January 1986
Volume 11
Number 1
Features
The 86 Most Interesting People in Town
Four score and six of Milwaukee’s best and brightest.
By The Editors
House of Cards
John Drew’s construction company was built on shaky finances and empty promises. And when it toppled, dozens of innocent victims were left to sort through the ruins.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
No Limits Yet
Three years ago, Judge Richard Brown lost his lifelong battle to keep his bearing. His challenges were just beginning.
By Renee Thurber-Prink
In Harm’s Way
What happens when an out-of-shape sportswriter tries to tend goal for t he Milwaukee Admirals? Nothing, he hopes.
By Michael J. Uruske
Jump to It! Do-anything sportswear that’s made for motion.
By Arlene Wilson
1986 Personal Finance Guide
A special advertising section on where to turn
Departments
Outfront
By Charles J. Sykes
Letters
Bouquets and brickbats
The Insider
Milwaukee’s biggest restaurant fiasco, the bursting of an MPD balloon, and more.
Edited by James Romenesko
Misc.
Italian design in a looking glass, post-modern design in earrings, and unheard-of colors in diving gear for that tropical getaway.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Calendar
What to do and where to go in January
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
Milwaukee’s most comprehensive restaurant guide.
Milwaukee Classified
Columns
Film
A tribute to the late, great, much-debated Orson Welles.
By Mike Wilmington
Politics
Wisconsin politicians get a painful lesson in the games labor unions can play.
By Charles J. Sykes
Other Voices
Kathleen Falk, the voice of conservatism.
By George Vukelich
CityLights
A Milwaukee artist makes larger-than-life fantasies spring to life.
By Perry M. Lamek
Business
The joys and, yes, woes of inheriting a business.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Restaurants
Chill-chasing spots for winter dining.
By Willard Romantini
The Wisconsin Gourmet
Hearty winter fare with a venerable history.
By Carole Grohmann and Jane Hootkin
MetroScene
The Wizard Wing: a new museum for the curious child in us all.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Endgame
The words of an implacable prophet.
By Charles J. Sykes
On the Cover: Illustration by Matt Zumbo
