December 1988
Volume 13
Number 12
Features
The Year in (Agonizing) Review
Past Imperfect: A look back at the year’s silliest, most aggravating and embarrassing events.
By Simon N. Dumenco and Bruce Murphy
And Tony’s Came Tumbling DownFor a while, Tony Harvey was Milwaukee’s trendy restaurant king. But by the time his namesake restaurant opened in the 411 Building Downtown, his empire had already started to crumble.
By James Romenesko
The Right Stuff
In their ideological tug of war, says Michael Joyce, liberals always seem to beat the conservatives. But Joyce, with the clout of Milwaukee’s mega-million dollar Bradley Foundation behind him, wants to change all that.
By Bruce Murphy
A Time Known as Childhood
For decades, Milwaukeean Florence Eiseman’s classic designs for children’s clothing were almost synonymous with childhood. But now that she’s gone, will her design philosophy endure in the schizophrenic ‘80s?
By R.T. Both
1988 Fiction Contest Winner
Paper Wings.
By Gregory Monday
Departments
Outfront
The battle of ideas.
By Judith Woodburn
Letters
A piece of your mind.
The Insider
Tracking Milwaukee’s professional patients, how Mark Twain saved a local monument, the unwelcome guests in your home, a trucker’s apologia and some very weird Milwaukee publications. Plus, the inside track on local media in Pressroom Confidential, Pick of the Month and an opinionated look at the city in Insider Reviews.
Edited by Simon N. Dumenco
Misc.
Santa burns rubber, a gift box so dazzling you might not even have to spring for a gift to put inside and a new twist on wreaths.
By Kristin Slabey Fish
Metroscene
Hands-on models of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions at Discovery World; A Christmas Carol at the Milwaukee Rep; William Wegman, Fay Ray and Man Ray on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum and wild bead art at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
When hunger beckons, you needn’t settle for a fast-food slider. Milwaukee has some of the best restaurants in the country, and they’re all listed here.
Columns
Business
A few years ago, nobody cared about economic development. Here’s why it’s suddenly all the rage.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Performing Arts
Dancing to the beat of a different choreographer.
By Bruce Murphy
Restaurants
Our reviewer is moonstruck by two off-the-beaten-path Italian restaurants.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
The lessons of ugly.
By Judith Woodburn
On The Cover:
Illustration by Peter Hannan.
