Cover story: Animal allies
These pet lovers take companionship a step further.

On the cover: Webster, a playful beagle mix from the Wisconsin Humane Society, 4500 W. Wisconsin Ave., was adopted shortly after his photo shoot. Visit www.wihumane.org. to see updated photos of dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption.

Photo by C. Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Hugo's Steakhouse
Threeview: 'Nacho Libre'
In your ear: Bryan Cherry
Bartender of the week: 'Biker Jym' of Mad Planet
Weekly food and drink specials
Get Skooled at Summerfest Group's block party emphasizes the positive side of hip-hop culture
Seeing the big picture Artist Elger Esser uses scale in postcards, landscapes
Futbol vs. football Whose fans have the edge?
Same ol' Gig? Think again Emerging artists have a home at Summerfest
Festival watch What's happening June 22 to 25

how we live
New store on the scene Three Graces boutique lured to Third Ward
Hear no evil Fight noise pollution with these steps toward silence

in the know
Profile of Megan Linville: Owning a gallery sooner than later
When I was 30 of Dale E. Kuntz A film buff with classic taste

online features
Ask Mom: Is she ready for family ties?
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