Cover story:
Gig night out
The artists, the fashion, the adrenaline. A great concert is more than a gig -- it's an experience. Plan ahead with listings of musicians who are turning their tour buses toward Milwaukee, and pick up some tips to make the experience worthwhile.
On the cover: Neil Qusba, 31, a drummer from Milwaukee. Cover image/C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Retro look jazzes up new Social scene In its new digs, The Social goes retro, with enough variety to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets.
First Fiction Lisa Selin Davis' first novel is bringing her to Milwaukee.
Autumn art sampler Exhibits popping up around town can give a fresh angle on how you look at life.
Columnist's marriage is an open book Dan Savage, whose candid sex column appears in The Onion, discusses his new book.
Run with the Pack Packers fans finally catch a break as the team trounces the Saints 52-3.

how we live
In good taste Prep the taste buds: The Milwaukee Public Market is opening for business in the Third Ward.
Shoe selection gives store an extra kick This new shoe store's selection gives it an extra kick.
It's October, and here are four ways to use pumpkins in their prime.
Kitchen gizmos This omelet-making gizmo isn't all it's cracked up to be.

in the know
Fire safety: At city hall, at home How to avoid lighting your house on fire with candles, and other tips for Fire Safety week.
Profile: Matt Cook For poet Matt Cook, the surrounding world weaves a verse of its own.
When I was 30: Excell Moore After being motivated by a high school coach, it was his turn to inspire.
Meet the bartender Jason Herrst of Buckhead Saloon

online features
Movie reviewers Interested in becoming one of mke’s new movie reviewers? Shoot us an e-mail at info@mke online.com if you think you’re someone who has a thing or two to say about movies.
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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