Amarillo entertainment in brief

Piano students featured in recital

Piano students from Impact Expressions School of the Arts in Amarillo will be featured Sunday in a winter music recital at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

The students, ranging in age from 6 to 16, will perform Christmas music, jazz-influenced and pop and worship pieces, along with works by Beethoven and Bach, on a grand piano at 3 p.m. in the WT Fine Arts Complex Recital Hall in Canyon. There is no admission charge.

A reception featuring a hot cocoa bar and snacks will follow.

For more information, contact Impact Expressions School of the Arts at 806-414-5358 or impact expressions@gmail.com.

Bargatze brings tour to civic center

Nate Bargatze brings his The Raincheck Tour to the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St., at 8 p.m. Dec. 18.

Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world. Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his ten appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

He also appeared on Conan four times, was a recurring guest on @midnight, and had his own Comedy Central Presents in 2011. Off-screen, Bargatze was part of Jimmy Fallon's Clean-Cut Comedy Tour, and has done live shows for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait five times. In addition to touring the country as a headliner, Nate toured in arenas with Chris Rock on his 2017 Total Blackout Tour. He regularly performs at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row.

Tickets range from $40 to $140 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating and are available online at panhandletickets.com

'Facing the Giant' on display at AMoA

Shepard Fairey's "Facing the Giant" is on display at the Amarillo Museum of Art through Dec. 31.

"Facing the Giant" is a curated series of images chosen for their importance aesthetically and conceptually, and for addressing critical topics and themes frequently recurring throughout Fairey’s career.

The exhibition is comprised of unique screen-prints on collaged backgrounds with additional stenciling and embellishments completed in 2019.

This exhibition was organized by the Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles in association with OBEY GIANT ART.

The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free.

'Jesus Christ Superstar' hitting stage at civic center

"Jesus Christ Superstar" will hit the stage at the Amarillo Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 3 and 4, 2023.Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage.

Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You,Into theWoods)and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong,Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, "Jesus Christ Superstar" is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes "I Don’t Know How to Love Him", "Gethsemane" and "Superstar".

Tickets range from $30 to $75 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating and are available for purchase online at panhandletickets.com

Celebrate Ancient China with Shen-Yun

Experience the beauty of Ancient China with Shen-Yun at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St., entrances 12 and 1.

Shen Yun's unique artistic vision expands theatrical experience into a multi-dimensional, deeply moving journey. Featuring one of the world’s most ancient and richest dance systems — classical Chinese dance — along with dynamic animated backdrops and all-original orchestral works, Shen Yun opens a portal to a civilization of enchanting beauty and enlightening wisdom.

Shen Yun Performing Arts is a nonprofit organization based in New York. Its mission is to revive 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Traditional Chinese culture — with its deep spiritual roots and profoundly optimistic worldview — was displaced by communism in China. While Shen Yun cannot perform in China today, it is sharing this precious heritage with the world.

Reserved seat tickets range from $80 to $150 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating, and are available online at panhandletickets.com

Cinemark to screen the Met's 'Fedora'

Cinemark Hollywood 16 and XD, 9100 Canyon Drive, presents a special screening of The Met: Live in HD's "Fedora" at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14.

Umberto Giordano’s exhilarating drama returns to the Met repertory for the first time in 25 years. Packed with memorable melodies, showstopping arias, and explosive confrontations, "Fedora" requires a cast of thrilling voices to take flight, and the Met’s new production promises to deliver.

Soprano Sonya Yoncheva, one of today’s most riveting artists, sings the title role of the 19th-century Russian princess who falls in love with her fiancé’s murderer, Count Loris, sung by star tenor Piotr Beczała. Soprano Rosa Feola is the Countess Olga, Fedora’s confidante, and baritone Artur Ruciński is the diplomat De Siriex, with much-loved Met maestro Marco Armiliato conducting.

Director David McVicar delivers a detailed and dramatic staging based around an ingenious fixed set that, like a Russian nesting doll, unfolds to reveal the opera’s three distinctive settings — a palace in St. Petersburg, a fashionable Parisian salon, and a picturesque villa in the Swiss Alps.

Tickets for this special live streaming event are $27.06 for adults and $24.90 for seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit fathomevents.com

Amarillo Symphony presents 'Emperor'

Amarillo Symphony presents Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and 21, at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.

Schubert’s fearless “Unfinished” symphony stands alongside Beethoven’s majestic “Emperor Concerto,” performed by dazzling pianist Rodolfo Leone.

The repertoire includes "Bright Blue Music" by Michael Torke; Symphony No. 8 "Unfinished" by Schubert; and Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" by Beethoven.

The performance will be conducted by George Jackson.

Reserved seat tickets range from $21 to $71 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating and are available online at panhandletickets.com

'Mostly Hits & the Mrs' Tour stops by Jan. 28

Grammy-winning Country superstar Clint Black and his wife Lisa Hartman Black are hitting the road again for year two of the “Mostly Hits & the Mrs.” Tour with special guest Lily Pearl Black. They will be making a stop at the Amarillo Civic Center on Jan. 28, 2023.

Black surged to superstardom leading the fabled Class of ’89, with five consecutive singles from his triple platinum debut album, “Killin’ Time,” reaching No. 1; a feat never accomplished before in any music genre. He followed that with his second album, certified triple platinum “Put Yourself in My Shoes,” followed by a string of certified gold and multi- platinum albums. Black has earned 22 #1 singles and 31 Top 10’s, making him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era. He has sold more than 20 million records and has received dozens of major awards and nominations including a GRAMMY and stars on both the Music City and Hollywood Walk of Fames.

Hartman Black starred in the iconic TV show “Knots Landing,” which launched her career in a formidable array of movies and mini-series. With her prowess as an actress and her high TVQ, she assured top ratings for the networks with her performances in “The Operation” with Joe Penny, “Roses Are for The Rich” with Bruce Dern, “Beverly Hills Cowgirl Blues” with James Brolin and “Without A Kiss Goodbye” with Chris Meloni and Cloris Leachman.

Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $51 to $201 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit panhandletickets.com.

Lovett brings Acoustic Tour to Amarillo

Lyle Lovett brings his Acoustic Tour to the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., at 8 p.m. Feb. 1.

Following an extensive run of U.S. tour dates, four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett confirms an additional run of shows with his Acoustic Group in early 2023. The pared-down version of his Large Band brings together a collection of world-renowned musicians, spotlighting string players such as Leland Sklar, Jeff White and Luke Bulla.

Tickets for this performance range from $45 to $199 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating, and are available online at panhandletickets.com

Globetrotters coming to civic center

The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming with gamelike never before. Your favorite Globetrotter stars are bringing out their amazing basketball skill,outrageous athleticism and a non-stop good time to the Amarillo Civic Center Complex on March 8, 2023.

Join the Globetrotters as they go head-to-head against the Washington Generals who will stop at nothing to try and defeat the world’s winningest team.

The Globetrotters welcome fans in the Amarillo area to join them for an interactive gameday packed with one-of-a-kind premium offerings.

Harlem Globetrotters fans can score the best seats at www.HarlemGlobetrotters.com To order tickets online: www.harlemglobetrotters.com or https://www.panhandletickets.com/

Tickets are available online at panhandletickets.com, Amarillo Civic Center box office, by phone at (806) 378-4246, or area United Supermarkets.

Gatto bringing comedy show to Amarillo

Joe Gatto, a well-known comedian, actor, and producer, is best known for the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index" brings his comedy show to the Amarillo Civic Center on June 11, 2023.

Gatto is one of the founding members of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe who has toured with a live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London.

Gatto is a co-host of the “Two Cool Moms” Podcast and has also appeared on hit podcasts including This Past Weekend with Theo Von, What A Joke with Papa and Fortune and Life is Short with Justin Long.

Joe loves spending time with his two children and his ever-growing pack of rescue dogs affectionately known as the “Gatto Pups.”

Tickets are now available online at panhandletickets.com, by calling the Amarillo Civic Center box office at (806) 378-3096 or at area United Supermarkets.

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