Shop in the neighborhood
In our holiday shopping edition, MKE takes you to some of the boutiques and specialty shops in nine neighborhoods in and around Milwaukee. Find tips on bargains, hot items and gift ideas.

One the cover: Pictured: Gourd vase from Magnolia and Co. (various sizes, $14-$41.50), "Cocktails" by Amy Sacco from Juju Gifts ($18.95) and Jump leather high-top from Sweet Kicks ($80)

P by C.Taylor.

dinner & a movie
Restaurant Threeview: Edgar's Calypso
Movie Threeview: 'The Golden Compass'
Takeout & a DVD: Lisa's Pizzeria and 'The Warriors'

music & nightlife
Nightlife Threeview: MJ's on Milwaukee
Bartender of the week: Mark Eckert at Von Trier
Weekly food and drink specials
In your ear: Milwaukee Air Guitar Showdown

arts & entertainment
Pitch your show: 'Parallax Print Series'

how we live
Adopt a kitty: Meet Neso, an adult medium-hair male

people
Profile of Salvation Army bell ringers: Seeing past the cold, the snow and the holiday hustle

online features
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