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Upcoming entertainment in the Memphis area. For a more extensive listing online, see GoMemphis.com. Nov. 30: Franc D’Ambrosio’s “Christmas in New York.” 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. Nov. 30: Dwight Yoakam. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino in Robinsonville, Miss. Tickets: $40, $50, $60, $100. Call 800303-7463 or 800-363-7666. Nov. 30-Dec. 23: “A Christmas Carol.” Adapted from Charles Dickens. Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage, 630 Perkins Ext. Call 901-6828323. theatrememphis.org. Dec. 1: Aaron Neville “A Christmas Celebration.” 8 p.m. Fitz Casino & Hotel Tunica. $44.50-$54.50. Call 662-363-5825. Ticketmaster stores. Dec. 1: Tom Joyner. 7 p.m. at Harrah’s Tunica/Event Center. Tickets $25. Call 800-946-4946 or 662-3573060. Tickets available at Ticketmaster stores, or online at ticketmaster.com, or 800745-3000 charge by phone. Dec. 2: Guy Clark, Keith Sykes and Jonathan Edwards. 7 p.m. at Beth Sholom Synagogue, 6675 Humphreys Blvd. $39 general admission. Tickets at 901-6833591 or bsholom.org. Dec. 4-16: “Jersey Boys.” Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Call 901-525-3000. orpheummemphis.com. Dec. 5: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s “Celebrate the Joy.” Luncheon and Christmas musical program featuring the Rene’ Koopman Trio, Lenora Morrow, pianist; and Terri Theil, vocalist. Memphis University Club, 1346 Central. Social hour 11 a.m.; luncheon 11:30 a.m. Premier tables for 10 ($1,000), tables of eight ($600); individual tickets ($40). Send checks made payable to Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary to Reservations Chairman, 335 Fountain Lake Drive, Memphis, TN 38120. Call 901767-2878. Dec. 7: Gospel concert featuring J Moss with special guest 21:03. 8 p.m. at Raleigh Assembly of God, 3683 Austin Peay. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $30 VIP. Doors open 7 p.m. Call 901-4907060. jmossliveinmemphis. eventbrite.com. Dec. 7: Christmas Dinner Show featuring Tony Thomas Trio, vocalist Marcela Pinilla. 7 p.m. $35. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. 901-3856440. Dec. 8: Collierville Christmas Home Tour. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by the Collierville Contemporary Club and Town of Collierville Parks Department. Advance tickets $20, day of tour $25. Includes four homes and Sanctuary on the Square. Gift Gazebo holiday shop in Morton White Church Museum plus free entertainment and refreshments. Shuttle service available. ccc1936.org Dec. 14-15: “An Olde English Christmas Show” with Herman’s Hermits’ Peter Noone. 9 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets: $25.95, $29.95 plus tax, service fee. Gold Strike Gift Shop or call 866-2454536. Dec. 15: Sylvia Browne. Lecture/seminar 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino in Robinsonville, Miss. Tickets: $25, $35, $45. Call 800-3037463 or 800-363-7666. Dec. 22: Diggy Simmons Jingle Jam with the OMG Girlz. Rap and hip-hop. 6 p.m. Tickets $42-$87. Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Box office. 901-525-3000. Ticketmaster locations. Dec. 22: Angie Stone, Dwele, Faith Evans. 8 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Tickets: $49, $59, $65, $75 plus service fees. Box office at
800-726-0915, Ticketmaster charge-by-phone 800-7453000. Ticketmaster outlet stores, and ticketmaster.com. Dec. 29: Trey Songz Chapter V Tour. Featuring Trey Songz, RCA recording artists Miguel & The Kaleidoscope Dreams Experience and introducing Elle Varner. 8 p.m. at Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive, Southaven. Tickets: $48.50, $58.50, $68.50 plus service fee. Box office: 662280-9120 or 888-280-9120. Ticketmaster outlet stores and ticketmaster.com. Dec. 30: Huey Lewis & The News. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino in Robinsonville, Miss. Tickets: $50, $60, $100. Call 800-303-7463 or 800-363-7666. Dec. 30: AutoZone Liberty Bowl Presidents’ Gala/ Dinner Dance. 7 p.m. at The Peabody, 149 Union. Tickets: $175 per person, table of 10 seats $1,750. The Temptations entertain. 901-795-7700. AutoZoneLibertyBowl.org. Dec. 31: The Memphis Knights Big Band. 9:15 p.m.- 12:15 a.m. at the Great Hall in Germantown. Reservations $40/person and include hors d’oeuvres, dessert and a Champagne toast catered by Colettas. Reservations 901383-1122. Jan. 5: Restless Heart. 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets at Gold Strike Gift Shop or call 866245-4536. Jan. 11: Claire Lynch. 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. Jan. 15-26: “If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Were Alive Today.” A one-man play written, directed and performed by Rabia Louis Haynes. Harrell Performing Arts Theatre, 440 W. Powell Road, Collierville. $20 ($15 senior citizens). Call 901-2308805 or 310-864-4038. Jan. 18: Jamey Johnson. 8 p.m. Horseshoe Casino in Robinsonville, Miss. Tickets: $25-$100. Call 800-3037463 or 800-363-7666, or Ticketmaster. Jan. 18: Philadanco. 8 p.m. $28. Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 60 Perkins Ext. Call 901-537-1483. buckmanartscenter.com. Jan. 18: Sally Barris. $35. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. Jan. 19: Patti LaBelle. 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets at Gold Strike Gift Shop, or call 866245-4536. Jan. 25-Feb. 10: “Six Degrees of Separation.” By John Guare. Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage, 630 Perkins Ext. Call 901-682-8323. theatrememphis.org. Jan. 26: Ellis Paul. Singer and songwriter. 8 p.m. $25. Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 60 Perkins Ext. 10 a.m. Magic Carpet performance for children. Call 901-537-1483. buckmanartscenter.com. Jan. 29-Feb. 2: 29th annual International Blues Challenge. Presented by the Blues Foundation. Bands and solo/duo acts from all over the world compete. Beale Street Historic District. Call 901-527-2583. blues.org Feb. 5-10: “Mary Poppins.” Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Call 901-525-3000. orpheummemphis.com. Feb. 8: Jesse Cook. 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. Feb. 8: Michael Johnson. 8 p.m. $28. Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 60 Perkins Ext. Call 901-537-1483. buckmanartscenter.com. Feb. 15: Swan Dive — Bill Demain and Molly Felder. $35. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. Feb. 15-March 3: “A Steady Rain.” By Keith Huff. Theatre Memphis (Next Stage), 630 Perkins Ext. Call 901-6828323. theatrememphis.org. Feb. 16: IRIS Orchestra — “Shaham Plays Brahms”: Gil Shaham, violin. Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter Road, Germantown. Call 901-7517500. GPACweb.com. Feb. 23: Etta May. 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. Feb. 23: Grand Funk Railroad and War. 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets at Gold Strike Gift Shop, or call 866245-4536. Feb. 26-March 3: “Anything Goes.” Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Call 901-525-3000. orpheummemphis.com March 2: Zuma Zuma. African circus featuring jugglers, contortionists, acrobats, music, entertainers and dance. 7 p.m. $28. Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, 60 Perkins Ext. Call 901-537-1483. buckmanartscenter.com. March 8: Handsome Little Devils in “Squirm Burpee Circus.” 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. March 8-31: “A Chorus Line.” Music by Marvin Hamlisch; lyrics by Edward Kleban; books by James Kirkwood, Nicholas Dante. Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage, 630 Perkins Ext. Call 901-682-8323. theatrememphis.org. March 16: Atlantic Steps. 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901-385-6440. March 22: Jake Shimabukuro. Ukulele master. 8 p.m. $28. Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 60 Perkins Ext. Call 901-537-1483. buckmanartscenter.com. March 23: Vince Gill. 8 p.m. at Gold Strike Millennium Theatre. Tickets at Gold Strike Gift Shop, or call 866245-4536. March 29: TheatreWorks USA in “Seussical.” 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. 901-3856440. April 5-21: “Sylvia.” By A.R. Gurney. Theatre Memphis (Next Stage), 630 Perkins Ext. 901-682-8323. theatrememphis.org. April 6: Springer Theatrical in “The Marvelous Wonderettes.” Two performances 3:30 and 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. April 12: Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play. Peter Madcat Ruth, Joel Brown, Chris Brubeck. 8 p.m. $30. Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, 60 Perkins Ext. Call 901-537-1483. buckmanartscenter.com April 18-21: “Dixie Swim Club.” 8 p.m. April 18-20 and 3 p.m. April 21. $10 for nonsubscriber single tickets, $7.50 for subscribers. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. April 23-28: “Memphis.” Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Call 901-525-3000. orpheummemphis.com. April 26: Tim Piper in “Just Imagine.” 8 p.m. $20. Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling, Bartlett. Call 901385-6440. April 26-May 12: “Brighton Beach Memoirs.” By Neil Simon. Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage, 630 Perkins Ext. 901-682-8323. theatrememphis.org. May 4: IRIS Orchestra — “Beethoven Revelations”: Jeffrey Kahane, piano. Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter, Germantown. 901-7517500. GPACweb.com or irisorchestra.org. May 10: Dr. Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys. 8 p.m. $35. Buckman Performing & Fine Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 60 Perkins Ext. Call 901-5371483. buckmanartscenter. com. May 10-12: “Rock of Ages.” Orpheum, 203 S. Main. Call 901-525-3000. orpheummemphis.com. June 7-30: “Singin’ in the Rain.” Music by Nacio Herb Brown; lyrics by Arthur Freed; book by Betty Comden, Adolph Green. Theatre Memphis Lohrey Stage, 630 Perkins Ext. Call 901-6828323. theatrememphis.org.