Think spring. Think Spring. THINK SPRING! If we say it enough, will we finally see some signs of it? As the latest polar vortex grabs hold of us here in Northeast Wisconsin–and we wistfully remember our recent dalliance with two days of temperatures in the 40s–there are some signs that warmer temps and greener scenes READ MORE
Mother Nature has been extremely unpredictable this winter and spending entirely too much time dancing with Old Man Winter. With temperatures hovering below freezing, it can be a challenge to find ways to get out of the house, especially to be active. This week, I decided to take to the ice to beat winter at READ MORE
Just because the weather may be unpredictable this weekend – it looks like the worst of these latest storms will miss the Fox Cities – that’s no reason you still can’t plan for a great weekend. There are plenty of reliable options for a good time. If it’s a culinary adventure you crave, there will READ MORE
The Basics: Name: Katie Stuhmer Age: 22 Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin University attended: UW-Oshkosh. Graduated last May with a B.A in English, Creative Writing. Favorite thing about the Fox Cities: Life on the water—wakeboarding, kayaking, fishing. The Dirt: What is your favorite quote? “Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the READ MORE
Not even a pummeling of snow can slow down the momentum of Wicked’s return to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. Downtown was abuzz with activity last week as the show debuted for its third run at the PAC, and even the snow that dropped in before Thursday’s performances could not slow down the crowds READ MORE
Name: Eryn Wecker Age: 22 Hometown: Portland, Ore. University attended: senior at Lawrence University Favorite thing about the Fox Cities: It’s my home away from home. I’ve really enjoyed experiencing Midwestern culture during my time here. Some of my favorite Midwestern things: fried cheese curds, microbreweries and a morning with fresh snow. What is your favorite READ MORE
It’s amazing how pleasant temperatures in the teens and 20s feel when you’ve been shivering around zero for more than a month. True, the warmer temps have brought some snow – and we are all tired of shoveling – but it definitely feels a bit more cheery when your teeth are not chattering the second READ MORE
On February 17 and 18 the N.E.W. World Cinema Series will premiere the German film “Mostly Martha” at UWFox Valley in Menasha… The N.E.W. World Cinema Series, in affiliation with the Fox Cities Rotary Multicultural Center, strives to educate the community on diverse cultures by bringing films from around the world to Northeast Wisconsin. On READ MORE