August 1985
Volume 10
Number 8
Features
Renaissance Men
The new $100 million Theater District is a symbol of the burgeoning revitalization of Downtown Milwaukee. But it was a test of fire for some of Milwaukee’s newest emerging leaders.
By Helen Pauly
The Spirit of Enterprise
The entrepreneurial vision is alive and thriving in Wisconsin. Here are 14 men and women who are making their business dreams come true.
Edited by Helen Pauly
The Wait for Jacob
When baby Jacob Klee was born, his whole family was there to welcome him.
Photographs by Doug Green
Mind Games
What’s your problem? Hypnotist Frank Szelicki says he has the answer.
By Perry M. Lamek
Fashion Noir
Back to not-too-basic black.
By Arlene Wilson
Sixth Annual Fine Arts Guide
The intimate details on the coming season’s music, art, dance and theater.
By Harry Cherkinian and Dawn M. Behr
Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Raves and rebuttals.
The Insider
Milwaukee’s own Afghan rebel, a shocking look at cocaine convictions, Journal salaries revealed…and more.
Edited by James Romenesko
Misc.
A Caddy for your cookies, unorthodox dice, and new ways to keep your coffee hot.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Calendar
The days of August.
By Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
Hundreds of listings by location.
Milwaukee Classified
Columns
Film
How a Russian filmmaker views American sex.
By Mike Wilmington
Finance
Advice for when you hit the jackpot.
By Peter G. Banzhaf
Other Voices
One man’s war against drug abuse in the major leagues.
By George Vukelich
City Lights
So you wanna’ be a rock ‘n’ roll star?
By Perry M. Lamek
Restaurants
Desperately seeking sushi.
By Willard Romantini
Theater
What the new Theater District will mean for the actors and directors – and audiences.
By Harry Cherkinian
Art
Bodies talk in a new exhibit of figurative art.
By Debra Brehmer
Sports
A day on the links with a certified hacker
By Michael Uruske
Wisconsin Gourmet
How to find the pick of the corn crop.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
MetroScene
Milwaukee, guitar capital of the world?
By Judith P. Woodburn
Endgame
Some pointed commentary on the state of state politics.
By Charles J. Sykes
On the Cover:
Photograph of Michael Bolger and Jon Hammes by James Schnepf. Make-up by Chrissie Panak. Theater mask courtesy of Eclectic I.
