October 1989
Volume 14
Number 10
Features
The Floor that Made Milwaukee Famous
If it’s possible for a country to fall in love with a floor, then it certainly happened with Robert Indiana’s Pop Art basketball floor in MECCA. But now it’s lost to the NBA forever. Or is it?
By George N. Gonis
Risky Business
The odds on the state lottery are worse than a one-armed bandit’s. It’s fueled by the dollars of people who have the least amount to spend. And the revenues collected won’t do much at all the relieve our property taxes. So what good is the lottery anyway?
By Bruce Murphy
Special Book Excerpt: Healthy Living Wisconsin
How do you really keep the doctor away? Advice from Milwaukee’s top experts in physical and mental health. Plus, some of Wisconsin’s most active citizens share their secrets for staying in great shape.
Edited by Susan J. Montgomery
Wisconsin Homes
When two passionate collectors are married to each other, you end up with a beautiful house full of art.
By Debra Brehmer
Departments
Outfront
A metaphor of a floor.
By Judith Woodburn
Letters
You write it, we print it.
The Insider
The wildest nights in Milwaukee, Kenosha’s environmental gadfly and Wisconsin’s best-loved artist. Plus Pressroom Confidential covers the raging abortion debate in The Journal newsroom and more.
By the Editors
Metroscene
The Historical Keyboard Society presents the Boston Museum Trio, Pasquale Laurino accompanies the Concorn Chamber Orchestra, “Man Ray in America” at The Haggerty and The Bobs sing in a cappella splendor at UWM.
By Dawn M. Behr and Christine R. Grant
Dining Guide
Milwaukee’s most complete guide to dining out. Plus Meal of the Month spotlights Thai cuisine.
Columns
Business
Michael Koss proves it’s tough, but not impossible, to follow in the footsteps of a legend.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Performing Arts
Our current arts funding structure seems to reward longevity more than either quality or popularity. Maybe some changes are needed in the way we pay for the arts.
By Bruce Murphy
Restaurants
There’s more to fish in Milwaukee than the ubiquitous Friday night fish fry. Here’s where to find some delicious alternatives.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
Local businesspeople want to help make the public schools better. That’s admirable. But numerous recent reports – including a just-released study by the City of Milwaukee – show that area lenders have a dismal record in making loans to minorities. Maybe the businesspeople need to put their own houses in order first.
By Bruce Murphy
On the Cover: Photograph by Ken Hanson Graphic.
Special Advertising Section
The 1989 Wisconsin Fall/Winter Leisure Guide.
