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May 2….11th Annual Literary Lubbock - Enjoy a signature evening with fine dining and local wines hosted by Texas Tech University Press. Authors of seven recently published TTUP books will share their stories during the benefit, and will sign books during a reception, followed by a meal designed by Top Tier Catering. Lubbock writer and musician Andy Wilkinson will host the event. Call 742-2982 to reserve your tickets or table. Seating is Limited. For more information, and to see the books, please visit www.ttupress.org/LiteraryLubbock.htm . McKenzie-Merket Alumni Center, Texas Tech University; 5:30 p.m.

May 2….Lubbock Fun Club Singles "SOS" Monthly Dinner - Come and enjoy friends and food at Fuddrucker’s. There are no reservations required. Come have a great time and share a meal together! Tell a friend or bring a friend...but whatever you do, come join the fun with our group! Fuddrucker’s, 5501 Slide Road; 6:30 p.m.


May 3….Lubbock Women's Club Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Ambassador Karen Hughes - The Lubbock Women’s Club Historical Foundation and The Ernestine Payne Welborn Endowment Community Speaker Series will host Ambassador Karen Hughes as a speaker this week for the annual speaker series. Hughes currently serves as the worldwide vice chair for Burson-Marsteller, where she counsels corporate, nonprofit and political leaders and provides strategic communications, corporate positioning and messaging advice. She previously served as undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs. She also is a past executive director of the Republican Party of Texas and a former television news reporter for the NBC affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth. Hughes also served as Counselor to President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2002. She wrote a memoir of her experiences working with President Bush in 2001-02 titled “Ten Minutes from Normal.” Tickets are $45 per person and available to the public as a community education project of The Lubbock Women’s Club. To reserve a ticket, call 763-6448 or email reservations@lubbockwomensclub.com. The Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway; 11:30 a.m.




May 3….First Friday Art Trail - See the regular art venues...plus the exciting monthly additions showcasing art and artists downtown and throughout Lubbock. Catch a trolley or bus at many of the locations or pick up a FFAT map at any of the venues to see the art that can be found throughout the community each month during the event. First Friday Art Trail trolleys run continuously in downtown Lubbock during FFAT hours. Trolleys are free and you will find a "trolleyteer" on each trolley who is a treasure trove of info about FFAT and the arts in Lubbock and will help you navigate with ease. For more info and complete schedule click HERE! The trail runs throughout downtown and the Depot District from 6-9 p.m. This Friday at 5:30 you are invited to a special reception to celebrate the completion of the Helen DeVitt Jones Clay Studio! This state-of-the-art clay studio is by far the best public studio within a thousand mile radius. This would not have been possible without their continued support to LHUCA and their commitment to bring great educational offerings to our community. 6 p.m - 9 p.m.



May 3-4....Tango Opera "Maria di Buenos Aires" by Astor Piazzolla -
This opera pulses to the passion and beat of Piazzolla's revolutionary nuevo tango and Horacio Ferrer's mesmerizing, imaginative poetry. María embodies everything that is the Argentinian people. Totally consumed by passion yet fiercely maintaining her independence, María fights for survival and freedom, never surrendering. "I dream a dream that nobody ever dreamed. María noche, María pasión fatal! María del amor!" Sung in Spanish with English supertitles. Presented by the TTU Tango Camarata with choreography by Ann Marie White; featuring Ann Marie White as Maria, Esteban Castillo as the Cantor, Riccardo Schmidt as the Duende; Directed by Dr. Thomas M. Cimarusti with special guest Ben Bogart, Bandoneon. Hemmle Recital Hall. 7:30 pre-concert lecture. Concert at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.



May 3-4….Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 5 - The LSO will close the 2012-2013 season with an evening entirely devoted to the works of one of the most iconic composers of the Romantic era, Gustav Mahler. Join the LSO as the stage explodes with the force of Mahler’s one-of-a-kind and remarkable musical craftsmanship. The season finale performance will include Mahler’s instrumental and vocal masterpiece, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen, sung by Quinn Patrick, mezzo soprano. This presentation will conclude with Mahler's epic Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan.” Don’t miss this impassioned tribute! For tickets visit www.lubbocksymphony.org. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 7:30 p.m.











May 3-5 (Repeats May 10-12; 17-19)....Lubbock Community Theatre: “Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?" - As a dysfunctional family gathers to await the imminent death of their patriarch, who has recently suffered a disabling stroke, cat fights and rumors swirl around who will get what when the will is read. Without becoming ponderous, losing a sense of humor or pandering to timeworn clichés about Texans or Texas drawls, the story shares many elements of a good summer novel: it's a fast, delicious, easy read with funny moments, tense moments, touching moments, and characters you care about. Written by Del Shores and directed By Jay C. Brown. Rated PG-13. Tickets can be reserved by calling (806) 749-2416. Lubbock Community Theatre, 4230 Boston Avenue; Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.


May 4….Third Annual Kentucky Derby Gallop - Derby enthusiasts, hat lovers, mint julep sippers, and horse bidders are all invited to view this year’s Kentucky Derby, on the Big Screen, in Ransom Canyon. With your reservation or door entrance fee of $25 per person, (includes Mint Juleps, Mimosas, Wine, Beer, and Derby Food), the guests will be off to the races in their special Derby day hats, cowboy hats welcome, as the horses take their positions. Ranch House doors will open at 3 p.m. To the public, activities will continue after the Derby Race, and conclude at 6 p.m. To set the mood for all attending this historic horse-racing event, guests are encouraged to “dress for the occasion” and compete for special prizes. This year’s categories include: Ladies Best Hat, Gentlemen’s Best Derby, Best Individual Ensemble, and Best Couple’s Ensemble, while Master of Ceremonies Joe Novak will award prizes to the winners and generate the race excitement for this Third Annual Kentucky Derby Gallop. Picking the “winning horses” is a big part of the day, and a drawing will be held from those who pick the winners. Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Silent Auction items, including items for horse or horse-racing enthusiasts, plus local artists’ designs will be available for your viewing, purchase or bidding pleasure, and one of the highlights at this year’s Gallop will be the “Raffling of an Apple IPAD.” Ticket purchasers do not have to be present to win, and raffle tickets can be purchased at $5 each or 5 tickets for $20 by calling Jackie 806- 543-7089 or Joy 806-829-2765 for details, proceeds benefiting the Property Owners Association. Reservations are requested in advance for this outstanding third annual event and can be made by calling Jackie De Vore Lindsey, 806-543-7089 so that “plenty of Mint Juleps & Derby Food” will be on hand at Ransom Canyon’s Kentucky Derby GALLOP. Ransom Canyon Ranch House, 18-22 Lake Shore Dr; 3 – 6 p.m.

May 4….St. Andrews Episcopal Church annual Spring Fling Fiesta De Mayo - Dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions and lots of fun! Tickets are $20 per person. All proceeds will benefit local community outreach efforts. For tickets and more info please call St. Stephens Episcopal Church at 799-3439. St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1101 Slide Rd; 6:30 p.m.



May 5….Gilbert & Sullivan: "The Mikado" from Lubbock Chorale - Come enjoy a semi-staged concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado - a fun and charming piece full of topsy-turvy, endearing tunes, and witty texts that will exclusively feature the Chorale and its solo talent. This concert will be presented with full orchestra (scored for the piece). A post-concert reception will also highlight the Scholarship singers, acknowledge the educational impact of the Chorale, and recognize and thank the donors in the Lubbock community. Tickets available from Select-A-Seat at 806.770.2000. The Legacy Event Center Great Hall, 1500 14th Street; 5 p.m.




May 5….Cactus Kids Tribute to the Beatles - Beatlemania continues to the next generation! The Cactus Kids of Terri Caldwell Music and the Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine present a fabulous tribute to the Beatles sung by the most talented kids anywhere! Tickets are $20.00, children 9 and under $10. For tickets call 806-762-3233 or visit www.cactustheater.com. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.














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