September 2005
Volume 30
Number 9
Features
The Big Cheese
Give it up to the Golden State? Not gonna happen. Number-one milk producer California is close to passing us in cheese production. Read about the ingenious ways Wisconsin is fighting back.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl.
Marketing Stars
If they can’t lure you to Uihlein Hall and the Powerhouse Theatre, maybe nobody can. Meet the new forces in the fine arts community. Plus, our season highlights.
By Thomas Connors
Hollywood Style
Ladies, pull out the sequins and fur.
By Florida Perry Smith
Citizens’ Court
A “heartless collection agency”? Milwaukee’s Municipal Court collects loads of bucks for minor violations, but it also often operates with compassion.
By Natalie Dorman
On the Cover
Original photograph by Tim Evans.
Departments
An intro you’ll want to read.
Letters
Commentary is always healthy.
This Month
Strong choices in theater, classical music, opera and more.
Edited by Charlene Mills
The Insider
Mitchell airport, a beloved principal, triumphant tea and a toughie-but-sweetie.
Pressroom Confidential
A serious allegation against the Journal Sentinel.
By Peter Robertson
The Mil
Lots of name-dropping-from Sykes to Willie Davis.
By Judith Ann Moriarty
Critical Eyes
Quick looks at six local things.
Savvy City
Home
Comfy havens of repose.
Real Estate
Another condo surge.
Style
Looking fetching this fall.
Travel
Where fat tires are king.
Dining Out
Want a piece of Joe B. on the East Side? You got it. Also, Comet Café’s new look, menu … and air.
By Ann Christenson
Profile
Marie Kohler’s journey to becoming a successful playwright.
By Kurt Chandler
Health
Amazing inventions, such as a pacemaker for the brain.
By Kathleen Winkler
Dining Guide
Italian, brunch, steak, vegetarian. We have a restaurant for every craving.
Nightlife
Dancing, drinking, looking good.
Endgame
Let’s learn from the crisis at the Public Museum.
By Bruce Murphy
