January 1994
Volume 19
Number 1
Features
Steals and Deals
Not everyone is willing to go the long distance to get the best bargain. But if you are, have we got a guide for you – to finding the cheapest clothing, shoes, CDs, food and more.
By Carolyn B. Alfvin
Bone of Contention
Guided by a controversial theory that pulling teeth and scraping jawbones relieves pain in other parts of the body, osteopath William Faber and two associates say they have helped many people. But they’re also confronting some disgruntled former patients and members of the medical community who believe they are practicing a questionable brand of medicine.
By Stephen Filmanowicz
At home
Don’t let your house reflect the dismal days outside. With soft lighting, candles, flowering plants and colorful fabrics arranged throughout the home, winter ends at your doorstep.
By Kate Bast
Acting up
Militant AIDS activist Christopher Fons has clashed with a disapproving father, the Milwaukee Police Department and various homophobes. His role as zealous leader of Milwaukee’s chapter of ACT-UP, which uses radical tactics to force action on AIDS-related issues, has a personal tone: Stricken with the disease, the 26-year-old is fighting for his life.
By James Romenesko
A Passion for Pictures
When your infatuation with art means rarely selling or trading a piece, you’re probably an inveterate collector. Though their tastes differ, the collectors profiled in this story show that amassing artwork is an avocation born of ardor.
By Thomas Connors
Departments
Outfront
Playing the manipulation game.
By John Fennell
Letters
A different view of the Milwaukee County Parks.
The Insider
Chef non grata Jill Prescott, an insider’s vision of Wisconsin by a political outsider, the post office’s “speedy” deliveries, Mitchell Airport’s misleading six syllables, Pressroom Confidential and reviews.
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Dining Etcetera
The classy Eagan’s jazzes up Water Street, sandwich heaven at Fritz’s on Second and That’s Amore lends a touch of authenticity at workingman’s prices.
Endgame
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Howard Fuller is the public’s darling, but what has he done to deserve such a reputation?
By Bruce Murphy
On the Cover:
Illustration by Bryan Peterson
M Magazine
Main Events
African American art at the MAM, New Orleans sound and an antique antidote
Last Seen
Reviews of theater, art, rock and jazz written with complete candor.
Sneak Peeks
Stone goes to war (again), Demme’s long-anticipated Philadelphia and serious Spielberg.
Sound Gossip
Jest’s split with Cellar Door, Nirvana’s shoeless vocalist and the X-Cleavers’ CD debut.
Restaurant Guide
Your reference to food, glorious food, of every kind offered in this city.
