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38 Special

Thursday, November 5, 2026 | DECC Symphony Hall | 7:00pm Presented by Pepper Entertainment   TICKETS Tickets on sale now!   ABOUT 38 SPECIAL Formed in 1974, the band toured tirelessly from the start, sharpening the explosive live show that’s been 38 Special’s calling card for a half-century. Along the way, the Florida natives fine-tuned their sound too: a blend of muscle and melody, filled with the arena-rock pop hooks that would soon become staples of FM radio. Years passed… trends changed… some band members retired from the rigors… but 38 Special remained, hitting the road year after year, flying the flag for an enduring form of classic rock & roll that never dies.   As 38 Special enters its sixth decade together, the music continues with Milestone. It’s the band’s first studio album in more than 20 years, and it showcases a group of road warriors with plenty of…

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Art Night Out: Ish Meets a Mermaid

Meet the minds behind the mermaid at this Art Night Out celebrating not only the short film itself, but also the full breadth of artistry required in the production of a project like Ish Meets a Mermaid. Hear from director, co-writer, and co-star Jonathan Thunder and producer Vera Bianchini about the building blocks of a short film — from props, to costumes, to lighting, to scheduling and beyond — with a panel discussion-style artist talk. Enjoy free snacks, drinks, and a live performance by artist Alex Kmett as you explore the galleries and see film-making from a new angle. Pay what you can, suggested $0-$50. Funding for this program provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Art Night Out: Send Flowers

This Art Night Out is a one-of-a-kind celebration of communication: a postcard-writing party! Enjoy free snacks and drinks, spend a social evening in the galleries, hear an artist talk with artist duo Cody Paulson and Stephen Pestalozzi, and sit down to draft and send postcards, plucked right off the gallery walls, to your friends and loved ones. Pay what you can, suggested $0-$50. Bring your mailing addresses — all other writing and mailing supplies are included in the exhibition. Funding for this program provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.

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Bellend, Semi Infamous, & Obleek

Last minute pop-up free show on Friday July 31st with Bellend, Semi Infamous, and Obleek! Stop by for some live jams to end out July! Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm Free/NOTAFLOF (suggested $5 donation) · 21+

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Karaoke Dedicated to Odie’s Left Leg

Come celebrate the journey of local cat Odie, as we dedicate this Friday’s karaoke in Loving Memory of Odie’s Left Leg (gone from our body, never from our hearts). We will be serving specialty cocktails (found in the event description) to honor the memory of Odie’s Left Leg during this Friday’s karaoke! Stop by and have a drink or a song on behalf of our feline friend! 8:30pm – Close Free · 21+

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