This Thursday, August 16, the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) will host its first Northeast Wisconsin gathering: [ INsight ] Kimberly-Clark, an INitiative Event. Amanda Blaha (pictured), AIGA Wisconsin Communications Chair and designer at Green Bay’s Paper Converting Machine Company, gives us the lowdown on the professional design association’s arrival in the Fox Cities. READ MORE
An unusual restroom ribbon-cutting, a pop-up gallery, street art and a big break are all in this week’s round-up… Take a look at what NYC-based Wooster Collective is doing in Sheboygan. Kiplinger ranks Appleton the 6th best city in which to raise a family. We are also the 16th best city to be a kid READ MORE
Rebecca makes the best of what could have been a miserable morning and takes a chance on some unknown produce… Note to self: do not make plans to meet a friend who doesn’t have a cell phone at a non-stationary location. Shoving change into a parking meter, I jogged up a side street and onto READ MORE
Marina reflects on her stint as an FCM editorial intern before heading back to class in Madison… Summer took a turn for the less sunny when I realized I was going to have to leave my beloved Madison behind for three months and return to a land of reasonable rent prices (my childhood bedroom). To READ MORE
Art + alcohol, a community flash mob, a very happy husky and lots more in this week’s round-up. Decipher your dreams at Appleton Public Library on August 7. Art and alcohol collide at Jim’s Place on August 6 for Blushstrokes. Take a backstage tour, sample theatrical-inspired drinks and learn professional stage make-up techniques at the READ MORE
