Cover story:
The proof is in the produce
Farmers markets may be rooted in old traditions, but they’re a very here-and-now phenomenon. Nationwide, their numbers have more than doubled in the past 10 years. And in MKE terrritory, there’s a juicy selection that will appeal to all tastes.

On the cover: Kenesha Washington, 26, of Kenosha. Photo illustration/C.Taylor.

downtime
One tank trip: A stocked market At the Dane County Farmer’s Market, shoppers get a basketful.
Baring its teeth The band Wolfbite is drawing crowds to its blend of garage-meets-’70s stadium rock.
Fat Sandwich: All the right musical toppings MKE highlights a band playing at RiverSplash.
Threeview: Han Kuk Kwan Han Kuk Kwan serves Korean food in an atmosphere that will make you feel at home.
Meet the bartender Sarah Wilson of Circle A Cafe.
Exposure Emergenza Festival

how we live
Trigger happy Who knew a glue gun could get so much done? MKE gets advice from the author of "Glue Gun Decor."
Salon adds modern flair to area A salon on W. Forest Home Avenue fulfills its owner’s hope to work in a multicultural environment.
Farmers market recipes So you’ve returned from the farmers market with tons of fresh fruits and veggies. Now what do you do with it all? Check out some recipes from local chefs.

in the know
Adding insult to injury Water, water everywhere … and a lot of it is gross.
When I was 30: John Kavanaugh He was a boxer, a dancer and a sharp-dressed man.
Profile: Stephanie Bartz Stephanie Bartz’s camera can make your dog look like a star.

online exclusives
Summer fugitives MKE chose four local festival lovers to help guide you through the summer. Meet them.
Festivals abound MKE has opened the summer festival floodgates with two special online sections that include photo galleries, maps, schedules and surprises.
Summerfest 101 MKE has opened the summer festival floodgates with two special online sections that include photo galleries, maps, schedules and surprises.
Semi-finals: Round 1 MKE presents the first semi-final round in the blog poll.
MKE Exposure Archives of all of our past exposure photo galleries, plus a bunch that were never in print.
MKE blogs
MKE blog directory: 1000 voices