April 1993
Volume 18
Number 4
Features
The Man Behind the Mayor
He astounds and sometimes alienates with his flippant comments, he sings in public but otherwise is socially detached and he’s been described as a “fiscally conservative socialist” who angers those on the right and left. After five years in office, no one can figure out what Mayor John Norquist’s vision is. Is this guy a dichotomy or what?
By Bruce Murphy
Gun Lust, the Good Kid and the Gang
With pressure to join gangs barraging teens at every turn, just getting by in the warring Inner City is a struggle. Supported by a devoted mother, 18-year-old Kahlil McKinstry fought dyslexia, a traumatic childhood tragedy and a broken home to attend a college-preparatory school. But he couldn’t escape the gun-hungry Black Soul Mafia.
By James Romanesko
Flower Power
Dispel the bell-bottom blues and shag haircut funk ‘cause those cosmic ‘60s duds are groovey again. Here’s your chance to relive the “Partridge Family” era.
By Carolyn Bucior Alfvin
Gambling Fever
In 1987, gambling seemed like a good way to relive the tax burden, create jobs and attract tourists. But many are doubtful that gaming has accomplished these goals. One thing it has scored, as our story relates, is an increased membership in Gamblers Anonymous.
By Tim Kelly
Raise High the Roof Beams
Waiting for the right time to build a new home? Now’s the time. We talked to area builders for their input on what’s hot and what’s not in home constructions.
By Malcolm McDowell Woods
Departments
Outfront
Will the real Mayor John Norquist please stand up?
By John Fennell
Letters
Discordant egos: sounding off on the Milwaukee Ballet Company.
The Insider
A lawyer representing after-hours partyers, fashion slaves hurt by their possessions, Teddy Roosevelt’s ominous Milwaukee visit and an art collection coup.
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Metroscene
A talk-radio heavyweight, a seafood feast, folk art and new music.
Edited by Ann Christenson
Getaways
If you’re tired of the staid atmosphere of a hotel, spend your next weekend retreatat one of the homey bed-and breakfasts in the four-county area. You’ll be glad you did.
By Ann Christenson
Restaurants
Simon House and The Open Hearth: where American food sparkles.
By Willard Romantini
Dining Guide
Transcending diner fare and building a multicultural marketplace; plus our restaurant guide.
Endgame
Is keeping a major-league baseball club in Milwaukee really worth shelling out millions of dollars in government funding and seeking handouts from area businesses?
By Bruce Murphy
Special Advertising Section
1993 Wisconsin Golf Guide.
Cover
Photograph by Dave Schlabowske; grooming by Sarah Salvatori.
