FEATURES

Power Punk
Years ago, Amo Michaels let racial hatred, violence and alcohol consume his life. Although “peace” is Michaels’ credo now, remnants of his past – such as the white-power music he recorded – still resurface.
By Jim Hazard | Photo by Adam Ryan Morris

Best Ethnic Dining
Tacos, samosas, pad thai, suckling pig. Poetic, no? Milwaukee’s cultural evolution has given us dining choices way beyond your wildest Wiener schnitzel.
By Ann Christenson | Photos by Adam Ryan Morris

The Dark Science
“CSI”and TV shows of that ilk put the sexy in solving crimes. But cracking the most gruesome crimes requires slow, tedious work – the M.O. of experts at the State Crime Lab’s Milwaukee branch. Follow their steps as they crack a grisly case.
By Mario Quadracci | Photos by Adam Ryan Morris

The Food Lover
Editor Bruce Murphy’s December letter to our readers.
By Bruce Murphy

EVENTS

 

Best Bets: December
By Paul Kosidowski

Stealing Beauty
A new show reminds how radical – and even raw – the impressionists could be.
By Debra Brehmer

INSIDER

Crop of Complaints
Did urban farming guru Will Allen make good on his Walker Square promises?
By Michael Horne

Car Crazy
Award-winning auto expert Bob Bennett takes restoration to custom creation with the Karvajal ZX-1.
By Andrea Anderson & Alexandra Engler

Time Machine
Wisconsin Avenue’s public art project is both retro and new, brilliant and flawed.
By Tom Bamberger

Never Forget
The memory of a Milwaukee WWII hero lives on in Holland.
By Steve Paske

Reviews: December
By Debra Brehmer, Howie Magner, Ann Christenson, Mario Quadracci and Dan Murphy

The Mil: December
By Alexandra Engler and Contributors

Fire Sale
Never have Lake Drive homes been so available – or priced so low.
By Matt Hrodey

Breasts of Burden
For women suffering from severe back pain, breast reduction surgery is a popular solution.
By Erin O’Donnell

Health Tips
By Julie Sensat Waldren

Gifts that Give Back
Mix luxury with charity this holiday season.
By Erin Vollmer

The Velvet Warrior
She’s soft-spoken and understated, but U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin has a toughness that could make her a formidable candidate for U.S. Senate.
By Bruce Murphy

DINING

Causing a Commotion
With craft beers and charcuterie, the Bartolottas take Water Street.
By Ann Christenson

 

POINT OF VIEW

The Advocate
Telling stories and raising hell, Sherrie Tussler’s on a mission to feed the hungry.
By Cristina Daglas