November 4 , 2010

THURSDAY Only

November 4….The 2010 Holiday Preview: A Fresh Perspective on Holiday Events in Lubbock - Does the holiday season feel more stressful than joyful? It shouldn’t, especially when there are so many local companies to help you during this stressful time of year. The 2010 Holiday Preview is designed to meet all of your holiday needs; whether it’s getting the house cleaned and decorated, entertaining friends and family, finding the perfect gift, or keeping the kids busy (or out of your hair)! Let LakeRidge Country Club and Bon Soirée Lubbock Event and Party Planning Service help you prepare for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. Local companies will be there to assist you in all of your holiday needs from cleaning, decorating, and entertaining to finding the perfect gift; and there will be discounts, door prizes, and giveaways! The 2010 Holiday Preview will be catered by the LakeRidge Country Club Catering Department and childcare will be made available by Seeking Sitters. The event will showcase fun activities for the kids as provided by Teacher Heaven. You may also pre-register for seats on the Polar Express, leaving the station on November 19th. Lastly, no holiday event would be complete without supporting the needs of local charities and The Salvation Army will also be participating in this very special event. Not only will you be able to eat great food, buy unique gifts and get professional advice for decorating and entertaining for the holidays, but you will also have the chance of winning great prizes! Each of the retailers and service providers at the Holiday Preview will be offering special discounts and rewards. Come sample tasty treats, enjoy some holiday music and get help with all of your holiday needs. Admission is only $5.00/person (with 12 and under free). Save money on all of your holiday essentials and spend an afternoon surrounded by holiday cheer! For more information, contact Cindy Meredith of Bon Soirée Lubbock at (806) 441-4043 or email bonsoireelbk@yahoo.com. LakeRidge Country Club, 8802 Vicksburg Avenue; 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.

November 4….Lubbock Fun Club "SOS" Singles (Adults 50+) Monthly Dinner – Come and enjoy a dinner and make new friends. No reservations are required...just come prepared to have a great time and share a good meal together! Zoo-Kini's Restaurant, 4414 82nd Street; 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Only

November 5….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 our community each month during the event. First Friday Art Trail trolleys run continuously in downtown Lubbock during FFAT hours. The 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! This continually evolving event runs throughout downtown and the Depot District from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

November 5-6 (repeats November 12-13, 19-20, 26-27) “Minnie’s Pearls” - Who could have ever dreamed that a country gal with a $1.98 price tag hanging from her straw hat would become the queen of country comedy? For 50 years, the character Sarah Cannon created in "Minnie Pearl" held her position on the Grand Ole Opry with her countrified comedy routines. In her decades of appearances at the Grand Ole Opry, Minnie crossed paths, befriended and inspired many, many female country artists. The Cactus Theater proudly presents Jane Prince Jones as Minnie Pearl and Terri Caldwell singing the hit songs of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Reba McEntire, in their second production endeavor. Continuing in the tradition of "Always, Patsy Cline" come see this wonderful duo make their magic on stage once more in "Minnie's Pearls." Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at 762.3233. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY through SUNDAY

November 5-7….“The Elephant Man” - John Merrick, a young man with a severaly debilitating disease, is rescued by Dr. Frederick Treves from his exploitation as a side-show freak and becomes a London celebrity. Merrick changes the lives of those around him as he questions the rules of Victorian society. Winner of numerous Tony Awards including Best Play, the New York Times said that "It addresses the simple issue of what it means to be human." Rating: Drama: PG 13. For tickets visit lubbockcommunitytheatre.org or call 806-749-2416. Lubbock Community Theatre, 4232 Boston Avenue; Friday and Saturday: 8 p.m., Sunday: 2 p.m.

SATURDAY ONLY

November 6….Red Raider College Football - Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Missouri Tigers at Jones AT&T Stadium. 4th Street and University Avenue; 7 p.m.

SUNDAY Only

November 7….Cirque D'Or - Civic Lubbock, Inc. and Art Fegan Entertainment present Cirque D’Or performed by the Golden Dragon Acrobats. Marvel at incredible never before seen juggling, balancing and impossible contortion. Witness the grace and beauty and the power and strength of the Golden Dragon Acrobats from China. Cirque D'Or: this 21st century circus is the most fantastic entertainment your family will ever see. Kids’ discount available in all sections! Priced to bring the whole family! Tickets available at all Select-a-Seat locations or online at www.selectaseatlubbock.com. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 2 p.m.

Last Week's Trivia Winners

Question #1: What was the first wrapped, penny candy in America?

Answer: Tootsie Roll
Winner: Keisha E. of Lubbock

Question #2: Which recently "un-retired" West Texas native was also recently honored with induction into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee?

Answer: Don Williams
Winner: Troy S. and Len M. both of Lubbock

Two Trivia Contests This Week!

Trivia Contest #1: This week, 1 winner will be chosen for a pair of tickets to the "Nutcracker Tea" on Saturday, November 14th from 2–4 p.m at the Lubbock Country Club. (Note: For more details on this special event, please click here.)

To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase “A Time For Tea” as your subject title.

The Question: Which classical music composer created the music featured in "The Nutcracker" ???

Please be sure to include your daytime contact info in the body of the email so we may get the tickets to you easily. We'd like to know if you live in Lubbock or in the surrounding area, so please include your hometown info for us. Email your answer and contact details to us at:
info@lubbockfunclub.com

Deadline for entry is Sunday at midnight. Winners will be contacted this coming Monday.

Trivia Contest #2: This week....as before.....2 winners will be chosen for a Family 5-pak to The Maize (prize package includes admission, hayride, cowtrain, corn cannon for 5 and your choice of pumpkin).

To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase “Still a-Maizing To Me” as your subject title.

The Question: Which Texan wound up winning only one delegate after spending $12 million of his own money funding his presidential campaign in 1980 ???

Please be sure to include your daytime contact info in the body of the email so we may get the tickets to you easily. We'd like to know if you live in Lubbock or in the surrounding area, so please include your hometown info for us. Email your answer and contact details to us at:
info@lubbockfunclub.com

Deadline for entry is Sunday at midnight. Winners will be contacted this coming Monday.

Good luck to everyone!

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

Go to CALENDAR OF EVENTS for even MORE fun things to do!

LOOKING AHEAD....

November 9….........AWC Luncheon with Jennifer Poss Taylor
November 12-13….."La Boheme"
November 12-14….South Plains Obedience 40th Anniversary
November 14….......Ballet Lubbock presents The Nutcracker Tea
November 17–20….Holiday Happening 2010
November 19….......Jazz Vocalist Nnenna Freelon in Concert
November 20…......"Clean Comedy For a Cause"

Many more UPCOMING FUN THINGS TO DO are listed on our website...lots further out than the weekly postcard. Click here to go to our CALENDAR OF EVENTS for more info on these activites and MORE> 

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