Cover story: Pirated material

We celebrate the legacy of pirates with a look at how these terrors of the sea have had an effect even here in Wisconsin.

One the cover: The pirate for this issue is Brody Tierney, 26, a professional shoe designer and model. To our knowledge he has never forced anyone to walk a plank. Hair and makeup by Bjorn Nasett for Beauty.

downtime
Threeview: Water Buffalo
Threeview: "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End"
In your ear: The 1900s
Bartender of the week: Elsa Manske of ComedySportz's
Weekly food and drink specials
Festival Watch: Highlights this week
Luckystar shines again: After a year in the dark, gallery reopens in a new part of town
Urine for a real treat: Brewers fan will pee his pants if team reaches the playoffs

how we live
New store on the scene: Fran Hill is a stylish benchmark on Downer Avenue

in the know
Profile of Nile Sandeen: HIV has changed his life, but the disease is far from ruining it
When I was 30: Gerry Broderick goes from chalkboard to County Board

online features
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