Jenn Kalchik
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Jenn Kalchik

Jenn is a born-and-raised Michigander, former Illinoisan now turned Wisconsinite. She moved to Oshkosh back in 2020 with her fiancé, Dave, and two cats, Daisy and Duke. While she didn’t get to experience Oshkosh in a traditional manner when she moved here, she’s been able to learn numerous things about Oshkosh by writing for organizations like Visit Oshkosh and Nosh Fox Valley. Outside of writing, Jenn is an advertising analyst at Rocket Clicks, a marketing agency based in Menomonee Falls. You can follow her on Instagram at @jennandtoniclife.

Discover Oshkosh Spring Break Guide

Spring is just around the corner, which means spring break is fast approaching! Whether you’re planning a staycation, a budget-friendly vacation, or venturing away from home, Oshkosh is the perfect destination. There are plenty of budget-friendly activities and events taking place at the end of…

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Coming Soon to the Grand Oshkosh

The Grand Oshkosh is the place to go in Oshkosh if you’re looking to enjoy a night of quality local entertainment. Opening in 1883, The Grand is the oldest operating opera house in the state of Wisconsin. The opera house hosts nearly 100 public performances each year including national touring…

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Double Date Night Inspiration

Sometimes date night needs a little variety. You can choose to go on a double date with another couple, but it can be hard finding something for everyone to enjoy. But don’t fret, Oshkosh has plenty of options for couples looking for double date night ideas. We put together a handy list of double…

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The Other 51 Weeks at EAA

EAA is well known for their annual AirVenture event. But did you know they host other aviation-related events throughout the year right? Whether at the EAA Aviation Museum or on the grounds of EAA, these events give you another reason to visit EAA outside of AirVenture. Here are some of EAA’s other…

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Oshkosh Easter Eggs from your Favorite TV Shows and Movies

It’s always fun to watch something on TV or in a movie and recognize something mentioned or shown. You may have heard the news back in June 2021 that the television show “Loki” featured an episode set in our very own Oshkosh. But did you know there are other television shows and movies that have…

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Let's Shop Local Vinyl

One of the most surprising things to come back into style is vinyl records. In 2020, 27.5 million LPs were sold in the United States, up 46 percent compared to 2019 and more than 30-fold compared to 2006 when the vinyl comeback began. Even if vinyl records aren’t as convenient as listening to music…

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Paint Your Own Pottery in Downtown Oshkosh

Looking to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy? Creating art has numerous benefits like lowering stress, helping make decisions, and learning how to focus. Art is a great activity that anyone can enjoy, no matter your skill level. If you’re looking to get in touch with your creative side…

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Gamer's Guide to Games in Oshkosh

At one point in time, playing games was seen as a waste of time. Today, games can bring people together and give people an enjoyable hobby. There are even sports leagues dedicated to competitive gaming! Gaming can take on many forms: board games, puzzles, video games, and of course, tabletop games…

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Pretty Insects at the Paine

You wouldn’t think that insects could be considered pretty. Insects can remind a person of feelings of disgust. However, insects play an important role in our ecosystem, for both the environment and providing food for other animals. Even if an animal species isn’t considered endangered, that doesn’t…

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