April 1986
Volume 11
Number 4
Features
After Hours
Our definitive guide to prowling around in Milwaukee: bars, happy hours, comedy and more.
By Perry M. Lamek
But Can You Dance To It?
Everything you always wanted to know about Milwaukee music.
By Harry Cherkinian and John Harris
Blood Feud
The life and death of Hispanic community activist Aurora Weier.
By James Romenesko
The Search for Normal
For the first time, former Appeals Court judge Martha Bablitch tells the story of her struggle with alcoholism and depression – a struggle that destroyed her career and almost her life.
By George Vukelich
The Juneau Wonder
Even after 70 years, Wisconsin still remembers Juneau’s Addie Joss, maybe the greatest pitcher there ever was.
By Duane Lindstrom
Dressed to Impress
Six slinky little sheaths to dress up or down.
By Arlene Wilson
Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Yakety-yak, Milwaukee talks back.
The Insider
Hans Kestler comes to Milwaukee, the incredible shrinking Dave Schulz, Pressroom Confidential and more.
Edited by James Romenesko
Misc.
A better umbrella, a real deal for fish fans and some noteworthy pads.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Calendar
April, come she will.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
What’s on the menu at more than 150 area restaurants.
Columns
Film
The Trip to Bountiful and La Cage aux Folles III.
By Mike Wilmington
Politics
The candidate who wasn’t, and other Republican tales of terror.
By Charles J. Sykes
Restaurants
Divining the mysteries of Italian cuisine.
By Willard Romantini
Sports
It’s all in the pitch.
By Michael J. Uruske
The Wisconsin Gourmet
Completely kosher: corned beef made the old-fashioned way.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
The Fine Arts
‘Til the fat lady sings: why nobody likes opera anymore.
By Bruce Murphy
Books
A review of a new book of poems by Milwaukee’s most controversial poet.
By Bill Lueders
MetroScene
Dr. Who makes a visit to Milwaukee, and a new play about Daniel Bell.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Endgame
The Milwaukee School Board’s clumsy pursuit of desegregation.
By Bruce Murphy
On the Cover: Illustration by Matt Zumbo
