September 2024
Posted on Aug. 29, 2024 by Grace Olson
Author: Grace Olson
“Cathedral”
Posted on Dec. 1, 2024 by Grace Olson
Jim Berg shot the photo he calls “Cathedral” near Jones Park, down the hill from College Avenue. “I was out looking for interesting landscapes (or cityscapes) with my camera and the lines of the chain link fence leading up the hill initially caught my eye,” he says. “Then I loved the way all the lines READ MORE
Joann Mariahazy
Posted on Nov. 27, 2024 by Grace Olson
Art medium(s): Printmaking, drawing, painting (watercolors), individual coloring pages and greeting cards that can be colored. How do you describe your art? Colorful, abstract and symbolic—not that realism is outside my grasp, I just find that my art is more about the message than the image. Were you always interested in following a creative path? READ MORE
“A Peaceful Sight”
Posted on Oct. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
It was before sunrise on a chilly December morning when Jeff Vaughan found the Appleton City Park tree lit up with “wonderful clouds forming above it in the sky.” “It was breathtaking… such a peaceful sight,” he remembers. “I set up my tripod and captured the moment. Then I just took a few minutes to READ MORE
Acidic Pasta Sauces
Posted on Oct. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
Q. “My husband has a sensitive stomach. How do I make pasta sauces less acidic?” —Nora, Appleton A. Highly acidic foods include citrus fruit, buttermilk, wine, vinegar, coffee and tomatoes. Some foods are intentionally prepared with the addition of acid, particularly beverages like lemonade, soda and canned products like pickles and pickled vegetables. Some people READ MORE
Vicki Gust
Posted on Oct. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
Art medium(s): Oil. It comes in vibrant colors that can be blended or layered easily to get the effect I desire. It also dries slowly, allowing me to walk away and re-evaluate how I want to proceed. How do you describe your art? I would describe my art as realistic. Iw ould also describe my READ MORE
“State Trail Sunset”
Posted on Oct. 7, 2024 by Grace Olson
It was along the Wiouwash State Trail that Paul Kordus enjoyed the warm weather the day before a full moon. “I left on my bicycle from Neenah and rode down… to a point on the trail that runs along the shore of Lake Butte Des Morts. It was the nicest ride I did all year… READ MORE
Heather Schaefer
Posted on Oct. 7, 2024 by Grace Olson
Art medium(s): Mostly oil paint, but I also work often in charcoal, acrylic and pastels. How do you describe your art? Greatly inspired by nature, and I hope my personal artwork brings the viewer a peaceful feeling. Were you always interested in following a creative path? Yes. I have absolutely loved to draw and paint READ MORE
“Ceresco Prairie”
Posted on Aug. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
Angela Zodrow had been exploring the Ceresco Prairie Mountain Bike Trail at Ripon College with her family for nearly an hour before she captured this image. “We’d been walking about 45 minutes when the sunset kissed the prairie and everything began to glow,” she recalls. “The sun made me do it.”
Eric Cihlar
Posted on Aug. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
Art medium(s): Multi-media (Wood, fine furniture, metal and upcycled). What does “repurposed and upcycled” mean to you in terms of your art? Taking something that has been discarded as trash and finding a creative and unique way to use it to make something unique and purposeful. Making something “COOL” out of junk basically! How do READ MORE
“Sailing Students”
Posted on Jul. 31, 2024 by Grace Olson
When Kelly Marie Reyer’s sons Chase and Dawson were old enough to sail together, she took this photo in Miller’s Bay on Lake Winnebago to remember the special moment. “I was watching from shore and was excited to see them bonding over their love of sailing,” she recalls. Lake Winnebago is a fantastic lake for READ MORE
Multicourse Masterpieces
Posted on Dec. 1, 2024 by Grace Olson
Indulge in Special Dinners at Area Favorites While dining out in itself may feel decadent from time to time, buckle your seatbelts because it gets even better. Restaurants are hosting multicourse dinners, paired with beverages, to their guests. But it’s not just wine that’s being paired with each course. Tequila, beer and even a fable READ MORE
The Big Idea
Posted on Nov. 27, 2024 by Grace Olson
Each December, we highlight big things happening in the Fox Cities: new buildings, innovative organizations, changes and events that are impacting the people and the spaces in our communities. This year, we decided to take inspiration from the issue name: The Big Idea. What do our leaders think could be the next big thing? Whether READ MORE
Recipes From Home
Posted on Oct. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
Museum Staff’s Holiday Favorites While there are innumerable reasons to think fondly of the holidays, it’s fair to say the edible side of the season plays a big part. Mostly sweet, some savory and all scrumptious with an undeniable pull of the nostalgic, four area museum directors are used to curating their spaces, but in READ MORE
Relaxation, Quality Time and More
Posted on Oct. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
Discover What Hot Tubs Can Bring to Your Home Soothing, relaxing and luxurious may come to mind when you consider having a hot tub in your home. Conversely, the upkeep and maintenance may seem stressful. But those myths can be debunked, and opens the door to warming up both mentally and physically this winter. There’s READ MORE
Magical Holiday Moments
Posted on Oct. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
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
30th Annual Golden Fork Awards
Posted on Oct. 7, 2024 by Grace Olson
For over 40 years, Fox Cities Magazine has been bringing dining stories to our readers: about fanciful dishes, mouthwatering flavors, restaurant updates and everything in-between. Perhaps the most popular food installment, the Golden Fork Awards, reaches its 30th year in this issue. We’re always proud to celebrate our local restaurants, but there’s something particularly special READ MORE
Sinks That Make A Statement
Posted on Oct. 7, 2024 by Grace Olson
Add Style and Design Plus Functionality Statement pieces are just that: items in a room that catch our attention and set the stage for the mood you want to set: the “vibe,” if you will. In the past, core bathroom and kitchen appliances were primarily considered functional and often left out when it came to READ MORE
Feel Good Fall Festivities!
Posted on Oct. 7, 2024 by Grace Olson
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
Fall Arts Guide
Posted on Aug. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
Please check in with individual galleries and museums before you visit to ensure you have the most updated information and hours. Allen Priebe Gallery and Annex Art Galleries, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. www.uwosh.edu/priebegalleries Faculty Exhibition September 12 – October 10. Allen Priebe Gallery. UW Oshkosh Art Department Faculty will share their work representing varied media including READ MORE
Bountiful Breakfasts
Posted on Aug. 30, 2024 by Grace Olson
The Classics, Done Right Breakfast is often referenced as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels and alertness for the day, and offers essential nutrients for health. It’s also a fun reason to get out of the house and into READ MORE