Entertainment Calendar

	COWBOY MOUTH'S ANNUAL ROCK AND ROLL MARDI GRAS featuring Junior Brown FEBRUARY 9-10 $15 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Two Shows! Cowboy Mouth is New Orleans rock n' roll. Annually presenting roughly 200 shows per year, releasing nearly a dozen records, and featured on TV shows and radio stations everywhere, Cowboy Mouth has been seen and heard by millions of fans worldwide. For more than 15 years, the members of Cowboy Mouth have preached and shouted at the top of their lungs the joys of being alive and the joys of being in and from New Orleans, sharing a slice of Mardi Gras heaven with fans around the world.
	ALLEN TOUSSAINT with special guest BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 $35/$25 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. An American musician, songwriter and record producer, Allen Toussaint is one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. He has crossed many paths in his illustrious 40 years plus career in music. He has produced, written for, arranged, had his songs covered by, and performed with music giants The Judds, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Patti LaBelle, Mac "Dr. John" Rebannac, Aaron and Art Neville, Joe Cocker, The (original) Meters, Glen Campbell, The Band, Little Feat, The Rolling Stones, Devo, Ernie K-Doe, Lee Dorsey, Irma Thomas, Etta James, Ramsey Lewis, Eric Gale and the countless others. His songs/productions have been featured in numerous films, including but not limited to, Casino, Moulin Rouge, and Maid in Manhattan. He served as musical director for the off Broadway play, Staggerlee, which won the prestigious Outer Circle Critics Award.
	An Evening with FRANK SINATRA JR. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 $55/$45 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Expect a magical evening full of enchantment as Frank Sinatra, Jr. serenades the crowd inside The Northern Lights Theater on Valentine’s Day. A singer, songwriter and conductor, Sinatra is the son of legendary musician Frank Sinatra and the younger brother of well-known singer and actress Nancy Sinatra. At an early age, Sinatra knew he wanted to continue the family tradition of being in the music industry. He had the desire to play piano and write songs and began performing in 1955. By 1968, Sinatra had played in 47 states and 30 countries as well as guest appearing on several TV shows. In 1988, at the request of his father, he took a break from his music career to work as his father’s musical director and conductor. He later returned to his passion and also tours as Sinatra Sings Sinatra, which features songs that Sinatra sang in 50 years of performing.
	BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 $25/$15 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Contemporary zydeco's most popular performer, accordionist Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural was the natural successor to the throne vacated by the death of his mentor Clifton Chenier; infusing his propulsive party music with strains of rock and R&B, his urbanized sound—complete with touches of synthesizer and trumpet—married traditional and contemporary zydeco with uncommon flair, in the process reaching a wider mainstream audience than any artist before him.
	THE MARDI GRAS MAMBO - THE NEVILLE BROTHERS with Dr. John & The Lower 911 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 $35/$25 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Get ready for spicy funk, heavenly ballads and righteous roots-influenced hits when the Neville Brothers hit the stage. Art, Charles, Aaron and Cyril together will bring down the house with an explosive fusion of diversity and unity. The Neville Brothers hip sounding New Orleans-style R&B and funk is some of the best you’ll ever hear. A seductive and expertly blended combination of keyboards, saxophone, percussion and vocals has yielded hits that include “Mardi Gras Mambo,” “Fire on the Bayou,” and “Tell It Like It Is.” Hailing from New Orleans, Dr. John has proved himself as an accomplished R&B performer, as well as the originator of "Voodoo Music." Voodoo is a fusion of New Orleans R&B, rock and the spirit of Mardi Gras wrapped into a unique music style. Since the mid-'60s, Dr. John has enthralled audiences with his unique blend of musical talent.
	PEABO BRYSON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 $40/$30 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Whether he's expressing heartfelt sentiments with the mellow "Unconditional Love" or grooving on "Eye On You," Peabo Bryson is at his inimitable best, a legendary vocalist offering a timeless mix of pop and soul as only he can. Peabo Bryson is one of the premier male vocalists in contemporary music and with twenty-five years of music making to his credit, Peabo Bryson is expanding his creative horizons as a producer and songwriter. Please note: The date of this performance has changed. Tickets for the original date of February 24 will be honored. Please contact the Box Office at 414-847-7922 for more information.
	CHUCK BERRY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 $40/$30 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Chuck Berry's music has transcended generations. He earns respect to this day because he is truly an entertainer. Berry, also known as "The Father of Rock & Roll", gained success by watching the audience's reaction and playing accordingly, putting his listeners' amusement above all else. For this reason, tunes like "Johnny B. Goode," "Maybellene" and "Memphis" have become anthems to an integrated American youth and popular culture. Berry is a musical icon who established rock and roll as a musical form and brought the worlds of black and white together in song.
	PERPLE RAIN The Ultimate Tribute to Prince FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 $10 Northern Lights Theater   9 p.m.
	RITA RUDNER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 $25/$15 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Rita Rudner is a witty stand-up comedian with a pillow-soft voice that just wasn't built for profanity. She and her husband, former BBC comedy writer Martin Bergman, co-wrote Kenneth Branagh's film Peter's Friends. She and her hubby have their co-writing system down pat. ("We make each other feel really guilty, and the person who makes the other feel the guiltiest doesn't write. The guilty person sits down and writes until the other person feels really guilty, and then they take over.") She's proud of her off-camera success, but is frustrated by the lack of worthwhile opportunities in front of the lens. ("Hollywood is a town run by men. A young, beautiful woman has a much better chance than an older, smart, funny woman. I'm trying to do things I'm proud of, which is really what's holding me back. If I would just do any old thing, it would be a lot better for my career.")
	SPECIAL EVENT: Thea Vidale THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 $15 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Formerly a wise-cracking, working-class waitress in Pasadena, Texas, Vidale made her TV debut on Rodney Dangerfield's HBO special. She has starred in numerous cable specials including Def Comedy Jam, Comedy from the Danger Zone, A Pair of Jokers and Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen. Vidale is perhaps best remembered for her primetime ABC sitcom THEA, for which she was nominated for a People's Choice Award as Favorite Female in a New Series. Thea has most recently been seen on Ugly Betty and Last Comic Standing.
	CHEAP TRICK MARCH 2-3 $50/$40 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Two Shows! Cheap Trick may be one of the most covered bands of all time. Since the 70s they’ve been blending elements of pop, punk and even metal in a way that is instantly catchy and recognizable. With timeless classics such as “I Want You to Want Me,” “Surrender,” and the late 80s lighter-waving favorite, “The Flame,” Cheap Trick are a musical institution. Anyone familiar with Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report will note that Cheap Trick wrote and performed the theme song. Listen to songs, and learn more about the band at cheaptrick.com.
	JOHN TESH Live In Concert MONDAY, MARCH 8 $30/$20 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. With an impressive career that spans more than 25 years, John Tesh is known worldwide as a leading and respected figure in the entertainment and broadcasting industries. After 10 years as co-host of Entertainment Tonight, he surprised many by leaving the highly visible position to pursue his career as a full-time musician. For generations music and media have gone hand in hand and Tesh has conquered both brilliantly through numerous media, music and creative formats, as one of the most successful syndicated radio show hosts in the country with The John Tesh Radio Show: Music and Intelligence for Your Life, his new musical endeavor, ALIVE music & dance and even a new book.
	SPECIAL EVENT: Irish Comedy Tour TUESDAY, MARCH 9 $10 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. American comics of Irish descent along with a musician that, with a little leprechaun magic, can turn a comedy club into a Public House. Featuring the comedy of Derek Richards and Mike McCarthy along with the music of Jim Paquette.
	FREDDIE JACKSON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 $40/$30 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. To urban contemporary listeners, Freddie Jackson was one of the biggest stars of the latter half of the '80s, dominating the R&B charts seemingly at will. Freddie Jackson’s forte was sophisticated, romantic soul ballads aimed at adult audiences, but he was also capable of tackling urban contemporary dance fare and even the occasional jazz tune.
	An Evening with KANSAS FRIDAY, MARCH 26 $45/$35 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. In the annals of heartland rock, the music of Kansas has always stood out like a beacon – a fusion of early ’70s-style British progressive rock seasoned with Midwestern bar band roots, filtered through organic 10-minute arrangements that laid the foundation for the jam band revolution of the ’90s and ’00s. Thirty years after the release of their self-titled debut album (back in 1974), Kansas is still rocking around the world with original first generation band members intact.
	An Evening with HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS APRIL 19–20 Sales Start: 2/19/2010 $55/$45 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Two Shows! Huey Lewis and the News have been defying the rock odds-makers for nearly two decades. Their contagious brand of straight-ahead rock n' roll has outlasted countless trends, selling over 20 million albums worldwide in the process. For over 18 years they've carried the banner as the quintessential American rock band, endearing them to millions of fans and earning them the right to mark their place on the pop history map. With favorites, like 1983's "Heart and Soul," 1984's "I Want A New Drug," their beloved anthem "The Heart Of Rock n' Roll," and 1986's "Stuck With You," all culled from their back-to-back multi-platinum albums, Sports (1983) and Fore! (1986). In addition, their infectious "Power Of Love," from the 1985 hit film Back To The Future, which went all the way to number 1 on Billboard's singles chart (the band's first chart-topper) was nominated for an Academy Award.
	TIM CONWAY & FRIENDS MAY 20-21 $50/$40 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Two Shows! Tim Conway is best known for his role on The Carol Burnett Show, an 11-year stint that garnered him six Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, major accolades from critics, and three generations of fans. Conway played the funny guy alongside Harvey Korman's straight man, often cracking up Korman midway through scenes. The spontaneous break in character became a hallmark to watch for in every episode. Conway's often-improvised humor, razor-sharp timing and hilarious characters have made him one of the funniest and most authentic performers to grace the stage and studio in the last forty years. In 1989, Conway received his much deserved star on Hollywood's "Walk of Fame." In 2002, he and Korman were inducted into the Academy of Television Arts, & Sciences' Hall of Fame. In 2005, the duo joined the rest of the Carol Burnett cast in receiving TV Land's Legend Award.

	Al White TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS FREE Bar 360   This multi-talented musician has been singing and playing the piano at the Casino for more than 16 years. His ability to perform a vast array of music, catering to the very diverse crowds, has made him a much-loved entertainer. Tuesday shows: 4 – 6 p.m. Wednesday shows: 8 – 11 p.m.
	Keith Pulvermacher of The Love Monkeys Friday, February 12 FREE Bar 360   9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Learn more and listen to his music at myspace.com/keithpulvermacher.
	Paradise Jazz Band SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FREE Bar 360   8 p.m. - Midnight
	Gary Huckleberry & Catfish Cole FEBRUARY 14-15 FREE Bar 360   8 p.m. - Midnight Two Shows!
	The Rhythm Aces TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 FREE Bar 360   8 p.m. - Midnight
	3D Friday, February 19 FREE Bar 360   9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Learn more and listen to their music at 3dbrothers.com.
	Geoff Landon & Friends Friday, February 26 FREE Bar 360   9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Learn more and listen to their music at geofflandon.com.
	Old School Duo FRIDAY, MARCH 5 FREE Bar 360   9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Learn more and listen to their music at oldschoolduo.com.
	Peter Mac and Rhonda Begos FRIDAY, MARCH 12 FREE Bar 360   9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Learn more about their music at aboutpetermac.com and myspace.com/nightgroove.
	The Acoustix FRIDAY, MARCH 19 FREE Bar 360   9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Learn more and listen to their music at myspace.com/theacoustixband.
	Michael Sean of Bellevue Suite FRIDAY, MARCH 26 FREE Bar 360   9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Learn more and listen to his music at myspace.com/bellevuesuite.
	The Amigos WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 FREE Bar 360   8 p.m. - Midnight Special Cinco de Mayo show!

Bonkerz Comedy Series
See live comedy acts for FREE every Saturday night. Seating is on a first-come first-serve basis.

	Kevin Downey, Jr. with Mike Schmidt SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 FREE Northern Lights Theater   8 and 10 p.m. Kevin is edgy, unique, and unlike most comedians you see—no props, no guitar, and yet somehow funny anyway. You have heard Kevin on "The Bob and Tom Show", Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. He has appeared on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Comedy Central.
	Bob Jay with Mike Preston SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 FREE Northern Lights Theater   8 and 10 p.m. This Chicago-based comedian is a master at voices and impressions, a skilled comedian and an all around crowd pleaser who can relate to any audience. Be ready to be impressed!
	RITA RUDNER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 $25/$15 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Rita Rudner is a witty stand-up comedian with a pillow-soft voice that just wasn't built for profanity. She and her husband, former BBC comedy writer Martin Bergman, co-wrote Kenneth Branagh's film Peter's Friends. She and her hubby have their co-writing system down pat. ("We make each other feel really guilty, and the person who makes the other feel the guiltiest doesn't write. The guilty person sits down and writes until the other person feels really guilty, and then they take over.") She's proud of her off-camera success, but is frustrated by the lack of worthwhile opportunities in front of the lens. ("Hollywood is a town run by men. A young, beautiful woman has a much better chance than an older, smart, funny woman. I'm trying to do things I'm proud of, which is really what's holding me back. If I would just do any old thing, it would be a lot better for my career.")
	SPECIAL EVENT: Thea Vidale THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 $15 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Formerly a wise-cracking, working-class waitress in Pasadena, Texas, Vidale made her TV debut on Rodney Dangerfield's HBO special. She has starred in numerous cable specials including Def Comedy Jam, Comedy from the Danger Zone, A Pair of Jokers and Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen. Vidale is perhaps best remembered for her primetime ABC sitcom THEA, for which she was nominated for a People's Choice Award as Favorite Female in a New Series. Thea has most recently been seen on Ugly Betty and Last Comic Standing.
	Kris Shaw with Gene Renfroe SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 FREE Northern Lights Theater   8 and 10 p.m. Kris is a regular on Chicago's Mancow morning show. He works clubs across the USA and is also in demand as an actor and model.
	Gerry Grossman with Nate Ford SATURDAY, MARCH 6 FREE Northern Lights Theater   8 and 10 p.m. A fabulously entertaining one man comedy rock and roll show, featuring tremendous audience involvement with a repertoire of thousands of hits. His medleys of crowd requested hits are woven around his incredible comedy in a performance that keeps every audience rocking with music and rolling with laughter. For over thirty-five years Gerry has been wowing audiences with his incredible ability to play virtually any old rock and roll hit, and doing it so that every crowd rocks with music, and rolls with laughter! You will be involved in one of the really fun times you can still have with your pants on!
	SPECIAL EVENT: Irish Comedy Tour TUESDAY, MARCH 9 $10 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. American comics of Irish descent along with a musician that, with a little leprechaun magic, can turn a comedy club into a Public House. Featuring the comedy of Derek Richards and Mike McCarthy along with the music of Jim Paquette.
	Norm Stultz with Cori Healy SATURDAY, MARCH 13 FREE Northern Lights Theater   8 and 10 p.m. Truth is always funnier than fiction and no one can tell the truth more humorously than Norm Stultz, whether it is material about raising three children, or funny stories about his childhood sweetheart and now wife, Sharon Marie. Norm takes the events of his life and transforms them into hilarious pieces which are timeless. It is these stories that make Norm’s brand of humor so special. Norm Stultz truly is today’s master storyteller.
	Carmen Vallone with Michael Gull SATURDAY, MARCH 20 FREE Northern Lights Theater   8 and 10 p.m. Carmen has a distinct perspective, a happily twisted version of everyday life. This Italian from up-state New York has an enthusiastic deliverance of why he wants to start smoking, the best place to be homeless, and being a Italian dolphin trainer. Carmen appears on the road with Joan Rivers and has appeared on HBO, Last Comic Standing and in Jamie Kennedy’s movie, Heckler.
	Bob Larson with Tammy Nerby SATURDAY, MARCH 27 FREE Northern Lights Theater   8 and 10 p.m. This 6’2” Minnesota lumberjack turned comedian has appeared in clubs from coast to coast for over 20 years. His ability and skills as an improvisational comedian have led him to star in the famed Las Vegas production show “SPLASH” at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. Treat yourself to this interactive show and see how lovable this character is!
	TIM CONWAY & FRIENDS MAY 20-21 $50/$40 Northern Lights Theater   8 p.m. Two Shows! Tim Conway is best known for his role on The Carol Burnett Show, an 11-year stint that garnered him six Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, major accolades from critics, and three generations of fans. Conway played the funny guy alongside Harvey Korman's straight man, often cracking up Korman midway through scenes. The spontaneous break in character became a hallmark to watch for in every episode. Conway's often-improvised humor, razor-sharp timing and hilarious characters have made him one of the funniest and most authentic performers to grace the stage and studio in the last forty years. In 1989, Conway received his much deserved star on Hollywood's "Walk of Fame." In 2002, he and Korman were inducted into the Academy of Television Arts, & Sciences' Hall of Fame. In 2005, the duo joined the rest of the Carol Burnett cast in receiving TV Land's Legend Award.

Northern Lights Theater guests must be at least 21 to attend shows. All schedules subject to change. All tickets are sold with a no return or exchange policy. Management reserves all rights.