June 1984

June 1984

June 1984 Volume 9 Number 6 Features The Uncommon Holiday Ten delightful ways to really get away from it all. By Judith P. Woodburn The Trail of Dr. Tucker When the controversial Fox Point plastic surgeon suddenly vanished, leaving behind a tangled trail of complaints and botched jobs, some people thought he was dead. Others weren’t so sure. By David Patrick Dateline: Waukesha For more than a century, Waukesha’s Freeman has served in the shadow of its giant competition to the east. Now the state’s feistiest daily faces a fight for life. By James Romenesko Carved From Light At the…

June 1984
Volume 9
Number 6

Features
The Uncommon Holiday
Ten delightful ways to really get away from it all.
By Judith P. Woodburn

The Trail of Dr. Tucker
When the controversial Fox Point plastic surgeon suddenly vanished, leaving behind a tangled trail of complaints and botched jobs, some people thought he was dead. Others weren’t so sure.
By David Patrick

Dateline: Waukesha
For more than a century, Waukesha’s Freeman has served in the shadow of its giant competition to the east. Now the state’s feistiest daily faces a fight for life.
By James Romenesko

Carved From Light
At the turn of the century, a young Milwaukeean named Edward Steichen set out with a dream — to transform the face of photography and give birth to a new form of art.
By Deborah Fries Drilias

The Rules of the Game
Things may be getting better for realtors these days, but life will never be same again — for home sellers and home buyers.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl

Departments
Out Front
By Charles J. Sykes

The Insider
Judge Seraphim’s latest outrage, au revoir to the chief, buffoons and bagmen on the Common Council, journalistic dead cats . . . and more.
Edited by James Romenesko

Sure Things
A motorcycle for the freewheeler in all of us, a most unusual new swimsuit, and some stand-up-to-anything luggage.
By Judith P. Woodburn

Calendar
A comprehensive guide to Milwaukee’s most exciting month.
Compiled by Dawn M. Behr

Dining Guide
Milwaukee’s most complete listing of local restaurants.
Milwaukee Classified

Columns
Film
In Moscow On The Hudson, Robin Williams is a stranger in two lands.
By Mike Wilmington

Restaurants
The de-bunking of gourmet dining.
By Willard Romantini

Wine & Spirits
For the serious connoisseur, a primer on wine cellars.
By Michael Muckian

CityLights
A crotchety view of Summerfest.
By Perry M. Lamek

Fine Arts
The dilemma of Milwaukee’s embattled jazz artists.
By Harry Cherkinian

MetroScene
Neon as you’ve never seen it before, and other early-summer delights.
By Judith P. Woodburn

Endgame
Harold Breier’s final triumph.
By Charles J. Sykes

On The Cover:
Photograph by James Schnepf, on location at Fox and Hounds restaurant. Models Monica Mills and Mark Hunt exclusively through Arlene Wilson Talent. Make-up by Cheryl Conley, Faces, Ltd. Hair by Jackie Stracke, Faces, Ltd. Blouse from Snow Goose. Shirt from Polacheck’s. China courtesy of George Watts and Sons. Linen courtesy of Percy’s.