Two esteemed acts, Slaughter and Great White, will share the stage for a night of rock! Great White, with a history spanning over four decades, has made a significant impact in classic rock with chart-topping classics like “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” and “Rock Me.” Slaughter, a powerhouse that took the music scene by storm in 1990, is known for its timeless hits including “Up All Night” and “Fly to the Angels.” This collaboration celebrates the enduring legacy of these two legendary bands.

The Randy Travis: More Life Tour features the legendary country singer and his co-star in “The Price,” James Dupré. Randy Travis’s long-time touring band, consisting of Steve Hinson, David Johnson, Lance Dary, Bill Cook, Joe Van Dyke and Herb Shucher along with longtime Tour manager Jeff Davis will rejoin “Hoss,” as they affectionately call Travis, on the road for the first time since right before his stroke in 2013. The show will consist of Dupré and the band performing all 16 of his iconic number ones including “On the Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “Three Wooden Crosses.” Randy Travis will make a special appearance and VIP passes are available that include a meet and greet with the country icon, himself.

“We are incredibly excited to be back on the road and give Randy’s fans a chance to hear his music live again, and who better to sing his many hits than James Dupré?” said Mary and Randy Travis.

For more information, please visit www.RandyTravis.com. 

For more than 20 years, BlackHawk has shared a unique sense of harmony with its voices, its songs, and its fans. It's a harmony that has sold over 7 million albums, scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the ‘90s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to its electrifying live performances. Today, BlackHawk continues to honor its past as it forges its future, all with a commitment that takes their music – and the harmony – to a whole new level. Don't miss this opportunity to relive the magic of hits like "Goodbye Says It All" and "Every Once in a While."

It’s not a concert…it’s a party! Spend a nostalgic evening going back in time with three of the world’s most beloved musical groups who were instrumental in creating the Rock N Roll/Doo Wop sound. With such incredible musical diversity, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, The Platters, and The Drifters have songs to please every palate. Hits include “Charlie Brown,” “Yakety Yak,” “Poison Ivy,” “Only You,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “The Great Pretender,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Up on the Roof,” “This Magic Moment,” and “On Broadway.” 

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Get ready! Here Come The Mummies! The Mummies is an eight-piece, funk-rock band of 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies with a one-track mind. Since their discovery, The Mummies have been direct support for P-Funk, Al Green, Mavis Staples, KC and the Sunshine Band, and Cheap Trick, and they have rocked Super Bowl Village, become regulars on “The Bob and Tom Show,” and appeared on “That’s My Jam” with Jimmy Fallon.

Celebrate Hank Williams' 100th birthday with the critically acclaimed tribute, “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes.”  Over the years, Jason Petty has had the chance to meet and become friends with those who knew and played with Williams. They shared stories of what Hank and his music meant to them and the history of country music. Jason has translated those stories into a beautiful mosaic of live music and storytelling, taking the audience down memory lane.

Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decade of the 80s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars. Starship’s hits include “We Built This City,” “Sara,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and “It’s Not Over Til It’s Over.”  Starship’s live performances include its hits, as well as a few selections from Jefferson Airplane.

Imagine mind-blowing illusions combined with the hilarity of a headline comedian!  Mike Super has taken the performance of magic to new, mainstream levels that will reach out and touch you! As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show ‘Phenomenon’, Mike Super is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime network television and voted America's Favorite Mystifier! Mike is also a Top Finalist on NBC’s #1 rated summer series America’s Got Talent and featured on the Season Premier Episode of Penn & Teller’s "FOOL US."

Get ready, Effingham! The Effingham County CEO presents Hometown Showdown on March 1st. It’s going to be a night full of excitement, laughs, and unforgettable moments! Hosted by the dynamic duo of Greg Sapp and LA comedian Avery Brooks, this thrilling competition will feature eight teams of local businesses going head-to-head for bragging rights, a giant trophy, and 10% of the profits donated to the charity of the winner's choice. But that’s not all! One lucky audience member will win a $1,000 door prize!

This is a chance to support your community while enjoying an action-packed, fun-filled evening. Who will take home the trophy? Which team will make the biggest impact with their charity donation? And who will walk away wi

The Marshall Tucker Band has been in tune and tearing it up on live stages all across the globe since the 1970s. The rich MTB set list is bubbling over with a healthy dose of hits like the heartfelt singalong “Heard It in a Love Song,” the insistent pleading of “Can’t You See,” the testifying “Fire on the Mountain,” the wanderlust gallop of “Long Hard Ride,” and the explosive testimony of “Ramblin,’” to name a few.

The 8th Annual Six String Summit returns to the stage and features six of the area’s best guitar players backed up by the amazing Summit Band.  The 2025 line-up features: Marty Williamson of Effingham, Flight 50; Terry Smith of Fairfield, Edgewood Opry; John Sawyer of Lerna, Sawyer Brothers Band; Isaac Biver of Freeburg, Isaac Biver Music; John Spicer of Patoka, The John and Dave Duo; and Jon Clarkson of Mattoon, The Brat Pack.

EagleMania is the World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute Band! EagleMania has dedicated itself to faithfully reproducing the music of the Eagles. Since its inception, EagleMania has been thrilling audiences all over the country with its stunning five-part harmony and its uncanny ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of the Eagles. The show includes some of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as some of the solo work of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.

As seen on America's Got Talent, Puppy Pals LIVE is a family fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of canine stunts and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, it is no surprise this show has been a hit all over America! 

DRUMLine Live is an international tour based on the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band tradition. With riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear-grabbing energy, the stage show is a synchronized musical showcase of the HBCU experience. Incorporating original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of Top 40 hits, group performances range from colorful, choreographed routines to heavy doses of drum riffs and cadences.

Bored Teachers are BACK with all new material on their “The Struggle is Real!” Comedy Tour. For years, Bored Teachers Studios has brought a sense of humor to teachers around the world to ease their daily struggles in the classroom. They’ve amassed over a billion views on their viral videos on social media, over 10 million followers, and the #1 ranked teacher-comedy podcast—#6 of all Stand-Up Comedy shows on Apple Podcasts. Since 2022, Bored Teachers has been selling out comedy clubs and major theatres across 49 states, bringing laughter to over 150,000 teachers throughout the school year, and has become the main event to attend in all of teacher world. Even non-teacher fans have reviewed it as one of the funniest stand-up shows they’ve ever seen! The Bored Teachers Show is a comedy powerhouse that anyone who’s ever been in a classroom can relate to.

Spend 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.

Dr. Bonn reveals the insatiable, psychological hungers that drive 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, how the two differ, and the powerful influences of nature and nurture on the development of fledgling serial killers.

CAUTION: Given the subject, the content in Dr. Bonn’s show is frequently dark and can be disturbing. He incorporates some dark humor which in no way is intended to minimize the seriousness of the topic or the fact that lives have been destroyed by the diabolical killers he discusses throughout the show.

One Night in Memphis is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley. Be a witness to a rock and roll royalty jam session that pays tribute to the famous night of December 4, 1956, when the four legendary artists played together at the Sun Records studio in Memphis. One Night in Memphis features hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole lotta Shaking Going On,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” and many, many more.

Join us for an interactive movie experience as we go to a whole new world with Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. Aladdin is a poor street urchin who spends his time stealing food from the marketplace in the city of Agrabah. His adventures begin when he meets a young girl who happens to be Princess Jasmine, whose wacky, estranged father is forcing her to get married. Aladdin's luck suddenly changes when he retrieves a magical lamp from the Cave of Wonders. What he unwittingly gets is a fun-loving genie who only wishes to have his freedom. Little do they know that the Sultan's sinister advisor Jafar has his own plans for both Aladdin and the lamp   (Rated G)

Join us for an interactive movie experience as The Polar Express takes us on an adventure to the North Pole! On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Tickets include a goodie bag at the door. (Rated G)