Cover story: To live and work in L.A.

Dreaming of moving to Hollywood to get discovered? Five Milwaukee transplants, pursuing various entertainment industry careers in Los Angeles, share their experiences of taking the leap and seeking success in the mecca of showbiz.

One the cover: TV writer Eric Haywood is a Milwaukee native who's chasing his dreams in Los Angeles.

Photo by Kat Berger. Our cover and interior photographeris also a Los Angeles-based Milwaukeean. While Kat can't claim Milwaukee as her birthplace (she's from Illinois), she did live here for two years until moving earlier this year to Los Angeles. Check out her work at www.ellagraph.com.

downtime
Threeview: La Merenda
Threeview: "Oceans 13"
In your ear: Bear Proof Suit
Bartender of the week: Cheryl Cox of Good Life
Weekly food and drink specials
Festival Watch: Highlights this week
The Lime bike ain't no lemon Web exclusive
Loving the alien Ric Stultz's new exhibit tuns art into a sci-fi odyssey Web exclusive

in the know
Profile: Non-profit director Bridgette Carter
When I was 30: Summerfest accountant Howard Schnoll

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