Lubbock entertainment in brief

Moonlight Musicals presents 'Matilda'

Moonlight Musicals presents "Matilda: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 21, at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, 413 E. Broadway.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.

General admission tickets are $21 (plus taxes and fees) and available for purchase at selectaseatlubbock.com or by calling the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Cinemark to screen 'The Hunger Games'

Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St., is hosting a special screening of "The Hunger Games" at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, and at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister’s place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she’s pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

Tickets for this special screening are $12.45 and available in advance at fathomevents.com

Wonderland brings blues to Cactus stage

Texas Blues Queen Carolyn Wonderland is set to take the stage at the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15.

Wonderland exhibits the depths of the Texas blues tradition with the wit of a poet. She hits the stage with an unmatched presence, a true legend in her time. She’d grown up the child of a singer in a band and began playing her mother’s vintage Martin guitar when other girls were dressing dolls. She’d gone from being the teenage toast of her hometown Houston to sleeping in her van in Austin amid heaps of critical acclaim for excellent recordings.

Along with the guitar and the multitude of other instruments she learned to play – trumpet, accordion, piano, mandolin, lap steel – Wonderland’s ability to whistle remains most unusual. Whistling is a uniquely vocal art seldom invoked in modern music, yet it’s among the most spectacular talents the human voice possesses.

Tickets for this concert $20 in advance for all floor and standard balcony seats, $25 the day of the show; and $40 for balcony box seats in advance or $50 the day of the show (concessions included).

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

Tom Petty cover band to play at Cactus

Free Fallin': The Tom Petty Concert Experience returns to the Cactus stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19.

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers are one of the biggest chart toppers in rock history, amassing dozens of hits and performing sold out shows for four decades. Minneapolis-based Free Fallin, The Tom Petty Concert Experience has successfully toured the country since 2007 and played before thousands of fans at festivals, fairs, independent venues, and concerts across the U.S. and Canada.

Along the way, they have evolved into a complete and spectacular live music production. Their show, featuring all of Tom’s biggest hits, includes instruments and costumes that re-create the authentic experience of a Tom Petty concert.

Their breakout 2018 “Broken Hearted Tour” played more than 90 shows in 15 states, and included an invitation to play for Tom Petty’s “Birthday Weekend” in his hometown of Gainesville, Florida, where thousands of people from all over the world gathered to celebrate his music.

Reserved seat tickets for floor rows A-F are $27.50; remaining floor seats, rows G-M, are $25; standard balcony seating is $22.50; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

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

LCT hosting 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Lubbock Community Theatre, 3101 35th St., is ready to do the Time Warp again by hosting its annual shadowcast of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at 8 p.m. and again at 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 and 21.

Dressing up is highly encouraged. Tickets are $15 or $25 with a prop bag. Prop bags (and more) will also be sold at the door.

This is an 18 and up performance. No one under 18 will be admitted.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://lubbocktheatre.com/rockyhorror

Trevino brings comedy tour to Holly Hall

Steve Trevino, America's Favorite Husband, brings his comedy tour to the Buddy Holly Hall at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20.

Treviño shares hilarious observations on fatherhood, husband-hood, and modern life-hood at large. He locks into an undeniable rhythm fueled by straight-shooting honesty and a whole lot of heart. He appeals to audiences on the most relatable level by fitting right into their families.

Among many skills, he can “speak wife” fluently. This identifiable approach affirms his status as one of the country’s fastest rising comics, viewed over 175 million times, selling out shows coast-to-coast, amassing over 1.1 million social media followers, and headlining specials for Amazon, NETFLIX, Showtime, and more.

Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $29.75 to $49.75 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

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

LSO presents Classics and Neoclassics

Lubbock Symphony presents Classics and Neoclassics at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at the Crickets Theater of Buddy Holly Hall as part of its Chamber Music Series.

Following the unrestrained music of the Romantic Era, 20th-century composers craved a return to clarity and balance, which they borrowed from the Classical Era. Featuring the Lubbock Chamber Orchestra led by Dr. Eric Allen, explore Dvořák and Stravinsky’s neoclassic twists on the classical form as we juxtapose them with their predecessors, Mozart and Bologne, “Chevalier.”

Tickets for this performance are ($30 plus taxes and fees). For more information, visit buddyhollyhall.com

Wallace presents 'Jekyll and Hyde'

The Wallace Theater presents "Jekyll and Hyde: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28, at the Firehouse Theatre at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Ave. K, Lubbock.

The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy- and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double-Oscar- and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over.

An evocative tale of two men – one, a doctor, passionate and romantic; the other, a terrifying madman – and two women – one, beautiful and trusting; the other, beautiful and trusting only herself– both women in love with the same man and both unaware of his dark secret.

A devoted man of science, Dr. Henry Jekyll is driven to find a chemical breakthrough that can solve some of mankind's most challenging medical dilemmas. Rebuffed by the powers that be, he decides to make himself the subject of his own experimental treatments, accidentally unleashing his inner demons along with the man that the world would come to know as Mr. Hyde.

General admission tickets are $30 or $25 for seniors. VIP admission is also available for $75, which includes light bites, beverages close proximity seating and more.

This production contains adult themes and violence. Not recommended for children under 13.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.wallacetheater.com/

Cactus hosts classic rock rewind

The historic Cactus Theater will host a classic rock rewind Greatest 70s and 80s hits at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21.Get ready for an exciting evening of power ballads and hard rockin’ jams - from the music of Journey, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and more.

This show will feature Cactus favorites Kassidy King, Jeff McCreight and Brandon Gwinn - plus newcomer Jay Sueno - for an unforgettable night! These powerhouse vocalists and band, the Caldwell Collective, guarantee to deliver cutting-edge performances all night long. This is a special community night event - with some special surprises in store.

Tickets for this show are $25 for all floor and standard balcony; and $50 for balcony box seats, which includes concessions.

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

Turner brings Long Black Train tour to Holly Hall

Country hitmaker Josh Turner brings his Long Black Train 10th anniversary tour to the Buddy Holly Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22.

With his deep bass voice, Josh Turner has sold more than six and a half million records, reached 4.8 billion global streams, and has become a favorite and unforgettable hitmaker on country radio.

With timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Turner’s five No. 1 singles include “Your Man,” of which the official music video surpassed 100 million views.

A native of South Carolina, Turner has been nominated for three GMA Dove awards and won his first GMA Dove Award in 2021 for “I Saw The Light” featuring Sonya Isaacs, off his I Serve a Savior album. Turner has received six Inspirational Country Music Awards, and has been nominated for two GRAMMY Awards, five CMA Awards, two ACM Awards, one CMT Award, and seven ACA Awards.

Reserved seat tickets range from $29 to $99 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

Fathom events presents 60th anniversary of 'The Birds'

Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St., will screen Fathom's Big Screen Classics "The Birds" 60th anniversary at 1 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, and 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 23.

Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds is an unforgettable masterpiece that is considered one of the most terrifying films from the Master of Suspense. When beautiful, blonde Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) travels to Bodega Bay in pursuit of eligible bachelor Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), she is inexplicably attacked by a seagull.

Suddenly, thousands of birds begin to flock into town, preying on schoolchildren and residents in a terrifying series of attacks. Mitch and Melanie must fight for their lives against a deadly force that cannot be explained or stopped in this film that makes you want to "hold onto something and watch!" (Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide).

Tickets for this special screening are $12.45 and available online in advance at fathomevents.com

WT Symphony to perform at LCISD

On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the West Texas A&M Symphony Orchestra will screen Buster Keaton's silent comedy, "The General" alongside a newly composed music score by Dr. B.J. Brooks, bringing the silent movie experience from the past to today's viewers.

This event will take place at the Lubbock-Cooper ISD Performing Arts Center, 910 Woodrow Road. The screening begins at 7:30 p.m., and doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Seating is general admission only; tickets are $5 each. Tickets can be pre-purchased through the LCISD Orchestra Program (email rlgonzales@lcisd.net) or may be purchased at the door.

LCT Stages to perform 'Spookley the Square Pumpkin'

The Lubbock Community Theater, 3101 35th St., is hosting its Stages group performance of "Spookley the Square Pumpkin the Musical" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28 and at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 29.

Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch.

Encouraged by kindly Jack Scarecrow, Spookley tries his best, but he isn't sure he has what it takes until a mighty storm threatens Holiday Hill Farm.

Spookley realizes it is up to him and his square shape to save the day. As a result, all the pumpkins in the patch learn that the things that make you different make you special.

The LCT Stages group features performers ages 7-11.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and younger, seniors and students with valid ID (plus taxes and fees).

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/

LSO presents Oratorio

The Lubbock Symphony presents Oratorio at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall as part of its Masterworks Series.

Experience the creation of the world with Haydn’s epic oratorio, “The Creation,” brought to life by a large-scale orchestra and chorus led by guest conductor Michael Palmer. This concert truly showcases the power and beauty of choral music, featuring some of the most glorious choral passages ever written. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the breathtaking music of Haydn.

Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $25 to $93 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

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

Cactus to host The Mountain Goats

The Mountain Goats, an indie/alternative band formed in California and now stationed in North Carolina, is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave.

For more information about the group, visit mountain-goats.com

Reserved seat tickets are $45 for the first six floor rows (A-F); $39 for remaining floor rows G-M; $35 for standard balcony; and $78 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

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

Sheridan to speak at Holly Hall

Buddy Holly Hall hosts In Conversation with Filmmaker Taylor Sheridan at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, as the Texas Tech University Presidential and Performance Series.

Sheridan is an Academy Award®-nominated writer and actor as well as a member of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. A Texas native himself, Sheridan excels in the Western horse performance industry as an avid supporter and competitor in reining and cutting.

He also owns and operates two Texas ranches including the legendary 6666 or Four Sixes Ranch, a 2015 Environmental Stewardship Award Program regional winner, and Bosque (BOSS-KEY) Ranch. Sheridan recently launched Four Sixes® Ranch Brand Beef which retails beef sourced from 6666 and a network of ranches.

Sheridan will be interviewed onstage by Texas Tech University Centennial Coordination Director Blayne Beal, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

Tickets for this event range from $20 to $65 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/

LCT hosting Fall Festival

Lubbock Community Theatre, 3101 35th St., is hosting its annual Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 28.

LCT's Stages will perform "Spookley The Square Pumpkin the Musical!"

There will also be games and activities; bounce houses; prizes and giveaways; vendors; and trunk or treating.

Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume, enjoy delicious treats, and make lasting memories with your loved ones.

Admission to the Fall Festival is free. But tickets are needed for "Spookley The Square Pumpkin the Musical" and can be purchased at https://lubbocktheatre.com/lctspookley

Blackwater Draw returns to Cactus

Blackwater Draw returns to the Cactus Theater stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Berklee Timmons, siblings Garrett & Tiffany Nelson, Cami Caldwell and the Caldwell Collective Band are sure to bring you to your feet with their dynamic renditions of your favorite country, rock and blues covers and will be introducing you to their newest originals.

Tickets for this show are $25 for all floor and standard balcony seats; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

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

Temptations, Four Tops to perform at Holly Hall

The Temptations and the Four Tops are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

Often referred to as American Music Royalty, The Temptations are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. The group celebrated their 60th Anniversary throughout 2022. Ranked No. 1 in Billboard magazine’s most recent list of the “Greatest R&B/Hip-Hop Artists of All Time,” The Temptations also appear in the magazine’s 125th Anniversary list of the “125 Greatest of All Time Artists.”

The Four Tops, originally called the “Four Aims,” spent several years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz — four-part harmony jazz. Their first Motown hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in 1964, made them stars and their sixties track record on the label is indispensable to any retrospective of the decade. Their songs, soulful and bittersweet, were across-the-board successes.

“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch),” a No. 1 R&B and Pop smash in 1965, is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers; it was quickly followed by a longtime favorite, “It’s The Same Old Song” (No. 2 R&B/No. 5 pop).

Tickets for this concert range from $54.50 to $99.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.

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

Casting Crowns returns to Hub City

Casting Crowns brings its 20th anniverary tour to the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30.

The chart-topping CCM group has achieved sales milestones with more than 12 million albums sold. Additionally, they have received numerous RIAA certifications: one RIAA 2x multi-Platinum® album, five RIAA Platinum albums, two RIAA Platinum DVDs, seven RIAA Gold® albums, four Gold DVDs, six RIAA Platinum singles, and 12 RIAA Gold digital singles.

Casting Crowns has also been honored with four American Music Awards (out of seven total nominations), a GRAMMY Award® for their 2005 album Lifesong, and eight additional GRAMMY Award nominations. In addition, the group has garnered 18 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and 13 total Billboard Music Award nominations.

The band’s 2018 release, "Only Jesus", was met with astonishing success and response. Casting Crowns received their newest RIAA Gold Certification for their No. 1 song, "Only Jesus" and RIAA Platinum Certification for the song, Nobody. This album also produced two No. 1 radio singles including the group’s 15th career No. 1, a GRAMMY nomination, a 2019 Dove Award, two 2020 Dove Award nominations, and two Billboard Music Awards nominations for “Top Christian Album” and “Top Christian Song” (Nobody ft. Matthew West). The band’s newest album, "Healer", released in early 2022, yielded the radio hits, "Scars In Heaven" and "Crazy People".

Tickets for this concert range from $45 to $79 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. A VIP premium package is also available for $199. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

Cross to perform at Cactus

Christopher Cross brings his fall 2023 tour to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.

In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles.

Reserved seating for floor rows A-F are $80 or $180 including the VIP merch package; remaining floor rows, G-M, are $70 or $170 including VIP merch package; floor ADA tickets are $70; standard balcony seats are $60; and balcony box seats are $140 and include concessions.

VIP/Premium Ticket and Merch Package (Limited to 50) Includes:

• Premium concert ticket

• Exclusive tote bag

• Exclusive poster signed by Christopher Cross

• Exclusive VIP merch item

• Commemorative ticket

Merchandise items are collected at the show. Merchandise subject to change. For questions related to your VIP order email: VIP@OneLive.com or call (877)717-5816.

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

Cactus pays tribute to Journey, Eagles, Chicago

Caldwell Entertainment presents A Tribute to Journey, the Eagles and Chicago at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave.

Three legendary bands each with their own legendary sound brought together by the Caldwell Collective for a never before seen tribute.

World-class singers Jason Fellers, Brandon Gwinn, Sheena Fadeyi, Kassidy King and Jeff McCreight will rock the house backed by the outstanding Caldwell Collective band for a night like no other.

All floor and standard balcony seats are $25 with balcony box seats at $50 (including concessions).

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

Golden Spur awards feature Johnson

Buddy Holly Hall will host the National Golden Spur Awards featuring Cody Johnson at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3.

The 45th Annual National Golden Spur Award Honors featuring an acoustic set performed by Johnson celebrates the American rancher and those continuing the incredible ranching story.

Join the ranching and livestock industries for this special event recognizing the inspiring recipients of the National Golden Spur Award and the Ranching Heritage Association Working Cowboy Award.

The nationally televised award show features appearances from the National Golden Spur Award honoree; the RHA Working Cowboy Award recipient; professional announcer and host for The Cowboy Channel Justin Mckee; Western singer and entertainer Red Steagall; CMA Award Winner Trent Willmon; and special guests.

Proceeds from the National Golden Spur Award Honors benefit preservation of ranching heritage and history. For more about the National Golden Spur Award Honors and the award recipients, visit: https://www.goldenspurhonors.com/

Tickets for this event range from $150 to $400 (plus taxes and fees). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

LSO to perform 'Realms'

The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra will perform "Realms" as part of its Masterworks Series at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.

Take a journey into the second circle of Hell to meet Francesca da Rimini from Dante’s Inferno, immortalized in Tchaikovsky’s powerful symphonic poem. Next, be transported with Mozart’s “Violin Concerto No. 5,” featuring the exquisite artistry of Chee-Yun on the violin.

The voyage culminates with the mystical world of Russian folktales and mythology created in Stravinsky’s ballet, “The Firebird.” Let yourself be swept away with this night of musical storytelling.

Tickets for this concert range from $25 to $93 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

Shania tribute coming to Cactus stage

Shania Twin, the ultimate touring tribute to Shania Twain, is set to take the stage at the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5.

This top touring tribute band, starring Donna Huber as "Shania Twin" - is a captivating musical experience that pays homage to the iconic Canadian country pop artist, Shania Twain. Donna is a talented performer and singer, embodies the spirit and style of Shania, delivering a memorable and authentic tribute show.

The band recreates the energetic and dynamic performances that made Shania Twain a global superstar. They faithfully reproduce her greatest hits, including chart-toppers like "Man! I Feel Like a Woman," "That Don't Impress Me Much," "You're Still the One," and many more.

Reserved seating for floor rows A-F are $27.50; remaining floor, rows G-M, are $25; standard balcony seats are $25; and balcony box seating is $50 and includes concessions.

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

Intocable to perform at Holly Hall

Intocable brings its Evolucion Tour 2023 to the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.

Intocable is one of the most influential groups in the Tejano/Norteño music scene today. The group’s road to success began over 25 years ago in Zapata, Texas, when friends Ricky Muñoz and René Martinez dreamed of bringing their songs to the world as they crafted a unique and extraordinary style of music, which expertly fuses Tejano conjunto music, Norteño folk rhythms, pop ballads and rock.

Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $39.50 to $99.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com

B2wins to perform at Cactus for first time

B2wins brings its Music Reimagined show to the Cactus Theater stage for the first time at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9.

Fun-loving twin brothers present "Top 40 From the Last 40." Four decades of the music you know and love with a unique twist. This unforgettable, engaging show is all ages and features one of a kind renditions of everything from Sinatra to Ed Sheeran…Louis Armstrong to Dua Lipa…Michael Jackson to Daft Punk… and Leonard Cohen to Nirvana.

Pronounced B-Twins, this high energy entertainment group continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its unique renditions of crowd favorites and engaging, uplifting live show that targets the masses. Led by charismatic twin brothers from Brazil, they combine a plethora of genres into a feel good performance that is equal parts rock concert, dance party, jam session and vacation for the soul.

Tickets for this show are $30 for floor rows A-F; $25 for rows G-M; $22.50 for standard balcony; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.

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

Morrow brings 25th anniversary tour to Cactus

Cory Morrow brings his Man That I've Been 25th anniversary tour to the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10.

Morrow didn’t become a Texas legend by being quiet. He sings about strippers and Jesus with equal fervor. While this dichotomy may leave those on either side of the moral equator perplexed - the answer is actually very simple. Cory is beautifully and uncomfortably transparent.

From the beer-soaked, cocaine-laden days of his early career - to today’s more sober and spiritual leg of the journey - one thing about Morrow has never changed: as goes Cory’s life, goes Cory’s songs. He's now celebrating 25 years as a mainstay and survivor in the Texas Country scene - and this show at the Cactus Theater will encapsulate the twists and turns of the musician and the muse over this quarter century.

Tickets for this show are: floor rows A-D, $30 in advance and $35 the day of the show; remainder of floor, rows E-M, $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show; standard balcony, $20 in advance and $25 the day of the show; and limited box seats, $50 in advance and $55 the day of the show.

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

Caldwell Kids, LYO to perform together

The Caldwell Kids and the Lubbock Youth Orchestra are scheduled to perform together in concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 and 12 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Auditorium.

Two long-standing Lubbock arts organizations join forces for two nights of unforgettable music. From Johnny Cash to Taylor Swift, this show is sure to rock the house with featured vocalists, full band rhythm section, background vocalists and full orchestra.

Tickets are $25 and may be purchased by calling the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

TTU series features The Queen's Cartoonists

The Texas Tech University Presidential Lecture Series presents The Queen's Cartoonists at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in the Allen Theatre.

The Queen’s Cartoonists perform music from cartoons! Pulling from over 100 years of animation, TQC’s performances are perfectly synchronized to the films projected on stage. The band matches the energy of the cartoons, leading the audience through a world of virtuosic musicianship, multi-instrumental mayhem, and comedy.

Projections of animated films dazzle the audience, while the band re-creates original soundtracks note-for-note, or writes their own fresh compositions to modern pieces, all the while breathing new life into two uniquely American forms of art: jazz and animation. Tying everything together is the TQC brand of comedy - anecdotes about the cartoons and their composers, stream-of-consciousness humor, and elements of a musical circus.

Watch your favorite classic cartoon characters interact with the musicians on stage, and expect the unexpected from the Golden Age of Animation, cult cartoon classics, and modern animated films. Inspired by the cross-roads of jazz, classical music, and cartoons, TQC features Jazz Age composers like Carl Stalling, Raymond Scott, and Duke Ellington, alongside classical giants Mozart, Rossini, and R. Strauss (to name just a few).

Tickets for this show are $17 each and available online at selectaseatlubbock.com or by contacting the Select a Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock entertainment in brief