October 1999
Volume 24
Number 10
Features
The Wrap-up: 1999-2000 Fine Arts Guide
Our critic singles out the highlights in an arts season full of anniversary shows, city debuts and ambitious productions.
By Tom Connors
Oh, What a Ball!
Balls used to raise a beaucoup bucks for local not-for-profits, but experts say these gala events are inefficient ways of raising money. An insider’s look at the bottom line in charitable giving.
By Helen Pauly
Old Sweetie
How a little pastry called the kringle has come to define a city.
By Jim Hazard
At Home
Natural textures and tones bring peace to the home.
By Colleen Heather Rogan
A Good Lawyer
Good? We’re talking best – more than 185 top attorneys in 13 disciplines voted to this all-mighty position by their peers.
By Kurt Chandler
Departments
Outfront
Some jokes to prove a point.
By John Fennell
Publisher’s Note
Where you should be on Millennium Eve.
Letters
Reactions to what we do.
The Insider
More murders, fun cinema, ambitious theater, a big mosquito and parting words.
By The Editors
Pressroom Confidential
The dangers of the sourceless quote.
By Peter Robertson
City Slants
Various views on edible underwear, Edith Piaf, willow trees and Russian battleships.
Edited by Ann Christenson
City Beat
Adman Bill Eisner talks about politics and the win-win campaign.
By Joel McNally
Health & Medicine
High-tech health: Learn about amazing new advances.
By Christine A. Hinz
Calendar of Events
Your horoscope says this may be a good month for Maria Callas and musical satire.
Edited by Charlene Mills
Dining Etcetera
Diners reveal what they like in our annual Readers’ Choice poll, and the critic reveals her feelings about a new steakhouse.
By Ann Christenson
Restaurants
Find the restaurant you want and discover some tips and buzz along the way.
Endgame
Cars are key to getting unemployed city dwellers the jobs they need.
By Erik Gunn
