We're excited to welcome the 2025 AABOA Business Expo to the Berglund Center this May!

Join us for a high-energy day of networking, cultural celebration, and business excellence — all powered by the Asian American Business Owners Association (@aaboava).

From entrepreneurs to community leaders, this event spotlights the power and innovation of Asian American small businesses.

Berglund Center
May 14, 2025

Learn more & RSVP at aaboa.net

BERGLUND HALL

BUY TICKETS ($23 IN ADVANCE)

IT’S THE SWEETEST EVENT OF THE YEAR AND WE’RE TAKING IT BACK TO OUR ROOTS!

94.9 STAR COUNTRY’S DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE:

 A NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY!!!!

Brought to you by Ashley HomeStore

FRIDAY NIGHT MAY 16^TH 6PM-9PM

TICKETS ARE $20 (+ taxes and fees) IN ADVANCE ABOVE

WEAR YOUR BOOTS & BOWS AND ENJOY PARTY MUSIC FROM STAR COUNTRY’S DJ “KEVIN SCOTT” PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE COUNTRY SONGS AND PARTY FAVORITES! ASHLEY HOMESTORE PRESNTS THEIR 2025 ASHLEY LOUNGE!

LEARN HOW TO LINE DANCE LIKE THE BIG KIDS TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR SARAH COOK!

PLUS, DINNER, CONTESTS & MORE LIKE HAIR TINSEL BY THE BEAUTY SALOON

IT’S 94.9 STAR COUNTRY’S DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE: A NIGHT IN THE COUNTRY BROUGHT TO YOU BY ASHLEY HOMESTORE, BERGLUND CENTER AND 94.9  STAR COUNTRY!

ELMWOOD PARK

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Tickets = $28.00 (GA), $53.00 (Weekend pass)

Show Time = 8:30 PM

LANCO is an American country music band formed in 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of Brandon Lancaster (lead vocals and guitar), Chandler Baldwin (bass), Jared Hampton (keyboard), Tripp Howell (drums), and Steve Scheller (guitar). They first gained attention with their debut single "Greatest Love Story" in 2016, which became a massive hit on the country charts, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The band's debut album, Hallelujah Nights, was released in 2018 and showcased their signature blend of country, pop, and rock influences. Their sound is defined by catchy melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a modern twist on traditional country music.

Known for their energetic live performances and relatable songwriting, LANCO has quickly become a favorite in the country music scene. With themes of love, longing, and the ups and downs of life, the band has built a loyal fanbase. Their follow-up EP, Honky-Tonk Hippies, was released in 2020, further solidifying their reputation as a fresh, dynamic force in country music. With a unique sound that appeals to both country purists and modern listeners, LANCO continues to grow in popularity, steadily working to create music that resonates with fans across the country music spectrum.

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Tickets = $35, $45, $55, $105

Show Time = 7:30 PM

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The beloved indie classic "Napoleon Dynamite" was released 20 years ago. Since then, much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts.

Appealing to the inner-teenager in each of us, the story, and more importantly the dialogue, makes “Napoleon Dynamite” one of the most quoted movies of our time.

Napoleon Dynamite makes us laugh - and laugh hard - over and over again.

This unique evening includes a full screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" followed by a lively, freewheeling, discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico) and Efren Ramirez (Pedro).

The live show – perfect for the whole family -- is a wild and hysterical blend of Q&A, comedy improv, game show, and party, with plenty of audience participation. Come join the fun and help celebrate this wonderful movie classic! 

Please note… this event is BYOT (Bring Your Own Tots).

ELMWOOD PARK

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Tickets = $28.00 (GA), $53.00 (Weekend pass)

Show Time = 8:30 PM

lovelytheband is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2016. The band consists of Mitchy Collins (lead vocals, guitar), Sam Price (bass), and Jake Nussbaum (drums). They initially gained widespread recognition with their breakout single "broken" in 2017, which became a chart-topping hit on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The track's catchy melody and introspective lyrics resonated deeply with listeners, establishing the band as a fresh voice in the indie-pop rock scene. Their debut album, finding it hard to smile, followed in 2018, further solidifying their place in the music industry with a unique blend of infectious hooks and emotionally raw storytelling.

Known for their honesty and vulnerability in their songwriting, lovelytheband explores themes of mental health, self-identity, and personal struggles in a way that connects with a broad audience. Their music, often described as a mix of indie rock and pop with a touch of melancholy, continues to strike a chord with listeners worldwide. With a growing fan base and a distinctive sound, the band has continued to tour extensively, earning a reputation for their high-energy live shows. As they evolve and experiment with new sounds, lovelytheband remains a standout in the alternative music scene, blending pop sensibilities with deeper emotional depth.

ELMWOOD PARK

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Tickets = $18.00 (GA), $53.00 (Weekend pass)

Show Time = 8:30 PM

Since the early eighties, "1964"…The Tribute has been thrilling audiences around the globe by taking them on journey through a quintessential moment in music history that will live forever.

Over twenty years of researching and performing have made "1964" masters of their craft. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as THE most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute….which has earned them the distinction from Rolling Stone magazine as the "Best Beatles Tribute on Earth".

"1964" recreates an early ‘60s live Beatle concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter with an accuracy that is unmatched.

"The resemblance was uncanny, it sent shivers down my spine. It was just like the boys. Never have I seen another group go to such detail"
Alistair Taylor, Fomer President, Apple Records

"1964" is:
Mark Benson as John Lennon
Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney
Tom Work as George Harrison
Bobby Potter as Ringo Starr

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Parking: $10.00

Show Start time: 8:00pm

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Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he signed a network development deal to create his own sitcom.

The King of Queens, which premiered in 1998, ran for nine seasons on CBS with James starring and executive producing, and it garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. The show concluded its run in 2007 but continues to air daily in syndication across the country and around the world. James also starred in, and executive produced The Crew, a Netflix sitcom set in the world of NASCAR.

James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. Kevin James and Ray Romano executive produced and starred in the HBO Sports Special Making the Cut: The Road to Pebble Beach; a documentary about the Pebble Beach Pro Am Golf Tournament that was nominated for a Sports Emmy. His second comedy special Never Don’t Give Up premiered on Netflix to critical acclaim.

James made his feature film debut in Columbia Pictures’ Hitch starring opposite Will Smith, and starred in, produced and co-wrote the hit comedies Paul Blart: Mall Cop 1 & 2, Zookeeper, and Here Comes The Boom. James has starred alongside Adam Sandler in Pixels, Grown Ups, Grown Ups 2, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, and Hubie Halloween. He starred in the features True Memoirs of an International Assassin and Home Team for Netflix, as well as the independent action thriller Becky.

James can currently be seen in his one hour stand-up comedy special Kevin James: Irregardless on Prime Video, which was nominated for 2024's Best Comedy Special by the Critics Choice Awards. James will also be starring in the upcoming feature film Playdate, alongside Alan Ritchson.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre

Ticket Prices: $88, $68, $48
Parking: $10.00

Show Start time: 7:30pm, Doors At: 6:30pm

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CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses— vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. Broadway’s longest-running musical has been dazzling audiences for 27 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we’re just getting started.

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Berglund Coliseum

Ticket Prices: $102.75, $82.75, $62.75, $42.75
Parking: $10.00

Show Start time: 7:00pm

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Hailed as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and “One of the Funniest People,” by CBS Morning, Grammy nominated comedian, podcaster, director and producer Nate Bargatze is selling out shows and breaking venue attendance records with more than 1.2 million tickets sold on his The Be Funny Tour. He is currently the #1 earning comedian in the world according to Pollstar’s recent report, and #12 in overall live tour tickets sales, putting him in the company of Coldplay, Madonna and U2.

Bargatze recently hosted Saturday Night Live for the second time in one year, to rave reviews with Vulture.com asking the question, "Has Nate Bargatze Cracked The SNL code?" Bargatze hosted SNL for the first time in 2023, securing high ratings for the program with Vanity Fair calling him, “A Great Saturday Night Live Host,” and Entertainment Weekly exclaiming, “A frighteningly funny Halloween episode.”

This Fall, Nate will co-produce a holiday variety special with Lorne Michaels for CBS which will air 12/19 . He also announced his new book from Grand Central Publishing, Big Dumb Eyes: Stories From A Simpler Mind, set to be published May 2025. 

In 2023, Bargatze broke the attendance record at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The next month, he also broke the record for tickets sold at The Delta Center in Salt Lake City – the highest amount ever sold by a comedian at the venue. In 2024 he broke 20 total arena records.  

Nate’s first solo one-hour Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019. In 2021, he released his critically acclaimed second Netflix special, The Greatest Average American, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album. In 2023, Nate released his latest and third one-hour special, Nate Bargatze: Hello World, on Amazon Prime which now holds the record as Amazon’s most-streamed original comedy special in its first 28 days of viewership.

Bargatze was recently signed to Universal Music Group Nashville as their flagship comedian under their new Capitol Comedy label. He also recently performed two sold out shows at The Hollywood Bowl with Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Gaffigan and Sebastian Maniscalco. 

Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his 13 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the most appearances by any comedian. He also appeared on Conan four times and has appeared on Seth Meyers and James Corden’s respective late night shows. 

In 2023, Bargatze unveiled Nateland Entertainment, a family friendly content company where he produces standup comedy specials, showcases, sketches, and scripted episodic content for film, television, podcasts, music and more.  

Raised in Old Hickory, TN., Nate currently resides in Nashville, TN with his wife and daughter.