Music - Aug. 17, 2009
Gig roundup: Williams tries something a bit different
You think you know Dar Williams and her music already, don't you? But, wait. Stop the presses! Williams' latest record on Razor & Tie, "The Promised Land," was produced by Brad Wood (Liz Phair, Ben Lee, Pete Yorn) and isn't entirely what you expect.
Tags: Dar Williams, Turner Hall, The Rave, Miramar, Modjeska, Lucky Boys Confusion, Band of Skulls, Cactus Club, Garibaldi, Neil Hamburger, WMSE Radio Summer Camp, Sometimes Sweet Susan, Gospel Gossip, Tristen, Wood Brothers, Megafauna, Pezzettino, Borg Ward, D

Politics - July 23, 2008
Miramar's Stace expands to South Side's Modjeska
Bill Stace will expand his entertainment empire to the South Side. Stace will host shows at the Modjeska Theatre on Mitchell Street after he gets a liquor license from the Common Council. The Licenses Committee gave its approval last week.
Tags: Bill Stace, Miramar Theatre, Modjeska, Ald. Witkowiak, Marcia Coggs-Jones, Ald. Michael Murphy, New Berlin, Parkside Liquor and Grocery, Hana Assad, Kevin Barrett

Music - Nov. 27, 2006
Dr. Dog joins Black Keys at The Rave
Dr. Dog isn’t a good name for a band. I’m sorry. A 1970s AM radio dj playing ‘50s music? Fine, Dr. Dog is great. A cartoon character? Perfect name. But I digress. What I’m really here to tell you is that this ill-named band plays at The Modjeska Tuesday, Nov. 28 with the Black Keys and you should check them out.
Tags: Dr. Dog, Black Keys, Modjeska

Arts & Entertainment - July 30, 2002
Local boy returns to reopen "Elvis lives" debate
The world premiere of "Attack of the Elvis Impersonators," book, music and lyrics by Lory Lazarus, takes place in the historic Modjeska Theater located at 1128 W. Mitchell St., August 2,-4 and 9-11. OMC recently talked to Lazarus about his career and the show. Read on and then enter to win tickets!
Tags: Elvis, impersonators, Modjeska, Lazarus, Sondheim

Milwaukee Buzz - April 26, 2002
Historic moviehouse moves forward with new projects
Built in 1910, Mitchell Street's Modjeska Theatre originally staged Vaudeville and Burlesque shows until it became a full-time moviehouse. Now, it hosts concerts, dance, theater, movies and more. Tom Stajmiger talks to Joe White and co-owner Diane Johnson about what's ahead.
Tags: Tom Stajmiger, Modjeska