October Issue

October Issue

Features Best of ’09 More than 75 great new picks, all them shining stars. edited by Mario Quadracci Cupcake City Milwaukee’s Cupcake Queen and her loyal subjects put on quite a sweet spread. Take a peek into their world. by Ann Christenson Rough Justice Two formidable opponents – gang kingpin Joel Rhodes and police detective Gerald Stanaszak. How the cop brought down the criminal. by Mario Quadracci Departments Outfront Saying goodbye.by bruce murphy Mail How eloquently put. Events Chihuly meets Bartók, lummoxes locked in a freezer, and a toe-dancing Cinderella. Insider The private-business-on-public-land debate, instant gay bars, and a whole…

Features
Best of ’09
More than 75 great new picks, all them shining stars. edited by Mario Quadracci


Cupcake City
Milwaukee’s Cupcake Queen and her loyal subjects put on quite a sweet spread. Take a peek into their world. by Ann Christenson


Rough Justice
Two formidable opponents – gang kingpin Joel Rhodes and police detective Gerald Stanaszak. How the cop brought down the criminal. by Mario Quadracci


Departments
Outfront Saying goodbye.by bruce murphy
Mail How eloquently put.
Events Chihuly meets Bartók, lummoxes locked in a freezer, and a toe-dancing Cinderella.


Insider
The private-business-on-public-land debate, instant gay bars, and a whole lotta llama to love.
First Person A nurse who heals war wounds.
Pressroom Why local arts groups are worried.
Reviews
Soap-opera fiction, dark booze and jumpy beans.
The Mil Ambition, luck, love and money.


Savvy
Real Estate What happens when belongings of the late, legendary Madame Kuony go on the auction block.

Health Expecting a bun in the oven? How to lower your risk of a pregnancy-related stroke. by Caroline Goyette
Dining Pub or fine-dining restaurant? Christie’s keeps you guessing. And Riverwest’s little bit of Italy. by Ann Christenson
Endgame Howard Fuller, known nationally for his support of school choice, is now singing a different tune. by Kurt Chandler