Cover story:
In the month of madness.
The college basketball regular season is over. Now it’s time for the real fun: the NCAA Tournament. mke provides an assist with 32 reasons why it’s a slam dunk to enjoy the tourney.

On the cover: Rafal Krolik, 34, video producer/director for Seville Media. Special thanks to Dan Biemann and Michael Snider for their help. Photo/C.Taylor
downtime
Temper tantrum Milwaukee band Temper Temper has a gig at Austin’s South by Southwest music showcase — and that’s only the start.
Love on the rocks The Skylight Opera Theatre goes both forward and backward to tell a couple’s tale.
Mastering the Master In “Bach at Leipzig,” 18th century musicians battle "Survivor"-style.
Budget bite: Spaghetti with marinara sauce at Januli's Sometimes a girl just needs a little comfort food.
Threeview: Roots Cellar The Threeviewers visit Roots Cellar, the casual lower level of Roots Restaurant.
Meet the bartender: Sheena Mandlman The Pint is a bar with personality, from the wall full of dollar bills with naughty words to the cocky friendliness of the staff.

how we live
Office maxed Clearing out clutter at work could be a good career strategy.
Fit to be friedIn the pantheon of fried foods, the fish fry has a special place. What makes it so beloved? Plus do-it-yourself tips.
Ask Mom: Gabby friends and squirrely neighbors How to handle loud movie-talkers and a fear of squirrels.

in the know
Profile: Sarah Price Filmmaker Sarah Price ("American Movie") is on the move again for her next project.
Suze Orman advises the 'Young, Fabulous and Broke' Financial guru Suze Orman has some advice for twenty- and thirtysomethings.
When I was 30: Paula Suozzi At 30, Paula Suozzi, the artistic director for the Milwaukee Shakespeare Company, made her directorial debut in Milwaukee.

online exclusives
Yellow Snow Mike Brenner was taking his dog, Ella, for a walk one cold day when he noticed something about the marks she was leaving in the snow.
Eluding the pitfalls of applying online If you're doing the hiring, it seems like a great idea. By screening hundreds - maybe thousands - of resumes through a Web-based search engine, you can save time and money.
MKE blogs
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices