Welcome to the Ivy Network As a creative, it can get tiring trying to think of fresh ideas, produce unique original work for clients, and money can become scarce. Freelancing takes a lot of energy, self-promotion, money and time. You have to really immerse yourself in your work and love what you do to make…
Heavenly harmonies like no other, paired with grunge rock vocals, ambient instrumentals and killer guitar solos are what make Orenda Fugue one of a kind. After playing shows around the Chippewa Valley for a couple years they’ve finally stopped teasing us with their captivating sound and recorded a full length album. Now listeners have the…
I’ve known of Elizabeth Roland for quite a few years now. We both attended the University of Wisconsin Stout, became members of a sorority and were involved in the arts there. Yet, we hardly crossed paths during this time. Now, it’s been a few years since parting ways from the University and the internet has…
Blissful and tragic happenings are sifted through each day to bring community members the most vital information on the news. Musician Spencer Schauer, now 21, recalls when he was 16, viewing a news piece which became the first time he felt the need to write about something, and transform that writing to song. “I remember…
Remember the days where your parents covered you in knee pads, elbow pads, strapped on a hard device to protect your noggin, and tied shoes to your feet that had wheels attached to them? You shuffled your way, like a penguin, down the bumps and cracks of the sidewalk. Maybe you fell a little and…
The atmosphere filled with locals’ conversing, laughing, sharing hugs and hellos. The space grew quiet as music lured everyone into one room. We were surrounded by strums, beats, and words rolling off of tongues. Immersed in a space rather unique for a show, yet familiar with musicians perfecting their songs for the public. People scattered…
Is there someone in your community who radiates kindness and love to everyone around? Someone who you seem to see at every social event, with arms wide, ready to give you a big bear hug. Someone passionate about the growth of the community and it’s people? Well, there is particular person who comes to mind…
Think back to when you were, say, seven or eight. Do memories of pretending to be a doctor, maybe a celebrity, or zookeeper come to mind? (Some profession whatever it may be.) Perhaps you and your siblings acted like you were in a band. Then years passed by and teen angst hit you hard over…
Yoga studios are popping up all over the world for yogini’s young and old to practice with others. Some individuals may participate in yoga to become more flexible, improve balance, or for their overall physical health. Yet, yoga is about more than the physical practice. There are benefits to a person’s mind and spirit. One…