Forever Motown: The Soul of Christmas Brings Motown Hits and Holiday Favorites to Spring on November 28
For Spring and Northwest Houston residents looking for something memorable to do with family and friends over Thanksgiving weekend, a familiar soundtrack from generations past is coming to a local stage, complete with holiday favorites and the sounds of Motown.
Forever Motown: The Soul of Christmas will take the stage at The Centrum, located at 6823 Cypresswood Drive in Spring, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Presented by Cypress Creek F.A.C.E. (Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment), the concert combines nearly 30 Motown hits with classic Christmas songs in a production featuring Tony Award-winning talent and Broadway veterans.
For those hosting out-of-town guests, planning a post-Thanksgiving outing or simply hoping to enjoy live music close to home, the performance offers an opportunity to revisit songs that have been part of family celebrations, car rides and holiday gatherings for decades.
Motown Classics Meet Christmas Favorites in One Spring Concert
The two-hour production celebrates the music that helped define an era, with songs associated with The Temptations, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops and other artists who shaped the unmistakable Motown sound.
Audiences can also expect musical tributes to Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Lionel Richie and Mary Wells.
Alongside those familiar hits, the performers will bring holiday favorites into the mix, including "Run, Run Rudolph" and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus."
The concert is designed as more than a collection of familiar songs. According to the production's organizers, considerable attention has gone into recreating the vocal harmonies, musical arrangements, costumes and choreography associated with classic Motown performances.
Musical director Gary Kupper, whose theatrical work includes the Broadway musical Freckleface Strawberry and involvement with Rock and Roll Man, has helped shape the production's musical arrangements to reflect the distinctive sounds of the original artists.
The show's visual presentation includes costumes by Tony Award-winning designer Evie Ross, while Terri Giordano, identified by organizers as a director with American Dance Theater, brings classic Motown-inspired choreography to the stage.
Together, the music and staging are intended to transport audiences back to the era of coordinated dance steps, unmistakable harmonies and songs that continue to connect listeners across generations.
Cypress Creek F.A.C.E. Has Brought Performing Arts to Northwest Houston Since 1997
While Forever Motown brings a touring production to Spring, the organization presenting it has a history rooted in the surrounding community.
Founded in 1997, Cypress Creek F.A.C.E., formally known as the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment, is a nonprofit performing arts organization established to make professional concerts and cultural experiences more accessible to families throughout Spring, Klein, Cypress, Tomball and Northwest Houston.
The organization's beginnings are closely connected to The Centrum itself. When Cypress Creek Christian Church and local community leaders developed the performance venue in the 1990s, they recognized an opportunity to create a place where residents could experience concerts and cultural programming without traveling into central Houston.
Cypress Creek F.A.C.E. presented its first Star-Lit! Series concert in November 1997, featuring acclaimed composer Marvin Hamlisch.
Nearly three decades later, the organization continues that work through its Star-Lit! Series, which brings nationally and internationally recognized performers to the area, and its Promenade Series, which offers smaller daytime musical performances.
Its community involvement extends well beyond evening concerts. Cypress Creek F.A.C.E. also provides free children's performances, educational master classes, summer strings camps in partnership with Klein ISD and scholarships supporting local students pursuing the arts.
The organization has also experienced its share of challenges. After Hurricane Harvey flooded The Centrum and surrounding buildings in 2017, performances temporarily moved to other venues. Following renovations and the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, programming returned to The Centrum in 2021.
Today, as Cypress Creek F.A.C.E. celebrates its 30th season, its continued presence gives Northwest Houston residents access to cultural experiences and arts education within their own community.
Forever Motown is part of the organization's 2026-2027 Star-Lit! Series, which also features performances by The Texas Tenors, Take 6, Asleep at the Wheel, 10,000 Maniacs and The Lovin' Spoonful.
Forever Motown Tickets, Showtimes and Parking at The Centrum
For residents considering attending the Thanksgiving weekend concert, tickets are currently on sale, with reserved seating priced from $58 to $95.
The performance is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Centrum, 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379.
Tickets can be purchased through CypressCreekFACE.org or by contacting the Cypress Creek F.A.C.E. box office at 281-440-4850. Tickets may also be available at the door on the evening of the performance, depending on remaining availability.
All seats are reserved, so guests hoping to sit together should consider purchasing tickets in advance.
Free parking is available in the rear parking lot at The Centrum and at the Harris County Courthouse across the street. Valet parking is also offered for $15 per vehicle. Guests can prepay for valet service online by credit card when purchasing tickets or pay cash on the night of the concert.
A Thanksgiving Weekend Tradition With a Motown Twist
For many families, Thanksgiving weekend means welcoming relatives, reconnecting with longtime friends and finding opportunities to spend time together before the busy December holiday season begins.
Forever Motown: The Soul of Christmas offers one such opportunity, with music that may be familiar to grandparents, parents and younger listeners alike.
The concert also reflects the role local arts organizations continue to play in the Spring and Northwest Houston area, bringing established touring performers into neighborhood venues while supporting educational opportunities for the next generation of musicians.
Residents interested in attending can find ticket information, performance details and additional upcoming concerts at CypressCreekFACE.org.
Stay connected with My Neighborhood News for more local holiday events, family activities and community happenings throughout Spring, Klein, Cypress and Northwest Houston.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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