Summer Outlook Part 2: Live Music, Performing Arts
In Part 1 of our 2015 Summer Outlook, we looked at the special events, festivals, and camps that take place during the summer holidays. But we can’t forget entertainment.
In Part 2, we list concerts, plays, and stage events for you to start marking your calendar. Not all shows may be announced yet, so check MRT.com for any summer outlook updates. Check back next week to find out what’s happening outside the Permian Basin that could inspire summer road trips.
Music
The Summer Sunday Lawn Concert series consists of free concerts on the lawn of the Southwest Museum. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy dishes from Cane d’Oro Pizza, Tall City Dawgs and Jimmy’s Italian Ice to enjoy a night on the lawn. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. museumsw.org.
June 7 | Classic country and rock sounds from the Midland Heirs Band (Fan Night)
June 14 | Weatherstone Classic Rockers (Bike Night)
June 21 | Acoustic performers Tommy Lewis and The Piano Room with Adam Rivera (Dad Night)
June 28 | Popular local classic rockers UnSweet Ts (Members’ Night)
July 5 | NO CONCERT for the weekend of July 4
July 12 | Country singer Rory Payne (Cowboy Night)
July 19 | Sense Amelia, classic 80s rock band (80s Night)
July 26 | Sweet sounds of JazzBird (Pet Night)
August 2 | Mariachi Santa Cruz (Fiesta Evening)
August 9 | Pop/rock group Jumping Giants (Family evening with crafts and activities for children)
August 16 | Traditional series and rock band The Shades (Classic Car Night)
The Midland Community Band presents a musical variety show with special guest Marc Oliver at the Wagner and Brown Auditorium on the Midland College campus, at 7 p.m. May 29. Free. The band traditionally performs a concert on July 4 at the same venue, but at press time that show has not been confirmed.
Music festivals in West Texas are pretty big, and some big names in country music come to the area. But the region’s festivals showcase a range of genres.
July 10-12 | Big City Blues Festival will feature three days of music in downtown Centennial Plaza with workshops, an art auction and raffle, a midnight crowd jam and a gospel brunch. This year’s lineup includes Brandon Santini, Lisa Mann, Jarekus Singleton, Tab Benoit and many more. $25 to $50. Tallcitybluesfest.com
August 7-9 | rock the desert brings together big names in contemporary Christian music every year. Headliners this year include Thousand Foot Krutch, For King & Country, LeCrae and more. The event has two stages, the vendors and the campsite. 2000 S. FM 1788. $25-$50. Rockthedesert.com.
August 29 | Tall Townes will host its third backyard barbecue with a composition to be determined. The one-day festival will take place at KD’s Bar-BQ, 3109 Garden City Highway. Tickets are set to go on sale June 2. Talltownes.com.
Touring shows (non-club)
Today | Unsaid at First Baptist Church Midland, 2104 W. Louisiana Ave. 6 p.m. fbc-midland.org.
Thursday | Flying Birds at Basin Burger House, 607 N. Colorado St. 7:30 p.m. bassinburgerhouse.com.
Thursday | Grayskul, Simple Steven, Is Lo Pro and Sick Ill Kids at Kamiposi, , 510 S. Big Spring St. 8:10 p.m. facebook.com/kamiposi.
friday | Regulo Caro, Enigma Norteno at the Hacienda Event Center, 12610 Texas 191 Frontage. 8 p.m. $38. Haciendamidland.com.
saturday | Rodney Parker and a 50 peso reward at the Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
June 4 | Steve Miller Band at Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center, 1310 N. FM 1788. $77-$152. wagnernoel.com.
June 4 | Jason Eady at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
June 6 | Dovetail at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
June 10 | Common Thief, Dozer, The Midnight Society at Kamiposi. 7:30 p.m. facebook.com/kamiposi
June 12 | Julion Alvarez at the Hacienda Event Center. 8 p.m. $80. Haciendamidland.com.
June 13 | Calamity Janes at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
June 18 | Gary Allan at the Hacienda Event Center. 8 p.m. $45. Haciendamidland.com.
June 18 | If birds could fly at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
June 20 | Emilio Navaira at the Hacienda Event Center. 9 p.m. $22. Haciendamidland.com.
June 20 | Seth Walker at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
June 25 | Parker McCollum at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
June 26 | Hank Williams Jr. at Wagner Noel PAC. 8 p.m. $82-$152. Wagnernoel.com.
June 27 | Colton O’Neill at the Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
July 2 | Garage for two cows at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
July 9 | Graham Wilkinson at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
July 16 | Brant Croucher at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
July 17 | An Evening with Linda Davis and Lang Scott at Rea-Greathouse Hall, 1310 N. FM 1788. 8 p.m. $39. Wagnernoel.com.
July 18 | Migrant children at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
July 25 | Bastard sons of Johnny Cash at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
July 28 | Brit Floyd: World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show at Wagner Noel. 8 p.m. $37-$87. Wagnernoel.com.
July 30 | Two tons of steel at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
July 31 | Aerial ruin at Kamiposi. Tickets and time to be determined. Facebook.com/kamiposi.
August 1 | The Statesboro Revue at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
August 4 | Fifth Harmony at Wagner Noel. 7 p.m. $27-$47. Wagnernoel.com.
August 6 | Kayla Ray at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
August 13 | Bri Bagwell at the Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
August 15 | Matt Steel at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
August 20 | Cody Bryan Band at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
August 22 | Sphynx at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. basinburgerhouse.com.
August 27 | Roxy Roca at Basin Burger House. 7:30 p.m. www.basinburgerhouse.com
August 9 | Camila at the Hacienda Event Center. 7 p.m. $33-$83. Haciendamidland.com.
August 11 | Whitesnake at Wagner Noel. 8 p.m. $47.75-$67.75. wagnernoel.com.
August 14 | BJ Thomas at Wagner Noel. 8 p.m. $40-$62. Wagnernoel.com.
August 27 | Kansas at the Eighth Annual MISD Education Foundation Children’s Concert at the Chaparral Center, 8 p.m. Ticket prices to be determined. midlandisd.net.
August 29 | Standing Ovation: The Homecoming at Wagner Noel. 7 p.m. $50. Wagnernoel.com.
On stage
June 5-Sept. 5 | Summer Mummers: “Masked Mummers in Midtropolis or No News is Good News.” In its 67th year, it’s the only place in town to watch a show while tossing popcorn to the actors — and each other. Yucca Theater, 208 N Colorado Ave. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. $12-$25. Summermummers.com.
June 9 | “Chuggington Live!” The Great Rescue Adventure” is a live musical children’s show, based on the popular Wagner Noel PAC television series. 6:30 p.m. $19 to $59. Wagnernoel.com.
June 11 | Improv at Yucca. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Yucca Theater, 208 N Colorado Ave. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Mctmidland.org.
June 14 | Move On Live Tour which features Dancing With the Stars celebrities and siblings Julianne and Derek Hough. Wagner Christmas Cap. 7:30 p.m. $59.50 to $79.50. wagnernoel.com.
June 18-20 | Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. The comedian performs a rare three-night engagement at the Wagner Noel PAC. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. $37 to $115. Wagnernoel.com.
July 10-July 18 | “All brewed.” The Pickwick Players of the Midland Community Theater present this musical featuring songs by Elvis Presley. Midland Community Theatre, 2000 W. Wadley Ave. mctmidland.org.July 24-26 | Second Annual West Texas Salsa Festival featuring DJ Plaziuz, DJ Alex and Deejay Louie and dancers Shani Talmor, Yenere Caleno, Wonder Rosario and more. DoubleTree Hotel, 117 W. Wall St. wtxsalseros.com.
August 14-22 | “The Man from La Mancha.” MRRRP Productions will present the musical at the Davis Theater inside MCT’s Cole Theater, 2000 W. Wadley Ave. MRRRP.org.
What did we miss? Send your summer event to jrlopez@mrt.com for future registrations.
