Old dogs, new tricks
The members of KingHellBastard aren't the band of upstarts they were when they hit the scene about two years ago. Of course, that doesn't mean they've stopped making honest music with a sound that blends hip-hop and punk.

On the cover: From left, Dana Coppafeel (Dana Reeder), DNA (Michael Danahey) and Clark Beez (Shawn McPhail) are three members of the hip-hop group KingHellBastard.

Photo by Maria Ellen Huebner.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Mekong Cafe
Movie Threeview: 'Speed Racer'
Takeout & a DVD: La Fuente and 'Encino Man'

music & nightlife
Bartender of the week: Kevin Murphy at Fratellos
In your ear: Thrice's four-EP set, "Alchemy Index," explores new musical territory.
Venturing into vinyl: Places to pick up records around town

arts & entertainment
Pitch your show: Milwaukee International 2008
Miss high school? Relive it by going to prom again
Hidden Milwaukee: Melanec's Wheelhouse Dinner Theater
Milwaukee Ballet's season finale: Made for the ADD set

how we live
Adopt a kitty: Meet Margarita
Swap-O-Rama-Rama: Rifle through other people's clothes and take them home

people
Profile of Jess Riley: She makes publishing a novel look easy, but "Driving Sideways" proved to be a bumpy ride

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.