Cover story: Par for the course

We picked nine holes from area courses to create a fantasy round of golf. Learn some tips from the pros on how to navigate these tricky tees and get the lowdown on some mini-golf and links lingo while you're at it.

On the cover: Britt Bellinger, 24, is a lawyer referral and information service director for the Milwaukee Bar Association. Our caddy is Aaron Spransy, 26, a graphic designer and the lead singer of Those Royals. All photos were taken at New Berlin Hills golf course, 13175 West Graham St., New Berlin.

Photo illustration by C. Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Rock Bottom Brewery
Threeview: 'Clerks II'
In your ear: Rev 500
Bartender of the week: Chris Wilson of Carnevor
Weekly food and drink specials
Cave of the Mounds: Geological wonder lets visitors get up close and personal with science
Lead lemming: Bucks dance team tryout
Summer fling : Trade in the Titleist for a Frisbee for a change
Mini-golf It isn't child's play.
Festival watch What's happening July 27 to 30

gallery night
A cure for the common critique: 'Exxxtreme' troupe uses sketch, commentary and the element of surprise on Gallery Night
"Forged and Fabricated" If metal is your desired medium of choice, this exhibit is for you
"Discardedly Yours" Ravishing rubbish
"Brian Yates: Future Perfect" Music to your eyes
"Coleccion Salgado" A shared cultural meaning

how we live
Door County delectables Cherry season is in full bloom
Watch your click Chances are your e-mail and Web surfing are being monitored at work
It's in the card A good design makes a lasting impression

in the know
Becky Trochinski: Proving herself as a teacher - and a mother
When I was 30 of Gary Mueller Ad man finds calling in charity

online features
Ask Mom: A detour while going the distance
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