DIY disguises
We gave 2 costume designers $15 and let their imaginations run wild.

One the cover: Costume designers (and best friends) Aria Thorton, 23 (left), and Amanda Schlicher, 25, show off their Milwaukee-inspired DIY Halloween costumes.

Photo by C.Taylor.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Meritage
Movie Threeview: 'Michael Clayton'
Takeout & a DVD: Beans & Barley and 'Croupier'

music & nightlife
Nightlife Threeview: Six Degrees
Bartender of the week: Michael Denis at the Envoy Lounge
Weekly food and drink specials
In your ear: American neo-folkie Josh Rouse makes his Milwaukee tour stop at Turner Ballroom
Halloween 2007 Nightlife events roundup
Old haunts: 9 places in Milwaukee that might give you the creeps

arts & entertainment
Pitch your show: ScandalCat fall fashion show
Author visit: "Lovely Bones" writer Alice Sebold

how we live
Adopt a kitty: Meet Rocky, a young domestic longhair female

people
Profile: Gravedigger Kevin Ponec makes a living by burying the dead
Old friends, new tales: MKE catches up with some memorable faces from past editions

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.