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Celebrate America’s Birthday in the Fox Cities!
by Tim Froberg Fabulous Fireworks to Light Up Local Skies Birthdays become lesser events as people age, but Independence Day is a completely different matter. We celebrate America’s birthday in grand fashion each year on July 4 with celebrations across our nation that include parades, barbecues,...
Symphony Under the Stars Defies Expectations
by Jim Collar Shorts, T-shirts, and baseball caps are typically frowned-upon fashion choices for those enjoying an evening with the symphony. But then again, few orchestral performances feature shredding guitars or the distinctive thud of a well-charged Bratzooka. It’s a concept that Beethoven...
Nienhaus Activity Center to Have Grand Opening
by Tim Froberg Mary Beth Nienhaus has never been a sedentary person. The local philanthropist has a long list of athletic achievements. She was the first female student-athlete at Marquette University and was selected as the Wisconsin Female Golfer of the Year in 1969 after winning a pair of...
Summer! Your Guide to Fun!
We all know that summer in Wisconsin is as short as it is sweet, so it’s imperative to make the very most of our time. We’ve assembled 18 great ways to experience the Wisconsin summer.
Life – Birds of Summer – May 2022
BIRDS OF SUMMER by John Van Den Brandt Bluebird - With its striking colors and generally cooperative nature, the bluebird is a favorite subject of many nature photographers and bird watchers. Bluebirds can be found in the open grassy fields and prairies of Mosquito Hill, High Cliff, and Heckrodt...