Hip-hop's iron men
The Rusty Ps have grown as a group along with the music genre they work with. Find out how camaraderie and commitment have helped these hip-hop performers overcome obstacles and lineup changes.

On the cover: The Rusty Ps - MC Count Classic, DJ Madhatter and MC Phantom Channel - are one of the foundations of Milwaukee's hip-scene.

Photo by Peter DiAntoni. Clothing provided by Detour. Shoes and DJ Madhatter's shirt provided by Moda 3.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Swig
Movie Threeview: 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'
Takeout & a DVD: Tandoor Restaurant and 'V for Vendetta'

music & nightlife
Bartender of the week: Mindy Vande Moore at Rip Tide Seafood Bar & Grill
In your ear: The Kooks
The Milwaukee Guerrilla Gay Bar: Taking over hetero hangouts one Friday night at a time

arts & entertainment
Pitch your show: Armoury Gallery
Hidden Milwaukee: Architectural decorations at N. Wahl and N. Terrace avenues
10th annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival: Showcasing 45 films clocking in at less than 30 minutes

how we live
Adopt a kitty: Meet Heavenly
One-bedroom apartments in different Milwaukee neighborhoods

people
Profile: Margaret Martin's Third Ward shop, hot*pop, is part store, part gallery and all 'cuteness'

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