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Texas Panhandle Plains Happenings
Texas happenings in the region known as the Panhandle Plains. Cities in the area include Lubbock, Odessa, Midland, and Amarillo.

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Lubbock Oct. 10-12 Lubbock Peddler Show
Amarillo Oct. 18 Music in Motion ballet
Abilene Dec. 5-7 Abilene Peddler Show
Amarillo Dec. 12-14 The NEW Nutcracker ballet
Amarillo Feb. 13-14 The Little Mermaid ballet
Amarillo April 3-4 TimeSteps; Rock of the Ages

First, here's what's new. Then events by date order.

Lubbock Peddler Show
City: Lubbock
Dates: Friday thru Sunday, Oct. 10-12
Location: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center
   The Peddler Show offers a vast selection of unique items whether you're looking for personalized designs, home décor, unique jewelry, fashionable clothing, gourmet treats, and creative gifts.
   E-mail: info@peddlershow.com
   Visit: www.peddlershow.com


Music in Motion ballet
City: Amarillo
Organization: Lone Star Ballet
Dates: Saturday, Oct. 18
Location: Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: Panhandle Tickets at 806-378-3096 and Lone Star Ballet Office at 806-372-2463.
   The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet thrives with dual headquarters in Aspen, Colo., and Santa Fe, N.M. Featuring music including that of Bach and Sinatra, a repertoire rich in emotions will come alive at the Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts for one night only. With the brilliance of choreographers from across the nation, Aspen Santa Fe presents an evening of pure dynamic entertainment.
   Heading into a second decade of activity, the success of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is cause for celebration. ASFB is a uniquely structured and multi-faceted organization, founded in 1990 by longtime Aspenite Bebe Schweppe. It not only is a nationally recognized dance company, a leader in the dance world in terms of repertoire, acquiring and commissioning work from top choreographers; but it is also one of the largest dance presenters in the country, welcoming the best in dance in both Aspen and Santa Fe. Education is a priority for the organization with schools in each of the cities. Cultural community activity is also included under the ASFB umbrella, with the popular award-winning Mexican folklore youth program, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklórico, offered in both locations.
   Visit: www.lonestarballet.org/info/

Abilene Peddler Show
City: Abilene
Dates: Friday thru Sunday, Dec. 5-7
Location: Abilene Civic Center
   The Peddler Show offers a vast selection of unique items whether you're looking for personalized designs, home décor, unique jewelry, fashionable clothing, gourmet treats, and creative gifts.
   E-mail: info@peddlershow.com
   Visit: www.peddlershow.com

The NEW Nutcracker ballet
City: Amarillo
Organization: Lone Star Ballet
Dates: Friday-Sunday, Dec. 12-14
Location: Amarillo Civic Center
Tickets: Panhandle Tickets at 806-378-3096 and Lone Star Ballet Office at 806-372-2463.
   If you missed the premier last year or can’t wait to see it again, the all NEW Nutcracker returns for the second year, continuing to rejuvenate the long ballet tradition with new choreography, sets, costumes, lighting and illusions.
   Lone Star Ballet’s amazing holiday production entertained sold-out houses in 2007 and it will be every bit as exciting this year.
   Visit: www.lonestarballet.org/info/

The Little Mermaid ballet
City: Amarillo
Organization: Lone Star Ballet
Dates: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 13-14
Location: Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: Panhandle Tickets at 806-378-3096 and Lone Star Ballet Office at 806-372-2463.
   The Inland Pacific Ballet of Montclair, Calif., is committed to producing exquisitely staged productions of full-length classic story ballets and Little Mermaid is one of their finest. Top-notch imaginative sets, gorgeous costumes, memorable characters, artistic choreography, sophisticated showmanship all come to life for a thrilling experience for audiences of all ages. Their exuberant energy and remarkable adaptation of this beloved story will be stunning and highly entertaining!
   Visit: www.lonestarballet.org/info/

TimeSteps; Rock of the Ages
City: Amarillo
Organization: Lone Star Ballet
Dates: Friday & Saturday, April 3-4
Location: Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets: Panhandle Tickets at 806-378-3096 and Lone Star Ballet Office at 806-372-2463.
   The sights, sounds, and raw emotions from 30 years of music burst into life in this original multimedia dance program, produced by Lone Star Ballet in an event celebrating the songs that became landmarks—defining one entire generation, while driving another one crazy. From the beginnings of the rock music phenomena to the birth of music videos, this unparalleled era of musical creativity was shaped by the events of the real world, even as the music, in turn, changed a nation.
   Visit: www.lonestarballet.org/info/

  The events and happenings listed in this document were based on information from chambers of commerce and convention and visitor's bureaus; telephone calls, e-mail, and mailed material from contacts; and the Texas Department of Transportation.

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