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Sail On
Thursday, September 24 at 6:30 PM
Celebrate the end of summer with the songs of the Beach Boys performed by Sail On, the most booked Beach Boys tribute in the world! It’ll be “fun, fun, fun” to see these guys LIVE at the opening of the PCOFA 2020-2021 Season. The evening promises nothing but “good vibrations” as Sail On plays all the Beach Boys’ classic hits plus some treasures from the band’s brilliant extended catalog – recreating the groovy sounds from the Endless Summer album. | |
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Taylor Mason
Saturday, October 10 at 7 PM
It’s impossible to put Taylor Mason in a box! He’s been entertaining the planet for 25 years with his unique combination of ventriloquism, music and comedy. If you’ve seen him on DVD or YouTube, you know his act transcends demographics and niches – bringing clean and clever hilarity to all ages. Born in Illinois, and educated at the U of I and Northwestern, Taylor Mason returns to his home state for one night of sheer joy at the PCOFA. | |
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Mitch Rossell
Saturday, November 14 at 7PM
Country is in the house with singer/songwriter Mitch Rossell! In 2014, this talented Tennessean caught the attention of country legend Garth Brooks who invited him to open shows on the 2016 Garth Brooks World Tour. “Mitch Rossell has one of those voices that spins your head around the second you hear it…” said Brooks. An extraordinary songwriter, Mitch penned the 2017 #1 song Ask Me How I Know recorded by Brooks. If you love country, this is the show you’ve been waiting for! | |
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Karen Peck & New River
Friday, December 11 at 7 PM
Just in time for Christmas, five-time Grammy nominated, seven-time GMA Dove Award winners Karen Peck & New River bring the gift of gospel music to the PCOFA. They have performed throughout the US and in Canada, Israel, Central America and Europe. Regulars on the Gaither Homecoming Video Series, KPNR delivers a progressive sound that is distinct yet remains true to the traditional Southern Gospel styling that has made them a fan favorite. | |
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Embraceable You–
The Music of George Gershwin
Friday, February 19 at 7PM
Prepare to be dazzled by this scintillating show acclaimed as musical theatre at its finest! Sizzling dance numbers, nostalgic ballads and romantic comedy, all backed by live musicians and set under the 1948 Paris (France!) sky. Embraceable You will have you believing you are watching Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse trip the light fantastic! Gershwin fans are going to love this one! | |
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Kara Huber
Friday, March 5 at 7PM
Kara Huber returns to the PCOFA! Back by popular demand, this enormously gifted concert pianist has traveled the world receiving lavish praise since her last visit to Paris, IL. “To hear such a fiendishly difficult program presented with such seemingly effortless polish, maturity, insight, grace and stamina to burn leaves one simply dumbfounded,” writes the New York Concert Review. Kara Huber returns to her Central Illinois roots in for a long-awaited performance on The Moke Owens Memorial Grand Piano at the PCOFA. | |
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Masters of Variety
Saturday, March 20 at 7 PM
A fast-paced, high energy circus show for all ages – showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put, The Great Dubois is the most unique 2-person circus show you will ever see! Performance credits for these this award-winning duo include The Greatest Showman movie, Pippin on Broadway, The Tonight Show, Late Night, Britney Spears World Circus Tour and the movie Burlesque. | |
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Collision of Rhythm
Friday, April 23 at 7 PM
Described as “Stomp meets Blue Man meets Cirque du Soleil,” Collision of Rhythm creates a richly explosive experience like nothing else out there — rhythm-centered, yet full of melodic movement and dynamic depth. With drumming, tap dancing, rhythmic juggling, marimba, piano, saxophone, flute and so much more, the pure joy instilled within these two humans is extended to every audience member throughout the performance.
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