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Last gasp of summer
Not that you should panic, but have you noticed the calendar? Make the most of summer’s last weeks with mke’s guide to activities by land, water and air.

Crew chief Kay Walter and crew member Ryan Teer of WindDancer Balloon Promotions set up an early morning hot air balloon ride. Photo by C.Taylor

downtime
Dancers set paintings in motion Dancers team with a painter, filmmaker and others to create a unique work.
One Tank Trip: See Jane strike a pose A T. rex named Jane is the star at the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Ill.
African World Fest: Eat, salute and learn African World Festival and the State Fair share the spotlight this week.
Bargains abound at the State Fair Ditch those friends who think you're a cheapskate and check out these discounts at the fair.
Threeview mke’s Threeviewers check out the new decor and menu at Remington’s River Inn in Thiensville.
Meet the bartender Timmy Beuth of Monkey Bar
Exposure Summer of Peace Block Party and more.

how we live
Kid-created treats Some easy desserts for summer will delight kids (and grown-ups, too).
Make some vroom for the Vespas In the heart of all-American Harley country, a new store is selling Euro-stylish Vespas.
Stop working and read this A study says Wisconsin workers are great at wasting time on the job. What’s our secret?

in the know
When I was 30 Mark Borchardt was in the spotlight for a film he had directed, but it was an uphill battle.
Profile: Gee Smith Gaulien Smith, the “Gee” behind Gee’s Clippers, is a businessman who wants to make a difference.

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