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Champion in the Community: Pup's Irish Pub
Pup’s Irish Pub has a 40+ year history of creating a sense of place and camaraderie in New London. When the pub’s owner passed away, his sons inherited the business and were determined to continue their father’s legacy. However, they didn’t know where to begin when it came to replacing the pub’s aging equipment. FOCUS ON ENERGY® stepped up to offer clear guidance and make sure the new owners got the energy-efficient upgrades they needed to keep the pub thriving.
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American Club revives beloved Friday Seafood Buffet just in time for Lent
For years, it was a Friday ritual at The American Club: pile your plate high with oysters and crab cakes, go back for seconds (and thirds), linger over cocktails and dessert. When the pandemic paused that tradition, it quietly disappeared. Now, just in time for Lenten fish fry season, the...
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'MJ The Illusion' brings King of Pop hits, dance and visuals to Green Bay stage
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Green Bay is getting a King of Pop time warp in September. "MJ The Illusion: Re-living The King of Pop" will be at the Meyer Theatre Saturday, Sept. 19. "MJ: The Illusion" is a one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances and visuals of Michael Jackson. Through the choreography, lights and costumes, viewers will be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson's music, from his breakthrough album Off the Wall to his timeless hits like “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and of course, “Billie Jean.”
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Faye’s Pizza is Poised to Expand
A Sheboygan favorite for almost 70 years is not going anywhere, but soon you will see changes to Faye’s Pizza on Calumet Drive. The classic establishment that’s made the kind of pizza its customers swear by since 1957 is going to become easier to access, park and dine at, with added parking space, landscaping, outdoor seating, and an additional entertainment and multi-purpose room suitable for larger gatherings of up to 49 persons.
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Country duo Brooks & Dunn coming to Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Get the boots ready to go as legendary country duo Brooks & Dunn are set to hit the stage in Green Bay this fall. According to a release, the 2x GRAMMY Award-winning duo with dozens of ACM and MCA honors will be coming to the Resch Center on Saturday, September […]
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Fond du Lac Community Theatre to present 'Sliding into Seniorhood'
FOND DU LAC – Fond du Lac Community Theatre will present a bonus show this week from a local playwright. "Sliding into Seniorhood" opens at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts, 51 Sheboygan St., with additional showtimes being 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and 28 and 2 p.m. March 1. Writer Kim Ruyle will also direct the play, which follows six characters navigating love, loss and self-discovery. The audience can expect humorous, heartfelt and relatable moments as they think about what it means to grow older. Read more: Sturgeon spearing to close early on Lake Winnebago Feb. 23 According to Fond du Lac Community Theatre, the show takes an honest look at aging, embracing complexity as each character confronts evolving relationships, surfacing memories and the question of "when all is said and done, is life defined by simple memories — or something more?" "'Sliding into Seniorhood' is your front-row seat to the beautifully messy, unexpectedly hilarious and often wise ride into the next chapter," Ruyle said. "Aging doesn’t come with a manual, but we’ve got stories, sass and solidarity." The show stars Katie Dorn, Terry Keuler, Michael Detert, Leot Felton, Lynn Moon and Paul Gedlinske. Tickets
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Appleton chef named James Beard semifinalist
APPLETON – Chef Adam Marty said the two restaurants he and his wife, Lindsay, own in Appleton – ellinor and Marvol – have seating capacities of 35 and 14, respectively, reflecting his career-long focus on quality over quantity. Those efforts have attracted a sizable spotlight, as he...
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Savor Manitowoc tries the new dual Applebee's and IHOP. How was it?
MANITOWOC – Last year, Applebee's closed its door for about a month, remodeling parts of both the inside and outside to create a combined Applebee's Grill + Bar | IHOP restaurant. The combined menu, which indicates sections in a tabbed format, includes more than 120 choices based on popular options from both Applebee’s and IHOP. We're on a mission to try every restaurant in Manitowoc County — we've been to more than 50 since 2018 — so we had to try the new Applebee's-IHOP! Here's our experience. Alisa's angle Using the "2 for $25 deal," a favorite of mine from the original Applebee's, I ordered mozzarella sticks as an appetizer, a plate of chicken Parmesan and a plate of three-cheese chicken penne, both of which came with breadsticks. The deal had several options for meals, including an oriental salad, a bacon cheeseburger and a steak served with potatoes. Despite being only one of dozens of customers, my food was served very quickly. I had only just finished the mozzarella sticks when the pasta plates were delivered. Both were nice and hot, a comforting meal on a very cold day. Next time, I would like to try some pancakes or one
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Whimsical Celebrations – purpose-driven event planning
NEENAH – From corporate gatherings to community celebrations, Jessica Williams of Whimsical Celebrations said she knows a thing or two about how to throw an event that works. With more than three and a half years of professional experience serving the Fox Valley and Lakeshore areas, Williams said she...
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Lakeshore Wind Ensemble presents silent film night March 7
MANITOWOC – Manitowoc is in for a one-of-a-kind night of music, movies and community celebration Saturday, March 7. The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble “Winds of March: The General” concert takes the stage at the Capitol Civic Centre at 7:30 p.m., pairing live symphonic music with a screening of Buster Keaton’s silent-film masterpiece “The General.” Read more: Manitowoc-area students to explore history through grandparents’ eyes Conducted by Jeremiah Eis, the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble will perform an original live score, bringing new energy and emotion to the classic comedy-adventure. The evening will also spotlight local arts leadership. The Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Association will present the 2026 Wesley Teply Community Service Award in the Arts to Karen Rohrer, founder of Treehouse Theater. Read more: Manitowoc Recreation and Senior Center plan busy spring season A Manitowoc native, Rohrer has spent decades strengthening arts education and youth opportunities. She founded Treehouse Theater in 2012 and led it through 2024, helping young performers grow in confidence, creativity and community. Tickets are available at cccshows.org or the Capitol Civic Centre Box Office, 913 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. Contact Brandon Reid at breid@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: Lakeshore Wind Ensemble presents silent film
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Brunch no longer something just on Sundays
DE PERE – Since opening last year, son-and-mom duo Eric Hunsader and Paula Sproat said Oakley’s has been serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with a fresh twist. Oakley’s blends elevated brunch fare with craft cocktails and specialty coffee, offering something for every taste. Described as an elevated...
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New Sturgeon Bay restaurant has 'elevated pub food' and its own spice
Sturgeon Bay's newest restaurant has a name familiar to Door County diners at the helm, and he's not only bringing it his diverse take on what he calls "elevated pub food" but also selling the spice blend that helped those flavors become popular with his customers. Eric Leyendecker opened West Side Commons in early December in the bright blue building on the West Side of downtown at 26 E. Oak St. and began selling his proprietary Kitchen Daddy's Meat Maker seasoning from the restaurant in February. Leyendecker has been a fixture in Door County's food and beverage industry for many years, dating back to his time working under chef Bruce Alexander, now running now Alexander's of Door County in Fish Creek, at the former Hotel du Nord in Sister Bay. Since then, he's worked in a number of well-known Door County restaurants, including the now-gone Sandpiper, Coyote Roadhouse, Pudgy Seagull and Door County Fire Co., serving as kitchen manager at the latter for more than a year and a half. He also was a chef for the summer resident actors and crew of Peninsula Players Theatre for seven years and most recently was in management at Door County Gala events
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5 Best New Restaurants in Green Bay, Wisconsin that People are Raving About
Green Bay has quietly built a fun, modern food scene that goes way beyond game‑day brats and cheese curds. Between the revitalized downtown, the Broadway District, and the area around Lambeau, you’ll find craft breweries, chef‑driven kitchens, and polished neighborhood spots that feel a lot more “small city foodie” than “tiny football town.”
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Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing ends early Monday, first early close since 2015
MENASHA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Lake Winnebago’s sturgeon spearing season came to a close at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. It is the first time the season closed early since 2015. Waverly Beach in Menasha’s registration station did not see much traffic until about 10 a.m. Paul Zwick took...
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Seymour serving Burger Fest in fall with a harvest market and Wisconsin breweries
SEYMOUR (WLUK) -- The Home of the Hamburger is making a flip on its biggest event. Burger Fest, traditionally held in Seymour in August, is moving to September this year. Officials say the Saturday, Sept. 19 date allows organizers to expand Burger Fest to become more community-focused. Organizers promise more vendors and local businesses will be involved, including a harvest-style farmers' market, family pumpkin and fall activities, live music and expanded beer options with Wisconsin breweries on site.
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Bay Area Voices Feature: Hinterland Brewery
Right across the street from Lambeau Field sits a space that feels just as much a part of Green Bay as a game day itself. In this episode of Bay Area Voices, we visited Hinterland Brewery and sat down with Michelle Tressler, co-founder of Hinterland Brewery, to talk about how a small brewing idea turned into one of Green Bay’s most recognizable gathering places.