January 1990
Volume 15
Number 1
Features
The Transformers
In appearance, spirit and civic hierarchy, Milwaukee underwent a metamorphosis in the ‘80s. Our selective hall of fame trumpets those who truly pushed the city forward, while our hall of infamy gives you the lowdown on a few who held it back. Plus, who to watch in the ‘90s.
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz and Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Resolutions For a New Decade
From getting the red back into the Bucks’ uniforms to adding more tree-lined boulevards to the local landscape, these suggestions don’t keep to the straight and narrow of most civic agendas. Maybe that’s what makes them such good ideas.
By George Gonis
Return to Life
A two-part photography exhibition at Marquette University depicts the experiences of Holocaust survivors as they emigrated to Israel and Wisconsin. The images and the survivors’ stories show close up the pain and strength of those who rebuilt their lives out of the ruins.
By Dr. Michael Phayer
Departments
Outfront
Transforming a city.
By Judith Woodburn
Letters
First-person tales from our readers.
The Insider
How Milwaukee shows up in all those city ratings … and how those ratings show up in our unofficial survey, what the stars hold for Milwaukee in the ‘90s, Pressroom Confidential and Insider Reviews. Plus a new section: Update, the latest word on some of our favorite subjects.
By Stephen Filmanowicz
Metroscene
Midori’s violin sings with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, powerful images of AIDS victims and their families from photographer Nicholas Nixon and back-to-back magic of the Milwaukee Theatre Festival. Plus, look for our all-new critics’ picks of the best things to see and do.
Edited by Dawn Behr and Christine Grant
Dining Guide
Can’t decide where to eat? Let Milwaukee’s most comprehensive guide solve your dining indecision. Plus, a “get down and greasy” BBQ Meal of the Month.
Columns
Visual Arts
Public sculpture is thought to be just the thing to dress up humdrum places, the crowning touch for inspired ones. But is this kind of thinking, randomly applied, making our public spaces cluttered warehouses of awkward symbols?
By Tom Bamberger
Restaurants
With the Red Carpet rolled out, Harold’s at The Grand Hotel goes upscale.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
Does the Nicolet High School drug search mean we’re ready to surrender our individual liberties?
By Judith Woodburn
On The Cover:
Background photograph by Eric Oxendorf, Third Coast Stock Source. Photographs (l-r): Archbishop Rembert Weakland, Ann Wilson, Dr. Richard Aster and Tom Donegan.
Special Advertising Sections
The 22nd Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Show Program and Guide
Women Entrepreneurs: A New Generation
