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SUMMARY:Let's Sing Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Sing Taylor appears at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford\, IL on March 14 at 7:30PM! \nLet’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience – is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things\, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm\, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. \nSo\, let the games begin. Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor-inspired attire. You can show up at our party any time. \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lets-sing-taylor-a-live-band-rockford-illinois-03-14-2025/event/040061569EBF17B2
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/lets-sing-taylor-rockford-il/
LOCATION:Coronado Theatre\, 314 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Let's Sing Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Sing Taylor appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL on March 13 at 7PM! \nLet’s Sing Taylor – A Live Band Experience – is the ultimate tribute to the music of Taylor Swift. We can show you incredible things\, including the most faithful and lively covers of Queen Taylor’s expansive and sacred catalog. Taking the country by storm\, we’re bringing the communal experience of celebrating Taylor’s music in a live setting to Swifties near and far. \nSo\, let the games begin. Calling all Swifties to sing your hearts out and sport your Taylor-inspired attire. You can show up at our party any time. \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/lets-sing-taylor-a-live-band-joliet-illinois-03-13-2025/event/070061589E5D2F05
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/lets-sing-taylor-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Get the Led Out
DESCRIPTION:Get the Led Out appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL on February 22\, 2025 at 8PM! \nFrom the bombastic and epic\, to the folky and mystical\, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live\, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal\, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents\, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest\, heartthumping intensity. \nDubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin\,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom\, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.” \nGTLO has amassed a strong national touring history\, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era\,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds\, their music is timeless.” \nA GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked\, groovedriven rock anthems\, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event! \nPaul Sinclair – Lead Vocals\, Harmonica\nPaul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars\, Mandolin\, Theremin\nTommy Zamp – Electric and Acoustic Guitars\, Vocals\nEddie Kurek – Keyboards\, Guitar\, Vocals\, Percussion\nDerek Smith – Drums\, Percussion\nSeth Chrisman – Bass\, Vocals \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006148BA01265D
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/get-the-led-out-joliet-il-3/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Event,Live Music,Rock Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton\, WI on February 22\, 2025 at 5PM & 8PM! \nCHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers. \nIn 2017\, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show\, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then\, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours. \nNote: If you are not in your seat when the show starts\, your purchased seat is not guaranteed. No Video or Photography Allowed for this event. \nBuy Tickets:  https://foxcitiespac.com/event/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour/
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour-6/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Performing Arts Center\, 400 West College Avenue\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton\, WI on February 22\, 2025 at 5PM & 8PM! \nCHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers. \nIn 2017\, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show\, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then\, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours. \nNote: If you are not in your seat when the show starts\, your purchased seat is not guaranteed. No Video or Photography Allowed for this event. \nBuy Tickets:  https://foxcitiespac.com/event/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour/
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/charlie-berens-appleton/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Performing Arts Center\, 400 West College Avenue\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Berens has added a THIRD SHOW of his Good Old Fashioned Tour on February 21\, 2025 at 7:30PM in Appleton\, WI! \nCHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers. \nIn 2017\, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show\, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then\, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours. \nNote: If you are not in your seat when the show starts\, your purchased seat is not guaranteed. No Video or Photography Allowed for this event. \nBuy Tickets:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/charlie-berens-good-old-fashioned-tour-appleton-wisconsin-02-21-2025/event/0700616FDDEE4B4F
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/charlie-berens-appleton-feb21/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Performing Arts Center\, 400 West College Avenue\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Get the Led Out
DESCRIPTION:Get the Led Out appears on February 16\, 2025 at 7PM at the Capitol Theatre in Davenport\, IA! \nFrom the bombastic and epic\, to the folky and mystical\, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live\, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal\, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents\, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest\, heart-thumping intensity. \nDubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin\,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom\, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.” \nGTLO has amassed a strong national touring history\, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era\,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds\, their music is timeless.” \nA GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked\, groove-driven rock anthems\, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event! \nGet The Led Out include: Paul Sinclair – Lead Vocals\, Harmonica; Paul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars\, Mandolin\, Theremin; Tommy Zamp – Electric and Acoustic Guitars\, Vocals; Eddie Kurek – Keyboards\, Guitar\, Vocals\, Percussion; Derek Smith – Drums\, Percussion; and Seth Chrisman – Bass\, Vocals \n  \nBuy Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/743882/get-the-led-out-tickets
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/get-the-led-out-davenport/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre\, 330 W. 3rd Street\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Rock Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Get the Led Out
DESCRIPTION:Get the Led Out appears at Peoria Civic Center Theater on February 15 at 8PM! \nFrom the bombastic and epic\, to the folky and mystical\, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live\, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal\, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents\, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest\, heartthumping intensity. \nDubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin\,” Get The Led Out offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom\, if ever heard in concert. GTLO also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.” \nGTLO has amassed a strong national touring history\, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country. GTLO’s approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “Led Zeppelin are sort of the classical composers of the rock era\,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds\, their music is timeless.” \nA GTLO concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked\, groovedriven rock anthems\, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event! \nPaul Sinclair – Lead Vocals\, Harmonica\nPaul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars\, Mandolin\, Theremin\nTommy Zamp – Electric and Acoustic Guitars\, Vocals\nEddie Kurek – Keyboards\, Guitar\, Vocals\, Percussion\nDerek Smith – Drums\, Percussion\nSeth Chrisman – Bass\, Vocals \nBuy Tickets: https://theater.peoriaciviccenter.com/event/get-the-led-out/tm_vv1a6zkavgkdewn6s/
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/get-the-led-out-peoria-il-2/
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CATEGORIES:All Events,Event,Live Music,Rock Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Face 2 Face - A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
DESCRIPTION:Face 2 Face – A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel appears at the the Coronado Theatre in Rockford\, IL on February 8\, 2025 at 8PM! \nIntroducing the U.S.A.’s 1st and longest-running tribute to BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN… \nTaking turns at an onstage piano\, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. \nBacked by some the best and most sought-after musicians in the business\, Levittown NY native MIKE SANTORO’s fingers flash up and down the keys on “Angry Young Man” before he belts out high-energy Billy Joel classics such as “Movin Out”\, “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” and more. \nFollowing Santoro’s set\, of the roughly three-hour show\, RONNIE SMITH dons the iconic sunglasses and bedazzled suits of Elton John as he charts his style from the ‘70s to the present. Timeless anthems such as “Tiny Dancer” and the epic treasure “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” mixed with more whimsical material such as “Crocodile Rock” and the fictional rock-group narrative “Bennie and the Jets.” \nFor the 3rd act\, both artists hit the stage for THE grand finale\, trading the spotlight with more of the best of Billy Joel and Elton John. For over a decade\, this event is not one to be missed! \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/face-2-face-rockford-illinois-02-08-2025/event/0400613398461C49
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/face-2-face-a-tribute-to-elton-john-billy-joel-rockford-il/
LOCATION:Coronado Theatre\, 314 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Face 2 Face - A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
DESCRIPTION:Face 2 Face – A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel appears at the the Rialto Square Theatre on February 7\, 2025 at 8PM! \nIntroducing the U.S.A.’s 1st and longest-running tribute to BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN… \nTaking turns at an onstage piano\, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. \nBacked by some the best and most sought-after musicians in the business\, Levittown NY native MIKE SANTORO’s fingers flash up and down the keys on “Angry Young Man” before he belts out high-energy Billy Joel classics such as “Movin Out”\, “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” and more. \nFollowing Santoro’s set\, of the roughly three-hour show\, RONNIE SMITH dons the iconic sunglasses and bedazzled suits of Elton John as he charts his style from the ‘70s to the present. Timeless anthems such as “Tiny Dancer” and the epic treasure “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” mixed with more whimsical material such as “Crocodile Rock” and the fictional rock-group narrative “Bennie and the Jets.” \nFor the 3rd act\, both artists hit the stage for THE grand finale\, trading the spotlight with more of the best of Billy Joel and Elton John. For over a decade\, this event is not one to be missed! \nBuy Tickets: https://rialtosquare.com/event/face-2-face-a-tribute-to-elton-john-billy-joel/
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/face-2-face-a-tribute-to-elton-john-billy-joel-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Face 2 Face - A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel
DESCRIPTION:Face 2 Face – A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel appears at the Peoria Civic Center Theater in Peoria\, IL on February 6\, 2025 at 7PM! \nIntroducing the U.S.A.’s 1st and longest-running tribute to BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN… \nTaking turns at an onstage piano\, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. \nBacked by some the best and most sought-after musicians in the business\, Levittown NY native MIKE SANTORO’s fingers flash up and down the keys on “Angry Young Man” before he belts out high-energy Billy Joel classics such as “Movin Out”\, “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant” and more. \nFollowing Santoro’s set\, of the roughly three-hour show\, RONNIE SMITH dons the iconic sunglasses and bedazzled suits of Elton John as he charts his style from the ‘70s to the present. Timeless anthems such as “Tiny Dancer” and the epic treasure “Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding” mixed with more whimsical material such as “Crocodile Rock” and the fictional rock-group narrative “Bennie and the Jets.” \nFor the 3rd act\, both artists hit the stage for THE grand finale\, trading the spotlight with more of the best of Billy Joel and Elton John. For over a decade\, this event is not one to be missed! \nBuy Tickets:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/face-2-face-a-tribute-to-peoria-illinois-02-06-2025/event/0700612C897E4789 \n 
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/face-2-face-peoria-il/
LOCATION:Prairie Home Alliance Theater
CATEGORIES:All Events,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at UIS Performing Arts Center in Springfield\, IL on February 2 at 7PM! \nCharlie Berens is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 9 million followers. \nIn 2017\, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show\, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then\, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours. \nIn 2020\, Charlie paired up with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades alum Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album\, Unthawed. The album\, which is a mixture of bluegrass\, country and Charlie’s comedy\, hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and #6 on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. The duo followed that up with Dive Bar Dinner in 2023\, which also charted on the Billboard Charts. \nCharlie’s first book\, The Midwest Survival Guide\, was released in November of 2021 by William Morrow/Harper Collins and immediately became a New York Times Best Seller! ABC is currently developing a half-hour comedy based on the book. His Midwest Survival Guide Tour sold over 150\,000 tickets! \n2023 also saw the release of his first stand-up special\, Charlie Berens: Midwest Goodbye. \nCharlie just launched his very own brandy! Berens Old Fashioned Brandy is being producing by the Dancing Goat distillery and is in stores now! \nCharlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians\, artists\, comedians\, creators and more to talk about their story and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Nate Bargatze\, Michael Yo\, Kim and Penn Holderness\, Jeff Foxworthy\, and Roy Wood\, Jr. \nIn addition to Cripescast\, Charlie co-hosts the Bellied Up podcast w/ Myles the You Betcha guy. Every Thursday\, Charlie and Myles belly up at a small town bar and take live callers from all over the Midwest and rest of the world. \nCharlie is currently touring America on his Good Old Fashioned Tour! \nTickets on sale Friday 9/27 at 10am!
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/charlie-berens-springfield-il/
LOCATION:UIS Performing Arts Center\, One University Plaza\, MS PAC 292\, Springfield\, IL\, 62703\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240924T213725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T213736Z
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SUMMARY:The Rat Pack is Back!
DESCRIPTION:The Rat Pack is Back! appears at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, IL on January 31\, 2025 at 7:30PM! \nDIRECT FROM VEGAS! \nRelive the days of the Rat Pack with Las Vegas’ most famous Entertainers and their live 12-piece big band as they appeared live in the legendary Sands Hotel Copa Room. It’s the only Vegas-based show with national touring companies and an award from the “Congress of the United States” and now its in fourteenth smash year with over 4\,500 shows performed in over 34 states\, 3 foreign countries and over one million tickets sold. \nWith a stellar cast of some of the finest performers in the business\, The Rat Pack is Back has been hailed as the next best thing to seeing the original Rat Pack. The trio\, comprised of eerily accurate impressions of Frank Sinatra\, Sammy Davis Jr.\, and Dean Martin\, effortlessly evokes the charm of the Big Band era while transporting the audience back with classic songs like ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ and ‘New York\, New York’. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/the-rat-pack-is-back-skokie/
LOCATION:North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, 9501 Skokie Blvd.\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20241203T212431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T212433Z
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SUMMARY:Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
DESCRIPTION:Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL on January 24 at 8PM! \nTHE CURIOUS APPEAL OF THE WORLD’S MOST TERRIFYING MURDERERS\nHear Doc Bonn’s unique\, chilling insights from examining:\n» Dennis Rader (BTK Strangler)\n» David Berkowitz (Son of Sam)\n» Rex Heuermann (Alleged Long Island Serial Killer)\n» Jeffery Dahmer and more…\nSpend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert\, Dr. Scott Bonn\, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s most savage and prolific murderers. \nIn this thrilling 90-minute show\, Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable\, psychological hunger that drives the likes of Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer to kill repeatedly with impunity and no remorse. He explains why the majority of serial killers are either psychopaths or sociopaths\, and how the two differ\, and he reveals that every serial killer is compelled to murder by a unique fantasy need. He also explains how/why serial killers can successfully avoid apprehension\, blend into a crowd\, and become invisible. \nDr. Bonn is a best-selling author\, professor\, public speaker\, and he has interacted with such notorious serial killers as Dennis Rader (“Bind\, Torture Kill”) and David Berkowitz (“Son of Sam”). He shares shocking tales from his actual experiences with these killers. Dr. Bonn also developed a profile of the unknown “Long Island Serial Killer” in 2011 that matches the alleged perpetrator\, Rex Heuermann\, perfectly. He shares the secrets of how he was able to predict the psychological and behavioral makeup of the Long Island Serial Killer with such incredible precision years before his capture. \nBonn has comprehensively studied\, extensively corresponded with\, personally interviewed\, and accurately profiled some of the world’s most notorious predators.\nRather than employing a pop psychology or checklist approach to describe serial killers\, Dr. Bonn relies on his direct interactions to explain that serial killers are psychologically complex\, and diverse and evolve from forces of both nature (biology) and nurture (environment). Simply put\, Dr. Bonn takes his audience inside the minds of some of the world’s most terrifying killers from his own unique experiences rather than from a textbook. Dr. Bonn has also communicated with the infamous mass murderer Colin Ferguson and notorious one-time killers Jodi Arias and Pamela Smart. \nIn addition\, Dr. Bonn explains our curious fascination with serial killers and true crime. Finally\, you can ask anything you ever wanted to know about serial killers in a dynamic\, live Q&A session with Dr. Bonn. Don’t miss out on this exciting event. \n*Due to the nature of the topic and material\, this show might not be appropriate for children. We recommend adults only. \nBuy Tickets:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/serial-killers-with-dr-scott-bonn-joliet-illinois-01-24-2025/event/07006174E49F4B28
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/serial-killers-with-dr-scott-bonn-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20241119T212922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T212922Z
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SUMMARY:MANIA:  The ABBA Tribute
DESCRIPTION:MANIA:  The ABBA Tribute appears on January 5 at 6PM at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL! \nTake A Chance On MANIA……and you won’t be disappointed! \nMania the ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3\,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Recent highlights included a second run in London’s West End where the show performed for a month in the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre\, London in May 2021. The show also enjoyed an 80-date sell-out USA National tour in 2022/2023\, Mania continues in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish ’Supergroup’ to millions of fans\, old and new! \nFeaturing an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers\, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes\, energetic choreography\, and impeccable musicianship\, Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the magic of ABBA’s music in all its glory. From “Dancing Queen” to “Waterloo\,” “Mamma Mia” to “Take a Chance on Me\,” the band performs all of ABBA’s greatest hits with passion and precision\, transporting audiences back to the disco era of the 1970s. \nThe upcoming tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of ABBA and lovers of great music. With stunning visuals\, electrifying performances\, and all of ABBA’s greatest hits\, Mania: The ABBA Tribute is a hit with audiences worldwide and Maniacs who return every year! \nBuy Tickets:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/mania-the-abba-tribute-joliet-illinois-01-05-2025/event/0700610FDA7C3ABF
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/mania-the-abba-tribute-joliet-il-2/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240812T164541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T164541Z
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SUMMARY:Straight No Chaser:  Top Shelf Tour
DESCRIPTION:Straight No Chaser:  Top Shelf Tour appears on December 20 at 7PM at the Embassy Theatre in Ft. Wayne\, IN! \nIf the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums\, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold\, over 1 billion streams on Pandora\, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor.
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/straight-no-chaser-top-shelf-ft-wayne-in/
LOCATION:The Embassy Theatre\, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd.\, Ft. Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240621T205611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T205618Z
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SUMMARY:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Berens:  Good Old Fashioned Tour appears at The Lerner Theatre in Elkhart\, IN on December 5 at 7PM! \nCHARLIE BERENS is a comedian\, New York Times Best Selling Author\, Emmy-winning journalist\, musician and creator of the Manitowoc Minute. The Wisconsin native has been featured on Comedy Central\, Fox\, CBS\, Funny or Die\, TBS\, Variety\, MTV News and more. He creates weekly content for his various social platforms and has amassed over 7.5 million followers. \nCharlie began his career working for MTV News’ Choose or Lose. After that he worked in front and behind the camera for emerging YouTube news channels. In 2012\, Tribune Media tapped Charlie to host the comedic news show Nightcap. In 2013 he won an Emmy for “The Cost of Water” while reporting for KDAF. \nIn 2017\, Charlie began hosting his weekly comedic online news show\, the Manitowoc Minute. Since then\, Charlie’s been creating Midwest-focused sketch comedy videos on his social media platforms. He’s also traveled the country with three sold out stand-up comedy tours. \nIn 2020\, Charlie paired up with Horseshoes & Hand Grenades alum Adam Greuel to release the music/comedy album\, Unthawed. The album\, which is a mixture of bluegrass\, country and Charlie’s comedy\, hit #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and #6 on the Bluegrass Comedy chart. Charlie’s first book\, The Midwest Survival Guide\, was released in November of 2021 by William Morrow/Harper Collins and immediately became a New York Times Best Seller! Charlie is currently on his third stand-up tour in support of the book’s release. His Midwest Survival Guide Tour sold over 150\,000 tickets! Charlie hosts the Cripescast podcast where he interviews musicians\, artists\, comedians\, creators and more to talk about their story and connections to the Midwest. Guests have included Jeff Foxworthy\, Nate Bargatze and Roy Wood\, Jr. \nBuy Tickets 
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/charlie-berens-elkhart-in/
LOCATION:The Lerner Theatre\, 410 South Main Street\, Elkhart\, IN\, 46516\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240510T222341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T222341Z
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SUMMARY:Straight No Chaser:  Top Shelf Tour
DESCRIPTION:Straight No Chaser:  Top Shelf Tour appears on December 1 at 7PM at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton\, WI! \nIf the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums\, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold\, over 1 billion streams on Pandora\, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. \nBuy Tickets:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/straight-no-chaser-appleton-wisconsin-12-01-2024/event/070060A1E66A48D4
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/straight-no-chaser-appleton-wi-2/
LOCATION:Fox Cities Performing Arts Center\, 400 West College Avenue\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240424T115648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T115853Z
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SUMMARY:Bored Teachers:  The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bored Teachers:  The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago\, IL on November 23 at 7:30PM! \nBORED TEACHERS are back with all new material in their 2024 “The Struggle is Real!!” Comedy Tour. For years\, Bored Teachers Studios has brought humor to teachers around the world to ease their day-to-day struggles in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views of their viral videos on social media and are the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast — and #6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. \nBORED TEACHERS was launched over 8 years ago by founders James and Marilou Tarantino\, both classroom teachers and avid travelers who had met teachers from all over the world who experienced similar struggles and frustrations. The Tarantinos formed a community of their own on social media that shared—in humorous skits\, memes\, and articles—the real experiences of teachers everywhere and how undervalued they are. These stories were so relatable that the BORED TEACHERS creative team grew into a production powerhouse garnishing tens of millions of views for every skit\, story\, and podcast clip posted to the BORED TEACHERS channel. \nBORED TEACHERS is the #1 teacher-entertainment media company in the world. With more than 10 million followers\, BORED TEACHERS is a “one stop shop” for laughter\, stress relief\, and advocacy on behalf of educators. They shine a light on global issues in education through comedy\, and teachers everywhere subscribe to BORED TEACHERS for the relatable teacher humor presented in their viral comedy tour\, hilarious skits\, sarcastic social posts\, classroom anecdotes\, top-of-the-charts podcasts\, and comic articles. \nPlease note that PG-13 language is used during some sets. \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/bored-teachers-the-struggle-is-real-chicago-illinois-11-23-2024/event/07006088CC13181A
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/bored-teachers-chicago-il/
LOCATION:The Auditorium\, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240806T140003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T213304Z
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SUMMARY:The Princess Bride:  An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
DESCRIPTION:The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes appears at DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids\, MI on Friday\, November 22 at 7:30PM! \nJoin Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film\, The Princess Bride. \nAfter a screening of the iconic movie\, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics! \nJourney back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing\, fighting\, torture\, revenge\, giants\, monsters\, chases\, escapes\, miracles\, and of course\, true love. \nElwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows\, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights\, Bram Stoker’s Dracula\, Saw\, Twister\, Liar\, Liar\, Stranger Things and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He recently starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre”\, “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1” with Tom Cruise\, Zack Snyder’s sci fi epic\, “Rebel Moon\, and his latest film “Sweetwater”\, based on the true story of the first African American signed to the NBA. \nNow Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history. \nDon’t be a “Humperdinck”\, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure”. \nA limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house\, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes\, and a signed copy of Cary Elwes best-selling book\, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride. \nTickets on sale Friday\, August 9th.
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/the-princess-bride-grand-rapids-mi/
LOCATION:DeVos Performance Hall\, 303 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240424T120444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T120444Z
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SUMMARY:Bored Teachers:  The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bored Teachers:  The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears at the Peoria Civic Center Theater in Peoria\, IL on November 22 at 7:30PM! \nBORED TEACHERS are back with all new material in their 2024 “The Struggle is Real!!” Comedy Tour. For years\, Bored Teachers Studios has brought humor to teachers around the world to ease their day-to-day struggles in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views of their viral videos on social media and are the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast — and #6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. \nBORED TEACHERS was launched over 8 years ago by founders James and Marilou Tarantino\, both classroom teachers and avid travelers who had met teachers from all over the world who experienced similar struggles and frustrations. The Tarantinos formed a community of their own on social media that shared—in humorous skits\, memes\, and articles—the real experiences of teachers everywhere and how undervalued they are. These stories were so relatable that the BORED TEACHERS creative team grew into a production powerhouse garnishing tens of millions of views for every skit\, story\, and podcast clip posted to the BORED TEACHERS channel. \nBORED TEACHERS is the #1 teacher-entertainment media company in the world. With more than 10 million followers\, BORED TEACHERS is a “one stop shop” for laughter\, stress relief\, and advocacy on behalf of educators. They shine a light on global issues in education through comedy\, and teachers everywhere subscribe to BORED TEACHERS for the relatable teacher humor presented in their viral comedy tour\, hilarious skits\, sarcastic social posts\, classroom anecdotes\, top-of-the-charts podcasts\, and comic articles. \nPlease note that PG-13 language is used during some sets. \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006088BC391610
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/bored-teachers-peoria-il/
LOCATION:Prairie Home Alliance Theater
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240424T115205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T115205Z
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SUMMARY:Bored Teachers:  The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bored Teachers:  The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour appears at The Virginia Theatre in Champaign\, IL on November 21 at 7:30PM! \nBORED TEACHERS are back with all new material in their 2024 “The Struggle is Real!!” Comedy Tour. For years\, Bored Teachers Studios has brought humor to teachers around the world to ease their day-to-day struggles in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views of their viral videos on social media and are the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast — and #6 of all Stand Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. \nBORED TEACHERS was launched over 8 years ago by founders James and Marilou Tarantino\, both classroom teachers and avid travelers who had met teachers from all over the world who experienced similar struggles and frustrations. The Tarantinos formed a community of their own on social media that shared—in humorous skits\, memes\, and articles—the real experiences of teachers everywhere and how undervalued they are. These stories were so relatable that the BORED TEACHERS creative team grew into a production powerhouse garnishing tens of millions of views for every skit\, story\, and podcast clip posted to the BORED TEACHERS channel. \nBORED TEACHERS is the #1 teacher-entertainment media company in the world. With more than 10 million followers\, BORED TEACHERS is a “one stop shop” for laughter\, stress relief\, and advocacy on behalf of educators. They shine a light on global issues in education through comedy\, and teachers everywhere subscribe to BORED TEACHERS for the relatable teacher humor presented in their viral comedy tour\, hilarious skits\, sarcastic social posts\, classroom anecdotes\, top-of-the-charts podcasts\, and comic articles. \nPlease note that PG-13 language is used during some sets. \nBuy Tickets: https://thevirginia.showare.com/orderticketsvenue.asp?p=1836
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/bored-teachers-champaign-il/
LOCATION:The Virginia Theatre\, 203 West Park Avenue\, Champaign\, 61820\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240624T141249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T141259Z
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SUMMARY:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire
DESCRIPTION:Craig Ferguson:  Pants on Fire appears at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington\, IL on November 16 at 7PM! \nCraig Ferguson is a multiple Grammy nominated\, Peabody and Emmy Award-winning actor\, writer\, producer\, director and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film\, television and the stage. He is a New York Times bestselling author and has recorded numerous standup specials for Netflix\, Epix\, Comedy Central and Amazon \nThe wildly popular Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson ran on CBS for ten years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips. \nBorn in Glasgow\, Scotland\, Ferguson got his start in the entertainment industry as a drummer for some of the worst punk bands in the U.K. Following his musical stint\, he began bartending in a local pub in Glasgow where he was introduced to Sir Michael Boyd\, the artistic directo r of The Tron Theatre in Glasgow\, who persuaded Ferguson to try acting. After several low paying acting gigs\, Ferguson discovered he had a knack for comedy and was soon the star of his own BBC television show\, “The Ferguson Theory.” After several stints on the UK comedy circuit\, Ferguson brought his act to America in 1995 to star with Betty White and Marie Osmond in the short-lived ABC comedy\, “Maybe This Time.” After the show ended\, ABC decided to add the talented Scotsman to “The Drew Carey Show\,” playing Drew Carey’s boss\, ‘Nigel Wick\,’ from 1996-2003. \nIn 2016\, Ferguson debuted his original History Channel show\, “Join or Die\,” which featured him and his celebrity friends debating provocative topics with history experts. He also hosted Celebrity Name Game in syndication where he won the Emmy for best host two years in a row and The Hustler for ABC/Disney. \nFerguson has written the feature films “The Big Tease” and “Saving Grace”. In 2003\, he made his directorial debut with “I’ll Be There\,” which he also wrote and starred in. “I’ll Be There” went on to receive the Audience Award for Best Film at the Aspen\, Dallas\, and Valencia film festivals. Craig was also named “best new director” at the Napa Valley Film Festival. Ferguson’s other film credits include\, “Niagra Motel\,” “Lenny the Wonder Dog\,” “Prendimi l’anima\,” “Life Without Dick\,” “Chain of Fools” and “Born Romantic.” In 2011\, Ferguson portrayed ‘Owl’ in the Disney classic “Winnie the Pooh\,” and in 2012 he portrayed ‘Lord Macintosh’ in Disney’s Oscar winning animated feature “Brave.”  He also voices Gobber in the hugely successful How To Train Your Dragon movies. \nFerguson has achieved notable success on the North American comedy circuit and has performed to sold-out theaters all across the country\, including Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall. He has five widely acclaimed stand-up comedy specials: “A Wee Bit O’ Revolution” which premiere in 2009 on Comedy Central; “Does This Need to Be Said” in 2011 on EPIX and Comedy Central; “I’m Here to Help” in 2013 on Netflix\, which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; “Just Being Honest” in 2015 on EPIX\, which earned him a second Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album; and “Tickle Fight” in 2017 on Netflix and the six part stand up/docu-series “Hobo Fabulous” on Amazon in 2020. \nIn 2006\, Ferguson debuted his first novel entitled Between the Bridge and the River\, which made it onto the bestseller list.  In 2008\, Ferguson succeeded in becoming a US Citizen. His first gig as a new American was hosting the White House Correspondence Dinner in the company of President George W Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Critics raved of his witty and comical deliverance speech to the 3\,000 attendees who included political journalists\, celebrities\, and Washington’s power players. In 2009\, Harper Collins published Ferguson’s memoir American on Purpose – a book about why and how late night funnyman Craig Ferguson became an American. The book was listed on the New York Times bestseller list. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word. \nHis most recent book Riding the Elephant- a series of linked biographical stories- is available from Penguin books. \nTickets on sale Friday 6/28 at 10AM!
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/craig-ferguson-bloomington-il/
LOCATION:Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts\, 600 N. East Street\, Bloomington\, 61701\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095907
CREATED:20240322T220555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220555Z
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SUMMARY:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL on November 11 at 7PM! \nNurse Blake is a nurse\, creator\, advocate\, touring comedian\, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients\, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected! \nFrom an early age\, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando\, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning\, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association. \nIn 2013\, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban\, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare\, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor\, embodying transparency and courage. \nImmediately after graduating\, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career\, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him\, his interest in social media that had developed during school would shift his career 180 degrees. \nNurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times\, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world\, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023\, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour\, Shock Advised Comedy Tour\, across North America featuring live skits\, videos\, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand -and sold out every venue! \nAdding to his long list of accomplishments\, is author. His latest release is a charming holiday-themed book\, Santa Sent to the E.R.\, an educational tale where young readers will discover the true meaning of first aid\, prevention\, and care through a heartwarming adventure with Santa. His love of storytelling also can be found in his creation of Nurse Blake Magazine\, a free magazine that serves as a platform for captivating stories about nurses and healthcare and is available both in print and as downloadable versions on Nurse Blake’s official website. \nFor more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule\, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07006065AEF11B07
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/nurse-blake-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour appears at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford\, IL on November 10 at 7PM! \nNurse Blake is a nurse\, creator\, advocate\, touring comedian\, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients\, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected! \nFrom an early age\, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando\, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning\, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association. \nIn 2013\, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban\, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare\, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor\, embodying transparency and courage. \nImmediately after graduating\, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career\, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him\, his interest in social media that had developed during school would shift his career 180 degrees. \nNurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times\, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world\, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023\, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour\, Shock Advised Comedy Tour\, across North America featuring live skits\, videos\, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand -and sold out every venue! \nAdding to his long list of accomplishments\, is author. His latest release is a charming holiday-themed book\, Santa Sent to the E.R.\, an educational tale where young readers will discover the true meaning of first aid\, prevention\, and care through a heartwarming adventure with Santa. His love of storytelling also can be found in his creation of Nurse Blake Magazine\, a free magazine that serves as a platform for captivating stories about nurses and healthcare and is available both in print and as downloadable versions on Nurse Blake’s official website. \nFor more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule\, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04006062D97F38FE
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/nurse-blake-rockford-il/
LOCATION:Coronado Theatre\, 314 N. Main Street\, Rockford\, IL\, 61101\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Kansas: 50th Anniversary Tour - Another Fork In The Road
DESCRIPTION:Kansas: 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork In The Road appears at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet\, IL on November 9 at 7:30PM! \nWith a legendary career spanning five decades\, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold\, who worked for Don Kirshner\, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. \nComposing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums\, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums\, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture\, Point of Know Return\, Best of KANSAS)\, one platinum live album (Two for the Show)\, one quadruple-Platinum single ‘Carry On Wayward Son\,’ and another triple-Platinum single ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America\, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio\, and ‘Dust In the Wind’ has been played on the radio more than three million times! \nThe summer of 2020 marked the release of “The Absence of Presence\,” KANSAS’s sixteenth studio album\, which debuted at #10 on Billboard’s Top Current Albums chart. The wide-ranging progressive rock album\, released by InsideOut Music\, follows-up 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit\,” which debuted at #14 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart. \nThroughout 2016-2022\, the band celebrated the anniversaries of multi-Platinum breakout albums “Leftoverture” and “Point of Know Return” with anniversary tours for both albums. Both tours were commemorated with live album releases “Leftoverture Live & Beyond” (2017) & “Point of Know Return Live & Beyond” (2021). \nThe band is currently comprised of original drummer Phil Ehart\, bassist/vocalist Billy Greer\, vocalist/keyboardist Ronnie Platt\, keyboardist/vocalist Tom Brislin\, violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon\, and original guitarist Richard Williams. With no signs of slowing down\, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences. \nAlong with constant touring\, KANSAS continues to remain a fixture of Classic Rock radio and popular culture. The band continues to reach a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence in various commercials\, live sports broadcasts\, popular video games Rock Band\, Guitar Hero\, and Grand Theft Auto; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere\,” and a guest appearance on The CW’s television show ‘Walker.’ The band’s songs have also been included in various television shows such as ‘Supernatural\,’ ‘Reacher\,’ ‘All Elite Wrestling\,’ ‘South Park\,’ ‘The Office\,’ and ‘The Simpsons;’ as well as blockbuster films including ‘Old School\,’ ‘The Suicide Squad\,’ ‘Anchorman\,’ ‘Pitch Perfect\,’ and ‘Happy Gilmore.’ \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700605BBBE82C5F
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/kansas-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Event,Live Music,Rock Music,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour appears at Presentation Hall at  Mayo Civic Center in Rochester\, MN on November 8 at 10PM! \nNurse Blake is a nurse\, creator\, advocate\, touring comedian\, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients\, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected! \nFrom an early age\, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando\, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning\, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association. \nIn 2013\, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban\, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare\, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor\, embodying transparency and courage. \nImmediately after graduating\, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career\, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him\, his interest in social media that had developed during school would shift his career 180 degrees. \nNurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times\, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world\, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023\, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour\, Shock Advised Comedy Tour\, across North America featuring live skits\, videos\, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand -and sold out every venue! \nAdding to his long list of accomplishments\, is author. His latest release is a charming holiday-themed book\, Santa Sent to the E.R.\, an educational tale where young readers will discover the true meaning of first aid\, prevention\, and care through a heartwarming adventure with Santa. His love of storytelling also can be found in his creation of Nurse Blake Magazine\, a free magazine that serves as a platform for captivating stories about nurses and healthcare and is available both in print and as downloadable versions on Nurse Blake’s official website. \nFor more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule\, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about \nBuy Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06006064DFBC48B3
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/nurse-blake-rochester-mn-10pm/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Center\, 30 Civic Center Drive SE\, Rochester\, 55902\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:1964 The Tribute
DESCRIPTION:1964 The Tribute appears at the Rialto Square Theatre on November 8 at 7:30PM! \nSince the early eighties\, “1964”…The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on a journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever. \nOver twenty years of researching and performing have made “1964” masters of their craft. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as THE most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute….which has earned them the distinction from Rolling Stone magazine as the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth”. \n“1964” recreates an early ‘60s live Beatle concert with period instruments\, clothing\, hairstyles\, and onstage banter with an accuracy that is unmatched. \n“1964” is:\nMark Benson as John Lennon\nMac Ruffing as Paul McCartney\nTom Work as George Harrison\nBobby Potter as Ringo Starr\nTalking Points: \nMark Benson and Gary Grimes (The Original Paul) together with Tom Work and Greg George started “1964”…The Tribute. \nMac Ruffing is actually right handed and learned to play the bass left handed to more accurately portray Paul. \nAs Mark Benson likes to mention on stage\, they thought the Beatles gig would last for only a few lunch time shows\, they never thought it would have lasted 20+ years. \nMark is also a guitar luthier and maintains all of the instruments. His 2 Rickenbacker 325s are custom made by him and contain customizations to more closely resemble and sound like the original Lennon guitars.\nTom Work can both guitar parts of “And Your Bird Can Sing”….at the SAME TIME! 1964 has played to SOLD OUT shows at Carnegie Hall\, and Red Rocks many times. \nMark Benson (John Lennon): \nMark Benson was introduced to music playing drums and piano at age eight. \nAt age 17 he started playing guitar and became fascinated by the different sounds that different guitars made and started servicing\, repairing and building guitars which he learned how to do at Lay’s guitar Repair in Akron\, Ohio. \nHe made guitars for Eddie Van Halen and Jackson Browne and sold vintage guitars to The Rolling Stones\, The Who\, Bad Company\, Hall and Oates\, Ted Nugent\, ZZ Top\, The Eagles\, Alvin Lee\, Joe Walsh\, The Allman Brothers\, The Cars\, David Lindley\, Cheap Trick\, and the Doobie Brothers. \nMark played guitar in the local Ohio bands Ashes\, Raintree\, Coconut\, Mr. French and Bock (with 1964 co-founder\, Gary Grimes). \nIn 1984 Mark and Gary\, started “1964 The Tribute”.\n“We had no idea when we first started this band\, that it would lead to us performing at so many of the venues The Beatles played\, like Carnegie Hall\, Red Rocks Amphitheater\, The Deauville Hotel\, Shea Stadium\, and The Cavern in Liverpool\, England.” \nHe currently produces all aspects of the show and produced the “1964” CDs\, “All You Need Is Live”\,“Nine Hours In November”\, “Bootleg Vol. 1” and “30/50 Celebration”. \nMark says\, “’1964′ shows the audience what it was like to attend a Beatles concert in the early sixties and generates the same feeling of happiness that is still generated by the music of The Beatles. We get so much of this positive energy back from our audiences\, it reassures us that for now\, we are where we are supposed to be”. \nMac Ruffing (Paul McCartney): \nMac Ruffing was born and raised near Cleveland\, Ohio and as a young child started listening to his older sisters’ Beatle records. The first album he ever bought was “The Beatles 1962-66\,” which is exactly what 1964 The Tribute does\, and is still his favorite music. \nMac started playing the drums at 15\, and at 17 he bought a Kingston violin bass (a Hofner knockoff) at a local music store and unknowingly started his roll as “Paul.” \nHe played in several Southern California original\, Top 40 and Beatle cover groups\, including ‘Help!\,’ ‘Imagine\,’ ‘The Yanks’ and ‘ATP’\, all while working full time as a land surveyor. \nMac\, not a natural ‘south paw’\, spent the better part of a year training himself to play the bass guitar left handed\, like Paul McCartney. In 1993 he joined the Beatles tribute \n‘Beatlemania Live!\,’ touring the world which led to his “passing the audition” in 2009 and joining the touring cast of the Beatles show ‘RAIN’ on Broadway and in theaters and Performing Arts centers all over the world. \nIn 1982 he met 1964 The Tribute co-founders\, Mark and Gary\, and over the years subbed on occasion with the band. He joined the band full time in 2013\, and has since been performing some of the world’s best music with the world’s best Beatles tribute band. \nMac is naturally a right-handed player\, but taught himself to play the bass left-handed. He also plays the piano and guitar. Mac has immersed himself in the role of Paul McCartney and looks forward to recreating the magic of the Beatles at every 1964 The Tribute show. \nTom Work (George Harrison): \nTom Work (George) is a co-founder of “1964” The Tribute\, and is the act’s first George. Tom began playing guitar at the age of 7\, and following high school he studied music at the University of Akron. Since the late 1960s Tom has played and sung in a variety of ensembles. During high school and college he played flute\, sousaphone and bassoon in the marching and symphony bands; professionally\, Tom has worked in well over a dozen “cover bands\,” most notably Dogs ‘n Kids\, The Lou Ciriano Combo\, My Old School and The Jerry Bruno Orchestra. Tom even sang Lead for 8 years in a barbershop quartet (believe it or not\, it’s true!). \nTom also worked in over 20 musical theatre productions\, both onstage in leading roles\, and behind the scenes as Producer and Music Director. “Performing onstage in a band is really where I belong\,” Tom says\, “although conducting the pit orchestra\, for me\, is every bit as exciting—and even more challenging! \nIt’s a very rewarding experience to help extract top-notch performances from people\, to guide performers to their pinnacle. There’s nothing quite like sitting in the orchestra pit on opening night and hearing an actor deliver his or her best-ever performance!” \nIn 2006 Tom returned to “1964” The Tribute\, ending a 12-year sabbatical. “During my time away from 1964 I worked with a few of the other Beatles shows\,” he notes. “I learned a great deal and forged close friendships with some great people\, but there’s nowhere I’d rather be\, no group of performers I’d rather work with than “1964”. It’s great to be back!” \nBobby Potter (Ringo Starr): \nBobby was born in Indiana. He started taking snare drum lessons in the 5th grade and got his first set of drums in the 7th. Later\, when The Beatles arrived on the music scene\, he made it a personal goal to be like Ringo. He played in 3 bands through high school – a Tijuana Brass band\, high school pep band and a top 40 band. He helped form a popular local band that performed in his home town and surrounding area teen clubs. He later moved to Champaign\, Illinois and joined a band that performed in and around the tri-state area \nWanting to spread his wings he then set his sights on the west coast and moved to Los Angeles where he helped form The Finders\, then Shake\, Rattle N’ Roll and played the nightclubs there for 10 years. He then moved to Las Vegas and played the Nevada casino circuit. Capitalizing on his experience he backed such greats as Chris Montez\, Billy Swan\, Jewel Akens\, Al Wilson\, J.J. Jackson\, The Coasters\, The Drifters\, The Dell Vikings\, 7 show/lounge acts and too many Elvis impersonators to mention. \nStill wanting to achieve his personal “Ringo” goal he joined two Beatle tributes\, spending 8 years in this endeavor. His personality shines onstage as he authentically reproduces every beat and moves his head to the music portraying Ringo with precision and style. This accomplished artist transports the audience to the carefree magical era with his voice when he performs “Boys” and “Act Naturally”. Bobby is thrilled to be a member of\n“1964”…The Tribute! He states in his own words\, “In the tribute world\, you can’t get any closer or higher up than this for authenticity\, style and sound in the same way The\nBeatles performed live”. \nBuy Tickets:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/070060741AC25C1F
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/1964-the-tribute-joliet-il/
LOCATION:Rialto Square Theatre\, 102 N. Chicago Street\, Joliet\, IL\, 60432\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Tribute Acts,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour
DESCRIPTION:Nurse Blake:  Shock Advised Tour appears at Presentation Hall at  Mayo Civic Center in Rochester\, MN on November 8 at 7PM! \nNurse Blake is a nurse\, creator\, advocate\, touring comedian\, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the bedsides of patients\, Nurse Blake uses his unique experiences for a fun-filled comedy event that celebrates the hard work of healthcare providers. He is truly a one-of-a-kind entertainer with a career pivot not even he could have expected! \nFrom an early age\, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando\, Florida. As an advocate from the beginning\, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association. \nIn 2013\, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban\, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. Driven by an intense desire to effect meaningful change in healthcare\, Nurse Blake’s commitment extends beyond policy work. He shares his personal narrative with remarkable candor\, embodying transparency and courage. \nImmediately after graduating\, Blake jumped right into what he thought would be his forever career\, working in level 1 trauma centers around the country in a variety of nursing roles. Unbeknownst to him\, his interest in social media that had developed during school would shift his career 180 degrees. \nNurse Blake began creating Facebook videos as a way to de-stress and share his nursing experience in a comedic way. Hailed “a genuine phenomenon” by The New York Times\, Blake Lynch as @NurseBlake went viral and connected nurses and nursing students together from around the world\, currently entertaining nearly 4M followers on social media. Fans worldwide know Nurse Blake from his viral videos and now he takes his comedy to the stages around the world bringing nurses together through his humor and inspiration. In 2023\, Nurse Blake decided to embark on a new 100 city tour\, Shock Advised Comedy Tour\, across North America featuring live skits\, videos\, and interactive stories drawn from his real-life. This tour follows his 2022 PTO Comedy Tour which started in 14 cities and grew to 55 due to demand -and sold out every venue! \nAdding to his long list of accomplishments\, is author. His latest release is a charming holiday-themed book\, Santa Sent to the E.R.\, an educational tale where young readers will discover the true meaning of first aid\, prevention\, and care through a heartwarming adventure with Santa. His love of storytelling also can be found in his creation of Nurse Blake Magazine\, a free magazine that serves as a platform for captivating stories about nurses and healthcare and is available both in print and as downloadable versions on Nurse Blake’s official website. \nFor more information on Nurse Blake’s endeavors and his current tour schedule\, please visit https://www.nurseblake.com/pages/about \nBuy Tickets:  https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/06006064DFB64834
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/nurse-blake-rochester-mn-7pm/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Center\, 30 Civic Center Drive SE\, Rochester\, 55902\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Comedy,Entertaiment,Event,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Straight No Chaser:  Top Shelf Tour
DESCRIPTION:Straight No Chaser:  Top Shelf Tour appears on November 6 at 7PM at the Overture Center in Madison\, WI! \nIf the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers\, ties\, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced\, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a massive fanbase and a long list of accomplishments including 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums\, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold\, over 1 billion streams on Pandora\, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide. Straight No Chaser is the real deal\, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. \nSingle tickets go on sale Friday\, 7/26 at 11am!
URL:https://nitelite.com/event/straight-no-chaser-madison-wi-2/
LOCATION:Overture Center for the Arts\, 201 State Street\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Entertaiment,Event,Live Music,Upcoming Events
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