Lineup for shows headed to The Hemmens in coming months
Tickets are available for these acts coming to The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin this season:
'Magic Rocks,' starring illusionist Leon Etienne — 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 21. Etienne has appeared on various television shows, including 'America's Got Talent,' 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' and 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us!'
The Miracles — 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 28. The current incarnation of the Motown singing group, which once featured Smokey Robinson, will perform such hits as 'Tears of a Clown,' 'Tracks of My Tears,' 'You've Really Got a Hold on Me' and 'Love Machine.'
'512: The Selena Experience' — 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the murder Mexican-American superstar Selena, who died when she was just 23 years old. This act bills itself as 'North America's #1 Internationally Touring Selena Tribute Show.'
360 ALLSTARS — 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Described as a high-flying urban circus, the act presents BMX stunts, freestyle basketball, drumming, breakdancing, gymnastics, and other stunts.
Comedian Michael Palascak — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24. LA-based Palascak is an Indiana native who has appeared on numerous TV talk shows and was a top 5 finalist on 'Last Comic Standing.' He hosts the podcast 'I Just Got My Kid to Sleep.'
Tickets for the shows range from $15 to $59, depending on the act. They can be purchased online at hemmens.org, by calling 847-931-5900 or visiting the Hemmens box office at 45 Symphony Way.
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