Author: Grace Olson
“Burning Off The Fog”
Kevin Abing was recently on an early morning walk where the Fox River connects the Little Chute and Kaukauna trails at the Nelson Family Heritage Crossing when he noticed the sun directly below one of the bridge lights. “(Then) I noticed the perfect angle of the bridge—roughly 125 degrees—the balance of water showing on each READ MORE
Samantha Retzlaff
Art medium(s): I am solely a natural nail artist. I don’t do tips, dip or acrylic nails. I only work with gel polish and structure gel. How do you describe your art? My art ranges from feminine and romantic to random and detailed depending on the client. From seasonal designs to bright and abstract, my READ MORE
“Winter Beauty at FVTC”
Xenia E Nieto had just dropped her kids off at school when she noticed the winter beauty surrounding Fox Valley Technical College. “It look(ed) beautiful out after the snow fall so I decided to take a look at the area around FVTC,” she says. “I love taking pictures.”
Tania Nelson
Art medium(s): Photography, Painting, Mixed-media Collage How do you describe your art? Grungy, opinionated, humorous, historical. Were you always interested in following a creative path? Interested? Yes. Doing it? No. As a kid I learned to craft things from my mom, and art class was easily my favorite. I took art classes in high school, READ MORE
“Icy Bago Morning”
Sophia Stoltmann took this photo on Lake Winnebago during the annual Battle on Bago ice fishing tournament last February. “I took the photo at that time to remember the first morning of the battle,” she says. “And that moment, how the sun hit the ice while rising made the ice ripples look like small mountains READ MORE
Ashley Mattek
Art medium(s): I primarily use watercolor and ink for my small business, Ink + Splash. I consider myself having a type A personality who likes control in my everyday life, so using watercolor is a beautiful way for me to let go of control in a safe and creative space. How do you describe your READ MORE
“Quiet Cold of Winter”
Alan Mullen of Appleton knew the wintry conditions would make capturing this shot at Sunset Park in Kimberly a tough one. “To have snow and the water to be running and not frozen isn’t overly common on this slow creek,” he says. “I always thought this photo showed the quiet cold of winter, which seems READ MORE
Brittany Lebeda
Art medium(s): Watercolor How do you describe your art? Expressive and romantic florals. My favorite flowers to paint are roses. Were you always interested in following a creative path? Yes! I’ve been involved in the arts in some capacity my whole life. And out of everything that I’ve tried, watercolor has been my favorite. What READ MORE
“Supermoon”
The Apollo 11 Crew Tribute at the entrance of the Appleton International Airport (crew members Mission Commander Neil Armstrong, Lunar Module Commander Buzz Aldrin and Command Module Pilot Mike Collins) is only one star of the show for this month’s The Place We Call Home. “I tried to photograph the ‘supermoon’ last month as it READ MORE
Lisa Baltes
Art medium(s): Relief Printmaker, Mixed Media Artist How do you describe your art? It’s a little bit of an art adventure. I like to learn new things and try new processes and change things up. I am constantly adding those things to my art practice. A process that I am experimenting and perfecting currently is printing a READ MORE
Leading Technology
Local Health Centers Offer the Best of the Best The medical world is a fascinating place, with milestones and breakthroughs marking eras in history. We take a lot of it for granted having grown up in the 21st century—we’re lucky!—but some day, history will point to now as the time for technology being brought to READ MORE
Food for Thought
Area dining scene updates, broken down in one digestible review *Please check in with individual restaurants for updated days and hours of operation. NEW ON THE SCENE MAD Elephant, Appleton It’s the collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Described as “Thai fusion,” Mad Elephant in Appleton opened in September of 2023, and is the best READ MORE
Delight in Floral Design
Arrangements to Enhance the Home Welcome, April! After months of winter, we’re officially in the season of spring and that means fresh air and new growth. There’s nothing more symbolic than fresh blooms and colorful buds, and it’s not just in the outdoors that their presence makes a big impact. “The entire house can be READ MORE
Greetings from the Fox Cities!
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
Movers & Shakers
Connecting Businesses with Community If there’s one thing Fox Cities Magazine believes in wholeheartedly, and has subsequently based its tagline, it’s that we “Celebrate the Place We Call Home” at every turn. Whether it’s honoring local history, supporting area restaurants, or patronizing our neighborhood galleries and museums, we know the importance of showing up. This READ MORE
Home “Away” From Home
Airbnbs Set the Stage for Community March is a tricky time for us Wisconsinites. On one hand, we’re through the thick of winter and find ourselves looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel with spring’s brighter days and milder weather on the horizon. Conversely, it’s been a long few months and READ MORE
#GetOutside
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
Meet the Chefs
Devour Details About Five Local Culinary Artists Our area restaurant scene is full of multicultural cuisine, fusion dishes and stellar teams made up of eclectic, passionate people. Step behind the scenes and into the kitchens to get to know the humble and hardworking leaders responsible for some of the most sought after food in the READ MORE
Trending in Tiles: Textures, Patterns and Timeless Style
If home renovations are on your to-do list for 2024, choosing tiles to make a splash—literally in some cases—might be your ticket. Used in homes for centuries, tiles can be used for flooring or walls, and hold both functional uses and aesthetic flair. Its ability to elevate and brighten spaces is unparalleled. This combined with READ MORE
New on the Scene
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