April
19 (Opening reception); Full day event April 20….
Lubbock’s Fourth Annual Spring into Green
Conference - The theme of this
year’s conference is “Water: The West
Texas Update.” The free opening day event
takes place on Thursday, April 19, from 5:30-7
p.m., at Rawls College of Business, 703 Flint
Avenue. Keynote speaker will be Brock Dolman,
Director, WATER Institute, Occidental Arts and
Ecology Center. The full-day conference takes
place all day Friday at LHUCA, 511 Ave. K. The
$25 registration fee includes a Chipotle lunch
and a speaker's reception. One of the major parts
of it will be an all-day, drive-through recycle
event, where recyclables that are difficult to
dispose of such as plastics (All of them from
1-7), batteries, light bulbs, electronics/electrics
(anything that has a plug), plus the usual (glass,
newspaper, phone books, aluminum, tin, etc.) will
be taken from your car and properly disposed up
-- a one-stop convenience. For more information
and to register: www.LubbockSpringIntoGreen.org.
April 20….Cactus Theater:
Starting Over, The John Lennon Experience
- Celebrating the music of John Lennon and The
Beatles. Tickets are $30, $25, $20 and a limited
number of VIP seats for $60. They can be reserved
by calling (806) 762-3233. Cactus Theater, 1812
Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
April
20-21….Lubbock Moonlight Musical: “Camelot”
- Lubbock Moonlight Musicals brings you the unforgettable
thrill of a journey through time and the chance
to be involved in a breathless romance! Come journey
into the medieval world of Lerner and Loewe's
timeless masterpiece, Camelot. Set in an age and
place where honor and chivalry reign, Camelot
follows the love triangle of King Arthur, his
Queen Guinevere and the ardent champion of love
and battle, Lancelot. Directed by Bill Gelber,
Camelot promises captivating performances by Justin
Duncan with his zealous portrayal as King Arthur,
Daniel Hogan, who, as Lancelot, gives love the
voice she longs for, and new to the Lubbock Moonlight
Musical’s stage, the lovely Ann Marie White
as Guinevere, the center of this love triangle.
With one of Broadway's most enchanting scores,
featuring "If Ever I Would Leave You"
and "I Loved You Once in Silence", a
night in Camelot promises to be a night you will
never forget. An elegant meal will be served.
Tickets are available through Select-A-Seat at
806-770-2000. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Banquet
Hall, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; Friday, April 20 (Dinner
at 6:30 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m.),Saturday, April
21 (Brunch at 11:30 a.m. Show at 12:30 p.m. -
Matinee).Saturday, April 21 (Dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Show at 7:30 p.m.)
April
20-21….Celebrity Attractions presents: “Shrek
The Musical” - Based on
the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started
it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's
favorite ogre to life on stage. In a faraway kingdom
turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly
ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue
a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't
shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie
with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy
tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess
that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one
on hand... and his name is Shrek. Featuring a
terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs,
great dancing and breathtaking scenery. Tickets
available through all Select-a-Seat outlets. Friday
and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinee
at 2:00 p.m.
April
21….Science Spectrum Pet Palooza
- What does becoming a pet owner “en”tail?
Children up to age 5 and their families are invited
to visit the Lubbock Children’s Museum to
learn about different kinds of pets, choosing
a good pet for your family, and how to take care
of them. Special community guests will be on hand
to show off some amazing pets as well as visit
with families about choosing and taking care of
new pets. Activities will include: a Teddy Bear
Repair Workshop where you can bring your own stuffed
animals in need of a little “TLC,”
demonstrations of Agility Trial and trained dogs,
as well as service animals and therapy dogs provided
by the South Plains Obedience Training Club and
other pets such as cats, turtles, fish, rabbits
and ferrets will be on display to showcase examples
other animals from the pet world. So stop by for
this very special event that’s purrrfect
for your family! All Pet Palooza activities are
included with standard museum admission. Free
for members and children ages 2 and under . Science
Spectrum Museum, 2579 S. Loop 289; 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
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April
21....Kids'
Fun Fair 2012 - Presented
by the Lubbock Fun Club and Lubbock Home and Family
Magazine, this annual gathering will take place
in a new and exciting venue for our event:
Main Event...so
there'll be fantastic fun around every corner and
at every booth represented! Expect to spend a fun-filled
day learning about the best that summer has to offer...and
enjoy the arcade, bowling, laser tag and mini golf
while you're there, too! Kids'
Fun Fair 2012 allows business
owners, parents and their kids the opportunity to
learn about each other...and the diverse products
and services available in our community in a lively,
energetic environment.
Vendors include:
pre-schools, summer camps, private schools, churches,
children’s party entertainment services, community
health professionals and a wide variety of family-friendly
businesses. The
fair will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April
21st and the event is FREE.
Located in the back party room area at Main Event,
6010 Marsha Sharp Freeway; 10 am - 3 pm.
April
21….Hub Performing Arts School: Fairytale
Feast - Join your favorite Fairytale
characters Snow White, Belle, Cinderella, Captain
Hook, Peter Pan, and more for a fun morning. Tickets
are $15 and include a concert by the characters,
reserved table with character of your choice (first
come first serve), a fun craft, cupcake and pictures
and autographs from your favorite characters! Tickets
can be purchased from members of our Advanced Performance
Team and by calling 795-7344. Limited number of
tickets sold at the door! Broadway Church of Christ-
1924 Broadway. 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
April 21…."Bark
and Purr Fest" - The
Haven Animal Shelter is hosting a "Canine Carnival."
There will be a dog walk, food (catered by Raising
Cane's), raffle prizes, games, pet photos, and more!
Tickets are $7/person (children under 3 are free).
100% of the proceeds from this event will go towards
a new building for the current residents. Bring
your dog, family, or just yourself, and join in
on a day out at the park! Maxey Park, 4007 30th,
11-3 p.m.
April
21….HOPE Community of Shalom "From the
Heart Music Festival"
- This will be a inspiring afternoon of great music
featuring Kenny Maines, The Others Brothers, The
Wade Parks Band, True Blue, Mark Wallney & Mike
Pritchard. All are invited to the benefit concert
for HOPE Community of Shalom and the ministry of
serving the Heart of Lubbock. Tickets: $15 @ door/
Kids Free. Come hungry. Chili Cheese Dogs &
Nacho's will be available for sale! For more information
call 806-470-0134. Aldersgate United Methodist Church,
10306 Indiana Avenue; 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
April
21….Cactus Theater: Tribute to the All-Time
Great Country Groups and Duos –
Music from Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Charlie Daniels
Band, Brooks and Dunn, The Judds, Statler Brothers,
Diamond Rio, Lonestar, Sawyer Brown, Tammy and George,
Conway and Loretta, The Highwaymen, Highway 101
will be featured. The Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine,
along with Jeff Bailey, West Garza, Amber Pennington,
Jordan Sheets, Dustin Garrett and others with perform
this tribute show. Tickets are $20.00 and can be
reserved by calling (806) 762-3233. Cactus Theater,
1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
April
21….Texas Tech University Jazz Festival Concert
– Special guest saxophonist
Dick Oatts is now a Steeplechase recording artist
and has six albums released as a leader. (All of
Three, Standard Issue, Simone's Dance, Standard
Issue vol. 2, South Paw, Gratitude). He also has
a CD out on the RED label with bassist Dave Santoro
entitled Meru. Dick has 3 CDs as a leader on the
DMP label with pianist and a co-leader Garry Dial.
For 30 years, Mr. Oatts has appeared at college
jazz festivals as a soloist and clinician throughout
the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, South America,
and the Middle East. Oatts is a professor of Jazz
Studies at the Boyer School of Music at Temple University
and has been an artist-in-residence at the Amsterdam
Conservatory since 1997. For tickets, please call
Select-A-Seat at 770-2000. Allen Theatre, Student
Union Building (SUB) of Texas Tech University; 8
p.m.
April
27….6th Annual Llano Estacado Silver Star
Board Casino Night -
All proceeds will benefit clients of Adult Protective
Services in the Lubbock community. Individual tickets
are $35 and couples are $60. Door prizes, silent
auction and heavy hors d'oeuvres included. For more
information, please call Wendi Edwards 806-698-5514
or Irma Sandoval 806-698-5562. Lazy S Rock Ranch,
18th & Milwaukee; 6:30 p.m.- 10 p.m.
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