Cover story: Wallet-free zone
It's a penny-pincher's heaven: MKE walks you through a week's worth of free things you can get if you know where to look. Plus, some birthday freebies and other deals that have a few strings attached.

On the cover: Matthew Kerr, an interior designer who lives in Brookfield, isn't really free. He recently married a woman whom he met on a blind date that was accidentally scheduled on Valentine's Day.

Photo illustration by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Delhi Cafe
Threeview: 'Mission: Impossible 3'
In your ear: Atmosphere
Bartender of the week: Kent Stern of Bacchus
Bike to Work Week
Studio visit with Eddie Kilowatt: Observing, darkly, from a place of his own
Lead lemming does murder misery theatre: Desperate times with 'Homicidal Housewives'

how we live
Bold gifts for new moms or moms-to-be Sassy gifts for those who don't take themselves too seriously
Produce in a pot: Tips for growing a container garden
On the job: So you want to be a garbage collector

in the know
Profile of zookeeper Dawn Fleuchaus: Up close and personal with zoo animals, but not too close
When I was 30: Darlene Robinson was taking health care to heart

online features
Ask Mom: Why do you THINK your girlfriend would try on your mom's wedding dress?
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