Cover story:
So you want a taste of Milwaukee's VIP scene?
MKE takes a peek at VIP style in Milwaukee, a trend of upscale bars and restaurants offering first-class service to customers who want nothing but the best, like a $60 Ocean’s Eleven cocktail at Centanni in the Third Ward.
On the cover: Melissa Soika and Johnny Love, styling by Mikael DeGraff; Photo/C.Taylor

downtime
Guys just wanna have fun, too Hanging out with the guys doesn’t have to be just pizza and beer.
One tank trip: Escape to Houdini's hometown MKE checks out the Houdini exhibit in Appleton that had a lot of magicians’ tux tails in a knot.
Torn from the headlines What do Condoleezza Rice panties have to do with the holidays? This annual art show at the Leo Feldman Gallery has the answer.
Threeview: Don Quijote At Don Quijote, you’ll find both Spanish cuisine and culture.
Meet the bartender: Jennifer Hernke at Viva La Femme Weekends are packed and there is a line outside on Saturdays at Viva La Femme, a hip-hop club that caters to the LGBT crowd in Milwaukee.
Exposure Vucciria was the scene for the Young Professionals of Milwaukee’s Around Town social event.

how we live
Invasion of the allergy-free cat A California company promises a hypo-allergenic cat through the magic of genetic engineering.
It's the office party bash - and you're smashed When holiday parties hit the workplace, proceed with caution! Some expert advice.
On the job: Thiwakorn Malaithong, sailor Thiwakorn Malaithong, originally from Suphanburi, Thailand, lives in Milwaukee and is an Electricians mate petty officer 2nd class.
Smile for the camera phones MKE takes some of the latest cell-phone cameras out for a spin.
Get a handle on holiday baking Three sweet options for the holidays.
Mother knows best When a cold has you feeling miserable, simple home remedies can go a long way.
Ask Mom: A honeymoon in the woods? Talk him out of it On canoeing, canoodling and blowing your nose in public.

in the know
Success made from scratch For restaurant duo, it was the right time and the right place to open a new business.
Profile: Jenny K Pairing parties and divas, Jenny Kuehneman has found a unique business niche.
New rules for campers DNR changes rules when it comes to campsite squatting.
Tax-deductible kindness If you plan to give big-ticket items to charity and take a tax deduction, know the rules.
When I was 30: From the newsroom to the big top As a prolific travel writer and publisher of the monthly Internet magazine the Irish American Post, Martin Hintz has seen and heard his fair share of stories.

online exclusives
Outagamie Museum and Houdini Historical Center photo gallery The exhibit starts with a look at Houdini’s demise. Mock headlines marking the escape artist’s death scroll behind a coffin.
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