October 1987
Volume 12
Number 10
Features
The Milwaukee Baby Book
Thinking about being fruitful and multiplying? Check here first. This compendium of information for Milwaukee parents and parents-to-be will help you decide where to have your baby, find a crib, pick a name and even decipher the hospital bill when it arrives.
Compiled by Craig Allen Schmidt, Gail Perlick, Helen Pauly, Chris Grant and Jocelyn Riley
King of Nothing
Rajan George — “King George” in India — was a man of seemingly limitless wealth who spent money freely and advertised his company’s prosperity with expensive radio and television spots that portrayed him as monarch of a vast international business empire. Until the very day he declared bankruptcy, not even his closet associates knew the truth.
By James Romenesko
Out To Lunch
We know, we know! Finding a decent lunch spot Downtown is tough when you’ve only got an hour or so to spare. But we’ve done the legwork for you and found 22 lunch spots where you can get great food at surprisingly reasonable prices.
By Willard Romantini
Whatever Happened To … Part II
Two years ago, we decided to take an updated look at some of Milwaukee’s former celebrities and headline-makers. Here are some of the formerly famous folks we missed that time around.
By The Editors
Departments
OutFront
Why write about babies?
Letters
To Mil Mag, with delight and denunciation.
The Insider
A musical revival staged by the sound of one fan clapping, a Waukesha author gets serious about dirty words, an insider’s take about Wisconsinites in Washington, Pressroom looks at Journal Editor Sig Gissler’s conflict of interest problem, a guide to Halloween fun and more.
By The Editors
Misc.
Gadgets and gifts for very tiny people.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Metroscene
Highlights of folk singers, artists and dancing at the airport.
By Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
For placating picky palates.
Columns
Business
Whose business is child care? More and more, local companies are claiming responsibility.
By Dolores Arnold Grengg
The Performing Arts
Why some local theater companies aren’t exactly enthusiastic about Archie Sarazin and his new
First Stage children’s theater at the PAC.
By Bruce Murphy
Restaurants
Two delightfully Victorian dining experiences.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
Though it faces many potential hurdles, Howard Fuller’s school secession program might not be as far-fetched as its opponents think.
By Bruce Murphy
On The Cover: Krista Porchetta, photographed by Huibregtse Photography.
