Queen pledges to rock you in big-screen way

One of those one-time-only showings features Bad Company's Paul Rodgers lending his vocal support to Queen.

"Queen + Paul Rodgers: Let the Cosmos Rock" hits the big screen at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6. Among the American movie theaters scheduled to show the recorded concert film are ShowPlace 14 in Michigan City, ShowPlace 16 in Schererville and Portage 16 IMAX. Recently filmed in Ukraine, the show is loaded with Queen fare, including "We Will Rock You," and "Tie Your Mother Down," a blistering track that perhaps ranks as the band's most underrated song. There's also Paul Rodgers' stuff from his days in Bad Company and Free ("All Right Now").

Visit www.FathomEvents.com for information.

Sixpence scheduled

There's an intriguing holiday show coming to the Star Plaza Theatre. It's different, boasting both a Christian edge and a youth-friendly pop slant.

One of the acts is Sixpence None the Richer, which is responsible for two lilting tunes that made their marks during the past 10 years. You might remember "Kiss Me," which was used in the Freddie Prinze Jr. movie "She's All That," and on TV's "Dawson's Creek." The Grammy-nominated band from Texas likewise scored with its cover of the La's "There She Goes."

Also on the bill is Jars of Clay, a Grammy Award winner for 1997's "Much Afraid," a million-selling CD in the "Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album" category. The aforementioned groups will be joined by Leeland and Sara Groves at "Love Came Down -- A Christmas Pageant," set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Merrillville venue. Tickets, $30, go on sale noon Saturday.

Leisure Suits & lounge guru

Here's an interesting mix of shows at The Venue, Horseshoe Casino's new theater.

At 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, TV's "Nashville Star" trots out its four finalists from the most recent installment of the talent-search series.

I didn't think there was still much of a demand for Johnny and the Leisure Suits, but Chicago DJ legend Jonathon Brandmeier will be horsing around with his band at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.

Then there's a guy who's perfect for the casino scene: Wayne Newton. The lounge leviathan croons at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

Visit www.thevenue-chicago.com for ticket information on the Hammond shows.

Get down at Duffy's

Howard and the White Boys are dishing punchy contemporary blues at 10 p.m. Saturday at Duffy's Place, 1154 Axe Ave., Valparaiso. There's no cover charge. Featuring guitarist Rocco Calipari of the Valpo area, the band has played Europe and opened for B.B. King.

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