Pala announces entertainment schedule for new Starlight Theater

PALA – The Entertainment Department at Pala Casino Spa & Resort has announced the schedule of shows for its new outdoor Starlight Theater which will open in late May.

Tickets for these shows are now on sale, with no service charge at the Pala box office and by calling (877) 946-7252. Tickets also are available at http://www.startickets.com and by calling (800) 585-3737.

The new outdoor Pala Starlight Theater will have a permanent, 40’x 60’ stage with roof that will be erected over the new underground wine cave. Outdoor seating will be on the lawn and the Starlight Theater will provide a new two-screen, high-definition video reinforcement system and new LED lighting.

Two of Southern California’s top tribute bands, Queen Nation, a tribute to Queen, and Zeppelin USA, a tribute to Led Zeppelin, will christen the new venue on opening night at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23.

The schedule includes:

• Creedence Clearwater Revisited, a tribute to Creedence Clearwater, 8 p.m., Friday, May 29.
• Whitesnake, Britain’s legendary heavy-metal group will make Pala a stop on its 2015 tour, 7 p.m., Saturday, June 6.
• Chubby Checker, the one and only creator of The Twist, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 27.
• Cheech and Chong with WAR and special guest Shelby Chong, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11.
• Alice in Chains, the Seattle heavy-metal rockers will make Pala the first stop on its 2015 tour.
• Huey Lewis and the News, one of America’s great rock and roll bands, 8 p.m., Thursday, July 30.
• Russell Peters, one of Canada’s top comedians, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8.
• More Starlight Theater shows will be announced.