Amarillo area entertainment news in brief
Cinemark to screen 'Sabina'
Cinemark Hollywood 16 & XD, 9100 Canyon Drive, will screen "Sabina: Tortured for Christ The Nazi Years" at 7 p.m. nightly Nov. 7-9.
The Nazis killed her entire family. But she risked everything to share the love of Christ with them. Sabina: Tortured for Christ, the Nazi Years is the story of how God’s love transformed a hedonistic atheist into an inspiring example of Christ’s forgiveness. Sabina and Richard Wurmbrand sacrificed their own comfort and safety to serve those persecuted by enemies of the gospel and to boldly advance God’s kingdom—at great cost. Be inspired by their witness for Christ, and discover this powerful truth: Forgiveness is the heart of the gospel.
Tickets for this special screening are $12.45 and available for purchase online in advance at www.fathomevents.com
Christian artist coming to Amarillo
Michael W. Smith brings his Worship Forever tour to Amarillo at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
Multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Smith continues to live out his dream; he releases new music regularly and performs around the world to sold-out crowds of loyal and inspired fans.
During his career, he’s not only been honored with three Grammy Awards, 45 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and sold more than 15 million albums, he’s also given back to the global community. He has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa alongside longtime friend Bono, started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope, and has helped more than 70,000 children’s lives through Compassion International.
Tickets for this performance range from $25 to $75 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. They are available for purchase online at panhandletickets.com
Cinemark to show special 65th anniversary of 'High Society'
Cinemark Hollywood 16 & XD, 9100 Canyon Drive, will screen TCM Big Screen Classics "High Society" 65th Anniversary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 and 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14.
Heiress Tracy Lord (Grace Kelly) is engaged to one man (John Lund), attracted to another (Frank Sinatra) and, just maybe, in love again with her ex-husband (Bing Crosby) in this effervescent musical reinvention of Philip Barry's play "The Philadelphia Story" featuring an endlessly delightful Cole Porter score.
Tickets for this special anniversary screening are $12.45 and available online in advance at www.fathomevents.com.
ALT to present 'Defying Gravity'
Amarillo Little Theatre presents "Defying Gravity" scheduled for Nov. 11-21.
This free structured look at the 1986 Challenger disaster places the teacher who died with six others as they hurtled into space at the center of an exploration of our need to reach beyond ourselves and dare the universe.
"Defying Gravity" artfully interweaves the past with the present and the lives of participants and bystanders, drawing parallels among painter Claude Monet’s artistic quest, the zest of the teacher selected to be the first civilian astronaut, the perspectives of her grieving daughter, the aspirations of elderly tourists who drive their Winnebago to Florida to watch the space shot and dream of hotels in space, the guilt felt by a NASA mechanic, and his girlfriend’s fear of heights.
Tickets for this production are not yet on sale. For more information, visit the ALT website at amarillolittletheatre.org
Hollywood 16 to screen 'Journey with Jesus'
Cinemark Hollywood 16 & XD, 9100 Canyon Drive, will host a special screening of "Journey with Jesus" at 7 p.m. nightly Nov. 15-17.
Experience the Holy Land like never before. Join Dr. Tony Evans and his daughters, Chrystal Evans Hurst and Priscilla Shirer, as they retrace the steps that changed the world in "Journey with Jesus".
Filmed on location in Israel, "Journey with Jesus" brings the Bible to life as Dr. Evans and his daughters lead a beautiful and captivating walking tour of the historical sites and places of Jesus’ ministry, delivering personal insights, powerful teaching and biblical context for each location.
From the Sea of Galilea to the Jordan River, Nazareth to Jerusalem, the ministry, movements and moments that defined Christ’s life—from his birth to his resurrection—come alive in fresh new ways.
Tickets for this special show are $12.45 and available in advance online at www.fathomevents.com.
Symphony Guild presents Lunch & Listening
The Amarillo Symphony Guild presents Lunch & Listening is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19 at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
Join Amarillo Symphony conductor Jacomo Bairos along with guest artist, J’Nai Bridges, for Lunch and Listening. Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Hieb, music history professor at WTAMU, you’ll enjoy an engaging presentation about the music from the symphony's upcoming concert, Mozart’s Requiem & A World Premiere.
Tickets are $10 each and include a boxed lunch with the presentation.
For more information, visit amarillosymphony.org/event/lunch-listening-november/
Symphony to perform Mozart's Requiem
Amarillo Symphony will present Mozart’s Requiem and a World Premiere at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts.
Jacomo Bairos conducts a world premiere of a new commission by Chris Rogerson, with the talented J’Nai Bridges as guest soloist on this work. The evening also sees the performance of Mozart’s sublime Requiem, with its rich orchestration and unearthly luminosity — final, graceful, and serene, with guest soloists and voices. It’s an evening of endings, but it’s also one of beginnings for musical memories.
The spotlight shines on Bairos and the orchestra, as they perform both a world premiere concerto and a timeless masterpiece.
Tickets for this performance range from $21 to $71 (plus taxes and fees) and are available for purchase online at panhandletickets.com
Beatles vs. Stones rescheduled to Nov. 20
Beatles vs. Stones, which was originally scheduled for May 8, has been rescheduled to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 20, in the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Ticketholders are asked to retain their current tickets as they will be honored at the new date. If they cannot attend the new date, they may request a refund at original point of purchase.
Beatles vs. Stones — two of the greatest bands of all time face off in a high-energy, adrenaline-pumping musical showdown. The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction.
For more information on this show, visit panhandletickets.com
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas promises holiday cheer
Civic Amarillo & Celebrity Attractions presents the Million Dollar Quartet Christmas at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the Civic Center Complex Auditorium, Entrance #12, 401 S. Buchanan St.
Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Sun Records, now donned with a Christmas tree, garland, and mistletoe, rings with the sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made these four famous.
Follow along with the gang’s usual antics as we journey through a story of Christmas past, present, and future. It's a jam packed evening of holidays hits and classic characters you won't want to miss.
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is a special add-on production to the 2021-2022 Broadway Season. Tickets will be available to season ticket holders before the general public.
Check back at panhandletickets.com for more information or to purchase tickets when available.
Hollywood 16 to screen 'West Side Story' for 60th anniversary
TCM Big Screen Classics Presents "West Side Story 60th Anniversary" on the big screen at Cinemark Hollywood 16 & XD, 9100 Canyon Drive, at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, and and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1.
This electrifying musical, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim, sets the ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in the slums of 1950's New York.
"West Side Story" explores the rivalry between two teenage street gangs – white working-class Jets and Puerto Rican Sharks. When a member of the Jets falls in love with the sister of the Sharksʼ leader, things look hopeful at first, but rapidly go downhill. Illustrating the events are many memorable song and dance numbers such as "America", "Somewhere" and "I Feel Pretty".
Starring Natalie Wood, Rita Moreno, Russ Tamblyn, Richard Beymer and George Chakiris, the film went on to win 10 Academy Awards on its original release in 1961.
Something’s Coming to theatres for this special 60th anniversary event will feature exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.
Tickets for this special screening are $12.45 and available in advance online at www.fathomevents.com.
Amarillo Symphony to perform 'Messiah'
The Amarillo Symphony presents Handel's Messiah at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
Messiah is an English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel, with a scriptural text compiled by Charles Jennens from the King James Bible, and from the Coverdale Psalter, the version of the Psalms included with the Book of Common Prayer.
Tickets for this event are not yet on sale. Check back at a later date to panhandletickets.com
Williams brings Christmas tour to Amarillo
Zach Williams brings his I Don’t Want Christmas to End Tour to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7.
The Jonesboro, Arkansas-raised and currently Nashville, Tennessee-based artist has become one of CCM’s leading artists and songwriters by carving a niche with his singular blend of southern rock, country, and faith-filled songwriting, which quickly awarded him his first GRAMMY Award® with his debut album, 2017’s "Chain Breaker".
Tickets for this show range from $32 to $216 for a VIP experience (plus taxes and fees) and are available for purchase online at panhandletickets.com
Lone Star Ballet presents 'The Nutcracker'
Lone Star Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" on Dec. 10-12 at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, Entrance 10.
The story of The Nutcracker is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King", about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King.
Friday's performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 and 6 p.m.
Tickets for this annual production range from $13 to $48 (plus fees) and are available for purchase online at panhandletickets.com
Amarillo Symphony returns holiday pops concert
The Amarillo Symphony presents its annual holiday concert, Happy Holiday Pops at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.
Come hear Amarillo’s finest musicians bring your family’s favorite carols, magical classics, and holiday spirit to the stage.
Conducted by Chris Confessore, this concert will also feature the Amarillo Master Chorale, this family friendly concert will leave you caroling all the way home.
Tickets range from $21 to $71 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating and are available for purchase at panhandletickets.com
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