MAY 2007
Bartime Blues
“This river of alcohol has just got to stop for us to do any good at all.” With a ban on new liquor licenses proposed as one solution to an intractable drinking problem, feelings are strong on both sides of the bar. We explore downtown after dark inside police cars, outside house parties and through the eyes of its constituents—law enforcement, bar owners, students, city leaders, university officials and more—in this ongoing saga. By Stuart Levitan
The Ultimate Guide
Our whirwhind tour of what makes Madison... Madison. The secret’s out: west siders might like where they live, but the east side is their playground. And speaking of play, we nab some precious time with All-American b’ball player Alando Tucker, who reflects on his time as a Madisonian. Oh, and did you know Madison is for the birds? And the beer. And .... well, turn the page!
DMI Downtown Special
Gen-X entrepreneurs take up shop. Our annual supplement, in partnership with Downtown Madison Inc., looks at some new stewards of State Street’s enduring electric vibe. By Maggie Ginsberg-Schutz
Habitat Art Tour
Inside the Marina condos. MMoCA’s Art & Architecture Tour is back with stunning views and artful interiors. Plus, Habitat Handbook is your guide to buying and displaying art. By Jennifer Garrett, Katie Vaughn & Shelby Deering
For the Record By Neil Heinen
Your Letters
Politics
Colin Benedict: Vote for Me.
Jenny Price: Not the People's Business
Scenes from the Madison Datebooks
Dining Out
Out There By John Roach
Fabulous Finds Belly up to the bar and talk shop with area drink-slingers.
Window Shopping Yellow Jersey has nurtured our biking culture for 36 years.
Tidbits Do-gooders and the Dalai Lama are the Madison all-stars this month.
Rock this Way Andy Moore’s good-time guide to karaoke Madison-style.
May A&E Calendar ‘Tis the season when the joints are jumpin’ inside and out.
Hip Sips Taste the town with these top wine tasting venues. By Molly Moran
Sunnyside Up Spring into Springer’s for a Wisconsin night out. By Dan Curd
Off the Vine Light and dry flavors for the warm weather season. By Michael Kwas
Genuine Articles Food chains take healthy food seriously. Now that’s something to chew on. By Nancy Christy & Neil Heinen
On the Cover: Bartime Blues Excessive drinking downtown after dark puts bars and patrons on notice.
On the Cover: Art and architecture come together in MMoCA’s annual fundraiser.
House of the Month A rundown rural farmhouse becomes a family haven.
Matching Mix Life is a picnic.
Dining In Recipes with Nancy Lynch
Pro Profile An artist paints a colorful and often controversial canvas.
Habitat Handbook Your guide to buying and displaying art.
Wedding Guide
Downtown Madison
Ask the Experts Wedding planners weigh in on building the big day
Let It Snow Karen and Michael Searles
