April 1988
Volume 13
Number 4
Features
Stephanie Jacocks is one of thousands of teenage mothers in Milwaukee’s inner city, alone and facing dismal prospects. This is her story.
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
The Wisconsin Traveler
Too busy for an extended vacation? In this summer travel planner, we tell you everything you need to know about five not-overly-hyped spots in the state, each perfect for a long weekend and all within a five-hour drive from Milwaukee.
By Carolyn Kott Washburne
A Minority of One
Why did Jim Sensenbrenner decide to stay in the Democrat-controlled House, where the chief role for Republicans is to oppose Democratic initiatives? Because he’s a born complainer.
By Louis Barbash
The Style Quarterly
It’s spring already? And you haven’t a thing to wear? Stay calm. We’ve got the latest word on this season’s fashion essentials. Plus, help in disciplining your problem closet, where your shoes can get a new lease on life and the tale of the trenchcoat.
By Leslie J. Ratay
Jam Session
There are a lot of places to hear jazz in the city, but just two night spots still pay homage to that enduring jazz institution: the jam session.
By Rogers Worthington
Departments
OutFront
Beyond statistics.
By Judith Woodburn
Letters
Our readers react.
The Insider
Lawyers who want to make something of Iran-Contragate; our own man-about-town, Mr. Ellipse, makes a geselle bierschmecker of himself; Tricia Fox Gordon of Wisconsin Woman sets her sights on Washington, D.C., and more.
By The Editors
Misc.
Dining diner-style.
By Victoria Vaccarello
Metroscene
The Philip Glass Ensemble reveals the future of music at the Pabst Theater, the Milwaukee Art Museum begins its centennial celebration, the City Ballet Theatre takes to the dance floor at Alverno and more.
Edited by Dawn M. Behr
Dining Guide
You’d rather fast than endure more fast food? Check out our complete Dining Guide. Plus, our Meal of the Month.
Columns
Performing Arts
How UPAF came to acknowledge that the Milwaukee arts scene consists of more than the Big Seven.
By Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin, D.C.
The federal government wants to see farmers cut dairy production even further, yet there’s not enough food to go around to those who have become dependent on surplus cheese. (Don’t use logic. It doesn’t apply here.)
By Louis Barbash
Restaurants
Hankering for some Middle Eastern cuisine? Save the plane fare and head over to one of our two featured restaurants.
By Willard Romantini
Endgame
How the school system is being tested to death.
By Bruce Murphy
On The Cover:
Photograph by Tom Bamberger.
Special Advertising Sections
The 1988 Wisconsin Spring/Summer Leisure Guide.
