Why Supporting Organizations Is Vital Right Now “It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance… and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.” —Henry James It’s hard to encapsulate, in a few words, how vital the arts are to the world, and maybe even more so READ MORE
According to Merriam Webster, the essential meaning of art is “something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.” It’s subjective, thought-provoking and somehow surpasses its inanimate state to be wise and moving. We’re lucky to have an abundance of such art in the Fox READ MORE
Area Experiences Keep the Wonder Alive It wouldn’t be our Holiday Issue without highlighting holiday magic. This year, we thought back to our childhoods and memories of this wonderful time of year. Enter: Santa and Mrs. Claus! The duo has a fond place in our hearts even now, and their stories and reminiscences of past READ MORE
Area Orchards and Farms Bring the Fun While autumn officially started on September 22 this year, there’s something about October that really kicks off the season. It’s the crisp mornings and evenings, Halloween and its spooky decor and, of course, everyone’s favorite activities: apple picking and hunting for pumpkins. Fox Cities communities don’t fall short READ MORE
Local Authors Connect with their Families and Communities As long as there’s been language, there’s been storytelling. From the beginning, people shared experiences to inform, educate and entertain. The form has varied from drawings and hieroglyphics to oral storytelling. It’s a way to learn, empathize and gain new perspectives and thoughts about those around us—sometimes READ MORE
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
Local Artists Offer Cards for Every Occasion “Are greeting cards still relevant?” I saw the above query on Google recently, and was shocked that there was any question. For me, it’s a resounding “yes!” Thankfully, the internet agrees. The answer (posted by www.retailwire.com) says, “Contrary to popular belief, many young people still appreciate the sentimentality READ MORE
Local Nature Beckons! With a cool 30 million followers at any given time, the #GetOutside hashtag on social media is one we can get behind. While we love the categorization of photos of the vast and often breathtaking outdoors of the world—especially the activities we’re lucky enough to partake in the wild—we have our own READ MORE
Event Venues For Celebrating in 2024 and Beyond It was just a few years ago when in-person get togethers were consistently being postponed and cancelled, replaced with virtual meetings and alternative plans. Enter 2024 and both grand and intimate events are back and better than ever. In the Fox Cities and surrounding area, new venues READ MORE
According to Merriam Webster, the essential meaning of art is “something that is created with imagination and skill and that is beautiful or that expresses important ideas or feelings.” It’s subjective, thought-provoking and somehow surpasses its inanimate state to be wise and moving. We’re lucky to have an abundance of such art in the Fox READ MORE