Music - Aug. 13, 2007
Wildbirds migrate back to home turf
Two days after The Wildbirds officially launch their "Golden Daze" disc with a gig at the Troubadour in Hollywood, the Appleton rockers return to America's Dairyland to play at Atomic Records.
Tags: wildbirds, appleton, fox valley, obsoletes, number one fan, justin perkins, atomic, troubador

Music - Dec. 7, 2006
Milwaukee's export to the opera world
Dale Duesing may not be recognizable to many Milwaukeeans, but opera fans know him as a Grammy-winning baritone who has thrilled audiences in some of the most storied venues of the world.
Tags: dale duesing, opera, milwaukee, lawrence university, appleton

Dining - Oct. 11, 2004
Jo To Go keeps caffeine pumping for northwest siders
There's not enough time to get the coffee maker dripping or find a parking spot at the nearest java joint. But if you must satisfy that early caffeine craving and the minute hand is moving too fast, there's always Jo To Go at 76th and Appleton.
Tags: coffee, cafe, drive-thru, drive-through, Jo, Appleton, 76th Street, java, espresso

Music - May 21, 2004
The Obsoletes breathe fire into traditional sound
Along with Number One Fan and other bands The Obsoletes are stalwarts of the up north rock and roll scene. The band prepares to release its national debut with a CD launch gig here this week.
Tags: obsoletes, appleton, 145, benjamins, number one fan

Music - May 20, 2004
Number One Fan brings success to Appleton rock scene
A couple of bands from the Fox Valley have been getting some attention lately and one of them is Number One Fan, which is preparing to release its debut disc, "Compromises," via Universal distribution.
Tags: Appleton, Obsoletes, Number One Fan, Ziemann

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 30, 2008
Showbiz Politics
Thursday October 30th, 2008 - Lake Villa, ILI’ve struggled with the politics of show business for years. I admit I am not very good at playing the game but I am getting better as I get older. Some people think playing politics is ‘kissing ass’ or ‘sucking up’ or &lsq...
Tags: Appleton