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Green Bay Press-Gazette
Shirley Van's family of dancers remember her for kindness, toughness
Shirley Van was never a mom, but she sure knew the love of a life spent surrounded by children. Her Shirley Van's Dance Studio and The Dance Company isn't just a Green Bay institution, it was her happy place. It’s where the gifted dancer and instructor made a lasting impact on generations of students who came through the doors, teaching them to put their best foot forward, not just in the studio, but in all they do in life after they leave. Van, whose legal name was Shirley Volm, died Oct. 23 at age 95. She leaves a legacy in the community that spans decades of dancers, countless stages and productions, more than 40 years of “The Nutcracker” and a permanent place in Green Bay Packers history as the choreographer and director of the team’s cheerleaders, the Green Bay Sideliners, in the late 1970s and ’80s. She started teaching in 1945 at just 14 years old, her dad building props for her and loading them into a trailer as they went up and down the Fox Valley. Some 70 years later, after she retired, she still found a way to come watch “The Nutcracker” practices until her health no longer
Advance Titan
Best decorated houses around UW-Oshkosh
Greg Schlichting’s home was one of the first to have a decorated lawn in his neighborhood. Schlichting said he has been decorating his house since 2020. He said that the families coming by his house are his motivation to continue the tradition. “These last couple years, I added benches...
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The Mill in Bonduel closes for day so workers can volunteer at Happily Ever After
BONDUEL, Wis. (WBAY) — The Mill, a coffee shop in Bonduel, was closed Tuesday so its workers could spend the day volunteering at Happily Ever After in Green Bay. Workers learned how the organization helps animals in the area and helped socialize cats and dogs looking for their forever home. Many of The Mill’s workers are high school students who were excused from class Tuesday so they could volunteer.
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Appleton tattoo shop to offer $26 Brewers World Series tattoos Saturday
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'The Sound of Music' actress talks Appleton roots ahead of PAC run
"The Sound of Music" is making its grand return to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Nov. 3-8. While the movie presents a familiar story about family, the musical offers so much more, presenting questions of love, conscience and political pressure. Set in Austria in 1938, the story starts off with young and independent Maria Rainer who takes on the job of governess to the seven children of disciplined naval officer Captain Georg von Trapp. Maria's warm and playful nature (and more-than-present love for music) grants the children with new perspectives and love not often received. As she grows closer to the family, she also navigates her own personal struggles of belonging and knowing what kind of life she wants for herself. For those who primarily know the 1965 movie, it's worth mentioning this story started off as a stage musical. The production lies heavily on the Rodgers and Hammerstein score, including “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.” Spanning generations, the musical remains a family-friendly classic to this day. For this preview, The Post-Crescent spoke with Cayleigh Capaldi, playing Maria, ahead of the Appleton run, asking what attendees can expect and what it's like playing a lead role in
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Dining changes previewed at OSG Town Hall
The Oshkosh Student Government’s most recent town hall meeting previewed upcoming changes to university dining on campus with concepts being shared by Brian Warzynski and Shirin Skifstad. The OSG’s panel with Titan Hospitality and dining services offered a list of new additions on campus, including the return of limited-time...
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UW-Green Bay receives 11 new Clavinova pianos as part of $2.3M Bauer donation
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Music is echoing in the halls of the Studio Arts building at UW-Green Bay. Heid Music delivered 11 new Clavinova digital pianos Tuesday afternoon. They’re the first new instruments the university has received since 2000. They’re part of a $2.3 million donation from...
WFRV Local 5
Popular Wisconsin bar closes after 38 years
SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) — A popular Wisconsin establishment is shutting its doors in less than a month after nearly 40 years of service. According to social media, The Corner Bar & Grille in Shawano will close on November 21 after 38 years. “It’s with both anxiety and excitement that Cindy and I have decided to […]
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Roots on 9th in Green Bay shares Thanksgiving-ready fall decor ideas for porch and table
GREEN BAY (WLUK) -- Soon it will be out with the Jack O' Lanterns and in with Thanksgiving vibes. Whether it's for your porch, or your dining table, Roots on 9th has you covered for your fall decor. Owner Jamie Hemenway shared several ideas on Good Day Wisconsin. Roots on...
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Sustainably Speaking: Bats prepare for winter
(WFRV) – International Bat Week is here, and bats are ready to prepare for winter. October 24 through October 31 is an opportunity to learn more about these often-misunderstood mammals and the important role they play in our ecosystem. Bats do more than fly through the night. Wisconsin is home to eight bat species, all […]
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Appleton parks panel backs renaming Veterans Park to Memorial Bridge Park
APPLETON (WLUK) – The Appleton City Council’s Parks Committee is recommending that Veterans Park return to its previous name: Memorial Bridge Park. The renaming is necessary because Memorial Park on the city’s northside was renamed Veterans Memorial Park. To avoid confusion, the existing Veterans Park was slated for a new name.
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UWO business students debut brand new coffee shop
UW-Oshkosh School of Business students debuted their Titan Gold Coffee enterprise and a coffee cart that provided students with free coffee sponsored by Chancellor Manohar Singh on Wednesday, Oct. 21. “At UWO, we want students to graduate with more than knowledge. We want them to have the confidence and experience...
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This Wisconsin Mexican Kitchen Starts Every Morning With Fresh Tortillas
Tortillas get made by hand here every single day. They aren’t just for the tables, either. The same fresh batch heads straight to the grocery shelves next door. That’s right, this spot is a full-service Mexican restaurant and a stocked Mexican supermarket under one roof. You can finish lunch and then grab produce, pantry staples, and imported treats on your way out. I love how practical and fun that combo feels.