Master Class
One of the great things about this job is all the wonderful people I get to meet. Hand in hand with that is what I learn from these folks. By this standard, the November issue is a knockout. Between the wisdom of the Betty Award honorees and the expertise of the two elite basketball coaches, I felt like school was in session – in the best way possible.
It’s time to pick your Milwaukee favorites for the year!
This is our sixth cohort of Bettys, which honor our founding publisher, the late Betty Quadracci. I have to say, when it comes to women doing amazing things in our community, the well runs deep. Each year, our team has to make tough decisions when sorting through the nominations. And each year, I am awed by the women we choose (page 40).
As anyone who reads these letters each month knows, I am a big Bucks fan. Before arriving in Milwaukee, I was sports agnostic – my thing was arts and culture. But here, I discovered that we had a one-of-a-kind talent, aka Giannis, in our midst. Giannis was the gateway drug that helped me learn the many pleasures of loving a team. First and foremost, it’s a thrilling game.
It also gives you a great common denominator you can discuss with the majority of Milwaukeeans. And soon, you’re taking ownership of the whole thing, thinking of the players as “my guys” and feeling the highs and lows of the season.
That’s a long way of saying that it was wonderful spending a few hours with Bucks coach Doc Rivers and Marquette coach Shaka Smart for our cover story (page 50).
So what did I learn this month? Here are a few highlights:
- Push your endeavors as far as you can, knowing that you are inviting failure. That’s where things get interesting.
- Communication is the key to everything.
- Always make sure that you have a new goal, and a personal why behind it that provides fuel for the fire.
And, on a different, lighter note:
- Must eat at Franks (page 23).
- Consider trying curling (page 120).
Oh yes, and one more thing: The Bucks and the Golden Eagles are both amazing teams, but the team we have here at Milwaukee Magazine is pretty darn awesome, too.
Carole Nicksin, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher
carole@milwaukeemag.com, @CaroleNicksin
In This Issue:
Features:
- The Betty Awards: Prepare to be inspired by our sixth annual cohort of women carrying forward the spirit of our late publisher.
- Living Legend: As Vel Phillips racks up more recognition this year, we look back at the life the trailblazing politician and activist lived and the impact she made.
- Coach to Coach: Bucks coach Doc Rivers and Marquette basketball coach Shaka Smart have a long history and a strong friendship. The two talk Milwaukee, mentorship and more.
- The Big Story: We check the mood of voters in little Merrimac, the lakeside village with a remarkable track record of predicting Wisconsin’s elections.
Your 414:
- Fair: Cultures come together for food, art and more at the Holiday Folk Fair.
- People, Places, Things: Find clay creations of all kinds at a “magic” exhibition, meet the Haggerty’s new director, and more.
- Close Up: Riverwest Radio tunes into the world of podcasts.
- In The Studio: At Bay View’s Tooth + Nail, making art is for everyone.
The Dish:
- Breakfast: Franks Diner serves up heaping “garbage” plates of railcar nostalgia.
- Tidbits: A eulogy for a departed burger joint, plus a virtual food hall, chef Adam Siegel’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition and more.
- Review: The Third Ward’s Brisa Do Mar is one part pizzeria, one part sanctum of fusion Mediterranean cuisine.
- Q&A: Native chef Elena Terry uses her voice and cooking to advocate for food sovereignty.
- Dish of the Month: A flavorful local katsudon, Japanese for delectable breaded pork rice bowl.
Insider:
- Parks: The county invests in its high-demand golf facilities.
- 33 Streetcar: How did the new route affect The Hop’s ridership?
- History: The astonishing story of the “Ghost Army” that misdirected German forces during World War II.
Explore:
- Visit: The Shangri-la for Green Bay Packers fans
- Outdoor Adventure: Five short, easy hikes for a nature fix that doesn’t stray too far from home
- Play: Join a curling club and winter will be over before you know it. (Think lots of post-match socializing.)
