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Def Leppard changed
Def Leppard has postponed its remaining dates on the winter 2016 tour with Styx and Tesla, including tonight's show at North Little Rock's Verizon Arena, "due to illness," according to a news release.
The band's announcement didn't elaborate, but Rolling Stone reports that drummer Rick Allen told fans on Twitter, "The doctor basically said that if Joe [Elliott] continues to sing without resting his throat for a month he might do permanent damage." Elliott had bowed out of performances on the Def Leppard Cruise, Jan. 21-25, and the band had previously also postponed concerts Jan. 27 in Greensboro, N.C., and Jan. 30 in Orlando, Fla. Elliott has also reportedly told fans he was suffering from severe laryngitis.
The release says that "All shows from Feb. 2 will be rescheduled . ... Details on new dates will be announced soon. Tickets will be honored on the rescheduled dates. If you are unable to attend the new date, full refunds will be available at point of purchase. Please stay tuned to defleppard.com."
Creed lead
Originally scheduled to play at now-closed Juanita's, Creed lead singer Scott Stapp will perform at 8 p.m. today at the Metroplex, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock. Tickets are $25.
The concert is part of his Proof of Life tour in support of ChildFund International, a nongovernmental organization that seeks to raise awareness about child sponsorship. Visit juanitas.com/eventList.cfm.
WEDNESDAY
Chinese New Year
The Central Arkansas Library System's next Around the World at the Library program will celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey with an evening of Chinese culture, snacks and games, 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Sidney S. McMath Library, 2100 John Barrow Road, Little Rock. Admission is free. Visit cals.org.
Brigadoon previews
The Argenta Community Theater, 405 Main St., North Little Rock, will offer previews of the musical Brigadoon (music by Frederick Loewe, book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner), 7 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday. Tickets are $10-$25. Call (501) 353-1443 or visit argentacommunitytheater.com or tinyurl.com/brigadoon1.
The show will run 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday (a special Valentine's matinee), 7 p.m. Tuesday-Feb. 18 and 8 p.m. Feb. 19-20. Opening night tickets are $50-$75, which includes a 7 p.m. champagne reception with hors d'oeuvres sponsored by the Ben E. Keith Co. Tickets for all other shows: $30-$50.
Style on 02/09/2016