Ever wonder what the final week leading up to The Nutcracker is like? From the studio to the theater, from Angel to Sugar Plum Fairy, from Volunteer to Artistic Director, from careful planning to last minute problem solving, watch it all come together in our documentary, Making Magic: What It Takes To Pull Off The Nutcracker. Airing on Basin PBS at 7pm on Thursday, Nov 28 & 4pm on Sunday, Dec 1
For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. This vibrant holiday celebration takes the form of a captivating multi-media production, featuring Murphey’s renowned “Rio Grande Band,” dramatic lighting, video, as well as the use of Western Art, captivating master-artist photographs, breathtaking videos, and delightful cowboy poetry. “Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas” beautifully captures the rustic essence of the story of Jesus’ birth in the countryside village of Bethlehem, where the joyous tidings first reached the humble livestock caretakers and herders, often referred to as “cowboys,” over two millennia ago. Inspired by an 1885 wild-west dance known as the original “Texas Cowboys’ Christmas Ball” in Anson, Texas, Murphey embarked on a remarkable journey that carries on the biblical tradition of merriment, song, and feasting during the “holidays,” a term signifying “holy days.” In 1992, Michael introduced a groundbreaking concept album called “Cowboy Christmas,” which had never been attempted before in popular Christmas music. Today, this remarkable concept has evolved into a grand live musical concert production! Join Michael, the talented members of the Rio Grande Band, and the captivating Rocky Mountain […]
Join us for the Downtown Christmas Market on Friday, December 6th, from 6–9 PM at 500 N Grant! Enjoy one-of-a-kind holiday shopping Create family-friendly memoriesGather your loved ones and kick off the season with festive fun. Let’s make this holiday magical—see you there!
Pancakes With Santa Hey Permian Basin Parents!!! Your kids are going to have the best time at our FREE Pancakes with Santa event! Join us on December 7th from 9:00AM-11:00AM. We will have a free pancake breakfast, free pictures with Santa, a snowball fight, Christmas craft, free hot cocoa, story time, and Christmas games!
Our new exhibition "Westward, Faux" opens in ONE WEEK You have the chance to meet the artist, @shawnathon01, at our Community Art Day NEXT SATURDAY, DEC 7TH AT 1:30PM. This FREE event for the whole community will have hands-on art activities, musical performances, and an exclusive Artist Talk with B Shawn Cox at 3PM. We hope to see you there
A Cowboy Christmas is coming to The Tailgate! We are transforming our venue into a western-themed Winter Wonderland! Featured events: Dueling Pianos, concert with The Huser Brothers, Christmas bingo, movie nights + more! Activities including train rides, bounce houses, coloring stations, s’mores, snowball throwing, pony rides, ice skating + more! Please follow our social media for updates + announcements. **All ages!
The Thorn tells the epic story of God's love for the world and the spiritual battle for all humanity. The story of Christ is presented in an immersive show with live music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and special effects. Witnessed live by more than 1 million people over 25 years, The Thorn will engage audiences in the definitive story of love, sacrifice and redemption like never before.
Cookies with Santa | Grandview Join us at our Grandview Financial Center in Odessa for a little holiday cheer. We'll have cookies and a special appearance from Santa Claus. Bring your camera for a day to remember. Be sure to invite your family and friends. This event is free and open to the public. - Investment and insurance products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. Additionally, insurance products are offered through Frost Insurance. Deposit and loan products are offered through Frost Bank, Member FDIC.
An Aaron Watson Family Christmas” is the perfect holiday event for the whole family. The event will be packed full of Christmas classics and songs from his critically-acclaimed Christmas album of the same name, plus some of Aaron’s most popular hits, performed by Aaron and the band, along with special appearances from the Watson family. The event will also feature special surprises sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit.
LONE STAR BRASS Basin Brass Christmas Bonanza! Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 7:30PM St. Ann’s Catholic Church - 1906 W Texas Ave, Midland MAP Lone Star Brass invites you to their spectacular annual holiday concert with West Texas Symphonic Brass! $25 General Admission, Students $12 CLICK TO PURCHASE TICKETS 800-514-3849 OR AT THE DOOR
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
Irish Airs & Graces we are delighted to collaborate with Dave on this special St Patrick’s Day event. About this Event ‘Irish Airs & Graces’ is a special St Patrick’s Day concert, blurring the boundaries between traditional Irish music and contemporary classical music and featuring Irish composer Dave Flynn & the New Zealand String Quartet, and guest traditional Irish musicians.
Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages.
First Friday ODTX is a monthly gathering every first Friday of the month for residents and visitors of downtown Odessa. Each month, the streets are lively and colorful with music, games, and delicious food.
The Odessa Shakespeare Festival, an annual celebration of the enduring legacy of the Bard, has captivated audiences with exceptional performances and insightful interpretations of Shakespeare’s timeless works.
Each event features four readers who read their own writing for seven minutes or less and are then critiqued by three judges (often actors, comedians, authors, musicians or dancers) in the categories of literary merit, performance and intangibles.
Embark on a literary journey with fellow book enthusiasts as we explore captivating stories in the One Book, One Basin community book club meet-up. This season, dive into the spellbinding world of “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” by Michael Chabon for adults or “The Cloak Society” by Jeramey Kraatz for youth and families.
The mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities.
Art After Dark Podcast, hosted by our charismatic Executive Director, Randy Ham, is your weekly rendezvous with the vibrant arts and culture scene of West Texas. Channeling the sophisticated charm of the Dick Cavett Show, Randy delves into captivating conversations with local artists and business owners, unveiling their unique perspectives and creative journeys. Tune in for a masterclass in wit, wisdom, and artistic flair that will leave you inspired and entertained.
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