Cover story: Cracking the code

You live in Milwaukee, but why are you sporting that 303 area code? For people who have recently settled in the city, keeping their old code is a way to cling to a piece of home. We talked to some of these people, and got their views on living in 414.

On the cover: Adrian Wisniewski lives in Milwaukee but still uses his Boulder, Colo., 303 area code. Photo by C.Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Midori
Threeview: 'Stranger Than Fiction'
In your ear: Recoil
Bartender of the week: Zoran Obradovic of Moct
Weekly food and drink specials
Quattro Hunting video games
'Fly' fellowship Show's collaborative nature challenges the perception of performance art

how we live
Sitting pretty at the Biedermeier exhibit Do stylish 19th-century chairs pass the test of time?
New store on the scene: Morning Glory Gallery is a haven for state art
New store on the scene: Fair-trade practice goes beyond coffee at Four Corners of the World
Beyond the bird: Add a dash of ethnic spice to your Thanksgiving meal

in the know
Profile of Justin Furnace: Weathering the obstacles for 'Extreme Makeover'
When I was 30 of Joel Kopischke: A personal intermission

online features
Ask Mom: Not into the mouth-to-mouth thing
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