Have a Rockin' New Year's Eve at Raue Center

Welcome in the New Year with an amazing evening of comedy and rock-n-roll at Raue Center For The Arts! 2016 will go out with a bang at "A Rockin' New Year's Eve with Jimmy Nick & Don't Tell Mama." Don't miss this amazing New Year's Eve show at 8 p.m. on December 31, 2016.

The musical host of the show is Jimmy Nick, an old fashioned, guitar slinging blues prodigy who began developing his chops in famous Chicago clubs when he was sixteen. Backed by his band, Don't Tell Mama, comprised of Chicagoland's elite musicians, Jimmy Nick combines his massive talent and stage theatrics with electrifying guitar to perform one of the most exhilarating live shows in the Chicagoland area.

"A Rockin' New Year's Eve" will also feature hilarious comics Mike Toomey, Pat Tomasulo and Ana Bleval from WGN's morning show! Toomey is a regular performer on the WGN Morning News and serves as the announcer. Toomey has appeared in concert with big names such as George Carlin, Wayne Newton, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and Reba McEntire. With his sharp delivery, quick wit and unique style, Toomey has been a favorite at Comedy Clubs and special events since 1982.

Tomasulo is a television personality, stand-up comic, writer and producer based out of Chicago. He is known for his work as the sports anchor for the WGN Morning News. He is also known as the host of the ABC primetime show, "Shaq Vs." and served as a guest host on "LIVE With Regis and Kelly." Tomasulo performs stand-up throughout the Midwest and has headlined clubs like Zanies and the Laugh Factory.

A three-time Emmy Award winner, Bleval brings a slice of Chicago life to viewers each morning as the "Around Town" reporter for the WGN Morning News. When she is not out and about in Chicago for WGN, Bleval can be seen performing stand-up comedy at venues throughout the Chicagoland area. She is also known as the host of "Chicago Stand Up Project" on WTTW and is currently working on her own one-woman show.

Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased online at rauecenter.org or via the Box Office at 815.356.9212 or 26 N. Williams Street in downtown Crystal Lake.

Raue Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of all through the arts. For 15 years, they have provided quality programming - striving to make it pertinent, available and affordable to all. As a painstakingly restored, 1920s regional Showcase Theatre named for its benefactor-Lucile Raue-Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Named on the League of Historic American Theatres, Raue Center is one of the finest examples of restored art and decor in the nation. The 750-seat theatre, located in historic, downtown Crystal Lake, is a gathering place for our region's citizens and has become a true destination.

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