Young and uninsured: As the number of uninsured people continues to grow, MKE decided to ask a few locals without insurance how they make it work and what they're concerned about.

One the cover: Brittany Schneider, a 20-year-old makeup artist from Waukesha, doesn't have health insurance.

Photo by C.Taylor.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Tulip
Movie Threeview: 'Stardust'
Takeout & a DVD: The Dogg Haus and 'Wet Hot American Summer'

music & nightlife
Nightlife Threeview: CO2 Ultra Lounge
Bartender of the week: Terry Radusin at Gard's Lounge
Weekly food and drink specials
In your ear: Singer-songwriter Coventry Jones
Irish inspiration: With Eidir, Derek Byrne weaves together music, culture and family

arts & entertainment
Festival Watch: Festivals this week
Pitch your show: 'Nova Czarnecki: New Paintings'

how we live
Married... with friends
New store on the scene: Xenith Booksellers
Young, working and uninsured: How some manage to get by without benefits

people
Profile of Phil Chavez: Former UW linebacker plays a new position as a municipal judge
W-List celebrities: Almost famous

online features
MKE-mail The latest in local nightlife, dining and other entertainment options delivered by e-mail.
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.
MKE exposure Photos, photos, photos. And photo archives.