Archives: May 2024

Culture Fix: Swimsuit Style

Posted on May. 31, 2024 by Grace Olson

Our Local Models Mirror the Greats Fox Cities Magazine has been revealing the Swimsuit Issue for 23 years. Throughout that time, themes have encompassed time periods (Hello, 1980s!), used the location as a guide (Appleton International Airport, Hearthstone Historic House Museum, etc.), or focused on the face. This year, we’re combining all three, plus a READ MORE

2024 Festivals, Fairs + Farmers Markets

Posted on May. 31, 2024 by Grace Olson

JUNE June 7-8 | Cheese Capital Festival The day will start off with a cheese themed parade, follow up with activities featuring cheese-such as a cheese eating contest, cheese ingredient cooking contest, cheese wedge race in the river, and finish the day with a family music festival. Downtown Plymouth. www.plymouthwisconsin.com June 7-9 | Annual Lighthouse READ MORE

Take a Sip!

Posted on May. 31, 2024 by Grace Olson

Fun Beverages to Try This Summer Summer has hit the city and we’ve never wanted to stroll in the sunshine more. Partly because in at least one hand we’ll be sipping the unique and refreshing—not to mention colorful and selfie-worthy!—beverages of the Fox Cities. From milkshakes and bubble tea to shaved ice and “dirty” soda, READ MORE

A Community of Art

Posted on May. 31, 2024 by Grace Olson

Public Displays in the Fox Cities Art is undeniably one of the ways our community connects and fosters relationships. There’s something about the bright murals, eclectic sculptures and overall unique nature of our area’s public art that starts conversations and bonds us. Below, some of our Fox Cities’ neighborhood favorites from those in the know. READ MORE

Happy 150 Years, Menasha!

Posted on May. 1, 2024 by Grace Olson

“Your Place on the Water” Celebrates Its Past, Present and Future While Menasha was incorporated as a city in 1874 for which the community celebrates their Sesquicentennial this year, their rich history begins far earlier. Native Americans—beginning with the Winnebago tribe—were the first settlers on Doty Island in the 1630s, giving way to the Fox READ MORE

Celebrating Mother’s Day At Home

Posted on May. 1, 2024 by Grace Olson

Local Chefs’ Favorite Recipes While the temptation to go out on Mother’s Day is high, there’s something to be said for thoughtfully and lovingly preparing comfort food at home—just remember to clean up! Below, a few local chefs’ favorite Mother’s Day recipes: Ice Box Cake Chef Remy, Co-owner of Little Diner Xpress in Appleton “My READ MORE

Evening of Excellence

Posted on May. 1, 2024 by Grace Olson

NEW NARI Honors Extraordinary Projects NorthEast Wisconsin’s National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NEW NARI) celebrates National Home Improvement Month each May, along with a showcase honoring members’ extraordinary projects called Evening of Excellence. NEW NARI is one of three chapters in the state that serve homeowners by forging connections with home improvement contractors, various READ MORE