YU&I CONCERT
Aug
29
6:30 PM18:30

YU&I CONCERT

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Acclaimed for their "individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration," the Yu&I Duo embarks on a journey that captivates audiences with their mesmerizing performances. Their repertoire is a celebration of their diverse backgrounds, blending folk-inspired melodies from South Korea and Germany, in addition to classical favorites and movie themes. From the spicy rhythms of Astor Piazzolla's tango to the romantic virtuosity of Niccolo Paganini, and the emotional rollercoaster of Bartok's Romanian Dances, their concerts promise a whirlwind adventure of musical expression. Experience the allure of the Yu&I Duo—an unforgettable musical voyage awaits! The concert will be followed by a small reception.

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AMERICAN TUNE: SIMON, CROCE AND TAYLOR performed by TOM GLYNN
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00

AMERICAN TUNE: SIMON, CROCE AND TAYLOR performed by TOM GLYNN

American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music and prolific songwriting of Paul Simon, Jim Croce, and James Taylor. Relive the intimate storytelling, intricate chord changes, and breathtaking melodies of these gifted artists – their work building on and transcending the more traditional folk-influenced acoustic music of the previous decade.

American Tune: Simon, Croce, and Taylor showcases the songs you know and love from these master craftsmen during this brilliant span, framed in engaging stories about the artists themselves.

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SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "THE REMARKABLE FARKLE McBRIDE" CONCERT
Jan
25
6:30 PM18:30

SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "THE REMARKABLE FARKLE McBRIDE" CONCERT

SWS Orchestra will proudly present its Youth Series Concerts bringing in over 2,300 Lea County 4th and 5th graders over a two-day period for an educational/firsthand experience with our musicians. There will also be an evening concert for the public as well as a day of rehearsals for the orchestra. The featured presentation is an orchestration of the award-winning book “The Remarkable Farkle McBride” written by actor/author John Lithgow.

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MARIACHI DIVAS DE CINDY SHEA
Feb
13
7:00 PM19:00

MARIACHI DIVAS DE CINDY SHEA

With a career spanning 26 years, the critically acclaimed all-female Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea is a multi-GRAMMY Award winning all female band. With eight GRAMMY nominations and three Latin GRAMMY nominations, the ensemble continues to expand the scope of mariachi music, delighting audiences from around the world. Founded in 1999 by musical director and trumpet player Cindy Shea, Mariachi Divas is celebrated for its innovative and eclectic array of music ranging from mariachi classics to jazz and pop. Mariachi Divas is known for its sophisticated, smooth, and refined, elegant musical style. With an established recording track record, their discography includes twenty-one professional full-length album releases produced and directed by founder and trumpet player Cindy Shea. 

This concert will be followed by Encore Entertainment’s Valentine’s Candy Buffet!

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Duo Encantada
Mar
7
7:00 PM19:00

Duo Encantada

DUO ENCANTADA

MARCH 7, 2026 - FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, HOBBS, NM

Duo Encantada is a faculty-in-residence ensemble at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU).

Co-founded in 1999 Dr. Tracy Carr, oboe, and Dr. Mark Dal Porto, piano, have performed in over 23

of the 50 US states and in England, Spain, China among others. This performance includes the concert, a symposium of the creative process and dessert reception.

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Southwest Symphony Orchestra Youth Series "Farkle McBride"
Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00

Southwest Symphony Orchestra Youth Series "Farkle McBride"

SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUTH SERIES "FARKLE McBRIDE"

JANUARY 26 –7:00pm - R.N. TYDINGS AUDITORIUM, HOBBS, NM

SWS Orchestra will proudly present its Youth Series Concerts bringing in over 2,000 Lea County 3rd

and 4th graders, over a two-day period for an educational symphonic experience with our musicians.

There will also be an evening concert for the public.

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The Moanin' Frogs
Oct
18
7:00 PM19:00

The Moanin' Frogs

THE MOANIN’ FROGS

OCTOBER 18, 2025 - 7:00pm - NMJC WATSON HALL, HOBBS, NM

Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by The Moanin' Frogs, the 2018 First Prize Laureates of

the prestigious international M-Prize Competition! Described as "The Canadian Brass of

Saxophone," this sensational sextet brings together six saxophones, from sopranino to bass, in a

captivating blend of jazz, classical, pop, a cappella singing, and comedy.

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Season Opener Event
Sep
13
6:00 PM18:00

Season Opener Event

SEASON OPENER EVENT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025- 6:00-8:00pm –WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM, NMJC, HOBBS, NM

Encore Entertainment’s 25-26 Season will start with our season opener event. There will be food,

friends, and fun with the Northshore Jazz Trio. We will be selling our 25-26 Season Tickets at the

event

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TaikoProject
Apr
6
3:00 PM15:00

TaikoProject

TaikoProject was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by group of young, emerging Taiko drummers led by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba. The group continues to define a modern American style of Taiko drumming, blending traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic.

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Bria Skonberg Quintet
Feb
14
7:00 PM19:00

Bria Skonberg Quintet

Bria Skonberg has become the shining hope of hot jazz, on the strength of a clarion trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong, a smooth purr of a singing voice inspired by Anita O'Day and the wholesome glow of youth. She is the 2017 JUNO winner, Vocal Jazz Album of the Year and 2018/2020 JUNO Nominee.

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Dallas String Quartet
Nov
18
7:00 PM19:00

Dallas String Quartet

DSQ is referred to as “Bach meets Bon Jovi” and is compared to artists like Lindsey Stirling, Vitamin String Quartet, Brooklyn Duo and 2Cellos. A fusion of classic traditional and electric strings, they perform as a quartet with the full accompaniment of drums and guitar.

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ArtRageous
Sep
8
3:00 PM15:00

ArtRageous

Artrageous is a troupe of multi-talented Live performance artists, world-class singers, and recording artists, highly trained dancers, audience motivators, and veteran musicians hailing from the high desert of New Mexico. Their high energy performance is a combination of ALL ARTS on ONE STAGE, combined with humor and audience interaction in a frenzy of movement and color.

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Americana - Southwest Symphony Orchestra
Jun
4
3:00 PM15:00

Americana - Southwest Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy all American classics with the Southwest Symphony Orchestra as we celebrate good ‘ol “Americana”! Hoedown from “Rodeo”, Armed Forces Salute, Summertime Medley and Memories of America Medley will bring back the nostalgia classic American music. Not only is the music geared toward audiences of all ages, but we also welcome active military, veterans and first responders free of charge to this concert!

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Texas Guitar Quartet
Apr
14
7:00 PM19:00

Texas Guitar Quartet

Formed in 2008, the Texas Guitar Quartet has been hailed as “Impeccable in every respect” by Classical Guitar Magazine. Throughout the US, Canada, Central America, Spain, and China, audiences have embraced the quartet for their daring programs, dazzling virtuosity and joyful music making. Recent highlights include performances for the Encuentro Internacional de Guitarra (Nicaragua), Victoria Bach Festival, Guitar Foundation of America Convention, Festival Internacional del Noreste (Mexico), and Texas Music Festival

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Playing by Air
Feb
24
7:00 PM19:00

Playing by Air

Playing By Air captivates public audiences with a joyful fusion of music, juggling, and circus in which traditional theatricality meets absurd comedy. The award-winning performers of Playing By Air share their sense of playfulness and breathtaking feats in a production enjoyed equally by adults, families, and children. Audiences are drawn into the performance with a contagious attitude of expressive play and creativity.

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MICHAEL W. SMITH with THE SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Jan
14
7:00 PM19:00

MICHAEL W. SMITH with THE SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 35+ years. During his storied career, he's written and recorded over 36 No. 1 songs, been honored with three GRAMMY® Awards and 45 Dove Awards, one American Music Award, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. Southwest Symphony Orchestra will be performing with Michael W. Smith, bringing you his in-depth song list and legendary music to R.N. Tydings Auditorium. This collaboration is brought to you through the Southwest Symphony Endowment Fund. This concert is included in the Season Ticket purchase. If purchased separately Individual tickets for this concert are $40 and Student tickets are $20.

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Christmas Concert featuring Lubbock Christian University ACappella Choirs
Dec
10
7:00 PM19:00

Christmas Concert featuring Lubbock Christian University ACappella Choirs

Come enjoy the Spirit of the Season with the Lubbock Christian University Choirs as they present their program “Joy to the World”! From classic Christmas songs you can sing along with, to more traditional choral Latin hymns, this moving performance will bring home the enchantment of the Holidays. Bring the family and celebrate with us!

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Superheroes - Symphony Orchestra Performance & Youth Series
Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00

Superheroes - Symphony Orchestra Performance & Youth Series

The Southwest Symphony presents “Superheroes”! A compilation of your favorite Superhero theme songs and movie scores. This concert is sure to be a crowd pleaser with excerpts from “The Dark Knight Rises”, “Spider-Man” and “The Avengers”.

This program will also include our Youth Series concerts for Lea County school students. If you would like to be a Sponsor or make a Donation to the Youth Series, please visit our Sponsor/Donate Page. Thank you!

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One Hit Wonders: The Songs You Hate To Love
Sep
17
7:00 PM19:00

One Hit Wonders: The Songs You Hate To Love

The best one-hit-wonders from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Songs that made a band famous - or infamous- for a brief moment in time...the songs that stuck in your brain - for better or worse...the songs that inspired wild dancing and wilder fashion...the songs we remember in spite of ourselves.

Re-live your favorite ONE HIT WONDERS with music, dance, and visuals with cool AV that evokes the broadcast media of their day. Variety shows, the disco hit parades, MTV...And join the trio of singers, the 4-piece rockin' band and dancers in celebrating those songs you hate to love.

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Nov
20
6:00 PM18:00

Farewell Angelina

Farewell Angelina will perform at the Lea County Event Center, in Hobbs, NM. This all-female country band is on a fast track to “celebrity” success. They have been invited to perform for major country events such as the Nashville Hall of Fame, CMA parties and for Dolly Parton. Their video “Ghosts” spent 12-weeks on CMT’s 12-pack countdown. Local musician, Tim Cummings, will open for the group. www.farewellangelinamusic.com

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Oct
24
3:00 PM15:00

Southwest Symphony Chamber Orchestra

The Southwest Symphony Chamber Orchestra will be at Tydings Auditorium in Hobbs, NM.  The chamber orchestra will play a concert of pops music and light classics. The trumpet, percussion and keyboard musicians will join the chamber orchestra on the pops tunes. Some of the classical pieces will include Vivaldi’s “Spring” from The Four Seasons; Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto #3.

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