Experience the ultimate story of God’s plan for redemption. Framed around Jesus’ conversation on the Emmaus Road, this piece is compiled of passages from Genesis to Revelation and shows how all of scripture points to the person and work of Christ. The One Story incorporates original orchestrations and other artistic elements to bring beautiful clarity to the Scriptures.

Piercing Word is passionate about coming alongside Christian Leaders in order to engage people with the Word of God through live scripture performances. Our mission is to ignite passion for the Word of God in the heart of the Church. Piercing Word does this by performing scripture in musical and dramatic presentations word-for-word from the ESV Bible. Piercing Word challenges everyone, everywhere they go to memorize the Word of God for themselves and equip them to do so through scripture memorization workshops and discipleship opportunities.

The Carousel is a new event created by the Wichita Theatre to showcase the incredible performing artists from around the Wichita Falls area.  The first three dates will feature performers, current and past, from productions of the Wichita Theatre while future events will expand to performers of different disciplines of the performing arts and details on auditioning for those future performances will be forthcoming.

Experience these incredible artists in ways you’ve never seen before with songs you’ll recognize but not necessarily from the Wichita stage as they perform songs from their favorite artist or favorite show!

So let’s get on FB, backstage groups, and email.

Join the Wichita Theatre for an unforgettable evening filled with nostalgia and cinematic magic. The celebration will kick off at 7:00 PM in the original art deco lobby, where guests can enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and have the option to purchase wine. Following the reception, they will screen the timeless classic “Casablanca” on their main stage, complete with endless popcorn and a complimentary beverage. Tickets for this exceptional event are available for $25 each.

Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties, an era of secret speakeasies and hidden indulgence. The Kell House Heritage Center hosts the 2nd Annual Prohibition Party with the historic home as the backdrop. Don your finest flapper dresses, feathered headbands, fedoras and dapper suits, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of gourmet delights and spirited competition.

The main highlight of the event will be an opulent long table dinner, inspired by the lavish banquets of the era. The crafted menu will capture the essence of the Prohibition era. Indulge in an array of delectable dishes while sipping on signature cocktails and mock-tails that pay homage to the era’s most notorious bootleggers.

Throughout the evening, lively jazz music will fill the air, transporting you to an era of wild parties and unrestrained joy. So, slip into character, grab a partner for a Charleston dance, and let the rhythm guide you through the night.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Kell House Museum. Take a guided tour through the elegantly decorated rooms, marvel at the antique furnishings, exquisite artwork, and stories that breathe life into this historical gem.

You’ll have the opportunity to try your luck at our raffle and wine pulls. Take a chance on winning extraordinary prizes, generously donated by local businesses and sponsors. The proceeds from the tickets and raffles will support the preservation and restoration of the Kell House Museum, ensuring its legacy for future generations.

Tickets go on sale soon! Limited number of seats!

DIY Kids is a weekly do-it-yourself activity hour at the Wichita Falls Public Library for kids ages 6-11. Each week there will be a featured activity as well as legos, board games, and more for those who just want to hang out. Grownups and older siblings are welcome.

For safety – children under 6 should not be in the room.

Space and supplies are limited.

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

Performance Dates:

October 6
October 7
October 12
October 13
October 14
October19
October 20
October 21

All shows will begin at 7:30 PM

Puffs, a fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’  For those who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!

This clever and inventive play gives you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children.  Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers . Their hilariously heartfelt and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
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Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.

Performance Dates:

October 6
October 7
October 12
October 13
October 14
October19
October 20
October 21

All shows will begin at 7:30 PM

Puffs, a fast-paced romp through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’  For those who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!

This clever and inventive play gives you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children.  Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers . Their hilariously heartfelt and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.
​
Puffs is not authorized, sanctioned, licensed or endorsed by J.K Rowling, Warner Bros. or any person or company associated with the Harry Potter books, films or play.

DIY Kids is a weekly do-it-yourself activity hour at the Wichita Falls Public Library for kids ages 6-11. Each week there will be a featured activity as well as legos, board games, and more for those who just want to hang out. Grownups and older siblings are welcome.

For safety – children under 6 should not be in the room.

Space and supplies are limited.

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

Join the River Bend Nature Center for their 17th Annual Not-So-Scary Halloween this year on Friday, October 13th from 6-9 pm!

There will be a costume contest with prizes starting at 7:30 p.m., a “giant candy” walk, cool games, fun crafts, and a Flashlight Fun Trail through the United Children’s Garden! DJ Marcus “Maniac” McGee will be DJing throughout the night. The Ruby N. Priddy Butterfly and Nature Conservatory will also be open for you to enjoy.

So dress up in your favorite costume and come on out to Not-So-Scary on October 13th at River Bend Nature Center from 6 pm to 9 pm and join in on all the fun! River Bend is located at 2200 3rd St. near the main entrance to Lucy Park. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children, and free for RBNC members!

In September of 2004, the Annual Elizabeth Prothro Organ Concert Series was established to bring world-famous organists to Wichita Falls, Texas. Every year in the fall, FUMC invites a world-renowned organist to give a special concert on our 2003 Garland Pipe Organ. Sometimes the show focuses solely on the music, but from time to time, it has featured silent movies. Either way, you will be thoroughly entertained! These are FREE concerts! You do not need a ticket to attend; seating is first come, first served.

This year, the Elizabeth Prothro Organ Concert Series presents Dr. Faythe Freese. Join FUMC on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for an afternoon of music!

Join the Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture for a Creative Journey! The 2023 Arts and Cultural Empowerment (ACE) Awards luncheon will take place on Wednesday, October 18. The awards ceremony and luncheon will be held at Delta Hotels by Marriott Wichita Falls Convention Center near the MPEC.

The ACE Awards recognize the achievements of individuals and organizations whose contributions to the cultural landscape of Wichita County have made this a more vibrant place to live.

The 2023 ACE Awards are proudly presented by Foundation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Wichita Falls.

DIY Kids is a weekly do-it-yourself activity hour at the Wichita Falls Public Library for kids ages 6-11. Each week there will be a featured activity as well as legos, board games, and more for those who just want to hang out. Grownups and older siblings are welcome.

For safety – children under 6 should not be in the room.

Space and supplies are limited.

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

DIY Kids is a weekly do-it-yourself activity hour at the Wichita Falls Public Library for kids ages 6-11. Each week there will be a featured activity as well as legos, board games, and more for those who just want to hang out. Grownups and older siblings are welcome.

For safety – children under 6 should not be in the room.

Space and supplies are limited.

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

Los Muertos: A Celebration of Life is an annual event celebrating the traditional holiday of Dia de Los Muertos. It is located in downtown Wichita Falls. The celebration happens the Saturday before or on November 2nd. Each year Con Potencia commissions local artists to show their talents with a Dia de Los Muertos flair. Highlights include Aztec Dancers, an Altar area for community participation, and a dedicated procession for the families of altar participants during the festival led by mariachi and Aztec dancers. We pride ourselves on the family culture of this festival!

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

November 4, 2023

Guest Artist: Dave Alexander featuring the Quebe Sisters

Round up your family and friends for the opening concert of our 76th season! Dave Alexander takes the stage in an evening of Texas music and Western swing, featuring the Quebe Sisters. This lively concert unites symphonic orchestration with energetic charm of Western swing and traditional fiddle tunes. Join us for an extraordinary musical journey, where Western tradition meets innovation, and symphony and swing converge in an unforgettable fusion.

Dave Alexander and His Texas Swing Band

Once you’ve seen Dave Alexander perform it’s easy to understand why he’s been named “Entertainer Of The Year”.

Throughout his Award winning career, Dave has gained the respect of his peers while mesmerizing audiences with each performance. His long list of awards, Hall of Fame inductions and Grammy nominations exemplify this multi-instrumentalist and vocalist’s undying love for Texas Music.

It all began with his love for Western Swing. After graduating from the University of North Texas, Dave assembled “The Legends of Western Swing”, a western swing big band featuring former members of Bob Will’s Texas Playboys such as Johnnie Gimble, Leon Rausch, Eldon Shamblin, Pee Wee Lynn and Billy Briggs.

Dave was quickly retained as “House Band” for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, held each year in the Houston Astrodome, carving a musical relationship that would last for over 14 years. It was there Dave met other Country and Western Swing Music stars who he would come to know and eventually tour and record with.

These stars included George Strait, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Tracy Byrd, Asleep At the Wheel and Randy Travis just to name a few.

Here are just a few of Dave Alexander’s musical accomplishment throughout his career:
• Recognized as one of the Top Selling Western Swing Artists of his time.
• 4 GRAMMY Award Nominations
• 6 Will Rogers Awards, from the Academy Of Western Artists, including Entertainer Of The Year, Male Vocalist, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year.
• Texas Western Swing Hall Of Fame.
• The Oklahoma Country Music Hall Of Fame.
• The Sacramento Western Swing Society Hall Of Fame.
• The Seattle Western Swing Society Hall Of Fame.
• The Fort Worth CowTown Music Hall Of Fame.

Dave has performed and recorded with:
George Strait, Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, Lyle Lovett, Toby Keith, Sheryl Crow, Dwight Yoakam, Tracy Byrd, LeAnn Rimes, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys and Asleep At The Wheel and many more.

The Quebe Sisters

With over fifteen years of touring to date, The Quebe Sisters have delivered their authentic triple fiddle and three-part harmony sound to the concert halls and festivals of North America, Europe, and Russia.

Grace, Sophia, and Hulda Quebe front an innovative Progressive Western Swing band of archtop guitar, upright bass, fiddles and sibling harmony. The Dallas-based five-piece presents a unique Americana blend of Western Swing, Jazz-influenced Swing, Country, Texas-Style Fiddling, and Western music.

“We differentiate our music as ‘Progressive Western Swing’ from simply ‘Western Swing’ because we aren’t trying to sound just like Bob Wills,” Grace Quebe explains. “Instead, we continue his vision, playing the style he pioneered in an authentic way by incorporating new genres and songs, interpreting them using our own unique voice through Country instrumentation.”

The band’s stripped-down acoustic instrumentation breathes new life into seasoned sounds once found in Texas dance halls and honky-tonks. Grace continues, “To us, preserving the tradition of Western Swing isn’t about keeping something alive like a relic. Western Swing has always been about innovation.”

Innovation has led the sisters to channel the musical connection between danceability and emotiveness, combining old sounds with new feelings and old feelings with new sounds. It’s not nostalgia that drives the band as purveyors of Western Swing, but the aspiration to take the music back to its roots and sustain the spirit of Swing.

Combine the musical stylings of The Mills Brothers, Ray Price, Count Basie, Willie Nelson, and you have none other than The Quebe Sisters.

Ever seen “Whose Line is it, Anyway?”? Every show is different, and they have no idea what they’ll do next!

Laugh with them and at them too! Walk-ins are welcome!
$12/person
Please arrive early. Unclaimed tickets will be resold at 7:25 PM for 7:30 PM shows.
All proceeds go to Backdoor Theatre
Explicit language and adult content may occur
Shows are 18+
It is a BYOB event, but your cooler/bag MUST fit under your chair.
Shows will be on Backdoor Theatre’s Main Stage
It’s recommend reserving seats in advance, Improv Night is selling out quickly!

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

Performance Dates:

November 17
November 18
November 24
November 25
November 30
December 1
December 2
December 7
December 8
​December 9

All shows will begin at 7:30 PM

This quick-change version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning.  This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol.  The undaunted trio gamely face missed cues, ill-fitting costumes, and solving the problem of having no one to play Tiny Tim. 

​Done in the style of British Music Hall, Scrooge In Rouge abounds in bad puns, bawdy malapropisms, naughty double-entendres, and witty songs. A raucous holiday treat!

Performance Dates:

November 17
November 18
November 24
November 25
November 30
December 1
December 2
December 7
December 8
​December 9

All shows will begin at 7:30 PM

This quick-change version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning.  This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol.  The undaunted trio gamely face missed cues, ill-fitting costumes, and solving the problem of having no one to play Tiny Tim. 

​Done in the style of British Music Hall, Scrooge In Rouge abounds in bad puns, bawdy malapropisms, naughty double-entendres, and witty songs. A raucous holiday treat!

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

All ages are welcome to attend.

Meet at the blue carpet in the youth department for stories and songs designed to support early literacy skills and encourage a love of reading. Afterward, move to the activity room for an arts & crafts activities tied to the stories just read.

These will be fun and great for those fine motor skills littles are working on!

Reminders: no food in the library, adults cannot leave children unattended, and strollers should stay to the back or side of the group and cannot block exits

Additional books and pamphlets with supplemental reading, activities, and literacy tips as well as songs and rhymes will be available on the display near the train table each week for those who would like to incorporate storytimes into their home learning.

Performance Dates:

November 17
November 18
November 24
November 25
November 30
December 1
December 2
December 7
December 8
​December 9

All shows will begin at 7:30 PM

This quick-change version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning.  This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol.  The undaunted trio gamely face missed cues, ill-fitting costumes, and solving the problem of having no one to play Tiny Tim. 

​Done in the style of British Music Hall, Scrooge In Rouge abounds in bad puns, bawdy malapropisms, naughty double-entendres, and witty songs. A raucous holiday treat!

Performance Dates:

November 17
November 18
November 24
November 25
November 30
December 1
December 2
December 7
December 8
​December 9

All shows will begin at 7:30 PM

This quick-change version of the Charles Dickens classic is set in a Victorian music hall. The Royal Music Hall Twenty-Member Variety Players are beset with a widespread case of food poisoning.  This leaves only three surviving members to soldier on through a performance of A Christmas Carol.  The undaunted trio gamely face missed cues, ill-fitting costumes, and solving the problem of having no one to play Tiny Tim. 

​Done in the style of British Music Hall, Scrooge In Rouge abounds in bad puns, bawdy malapropisms, naughty double-entendres, and witty songs. A raucous holiday treat!

Step into a world of enchantment as the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra and the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre join to present a breathtaking performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Witness the timeless tale unfold before your eyes with a full ballet production accompanied by live music. Whether you are experiencing The Nutcracker for the first time or continuing a cherished holiday tradition, this collaborative performance is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre

Celebrating their 60th Season, the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre collaborates with the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable performance of live music and dance of your favorite holiday tradition- The Nutcracker!

Step into a world of enchantment as the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra and the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre join to present a breathtaking performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Witness the timeless tale unfold before your eyes with a full ballet production accompanied by live music. Whether you are experiencing The Nutcracker for the first time or continuing a cherished holiday tradition, this collaborative performance is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre

Celebrating their 60th Season, the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre collaborates with the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable performance of live music and dance of your favorite holiday tradition- The Nutcracker!

Step into a world of enchantment as the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra and the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre join to present a breathtaking performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Witness the timeless tale unfold before your eyes with a full ballet production accompanied by live music. Whether you are experiencing The Nutcracker for the first time or continuing a cherished holiday tradition, this collaborative performance is sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

The Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre

Celebrating their 60th Season, the Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre collaborates with the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable performance of live music and dance of your favorite holiday tradition- The Nutcracker!