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Celebrating the Place We Call Home.foxcitiesmagazine.comPublishersMarvin Murphy Ruth Ann HeeterEditorRuth Ann Heeterraheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.comAssociate EditorAmelia Compton Wolffedit@foxcitiesmagazine.comEditorial InternsCameron CarrusMatt De Stasio Sara SteinArt DirectorJill ZiesemerGraphic DesignerJulia SchneseAccount ExecutivesRuth Ann Heeterraheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.comAdrienne L. Palmadrienne@foxcitiesmagazine.comAdministrative Assistant/DistributionMelissa Westinfo@foxcitiesmagazine.comPrinted at Spectra Print CorporationStevens Point, WIFOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong> is published11 times annually and is available for thesubscription rate of $18 for one year.For more information or to learnabout advertising opportunities,call 920-733-7788.© 2013 FOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>.Unauthorized duplication of any or allcontent of this publication is strictlyprohibited and may not be reproducedin any form without permission ofthe publisher.FOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>P.O. Box 2496Appleton, WI 54912Please pass along or recycle this magazine.


March 2013c o n t e n t sExperience our augmented realitycover! Flip to page 22 forinstructions.Watch these entrepreneurscome to life!Arts & CultureFrom the Ground UpCommunity-wide agriculturalinitiatives are being cultivatedthroughout the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>.By Cameron Carrus14featuresfoxcitiesmagazine.com22Cover StoryDown to BusinessGet to know seven entrepreneurs making their mark onNortheast Wisconsin with businesses all their own.By Amelia Compton Wolffu Watch a video tutorial on how to experience the Marchissue’s augmented reality cover.u Catch up with our featuredentrepreneurs in extended onlineinterviews.u More beer-focused recipes awaitincluding one for cheesy beer dip.u Find out about the Sweet AdelinesInternational Spring Cabaretfundraiser concert on March 23.u Learn about Menasha Public Library’s antique appraisal eventon March 24 with author and antiques expert Mark F. Moran.PLUS...∂ Expanded Calendar Listings Updated daily with concerts, classes,exhibits and more.∂ Dining Directory Information on hundreds of area restaurants.∂ Blog An inside look at <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>’ dining, arts and cultural happenings.∂ Downloadable Edition Simply click on the magazine cover!12At Home2013 NARI Level Best AwardsMembers of the <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Chapterof the National Association of theRemodeling Industry (NARI)submitted their most impressiveprojects from the past year for ourjudges to critique.By Amelia Compton WolffDiningCooking with BeerThe humble beer is rising the ranksof the culinary world, making its waybeyond the bar and into the kitchen.By Samantha Zinth1826departments6 artist spotlight8 not to be missed16 showcase28 ask Chef Jeff29 where to dine30 the place we call homeCover photo and augmented reality by Cineviz, Green Bay.March 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 5


artist spotlightince Jessica Calderwood can remember,there is no one particular thing that hassparked her interest in creating art.“It’s more of just who I am,” says theMenasha-based metal and enamel artist whohas been showing her work in galleries sinceshe was an undergraduate student at theCleveland Institute of Art in her home stateof Ohio.Trained as a painter and metalsmith,Calderwood has been working with enamel forabout 15 years. Having sparked her curiosityafter taking a class in college, enameling is anancient practice of fusing glass to metal. She isfascinated by enamel’s creative properties andits historical standing as a “female-dominated‘marginal craft.’”“It’s a very craft-based tradition,”Calderwood says. “Most people are notfamiliar with it.”Drawings, sculptures and wearables (jewelry) are Calderwood’s main focuses. Commercial andSEntangled (Magnolia Grandiflora), enamel on copper,electroforming, sterling silver, 10” x 10” x 2”, 2012Her most recent series of worktouches on the feminine by subtlyaddressing women’s place and life incontemporary society. She does thisthrough the use of flowers, usingsymbolism and combining fragmentsof the human body with botanical and floral forms.from the publisherAcouple on the savanna faces a fastapproaching lion with lunch on his mind.“Adorable wife,” says the man, “Let us bolt tothe left in order to avoid calamity.”“No, no, your wonderful masculineness,”says the wife. “I believe we must dart with allhaste to the right, thereby depriving the younglion of easy pickings.”Some time lapses as they debate theperspicaciousness of the favored alternatives.Trying fervently to be fair with each other in6 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013non-profit galleries have showcased her work all around the country. While the Julie Artisans’Gallery in New York has been her most recent addition, Calderwood also has work on display inSan Diego, San Francisco and Penland, North Carolina.Most of her work that has gotten in galleries has come aboutthrough word-of-mouth and gallery owners who have invited her toshowcase her art. More impressively, Calderwood says her number ofshowcased works is growing.Name: Jessica CalderwoodResidence: MenashaMedium: metal and enamelPrice range: $500–10,000 and up“I created these works to be intentionally humorous and ironic,” Calderwood says. “Theseanthropomorphic beings are at once powerful and powerless, beautiful and absurd, inflated andamputated.”When she’s not teaching art at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Calderwood can befound in her basement studio which is home to most of her crafting. She explains that she lovesto work with her hands and that if she wasn’t an artist, she would probably be doing somethingelse that would keep her from being idle in the hands and mind.“I love getting lost in what I am doing; time feels like it stops when I’m doing it,” Calderwoodsays. “I love to express myself in other ways besides words.”Calderwood’s work will be on display during the Paine Art Center and Gardens’ Rooms ofBlooms exhibit and at the new Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel starting in April.For more information on Calderwood and her work, visit her website atwww.jessicacalderwood.com.— By Sara Steinobtaining their objective, even as the lionbears down on the pair, they agree tocompromise and holding hands rush towardthe lion.They dub their decision: sequestration.Marvin J. Murphy, publisherH I D D E NIN PLAIN SIGHTRecognize this localarchitectural detail?Send us your answer along withyour name and address byMarch 13, 2013.Correct submissions will beentered in a drawing for a$25 gift certificate toThe largest selection of beads inNortheast Wisconsin!1011 W. College Ave., Appleton920-733-2853www.glassonion.bizSubmit your entry toinfo@foxcitiesmagazine.comorFOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>P.O. Box 2496Appleton, WI 54912FEBRUARY WINNERAnne Siegrist, Appletoncorrectly answered Riverside Cemetery inAppleton


Touchmark on West Prospect | Business ProfileFalls are one of the main reasons people lose their independenceAn exercise program that focuses onimproving leg strength and balance canhelp to reduce the risk of falling.Are you at risk for falling?Falls among older adults are the leading cause ofinjury-related hospitalizations. Two-thirds of olderadults hospitalized for a fall will be sent to a skillednursing or rehabilitation center for additional care.Many will not return to their homes. These data arereal and a matter of great concern to people of allages—but especially to people over the age of 60.There are four primary things you can do toprevent a fall, which are highlighted in the latestinformation from the National Center for InjuryPrevention and Control. (1)1. Begin an exercise program to improve your legstrength and balance. If you already exercise, focuson these specific goals as you choose yourexercises.2. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to review yourmedications. Many prescriptions can causeimpaired balance.3. Get annual eye checkups and update your glasses,if you wear them.4. Make your home safer by:•Removing clutter and tripping hazards•Putting railings on all stairs and adding grab barsin the bathroom•Having good lighting – especially on stairs•Avoid using ladders or taking other unnecessaryrisks that could compromise your balance andstability.Use the “Check Your Risk for Falling” checklist,which can help evaluate your risks and benefits. (2)Marge Coalman, EdD, Touchmark vicepresident of Wellness & Programs, has developed anAdvertisementaward-winning Fall Reduction and AwarenessProgram for Touchmark residents and the public.“Essential to this program is supporting people toevaluate the inherent risks of trying to do what theyhave always done — and evaluating the barriers orobstacles that could putthem at risk for a fall.”With this in mind,older adults should seeksupport in evaluatingwhen they shouldconsider moving toan environment thatprovides support andassistance. “Many peoplewait too long to makea proactive decision,”says Coalman. Shenotes that following aMarge Coalman, EdD life-changing fall, fartoo many people aretold they cannot go back to their previous setting,but they have not planned for a transition.“I cannot emphasize enough the importance ofproactive planning,” she says. “The mistaken beliefthat it will ‘never happen to me’ is at the heart oflife-changing injuries caused by falls.”Call 920-832-9100 to participate inTouchmark’s Fall Reduction Week, April 9–12.Space is limited. The first 30 people to register willreceive a complimentary fall-reduction gift bag.(1), (2): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,National Center for Injury Prevention and Controlwww.cdc.gov/injury.2601 Touchmark Dr., Appleton920-832-9100Touchmark.comMarch 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 7


not to be missedMarch calendar of eventsSeeing StarsOn March 20, 1998 the Barlow Planetarium atUW<strong>Fox</strong> Valley in Menasha opened its doors asWisconsin’s largest planetarium. For the past 15years, the Barlow has been sharing the wonders ofthe universe with children, students, families andastronomy enthusiasts of the <strong>Fox</strong> Valley, NortheastWisconsin and beyond.Over the past four years, in the most difficulteconomy since the depression, the Barlow hasexperienced a 50 percent attendance growth in allaspects of its programs from student field trips andpublic astronomy programs to scouting and summercamps and even rock laser shows. In a recentmarket survey, Barlow’s attendance ranked in thetop 25 percent of planetarium’s at universities inthe U.S. – near the top in 2-year campuses.To celebrate this anniversary, the Barlow Planetariumwill be hosting speaker and astronomer Phil Plait,author of “Bad Astronomy” and“Death From the Skies,” host ofDiscovery Channel’s “Phil Plait’sBad Universe,” and debunkerof bad science and popularmisconceptions. At 3:30pm onSaturday, March 23, Plait willpresent in the James W. PerryHall at UW<strong>Fox</strong> Valley. Plait’s“Bad Astronomy” presentationlooks at a wide array ofcommon misconceptions fromstanding eggs on end toblowing up asteroids. Usingvideo clips from several blockbuster movies andtelevision shows like “Armageddon,” “Enterprise”and “The Simpsons,” Plait discusses Hollywood’suse of science (or lack there of). The presentation,including a Q&A, will be followed by a booksigning of Plait’s “Bad Astronomy.”Copies of the book will be available for sale at thepresentation. Tickets are available at the BarlowBox Office or online at barlowplanetarium.org.arts events1–2, 6–9 | “These Shining Lives”University students perform MelanieMamich’s play. 7:30pm. UW-GreenBay. 465-2400.1–3 | The Addams FamilyF, 7:30pm; Sa, 2pm & 7:30pm; Su,1pm & 6:30pm. <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> PerformingArts Center, Appleton. 730-3760.2, 23 | Saturday Night DancesFeaturing entertainment by GoodTime Dutchmen & Scott Sandro.7–10pm. Thompson CommunityCenter, Appleton. 225-1700.2 | Opera Scenes PerformanceStudents perform. 3pm. LawrenceUniversity Warch Campus Center,Appleton. 832-6612.2 | Winter Term Theatre ArtsProductionFred Gaines Student PlaywrightsSeries. The inaugural presentation ofnew one-act plays by LawrenceStudents. 8pm. Lawrence University,Appleton. 832-6612.2 | Jazz Ensemble8pm. Lawrence University’s MemorialChapel, Appleton. 832-6612.3 | ViBE ConcertStudent bassoon septet featuringmusic arrangements inspired by rock'n' roll. 2pm. Lawrence UniversityWarch Campus Center, Appleton.832-6612.3 | Percussion Ensemble3–5pm. Lawrence University’sMemorial Chapel, Appleton. 832-6612.3 | String Chamber Music Recital6:30pm. Lawrence University’sHarper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612.4 | Guitar Studio Recital8pm. Lawrence University’s HarperHall, Appleton. 832-6612.5 | Ensemble Concert3–5pm. Lawrence University’s HarperHall, Appleton. 832-6612.5 | Dance SeriesNew Voices in Dance. 3–5pm.Lawrence University Warch CampusCenter, Appleton. 832-6612.6 | Dance Series8pm. Lawrence University WarchCampus Center, Appleton. 832-6612.7 | UW-Green Bay Jazz & VocalJazz Ensembles7:30pm. UW-Green Bay. 465-2400.7 | Chamber PlayersFeaturing the faculty string ensemble.8pm. Lawrence University’s HarperHall, Appleton. 832-6612.7 | Voice Department Recital11:10am. Lawrence UniversityWarch Campus Center, Appleton.832-6612.8 | The New Shanghai Circus 7Group & solo acrobatics fromcontortion to trapeze acts. 7pm.Kohler Memorial Theater. 458-1972.8 | Laughter is the Best MedicineAppleton Medical Center Foundationand the Community HospiceFoundation welcomes Chicago’s TheSecond City comedy troupe. 8pm.<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> PAC, Appleton. 738-6503.8 | Wind Ensemble8pm. Lawrence University’s MemorialChapel, Appleton. 832-6612.8 | Empire BrassWorld-class trumpeter Rolf Smedvigleads America’s No. 1 ambassadors ofclassical & crossover brass. 7:30pm.Ralph Holter Auditorium, GreenBay. 338-1801.8 | Why We Dance!Massive Movement presents anexciting compilation of dances.8:30pm. Lawrence University’sHarper Hall, Appleton. 832-6612.9 | Overture!Music Director Donato Cabrerapresents orchestral masterpieces,including the debut of composerMark Grey's "Leviathan" Overture!7:30pm. Weidner Center, Green Bay.435-3465.9–10 | Arti Gras 7An eclectic display of the artsincluding a fine art fair, artistdemonstrations, performances, artactivities for children, a sculpturegarden & cultural exhibits. Sa & Su,10am–5pm. Shopko Hall, Green Bay.435-5220.10 | Music String Project/YoungBand Project Concert 78pm. Lawrence University’s MemorialChapel, Appleton. 832-6612.10 | Artist Series: Audra McDonaldFive-time Tony-award winner &among today’s most highly regardedperformers. 8pm. LawrenceUniversity, Appleton. 832-6612.10 | Music @ the Library 7Rob Ransom performs classic rock,country & gospel. 2pm. AppletonPublic Library. 832-6173.12 | Justin HinesUplifting & heartfelt music. 7:30pm.<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Performing Arts Center.730-3760.14 | Monty Python’s Spamalot7:30pm. <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Performing ArtsCenter, Appleton. 730-3760.15–17 | The Little Mermaid 7F & Sa, 7pm; Su, 2pm. WalterTheatre @ St. Norbert College, DePere.15–17 | To Be IrishDinner & a show. F & Sa, 7pm; Su,1pm. The Palace of Reifs MillsDinner Event Theatre, Denmark.732-3172.15–16 | Peter & the WolfNortheastern Wisconsin DanceOrganization’s ballet production. F,7pm; Sa, 1pm. University Theatre,Green Bay. 433-9510.16 | <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Concert BandA highly regarded communiversityband featuring current UW<strong>Fox</strong>students, alumni & members of thecommunity. 4pm. UW<strong>Fox</strong>Communication Arts Center,Menasha. 832-2625.8 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013 7 = Suitable for families with young children. = Reservation required.


16 | 3rd Saturday PerformanceTarl Knight perofrms vocals, guitar& piano. 7pm. ARTgarage, GreenBay. 448-6800.17 | Sunday Concert Series:Harmonious WailContinental jazz, swing, gypsymusic & melodic vocals. 2pm.Neenah Public Library. 886-6315.17 | Appleton Boychoir’s IrishAmerica! Spring ConcertWith special guests Trinity IrishDancers. 4pm. Appleton West H.S.Community Auditorium. 955-2224.17 | FVL Sacred Choral Concert6:30pm. <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Lutheran HighSchool, Appleton. 739-4441.17 | Neenah Community BandFree concert includes the GeorgeWashington Bicentennial Marchby John Philip Sousa, movie themes& more. 2pm. UW<strong>Fox</strong> ValleyAuditorium, Menasha. 810-1890.17 | <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Symphony“Magical Music” Concert 7Special matinee performance. 2pm.<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> PAC, Appleton. 730-3760.19, 21 | Yubal Ron Trio: MiddleEastern MusicOscar-winning composer YuvalRon (music for West Bank Story)weaves the music & dance ofopposing ethnic & religious groupsinto a harmonious evening. Tu,6:30pm; Th, 7:30 pm. John MichaelKohler Art Center, Sheboygan.458-6144.20 | ScrapArtsMusicThis group will transform the stageinto an eco-friendly musical empire.7:30pm. <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> PerformingArts Center, Appleton. 730-3760.21 | Jazz at the Trout: BillCarrothers & Matt Turner,Piano & Cello Duo7:30pm. The Trout Museum of Art,Appleton. 733-4089.21 | Elvis Lives!A multi-media & live musicaljourney featuring finalists fromElvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwideUltimate Elvis Tribute ArtistContest. 7:30pm. Weidner Centerfor the Performing Arts, GreenBay. 800-895-0071.21–24 | Northeast WisconsinPassion PlayThe story of Jesus’ life throughsong, dance & dramatic scenes. Th& F, 7pm; Sa, 1 & 7pm; Su, 1pm.Xavier Fine Arts Theatre,Appleton. 733-8840.22–23 | Freddie Cole QuartetThe “most maturely expressivemale jazz singer of his generation”performs w/ his quartet. 8pm. <strong>Fox</strong><strong>Cities</strong> Performing Arts Center,Appleton. 730-3760.23 | Symphonic Band & WindEnsemble7pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6612.23 | Academy String Orchestra &Lawrence Adult MusicProgram Orchestra3pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6612.24 | A John Rutter FestivalThe Dudley Birder Choraleperforms John Rutter’s “Gloria,”accompanied by a 9-piecesymphonic brass ensemble &Jeffrey Verkuilen at the abbeyorgan. 3 & 7pm. Saint NorbertCollege Abbey Church, Green Bay.403-3864.24 | Music @ the Library 72pm. Appleton Public Library.832-6173.24 | Lawrence Academy of MusicGirl Choir2 & 7pm. Lawrence MemorialChapel, Appleton. 832-6612.25 | St. Norbert Community Band7:30pm. Abbot Pennings Hall ofFine Arts, De Pere. 403-3950.27 | World Music Series:Ana Moura8pm. Lawrence University WarchCampus Center, Appleton. 832-6612.27 | Celtic CrossroadsAn explosion of youthful energy &dazzling musicianship. 7:30pm.Weidner Center for the PerformingArts, Green Bay. 800-895-0071.28 | Faculty saxophone recital:Jesse Dochnahl8pm. Lawrence University’s HarperHall, Appleton. 832-6612.29 | Wriston Art GalleriesOpening ReceptionPainter Rafael Salas delivers theexhibition’s opening lecture;photographic installation by SonjaThomsen; an exhibition curated by2012 Lawrence graduate CaiteeHoglund. 6–7:30pm. LawrenceUniversity, Appleton. 832-6612.new exhibitsAllen Priebe Gallery, UWOshkosh. 424-0147A Collector’s Passion for Durer’sSecrets: the MAGJEKL Collectionthru Mar 27.Appleton Public Library.832-6173Bernard Green ExhibitMar 1–Apr 30. Photographs fromaround the world.The Aylward Gallery, UW<strong>Fox</strong>,Menasha. 832-2626Paintingsthru Mar 8. Works by ThomUebelherr.Baer Gallery at Bush ArtCenter, St. Norbert College,De Pere. 403-3370Yard: The Art of Craig BlietzMar 1–29.Bergstrom-Mahler Museum,Neenah. 751-4658<strong>Fox</strong> Valley Area High SchoolGlass ExhibitionMar 2–30. Glass work from thearea’s top high school artists.Gail Floether Steinhilber ArtGallery, UW Oshkosh, 424-228120th Century Artwork Collectionongoing. Works by George Segal,Ernst Trova, Victor Vasarely,Robert Indiana & more.John Michael Kohler ArtsCenter, Sheboygan. 458-6144Ernest Hüpeden: Beyond theForestthru Mar 24. Paintings reflectingthe nostalgia, aspirations & valuesas well as the larger values of astate & nation on the rise.Spring Song RenewalThe arts wash away from the soul the dust of everydaylife. To commemorate 35 years of beautiful music, theWhite Heron Chorale is bringing back the conductorswho have helped keep the spirit of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>squeaky clean.The Spring Reunion Concert will feature all five of thepast and present conductors leading the chorus inmusical works from their shared repertoire. “It’swonderful that these conductors are coming back,”says Mary Schmidt, president of the White HeronChorale. “They have literally given voice to an art formthat has grown and thrived in the past 35 years.”The White Heron Chorale consistently delivers “reallyhigh quality vocal music that crosses all generations.”Whether young or old, dabbler or audiophile, <strong>Fox</strong>Citians will hear something familiar and moving. “It isbeautiful music,” Schmidt says, “there will beMasterworks, folk songs and a few pieces speciallycommissioned for the ensemble.”Anyone in need of a melodic soul shine can take partin the 35 year legacy on April 6. After the 7:30performance at the Lawrence Memorial Chapel inAppleton, a reception will take place at the WarchCampus Center to honor the former conductors andallow the community to get reacquainted with themover light refreshments. Over the years, they have“provided a very high quality outlet for residents topursue music,” Schmidt says.For ticket information, call 832-9700 or visitwhiteheronchorale.org.—By Matt De StasioMarch 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 9


Star-Powered ShowExtolled as a hurricane of the musical theaterworld by the New York Times, Audra McDonald isone of the most celebrated sopranos of our era.Coming to Appleton’s Lawrence Universityfollowing her Tony award-winning run of 322Broadway performances of “Porgy and Bess,” oneof the biggest names in the musical theater worldoffers <strong>Fox</strong> Citians a phenomenal opportunity tohear vocal music of the highest quality.“The reaction here has been one of profoundexcitement,” says Brian Pertl, Dean of the LawrenceConservatory. “She is one of the most importantmusical figures we’ve had in a number of years.”As a recipient of five Tony Awards and two GrammyAwards, McDonald has been lauded across all genres ofthe singing world, but don’t let her star powerintimidate you. While her masterclassoffers lifelong vocal students anexpert learning opportunity, theconcert will undoubtedly be “a greatintroduction to solo voice.”Besides musical theater, McDonald’sversatile voice provides a plethora ofpieces for a variety of musicalpalates. “Those who are nervousabout a classical vocal concertneedn’t be afraid,” says Pertl. TheMarch 10 concert offers “awonderful combination of an accessible program withone of the beautiful voices of our generation.”Something for everyone, including musically-mindedminors with parents willing to brave the 8pm downbeat.To reserve seats in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel call832-6749 or visit the Lawrence University Box office.—By Matt De StasioLawton Gallery, Theatre Hall,UW-Green Bay. 465-2271Post-Conceptual Glitter (AMastery of Fine ArtsPaine Art Center & Gardens,Oshkosh. 235-690310 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013Exhibition)Mar 7–Apr 4. Guest curated byScott Vanidestine this exhibitionfeatures the work of 26 artistsworking in a variety of media all ofwhom are either recent graduates, orcurrent students in the MFA programat the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign.Mosquito Hill Nature Center,New London. 779-6433.My Pinhole Camera at MosquitoHillthru Mar 31. Photography by NickDvoracek.Calm Before the Stormthru Apr 7. Calm before the Stormbrings together a selection ofextraordinary artworks chosen fortheir contrasting extremes in weather& mood.Rooms of Bloomsthru Mar 3 & Mar 7–10. ThePaine's interiors will be bursting w/floral arrangements & creations.From single artistic arrangements toelaborate table settings & entireroom installations, the show will bean extraordinary delight ofspectacular sights and aromas.Peninsula Art School & Gallery,Fish Creek. 868-3455We LOVE Art: Tell Me a Storythru Mar 23. View artworks by localyouth that showcase the figurativeand literal connections between artand storytelling.Plymouth Arts Center. 892-840910 x 10 paint. color. blend –TheGarret Girlsthru Mar 29. The original paintingsof these 10 award-winning artistsclearly illustrate their diverse styles& convey their individual points ofview.Rahr-West Art Museum,Manitowoc. 683-4501Youth Art SeriesMar 3–May 26. The Rahr-West ArtMuseum is invigorated byscintillating youth art fromManitowoc area schools & homeschool students.Silver Lake College Art Wing,Manitowoc. 684-6691Guest exhibitor, Hannah Irlbeckthru Mar 22. Paintings.The Trout Museum of Art,Appleton. 733-4089Members’ Biennial Exhibitionthru Mar 30. A juried exhibitfeaturing the diversity & strength ofworks by artist members of TheTrout.Wriston Art Center Galleries.Lawrence University, Appleton.832-6621.Art & Textthru Mar 10. Leech Gallery.Erin Beaverthru Mar 10. Large Paper Collage inHoffmaster Gallery.Current Voodoothru Mar 10. Prints from the LSUPrint Workshop in Kohler Gallery.Caitee Hoglund (LU ’12)Mar 29–May 5. Leech Gallery.community &cultural events2–3 | EAA Family FlightfestDiscover the world of aviation w/ aninteractive, educational experience.10am–4pm. EAA, Oshkosh. 426-6880.8 | The Five Easy PiecesDinner & dance w/ entertainment tofollow. 6–10pm. Thompson CommunityCenter, Appleton. 225-1700.8–10 | VHBA Home ExpoF, 4–8pm; Sa & Su, 11am–5pm.Players Choice of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>,Appleton. 731-7931.9 | USS Cobia Nook & Cranny TourA behind the scenes look at a WWIIsubmarine. 9–11:30am. WisconsinMaritime Museum. 866-724-2356.


9–10 | Parade of Remodeled Homes11am–5pm. Various locations. 731-7931.14–17 | WBAY Home & Garden ShowTh, 4–8pm; F, 12–8pm; Sa, 10am–8pm; Su,10am–4pm. Brown County Arena &Shopko Hall, Green Bay. 438-3270.16 | St. Patrick’s Day Parade10am–1am. Downtown Green Bay. 437-5972.16 | Garden Expectations Conference Hear experts share their wisdom & browsevendor exhibits. 8:30–3:30pm. Liberty Hall,Kimberly. 731-9385.18 | St. Patrick’s Day LunchEntertainment by Bill Clancy. 12–2pm.Thompson Community Center, Appleton.225-1700.22–24 | 36th Annual Tri-County ArenaHome & Garden ShowF, 5–8:30pm; Sa, 9am–4:30pm; Su, 10am–4pm.Tri-County Arena, Neenah. 731-9731x10.24 | Antiques Appraisal Have your vintage toys, photos & ceramicsappraised by Antiques Roadshow guestexpert Mark Moran. 1:30–4:30pm. MenashaPublic Library. 967-3690.fundraisers9 | Rock for Wishes7 of the area’s best bands: Rooftop Jumpers,Half Empty, Ask Your Mother, Cycledown,Star 69, The Presidents & Shaker & theEgg! We also have 50/50 raffles, silentauction items, & much more. 3pm. Tanner’sBar & Grill, Kimberly. 707-7651.16 | The Arc <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> 10th Annual TeaParty & Fashion Show We invite children w/ & w/o disabilities toparade in their outfits under the spotlight.11am–1pm. Bridgewood Resort Hotel,Neenah. 725-0943.23 | A cappella Karaoke KafeMajor fundraiser for The <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Chorusof Sweet Adelines. 7pm. <strong>Fox</strong> Valley TechnicalCollege, Appleton. 715-526-6163.lectures, readings &discussions2 | Outagamie County Master GardenersIncorporating vegetables into a flowergarden. 10–11:30am. Appleton PublicLibrary. 832-6173.4 | Nature & Wildlife of the WoodlandDunesJoin us for a discussion on the Nature &Wildlife of the Woodland Dunes in TwoRivers. 2–3pm. Neenah Public Library.886-6315.4 | On the Road Again w/ MasterGardenersOut West: The Canadian & AmericanRockies. 7–8pm. Appleton Public Library.832-6173.5 | Visiting Artist: Evan Baden Lecture“Technically Intimate: Recent Work byEvan Baden” w/ reception following.4:45–6pm. Lawrence University WristonArt Center, Appleton. 832-6612.7 | America’s Music Series“Broadway: The American Musical: Episode2, Syncopated City (1919–1933)’ followedby a discussion. 6:30pm. Warch CampusCenter Cinema @ Lawrence University,Appleton. 832-6612.9 | Irish WarriorsA look at the world of the Medieval IrishWarrior. 10:30–11:30am. New LondonPublic Museum. 982-8520.9 | Saturday Learning Series: The Historyof the Hess Cooperage CompanyLearn about a Wisconsin’s largestindependent cooperage (barrel making)company that manufactured & repairedbeer & wine kegs. 1–2pm. WisconsinMaritime Museum, Manitowoc. 684-0218.11 | Meet Wisconsin Authors SeriesFeaturing the Sanvidge sisters, authors ofApple Betty & Sloppy Joe. 4–5pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.18 | Knit2TogetherMultigenerational knitting circle. 6:30–8pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.21 | Creative CommunityBring your latest crafting project & suppliesto the library for an evening of hanging outw/ other crafty types. 6–7:45pm. LittleChute Public Library. 788-7825.21 | Neenah 101: Behind the NamesWilliam Brehm will discuss theinterconnections & genealogies of the area’spast residents. 7–8:15pm. Neenah PublicLibrary. 729-0244.23 | Spring Thaw Symposium Featuring author Marty Wingate, Jim Naufrom Ball Horticulture Company, RichardHawke, Plant Evaluation Manager atChicago Botanic Garden & Zannah Crowefrom Monches Farm. 9am–3pm. Green BayBotanical Garden. 490-9457.28 | Holy Thursday Gather for supper & be fed in body & soul.6:30–8pm. The Bridge-Between RetreatCenter, Denmark. 864-7230.29 | Good Friday: Healing a FragmentedWorld Invite your spouse, neighbor or friend tosupper for conversation & inspiration.6:30–8pm. The Bridge-Between RetreatCenter, Denmark. 864-7230.March 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 11


Arts & CultureFrom theGround UpBy Cameron CarrusWhen farmers sow asense of community,everyone reapsthe benefits,includingrestaurants,businesses andour own bodies.The <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> arewell on their way toestablishing thisall-encompassingagricultural idealthrough collaborativecommunity initiatives.14 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013With advances in technology andtransportation, we now have access to any food wedesire, regardless from where it comes. It is easy toconsume without considering a food’s origin andits effects on the world. The CommunityInitiatives in Sustainable Agriculture(CISA) in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> is makingan effort to bring the communityback to its roots and alert localsto resources available in theirown backyards.Riverview Gardens, a 70-acre urban farm near downtownAppleton, and Lawrence University will behosting a CISA conference April 5–7. Theconference will include hands-on informationalworkshops, farm tours and farm panels with aprimary emphasis on recruiting new farmers.CISA will function as the annual conference forthe new Community Farm Incubator program inthe <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> area, which focuses on creatinga tight local food community. The CommunityFarm Incubator program ensures that newfarmers have the resources and opportunities togrow through relationships with restaurants,agriculture-related businesses and activitiesthat the community has to offer.“We want to build confidence insustainable agriculture as a worthwhilepursuit,” declares Riverview GardensManager Oren Jakobson, who volunteered tohelp organize the conference. “The limitingfactor [in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>] is production andaccess to food, not demand.”He explains that although farming maynot bring in the big bucks, one can befinancially successful, and the intrinsic benefitsPhoto courtesy of Riverview Gardens.– time outdoors, flexibility of hours and access tohigh quality food – are invaluable.As Jakobson suggests, demand for local food inthis area is significant. Riverview Gardens, which ispreparing for only its second growing season, hasalready made enough connections with farms,distributors and restaurants to create a Local FoodAcademy (LFA) that Jakobson refers to as a “localfood marketing coalition.” The LFA, which includeslocal establishments such as Gourmet Grassfed inOshkosh, Kangaroostaurant, Sun Brothers Naturalsand Keune’s Authentic Foods among others, meetsfour to six times annually to promote collectivelearning and networking for a varied group ofparticipants in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>’ food economy.Brady Ahrens, head chef of Appleton’s StoneCellar Brewpub, has been cooking with local andorganic produce for the last four years. He buysproduce extensively from Riverview Gardens,Keune’s Authentic Food in Seymour, ParkridgePhoto courtesy of Riverview Gardens.


Organics in Fond du Lac,Gourmet’s MushroomDelight in Eden, GoodGrief Market Gardens in Appleton and SpringdaleFarm in Plymouth. He attributes his access to localfood to the area’s progressive demographic andtheir support of local food producers. Ahrenselaborates, “People around here are educatingthemselves on food. And with the presence of newdocumentaries that address the issue, people areconcerned about their health.”This community concern manifests itself inmany ways. Kirk Vosters, co-owner of SunBrothers Naturals Farm in Appleton, notes thatfarmers markets have been growing in popularitysince he and his brother Kendall started the farmin 2010. Although Vosters believes that “localagriculture is just a part of life,” as it is essential forpeople to grow food when a community demandsit, he also acknowledges the instrumentality of thecommunity’s forward-thinking attitude in allowinglocal agriculture to thrive in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>.CISA is recruiting from a broad range ofcommunity members, all of differing ages, interestsand professions. Jakobson comments that the <strong>Fox</strong><strong>Cities</strong> area is currently at the bottom of what theycan support agriculturally so there is hugepotential for growth. Every new producer willeither address or create a different demand for thecommunity and a diverse group of farmers canhelp meet these growing demands. Ahrens agreesthat currently, more local farms can only benefitour community.Ideally this more-the-merrier attitude will helpgrow agriculture inthe community,The Community Initiatives inSustainable Agriculture (CISA)conference will be held April 5–7.Registration is open online atcommunityfarmincubator.orguntil March 15. Contactinfo@communityfarmincubator.orgfor more information.but differingopinions aboutf a r m i n gcomplicate theidea that quantityis the solution toa g r i c u l t u r a lgrowth. Vostersasserts, “you haveto want to be afarmer, not abusinessman, inagriculture. [One’s] motives cannot be financial.That will work itself out if you believe in whatyou’re doing.”Ahrens believes that farming should bebusiness-driven, though he also wants a qualityproduct. “Knowledge of the source is important...Iwant to know how [the food] is grown and the soilcontents, as well as the farmers and family,” hesays. In Voster’s view, the farmer whose truepassion is agriculture will generate the superiorproduct. In turn, Ahrens will purchase thatfarmer’s product, as the success of his restaurantdepends on it.Though financial success may not be everyfarmer’s main concern, it is essential to theirgrowth. Jakobson stresses the importance ofsimple business concepts like resourcemanagement among producers to create a unifiedagricultural community. Jakobson uses theexample of seed-purchasing. If one farm cancoordinate its seed-purchasing with surroundingfarms, they can place a bulk order and distributethe seeds to the other farms at a cheaper price.The CISA conference will address businessplanning concepts such as these.Distributors such as Trust Local Foods in LittleChute and Jakobson’s meetings with the LocalFood Academy bridge the gap between agricultureand business. Trust Local Foods compiles theproducts of 54 farms from Appleton to Janesville,and distributes them to coffee shops, restaurantsand nutrition centers from Green Bay toSheboygan. This “mediating” makes access to foodconvenient for businesses and aids small farmers indistributing their product.Whether your passion tends toward businessor agriculture, it is possible to contribute to thesuccess of local food in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>. “[When]local chefs purchase good, healthy food fromhonest local farmers and showcase it on theirmenus for hungry patrons, [it] completes the circlein the community; economically, socially andenvironmentally,” says Vosters.Photo courtesy of Riverview Gardens.March 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 15


showcase▲Heaven on EarthDesign junkies will be over the moon atCedar Harbor, Appleton’s newestretail utopia featuring handmade giftsby local artists as well as reclaimed andrepurposed home decor. Stop in anddiscover treasures to keep or gift, if youcan part with them! Tu–W & F–Sa,10am–5pm; Th, 10–7:30pm. 611Morrison St., Appleton. 740-4669.The NaturalDining ChoiceStone Cellar Brewpub iscommitted to sustainabiltyand buying local. Enjoy theorganic luncheon salad and soup bar. In the evening the menufeatures pub favorites, steaks, seafood, pasta and great pizzas.10 fresh and natural beers always on tap. Stop in andexperience the old world stone atmosphere in the this154 year old brewery building. Open daily at 11 a.m. inthe Between the Locks building. 1004 S. Olde Oneida St.,Appleton. 731-3322. stonecellarbrewpub.com▲Most ComfortableBarstools in Town!Looking for a bite to eat ina hassle-free setting?Bazil’s Pub andProvisions offers just whatyou need. Make sure to askabout our Beer Club,featuring more than 150 beers from around the world!Open for lunch at 11am, serving food until 1am sevendays a week. Happy Hour from 4–7pm and half priceappetizers M–Th, 10pm–1am, all day Sunday. 109 W.College Ave., Appleton. 920-954-1770.▲▲Discover the Power Tower!Power Tower, an amazing ten-foot tall paper sculpture is ondisplay at the Paper Discovery Center throughout April andMay. Meet its creator, Michael Velliquette, on April20 as part of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Book Festival and registerfor a workshop with the artist. 425 W. Water St.,Appleton. 920-380-7491. www.paperdiscoverycenter.orgQuality Workmanship,Exceptional Customer CareServing the Valley for over 50 years,Watters Plumbing, Inc. is known forexcellence in plumbing and affordablepricing. Did you know we offer the samevalues in bath remodeling? Being aCertified Aging-in-Place Specialist(CAPS), Watters can transform abathroom full of barriers into anaccessible, safe area for the aging andthose with disabilities. We can helpmake showering safer and easier in aslittle as one day. Call for a free, in-home,no-pressure estimate. 920-733-8125.www.wattersplumbing.com▲▲Diversity in DrinkDr. Jekyll’s, where the drink selections are as eclectic as thecrowds, has been keeping College Avenue weird since 1999.With rotating tap beers and more than 150 bottled varieties,Jekyll’s offers assortment inmore than just libations.Buddha statues, disco ballsand a loaded jukebox createthe perfect ambiance forintellectual musings andfriendly debate. OpenMonday 5pm–close,Tuesday–Saturday 3pm–close and Sunday for Packergames. 314 E. College Ave.,Appleton. 733-9883.16 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013IRISFine Yarns132 E Wisconsin Appleton• Locally remanufacturedlaser toner cartridges• 100% unconditionallyguaranteed• Free pickup anddelivery• Full line ofprinting supplies• Laser printer repair& maintenance1800 S. Lawe St., Appleton830-1072 www.foxlasertoner.com


ais forAstronomyExplore the Universe.The Barlow Planetarium1478 Midway Rd., Menasha920.832.2848www.barlowplanetarium.orghis forBirthday!HappyCelebrate with Funset birthdaypackages and trained party hosts.Funset Boulevard3916 W. College Ave., Appleton920-993-0909 funset.compis forPaper“Celebrating All Things Paper –The Wonder and the Legacy”with hands-on fun andinteractive exhibits.Paper Discovery Centerwww.PaperDiscoveryCenter.org920.380.7491sis forSingingEnriching Lives through SingingAppleton Boychoir920.955.2224appletonboychoir.comxKidBizbcCamp is forBoy ScoutsBuilding the leaders of tomorrow.Find a local group atwww.BeaScout.org920.734.5705www.BayLakesBSA.orgis fore Education!For Excellence in 3K-12th gradeEducation chooseFVL Schools5300 N. Meade St., Appleton920.209.3857fvlschools.org/member-schoolsl Learningis forfor Faith, Values,and Learning choose<strong>Fox</strong> Valley LutheranHigh School5300 N. Meade St., Appleton920.739.4441 www.fvlhs.orgtis Theatreforworkshop & audition dates.Attic Theatre has big events forlittle actors. Visit our website forAttic Theatre920.734.7887www.attictheatreinc.comis forYouthyMakaroff Youth BalletSpring Concert, May 3 & 4Sharing the art of balletwith the community.920.257.8288makaroffyouthballet.orgfis forFlyingVisit EAA for Family Flightfest,EAA AirVenture Museum3000 Poberezny Rd., Oshkoshwww.airventuremuseum.org920.426.4818is foriInterestingthings to learn and do!is forOnawaySee what you’ve been missing…Register today!Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade /Camp Onaway109 W. Columbian Ave., Neenahwww.bgbrigade.com 920.725.3983Good Timesin DowntownAppletonMuseums, restaurants, events &shops just for you!www.appletondowntown.orgjMarch 2-3, 2013.gis forThe Building for KidsChildren’s Museum100 W. College Ave., Appleton920.734.3226www.buildingforkids.orgmis forMuseumExperience the unique history andculture of the Oneida people.Oneida MuseumW892 Cty. Rd. EE, De Pereq920.869.2768is forQuarry QuestCome move the earth in giantmachinery, dig for fossils, andprospect for gold. Sept. 14, 2013.Michels Materials QuarryNeenahquarryquest.comuZipping zis forAroundExplore the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>on the bus!Valley Transit920.832.5800www.myvalleytransit.comnris forRocksLearn about rocks, fossils,minerals, and more at the Weis!Weis Earth Science MuseumUW-<strong>Fox</strong> Valley1478 Midway Rd., Menasha832.2925 weismuseum.orgvis forVictorianfamily funGet Switched On!Hearthstone HistoricHouse Museum625 W. Prospect Ave., Appleton920.730.8204www.hearthstonemuseum.orgdis forDance!Celebrating 25 years of outfittingdancers, skaters and gymnasts!Dance!225 E. College Ave., Appleton920.749.0305kis forKidsWhere good beginningslast a lifetime!Child’s Choice Learning Center1800 S. Lawe St., Appletonchildschoicelearningcenter.com920.738.7770is foro Onesiestie-dyed onesies and t-shirts!Come in and see our selection ofVagabond Imports113 E. College Ave., Appleton920.731.2885www.vagabondimports.comis forwWinnecomacGirl Scout Day Camp in Kaukauna.Adventure awaits!Girl Scouts of theNorthwestern Great Lakesgsnwgl.org 888.747.6945


At Home2013 NARILEVEL BEST AWARDSBy Amelia Compton WolffThis year’s Level BestAwards, a celebrationof area contractors andtheir remodeling projects,included an array ofaward-worthysubmissions frommembers of the <strong>Fox</strong>Valley chapter of theNational Association ofthe Remodeling Industry(NARI). From aJapanese-inspiredbathroom renovationto a wheelchair-friendlyhome kitchen makeover,our panel of expertjudges selected the2013 standouts.A special thank you to our judges, who lent theirexpertise and time to the contest: Bob McKenny,interior design instructor at <strong>Fox</strong> Valley TechnicalCollege; Marge Stammer, broker associate atColdwell Banker; Trevor Frank, senior architectat Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. and PamelaVan Hout, interior designer at Short ElliottHendrickson, Inc.JUDGES’ CHOICEWinner: Timber InnovationsThe owner of this home kitchen was injured in an accident which left him confined to a wheelchairand unable to work. He took over many household duties including the preparation of family meals, buthis existing kitchen presented many challenges. An obtrusive island cabinet extended too far into thefloor plan to clear with a wheelchair, a narrow sink alcove made its access cumbersome and a datedstorage system limited access to items at the rear of cabinets.The homeowners desired a kitchen that would be easily navigable for a wheelchair, while still beingfunctional for the whole family. Timber Innovations of Kimberly was able to create practical solutionsthat freed their client of obstacles and secured them the Judges’ Choice designation.“Not that this is the most expensive project or most grandiose, but it’s a really good example of howa contractor listened and put together something really valuable for the client," judge Trevor Frank says.Timber Innovations moved the sink to a longer, adjacent wall which allowed for more uninterruptedcounter space and created a more open floor plan. Rollout shelving was incorporated in the pantry andupper cabinets were kept low for reachability. Judge Pam Van Hout especially appreciated the drop downdrawer front which hides a knife drawer and butcher block designed to roll out over a wheelchair.The judges agreed that the biggest success of this project can be found in what is unseen: itsaccessibility for all members of the family.“It’s the best overall because it showed outstanding universal design as well as good, practical designwork for all users,” judge Bob McKenny says.18 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013


JUDGES’ CHOICE RUNNER-UPWinner: Welhouse Construction ServicesWith a small, 1930s kitchen closed off from the rest of the house, thehomeowners longed for an open floor plan that was conducive to causaldining and entertaining, all while maintaining the home’s original character.Welhouse Construction Services of Kaukauna designed a kitchenconcept that created a more functional work triangle, allowed fully-accessibleentry into the space andmaximized cabinet space.After removing a load-bearingwall between the kitchen anddining room, a granite-toppedsnack bar was added as anadditional dining area."I definitely liked howthey kept the character of thehome with the archedopenings,” Frank says. “It wasalso very creative how theyrecessed the refrigerator so itdidn’t protrude into the spaceby creating that little pocketin the wall."Van Hout noted the beautiful hickory cabinets, including the newlyadded floor-to-ceiling pantry, as well as the variance in the tile flooring.“The larger tile pattern makes the room feel a lot bigger,” she says.RESIDENTIAL BATH OVER $20,000Winner: Distinctive RenovationsAs frequent travelers, the homeowners of this bathroom redo requestedan updated master bath capable of showcasing art pieces from theiradventures. Space was an issue as the original dressing area consisted of threeclosets, taking up much of the ground level bathroom’s square footage. Thehomeowners desired an extended floor plan, updated vanity, more naturallight and sliding panels to complement the closet doors.Distinctive Renovations of Appleton was able to creatively fulfill theirclients’ desires by installing an acrylic block window which allowed for light,but also maintained privacy. Japanese Shoji screens were installed over thecloset and as a privacy screen for the toilet/shower room after the existingdoor and wall were removed.“This project shows a total transformation from old to new and met theexpectations of the homeowner,” judge Marge Stammer says. “I love the wellblendedwood work.”McKenny was impressed by the custom-made maple vanity with twinKohler vessel sinks. Japanese-inspired vanity legs and oriental hardware arein keeping with the bathroom’s East-meets-West theme.How do you measure up?If you’re involved in theremodeling industry, why aren’t youa member of NARI?Join today!March 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 19


RESIDENTIAL UNIVERSAL DESIGNWinner: Tod Raehl Remodeling &ConstructionStaying within the home’s existing footprintand ensuring its resale value were top priorities inthis bathroom renovation which was required toaccommodate a special needs child.Tod Raehl Remodeling & Construction ofNeenah was given the challenge of devising a wayto control the water from the shower drain whilenot impeding the entrance and providing a vanityfor storage without it coming in contact with anywater.The project presented many challenges, all ofwhich were impressively met. The existing floordeck was dropped to prevent water buildup in theentry. A simple glass panel was installed to keepthe toilet area dry and the custom vanity wasdesigned to be wall hung with a split drawer to fitaround the plumbing.McKenny appreciated the innovative designthat the contractor developed to accommodate atrolley track used for a lift.“They really made this functional, but alsolook sharp,” he says. “There’s a lot of thought thatwent into that.”Thinking About Remodeling?There are a lot of options out there, and we’d like to help you choosethe right one for you. Call the NARI-<strong>Fox</strong> Valley’s HomeownerHotline, 832.9003, or visit us on the Web at remodelfoxvalley.comWe’ll send you a free brochure on how to select a contractor, and alist of NARI remodelers in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>.KITCHENS BATHS FULL SERVICE REMODELER920.731.6500 renovationsatw.comCraftsmanship in Every Home… Beauty in Every DetailWith over 25 years of experience, Timber Innovationshas the integrity, knowledge and skills to get the jobdone right and on time. From new home constructionto remodeling and fine furniture, we will help makeyour home a place of distinction.2013 LEVEL BEST JUDGE’S CHOICEFour generations ofcertified professionals providingaward-winning structural design,remodeling, building andinterior design services.Commercial/Residential115 South Maple St., Kimberly 920.788.7400www.timberinnovations.com20 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013


The Gardens at Felician Village | Business ProfileThe Gardens at Felician Village inManitowoc provides seniors with theopportunity to maintain an active lifestyleThe Gardens at Felician Village – Celebrating Active LifestylesVoted #1 Senior Independent Living in Manitowoc County“Celebrating Active Lifestyles” is not just anadvertising tag line. It actually describes living in TheGardens at Felician Village.One of the newest, and most popular, activitiesoffered is Wii bowling. When residents first heard itinvolved a computer,they weren’t too excited,but once they saw ademonstration theyquickly wanted to giveit a try. Now there areeven men’s and awomen’s bowling teams.The women’s team,The Garden Gals, hasbecome so good theychallenged – and beat –the administration teamthree times!If the “newfangled”computer bowling isn’tyour cup of tea, thentraditional wooden shuffleboard, just like peopleplayed in taverns across Wisconsin, is also available.The exercise class outgrew its room in TheGardens and was moved to the attached VillageSquare to accommodate more residents. The exercisesare designed specifically for seniors; they are lowimpactand can even be done while seated.Residents also like to party, so every other weekthere is a happy hour in the lounge which features afull kitchen, full bar, entertainment system including60” television and plenty of room for seating. There’seven enough room for some dancing. Often there islive entertainment provided during the happy hour.The woodworking shop provides an excellentopportunity for residents to maintain a hobby. Theshop has all the tools a person would want includingAdvertisementMany residents enjoy the opportunity to joina bowling league again.table saw, band saw, miter saw and many electric handtools.If you enjoy movies, a weekly movie (withpopcorn, of course) is offered. One residentcoordinator gives a brief introduction to the movie,including information aboutthe director, actors or otherelements related to themovie. Afterward, someresidents choose to discusstheir thoughts about themovie.Of course you don’t haveto be going all the time. Forsome quieter activities, youcan join other residents toenjoy cards and games atalmost any time. TheGardens staff and otherresidents will help you findthe activity you enjoy -Cribbage, Sheepshead,poker, Pinochle, bridge, Yahtzee, Skipbo, Dominoes,Bingo, Scrabble and more.Even dining supports an active lifestyle; it is asocial event. You can eat with friends from on and offcampus and choose from one of three on-campusrestaurants.The best advice is to see The Gardens at FelicianVillage for yourself. There are garden homes andapartments and both offer one, two and three-bedroomoptions. Call Roselle Holschbach at(920) 684-7171, ext. 409 to schedule a tour and toget more information about living an active lifestyle atThe Gardens.Mention that you read this article in<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> and receive a free meal foryou and a guest when you come for a tour.1700 S. 18th St., Manitowoc920.684.7171www.felicianvillage.orgMarch 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 21


Alex FehrenbachCalvin AndersenSteve CatlinGROW LOCAL, NEENAHThe Organic ChampionsIn 2011 Neenah natives Calvin Andersenand Steve Catlin, both 24, teamed up withcollege roommate Alex Fehrenbach, 23, to formGrow Local, a start-up farming operation offeringsustainable produce grown using organicmethods. A greenhouse-enclosedaquaponics system, which combinesaquaculture (raising fish in tanks)and hydroponics (growing plants inwater), is one example of howGrow Local plans to create asustainable food source that willinvigorate the communityeconomically andenvironmentally.“The <strong>Fox</strong> Valley is a greatmarket for local food and rightnow we’re finding, to our pleasure,that local food is underservedhere,” Catlin says.The trio has overcome somegrowing pains, because figuring outhow to run a business as well as afarm is no easy feat. Luckily thesethree aren’t afraid to get their handsdirty (and we don’t just mean in theirraised soil beds made from a repurposedCranky Pat’s stage). Whether it’sadjusting the temperature of thegreenhouse or finding an organic ironsupplement for the plants, the GrowLocal guys have discovered adaptability isa vital component of their ecosystem.But sustainable agriculture is not theonly goal at Grow Local — sustainablebusiness is also high priority. Thecurrent operation on Park Avenue inNeenah is a pilot project to prove themodel, Andersen says, and is the firststep in a larger plan to franchiseGrow Local. Providing the tools,training and resources successfulfarmers would need, the partnershope to help establish Grow Localstart-ups in communitiesthroughout the state.“We kind of had the notionwhen we started that we wanted tosave the world,” says Fehrenbach,who acknowledges that the notionhas evolved a bit. “Our vision forthe future is still the same. We wantto be an integral part of thecommunity for education and food, forentrepreneurship.”March 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 23


The Handmade HeroYou could say thatMichelle Aspero, 37, was cutfrom the entrepreneurialcloth.“I collected vintage[clothing] when I wasyounger and wanted to opena vintage store at one point,”she says. “I’ve always hadthat entrepreneur in me.”Eleven years ago,Aspero, a self-taught sewer,founded dainty daisies as anonline store to make moneywhile being a stay-at-homemom. As a brand, daintydaisies is dedicated tobespoke clothing andaccessories, but these aren’tyour grandma’s crocheteddoilies. From bow ties thatdouble as hair bows toAspero’s signature wrapMichelle Asperoskirts, dainty daises is aDAINTY DAISIES,handmade haven brimmingAPPLETONwith trendy, one-of-kind items.Aspero opened her firststorefront six years ago inOshkosh and relocated todowntown Appleton in January2012 after discovering her currentspace for lease. Entrepreneurship isa delicate dance and Asperobelieves evolution is essentialfor any “art-repreneur” toflourish. Beginning in June,dainty daisies will return to itsroots by refocusing as an online store only.A a true proponent of the handmade movement, Asperoorganizes two annual urban craft fairs at Becket’s in Oshkosh,Handmade for the Holidays and Fall in Love with Handmade.Both fairs serve as a network breeding ground for local crafters.Aspero also maintains a presence at the Downtown AppletonFarm Market and presents her goods at home parties and trunkshows.For small business success, Aspero suggests finding footing inyour unique passion and not wavering from it.“Stay true to yourself, be original and do what you love,” shesays. “Things I did in the beginning were not necessarily me.Now what I do is 180 percent me.”The Interactive Tech InnovatorIf the words “augmented reality” have you thinking sciencefictionfantasy, you’re not alone, but it’s the stuff of Star Trek thatScott Koffarnus specializes in. (Check out this issue’s cover for aprime example.)Koffarnus, 51, is the CEO and creative director of Cineviz, anexperiential media company in Green Bay that works with clientsranging from Bemis to Nickelodeon in creating innovative brandexperiences by merging creative content with technology.Cineviz, which employs 18 staff members and counting, workssubstantially in the event world as well. For example, atMilwaukee’s near-zero waste music festival Rock the Green,Cineviz supplied the interactive YrWall Digital Graffiti Wall soconcert goers could create eco-friendly works of art by tagging agiant screen with a modified spray paint can. The can ‘sprays’ infrared light which is tracked by a computer and appears wherever thecan is sprayed.“This is where the world has gone and continues to go,”Koffarnus says. “It’s moving faster in this realm than ever before.If you’re in the creative world you should always be striving to dosomething to the next level.”Koffarnus, a Brillion native, launched Cineviz in 2008 afterfinding opportunities in the digital signage market. The companyhas since moved into the interactive world of touchscreens andgesture recognition. This isn’t Koffarnus’s first rodeo, havinglaunched his initial company Freshpaint Digital in 2003. Withplenty of experience behind him, Koffarnus brings persistence aswell as passion to his current venture.“Any entrepreneur makes a lot ofmistakes,” he says. “You’re going to fail alot, but it’s about whether or not you havethe stamina to pick yourself, learn, moveon and do it again.”Scott KoffarnusCINEVIZ,GREEN BAY24 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013


Amanda WrightAMANDA CUPCAKE,NEW LONDONThe SweetDreamerAmanda Wright, 33,describes her sparkleenshroud,tutu-donned,superhero personaAmanda Cupcake asa mash-up of fourthings: a pinch ofDr. Seuss's whimsy, a dash ofLucille Ball's humor, a sprinkleof her inner child and a splashof Ellen DeGeneres’s dancemoves.Amanda Cupcake reigns ather Cupcake Mansion, locatedoff Highway 45 south of NewLondon, in an 1848 farmhouseturned bakeshop on a 75-acrestead named Irish Acres. It ishere where Wright spends eachweek baking and bedazzlinghundreds of cupcakes that bear astriking resemblance to herself:impossibly colorful and over-thetop,like Rainbow Brite broughtto life.“The main ingredientin my cupcakes is love,”Wright says. “I put glitterypieces of my heart in each cupcake that I bake.”Despite her sprinkles and sparkle, Wrightdoesn't come across saccharine. Maybe it's knowingshe left behind a fast-paced career in the L.A. fashion industry soshe could return to her hometown of Waupaca and aid her parentsthrough illness that lends her a certain credibility. Wright turned tobaking for solace when her parents fell ill. She got her professionalstart working out of Cronies Cafe’s licensed kitchen and officiallybecame Amanda Cupcake, LLC in May 2011. Today Wright sellstreats retail at her Cupcake Mansion, wholesale and creates customorders for weddings and celebrations.Wright possesses a kind of scrappiness you might not expectfrom a girl in five-inch, emerald green heels, but you would expectfrom anyone who, when faced with adversity, decides to start herown business. Wright’s success story of tenacious self-reinventionmakes her dream of dumping glitter over the <strong>Fox</strong> Valley from acupcake-shaped G6 jet seem a little more viable.“I look at nothing as impossible," she says. "I can conquer itall through cupcakes.”The Feline CommunicatorPlunging into entrepreneurship is scary enough, but it palesin comparison to being padlocked in a double-enclosure with abig, hungry cat.“Until you’ve heard a tiger eat a full leg of lamb, bone and all,you don’t have any idea what fear is,” says 42-year-old ScottShipps, head trainer and owner of Appleton-based Fluent Felinewhich specializes in feline training and behavioral modificationtherapies.In 2000, the former Navy medic was working as a televisionnews anchor near Las Vegas when an assignment took him to BigCat Encounters Ranch, a 20-acre grassland habitat that is hometo several rare tigers. Shipps hit it off with owner Karl Mitchelland that day had a life-changing interaction with a group of tigercubs. Shipps began working with Mitchell in training andhandling big cats for TV, movies and advertising.After relocating to Appleton in 2011 due to his wife’s job,Shipps saw an opportunity in the local market so he enrolled in<strong>Fox</strong> Valley Technical College’s E-Seed entrepreneurship trainingseries which he credits for helping Fluent Feline get up andrunning.Since officially launching Fluent Feline in March 2012,Shipps has worked with roughly 50 clients locally. Sure, he canshow you how to make your cat jump through hoops and ride onyour shoulder, but Shipps’s mission is more about tackling thebehavioral issues with which many cat owners are plagued.“Anyone with a house cat is going to eventually have abehavioral problem and I can fix it,” he says. “No problem isunfixable.”Getting his share of raised eyebrows when people learn of hiswork, Shipps believes incredulous reactions should only serve asfuel for any entrepreneur with an outside-the-box vision.“You’ve got to blindly believe in your own dream when yougot nothing but naysayers.”Scott ShippsFLUENT FELINE,APPLETONMarch 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 25


DiningCooking with BeerBy Samantha ZinthOnce reserved for frat parties and tailgate zones, beer is gaining prominence in fine diningthroughout the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>. With the growing popularity and availability of craft beers andmicrobrews, local foodies are developing a taste for beer beyond the bar. We asked five localchefs for recipes to pull your favorite brew from pint to plate.Chef Kevin Havinga, Main EventSteakhouse, Little ChuteWe’re accustomed to enjoying a cold beer witha piping hot steak, but when used in preparation,beer can make an already tender cut even moresucculent. This beer-based glaze brings a depth offlavor that accents the meat without overpoweringit.“Dark beer is ideal for a glaze as it doesn’t breakdown during cooking,” Chef Kevin Havingaexplains. “The fruit and sugars really complementthe thicker beer, resulting in a sweet, smoky finish.”Rib-eye with Guinness Glaze16 oz. rib-eye steak12 oz. Guinness1/4 cup brown sugar1/2 cup honey2 Tbsp. chopped pineapple1 Tbsp. soy sauceSalt and pepper, to tasteIn a small saucepan, combine Guinness,brown sugar, honey, pineapple and soysauce. Bring mixture to a boil and reduceheat. Reduce glaze by approximately halfand season with salt and pepper. Cook ribeyeto medium/medium-rare and pour glazeover the meat. Place glazed rib-eye underthe broiler for approximately 2 minutes, oruntil glaze begins to caramelize. Garnish witha grilled pineapple ring and serve with grilledasparagus and roasted red potatoes.26 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013Chef Leah Fogle, Appleton Beer FactoryChocolate and coffee are a classic combination,but chocolate and beer? According to Chef LeahFogle of the Appleton Beer Company (opening thisspring), stout beer is a natural pairing for chocolatedesserts.“Stout beer has a dark roasted malt withcharacteristics similar to coffee,” she says. “The rich,toasted flavor of the malt enhances the chocolate,making it more robust.”Chocolate Stout CupcakesCupcakes:1 1/2 cups chocolate stout(Guinness recommended)4 oz. unsalted butter3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder2 cups dark brown sugar3/4 cup sour cream2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 1/2 tsp. baking sodaPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a cupcakeor muffin pan with 24 regular-size cupcakeliners.Photo courtesy of Appleton Beer Factory.Place the stout and butter in a medium-sizesaucepan and gently whisk together onmedium heat until the butter is melted.Remove from the heat. Sift cocoa powderinto a medium-size bowl and add the sugar.Slowly whisk into the stout mixture. In a smallbowl, combine the sour cream, eggs, andvanilla and lightly whisk until smooth. Addthis mixture to the saucepan and whiskthoroughly (it may appear lumpy). Sift theflour and baking soda together in anothersmall bowl and then add it to the saucepan,mixing a final time until the color is even.Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full with batter andbake until the cakes spring back aftertouching, about 27 minutes (depending onyour oven). Cool the cupcakes in their panfor 5 minutes before transferring to a coolingrack.Frosting:1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature3/4 lb. unsalted butter, room temperature1 tsp. pure vanilla extract1/2 tsp. pure almond extract1 1/2 lbs. confectioners’ sugar, siftedUsing an electric mixer with a paddleattachment, blend cream cheese, butter,vanilla and almond extract. Add theconfectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes using astar plain tip.Chef Brady Ahrens, Stone Cellar BrewPub, AppletonBeer is well suited to braising, a cookingtechnique that incorporates both pan searing andslow roasting. Braising imparts intense flavor byslowly simmering cuts of meat in a small amount ofcooking liquid, in this case, beer.“The ale adds a nice malty taste to the meat,”Chef Brady Ahrens says. “The fattier cut pulls thebeer in really well, making it exceptionally tender.You can smell the beer coming off the plate.”


Beer Braised Pot Roast3–4 lbs. local or natural chuck eye roast,1 inch thick pieces3 carrots, peeled and chopped1 onion, chopped2 bottles Stone Arch Six Grain Ale2 cups flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. pepper1 tsp. granulated garlic2 oz. Worcestershire sauce1 cup beef stock2 bay leavesOlive oil, to coat panCombine salt, pepper and flour, mixingwell. In a braising pan or Dutch oven, heatolive oil. Dredge meat in seasoned flourand sear on both sides in hot pan. Addcarrots and onions to pan and deglaze withbeer. Add granulated garlic, Worcestershiresauce, bay leaves, and beef stock. Simmeruncovered on the stove for 10 minutes.Cover and put in preheated oven at 350degrees for 2 hours or until tender. Servewith mashed potatoes and Stone Arch beer.Chef Terrance Wilder, Greene’s PourHouse, NeenahFor a fresh take on the average fish fry, look nofurther than Greene’s Pour House in Neenah. TheIrish-themed restaurant and bar is livening up yourtraditional Friday night fare with a unique twist:Guinness.“A dark, heavy beer makes a much thickerbatter,” says Chef Terrance Wilder. “Most beerbatters are kind of flaky, but the Guinness makesthe fish more tender and gives the batter somestructure.”Continued.March 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 27


Q.A.ask Chef JeffHave a culinary question? Send us an email or go to ourwebsite and click on Your Input.What are some more modern takes on traditionalveggie preparations? –– Lulu, OshkoshSince the dawn of time(I presume), folks have beentrying to come up with new andinventive ways to incorporatevegetables in their diets. Whilemany people probably still considervegetables a colorful adornment to the featured item of the meal, mostpeople need to add substantially more vegetable consumption to theirdiets. Some of the more trendy preparations (modern, if you will)include the following:Sautés: Many vegetables lend themselves extremely well to this colorfulpreparation, which when done properly, should add very little fat to thecooking process. Almost any vegetable can be sautéed as long as theyare cut to a size appropriate to their cooking time (the firmer thevegetable, the longer it will take to cook, like carrot versus zucchini).Sautés can be enhanced at the conclusion of the cooking process with alittle flavored oil or balsamic vinegar, fresh cut herbs, fresh squeezedcitrus or a little grated hard cheese.Roasted Medleys: Especially suited for root vegetables, prepare them bycleaning and cutting them to the desired size, rubbing or spraying themwith a little oil and roasting them in a relatively hot oven. Challengeyourself to roast different veggies together including carrots, turnips,parsnips, squashes, peppers, onions and potatoes. Variety will provideoptimum color, flavor and texture variations.Purees: While some readers may consider this “baby food,” there issomething special about the flavor that can be established with pureesof parsnips, carrots, peas, butternut squash, cauliflower and all sorts ofpotatoes.Incorporations: Dishes like pastas and rices are perfect for theincorporation of vegetables. You can choose to prepare the vegetables inlarge distinguishable pieces or diced small or minced to be lessdistinguishable.More on the Web∂ Visit foxcitiesmagazine.com for Chef Jeff’s chock-full-ofveggiespasta prima vera recipe.D R I N KOF THE MONTHJennifer Kuehn, owner of the durty leprechaun Irish pub, serves up thisfun St. Patty’s Day sipper to get the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> thinking spring andshamrocks.IRISH GOLDRecipe courtesy of:the durty leprechaun,Appleton2 oz Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey1 oz Peach Schnappsginger aleorange juiceMix whiskey and schnapps in ahighball glass filled with ice. Topwith ginger ale and a splash oforange juice.Irish Beer Battered Fish3 cups flour 1 1/2 cups Guinness1/4 cup Lawry's Seasoning Salt 1 1/2 cups water1/4 cup garlic powder 4–6 fish fillets (perch, haddock1/4 cup black pepper or walleye recommended)Thoroughly mix the flour, Lawry’s Seasoning Salt, garlic powder andblack pepper. Set 1 cup of the flour mixture aside. In a mixing bowl,combine remaining flour mixture, Guinness and water. Whisk until allflour lumps are gone and batter is smooth.Dredge fish fillets in flour mixture, coating well, and dip into beerbatter. For best results, cook fish in grease that is heated to 350degrees.Chef Bill Neubert, Spats, AppletonGuinness is a St. Patrick’s Day staple, but a pint isn’t for everyone. Spats,the “Tav on the Ave” in Appleton, offers this festive, Irish-inspired dishperfect for all palates.“You don’t have to love dark beer to love this dish,” says Bill Neubert,owner of Spats. “You can taste the note of Guinness, but it’s notoverwhelming. It’s very universal.”Guinness Irish Stew2 lbs. lamb meat, cut into chunks6 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 coins8 baby red potatoes,quartered1 jumbo onion,cut into chunks2 garlic cloves, diced1 can of Guinness beer1 tsp. ground Thyme1 tsp. Cajun seasoning1 cup flour1/2 cup olive oil1 Tbsp. tomato paste1/2 cup waterSalt and pepper, to tasteCombine flour, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper and mix well. Dipthe lamb chunks in olive oil and coat them with the flour mixture.Sear the lamb in a nonstick frying pan until all sides are brown. Placepotatoes, onion, carrots, Thyme, garlic, Guinness, water and tomatopaste in a crockpot. Add cooked lamb to the vegetable mixture andstir. Cook on high for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.For thicker broth, make a roux by melting 4 Tbsp. of butter overmedium-high heat. Add 6 Tbsp. of flour, whisking constantly.Once mixture starts bubbling, reduce heat to medium-low and stiroccasionally for 2-3 minutes. Add roux to crock pot and allow tosimmer before serving.JERRY MURPHYCLU, ChFCJerry Murphy& Associates• Retirement IncomePlanning• 401(K) Rollovers• Estate Planning• Charitable Giving• Annuities• Mutual Funds• Advisory Services• Fee-Based Planningthrough LPL Financial• 529 EducationalPlanning1047 NORTH LYNNDALE DR., SUITE 2B, APPLETON920-739-5549 www.MurphyAdvisor.comSecurities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.28 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013


where to dineCarmella’s: an Italian Bistro716 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton. 882-4044.Authentic Italian cuisine in a modest,European style setting with a livelyatmosphere and a knowledgeable,welcoming staff. Choose fresh pastas,entrees, appetizers, salads and sandwichesany time of day. Enjoy a classic Italianmeat and cheese plate for dinner or takesome home! Divine desserts are made inhouse and the wine list spotlights Italianwines. 2012 FOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>’sGolden Fork Award winner for BestOverall, Best Italian, Best Presentation ofEntrée, Best Seafood, Best Waitstaff andBest Dessert. Our private dining area isperfect for small groups, or let us bringthe party to you with off-site catering.Su–Th, 11am–9pm; F & Sa, 11am–10pm.Reservations accepted for parties of 6 ormore. Parties less than 6, accepting “call-aheads”for our daily waiting list. carmellasbistro.comCena 125 E. College Ave., Appleton 830-7820.Cena of Appleton is charming downtownAppleton with its contemporary interior andfine, locally-sourced cuisine. The casual eateryfeatures a weekly fresh-never frozen fish special.Enjoy intimate live performances of jazz, bluesand other musical genres each and everyweekend, for which they won FOX CITIES<strong>Magazine</strong>’s Golden Fork Award for Best LiveEntertainment! Relax with a local beer on tap orhomemade red sangria. Kitchen hours: Tu–Th,5–9pm; F & Sa, 5–10pm. cenarestaurant.netGingeRootz Asian Grille 2920 N. BallardRd., Appleton. 738-9688. Discover how thefinest ingredients come together to create awhole new world of flavor. Stop in for lunch ordinner in our contemporary dining area, or relaxin the Zen Lounge with a drink from our fullservice bar. Have a special event on the horizon?From business meetings to birthdays, our banquetroom is sure to spice up any party. Open daily11am–9:30pm; bar open 11am–close; HappyHour, M–Th, 4–7pm with complimentaryappetizers with drinks. gingerootz.comGrand Meridian 2621 N. Oneida St.,Appleton. 968-2621. Grand Meridian is theplace to be for Sunday brunch! Our legendarybrunch buffet is served every Sunday morningfrom 9:30am to 1:30pm. The buffet features fullbreakfast selections and entrees such as ourfabulous broasted chicken, baked haddock,sage dressing, breakfast meats, scrambledeggs, pancakes and cheesy hash browns alongwith a fresh salad and dessert bar. Reservationsare recommended for groups of 8 or more.www.thegrandmeridian.comOsorio’s Latin Fusion 1910 N. Casaloma Dr.,Appleton. 955-3766. Welcome to Osorio’s LatinFusion, a family owned establishment where foodis prepared entirely from scratch right in ourkitchen. Our menu, including a largeselection of gluten free items, mergessensational Latin flavors with our otherfavorite foods to create a unique taste.Consider booking a private room foryour next event. Open for lunch anddinner seven days a week.www.osorioslatinfusion.comVince Lombardi’s Steakhouse 333W. College Ave., Appleton. 733-8000.Located inside the Radisson Paper ValleyHotel. Honored with the NFL’s MostValuable Property (MVP) Award in 2009.Extraordinary Steaks, Superb Wines andLegendary Service. Enjoy world-classdining set among Coach Lombardi’spersonal memorabilia and classic photos.Experience a commitment to excellencein food, beverage and service that iscommensurate with the standards of ournamesake. The award-winning restaurantfeatures extraordinary USDA prime cuts of beefand a wine list that Wine Spectator <strong>Magazine</strong> hasnamed “one of the most outstanding in theworld.” www.vincelombardisteakhouse.comZuppas 1540 S. Commercial St., Neenah (inthe Shops at Mahler Farm, next to Copps FoodCenter). 720-5045. Our top-flight chef team ledby Chef Peter Kuenzi, urban cafeteria setting, andpenchant for local ingredients ensure that yourfood is creative, fresh and ready fast. Forbreakfast, lunch and dinner, Zuppas Café offerschef-prepared soups, sandwiches, salads andmore. Enjoy handcrafted pastries and dessertswith coffee or take home a variety of freshprepared salads and entrees from our deli. ZuppasGreen Room is perfect for intimate weddings,rehearsal dinners, presentations & meetings,corporate functions, family gatherings, andbirthday parties. M–F, 8am–8pm; Sa, 11am–3pm;closed Su. Visit zuppas.com for daily specials.appletoN201 W. Northland Ave. 996.0983kiMberlyN474 Eisenhower Dr. 830.6605NeeNah878 <strong>Fox</strong> Point Plaza 969.1480de pere – el Maya1620 Lawrence Dr. 337.0552www.goelazteca.comMarch 2013 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 29


the place we call homeArea photographers share their vision of TimelessKim Thiel of Kim Thiel Photography, AppletonAmber Pheifer of Pheifer Photography, NeenahCraig Augustine of Craig Augustine Photography, AppletonRachel Aberle of ARNA Photography, OshkoshCalling all area professional photographers! We’d love to have you participate in this monthly feature,please contact Ruth Ann Heeter at 733-7788 or raheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.com for more information.30 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | March 2013

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