December
18, 2008
TODAY ONLY
December 18….Kids' Show and Tell Storytime –
All kids age 3 and up are invited
to the library for a special “show and tell”.
Bring something special to show the group. For more information,
call 792-6566. Godeke Branch Library, 6601 Quaker, 2 p.m.
 December
18….Lady Raider Basketball – Non-conference
action pits Texas Tech Lady Raiders vs. Prairie View A&M.
United Spirit Arena, 1711 Indiana; 7 p.m.
TODAY, SATURDAY & MONDAY
December
18, 20, 22….Decorate Cookies for Santa - Last chance! Kids of all ages come on down and have some fun decorating
cookies to save for the big  night—Christmas
Eve! The jolly old elf, Santa himself will be here to take pictures
with you and oversee the festivities! Email kingkooki@gmail.com
for a coloring page to print, color and bring with you to enter
the contest. The grand prize will
be a 9 cookie Christmas bouquet—five other runner ups will
be awarded a special prize! Reserve your spot
by calling 794-6992 for one hour party times available. Cookie
parties fill up quickly, so call today. Cost is $10 for two cookies
and a picture with Santa.
Times available:
Thursday
December 18 at 4 p.m. or 5 p.m.;
Saturday December 20 at 1 p.m. 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.;
Monday December 22 at 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. or 4 p.m.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
December 19-20….Vintage Winter Wonderland: "A
Place like No Other" - Last weekend! Come out to
Vintage Township to experience the magic of Christmas. There is
truly something for everyone to enjoy.  There
will be miniature pony carriage rides, beautiful Christmas displays
in the park (with a 30' Christmas tree), hot cocoa and fresh baked
cookies, sparkling lights everywhere, live entertainment nightly
and, of course, Santa Claus. It even snows nightly!
If you missed last year's festivities - well, this year's Winter
Wonderland is set to be even more spectacular. Call 771-1117 for
more information. Vintage Township, 11410 Trafalgar Ave.
December 19-20...."Alibis" and "Murder
Next Door" — “Alibis,” is a hit
comic mystery by Peter Kennedy. Direction is by Peter Contreras.
Preceding it will be the one-act
thriller "Murder Next Door," penned by local playwright
Whitney Ryan Garrity and directed by Rolando Rivera.
General admission tickets $10 for adults and $8 for children,
students and seniors. Call 792-0501. CATS Playhouse, 2405 34th
St.; 7:30 p.m.
December 19-20….Garza Theatre’s production
of "The Gift of the Magi" and "How the Grinch Stole
Christmas" - The Garza Theatre proudly presents
O'Henry's Christmas classic "The Gift of the Magi"  dramatized
by Mark Bedell and directed by Gerald Dolter, and a musical narrative
reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" narrated
by Daniel Hogan and sung by Gerald Dolter. "Who
chorus" includes Kristi Heinrich, Karen Dolter, Ian Klotzman
and Daniel Hogan. Tickets: adults $12.00; children
(12 and under) $8.00;, student rate (with student id) $10.00;
seniors (age 60+) $10.00; military discount (with military id)
$10.00; group rate (call for information) $10.00. Season tickets
are available. For more info, call 806-495-4005. Garza Theatre,
226 E. Main, Post, TX. December 19 & 20 at 8 p.m.; matinee
also offered on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
through SUNDAY
December 19-21…."Joseph the Carpenter"
- This coming weekend will be the final three performances
of "Joseph the Carpenter". Don't miss this touching
story of the trials Joseph faced, upon learning that his betrothed
was with child. What were his thoughts? How did his family handle
it? The neighbors? Prior to the
drama, the audience will enjoy a full southern gospel music concert
featuring entertainer, singer and pianist, Chip Polk.
Shuttle buses bring patrons to the front door and all seats are
handicapped accessible. At intermission, the audience can enjoy
hot cider, hot chocolate, and a full concession area. Ragtown
Gospel Theater, Post, Texas; 7:30 p.m. - Friday, Dec. 19th, 3
p.m. - Saturday Dec. 20th, 3 p.m. - Sunday Dec. 21st.
FRIDAY
ONLY
December 19….Christmas With David Gaschen –
David is a worldwide renowned vocalist and performer, who is no
stranger to the art of entertaining. A
native of Lubbock, he got his start at the early age of 15. A
graduate of the Texas Tech University School of Music, David received
his degree in Vocal performance. After graduation,
he moved to Chicago, Illinois to  begin
following his dream of being on Broadway. A veteran of over twenty
shows, he landed the leading role of Frederic in the "Pirates
of Penzance" and Karl Franz in "The Student Prince"
with Light Opera Works in Chicago and then in the summer of 1999,
David was asked to be in the cast of "The Phantom of the
Opera" on Broadway. He made his Broadway debut as the Phantom
in November 1999 and has now performed the role of the Phantom
over 1300 times. Although this dynamic performer loves the Broadway
stage, he has changed directions in his career to the concert
arena. Reserved seat tickets: $30 & $25. Cactus Theater, 1812
Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
ONLY
December 20…. South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation
Center Winter Open House - All
are invited to come tour the facility, meet the animal ambassadors
and volunteers. Parking is available next door
at Indiana Baptist Church. South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation
Center, 3308 95th Street; 11 a.m. -2 p.m.
December 20….Greyhound Event - Photos will
be taken with Santa at PetSmart - Greyhounds will be there with
their owners to meet interested families and provide information.
A portion of the proceeds with
benefit "A Place for Us Greyhounds”.
For more information visit www.aplaceforusgreyhounds.org or call
Linda at 806-787-8530. PetSmart West, 6046 Brownfield Hwy; 11
a.m. – 4 p.m.
December
20….Red Raider Basketball – Non-conference
hoops action with the Texas Tech men vs the New Mexico Lobos.
United Spirit Arena, 1711 Indiana; 12 p.m.
December 20….Hearts and Hooves Annual Christmas
Fundraiser - Pictures with Santa and a Mini. Bring the
kids (young and old) and have your picture made with Santa and
one of the miniature horses. The cost is $5 for one picture (pictures
taken and printed immediately) or $2 if you  bring
your own camera. There will be hot chocolate and spiced tea for
sale by the cup and Hearts and Hooves Christmas t-shirts and Hearts
and Hooves memory t-shirts, toy horse sets, spiced tea in gift
jars, hand painted wine glasses and chances for a wine gift basket.
There will also be Jollyeo bracelets for sale to raise funds for
the Jollyeo fund (a fund set up to help with vet bills for animals
attacked by dogs). All money raised
goes to the care of miniature horses and to provide visits to
those with special needs. This is the last opportunity
before Christmas. Takes
place at Malouf's, Kingsgate Shopping Center (82nd & Quaker);1-4
p.m.
December 20….Cowboy Christmas Ball –
Dinner catered by University Caterers will be followed by a country
dance featuring the music of Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys. Proceeds
benefit the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge Project.
Tickets are $100 and can be reserved by calling 441-1919 or 797-0428.
Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 6:30 p.m.
December 20….Lady Raider Basketball –
Texas Tech vs Sacramento State. United Spirit Arena, 1711 Indiana;
7 p.m.
December 20….Michael Martin Murphey’s “Cowboy
Christmas” - The "singing cowboy poet",
is not only the number one, best-selling singer/ songwriter of
American cowboy music, he's one of the world's most respected
singer/songwriters in the pop and country field. As a  recording
artist, he has had six gold records and his hit singles include
“Wildfire,” “Cowboy Logic,” “Carolina
in the Pines,” “What’s Forever For,” and
“Long Line of Love.” This innovative concert concept
called "Cowboy Christmas™" started in 1987 and
has become a trademarked touring show and musical concept for
him. The tour now spans 40 cities per holiday season. This
show is highly celebrated around the nation and one of the most
in-demand shows of the holiday season. Tickets:
$35 & $30. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; newly
added 4:00 p.m. matinee and 7:30 p.m. evening show.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
December 20-21…. Fundraising/Food Drive -
Children & Adults Theatrical Studio in cooperation with Cub
Scouts Pack 560 is having a Fundraising/Food Drive. Kids can come
by and have their picture taken with Santa. Free hot cocoa and
cookies for kids. Cost is $10.00 or $5.00 with 3 cans of food.
CATS Playhouse, 2405 34th St; 1-5 p.m.
SUNDAY ONLY
December 21…Cactus Kids Christmas - This
is an annual event that has always been a sell-out! They say that
the spirit of the holiday season resides within the children,
this will never be more evident as you listen to these kids sing
your Christmas favorites. For the
first time ever, students  from
Terri Caldwell Music
School auditioned to earn a coveted spot on this beautiful show.
The students work all fall to prepare the music for this outstanding
concert, as it is the yearly highlight, and it is their opportunity
to perform with the fantastic Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine, just
like the stars of the Cactus. Featured performers will be the
Cactus Kids, Cactus Kiddos, Cactus Cuties, Itty Bitty's, Lil’
Sis (little sisters of the Cactus Cuties) and special guests.
Tickets: $25, $12 for kids 12 & under. Cactus Theater, 1812
Buddy Holly Avenue; newly added 2:30 p.m. matinee and 7:30 p.m.
evening show.
MONDAY ONLY
December 22….A Night of Classic Christmas Hymns -
The true meaning of Christmas comes to life with the Classic Christmas
songs and hymns we  all
know and love. Expect to hear wonderful harmonies and presentations
by 4 Heavensake, The Watchmen, Sisters Joy, Jason Fellers, Jerry
Newman, Nick Watts, Blake Whitmire and Kathy Holmes as they bring
the magic of Christmas to the Cactus stage with “Oh Come,”
“Oh Come Emmanuel,” “Angels We Have Heard on
High,” “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” “Little
Drummer Boy,” “God Became a Baby” and many more!
Don’t forget what Christmas is really about, take a break
from shopping and receive a blessing. Tickets: $25 and $20. Cactus
Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.
MONDAY through TUESDAY
December
22-23…. Maxey's Annual Kids Holiday Camp Week 1 - Enjoy
vacation with fun-filled days of games, activities and a fun field
trip. For elementary age children
(ages 6-12). Must register in person at Maxey
Center. Cost is $30 for 2 days of camp. For more information call
806-767-3796. Maxey Center, 4020 30th St; 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
TUESDAY ONLY
December 23…. Cactus Family Christmas Celebration
- Carry on the tradition and join the Cactus Theater
as they commence this holiday season with their 14th Annual Cactus
Family Christmas Celebration; featuring favorite stars of the
Cactus including the Cactus Cuties, Itty Bitty’s
and the phenomenal Lubbock Texas Rhythm Machine. Come
get into the spirit of the season with an enchanting mixture of
music ranging from wonderfully nostalgic favorites to contemporary
Christmas hits. Sensational decorations provided
by Holland Gardens will transform the Cactus Theater into the
perfect cozy and at-home atmosphere in which to cuddle up and
enjoy the joy of Christmas. As an added bonus, Slaton Bakery will
provide delicious Christmas treats and cookies for all. Tickets
are $20 and $25. The Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue;
7:30 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE
OFFER for Our Members from CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS!
There are three shows remaining in the Celebrity Attractions
2008-09 Broadway show offering ("The Pajama Game", The
Rat Pack is Back" and "Annie").
The special, EXCLUSIVE
offer is this:
 Subscribe
to two or more packages of the THREE-SHOW Broadway season and
receive TWO additional tickets to opening night of THE PAJAMA
GAME* for free!
In other words....you can buy
season tickets for yourself or someone you love....and give the
additional "PAJAMA GAME" tickets as an additional gift!
Beginning today, call 800-784-9494 Monday through
Friday, 9am – 4pm and mention “FUN CLUB”
to get this exclusive offer. You can also order online
at www.celebrityattractions.com/funclub - just make sure you type
the words FUN CLUB in the Promotional Code box.
*Patrons purchasing only ONE 3-show package will receive ONE
additional "Pajama Game" ticket.
Readers...this is Celebrity Attractions' biggest offer ever and
it's ONLY available to Lubbock Fun Club members....so you must
mention this when ordering your package(s).
The expiration date for this offer is 12/31/08....so hurry and
take advantage of this gift-giving special offer!
Last Week's Ticket
Winners....
Our
winners of last week's Nutcracker contest were
Liz L. and Carolyn R. The answer
to the trivia question was "The Nutcracker &
the Mouse King" by E.T.A. Hoffman.
This
Week's Ticket
Giveaway(s)....
With
a big "Merry Christmas" wish to all....we have a whopping
5 pairs of special combo tickets for the Science
Spectrum and Omni Theater. These tickets will grant you
entry to the museum and the movie of your choice. These tickets
are good through January 31, 2009.
To enter this
week's giveaway winners will be randomly drawn from all entries
submitted with the correct answer to this week's trivia question.
The question:
Written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822, the classic
poem entitled "Twas the Night Before Christmas" is also
known by what other title?
To enter this week's drawing from correct answers received for
the trivia question, send us an e-mail with the words
"Last 2008 Tickets" in the subject line. In
the body of the email, provide your answer to the trivia question.
The deadline for entries is this Sunday at midnight.
To enter this giveaway, please e-mail your contact info (including
daytime phone) to us here at info@lubbockfunclub.com
We'll let you know the winner next week. Good luck!
Got an idea especially for the ladies? steph@lubbockfunclub.com
Got an idea to promote something just for the guys? shane@lubbockfunclub.com
Special event coming up? Send us the details! info@lubbockfunclub.com
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LOOKING AHEAD....
December 29-31; January 2….Maxey's Annual Holiday
Camp Week 2 - Enjoy vacation with fun filled days of
games, activities and a fun field trip. For elementary age children
(ages 6-12). Must register in person at Maxey Center. Cost is
$60 for 4 days of camp. For more information call 806-767-3796.
Maxey Center, 4020 30th St; 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
December 29-31....50th Annual FiberMax Caprock Basketball
Tournament Hoops of Fun - Featuring 87 teams of high
school players with wall to wall basketball with first games starting
at 9 a.m. and last games starting at 9 p.m. Plan to join us for
exciting, family fun. Coaches interested may call Charlie Holt
at 806-787-9753; Games will be held at Estacado, Lubbock High,
Coronado, Monterey, Trinity, Frenship, All Saints and LCU locations.
December
30….Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The TSO is
a rock orchestra founded by Paul O'Neill, Robert Kinkel, and Jon
Oliva in 1996. The band's musical style is often described in
different terms, incorporating progressive rock, symphonic metal,
and heavy metal, with influences from classical music. The group
is based in New York City, but frequently tours worldwide. The
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is known for its renditions of traditional
Christmas songs. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat. United Spirit
Arena, 1701 Indiana; 7:30 p.m.
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