Cover story: Making lists and taking names What were the best albums of 2006? What pickup lines work only in Wisconsin? What headlines do we not want to see in 2007? MKE's annual List Issue returns with a collection of the weird, the unexpected and the unexplained.

On the cover: Kendall Kelly, 42, is owner, with his wife Dasha, of Mecca Niteclub and a big supporter of spoken-word artists.

Photo illustration by C.Taylor and Tuc Krueger.

downtime
Threeview: California Pizza Kitchen
Threeview: 'Rocky Balboa'
In your ear: Alex Wilson Band
Bartender of the week: Sarah Galaviz of Bar Louie
Weekly food and drink specials

how we live
Arts and Crafts design: How you can incorporate Craftsman style into your home
Waste not, want not: Energy-efficient tips will save you more than money
'Macarena' or 'Monster Mash'? : 2 DJs offer sound advice for the wedding reception

in the know
Profile of Senator Jim Sullivan: Health care, bipartisanship are senator's resolutions for 2007
When I was 30: Randall "Mad Randy" Flann is bummed over his Belushi dream

online features
Ask Mom: Can life go on when No. 4 retires?
MKE Exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.
MKE blogs Staff ramblings, as well as those of a few contributing bloggers
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices A directory of the local blogging community