Cover story: Vegheads in a meat city
The sizzle of the grill isn't necessarily a happy sound if you're a vegetarian or a vegan. But summertime without meat can have its own delights. A seasonal guide to the non-carnivore life in and around Milwaukee.

On the cover: Marcus Monroe, 21, is a professional juggler from Milwaukee who also studying film in New York City. He's not a vegetarian, but he's great at juggling veggies and fruit.

Photo illustration by C. Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Singha Thai II
Threeview: 'The Break-Up'
In your ear: Hounds Tooth
Bartender of the week: Mike Romans of Romans' Pub
Art that won't stand still Gallery challenges your senses and sense of timing with a show that comes and goes
A groundbreaking - Harley-Davidson style
Festival watch What's happening June 8 to 11

how we live
On the beaded path: Creating your own jewelry can be quick and simple
On the job: So you wanna be a farmer Real dirt yields pay dirt

in the know
Profile: Christine Neumann-Ortiz A powerful voice for immigrants' rights
When I was 30 of Denis Kitchen: Underground comic pioneer

online features
Ask Mom: Housebreaking and pet-sitting rules
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