Cover story: If these balls could talk

Experience Milwaukee's beloved pastime through the frames of local bowlers, from the rookie to the pro. Plus: Get the lowdown on bowling alleys and gear, and brush up on your bowling history.

One the cover: Colleen Langhoff, 23, is shown here at her bowling venue of choice, The Polish Falcon Bowl in Riverwest. Special thanks to owner John Okopinski for lending out lane 6 for the photo shoot!

Photo illustration by C.Taylor

downtime
Threeview: Bonefish Grill
Threeview: 'The Namesake'
In your ear: Type O Negative
Bartender of the week: Jon Alan of M's
Weekly food and drink specials
Jet-setting: Bassist talks about band's new album, life on the road and The Rave

how we live
New store on the scene: Denim destination Stephanie Horne

in the know
Profile: Father-daughter team Will and Erika Allen
When I was 30: LGBT Community Center executive director Maggi Cage

online features
Ask Mom: Plunging 101
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