Center. 892-8409 Hoffmaster Gallery. Convergence: Popelka & Trenchard Signature (order can not be processed without) thru Jan 18. A cross-section of artists Rafael Salas Mar 29–May 5. Paintings. Kohler Gallery: Jeremy Popelka & Stephanie Trenchard’s Participating Restaurants (choose one): individual bodies of work. Annual Senior Art Exhibition May 24–Jul 28. al corso of Collins Darboy Club Hu Hot Remingtons 10 x 10 paint. color. blend–The Garret Apollon George’s Mark’s East Side Sangria’s Girls Jan 25–Mar 29. Original paintings by Blueberry Hill Glass Nickel Pizza The Melting Pot Solea 10 award-winning artists. Carmella’s Good Company Red Ox Stuc’s Pizza Bruce A. Niemi: Contemporary Metal More on the Web * Offer valid on new subscriptions only. Restrictions vary depending on individual restaurants. Sculpture Apr 5–May 31. Sculptures characterized ∂ Expanded Please complete and return with check made payable to: by an uplifting positive nature, faith in Calendar Listings God & the beauty of nature. Our online events calendar is Rahr-West Art Museum, Manitowoc. updated daily with concerts, 683-4501 classes, exhibits and more. Ladies of the Lake Quilters. Find out “What’s Going On” P.O. Box 2496, Appleton, WI 54912 Thru Jan 20. A variety of quilting every day of the week. patterns & designs. CALL FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT 920-733-7788

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 17 Must See Events

this biannual celebration of art. Works will come from a wide variety of mediums including painting, Films sculpture, fabric quilting, drawing, photography and so many more. It’s sure to have something for everyone. America’s Music: A Film History of troutmuseum.org, 733-4089. Our Popular Music Jan 31–Mar 7. Warch Campus Center & the Show and Tell Appleton Public Library. Feb 2–Apr 15. Miller Art The Seeley G. Mudd Library at Lawrence University was the only Museum, Sturgeon Bay. Wisconsin institution selected to host this six-part series of public Roughly a dozen art collectors from programs featuring documentary screenings and discussions of the Door County area have been 20th century American popular music. The discussions will be led invited to contribute to this “show and by Lawrence University's Visiting Assistant Professor of Music tell” style exhibit of their favorite Erica Scheinberg. Each session will focus on quintessential works. No one, not even museum American musical genres including blues and gospel, Broadway, staff, knows exactly what will be on jazz, bluegrass and country, rock 'n' roll, and mambo and hip display, but that’s the fun of it, says hop. lawrence.edu, 832-6967. Dale Van Minsel The Tree, director Bonnie Hartmann. Visitors can Photograph: Inkjet, 2012. expect to see a wide variety of works Green Bay Film Festival including 2D and 3D media from Mar 1–3. Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Exhibits contemporary to traditional styles and Green Bay. possibly even pieces from around the world. millerartmuseum.org, 746-0707. The third annual Green Bay Film Festival will feature films by filmmakers locally and worldwide. This year’s festival will include The Oshcar Awards Views and Visions: the screening of a restored Disney film with a Disney Jan 1–Apr 28. Alternate Realities A Collector’s Passion representative speaking on the film’s restoration process. The Oshkosh Public Museum. Jan 3–Feb 9. Frank Juarez for Durer’s Secrets: the second annual Future Filmmaker Competition, part of the three MAGJEKL Collection The first-ever Oshcar Awards will be a Gallery, Sheboygan. day festival, gives Wisconsin high school students a chance to Feb 4–Mar 27. Allen Priebe Art red carpet open to all those who Being able to turn something familiar show off their work. gbfilmfestival.org. Gallery, UW-Oshkosh. appreciate amazing artifacts. The into something extraordinary is what Oshkosh Public Museum will be artist Dale Van Minsel accomplishes Albrecht Durer, a skilled painter, Wildwood Film Festival honoring the best-of-the-best with its using only an iPhone and various draftsman, and Mar 16, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Appleton. clever and engaging displays that pull applications. Using multiple apps and writer, is one of For the twelfth time, Wildwood Film Festival will prove in spectators with individual memoirs imaging software allows Van Minsel to Germany’s most “Wisconsin is more than cheese, beer and the Green Bay and interviews with the creators. push the limits of “iPhoneography” and accomplished Packers,” festival founder Jason Buss quips. (For the record, there oshkoshmuseum.org, 236-5799. lets the viewer see the ordinary in a new artists of the is absolutely nothing wrong with cheese, beer or the Green Bay light. frankjuarezgallery.com, 559-7181. Renaissance Packers.) Four sessions of Wisconsin-made films, from comedy period. His to horror and music Hamilton Wood Type achievements revolutionized videos to animation, Jan 11–Feb 13. Silver Lake printmaking, will be screened College of the Holy Family, and his expressive imagery captivates throughout the day. Manitowoc audiences. uwosh.edu/apgallery, wildwoodfilmfest.com. Explore the centuries-old art of 424-1234. printmaking at Silver Lake College. Do Dooni Chaar The Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Rooms of Blooms Apr 14 & 15. Museum will have some of it’s most UWFox Valley, Feb 28–Mar 3 & Mar 7–10. celebrated prints on display, featuring Paine Art Center & Gardens, Menasha. Who Are the Hmong? an educational look at our modern Jan 1–May 5. Neville Public Oshkosh. In this Indian film, a printing origins. Handmade books Museum, Green Bay. The weather outside may be frightful, middle-class father in made by Hamilton’s Assistant Director but inside the Paine Art Center it will Dehli struggles through The Neville Public Museum hosts this Stephanie Carpenter will also be on informative exhibit that hopes to display. sl.edu, 686-6175. be filled with the beautiful colors and a series of unexpected smells of spring as impressive displays events after receiving an answer the question “Who are the Hmong?” with displays, lectures and of flowers fill the rooms of this historic innocent wedding museum. Everything from floral performances as a way to educate the invitation. The journey arrangements to table settings to community about a culture that has that ensues is one of entire rooms will surely to melt away survived for thousands of years family bonding and winter blues. thepaine.org, 235-6903. humor. Presented as despite wars and migrations. part of the N.E.W. World Cinema Series, in affiliation with the Fox nevillepublicmuseum.org, 448-4460. Cities Rotary Multicultural Center. www.foxcitiesmulticultural.org, Food: Who We Are and 734-0013. The Lincoln Project What We Eat Jan 2–Feb 28. The Appleton May 2013. The History Museum The Revolutionary Optimists Public Library. at the Castle, Appleton. Ever wonder where frozen custard May 14 & 15. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Travel back in time with a look at the came from? Or who thought up the Sheboygan. many faces of our monumental recipe for an old fashioned? This sixteenth president. This exhibit will In its Community Cinema initiative, JMKAC will screen this delectable exhibit will give us the feature paintings and masks by local Members’ Biennial documentary which follows child rights activist Amlan Ganguly answers to how many of our curious artist Daniel Green and include Exhibition and three of the children he works with in the slums of Kolkata as local food traditions originated and supplemental programs that will take Jan 11–March 30, The Trout they learn to become leaders in their own community health helped define us as a community. an in depth look at other works Museum of Art, Appleton movement. Be ready to get inspired. jmkac.org, 458-6144. myhistorymuseum.org, 735-9370. published about this historical icon. —By Amelia Compton Wolff The members of the Trout Museum apl.org, 832-6173. put their favorite pieces on display for —By Sonia Zimmerman

18 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 Shows & Performances

The Dumb Waiter SPANK! Dream Role Jan 25, 8pm & Jan 26, 3pm. Lawrence Feb 27–Mar 2, 7:30pm. Apr 18–20, 7pm & Apr 20, 2pm. University, Appleton. Meyer Theater, Green Bay. UWFox Theatre, Menasha. This one-act play follows the current The blush-inducing book series “50 Shades of This performance predicament of two hit men killing time in a Grey” can be found on the night stands of is back by popular basement while awaiting food, water, and housewives everywhere after spending 10 demand and orders to be sent down the dumb waiter from weeks on top of the New York Times bestseller exclusively the man upstairs. Follow these deviant list, setting the record as the top selling created for characters through their comical interaction paperback of all-time. SPANK! is the fun-filled UWFox. The area’s while contemplating the plays deeper parody to this prominent book, perfect for many talented meaning. lawrence.edu, 832-7000. those who enjoy a bit of naughty humor. performers will execute 90 minutes of their meyertheatre.org, 433-3343. favorite Broadway hits with exuberant Philandanco precision. This spirited performance is sure Feb 19, 6:30pm & Feb 21, 7:30pm. Disney’s The to put a smile on your face. uwfox.uwc.edu, John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Lion King 832-2889. Sheboygan. Ap 9–May 5, The Madwoman of Chaillot This powerful and Tu–F, 7pm; Sa, SUDS innovative dance, 2pm & 7:30pm; Apr 24–27, 7:30pm & Apr 28, 2pm. May 23–25, 7pm & May 25, 2pm. performed by first-rate Su, 1pm& 6:30pm. Fredric March Theatre, UW-Oshkosh. UWFox Theatre, Menasha. Fox Cities dancers and directed by In this comedic performance, Countess Aurelia UWFox is partnering with Riverside Theatre in Performing Arts Center, Appleton. world-renowned takes on predatory capitalism as she seeks to the Park to bring the Fox Valley this lively choreographers, The stage comes alive with breathtaking stop a large corporation from destroying Paris performance full of rocking classics from the originated in Philadelphia. costumes, sets and music that tells the story of in a plot to relieve the city of its large oil 1960s. This musically decorated soap opera With its artistry and the African Pridelands in a production that is deposit. This production explores more than will have you singing along with over 50 songs originality, Philandanco sure to impress. The Tony Award-winning just a plot to stop oil tycoons, but warns of the from the melting pot that is the music of the has succeeded in broadway show returns to the Fox Cities devastating effects of greed and questions the ‘60s. uwfox.uwc.edu, 832-2889. captivating audiences around the world. pulsating with energy, ready to ignite the notion of “sanity.” uwosh.edu, 424-4417. jmkac.org, 458-6144. entire audience. foxcitiespac.com, 730-3760. —By Sonia Zimmerman

Eli Kalman & freshness” to their interpretations. They will share the stage with Parry Karp equally renowned pianist Andreas Klein. weidnercenter.com, Concerts 465-2726. 7:30pm, Feb 26. UW-Oshkosh Music Hall. Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet Tom Washatka Kalman and Karp, two 8pm, Apr 26. Lawrence University Memorial Chapel, internationally established 7:30pm, Jan 17. Trout Museum of Art, Appleton. Appleton. music performers and Multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator Tom Washatka educators, join together for a Spending upwards of two decades totes an expansive jazz and classical background. piano and cello duo recital. performing together, the quintet has troutmuseum.org, 733-4089. uwosh.edu, 424-4224. recently turned their focus to teaching. They will combine the two with their visit The Barley Jacks Overture! to the University. lawrence.edu, 832-7000. 7:30pm, Jan 25. Grand Opera House, Oshkosh. 7:30pm, Mar 9. Weidner Center for the Performing The Minnesota-based quartet blends blues, R&B, Celtic and Arts, Green Bay. Nabori bebop styles, creating a contemporary twist on familiar genres. 6:30pm, May 3. John Michael Kohler Arts Center, The Green Bay Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Donato grandoperahouse.org, 424-2350. Sheboygan. Cabrera, will debut noted composer Mark Grey’s “Leviathan” Bring your dancing shoes! The Midwest-based, 10-piece salsa J.T. and The Clouds overture — a brief, yet epic, orchestral journey into the center of The Alps where local folklore speaks of leviathan-like creatures band performs their original tunes. jmkac.org, 458-6144. 7pm, Feb 2. Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. roaming the land. greenbaysymphony.org, 435-3465. This edgy Chicago-based band combines the sounds of Velvet Zachary Scot Underground and Curtis Mayfield. dcauditorium.org, 868-2728. Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks Johnson 7:30pm, Mar 16. Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake. 2pm, May 11. Hicks has stood the test of time, playing folk, jazz, pop and Menasha Public spanish music with a light-hearted air for decades. He returns Library. with his breakthrough band. thrasheroperahouse.com, 294-4279. A former music student of Lawrence University, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra plays Johnson has been “The Magical Music of Disney” developing his songwriting 2pm, Mar 17. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, skills for over a decade. Appleton. menashalibrary.org, This special matinee performance features video clips and stills 967-3660. Spirited Songs: A Celebration of Choral to accompany the orchestra’s renditions of Disney’s best musical —By Cameron Carrus Music with White Heron Chorale, Appleton selections. foxcitiespac.com, 730-3760. Boychoir and Lawrence Academy Girl Choir 7pm, February 9. Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, The Minetti Quartet Appleton. 7:30pm, Apr 5. Weidner Center for the More on the Web Performing Arts, Green Bay. This first-time collaboration between the three groups provides ∂ Head to foxcitiesmagazine.com for an a rare opportunity to hear voices of all ages simultaneously. Since their formation in 2003, the string quartet has foxcitiespac.com, 730-3760. been a powerful force that brings a “youthful extended list of our must-see musical events.

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Discover “the L Best Kept Secret on the Riverfront!” Atlas Coffee Mill & Café Olde Town offers visitors a relaxing L Charm atmosphere and amazing views of the Travel back to a time Fox River. After lunch, browse our when tossing peanut boutique and art gallery, which carries shells on the floor wasn’t the works of more than 40 local artisans! rude and stacking beer From women’s clothing and jewelry to cans to the ceiling was handbags, pottery, woodwork and more, stay awhile and enjoy coffee or a glass a rewardable feat. Retro games like shuffleboard and custom- of wine at “the best kept secret on the riverfront!” 425 W. Water St., Appleton. made cribbage tables make Olde Town Tavern the best 920-734-6871. www.atlascoffeemill.com place to enjoy a Schlitz and other beers from yesteryear. Serving food until 1am. Happy hour 4–9pm everyday! 109 W. College Ave., Appleton. 920-954-1770.

Death by Chocolate OnL February 14, Downtown Appleton becomes a dessert-lovers paradise as local restaurants feature their tastiest chocolate treats from 4:30–8:30pm. Vote for your favorite and be eligible for fabulous prizes! Tickets to Death by Chocolate, presented by Johnson Bank, are $20 or $35 for two! Tickets on sale January 19 at the Indoor Farm Market; online and in the office January 21. Get all the details at www.appletondowntown.org L

L Heaven on Earth Design junkies will be over Garage Party! the moon at Cedar Harbor, Creativity is closer than you think! Appleton’s newest retail The ARTgarage, a historic utopia featuring handmade building on Green Bay’s east side, gifts by local artists as well as reclaimed and repurposed home hosts exhibits, classes, performances decor. Stop in and discover treasures to keep or gift, if you can and many special events, all geared to part with them! Tu–W & F–Sa, 10am–5pm; Th, 10–7:30pm. celebrate the arts in our community 611 Morrison St., Appleton. 740-4669. and the artist in all of us. Located at 1400 Cedar St. in the Cannery Building, Green Bay. 920-448-6800. theartgarage.org

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January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 21 At Home

22 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 is Where the Art Is Home By Amelia Compton Wolff Three working artists give FOX CITIES Magazine a glimpse inside their home studios

he creak of the front door is enough to send Kylie Parry’s two wire-haired terrier mixesT into a frenzy. Most days, Parry doesn’t mind the commotion. “I always have to have some kind of noise anyway,” she says. Inside Parry’s 1928 American Craftsman style home on Doty Island in Menasha, the kitchen is painted a robin’s egg blue, the dining room table is surrounded by mismatched wooden chairs and the sturdy, maple staircase that winds to the second floor lands right at the doorway to her sunny, yellow studio. “It’s bright, it’s motivating. It just seemed like a yellow space,” says Parry, a ceramic artist specializing in beads and jewelry components, who spends most days (and some nights) working out of her home. Parry’s nature-inspired work embodies the “Etsy vibe” she describes of another artist’s hand-lettered watercolor prints which adorn her space — weathered, rustic, well- loved. Parry and her husband rented an apartment in Appleton when they first moved natural light, but I was willing to work within to the Fox Cities nearly five years ago. A year the space.” later when they began looking at homes to To make her studio more functional, she purchase, Parry knew a studio space was has set up distinct clay, jewelry and computer essential. stations that create an organized workflow. “We looked at several places where the Having a designated creation space helps Parry second and third bedrooms were so small. I maximize her time. knew I would outgrow that fast,” she says. “I “If you have a free 15 minutes you can pop had an idea that I wanted a space with a lot of into your studio and get right to work,” she

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 23 Paisley Power. 2009, Tony Conrad. Acrylic on canvas. 30 x 30 inches

says. “You don’t have to worry about putting stuff couch against the staircase with a side table that a small farming town in Wisconsin,” Conrad says. away and getting stuff out.” serves as a makeshift living area. There’s even a “I always wanted to clash two different things.” refrigerator which is used to ferment beer. Shelves Art Underground along one wall store paints, gels, brushes and Hidden Talents From the street, it’s hard to imagine anything varnishes along with an entire library of collage Kate Mueller has a knack for finding the but typical scenes of Americana transpiring within source material from books, magazines and rug diamond in the rough. Whether it’s in her the manicured homes of north Appleton — catalogs. Two large tables serve as collage assembly paintings or her home, Mueller doesn’t concentrate children playing with the family dog, mothers stations. too much on what is already attractive. Rather, she baking in the kitchen, fathers patting their sons’ The irony often found in Conrad’s work is enjoys finding beauty in the understated. heads. But descend the basement steps in one such mimicked throughout his studio. A kitschy, thrifted “Lately I have all these things from the family home and these conventions become fodder for needlepoint rests above panels in progress which cabin that we got rid of when my folks passed artistic expression. are mounted to the industrial concrete wall in the away,” Mueller says. “I'm starting to do paintings of The juxtaposition of unlikely duos is the stuff of painting area. An overhead projector circa 1950 them and a lot of them are old and worn, you which Tony Conrad’s recent body of work is made. sits in the same corner as a sleek iPod dock. know, not very attractive on their own, but I like In his basement studio, Conrad, a painter and “My work is kind of an ironic twist on cultural the idea of highlighting what I think is beautiful collage artist, ironically explores social stereotypes stereotypes and specifically the stereotypes that about them.” through opposing imagery such as antlers and come to mind when I think of my upbringing in In keeping with her artistic philosophy, Mueller paisley, doilies and bullets, mandalas and men. For instance, in Love Study #2 Conrad fills in a decidedly masculine silhouette of a antlered buck with a colorful, textile-inspired design. A myriad of teenage girl-approved red and pink hearts explode from the stately buck’s crown. Conrad, who is represented by the Frank Jaurez Gallery in Sheboygan, and his wife bought the home where they live with their two children five years ago. Unlike the rest of the house, Conrad’s studio has a decidedly utilitarian feel which contrasts from the almost whimsical quality of the art work hung sparsely on the concrete walls. “I don’t really think of my studio as a place that I’ve put any effort into making nice,” Conrad says. “Which is really too bad because one of the best pieces of advice I ever got from a professor in grad school was to make a studio like a second home so you’re more likely to spend significant amounts of time there.” Conrad, himself a lecturer of art at Lawrence University, didn’t completely eschew his well- meaning professor’s advice. There is a leather

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most appreciated the bone structure of her Menasha home when she bought it a decade ago. “It was kind of a junker when I bought it,” she says. “One of the main reasons I did, other than the character, was the upstairs is not divided, it hasn't been changed. I knew when I walked in that it would be a great studio." Mueller is only the second owner of her home which was built in 1930. Her studio makes up the entire second floor and had been the bedroom of twin sisters whose family occupied the home previously. Wide, pine floor boards run the length of the space and a small bath with the original sink and toilet sits off the main room. It serves as a convenient place for Mueller to clean brushes and retrieve water for her watercolors. Various jars stuffed with spiky paintbrushes fill bookcases. A blue chair, the kind that looks hard to get out of, sits just beyond Mueller’s easel next to a west-facing window. A collected bunch of feathers protrude from a cup next to a bust of a man with a smooth, bald head. “I like a variety of textures,” Mueller says. “I like to portray that in my paintings and I definitely have that in my house.”

More on the Web ∂ Peak inside the home studios of Neenah artists Cori Bartz and Heather Stinson in an extended online exclusive.

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 25 Dining

Alpha Delights eat with your eyes By Amelia Compton Wolff

of the pieces, particularly the tabletops in the As time passes, Schaller occasionally returns Art is a vital ingredient Menasha restaurant, require a little upkeep. to paint some additional greenery “growing” “[Jones] has to retouch them every other year between the rocks of an ancient stone wall in the at these local restaurants because the hot items from the kitchen make some dining room’s main mural. damage, but also the damage looks good because it “It’s really for our pleasure only, but I love that Mexican culture is famously colorful, from its looks a little bit rustic,” Sanchez says. attitude that this [mural] is a living thing,” Pappas says. vibrant folk art to traditional China Poblana dress. It makes sense when Eduardo Sanchez, a native of grecian (re)treat Veracruz, Mexico, was planning his flagship Tucked behind North Broadway in De Pere Alpha Delights restaurant in Menasha, that the vivid visuals lays the ancient Greek village of Delphi. Well, not would play an important role. exactly, but you might do a double take. “So many things affect what you taste during Mary Pappas, owner of Alpha Delights your dining experience. Art is one of those European Bakery and Cafe, was inspired by her things,” Sanchez says. “What you see affects how travels to Greece and wanted to recreate its you enjoy the food.” scenery in her restaurant. To ensure the brick-and-mortar matched his “When [customers] open the door, we wanted spicy Mexican fare, Sanchez called upon friend and them to feel like they left De Pere and entered a artist Cal Jones to paint 13 tabletops for his Greek village,” she says. “There are a lot of restaurant, Solea Mexican Grill, which has become elements that influenced that. We needed to be a local landmark since opening in 2006. Jones, of mindful of how we touched all a person’s senses at Menasha, hand-painted each tabletop with a that very critical moment.” different image representing Mexican culture, Pappas worked with muralist Sarah Schaller to including a chile pepper, pinata and (of course) a create an atmosphere reminiscent of a Grecian margarita. In addition, Jones painted Solea’s slogan street. The stone flooring mimics the cobblestones on an interior wall and created the festive lime of Europe; the curved bakery cases resemble the slices that hang from the dining room ceiling. meandering walkways; the ceiling (or sky in this Jones also created Solea’s signature artwork for case) is painted a Mediterranean country blue that both the Neenah and Appleton locations. Some matches Pappas’s travel photographs to a T.

26 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 where to dine

Carmella’s: an Italian Bistro 716 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton. 882-4044. Authentic Italian cuisine in a modest, European style setting with a lively atmosphere and a knowledgeable, welcoming staff. Choose fresh pastas, entrees, appetizers, salads and sandwiches any time of day. Enjoy a classic Italian meat and cheese plate for dinner or take some home! Divine desserts are made in house and the wine list spotlights Italian wines. 2012 FOX CITIES Magazine’s Golden Fork Award winner for Best Overall, Best Italian, Best Presentation of Entrée, Best Seafood, Best Waitstaff and Best Dessert. Our private dining area is perfect for small groups, or let us Gilligan’s Bar & Grill bring the party to you with off-site catering. Book now for the holidays! Su–Th, 11am–9pm; F & Sa, 11am–10pm. Reservations island art for parties of 6 or more. carmellasbistro.com Shortly after opening Gilligan’s Bar & Grill in Stuc’s Pizza Neenah in the spring of 2009, owner Rich 110 N. Douglas St., Appleton. 735-9272. Wickesberg began contemplating how to create a 1395 W. American Dr., Menasha. 725-2215. unique atmosphere in his tropical island themed With twelve Golden Fork awards to our name, restaurant. It turned out that art was the answer. including 2009’s “Best Gourmet Pizza,” you During the following year and a half, Wickesberg can’t do better than Stuc’s for great pizza in a worked with Neenah airbrush artist Joe Otto to casual, family-friendly environment. Famous create a tiki inspired mural which stands as one of for our Chicago-style deep-dish pies, we also make a mean New York-style hand-tossed, and the largest in the Fox Cities at more than 5,000 a crispy thin crust. Sit back with a beer or glass square feet. of wine, and see why our pizza is “The Good After completing the first wall, Otto began Mood Food.” Or, dig into a calzone or one of experimenting with black light reactive paint to our many pasta dishes. Our second location is give the mural more depth. now open on Hwy. CB and American Dr., “Spending all that money on a mural and not right off of Hwys. 10-441 – we’re spreading the having it lit up is a waste,” says Wickesberg, who good mood! stucs.net installed black lights around the perimeter of the room to make Otto’s artwork pop. Vince Lombardi’s Steakhouse 333 W. College Ave., Appleton. 733-8000. Wickesberg’s favorite part of the mural is the Located inside the Radisson Paper Valley back bar where Otto created an airbrushed coral White Dog/Black Cat Cafe Hotel. Honored with the NFL’s Most reef. Customers love discovering new elements in Valuable Property (MVP) Award in 2009. the mural which covers nearly every inch of wall your first hint. The building’s facade is decorated Extraordinary Steaks, Superb Wines and space in the restaurant. with whimsical, 1960s-inspired murals beckoning Legendary Service. Enjoy world-class dining “You can literally spend hours staring at the a Peter Max aesthetic. Even the bike rack has been set among Coach Lombardi’s personal walls, finding little details that you don’t adorned with some additional flare — a memorabilia and classic photos. Experience a commitment to excellence in food, beverage necessarily see at first unless you look real closely,” multicolored, knitted “koozie.” In other words, a Wickesberg says. “Kids are just mesmerized by it.” and service that is commensurate with the yarn-bomb at its finest. standards of our namesake. The award- As an artist herself, owner Holly Hebel created winning restaurant features extraordinary split personality the restaurant’s interior art which consists of three USDA prime cuts of beef and a wine list that Art is undeniable at White Dog/Black Cat large cat and dog portraits drawn with pastels on Wine Spectator Magazine has named “one of Cafe in Green Bay and the view from the street is slabs of plywood covered in chalkboard paint. the most outstanding in the world.” www.vincelombardisteakhouse.com Zuppas 1540 S. Commercial St., Neenah (in the Shops at Mahler Farm, next to Copps Food Center). 720-5045. Our top-flight chef team led by Chef Peter Kuenzi, urban cafeteria setting, and penchant for local ingredients ensure that your food is creative, fresh and ready fast. For breakfast, lunch and dinner, Zuppas Café offers chef-prepared soups, sandwiches, salads and more. Enjoy handcrafted pastries and desserts with coffee or take home a variety of fresh prepared salads and entrees from our deli. Think Zuppas for holiday parties! M–F, 8am–8pm; Sa, 11am–3pm; closed Su. Visit zuppas.com for daily specials.

January 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 27 White Dog/Black Cat Cafe owner Holly ask Chef Jeff Hebel created the restaurant’s interior art. Have a culinary question? Send us an email or go to our website and click on Your Input. Besides creating the common house feel Hebel strives for at her It’s soup season! How do you correct a creamy soup when it Q. restaurant, the art, both inside and has become too watery? –– Jessica, Cleveland out, seems to pull customers in. “It draws curiosity,” Hebel says. A. Watery cream soups can come from a couple of different reasons. One “Some people will open the door, of them is that the thickener that was utilized (be it a fat and flour peek inside and say, ‘Wow, this is roux or a liquid and flour or corn starch slurry) was inadequate. By really different in here. This is really inadequate I mean that there was not enough starch to hold the liquids nice,’ then they’ll venture in.” in the desired thickened suspension. The solution to this problem is to either utilize more of the roux or slurry, or to utilize a roux or slurry that contains tribute to heritage more starch. A restaurant's art needs regular updating just as its menu does. At El Another reason that cream soups can Azteca Mexican Restaurant in become watery is that the vegetables or Kimberly, diners can sample other ingredients in the soup continue to recently added menu items, such as emit moisture through the cooking the Tex Mex enchiladas and tortilla process. Mushrooms and potatoes are soup, as they check out the new prime examples of vegetables that sights. continue to “weep,” or lose moisture as The restaurant’s interior decor they cook further, especially from a raw state. A solution to this is to initially is undergoing some changes over-thicken the soup in anticipation of including the addition of a new the additional moisture. In that way, when the additional moisture mural being created by server presents itself, the soup will essentially thin itself to the desired Francisco Nevarez. Nevarez’s consistency. masterpiece will pay tribute to more than 500 years of Mexican history. Yet another reason cream soups can become watery is if they have been “From the Aztecs and the frozen. The freezing process seldom enhances the quality of foods, mostly Mayans to Columbus and the because as foods freeze their moisture expands and damages the cells of heroes of the Mexican revolution, the foods. Often soups and other food products that have been frozen and thawed will need to have a small amount of thickener added to help [Nevarez] is making a mural tighten them back up to the desired consistency. showing our history from 500 years ago to today,” says Manager Marco Manuel Montalvo. I hope this helps! Happy cooking, Jessica! The mural, which is being created in a series of panels, has been in the works for the past several months with hopes to have it installed shortly after More on the Web the new year. The panels will be placed over an existing mural in the rear of the restaurant. ∂ Go to foxcitiesmagazine.com for more “He’s putting in so much time and effort, that we want to put it in like at Chef Jeff columns and recipes! the museums,” Montalvo says. “He’s putting it up in panels so when you want Chef Jeffrey Igel is the chair of the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Department to take it down and do something new, you don’t have to destroy it.” at Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton. “Chef Jeff” has spent his entire career in the restaurant and hospitality industry, serving in many capacities.

More on the Web Recipe courtesy of: ∂ Visit foxcitiesmagazine.com to find more restaurants with artful DRINK The Menasha Grill, ambiance. OF THE MONTH Menasha Manager Kim Janken says this colorful mixed drink featuring sloe gin is as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the taste buds. Sloe gin is a tart liqueur made from sloe berries and trickles down in red streams reminiscent of the stripes on a candy cane.

EFFEN-ME-CRAYZEE-CANE 4 oz Effen Black Cherry Vodka 1 oz Amaretto 1 small can pineapple juice 1 oz Sloe Gin Pour vodka, amaretto, and pineapple juice over ice in a pint glass. Slowly add gin last, so it trickles down to add a red color to the drink.

28 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | January 2013 Your Guide to Arts & Culture in Northeast Wisconsin

Appleton Boychoir Fox Valley Symphony Neville Public Museum The Trout Museum of Art 111 W. College Ave., Appleton Orchestra 210 Museum Place, Green Bay The Reigel Building 920-955-2224 111 W. College Ave. Ste 550, 920-448-4460 111 W. College Ave., Appleton www.appletonboychoir.com Appleton www.nevillepublicmuseum.org 920-733-4089 920-968-0303 The Neville Public Museum of www.troutmuseum.org Appleton Downtown, Inc. www.foxvalleysymphony.com Brown County features a variety of The museum promotes, teaches 116 N. Appleton St., Appleton Fox Valley Symphony performs new art exhibitions throughout the and nourishes the creation and 920-954-9112 classical and pops concerts in year, in addition to its history and appreciation of the visual arts www.appletondowntown.org Appleton at the Fox Cities science exhibits. through exhibitions, educational Downtown Appleton hosts arts Performing Arts Center. They also programming and special events events throughout the year at the support three Youth Orchestra New London Public Museum such as the annual Art at the Park Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, ensembles and educational offerings 406 S. Pearl St., New London artist exhibitor festival, lectures, art museums, galleries and stores. in local schools. 920-982-8520 workshops, and a biennial exhibit Art On The Town features in-store www.newlondonwi.org/museum.hmt for local artists. Also home of Jazz artists on the third Friday of the Gardens of the Fox Cities at the Trout. month, June–September. Oneida Nation Museum 1313 E. Witzke Blvd., Appleton W892 County Rd. EE, De Pere 920-993-1900 University of Wisconsin-Fox Attic Theatre 920-869-2768 www.gardensfoxcities.org www.oneidanation.org Valley Communication Arts [email protected] Center 920-734-7887 Hearthstone Historic House The Oneida Nation Museum www.attictheatreinc.com showcases basketry, beadwork, 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha 625 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton For more than 62 years, Attic contemporary art, music and a 920-832-2646 920-730-8204 www.uwfox.uwc.edu/cacinfo Theatre has been presenting both www.focol.org/hearthstone children’s hands-on area. Visit the exceptional community theater gift shop, nature trails, picnic area Enjoy an evening of theatre or a Hearthstone Historic House concert in a comfortable, intimate productions that showcase local Museum, the world’s first home and more. talent with universal appeal, and space. Stroll through the Aylward lit by hydroelectricity, presents Paper Discovery Center Gallery showcasing work from educational opportunities that hands-on activities in the Hydro encourage creative expression. 425 W. Water St., Appleton regional artists. The CAC is open Adventure Center as well as daily 920-380-7491 for community events. Barlow Planetarium tours. Seasonal mansion tours, www.paperdiscoverycenter.org Haunted Hearthstone and Victorian 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha Our mission is to celebrate all White Heron Chorale 920-832-2852 Christmas, are offered in the things paper—the wonder and the 111 W. College Ave. Suite 400, www.uwfox.uwc.edu/barlow evenings. legacy. We celebrate the art, history Appleton The Barlow Planetarium, and science of paper. We have 920-832-9700 Wisconsin’s first major planetarium, Lawrence Academy of Music something for children from 3 to 93. www.whiteheronchorale.org dedicated to sharing the wonders 100 W. Water St., Appleton The White Heron Chorale is the 920-832-6632 Paine Art Center and Gardens region’s premiere mixed-voice of the universe offers a full schedule www.lawrence.edu/dept/acad_music of star shows, monthly astronomy 1410 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh vocal ensemble performing a wide nights and seasonal laser programming. Lawrence Academy of Music 920-235-6903 range of choral music from the provides the highest caliber music www.thepaine.org masters to contemporary composers. The Building for Kids Children’s instruction and performances for The 70-voice choir performs at Museum persons of every age, ability, and Rahr-West Art Museum Lawrence University. 100 W. College Ave., Appleton background while encouraging love 610 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc 920-734-3226 of music, fostering creative 920-686-3090 www.buildingforkids.org expression and promoting personal www.manitowoc.org enrichment. Since 1950, the Rahr-West Art Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Museum has enhanced the Adelines International Makaroff Youth Ballet Manitowoc community by offering Rehearsals Tu, 7pm at Grace Lutheran 111 W. College Ave., Appleton exhibits, programs, services and Church, 900 N. Mason St., Appleton 920-257-8288 events that serve people of all ages 920-739-3511 www.makaroffyouthballet.org and from all walks of life. Museum www.foxvalleychorus.org admission is always free.

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