September 2011: Crazy About Kohl’s

September 2011: Crazy About Kohl’s

FEATURES The Kohl’s Mystique There’s the Kohl’s for coupon-clippers. And the Kohl’s for designer label followers. From the former failures to its expansion to 49 states, Kohl’s appears to have made good on its promise to “expect great things.” By Cristina Daglas The Tree of Life Apple man Ken Weston is a whiz about all things related to the crisp, core-filled fruit. He shares his vast knowledge in this winsome story. By Kurt Chandler | Photos by Adam Ryan Morris Everybody Is an Artist Or plays one on a stage near you. Our fine Arts Guide offers portraits of the season’s…

FEATURES

The Kohl’s Mystique
There’s the Kohl’s for coupon-clippers. And the Kohl’s for designer label followers. From the former failures to its expansion to 49 states, Kohl’s appears to have made good on its promise to “expect great things.”
By Cristina Daglas

The Tree of Life
Apple man Ken Weston is a whiz about all things related to the crisp, core-filled fruit. He shares his vast knowledge in this winsome story.
By Kurt Chandler | Photos by Adam Ryan Morris

Everybody Is an Artist
Or plays one on a stage near you. Our fine Arts Guide offers portraits of the season’s plummy performers and the shows you’ll want to bookmark now.
By Paul Kosidowski | Photos by Kat Berger

The Kohl’s Craze
Editor Bruce Murphy’s September letter to our readers.
By Bruce Murphy

EVENTS

Best Bets: September
By Paul Kosidowski and Debra Brehmer

INSIDER

Fight Club
One local gym helps put Milwaukee on the mixed martial arts map.
By Howie Magner

Crazy Critic
Get inside the maniacal mind of Milwaukee’s nationally known movie reviewer.
By John Michlig

Sour Notes
When it comes to at-bat music, many Brewers are striking out.
By Tyler Maas

Knit Happens
Milwaukee’s knitting community is stitching into the 21st century.
By Nick Kotecki 

First Person – B. Michael Fett: Frontier Airlines Pilot
By Tea Krulos

Reviews: September
By Debra Brehmer, Ann Christenson, Mario Quadracci, Martha Bergland and Mark Koenig

The Mil: September
By Brenda Poppy and Contributors

Grab Bag
By Sarah Elms

The Wisconsin Edge
There’s a plague of pending foreclosures nationally but far fewer in Badgerland. So the local real estate market should see a quicker recovery.
By Laurie A. Szpot

The Doctor Will Tweet You Now
Local hospitals use social media to connect with patients.
By Julie Sneider

Health Tips
By Julie Sensat Waldren

DINING

Full Circle
The state’s oldest restaurant Red Circle Inn is newly renovated – and looking younger than its 163 years.
By Ann Christenson

Up in the Air
Benelux Grand Café energizes a busy Third Wward corner with its captivating rooftop patio.
By Ann Christenson

ENDGAME

Grand Illusion
It’s time to give up the dream of reviving Grand Avenue for suburban shoppers. A more urban solution is needed.
By Bruce Murphy