From Staff Reports

NEWTON, N.C. — A popular tribute show, “The Rat Pack — One More Time,” will feature actors-singers performing as, respectively, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr., accompanied by a live band at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 in the Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, here.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. 

A promotion stated that the show promises “a nostalgic Vegas-style experience with classic hits, jokes — and the Fabulous Swinging Showgirls. It’s a chance to relive the 1960s’ glamour with uncanny impressions and big band music, capturing the camaraderie of the original Las Vegas icons... 

“Audiences can expect a mix of timeless swing music, uncanny vocal impressions and the classic ‘roast and toast’ comedy sketches that defined the original trio’s camaraderie... The production typically features a live big band orchestra to capture the authentic Copa Room sound at the Sands Hotel... Ring-a-ding-ding!” 

For tickets, which are $40-$45, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com. Also, VIP Meet & Greet passes are available for an additional $100, but VIP tickets are not show tickets.

From Staff Reports

WALHALLA, S.C. —  A1A Official Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band 2026 will perform a musical salute to “the mayor of Margaritaville” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Walhalla Performing Arts Center, 101 East North Broad Street, here. 

Regarding the band, a promotion stated, “A1A has been extremely instrumental in the fundamental building and growth of the International Parrot Head Club community and the Trop Rock and Coastal Americana Music genres as they are today. 

“They were the first band to repeatedly headline the annual Jimmy Buffett ‘Meeting of The Minds’ Parrot Head Convention and many more landmark yearly Parrot Head events. 

“Including the past four years (2017-2020) as the headline act at ‘Music On The Bay.’ ‘Music On The Bay’ has been voted the number one Trop Rock Music Festival in America for the past nine years.” 

For tickets, which are $52 to $62, visit online at www.WalhallaPAC.com.