September 1987
Volume 12
Number 9
Features
The Unknown
Henry Maier has been mayor of Milwaukee for nearly 30 years, and in public office for more than 40. Nonetheless, his personality and politics remain misunderstood by many. Here’s what you didn’t know about his honor, and why the mayor is still a mystery after all these years.
By Bruce Murphy
A Murder in the Family
As a boy, Tom Steffes had been shuffled from foster home to foster home. And though he’d grown in years, he still hadn’t outgrown his need for a place to belong. A place to call home.
Her found it — or so he thought — in a gang called the Satan’s Dragons.
By James Romenesko
1987-’88 Fine Arts Guide
The arts offerings in Milwaukee are growing just as fast — or faster — than the city itself. We’ve got more new stages and more new groups to contend with all the time. But is the quality keeping pace with the quantity? Preview this season’s offerings and decide for yourself.
By Bruce Murphy and Tom Bamberger
The Style Quarterly
Notes on making a smooth transition from warm- to cool-weather dressing, what to watch for in watches this year, tips on classic dressing, news in men’s fashion and more.
Departments
OutFront
A few words on our new look.
Letters
To Mil Mag, with ardor and admonition.
The Insider
How the Marcus Amphitheater made Summerfest a festival of errors, an all-you-can-eat guide for the gourmand, a fresh perspective on the Marine Bank merger, plans for a big-city box office, Pressroom Confidential and more.
By The Editors
Misc.
Fun with stationery.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Metroscene
Introducing Indian Summer, Milwaukee’s newest ethnic festival, Zdenek Macal opens the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s 29th season, and more September events to remember.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
For funding fine food fast.
Columns
Business
An inside look at some of Downtown Milwaukee’s most exclusive private clubs, where more and more, the business affairs of the city are being conducted.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Restaurants
The new Milwaukee restaurants to challenge our dietary resolve.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
With the new welfare cuts, the state’s progressive tradition is crumbling, and two female legislators are leading the retreat.
By Bruce Murphy
On The Cover:
Photo illustration by Ken Hanson a la Andy. Milwaukee Journal photograph courtesy of the Milwaukee Historical Society.
