Looks like fast-rising comedian Jeff Dunham is headed to Erie.
Pollstar lists an April 24 date at Tullio Arena for the quick-witted comedian, who's doing the unthinkable -- making ventriloquism cool again. With friends Peanut, Walter, Melvin, Achmed, and Jose Jalapeno, he's become a regular guest on "The Tonight Show" and a favorite on Comedy Central, where his specials earn huge ratings.
We have no on-sale date yet for tickets, but stay tuned for details.
For those of you who misplaced Showcase -- how COULD you? -- below are the New Year's Eve listings that we compiled for Around Town. Don't stay at home and watch Dick Clark; that pretty much means you've given up on life.
Monday's fun:
Big Leg Emma, Spooner, Shotgun Jubilee at Forward Hall
Mas Nova (acoustic), Jake Johns, Bob Bearfield (9 p.m.) at Molly Brannigans
Matty B and the Dirty Pickles, Super No. 7, Letters to the Dead at Sherlock's
Money Shot at the Cellblock
Rodger Montgomery Blues Band with guest Scotty Cravener, Ron Yarosz at Docksider
Mary Alice Brown (6-8, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.) at Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Marty Conn's Sophisticated Swing Band (5-7, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.) at Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Jake's Blues (10 p.m.) at Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Sixty Inch Slick at BW's Saloon
Man's Room Band (9 p.m.) at Brewerie at Union Station
Loose Change Band (9 p.m.) at Wesleyville American Legion
Next of Kin at Doc Holliday's
Hammerd at French Quarter
Rift (8 p.m.) at Mound Grove
The Uncles at Crabby Pat's
Digital Thunder at Last Shot
Jack the DOg at South Erie Turners
House of Cards at Sidelines
Duke Sherman Blues Band at Gino's
Key West Express at Flip Flops to Formal party at Bayfront Convention Center
M-80s at Jr.'s Last Laugh
Justus at American Legion in Titusville
Toni's Wild Rose Band at VFW Post 4965 in West Springfield
Rick and Roadhouse Rockers at Fairway 12 in Conneaut Lake
Full Force at Iron Horse Saloon in Cambridge Springs
Dearborn Silvis Band at RJ's Tavern in Union City)
Diablo at Black Bear Inn at Canadohta Lake
BluesBeaters at Great Room at Peek 'n Peak in Clymer, N.Y.