Features
The Edo Edge
Our annual Fine Arts Guide begins with the able baton of Edo de Waart, the symphony’s new music director. His arrival is one of this season’s manyhighlights in theater, art, danceand music. by Paul Kosidowski
A Man for all Seasons
Increase Lapham was Wisconsin’s renaissance man. Perhaps nobody did more to help us understand our state. by Martha Bergland
Beat the Recession
Yeah, show it who’s boss. We have loads of suggestions for saving up to $45,000 annually just by simplifying your life. by Kevin Kosterman
Departments
Outfront Art and Increase. by Bruce Murphy
Mail You said it.
Events Bringing together Jones Island, the Pet Shop Boys, a World War I love story and Milwaukee’s film festivals.
Insider
The potential hazards of artificial playing fields, real-life superheroes (meet The Watchman) and bragging rights to Barbie.
First Person A retired TV engineer reminisces about the good old days of broadcast news.
Pressroom The incredible shrinking daily newspaper.
Reviews Takes on Lakeshore State Park, Jane Hamilton’s new novel, the Kohler Arts Center’s new exhibit and others.
The Mil “Movers and Shakers” meets Peoplemagazine.
Savvy
Fashion You’d wear this to the grocery store, wouldn’t you?
Shopping Flirty tops, German specs, groovy undergarments.
Real Estate Homes that use geothermal energy.
Health New tools to treat cancer and “map” brain activity, and other medical advances. by caroline goyette
In Public A building you really want to like, and a building you actually can like. by tom bamberger
Dining Will tapas help revitalize downtown Waukesha? And what exactly are the assets of a Stacked burger?by Ann Christenson
Endgame Federal spending’s effect on a state’s economy is major. So why aren’t we pushing for it? by Marc Eisen
