Cover story:
Rolling on the river
Follow the currents of the Milwaukee River, and you’ll find a flood of fine sculpture, family fun and food. mke explores the city’s waterway — as well as a little bit of its history — and shows you how to enjoy it along the way.

On the cover: Dan Gray, coordinator for Urban Adventures, a program sponsored by the Urban Ecology Center that focuses on recreational activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and canoeing. Gray finds himself on and near the river every day. "Seeing the city from this angle is an interesting experience." . Cover image/C.Taylor, assisted by Sharon Celek.

downtime
Sonic bloom The members of the rock quartet Those Royals make every attempt to become kings of catchy pop songs.
A stroke of luck Two men collaborate on their art and their friendship.
Festa Italiana Chefs whip up their signature dishes as part of Festa Italiana’s Cucina Showcase.
A game plan to enjoy the PGA tournament We tee up tips on how to enjoy the U.S. Bank Championship.
Canvas, concerts and cocktails Made in Milwaukee provides an artful nightcap to Gallery Night.
Threeview A trendy menu doesn’t limit the variety at Vivo Urban Grill.
Meet the bartender Lois Archibald of National Liquor Bar.
Exposure Snow Day, Bastille Days and more.

how we live
Make an impressive guest appeara Quick tips on how to be a house guest people will invite back.
Fresh perspective A trip to the new Milwaukee Public Market in the Third Ward can reap a crop of simple meals.
Ways to waste worktime He's sensitive. He's creepy. And he wants you to buy his paper towels.

in the know
Bank or credit union? Bank or credit union: Which one is right for you and your money?
Crowd control Milwaukee tries to make life a little easier for tavern owners when it comes to capacity limits.
When I was 30 Before founding Superweek, Otto Wenz was just a young man who knew how to pedal.
Profile: Adam Nilson Persistence paid off for artist/designer Adam Nilson, who landed on a TLC show.

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.
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