June 2000
Volume 25
Number 6
Features
The Everyman’s Guide to Summer
The festivals and fairs know no partiality – there’s one for us all
By Charlene Mills
Aisles of Exotica
Fourteen grocery stores that make a living selling delicacies like stinky fish sauce and prickly pear cacti
By Ann Christenson
Missing Milwaukee
Four former local writers share those uniquely Milwaukee memories that make living anywhere else feel like sacrilege
Behold the Brat
It’s not just you – the city’s official sausage is a link straight to heaven
By Jim Hazard
Mark’s World
Being in American Movie’s Mark Borchardt’s head for a day – scary
By Kurt Chandler
Once Around
Skydiving, glow bowling and six other kick-butt experiences you need to do at least once.
By Peter Robertson
Microcosms
Streets whose warts and beauty marks reflect the city we love
Departments
Outfront
Our 10th shot at capturing the essence of Milwaukee
By John Fennell
Insider
-Oil and Water: Seat these folks together at dinner and you’d better duck
-The Milwaukee Quiz: Identify the area buildings in these photos and you’ll be citizen of the year
-Eye on the Crowd: See where you fit in this wacky bunch of sports fanatics
-You Ought to Be in Pictures: Milwaukee’s brief career in film
Guiding Lights
Custom-designed Wisconsin getaways courtesy of some terrific local travel books
By Peter Robertson
Lake Country Escape
Summer paradise is 30 minutes west of Downtown. Take our tour of the inland lakes.
By Tracy Marhal and Sarah Salp
Things We Ought to Be Famous For
You already know a certain foamy beverage. Check out dozens more surprising but true homegrown goods.
By Colleen Heather Rogan
Free Medicine
A helpful guide to local hospitals, support groups and sources for free medical screenings
By Scott R. Weinberger
The Season to Soar
Go, go, go. Do, do, do. Nature Preserves, museums, theaters and all that fun stuff
Restaurants
Four great patios and loads of restaurants for every mood, be it ribs or spaghetti
Endgame
There’s still time to fashion a new image of Milwaukee
By Bruce Murphy
