Cover story: Making a scene

On the cover: Bill Bartell, an improv comic, backstage at ComedySportz. He's one of five performers featured in our cover story.

Photo by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: The Capital Grille
Threeview: 'Snakes on a Plane'
In your ear: Fire on Your Sleeve
Bartender of the week: Gus Unholz of Lulu
Weekly food and drink specials
Skis are for wimps: Pro wakeboarders ride into town on a rope and a prayer
An east-side escape: Riverside Park offers a relaxing getaway without leaving the city
Lead lemming: Shooting range triggers a high-caliber thrill
Plane insanity: We're looking for a few good pullers
An Interview with Kevin and Erik from "Beerfest"
Best bets of the arts season
Festival watch: What's happening Aug. 17 to 20

how we live
Have a fizzy hit: Gourmet sodas in mixed drinks is a new trend
New store on the scene highlights: Specialty stores
New store on the scene highlights: Home
New store on the scene: Shag, a printing boutique that is never at a loss for words

in the know
Profile of Brody Buss: Former meteorology student finds clear skies in the world of Web marketing
When I was 30 of artistic director Mark Bucher More room for the Boulevard
He's responsible for every breath Chad Vader takes

online features
Ask Mom: Bringing work to the table
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