May 1983
Volume 8
Number 4
Features
Whiz Kid
Some children are born brilliant, but raising a gifted and talented youngster is more than a matter of heredity. Here’s how some parents are doing it, and suggestions on how you can, too.
By James Romenesko
Raging Bull
Bob Wills is a journalism holdover from the era of the Front Page — and, more importantly, the man who controls what Milwaukeeans see every day in their morning newspaper.
By James Romenesko
The Escape Artist
The only way to save his dying art, Tom Solomon believes, is with authentic danger — specifically, danger to himself that could mean death.
By Kevin Bjerregaard
A Beer Baron’s Legacy
A preview of the show opening at the Pabst Mansion this month that features the very eclectic collection of Victorian art assembled by turn-of-the-century beer baron Emil Blatz.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Departments
Letters
Inside Milwaukee
The move to save Milwaukee’s Downtown mansions . . . the story behind the mystery radio personality, Coach Ed . . . and a bear on roller skates.
Sure Things
How to give mom a special surprise, teach your kids to enjoy learning history, and throw the most unusual party you’ve ever given.
By Judith P. Woodburn
Arts and Entertainment
Calendar
Compiled by Molly Malloy
Restaurant Listings
Town and County Homes
Milwaukee Classified
Columns
Out Front
Restaurants
A pleasant surprise in Oconomowoc.
By Willard Romantini
Nightbeat
A tour through Rumors, the ultimate cliché bar.
By Perry M. Lamek
The Fine Arts
How one duet makes both their performances and marriage work.
By Bruce Murphy
Endgame
Milwaukee’s best bars for hiding out.
By Frank Kuznik
ON THE COVER
Photograph by James Schnepf; model Jack Maslowski Murphy courtesy of Arlene Wilson Talent; shirt courtesy of T-Shirts Plus in the Grand Avenue Mall; hat courtesy of Webster’s Books.
