Bill Engvall will bring his stand-up comedy act to the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $31.25 and are on sale now through the Peoria Civic Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone at 309-676-8700 or online at ticketmaster.com. Southern fried comedian Bill Engvall will take the Theater stage to reflect on 20 years of marriage, getting old, and pointing out the stupid. Engvall's ability to share the humor in everyday situations, which people can relate to, has made him one of the country's top comedians. Engvall's comedy encompasses a wide range of topics that include kids, family life and animals. Engvall currently stars in the new sketch comedy show "Blue Collar TV" on Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Central Time on the WB network. The ensemble cast includes Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy. The new show came about due to the success of the movie "Blue Collar Comedy Tour," which premiered on Comedy Central and was the most watched movie in the channel's history and has sold more than 2 million copies.