June 27, 2013

THURSDAY

June 27….Buddy Holly Center Summer Showcase Concert – . The Center is an exciting and beautiful facility located in the heart of Lubbock’s historic Depot District. Home to the most extensive permanent exhibition on the life and music of Buddy Holly, the Center also features a contemporary Fine Arts Gallery, the Texas Musicians Hall of Fame Gallery and the outdoor Buddy & Maria Elena Holly Plaza. At 5:30 p.m. the Summer Showcase Concert Series will feature Patricia Vonne (Latin Roots Rock). Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Avenue; 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

June 27….Imagine Lubbock Music - Come out and experience outstanding, original music performed live by musicians and composers from the Lubbock area .Cost is $5.00. For more information, call 806.762.3233 or visit the theater website at www.cactustheater.com. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue; 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY through SUNDAY

June 27, 28, 29, 30….Critterfest ’13 - Lubbock’s most popular annual animal event is back again this June. Nowhere else in town can you see lions, tigers, alligators, crocodiles, zebras, emus, wallabies, lemurs, giant tortoises, big snakes, and tons of other cool animals as the Science Spectrum literally turns into a Zoo for four days. Awesome and amazing animal acts, as well as the extremely popular petting zoo, pony rides and cow milking demonstrations, along with many of other animals on display continue to make this event a hit for the whole family! Two exciting shows will be featured at this year’s CritterFest. Close Encounters Lion & Tiger Show and Crocodile Encounters will headline the always popular animal entertainment. Based on its overwhelming popularity, Close Encounters Lion and Tiger Show is a returning act from last year that features trained African lions, and several tigers including both a rare white and a golden tiger. This show will not only astound you with the cat’s intelligence, but teach important lessons about conserving the World’s endangered species. Crocodile Encounters is an educational reptile show that will introduce you to live American Alligators and Nile Crocodiles in order to educate the public about conserving these often misunderstood animals.

Schedule of Daily Showtimes:

Close Encounters Lion/Tiger Shows: 1, 3 & 5 p.m. daily (Exhibit Hall)
Crocodile Encounters: 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. daily (Lower Level Café)

Your ticket to CritterFest not only includes viewing of all the amazing animals on display and getting up close and personal seating to all of the exciting shows, but even includes regular Museum admission. The Science Spectrum Museum is home to Lubbock’s only public Aquarium Exhibition, Texas Alive: the Brazos River Journey!, a 6000 square foot permanent exhibit with both fresh and saltwater fish and other native Texas animals. Tickets for CritterFest ‘13 can only be purchased at the door each day of the event! Box office opens at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

General Admission Ticket rates for CritterFest ’13:
Adults: $12.50; Children (3-12): $10.00; Seniors (60+): $10.00

Member Admission Prices for CritterFest ’13 Shows:
$4.50 Adults; $3.50 Children
Children 2 and under receive free event admission. Additional fees for animal feeding, rides, or photos will apply.

For more event information the public may call 806-745-2525, or visit www.sciencespectrum.org. Science Spectrum Museum, 2579 S. Loop 289; Thurs., Fri., Sat., June 27, 28, & 29 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) & Sun., June 30 (12 noon to 6 p.m).
FRIDAY

June 28….Artwalk Plainview on Broadway - Find the creative side of Plainview as you stroll up and down Broadway interacting with artists, musicians and area businesses participating in this unique, community experience. Enjoy browsing, entertainment and the creative atmosphere of this family-friendly event. For more information, please call 806.470.1021. Downtown Plainview, Texas (located 45 miles north of Lubbock on I-27); 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.

June 28….Ian Moore at Cactus Theater - Mastering the fusion between rock-n-roll, avant garde and world-music, the genius of Ian Moore will leave you in awe. With Ian and his band, you can always expect the unexpected! Tickets are $20 or $15 To purchase tickets and to find out more information call 806.762.3233 or visit www.cactustheater.com. Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave; 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY

June 28 - 29….Lubbock Moonlight Musicals Presents “ Peter Pan” - This high-flying fantasy will delight children and adults alike as it swoops into The Wells Fargo Amphitheatre this summer! Reserve your tickets to Neverland now! Come see Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook and the Lost Boys in a story so magical it actually takes flight! This is a production you don’t want to miss. Bring your family and come fly away with us to Neverland for a swashbuckling epic that delivers non-stop action, spell binding music and stunning choreography. All summer performances will be outdoors in the Wells Fargo Amphitheater in beautiful Mackenzie Park. The audience is encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and personal lawn chairs or blankets. Seating is on grassy terraces. Tickets are for preferred seating (in the center) and for general admission seating on the sides. Tickets for all performances may be purchased online at www.ticketsage.com/_lubbock/ or by calling 806-770-2000. Wells Fargo Amphitheater, Mackenzie Park, 413 E. Broadway; 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Only

June 29….3rd Annual Butterfly Release - Come join the Garden and Arts Center and the Lubbock Arboretum for a fun evening of crafts, entertainment, snow cones, butterflies and ladybugs! This is a free event. For more information call: 767-3724. Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University.(Entrance to this event is at the south end of the Arboretum); 5 – 7 p.m.

June 29….George Lopez: It's Not Me It's You Comedy Tour - George Lopez will bring his comedy tour 'It’s Not Me It’s You' to the Lubbock Civic Center. Tickets are sold at Select-A-Seat locations or by calling 806.770.2000. For more information visit the www.ticketsage.com. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre, 1501 Mac Davis Lane; 8 p.m.
SATURDAY and SUNDAY

June 29 – 30….Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show - Come and see exhibitors come from all around selling and trading guns, knives, swords and of the like. There are lots of guns (new and used), ammo, holsters, accessories, hunting stuff, jewelry for the ladies, knives, coins, collectibles, books and military items and much, much more. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Admission: $5 Adults Children 12 and under are free. (2 for 1 first hour both days) - $1 off ACTIVE military or NRA w/ID. Only one discount/special can be used at a time. For more information, call 806.253.1322 or visit www.silverspurtradeshows.com. Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane: Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
SUNDAY Only

June 30 (Repeats on Sundays through July 14)…Westwinds Brass Band Concert in the Park – Come and enjoy an old fashioned Concert In the Park, performed by the Westwinds Brass Band. Traditional brass band music, marches, overtures, outstanding soloists, and our traditional favorite...the kid's march. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an hour of fun music-- maybe even a picnic supper! Concerts are sponsored by the Tech Terrace Neighborhood Association. Admission is FREE and everyone welcome. Wagner Park, 26th St. and Flint Avenue; 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Last Week's Trivia Winner....

Question: What is the name and location of the oldest continually operating amusement park in the U.S. ?

Answer: The oldest continually operating amusement park in the U.S. is Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT...which opened in 1846.

Winner: Jeffrey H. of Lubbock
This Week's Trivia Question.....

This week, 1 winner will be chosen to receive two vouchers to attend any of the Moonlight Musicals performances this summer!

To win these tickets, answer the trivia question below and email it to us at info@lubbockfunclub.com using the fun phrase "Super Moon-light" as your subject title.

Question: The recent "super moon" (and other full moons in the month of June) has long been known to the Algonquin native American tribes by what name ???

The deadline for this contest is Sunday at midnight and the winners will be contacted Monday by mid-afternoon. Please....we ask that you only enter the contest once to be fair to everyone out there : )

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 in your entry.

Good luck to everyone!
Got an idea especially for the ladies?
steph@lubbockfunclub.com

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shane@lubbockfunclub.com

Special event coming up? Send us the details!
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