April 1985
Volume 10
Number 4
Features
Tonight’s the Night
What’ll it be? Adventure, action, ardor…anxiety? Forthwith, a dozen nights on the town to accommodate almost any agenda.
By Perry M. Lamek
The Eclectic Diner
Celebrities from the governor on down name their favorite restaurants for romance, relaxation and fine dining.
By Willard Romantini
The Antler’d Dancer
Milwaukee’s most celebrated poet has an unusual name – Antler – and an even more unconventional outlook on life.
By William Harnack
Reg Flag Over Milwaukee
Seventy-five years ago this month, Milwaukee elected its first Socialist mayor. We’ve never been the same since.
By Richard Bernard
Just Add Water
Several special swimsuits for serious swimming or simply sunning.
By Arlene Wilson
Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Vox Populi.
The Insider
How fancy fingernails helped a Russian family go from rags to riches, Henry Maier’s Monomonee valley scam, and more snappy answers to semi-serious questions.
Edited by James Romenesko
Sure Things
An artist who can transform the landscape of any room, chocolate in disguise, and more.
By Patricia Hale
Calendar
Our flag to April’s breeze unfurled!
By Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
All about eating out.
Milwaukee Classified
Columns
Restaurants
A trip to see the Simon House and Anthony’s 400 West.
By Willard Romantini
Business
The coming of age of the “infomercial.” By Helen Pauly
Finance
How knowing thyself can make you a better investor.
By Peter G. Banzhaf
Fine Arts
A pianist who serves up conversation with the classics.
By Bruce Murphy
Sports
The best-kept secret in Milwaukee sports.
By James Hazard
Wisconsin Gourmet
New ways to serve an old April standby – lamb.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
MetroScene
The intricate art of the Hmong, food for jukebox junkies, and more.
By Judith Woodburn
Endgame
The friendly giants: Herb Kohl and Jane and Lloyd Pettit.
By Charles J. Sykes
On the Cover:
Photograph by James Schnepf. Model Kim Goodwin exclusively through Arlene Wilson Talent. Make-up by Chrissie Panak. Hair by Bob Conley.
