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Rascal Flatts, celebrating 25 years since the trio’s debut album, leads the entertainment highlights set for local and regional venues over the next couple of weeks.

The country act — consisting of Jay DeMarcus, Gary LeVox and Joe Don Rooney — brings its Life is a Highway Tour to the PPL Center. Rascal Flatts, which announced its breakup in 2021, plans to release its 11th studio album “Life is a Highway: Refueled Duets” in June.

Among other shows, singer-songwriter Ian Munsick plays Penn’s Peak. Wind Creek Event Center and Sherman Theater, meanwhile, host the I Love the ’90s Tour and alternative metal band Sevendust, respectively.

PENN’S PEAK

325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe

866-605-7325, pennspeak.com

• Sugar Mountain, 8 p.m. March 14. The act pays tribute to singer-songwriter Neil Young.

• The Irish Comedy Tour, 8 p.m. March 15. The lineup of comedians and musicians features Derek Richards, Michael Malone, Damon Leibert and Derrick Keane.

• Ian Munsick, 8 p.m. March 22. Born in Sheridan, Wyoming, the singer-songwriter released debut studio album “Coyote Cry” in 2021. Second album “White Buffalo,” out in 2023, inspired Munsick’s 2024 documentary “White Buffalo: Voices of the West.” The musician’s hits include “Long Haul” and “Long Live Cowgirls,” the latter a duet with Cody Johnson.

MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE

14 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe

570-325-0249, mcohjt.com

• Chest Fever, 8 p.m. March 14. The act, an official revival of rock group The Band, features members of San Diego rock band Mrs. Henry. Chest Fever, taking its name from the same-titled 1968 Band song, has released two albums reimagining Band albums.

• Tartan Terrors, 8 p.m. March 15. Ian Irmisch and late sister Ellen founded the Canadian Celtic group in 1996. Tartan Terrors released its 10th album “On the Road Live” in March.

• Selwyn Birchwood, 7:30 p.m. March 27. Born in Orlando, Florida, the blues musician released “Exorcist.” his fourth album for Alligator Records, in 2023. Prior to his Alligator sets, Birchwood released two albums: 2011’s “FL Boy” and 2013’s “Road Worn.”

TAMAQUA COMMUNITY

ARTS CENTER

125 Pine St., Tamaqua

570-668-1192, tamaquaarts.org

• Kricket Comedy Night, 8 p.m. March 21. Belynda Cleare and Troy Moore will perform.

COUNTRY JUNCTION

6565 Interchange Road, Lehighton

610-377-5050, countryjunction.com

• Brew & Chili Fest, noon March 15. The event includes brew samples and a chili contest.

SIGNATURE EVENT CENTER

137 Erin Lane, Brodheadsville

570-872-1444, secpoconos.com

• Signature Rock, 6 p.m. March 22. Pennsylvania bands Lady White Rat, Iron Core, Undefeated and The GrimJacks will perform.

PPL CENTER

701 Hamilton St., Allentown

610-224-4625, pplcenter.com

• Rascal Flatts, 7 p.m. March 15. Formed in Nashville, Tennessee, the country trio released its self-titled debut album in 2000. Rascal Flatts’ biggest hits include “Bless The Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most,” “My Wish” and a cover of Tom Cochrane’s “Life is a Highway.” The upcoming “Life is a Highway: Refueled Duets,” set for release 25 years to the date after the act’s first album, features the Jonas Brothers collaboration “I Dare You.”

WIND CREEK EVENT CENTER

77 Wind Creek Blvd., Bethlehem

610-297-7414, windcreekeventcenter.com

• I Love the ’90s Tour, 8 p.m. March 15. The lineup features: Vanilla Ice (“Ice Ice Baby,” “Play That Funky Music”), Rob Base (“It Takes Two,” “Joy and Pain”), Tone Loc (“Wild Thing,” “Funky Cold Medina”) and C&C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams (“Gonna Make You Sweat,” “Here We Go”). Comedian Joe Denim will also perform.

• Yacht Rock Revue, 8 p.m. March 27. Formed in Atlanta in 2007, the band performs classic soft-rock hits from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Yacht Rock Revue’s 2020 album “Hot Dads In Tight Jeans” serves as a modern ode to the smooth-sounds genre.

ARTSQUEST CENTER

AT STEELSTACKS

101 Founders Way, Bethlehem

610-332-1300, steelstacks.org

• Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival, 2 p.m. March 22, Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas. The festival, featuring three blocks of screenings and an awards ceremony following at 9:15 p.m., also includes a student showcase at 7:30 p.m. March 21.

• Wannabe, 7:30 p.m. March 22, Musikfest Cafe. The act performs the music of British girl group Spice Girls. Wannabe, named after Spice Girls’ 1996 song of the same name, also performs music by artists such as Madonna and Janet Jackson.

STATE THEATRE

453 Northampton St., Easton

800-999-7828, statetheatre.org

• Craig Thatcher Band: The Music of Tom Petty, 7:30 p.m. March 22. Thatcher, a Lehigh Valley blues-rock artist and band leader, pays tribute to singer-songwriter Tom Petty.

• The Modern Gentlemen, 4 p.m. March 23. Modern Gentlemen members performed with Four Seasons frontman Frankie Valli between 2002 and 2018. The Modern Gentlemen performs hits from various artists and pays tribute to The Four Seasons. The latter’s hits include 1960s classics such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don‘t Cry” and “Walk Like a Man.”

• “Riverdance 30: The New Generation,” 7:30 p.m. March 27. The show celebrates the 30th anniversary of Irish musical/dance production “Riverdance.” The creative team consists of composer Bill Whelan, producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan.

SHERMAN THEATER

524 Main St., Stroudsburg

570-420-2808, shermantheater.com

• Sevendust, 7 p.m. March 16. Formed in 1994 in Atlanta, the alternative metal band released its 14th studio album “Truth Killer” in 2023. Sevendust’s hits include “Enemy,” “Unraveling“ and “Everything.” Lehighton band Another Day Dawns will also perform.

• “Robin Hood,” 7 p.m. March 21, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 22. In2YouArts presents the play, in which Robin Hood, outlaw of Sherwood Forest, tries to stop the marriage of wicked Prince John and Robin’s childhood sweetheart Maid Marian. Tim Kelly adapted the show, which Pioneer Drama published in 1988. Max Kubiak directs.

Rascal Flatts will perform at the PPL Center on Saturday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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