Features
Past Imperfect
Kenosha-born actor Thom Bierdz has a breakthrough role on “The Young and the Restless” and a flourishing art career. But finding his way meant facing his painful past. by Kurt Chandler
Super Savers
Cheap may be taking America by blue-light special, but as our cover story illustrates, frugality is a way of life for coupon-clipping Milwaukeeans. by Joanne Cleaver
Heavy Hitter
UW-Milwaukee’s Carlos Santiago is tight with the business community, getting props for his bold agenda for the underrated “commuter” school. But dissenters decry the chancellor’s aggressiveness. by Erik Gunn
Departments
Outfront Tightwads unite. by bruce murphy
Mail The box is full.
Events David Cecsarini’s next act at … Next Act. Along with a great new singer and opera like it’s meant to be performed.
Insider
Traffic jams, tattoo obliteration, wagon chucked.
First Person The bonds of love and basketball.
Pressroom We heart Paul Ryan. Or do we?
Reviews Five times the charm.
The Mil People so important, we devote a page to them.
Savvy
Fashion Boots made for walking – or just looking hot.
Shopping Boutiquey stores for the decorative and decadent.
Real Estate What Downtown development?
Health A breast cancer treatment that helps women get back to living faster and less disruptively. by Janine S. Pouliot
Arts Theater guru Sanford Robbins’ controversial teaching style has raised eyebrows. by Stephen Paske
Dining You haven’t had jack in the way of good bar food recently? Check out The JACK. And Mr. Wok proves you can’t judge a book by its cover. by Ann Christenson
Endgame Our fearless leaders. by Stuart Carlson
