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<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>: Fact or Fiction? | Great Walks | <strong>Stories</strong> <strong>from</strong> <strong>Estates</strong> | <strong>Provisions</strong> <strong>with</strong> a <strong>Past</strong>May 2012foxcitiesmagazine.com


Celebrating the Place We Call Home.foxcitiesmagazine.comPublishersMarvin Murphy Ruth Ann HeeterEditorRuth Ann Heeterraheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.comAssistant EditorAmelia Compton Wolffedit@foxcitiesmagazine.comEditorial InternsGrace SavidesCameron Carrus Cassidy WilsonArt DirectorJill ZiesemerGraphic DesignerJulia SchneseAccount ExecutivesRuth Ann Heeterraheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.comChris Dearingcdearing@foxcitiesmagazine.comAdrienne L. Palmadrienne@foxcitiesmagazine.comAdministrative Assistant/DistributionMelissa Westinfo@foxcitiesmagazine.comPrinted at Spectra Print CorporationStevens Point, WIFOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong> is published 10times annually and is available for thesubscription rate of $18 for one year.Subscriptions include two issues of theArts Guide and a DINING GUIDE.For more information or to learnabout advertising opportunities,call 920-733-7788.© 2012 FOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>.Unauthorized duplication of any or allcontent of this publication is strictlyprohibited and may not be reproducedin any form <strong>with</strong>out permission ofthe publisher.FOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>P.O. Box 2496Appleton, WI 54912Please pass along or recycle this magazine.


May 2012c o n t e n t sfeaturesHistory<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>: Fact or Fiction?Think you know it all?Think again!By Amelia Compton Wolff14foxcitiesmagazine.com18Cover Story<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> on FootThis month, try hoofing it on one (or all three)of our favorite walking tours around the Valley.By Grace Savidesu The <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> At Work column is nowa web exclusive! Read about life at theHousing Partnership of the <strong>Fox</strong> Valleythrough the eyes of Case Manager TaraWettstein.u Maggie Jerome, a graduating senior ofthe Makaroff Youth Ballet, talks aboutdance, life and the art of performing.u Learn about The Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Seed to Marketprogram where Appleton Career Academy students grow produce.u Local estate sale operators share the wildest finds they’veencountered on the job.PLUS...∂ Expanded Calendar Listings∂ BlogOn the CoverThe WG Bryan Bridge, Neenah. Photo by Julia Schnese∂ Dining Directory∂ Downloadable EditionAt HomeA Seller’s MarketIn the world of estate sales,everything has a price –and a shot at a second life.By Amelia Compton WolffDiningDeconstruct the DishEven food has a history.Retrace your meal back to itsroots and savor its story.By Cameron Carrus& Cassidy Wilson82226departments6 Artist Spotlight8 not to be missed15 showcase28 ask Chef Jeff28 drink of the month29 where to dine30 the place we call homeMay 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 5


artist spotlightBand GateH I D D E NIN PLAIN SIGHTRecognize this localarchitectural detail?Send us your answer along <strong>with</strong> yourname and address by May 11, 2012.Correct submissions will beentered in a drawing for a$25 gift certificate toAutumn TwilightChicago BluesWhen you go to Cozumel, Mexico, you usually come back<strong>with</strong> a goofy shirt or hat. Eight years ago, Andy “Cosmo-Joe” Watkins came back <strong>from</strong> Cozumel <strong>with</strong> an aspiration instead.While walking the island’s streets, he saw a spray paint artistcreating a piece. “I thought it was the coolest,” reflects Watkins,“and I wanted to try it out.”Though he did have some formal training in art, Watkins wasout of his element in the realm of spray paint art. But Watkins’tenacious, independent honing of his craft has allowed him to makea name for himself as a spray paint artist who is “100 percent selftaught.”Watkins’ unique style has even enabled him to bringcommunities together. Watkins says that he has always been fairlycomfortable in the center of a crowd, so while the masses mayprove nerve-wracking for some, Watkins feeds off their energy.“I have a hard time painting by myself now,” says Watkins. “Thecrowd is as much a part of the painting as the painting itself.”If you want to be a part of Watkins’ artwork, come see himwork his magic outside of the Madison Museum of ContemporaryArt on Saturdays in the summer. Locally, Watkins will have agallery at the Art Affair Gallery in Menasha open through theend of May. He will also be doing a live demonstration at thesame location on June 2. You may be able to grab one of hissignature “90-second paintings,” or he may even do a specialrequest for you. Either way, Watkins is sure to please <strong>with</strong> hisdistinct style and charisma.To contact Cosmo-Joe, call 450-1565or send him an email at andy@cosmojoe.com—By Cameron CarrusThe 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 54912APRIL WINNERTina Stumpf-Hagglund, Appletoncorrectly answered<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Stadium in Grand CuteSplatter Py6 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012Name: Andy “Cosmo-Joe” WatkinsResidence: AppletonMedium: Spray paint, oil and acrylicPrice range: Street art starts at $25;Studio art $100–800


<strong>Fox</strong> Valley Reproductive Medicine | Business Profile<strong>Fox</strong> Valley Reproductive Medicine offers more choices for women and families<strong>Fox</strong> Valley Reproductive Medicine of Wisconsin(FVRM) is an independently physician-ownedorganization based in Appleton specializing inreproductive medicine and fertility issues. Utilizing themost effective healthcare techniques of modernscience, the physicians at FVRM understand thatmaking the right choices when it comes to reproductivehealth is truly a partnership <strong>with</strong> the patient.From infertility treatment to family planning,FVRM was founded <strong>with</strong> the goal of offering a widerange of services to women and families throughoutthe <strong>Fox</strong> Valley, Northeast Wisconsin and UpperMichigan. Coming to FVRM is a significant step inyour fertility journey. For families facing infertility, itcan be an especially emotional time.“We are understanding of the challenges patientsface when attaining pregnancy,” says OB/GYNPhysician Thomas Reinardy. “We can be theirsounding board.”In addition to providing support throughouttreatment, FVRM is committed to providing patients<strong>with</strong> timely answers and information. FVRM’s teamof nine specialty physicians, <strong>with</strong> experience in bothmale and female infertility, provide patients a uniquecombination of experience as well as some of themost advanced methods in reproductiveendocrinology. A nurse coordinator is available toassist patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.“Our set up allows for greater flexibility in gettingpatients information quickly so they can be betterinformed throughout their treatment,” Reinardy says.Advanced infertility treatments are providedthrough affiliated partnerships <strong>with</strong> AdvancedFertility Center of Chicago and ReproductiveMedicine and Infertility Associates in the Twin<strong>Cities</strong>, two of the leading national and internationalinnovators in the subspecialty of In Vitro Fertilization(IVF) procedures.As a satellite host for these organizations, FVRMcan offer local patients world-class care while keepingAdvertisementtravel to a minimum, all at a competitive cost.Undergoing IVF procedures at one of these acclaimedfacilities would normally require a three weekextended stay or constant travel. FVRM patientsreceive the same definitive treatment while usuallyonly requiring one onsite visit.As part of their commitment to ongoingimprovement, FVRM will soon be expanding theirservices. In 2012, FVRM will be looking to offeradvanced diagnostic and treatment services in orderto provide more comprehensive fertility care.Infertility Nurse Coordinator, Jean Schlais, RNVisit the staff of FVRM at their new location,2100 S. Kensington Drive, Suite 1 in Appleton, oronline at www.fvreproductive.com. If you'd like tolearn more about FVRM or schedule an appointment,please call (920) 560-5585. A staff member willhappily explain any of their services includinginfertility testing and treatments, assistedreproduction and family planning.2100 S. Kensington Dr., Appleton920.560.5585www.fvreproductive.comMay 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 7


not to be missedMay calendar of eventsarts events3 | Heavy Metal Ensemble ofLawrence UniversityDebut concert. 9:30pm. LawrenceMemorial Chapel, Appleton. 832-7000.4 | UW<strong>Fox</strong> Valley BandA community band composed of UW<strong>Fox</strong>students & community musicians. 7pm.Perry Hall @ UW<strong>Fox</strong>, Menasha. 832-2611.5 | Beverly Smith & Judy CrainThe duo performs Journey to the Centerof the Earth, a portrayal of Pearl S. Buck,author of The Good Earth. 7pm. TheARTgarage, Green Bay. 448-6800.5 | Lakeshore Wind Ensemble:An American Salute7:30pm. Capitol Civic Centre,Manitowoc. 683-4733.5 | FVSO 45th Anniversary SeasonFinaleFeaturing two works by Hispaniccomposers. 7:30pm. <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> PerformingArts Center, Appleton. 730-3760.5 | The Piano Men Starring Jim WitterA celebration of the songs of Billy Joel &Elton John. 2pm & 7:30pm. Grand OperaHouse, Oshkosh. 424-2350.6 | <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Lutheran HS Band &Choral Concert6:30pm. <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Lutheran HighSchool, Appleton. 739-4441.Final de la Temporada6 | New Horizons Band & OrchestraAdult members of this LawrenceAcademy of Music ensemble present theirspring concert. 4pm. Lawrence MemorialChapel, Appleton. 832-6632.6 | Lawrence Academy of MusicChamber Ensembles3pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6632.7, 14, 21, 28 | Folk Dancers of the<strong>Fox</strong> ValleyWatch or participate in traditional folkdancing every Monday. 7:30pm. MemorialBuilding, Menasha. 734-4029.8 | Geoffrey Burgess, baroque oboeLawrence University guest recital. 8pm.Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-7000.10 | Gene Pokorny, tuba8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6632.10–12 | Show Your Face(s): A MasqueAn evening of scenes that explore feelingswe all have, hide & share. Th & F, 8pm;Sa, 3 & 8pm. Cloak Theatre, LawrenceUniversity, Appleton. 832-6632.11 | Danilo Perez w/ Lawrence FacultyJazz Trio8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6632.12 | Exile & the HolocaustLawrence University Faculty ChamberConcert. 8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton.832-6627.The <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Symphony Orchestra (FVSO) will celebrate its 45th season finale(final de la temporada) on May 5. As the finale falls on the Mexican holiday ofCinco de Mayo, this performance features a unique musical selection by twoHispanic composers.The concert will begin <strong>with</strong> a Moncayopiece entitled “Tierra de Temporal.”The piece, a more obscure work of thecomposer’s, is described by MusicalDirector Brian Groner as a “hiddengem in the Mexican music repertoire.”The following piece is “Mundo” byGustavo Leone, which Groner describesas a beautiful and etherealcomposition. Leone will be inattendance at the concert where he willpresent a pre-concert talk.Cynthia Stiehl, mezzo-soprano, will bejoining the orchestra to performLeone’s work. Stiehl performed thepremiere of “Mundo,” which is sung inthe Mayan language, Kiche. She alsohas worked <strong>with</strong> Groner previously, so the chemistry between the conductorand the soloist will shine through.The concert will conclude <strong>with</strong> Mahler’s Symphony No.1. Groner says that the“soul stirring” nature of the piece and the big ending that it provides is sure toplease the crowd. The orchestra will be equipped <strong>with</strong> eight horns to make thefinale even bigger!The Mexican music will complement that sangria you had, and the final note ofMahler’s First will ring in your ears until the beginning of FVSO’s next season onOctober 6.—By Cameron Carrus8 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 201213 | Flute Studio Recital3pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6612.13 | Music @ The LibraryFeaturing the New Horizons EncoreStrings Chamber Ensemble. 2pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.13 | American Guild of OrganistsFeaturing Lawrence University organstudents. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 7:30pm. 832-7000.17 | Dan Trudell Organ Trio7:30pm. The Trout Museum of Art,Appleton. 733-4089.17 | Lawrence University Opera ScenesExcerpts <strong>from</strong> the world’s greatest operassung in their original language. 8pm.Stansbury Theatre, Appleton. 832-6632.17–19 | Chicago7:30pm. Grand Opera House, Oshkosh.424-2530.18 | GBSO Presents Dinner @ the OperaFeaturing soprano Erin Snell & pianistDavid Severtson. 6pm. Green BayBotanical Garden. 435-3465.19 | Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra,Edo de Waart, music directorGet a glimpse of MSO’s Spring for Musicfestival at Carnegie Hall. 7:30pm. RalphHolter Auditorium, Green Bay West HighSchool. 338-1801.19 | Lawrence University WindEnsemble8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6632.20 | Lawrence University PercussionEnsemble3pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6632.20 | Improvisation Group of LawrenceUniversity8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6632.21 | Lawrence University Jazz SmallGroups8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6632.23 | Lawrence University Jazz Band8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6632.25 | ImprovedySketches based on audience suggestions.7:30pm. Appleton North High SchoolCommons. 832-4300.25 | Lawrence University ChoirLawrence Concert Choir, CantalaWomen’s Choir & Viking Chorale,directed by Stephen Sieck & PhillipSwan. 8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6632.26 | Lawrence University SymphonyOrchestra8pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6632.26 | The Mood ManualProgressive/alternative rock band <strong>from</strong>Madison. 9pm. Warch Campus Center,Appleton. 832-7000.27 | Lawrence University SymphonicBand3pm. Lawrence Memorial Chapel,Appleton. 832-6632.29 | Lawrence University StringChamber Music Recital9pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6632.30 | Lunchtime Organ RecitalKathrine Handford. 12:15pm. LawrenceMemorial Chapel, Appleton. 734-3762.31 | Lawrence University HybridEnsemble8pm. Harper Hall, Appleton. 832-6632.exhibitsAppleton Public Library. 832-6173Designing Women Critique GroupMay 2–Jun 30. Multimedia.Ryan SchultzMay 3–Jun 29. Multimedia.The Aylward Gallery, UW<strong>Fox</strong>,Menasha. 832-2626Frank & Lynn Zetzmanthru May 4. Multimedia.UW<strong>Fox</strong> Spring Semester StudentExhibitMay 11–Jun 15.Baer Gallery at Bush Art Center, St.Norbert College, De Pere. 403-3370The Bases Loaded SeriesMay 23–June 15. Works by BrianLindstrom.Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah.751-4658Kitchen Dreams: The ComicalGlasswork of Ricky Bernsteinthru Sep 2.Door County Maritime Museum,Sturgeon Bay. 743-5958Titanic’s Wakethru June 17.Pirates: Ship to Shoreopens May 19.History Museum at the Castle,Appleton. 735-9370A.K.A. Houdiniongoing. Exhibit illustrating the life &times of the legendary Harry Houdini.In Her Own Words: Edna Ferberongoing. Original documents, firsteditions,& photographs illuminate thelife of Appleton’s world-renowned author.Tools of Changeongoing. The tools, people, work, & lifein the <strong>Fox</strong> River Valley <strong>from</strong> 1840–1950.Progressive Appleton: Through theLens of W.D. Schlaferthru Aug. This exhibit hinges onAppleton’s evolution <strong>from</strong> a fledglingmanufacturing town to a modernindustrial center.John Michael Kohler Arts Center,Sheboygan. 458-6144The Line Unleashedthru Sep 9. The Arts Center presents thework of six artists who closely examine anessential feature of drawing—the line.Manitowoc County Heritage Center.684-4445Flag of Company A, Fifth WisconsinRegimentongoing. An exhibit showing the journeyof 104 flags worn by the ManitowocGuards during the Civil War.


Cycling Through the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>: Bike Week 2012As the weather warms up, many of us are looking for a reason to get outside.Bike Week (May 13–19), sponsored by <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Greenways, is a greatchance for moms, dads, kids and everybody in between to remember thatbicycling is a great way to stay healthy, save money and enjoy the greatoutdoors.Bike to WorshipOn Sunday, March 13, kick off bike week by riding your bike to church.Afterwards, why not ride someplace new for brunch?Get Up & RideBetween May 1 and August 31, participate in the Get Up & Ride challenge.Last year, the challenge was first tested in Wisconsin. It was so successful thatthis year it's going national! Sign up at endomondo.com/join/national to helpdefend Wisconsin’s biking reputation and record the number of miles youbike during the challenge.Trail DayDid you know that there are over 90 miles of bike trails in the <strong>Fox</strong> Valley area?Take May 15 to explore someplace you've never seen. You can find maps ofall the trails at foxcitiesgreenways.org.Ride of SilenceMeet at Wheel & Sprocket in Appleton for a slow, silent ride at 7pm on May 16.Riders worldwide will participate in honor of cyclists who have been killed orinjured while using public roadways. Helmets, which are strongly encouragedfor all Bike Week events, are required for this event. Call 997-9300 for moreinformation.Bike Safety DayOn May 17, schools all over the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> will encourage students <strong>with</strong> a"Safe Route to School" to take advantage of it and bike to school for the day.Many schools will hold educational activities on bike safety.Trails for Tomorrow ConferenceThis conference, held at Miron Construction in Neenah on May 17, willhighlight the ways in which people can promote bicycling in theircommunities. This year's main focus is "Safe Routes to School" for localstudents.Bike to Work DayWhy not save some gas money and enjoy the springtime sunshine duringyour commute on May 18? YMCAs throughout the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> will offer freeshowers to those who want to freshen up.Family Day: Happy TrailsAs Tom Walsh, president of <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Greenways says, "Biking is a socialactivity and it's great for families." Bring the whole family out to Telulah Parkin Appleton on May 19 for a casual 5K walk/run/ride on three beautiful trails.—By Cassidy WilsonMirro Aluminum Companyongoing. A collection of the numerousaluminum goods produced by the companyover the past 100 years.What Makes Us Who We Are?ongoing. Items <strong>from</strong> Manitowoc’s history,including information about the area’s firstimmigrants.National Railroad Museum, Green Bay.437-7625Pullman Porters: From Service to CivilRightsongoing. The life story of the porter, <strong>from</strong>working for the Pullman Company, toefforts to unionize. Housed in a Pullmansleeping car restored to its 1930sappearance.Neenah Historical Society. 729-0244.Native American Displayongoing. Viewable during normal City Hallhours. Located in lobby & south hallway ofNeenah City Hall.Neville Public Museum, Green Bay.448-4460Hometown Advantage: TheCommunity & the Packersongoing. Eight short films.Discovery Roomongoing. Provides a distinct area devotedentirely to hands-on History, Science &Art activities for children as young aspre-school.An Artistic Discovery.thru Jun 3. Congressional ArtCompetition sponsored by the U.S. Houseof Representatives. Paintings, drawings,prints, collage, digital art & photography.Moneyvillethru May 6. Play the stock market, runyour own lemonade stand & put your faceon a million dollar bill in this exciting newexhibit that will have you seeing money ina whole new way.Geology Rocks!thru Jun 4. Incorporates history, art,personal experiences, group activities,regional jobs & Wisconsin’s third largestindustry.1812thru May 6. The War of 1812 is oftentaught as an afterthought to the AmericanRevolution. Using artifacts, interactives &graphics, this exhibit tells the stories of thevarious players in the war-Menominee,British, French, Ho-Chunk & American &its impact on them.May 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 9


Serving your family’s heating and airconditioning needs in the <strong>Fox</strong> Valley since 1921.Four generations of Christensens have run ourfamily business, maintaining the qualityworkmanship you’ve come to expect <strong>from</strong> us.Voted “Best of the Valley” (4 years)!Visit our showroom at1609 W. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton920.731.3002www.christensenheating.com24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICEMay 12–Sep 9. Football brings all theexcitement & experience of playingfootball while teaching the science,technology, engineering & math that makeit all possible.New London Public Museum. 982-8520Girl Scouting 1912–2012thru May 12. The history of GirlScouting. Researched & designed by alocal Girl Scout for her gold award.Football: The ExhibitJerry Murphy& Associates• Retirement Income • Mutual FundsPlanning• Advisory Services• 401(K) Rollovers • Fee-Based Planning• Estate Planning through LPL FinancialJERRY MURPHY • Charitable Giving • 529 EducationalCLU, ChFC • AnnuitiesPlanning1047 NORTH LYNNDALE DR., SUITE 2B, APPLETON920-739-5549 www.MurphyAdvisor.comSecurities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.Reanimation and Renewal at the BalletRebirth is the theme of this year’s spring performance <strong>from</strong> the Makaroff YouthBallet, where 20 to 25 dancers will be performing in “Zoetic,” (adj. pertainingto life). Artistic Director Jeanette Makaroff says the word zoetic is especiallyfitting as their graduating seniors prepare to move forward.“The idea is everything that we're doing <strong>with</strong>in this concert pertains to life, itpertains to where our company is in this day and time and where thesedancers are,” Makaroff says.The performance consists of two parts. First dancers will perform to music<strong>from</strong> Mozart’s “Divertimento” featuring classical ballet technique. The secondpart, simply called “Untitled,” is a perennial student favorite <strong>with</strong> moderndance and music <strong>from</strong> Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring.” Both pieceswill be performed on a stripped-down, bare stage <strong>with</strong> no scenery, wingsor story, letting the art of movement truly shine.This year, the company is performing Friday evening and Saturdaymorning rather than the usual Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.Makaroff says she hopes the morning performance will energize andanimate the audience."We start [the audience’s] day off <strong>with</strong> something artistic so it inspires themto go off and do something creative <strong>with</strong> the rest of their weekend,” shesays.Performances are Friday, June 1 at 7pm and Saturday, June 2at 10:30am. Contact Executive Director Linda Drezdzon atmakaroffyouthballet@focol.org for more information.More on the Web: Read the story of Maggie Jerome, agraduating senior of the Makaroff Youth Ballet, as she talks about dance, lifeand the art of performing.–By Grace SavidesNortheast Wisconsin Technical CollegeArt Gallery, Green Bay. 498-5487Celebrate Life by HEALthru May 30.Oneida Nation Museum, Oneida.869-2768Oneida Nation Warriors, Honoring ourVeteransongoing. Learn of contributions toAmerica by Oneida men & women intimes of war & peace.A History of Iroquois Beadworkongoing. View beautiful Iroquois & Oneidabeadwork, lace, basketry, & other artwork,& learn of the artistic methods & historyof the tribes.Oshkosh Public Library. 236-5205.The Many Faces of George Washingtonthru May 7.Paine Art Center and Gardens,Oshkosh. 235-6903Counterpoint: Rodger Bechtold &Richard Taylorthru May 20. This dynamic exhibitionfeatures the work of two distinguishedcontemporary artists w/ Wisconsin ties.Paper Discovery Center, Appleton.380-7491Tree to Tissueongoing. Look, feel & smell to understandthe process for how a tree is turned into atissue.Purdy-Weissenborn Paper Labongoing. A display of art shows the beautythat can be created using recycled paper &a variety of paper-making techniques.A Child’s View of Paper-makingongoing. A two-story exhibit, papermachine to explore.The 19th Century Atlas Mill Mona &Doug Dugal Exhibitongoing. Aphotographic timeline of thehistory & architecture of the Atlas Mill.Peninsula Art School and Gallery,Fish Creek. 868-3455The Art of Animation Exhibitionthru Jul 14. Award-winning works ofartists sponsored by the National FilmBoard of Canada.Thrivent Gallery, Mosquito Hill NatureCenter, New London. 779-6433Conversations in Stitch on NatureMay 5–Jun 24. Works by midwest fiberartists.The Trout Museum of Art, Appleton.733-4089Art of Sir Winston Churchillthru Jul 29. Paintings, photographs,etchings and sculpture depicting WinstonChurchill by artists who captured thelikeness of one of the greatest figures of the20th century.Weis Earth Science Museum, Menasha.832-2925Dinosaur Denongoing. A complete Psittacosaurus w/stones in its gizzard, a life-size skull replicaof Stan, the Tyrannosaurus rex, & a thighbone of a duck-bill dinosaur that you cantouch.Explore Mines & Mineralsongoing. Walk through a lead-minetunnel, explore WI’s mining history,discover how Native Americans minedcopper, learn how we use rocks & minerals& marvel at their beauty!7 = Suitable for families <strong>with</strong> young children. = Reservation required.


Wisconsin Maritime Museum, RiversideGallery, Manitowoc. 684-0218.Ghost Ships of the Schooner Coastongoing. Photography by Tamara Thomsencommunity events& festivals6 | 2012 Paper Discovery Duathlon 7This family friendly event features aplayground where kids can gather to have agood time. 7:30–10:30am. Riverside Park,Neenah. 429-8044.12 | Heritage Hill State Historical Park35th Anniversary & 2012 OpeningDay 7Celebrate this jewel of the community w/ apancake & porkie breakfast, annual sheepshearing, interactive games & more.10am–4:30pm. Heritage Hill State Park,Green Bay. 448-5150.12–19 | Feather Fest 2012 7This weeklong celebration of ourfeathered friends providessomething foreveryone, <strong>from</strong> lectures toworkshops, family fun & more. Seeschedule for times. New London PublicMuseum. 982-8520.15 | Tales of Mary LincolnDenise Blaze of Oshkosh returns to thelibrary in character as Mary Todd Lincoln’ssister, Elizabeth Edwards. 6:30–8pm.Oshkosh Public Library. 236-5205.19 | Johnson’s Nursery Tour & NativePlant Sale Join Wild Ones <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Area for a tourof Johnson’s Nursery. Plants for sale.9–11:30am. Tour; 10am. WILD Center,Neenah. 730-3986.19 | Festival of SpringFree outdoor festival featuring the Paine’sannual Spring Plant Sale & more than 200vendors of original art, crafts & gardensupplies. 9am–4pm. Paine Art Center &Gardens, Oshkosh. 235-6903.19 | Celebrating 25 Years of Life at theBridge-BetweenCelebrate the history & future of theBridge-Between w/ great food, story sharing,live music & tours. 12pm. Bridge-BetweenRetreat Center, Denmark. 864-7230.19, 20 | 36th Annual MidwesternModel Ship & Boat ContestModelers <strong>from</strong> throughout the UnitedStates display their models. 9am–5pm.Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc.866-724-2356.25, 26 | USS Lagarto RemembranceDay CeremonyVisit w/ submariners & shipyard workerswho served on or built the Manitowocsubmarines. F, 9am–5pm; Sa, 8am–4pm.Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Manitowoc.684-0218.26–28 | Celebrate De PereOne of Wisconsin’s premier outdoorfestivals. Sa, 1–11pm; Su, 12:30–11pm;M, 1–4pm. Voyageur Park, De Pere.713-8007.28 | Memorial Day: A Civil WarRememberedJoin Heritage Hill in honoring the bravemen & women who lost their lives servingour nation. 10am–4:30pm. Heritage HillState Park, Green Bay. 448-5150.28 | City of Appleton Memorial DayParade & Ceremony 7A rifle salute <strong>from</strong> the Scarlet Guardbegins the parade at College Ave &Appleton St. Ceremony at RiversideCemetery features color guards, marchingunits, local bands & other organizations.9am. Downtown Appleton & RiversideCemetery. 749-9892.28 | Neenah-Menasha Memorial DayParade 79am. Downtown Menasha to DowntownNeenah. 886-6100 or 967-3600.fundraisers11 | Bash at the BeachA fundraiser for 91.1 The Avenue.Featuring Vic Ferrari! 6pm. WaverlyBeach, Menasha. 271-2700 x407.12 | Cabaret Fundraiser: BROADWAY!A night of Broadway’s greatest hitspresented by theWhite Heron Chorale.Beverages & a lavish hors d' oeuvre buffet.7:30pm. The OuterEdge Stage, Appleton.832-9700.19 | <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Walk to Cure Diabetes7 Enjoy a 2 mile walk & a Family Fun Walk.Timber Rattlers player autographs, facepainting& more! Music provided by OtisDay & WIXX. 8:30am–12pm. <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>Stadium, Appleton. 997-0038.TENNIE ’ S JEWELRY208 E. COLLEGE AVE. DOWNTOWN APPLETON920.734.1858 www.tenniesjewelry.comMay 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 11


Images Fine Art Fair1000 Islands EnvironmentalCenter's annual fundraiserfeatures an indoor bake sale,outdoor art fair & plant sale.10am–4:30pm. 1000 IslandsEnvironmental Center,Kaukauna. 766-4733.20 | 30th Annual Nature'spresentations,lectures,readings &discussions2 | Race to Nowhere FilmOne-of-a-kindcustom-createdjewelry by Mark Witzke,3-time WisconsinJewelers Association DesignCompetition winner.220 E. WISCONSIN AVENUE, APPLETON920.733.7902WWW.KNIGHTSJEWELRY.COM12 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012Discussion1pm. Appleton Public Library.832-6173.2 | Reflect & Connect @ YourLibraryPower Privilege, Privatization,& Other Forces Keeping us <strong>from</strong>Peace & Prosperity presented byClifton Morton & Dan Sachs.1:30pm. Appleton Public Library.832-6173.4 | Pre-Concert TalkLed by Brian Groner, FVS MusicDirector, w/ guest lecturer Tony Gartonof the Chicago Symphony. 12.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.5 | Gardening 101: VegetablesOutagamie County MasterGardeners presentation.10–11am.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.7 | Meet Wisconsin Authors SeriesMaung H. Win, author of WinningWays for Life: Financial & PersonalGrowth. Books sale & signing. 4pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.7 | On the Road w/ MasterGardenersThe Gardens of Vancouver &Victoria, British Columbia. 6:30pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.10 | LifetalksThe Many Paths of Cancer,presented by Sally Morohn, RN,Clinical Instructor at UW-OshkoshSchool of Nursing. 5:30pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.16 | Appleton Historical SocietyDiscuss, share & promote Appleton’sHistory. 7pm. Historic Atlas Mill,Appleton. 540-3699.16 | Reflect & Connect @ YourLibraryFood Stamped: watch the DVDahead of time, then discuss. 1:30pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.21 | Knit2TogetherMulti-generation knitting circle.6:30pm. Appleton Public Library.832-6173.24 | Walk a Mile in My ShoesDomestic Violence, co-sponsored byAppleton Public Library & the Cityof Appleton’s Department ofCommunity Development. 6:30pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.29 | Winston Churchill BookDiscussionIn collaboration w/ Trout Museum ofArts exhibit, The Art of Sir WinstonChurchill. Led by Dan Beauvillia. 1pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.films9–13 | Latin Beat! LawrenceUniversity’s Latin Americanand Spanish Film FestRecent Ibero-American films. 6pm.Warch Campus Center & WristonAuditorium, Appleton. 832-7211.10 | Thursday Night @ the MovieFeaturing Mission Impossible: GhostProtocol. Rated PG-13. 6pm.Appleton Public Library. 832-6173.Befriending BeesHave you ever wondered what it's like to be a beekeeper? If you'reinterested in learning more about bees as a hobby or even going into the"bizzzz" one day, “Bees, Hives and Honey” is for you.Jim Nelson, lead beekeeper at the Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> in Appleton,will be running a lecture on bees and the basics of beekeeping on May 22.Last year, a couple of the event's attendees ended up starting a hive of theirown, which Nelson says has been faring even better than his over the pastyear.The event will include lots of information about bee lifestyles as well as aclose look at the Gardens' real bees in their hive. The observation portionof the event is weather permitting, but Nelson says he's "really enthusiasticabout how well it's going to turn out," based on the mildness of the last fewseasons.Nelson says these bees are bred to be docile, so the event is safe foranyone age 9 or older. For extra safety, plan to wear light-colored clothing.The event is <strong>from</strong> 5–6:30pm on May 22. Call the Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>at 993-1900 for more information or visit them online at gardensfoxcities.org—By Cassidy Wilson10 | Spain’s Cinema: Amar yMorir en SevillaBased on Juan Zorrilla’s classic. InSpanish, no subtitles. Not rated.6pm. Menasha Public Library.967-3690.11 | Lawrence University Film:WatermarksThe story of the champion womenswimmers of the legendary Jewishsports club, Hakoah Vienna. 6pm.Warch Campus Center Cinema,Appleton. 832-7000.13 | Abschied ein Leben lang,A Life-Long FarewellThese films are part of the weekendsymposium Austrian Jews: Exile &the Holocaust. Join us for movies,talks, music, dance, theatre &panel discussions. 11am. WarchCampus Center Cinema, Appleton.832-7000.14 | Monday Matinee: TheDescendantsPG-13, free popcorn & soda. 1pm.Neenah Public Library. 886-6315.14 | Silent Film Showing:Shoulder Arms & The Cure1920s silent film showing w/ liveorgan music. Popcorn, beverage &Seroogy’s chocolate available.6:30pm. History Museum at theCastle, Appleton. 735-9370.


HistoryEXPOSED!By Amelia Compton Wolff14 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012


Notorious gangster John Dillinger held up aKaukauna bank during one of his crimesprees.Fiction! On September 23, 1930, The Bank ofKaukauna was in fact robbed. Becky Welhouse,Kaukauna Area Historical Society vice president, hasresearched the robbery andfound an Associated Pressarticle <strong>from</strong> the WisconsinRapids Daily Tribune thatreported five men robbed thebank of about “$15,000 cashand $5,000 negotiablesecurities,” and four peoplewere ”slugged” in the melee.At the time, Dillinger himselfwas being held in the Indiana State Prison oncharges for assault and battery <strong>with</strong> intent to rob andconspiracy to commit a felony, according to FederalBureau of Investigation (FBI) case files. Dillingerwasn’t paroled until May 1933 after serving eight anda half years of his sentence. The Kaukauna heist wasnever officially solved, but in 1937 the AppletonPost-Crescent reported in a single sentence under noheadline that, “Loot <strong>from</strong> the Bank of Kaukaunarobbery in 1930 was recovered in Denver and theholdup attributed to the Dillinger gang.” PerhapsDillinger’s gang was responsible, however, mosthistories account Dillinger and his infamous croniesrunning amuck between his prison release in 1933and his death on July 22, 1934. Furthermore, the FBIcase files state “Baby Face” Nelson and John PaulChase, two members of Dillinger’s gang, didn’tofficially join his forces until April 1934, severalyears after their alleged involvement in theKaukauna robbery.The currently pristine Peabody Park ravinewas once an unofficial landfill.Fact! The Peabody Park (formerly Bellaire) ravineis located on Appleton’s east side, running underPacific Street to Wisconsin Avenue. According toMatt Carpenter, deputy director and curator ofcollections at The History Museum at the Castle,suburban development along that ravine began inthe 1880s, <strong>with</strong> the park being established in 1902.“People dumped things onto their property,especially when they lived on a ravine,” Carpentersays. “We have circa 1922 Appleton City planningdocuments which discuss this problem of dumping inravines.” Local children, on the other hand, foundthe dumping to be anything but a problem. In a letterpublished in the Fall 2010 edition of The HistoryMuseum’s Newsletter, “History Today,” F. ClarkCarnes recalls his childhood on Bellaire Ravine andthe “treasures” he and his friends discovered thereduring the 1920s. “I got the parts for my first bicyclethere,” he writes in his 1995 letter. “First the frame,then part by part the rest if it.”Below the surface of College Avenue runs anetwork of underground tunnels.Fiction! Nearly every community has rumoredtunnels beneath their city center and Appleton is noexception. Whether they were believed to be used bybootleggers during prohibition or as the dwellings fora group of subhumans, at leastin this case, any undergroundtunnel-like structure’s actualpurpose is far less romantic.“The Department of PublicWorks has some large sewers<strong>with</strong>in the downtown area,”says Paula Vandehey, directorof public works for the City ofAppleton. “Sometimes peoplecall these ‘tunnels,’ but they are pipes meant to carrysanitary and stormwater.” Areas of downtownAppleton, specifically near the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>Performing Arts Center, were built on large ravineswhich resulted in some buildings requiring multilevelbasements. These unusual basements, some up tofour levels deep, have served as validation for tunneladvocates citywide. However, City of AppletonInspection Supervisor Kurt Craanen assures that anyexcessively deep basements are due to “buildingissues, not conspiracy theories.” Craanen explainsthat building on a ravine requires basements to rundeep lest they collapse on themselves.Aviatrix Amelia Earhart made anappearance in Neenah shortly before hermysterious disappearance.Fact! On February 11, 1935, just two years beforeher disappearance, Amelia Earhart arrived inNeenah at the Chicago and North Western station<strong>from</strong> the 1:16 northbound train. Helen KimberlyStuart, Neenah’s first womanalderman and chairperson ofthe Wisconsin League ofWomen Voters, invitedEarhart to give a speechdetailing her adventures inflight. During her stay, whichlasted less than 24 hours,Earhart lectured at the S.A.Cook Armory, greetedyoungsters and signed autographs. That afternoon, agroup of young Neenah girls were invited to joinEarhart for tea at Stuart’s home. One of the survivinggirl guests, Katharine Gilbert Brehm recalls, “Ameliawas a lively woman, full of spunk and energy. Wayahead of her time and not afraid of anything.” Brehmrecounted in her diary the day she met Earhart, inthe way only a 13-year-old girl could: “School. Playedaround. Went to [hear] Amelia Earhart speak.”Appleton West High School and WilsonMiddle School are connected by asubterranean tunnel.Fiction! To the dismay of students everywhere, itlooks like this tunnel is merely myth — but there isa catch. Former custodian Bob Sauer, who has sincepassed away, claimed there was indeed a tunnel untilthe 1970s when construction on Badger Avenue andMason Street required it to be closed off. However,Sauer’s testimony seems to be the stand-alone in asea of skeptics. “I’ve been in the basement numeroustimes and have not seen where a tunnel would haveever existed,” says Appleton West Building PrincipalGreg Hartjes. 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Zuehlsdorf and local historian Ann Kloehn bothagree <strong>with</strong> Hartjes, claiming the existence of aconnective tunnel would be unlikely, if notimpossible, as the two schools were built more than adecade apart. All evidence aside, Hartjes still getsmonthly requests <strong>from</strong> students interested inexploring the tunnel. “I have to tell them there is notunnel,” he says, “but I don’t mind any stories thatkeep kids thinking about the history of the school.”In the early 1900s, inner-city orphans werebrought by train to the <strong>Fox</strong> Valley foradoption by area residents.Fact! 200,000 to 250,000 orphaned, abandonedand homeless children were “placed out” across 47states during the Orphan Train Movementestablished by two charity institutions, TheChildren’s Aid Society and The New York FoundlingHospital. According to Michael Northway ofKimberly, whose grandmother was a 1902 orphantrain rider adopted in Little Chute, it’s estimated thatsome 3,500 orphans were sent to new homes inWisconsin. “The Midwest was a growing area andfarmers needed help in their homes,” Northwayexplains. In Northway’s research, he suspects therewere 75 to 100 children placed in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>. Heis currently working on a book about thephenomenon called “Orphans to the Valley.”Contact Northway at 809-7117 if you want to shareyour family’s story or would like research assistance.World-renowned ventriloquist and vaudevilleperformer Robert Neller is laid to rest inAppleton’s Riverside Cemetery <strong>with</strong> hisstage companion “dummy,” Reggie.Fiction! Well, probably. Neller, an AppletonNative, is most definitelyburied in Riverside Cemetery(Block 3, Lot 27, Gr 5 to beexact), but whether he isinterred <strong>with</strong> his belovedventriloquist mannequin isstill debatable. Director forRiverside Cemetery MaryLehman says the cemetery hasno record of Reggie. ReverendJohn McFadden, who officiated Neller’s funeral in1989, has no recollection of a dummy being presenteither. “I feel that would be something one wouldremember,” he states. Wichmann Funeral Homehandled Neller’s burial, but staff members have nomemory of Reggie accompanying Neller in burial.Rumor states that Neller’s obituary speaks of Reggiebeing buried <strong>with</strong> the performer — this is false. Theobituary does, however, feature a photo of Neller<strong>with</strong> his companion, possibly sparking the legend. Tofurther solidify our stance, the last known renditionof Reggie was said to have been refurbished and sold,currently residing in magician David Copperfield’sprivate collection.Parts of Menasha are built on an Indianburial ground.Fact! Frank Anderson, author of “Wicked <strong>Fox</strong><strong>Cities</strong>: The Dark Side of the Valley,” refers toMenasha as “the most built on city in the Valley”when it comes to Indian mounds. In his book,published by The History Press, Anderson details theburial structures along the shores of the <strong>Fox</strong> River leftbehind by the area’s Native American inhabitants.The Hill of the Dead on the western shore of LittleLake Butte des Morts proved problematic to thedevelopment of the Northwestern Railway. In 1863,railroad workmen began tearing down The Hill ofthe Dead to make way for tracks, scattering itscontents along the railroad line into Menasha duringthe process. The excavation revealed layers ofshallow, more recent burials in addition to theremains of ancient Mound Builders at the hill’s base.Anderson says this discovery contradicts theaccepted story that The Hill of the Dead was formedin 1731 during a single <strong>Fox</strong> Indian slaughter by theFrench and their Native American allies. Rather, itappears the hills were ancient burial sites that hadbeen layered <strong>with</strong> the burials of later generations.Master of Illusion Harry Houdini was a bornand-raisedAppletonian.Fiction! The mysterious origins of Harry Houdiniseem almost fitting for a man enshrouded in magic.The fact that Houdini himself proclaimed anAppleton birth makes the rumor easy to believe.Interestingly, early media reported that the magicianwas Hungarian or Austrian, but these reports werequickly dismissed as publicitystunts. Matt Carpenter,deputy director and curator ofcollections at The HistoryMuseum at the Castle,suggests skeptics reference abook written by RonaldHilgert titled “HoudiniComes to America.” Thebook uses a birth certificate, immigration records anda passport application to prove Ehrich Weiss (a.k.a.Harry Houdini) was born in Budapest, Hungary onMarch 24, 1874. Houdini and his family arrived inNew York City when he was four years old, before hisfamily made their way to Appleton to pursue work.Houdini lived in Appleton until age 12 when he ranaway <strong>from</strong> home.Neenah Historical Society and the City ofNeenah are planning a community timecapsule to document life in 2012.Fact! Jane Lang, Neenah Historical Societyexecutive director, Eileen McCoy, director of theparks and recreation department and a group ofvolunteers are busy planning a time capsule that willtransport messages to Neenah citizens 30 years in thefuture. Essays <strong>from</strong> local schoolchildren, businessmemorabilia and local artifacts will be placed in thecapsule which is not to be opened until 2042. Adedication ceremony is planned for September 8,2012, but keep your eyes peeled at the Neenah-Menasha Memorial Day Parade on May 28.Volunteers will be handing out literature that revealsthe future location for the time capsule.Special thanks to the following history buffs andorganizations for sharing their research and knowledge:Frank Anderson, Linda Godfrey, Jane Lang of theNeenah Historical Society, Becky Welhouse and CraigLahm of the Kaukauna Area Historical Society,Michael Northway, The History Museum at theCastle, Riverside Cemetery, The City of Appleton,Appleton West High School, Linda Muldoon,Appleton Historical Society, Jim Kowald andDan Densow of Wichmann & Fargo Funeral Homes.May 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 17


Arts & Culture<strong>Fox</strong><strong>Cities</strong>on FootBy Grace SavidesThough a stroll aroundthe block may be finefor some, what aboutmore prodigiouspromenaders? You’vetalked the talk, nowwalk the walks to enjoythe best in food, art andnatural beauty the areahas to offer.18 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012Neenah-MenashaBridges WalkBetween the historic DotyIsland and the hustle and bustleof downtown Neenah, this is agreat jaunt for <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> daytrippers.Suggested by Directorof Marketing & CommunityRelations at <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>Convention & Visitors BureauPam Seidl, this walk crosses fourdifferent bridges and is perfect forthe (literally and figuratively)hungry traveler.Start off at the Tayco Streetbridge in Menasha and headsouth. Enjoy the sights andsounds of the Government Canalas well as the Tayco Street BridgeTower Museum which tells thestory of early water and landtransportation systems in Menasha.Tayco Street becomesWashington Street on DotyIsland and then turns intoCommercial Street (whichcrosses bridge #2) in Neenah. Ifyou’ve worked up a thirst, stop atShellattés, a coffee shop on thewest side of Commercial. Be sureW.G. Bryan Bridgeto try their title drink, a“Shellatté,” for 16–20 ounces ofchocolate, toasted marshmallow flavoring and espresso.Soon after you’ve crossed the bridge at Commercial Street you’ll hit Wisconsin Avenue, a hotspotfor fabulous food. Stop in Zacatecas Mexican Grill & Tequila Lounge for seafood tapas or one ofErnesto’s famous fresh fruit infused tequilas.


WHEN CHOOSING THE RIGHTCONTRACTOR FOR YOURPROJECT MAKE SURE...• That the contractor is experienced and accredited• That you check references• That you choose value over simply the lowest bid• That you have a rapport and can communicate <strong>with</strong> the contractorServing the Greater <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> since 1994, Paul Driessen, ownerof Timber Innovations is a carpenter first and foremost. “I reallyfocus on the architecture and design of each project. My homeshave a craftsmanship and detail that most other contractorscannot provide.”If sweet is what you’re after, visit Cherry On Top Ice Cream Shop<strong>with</strong> flavors like Scotch Ale Caramel Crunch, Cherry AmarettoFudge and a highly caffeinated ice cream simply called BANG!After grabbing a bite, head east to the lovely Shattuck ParkPavilion and Riverwalk if your need for fresh air is not yet sated.Filled <strong>with</strong> blooming trees and flowers in spring, the park is a greatplace to sit and chat <strong>with</strong> friends or make your way to the 165-footwalk-out pier and befriend the seagulls.End your journey by crossing the W. G. Bryan Bridge for a gorgeousview of downtown Neenah and snap a few photos. If you’re not doneyet, continue north on 1st Street, turning right on Nicolet Boulevard.Veer north on Ahnaip Street and then finally take a left on RacineStreet which will bring you across your fourth and final bridge.Total Distance: From first to last bridge – 2.5 miles.(Tip: Tayco Street crosses a few railroad tracks. Start at Wisconsin Ave.for those less mobile or <strong>with</strong> small children.)Jefferson Park and Heckrodt WetlandReserve in MenashaThe sights along this walk highlight Menasha’s natural beautyand come recommended by Brian Tungate, director of parks andrecreation for the City of Menasha. Start on the west side of LittleLake Butte Des Morts at the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Trestle-Friendship Trail.Built on an abandoned railroad trestle, this path has a 1,600-footlong pedestrian bridge. It’s perfect for all who long for a day ofhiking or even biking.The trail ends a few blocks <strong>from</strong> Curtis Reed Square, right nextto the Menasha Marina which centers squarely on a number ofshops and restaurants. If the sun is making an appearance, take a reston the benches overlooking the marina opposite the park. In thesummer Curtis Reed Square also plays host to the Menasha FarmFresh Market and a number of concerts — keep this in mind if youare seeking peace and quiet or hankering for some hustle and bustle.Upon leaving the square, head northeast to Jefferson Park.Spontaneous picnics may be the best idea if you’re hungry <strong>from</strong> all thatwalking, but there’s also fishing, horseshoe pits and play equipment ifyou want more activity or need to let unruly children loose.If seeing animals is big on your list, there’s a trail in JeffersonPark that leads straight to the Heckrodt Wetland Reserve. Frogs,turtles, snakes and fish are available for viewing in aquariums at theindoor center. Outside, the raised boardwalks which go through thewetlands are open 365 days a year and great for spying critters.“Most of our wildlife is fairly used to people so everythingdoesn't run away even when we have large groups of school childrenon the trails,” says Tracey Koenig, executive director at the reserve.Total Distance: From beginning of <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Trestle-Friendship Trail toHeckrodt Wetland Reserve approx. – 2.8 miles.Continued.With over 25 years of experience, Timber Innovations has theintegrity, knowledge and skills to get the job done right and ontime. Timber Innovations is accredited through associations such asNARI, VHBA and Focus on Energy.From new home construction toremodeling and fine furniture,Timber Innovations will helpmake your home a distinctivespace that you will enjoy for yearsby providing these services:Consultation: Communication is key. Each project is uniqueand Timber Innovations listens to what you want.Planning: From a drawing to a cherished creationMaterial Procurement: Common, natural or reclaimedTo find out more please go to timberinnovations.com115 South Maple Street, Kimberly 920.788.7400Debra Hackel-GostasCLU, ChFCYOU OWE YOURSELF,your family, and yourcompany a future…beyond you…We’ll help youinsure that future.Retained Earnings Company, Inc.1977 American Drive, Neenah920.720.5678www.retainedearnings.comCraig SmithLUTCF, FBSMay 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 19


Walking the Art on Appleton’sCollege AvenueHome to venues such as the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>Performing Arts Center (P.A.C.) and The TroutWriston Art CenterMuseum of Art, it’s no big secretthat College Avenue is great forseeing art, but it’s the full breadthand depth of viewable creativity thatmakes this a great trek.Start out atCoventry Glassworks &Gallery, which houses2D and 3D pieces <strong>from</strong>over 100 local artists.Coventry has workedon glass for localchurches, hospitals and schools andoffers tours so you can stop in andwatch them work on their latestproject firsthand.Keep walking east and you will passACOCA Coffee on your left. Stop inand fuel up (or at least take a picturewhere you pretend to hold the giganticcoffee cup on the top of the store) andthen continue to the P.A.C. Sing yourfavorite Broadway song or play tagamong the pillars.Fabulous coffee shops are abundanton College Avenue including ACOCACoffee, Aspen Coffee & Tea, CopperRock Coffee Company and HarmonyCafé. All four java joints hang the work oflocal artists on their walls and some even sell itfor those interested in purchasing more than justa latte.Keep walking untilyou reach HoudiniPlaza. Stop if theweather is warm andtake a seat to observethe city life. Check outthe latest exhibits insideThe Trout Museum orjust take a load off andread a good book.Just east of HoudiniPlaza is the MysticalEarth Gallery. Not onlydoes it display work<strong>from</strong> internationallyrated artists, the galleryalso offers professionalhealing and massage therapy, and showcasesexquisite specimens of minerals.For those who need more art, continue down“The Ave” and turn right on Lawe Street totoward the Wriston Art Center Galleries.Featuring both contemporary art and works datingback to the 16th century, the Wriston onlydisplays a certain amount of its permanentcollection at one time, which means the contentis always changing. To feel like a VIP, make anappointment to see pieces <strong>from</strong> the permanentcollection that are not currently on display.Total Distance: From Coventry Glassworks & Galleryto Wriston Art Center Galleries – 1.0 mile.20 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012


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At HomeEstate sale subculture brims <strong>with</strong> hidden treasures,discounted goods and glimpses of the past.A $eller’s MarketBy Amelia Compton Wolff22 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012Janel Scott has three rules for familymembers attending their loved one’s estatesale. Number one: no sharing stories<strong>with</strong> the shoppers. Number two: nofamily reunions during the sale.Number three: no crying.It may seem harsh at first, but manyestate sale operators don’t allow theowners or their family to attend at all forfear of scaring off potential buyers ormaking them feel guilty for intrudingon someone’s home, and ultimately,what’s left of their life.“I discourage it, but I would neversay they can’t come,” says Scott, whoowns Appleton based BumblepuppyEstate and Consignment Sales. “Myrules are all based on pastexperiences. People might comethrough the house and say ‘This placesmells’ and if you’re not prepared totake the criticism, you’re going tohave a hard time standing here.”This example encompasses Scott’s expectation that estatesale attendees, relations or not, attend <strong>with</strong> a thick skin.Unassuming shoppers will say what comes to their mind whileperusing a home and its contents. Shoppers often come <strong>with</strong> amission in mind and can be quite competitive — not takingkindly to those who try to get in their way.“In the beginning, it’s kind of a free for all. I always tellpeople that if they’re not interested in being in a house that’spacked, standing in a line to check out, that they should comelater in the day,” Scott says.


Hardcore estate salers show up at the crack of dawn for theirplace in line. Residential properties can only accommodate somany people at once, so the early birds get first dibs on the home’sbest items (“best” being a subjective word).Bumplepuppy regulars have developed their own system ofline-waiting fairness which Scott refers to as “the trinket system.”Instead of physically standing in line, regulars take refuge in theirvehicles or nearby coffee shops, holding their place <strong>with</strong> arepresentative trinket — a can of Mountain Dew, a glove, a clothes pin.“I don’t know, it’s just what they do,” Scott says. “I never toldthem to do it, but they honor it amongst themselves.”Estate sales occur for a variety of reasons, the most commonbeing a death in the family or a downsizing situation.*Fixtures shownare by Feiss andon display inour showroom• Locally ownedand operated• 10,000 square footlighting showroomFeaturing landscape lighting, ceiling fans,lamps, recessed lighting, and more!720 W.RIDGEVIEW DRIVE, APPLETON920.730.8116 WWW.NORTHTOWNLIGHTING.COMJanel Scott“When you have a house that needs to be sold, because theowner has moved to a smaller house or moved to heaven, ninetimes out of 10 the stuff left behind is an impediment to the saleof house,” says Greg Willett, who operates Greg Willett Antiques& Estate Sales Services out of Appleton.In these situations, estate sale operators like Willett are paid toenter the home, clean, organize and price its entire accumulatedcontents, then sell it to the public typically over one or two days.Because of the quick turnaround, items are usually priced lowerthan at an antique store or retail outlet.Willett, who moonlights as a stand-up comedian, estimateswhat an estate will bring in at sale based on the quantity andquality of its contents. Prices for individual items are based oncomparables in the market, but after 36 years in the business, it’srare for Willett to require research on more than eight percent ofitems to determine its price.“I did a sale last weekend,” he says. “I walked through the houseand after two one-hour appointments, I quoted a $4,000 sale. Weended up at over $3,900. After a while, you just start to know.”Willett usually runs sales between $5,000 and $12,000, but hasthe occasional sale that brings in substantially more than that.May 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 23


ThinkingAboutRemodeling?There are a lot of options out there, and we’dlike to help you choose the right one for you.Call the NARI-<strong>Fox</strong> Valley’s HomeownerHotline, 832.9003, or visit us on the Web atremodelfoxvalley.comWe’ll send you a free brochure on how toselect a contractor, and a list of NARIremodelers in the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>.Promoting professionalism, education,and ethics <strong>with</strong>in the remodelingindustry throughout the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>.Operators generally work off acommission of the sale’s proceeds inaddition to advertising, labor and anyremoval fees.Deb Blank, who owns The MarketPlace estate liquidation <strong>with</strong> her husbandand two other couples, explains howpresentation affects estate sale shoppers asshe prepares a home in Combined Locksfor an April sale. The right presentationcan help shoppers envision items in theirown homes, thus increasing sales. Blankand her partners post tears <strong>from</strong> magazinesaround displays to illustrate creativeutilization for everything <strong>from</strong> tea cups tohand saws.“We kick it up a notch,” she says. “Westage things, clean things. People tell ushow our sales look more like a littleboutique.”For those looking to work for theirtreasures, which can be half the fun,Blank assures opportunities still abound.“Discoveries are important too. So, wehave places,” Blank laughs referencing abox of miscellaneous household goods.“We put a price on this whole box, youtake it home and see what’s in it.”This phenomenon of poking aroundthe homes of strangers attracts an eclecticcrowd. Some look at it as a voyeuristicopportunity while others are all business.You’ll know the professional dealers whenyou see them. They show up early, movefast and know exactly what they’relooking for, a contrast <strong>from</strong> the EddieBauer-clad couples killing time beforebrunch.Hot ticket items at an estate saledepend on who’s shopping. For bargainhunters, it ranges <strong>from</strong> half-used cleaningsupplies (Scott says it’s always the first togo) to appliances and items <strong>with</strong> apractical use. Vintage clothing and paperephemera are the sought-after items of hiptwenty-somethings still young enough toromance the past. Antiques and priciercollectibles are favored by (surprise,surprise) antique dealers and collectors.Of course, there are the notorious toughsells, too.“Anything having to do <strong>with</strong> thedining room is hard to sell,” Willett says.“When’s the last time you set a prettytable? It’s tough when you have to tellgrandma that her crystal stemware isworth next to nothing.”In that way, estate sale trends canreflect the cultural climate of the presentand how values have shifted over time.Willett points out that contemporaryhome design favors open-concept layoutFour generations of certified professionalsproviding structural design, remodeling,building and interior design services.• 21-time <strong>Fox</strong> Valley NARI Level Best Winner• NARI Regional Contractor of the Year• NARI Certified Remodeler, NARI Green CertifiedProfessional, Member of the National Kitchen& Bath Association• Additions, aging in place, attics, basements,baths, garages, kitchens, and more!24 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012


This business ledger <strong>from</strong> the 1900s is justone of the many gems to be discovered atThe Bumblepuppy Estate Sale Shop.which is less welcoming to the epic12-seater dining tables of the past.Formal dining these days is signifiedby micro, bamboo-skewered amusebouchesmore than heirloom silverand candelabras.But the real gems of estate salescan be found in the artifacts ofbygone eras that often hold value intheir kitschiness. At one of Scott’s sales inOshkosh, the deceased owner’s daughter,Maggie, is in attendance. She is a maturewoman <strong>with</strong> a raspy voice and an easy wayabout her. Despite Scott’s rules, Maggie isreminiscing over the home’s bright greenshag carpet complete <strong>with</strong> a rug rake. (Foranyone born after the ‘70s, the rug rake wasmeant to fluff and beautify shag carpeting.)Maggie eyes the rake sitting in thecorner and is compelled to explain.“This shag carpet was my father’s prideand joy,” she says. “Even on my weddingday, I remember my dad,” Maggie startsfeverishly raking the carpet, “erasing thetraffic patterns so it looked its best.”She laughs, remembering the silliness ofit all. The shoppers <strong>with</strong>in earshot don’tseem tomind.Outside, Scott mans the check-out tableset up in the driveway. The unseasonablewarmth allows her to remain outside wearingonly a light sweatshirt on what mightotherwise have been a brisk spring morning.Maggie takes a seat beside Scott in afolding chair as the first round of shoppersbring their newfound treasures, ranging<strong>from</strong> a vintage turntable to a pushlawnmower, to the check-out. Maggiebaked shamrock-shaped cookies for theevent and has been in high spirits allmorning, not seeming to mind the strangersrummaging through her father’s belongings.In fact, she seems to enjoy watching peoplefind delight in his things.“Oh,” Scott says as she hands Maggie asmall metal picture frame and a loosephotograph. “These were behind a shelfsomeone bought.”The frame contains two photographs,both of little boys who turn out to beMaggie’s siblings. The loose photograph isof two dapper men on a golf course, clubs inhand, smiles wide. Maggie looks at thephotograph, her smile growing to match themen in the picture.“That’s my dad,” she says, a wistfulquality to her voice. For a moment, it almostlooks like Maggie might break another ofScott’s rules. Luckily, she doesn’t.More on the Web∂ Local estate sale operators share thewildest finds they’ve encountered onLevel Best Award-winning project.THE IMPORTANCEOF DESIGN& FUNCTION…When planning to remodel or add onto your home, design and functionshould be first and foremost in yourmind. You should be thinking aboutdetails such as location of doors,windows, electrical outlets and cablehook-ups, in addition to lighting andstorage requirements. This will help toensure your remodel suits your needsand lifestyle, not to mention yourhappiness <strong>with</strong> the final outcome.By choosing a trusted professionalremodeler, you provide yourself aconsultant for the design and functionof your project. Professional remodelerscan save you time and expense, whilePromoting professionalism, education, and ethics <strong>with</strong>in the remodeling industry throughout the <strong>Fox</strong>


DiningDeconstruct the DishBy Cameron Carrus and Cassidy WilsonPhoto courtesyof CenaWhen you’re seated at a table in your favorite restaurant andthe server finally brings out a delicious plate of food, you’reprobably thinking more about devouring it then where itcame <strong>from</strong>. But whether it’s <strong>from</strong> right here in the<strong>Fox</strong> Valley or across the pond to Belgium,knowing your food’s history might makeyou savor it even more.beef short ribs <strong>from</strong>Jacob’s Meat Marketpotatoes, parsnipsand carrots <strong>from</strong>Malek Family FarmsBraised beef short ribsCena, AppletonCena Restaurant, located in downtownAppleton, uses various local ingredients on theirmenu. The braised beef short ribs are no exception.The short rib, accompanied by parsnips and carrots,sits atop a bed of garlic potatoes and is topped <strong>with</strong> aslaw of apple, arugula and red cabbage.Colton Roberts, Cena’s chef, buys the beef itself<strong>from</strong> Jacob’s Meat Market, which is located right off ofCollege Avenue on Lawe Street in Appleton. Jacob’s MeatMarket gets its product <strong>from</strong> Aurora Packing Company, basedin North Aurora, Illinois.‘According to Aurora’s website, the packing company’s livestockis “sourced <strong>with</strong>in 300 miles of [their] processing plant, reducing animalstress and guaranteeing the best-tasting beef.” Aurora also boasts DNATraceback capability in which they can confirm the exact origin of every cut oftheir meat to further ensure quality.The potatoes, parsnips and carrots come <strong>from</strong> Malek Family Farms, locatedin Rosholt, Wisconsin. The farm has been certified to grow organically on 140acres since 2003. Farmer Chris Malek says that organic farming not only bringslife to the soil, but there becomes a greater diversity of soil life. For example, thepresence of worms in Malek’s soil is an indicator of its healthy carbon content.Roberts explains that shopping close to home provides certain advantages.“I get a better product. It’s always fresh, and they treat you better,” he says.26 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012


Asparagus saladCannova’s Pizzeria, NeenahMike Balistrieri, executive chef at Cannova’s Pizzeria in Neenah, believesin using local ingredients whenever possible. “Eating local means that you getproduce at its peak. It tastes better and it is better for you,” he says.On their spring menu, Cannova’s is featuring an asparagus salad <strong>with</strong>chives, pancetta, a parmesan crisp, sherry truffle vinaigrette, topped <strong>with</strong> afried egg. The asparagus comes fresh <strong>from</strong> either Green Valley Farm or <strong>from</strong>Oakridge Farm in Neenah. Thecheese for the parmesan crisp ismanufactured by BelGioioso,whose facility for parmesan islocated in Pulaski. BelGioiosoparmesan is made <strong>with</strong> milk<strong>from</strong> local farms such asMiedema Dairy Farm in Pulaskiand Zahns Farm in Gillett. Thepancetta is made in-house, but the pork issourced <strong>from</strong> White Marble Farms, a brand of Syscothat produces premium pork products based out of Ottumwa, Iowa. Thechives come <strong>from</strong> Green Acres Farm in Frederic, though Balistrieri eagerlyawaits the time of the season when he can use chives fresh <strong>from</strong> the herbgarden on Cannova’s own back patio.“It’s cool to me that people can correlatesomething they drove past <strong>with</strong> whatthey are currently eating,”Balistrieri says.Garden to GourmetThe Leadership <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> program, a subgroup of the<strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting afundraiser called “Garden to Gourmet.” The event, beingheld in The Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> natural prairie setting,features chefs <strong>from</strong> local restaurants who will be teaming upto cook a five-course, Tuscan-themed dinner for 200 people.The guest chefs hail <strong>from</strong> <strong>Fox</strong> Banquets, Van Abel’s ofHollandtown, Green Gecko, ThedaCare, Big Tomatoes andBon Appetit at Lawrence University. The hosts hope to raise$40,000, all of which will go towards the Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong><strong>Cities</strong> for their community outdoor kitchen.The produce being used for this event is grown in the 38 acresof the Gardens of the <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> and at the SustainableLawrence University Garden (SLUG). Copper RockCoffee Shop, Stone Cellar Brewery and a local winerywill also be contributing to the dinner and precedingcocktail hour. Volunteers <strong>from</strong> the Appleton CareerAcademy and Kimberly High School will be assisting atthis event, incorporating yet another aspect of thecommunity.Heidi Zich, member of the Leadership <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong>program, notes that buying local supports theregional economy and highlights the importance ofknowing where one’s food comes <strong>from</strong> and how thatfood has been treated. Zich comments, “I want to showpeople that eating healthy is not boring or [flavorless]. Ialso want to show how many different things you can do<strong>with</strong> local produce.”Whether you love food or the community in which it isgrown, this event is sure to fill your stomach and warm yourheart. For tickets, call Heidi Zich at 731-7931.www.sangriasmexicangrill.netAPPLETON215S. MemorialDr.920.955.3755The ultimate Cinco de Mayo party!Contests & Prizes! Sat. May 5Free dessert for Momon Mother’s Day!FREE lunch deliveryto downtown Appleton!May 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 27


Q.A.ask Chef JeffHave a culinary question? Send us an email or go to ourwebsite and click on Your Input.I’m a young cook looking to establish my at-home kitchen.What are the essential chef tools I should make sure to get?–– From Duyane, NeenahDuyane, I really like this question because I’ve never needed toconsider it. Most of us probably just have all of the gadgets and gizmosthat we’ve accumulated over years and years in our cabinets and drawers.(I am well acquainted <strong>with</strong> these places as they are the ones my wifekeeps asking me to clean out and pare down all the time!) I wouldconsider the following tools as my kitchen essentials:•chef knife •paring knife •peeler•can opener •cutting board •wire whisk•rubber spatula •wooden spoons •measuring spoons•measuring cups •stainless steel mixing bowls •KitchenAid mixer•assorted tongs •spatula (turner) •baking sheets•cooling racks •hot pads •assorted sauté pans•heavy-bottom pot •sauce pansI assembled this list based onthe equipment that I use mostin my home. The types andvariety of food items that Iprepare most frequently were amajor determining factor in theitems that make up this list.While this list might be missingsomething seemingly obvious toyou, the reader, I can tell youthat if this was all you had to work <strong>with</strong>, you certainly would be able toprepare a lot of different foods! Thanks for the question!∂ Go to foxcitiesmagazine.comfor Chef Jeff’s ...Chef Jeffrey Igel is the chair of the Culinary Arts & HospitalityDepartment at <strong>Fox</strong> Valley Technical College, Appleton. “Chef Jeff”has spent his entire career in the restaurant and hospitality industry,serving in many capacities.More on the WebPhoto courtesy of Wilmar ChocolatesFrench pudding truffleWilmar Chocolates, AppletonEver since siblings Paul and Liz Garvey bought Wilmar Chocolates <strong>from</strong>its original owners, they've been carrying on its prestigious history of makingdelicious treats <strong>with</strong> a combination of ingredients <strong>from</strong> around the world aswell as right here in Wisconsin. Liz Garvey, who believes in thewholesomeness of locally-sourced products, asks "Don't we all want freshfood, as much as possible?" Wilmar's top-selling item is the French puddingtruffle, <strong>with</strong> a rich, melt-in-your-mouth filling, sweet milk chocolate coatingand a delicate semi-sweet drizzle.The milk chocolate coating of the truffle and its distinctive semi-sweetdrizzle both come <strong>from</strong> Blommer Chocolates, a company based out ofChicago. The creamy filling is a combination of 2% milk and heavy whippingcream bought <strong>from</strong> Lamers Dairy and Callebaut Chocolate made in Belgium.Garvey discovered Callebaut Chocolate at a convention of the NationalConfectioners Association. While Garvey says that she believes using localingredients helps keep Wilmar Chocolates fresh and wholesome, she alsoknows that you sometimes have to search for the best products the world hasto offer.Lamers Dairy sources all its dairy products <strong>from</strong> six family-owned farms inthe <strong>Fox</strong> <strong>Cities</strong> area. Eric McGuire, Lamers' business and financial manager,believes that, "Anytime we as small businesses can band together and buylocal, it helps us compete against larger interstate and internationalcompetitors."D R I N KOF THE MONTHThe month of May is cause for celebration in itself (longer days, warmer tempsand the anticipation of summer), but at <strong>Fox</strong> River House it’s welcomed foran entirely different reason. Owner Patti Coenen says it’s this time of yearwhen her fresh mint grows like mad and, as any upstanding mixologistwould, she puts the herb to good use in her homemade mojitos.PATTI’S HOMEMADE MOJITO6 fresh mint leaves3 sugar cubeshalf a lime, cut in wedgesclub soda2 ounces Bacardi rumSpriteiceCombine the mint leaves, sugar cubes, lime wedgesand a splash of club soda in a pint glass and muddleuntil sugar is crushed. Pack the glass full <strong>with</strong> ice.Add the rum, then top the glass <strong>with</strong> equal partsclub soda and Sprite. Add a straw, sip and enjoy!28 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012Recipe courtesy of:<strong>Fox</strong> River House,Appleton


Antojitos Mexicanos 207 N. Richmond St.,Appleton. 380-0244. We are a family-ownedrestaurant in downtown Appleton serving authenticMexican cuisine, such as huevos rancheros, sopesand mole, and a handful of familiar favorites likeburritos, fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas andquesadillas! Come for the guacamole, which is maderight in front of your eyes. Our recently remodeleddining room might be small, but we guarantee thatthe flavors will be BIG! Happy hour M–Th, 3–6pm,now featuring homemade sangria and fruity drinks.Mondays and Wednesdays are 2-4-1 housemargaritas all day long! Come in for our lunchspecials, starting at $5.99, M–F, 11am–2pm. OpenM–Sa, 11am–10pm; closed Sunday. We also offercarry out!Carmella’s: an Italian Bistro 716 N. CasalomaDr., Appleton. 882-4044. Authentic Italian cuisinein a modest, European style setting <strong>with</strong> a lively,energetic atmosphere and a staff that isknowledgeable and welcoming. Choose fresh pastas,entrees, appetizers, salads and sandwiches any timeof day. Enjoy a classic Italian meat and cheese platefor dinner or take some home! Divine desserts aremade in house and the wine list spotlights Italianwines. 2011 FOX CITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>’s Golden ForkAward winner for Best Overall, Best Italian, BestCutting-Edge Cuisine, Best Presentation of Entrée,Best Seafood, Best Salad Entrée, Best Waitstaff andBest Dessert. Our private dining area is perfect forsmall groups, or let us bring the party to you <strong>with</strong> offsitecatering! Enjoy outdoor dining on our charmingand cozy patio. Su–Th, 11am–9pm; F & Sa, 11am–10pm. Reservations for parties of 6 or more.carmellasbistro.comCena 125 E. College Ave., Appleton 830-7820.Cena of Appleton is charming downtown Appleton<strong>with</strong> its contemporary interior and fine, locallysourcedcuisine. The casual eatery features a weeklyfresh-never frozen fish special. Enjoy intimate liveperformances of jazz, blues and other musical genreseach and every weekend, for which they won FOXCITIES <strong>Magazine</strong>’s Golden Fork Award for BestLive Entertainment! Relax <strong>with</strong> a local beer on tapor homemade red sangria. Kitchen hours: Tu–Th, 5–9pm; F & Sa, 5–10pm. cenarestaurant.netThe Flying Dutchman Supper Club 532Grand Ave., Little Chute. 423-3417. The FlyingDutchman, formerly Jacks Or Better, in downtownLittle Chute strives to maintain the atmosphere of atraditional supper club combined <strong>with</strong> the flair of amodern upscale influence, all while remainingbudget friendly. The menu combines traditionalFriday fish fry fare <strong>with</strong> alternating chef specials, aswell as the finest prime rib, seafood, steaks and pastadishes, all including soup and salad bar. Lunch: Tu–F,11am–1:30pm. Dinner: Su & Tu–Th, 4pm–close; F& Sa, 4–10pm. For coupons and current menu, visitwww.theflyingdutchmansupperclub.comThe Madhouse Grill 124 W. Wisconsin Ave.,Neenah. 886-1488. Located in downtown Neenah’shistoric Marketplace, The Madhouse Grill servesthe best of American cuisine using local foods. Fromfalafel and burgers, such as the cabernet-cherry lambburger, to entrées like Blackened Salmon <strong>with</strong> astrawberry salsa and House smoked brisket; tapas,such as, pulled pork tacos, smoked veal short ribsand a tapas of the week (3 for $15); handmadegrilled pizzas. Enjoy a Fish Fry every Friday andPrime Rib every Saturday. Open M & Tu, 11:00am–2pm; W–Sa, 11:00am–9pm. themadhousegrill.comwhere to dineVince Lombardi’s Steakhouse 333 W.College Ave., Appleton. 733-8000. Located insidethe Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. Honored <strong>with</strong> theNFL’s Most Valuable Property (MVP) Award in2009. Extraordinary Steaks, Superb Wines andLegendary Service. Enjoy world-class dining set amongCoach Lombardi’s personal memorabilia and classicphotos. Experience a commitment to excellence infood, beverage and service that is commensurate <strong>with</strong>the standards of our namesake. The award-winningrestaurant features extraordinary USDA prime cuts ofbeef and a wine list that Wine Spectator <strong>Magazine</strong>has named “one of the most outstanding in theworld.” www.vincelombardisteakhouse.comZuppas 1540 S. Commercial St., Neenah (in theShops at Mahler Farm, next to Copps Food Center).720-5045. Our top-flight chef team led by ChefPeter Kuenzi, urban cafeteria setting, and penchantfor local ingredients ensure that your food iscreative, fresh and ready fast. For breakfast, lunchand dinner, Zuppas Café offers chef-prepared soups,sandwiches, salads and more. Enjoy handcraftedpastries and desserts <strong>with</strong> coffee or take home avariety of fresh prepared salads and entrees <strong>from</strong> ourdeli. M–F, 8am–8pm; Sa, 11am–3pm; closed Su.Visit zuppas.com for daily specials.The Polls are Open!Cast your vote online for our2012 Golden Fork Awards!foxcitiesmagazine.com4111 West Pine Street, Appleton 920.749.9000For details and location see www.ihatedings.comFrom the moment you ask us to cateryour event, we commit ourselves toproviding you the best experience.Relax, let our professionals do thework. We pride ourselves on servingfresh, delicious mexican dishes andgiving you peace of mind that yournext party or meeting will be a success.Take advantage of our all-eventcatering service — you won’t regret it!IRISFine Yarns132 E Wisconsin AppletonTAILORING & ALTERATIONS~ Professional fashion design~ Consultations~ Design and alterations of formal wear~ Tailoring and alterations of mens’dress shirts & suits920.731.47001627 N. Richmond Street, AppletonMay 2012 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | 29


the place we call homeArea photographers share their vision of ParenthoodAmber Pheifer of Pheifer Photography, NeenahAshley Schmit of Debbie Daanen Photography, AppletonTracy Van Zeeland of M.C. Kinney Photography, AppletonRebecca Reppert-Klich of Soul Reflection Photography, AppletonCalling all area professional photographers! We’d love to have you participate in this feature,please contact Ruth Ann Heeter at 733-7788 or raheeter@foxcitiesmagazine.com for more information.30 | foxcitiesmagazine.com | May 2012


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