December 1984
Volume 9
Number 12
Features
Irrepressible Al
A look inside the one-man conglomerate known as Al McGuire.
By Michael J. Uruske
A Cordial Invitation
The very best in Christmas liqueurs.
By Michael Muckian
The Quiet Courage of Jim Tate
The doctors say he’s dying. But WTMJ’s popular morning man is fighting to beat the odds.
By James Romenesko
The Strangers Among Us
Milwaukee churches are at the forefront of the controversial national Sanctuary Movement.
By Sandy Tolan
A Friendship Remembered
Fond memories of leading man Jeffrey Hunter.
By Don Kreger
Suite
Tiny dancers vie for a spot in The Nutcracker.
Photography by James Schnepf
Struggle for Solidarity
A history of the Polish community.
By Richard Bernard
Big City Style
Fashion on the cutting edge.
1984 Fiction Contest Winners
“Aldore’s Glasses” by Paul Leslie and “Grandpas” by Roseann St. Aubin.
1984 Christmas Gift Guide
Departments
Out Front
Letters
The Insider
The return of the Circus Parade.
Edited by James Romenesko
Sure Things
High-tech Christmas delights.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Calendar
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
The whole truth about dining out in Milwaukee.
Shoppers’ Bazaaar
Milwaukee Classified
Columns
Film
Places in the Heart and Amadeus reviewed.
By Mike Wilmington
Restaurants
Fine country dining.
By Willard Romantini
Finance
Some simple tips on investing in stocks.
By Peter G. Banzhaf
CityLights
The elf’s dilemma.
By Perry M. Lamek
Sports
Marques, we hardly knew ye.
By Michael J. Uruske
Wisconsin Gourmet
Sausages in the wurst way.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
MetroScene
Not-so-ordinary holiday happenings.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Endgame
The iron unicorn.
By Perry M. Lamek
On the Cover: Al McGuire. Photograph by James Schnepf. Make-up by Chrissie Panak.
