Upcoming shows

Here’s what’s happening at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, located at 14 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe.For more information on any show, visit

www.mcohjt.com or call

570-325-0249. Tickets are available for most shows at the door at showtime.Doors open for all shows at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m.• Dec. 26: BStreet Band with original E Streeter, Vini “MadDog” Lopez. Led by vocalist Glenn Stuart, this Bruce Springsteen tribute band brings a package of high energy, versatility, and a few unscripted laughs, all accompanied by a smoothness and professionalism only a band with three decades of performances can bring.• Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Party 2016. Dance all night to DJ personality Doctor John spinning all the greatest hits of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. It’s a retro dance party that will take you back while moving you into 2016.• Jan. 2: Be prepared to be transported by Iconic Songs of The ’70s, a new symphonic pops show featuring the powerful vocals of singer-songwriting duo Swearingen & Kelli, highlighting some of the greatest songs from that era.• Jan 15: Steve Forbert has received a Grammy nomination, seen his songs performed by Keith Urban, Rosanne Cash and Marty Stuart, and appeared opposite Cyndi Lauper in her music video for “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”• Jan. 16: The New West Guitar Group incorporates a new musical texture to their already highly entertaining show. Her mix of contemporary jazz and singer-songwriter style makes Sara Gazarek a unique voice and perfect blend with the band.• Jan. 22: The Dirty Bourbon River Show melds sounds that range from hard-edge blues to Lisztian piano-driven ballads to New Orleans brass into a result that is truly a blast of new energy into the musical landscape.• Jan. 23: KICK is a unique blend of incredibly talented musicians who bring the highest level of musicianship to the audience while showing a true passion for the music of INXS.•Jan. 24: 40 Story Radio Tower with Craig Thatcher and Nyke Van Wyke as musical guests. The dynamics and energy of their performance captivate listeners of all ages with a unique blend of styles ranging from blues to rock, fingerstyle to Celtic and everything in between.•Jan. 29: Donna the Buffalo’s feel-good, groove-oriented, danceable and often socially conscious music has roots in old time fiddle music that evolved into a soulful electric Americana mix infused with elements of Cajun/zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country.