January 1984

January 1984

January 1984 Volume 9 Number 1 Features The 84 Most Interesting People in Town Our all-new listing of the hottest, most fascinating, most interesting Milwaukeeans. By the Editors Bobby Rivers, Himself An insightful and probing interview of Bobby Rivers, by — who else? — himself. By Bobby Rivers Pink Collar Blues Once, a cashier’s job in one of Milwaukee’s grocery stores was a real plum. But Pick n’ Save changed all that. By Bruce Murphy Confessions of a Computer Raider He testified before Congress, appeared on national television talk shows and was on the cover of Newsweek. Now in this…

January 1984
Volume 9
Number 1

Features
The 84 Most Interesting People in Town
Our all-new listing of the hottest, most fascinating, most interesting Milwaukeeans.
By the Editors

Bobby Rivers, Himself
An insightful and probing interview of Bobby Rivers, by — who else? — himself.
By Bobby Rivers

Pink Collar Blues
Once, a cashier’s job in one of Milwaukee’s grocery stores was a real plum. But Pick n’ Save changed all that.
By Bruce Murphy

Confessions of a Computer Raider
He testified before Congress, appeared on national television talk shows and was on the cover of Newsweek. Now in this exclusive story, Milwaukee’s most famous hacker tells his own story.
By Neal Patrick

The Midas Touch
If making money is an art, these are the master artists of the investment world. Here are some of their tips.
By Judith P. Woodburn

Departments
Inside Milwaukee
The Symphony Ball’s high-tech gambit; the wages of crime . . . an auction, and Attorney Donald Eisenberg’s latest trials.
Edited by James Romenesko

Sure Things
One truly terrific timepiece, some home cologne, and popcorn in every flavor of the rainbow.
By Judith P. Woodburn

MetroScene
An Olympics preview, no-nuke music and loads of laughs on tap for January.
Compiled by Heather J. Notch

Restaurant Listings
 
Milwaukee Classified

Columns
Out Front

CityLights
Fame and fortune in Hollywood.
By Perry M. Lamek

Restaurants
Just plain good food.
By Willard Romantini

The Fine Arts
New life for regional theater.
By Bruce Murphy

Endgame
Public radio’s classy scam.
By Bruce Murphy

On the Cover
“84” neon art by Terminal Neon. Photograph by James Schnepf.