Joliet neighborhood will be filled with musical entertainment in January – Shaw Local

The passing of the holidays and the cold, wintry weather can make you feel, without singing, the blues.

So get back in tune in January with some live from Joliet musicmusical anecdotes, a narrative that begins with music, a comedy play about a murder mystery about actors collaborating on a musical, and a free, family-friendly concert with a petting zoo of musical instruments.

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theater

Musical Comedy Murders of 1940: 7 p.m. January 24, January 25, January 31 and February 1 and 2 p.m. January 26 and February 2, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theater, 201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet.

The Joliet Drama Guild will present this wacky thriller that revolves around actors rehearsing for a musical in the 1940s and the murders of three choristers.

For tickets and more information, visit cur8.com. For more information about the Joliet Drama Guild, visit thejolietdramaguild.com. For more information about Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, visit bicentennialpark.org.

Ember Brewery

Windy City Dueling Pianos: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Embers Taphouse, 933 S. State St., Lockport. Two artists perform live with lots of energy music on two pianos accompanied by an interactive comedy.

For tickets and optional dinner reservations, call 815-552-3031 or visit emberstaphouse.com. For more information on Windy City Dueling pianos, visit windycityduelingpianos.com.

Parties wishing to sit together must purchase all tickets at once or email the request to embers933lockport@gmail.com.

Fine Arts Center for the Arts

Josh Acoustic Caterer: 6 p.m. Jan. 25, Fine Tunes Center for the Arts, 25307 W. Eames St., Channahon.

The all-ages acoustic show features Josh Caterer, vocalist, lead guitarist and primary songwriter for Chicago pop-punk band Smoking Popes. $10 cover at the door.

For more information, visit facebook.com/FineTunesMusicAcademy.

Nik & Ivy Brewery

Stories from us: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Nik & Ivy Brewing, 1026 S. State St., Lock port.

An evening of music starring Harold McCay followed by narration by Andy Neill, Laura Gillogly, Adam Graber, Matt Jones and Clint Cargile. Free agency offer appreciated.

For more information, visit storiesrus.fun And nikivybrewing.com.

Rock’n Riddle: Name That Tune: 7 p.m. Jan. 22, Nik & Ivy Brewing, 1026 S. State St., Lock port. Also at 7 p.m. January 30, Black Dog Vinyl Café, 16108 S. Route 59, Suite 112, Champlain.

Music-Quiz game based on Rock ‘N Riddle, a music quiz company based in Homer Glen. The songs are organized around a secret theme that players must try to identify. It’s a great way to test your musical knowledge across multiple decades and genres.

For more information about Rock ‘N Riddle, call 708-921-1297 or email ncpogs@gmail.com. For more information about Nik & Ivy Brewing, visit nikivybrewing.com. For more information about Black Dog Vinyl Café, call 815-733-6032.

Rialto Square Theater

The Greatest Love of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston: 7:30 p.m. January 22 Rialto Square Theater102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.

Belinda Davids brings Whitney Houston’s musical legacy and greatest hits to life in a critically acclaimed tribute featuring a live band, backing singers and sound, lighting, vision and state-of-the-art theatrical effects.

For tickets and more information, visit rialtosquare.com/events.

Scotty McCreery: 7:30 p.m. January 23 Rialto Square Theater102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.

McCreery, who won the 10th season of American Idol in 2011, is an American country singer and songwriter.

For tickets and more information, visit rialtosquare.com/events.

ROXY Lock Port

Beatology: 8 p.m. Jan. 25, ROXY Lockport, 1017 S. State St., Lock port.

A Beatles tribute band will perform at this event offering a theater seats. A dancing area is available at the bar.

For tickets and more information, visit roxylockport.com. For more information on beatology, visit facebook.com/thebeatologybeatles.

University of Saint-François

JSO family concert and petting zoo: 11:00 a.m. January 18 University of Saint-FrançoisSexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), 500 Wilcox St., Joliet.

The Joliet Symphony Orchestra will host a family evening concert with the opportunity for audience members to interact with the musicians and try out some instruments. Admission is free, but tickets are required.

For tickets and information, visit stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser.