Cover story: Raw talent

What makes open mic-goers bare themselves on stage in front of an audience of strangers? MKE talks to five performers about why they do it.

Our model is Emily Bacher, a student at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design.

Photo by C.Taylor

downtime
Threeview: Soche
Threeview: 'The Last King of Scotland'
In your ear: Call Me Lightning
Bartender of the week: Tony Krowsky of Jetsetters
Weekly food and drink specials
You don't know SHAT
It's a shame about Evan The 7 stages of getting over the Lemonheads' frontman
Bring home the Bacon Artist's early works are on display at MAM

how we live
Are we breaking up? Getting out of a contract doesn't need to hurt so much

in the know
Profile of Tanya Cromartie-Twaddle: Her Hoodmomma.com Web site gives moms an open forum to share ideas and build community
When I was 30: Part of MPS' 'golden age' with Leon Todd

online features
Ask Mom: Health reports and super powers
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