10 Things To Do This Week

FROM THE EXPRESS TIMES

1.) Welcome to his nightmare
Alice Cooper, 8 o'clock tonight, House of Blues, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Ticketmaster.com, alicecooper.com

The grandfather and originator of shock rock heads to the Jersey shore. Tickets cost $47.75 to $57.75 (including online surcharges). Package deals are also available.

2.) Mac attack

Mac Miller, 8 p.m. Thursday, Sherman Theater, 524 Main St., Stroudsburg, Pa. 570-420-2808, shermantheater.com, macmiller.org

The hip-hop Internet sensation and multi-instrumentalist stops in the Poconos. Tickets cost $22.

3.) Mountain men

Quimby Mountain Band, 10 tonight, Pearly Baker's Alehouse, Centre Square, Easton. 610-253-9949, pearlybakers.net, myspace.com/quimbymtband

This New Jersey rock band has the talent and plenty of Southern charm to get you moving on the dance floor. Better yet, it's free.

4.) December songs

"Decembersongs: Live at the Gold Room," 8 p.m. Saturday, Grand Eastonian Suites Hotel, 140 Northampton St., Easton. 610-258-4046, mercantilehome.com

As part of the Mercantile Home's Distinctive Music Series, singer-songwriters Amy Speace, Jon Vezner, Sally Barris and Dan Navarro will perform acoustically. The four performers — who are featured on the new holiday album, "December Songs" — will treat the audience to renditions of holiday originals and standards and other compositions. Their songs have been recorded and performed by John Mellencamp, Faith Hill, Pat Benatar, Judy Collins and Reba McEntire, among others, and featured in such films as "Rio" and "Happy Feet." Tickets cost $18.

5.) Final face-off

Lehigh Valley Acoustic Performers Contest, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Mezza Luna Bar and Grill, Airport Road, 1193 Airport Road, Allentown. Lvacousticcontest.com

The four weekly finalists will compete for several grand prizes, and of course, bragging rights.

6.) Holidaze Hoe Down

6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Suddenly Samantha, 140 Northampton St., Easton.

Get into the holiday spirit and purchase works created by local artists. While you're there, enjoy the sounds of The Midway.


View full sizeExpress-Times File Photo | CYNTHIA UNDERHILL"American Idol" season seven winner David Cook performs during the 2009 Musikfest celebration in Bethlehem.
7.) Cook in concert

David Cook, Wednesday, Crocodile Rock Cafe, 520 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. 610-434-4600, crocodilerockcafe.com, davidcookofficial.com

The "American Idol" season seven winner returns to the Lehigh Valley. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $22 at the door.

8.) First Friday fun

6 to 10 o' clock tonight, Bethlehem. 610-751-4979, lehighvalleychamber.org

Take advantage of food discounts and sales at participating Downtown Bethlehem restaurants and boutiques. In addition, there will be a "Dance Fusion" performance 8:30 p.m. at the corner of New and Third streets, a grand re-opening of Apotheca Salon and a free drum workshop with Latin percussionist Hector Rosado from 6 to 7 p.m. at Youniversity of Music and Arts.

9.) TV laughs

"Pretending to Be on Television with Glen Tickle," 8 p.m. Sunday, Blue Cinema, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-3378, artsquest.org

The show -- which is done in the style of a traditional late-night talk show format, with monologues, comedy sketches, music and stand-up performances and interviews -- will include special guests Eric Smith (Geekadelphia founder/author) and comic book journalist/blogger Jill Pantozzi. Tickets cost $8, and $5 for students and seniors.

10.) DayGlow at night


8 p.m. Saturday, Stabler Arena, Lehigh University, Bethlehem. 610-333-3987, dayglowtour.com

Billed as "The World's Largest Dance Party," DayGlow will feature music by several deejays as well as aerial performances, contortionists, stilt-walkers, singers and various themed characters such as The Devil From Acapulco, according to a release. Tickets cost $45 and $70 for VIP.

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