The up-and-comers
John the Savage is a band on the rise. In six months, it has gone from playing basement shows to touring the Midwest. Find out what's behind the "John the Savage" sound.

On the cover: John the Savage is a band on the rise. In the group are (clockwise from bottom left) Mike Skorcz, Andy Orlowski, Paul Fleming, Andrew Hartzell, Mike Henderson and Rita Szopinski.

Photo by Peter DiAntoni.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Mekato's
Movie Threeview: 'Run, Fat Boy, Run'
Takeout & a DVD: The Chinese Pagoda and 'Miller's Crossing'

music & nightlife
Bartender of the week: Edward Purcell at The Gig
Nightlife Threeview: Vitucci's
In your ear: Bitch and The Exciting Conclusion
Weekly food and drink specials

arts & entertainment
Pitch your show: Tranny Roadshow
"Seeing Green": Art and activism in the community

recreation
Running round up: Test your running legs with these upcoming area races

how we live
Adopt a kitty: Meet April
Tax trivia: Put off filling out that 1040-EZ form for a few more minutes with this quiz

people
Profile: Basketball player Matt Scott makes a statement on the court and in a Nike commercial

online features
MKE-mail The latest in local nightlife, dining and other entertainment options delivered by e-mail.
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.
MKE exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.